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	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	* The Sunstreaker clones appear in four different color schemes: gold, black, white and red. Of those four, the white and red Sunstreaker clones pay homage to Sunstreaker's ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lamborghini Countach LP500S "Super Tuning" toy colors.		* The Sunstreaker clones appear in four different color schemes: gold, black, white and red. Of those four, the white and red Sunstreaker clones pay homage to Sunstreaker's ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lamborghini Countach LP500S "Super Tuning" toy colors, while the black clones possibly also homage ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)\|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Sunstreaker (SG)\|Sunstreaker]], who had debuted earlier in the same year, or the ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Dead End (G1)#Alternators\|redeco]] that he was based on.
	* Sunstreaker has a USB port.		* Sunstreaker has a USB port.
	* This comic was released the same day as the birthday of Grimlock's [[Gregg Berger\|first voice actor]].		* This comic was released the same day as the birthday of Grimlock's [[Gregg Berger\|first voice actor]].

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	In the distant past on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]] savagely obliterate a group of [[Decepticon]]s guarding an [[energon]] silo. The team's motto was "crash and burn"... but in the present, [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] muses that he didn't think it would end quite so literally. His ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', is half-buried in the [[Franz Josef Glacier]] of [[New Zealand]]; he's been branded as a renegade by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and is being hunted by [[Scorponok (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Scorponok]]; and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]]'s Decepticons are poised to take over the [[Earth]]. Grimlock wonders how much worse it can get.		In the distant past on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]] savagely obliterate a group of [[Decepticon]]s guarding an [[energon]] silo. The team's motto was "crash and burn"... but in the present, [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] muses that he didn't think it would end quite so literally. His ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', is half-buried in the [[Franz Josef Glacier]] of [[New Zealand]]; he's been branded as a renegade by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and is being hunted by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]]; and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]]'s Decepticons are poised to take over the [[Earth]]. Grimlock wonders how much worse it can get.

	In [[Big Trex Skyride]] at the outskirts of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]], [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] orders Doctor [[Weston]] to give the other captive Dynobots a run through. They easily destroy three derelict vehicles. Red is impressed, but remarks that this seems awfully familiar: they thought all was in readiness before, but instead got Grimlock's [[Spotlight: Grimlock\|disastrous escape]]. Weston remarks that the software kinks from the past have ironed themselves out, but Red is not assured.		In [[Big Trex Skyride]] at the outskirts of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]], [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] orders Doctor [[Weston]] to give the other captive Dynobots a run through. They easily destroy three derelict vehicles. Red is impressed, but remarks that this seems awfully familiar: they thought all was in readiness before, but instead got Grimlock's [[Spotlight: Grimlock\|disastrous escape]]. Weston remarks that the software kinks from the past have ironed themselves out, but Red is not assured.
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	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (1)		* [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (1)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (2)		* [[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (2)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (3)		* [[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (3)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)		* [[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (5)		* [[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (5)
	*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)		* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)		* [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)		* [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Scorponok (G1)~~/2005 IDW continuity~~\|Scorponok]] (7)		* [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] (7)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (9)		* [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (9)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Joshua Red]] (9)		* [[Joshua Red]] (9)
	*[[Weston]] (10)		* [[Weston]] (10)
	*[[Kloss]] (11)		* [[Kloss]] (11)
	*[[Abraham Dante]] (12)		* [[Abraham Dante]] (12)
	*[[Hunter O'Nion]] (14)		* [[Hunter O'Nion]] (14)
	*[[Drake (G1)\|Drake]] (16)		* [[Drake (G1)\|Drake]] (16)
	\|c4=		\|c4=
	*[[Sunstreaker clone]]s (8)		* [[Sunstreaker clone]]s (8)
	}}		}}

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	*Like several characters in ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'', Grimlock's [[robot mode]], and to a lesser extent his dinosaur mode, have undergone some redesigning. ''Unlike'' the AHM reworkings, there's an actual explanation: It is the result of his attempts to remove his ''Tyrannosaurus'' mode, which resulted only in minor cosmetic changes. However, his original Cybertronian body, while using the same design as in ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]'', has a head shape along the lines of the [[Marvel Comics]]/"[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]" model.		* Like several characters in ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'', Grimlock's [[robot mode]], and to a lesser extent his dinosaur mode, have undergone some redesigning. ''Unlike'' the AHM reworkings, there's an actual explanation: It is the result of his attempts to remove his ''Tyrannosaurus'' mode, which resulted only in minor cosmetic changes. However, his original Cybertronian body, while using the same design as in ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]'', has a head shape along the lines of the [[Marvel Comics]]/"[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]" model.
	*The opening sequence is a raid on an energon silo in [[Sub-Sector Nine]]. This is presumably the same raid Shockwave would eventually become involved with, as mentioned in ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]'', ultimately leading to the Dynobots' fate on Earth.		* The opening sequence is a raid on an energon silo in [[Sub-Sector Nine]]. This is presumably the same raid Shockwave would eventually become involved with, as mentioned in ''[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]'', ultimately leading to the Dynobots' fate on Earth.
	*On page 3, you can clearly see Slag killing 'Cons who've surrendered. Also, once that battle has ended and the Dynobots have reconvened, Slag is seen bobbing the decapitated head of a slain Decepticon on his knee. Slag sure does like [[Octane\|keeping around the heads of those he's killed]].		* On page 3, you can clearly see Slag killing 'Cons who've surrendered. Also, once that battle has ended and the Dynobots have reconvened, Slag is seen bobbing the decapitated head of a slain Decepticon on his knee. Slag sure does like [[Octane\|keeping around the heads of those he's killed]].

	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*When Grimlock sends his message off, the symbols in the very middle of the screen are stylized renditions of the three [[Monsterbot (G1)\|Monsterbot]]s' [[beast mode]] heads.		* When Grimlock sends his message off, the symbols in the very middle of the screen are stylized renditions of the three [[Monsterbot (G1)\|Monsterbot]]s' [[beast mode]] heads.

	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===
	*The testing area for Skywatch is an homage to ''[[Jurassic Park]]'', as is the font for the series title.		* The testing area for Skywatch is an homage to ''[[Jurassic Park]]'', as is the font for the series title.
	*The symbol in the top left of Grimlock's message (two figures, shaking hands), in the second panel in which Grimlock is writing, is taken from the artwork to Radiohead's ''OK Computer'' album.		* The symbol in the top left of Grimlock's message (two figures, shaking hands), in the second panel in which Grimlock is writing, is taken from the artwork to Radiohead's ''OK Computer'' album.
	*Also present in the symbols is the [[IDW Publishing]] logo.		* Also present in the symbols is the [[IDW Publishing]] logo.
	*The Dynobots' motto of "crash and burn" is also the motto of the eponymous warriors from the [[1990]] movie ''{{w\|Robot Jox}}'', who are pilots for giant transforming mecha. It's also the title of the not-really-a-sequel-but-marketed-as-a-sequel-in-some-countries ''{{w\|Crash and Burn (film)\|Crash and Burn}}'', which likewise features some giant robot action.		* The Dynobots' motto of "crash and burn" is also the motto of the eponymous warriors from the [[1990]] movie ''{{w\|Robot Jox}}'', who are pilots for giant transforming mecha. It's also the title of the not-really-a-sequel-but-marketed-as-a-sequel-in-some-countries ''{{w\|Crash and Burn (film)\|Crash and Burn}}'', which likewise features some giant robot action.

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===
	*The Sunstreaker clones appear in four different color schemes: gold, black, white and red. Of those four, the white and red Sunstreaker clones pay homage to Sunstreaker's ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lamborghini Countach LP500S "Super Tuning" toy colors.		* The Sunstreaker clones appear in four different color schemes: gold, black, white and red. Of those four, the white and red Sunstreaker clones pay homage to Sunstreaker's ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lamborghini Countach LP500S "Super Tuning" toy colors.
	*Sunstreaker has a USB port.		* Sunstreaker has a USB port.
	*This comic was released the same day as the birthday of Grimlock's [[Gregg Berger\|first voice actor]].		* This comic was released the same day as the birthday of Grimlock's [[Gregg Berger\|first voice actor]].

	===Covers (3)===		===Covers (3)===
	*'''Cover A:''' Grimlock in dino mode "eating" the title card by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]].		* '''Cover A:''' Grimlock in dino mode "eating" the title card by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]].
	*'''Cover B:''' Montage of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]], in their original ''Generation 1'' designs, with Scorponok and Grimlock overlooking them; art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]]. This art was later used for the trade paperback.		* '''Cover B:''' Montage of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]], in their original ''Generation 1'' designs, with Scorponok and Grimlock overlooking them; art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]]. This art was later used for the trade paperback.
	*'''Cover RI:''' Grimlock "punching through" the [[Klaus Scherwinski]] cover of ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1\|issue 1]] as if it were a wall; art and colors by [[Nick Roche]].		* '''Cover RI:''' Grimlock "punching through" the [[Klaus Scherwinski]] cover of ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1\|issue 1]] as if it were a wall; art and colors by [[Nick Roche]].

	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:MaximumDinobots_1a.jpg\|'''Cover A''' - Much tastier than ''[[Jurassic Park]]''.		File:MaximumDinobots_1a.jpg\|'''Cover A''' - Much tastier than ''[[Jurassic Park]]''.
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	===Advertisements===		===Advertisements===
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	*''[[Transformers Animated: The Game]]''		* ''[[Transformers Animated: The Game]]''
	*''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'' comics		* ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'' comics
	*''[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]'' 3D		* ''[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]'' 3D
	*''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]]'' Volume 1		* ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]]'' Volume 1
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	*''Ghost Whisperer: The Muse''		* ''Ghost Whisperer: The Muse''
	*[[Alliance issue 1\|''Transformers: Alliance'' #1]]		* [[Alliance issue 1\|''Transformers: Alliance'' #1]]
	*''Angel: Smile Time'' (back cover)		* ''Angel: Smile Time'' (back cover)

	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://gs102.photobucket.com/groups/m100/FL5HVS9QQG/ Nick Roche's gallery of the inks-only pages]		* [http://gs102.photobucket.com/groups/m100/FL5HVS9QQG/ Nick Roche's gallery of the inks-only pages]

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	At a Machination warehouse in [[Northampton]], [[Massachusetts]], a wall explodes and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] emerges; he then destroys the warehouse with missiles. He's angry that he still hasn't found his real head, but [[Hunter O'Nion]] (as an [[Holomatter\|avatar]]) reminds him that they've found a clue, leading them to something called "Dinobots" in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].		At a Machination warehouse in [[Northampton]], [[Massachusetts]], a wall explodes and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] emerges; he then destroys the warehouse with missiles. He's angry that he still hasn't found his real head, but [[Hunter O'Nion]] (as an [[Holomatter\|avatar]]) reminds him that they've found a clue, leading them to something called "Dinobots" in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].

	Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.		Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot (G1)\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.

	This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.		This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.
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	===Transformers references===		===Transformers references===
	*When Grimlock sends his message off, the symbols in the very middle of the screen are stylized renditions of the three [[Monsterbot]]s' [[beast mode]] heads.		*When Grimlock sends his message off, the symbols in the very middle of the screen are stylized renditions of the three [[Monsterbot (G1)\|Monsterbot]]s' [[beast mode]] heads.

	===Real-world references===		===Real-world references===

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	\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]		\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
	\|continuity=[[2005 ~~IDW continuity\|~~IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#~~Maximum Dinobots~~\|Maximum Dinobots]]		\|chronology=[[2005 IDW timeline#2006-7\|Maximum Dinobots]]
	}}		}}
	'''Grimlock starts finding out just how much worse it can get.'''		'''Grimlock starts finding out just how much worse it can get.'''

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	\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]		\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	In the distant past on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]] savagely obliterate a group of [[Decepticon]]s guarding an [[energon]] silo. The team's motto was "crash and burn"... but in the present, [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] muses that he didn't think it would end quite so literally. His ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', is half-buried in the [[Franz Josef Glacier]] of [[New Zealand]]; he's been branded as a renegade by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and is being hunted by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]]; and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]]'s Decepticons are poised to take over the [[Earth]]. Grimlock wonders how much worse it can get.		In the distant past on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]] savagely obliterate a group of [[Decepticon]]s guarding an [[energon]] silo. The team's motto was "crash and burn"... but in the present, [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] muses that he didn't think it would end quite so literally. His ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', is half-buried in the [[Franz Josef Glacier]] of [[New Zealand]]; he's been branded as a renegade by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and is being hunted by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]]; and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]]'s Decepticons are poised to take over the [[Earth]]. Grimlock wonders how much worse it can get.

	In [[Big Trex Skyride]] at the outskirts of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]], [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] orders Doctor [[Weston]] to give the other captive Dynobots a run through. They easily destroy three derelict vehicles. Red is impressed, but remarks that this seems awfully familiar: they thought all was in readiness before, but instead got Grimlock's [[Spotlight: Grimlock\|disastrous escape]]. Weston remarks that the software kinks from the past have ironed themselves out, but Red is not assured.		In [[Big Trex Skyride]] at the outskirts of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]], [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] orders Doctor [[Weston]] to give the other captive Dynobots a run through. They easily destroy three derelict vehicles. Red is impressed, but remarks that this seems awfully familiar: they thought all was in readiness before, but instead got Grimlock's [[Spotlight: Grimlock\|disastrous escape]]. Weston remarks that the software kinks from the past have ironed themselves out, but Red is not assured.
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	It turns out that Red is correct to worry, because Mister [[Kloss]] reports to [[Abraham Dante]] that he has planted a virus to bring the Dynobots under Dante's control. Dante stares out a window at his [[Sunstreaker clone]] [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] army and muses that the [[Machination]] will rise.		It turns out that Red is correct to worry, because Mister [[Kloss]] reports to [[Abraham Dante]] that he has planted a virus to bring the Dynobots under Dante's control. Dante stares out a window at his [[Sunstreaker clone]] [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] army and muses that the [[Machination]] will rise.

	At a Machination warehouse in [[Northampton]], [[Massachusetts]], a wall explodes and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] emerges; he then destroys the warehouse with missiles. He's angry that he still hasn't found his real head, but [[Hunter O'Nion]] (as an [[Holomatter\|avatar]]) reminds him that they've found a clue, leading them to something called "Dinobots" in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].		At a Machination warehouse in [[Northampton]], [[Massachusetts]], a wall explodes and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] emerges; he then destroys the warehouse with missiles. He's angry that he still hasn't found his real head, but [[Hunter O'Nion]] (as an [[Holomatter\|avatar]]) reminds him that they've found a clue, leading them to something called "Dinobots" in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].

	Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.		Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.

	This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.		This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
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	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] (1)		*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (1)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (2)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (2)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (3)		*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (3)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)		*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (5)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (5)
	*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)		*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)		*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)		*[[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (9)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (9)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Joshua Red]] (9)		*[[Joshua Red]] (9)

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	===Reprints===		===Reprints===
	*[[2009]] — ''[[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots]]''		<small>Other than [[The Transformers: Maximum Dinobots#Collections\|collections of the full series]].</small>
	*~~[[2011]] — [[The Transformers: The IDW Collection Volume Four\|''The Transformers: The IDW Collection'' Volume Four]]~~		* N/A

	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://gs102.photobucket.com/groups/m100/FL5HVS9QQG/ Nick Roche's gallery of the inks-only pages]		*[http://gs102.photobucket.com/groups/m100/FL5HVS9QQG/ Nick Roche's gallery of the inks-only pages]

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	*The symbol in the top left of Grimlock's message (two figures, shaking hands), in the second panel in which Grimlock is writing, is taken from the artwork to Radiohead's ''OK Computer'' album.		*The symbol in the top left of Grimlock's message (two figures, shaking hands), in the second panel in which Grimlock is writing, is taken from the artwork to Radiohead's ''OK Computer'' album.
	*Also present in the symbols is the [[IDW Publishing]] logo.		*Also present in the symbols is the [[IDW Publishing]] logo.
	*The Dynobots' motto of "crash and burn" is also the motto of the eponymous warriors from the [[1990]] movie ''{{w\|Robot Jox}}'', who are pilots for giant transforming mecha. It's also the title of the not-really-a-sequel-but-marketed-as-a-sequel-in-some-countries ''~~[[wikipedia:~~ Crash and Burn (film)\|Crash and Burn]]'', which likewise features some giant robot action.		*The Dynobots' motto of "crash and burn" is also the motto of the eponymous warriors from the [[1990]] movie ''{{w\|Robot Jox}}'', who are pilots for giant transforming mecha. It's also the title of the not-really-a-sequel-but-marketed-as-a-sequel-in-some-countries ''{{w\|Crash and Burn (film)\|Crash and Burn}}'', which likewise features some giant robot action.

	===Other trivia===		===Other trivia===

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	Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.		Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.

	This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.		This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.

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	*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)		*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)		*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)
	*[[Hot Rod/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)
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	*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)		*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)

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	*This comic was released the same day as the birthday of Grimlock's [[Gregg Berger\|first voice actor]].		*This comic was released the same day as the birthday of Grimlock's [[Gregg Berger\|first voice actor]].

	===Covers (5)===		===Covers (3)===
	*'''Cover A:''' Grimlock in dino mode "eating" the title card by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]].		*'''Cover A:''' Grimlock in dino mode "eating" the title card by [[Nick Roche]] and [[Josh Burcham]].
	*'''Cover B:''' Montage of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]], in their original ''Generation 1'' designs, with Scorponok and Grimlock overlooking them; art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]]. This art was later used for the trade paperback.		*'''Cover B:''' Montage of the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]], in their original ''Generation 1'' designs, with Scorponok and Grimlock overlooking them; art by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]]. This art was later used for the trade paperback.
	*'''Cover RI:''' Grimlock "punching through" the [[Klaus Scherwinski]] cover of ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1\|issue 1]] as if it were a wall; art and colors by [[Nick Roche]].		*'''Cover RI:''' Grimlock "punching through" the [[Klaus Scherwinski]] cover of ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 1\|issue 1]] as if it were a wall; art and colors by [[Nick Roche]].
	*'''''Maximum Dinobots'' TPB cover:''' Scorponok and the Dinobots, by [[Marcelo Matere]] and [[Priscilla Tramontano]].
	*'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection'' Volume Four cover:''' Grimlock, by [[E. J. Su]].
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:MaximumDinobots_1a.jpg\|'''Cover A''' - Much tastier than ''[[Jurassic Park]]''.		File:MaximumDinobots_1a.jpg\|'''Cover A''' - Much tastier than ''[[Jurassic Park]]''.
	File:MaximumDinobots_1b.jpg\|'''Cover B''' - Grimlock doesn't like [[GEEWUN]].		File:MaximumDinobots_1b.jpg\|'''Cover B''' - Grimlock doesn't like [[GEEWUN]].
	File:~~AllHailGrimlock~~.jpg\|'''Cover RI''' - Even Grimlock hates ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]''!		File:MaximumDinobots_1ri.jpg\|'''Cover RI''' - Even Grimlock hates ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron\|All Hail Megatron]]''!
	~~File:MaximumDinobots TPB.jpg\|'''''Maximum Dinobots'' TPB'''~~
	~~File:IDWCollection4.jpg\|'''''The Transformers: The IDW Collection'' Volume Four'''~~
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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	\|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]		\|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
	\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]		\|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
	\|continuity=[[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|IDW continuity]]		\|continuity=[[2005 IDW continuity\|IDW continuity]]
	\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]		\|chronology=[[IDW timeline#Maximum Dinobots\|Maximum Dinobots]]
	}}		}}
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	In the distant past on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]] savagely obliterate a group of [[Decepticon]]s guarding an [[energon]] silo. The team's motto was "crash and burn"... but in the present, [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] muses that he didn't think it would end quite so literally. His ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', is half-buried in the [[Franz Josef Glacier]] of [[New Zealand]]; he's been branded as a renegade by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and is being hunted by [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]]; and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]]'s Decepticons are poised to take over the [[Earth]]. Grimlock wonders how much worse it can get.		In the distant past on [[Cybertron (planet)\|Cybertron]], the [[Dinobot (G1)\|Dynobots]] savagely obliterate a group of [[Decepticon]]s guarding an [[energon]] silo. The team's motto was "crash and burn"... but in the present, [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] muses that he didn't think it would end quite so literally. His ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)\|Skyfire]]'', is half-buried in the [[Franz Josef Glacier]] of [[New Zealand]]; he's been branded as a renegade by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] and is being hunted by [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]]; and [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]]'s Decepticons are poised to take over the [[Earth]]. Grimlock wonders how much worse it can get.

	In [[Big Trex Skyride]] at the outskirts of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]], [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] orders Doctor [[Weston]] to give the other captive Dynobots a run through. They easily destroy three derelict vehicles. Red is impressed, but remarks that this seems awfully familiar: they thought all was in readiness before, but instead got Grimlock's [[Spotlight: Grimlock\|disastrous escape]]. Weston remarks that the software kinks from the past have ironed themselves out, but Red is not assured.		In [[Big Trex Skyride]] at the outskirts of [[Reno]], [[Nevada]], [[Joshua Red\|Agent Red]] orders Doctor [[Weston]] to give the other captive Dynobots a run through. They easily destroy three derelict vehicles. Red is impressed, but remarks that this seems awfully familiar: they thought all was in readiness before, but instead got Grimlock's [[Spotlight: Grimlock\|disastrous escape]]. Weston remarks that the software kinks from the past have ironed themselves out, but Red is not assured.
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	It turns out that Red is correct to worry, because Mister [[Kloss]] reports to [[Abraham Dante]] that he has planted a virus to bring the Dynobots under Dante's control. Dante stares out a window at his [[Sunstreaker clone]] [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] army and muses that the [[Machination]] will rise.		It turns out that Red is correct to worry, because Mister [[Kloss]] reports to [[Abraham Dante]] that he has planted a virus to bring the Dynobots under Dante's control. Dante stares out a window at his [[Sunstreaker clone]] [[Headmaster (technology)\|Headmaster]] army and muses that the [[Machination]] will rise.

	At a Machination warehouse in [[Northampton]], [[Massachusetts]], a wall explodes and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] emerges; he then destroys the warehouse with missiles. He's angry that he still hasn't found his real head, but [[Hunter O'Nion]] (as an [[Holomatter\|avatar]]) reminds him that they've found a clue, leading them to something called "Dinobots" in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].		At a Machination warehouse in [[Northampton]], [[Massachusetts]], a wall explodes and [[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] emerges; he then destroys the warehouse with missiles. He's angry that he still hasn't found his real head, but [[Hunter O'Nion]] (as an [[Holomatter\|avatar]]) reminds him that they've found a clue, leading them to something called "Dinobots" in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]].

	Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.		Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.

	This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.		This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Grimlock (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Grimlock]] (1)		*[[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Grimlock]] (1)
	*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (2)		*[[Slag (G1)\|Slag]] (2)
	*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (3)		*[[Sludge (G1)\|Sludge]] (3)
	*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)		*[[Snarl (G1)\|Snarl]] (4)
	*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (5)		*[[Swoop (G1)\|Swoop]] (5)
	*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)		*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)		*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)
	*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)
	\|c2=		\|c2=
	*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)		*[[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)
	*[[Megatron (G1)/IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity\|Megatron]] (9)		*[[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity\|Megatron]] (9)
	\|c3=		\|c3=
	*[[Joshua Red]] (9)		*[[Joshua Red]] (9)

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	Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.		Back at the ''Skyfire'', Grimlock sends an interstellar message to some [[Monsterbot\|unspecified unsavory types]], seeking help in repairing his ship. Just then he's alerted to the presence of Dante's Headmasters, who have "bounced" to the crater and started firing on his ship. Grimlock sneaks behind them, transforms to dinosaur mode, and attacks. He easily tears through the Headmasters, but one is able to place a tracker device on Grimlock, which [[Orbital jump\|orbital bounce]]s him back to [[Fallon]], [[Nevada]]. A public panic alerts [[Skywatch]], and Agent Red orders Weston to dispatch the Dynobots to intercept Grimlock.

	This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.		This has all been engineered by Dante, who also has a visitor at the Machination's gates, in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]]. He's not too concerned, however, and as he combines with Scorponok, he announces that he will destroy Hot Rod after the Dynobots have been taken care of.

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	*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)		*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Ultra Magnus]] (6)
	*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)		*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Sunstreaker]] (13)
	*[[Hot Rod/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)		*[[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Hot Rod]] (15)
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	*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)		*[[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Scorponok]] (7)

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	*''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream\|The Reign of Starscream]]'' TPB		*''[[Transformers: The Reign of Starscream\|The Reign of Starscream]]'' TPB
	*''[[Transformers Animated: The Game]]''		*''[[Transformers Animated: The Game]]''
	*''[[G.I. Joe (~~team~~)\|G.I. Joe]]'' comics		*''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)\|G.I. Joe]]'' comics
	*[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]] 3D		*''[[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]]'' 3D
	*''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]] Volume 1''		*''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye\|More than Meets the Eye]]'' Volume 1
	*''Speed Racer: the Next Generation''		*''Speed Racer: the Next Generation''
	*''Pirat Tales''		*''Pirat Tales''
	*''Ghost Whisperer: The Muse''		*''Ghost Whisperer: The Muse''
	*''[[Alliance issue 1\|Transformers: Alliance #1]]''		*[[Alliance issue 1\|''Transformers: Alliance'' #1]]
	*''Angel: Smile Time'' (back cover)		*''Angel: Smile Time'' (back cover)