Strong Hippo - Revision history

Saix at 21:45, 23 February 2026

2026-02-23T21:45:10Z

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Legends'' comic===		===''Legends'' comic===
	Strong Hippo was enslaved by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to build the second BlackZarak [[transtector]]. {{Storylink\|~~Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol.~~ EX (Grand Maximus~~)\|Bonus Edition Vol. EX~~}}		Strong Hippo was enslaved by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to build the second BlackZarak [[transtector]]. {{Storylink\|LG-EX Grand Maximus}}

	==Toys==		==Toys==

BerylRoll at 11:47, 26 December 2025

2025-12-26T11:47:02Z

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	:''Strong Hippo is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Strong Hippo is a [[Beastformer (species)\|Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:BF-toy StrongHippo.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy StrongHippo.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2023-08-23T07:23:21Z

Toys

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===Transformers: Beastformers===		===Transformers: Beastformers===
	*'''Strong Hippo''' (Beastformer, 1987)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1\|'''Strong Hippo''' (Beastformer, 1987)}}</ul>
	**''ID number:'' '''32'''		:*''ID number:'' '''32'''
	**''Pack'': '''C'''		:*''Pack'': '''C'''
	**''Accessories:'' Axe (usually)		:*''Accessories:'' Axe (usually)

	: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.
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	: He was only available in the "C Pack" assortment, and came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box. He came with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his bio card would instead be replaced with the rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].		: He was only available in the "C Pack" assortment, and came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box. He came with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his bio card would instead be replaced with the rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].


	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	{{anchor\|ShockingShark}}		{{anchor\|ShockingShark}}
	*'''Shocking Shark''' (Fortress, 1988)		<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi\|'''Shocking Shark''' (Fortress, 1988)}}</ul>
	**''ID number:'' '''32'''		:*''ID number:'' '''32'''
	**''Accessories'': "Aqua Hippo" MVP Weapon		:*''Accessories'': "Aqua Hippo" MVP Weapon

	: Strong Hippo was also packed in with the [[Shocking Shark#Toys\|Shocking Shark]] [[Fortress (Beastformers)\|Fortress]] in ''Beastformers''<nowiki>'</nowiki> post-''Transformers'' sequel series. He is unchanged from his original release, though he comes with a new, more filled-out bio card with comic-style line-art for the character image. This card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Aqua Hippo" (アクアヒッポ ''Akua Hippo'').		: Strong Hippo was also packed in with the [[Shocking Shark#Toys\|Shocking Shark]] [[Fortress (Beastformers)\|Fortress]] in ''Beastformers''<nowiki>'</nowiki> post-''Transformers'' sequel series. He is unchanged from his original release, though he comes with a new, more filled-out bio card with comic-style line-art for the character image. This card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Aqua Hippo" (アクアヒッポ ''Akua Hippo'').

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2022-07-06T06:50:30Z

Toys

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	**''ID number:'' '''32'''		**''ID number:'' '''32'''
	**''Pack'': '''C'''		**''Pack'': '''C'''
	**''Accessories:'' Axe		**''Accessories:'' Axe (usually)

	: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

M Sipher: /* Transformers: Beastformers */

2022-07-06T06:50:03Z

Transformers: Beastformers

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	: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

			: He ''usually'' comes with a gold axe weapon marked with the same ID number as on his back. However, ''Beastformers'' is notorious for toys coming with someone else's weapon; it's unclear if this was just originally poor QC, but in the sequel series, this semi-random weaponry was actually turned into a "[[Beastformers Role-Playing Game\|gimmick]]".

	: He was only available in the "C Pack" assortment, and came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box. He came with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his bio card would instead be replaced with the rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].		: He was only available in the "C Pack" assortment, and came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box. He came with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his bio card would instead be replaced with the rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].

Saix at 14:45, 15 November 2021

2021-11-15T14:45:04Z

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	: He was only available in the "C Pack" assortment, and came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box. He came with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his bio card would instead be replaced with the rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].		: He was only available in the "C Pack" assortment, and came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box. He came with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his bio card would instead be replaced with the rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].

	~~{{-}}~~
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	{{anchor\|ShockingShark}}		{{anchor\|ShockingShark}}
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	: It is ''possible'' that later runs of this toy gave Strong Hippo the full-color rubsign found in the later "RPG" series Beastformers, but this has not been confirmed.		: It is ''possible'' that later runs of this toy gave Strong Hippo the full-color rubsign found in the later "RPG" series Beastformers, but this has not been confirmed.

	~~{{-}}~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==

M Sipher: /* Toys */

2021-11-13T06:14:58Z

Toys

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	===Transformers: Beastformers===		===Transformers: Beastformers===
	*'''Strong Hippo''' (Beastformer, 1987)		*'''Strong Hippo''' (Beastformer, 1987)
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number:'' '''32'''		**''ID number:'' '''32'''
			**''Pack'': '''C'''
	**''Accessories:'' Axe		**''Accessories:'' Axe

	: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.		: Part of the second series of [[TakaraTomy\|Takara]]'s ''Beastformers'' toys, Strong Hippo is an anthopomorphic hippopotamus in blue robotic armor. The [[rubsign\|Battle Emblem]] on his chest reveals one of three symbols when warmed up; Fire, Water or Wood.

	: He came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop. Re-released in Series 3, the box was unchanged, but the bio card replaced the painted image with a simpler line-art image, first used in [[Hasbro]]'s ''Battle Beasts'' cast poster. In both Series, depending on the "Pack" he came in, there was a chance of his bio card ~~being~~ replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]"~~, "~~[[~~Bewitching Serpent Seal~~]]~~", or "VS Holography Mirror" card~~.		: He was only available in the "C Pack" assortment, and came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box. He came with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop, though there was a chance his bio card would instead be replaced with the rare "[[Secret Photo]]" card featuring [[White Leo]].

			{{-}}
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''~~Strong Hippo~~''' (~~Beastformer~~, 1988)		{{anchor\|ShockingShark}}
	**''~~Beast~~ ID number:'' '''32'''		*'''Shocking Shark''' (Fortress, 1988)
			**''ID number:'' '''32'''
	**''Accessories'': "Aqua Hippo" MVP Weapon		**''Accessories'': "Aqua Hippo" MVP Weapon

	: ~~Re-released~~ in the ''~~Transformers~~''-~~less~~ ''~~Beastformers~~'' sequel series, ~~Strong Hippo was given a straight re-release~~ with ~~new packaging and~~ a new, more filled-out bio card with ~~corrected coloring~~. This ~~new~~ card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Aqua Hippo" (アクアヒッポ ''Akua Hippo'').		: Strong Hippo was also packed in with the [[Shocking Shark#Toys\|Shocking Shark]] [[Fortress (Beastformers)\|Fortress]] in ''Beastformers''<nowiki>'</nowiki> post-''Transformers'' sequel series. He is unchanged from his original release, though he comes with a new, more filled-out bio card with comic-style line-art for the character image. This card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Aqua Hippo" (アクアヒッポ ''Akua Hippo'').

	: ~~The initial early releases~~ of this ~~series had the chance for any Beastformer to have the rare Burstsun symbol; we'll probably never know if~~ Strong Hippo ~~was ever actually one of them. Later in~~ the ~~run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed~~ full-color ~~Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These~~ rubsign ~~variants also happened at the same time~~ in the ~~Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line~~.)		: It is ''possible'' that later runs of this toy gave Strong Hippo the full-color rubsign found in the later "RPG" series Beastformers, but this has not been confirmed.

	{{-}}~~{{anchor\|ShockingShark}}~~		{{-}}
	*'''Shocking Shark''' (Battle Base, 1988)
	**''Accessories'': "Aqua Hippo" MVP Weapon

	~~: Strong Hippo was also packed in with the [[Shocking Shark#Toys\|Shocking Shark]] [[Battle Base]]. He is unchanged from his original release.~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Saix at 14:13, 12 August 2021

2021-08-12T14:13:26Z

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	He is ultimately a gentle giant with a fascination for fairy tales, having written several books on them. As King of [[Yutoranta\|Gamborudia]], he has begun to overcome this shyness thanks to his close friendship with his subordinate Emperor [[Scout Mouse]]. The extroverted Mouse has helped bolster Hippo's confidence, while Hippo's kind and gentle nature has earned the Mouse's loyalty.		He is ultimately a gentle giant with a fascination for fairy tales, having written several books on them. As King of [[Yutoranta\|Gamborudia]], he has begun to overcome this shyness thanks to his close friendship with his subordinate Emperor [[Scout Mouse]]. The extroverted Mouse has helped bolster Hippo's confidence, while Hippo's kind and gentle nature has earned the Mouse's loyalty.


	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Legends'' comic===		===''Legends'' comic===
	Strong Hippo was enslaved by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to build the second BlackZarak [[transtector]]. {{Storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)\|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}		Strong Hippo was enslaved by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to build the second BlackZarak [[transtector]]. {{Storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)\|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}


	==Toys==		==Toys==
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	: He came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop. Re-released in Series 3, the box was unchanged, but the bio card replaced the painted image with a simpler line-art image, first used in [[Hasbro]]'s ''Battle Beasts'' cast poster. In both Series, depending on the "Pack" he came in, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]", "[[Bewitching Serpent Seal]]", or "VS Holography Mirror" card.		: He came in a green-grid generic "Cybertron Beastformer" box, with a bio card with a painted character image on a jungle backdrop. Re-released in Series 3, the box was unchanged, but the bio card replaced the painted image with a simpler line-art image, first used in [[Hasbro]]'s ''Battle Beasts'' cast poster. In both Series, depending on the "Pack" he came in, there was a chance of his bio card being replaced with a rare "[[Secret Photo]]", "[[Bewitching Serpent Seal]]", or "VS Holography Mirror" card.

	~~{{-}}~~
	===Beastformers===		===Beastformers===
	*'''Strong Hippo''' (Beastformer, 1988)		*'''Strong Hippo''' (Beastformer, 1988)
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	: Strong Hippo was also packed in with the [[Shocking Shark#Toys\|Shocking Shark]] [[Battle Base]]. He is unchanged from his original release.		: Strong Hippo was also packed in with the [[Shocking Shark#Toys\|Shocking Shark]] [[Battle Base]]. He is unchanged from his original release.

	~~{{-}}~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* His 1988 ''Beastformers'' bio card gives him the nickname "'''Hippo'''" (ヒッポ ~~''Hippo''~~).		* His 1988 ''Beastformers'' bio card gives him the nickname "'''Hippo'''" (ヒッポ).

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===
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	[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]		[[Category:Beastformers Autobots]]
	[[Category:~~Kings~~]]		[[Category:Beastformers kings]]
			[[Category:Legends Beastformers]]

M Sipher: /* Notes */

2021-08-08T06:59:28Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* ~~The [[Hasbro]] release of this toy was similarly~~ (~~eventually~~) ~~available with both styles of rubsign~~.		* His 1988 ''Beastformers'' bio card gives him the nickname "'''Hippo'''" (ヒッポ ''Hippo'').

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

M Sipher: Big soft boy

2021-08-08T05:43:24Z

Big soft boy

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	:''Strong Hippo is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''		:''Strong Hippo is a [[Beastformer]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
	[[File:BF-toy StrongHippo.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]		[[File:BF-toy StrongHippo.jpg\|upright=2\|thumb\|]]
	'''Strong Hippo''' (ストロングヒッポ ''Sutorongu Hippo'') ~~is one of~~ the ~~many Beastformers who joined [[White Leo]]~~'~~s resistance forces~~ as ~~[[Galvatron (G1)\|Galvatron]]~~'~~s [[Decepticon]]s began~~ to ~~conquer the formerly-peaceful planet [[Beast (planet)\|Beast]] with their army of cold-blooded insurgents~~. ~~His role in the [[Autobot]]-allied Beastformer forces~~ is ~~amphibious transportation~~. ~~He holds the rank of~~ King of [[Gamborudia]], ~~over~~ Emperor [[Scout Mouse]].
			With monstrous strength rivalling that of [[Elephan]], incredible skill in underwater combat, and a weapon that can fire beams that encase enemies in ice, '''Strong Hippo''' (ストロングヒッポ ''Sutorongu Hippo'') could be a terrifying force on the battlefield. But frankly, he'd rather just get things done as quietly as possible without drawing attention to himself in any way. Though he never backs down from a job and does his best to complete whatever is set before him, he is ''incredibly'' shy, often turning beet red in public, which can hamper his performance as he tries to avoid making a scene.

			He is ultimately a gentle giant with a fascination for fairy tales, having written several books on them. As King of [[Yutoranta\|Gamborudia]], he has begun to overcome this shyness thanks to his close friendship with his subordinate Emperor [[Scout Mouse]]. The extroverted Mouse has helped bolster Hippo's confidence, while Hippo's kind and gentle nature has earned the Mouse's loyalty.


	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Legends'' comic===		===''Legends'' comic===
	Strong Hippo was enslaved by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to build the second BlackZarak [[transtector]]. {{Storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)\|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}		Strong Hippo was enslaved by [[Scorponok (G1)\|Scorponok]] to build the second BlackZarak [[transtector]]. {{Storylink\|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)\|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}


	==Toys==		==Toys==