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'''Griffins''' are hybrid creatures that possess the head, wings, and front legs of an eagle and the body of a lion. They appear in Earth mythology though their actual existence is | {{Disambig2|the legendary beasts|the advertising company|Griffin Bacal}} | ||
[[File:Giantpurplegriffin.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Face it: This is the best thing Megatron ever did.]] | |||
'''Griffins''', also spelled '''griffons''', are hybrid creatures that possess the head, wings, and front legs of an eagle and the body of a lion. They appear in Earth mythology though their actual existence is subject to doubt. They are related to [[Ursagryph|ursagryphs]]. | |||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
The Decepticons modeled their flying base/war machine after a [[Giant Purple Griffin]]. ''Why'' they modeled it after a Giant Purple Griffin remains a mystery to this day. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}} | |||
The Decepticons modeled their flying base/war machine after a [[Giant Purple Griffin]]. | |||
===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | ===2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | ||
[[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]], being a ten changer and all, could assume a Griffin-like beast mode. | [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron/Galvatron]], being a ten changer and all, could assume a Griffin-like beast mode. In fact, this is the form he [[To sell toys|just happened]] to be in when he first became Galvatron. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} | ||
===''Animated'' cartoon=== | ===''Animated'' cartoon=== | ||
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===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon=== | ===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon=== | ||
[[File:RoadTrip Mount Griffin.jpg|thumb|left|250px]] | [[File:RoadTrip Mount Griffin.jpg|thumb|left|250px]] | ||
According to legends, | According to legends, [[Griffin Rock]] was once home to griffins, one of which made its nest atop [[Mount Griffin]] and turned to stone in order to hibernate. Vikings who visited the area explained the griffin-shaped rock this way, and left griffin carvings and statues on [[Wayward Island]]. {{storylink|In Search of the Griffin's Nest}} It was also from this rock that the island was later named, and the town founded there used the griffin as its symbol. {{storylink|Countdown (RB)|Countdown}} The griffin was used as the 1.0 end boss of the game ''[[Griffin Rock Element Quest]]'', coming to life to attack the player. {{storylink|A Virtual Disaster}} | ||
[[Cody Burns]] read about the legends concerning the griffins in "[[Old-Timer's Guide to Maine Island Folklore]]". When metal objects began floating towards Wayward Island, he and [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] blamed the happenings on invisible female griffins which they believed were there, however an exploratory mission to the island located only the Viking ruins and a super-magnetized lodestone. {{storylink|In Search of the Griffin's Nest}} | [[Cody Burns]] read about the legends concerning the griffins in "[[Old-Timer's Guide to Maine Island Folklore]]". When metal objects began floating towards Wayward Island, he and [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] blamed the happenings on invisible female griffins which they believed were there, however an exploratory mission to the island located only the Viking ruins and a super-magnetized lodestone. {{storylink|In Search of the Griffin's Nest}} | ||
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===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon=== | |||
Humans apparently started an automobile company named after the mythological creature. According to [[Hank]], Bumblebee's current alternate mode is a Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RID)|More than Meets the Eye}} | |||
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''=== | |||
[[Equestria]] was home to a variety of griffons, such as [[Gallus]]. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}} | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
[[File:RIDGalvatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Third column, third row]] | |||
[[Megatron (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|The 2001 ''Robots in Disguise'' Galvatron]] toy features a griffin as one of its 10 modes. The Megatron toy released in the US line also has this as an undocumented mode as it was based on the Galvatron retool. | |||
[[ | The Mini-Cons [[Talon (RB)|Talon]] and [[Hunter (RB Mini-Con)|Hunter]] from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (toyline)|''Rescue Bots'' toyline]] can combine to form a griffin. | ||
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There are also two toys that transform into the related "[[ursagryph]]". | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* | *{{w|Griffin}} on Wikipedia | ||
[[Category:Animals]] | [[Category:Animals]] | ||
[[Category:Earth]] | [[Category:Earth culture]] | ||
[[Category:Species]] | [[Category:Species]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:44, 25 April 2023
| This article is about the legendary beasts. For the advertising company, see Griffin Bacal. |
Griffins, also spelled griffons, are hybrid creatures that possess the head, wings, and front legs of an eagle and the body of a lion. They appear in Earth mythology though their actual existence is subject to doubt. They are related to ursagryphs.
Fiction
[edit]The Transformers cartoon
[edit]The Decepticons modeled their flying base/war machine after a Giant Purple Griffin. Why they modeled it after a Giant Purple Griffin remains a mystery to this day. Aerial Assault
2001 Robots in Disguise cartoon
[edit]Megatron/Galvatron, being a ten changer and all, could assume a Griffin-like beast mode. In fact, this is the form he just happened to be in when he first became Galvatron. Peril from the Past
Animated cartoon
[edit]Burger Bot has a purple griffin with pickles slices for wings, appropriately named Pickles, as a mascot. The AllSpark Almanac II
Rescue Bots cartoon
[edit]
According to legends, Griffin Rock was once home to griffins, one of which made its nest atop Mount Griffin and turned to stone in order to hibernate. Vikings who visited the area explained the griffin-shaped rock this way, and left griffin carvings and statues on Wayward Island. In Search of the Griffin's Nest It was also from this rock that the island was later named, and the town founded there used the griffin as its symbol. Countdown The griffin was used as the 1.0 end boss of the game Griffin Rock Element Quest, coming to life to attack the player. A Virtual Disaster
Cody Burns read about the legends concerning the griffins in "Old-Timer's Guide to Maine Island Folklore". When metal objects began floating towards Wayward Island, he and Blades blamed the happenings on invisible female griffins which they believed were there, however an exploratory mission to the island located only the Viking ruins and a super-magnetized lodestone. In Search of the Griffin's Nest
2015 Robots in Disguise cartoon
[edit]Humans apparently started an automobile company named after the mythological creature. According to Hank, Bumblebee's current alternate mode is a Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer. More than Meets the Eye
My Little Pony/Transformers
[edit]Equestria was home to a variety of griffons, such as Gallus. Finale
Toys
[edit]
The 2001 Robots in Disguise Galvatron toy features a griffin as one of its 10 modes. The Megatron toy released in the US line also has this as an undocumented mode as it was based on the Galvatron retool.
The Mini-Cons Talon and Hunter from the Rescue Bots toyline can combine to form a griffin.
There are also two toys that transform into the related "ursagryph".
External links
[edit]- Griffin on Wikipedia
