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:''Strong-Bot is a [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] from the [[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Go-Bots]] portion of the [[Go-Bots continuity family|Go-Bots]] [[continuity family]].''
:''Strong-Bot is a [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] from the [[Transformers: Go-Bots (franchise)|Go-Bots]] portion of the [[Go-Bots continuity family|Go-Bots]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Strongbot intro pose.jpg|right|upright=2|thumb|I've got two words for the children that are raised on that crap: HELD BACK. REPEATING THE THIRD GRADE. LOW STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES. I GUESS THIS WAS MORE THAN TWO WORDS. THE PAPER, PLEASE TAKE US HOME.]]


[[Image:Strongbot intro pose.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Bulldozer treads: they lift ''and'' separate for maximum comfort and support!]]
'''Strong-Bot''' is the biggest, toughest, and strongest [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] there is, and takes the form of the biggest, toughest, and strongest machines he can. He's persistent and determined, and won't stop until the job is done. He ''lives'' to build and no dream is so big that he can't achieve it!
'''Strong-Bot''' is the biggest, toughest, and strongest [[Go-Bot (species)|Go-Bot]] there is, and takes the form of the biggest, toughest, and strongest machines he can. He's persistent and determined, and won't stop until the job is done. He ''lives'' to build and no dream is too big that he can't achieve it!


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Go-Bots===
===''Go-Bots'' cartoon===
====Cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English)}}
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English)}}
[[Image:StrongBot-Type.jpg|left|thumb|Dear Strong-Bot. How do you type with shovels for hands?]]


[[Image:StrongBot-Type.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Dear Strong-Bot. How do you type with shovels for hands?]]
Strong-Bot was chosen by the [[Botropolis High Council|High Council]] as "the strongest" of the available Go-Bots to join the Earth's Go-Bot Team on their mission to help Earth.
Strong-Bot was chosen by the [[Botropolis High Council|High Council]] as "the strongest" of the available Go-Bots to join the Earth's Go-Bot Team on their mission to help Earth.


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Strong-Bot was bestowed a [[Go-Shield]] by the Metropolis High Council for his outstanding work guarding Earth. His team then learned that a couple of Racer-Bots had driven off to have fun with their new [[Go-Brillium]] powers, kicking up trouble along their way. Strong-Bot once more was ordered to stay at the Go-Pod, this time to monitor the Racer-Bots at all times. Thanks to his quick thinking, the Go-Bots in the field were able to prevent any injuries during the mission. {{storylink|Racer-Bot Road Rally}}
Strong-Bot was bestowed a [[Go-Shield]] by the Metropolis High Council for his outstanding work guarding Earth. His team then learned that a couple of Racer-Bots had driven off to have fun with their new [[Go-Brillium]] powers, kicking up trouble along their way. Strong-Bot once more was ordered to stay at the Go-Pod, this time to monitor the Racer-Bots at all times. Thanks to his quick thinking, the Go-Bots in the field were able to prevent any injuries during the mission. {{storylink|Racer-Bot Road Rally}}


====Online comic====
===''Go-Bots'' online comic===
When [[Reptron (Go-Bots)|Reptron]] knocked a comet towards the [[Earth]], Strong-Bot stayed back in the Go-Pod to monitor the situation with [[Buzzer-Bot]] while Aero-Bot went to stop the comet. {{storylink|Aero-Bot Flying Fists}}
When [[Reptron (Go-Bots)|Reptron]] knocked a comet towards the [[Earth]], Strong-Bot stayed back in the Go-Pod to monitor the situation with [[Buzzer-Bot]] while Aero-Bot went to stop the comet. {{storylink|Aero-Bot Flying Fists}}


===Toy bios===
===Toy bios===
Despite Strong-Bot's desire to get his hands dirty and change the world through building, in his early days he needed [[you|your]] help to transform. {{storylink|#Playskool Go-Bots|Strong-Bot (2002)}}
Despite Strong-Bot's desire to get his hands dirty and change the world through building, in his early days he needed [[you|your]] help to transform. {{storylink|#Playskool Go-Bots|Strong-Bot (2002)}}


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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Playskool Go-Bots===
===''Transformers: Go-Bots (2003)''===
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2002)
[[File:PGB-toy StrongBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One hand would have a bucket on it!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-rhgb|'''Strong-Bot''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2002)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}
 
: Released in the newly-rebranded ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (toyline)|Transformers: Go-Bots]]'' line, Strong-Bot transforms into a yellow bulldozer in jsut a few short simple steps. In vehicle mode, pushing down on his driver's cabin make his shovel-scoop rise up.
 
: This toy was also available in a [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] 2-pack with [[Beast-Bot#Go-Bots|Beast-Bot II]]; basically they just taped two normal single-pack toys together.


: A yellow bulldozer with an action feature: push down on his windshield to make his scoop move up and down. Available by himself or in a K-Mart [[Exclusive|exclusive]] 2-pack with [[Beast-Bot|Beast-Bot II]]. Released in Japan as [[Beck]], recolored as [[Scrap-Bot]], and remolded as [[Randy (Go-Bots)|Randy]].
: This toy was released in Japan as [[Beck]], recolored in ''Go-Bots'' as [[Scrap-Bot]], and [[retool]]ed as [[Randy (Go-Bots)|Randy]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
{{--}}
===''Go-Bots''===
{{anchor|dumptruck}}
[[File:PGB-toy StrongBot dumptruck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You know, for like, dumpin' oatmeal on stuff...]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-gggb|'''Strong-Bot''' (Botropolis Basic, 2003)}}</ul>


{{-}}{{anchor|dumptruck}}
: Part of the "Botropolis" wave of re-re-branded ''Go-Bots'' (minus the "''Transformers''"), this new form for Strong-Bot has him transforming into a yellow and orange "earth mover" dump truck. Rare for a ''Go-Bots'' toy, Strong-Bot has useful (and unnecessary for transformation) forward elbow articulation.
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Botropolis, 2003)


: Strong-Bot gained a second form: a yellow and orange dump truck. Released in Japan as [[Gong (Go-Bots)|Gong]].
: This toy was released in Japan with as [[Gong (Go-Bots)|Gong]]; the only notable difference is that Gong has the old "chibi Autobot" faction symbol instead of Strong-Bot's [[Go-Shield]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Gobots/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Botropolis Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Gobots/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Botropolis Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
{{--}}


{{-}}{{anchor|SecretShield}}
===''Transformers: Go-Bots (2004)''===
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Secret Shield, 2004)
{{anchor|SecretShield}}
[[File:PGB-toy StrongBot ATV.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Population: Tire]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-gggb|'''Strong-Bot All Terrain''' (Secret Shield, 2004)}}</ul>


: Released in the "Secret Shield" assortment, Strong-Bot turned into an all-terrain vehicle. This was actually a recolor of "Invisibility Force" ATV Strong-Bot, but that toy was held back until 2005.
: Released in the first wave of the "Secret Shield" assortment of the re-re-''re''-branded ''Transformers: Go-Bots'' (oy!), this version of Strong-Bot transforms into an all-terrain vehicle.
 
: This is actually a [[redeco]] of the "Invisibility Force" ATV Strong-Bot (below), but that toy was held back for reasons unknown until 2005.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Go-Bots/Strong-BotAT/strong-bot.htm More information on Secret Shield Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Go-Bots/Strong-BotAT/strong-bot.htm More information on Secret Shield Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''


{{-}}{{anchor|Invisibility}}
{{-}}{{anchor|Invisibility}}
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Invisibility Force, 2004)
[[File:PGB-toy StrongBot Cement.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|MixMastah 800]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-gggb|'''Strong-Bot''' (Invisibility Force, 2004)}}</ul>


: Another new mold for Strong-Bot: this time, a clear-yellow cement truck.
: Part of the first wave of "Invisibility Force" clear-plastic Go-Bots, this version of Strong-Bot transforms into a cement truck. The cement drum can rotate, and becomes a massive clawed left arm in robot mode.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Go-Bots/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Invisibility Force Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Go-Bots/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Invisibility Force Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
*'''Strong-Bot''' (Special Bonus Pack, 2003-2004?)


: This figure was supposed to be an international release of [[Randy (Go-Bots)|Randy]], before it got canceled. This figure (and the three pack it came in) went unknown for many years, until it surfaced on Ebay, where the seller confirmed it was given to him by a former hasbro employee [https://lmb3.net/2015/04/23/blog-876-toy-review-playskool-transformers-go-bots-unreleased-prototype-special-bonus-pack-strong-bot-steamroller-gobrillium-speed-bot-gorilla-bot/].
{{-}}{{anchor|BonusPack}}
[[File:Go-BotsSpecialBonusPackPrototype.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look, I'm not your friend, monkey dude. In fact, I'm not even gonna call you ****** again. I'ma call you Josh.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-gggb|'''Special Bonus Pack''' (Multi-pack, <s>2003-2004?</s>)}}</ul>
 
: This [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] three-pack was planned to contain a modified release of the [[retool]]ed "[[Randy (Go-Bots)|Randy]]" steamroller version of Strong-Bot from Takara's ''[[Kids' Transformers: Rescue Hero Go-Bots]]'' line, with his arms becoming the roller barrel, and with the "[[Go-Shield]]" rather than the rounded-off Autobot insignia used on the original Strong-Bot and Randy.
 
: The set was ultimately unreleased (and unnannounced!) for unknown reasons, being discovered when it surfaced on Ebay, where the seller confirmed it was given to him by a former Hasbro employee [https://lmb3.net/2015/04/23/blog-876-toy-review-playskool-transformers-go-bots-unreleased-prototype-special-bonus-pack-strong-bot-steamroller-gobrillium-speed-bot-gorilla-bot/].
 
: The set also included a chromed [[Speed-Bot#BonusPack|Speed-Bot]] and [[Gorilla-Bot]]. While the Speed-Bot and Gorilla-Bot toys received unchanged individual releases, steamroller Strong-Bot ultimately never saw release.
{{canceledtoy}}
{{canceledtoy}}


{{-}}{{anchor|pickup}}
{{-}}{{anchor|pickup}}
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2005)
[[Image:GBtoy-StrongBotPickup.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|''Sunday! Sunday! Someday! It's Awexome Cross 98!!!'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-gggb|'''Strong-Bot''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2005)}}</ul>


: Just before the line was cancelled, Strong-Bot got a pickup form that was remolded from [[Flash-Bot]].
: Part of the second wave of "Secret Shield" Go-Bots, released just before the line was cancelled, this Strong-Bot is a retooling of [[Flash-Bot]] with a new Strong-Bot-style head, transforming into a pickup truck with oversized "monster" tires.  


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Go-Bots/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Strong-Bot Pickup Truck at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Go-Bots/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Strong-Bot Pickup Truck at TFU.info]''


{{-}}{{anchor|InvisibilityATV}}
{{-}}{{anchor|InvisibilityATV}}
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Invisibility Force, 2005)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-gggb|'''Strong-Bot''' (Invisibility Force, 2005)}}</ul>


: An all-terrain vehicle made from clear yellow plastic, this is one of the "Invisibility Force" toys that was intended for release in 2004, but was held back until after the line was cancelled in 2005.
: Part of the second wave of "Invisibility Force" Go-Bots, this is a redeco of his above "Secret Shield" all-terrain vehicle toy, but now cast in mostly clear yellow plastic.
 
: This wave of toys was intended for release in 2004, but was held back until after the line was cancelled in 2005.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Go-Bots/IFStrong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Invisibility Force ATV Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Go-Bots/IFStrong-Bot/strong-bot.htm More information on Invisibility Force ATV Strong-Bot at TFU.info]''
==Notes==
[[File:Hyperwiz Plagiarized StrongBot.jpg|thumb|No, the true sign of being famous is in the ''unlicensed'' stuff! And we're all over that! In fact, we've got our own application process for becoming an officially licensed ''unlicensed'' seller of Strong-Bot and The Cheat knock-offs.]]
* The designs of various Playskool ''Go-Bots'' toys (and one ''1-2-3 Transformers'' toy) were plagiarized for use as characters in the Chinese cartoon ''Robo Warriors'', including the original Strong-Bot (seen right). Ironically, these plagiarized designs would later be plagiarized themselves, with the cartoon ''Martial Mecha Saga'' basing many of the show's robot designs on those of ''Robo Warriors'' (the two cartoons were produced by different companies).<ref name=forumpost>
[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/92426-find-any-knockoffs-lately/page-29 Post by SirToys claiming that the designs for the later show were inspired by the former.]</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.gobotsarepurelove.com/toys/strong-bot.shtml Strong-Bot at Playskool Go-Bots are Pure Love]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160322030901/http://www.gobotsarepurelove.com/toys/strong-bot.shtml Strong-Bot at Playskool Go-Bots are Pure Love (via Wayback Machine)]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/Strong-Bot/strong-bot.htm Strong-Bot at TFU.info]


[[Category:Go-Bots franchise characters]]
[[Category:Go-Bots franchise characters]]
[[Category:Go-Bot species]]
[[Category:Go-Bot species]]

Latest revision as of 23:16, 29 November 2025

Strong-Bot is a Go-Bot from the Go-Bots portion of the Go-Bots continuity family.
I've got two words for the children that are raised on that crap: HELD BACK. REPEATING THE THIRD GRADE. LOW STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES. I GUESS THIS WAS MORE THAN TWO WORDS. THE PAPER, PLEASE TAKE US HOME.

Strong-Bot is the biggest, toughest, and strongest Go-Bot there is, and takes the form of the biggest, toughest, and strongest machines he can. He's persistent and determined, and won't stop until the job is done. He lives to build and no dream is so big that he can't achieve it!

Fiction

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Go-Bots cartoon

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Voice actor: Brian Dobson (English){{#if: |, {{{2}}}}}
Dear Strong-Bot. How do you type with shovels for hands?

Strong-Bot was chosen by the High Council as "the strongest" of the available Go-Bots to join the Earth's Go-Bot Team on their mission to help Earth.

When Silver-Bot arrived on Earth and created a hurricane near a human beach resort due to his reckless fun, Aero-Bot, Speed-Bot and Strong-Bot were dispatched to save the people and stop the big doofus. First Strong-Bot towed a cruise liner to safety (by dragging it across shallow water), then dug a cave for the tourists to hide out in during the storm. Typhoon Twister

When Mototron caused a hubbub in the Arctic, Strong-Bot stayed behind at the Go-Pod to coordinate Aero-Bot, Beast-Bot, and Speed-Bot. He was the first to notice that Kid-Bot and Gas-bot were absent from the base, and asked the agents in the field if they’d seen them about. Sure enough, the pair had stowed away in Speed-Bot’s trunk. With the pair accounted for, Strong-Bot continued to help his friends from behind the monitor. Arctic Oil Spill

When Reptron ran wild near Pyramid City, Strong-Bot was the first to spot the renegade Go-Bot on the Go-scanner. He stayed behind once more that the Go-Pod to help coordinate the mission, notably complimenting Aero-Bot on some great dam-building to save a town from a flood. Reptron's Rampage

Strong-Bot was bestowed a Go-Shield by the Metropolis High Council for his outstanding work guarding Earth. His team then learned that a couple of Racer-Bots had driven off to have fun with their new Go-Brillium powers, kicking up trouble along their way. Strong-Bot once more was ordered to stay at the Go-Pod, this time to monitor the Racer-Bots at all times. Thanks to his quick thinking, the Go-Bots in the field were able to prevent any injuries during the mission. Racer-Bot Road Rally

Go-Bots online comic

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When Reptron knocked a comet towards the Earth, Strong-Bot stayed back in the Go-Pod to monitor the situation with Buzzer-Bot while Aero-Bot went to stop the comet. Aero-Bot Flying Fists

Toy bios

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Despite Strong-Bot's desire to get his hands dirty and change the world through building, in his early days he needed your help to transform. Strong-Bot (2002)

When Beast-Bot was turned into the nasty Preditron, it took Strong-Bot's incredible strength to keep the villain from destroying the other Go-Bots! Strong-Bot (Secret Shield)

Games

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Glow Rock Rescue Game

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When the Earth was bombarded by Glow Rocks, Strongbot was absorbed within one of them. Thankfully, Aerobot rescued him. Glow Rock Rescue

Toys

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Transformers: Go-Bots (2003)

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One hand would have a bucket on it!
  • Strong-Bot (Basic Go-Bot, 2002)
Released in the newly-rebranded Transformers: Go-Bots line, Strong-Bot transforms into a yellow bulldozer in jsut a few short simple steps. In vehicle mode, pushing down on his driver's cabin make his shovel-scoop rise up.
This toy was also available in a Kmart exclusive 2-pack with Beast-Bot II; basically they just taped two normal single-pack toys together.
This toy was released in Japan as Beck, recolored in Go-Bots as Scrap-Bot, and retooled as Randy.

Go-Bots

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You know, for like, dumpin' oatmeal on stuff...
  • Strong-Bot (Botropolis Basic, 2003)
Part of the "Botropolis" wave of re-re-branded Go-Bots (minus the "Transformers"), this new form for Strong-Bot has him transforming into a yellow and orange "earth mover" dump truck. Rare for a Go-Bots toy, Strong-Bot has useful (and unnecessary for transformation) forward elbow articulation.
This toy was released in Japan with as Gong; the only notable difference is that Gong has the old "chibi Autobot" faction symbol instead of Strong-Bot's Go-Shield.

Transformers: Go-Bots (2004)

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Population: Tire
  • Strong-Bot All Terrain (Secret Shield, 2004)
Released in the first wave of the "Secret Shield" assortment of the re-re-re-branded Transformers: Go-Bots (oy!), this version of Strong-Bot transforms into an all-terrain vehicle.
This is actually a redeco of the "Invisibility Force" ATV Strong-Bot (below), but that toy was held back for reasons unknown until 2005.


MixMastah 800
  • Strong-Bot (Invisibility Force, 2004)
Part of the first wave of "Invisibility Force" clear-plastic Go-Bots, this version of Strong-Bot transforms into a cement truck. The cement drum can rotate, and becomes a massive clawed left arm in robot mode.


Look, I'm not your friend, monkey dude. In fact, I'm not even gonna call you ****** again. I'ma call you Josh.
  • Special Bonus Pack (Multi-pack, 2003-2004?)
This Toys"R"Us exclusive three-pack was planned to contain a modified release of the retooled "Randy" steamroller version of Strong-Bot from Takara's Kids' Transformers: Rescue Hero Go-Bots line, with his arms becoming the roller barrel, and with the "Go-Shield" rather than the rounded-off Autobot insignia used on the original Strong-Bot and Randy.
The set was ultimately unreleased (and unnannounced!) for unknown reasons, being discovered when it surfaced on Ebay, where the seller confirmed it was given to him by a former Hasbro employee [1].
The set also included a chromed Speed-Bot and Gorilla-Bot. While the Speed-Bot and Gorilla-Bot toys received unchanged individual releases, steamroller Strong-Bot ultimately never saw release.
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Sunday! Sunday! Someday! It's Awexome Cross 98!!!
  • Strong-Bot (Basic Go-Bot, 2005)
Part of the second wave of "Secret Shield" Go-Bots, released just before the line was cancelled, this Strong-Bot is a retooling of Flash-Bot with a new Strong-Bot-style head, transforming into a pickup truck with oversized "monster" tires.


  • Strong-Bot (Invisibility Force, 2005)
Part of the second wave of "Invisibility Force" Go-Bots, this is a redeco of his above "Secret Shield" all-terrain vehicle toy, but now cast in mostly clear yellow plastic.
This wave of toys was intended for release in 2004, but was held back until after the line was cancelled in 2005.

Notes

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No, the true sign of being famous is in the unlicensed stuff! And we're all over that! In fact, we've got our own application process for becoming an officially licensed unlicensed seller of Strong-Bot and The Cheat knock-offs.
  • The designs of various Playskool Go-Bots toys (and one 1-2-3 Transformers toy) were plagiarized for use as characters in the Chinese cartoon Robo Warriors, including the original Strong-Bot (seen right). Ironically, these plagiarized designs would later be plagiarized themselves, with the cartoon Martial Mecha Saga basing many of the show's robot designs on those of Robo Warriors (the two cartoons were produced by different companies).<ref name=forumpost>

Post by SirToys claiming that the designs for the later show were inspired by the former.</ref>

References

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