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|otherseries=''[[Beast Wars Diorama Story|Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story]]'' ep 12 | |otherseries=''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story|Transformers: Beast Wars Diorama Story]]'' ep 12 | ||
|prev=Tigatron Chapter | |prev=Tigatron Chapter | ||
|next=Motorarm Chapter | |next=Motorarm Chapter | ||
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|production company=[[TakaraTomy]] | |production company=[[TakaraTomy]] | ||
|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] | |continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]] | ||
|airdate=[[August 9]], [[2007]] | |||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
Traveling through a time warp from [[Movie timeline|another universe]], the [[Decepticon]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] teams up with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] to steal the energy of planet [[Earth|Energoa]]. Starscream | Traveling through a time warp from [[Movie timeline|another universe]], the [[Decepticon]] [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] teams up with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] to steal the energy of planet [[Earth|Energoa]]. Starscream is acting on his own, intending to use the energy for his own purposes. | ||
Meanwhile, leaving the [[Maximal]]s for unknown reasons, [[Gimlet]] ventures back in time to planet Energoa through unknown means to join up with Megatron's Predacons. Once there, he quickly becomes rivals with the [[Maximal]] [[Tigatron]] and partners with the Decepticon [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]. | Meanwhile, leaving the [[Maximal]]s for unknown reasons, [[Gimlet]] ventures back in time to planet Energoa through unknown means to join up with Megatron's Predacons. Once there, he quickly becomes rivals with the [[Maximal]] [[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]] and partners with the Decepticon [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]]. | ||
Facing off against his rival, Gimlet attempts to chop off the Maximal's head with his "Lobslicer", but Tigatron counters with his "Tiger Shot". Gimlet and Blackout then find themselves under attack from [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Optimus Primal]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. As Blackout goes up against Optimus Primal, Gimlet first comes under fire from Cheetor (shooting at him from the high ground) and then face-to-face with Jazz. Back-up for the villains soon arrives in the form of Starscream, who battles Tigatron within the treetops. | Facing off against his rival, Gimlet attempts to chop off the Maximal's head with his "[[Lobslicer]]", but Tigatron counters with his "[[Tiger Shot]]". Gimlet and Blackout then find themselves under attack from [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]]. As Blackout goes up against Optimus Primal, Gimlet first comes under fire from Cheetor (shooting at him from the high ground) and then face-to-face with Jazz. Back-up for the villains soon arrives in the form of Starscream, who battles Tigatron from within the treetops. | ||
As the battle rages on, a new contender appears: the Decepticon [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. And he isn't happy. | As the battle rages on, a new contender appears: the Decepticon [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. And he isn't happy. | ||
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*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (1) | *[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (1) | ||
*[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (2) | *[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (2) | ||
*[[ | *[[Colada (BW)|Colada]] (3) | ||
*[[Optimus Primal]] (4) | *[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4) | ||
*[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (5) | *[[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (5) | ||
*[[Tigatron]] (11) | *[[Tigatron (BW)|Tigatron]] (11) | ||
|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2= | |h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2= | ||
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*[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (7) | *[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (7) | ||
*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (8) | *[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (8) | ||
*[[Waspinator]] (9) | *[[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (9) | ||
*[[Archadis]] (10) | *[[Archadis (BW)|Archadis]] (10) | ||
*[[Gimlet]] (12) | *[[Gimlet]] (12) | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*This chapter was included on a DVD with the Japanese version of "[[The Spark]]" and a promotional reel for ''[[Transformers ( | *This chapter was included on a DVD with the Japanese version of "[[The Spark]]" and a promotional reel for ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'', including comments from [[Steven Spielberg]] and [[Michael Bay]]. | ||
*The accompanying Data File notes several facts about Gimlet, including his [[Tech Spec]]s. His running speed is 100 kilometers per hour, his jump distance is 6 meters, and his maximum output is 780,000 horsepower. In robot mode, his weapons include the Hand Scissors and the Lobslicers. | *The accompanying Data File notes several facts about Gimlet, including his [[Tech Spec]]s. His running speed is 100 kilometers per hour, his jump distance is 6 meters, and his maximum output is 780,000 horsepower. In robot mode, his weapons include the [[Pincer|Hand Scissors]] and the Lobslicers. | ||
[[Category:Beast Wars Diorama Story episodes]] | [[Category:Beast Wars Diorama Story episodes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:17, 13 May 2026
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| Production company | TakaraTomy | |||||
| Airdate | August 9, 2007 | |||||
| Continuity | Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity | |||||
| Packaged with | TM-12 Gimlet | |||||
Gimlet, detached from the Maximals and in the far past, joins the Predacons as more vehicular Transformers arrive from the other universe.
Synopsis
[edit]Traveling through a time warp from another universe, the Decepticon Starscream teams up with the Predacon Megatron to steal the energy of planet Energoa. Starscream is acting on his own, intending to use the energy for his own purposes.
Meanwhile, leaving the Maximals for unknown reasons, Gimlet ventures back in time to planet Energoa through unknown means to join up with Megatron's Predacons. Once there, he quickly becomes rivals with the Maximal Tigatron and partners with the Decepticon Blackout.
Facing off against his rival, Gimlet attempts to chop off the Maximal's head with his "Lobslicer", but Tigatron counters with his "Tiger Shot". Gimlet and Blackout then find themselves under attack from Cheetor, Optimus Primal, Ironhide, Ratchet and Jazz. As Blackout goes up against Optimus Primal, Gimlet first comes under fire from Cheetor (shooting at him from the high ground) and then face-to-face with Jazz. Back-up for the villains soon arrives in the form of Starscream, who battles Tigatron from within the treetops.
As the battle rages on, a new contender appears: the Decepticon Megatron. And he isn't happy.
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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Notes
[edit]- This chapter was included on a DVD with the Japanese version of "The Spark" and a promotional reel for Transformers, including comments from Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay.
- The accompanying Data File notes several facts about Gimlet, including his Tech Specs. His running speed is 100 kilometers per hour, his jump distance is 6 meters, and his maximum output is 780,000 horsepower. In robot mode, his weapons include the Hand Scissors and the Lobslicers.
