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{{faction|decepticon|minicon}}
:''Gora is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
:''Gora is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''


'''Gora''' (ゴラ ''Gora'') is [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner.
[[File:OutOfHisHead AMT-Gora.jpg|right|thumb|upright=2.2]]
'''Gora''' (ゴラ) is [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner and leader of the Decepticon Microns, and as such maintains a rivalry with his [[Autobot]] counterpart, [[O.P.]]. He's kind of a blowhard.


In his second body he goes by the name '''Gora II''' (ゴラII ''Gora Tsū'').
==Fiction==
===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{note|Gora only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Megatron's cannon is on-screen, but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}}
{{voiceactor|[[Keiji Fujiwara]] (Japanese)}}
[[Guru]], [[Noji]], [[Zamu]], and [[Gura]] had the studio to themselves, and Guru was getting uppity. Gora suddenly spoke to the group as a disembodied voice, terrifying the lot of them. {{storylink|Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving}} Guru took to complaining about the interruption only for Gora to show up in person as "Gora II". Ignoring Guru's frantic apologizing, he ordered Noji, Zamu, and Gura to combine into the [[Energon Sniper]] Combo Weapon and used it to shoot the beaky birdy-bot. {{storylink|Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!}} Next, Gora II led an attack on the self-proclaimed Autobot Micron idol, [[Arc]], but was left cowering in fear as she combined with every other Autobot Arms Micron, forming a huge mass of guns. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}} He ended up developing a crush on Arc and threatened her to a duel, the deal being that she'd marry him if he won. When Arc was unimpressed by his [[Planet Bowgun]], he got so caught up in trying to impress her with new and bigger combinations that he overreached and combined into a useless pile of Microns. {{storylink|Crisscross (episode)|Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!}}
Gora II was among the Microns seated in a classroom when [[Zamu]] told them he had to leave for a while. {{storylink|Crossfire (Prime)|Turbulent Transformation! Insect Battle}} During New Year's, he was seen singing the song "[[Decepti-soul]]" on a TV show. {{storylink|Triangulation|Freezing Transformation! Obtain the Invincible Body!}} He and O.P. got together to deliver a friendly New Year's message to the viewers, but it all went belly up as the two couldn't stop trading insults. Gora II got so mad he turned blue, combined with his underlings into the [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]] and started fighting O.P.'s [[Advanced Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Triage (episode)|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}} He played the titular monkey in an Arms Micron retelling of ''{{w|The Crab and the Monkey}}'', though the story ended somewhat differently when [[Gura|the crab]] combined with his allies into a cannon that knocked Gora II off his tree with a [[banana]] barrage. {{storylink|Hard Knocks|Combustible Transformation! Struggle over the Omega Key}} Gora II attended the award ceremony following an Arms Micron popularity poll, though he himself got few votes and ended up in second-to-last place. {{storylink|Inside Job|Sky Dance Transformation! The Suicidal Skydive}}
When Guru returned from an extended absence, still intent on usurping Gora II, Gora and the other Decepticon Microns had some fun by fooling him into thinking [[Zori (Prime)|Zori]] was their new leader. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Blackest Transformation! The Shadow of Treachery}} For the final episode of ''Arms Micron Theater'', he got together with all the other Microns to say goodbye to everyone who'd followed their adventures. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers}}


==Toys==
==Toys==
===Prime===
===''Prime''===
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager, 2012)
[[File:Prime-toy Gora.jpg|thumb|ruight|upright=1.67]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''AM05'''
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Set ID number:'' '''AM-05'''
:*''Micron ID number:'' '''M-05'''
:*''Release date'': [[March 31]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal:'' '''HP Natural'''
 
: Part of the first wave of [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' toys, Gora transforms from a gorilla-like robot into Megatron's fusion cannon, complete with swing-out blade-halves. Though his mounting point on Megatron's arm is a simple thin slot that fits around a tab on the forearm, that section can swing around to reveal a [[5 mm post|5mm post]]. He is covered in similar 5mm posts and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".
 
: Despite being made for the "deluxe" Megatron, Gora's cannon mode is actually pretty close to accurate [[scale]] for the [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Voyager|Voyager class Megatron toy]].
 
: He was only available packed in with the Deluxe [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]] toy, coming out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. His extra deco is provided by customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s on a sheet he shares with Ratchet.
 
: This mold was redecoed into [[BotCon 2015]]'s [[Boombox#Toys|Boombox]].
 
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1469.html Arms Micron Megatron and Gora at Alfes's toy blog]''
 
{{-}}{{note|At this point, it should be noted that every release of Gora that follows also came as an unassembled kit on a sprue.}}
 
{{-}}{{anchor|Shadow}}
[[File:Prime-toy GoraShadow.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Gorillas IS the mist.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Shadow Gora''' (Promotional Micron, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[April 28]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Fake Dark'''
 
: A transparent-black version of Gora with a red Energon Crystal was made available on April 28 at participating Joshin Kids Land and Bic Camera stores with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of ''Prime'' toys. Just like the pack-in version, Shadow Gora comes as an unassembled kit. Unlike normal Gora, this version has no [[sticker]]s save the one that fits under his Energon Crystal.
 
: Dur to the use of clear plastic, this toy is prone to breaking at the joints, since clipping the parts together puts a decent strain on them. Handle with care.
 
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1508.html Shadow Gora at Alfes's toy blog]''
 
{{-}}{{anchor|GoraII}}
[[File:Prime-toy Gora2.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Gora II: Electri— Actually, no, let's not.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Megatron Darkness''' (Voyager, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Set ID number'': '''AM-15'''
:*''Micron ID number'': '''M-15'''
:*''Release date'': [[July 28]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Dark'''
 
: Available only with his larger partner [[Megatron (WFC)#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]] in the fifth wave of ''Prime'', "Gora II", like his previous incarnation, transforms from a gorilla-like robot into a replica of Megatron's fusion cannon, only this version is brighter purple, a bit larger, and lacks the swing-out blade portions.
 
: Due to his increase in size, Gora II will not work with some of the more intricate Micron weapon combinations.
 
: This set also came with the ''massive'' Arms Micron [[Hades#Toys|Hades]].
 
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1622.html Gora II and Hades at Alfes's Toy Blog]''
 
{{-}}{{anchor|AMW}}
[[File:Gora ii e toy.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (Multi-pack, 2012)}}</ul>
:*''Set ID number'': '''AMW-14'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 28]], 2012
:*''Energon Crystal'': '''HP Dark'''
 
: A clear green version of Gora II, dubbed '''Gora II E''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[Guru#AMW|Guru B]], [[Ida#AMW|Ida B]], [[Noji#AMW|Noji B]], and [[Zori (Prime)#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]. All five can combine to form the gigantic combination weapon 'Gravity Planet Bow-Gun'.
 
: No, we're not sure what the "E" stands for.
 
: [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/lineup/detail/tf476160.html Early solicitation photos] showed this version of Gora II to be opaque green.
 
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]''
 
====''10 Year Anniversary''====
*'''Hades Megatron''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': "Gora II" & "Hades" Arms Microns
 
:Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of ''Prime'', "Hades Megatron" is essentially a re-release of the TakaraTomy Voyager-sized [[#Robots in Disguise|Megatron Darkness]] figure, complete with Gora II. (And Hades).
 
{{-}}


: Available only with his larger partner [[Megatron (Prime)#JapanDeluxe|Megatron]], Gora comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". he transforms from a gorilla-like robot into a smallish replication of Megatron' fusion cannon, complete with swing-out blade-halves.
==Notes==
[[File:Prime-toy GoraWeb.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1|GORILLIOUS.]]
*Gora's name is a shortening of the Japanese rendition of "gorilla" (ゴリラ ''gorira'').
*[[TakaraTomy]]'s stock photography of Gora shows an earlier sculpt with a less-detailed face that reminded many fans of ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]. The final product, as seen above, is considerably more gorilla-like. Also note the blade-halves are much pointier on the prototype than the retail version.


: He has multiple [[5mm post|5mm posts and holes]] on his body, allowing him to combine with other Arms Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous weapons.
===Gora Combinations===
'''Named combination weapons including Gora:'''
{{collist|3|
*[[Big Laser Gun]]
*[[Cross Hammer]]
*[[Darkness Scythe]] (Gora II only)
*[[Debris Hammer]]
*[[Flame Cannon]]
*[[Giga Tornado Cannon]] (Gora II only)
*[[Gravity Planet Bowgun]] (Gora II only)
*[[Killer Bite]]
*[[Laser Gunblade]]
*[[Matrix Blaster]] (Gora II only)
*[[Morning Star]]
*[[Planet Bowgun]] (Gora II only)
*[[Power Crusher]] (Gora II only)
*[[Rail Claw]] (Gora II only)
*[[Scissor Hand]] (Gora II only)
}}


;Arms Up Modes featuring Gora:
{{collist|3|
*[[Arcee (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Arcee Crushgize Nebula Scythe]]
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Bulkhead Shootgize Galaxy Launcher]]
*[[Vehicon (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Jet Vehicon Jet Attack Mode]] (in the [[Debris Hammer]])
*[[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Arms Up Modes|Megatron Crusher Mode]] (combined with [[Baro (Prime)|Baro]])
*Megatron Darkness Mode (Gora II only, in the [[Planet Bowgun]])
*[[Ratchet (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Ratchet ''Sekkensenrenzan'' Mode]]
*[[Skywarp (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Skywarp Attack Mode]]
*[[Soundwave (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Soundwave Jet Mode]]
*[[Starscream (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Starscream Full Weapon Mode]] (in the [[Laser Gunblade]])
*[[Cliffjumper (WFC)#Arms Up Modes|Terrorcon Cliffjumper Death Mode]] (in the [[Killer Bite]])
*[[Vehicon (Prime)#Arms Up Modes|Vehicon Sky Attack Mode]] (in the [[Flame Cannon]])
}}


[[Category: Arms Microns]]
[[Category:Arms Microns]]
[[Category:Japanese-original characters]]
[[Category:Blades]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]]

Latest revision as of 21:27, 17 January 2026

Gora is a Decepticon Mini-Con from the Prime portion of the Aligned continuity family.

Gora (ゴラ) is Megatron's Arms Micron partner and leader of the Decepticon Microns, and as such maintains a rivalry with his Autobot counterpart, O.P.. He's kind of a blowhard.

In his second body he goes by the name Gora II (ゴラII Gora Tsū).

Fiction

[edit]

Prime cartoon

[edit]
Gora only appears as an actual character in the Arms Micron Theater segments of the Japanese broadcast of Prime. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Megatron's cannon is on-screen, but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.
Voice actor: Keiji Fujiwara (Japanese)

Guru, Noji, Zamu, and Gura had the studio to themselves, and Guru was getting uppity. Gora suddenly spoke to the group as a disembodied voice, terrifying the lot of them. Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving Guru took to complaining about the interruption only for Gora to show up in person as "Gora II". Ignoring Guru's frantic apologizing, he ordered Noji, Zamu, and Gura to combine into the Energon Sniper Combo Weapon and used it to shoot the beaky birdy-bot. Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron! Next, Gora II led an attack on the self-proclaimed Autobot Micron idol, Arc, but was left cowering in fear as she combined with every other Autobot Arms Micron, forming a huge mass of guns. Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns He ended up developing a crush on Arc and threatened her to a duel, the deal being that she'd marry him if he won. When Arc was unimpressed by his Planet Bowgun, he got so caught up in trying to impress her with new and bigger combinations that he overreached and combined into a useless pile of Microns. Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!

Gora II was among the Microns seated in a classroom when Zamu told them he had to leave for a while. Turbulent Transformation! Insect Battle During New Year's, he was seen singing the song "Decepti-soul" on a TV show. Freezing Transformation! Obtain the Invincible Body! He and O.P. got together to deliver a friendly New Year's message to the viewers, but it all went belly up as the two couldn't stop trading insults. Gora II got so mad he turned blue, combined with his underlings into the Gravity Planet Bowgun and started fighting O.P.'s Advanced Star Saber. Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe He played the titular monkey in an Arms Micron retelling of The Crab and the Monkey, though the story ended somewhat differently when the crab combined with his allies into a cannon that knocked Gora II off his tree with a banana barrage. Combustible Transformation! Struggle over the Omega Key Gora II attended the award ceremony following an Arms Micron popularity poll, though he himself got few votes and ended up in second-to-last place. Sky Dance Transformation! The Suicidal Skydive

When Guru returned from an extended absence, still intent on usurping Gora II, Gora and the other Decepticon Microns had some fun by fooling him into thinking Zori was their new leader. Blackest Transformation! The Shadow of Treachery For the final episode of Arms Micron Theater, he got together with all the other Microns to say goodbye to everyone who'd followed their adventures. Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers

Toys

[edit]

Prime

[edit]
ruight
  • Megatron (Deluxe, 2012)
  • Set ID number: AM-05
  • Micron ID number: M-05
  • Release date: March 31, 2012
  • Energon Crystal: HP Natural
Part of the first wave of TakaraTomy Prime toys, Gora transforms from a gorilla-like robot into Megatron's fusion cannon, complete with swing-out blade-halves. Though his mounting point on Megatron's arm is a simple thin slot that fits around a tab on the forearm, that section can swing around to reveal a 5mm post. He is covered in similar 5mm posts and holes as part of the Arms Micron gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".
Despite being made for the "deluxe" Megatron, Gora's cannon mode is actually pretty close to accurate scale for the Voyager class Megatron toy.
He was only available packed in with the Deluxe Megatron toy, coming out of the package as a bunch of unpainted parts on runners, like a model kit. His extra deco is provided by customer-applied foil stickers on a sheet he shares with Ratchet.
This mold was redecoed into BotCon 2015's Boombox.


At this point, it should be noted that every release of Gora that follows also came as an unassembled kit on a sprue.


Gorillas IS the mist.
  • Shadow Gora (Promotional Micron, 2012)
  • Release date: April 28, 2012
  • Energon Crystal: HP Fake Dark
A transparent-black version of Gora with a red Energon Crystal was made available on April 28 at participating Joshin Kids Land and Bic Camera stores with the purchase of 3000 yen's worth of Prime toys. Just like the pack-in version, Shadow Gora comes as an unassembled kit. Unlike normal Gora, this version has no stickers save the one that fits under his Energon Crystal.
Dur to the use of clear plastic, this toy is prone to breaking at the joints, since clipping the parts together puts a decent strain on them. Handle with care.


Gora II: Electri— Actually, no, let's not.
  • Megatron Darkness (Voyager, 2012)
  • Set ID number: AM-15
  • Micron ID number: M-15
  • Release date: July 28, 2012
  • Energon Crystal: HP Dark
Available only with his larger partner Megatron Darkness in the fifth wave of Prime, "Gora II", like his previous incarnation, transforms from a gorilla-like robot into a replica of Megatron's fusion cannon, only this version is brighter purple, a bit larger, and lacks the swing-out blade portions.
Due to his increase in size, Gora II will not work with some of the more intricate Micron weapon combinations.
This set also came with the massive Arms Micron Hades.


  • Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun (Multi-pack, 2012)
  • Set ID number: AMW-14
  • Release date: December 28, 2012
  • Energon Crystal: HP Dark
A clear green version of Gora II, dubbed Gora II E, was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included Guru B, Ida B, Noji B, and Zori CS. All five can combine to form the gigantic combination weapon 'Gravity Planet Bow-Gun'.
No, we're not sure what the "E" stands for.
Early solicitation photos showed this version of Gora II to be opaque green.

10 Year Anniversary

[edit]
  • Hades Megatron (2021)
    • Accessories: "Gora II" & "Hades" Arms Microns
Released to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Prime, "Hades Megatron" is essentially a re-release of the TakaraTomy Voyager-sized Megatron Darkness figure, complete with Gora II. (And Hades).


Notes

[edit]
GORILLIOUS.
  • Gora's name is a shortening of the Japanese rendition of "gorilla" (ゴリラ gorira).
  • TakaraTomy's stock photography of Gora shows an earlier sculpt with a less-detailed face that reminded many fans of Animated Lugnut. The final product, as seen above, is considerably more gorilla-like. Also note the blade-halves are much pointier on the prototype than the retail version.

Gora Combinations

[edit]

Named combination weapons including Gora:

Arms Up Modes featuring Gora
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