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:''Dinobot is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | :''Dinobot is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].'' | ||
[[ | [[File:TMdinobot.jpg|thumb|He lurved a widower and did a hello.]] | ||
Among the multitude of [[cloning|clones]] of [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] made by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (including [[Clone One]], the [[Cyber | Among the multitude of [[cloning|clones]] of [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] made by [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (including [[Clone One]], the [[Cyber-Raptor]]s, and [[Dinobot II]]), a [[Transmetal]] '''Dinobot''' stands out as a complete failure. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW ''Beast Wars'' | ===2006 IDW ''Beast Wars'' continuity=== | ||
Megatron's first attempt at creating a complete Dinobot clone yielded a Transmetal (as opposed to a [[Transmetal 2]]). Unlike [[Dinobot II|the final version]], however, this clone would have been powered by an artificial [[spark]] created by [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. When said spark failed to graft, this prototype was scrapped. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook 1}} | Megatron's first attempt at creating a complete Dinobot clone yielded a Transmetal (as opposed to a [[Transmetal 2]]). Unlike [[Dinobot II|the final version]], however, this clone would have been powered by an artificial [[spark]] created by [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]]. When said spark failed to graft, this prototype was scrapped. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook 1}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Wars=== | ===''Beast Wars''=== | ||
[[ | [[File:Mcdinobot.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]] | ||
*'''Dinobot''' (Happy Meal Transmetal, 1998) | *'''Dinobot''' (Happy Meal Transmetal, 1998) | ||
**''McNumber'': | **''McNumber'': | ||
{{note|Transmetal [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] was officially repurposed as an initial prototype of Dinobot's evil clone, [[Dinobot II]], via the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''.}} | {{note|Transmetal [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] was officially repurposed as an initial prototype of Dinobot's evil clone, [[Dinobot II]], via the ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''.}} | ||
: Part of the second McDonald's ''Beast Wars'' Happy Meal promotion, [[Transmetal]] Dinobot transforms into a robotic ''Velociraptor''. To tie in with the chrome plastic [[gimmick]] of the retail Transmetal toys, parts of his beast mode are cast in glittery metallic plastic. Like the other McDonald's toys from this assortment, he shares nothing in common with his previous body other than [[alternate mode]] choice. | : Part of the second McDonald's ''Beast Wars'' Happy Meal promotion, [[Transmetal]] Dinobot transforms into a robotic ''Velociraptor''. To tie in with the chrome plastic [[gimmick]] of the retail Transmetal toys, parts of his [[beast mode]] are cast in glittery metallic plastic. Like the other McDonald's toys from this assortment, he shares nothing in common with his previous body other than [[alternate mode]] choice. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Dinobot/dinobot.htm More information on Dinobot at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Dinobot/dinobot.htm More information on Dinobot at TFU.info]'' | ||
Latest revision as of 04:25, 22 January 2026
| The name or term "Dinobot" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Dinobot (disambiguation). |
- Dinobot is a Predacon from the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Among the multitude of clones of Dinobot made by Megatron (including Clone One, the Cyber-Raptors, and Dinobot II), a Transmetal Dinobot stands out as a complete failure.
Fiction
[edit]2006 IDW Beast Wars continuity
[edit]Megatron's first attempt at creating a complete Dinobot clone yielded a Transmetal (as opposed to a Transmetal 2). Unlike the final version, however, this clone would have been powered by an artificial spark created by Tarantulas. When said spark failed to graft, this prototype was scrapped. Beast Wars Sourcebook 1
Toys
[edit]Beast Wars
[edit]
- Dinobot (Happy Meal Transmetal, 1998)
- McNumber:
Transmetal Dinobot was officially repurposed as an initial prototype of Dinobot's evil clone, Dinobot II, via the Beast Wars Sourcebook.
- Part of the second McDonald's Beast Wars Happy Meal promotion, Transmetal Dinobot transforms into a robotic Velociraptor. To tie in with the chrome plastic gimmick of the retail Transmetal toys, parts of his beast mode are cast in glittery metallic plastic. Like the other McDonald's toys from this assortment, he shares nothing in common with his previous body other than alternate mode choice.
