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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| | [[Image:Strongbot intro pose.jpg|right|400px|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 too 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! | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Go-Bots=== | ===''Go-Bots'' cartoon=== | ||
= | [[Image:StrongBot-Type.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Dear Strong-Bot. How do you type with shovels for hands?]] | ||
{{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English)}} | {{voiceactor|[[Brian Dobson]] (English)}} | ||
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}} | ||
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===''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}} | ||
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===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)}} | ||
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! {{storylink|#Playskool Go-Bots|Strong-Bot (Secret Shield)}} | 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! {{storylink|#Playskool Go-Bots|Strong-Bot (Secret Shield)}} | ||
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==Games== | ==Games== | ||
===Glow Rock Rescue Game=== | ===Glow Rock Rescue Game=== | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
=== | ===Go-Bots=== | ||
[[File:PGB-toy StrongBot.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One hand would have a bucket on it!]] | |||
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2002) | * '''Strong-Bot''' (Basic Go-Bot, 2002) | ||
: | : Released in the newly-rebranded ''[[Transformers: Go-Bots (toyline)|Transformers: Go-Bots]]'' line, Strong-Bot transforms into a yellow bulldozer with an action feature: push down on his windshield to make his scoop move up and down. | ||
: 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. | |||
: 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]'' | ||
{{-}}{{anchor|dumptruck}} | {{-}}{{anchor|dumptruck}} | ||
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Botropolis, 2003) | [[File:PGB-toy StrongBot dumptruck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|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]]. | ||
::*''[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}} | {{-}}{{anchor|SecretShield}} | ||
* '''Strong-Bot''' (Secret Shield, 2004) | [[File:PGB-toy StrongBot ATV.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Population: Tire]] | ||
* '''Strong-Bot All Terrain''' (Secret Shield, 2004) | |||
: Released in the "Secret Shield" assortment, Strong-Bot | : 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]'' | ||
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::*''[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|upright=1.1|It's almost like a Pokémon-style evolution.]] | |||
* Designs of various Playskool Go-Bots (and one 1-2-3 Transformer) 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" (both cartoons were produced by different companies).<ref name=forumpost>Post by SirToys claiming that the designs for the shows were inspired by each other [https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/92426-find-any-knockoffs-lately/page-29]</ref> | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 08:30, 21 September 2020
- Strong-Bot is a Go-Bot from the Go-Bots portion of the Go-Bots continuity family.
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 too big that he can't achieve it!
Fiction
Go-Bots cartoon
- Voice actor: Brian Dobson (English)
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
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
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
Glow Rock Rescue Game
When the Earth was bombarded by Glow Rocks, Strongbot was absorbed within one of them. Thankfully, Aerobot rescued him. Glow Rock Rescue
Toys
Go-Bots
- Strong-Bot (Basic Go-Bot, 2002)
- Released in the newly-rebranded Transformers: Go-Bots line, Strong-Bot transforms into a yellow bulldozer with an action feature: push down on his windshield to make his scoop move up and down.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Strong-Bot (Invisibility Force, 2004)
- Another new mold for Strong-Bot: this time, a clear-yellow cement truck.
- Strong-Bot (Special Bonus Pack, 2003-2004?)
- This figure was supposed to be an international release of 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 [1].
 Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
- Strong-Bot (Basic Go-Bot, 2005)
- Just before the line was cancelled, Strong-Bot got a pickup form that was remolded from Flash-Bot.
- Strong-Bot (Invisibility Force, 2005)
- 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.
Notes
- Designs of various Playskool Go-Bots (and one 1-2-3 Transformer) 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" (both cartoons were produced by different companies).[1]
