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:''Dillo is a [[Maximal]] in the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
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:''Dillo is a [[Maximal|Maximal]] in the [[Beast Era|Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''
 
'''Dillo''' is a reformatted ancient task drone who was found by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. As one of the [[Deployer|Deployers]], he is capable of quick transformation abilities. He was taught by an ancient [[Autobot|Autobot]] tracker in the ways of the mace bolo. Unfortunately he only uses it while retreating. He is a bit of a coward, but attempts to maintain a tough outer demeanor.


'''Dillo''' is a reformatted ancient task drone who was found by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. As one of the [[Deployer]]s, he is capable of quick transformation abilities. He was taught by an ancient [[Autobot]] tracker in the ways of the mace bolo. Unfortunately he only uses it while retreating. He is a bit of a coward, but attempts to maintain a tough outer demeanor.




==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Universe: The Wreckers===
===Universe: The Wreckers===
Dillo first joins the [[Wreckers]] after the [[Oracle]] gives each of the groups assembled their tasks. He departs from Nightscream and [[Optimus Primal]] there. {{storylink|Departure}}
Dillo first joins the [[Wrecker|Wreckers]] after the [[Oracle|Oracle]] gives each of the groups assembled their tasks. He departs from Nightscream and [[Optimus Primal|Optimus Primal]] there. {{storylink|Departure|Departure}}


Dillo is presumed deceased after his half of the ship is jettisoned by [[Packrat]] and explodes. {{Storylink|Betrayal}}
Dillo is presumed deceased after his half of the ship is jettisoned by [[Packrat|Packrat]] and explodes. {{storylink|Betrayal|Betrayal}}


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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Beast Machines===
===Beast Machines===
*'''Dillo''' (Basic, 2001)
*'''Dillo''' (Deployer, 2000)


: Dillo is a purple and blue mechanical armadillo. He features a quick-change transformation and a mace bolo-shaped missile.  (Judging from the shape of the missile, "bollo" is possibly a typo for "bola".)
: Dillo is a purple and blue mechanical armadillo. He features a quick-change transformation and a mace bolo-shaped missile.  (Judging from the shape of the missile, "bollo" is possibly a typo for "bola".)


*'''Dillo''' (Basic, 2001)
*'''Dillo''' (Deployer, 2001)


: The "[[running change]]" [[redeco]] of Dillo retains all his original features, but now in red and blue. The color changes were not reflected on the packaging, which still showed the original colors.
: The "[[Running change|running change]]" [[Redeco|redeco]] of Dillo retains all his original features, but now in red and blue. The color changes were not reflected on the packaging, which still showed the original colors.


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The redeco of Dillo was --according to store listings-- originally supposed to be named "Trench", just as the other two redecoed Deployers were to be renamed. Why this plan changed is unknown.
* The redeco of Dillo was—according to store listings—originally supposed to be named "Trench", just as the other two redecoed Deployers were to be renamed. Why this plan changed is unknown.


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==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Dillo/dillo.htm Dillo at TFU.info]
* [http://tfu.info/2000/Maximal/Dillo/dillo.htm Dillo at TFU.info]


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They're actually both looking for characterization.
They're actually both looking for characterization.

<span style="font-size:125%;font-weight:900;">Let's see what you can see...</span><hr /> This article is in need of images.


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Dillo is a Maximal in the Beast Era portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.

Dillo is a reformatted ancient task drone who was found by Nightscream. As one of the Deployers, he is capable of quick transformation abilities. He was taught by an ancient Autobot tracker in the ways of the mace bolo. Unfortunately he only uses it while retreating. He is a bit of a coward, but attempts to maintain a tough outer demeanor.


Fiction

Universe: The Wreckers

Dillo first joins the Wreckers after the Oracle gives each of the groups assembled their tasks. He departs from Nightscream and Optimus Primal there. Departure

Dillo is presumed deceased after his half of the ship is jettisoned by Packrat and explodes. Betrayal



Toys

Beast Machines

  • Dillo (Deployer, 2000)
Dillo is a purple and blue mechanical armadillo. He features a quick-change transformation and a mace bolo-shaped missile. (Judging from the shape of the missile, "bollo" is possibly a typo for "bola".)
  • Dillo (Deployer, 2001)
The "running change" redeco of Dillo retains all his original features, but now in red and blue. The color changes were not reflected on the packaging, which still showed the original colors.



Trivia

  • The redeco of Dillo was—according to store listings—originally supposed to be named "Trench", just as the other two redecoed Deployers were to be renamed. Why this plan changed is unknown.