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:''Dinobots Strike Back is a [[multipath adventure]] in [[Generation 1]].'' | :''Dinobots Strike Back is a [[Multipath adventure|multipath adventure]] in [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]].'' | ||
==Vital Statistics== | ==Vital Statistics== | ||
<a href="/w2/index.php?title=Special:Booksources&isbn=0345341503" class="internal">ISBN 0-345-34150-3</a><br /> | |||
'''Writer:''' [[Casey Todd|Casey Todd]] <br /> | |||
'''Illustrator''' [[William Schmidt|William Schmidt]] (interior pencils and cover painting)<br /> | |||
'''Pagecount:''' 73pp<br /> | |||
'''Major characters:''' | |||
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] | * [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] | ||
* [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] | * [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] | ||
* [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] | * [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] | ||
Originally published: by | |||
Originally published: by Ballantine Books under the [[Find Your Fate Junior|Find Your Fate Junior]] imprint, 1985 | |||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] attacks the Dinobots with his [[ | [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] attacks the Dinobots with his [[Cerebro-shell|cerebro-shells]], ordering them to go on a rampage. But Swoop escapes, bringing help from the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. | ||
Once rescued at [[Bandit's Bluff|Bandit's Bluff]], [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] remembers overhearing Bombshell's thoughts, which leads [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to investigate [[Dolphin Bay|Dolphin Bay]], where Decepticon activity had been spotted recently. They uncover a hidden Decepticon base, and a sinister plan to convert the bay's [[Black coral|black coral]] into superfuel for the Decepticons! | |||
Can the Autobots destroy the power plant before it comes online and the Decepticons become unstoppable? The answer to that question... is up to '''you'''! | |||
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==Keywords== | ==Keywords== | ||
[[Autobot Memorial Power Plant]], | [[Autobot Memorial Power Plant|Autobot Memorial Power Plant]], | ||
[[Bandit's Bluff]], | [[Bandit's Bluff|Bandit's Bluff]], | ||
[[Black coral]], | [[Black coral|Black coral]], | ||
[[Dolphin Bay]], | [[Dolphin Bay|Dolphin Bay]], | ||
[[Gravedigger | [[Gravedigger|Gravedigger]], | ||
[[Hidden Valley]], | [[Hidden Valley|Hidden Valley]], | ||
[[Star mini-submarine]] | [[Star mini-submarine|Star mini-submarine]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] is repeatedly described as transforming into a destroyer. | * [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] is repeatedly described as transforming into a destroyer. ''Oops.'' | ||
* Skids is described as a red compact throughout this book. | * Skids is described as a red compact throughout this book. (Which was in fact one of his [[Diaclone|Diaclone]] color schemes.) This makes it one of the few times his altmode has been properly characterized, as opposed to being a minivan. ''He is depicted with his correct, more human-like head.'' | ||
* A rare appearance by the [[Jumpstarter]] [[Topspin]] among the assault force. | * A rare appearance by the [[Jumpstarter|Jumpstarter]] [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] among the assault force. | ||
* The Dinobot story for which this book is named is little more than a prelude to the main plot. (Though some endings do never get beyond it.) | * The Dinobot story for which this book is named is little more than a prelude to the main plot. (Though some endings do never get beyond it.) | ||
* After disabling [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] wants to leave his body at the entrance to the Decepticons' base as a warning to other Autobots. Even though it's a ''secret'' base. | * After disabling [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] wants to leave his body at the entrance to the Decepticons' base as a warning to other Autobots. Even though it's a ''secret'' base. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[http://www.cybertronian-alliance.com/cyoa.php Dinobots Strike Back online at Cybertron Alliance] | *[http://www.cybertronian-alliance.com/cyoa.php Dinobots Strike Back online at Cybertron Alliance] | ||
*[http://www.gamebooks.org/show_item.php?id=1144 Dinobots Strike Back on Demian's Gamebook Web Page] | |||
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[[Category:Multipath adventures]] | [[Category:Multipath adventures]] | ||
[[Category:Generation 1]] | [[Category:Generation 1]] | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 19 March 2009
- Dinobots Strike Back is a multipath adventure in Generation 1.
Vital Statistics
<a href="/w2/index.php?title=Special:Booksources&isbn=0345341503" class="internal">ISBN 0-345-34150-3</a><br /> Writer: Casey Todd <br /> Illustrator William Schmidt (interior pencils and cover painting)<br /> Pagecount: 73pp<br /> Major characters:
Originally published: by Ballantine Books under the Find Your Fate Junior imprint, 1985
Synopsis
Bombshell attacks the Dinobots with his cerebro-shells, ordering them to go on a rampage. But Swoop escapes, bringing help from the Autobots.
Once rescued at Bandit's Bluff, Grimlock remembers overhearing Bombshell's thoughts, which leads Skids and Bumblebee to investigate Dolphin Bay, where Decepticon activity had been spotted recently. They uncover a hidden Decepticon base, and a sinister plan to convert the bay's black coral into superfuel for the Decepticons!
Can the Autobots destroy the power plant before it comes online and the Decepticons become unstoppable? The answer to that question... is up to you!
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Keywords
Autobot Memorial Power Plant, Bandit's Bluff, Black coral, Dolphin Bay, Gravedigger, Hidden Valley, Star mini-submarine
Trivia
- Seaspray is repeatedly described as transforming into a destroyer. Oops.
- Skids is described as a red compact throughout this book. (Which was in fact one of his Diaclone color schemes.) This makes it one of the few times his altmode has been properly characterized, as opposed to being a minivan. He is depicted with his correct, more human-like head.
- A rare appearance by the Jumpstarter Topspin among the assault force.
- The Dinobot story for which this book is named is little more than a prelude to the main plot. (Though some endings do never get beyond it.)
- After disabling Bumblebee, Frenzy wants to leave his body at the entrance to the Decepticons' base as a warning to other Autobots. Even though it's a secret base.
