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* The Grimlock/Swoop set was originally intended to be released in the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, as the [[Dinobot (G1)|original Generation 1 incarnations]]. However, a variety of factors shuffled the set into ''Energon'' and new-character-dom. | * The Grimlock/Swoop set was originally intended to be released in the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line, as the [[Dinobot (G1)|original Generation 1 incarnations]]. However, a variety of factors shuffled the set into ''Energon'' and new-character-dom. | ||
* This set was not "mech-designed" or engineered by [[Takara]] employees, a rarity for normal-series ''Transformers'' toys. | * This set was not "mech-designed" or engineered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] employees, a rarity for normal-series ''Transformers'' toys. | ||
* This set mercifully bears no relation to the ''other'' Dinobot-combiner storyline, [[The Beast Within]]. | * This set mercifully bears no relation to the ''other'' Dinobot-combiner storyline, "[[The Beast Within]]". | ||
* Mega-Dinobot's robot mode face has molded-in teeth similar to ''War Within'' Grimlock's. | * Mega-Dinobot's robot mode face has molded-in teeth similar to ''[[The War Within|War Within]]'' Grimlock's. | ||
[[Category:Autobots]] | [[Category:Autobots]] | ||
Revision as of 07:54, 27 April 2009
| This article is about the combined robot from Energon. For other uses of "Dinobot", see Dinobot (disambiguation). |
- Mega-Dinobot is an Autobot from the Energon portion of the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Mega-Dinobot is the combined form of the heavy-assault Autobots Grimlock and Swoop. Though the two greatly enjoy splitting up to confuse and crush the Decepticons, Mega-Dinobot mode is perfect for taking out anyone who managed to survive the initial onslaught.
Toys
Energon
- Grimlock & Swoop (Mega, 2005)
- Mega-Dinobot combines the individuals Grimlock and Swoop into a single robot mode. Both components came in a single Mega-class multi-pack.
Trivia
- The Grimlock/Swoop set was originally intended to be released in the Universe line, as the original Generation 1 incarnations. However, a variety of factors shuffled the set into Energon and new-character-dom.
- This set was not "mech-designed" or engineered by Takara employees, a rarity for normal-series Transformers toys.
- This set mercifully bears no relation to the other Dinobot-combiner storyline, "The Beast Within".
- Mega-Dinobot's robot mode face has molded-in teeth similar to War Within Grimlock's.
