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{{disambig2|the Maximal combiner and ethnic stereotype|the Predacon combiner and political council|Tripredacus}} | {{disambig2|the Maximal combiner and ethnic stereotype|the Predacon combiner and political council|Tripredacus}} | ||
:''Tripledacus is a [[Maximal]] [[Jointron]] [[combiner]] from the [[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Tripledacus is a [[Maximal]] [[Jointron]] [[combiner]] from the [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Tripledacus1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I AM CORNHOLIO! ARE YOU THREATENING ME???]] | [[Image:Tripledacus1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I AM CORNHOLIO! ARE YOU THREATENING ME???]] | ||
'''Tripledacus''' (トリプルダクス ''Toripurudakasu'') is the fusion of the three jovial [[Jointron]] brothers, [[DJ (BWII)|DJ]], [[Gimlet]] and [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]]. He is taller than the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] and equal in strength to the [[Maximal]] [[Supreme Commander]], [[Lio Convoy]]. He is loaded with weapons and is a near-invincible warrior who gives any Predacon a run for their money. | '''Tripledacus''' (トリプルダクス ''Toripurudakasu'') is the fusion of the three jovial [[Jointron]] brothers, [[DJ (BWII)|DJ]], [[Gimlet]] and [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]]. He is taller than the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Emperor of Destruction]], [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] and equal in strength to the [[Maximal]] [[Supreme Commander]], [[Lio Convoy]]. He is loaded with weapons and is a near-invincible warrior who gives any Predacon a run for their money. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Tripledacus's name was [[romanization|romanized]] in English as "Tripredacus" on at least two Japanese [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_1/img/032.jpg trading] [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_3/img/098.jpg cards], casting a shadow of doubt over the English-speaking [[fandom]]'s interpretation of his name as possessing an "L". | *Tripledacus's name was [[romanization|romanized]] in English as "Tripredacus" on at least two Japanese [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_1/img/032.jpg trading] [http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/bw2seal_3/img/098.jpg cards], casting a shadow of doubt over the English-speaking [[fandom]]'s interpretation of his name as possessing an "L". | ||
*[[TakaraTomy]] reissued two of Tripledacus's components, namely [[Gimlet]] and [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]], as part of their ''[[Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'' in 2007, but omitted [[DJ (BWII)|DJ]] from the line-up. Therefore, the only way to complete Tripledacus from the ''Telemocha'' releases would be by using an original DJ toy. | *[[TakaraTomy]] reissued two of Tripledacus's components, namely [[Gimlet]] and [[Motorarm (BWII)|Motorarm]], as part of their ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Telemocha Series| Beast Wars Telemocha Series]]'' in 2007, but omitted [[DJ (BWII)|DJ]] from the line-up. Therefore, the only way to complete Tripledacus from the ''Telemocha'' releases would be by using an original DJ toy. | ||
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Revision as of 11:03, 19 July 2012
| This article is about the Maximal combiner and ethnic stereotype. For the Predacon combiner and political council, see Tripredacus. |
- Tripledacus is a Maximal Jointron combiner from the Beast Wars II portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Tripledacus (トリプルダクス Toripurudakasu) is the fusion of the three jovial Jointron brothers, DJ, Gimlet and Motorarm. He is taller than the Predacon Emperor of Destruction, Galvatron and equal in strength to the Maximal Supreme Commander, Lio Convoy. He is loaded with weapons and is a near-invincible warrior who gives any Predacon a run for their money.
Fiction
Cartoon continuity
Beast Wars II cartoon
- Voice actor: Ryō Naitō (Japanese)
Beast Wars Neo cartoon
The Jointrons returned to Cybertron following the defeat of Unicron, and as Tripledacus they helped repair the damage caused to the planet. Graduation Ceremony!!
Beast Wars II comic
IDW Beast Wars comics
The Jointrons chose the "Tripledacus" name as a jab to the Tri-Predacus Council. Beast Wars Sourcebook 4
Toys
Beast Wars
- Tripledacus (1998)
- Japanese ID number: X-3
- This figure is a redeco of Tripredacus, formed from DJ (torso), Motorarm (arms) and Gimlet (legs). He was sold both as separate components and in a giftset.
Notes
- Tripledacus's name was romanized in English as "Tripredacus" on at least two Japanese trading cards, casting a shadow of doubt over the English-speaking fandom's interpretation of his name as possessing an "L".
- TakaraTomy reissued two of Tripledacus's components, namely Gimlet and Motorarm, as part of their Beast Wars Telemocha Series in 2007, but omitted DJ from the line-up. Therefore, the only way to complete Tripledacus from the Telemocha releases would be by using an original DJ toy.
