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:''Grotusque is an [[Autobot]] [[Monsterbot]] | {{picsneeded}} | ||
:''Grotusque is an [[Autobot]] [[Monsterbot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:GrotBot.gif|300px|right|thumb|If only Wildman had gotten to draw these guys in action... sigh.]] | [[Image:GrotBot.gif|300px|right|thumb|If only Wildman had gotten to draw these guys in action... sigh.]] | ||
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===Toy commercial=== | ===Toy commercial=== | ||
Grotusque and the Monsterbots were created accidentally during an attempt to create new Autobots. [[Kup]] raced to warn [[Rodimus Prime]] and [[Blurr]] of the accident, as the wild Monsterbots trashed the lab where they were born. Thankfully the [[Decepticons]] attacked just then and the Monsterbots burst out of the building through the wall to fight them. Rodimus expressed releif that, though they were monsters, at least they were Autobot monsters. | Grotusque and the Monsterbots were created accidentally during an attempt to create new Autobots. [[Kup]] raced to warn [[Rodimus Prime]] and [[Blurr]] of the accident, as the wild Monsterbots trashed the lab where they were born. Thankfully the [[Decepticons]] attacked just then and the Monsterbots burst out of the building through the wall to fight them. Rodimus expressed releif that, though they were monsters, at least they were Autobot monsters. | ||
===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ===Marvel Comics continuity=== | ||
Grotusque and the Monsterbots joined [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in abandoning [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], hoping to find a new life for themselves on the planet of [[Nebulos]]. Conflicts with the locals made this difficult, and those conflicts were only exacerbated by the Decepticons' arrival and subsequent [[binary bonding]] with a deceitful group of local Nebulans, including the pairing of Decepticon leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] with high-ranking official [[Zarak|Lord Zarak]]. Zarak turned the Nebulan people against the Autobots, portraying the Decepticons as public heroes even as they raided Nebulos's resources to serve the lust for power of both Zarak and Scorponok. When the Decepticons attempted to take control of the Mercury Gardens, the Monsterbots and several comrades attempted to stop them. They failed -- not only did the Decepticon [[Headmaster|Headmasters]] kill every Autobot but the escaping Monsterbots, they also successfully proclaimed their heroism to the media for driving off the Autobot "attackers". | Grotusque and the Monsterbots joined [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in abandoning [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], hoping to find a new life for themselves on the planet of [[Nebulos]]. Conflicts with the locals made this difficult, and those conflicts were only exacerbated by the Decepticons' arrival and subsequent [[binary bonding]] with a deceitful group of local Nebulans, including the pairing of Decepticon leader [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] with high-ranking official [[Zarak|Lord Zarak]]. Zarak turned the Nebulan people against the Autobots, portraying the Decepticons as public heroes even as they raided Nebulos's resources to serve the lust for power of both Zarak and Scorponok. When the Decepticons attempted to take control of the Mercury Gardens, the Monsterbots and several comrades attempted to stop them. They failed -- not only did the Decepticon [[Headmaster|Headmasters]] kill every Autobot but the escaping Monsterbots, they also successfully proclaimed their heroism to the media for driving off the Autobot "attackers". | ||
The Autobots eventually quit Nebulos and | The Autobots eventually quit Nebulos and traveled to Earth, where Grotusque continued to serve as one of Fortress Maximus's top advisors. He was part of a select greeting party involved in the first meeting with the [[Ark (G1)|Ark's]] crew. | ||
===Dreamwave Comics continuity=== | ===Dreamwave Comics continuity=== | ||
{{note|In one of the extras in the [[Dark Ages]] trade paperback, Grotusque is listed as a member of [[Ratbat]]'s evil [[Ultracon]] faction. This seems at odds with what we know of his personality, plus he never actually appeared in the comic at Ratbat's side. It's possible this is a mistake, and it was meant to be his more unstable Monsterbot colleague, [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]].}} | |||
===''Headmasters'' animated series=== | ===''Headmasters'' animated series=== | ||
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===3H ''Wreckers'' comics=== | ===3H ''Wreckers'' comics=== | ||
Less than 3 [[deca-cycles]] after the [[reformatting]] of Cybertron into a [[technorganic]] wonderland, Grotusque and his fellow Monsterbots (apparently all having undergone the [[Maximal upgrade]] downsizing) are seen exiting a bar on the [[CSSB-16 Spaceport]] soused out of their minds on some high quality [[energon]]. If they had been a bit less drunk or a exited just a bit later, they likely would have run smack into [[Devcon]] and the [[Dinobots (BM)|Dinobots]]... as is, they just missed another chance to actually DO something in a TF story. ''sigh.'' | |||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Generation 1=== | ===Generation 1=== | ||
* '''Grotusque''' (Monsterbot, 1987) | *'''Grotusque''' (Monsterbot, 1987) | ||
: ''Japanese ID number | :*''Japanese ID number'': '''C-99''' | ||
:*''Accessories'': "Vaporator" double-barreled blaster, left and right wings | |||
: Grotusque transforms into a robotic winged sabertooth tiger. Pressing a button on the back of his beast-mode neck makes "cold" sparks shoot from his mouth. His "Vaporator" weapon can also mount on his beast-mode back. | |||
{{-}} | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Grotusque/grotusque.htm Grotusque at TFU.info] | *[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Grotusque/grotusque.htm Grotusque at TFU.info] | ||
[[Category: Autobots]] | [[Category: Autobots]] | ||
[[Category: Generation 1 characters]] | [[Category: Generation 1 characters]] | ||
[[Category: Headmasters characters]] | [[Category: Headmasters characters]] | ||
[[Category: Strategists]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div> | [[Category: Strategists]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div> | ||
Revision as of 00:45, 2 January 2008
- Grotusque is an Autobot Monsterbot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Grotusque laughs at life and everything in it. Why shouldn't he when nothing out there could ever be as frightening as his own reflection in the mirror? Still, Grotusque gamely laughs off even his own hideous apearence and alternate mode with a joke about Primus having had a little too much high-grade energon that day.
He's jovial, upbeat, and irreverent by nature despite his frightening exterior. To the frequent amusement (and sometimes annoyance) of his comrades, Grotusque can be counted on to fill the air with laughter and lighthearted jokes in even the darkest or least appropriate of situations. To their dismay he's simply incapable of taking anything totally seriously. Yet they have little other reason to complain, Grotusque's courage is legendary and he's a top-notch fighter. He's also quite brilliant at his function as strategist, with a sharp and analytical mind that's perfect for planning masterful campaigns (and witty quips). Fighting is fun, in Grotusque's opinion, or he simply wouldn't do it, and, in the end, death is as much a joke as life, so smile and laugh a little, and enjoy yourself while you're here.
- Japanese name: Grotess
- Italian name: Tigerbot
Fiction
Toy commercial
Grotusque and the Monsterbots were created accidentally during an attempt to create new Autobots. Kup raced to warn Rodimus Prime and Blurr of the accident, as the wild Monsterbots trashed the lab where they were born. Thankfully the Decepticons attacked just then and the Monsterbots burst out of the building through the wall to fight them. Rodimus expressed releif that, though they were monsters, at least they were Autobot monsters.
Marvel Comics continuity
Grotusque and the Monsterbots joined Fortress Maximus in abandoning Cybertron, hoping to find a new life for themselves on the planet of Nebulos. Conflicts with the locals made this difficult, and those conflicts were only exacerbated by the Decepticons' arrival and subsequent binary bonding with a deceitful group of local Nebulans, including the pairing of Decepticon leader Scorponok with high-ranking official Lord Zarak. Zarak turned the Nebulan people against the Autobots, portraying the Decepticons as public heroes even as they raided Nebulos's resources to serve the lust for power of both Zarak and Scorponok. When the Decepticons attempted to take control of the Mercury Gardens, the Monsterbots and several comrades attempted to stop them. They failed -- not only did the Decepticon Headmasters kill every Autobot but the escaping Monsterbots, they also successfully proclaimed their heroism to the media for driving off the Autobot "attackers".
The Autobots eventually quit Nebulos and traveled to Earth, where Grotusque continued to serve as one of Fortress Maximus's top advisors. He was part of a select greeting party involved in the first meeting with the Ark's crew.
Dreamwave Comics continuity
Headmasters animated series
3H Wreckers comics
Less than 3 deca-cycles after the reformatting of Cybertron into a technorganic wonderland, Grotusque and his fellow Monsterbots (apparently all having undergone the Maximal upgrade downsizing) are seen exiting a bar on the CSSB-16 Spaceport soused out of their minds on some high quality energon. If they had been a bit less drunk or a exited just a bit later, they likely would have run smack into Devcon and the Dinobots... as is, they just missed another chance to actually DO something in a TF story. sigh.
Toys
Generation 1
- Grotusque (Monsterbot, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: C-99
- Accessories: "Vaporator" double-barreled blaster, left and right wings
- Grotusque transforms into a robotic winged sabertooth tiger. Pressing a button on the back of his beast-mode neck makes "cold" sparks shoot from his mouth. His "Vaporator" weapon can also mount on his beast-mode back.
