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{{disambig2|the combined robot from Energon|other uses of "Dinobot"|Dinobot (disambiguation)}} | {{disambig2|the combined robot from Energon|other uses of "Dinobot"|Dinobot (disambiguation)}} | ||
:''Mega-Dinobot is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
[[Image:Energon-toy_MegaDinobot.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"There never was a Dinobot combiner."]] | [[Image:Energon-toy_MegaDinobot.JPG|right|thumb|300px|"There never was a Dinobot combiner."]] | ||
'''Mega-Dinobot''' is the combined form of the heavy-assault Autobots [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]]. Though the two greatly enjoy splitting up to confuse and crush the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], Mega-Dinobot mode is perfect for taking out anyone who managed to survive the initial onslaught. | |||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Energon=== | ===Energon=== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The Grimlock/Swoop set was originally intended to be released in the ''[[Transformers: 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 2003 ''[[Transformers: 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 [[TakaraTomy|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. | ||
* Mega-Dinobot's robot mode face has molded-in teeth similar to ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' Grimlock's. | * Mega-Dinobot's robot mode face has molded-in teeth similar to ''[[Transformers: The War Within|War Within]]'' Grimlock's. | ||
* This set mercifully bears no relation to the ''other'' Dinobot-combiner storyline, "[[The Beast Within]]". | |||
[[Category:Combined forms]] | [[Category:Combined forms]] | ||
[[Category:Energon Autobots]] | [[Category:Energon Autobots]] | ||
[[Category:Toy-only characters]] | [[Category:Toy-only characters]] | ||
Revision as of 01:21, 14 November 2015
| This article is about the combined robot from Energon. For other uses of "Dinobot", see Dinobot (disambiguation). |
- Mega-Dinobot is an Autobot combiner 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.
Notes
- The Grimlock/Swoop set was originally intended to be released in the 2003 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.
- Mega-Dinobot's robot mode face has molded-in teeth similar to War Within Grimlock's.
- This set mercifully bears no relation to the other Dinobot-combiner storyline, "The Beast Within".
