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====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon==== | ====''Beast Wars Neo'' cartoon==== | ||
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The Jointrons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] following the defeat of [[Unicron]], and as Tripledacus they helped repair the damage caused to the planet. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}} | The Jointrons returned to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] following the defeat of [[Unicron]], and as Tripledacus they helped repair the damage caused to the planet. {{storylink|Graduation Ceremony!!}} | ||
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**''Accessories'': "Utchari claw" weapon, launcher, 2 "Seven-Year Swords" | **''Accessories'': "Utchari claw" weapon, launcher, 2 "Seven-Year Swords" | ||
: Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars | : Part of the sixth wave of ''Beast Wars II'' products in the [[Japan]]ese ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars (Japanese toyline)#1998 (Beast Wars II)|Beast Wars]]'' toyline, Tripledacus is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' combiner [[Tripredacus#Toys|Tripredacus]], formed from [[DJ (BWII)#Toys|DJ]] (upper torso and head), [[Motorarm (BWII)#Toys|Motorarm]] (arms), and [[Gimlet#Toys|Gimlet]] (lower torso and legs). His right arm ends in a massive blade-launching claw formed by Motorarm's "Utchari claw" weapon, Gimlet's launcher, and DJ's twin "Seven-Year Swords". | ||
: Tripledacus was sold as a complete three-bot gift set, but the individual components could also be bought separately. The gift | : Tripledacus was sold as a complete three-bot gift set, but the individual components could also be bought separately. The gift set and individual releases of the toys are identical, but the set did not come with the individuals' bio cards, only a single card for the combined Tripledacus mode. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Tripledacus/tripledacus.htm More information on Tripledacus at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Cybertron/Tripledacus/tripledacus.htm More information on Tripledacus at TFU.info]'' | ||
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*'''Gimlet''' (candy toy, 1998) | *'''Gimlet''' (candy toy, 1998) | ||
:Tripledacus could be assembled by snapping together the three Jointrons model kits from [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]''. He's sculpted from red and brownish-grey plastic. Each member came with a set of stickers, including eyes for Tripledacus. When combined, DJ's and Gimlet's legs (including the latter's crotch) are left out of the combiner, possibly due to lack of adequate space. Each member also came with a stick of what could be charitably described as "gum." | :Tripledacus could be assembled by snapping together the three Jointrons model kits from [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Gum|Beast Wars Gum]]''. He's sculpted from red and brownish-grey plastic. Each member came with a set of stickers, including eyes for Tripledacus. When combined, DJ's and Gimlet's legs (including the latter's crotch) are left out of the combiner, possibly due to lack of adequate space. Each member also came with a stick of what could be charitably described as "gum." | ||
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===''Beast Wars Gum DX series''=== | ===''Beast Wars Gum DX series''=== | ||
*'''Tripledacus''' (DX series, 1998) | *'''Tripledacus''' (DX series, 1998) | ||
:Different from the model kit above, DX series Tripledacus was a non-transforming and non-disassembling painted soft-rubber figurine. It still included candy, though. | :Different from the model kit above, DX series Tripledacus was a non-transforming and non-disassembling painted soft-rubber figurine. It still included candy, though. | ||
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===''Beast Fighters''=== | ===''Beast Fighters''=== | ||
*'''Tripledacus''' (candy toy, 1997) | *'''Tripledacus''' (candy toy, 1997) | ||
:Kabaya's ''[[Beast Fighters]]'' Tripledacus was a small, [[super deformed]] PVC model which was hollow inside, designed to be used as a finger-puppet. It was available in a [[Blindpacking|blindpack]] with fizzy "Ramune" candy. | :Kabaya's ''[[Beast Fighters]]'' Tripledacus was a small, [[super deformed]] PVC model which was hollow inside, designed to be used as a finger-puppet. It was available in a [[Blindpacking|blindpack]] with fizzy "Ramune" candy. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 08:06, 8 March 2021
| 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 Toripurudakusu) is a nigh-invulnerable, heavily armed titan of a combiner... composed entirely of the Jointron brothers. Just let that sink in for a moment.
Yes, Tripledacus is armed to the teeth with powerful weaponry, and projectiles seem to just bounce off of him like spitwads, but he suffers all the same faults as his component Maximals. He'll lose interest in a fight as soon as he feels the music move his spark, which means it's time to get down and party. The minds of the Jointron brothers don't merge when they form Tripledacus, but rather, they discuss everything before they do it in tandem. Needless to say, those inner discussions about battle tactics usually wind up derailing into prattle about tequila and fiestas almost instantly.
Even with all those faults laid out on the table, the few seconds in which Tripledacus is focused enough to be useful in a fight, he almost always wins it.
Tripledacus is formed by:
Fiction
Cartoon continuity
Beast Wars II cartoon
- Voice actor: Ryō Naitō (Japanese)
When the Jointrons crash-landed on Gaia, the first thing they did was combine into Tripledacus and scare the interloping Predacons away. This made them headstrong and they attempted the same tactic against the entire Predacon army, only to lose badly until Lio Convoy and the Maximals bailed them out. The Combined Giant, Tripledacus
Then, after a plan by the Jointrons to lure the Predacons to the Maximal base backfired, they combined into Tripledacus to scare the Autorollers off. The Festive Jointrons They made another attempt to squash the Predacons with their combined form, but were soon immobilized by a bacteria bomb that sapped their energy. The Jointrons eventually realized they could pool their energy and did so, combining into Tripledacus and sending the Combatrons into retreat. A Fearsome Combination Plan?
Galvatron, hoping to learn the secret of combination, ordered the Jointrons' capture. The Jointrons were currently bickering over leadership and foolishly attempted to attack a Predacon installation on their own to prove who was strongest. This made them easy pickings until they decided to work together and combine into Tripledacus, again winning the day. Who Is the Leader!?
After an attempt to improve Bighorn's love life failed miserably, the Jointrons found themselves being attacked by the Seacons. Hoping to take the wanted criminals in and improve their image with Maximal HQ, the Jointrons formed Tripledacus and battled with God Neptune. The Seacons escaped, however. Face the Setting Sun The Jointrons continued their pursuit of the pirates into space and battled them in Gaia's orbit. Both teams were sent reeling by the arrival of the teleport gate, which disassembled Tripledacus before he and God Neptune could finish their rematch. Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!
When the Angolmois Energy on Gaia came under threat of the Nemesis, Tripledacus attempted to help the Maximals freeze the energy so it couldn't be collected by the artificial planet. The Great Angolmois Freezing Tactic When that didn't work, Tripledacus used his strength to help the Maximals launch their spacecraft out of Gaia's atmosphere so they could reach Nemesis and destroy it. The Jointrons were left behind on Gaia, however. Fly Out! Planet Gaia
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 manga
When the Angolmois Energy-corrupted Lio Convoy fought Galvatron in the desolate city of Tokyo, Scuba sent out a signal for assistance, which the Jointrons answered. As Tripledacus, they arrived just as Galvatron was beaten, but were knocked out of the sky by the malevolent Lio Convoy. Free the Captured Matrix!
2006 IDW Beast Wars continuity
The Jointrons chose the "Tripledacus" name as a jab to the Tri-Predacus Council. Beast Wars Sourcebook #4
Toys
Beast Wars
- Tripledacus (Gift set, July 1998)
- ID number: X-3
- Accessories: "Utchari claw" weapon, launcher, 2 "Seven-Year Swords"
- Part of the sixth wave of Beast Wars II products in the Japanese Beast Wars toyline, Tripledacus is a redeco of the Beast Wars combiner Tripredacus, formed from DJ (upper torso and head), Motorarm (arms), and Gimlet (lower torso and legs). His right arm ends in a massive blade-launching claw formed by Motorarm's "Utchari claw" weapon, Gimlet's launcher, and DJ's twin "Seven-Year Swords".
- Tripledacus was sold as a complete three-bot gift set, but the individual components could also be bought separately. The gift set and individual releases of the toys are identical, but the set did not come with the individuals' bio cards, only a single card for the combined Tripledacus mode.
Merchandise
Beast Wars Gum
- DJ (candy toy, 1998)
- Motorarm (candy toy, 1998)
- Gimlet (candy toy, 1998)
- Tripledacus could be assembled by snapping together the three Jointrons model kits from Kabaya's Beast Wars Gum. He's sculpted from red and brownish-grey plastic. Each member came with a set of stickers, including eyes for Tripledacus. When combined, DJ's and Gimlet's legs (including the latter's crotch) are left out of the combiner, possibly due to lack of adequate space. Each member also came with a stick of what could be charitably described as "gum."
Beast Wars Gum DX series
- Tripledacus (DX series, 1998)
- Different from the model kit above, DX series Tripledacus was a non-transforming and non-disassembling painted soft-rubber figurine. It still included candy, though.
Beast Fighters
- Tripledacus (candy toy, 1997)
- Kabaya's Beast Fighters Tripledacus was a small, super deformed PVC model which was hollow inside, designed to be used as a finger-puppet. It was available in a blindpack with fizzy "Ramune" candy.
Notes
- Tripledacus's name was romanized in English as Tripredacus on at least two Japanese collectable stickers,[1][2] casting doubt over the English-speaking fandom's interpretation of his name as anything but an attempted transliteration of "Tripredacus" into Japanese (à la "Magnaboss")—the name is more properly transliterated as Toraipuredakasu (トライプレダカス), but transliteration mistakes have occurred aplenty over Transformers's lifetime. Regardless, his name was officially rendered as "Tripledacus" in English media by IDW's Beast Wars comics.
- 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.
