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Grimlock and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] were dispatched by [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to assist against a [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] attack in the [[Mojave Desert]], but they were unable to arrive before an upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] kidnapped [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} The Dinobots were joined by [[Rad White|Rad]], and assisted by [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] to pursue Demolisher and Kicker. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} The rescue team was blstered by [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]], who tracked down Demolishor and the captive Kicker in [[Mexico]]. The Autobots battled Demolisher while Rad freed Kicker. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}} Once free, Kicker used his special powers to channel the energy of all the energon on Earth, using it to utterly destroy Demolishor. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}} | Grimlock and [[Swoop (Energon)|Swoop]] were dispatched by [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] to assist against a [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] attack in the [[Mojave Desert]], but they were unable to arrive before an upgraded [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] kidnapped [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}} The Dinobots were joined by [[Rad White|Rad]], and assisted by [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] to pursue Demolisher and Kicker. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 2}} The rescue team was blstered by [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]], and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]], who tracked down Demolishor and the captive Kicker in [[Mexico]]. The Autobots battled Demolisher while Rad freed Kicker. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 4}} Once free, Kicker used his special powers to channel the energy of all the energon on Earth, using it to utterly destroy Demolishor. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 5}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Energon=== | ===''Energon''=== | ||
[[Image:Energon-toy_Grimlock.JPG|right|300px|thumb]] | [[Image:Energon-toy_Grimlock.JPG|right|300px|thumb]] | ||
*'''Grimlock & Swoop''' (Mega, 2005) | *'''Grimlock & Swoop''' (Mega Class, 2005) | ||
: Grimlock transforms into a robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He can also form the upper body of the combined robot Mega-Dinobot. He was available only in a Mega-class multi-pack with Swoop. | : Grimlock transforms into a robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He can also form the upper body of the combined robot Mega-Dinobot. He was available only in a Mega-class multi-pack with Swoop. | ||
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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 [[Grimlock (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 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line as the [[Grimlock (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. | ||
* Grimlock's online bio at the then-''Energon''-themed [[Hasbro]] Transformers website described him as being "armed to the nines", despite a total absence of weapons and the inability even to use the [[Energon weapon]]s available in the line due to his fist holes not being compatible with [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s. | * Grimlock's online bio at the then-''Energon''-themed [[Hasbro]] Transformers website described him as being "armed to the nines", despite a total absence of weapons and the inability even to use the [[Energon weapon]]s available in the line due to his fist holes not being compatible with [[5 mm post|5mm post]]s. | ||
Revision as of 02:04, 7 May 2021
| The name or term "Grimlock" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Grimlock (disambiguation). |
- Grimlock is an Autobot from the Unicron Trilogy continuity family.
Grimlock isn't much for subtlety. Well, he does like to sneak up on the panicked Decepticons that are desperately fleeing the attacks of his aerial partner Swoop, but soon as they get in range of tooth and claw, he becomes a storm of violence, ripping into them mercilessly. Even though he is equipped with some heavy built-in firepower, he'd much rather take the up-close and personal approach to battle, especially bringing out the "big guns" by combining with Swoop to form the monstrous Mega-Dinobot.
Fiction
Timelines
During the Unicron Singularity crisis, Grimlock served aboard the Autobot flagship Iron Hope. He was called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship, and battled Predacon alongside Swoop. Force of Habit
Energon comic
Energon ceased publication before the story could conclude. The following would have taken place in unpublished issues.
Grimlock and Swoop were dispatched by Jetfire to assist against a Terrorcon attack in the Mojave Desert, but they were unable to arrive before an upgraded Demolishor kidnapped Kicker. Armageddon Part 1 The Dinobots were joined by Rad, and assisted by Carlos and Alexis to pursue Demolisher and Kicker. Armageddon Part 2 The rescue team was blstered by Wing Saber, Cliffjumper, and Rodimus, who tracked down Demolishor and the captive Kicker in Mexico. The Autobots battled Demolisher while Rad freed Kicker. Armageddon Part 4 Once free, Kicker used his special powers to channel the energy of all the energon on Earth, using it to utterly destroy Demolishor. Armageddon Part 5
Toys
Energon
- Grimlock & Swoop (Mega Class, 2005)
- Grimlock transforms into a robotic Tyrannosaurus rex. He can also form the upper body of the combined robot Mega-Dinobot. He was available only in a Mega-class multi-pack with Swoop.
- This mold was redecoed into Age of Extinction Generation 1 Grimlock. The mold was not released in Japan until Toys"R"Us Japan picked the set 9 years later.
Notes
- 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.
- Grimlock's online bio at the then-Energon-themed Hasbro Transformers website described him as being "armed to the nines", despite a total absence of weapons and the inability even to use the Energon weapons available in the line due to his fist holes not being compatible with 5mm posts.
Foreign names
- Mandarin: Lǎu Yāo (Taiwan, 老妖, "Hag")
