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:'' | :''Guru is a [[Decepticon]] [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].'' | ||
[[File:SickMind AMT- | [[File:SickMind AMT-Guru.jpg||thumb|upright=2.2|"Your Cardassian neighbours will be quick to respond to any problems you might have."]] | ||
'''Guru''' (グル) is [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. He rather takes after Starscream, being mouthy, ambitious, and cowardly. | '''Guru''' (グル) is [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]]'s [[Arms Micron]] partner. He rather takes after Starscream, being mouthy, ambitious, and cowardly. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''Prime'' cartoon=== | ===''Prime'' cartoon=== | ||
{{note| | {{note|Guru only appears as an actual character in the [[Arms Micron Theater]] segments of the Japanese broadcast of ''Prime''. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Starscream uses his... uh... but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.}} | ||
{{voiceactor|[[Satoshi Tsuruoka]] (Japanese)}} | {{voiceactor|[[Satoshi Tsuruoka]] (Japanese)}} | ||
Guru, [[Noji]], [[Zamu]], and [[Gra]] had the Micron studio, with Guru taking command over the couch and declaring himself sub-leader of the Decepticon Arms Micron division. He got snippy with the other three for not shutting up and respecting his sub-leadership, but then [[Gora]]'s voice boomed through the room, scaring them all... {{storylink|Sick Mind|Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving}} Offended, Guru began complaining loudly and at length about the interruption, not realizing that Gora was ''right behind him''. Gora promptly taught the bird-bot a lesson in shutting up by having the other Arms Micron form the [[Energon Sniper]] Combo Weapon and blasting him with it. {{storylink|Out of His Head|Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!}} | |||
Guru later participated in a Decepticon attack on the Autobot Arms Microns, which turned out to be a bad move since it interrupted one of [[Arc]]'s idol moments. She took vengeance by combining with all of her friends (including ''two'' [[O.P.]]s) and sending the Decepticon Microns packing. {{storylink|Shadowzone (episode)|Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns}} Once Gora then decided to marry Arc instead, Guru helped try to impress her by showing off Gora's various Combo Weapon forms, such as the [[Planet Bowgun]]. {{storylink|Crisscross (episode)|Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread!}} Guru and [[Zori]] were listening at the door during [[Gabu]], [[Baru]], and [[Dai]]'s introduction, but ran off when they combined into the [[Dark Matter Calibur]] and chopped said door in half. {{storylink|Metal Attraction|Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match}} He was also listening at the door during the Autobots' 20th episode celebratory party, this time joined by ''all'' the other Decepticon Microns. {{storylink|Partners (Prime)|Duel Transformation! Quell Cliffjumper's Regrets}} | |||
[[File:Armada AMT- | [[File:Armada AMT-HellflameGuru.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|"Now it's time to resolve our differences and face the ultimate truth. I've won, Benjamin. You've lost."]] | ||
Guru and several other Arms Microns were present in a classroom when O.P. announced that their friend [[Zamu]] would be leaving them. {{storylink|Crossfire (Prime)|"Turbulent Transformation! Insect Battle}} When [[Ida]] was distressed over the capture of [[Airachnid (Prime)|Airachnid]], Guru offered to help her in the form of '''Hellflame Guru''', also known as the "Knight of Power". He combined with Shining Gra and Terrorcon Zori into the [[Solar Ion Arrow]] weapon and proceeded to do nothing useful. {{storylink|Armada (episode)|Infinite Transformation! Multiplying Enemies}} During a new years' battle between Gora and O.P., Guru formed part of the [[Gravity Planet Bowgun]]... while simultaneously appearing somewhere else to wish the viewers a happy new year. {{storylink|Triage (episode)|Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe}} He was later present when O.P. and Arc revealed the results of an Arms Micron popularity poll, in which he got in seventh place. {{storylink|Inside Job|Sky Dance Transformation! The Suicidal Skydive}} | |||
Though Starscream ultimately gave up on trying to overthrow [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], | Though Starscream ultimately gave up on trying to overthrow [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]], Guru had no qualms about continuing his attempts to do the same to Gora. However, as he was aiming his gun mode at his leader, Gora pointed out that he'd stopped being leader while Guru was away, though the ''new'' leader was in the room with them. Assuming he meant Zori, Guru saw the scorpion transform into weapon mode and fled for his life, unaware that Gora had just tricked him. {{storylink|Patch (episode)|Blackest Transformation! The Shadow of Treachery}} During the final showdown between the [[Star Saber (Prima)|Matrix Saber]] and [[Dark Star Saber|Dark Energon Saber]], Hellflame Guru helped his Decepticon comrades out as part of the Solar Ion Arrow. {{storylink|Regeneration (Prime)|Resurrection Transformation! The Reviving of Planet Cybertron}} On the final episode of ''Arms Micron Theater'', Guru and the rest of the Arms Microns got together to say goodbye to their audience one last time. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (episode)|Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Prime''=== | ===''Prime''=== | ||
[[File:Prime-toy | [[File:Prime-toy Guru.jpg|right|thumb|right|upright=1.67|"Attention, Bajoran workers. Your failure to surrender is forcing me to take stronger measures."]] | ||
*'''Starscream''' ([[June 30]], [[2012]]) | *'''Starscream''' ([[June 30]], [[2012]]) | ||
**''Set ID number:'' '''AM-07''' | **''Set ID number:'' '''AM-07''' | ||
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**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Dark''' | **''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Dark''' | ||
: Available only with his larger Voyager-sized partner [[Starscream (WFC)#Voyager Class|Starscream]] in Japan, | : Available only with his larger Voyager-sized partner [[Starscream (WFC)#Voyager Class|Starscream]] in Japan, Guru comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". He transforms from an eagle-robot into a bladed plasma cannon. He is covered in [[5 mm post]]s and holes as part of the [[Arms Micron]] gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons". | ||
: The Micron was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' [[Ion Scythe]]. | : The Micron was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' [[Ion Scythe]]. | ||
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1592.html Arms Micron Starscream and | ::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1592.html Arms Micron Starscream and Guru at Alfes's Toy Blog]'' | ||
{{-}}{{anchor|Hellflame}} | {{-}}{{anchor|Hellflame}} | ||
[[File:Prime-toy | [[File:Prime-toy GuruHellflame.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|"Soon, the Pah-Wraiths will burn across Bajor, the Celestial Temple, the Alpha Quadrant. Can you picture it? An entire universe set in flames!"]] | ||
*'''Hellflame | *'''Hellflame Guru''' (Promotional Micron, [[July 28]], 2012) | ||
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Ion''' | **''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Ion''' | ||
: A clear-red version of | : A clear-red version of Guru was given away as a campaign bonus with the purchase of [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Voyager|Megatron Darkness]] at AEON stores on that toy's release date, [[July 28]] of 2012. This version is almost completely devoid of stickers, having only the small [[Insignia|faction symbol]] sticker that goes under his Energon Crystal. | ||
: In Japan, "ion" (イオン), his Energon Crystal type, is pronounced the same as "eon" / "aeon", and he was available at the store "AEON".... | : In Japan, "ion" (イオン), his Energon Crystal type, is pronounced the same as "eon" / "aeon", and he was available at the store "AEON".... | ||
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{{-}}{{anchor|AMW}} | {{-}}{{anchor|AMW}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:Guru b toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"A short time ago, I had a very strange experience. There I was, patrolling the Demilitarised zone, when I received a distress signal. From me."]] | ||
*'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28]], 2012) | *'''Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun''' (AMW set, [[December 28]], 2012) | ||
**''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14''' | **''Set ID number:'' '''AMW-14''' | ||
**''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Dark''' | **''Energon Crystal:'' '''AP Dark''' | ||
: A dark purple version of | : A dark purple version of Guru, dubbed '''Guru B''', was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included [[Gora#AMW|Gora II E]], [[Ida#AMW|Ida B]], [[Noji#AMW|Noji B]], and [[Zori#AMW5pack|Zori CS]]. All five can combine to form the Gravity Planet Bow-Gun. | ||
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]'' | ::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1781.html Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D at Alfes's blog]'' | ||
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*Guru's name is a shortening of the Japanese rendition of "eagle" (イーグル ''īguru''). | *Guru's name is a shortening of the Japanese rendition of "eagle" (イーグル ''īguru''). | ||
=== | ===Guru Combinations=== | ||
'''Named combination weapons including | '''Named combination weapons including Guru:''' | ||
{{collist|3| | {{collist|3| | ||
*[[Break Scythe]] | *[[Break Scythe]] | ||
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*[[Nemesis Fake Saber]] | *[[Nemesis Fake Saber]] | ||
*[[Planet Bowgun]] | *[[Planet Bowgun]] | ||
*[[Solar Ion Arrow]] (Hellflame | *[[Solar Ion Arrow]] (Hellflame Guru only) | ||
*[[Ultimate Dark Energon Saber]] | *[[Ultimate Dark Energon Saber]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
;Arms Up Modes featuring | ;Arms Up Modes featuring Guru: | ||
*[[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Arms Up Modes|Megatron Darkness Mode]] | *[[Megatron (WFC)/toys#Arms Up Modes|Megatron Darkness Mode]] | ||
[[Category:Arms Microns]] | [[Category:Arms Microns]] | ||
[[Category:Prime Decepticons]] | [[Category:Prime Decepticons]] | ||
Revision as of 05:15, 15 May 2021
- Guru is a Decepticon Mini-Con from the Prime portion of the Aligned continuity family.
Guru (グル) is Starscream's Arms Micron partner. He rather takes after Starscream, being mouthy, ambitious, and cowardly.
Fiction
Prime cartoon
Guru only appears as an actual character in the Arms Micron Theater segments of the Japanese broadcast of Prime. Technically, he appears in the main cartoon any time Starscream uses his... uh... but we're not going to bother with that and just focus on his individual exploits.
- Voice actor: Satoshi Tsuruoka (Japanese)
Guru, Noji, Zamu, and Gra had the Micron studio, with Guru taking command over the couch and declaring himself sub-leader of the Decepticon Arms Micron division. He got snippy with the other three for not shutting up and respecting his sub-leadership, but then Gora's voice boomed through the room, scaring them all... Phantom Transformation! Mind-Diving Offended, Guru began complaining loudly and at length about the interruption, not realizing that Gora was right behind him. Gora promptly taught the bird-bot a lesson in shutting up by having the other Arms Micron form the Energon Sniper Combo Weapon and blasting him with it. Counterattack Transformation! The Resurrection of Megatron!
Guru later participated in a Decepticon attack on the Autobot Arms Microns, which turned out to be a bad move since it interrupted one of Arc's idol moments. She took vengeance by combining with all of her friends (including two O.P.s) and sending the Decepticon Microns packing. Phantom Transformation! Skyquake Returns Once Gora then decided to marry Arc instead, Guru helped try to impress her by showing off Gora's various Combo Weapon forms, such as the Planet Bowgun. Strategy Transformation! Unravel the Sinister Thread! Guru and Zori were listening at the door during Gabu, Baru, and Dai's introduction, but ran off when they combined into the Dark Matter Calibur and chopped said door in half. Adhesive Transformation!? Magnetic Tag Match He was also listening at the door during the Autobots' 20th episode celebratory party, this time joined by all the other Decepticon Microns. Duel Transformation! Quell Cliffjumper's Regrets
Guru and several other Arms Microns were present in a classroom when O.P. announced that their friend Zamu would be leaving them. "Turbulent Transformation! Insect Battle When Ida was distressed over the capture of Airachnid, Guru offered to help her in the form of Hellflame Guru, also known as the "Knight of Power". He combined with Shining Gra and Terrorcon Zori into the Solar Ion Arrow weapon and proceeded to do nothing useful. Infinite Transformation! Multiplying Enemies During a new years' battle between Gora and O.P., Guru formed part of the Gravity Planet Bowgun... while simultaneously appearing somewhere else to wish the viewers a happy new year. Sonic Transformation! Ratchet's Recipe He was later present when O.P. and Arc revealed the results of an Arms Micron popularity poll, in which he got in seventh place. Sky Dance Transformation! The Suicidal Skydive
Though Starscream ultimately gave up on trying to overthrow Megatron, Guru had no qualms about continuing his attempts to do the same to Gora. However, as he was aiming his gun mode at his leader, Gora pointed out that he'd stopped being leader while Guru was away, though the new leader was in the room with them. Assuming he meant Zori, Guru saw the scorpion transform into weapon mode and fled for his life, unaware that Gora had just tricked him. Blackest Transformation! The Shadow of Treachery During the final showdown between the Matrix Saber and Dark Energon Saber, Hellflame Guru helped his Decepticon comrades out as part of the Solar Ion Arrow. Resurrection Transformation! The Reviving of Planet Cybertron On the final episode of Arms Micron Theater, Guru and the rest of the Arms Microns got together to say goodbye to their audience one last time. Ultimate Transformation! Fight! Transformers
Toys
Prime
- Available only with his larger Voyager-sized partner Starscream in Japan, Guru comes as an unassembled, unpainted "kit". He transforms from an eagle-robot into a bladed plasma cannon. He is covered in 5 mm posts and holes as part of the Arms Micron gimmick, allowing him to combine with other Microns to form bigger and more ridiculous "Combo Weapons" and "Super Combo Weapons".
- The Micron was also used to make Platinum Edition Ion Scythe.
- Hellflame Guru (Promotional Micron, July 28, 2012)
- Energon Crystal: AP Ion
- A clear-red version of Guru was given away as a campaign bonus with the purchase of Megatron Darkness at AEON stores on that toy's release date, July 28 of 2012. This version is almost completely devoid of stickers, having only the small faction symbol sticker that goes under his Energon Crystal.
- In Japan, "ion" (イオン), his Energon Crystal type, is pronounced the same as "eon" / "aeon", and he was available at the store "AEON"....
- Arms Micron Ultimate 5 Piece Set D - Gravity Planet Bowgun (AMW set, December 28, 2012)
- Set ID number: AMW-14
- Energon Crystal: AP Dark
- A dark purple version of Guru, dubbed Guru B, was part of a five-piece gift set of Decepticon-allied Arms Microns, which also included Gora II E, Ida B, Noji B, and Zori CS. All five can combine to form the Gravity Planet Bow-Gun.
Notes
- Guru's name is a shortening of the Japanese rendition of "eagle" (イーグル īguru).
Guru Combinations
Named combination weapons including Guru:
- Arms Up Modes featuring Guru
