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Naturally (hah!) his weather control abilities make him a dangerous opponent when he or his home are threatened. Properly riled, he can create powerful thunderstorms and even tornadoes. | Naturally (hah!) his weather control abilities make him a dangerous opponent when he or his home are threatened. Properly riled, he can create powerful thunderstorms and even tornadoes. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Earthhog was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders. He was hurt in battle, but was healed by [[Tigerburn]]'s Medical Aid Laser. {{Storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}} | In [[2038]], the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by [[Galvatron II]]'s [[Decepticon]]s. Earthhog was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders. He was hurt in battle, but was healed by [[Tigerburn]]'s Medical Aid Laser. {{Storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Transformers: Beastformers=== | ===Transformers: Beastformers=== | ||
[[File:BF-toy Earthhog.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]] | [[File:BF-toy Earthhog.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|]] | ||
*''' | *'''Burst Sun Special Set''' (Multi-pack, 1987) | ||
**'' | **''ID number'': '''67''' | ||
**''Accessories'': Trident | **''Accessories'': Trident | ||
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: Reportedly, some releases of Earthhog have a more red-hued purple trident than the usual bluish-purple; this kind of weapon variant has also been found with other purple-weapon Beastformers (but ''only'' the Beastformers, no Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' have been found with this weapon color). | : Reportedly, some releases of Earthhog have a more red-hued purple trident than the usual bluish-purple; this kind of weapon variant has also been found with other purple-weapon Beastformers (but ''only'' the Beastformers, no Hasbro ''Battle Beasts'' have been found with this weapon color). | ||
: | : During this line, Earthhog was only available in the Burstsun Special Set (バーストサンスペシャルセット ''Bāsutosan Supesharu Setto'') multipack. This [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] set contains 10 figures out of a potential 14. Thankfully, these were not randomly-packed, and came in two distinct lineups. | ||
:The first version has [[White Leo#Toys|White Leo]] with an exclusive "Burstsun" Battle Emblem, [[Black Jaguar#Toys|Black Jaguar]], [[Būpink#Toys|Būpink]], [[Dog Hunter#Toys|Dog Hunter]], [[Dream Eater#Toys|Dream Eater]], [[Muskhorn#Toys|Muskhorn]], [[Pangol#Toys|Pangol]], [[Slo#Toys|Slo]], [[White Cow#Toys|White Cow]], and [[Udan#Toys|Udan]]. | |||
: The | :The second version has [[Alligatron#burstsun|Ghost Alligatron]], Black Jaguar, Būpink, [[Crowmax#Toys|Crowmax]], Earthhog, [[Mingo Kid#Toys|Mingo Kid]], Pangol, Slo, White Cow, and Udan. | ||
===Beastformers=== | ===Beastformers=== | ||
*'''Earthhog''' (Beastformer, 1988) | *'''Earthhog''' (Beastformer, 1988) | ||
**'' | **''ID number'': '''67''' | ||
**''Accessories'': "Earth Scenery" MVP Weapon | **''Accessories'': "Earth Scenery" MVP Weapon | ||
: Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Earthhog was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Earth Scenery". | : Re-released in the ''Transformers''-less ''Beastformers'' sequel series, Earthhog was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "[[MVP Weapon]]", the name "Earth Scenery". | ||
: He was sold in | : He was sold in the second assortment of individually-packed Beastformers, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. This series did not have any kind of "rare card" random pack-in promotion. | ||
: Late in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line.) | : Late in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro ''Battle Beast'' version of the line.) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* "Earthhog" is a {{w|calque}} of ''tsuchibuta'' (土豚 or ツチブタ), the Japanese word for the aardvark, and of the original Afrikaans meaning of ''aardvark''. | * "Earthhog" is a {{w|calque}} of ''tsuchibuta'' (土豚 or ツチブタ), the Japanese word for the aardvark, and of the original Afrikaans meaning of ''aardvark''. | ||
* His 1988 ''Beastformers'' bio card gives him the nickname "'''Hog'''" (ホッグ ''Hoggu''). | * His 1988 ''Beastformers'' bio card gives him the nickname "'''Hog'''" (ホッグ ''Hoggu''). | ||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
Revision as of 11:32, 13 November 2021
- Earthhog is an Autobot-allied Beastformer from the Generation 1 continuity family.
The short-tempered Earthhog (アースホッグ Āsuhoggu) is a proud fighter ready to endure any hardship for his country. A solid, dependable and intelligent soldier, he works best out on the open fields where his rapid tunneling ability allows him to surprise opponents.
Following the war with the Decepticon-backed insurgents, he became Emperor of his homeland Hamanan, working under King Slo. This position seems to have mellowed him out considerably, allowing his talents as an entertainer and shrewd business-beast to come into play. He's used the power of weather control, focused by his Earth Scenery (アースシーナリー Āsu Shīnarī) trident, to make their nation a verdant resort for all to enjoy... for a small fee, of course. This position also allows him to travel the globe, entertaining and advertising Hamanan's beauty, book your reservations now!
Naturally (hah!) his weather control abilities make him a dangerous opponent when he or his home are threatened. Properly riled, he can create powerful thunderstorms and even tornadoes.
Fiction
Legends comic
In 2038, the then-peaceful Beast was invaded by Galvatron II's Decepticons. Earthhog was part of the joint Beastformer-Laser Beast alliance that fought against the invaders. He was hurt in battle, but was healed by Tigerburn's Medical Aid Laser. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 3
Toys
Transformers: Beastformers
- Burst Sun Special Set (Multi-pack, 1987)
- ID number: 67
- Accessories: Trident
- Released in the third series of Takara's Transformers-branded Beastformers assortment, Earthhog is an anthropomorphic aardvark wearing high-tech orange armor, with a two-pronged claw in place of a left hand. He has a rubsign on his chest, revealing the elemental power of Fire, Wood, or Water.
- Reportedly, some releases of Earthhog have a more red-hued purple trident than the usual bluish-purple; this kind of weapon variant has also been found with other purple-weapon Beastformers (but only the Beastformers, no Hasbro Battle Beasts have been found with this weapon color).
- During this line, Earthhog was only available in the Burstsun Special Set (バーストサンスペシャルセット Bāsutosan Supesharu Setto) multipack. This blindpacked set contains 10 figures out of a potential 14. Thankfully, these were not randomly-packed, and came in two distinct lineups.
- The first version has White Leo with an exclusive "Burstsun" Battle Emblem, Black Jaguar, Būpink, Dog Hunter, Dream Eater, Muskhorn, Pangol, Slo, White Cow, and Udan.
- The second version has Ghost Alligatron, Black Jaguar, Būpink, Crowmax, Earthhog, Mingo Kid, Pangol, Slo, White Cow, and Udan.
Beastformers
- Earthhog (Beastformer, 1988)
- ID number: 67
- Accessories: "Earth Scenery" MVP Weapon
- Re-released in the Transformers-less Beastformers sequel series, Earthhog was given a straight re-release with new packaging and a new, more filled-out bio card with corrected coloring. This new card also gave his weapon, now branded an "MVP Weapon", the name "Earth Scenery".
- He was sold in the second assortment of individually-packed Beastformers, with a peg-hole in the top flap, and a sticker on the bottom with his name and role on it. This series did not have any kind of "rare card" random pack-in promotion.
- Late in the run, the "mood ring" styled rubsigns were replaced with new rubsigns that revealed full-color Fire/Wood/Water images on black backdrops. (These rubsign variants also happened at the same time in the Hasbro Battle Beast version of the line.)
Notes
- "Earthhog" is a calque of tsuchibuta (土豚 or ツチブタ), the Japanese word for the aardvark, and of the original Afrikaans meaning of aardvark.
- His 1988 Beastformers bio card gives him the nickname "Hog" (ホッグ Hoggu).
Foreign names
- English: Ardent Aardvark
