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'''Frankenstein's monster''' is a monster brought to life by [[Frankenstein|Doctor Frankenstein]]. In some realities where he is a robot constructed from desecrated Cybertronian corpses, this frightening mishmash of spare parts instead goes by the name '''Frankentron'''. | '''Frankenstein's monster''' is a monster brought to life by [[Frankenstein|Doctor Frankenstein]]. In some realities where he is a robot constructed from desecrated Cybertronian corpses, this frightening mishmash of spare parts instead goes by the name '''Frankentron'''. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ===''The Transformers'' cartoon=== | ||
[[File:Autobot spike - frankenstein's monster.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Fire BAD!]] | |||
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)}} | {{voiceactor|[[Peter Cullen]] (English)}} | ||
While [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] recovered from a serious operation, one that left his mind in the body of [[Autobot X (G1)|Autobot X]], he watched a movie on [[Teletraan I]]. The movie featured an inanimate being made of mis-matching parts and an evil brain. [[Frankenstein's assistant|A hunched creature]] begged the creator of the behemoth, Dr. Frankenstein, not to reanimate the grotesque parody of life. The Doctor, however, thought that the creature would be grateful for the giant and powerful body given to him and vivified the monster. As it started to growl, the voice of the hunchback shrieked at Frankenstein that he had created a monster. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}} | While [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] recovered from a serious operation, one that left his mind in the body of [[Autobot X (G1)|Autobot X]], he watched a movie on [[Teletraan I]]. The movie featured an inanimate being made of mis-matching parts and an evil brain. [[Frankenstein's assistant|A hunched creature]] begged the creator of the behemoth, Dr. Frankenstein, not to reanimate the grotesque parody of life. The Doctor, however, thought that the creature would be grateful for the giant and powerful body given to him and vivified the monster. As it started to growl, the voice of the hunchback shrieked at Frankenstein that he had created a monster. {{storylink|Autobot Spike}} | ||
The monster was one of the creatures conjured up by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s dreams, and used by the [[Quintesson]]s to menace [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}} | The monster was one of the creatures conjured up by [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]]'s dreams, and used by the [[Quintesson]]s to menace [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. {{storylink|Nightmare Planet}} | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===''Collaborative''=== | ===''Collaborative''=== | ||
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Frankentron''' ([[2023]])}}</ul> | <ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Frankentron''' ([[2023]])}}</ul> | ||
:* ''Accessories'': Tesla coil, [[Blast effect|lightning effect]] | :* ''Accessories'': Tesla coil, [[Blast effect|lightning effect]] | ||
: ''[[Collaborative]]'' Frankentron is a retool of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Impactor]], transforming into a Cybertronian tank. In place of Impactor's gun, he comes with a large [[Nikola Tesla|Tesla coil]], which can be plugged into his vehicle mode turret to create a fantasy lightning gun. As this is a crossover with [[Universal Studios]], the toy is specifically meant to call back to the {{w|Frankenstein (1931 film)|1931 ''Frankenstein'' film}}. Among its remolded parts, Frankentron's new hands are in a default horizontal position, and the [[package art]] makes clear this is meant to represent the movie monster's arms-out staggering posture. | : ''[[Collaborative]]'' Frankentron is a retool of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Impactor]], transforming into a Cybertronian tank. In place of Impactor's gun, he comes with a large [[Nikola Tesla|Tesla coil]], which can be plugged into his vehicle mode turret to create a fantasy lightning gun. As this is a crossover with [[Universal Studios]], the toy is specifically meant to call back to the {{w|Frankenstein (1931 film)|1931 ''Frankenstein'' film}}. Among its remolded parts, Frankentron's new hands are in a default horizontal position, and the [[package art]] makes clear this is meant to represent the movie monster's arms-out staggering posture. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*{{w|Frankenstein's monster}} at Wikipedia | *{{w|Frankenstein's monster}} at Wikipedia | ||
Revision as of 17:14, 11 September 2023
Frankenstein's monster is a monster brought to life by Doctor Frankenstein. In some realities where he is a robot constructed from desecrated Cybertronian corpses, this frightening mishmash of spare parts instead goes by the name Frankentron.
Fiction
The Transformers cartoon
- Voice actor: Peter Cullen (English)
While Spike recovered from a serious operation, one that left his mind in the body of Autobot X, he watched a movie on Teletraan I. The movie featured an inanimate being made of mis-matching parts and an evil brain. A hunched creature begged the creator of the behemoth, Dr. Frankenstein, not to reanimate the grotesque parody of life. The Doctor, however, thought that the creature would be grateful for the giant and powerful body given to him and vivified the monster. As it started to growl, the voice of the hunchback shrieked at Frankenstein that he had created a monster. Autobot Spike
The monster was one of the creatures conjured up by Daniel Witwicky's dreams, and used by the Quintessons to menace Rodimus, Ultra Magnus, Springer, and the Predacons. Nightmare Planet
Toys
Collaborative
- Frankentron (2023)
- Accessories: Tesla coil, lightning effect
- Collaborative Frankentron is a retool of Siege Impactor, transforming into a Cybertronian tank. In place of Impactor's gun, he comes with a large Tesla coil, which can be plugged into his vehicle mode turret to create a fantasy lightning gun. As this is a crossover with Universal Studios, the toy is specifically meant to call back to the 1931 Frankenstein film. Among its remolded parts, Frankentron's new hands are in a default horizontal position, and the package art makes clear this is meant to represent the movie monster's arms-out staggering posture.
- Frankentron was exclusive to Amazon.com, with small quantities available on Hasbro Pulse.
External links
- Frankenstein's monster at Wikipedia
