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===''The Transformers''=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:G1-toy Gatoraider.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hunts down and slaughters what the sweat takes out.]] | [[File:G1-toy Gatoraider.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Hunts down and slaughters what the sweat takes out.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Krok with Gatoraider''' (Action Master, [[1990]])}}</ul> | |||
:Part of the second series of individually-carded [[Action Master]]s, Gatoraider is a mechanical alligator that transforms via spring-loaded mechanism into a "[[Concussion weapon|concussion cannon]]" [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] mode that can be held by any Action Master figure. His barrel can be extended by attaching most normal Action Master rifles to the end. | : Part of the second series of individually-carded [[Action Master]]s sold in the seventh and final year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original US ''Transformers'' toyline]], Gatoraider is a mechanical alligator that transforms via spring-loaded mechanism into a "[[Concussion weapon|concussion cannon]]" [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] mode that can be held by any Action Master figure. His barrel can be extended by attaching most normal Action Master rifles to the end. | ||
: He was only available with his larger partner [[Krok (G1)#Toys|Krok]]. | : He was only available packaged with his larger partner [[Krok (G1)#Toys|Krok]]. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Gatoraider/gatoraider.htm More information on Gatoraider at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Gatoraider/gatoraider.htm More information on Gatoraider at TFU.info]'' | ||
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===''Timelines''=== | ===''Timelines''=== | ||
[[File:Timelinestoy-Gatoraider.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Also transforms into some kind of flyswatter thing if you don't know what you're doing.]] | [[File:Timelinestoy-Gatoraider.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Also transforms into some kind of flyswatter thing if you don't know what you're doing.]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Krok''' (Deluxe, [[2015]])}}</ul> | |||
: Included with [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 3.0 (2015)|Figure Subscription Service]] 3.0 [[Krok (G1)#Timelines|Krok]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Gatoraider is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]]'' [[Arms Micron]] [[Dai#Toys|Dai]]. He transforms from a robot cyclops crocodile into a hand-held rocket launcher of some sort. As an Arms Micron mold, he has a number of [[5 mm post]]-holes along his body, letting him be combined with other Arms Microns to form bigger and crazier weapons. | |||
: He can be used as a component of the [[Dark Matter Calibur#Toys|Dark Matter Calibur]] if you really want to. | |||
: The figure has a widespread minor misassembly with the end tip of its tail being upside-down. This can be easily fixed by simply popping off the tail tip and reattaching it the correct way. | |||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TFSSGatoraider/gatoraider.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Gatoraider at TFU.info]'' | ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/TFSSGatoraider/gatoraider.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Gatoraider at TFU.info]'' | ||
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===''Titans Return''=== | ===''Titans Return''=== | ||
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Gatorface.jpg|upright=0.83|thumb|GATOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!]] | [[File:TF-Titans-Return-Gatorface.jpg|upright=0.83|thumb|GATOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!]] | ||
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Gatorface & Decepticon Krok''' (Deluxe Class, [[2017]])}}</ul> | |||
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}} | {{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}} | ||
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Grax#Generations|Grax]], "Gatorface" (trademark issues) transforms from a tiny robot based on Grax into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. Gatorface was only available with his larger partner [[Krok (G1)#Generations|Krok]]. | : A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Grax#Generations|Grax]], "Gatorface" ([[trademark]] issues) transforms from a tiny robot based on Grax into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure. Gatorface was only available with his larger partner [[Krok (G1)#Generations|Krok]]. | ||
:''Every single'' stock render of Gatorface shows his bottom legs misassembled,<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/02/18/toy-fair-2017-titans-return-official-images-333643</ref> even his appearance in [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]]'s photos.<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/02/18/toy-fair-2017-trypticon-official-images-334235</ref> | : ''Every single'' stock render of Gatorface shows his bottom legs misassembled,<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/02/18/toy-fair-2017-titans-return-official-images-333643</ref> even his appearance in [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]]'s photos.<ref>http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/02/18/toy-fair-2017-trypticon-official-images-334235</ref> | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Revision as of 02:47, 7 December 2023
| The name or term "Alligator" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Alligator (disambiguation). |
- Gatoraider is a Decepticon Action Master partner from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Gatoraider (aka Gatorface) is Krok's partner in the "wholesale carnage" field. While Krok is out causing Autobots to stumble and fall with his earthquake powers, Gatoraider is always lurking nearby, eager to tear into anyone "fortunate" enough to have made it away from Krok's assault.
Fiction
Wings Universe
A techno-suchus synthesis, Gatoraider originated from the sulfur bogs on the shores of the Rust Sea. He was "adopted" by Krok and served as team mascot for Serpentor's Team BravoAlpha, Krok's unit during the Machine Wars. Assaulting the Cybertron space bridge complex, they took out a number of Thundercracker, Prowl and Soundwave clones. Then when the team went after Jhiaxus himself, Gatoraider assisted by blowing open an old access tunnel that led to his command center and distracted Jhiaxus's guards while Krok took them out. A Common Foe
2005 IDW continuity
Krok's squad of Decepticons once faced the Wreckers, and Krok was the only survivor. Krok's squad of Decepticons included Gatoraider, so, uh, connect those dots. Animals Years later, Skullcruncher's standup routine would mention Krok being named after his "dead pet." Some Of My Best Friends Are Autobots
Titans Return packaging material
When united with Krok, Gatorface possesses the ability to paralyze those foolish enough to look in to his eyes, allowing Gatorface's partner to pummel them. Titans Return Krok and Gatorface toy bio
Games
Transformers: Earth Wars
Toys
The Transformers
- Krok with Gatoraider (Action Master, 1990)
- Part of the second series of individually-carded Action Masters sold in the seventh and final year of the original US Transformers toyline, Gatoraider is a mechanical alligator that transforms via spring-loaded mechanism into a "concussion cannon" Targetmaster mode that can be held by any Action Master figure. His barrel can be extended by attaching most normal Action Master rifles to the end.
- He was only available packaged with his larger partner Krok.
Timelines
- Krok (Deluxe, 2015)
- Included with Figure Subscription Service 3.0 Krok, Timelines Gatoraider is a redeco of Prime Arms Micron Dai. He transforms from a robot cyclops crocodile into a hand-held rocket launcher of some sort. As an Arms Micron mold, he has a number of 5 mm post-holes along his body, letting him be combined with other Arms Microns to form bigger and crazier weapons.
- He can be used as a component of the Dark Matter Calibur if you really want to.
- The figure has a widespread minor misassembly with the end tip of its tail being upside-down. This can be easily fixed by simply popping off the tail tip and reattaching it the correct way.
Titans Return
- Gatorface & Decepticon Krok (Deluxe Class, 2017)
- Known designers: John Warden (Hasbro)
- A retool of Titans Return Grax, "Gatorface" (trademark issues) transforms from a tiny robot based on Grax into a head compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger Titans Return figure. Gatorface was only available with his larger partner Krok.
- Every single stock render of Gatorface shows his bottom legs misassembled,[1] even his appearance in Trypticon's photos.[2]
Notes
- See, it's funny, 'cause Krok is an athlete, and his partner is an alligator (which is sometimes confused with a crocodile, see?) and his name sounds like Gatorade and oh man see what they did there? It took until 2017 for the lawyers to.
- According to The AllSpark Almanac II, Gatoraider is an alloygator.
- The Action Master partner robots were given the "Targetmaster" classification retroactively by Dreamwave's More than Meets the Eye profile series.
Foreign names
- Japanese: Gatorface (ゲーターフェイス Gētāfeisu)
