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{{disambig2|the Movie related character and toy|the Dead Universe Transformer|Grindcore (G1)}} | |||
:''Grindcore is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].'' | |||
:''Grindcore is an [[ | |||
[[Image:Titan17 Grindcore.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He's going to do road works on your high street.]] | [[Image:Titan17 Grindcore.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He's going to do road works on your high street.]] | ||
'''Grindcore''' loves noise. Back home on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he loved the noise of everyone's [[Alt mode|alt modes]] and the [[ | '''Grindcore''' loves noise. Back home on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], he loved the noise of everyone's [[Alt mode|alt modes]] and the [[Shock Pop]] he enjoyed so much in his home city of [[Vos]]. Here on [[Earth]], heavy metal seems to be his favorite. When he works on various construction projects, it is impossible to not hear him, as his alt modes motor runs loud. | ||
Rock on, buddy. Rock on. | Rock on, buddy. Rock on. | ||
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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics=== | ===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics=== | ||
Many years before the war, Grindcore was a member of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus's]] science division, working on excavation site LT34 near the temple of [[ | Many years before the war, Grindcore was a member of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus's]] science division, working on excavation site LT34 near the temple of [[Simfur]]. He was present when the team excavated an ancient relic and for the subsequent argument between Optimus and Lord High Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance issue 1}} | ||
[[Image:ReignofStarscream4 Grindcore.jpg|left|200px|thumb|You suffer, but why?]] | [[Image:ReignofStarscream4 Grindcore.jpg|left|200px|thumb|You suffer, but why?]] | ||
Grindcore, along with [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]], [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]], and [[ | Grindcore, along with [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]], [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]], and [[Elita-One]], was captured during a raid and put to work by [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] to construct [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s [[All Spark]] replica at [[Simfur]]. While constructing it, Grindcore collapsed from exhaustion and was unsuccessfully defended from a pair of [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] drones by Warpath. Upon the All Spark's completion, he was strapped to it, with the intention of draining his life-force to power the cube. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Four|The Reign of Starscream #4}} | ||
Despite some last minute pleading from Elita-One, Starscream activated the new cube, killing Grindcore and the others, but the replica All Spark failed to work as planned. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Five|The Reign of Starscream #5}} | Despite some last minute pleading from Elita-One, Starscream activated the new cube, killing Grindcore and the others, but the replica All Spark failed to work as planned. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Five|The Reign of Starscream #5}} | ||
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'''Note:''' ''The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.'' | '''Note:''' ''The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.'' | ||
[[Image:CamshaftandcoTitan17.jpg|right|380px|thumb|Grindcore and the boys prepare for the next mosh pit.]] | [[Image:CamshaftandcoTitan17.jpg|right|380px|thumb|Grindcore and the boys prepare for the next mosh pit.]] | ||
Grindcore is a specialist who works under [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]], investigating and trying to stop [[ | Grindcore is a specialist who works under [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]], investigating and trying to stop [[Earth]]'s All Spark-caused death. With the team running low on [[Magna-cap|magna-caps]] to stop raw [[Energon (G1)|energon]] seams from gushing, Grindcore was ordered to assist by burying the caps in rubble. Unfortunately, with the crisis escalating ''really fast'', this tactic failed to work in [[Sylacauga]]... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 17|Return to Cybertron: Part 1}} | ||
Grindcore and the team played a key role in saving [[ | Grindcore and the team played a key role in saving [[Mikaela Banes]]; while Camshaft and Salvage rapidly assembled a jammer beacon, Salvage (in a snazzy new yellow paintjob) used his vehicle mode to swat away [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindles]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}} | ||
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: A Wal-Mart [[ | : A Wal-Mart [[exclusive]], Grindcore is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]], transforming into a green wheeled front loader with a rear-mounted pile driver. His bucket shovel can be raised up and down, while his gimmick is unusual in that the [[Cyber Planet Key]] slot is in his rear wheels. To configure him into attack mode, one flips up the rear wheels (there are smaller wheels to support the rear end of the vehicle to compensate), inserts the Cyber Key into the wheel-hub slots and twists, deploying blades around the circumference of each tire. | ||
: This mold was also used to make [[ | : This mold was also used to make [[BotCon 2006]]'s ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* According to [[ | * According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Joe Kyde]]'s [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsID=5716B133-D56F-E112-46403859800D7A16 design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website], Japanese [[Micromaster]] [[Crush-Bull]] was the inspiration for Grindcore. | ||
Revision as of 09:48, 23 March 2009
| This article is about the Movie related character and toy. For the Dead Universe Transformer, see Grindcore (G1). |
- Grindcore is an Autobot from the 2007 movie franchise in the live-action film continuity family.
Grindcore loves noise. Back home on Cybertron, he loved the noise of everyone's alt modes and the Shock Pop he enjoyed so much in his home city of Vos. Here on Earth, heavy metal seems to be his favorite. When he works on various construction projects, it is impossible to not hear him, as his alt modes motor runs loud.
Rock on, buddy. Rock on.
Fiction
IDW Transformers movie comics
Many years before the war, Grindcore was a member of Optimus's science division, working on excavation site LT34 near the temple of Simfur. He was present when the team excavated an ancient relic and for the subsequent argument between Optimus and Lord High Protector Megatron. Defiance issue 1
Grindcore, along with Warpath, Signal Flare, and Elita-One, was captured during a raid and put to work by Stockade to construct Starscream's All Spark replica at Simfur. While constructing it, Grindcore collapsed from exhaustion and was unsuccessfully defended from a pair of Payload drones by Warpath. Upon the All Spark's completion, he was strapped to it, with the intention of draining his life-force to power the cube. The Reign of Starscream #4
Despite some last minute pleading from Elita-One, Starscream activated the new cube, killing Grindcore and the others, but the replica All Spark failed to work as planned. The Reign of Starscream #5
Titan Magazines Transformers movie comics
Note: The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.
Grindcore is a specialist who works under Camshaft, investigating and trying to stop Earth's All Spark-caused death. With the team running low on magna-caps to stop raw energon seams from gushing, Grindcore was ordered to assist by burying the caps in rubble. Unfortunately, with the crisis escalating really fast, this tactic failed to work in Sylacauga... Return to Cybertron: Part 1
Grindcore and the team played a key role in saving Mikaela Banes; while Camshaft and Salvage rapidly assembled a jammer beacon, Salvage (in a snazzy new yellow paintjob) used his vehicle mode to swat away Swindles. The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself
Toys
Transformers (2007)
- Grindcore (Deluxe Class, 2008)
- Accessories: Launcher, missile, Autobot Cybertron-type Cyber Planet Key
- A Wal-Mart exclusive, Grindcore is a redeco of Cybertron Landmine, transforming into a green wheeled front loader with a rear-mounted pile driver. His bucket shovel can be raised up and down, while his gimmick is unusual in that the Cyber Planet Key slot is in his rear wheels. To configure him into attack mode, one flips up the rear wheels (there are smaller wheels to support the rear end of the vehicle to compensate), inserts the Cyber Key into the wheel-hub slots and twists, deploying blades around the circumference of each tire.
- This mold was also used to make BotCon 2006's Dawn of Future's Past Rhinox.
Trivia
- According to Hasbro designer Joe Kyde's design notes on Hasbro's Transformers website, Japanese Micromaster Crush-Bull was the inspiration for Grindcore.
