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:''Vice Grip is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | :''Vice Grip is a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] from the [[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
[[Image:Vicegripbw.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Army of One.]] | [[Image:Vicegripbw.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Army of One.]] | ||
Among [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s band of Predacon lunatics, '''Vice Grip''' is an aberration. He is unerringly loyal to his leader, completely dependable, and puts his all into every mission he is assigned. There is little with which to find fault in Vice Grip. Even the most lecherous of Predacons under Megatron's command has respect for him. | Among [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s band of Predacon lunatics, '''Vice Grip''' is an aberration. He is unerringly loyal to his leader, completely dependable, and puts his all into every mission he is assigned. There is little with which to find fault in Vice Grip. Even the most lecherous of Predacons under Megatron's command has respect for him. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Tales of the Beast Wars=== | ===Tales of the Beast Wars=== | ||
:''Voice actor:'' [[Scott McNeil]] | |||
When [[Packrat]] and [[Onyx Primal]] found a Predacon "plot device" artifact, Vice Grip and [[Fractyl]] attacked them, but were defeated when [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and [[Rattrap]] arrived. The two flew off to go have a drink and tell filthy jokes to each other. {{storylink|Visitations}} | |||
===3H Wreckers comics=== | ===3H Wreckers comics=== | ||
To help [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] out of her depression, Fractyl mentioned the painful loss of his friend. It is possible that this was Vice Grip. {{storylink | To help [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] out of her depression, Fractyl mentioned the painful loss of his friend. It is possible that this was Vice Grip. {{storylink|Departure}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
===Beast Wars=== | ===Beast Wars=== | ||
[[Image:Vicegripbwtoy.jpg|right| | [[Image:Vicegripbwtoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Not as threatening as his cousin, Vice Sectomy.]] | ||
*'''Vice Grip''' (Basic, 1998) | *'''Vice Grip''' (Basic, 1998) | ||
**''Accessories'': Tail-pincer | **''Accessories'': Tail-pincer | ||
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: Vice Grip came in a clear plastic baggy with a tech spec card, one of the few convention toys to be sold in that manner during the [[3H]] era. Attendee feedback indicated that the majority preferred the toys to have more impressive packaging, even though this meant higher prices. | : Vice Grip came in a clear plastic baggy with a tech spec card, one of the few convention toys to be sold in that manner during the [[3H]] era. Attendee feedback indicated that the majority preferred the toys to have more impressive packaging, even though this meant higher prices. | ||
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Predacon/ViceGrip/vicegrip.htm More information on Vice Grip at TFU.info]'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/vicegrip.html Vice Grip's profile at BotCon.com] | * [http://www.botcon.com/archive/story/characters/vicegrip.html Vice Grip's profile at BotCon.com] | ||
[[Category:Beast Wars characters]] | [[Category:Beast Wars characters]] | ||
[[Category:Convention exclusives]] | [[Category:Convention exclusives]] | ||
[[Category:Predacons]] | [[Category:Predacons]] | ||
Revision as of 04:40, 13 September 2009
- Vice Grip is a Predacon from the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Among Megatron's band of Predacon lunatics, Vice Grip is an aberration. He is unerringly loyal to his leader, completely dependable, and puts his all into every mission he is assigned. There is little with which to find fault in Vice Grip. Even the most lecherous of Predacons under Megatron's command has respect for him.
Fiction
Tales of the Beast Wars
- Voice actor: Scott McNeil
When Packrat and Onyx Primal found a Predacon "plot device" artifact, Vice Grip and Fractyl attacked them, but were defeated when Silverbolt and Rattrap arrived. The two flew off to go have a drink and tell filthy jokes to each other. Visitations
3H Wreckers comics
To help Arcee out of her depression, Fractyl mentioned the painful loss of his friend. It is possible that this was Vice Grip. Departure
Toys
Beast Wars
- Vice Grip (Basic, 1998)
- Accessories: Tail-pincer
- Vice Grip was a BotCon 1998 exclusive toy. A blue and gray redeco of Powerpinch, he transforms into an organic earwig. His insect-mode tail becomes a hand-weapon with snapping pincers.
- This mold was also used to make Beast Wars II Scissor Boy.
- Vice Grip came in a clear plastic baggy with a tech spec card, one of the few convention toys to be sold in that manner during the 3H era. Attendee feedback indicated that the majority preferred the toys to have more impressive packaging, even though this meant higher prices.
