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*Given their alternate mode descriptions, it seems highly likely that the characters were eventually reworked to become the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], although the fact that concept art was done of them combined into a '''beast mode''', rather than a humanoid as with the final [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] suggests that | *Given their alternate mode descriptions, it seems highly likely that the characters were eventually reworked to become the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], although the fact that early concept art was done of them combined into a '''beast mode''', rather than a humanoid as with the final [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] suggests that the concept evolved significantly before coming to rest in its final form. | ||
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Revision as of 02:46, 9 February 2014
The Anibots were an Autobot sub-group that featured in early drafts of The Transformers: The Movie. Their ranks include:
- Clump the rhinoceros
- Pardo the leopard
- Shriek the eagle
- Simba the lion
- Thump the buffalo
The Anibots merge to form the giant, lightning-breathing Dragon Beast or Mechano-Beast.
Per an April 1985 draft of the film by Ron Friedman, the Anibots would have lived in the "Roboto-zoo" in the south quadrant of Autobot City. When the Constructicons attacked as part of Megatron's forces during the Battle of Autobot City, Ultra Magnus released the Anibots from their cages as a desperation move. Although the Anibots' unexpected appearance and unbridled ferocity initially gained them the upper hand, the Constructicons were able to turn the tide, forcing them into retreat with concentrated weapon fire. Later, when the Constructicons merged into Devastator to break through the city's walls as seen in the finished film, Wheeljack would have merged the Anibots into their colossal Dragon Beast form. Dragon Beast and Devastator battled, causing as much damage to the city around them as to one another, until the arrival of the Dinobots occupied Devastator's attention. Dragon Beast took advantage of the opportunity to smash Dirge and Ramjet.
Concept art was created by Floro Dery of at least their combined mode as "the Mechano-Beast"[1]. The second version is shown at the head of the article as a dragon. The note on the right states that a third version existed as a five-headed hydra, although this and any other versions have yet to surface.
Notes
- Given their alternate mode descriptions, it seems highly likely that the characters were eventually reworked to become the Predacons, although the fact that early concept art was done of them combined into a beast mode, rather than a humanoid as with the final Predaking suggests that the concept evolved significantly before coming to rest in its final form.
