Yellow Giraffe
- Yellow Giraffe is a Beastformer from the Headmasters portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Yellow Giraffe (イエロージラフ Ierōjirafu) is a military intelligence combatant in White Leo's army. He is the oldest combatant in the war instigated by Alligatron as well as a famous philosopher, and his mind is an encyclopedic repository of knowledge. Despite his age, his strength is still enormous. Yet he's a gentle giant, and often listens to the concerns of others, such as Rabbit Kid and Hedgehog, with sincere hope he can help others achieve their dreams. His advice has made him so well loved among the people of Beast that many respectfully refer to him as Sir (サー Sā). He holds the rank of King of Gun Marino, a country that takes its name from the Gun Marino Plateau where he was born, over Emperor Golder.
Yellow Giraffe wields the almost supernatural power to draw out the pleasant side of a person's heart, and even the extraordinarily stubborn Golder will stop and obediently listen to his opinions. His MVP Weapon, the Low-G Bar, can cover him in a layer of metal that disguises him from enemy eyes as well as radar.
Fiction
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
The Headmasters cartoon
- Voice actor: ? (Japanese)
The Yellow Giraffes were a species of Beastformer that joined White Leo's rebel forces against the Decepticons and their allies, the evil Beastformers led by Alligatron. One Yellow Giraffe joined in an attack on the Decepticon stronghold, and was attacked by a Snakebomb who leapt out of the nearby water. He was saved by a Golder. Eventually the barrage of firepower from the evil Beastformers became too much and the rebels were forced into retreat.
Thankfully for the rebels, the Autobot Transformers came to aid their efforts, and a few Yellow Giraffes were present to welcome them. One Yellow Giraffe joined White Leo's forces to rescue the Beastformers kept by the Decepticons as slaves. Regardless, they were already rescued and joined with White Leo's forces, just in time to see the Decepticon Transformers in retreat. Rebellion on Planet Beast
The Headmasters manga
Yellow Giraffe, among others, was menaced by Predaking and the Sharkticons, led by Alligatron. They were able to escape when Brainstorm and Highbrow distracted the giant combiner. Yellow Giraffe returned with White Leo and others; together, they were able to defeat the Decepticon Beastformers. Great Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!
Dreamwave Generation One continuity
Yellow Giraffe was in the forefront of battle, punching one of Megatron's invading Air Warriors in lieu of using his signature weapon. He's hardcore. Welcome to the Jungle
Toys
The Headmasters/Beastformers
- Yellow Giraffe (Beastformer, 1987)
- Beast ID number: 18
- Accessories: "Low-G Bar" staff
- Yellow Giraffe is an anthropomorphic giraffe, yellow of course, with blue high-tech armor. His left hand has been replaced by two heavy prosthetic claws. He came with his "Low-G Bar" (ロージーバー) branching bladed weapon. His rubsign reveals one of three symbols; Fire, Water or Wood.
Notes
Foreign names
- English: Rubberneck Giraffe
