| Triceradon | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
| File:Cstriceradon.jpg Dinobot Triceradon from Beast Machines | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Maximal, later Autobot |
| Sub-group | Deluxe Beasts, Dinobots |
| Function | Frontline Combat |
| Rank | 9 |
| Partner | Slapper |
| Motto | "It's better to have stood your ground and lost than never to have stood at all." |
| Alternate modes | Technorganic Triceratops |
Triceradon is a fictional character in the various Transformers universes.
Beast Machines
editThough not incredibly bright, Triceradon was chosen to be second-in-command based on his amiable nature and incredible strength in battle. As an iron-hided triceratops, Triceradon's horns generate reverse electro fields that render enemies paralyzed. Stores two reactonix grenades in his tail.
Hasbro registered the name Triceradon for U.S. Trademark in October of 2003. [1]
3H Enterprises
editTransformers: Universe - Wreckers #1 contains a story called "Departure". The Wreckers, Mutants and Dinobots arrive on Cybertron and are sent on missions by the Oracle.
Transformers: Universe - Wreckers #2 contains a story called "Betrayal". The Dinobots are attacked by the Dweller.
Transformers: Universe - Wreckers #3 contains a story called "Disclosure". Dinobots Terranotron, T-Wrecks, Triceradon and Dinotron join Devcon, who is hunting Cryotek.
According to the script for the unreleased issue #4 of Transformers: Universe - The Wreckers Devcon and the Dinobots returned to Cybertron where they helped repel the an invasion by the Quintessons.
Universe Triceradon appeared in the Transformers: Universe comics among the various captives of Unicron who made their escape.
Fun Publications
editThe story of the Dinobots continued in Wreckers: Finale Part II by Fun Publications. Arriving on Cybertron during a Quintesson invasion the Dinobots take the eastern flank of the defense, driving the Quintessons back, which is reported to Cheetor by Skydive. During the invasion Snarl, Skywarp, Tap-Out and Triceratron vanished, taken captive by Unicron's transport beam.
Toys
edit- Beast Machines Deluxe Triceradon (2000)
- The Triceradon toy was part of the Dinobots faction of Beast Machines, which featured no new molds but did release molds previously unseen in America. He was a recolor of Beast Wars Neo Guiledart. Guiledart (along with other Predacons from Beast Wars Neo) had a trap mode; his was to make it seem he was damaged and dead. [2]
- Dinobots Deluxe Triceradon (2003)
- The Dinobots sub-line was a Wal-Mart exclusive released during 2003. They are a return of the popular Dinobots sub-group from Generation 1. They have no biography or connection to existing Transformers storyline. He came packaged with the Basic sized Dinobot Slapper.[3]
- Universe Deluxe Dinobot Triceradon (2004)
- Released as "Dinobot Triceradon" in America during 2004, Triceradon was no longer an exclusive and thus widely available. [4]