User:Mathewignash/Clench (Transformers)
Clench is the name of several fictional characters in the various Transformers universes.
Transformers: Generation 1
[edit]| Clench/Colossus | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Sub-group | Convention Exclusives, Obliterators, Ultra Vehicles |
| Function | Leader |
| Rank | 10 |
| Partner | Breakdown |
| Motto | "I will not rest until the last Autobot is crushed to nothing and the Decepticons rule." |
| Alternate modes | Class 8 Heavy Duty truck |
Clench is the leader of the Decepticon subgroup, the Obliterators. He was also called Colossus. [1][2]
Clench was named the 23rd top unfortunately named Transformer by Topless Robots. [3]
Marvel Comics
[edit]Clench appears in the first issue of the Marvel U.K. Transformers: Generation 2 comic series as one of the new Decepticon troops sent to Earth by Bludgeon.
IDW Publishing
[edit]Clench made his first IDW Publishing appearance in the second issue of The Transformers: Megatron Origin. Appearing as the presider of the gladiatorial games, he ordered a hesitant Megatron to finish off his opponent, Cy-Kill. Megatron would later allow Clench to be destroyed in another match, and seize control of the gladiatorial games.
Fun Publications
[edit]Clench is the leader of the Generation 2 Decepticons on Earth in the 2010 Botcon comic.[4] [5][6]
Toys
[edit]- Generation 1 Obliterators Clench (1993)
- A new mold.
- Generation 2 Obliterators Colossus (1994)
- A repackage of the initial character under a new name.
- Timelines Ultra Clench (2010)
- A BotCon 2010 exclusive, this figure is a remold of Universe Ultra Onslaught in Clench's Generation 2 blue and pink colors.[7]
Transformers: Armada
[edit]| Clench | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Mini-Con |
| Japanese name | Spark Barrel |
| Partner | Galvatron |
| Motto | "I'm the top of the line and ready to send you to the bottom of the heap." |
| Alternate modes | Mobile Machine Gun/Hand Gun |
Clench, a repaint of Leader-1, was the Mini-Con partner of Armada Galvatron.[8]
Dreamwave Productions
[edit]Although Clench did not appear in the Dreamwave Armada series, he did get a one-page bio in their More Than Meets The Eye series. He is portrayed as Leader-1's brother.
Toys
[edit]Armada Mini-Con Clench (2003)
- Included with Armada Galvatron.[9]
Transformers: Timelines
[edit]| Clench | |
|---|---|
| Transformers character | |
| In-universe information | |
| Affiliation | Decepticon |
| Alternate modes | Class 8 Heavy Duty truck |
Clench was presumably a heroic Decepticon who was killed by the Autobots. He is a dimensional counterpart to the Generation 2 version of the character.
Fun Publications
[edit]Clench, Krok, Overlord and Skyquake's bodies are seen decorating the Autobot headquarters in the Transformers: Timelines story "Shattered Glass" by Fun Publications.
References
[edit]- ^ Clench (1993) - Decepticon Leader - www.tfu.info
- ^ Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers: The Ultimate Guide. DK Publishing Inc. p. 77. ISBN 1405304618.
- ^ Kevin Guhl (December 16th, 2009). "The 30 Most Unfortunately Named Transformers".
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ http://fallenempiretoys.com/2010/07/13/timelines-clench-botcon-2010-exclusive/
- ^ http://www.collecticon.org/2010/04/botcon-2010-brochure-posted-g2-clench-g2-streetwise-skybyte-confirmed/
- ^ Greg Sepelak & Trent Troop (w), Robby Musso (p), Robby Musso & Frank Milkovich (i). "Generation 2: Redux" Transformers Timelines, vol. 2, no. 5 (Summer, 2010). Fort Worth, Texas: Fun Publications.
- ^ BotCon - Clench Preview
- ^ Transformers Armada: the Unicron battles by Andrew Donkin
- ^ http://www.hasbro.com/common/instruct/Transformers_Armada_Galvatron_with_Clench_Mini-con.pdf
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