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)
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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