Clench (Transformers)
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Clench is the name of three fictional character from the Transformers series first introduced in 1993. He was one of the leaders of the Decepticons. A toy of Clench was an exclusive available at Botcon 2010. Clench was also the name of a Mini-Con from the Transformers: Armada line, the partner of Galvatron.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Clench is the leader of the Decepticon subgroup, the Obliterators. He was also called Colossus. [1][2]
Reception
Clench was named the 23rd top unfortunately named Transformer by Topless Robots. [3]
Marvel Comics
Clench appears in the first issue of the Marvel UK Transformers: Generation 2 comic series as one of the new Decepticon troops sent to Earth by Bludgeon.
IDW Publishing
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
Clench is the leader of the Generation 2 Decepticons on Earth in the 2010 Botcon comic.[4] [5][6]
Toys
- 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
Clench, a repaint of Leader-1, was the Mini-Con partner of Armada Galvatron.[8]
Dreamwave Productions
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
Armada Galvatron with Clench (2003)
- Included with Armada Galvatron.[9]
Shattered Glass
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
Clench, Krok, Overlord and Skyquake's bodies are seen decorating the Autobot headquarters in the Transformers: Timelines story "Shattered Glass" by Fun Publications.
References
- ↑ 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". http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/12/the_30_most_unfortunately_named_transformers.php.
- ↑ 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 v2, 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
