Stranglehold (Transformers)
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Stranglehold is a fictional character from the Transformers series. He is a Decepticon pretender introduced in 1989.
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Transformers: Generation 1
Stranglehold is a metal rhino. He is "The Muscule Monster". He will do anything to win. Stranglehold is an Intergalactic Cybertronic Wrestling Federation Champion. Stranglehold loves kicking, gouging, punching, and curling cars to be in good shape and to have revenge. Stranglehold has a small gun and a huge gun. He is equipped with a cuncussion blaster in robot mode.[1] Also he has a backpack. Stranglehold is all brawn - no brain. He has a brawn blaster that can drain down his enemies' power. Octopunch, Starscream and Bludgeon are alike Stranglehold.[2]
Comics
Fun Publications
Stranglehold appeared in Invasion Prologue by Fun Publications where is was one of the Decepticon troops under the command of Overlord.[3]
Stranglehold appears in the 2012 BotCon Invasion lithograph by Casey Coller and Josh Perez.[4]
Marvel Comics
Stranglehold was part of the 'Mayhem Attack Squad'. [5] He appears several issues later, where the Squad's activities are put on hold when they are distracted by the National Guard. [6] [7]
Toys
- Generation 1 Pretender Stranglehold (1989)
- A new mold.
References
- ↑ http://www.tfu.info.com
- ↑ Bellemo, Mark (2007). Transformers: Identification and Price Guide. Krause Publications. p. 228. ISBN 0896894452.
- ↑ Pete Sinclair & Jesse Wittenrich (w), Will Mangin (p), Jake Isenberg (i). "Invasion Prologue" Transformers Timelines (March, 2012), Fun Publications
- ↑ http://tformers.com/transformers-botcon-2012-transformers-invasion-box/17534/news.html
- ↑ "Transformers" UK #229 (August 1989)
- ↑ "Transformers" UK #238 (30th September 1989)
- ↑ Furman, Simon (2004). Transformers The Ultimate Guide. DK Publications. p. 42. ISBN 978-0-7566-3012-6.
