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 Decepticon enforcer who turns into metal rhino. Also he has a backpack. Octopunch, Starscream and Bludgeon are like Stranglehold.[1]
Fictional biography
A muscle-bound monster! Willing to do anything to win. Kicks, gouges and sucker punches his way to victory. The reigning Intergalactic Cybertronic Wrestling Federation Champ. A powerhouse of brute strength. All brawn and no brains. Enjoys bench-pressing houses and arm curling cars to stay in shape. Sends his opponents down for the count with his steel-smashing, ultra-suplex or a short-circuiting atomic piledriver. Armed with brawn blaster that drains his enemies' power. Equipped with concussion blaster in robot Mode.
Comics
Fun Publications
Stranglehold appeared in Invasion Prologue by Fun Publications where is was one of the Decepticon troops under the command of Overlord.[2]
Stranglehold appears in the 2012 BotCon Invasion lithograph by Casey Coller and Josh Perez.[3]
Marvel Comics
Stranglehold was part of the Mayhem Attack Squad. [4] He appears several issues later, where the Squad's activities are put on hold when they are distracted by the National Guard. [5] [6]
Toys
- Generation 1 Pretender Stranglehold (1989)
- A new mold.
References
- ↑ 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.
