Triceradon
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Triceradon is the name given to a fictional character in the Transformers Universes.
[edit] Beast Machines
A little known character, Triceradon was part of the Dinobots faction of Beast Machines which featured no new molds but did release molds previously unseen in America.
Though not incredibly bright, Triceradon was chosen to be second-in-command based on his amiable nature and incredible strength in battle. As an iron-hided triceratops, Triceradon's horns generate reverse electro fields that render enemies paralyzed. Stores two reactonix grenades in his tail.
[edit] Dinobots
The Dinobots sub-line was a Wal-Mart exclusive released during 2003. They are a return of the popular Dinobots sub-group from Generation One. But they are not connected to any other existing Transformers storyline officially and they did not receive any biography so it is difficult to pinpoint their background, which is open to interpretation.
Triceradon, although not present during the original sub-group is supposed to represent Slag as the original Dinobot's name is no longer available due to someone else owning the trademark. It is unknown whether Triceradon is the same character from Beast Machines or a different character who shares the same name and mold. Triceradon comes with the Dinobots Slapper who also does not appear in Generation One. This is most likely done so that people who only want to buy the four namesakes to the original Dinobots can do so without having to purchase "outsiders".
[edit] Transformers: Universe
Released as "Dinobot Triceradon" in America during 2004, Triceradon was no longer an exclusive and widely available to fans who were unable to find the previous exclusive release. Because of a similar naming scheme to Dinobot Striker, Hasbro may have wanted to have the Beast Machines Dinobots present for Universe but unfortunately Dinobot Triceradon was the last Dinobot to appear in this line.
This version of Triceradon appeared in the Transformers: Universe comics among the various captives of Unicron who made their escape, while at the same time Beast Machines Triceradon was appearing among the Dinobots in the Transformers: Universe - Wreckers comic book, so there seems to be two Triceradons in that storyline alone!
