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I haven't seen any discussion over this, and I wasn't sure if I should have posted it in the Combiner Wars thread.

Anyway, I was wondering if a combiner made of the G1 Dinobots would be feasible now that all the other combiners are being updated, and we are even getting a fan-made female combiner. I for one would love to see some updated Dinobot molds, considering Hasbro has said the original molds are beyond saving. So if there are Generations updates to the Dinobots, why not make them a combiner?

One more question: should there be a Dinobot combiner? There were several things that made the Dinobots stand out as a team from the other teams in G1, and one was that they weren't able to combine. I understand there are lot of facets involved, such as mental and physical compatibility, among other things. So should the Dinobots have the ability to turn into 1 gigantic unstoppable beast, or are they better off apart?

That would be hilarious shark-jumping for Combiners but if they did a good job with the alt forms, I'd be interested. Provided it's not covered in the tacky chrome plating that used to fade so quickly on the original toys. What would they call the combined form, though? Is there precedent for it? Well, I guess they did invent the Optimus combiner, who I don't recall ever combining with Mirage, Ironhide, etc, in G1, so they could probably do the same for the Dinobots. Anything for another buck.

Rodimus Prime wrote:I haven't seen any discussion over this, and I wasn't sure if I should have posted it in the Combiner Wars thread.

Anyway, I was wondering if a combiner made of the G1 Dinobots would be feasible now that all the other combiners are being updated, and we are even getting a fan-made female combiner. I for one would love to see some updated Dinobot molds, considering Hasbro has said the original molds are beyond saving. So if there are Generations updates to the Dinobots, why not make them a combiner?

One more question: should there be a Dinobot combiner? There were several things that made the Dinobots stand out as a team from the other teams in G1, and one was that they weren't able to combine. I understand there are lot of facets involved, such as mental and physical compatibility, among other things. So should the Dinobots have the ability to turn into 1 gigantic unstoppable beast, or are they better off apart?

They should remain separate and not combine at all, just to spite the ones who think any team of 5 with a similar theme should combine. Plus, do you REALLY want a toy of this monstrosity:


The Beast

All silliness aside, they should remain separate for the sole reason that in-fiction, they never needed to combine. That never stopped Hasbro from throwing the idea around however:


Transformers Energon Mega Dinobot Gallery

Plus, there was one Dinobot combiner concept for G1 that never panned out. It was to have a T-Rex (torso), Pterodactyl, Ankylosaurus, Dimetrodon and Styracosaurus, and may have been intended to be Piranacon's rival.

TakaraTomy however... Well:


Transformers Victory Dinoking Gallery

We already have a lovely G1 colour themes dinobot combiner:

Rodimus Prime wrote:should there be a Dinobot combiner?

The answer to this question is always "No" if you're referring to the original five G1 Dinobots, which you are. This is not a thing that needs to be a thing, for any reason, at any time

ScottyP wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:should there be a Dinobot combiner?

The answer to this question is always "No" if you're referring to the original five G1 Dinobots, which you are. This is not a thing that needs to be a thing, for any reason, at any time

Haha, you mean like we dont need Skylynx to be a combiner with 4 other autobots?

I wouldn't be surprised if they do make a Dinobot combiner, CW's the perfect time to release a themed 5-bot team. Heck, I'm surprised they're not riding Jurassic World's coattails with them.

I'd love to see Sludge as the Voyager instead of Grimlock again, Brontosaurus being the largest of the Dinobot beasts. Snarl and Slag could very well be retools of each other, and Grimlock as a limb could potentially be retooled into a Spinosaurus (Scorn!) or some other theropod (Spino's the most distinct from T. rex, though), and Swoop would probably end up being the Legends figure so he can make either an impressive chestplate or a pair of wings for the combined mode.

Go on... I'm intrigued.

Noideaforaname wrote:I wouldn't be surprised if they do make a Dinobot combiner, CW's the perfect time to release a themed 5-bot team. Heck, I'm surprised they're not riding Jurassic World's coattails with them.

I'd love to see Sludge as the Voyager instead of Grimlock again, Brontosaurus being the largest of the Dinobot beasts. Snarl and Slag could very well be retools of each other, and Grimlock as a limb could potentially be retooled into a Spinosaurus (Scorn!) or some other theropod (Spino's the most distinct from T. rex, though), and Swoop would probably end up being the Legends figure so he can make either an impressive chestplate or a pair of wings for the combined mode.

Pair of wings for combined mode you say? Like Predaking?

This is still a great idea for a combiner. I believe it is possible, especially if people want it. Yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing a proper G1 Dinobot Combiner. Hasbro could do anything they wanted, really.

thedistinctroom wrote:This is still a great idea for a combiner. I believe it is possible, especially if people want it. Yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing a proper G1 Dinobot Combiner. Hasbro could do anything they wanted, really.

Do you think the fans would complain that this is how Hasbro is finally making the Generation Dinobots?

I say yes, but it would need to be titan size in combined form, since they should be taking on Devastator.

Optimum Supreme wrote:I say yes, but it would need to be titan size in combined form, since they should be taking on Devastator.

A leader class and 4 voyager class figures?

I'd love a dinobot combiner, but it's clear that Hasbro wants to create combiner molds that can be repurposed for several characters, so I don't see them doing dinobots. I realize that Devastator has unique molds that can't really be repurposed (aside from repainting, like in G2 colors), but I don't see them giving Dinobots the same treatment.

If we see CW Dinobots, I think they'd be more likely to be standalone figures that don't combine; maybe Legends; maybe a Leader Grimlock.

thedistinctroom wrote: Hasbro could do anything they wanted, really.

Not really. They have obligations to their stockholders. They have to make decisions that are financially sound. They can't just do anything that strikes their fancy, or for fan service.

william-james88 wrote:

thedistinctroom wrote:This is still a great idea for a combiner. I believe it is possible, especially if people want it. Yeah, I wouldn't mind seeing a proper G1 Dinobot Combiner. Hasbro could do anything they wanted, really.

Do you think the fans would complain that this is how Hasbro is finally making the Generation Dinobots?

Oh, of course. Some fan's will complain, no matter what. I've been guilty of that, myself.

GuyIncognito wrote:I'd love a dinobot combiner, but it's clear that Hasbro wants to create combiner molds that can be repurposed for several characters, so I don't see them doing dinobots. I realize that Devastator has unique molds that can't really be repurposed (aside from repainting, like in G2 colors), but I don't see them giving Dinobots the same treatment.

If we see CW Dinobots, I think they'd be more likely to be standalone figures that don't combine; maybe Legends; maybe a Leader Grimlock.

thedistinctroom wrote: Hasbro could do anything they wanted, really.

Not really. They have obligations to their stockholders. They have to make decisions that are financially sound. They can't just do anything that strikes their fancy, or for fan service.

They could reshell a lot of the dinobots into predacons.

ScottyP wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:should there be a Dinobot combiner?

The answer to this question is always "No" if you're referring to the original five G1 Dinobots, which you are. This is not a thing that needs to be a thing, for any reason, at any time

My dude. Dinoking? Sure! Grimlock and co.? No, thank you.