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'''Triceradon''' is the name of two [[fictional character]]s from the [[Transformers]] series. The first is a Dinobot who turns into a triceratops who was introduced in 2000 as part of the ''Beast Machines'' toy line.

== Beast Machines ==
{{Infobox character|
|name =Triceradon
|image =triceradon-toy.jpg
|caption =''Beast Machines'' Triceradon toy
|affiliation =Autobot/Maximal
|subgroup =Deluxe Beasts, [[Dinobots]]
|partner =Slapper
|rank =9
|function =Frontline Combat
|partner =
|motto =''"It's better to have stood your ground and lost than never to have stood at all." ''
|alternatemodes =Technorganic [[Triceratops]]
|series =''[[Beast Machines]]''<br />''[[Transformers: Dinobots]]''<br />''[[Transformers: Universe]]''
|voiceby =
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Triceradon is a fictional [[Dinobot]] character first seen in the ''Beast Machines'' toy line. Hasbro registered the name Triceradon for US [[Trademark]] in October of 2003. <ref>[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/hasbro-registers-names/1668/ Hasbro Registers Names]</ref>

===Fictional biography===
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.

===Comics===
==== 3H Enterprises ====
[[image:dinobots-3hcomics.jpg|left|thumb|The Dinobots in "Departure" by 3H Enterprises]]
In "Departure" the Wreckers, Mutants and Dinobots arrive on Cybertron and are sent on missions by the Oracle. <REF>{{Cite comic| writer = [[Glen Hallit]]| penciller = [[Dan Khanna]] | inker = | story = "Departure" | title = Transformers: The Wreckers| volume = 1| issue = 1| date = July 13, 2001| publisher = 3H Enterprises | location = | page = | panel = | id =}}</REF>

After arriving on Arkus in "Betrayal" the planet the Dinobots are attacked by the Dweller and his energon zombie horde.<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = Glen Hallit & [[Rob Gerbracht]] | penciller = Dan Khanna | inker = | story = "Betrayal" | title = Transformers: The Wreckers| volume = 1| issue = 2| date = 2002| publisher = 3H Enterprises | location = | page = | panel = | id =}}</REF>

In "Disclosure" the surviving Dinobots [[Terranotron (Transformers)|Terranotron]], [[T-Wrecks]], Triceradon and [[Dinotron]] join [[Devcon]], who is hunting [[Cryotek]].<REF>{{Cite comic| writer = Rob Gerbracht | penciller = [[Guido Guidi]] | inker = [[Vince Russel]] & [[Chuck Gibson]] | story = "Disclosure" | title = Transformers: Universe Featuring the Wreckers | volume = 1| issue = 3| date = Summer 2004| publisher = 3H Enterprises | location = | page = | panel = | id =}}</REF>

According to the script for the unreleased issue #4 of ''Transformers: Universe - The Wreckers'' Devcon and the Dinobots returned to Cybertron where they helped repel the an invasion by the [[Quintessons]].

''Universe'' Triceradon appeared in the ''Transformers: Universe'' comics among the various captives of Unicron who made their escape.

==== Fun Publications ====
The story of the Dinobots continued in ''Wreckers: Finale Part II'' by [[Fun Publications]]. Arriving on Cybertron during a Quintesson invasion the Dinobots take the eastern flank of the defense, driving the Quintessons back, which is reported to [[Cheetor]] by Skydive. During the invasion Snarl, Skywarp, Tap-Out and Triceratron vanished, taken captive by Unicron's transport beam.

=== Toys ===
* '''''Beast Machines'' Deluxe Triceradon''' (2000)
:The Triceradon toy was part of the [[Dinobots]] faction of Beast Machines, which featured no new molds but did release molds previously unseen in America. He was a recolor of ''[[Beast Wars Neo]]'' [[Guiledart]]. Guiledart (along with other Predacons from ''Beast Wars Neo'') had a trap mode; his was to make it seem he was damaged and dead. <ref>http://www.bwtf.com/bm/toys/reviews/dinobots/triceradon.shtml </ref>

* '''''Universe'' Deluxe Dinobot Triceradon''' (2004)
:Released as "Dinobot Triceradon" in America during 2004, Triceradon was no longer an exclusive and thus widely available. <ref>http://www.bwtf.com/universe/triceradon/</ref>
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==Dinobots==
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| name = Triceradon
| series = [[Transformers]]
| image = [[File:triceradon-slapper-box.jpg|240px]]
| caption = ''Dinobots'' Triceradon and Slappper in box
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Triceradon is a member of the Dinobots team.

===Comics===
According to Fun Publications [[Ask Vector Prime]] the Dinobots hail from a ''Robots in Disguise'' continuity (Viron 403.0 Beta), where they are enemies of the Destructicons, Dreadwing and Smokejumper.

===Toys===
* '''''Dinobots'' Deluxe Triceradon and Slapper''' (2003)
:A 2-pack of Dinobots. Triceradon and Slapper are recolors of ''Beast Wars Neo'' Guiledart and Bazooka.<ref>http://www.bwtf.com/dinobots/triceradonslapper/index.shtml#triceradon </ref>

== References ==
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[[Category:3H Enterprises characters]]
[[Category:2000 toys]]
[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Dinobots]]
[[Category:Fictional characters introduced in 2000]]
[[Category:Fictional robotic dinosaurs]]
[[Category:Fictional robots]]
[[Category:Fun Publications characters]]
[[Category:Maximals (Transformers)]]

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