Zod (Gobots)
Zod is a fictional character in the Gobots and Machine Robo story and toy line.
Challenge of the Gobots
| Zod | |
|---|---|
| Challenge of the Gobots and Robo Machines character | |
| First appearance | "The Battle for Gobotron" |
| Last appearance | "Cy-Kill's Cataclysmic Trap" |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Gobot |
| Gender | Male |
| Abilities | Energy blasts, superhuman durability, superhuman strength |
| Affiliation | Renegade Gobot |
| Alternate mode | Motorized tricycle |
Zod is a giant, even among his fellow Gobots. Savage and beastial, he is one of Cy-Kill's most powerful weapons. Zod is considered the "Godzilla" of the Gobots. [1]
Animated series
Zod is left on Gobotron during Cy-Kill's initial trip to Earth. He orders Fitor to not use Zod against the Guardians, as he will have use of him later.[2]
The Power Warrior Courageous defeats Ultra Zod. [3]
Scooter used a hologram of Zod to make the Renegades flee. [4]
Robo Machines
In the Eagle comic strip Robo Machines, Cy-Kill performed an operation on his master to convert him into Zod. Zod attacked the Command Centre, shooting down Royal-T, and later killing Carry-All. Zod still possessed the intellect of Stron-Domez, and was able to design the Devil Invaders, and oversee construction of the first Casmodon. However, soon after his stabilisers were disabled after being attacked by the Security Forces, and Cy-Kill abandoned him.
Toys
- Gobots Zod
- A motorized toy. Came with a lance that could deactivate him by pressing a button on his chest. [5]
References
- ^ "News". Computer & Video Games. 1 (61): 8.
- ^ Written by Alan Burnett, Jeff Segal and Tom Ruegger (September 8th, 1984). "The Battle for Gobotron". Challenge of the GoBots. Season 1. Episode 1. First-run syndication.
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{{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|episodelink=(help); Unknown parameter|serieslink=ignored (|series-link=suggested) (help) - ^ Texe W. Marrs, Wanda J. Marrs (1985). The Great Robot Book. Little Simon. p. 71. ISBN 9780671602437.
