Zod (Gobots)

Zod
Challenge of the Gobots and Robo Machines character
First appearance "The Battle for Gobotron"
Last appearance "Cy-Kill's Cataclysmic Trap"
Information
Species Gobot
Gender Male
Abilities Energy blasts, superhuman durability, superhuman strength
Affiliation Renegade Gobot
Alternate mode Motorized tricycle

Zod is a fictional character in the Gobots and Machine Robo story and toy line.

Gobots

Zod is a giant, even among his fellow Gobots. Savage and bestial, 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

A motorized toy. Came with a lance that could deactivate him by pressing a button on his chest.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "News". Computer & Video Games 1 (61): 8.
  2. ↑ 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. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ↑ Written by Jim Bertges (September 25, 1985). "Ultra Zod". Challenge of the GoBots. Season 1. Episode 14. First-run syndication.
  4. ↑ "Doppleganger". Challenge of the GoBots. Season 1. Episode 23. First-run syndication.
  5. ↑ Texe W. Marrs, Wanda J. Marrs (1985). The Great Robot Book. Little Simon. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-671-60243-7.

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