Gilmer (Transformers)

Gilmer is a fictional character in the Transformers storyline. He shouldn't be confused with Submarauder.

Transformers: Generation 1

Transformers character
name =Gilmer
japanname =


caption =
affiliation =Decepticon
subgroup =Pretenders
rank =6
function =Torpedo Attack Staff
partner =
motto =
alternatemodes =Cybertronian Submarine
series =
voiceby =Masaharu Sato [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=2476] Gilmer can use undersea volcanoes against Autobot warriors using the magma to attack them. He can control all cruel undersea life such as sharks and orcas. [http://www.geocities.com/oblivionsgallery13/techsmasterforce.html]

In the Masterforce series, Pretenders don't split from their shells, but transform from semi-organic beings into robotic ones. Gilmer's shell is designed to resemble a humanoid fish monster and he can change size from slightly larger than a human to full size. He is strongest in the water but is able to hover over land in vehicle mode. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=026roTMK1vM]

Animated series

In the Gilmer was one of the three Decepticon Pretenders that served under Mega and Giga. [http://www.tv.com/transformers-masterforce/show/70065/summary.html]

Gilmer, Dauros and Blood are normally the Decepticons front line soldiers, but their usefulness soon diminishes with the arrival of the Powermasters. [http://www.tenchionline.com/ragey/Cartoons/TransformersMaster-APowerfulFoeSixknight/18ApowerfulfoeSixknightthewanderer.html]

Toys

*Generation 1 Gilmer (1988):This toy is identical to the Submarauder toy, but the characterization on the box was completely original. [http://www.tfu.info/1988/Decepticon/Submarauder/submarauder.htm]

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