Among Megatron's band of Predacon lunatics, Vice Grip is an aberration. He is unerringly loyal to his leader, completely dependable, and puts his all into every mission he is assigned. There is little with which to find fault in Vice Grip. Even the most lecherous of Predacons under Megatron's command has respect for him.
Fiction
3H Comics
Visitations live script reading
Voice actor: Scott McNeil (English)
When Packrat and Onyx Primal found a Predacon "plot device" artifact, Vice Grip and Fractyl attacked them, but were defeated when Silverbolt and Rattrap arrived. The two flew off to go have a drink and tell a bunch of filthy jokes to each other.
3H Wreckers comics
To help Arcee out of her depression, Fractyl mentioned the painful loss of his friend. It is possible that this was Vice Grip.
Toys
He's fun in a bag! But not as threatening as his cousin, Vice Sectomy.
Beast Wars
- Vice Grip (Basic, 1998)
- Vice Grip was available BotCon 1998 as an exclusive toy. A blue and gray redeco of Powerpinch, he transforms into an earwig. His insect-mode tail becomes a hand-weapon with snapping pincers. His tail-pincher has a "scissor" action gimmick activated by a geared trigger on one of the sides of the weapon.
- This mold was also used to make Beast Wars II Scissor Boy.
- Vice Grip came in a clear plastic baggy with a tech spec card, one of the few convention toys to be sold in that manner during the 3H era. Attendee feedback indicated that the majority preferred the toys to have more impressive packaging, even though this meant higher prices. Both he and Antagony were limited to 600 pieces.
Notes
- His Tech Spec numbers and bio were crafted by Glen Hallit. 3H Productions wasn't allowed to use translucent plastic on this toy, and so they added metallic flakes to add color depth.
- Since he came in a clear plastic baggie during the BotCon 1998, he only cost $7 in the preregistration form! If you wanted to preorder both him and Antagony, it was only $32. Now that's a good deal. (Prices in USD)
External links
- Vice Grip at TFU.info
- Vice Grip's profile at BotCon.com
- Vice Grip (Gallery) at Seibertron.com