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|first = ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'' |
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' {{C|collectible card}} |
*''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' {{C|collectible card}} |
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| + | *''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' |
*''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic Adventures]]'' |
*''[[Sonic Adventures]]'' |
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|species = Robot |
|species = Robot |
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|color scheme = Gray, orange, black |
|color scheme = Gray, orange, black |
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*[[Eggman Empire]] |
*[[Eggman Empire]] |
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| − | **[[Badnik]] |
+ | **[[Badnik]]s |
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*Super speed |
*Super speed |
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*Horn protrusion |
*Horn protrusion |
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| − | The {{nihongo|'''RhinoBot''' |
+ | The {{nihongo|'''RhinoBot'''<ref name="S3">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Genesis]]) North American instruction booklet, pg. 22.</ref>|リノボット<ref>''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 37.</ref>|Rinobotto}}, alternatively spelled as '''Rhinobot'''<ref>[[Sonic the Comic Issue 34|''Sonic the Comic'' #34]], "[[Sonic the Comic Issue 34#Other features|"Sonic 3 Part 1 - The Zones]]"</ref><ref>[[:File:CE_S3_01.png|One of artworks showcasing Monkey Dude and Rhinobot]] from the [[Sonic World]] feature of ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.</ref> and later known in Japan as the {{nihongo|'''Cyclone'''|サイクロン|Saikuron}},<ref>[[:File:Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - 01 Rhinobot.png|''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' card number 01]] from ''[[Sonic Tweet]]''.</ref><ref>[http://www.theghz.com/sonic/son3/son3.html Japanese titled enemies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' listed on the GHZ.]</ref> is an enemy that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a mass-produced, rhinoceros-based [[Badnik]] model created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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As their name suggests, the RhinoBots are based on a [[Wikipedia:Rhinoceros|rhinoceros]]. RhinoBots are similar to [[Moto Bug]]s in terms of design, with a single wheel below their body. Their body is covered in gray armor with orange lines and small ventilation holes. RhinoBots' head reminisces of a rhinoceros, with two horns on their orange nose area, mean black eyes and metallic triangular ears. |
As their name suggests, the RhinoBots are based on a [[Wikipedia:Rhinoceros|rhinoceros]]. RhinoBots are similar to [[Moto Bug]]s in terms of design, with a single wheel below their body. Their body is covered in gray armor with orange lines and small ventilation holes. RhinoBots' head reminisces of a rhinoceros, with two horns on their orange nose area, mean black eyes and metallic triangular ears. |
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| + | ==Game appearances== |
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| − | ==Overview== |
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| + | ===''Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles''=== |
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[[File:STH3-Rhinobot.gif|left]] |
[[File:STH3-Rhinobot.gif|left]] |
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| − | RhinoBots appear in [[Angel Island Zone]] where they drive around back and forth on flat terrain with linear pattern. Because of this, RhinoBots do not drop down from hillocks, but rather does a hard U-turn. RhinoBots will also not fall off ledges and will turn around if they come across one. |
+ | In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' and its add-on continuation ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles]]'', RhinoBots appear in [[Angel Island Zone]] where they drive around back and forth on flat terrain with linear pattern. Because of this, RhinoBots do not drop down from hillocks, but rather does a hard U-turn. RhinoBots will also not fall off ledges and will turn around if they come across one. |
When spotting the player, the RhinoBots will try dashing into the playable character. While they can rival the playable characters' running speed, they cannot keep up with a [[Spin Dash]]. The player can simply jump over the RhinoBots, but they will then do a U-turn and attempt attacking the character from behind. The player can simply [[Spin Jump]], [[Spin Attack]] into RhinoBot or even load the [[Spin Dash]] to defeat it and free [[Animals|Animal]] inside of it. |
When spotting the player, the RhinoBots will try dashing into the playable character. While they can rival the playable characters' running speed, they cannot keep up with a [[Spin Dash]]. The player can simply jump over the RhinoBots, but they will then do a U-turn and attempt attacking the character from behind. The player can simply [[Spin Jump]], [[Spin Attack]] into RhinoBot or even load the [[Spin Dash]] to defeat it and free [[Animals|Animal]] inside of it. |
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| + | ===''Sonic Rivals''=== |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Rivals]]'', the RhinoBot appears as a collectible card. |
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| + | ===''Sonic Mania Plus''=== |
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| + | [[File:RhinoBotManiaPlus.png|left]] |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]'', RhinoBots reappear as enemies. In terms of design, they look exactly how they did in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3''. They only appear in [[Angel Island Zone (Sonic Mania)|Angel Island Zone]]. It terms of attack patterns, they behave just like in their debut by driving around back and forth on flat terrain with linear pattern and charging at the player when they spot them. They are similarly easily destroyed by any attack. Also, upon their destruction, they release an [[Animals|Animal]]. |
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==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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===''Sonic the Comic''=== |
===''Sonic the Comic''=== |
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{{Main|RhinoBot (Sonic the Comic)}} |
{{Main|RhinoBot (Sonic the Comic)}} |
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| − | [[File:Rhinobot-Sonic-The-Comic.png|thumb|left |
+ | [[File:Rhinobot-Sonic-The-Comic.png|thumb|left|A RhinoBot, from [[Sonic the Comic Issue 45|''Sonic the Comic'' #45]]. Art by [[Richard Elson]].]] |
| − | In the ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' series published by [[Fleetway Editions]], the RhinoBots had a gray color scheme and were capable of speech. In a simulation of a [[Badnik (Sonic the Comic)| |
+ | In the ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' series published by [[Fleetway Editions]], the RhinoBots had a gray color scheme and were capable of speech. In a simulation of a [[Badnik (Sonic the Comic)|Badnik]] attack on the [[Emerald Hill Zone (Sonic the Comic)|Emerald Hill Zone]], a RhinoBot gave a decent chase to [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic the Comic)|Sonic]] before getting destroyed. |
===''Sonic Adventures''=== |
===''Sonic Adventures''=== |
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| − | In French ''[[Sonic Adventures]]'' comic book, Robotnik sends numerous |
+ | In the French ''[[Sonic Adventures]]'' comic book, Robotnik sends numerous Badniks into a huge chase after Sonic and Tails when they escaped from his ship. When Sonic and Tails fall into the river, Robotnik then deploys RhinoBots with parachutes to chase them to the edge of the river until Sonic and Tails fall down the waterfall. |
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| + | ===''Sonic Mania Adventures''=== |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Mania Adventures]]'', [[Knuckles the Echidna (Classic Sonic's world)|Knuckles]] fought three RhinoBots when they threatened the [[Master Emerald (Classic Sonic's world)|Master Emerald]].<ref name="SMAEP3">{{Cite episode |title=[[& Knuckles]] |series=[[Sonic Mania Adventures]] |season=1 |number=3 |first=Tyson |last=Hesse |network=[[Wikipedia:YouTube|YouTube]] |date=31 May 2018 }}</ref> |
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| + | ==Merchandise== |
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| + | <gallery type="slideshow" widths="200"> |
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| + | First4Figures Diorama SonicandTails16.jpg|The RhinoBot as it appears on the diorama |
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| + | First4Figures Diorama SonicandTails.jpg|The full standard edition of the diorama |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | A RhinoBot was included in a diorama by [[First 4 Figures]] depicting Sonic and Tails in [[Angel Island Zone]]. The diorama was available in three different editions, two of which depict the zone on fire. The Badnik appears in all editions of the statue. This is the second badnik that has been part of a statue by the company, the first being [[Metal Sonic]]. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| − | *There are many robots later in the series, that bear huge resemblance to RhinoBot. Many of these enemy robots include [[ |
+ | *There are many robots later in the series, that bear huge resemblance to RhinoBot. Many of these enemy robots include [[Rhinotank]] from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and [[Rhinoliner]] from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. |
| − | *The badnik's name was alternatively spelled "Rhinobot" in ''[[Sonic Jam]]''. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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Rhinobot-Sonic-3-I.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
Rhinobot-Sonic-3-I.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
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Rhinobot-Sonic-3-II.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
Rhinobot-Sonic-3-II.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' |
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</gallery> |
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{{Gallery end}} |
{{Gallery end}} |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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{{Sonic 3 & Knuckles info}} |
{{Sonic 3 & Knuckles info}} |
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| + | {{Mania info}} |
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[[Category:Badniks]] |
[[Category:Badniks]] |
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Revision as of 23:12, 5 May 2020
The RhinoBot[1] (リノボット[2] Rinobotto?), alternatively spelled as Rhinobot[3][4] and later known in Japan as the Cyclone (サイクロン Saikuron?),[5][6] is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, rhinoceros-based Badnik model created by Dr. Eggman.
Appearance
As their name suggests, the RhinoBots are based on a rhinoceros. RhinoBots are similar to Moto Bugs in terms of design, with a single wheel below their body. Their body is covered in gray armor with orange lines and small ventilation holes. RhinoBots' head reminisces of a rhinoceros, with two horns on their orange nose area, mean black eyes and metallic triangular ears.
Game appearances
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles
In Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and its add-on continuation Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles, RhinoBots appear in Angel Island Zone where they drive around back and forth on flat terrain with linear pattern. Because of this, RhinoBots do not drop down from hillocks, but rather does a hard U-turn. RhinoBots will also not fall off ledges and will turn around if they come across one.
When spotting the player, the RhinoBots will try dashing into the playable character. While they can rival the playable characters' running speed, they cannot keep up with a Spin Dash. The player can simply jump over the RhinoBots, but they will then do a U-turn and attempt attacking the character from behind. The player can simply Spin Jump, Spin Attack into RhinoBot or even load the Spin Dash to defeat it and free Animal inside of it.
Sonic Rivals
In Sonic Rivals, the RhinoBot appears as a collectible card.
Sonic Mania Plus
In Sonic Mania Plus, RhinoBots reappear as enemies. In terms of design, they look exactly how they did in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. They only appear in Angel Island Zone. It terms of attack patterns, they behave just like in their debut by driving around back and forth on flat terrain with linear pattern and charging at the player when they spot them. They are similarly easily destroyed by any attack. Also, upon their destruction, they release an Animal.
Powers and abilities
RhinoBots are extremely fast Badniks, matching speed with the likes of Sonic, Tails and Knuckles. Their two horns also enables them to skewer their foes by charging into them.
In other media
Sonic the Comic
A RhinoBot, from Sonic the Comic #45. Art by Richard Elson.
In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, the RhinoBots had a gray color scheme and were capable of speech. In a simulation of a Badnik attack on the Emerald Hill Zone, a RhinoBot gave a decent chase to Sonic before getting destroyed.
Sonic Adventures
Parachuting RhinoBots.
In the French Sonic Adventures comic book, Robotnik sends numerous Badniks into a huge chase after Sonic and Tails when they escaped from his ship. When Sonic and Tails fall into the river, Robotnik then deploys RhinoBots with parachutes to chase them to the edge of the river until Sonic and Tails fall down the waterfall.
Sonic Mania Adventures
In Sonic Mania Adventures, Knuckles fought three RhinoBots when they threatened the Master Emerald.[7]
Merchandise
A RhinoBot was included in a diorama by First 4 Figures depicting Sonic and Tails in Angel Island Zone. The diorama was available in three different editions, two of which depict the zone on fire. The Badnik appears in all editions of the statue. This is the second badnik that has been part of a statue by the company, the first being Metal Sonic.
Trivia
- There are many robots later in the series, that bear huge resemblance to RhinoBot. Many of these enemy robots include Rhinotank from Sonic Adventure and Rhinoliner from Sonic Heroes.
Gallery
Artwork
Screenshots
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References
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Genesis) North American instruction booklet, pg. 22.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 37.
- ↑ Sonic the Comic #34, ""Sonic 3 Part 1 - The Zones"
- ↑ One of artworks showcasing Monkey Dude and Rhinobot from the Sonic World feature of Sonic Jam.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 3 card number 01 from Sonic Tweet.
- ↑ Japanese titled enemies of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 listed on the GHZ.
- ↑ Hesse, Tyson (31 May 2018). "& Knuckles". Sonic Mania Adventures. Season 1. Episode 3. YouTube.
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