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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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[[File:Cisco_Ramon_controlling_the_Girder.png|thumb|250px|Cisco Ramon controlling the Girder.]] |
[[File:Cisco_Ramon_controlling_the_Girder.png|thumb|250px|Cisco Ramon controlling the Girder.]] |
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− | Girder is a simple, mostly mechanical, remotely controlled robot, a moving target which simulates movement and punch power of [[meta-human]] [[Tony Woodward]]. It is controlled via remote. <ref name="The Flash Is Born">{{Ep|The Flash Is Born}}</ref> |
+ | Girder is a simple, mostly mechanical, remotely controlled robot made of steel, a moving target which simulates movement and punch power of [[meta-human]] [[Tony Woodward]]. It is controlled via remote. <ref name="The Flash Is Born">{{Ep|The Flash Is Born}}</ref> |
==History== |
==History== |
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− | In 2014, after [[Barry Allen]] was beaten by [[Tony Woodward]], who used his meta-human powers, [[Cisco Ramon]] had built a robot overnight to train Barry. After a single training session it was obvious that robot, while a crude approximation of Woodward's powers was able to beat Allen just as effectively, demonstrating the flaw in the strategy. <ref name="The Flash Is Born"</ref> |
+ | In 2014, after [[Barry Allen]] was beaten by [[Tony Woodward]], who used his meta-human powers, [[Cisco Ramon]] had built a robot overnight to train Barry. After a single training session it was obvious that robot, while a crude approximation of Woodward's powers was able to beat Allen just as effectively, demonstrating the flaw in the strategy. <ref name="The Flash Is Born"></ref> |
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In 2016 Girder robot was seen in [[S.T.A.R. Labs]], located outside one of the rooms, in the corridor. <ref name="Monster">{{Ep|Monster}}</ref> |
In 2016 Girder robot was seen in [[S.T.A.R. Labs]], located outside one of the rooms, in the corridor. <ref name="Monster">{{Ep|Monster}}</ref> |
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==Specifications== |
==Specifications== |
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[[File:Barry_Allen_training_with_the_Girder.png|thumb|250px|Barry Allen training with the Girder.]] |
[[File:Barry_Allen_training_with_the_Girder.png|thumb|250px|Barry Allen training with the Girder.]] |
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− | *'''Physical fighting:''' Controlled by [[Cisco Ramon]], Girder was able to beat [[Barry Allen]], who was using his meta-human powers. |
+ | *'''Physical fighting:''' Controlled by [[Cisco Ramon]], Girder was able to beat [[Barry Allen]], who was using his meta-human powers. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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==Behind-the-scenes== |
==Behind-the-scenes== |
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*In DC comics [[w:c:dc:Girder|Girder]] is a nickname of [[Tony Woodward]]. While it was also used as such in the show, robot was the first entity named such. |
*In DC comics [[w:c:dc:Girder|Girder]] is a nickname of [[Tony Woodward]]. While it was also used as such in the show, robot was the first entity named such. |
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− | *Girder's design has visual similarities to Woodward's appearance in the comics. |
+ | *Girder's design has visual similarities to Woodward's appearance in the comics. |
==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 03:49, 14 November 2016
- "We're gonna train you, man. Karate Kid style. Behold! I call him Girder."
- —Cisco Ramon on his creation[src]
Girder is a remotely controlled robot created by Cisco Ramon to train Barry Allen in defeating Tony Woodward.
Overview
Girder is a simple, mostly mechanical, remotely controlled robot made of steel, a moving target which simulates movement and punch power of meta-human Tony Woodward. It is controlled via remote. [1]
History
In 2014, after Barry Allen was beaten by Tony Woodward, who used his meta-human powers, Cisco Ramon had built a robot overnight to train Barry. After a single training session it was obvious that robot, while a crude approximation of Woodward's powers was able to beat Allen just as effectively, demonstrating the flaw in the strategy. [1]
In 2016 Girder robot was seen in S.T.A.R. Labs, located outside one of the rooms, in the corridor. [2]
Specifications
- Physical fighting: Controlled by Cisco Ramon, Girder was able to beat Barry Allen, who was using his meta-human powers.
Appearances
The Flash
Season 1
Season 3
- "Monster"
Behind-the-scenes
- In DC comics Girder is a nickname of Tony Woodward. While it was also used as such in the show, robot was the first entity named such.
- Girder's design has visual similarities to Woodward's appearance in the comics.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Flash Is Born"
- ↑ "Monster"