Astromons

is a Kaiju that appeared in the TV series Ultraman Taro. He and his original form, the , both appeared in episode 1. He is also the first legitimate Kaiju of Taro's time on Earth.
Subtitles:
*Tigris Flower: 
*Astromons: 
==Conception==
===Etymology===
Astromons' name comes from the English term "Cosmic Monster," when translated into Japanese, it is "Astro Monster."
Astromons was initially named "Flower King," in the screenplay he was labeled as "Astro King."
==History==
===Ultraman Taro===
Tigris Flower was a plant from space whose seed arrived on a desert of Earth and since became a legendary flower as it only bloomed every 100 years. Right at the end of the second age of aliens, the seed was planted by a local boxer named Kotaro Higashi. One night, the final Terrible-Monster of Yapool, Oil Drinker appeared and ZAT came to the area to battle with the Terrible-Monster.
Tigris Flower bloomed with a wide variety of attacks and soon formed into his adult form Astromons and battled with Oil Drinker. It didn't take long for the massive plant to eat the Terrible-Monster when Oil Drinker's head got stuck in his massive flower chest. After the battle, Astromons flew away into the night with Ultraman Taro's human host Kotaro Higashi clinging on his fur desperately to try to annoy the beast. Kotaro lost his balance and fell off and then rescued by a group of people.
The next day, Astromons attacked once again. ZAT soon appeared, and attacked once it got too close to its base.The base used its emergency escape and the base flew away leaving Astromons angry waving his tentacles in the empty air. During the attack, Kotaro's plane was hit, and sent crashing into the ground. Moved by this man's courage, the Ultra Brothers and the Mother of Ultra granted him a new life. The female hero placed her latest son, Ultraman Taro, into Kotaro. Not a second later, Ultraman Taro attacked Astromons. Taro attacked with many punches and kicks, until Astromons struck back with his acidic mist, allowing his to get multiple hits in. Taro managed to use the Strium Beam, and the massive plant monster was destroyed for good.
====Trivia====
*Designer: Ken Kumagai.
*Astromons reuses Goliath's roars. 
*Astromons pays tribute to Bemstar, since both shared a common subtitle and functions (Bemstar has a mouth on his stomach, like Astromons).
*Astromons is said to be a "Super Ability Monster," a species of Kaiju that are even stronger than Terrible-Monsters.
*Despite his only appearance, Astromons is one of the four figures to be made for the Taro series in Bandai's toyline.
*Although not appearing in the series itself, a figurine of Astromons is seen in Oki's collection of Kaiju toys in episode 8 of Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey.
*Astromons is one of the monsters that makes up Belyudra's neck in Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie.
*An article about Tyrant's body parts in the children's magazine incorrectly used an image of Astromons in place of Black King's.
*Astromons was originally set to appear in the film, Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers, along with Vakishim, Twin Tail, Tyrant, Eleking, Red King, and Gomora. They were replaced for unknown reasons.
**Astromons, along with the original cast of monsters, were also meant to make up Giga Khimaira.
===The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army===
Astromons reappeared in the movie The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army.
Awoken by a rocket test that went terribly wrong in Thailand, Astromons, as well as the monsters Tyrant, Dorobon, and Dustpan, went on a rampage until they faced Hanuman. Hanuman withstood all of the monsters until Gomora appeared and attacked him as well. Hanuman was overpowered by the monsters and was encased in a crystal sphere by Gomora until the Ultra Brothers arrived to even the odds. Unlike the other monsters who were killed in battle, Astromons was killed along with Dustpan when they were both dismembered limb-from-limb by Hanuman's Hanu-Slash. They ran around hopelessly before crashing into each other and exploding into pieces.
====Trivia====
*In the Japanese version of film, Astromons' roar is a reused Viras roar. He retains his original cries in the Thai cut however.
*In the film, Astromons can release a concentrated acid mist from his mouth. He can also breath fire, as shown on the poster.
*Astromons' death in the film mirrors Bemstar's death, as both monsters had their heads and arms cut off.
===Ultraman Ginga===
Astromons appeared in Ultraman Ginga as a Spark Doll. It is likely that Astromons returned to space in his original form after Ultraman Ginga defeated Dark Lugiel.
==Data==
==Other Media==
===Ultra Super Fight===
thumb|right|335px|Astromons in Ultra Super Fight
Astromons appears in episodes 2, 4, and 12 of Ultra Super Fight. In this series, a female Astromons appears. She is portrayed as a beautiful monster, fought over by Eleking and Bemstar until Ace scared them off and won Astromons' heart. 
However, it was not the end. Eleking and Bemstar sought revenge, and recruited an Alien Godola as a hitman to help them. The two monsters and the alien they recruited attacked Ace, with Bemstar and Eleking battling Ace as a distraction so Godola could carry out the hit. Ultraman Ace killed Bemstar and Eleking, then defeated Godola, but was too late. Astromons had already been killed by Godola, leaving Ace broken-hearted. 
Another Astromons, also female, briefly reappears in episode 12: Monster's Birthday, where a Reconstructed Pandon wants to be her friend. This Astromons also seems to have a boyfriend, with another Bemstar being her suitor. 
====Trivia====
*The Astromons' stage suit was used for her appearance in this series.
===New Century Ultraman Legend===
Footage of his fight in Ultraman Taro was reused in New Century Ultraman Legend.
==Merchandise==
Astromons has been released four times throughout the Ultra Monster Series. All four come in different colors with one being green with red arms and flower, one with yellow and red arms and flower, the other two look accurate to the episode appearance but with one having gold arms. All have three points of articulation and stand at 6 inches tall. In 2013 he is released as part of the Ultra Monster 500 Series as # 34 in the series. He stands at 5in tall and has good look except that half the flower isn't red. It has 5 points of articulation.
Ultra Monster Series Astromons 1989.jpg|Bandai Japan Ultra Monster Series Astromons (first 1989 release)
Astromons 1991.jpeg|Bandai Japan Ultra Monster Series #42 Astromons (1991 release)
Ultra Monster Series Astromons.jpg|Bandai Japan Ultra Monster Series Astromons (The old figure redone with different neck articulation)
Ultra Monster Series Astromons 2000.jpg|Bandai Japan Ultra Monster Series #42 Astromons (2000's release of the newer figure)
MpDUwKPmcLmzNgngvKD21Mg.jpg|Bandai Japan Ultra Monster 500 Series #34 Astromons Spark Doll
Astromons 01.jpg|X-plus 25cm Astromons
Astromons_Eraser.png|Astromons eraser
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Taro===
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Astromons4.jpg|Ultraman Taro vs Astromons
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===Miscellaneous===
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261px-Gudon and Astromons.jpg|Astromons and Gudon in an Ultra Zone sketch
Dustpan dorobon astromons.jpg|Dorobon, Astromons and Dustpan
==References==
Category:Belyudra's Neck
Category:Plants
Category:Kaiju
Category:Carnivorous Kaiju
Category:Acid Kaiju
Category:Dropped Giga Khimaira Body Parts
Category:Dropped Grand King Body Parts
Category:Plant Kaiju
Category:Super Ability Monsters