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Ben 10 Season 2 Episode 8

Ultimate Weapon

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AIRED: 7/6/06

In Texas, a group of men discover a mysterious mask belonging to Ah Puch, the Mayan god of death and destruction. The mask is the key to the ultimate weapon in the world, known as the Sword of Ekchuah. However, when Grandpa Max and his grandkids learn that the mask is discovered, he impatiently sets out to obtain the mask, so that it does not fall in the wrong hands. Unfortunately, they find out that Enoch of The Organization is after it as well. The kids worry of how Grandpa Max has become, but with Enoch in the way, will Grandpa Max find the sword before him?moreless

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By adamhasni73, Mar 03, 2013

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The plumbers needs their own spin off.

7.5

By ZaleIsBackAgain, Jan 08, 2011

Ben 10 goes Indiana Jones on us giving us the whole ancient artifact thing that leads to an even more ancient ruins with lots of booby traps, and of course, a weapon that can enslave humanity. If only the episode was as good as the movies. This episode is pretty average, a fall out from the great writing the previous 2 episodes have given us. The whole dungeon set up is pretty good, adventures are always exciting, but what really threw us all off is Grandpa Max's random obsession over the sword. Episode spent a lot of time developing this obsession and not giving us a reason at all as to why he developed it in the first place. Seeing him in that gadget filled suit is awesome though.moreless
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It always is when Grandpa Max takes centre stage and reveals that he can do more than he's letting on. If he's so capable, why do we still need Ben?

8.0

By herculehastings, Aug 18, 2008

Precisely what I said. Grandpa Max, since the beginning of Season 2, has proven to be too perfect to be true. He's a member of an alien-busting team, can wield all sorts of cool equipment, knows everything there is to know about aliens of all shapes, sizes and forms, and even his van proves to be no ordinary holiday vehicle! I think that we are learning too much about him, making this show not as interesting anymore. If he is really so awesome, Ben's Omnitrix abilities pale in comparison significantly, since Ben has this big weakness of changing back into a human at the worst possible moments.moreless
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ben was awesome on this episode too.

9.8

By tenn99_23, Mar 23, 2008

Max's Plumber equipment detects that an ancient mask had been unearthed. This quickly triggers a change in Max's attitude; he claims that this artifact would lead to the most powerful weapon ever designed, and that he should retrieve it before it falls into the wrong hands. Max immediately becomes more impatient, worse-tempered, and far stricter. Upon retrieving the mask, the Tennysons come into conflict with The Orgainization, now called the Forever Knights, who want to find the weapon themselves. The Tennysons end up with the mask after a struggle and use it to find the ultimate weapon, the Sword of Ekchuah, inside of a Mayan pyramid. There, Fourarms faces off against an ancient fiend while the Forever Knights fight Max for the sword. In a painstaking decision, Max decides to save his family instead of claiming the weapon, realizing which was more important. His choice was not in vain, as the antique sword crumbles to dust once Enoch takes it. The temple collapses, and though Max warns Enoch not to stay, Enoch remains inside in an attempt to collect the dust that was once the ultimate weapon.moreless
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This is an episode about how grandpa max finds a clue to find an ultimate weapon. so they look for it. but the forever knights want it too and at the end ben gos fourarms and theres a big battle. GREAT EPISODE!moreless

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By deathstar77, Dec 11, 2007

I like this episode alot its real cool and it has some funny parts and the battle at the end is really cool! ben grandpa and gwen go looking for an ultimate weapon! its kinda like indana jones in a way. fourarms is cool and I like grandpa max in this one two! The forever knights are awesome one of my favorate villiens in the whole show! theres also a cool moster at the place of the ultimate weapon and fourarms fights him! I like the ending to! GREAT EPISODE! ben 10 is a great show and this episode is one of the really cool ones I think.moreless
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Meagan Smith	Gwen Tennyson
Paul Eiding	Grandpa Max
Tara Strong	Ben Tennyson/Upgrade
Dee Bradley Baker	Stinkfly/Wildmutt
Richard Horvitz	Grey Matter
Richard McGonagle	Four Arms

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Richard Doyle	Enoch	Recurring Role
Tara Strong	Computer Voice	Recurring Role
Dee Bradley Baker	Security Guard	Recurring Role

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TRIVIA (7)
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- Think Back: This is the third time in the series that Gwen uses a fire extinguisher.
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- Think Back: In "A Small Problem," Enoch's group were referred to as "The Organization," but when they show up here, Grey Matter instantly refers to them as "those Forever Knight guys." Not only that, Enoch's name was not mentioned in his debut, yet Grandpa Max referred to him by name.
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- Think Back: Enoch shows signs of knowing Grandpa Max, but in "A Small Problem", he showed no such recognition, even ordering his henchmen to "Find out everything there is to know" about Max and the kids.
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- Look Closely: When Ben falls off the ledge in the temple, when his shirt falls down to reveal his belly, and when Grandpa Max grabs his leg, his belly button appears and disappears every second or so.
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- Pay Attention: When Grandpa Max tossed the wrench, he complained he had asked for a 1/2 inch, not a metric wrench. That was an adjustable wrench.
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- Stinkfly says that he isn't used to flying with passengers, yet in "The Big Tick," he was seen carrying Grandpa Max and Gwen happily.
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- Somehow, the knights still got to the bottom of the temple, despite Ben, Grandpa Max, and Gwen just destroying the only way through.
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QUOTES (19)
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- Grandpa Max: The Mask of Ah Puch is the guide to the sword of Ekchuah. A Plumber's searched for it for decades without any luck.
  Ben: Ekchuah? What kind of alien is that?
  Grandpa Max: Not alien. Mayan. Ekchuah was the Mayan god of war. His sword was rumored to have leveled cities with just one swipe.
  Ben: Ha. Sounds like just the kinda thing the world's most powerful 10-year-old boy should have.
  Grandpa Max: This is no toy, Benjamin. Whoever controls the sword controls the destiny of mankind and I will not let it fall into the wrong hands!
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- Gwen: Have you ever seen Grandpa so serious?
  Grey Matter: I've never seen anyone this serious.
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- Grandpa Max: (to Grey Matter) It's about time.
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- Gwen: (sniffing Grey Matter) Why do you smell like dog slobber?
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- Grandpa Max: (to Stinkfly) Ben, can't you go any faster?
  Stinkfly: I'm sorry, Grandpa. I'm not used to flying with passengers!
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- Ben: (spits out leaves) I have got to work on emergency landings.
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- Ben: Uh Grandpa, what's with the fashion show?
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- Grandpa Max: Now there's always a secret entrance to these temples.
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- Grey Matter: (hanging over a paper shredder) No way I'm gonna wind up as alien coleslaw!
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- Ben: It's good to have you back, Grandpa.
  Grandpa Max: It's good to be back, and I'm sorry. You know, I think it's time to put away the old Plumber suit.
  Gwen: Because you've finally found the sword of Ekchuah?
  Grandpa Max: That, and it's giving me a really uncomfortable rash.
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- Four Arms: Why does that thing look familiar?
  Grandpa Max: It must be Ah Puch, the Mayan god of death and the underworld. He's the guardian of the sword of Ekchuah.
  Gwen: Why can't these places ever be protected by, like, the guardian of cheerfulness? Is that too much to ask?
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- Four Arms: Grandpa, I think Gwen needs a second to catch her breath.
  Grandpa Max: No can do. Enoch may already have the sword.
  Four Arms: Ever since that alarm went off, that sword is all you think about!
  Grandpa Max: You two have to keep your eyes on the prize and remember what's important here!
  Four Arms: We do remember. Do you?
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- Ben: Remember when he used to make this stuff fun? I miss the old Grandpa.
  Gwen: I'd eat a whole bowl of dung beetle stew if I thought it would bring him back.
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- (after Grandpa Max saved Ben from falling down the temple)
  Grandpa Max: Whoa, that was close. Almost lost the mask.
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- Grandpa Max: (trying to fix the RV) This is metric. I said I need a 1/2 inch.
  Gwen: Sorry, Grumpa.
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- Grandpa Max: This is a job for a Plumber. (puts the RV in auto-driver mode; goes into a room and closes the door)
  Ben: Uh, Grandpa? Guess when you gotta go, you gotta go.
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- Enoch: I'd love to chat about old times, but I'm late for holding the world at my mercy. So, I'll be taking that mask now.
  Grandpa Max: Over my dead body.
  Enoch: Excellent suggestion.
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- Grandpa Max: Well, what do you think? Bet you never tasted anything like that before.
  (Ben & Gwen are eating)
  Ben: Mmm. What's the crunchy stuff?
  Grandpa Max: Dung beetles.
  (Ben & Gwen spit out the food)
  Grandpa Max: What, too spicy? You'll get used to it.
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- Grandpa Max: (referring to the mask) There it is. Beautiful, isn't it?
  Grey Matter: Eh, not exactly.
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- Although it is not shown for certain one way or another, it is possible that they may have killed the mace wielding Forever Knight. He fell off of a bridge into the middle of a river wearing a full suit of armor.
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- The true name of The Organization is revealed to be The Forever Knights.
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- Grandpa Max has searched for the Mask of Ah Puch for 40 years.
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- We learn that Grandpa Max can fly a helicopter.
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- Apparently, Grandpa Max brought his Plumber suit with him on the trip.
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- We learn that Ben wears a black belt with a silver buckle.
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- We learn that the RV has an auto-driver.
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- We learn that Grandpa Max's old plumber suit gives him an uncomfortable rash.
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- Cartoon Network (UK) airdate: Saturday, July 22nd, 2006.
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- Grandpa Max is seen in his Plumber suit as an old man for the first time.
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- Main Transformation(s): Grey Matter.
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- Main Villain(s): Enoch & The Forever Knights.
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- The last (and first) time Ben encountered the Organization, it was also as Grey Matter (the episode "A Small Problem").
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- Alien Form(s) Used:
  1) Grey Matter.
  2) Stinkfly.
  3) Four Arms.
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- Grey Matter's transformation sequence is revealed for the first time in this episode.
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- The villain, Enoch, from the Organization, returns in this episode for his second appearance.
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- Tentative Title: "The New Alien On the Watch." Contrary to what the title said, there was no new alien in this episode.
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- This episode premiered on a special day and time: Thursday, July 6th, 2006 at 7:00 PM EST/PST.
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ALLUSIONS (2)
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- Ekchuah: Mayan Mythology
  In maya mythology, Ekchuah is recognized as the god of warriors and merchants.
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- Ah Puch: Mayan Mythology
  In maya mythology, Ah Puch is the god of death and the underworld.
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