Transformers

[zell583]

this thread is to replace the one form the old forum. also I have 1 rule for this thread: *post only things that are about transformers, if it has nothing to do with Tf's please post it somewhere else.*

[Arilou]

Starscream rocks.

Just wanted to tell you all that. BEST Transformer character ever.
As someone put it, every time Megatron sneezed he'd be like "POWER VACCUUM!" and try to take over.

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

Even if MegaTron stubs his toe, StarScream will be around, screeching "OUR LEADER HAS FALLEN! I SHALL TAKE HIS PLACE FROM NOW ON!!!!"

[l337m45t3r]

Transformers is the reason I am so cynical about our world leaders. Not one of them has been able to live up to Optimus Prime. :D

[PopCulturePooka]

Beast Wars = teh winna!

[Xephon]

Unicron PWNS you all. But Prime is still badass. I'm still bitter they killed him off so early in the movie. :mad:

[Jiant Flying Panda]

Autobots = lewz
Deceptacon = winner

Simple. Oh yeah doe's starcream kicks ass.

What was the name of the black cassete tape guy? He was small but he was awesome too.

[PopCulturePooka]

Who here has the Unicron toy?
Its awesome!

[Xephon]

*me being envious*
I'd worship Unicron if he wasn't a fictional character like Go..oh wait. I think I will start worshiping the almighty Universal Dominator!

[Citizen]

Original series > The various piles of worthless Transformer shows spewed out after the first series.

God, the first series kicks ass.

[zell583]

Original series > The various piles of worthless Transformer shows spewed out after the first series.

God, the first series kicks ass.
And it still does to this day, which is a major reason why the live action movie will (hopefully still) be G1 style. also has anyone seen the newest Galaxy Force intros, if you haven't well here is the intro (http://www.fantofan.jp/news/video/gfop4-high.wmv) and the outro (http://www.fantofan.jp/news/video/gfed2-high.wmv)

[Azrael]

Quick question. Who was better - Optimus Prime, or Starscream?

Prime. I mean, Prime. The ultimate HERO OF THE UNIVERSE. He originated BFG (big fucking gun). He transformed into a MACK TRUCK. I'd have his robot babies if I could.

But then there's Starscream. The OG Bitch. He made no secret about his plans to usurp Megatron. But Megs kept him around. Why? He was THAT DAMN GOOD. Cunning and ruthless. If he was in charge, would the Autobots have been as successful?

Suppose you had to choose one. Who do you choose?

[zell583]

Quick question. Who was better - Optimus Prime, or Starscream?

Prime. I mean, Prime. The ultimate HERO OF THE UNIVERSE. He originated BFG (big fucking gun). He transformed into a MACK TRUCK. I'd have his robot babies if I could.

But then there's Starscream. The OG Bitch. He made no secret about his plans to usurp Megatron. But Megs kept him around. Why? He was THAT DAMN GOOD. Cunning and ruthless. If he was in charge, would the Autobots have been as successful?

Suppose you had to choose one. Who do you choose? Duh, It shall and forever will be Optimus Prime.

[Spy]

Megatron 4tmfw!

Don't make me transform into a gun and whoop Optimus' ass again.

[zell583]

Megatron 4tmfw!

Don't make me transform into a gun and whoop Optimus' ass again.
Here is my answer to your answer.
Its from Shortpacked (http://www.shortpacked.com)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/20050207a.gif

[PopCulturePooka]

Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, BW Megatron.

The best!

[zell583]

not since G1 has soundwave been in a transformers series, so i was glad when i found out that he was making his series comeback in galaxy force.
so here he is.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/gfsoundwave2.jpg
and yes he is going to be in it, just watch the outro i have linked.

[danielh]

optimus prime has always been a favourite of mine,
http://anthony.ianniciello.net/blog/archives/Optimus_Prime3.jpg

my favourite to such an extent i've dedicated my life to him so i can combine transformers with my dreams of becoming a truck

[zell583]

WTF? :eek:

[Shadowknight]

Optimus was the best character, Starscream was the most entertaining.

I know Az was more disappointed that the G1 Transformers got killed off quickly instead of getting a proper send-off, but they should have left the holy trinity untouched: Prime, Starscream and Megatron.

Season 3 was okay... but would have been infinitely better if Prime had appeared in more episodes than Prime is a Zombie, and Prime comes back to save the universe after kicking everyone's ass. Starscream's return was cool, though I wish he wasn't left spinning into space after he got his new body (and after giving Unicron the finger, no less). Galvatron, well... Galvatron wasn;t Megatron. Cyclonus was as loyal as Starscream was treacherous. When his most loyal Lt. commits him to an insane asylum, there is definetly a problem with the character conception.

One other thing, awhile back someone made a manip. using C-span where Optimus Prime won the election and "swore to end the decepticon threat, hunt them down wherever they hide." I use that as my wallpaper on my laptop. Sadly, I would have rather voted for a fictional cartoon character (though extremely pimp one, yo) than the candidates offered last year.

[Dr. Hobo is my hero]

Optimus Prime is my hero yo! Starscream and Megatron were cool and all, but no one takes Optimus Prime's place. Man if I only still had my G-1 toys, oh well I spent my youth having Prime save the world from everything so it's all good. At least I have a bad ass Prime poster above my comp.

[l337m45t3r]

Man, that intro was trippy... I know there are .jp TF shows out there, but being a Gen1 fan it still feels weird....

[Citizen]

Mirage was always my favorite. Jetfire was probably next, followed by Ironhide. Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Blaster, Soundwave, Jazz, Prowl, and the Constructacons all kicked ass as well. Pretty much all of the characters from the first series kicked ass. Except Bumblebee.

[l337m45t3r]

You wern't a fan of the bee? Why not?

[Citizen]

Because he was annoying and pretty much useless. Oh yeah, add Blur to the bad list. There was no real need for him. He was just added to make the show more "kid friendly".

[l337m45t3r]

Fair enough.

Heh, I was a big fan of the Dinobots. :D

[co_delphi]

Now I admit that I have only ever experienced the original cartoon series so I am a bit behind the times, but I do have some general questions for you transformers guru's.

I agree that bumblebee sucked ass (both character and toy) and can only guess that his reason for being one of the most used transformers was to allow kids to purchase the fairly inexpensive bumblebee and get addicted and start spending more money. But can I get a general consensous as to which character sucked the most? Personnally I wanted someone to accidentally step on Spike or his handicapped friend, but that is just me.

Also I can never remember his name, but it was the only autobot jet. The toy was freaking cool and had portions that were actually metal, but what disturbed me was how much he resembled the WASP from Battletech both in robot form and the method he transformed. Anyone else notice this?

And finally will transformers update with the times? I mean if they are bringing sound blaster back are they going to keep him as a boombox or is he going to upgrade to a cd player?

[PopCulturePooka]

I agree that bumblebee sucked ass (both character and toy) and can only guess that his reason for being one of the most used transformers was to allow kids to purchase the fairly inexpensive bumblebee and get addicted and start spending more money. But can I get a general consensous as to which character sucked the most? Personnally I wanted someone to accidentally step on Spike or his handicapped friend, but that is just me.http://www.unicron.us/tf1986/cartoon/wheelie1f.jpg

Also I can never remember his name, but it was the only autobot jet. The toy was freaking cool and had portions that were actually metal, but what disturbed me was how much he resembled the WASP from Battletech both in robot form and the method he transformed. Anyone else notice this? Jetfire.

Good memory too. See Generation 1 toys, for the first few years were actually a bunch of toys from different toylines from Japan. In Japan they were toylines that pretty much had failed and didn't have anime's (for the most part). Diaclone, Microman, Kronoform etc.

What happened is that Hasbro was looking for a toyline in 83 and turned to Japan. Takara showed Hasbro these transforming robot toys form the late 70's and hasbro was interested. But as they were from a bunch of different lines, with no storylines or common theme, Hasbro needed a unifying storyline. They turned to Marvel comics and Sunbow entertainment, who cooked up the Transformers storyline as we know it. It did very well.

Where does this leave Jetfire, the Autobot jet? Well, like I said, most early TF's were figures from earlier toylines. Some figures were actually taken from early Macross lines. Noteables included Roadbuster, Whirl and Jetfire. Jetfires toy is actually the Macross VF-1S Valkyrie with fast pack armor bits. The toy looked extremely different from the cartoon interpretation because of obvious copyright conflicts at the time with Macross and Robotech.

Also means that G1 Jetfire won't be rereleased in any form, and why he didn't last long on toy shelves. Rare as hens teeth these days in good condition.

And finally will transformers update with the times? I mean if they are bringing sound blaster back are they going to keep him as a boombox or is he going to upgrade to a cd player?Transformers is always updating. Theres pretty much been Transformers in stores since 84, with a brief lul early 90's.

Right now theres a few lines available.

Cybertron (aka Galaxy force in Japan). This is the current mainline. While the show and toyline is aimed at kids, some of the figures are excellent. Optimus Prime in particular is a great figure to get.

Universe. Dead line that still may be in some shops. Its a line of repainted figures from years past. No show.

G1 reissues. Dead in America due to low sales, G1 figures are re-released in Japan every few months. Coming up soon are Kup and Wheelie, and Galvatron. Previous reissues include many Autobot cars, Starscream, Soundwave (RARE) and the Insecticons.

Alternators/Binaltech. The 'adult' collectors line. Fucking awesome toys that look like 1/24 models of real world cars. In Japan (Binaltech) they are die cast, while all plastic in the States. Eg Jazz is a Mazda RX-8, Sideswipe and Dead End are Dodge Vipers, Smokescreen and Silverstreak are Subaru WRX/WRC, Windcharger is a Honda S2000 and Grimlock is a Ford Mustang, amongst others Check em here http://tfu.info/series/alternators.htm

[zell583]

i have yet to see alternators Jazz anywhere near where i live, and i really want him bad. i have found alternators hound however. :cool:

[Pfalzer]

Autobots Transform Bitches!

[PopCulturePooka]

i have yet to see alternators Jazz anywhere near where i live, and i really want him bad. i have found alternators hound however. :cool:
Well... Alternators Meister ;)

[zell583]

Well... Alternators Meister ;)
well the package calls him meister, but we all know it's still Jazz.

[PopCulturePooka]

well the package calls him meister, but we all know it's still Jazz.
Yeah, Meister is a ridiculous name.

But then I HATE most of the Japanese names.

[zell583]

Yeah, Meister is a ridiculous name.

But then I HATE most of the Japanese names.
don't forget, Hasbro is just as bad with names too. like for instance, energon downshift who was actually weeljack. but hasbro goofed with the names. both sides are just as guilty with name changes. it just varies on who's name they goof the most. :cool:

[Shadowknight]

http://www.marksprojects.com/
Check out his trailers for Masterpiece Optimus Prime, and his Masterpiece Ultra Magnus. When I have the cash, I'm going to buy them. Expensive, but worth it for me at least.

[co_delphi]

Actually seeing how I am dealing with masters of Transformer trivia I guess I can ask this question. My transformer collection started out with two transformers.... Bumblebee and Mirage. My question is, that in the entirety of the G1 episodes as you seem to refer to them as, I can think of only one episode where Mirage was even in it. Am I correct in this? And does this mean he was a rare figure?

[zell583]

the best place to find the answer to your question is to go to http://www.tfw2005.com they are the major diehard transformer fans. they'll have your answer there. just remember to join the forum there so you can ask your question.

[zell583]

DINOBOTS TRANSFORM AND MUNCH METAL!!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/TFCON_800pt2.jpg

[Shadowknight]

I still want a toy of Uber-Trojan Prime.

[PopCulturePooka]

Actually seeing how I am dealing with masters of Transformer trivia I guess I can ask this question. My transformer collection started out with two transformers.... Bumblebee and Mirage. My question is, that in the entirety of the G1 episodes as you seem to refer to them as, I can think of only one episode where Mirage was even in it. Am I correct in this? And does this mean he was a rare figure?
Not 100% sure.
I know Mirage definately had at least one whole episode devoted to him, btu not sure how many other eps he was in.

[zell583]

here are some vids i thought you all should see. their all low res though but here they are:

Robot Masters part 1 (http://www.fantofan.jp/news/video/rm2a.wmv)
Robot Masters part 2 (http://www.fantofan.jp/news/video/rm2b.wmv)
and
Robot Masters part 3 (http://www.fantofan.jp/news/video/rm2c.wmv)

[zell583]

oops i forgot, heres the link again to the official live action movie: http://www.transformerslive.com

[Jai]

Dinobots 4tw :)

Though, sound-wave rocked

Every time I walk into the local big assed DVD shop (JB in this part of the world) I walk past the TF boxed sets and think about wasting hard earned on something I know will just look ordinary (read 80s animation) and ruin my memory of it. Anyone else having the same problem? :)

[zell583]

Dinobots 4tw :)

Though, sound-wave rocked

Every time I walk into the local big assed DVD shop (JB in this part of the world) I walk past the TF boxed sets and think about wasting hard earned on something I know will just look ordinary (read 80s animation) and ruin my memory of it. Anyone else having the same problem? :)
only thing i have to say to you man is: GET THE BOX SETS IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY!!! because they are no longer being made. so you better get them while you can.

[co_delphi]

Dinobots 4tw :)

Though, sound-wave rocked

Every time I walk into the local big assed DVD shop (JB in this part of the world) I walk past the TF boxed sets and think about wasting hard earned on something I know will just look ordinary (read 80s animation) and ruin my memory of it. Anyone else having the same problem? :)

I learned early on that if you loved something as a kid and you value your memories of it, don't watch it again now that you are older. When I was a kid "The Dark Crystal" was the best movie ever. I watched it again recently, and although good, it was nowhere near as good as I remember it. I have a feeling Transformers would be the same.

[zell583]

here ya all go, G1 soundwave in tape player mode on galaxy force:
http://www.tfw2005.com/~joe/SWsmall.wmv

[zell583]

outpost nine roll call on transformers live message board (http://www.transformerslive.com/board/showthread.php?t=851)

[zell583]

ladies and gentelmen i give you break dancing soundwave: http://students.washington.edu/colin2/breakformers/Video_player_06.html

[KiwiKitty]

I had to laugh yesterday morning. We drove my mother to the airport early in the morning, and at Narangba, on the opposite side of the highway, was parked a truck that looked exactly like the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, with a trailer. The only thing it didn't have was the white stripe.

[zell583]

I had to laugh yesterday morning. We drove my mother to the airport early in the morning, and at Narangba, on the opposite side of the highway, was parked a truck that looked exactly like the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, with a trailer. The only thing it didn't have was the white stripe.
did you take pictures of it?

[Citizen]

Glee. My copy of the TF movie is on the way. I finally got around to buying it.

[KiwiKitty]

did you take pictures of it?

You know, when I made that post, I had a line that said, "If we hadn't been pressed for time, I'd have asked my sister to stop driving so I could get a photo, but I don't think they would have on the country's main highway approaching the start of rush hour," but took it out because I thought it made the post too long ;)

[zell583]

Glee. My copy of the TF movie is on the way. I finally got around to buying it.
what!!! you mean your just now getting a copy of the movie?!

[Citizen]

Pfft. I used to own the a VHS copy of the first wave released in America. Now I have the DVD.

[Sbabbari]

Maybe someone can help me remember what these things were called, it was a Japanese company and they imported these Transformer-type robots into the US, but instead of transforming into like a jet or a car, they would transform into like microscopes and stuff like that.

Also, original Autobots toys owned.

[Citizen]

There actually was an Autobot that transformed into a microscope. Perceptor. I dunno what company made/brought the toys over though.

[l337m45t3r]

There actually was an Autobot that transformed into a microscope. Perceptor. I dunno what company made/brought the toys over though.

Heh, Perceptor was cool. You could use him as a real microsocpe, not a very good one granted, but it was still cool.

[StormShadow]

Which was better, Transformers or GI Joe? I think the GI Joe movie was better, but I just can't decide which cartoon itself was better.

[Citizen]

They had pretty much an equal amount of action, but TF had a better plot. That, and robots > sweaty guys.

[zell583]

Maybe someone can help me remember what these things were called, it was a Japanese company and they imported these Transformer-type robots into the US, but instead of transforming into like a jet or a car, they would transform into like microscopes and stuff like that.

Also, original Autobots toys owned.
the toys lines were called diaclone and microman

[zell583]

Transformers Cybertron can now be watched online: http://www.hasbro.com/action/default.cfm?page=video&id=349

[tigger00000000000000]

Hey, I really need a hand here! I bought the masterpiece magnus off ebay new and packages and the ruddy foot fell off :mad: !!!!! the left foot is fine but the right foot just keeps falling off! Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to fix it!!???

[zell583]

Hey, I really need a hand here! I bought the masterpiece magnus off ebay new and packages and the ruddy foot fell off :mad: !!!!! the left foot is fine but the right foot just keeps falling off! Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to fix it!!???
you might have gotten a counterfit one, they do exist.

[KiwiKitty]

you might have gotten a counterfit one, they do exist.

That, and the mould has a tendency for the feet to drop off while being moved in any way... I know my 20th anniversary Prime's feet tend to drop off while transforming him... it's a pain in the butt.

Other than that, he's gorgeous ^^

[PopCulturePooka]

you might have gotten a counterfit one, they do exist.
Like Kiwi said, weak feet are inherent to the toy. Espeically Takara ones.
Should pop back on.

Before you pop it on, put some nail polish (clear) on the ball joints that connect the foot to the leg. Wait for it to dry. Should tighten it up a bit.

[Shadowknight]

Hey, I really need a hand here! I bought the masterpiece magnus off ebay new and packages and the ruddy foot fell off :mad: !!!!! the left foot is fine but the right foot just keeps falling off! Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to fix it!!???
That's not a Masterpiecee Ultra Magnus, THIS is a Masterpiece Ultra Magnus: http://www.marksprojects.com/trailermp2.htm

[kiev33]

Quick question. Who was better - Optimus Prime, or Starscream?

Prime. I mean, Prime. The ultimate HERO OF THE UNIVERSE. He originated BFG (big fucking gun). He transformed into a MACK TRUCK. I'd have his robot babies if I could.

But then there's Starscream. The OG Bitch. He made no secret about his plans to usurp Megatron. But Megs kept him around. Why? He was THAT DAMN GOOD. Cunning and ruthless. If he was in charge, would the Autobots have been as successful?

Suppose you had to choose one. Who do you choose?


Oooh. Tough choice. I would have to go with Prime. But I loved Starscream. He was awesome. but not as awesome as Optimus.

Of course, i liked Ultra Magnus, too. He was a tough, silent, bad ass type, and knew Optimus was better than he was. Gotta respect a man who knows his place.

Jetfire was pretty darned cool too. :D

[tigger00000000000000]

Lol, trust me, it doesnt slot back in. Well It kinda does but by moving it slightly it just slides right out realy easily. Wheras the good foot sometimes does come out, you just click it back in place then its fine. Ive even disected both feet with a screwdriver and compared the sockets. I was there for like an hour finely analysing both sockets like measuring them etc and they ARE exacytly the same! I just dont get it :mad: ! And I deffinatly know its not the balls problem because the foot foot can fit onto it, wheras the bad foot doesnt fit onto anything. And I dont THINK its a fake cuz I bought it off Ebay brand new from the factory, boxed, selataped, bubblewrapped inside, the little plastic wire things wrapped around the toy in its plastic casing (those plastic wire things are asses lol). Its pretty much straight from the factory but i think I just got the very unfortunate short straw. And for the guy who posted those pics of a Masterpiece Ultra Magnus, I was amazed when I saw that, is it out yet? Or is it a prototype?

edit: Oh lol, I didnt read the writing on the Magnus page, so you made that yourself? Pretty good :eek:

[Shadowknight]

I didn't make it; the guy who made it is one of those independent types who made it from scratch, they're for sale, but due to the custom work needed to make it you have to pay a down payment of 10%, and wait a couple of months for construction. A measly $700 + $40 shipping.

I'm not getting that, to me it's not worth it for an Ultra-Magnus skeleton. However, when I have some spare cash I will gladly spend the $400 for the highest end Optimus Prime trailer he sells. Cause Optimus? Totally needs his trailer, particuarly Wheeler. At the very least you need a big ass trailer that disappears when he transformers :)

[zell583]

ladies and gentlemen, straight from BotCon 2005 (http://www.botcon.com/) i give you "Transfomers: Star Wars"
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/HasbroBooth12.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/HasbroBooth13.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/HasbroBooth17.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/HasbroBooth16.jpg

[PopCulturePooka]

Theres a lot more.

A Dodge Ram Alternator as Optimus Prime. A Ford Alternator for Mirage.

More pics of Primus. Updated versions of Optimus Primal and Beast Megatron, as well as rereleased Beast Wars figures.

And revealed today, a line next year of Updated G1 figures. Protos of Starscream and Megatron were apparantly shown.

[zell583]

Theres a lot more.

A Dodge Ram Alternator as Optimus Prime. A Ford Alternator for Mirage.

More pics of Primus. Updated versions of Optimus Primal and Beast Megatron, as well as rereleased Beast Wars figures.

And revealed today, a line next year of Updated G1 figures. Protos of Starscream and Megatron were apparantly shown.
yahoo!!!! and my parents thought transformers were just for 3 year olds :p

[zell583]

hey guys look at what subaru did for TF fans :D
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/lifesizeTF1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/lifesizeTF2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/lifesizeTF3.jpg

[zell583]

who here has seen the new TransFormers comic and also has it and liked it.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/TF0.jpg

[Decade]

I'm not even gonna attempt to make the argument Optimus wasnt the most badass hero and leader ever (he was, hands down), but I actually liked Hot Rod (Hot Rod, NOT Rodimus). I liked there was a new, young guy who was fast, kicked ass and asked questions later. I didnt like Rodimus cause I felt like he lost the "speedy" look and gained the "futuristic, trucker trash" look.

Yea, Optimus is still the undisputed badass best leader ever, but Hot Rod was also a favorite (if not, my actual favorite).

[crow-kun]

wasn't there a link to the opening and ending of the transformer show with those planet keys. can someone post them.

[smt]

Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, BW Megatron.

The best!

BW Megatron is my role model. BW Optimus not so much.

[Decade]

Maybe it's cause Im not a kid anymore, but Transformers today sucks. Im not talking G1 (that...regardless of the times I go back to watch it and see so many errors and poor animation, will always be badass), but the new ones that have started playing.

Maybe its because of the dubs, but they dont have the same impact the original does. You really felt there was a real "war" going on with G1, with a new character that could pop up any minute just because you knew there were more out there, or more characters you could make (i.e. the dinobots, aerialbots, etc.). The new series typically have maybe 6-8 Decepticons Vs. double-digit Autobots...that's just boring, especially when Decepticons now are just meant to look like idiots rather than warriors. If anything, its just gotten to cartoony.

And then there's the new Optimus Prime Voice. Sorry, but there's NO Optimus I've seen so far that can match the original's deep, solid, badass voice. I saw only one episode of the new series and wanted to vomit, simply cause now Transformers series are going on just a gimmick to sell their toys rather than this new character who popped up in this bad ass war.

I dunno what episode of TF cybertron it was, but all I remember is the New Optimus Prime looking down at 4 random kids on the ground (since when have humans REALLY been that important in Transformers? Furthermore, who cares about em?) while a "lock" is falling.

Now picture and hear junkhead saying: "The O-me-ga-lock!"

...seriously, I'm glad I grew out of it while it was still cool.

[MFDub]

Sadly, the last really excellent Transformers series was Beast Wars. And that made sure to at the very least pay homage to the G1 storyline (Optimus Primal admiring Optimus Prime and all of that). In addition to that, you had the bad-assedness that was Dinobot, Megatron and his rubber-ducky, Rattrap and the ridiculously powerful ant-guy who kept calling Megatron his "queen". Great stuff!

Now, back to G1. Optimus Prime was the man. We know this for a fact. He was an incredibly smart, powerful and wise leader. Who did he put as his second-in-command? Jazz. Why? Because Jazz was the shit. I think Jazz was my favorite transformer behind OP. He was a good warrior, he liked music, his name was JAZZ and he was voiced by SCATMAN CROTHERS! Seriously, Jazz was just awesome.

[Decade]

Wasnt it ironhide that was Optimus's No. 2 man?

[MFDub]

Nope! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_%28Transformers%29

[zell583]

wasn't there a link to the opening and ending of the transformer show with those planet keys. can someone post them.
yo there posted on page one.

[crow-kun]

yo there posted on page one.
Thanks. I don't know why but every time I looked no the page I overlooked them until now. :duh:

[KojiroTakenashi]

Bandai keeps seriously ruining any of the 'new continuity' series. They just can't help it, it seems...Energon started out INCREDIBLE harkening back to the old G1 attitudes and then BAM they turn Demolishor into a gorilla-wannabe and Snowcat into a...yoddler. -_-

[PopCulturePooka]

Bandai keeps seriously ruining any of the 'new continuity' series. They just can't help it, it seems...Energon started out INCREDIBLE harkening back to the old G1 attitudes and then BAM they turn Demolishor into a gorilla-wannabe and Snowcat into a...yoddler. -_-
Hint...

Bandai doesn't do TF's.

Takara does.

[KojiroTakenashi]

Hint...

Takara doesn't do any Animation.

Probally intentional sabotage on Bandai's part...

[PopCulturePooka]

Hint...

Takara doesn't do any Animation.

Probally intentional sabotage on Bandai's part...
Takara uses smaller houses to do the shows, under storyline behest from Hasbro and Takara.

They used GONZO to do the show, and the Japanese and AMerican dubbings have different storylines.

[zell583]

Bandai keeps seriously ruining any of the 'new continuity' series. They just can't help it, it seems...Energon started out INCREDIBLE harkening back to the old G1 attitudes and then BAM they turn Demolishor into a gorilla-wannabe and Snowcat into a...yoddler. -_-
ok, uh first off Bandai has never had anything to do with Transformers they never have and never will.
secondly, where DID you ever get the idea that bandai was doing transformers?
and third, :duh: :bang: :boggled:

[KojiroTakenashi]

Thought they were involved somehow. I was pretty sure.

Anyway, no, the dubbing isn't that much different. Especially when Demolishor was ANIMATED BEATING HIS CHEST LIKE A GORILLA STEREOTYPE and where the Yoddling was present in the original track.

Anyway, whoever's doing it, they suck. They suck real bad.

[PopCulturePooka]

Thought they were involved somehow. I was pretty sure.

Anyway, no, the dubbing isn't that much different. Especially when Demolishor was ANIMATED BEATING HIS CHEST LIKE A GORILLA STEREOTYPE and where the Yoddling was present in the original track.

Anyway, whoever's doing it, they suck. They suck real bad.
Snowcat and Snowstorm both yoddled.

[KojiroTakenashi]

Doesn't matter. We'd have a serious scene going and then we'd have VERY BAD yoddling out of nowhere, for no reason.

Not to say all the comedy was bad. Not long after Megatron ressurected himself (in a brilliant 'I still Function' moment), he started igniting his own temporary base...made of Energon...he then started laughing like a crazed maniac until Cyclonus sad "Uhm...Boss?", then Megatron looks over, notices the explosion and goes "Oh, right".

This was how a funny moment should have been, not really bad Car Robots/Robots in Disguise elementary-grade humour. That show started off so well, too...and so damn Dark. Zombie/Ghost Starscream, Demolishor conflicted and actually reaching out to a human about what faction to stay with (The possibility of Megatron being alive vs. being the military guardians of Cybertron itself), etc etc.

Then they kill it. They kill it so dead.

[OLDSCHOOL1980S-TIMELORD]

QUESTION?:How did G1 SOUNDWAVE go from 1980s cassette am/fm ghettoblaster to a space jet fighterplane vehicle?I COLLECTED G1 TRANSFORMERS ORIGINALS(I still have MARVEL TRANSFORMER COMICS!)-Optimus Prime WASNT THE ONLY 1 WITH BFG-Did U forget SHOCKWAVE?GALVATRON was big too,but the guy/toy was soooo cheeezy(LOW QUALITY-Poor design;NO TASTE)As to how classics like SHOCKWAVE was done...BTW dont confuse MY TIMELORD(DOCTOR WHO NAME)-All transformers thru-out time has THIER OWN UNIQUE TIMELINES:I was able to keep interrested in them up until the BEASTWARS TV CGI SERIES went off the air.For people LOOKING FOR G1 TRANSFORMERS,U PEOPLE NOT TRYING HARD ENUFF-CHECK OUT TOYS-R-US/E-BAY(Lots of G1 on E-BAY!)FOR G1 JAZZ!(Or U COULD EMAIL ME TO LOCATE TRANSFORMERS,I AM AN ADULT COLLECTOR>;-p)

[OLDSCHOOL1980S-TIMELORD]

Did U know U can STILL GET JAZZ G1 TOY AT TOYS-R-US?**OMG UNBE-LIEVE-ABLE,I ALMOST FAINTED!!(Heres the reason,I am a 36 year old G1&G2ADULT COLLECTOR OF 1980s vehicle-weapon Transformers and they are NOT SO HARD TO FIND AS GENERAL PUBLIC THINK...Xcept for rare oringinals LIKE SHOCKWAVE SPACEGUN-Even 4 me thats almost impossible,And I find A LOT OF OLDSCHOOL TRANSFORMERS!)Either that or its my ABILITY TO LOCATE CLASSIC JUNK ANYWHERE IF PERSON WANTS ITEM/VEHICLE BAD ENUFF(**Checkout my username Very Carefully>;-P>(@y@)**)

[Jay]

What the... who the... why the... what the good fuck?

[MeneerDijk]

Hey OLDSCHOOL1980S-TIMELORD, it'd be much appreciated if you make your posts a little more readable. Being bad in english is ok, but this is just annoying. Notice how most members avoid things such as leetspeak on this board. We like to keep things easy on the eyes.

[mugen]

What the... who the... why the... what the good fuck?
QFT

The same can be said about your new avatar, by the way.

[Jay]

That's the fucking point. ;)

[OLDSCHOOL1980S-TIMELORD]

Hey,ZELL583?Where do U get these all these videos?Thats what Reeeeally sucks about living in CERTAIN AREAS(states)OF THE UNITED STATES-RESTRICTED TRADE/IMPORTED FUNSIES,We dont get this kind of stuff here(If Y'ALL CANT RUN WITH TH'BIG DOGS-GIVE'EM HELL FROM THE PORCH-with double middle fingers-AS THEY GO BY!>;P HeHeHe:gloomy: (As I said in some of my postings on here-I cant say it enuff,Me being AN ADULT TRANSFORMER COLLECTOR HAS ALWAYS BEEN A CHALLENGE)**BUT VERY EDUCATIONAL AS WELL,How many"ACTION FIGURE DOLLS"(yeah,I loath the stereotyped name they gave these toys!)Has the ability to be a FUNCTIONAL MODEL/TOY AND PUZZLE(If u think U B smart enuff to try to CHANGE 1 WITHOUT LOOKING AT DIRECTIONS TO TRANSFORM IT!:watson: )-SKYFIRE/JETFIRE was kinda hard for me when I had him halfway figured out b4 I had to"cheat with looking at instructions"-Those double hinges&sliding rollorhinges will mess people up evr'y time!JOKE*Have U seen the gag where someone having G1 SOUNDWAVE HAS REAL MICROCASSETE IN SOUNDWAVES DECK(They do fit:clap: )AND HAS SOMBODY ELSE THINKING IT CHANGES TRIES TO"TRANSFORM IT":duh: :bang: O-M-G Actualy I have very hard time finding SOUNDWAVES CASSETTES even tho I have G1 SOUNDWAVE HIMSELF(check out trading card shops who have TRANSFORMERS COMICS....)

[Jay]

Oh my fucking God USE ENGLISH FOR FUCK SAKE.

[Lady Chris]

Oh my fucking God USE ENGLISH FOR FUCK SAKE.
Here is a better idea, read the forum moderators post!

Hey OLDSCHOOL1980S-TIMELORD, it'd be much appreciated if you make your posts a little more readable. Being bad in english is ok, but this is just annoying. Notice how most members avoid things such as leetspeak on this board. We like to keep things easy on the eyes.
By much appreciated I am pretty sure that meant stop before we have to set you on fire...

[Jay]

And we will set you on fire, make no fucking mistake.

[OLDSCHOOL1980S-TIMELORD]

Look people,what u calling bad english?There's only so much typeing space on these forums;(,And its not like I didnt look 4 an avatar transformer on here for my responses(Theres none listed here 4 members to choose from)-Ive posted on avatar sites asking for G1 AUTOBOTS/DECEPTICONS as well as TRIPLECHANGERS DOWNLOADS.I call bad english what U find on chat websites where people cant complete sentences 2 where U know what they B talking about...It doesnt help when people know that churchwitches who support polititions that rewrites 1rst AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUION 2 where U cant say anything on yer minds-Look at what happen to HOWARD STERN when he was forced to go satellite to where U-know-who cant touch him,bcuz he couldnt broadcast on public channels...By The Way,None of U STILL NOT ANSWERED MY TRANSFORMER SOUNDWAVE QUESTION:How did Soundwave go from being a 1980s am/fm cassette deck to being a spaceship/fighter jet?

[PopCulturePooka]

Hello Nevermore.

[mugen]

Holy shit, is this a joke? I remember h2orowe being almost(almost..) as annoying as you are now when he first joined the forum, so there is still hope.

But then again, I actually understood what he was talking about.

[Jay]

Holy fucking shit, somebody shoot the sod already.

[zell583]

ok... i see this thread really got side-tracked, so lets see if we can get it back on track.

first off, its nice to see the few threads about the new live-action move that have poped-up recently. its good that some of you are talking about it now that the first teaser has come out.

secondly, could you guys please start posting anything that is about transformers in this thread, including the live-action movie. thats what this thread was created for.

third, sorry for not posting sooner (i've been too busy with work)

edit: although i know its a little late now but here is the link to the offical movie site http://www.transformersmovie.com/

[Decade]

Know what I really wanna see?

4-5 years ago, one guy became infamous on the net for building a giant diorama of Autobot City and Char and posting pictures of it, making specific areas for specific lines of Transformers (such as a water area for water based bots, jungle type area for beast wars bots, a battle station area using all the cabs of all the Optimus Primes and other Autobot leaders, city areas using Metroplex and Fortress Maximus, etc). He even had a small area for the Ark.

Unfortunately, I deleted my link to the place a long time ago but could never find it again. Does anyone else have a link to these pics? I'd love to see em again, at least to see if hes updated em. It really was an amazing diorama he made using real transformers.

[Decade]

Wow, no one else has seen it huh?

[Kannon]

Nope but would like to.

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

Beasties/Beast Wars is still considered Transformers, no?

Maximals, Maximize!!

[Kannon]

Fuck BEAST WARS!!! That is -not- Transformers.

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

They were linked to the original Transformers, though.

The originals were ancestors to the Beast Wars, so yeah.

I don't care, Beast Wars was awesome.

[Kannon]

Yes, I know they were... "linked" to the original Transformers, but everything but Gen 1 was watered down anyway, Beast Wars was horrrrrible though.

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

To me, no...

Interesting take on a way to "revive" the Transformers franchise.

[PopCulturePooka]

Beast Wars had the best fucking story out of all the TF series.

Only series to also take G1 continuity seriously.
It was the best TF series and is considered the best by most TFans that can get over the stupid 'Trukk not Munkey' idea.

[Hatsumomo]

While I still love me some Transformers (OPTIMUS PRIME BITCH!), I'm hesistant to be happy about the new movie. Hollywood is having a massive suck-fest right now and very few movies appeal to me.

Fuck it. Just release the goddamned cartoon onto DVD and I'm a happy little 1980s throwback.

[PopCulturePooka]

The cartoons been on DVD's for ages

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000063K17/qid=1152110044/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-0492776-6423134?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

Beast Wars had the best fucking story out of all the TF series.

Only series to also take G1 continuity seriously.
It was the best TF series and is considered the best by most TFans that can get over the stupid 'Trukk not Munkey' idea.

Amen to that, brotha!

Thank God for Youtube, they've got the full episodes up and running!

And I still orgasm all over my Optimus Prime that can turn into a land rover tank, jumbo jet plane, and even a metallic motherfuckin' metal monkey.

Badass.

[Hatsumomo]

The cartoons been on DVD's for ages

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000063K17/qid=1152110044/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-0492776-6423134?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=130


:eyepop: IwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwant IwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwantIwant!

[Radiance]

I havn't fully read the thread so if it was mentioned.. sorry. I went to see Pirates of the Caribean: Dead Man's Chest today... and right there in the trailers section. :O TRANSFORMERS, THE MOVIE! :O

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

I think it's safe to say that Beast Machines nearly killed the Transformers franchise.

[PopCulturePooka]

I think it's safe to say that Beast Machines nearly killed the Transformers franchise.
Given the kiddie dreck (from japan, showing that the jappos cant do TF's or be trusted with the shows) that followed, BM has been gaining a lot of cult status in recent years.

[Decade]

Ok, so after googling out in a few different ways to find that damn diorama I mentioned a week ago, I finally found a place that has it.

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=92820

Unfortunately, you gotta be a high level member or something of this forum to see it.

If anyone actually ever sees the pics, please post em here, I'd love to see em again as they were really impressive.

Doesn't make me wanna play with toys or anything, but still damn cool what the guy did with a bunch of em.

[zell583]

the new tf classics toys are out now and i want to know what you think of the updated forms of the G1 series figures.

[Digital Masta]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZp75fWe-ss&eurl=

new trailer

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

It's official.

I came.

[zell583]

ok guys, new trailer http://movies.yahoo.com/summer-movies/Transformers/1808716430/trailers/31 enjoy.

[TommyA]

Yeah I just linked to the vid from another forum and I am cleaning up semen stains...

I am SOOO glad it is making it's way to Japan. But just another movie to be the only foreigner in, and laugh alone during funny scenes (at least when it isn't physical comedy).

[Dresh]

Would it kill them to provide just the tiniest sound byte of Optimus Prime speaking? Aside from that the preview was awesome, however, and I cannot wait to splooge myself whilst watching this film.

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

I came/my hair stood on end/a chill went down my spine/I came when they added that transformation soundbyte.

They better not add in corny, yet bashfully stupid "HELLO HUMANS. I AM AN AUTOBOT NAMED OPTIMUS PRIME." dialogue.

[zell583]

you know, since were on the subject of the movie, does anyone have any of the movie figures yet? i have jazz, barricade, fast action battler ratchet, and protoform optimus.

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

... pictures.

GODDAMN PICTURES.

[zell583]

here you go!!!
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e61/squall583/100_0789.jpg

[Decade]

So seeing this thread necrofucked reminded me about that diorama I asked about.

Well, haven't found it (I'm not going to look that hard), but found this

http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y281/garyscollection/?

:eyepop: holy shit, who wants to bet this guys still a virgin?

[haterllnation]

@Zell
Hmm, we have the exact same computer speakers...that is all.

@Decade
That is wicked. I sort of want to burn it all. I mean seeing so many in such a setting. I would love to set it on fire and watch the misery. That is where my mind went after marveling at the mass of it all. Either he is a virgin or his girl helped him with half of it (and the kind of girl that has guys going "Why the hell is she with HIM??").

[zell583]

@Zell
Hmm, we have the exact same computer speakers...that is all.
um... thanks :meh:

[Digital Masta]

:eyepop: holy shit, who wants to bet this guys still a virgin?

Man, that's so elite that he gets mad play...

:P

[Decade]

Bullshit, the best this guy can hope for is a desperate late 30's uggo off match.com


and even THEN it's not guaranteed he'll meet a WOMAN.

[Digital Masta]

Bullshit, the best this guy can hope for is a desperate late 30's uggo off match.com


and even THEN it's not guaranteed he'll meet a WOMAN.


You'd be so very angry if this guy actually did get massive amounts of female loving, wouldn't you?

[Decade]

...I'd murder kittens.

[PopCulturePooka]

He's married

[Decade]

? To a woman?

Fucking 8th wonder of the world to me :boggled:

[zell583]

ok, for those of you not living in the states here's the link to all the trailers and tv spots that have aired state side. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=128045
also, from what you have seen sofar, will you go to see this movie when it hits theaters?

[PopCulturePooka]

ok, for those of you not living in the states here's the link to all the trailers and tv spots that have aired state side. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=128045
also, from what you have seen sofar, will you go to see this movie when it hits theaters?
Fuck

and

Yes

[PopCulturePooka]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0kZHybANP4k

You can cum now.

[Dresh]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0kZHybANP4k

You can cum now.

Holy shit he grunted! YES!!! Also the related vids at the end had an unofficial clip of him actually saying a sentence.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3wAnWecdyY&NR=1

[羽之助]

Not movie, but still funny - a debate at the University of Alberta with Soundwave.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6klaUw997Qo

[Ozero]

after seeing that vid, I made this graphic, and ordered myself a t-shirt of it.


http://www.ozero.ca/temp/frommegatron.jpg



whee!

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

I smell a meme coming along.

[Decade]

"I answer ONLY to Megatron"

:rofl:

That's the funniest TF parody I've seen in a year

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

Then the fleshy human pulls out Optimus Prime...

Oooooh shieet, IT'S AWN!!

[羽之助]

I thought the best part was "Look at him. Can he even transform into anything?"

[Decade]

"How do you intend to overcome the face that you are human?"

[zell583]

i think you guys might enjoy this
Fan music video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcQuXAf0cKc)
and here is the story (http://bostonnow.com/community/blogs/cc_chapman/2007/06/12/black-lab-make-transformers-their-own/) behind it.
*edit* here is the myspace page to the gorup who did the offical theme to the live action movie http://www.myspace.com/mutemath

[zell583]

So seeing this thread necrofucked reminded me about that diorama I asked about.

Well, haven't found it (I'm not going to look that hard), but found this

http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y281/garyscollection/?

:eyepop: holy shit, who wants to bet this guys still a virgin?
here are more people with huge tf collections for ya. http://www.tfw2005.com/gallery/showgallery.php/cat/1292 enjoy. :D

[ParryDat]

Only thing I have to say is the StarScream>All of the other Transformers.

It's just too sad that he isn't strong enough to stand up to MegaTron.StarScream when he gets the chance is actually a damn good leader.

[zell583]

ok everyone, here is a clip from the movie that aired last night on the tonight show. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2036489979

[ParryDat]

Good stuff.

[Ozero]

yeah, nice to see something besides the cool zomg kinds of scenes... looks good...

[Roxie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_T-RGXKGS8

[zell583]

i picked this up while i was out today.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e61/squall583/tfa.jpg
the gameplay and controls are very good, if your in the states and have a ds i sugest you pick one up, or get both. either way, its good.:yes:

[Dead Sexy Vocab]

Voices in there?

[zell583]

yes they did full voices for both versions.

[Digital Masta]

New animated series...the designs look like ass

http://www.seibertron.com/news/view.php?id=10778

[zell583]

well this is one of several different tf series being made, plus it is still a work-in-progress so it might look completely different with the final version.

[Digital Masta]

well this is one of several different tf series being made, plus it is still a work-in-progress so it might look completely different with the final version.


This one isn't Japanese. All the other series were Japanese series.

[zell583]

This one isn't Japanese. All the other series were Japanese series.
well, most were japanese anyways. also, that is WHY i said a work-in-progress. an example would be the fiasco that happened a few years back when warner brothers announced an new look for the looney toons gang.

[Digital Masta]

well, most were japanese anyways. also, that is WHY i said a work-in-progress. an example would be the fiasco that happened a few years back when warner brothers announced an new look for the looney toons gang.

Most of them were Japanese because they decided to continue the series after the original one ended in America. Anyway...the designs are done by the Legion of Superheroes/Teen Titans dude so...that's gonna be the look.

[Timmah]

Just got back from a pre-screening of transformers..... totally epic

[Beowulf]

I don't know, this movie is being made by the same evil man who unleashed Bad Boys and The Rock on an unsuspecting populace...

[All-American Alfonse]

A good friend of mine went to a press screening last week and said everybody was on their feet and applauding at the end of it. Thats the British Press doing that.......that'll do for me. I'm seeing it.

[PopCulturePooka]

well this is one of several different tf series being made, plus it is still a work-in-progress so it might look completely different with the final version.
And what pray are these other series being made?

Some more info on the new animated series:

"Cartoon Network Studios and Hasbro are co-producing a new animated Transformers series, which will premiere in January and is hoped to build on the momentum created by the highly anticipated live-action feature film opening July 3, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

There have been three other Transformers series on Cartoon Network and eight series altogether since 1984. But this is the first one Hasbro is co-producing with Cartoon rather than its Japanese toy and production partner, Takara.

Cartoon and Hasbro executives told the trade paper that the new series, Transformers Animated, will be significantly different from the others, adding humor, never-before-seen characters and a new premise in which the Autobots fight evil humans in superhero fashion much more frequently than they battle the Decepticons, the traditional Transformers enemy since the franchise launched as a toy line in 1984.

The animated series won't pick up on any of the themes from the Paramount/DreamWorks film, which is directed by Michael Bay.

In the new Cartoon series, the robots will have a lot more human qualities, allowing kids to identify with the characters much more than in previous series.

The plan is to produce 26 half-hour episodes, as well as a 90-minute special that will serve as the series premiere. Matt Youngberg (Teen Titans, The Batman) is the supervising director of the series, Sam Register (Teen Titans) will serve as executive producer."

http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-news/story/4671/More+information+on+Transformers+Animated.html

[PopCulturePooka]

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/imagehosting/44182467ff7c4cce21.jpg

[羽之助]

ZAP!
Girl: Hey, that was my car, you asshole!
Shockwave: I must have this thing set on low.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-ItfWY3xMQ

[羽之助]

Look who I haaaaave ....


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2035668061_b23ff4e7fa.jpg

[zell583]

cool masterpice starscream you got there. here's what i got just recently with a little of my tax return.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b120/zell583/mickeymisprime1.jpg

[Citizen]

That is by far the gayest Transformers-related thing I've ever seen.

[Duke Luke of Juke]

I dunno, those transformers anal beads were pretty hard to beat. They had to take them off the shelves, though. Too many mid-anus transformation accidents.

[Citizen]

There is nothing gay about a man filling his ass with tiny robots.

[Dresh]

That is by far the gayest Transformers-related thing I've ever seen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v367/Dresh/Skyquake.jpg