Yeah, it's great to have Jim Cummings in both of the current TF cartoons right now, even if he got the more dignified role in the other show. But that isn't to say I didn't like Clampdown, as his pitiful nature is part of his charm. It's just, he's no Colonel Quint Quarry.kaijuguy19 wrote:Clampdown was fun to watch and it helps that he's voiced by Jim Cummings as well.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
Since the episode description was wrong, the title might be as well, since there's not much in this episode that that title would make sense to refer to. We'll have to wait and see what it's called when the U.S. (or another English-speaking country) catches up.PrymeStriker wrote:"Out of Focus"
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
NuclearConvoy wrote:Archanubis wrote:I find it interesting how the writers had Drift and Fracture interact with their Minicons in this episode. Drift is rather aloof with his Minicons, even berating them at times, while Fracture... well, doesn't. In fact, he seems to get along pretty well with them, not even yelling at them when they come to help him. Granted, this is just Fracture's first episode, but he initially seems to be a better "master" to Airazor and Divebomb than Drift was to Jetstorm and Slipstream. And Fracture seems to be a rather nasty character, at least to anyone other than his Minicons. We'll see if the writers continue that relationship in future episodes.
This episode almost has me wanting to get the launchers so I can have all the appropriate minicons to display with my warriors. But what would I do with the launchers afterwards?
Kyleor wrote:NuclearConvoy wrote:Archanubis wrote:I find it interesting how the writers had Drift and Fracture interact with their Minicons in this episode. Drift is rather aloof with his Minicons, even berating them at times, while Fracture... well, doesn't. In fact, he seems to get along pretty well with them, not even yelling at them when they come to help him. Granted, this is just Fracture's first episode, but he initially seems to be a better "master" to Airazor and Divebomb than Drift was to Jetstorm and Slipstream. And Fracture seems to be a rather nasty character, at least to anyone other than his Minicons. We'll see if the writers continue that relationship in future episodes.
This episode almost has me wanting to get the launchers so I can have all the appropriate minicons to display with my warriors. But what would I do with the launchers afterwards?
Leave them in vehicle mode so they look better in your collection? Or sell them on ebay just like all the other people who are going to buy them just for the minicons.
Burn wrote:Agamemnon wrote:Let's get back to talking about Burn's mammoth snout flopping...
Well I am Australian. It's kinda what we're known for.
Cobotron wrote:@Chuck - it's been a while since I watched that episode, but I seem to remember them showing Bee spot the car in the junk yard. Maybe even a close up of his reaction to it? Which was "Cool!", or "Totally rad!". Ya know something along those lines.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Right.Sabrblade wrote:Bee never scanned a new form. He kept the same form he had on Cybertron since it already was an Earth vehicle (a "Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer", to be precise).
Burn wrote:Agamemnon wrote:Let's get back to talking about Burn's mammoth snout flopping...
Well I am Australian. It's kinda what we're known for.
For those unaware, "Hank" isn't in reference to me, but a character from episode 4.Cobotron wrote:Right.Sabrblade wrote:Bee never scanned a new form. He kept the same form he had on Cybertron since it already was an Earth vehicle (a "Griffin Motors 1995 Windblazer", to be precise).
Thanks Hank.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Burn wrote:Let it be known, I murdered Amelie.
Accidentally.
Amelie wrote:Ah, Transtech - we meet again.
That aesthetic keeps popping up.
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:All caught up... started off fun, but I'm bored now. I feel like the character dynamic is wearing thin, falling flat, and otherwise 2-dimensional... granted it took Beast Wars this long to get traction, so now that the Decepticons have been established, I'm hoping there will be more interesting interactions and depth put into these characters. They're cute, but it's like har har okay so what else is there to you? I feel like the Autobots can be kind of douchey, and then some of the Decepticons (Springload, Ped, and Clampdown) are endearing like a bunch of Waspinators... that to me actually makes the show frustrating because I end up rooting for just the Decepticons instead of both of them. I'd rank this show pretty low...
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
PrymeStriker wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:All caught up... started off fun, but I'm bored now. I feel like the character dynamic is wearing thin, falling flat, and otherwise 2-dimensional... granted it took Beast Wars this long to get traction, so now that the Decepticons have been established, I'm hoping there will be more interesting interactions and depth put into these characters. They're cute, but it's like har har okay so what else is there to you? I feel like the Autobots can be kind of douchey, and then some of the Decepticons (Springload, Ped, and Clampdown) are endearing like a bunch of Waspinators... that to me actually makes the show frustrating because I end up rooting for just the Decepticons instead of both of them. I'd rank this show pretty low...
Actually, the characters were pretty one-dimensional in the pilot, but have been receiving more layers since then. Bumblebee, Sideswipe, Fixit, and Strongarm all have clearer motives, personalities, and flaws than we were originally supposed to accept. Grimlock's still pretty flat, though. As for the Decepticons, I only really find Steeljaw, Thunderhoof, and Clampdown all that engaging. Underbite is this show's Breakdown without the cool design and Fracture just sort of exists. Also, his minicons are about as interesting and useful as paste.
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:All they do is squabble and have 1 personality trait. Sideswipe is the rebel, Strongarm worries, Fixit is a geek, Bumblebee is douchey, and Grimlock's cute. There's really not that much range... they're each stuck in their own schtick
Henry921 wrote:You can always be counted on to listen to reason, Pryme.
Dead Metal wrote:Have you ever, and i mean ever seen/read/heard something that is completely original and does not copy/homage/pay tribute to something else? Here's a hint: Nope. You never have and you never will.
PrymeStriker wrote:MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:All they do is squabble and have 1 personality trait. Sideswipe is the rebel, Strongarm worries, Fixit is a geek, Bumblebee is douchey, and Grimlock's cute. There's really not that much range... they're each stuck in their own schtick
That's not entirely true.
Sideswipe has a constant need to show off and prove that he's cool. He cares a lot about what his piers think and tries to impress them by opposing authority. In "Can You Dig It," he finds an idol in Jazz, and will likely learn over time that you can follow the rules and still be cool.
As such, he clashes with Strongarm. She doesn't really worry, much more than she hates grinding against protocol. On the surface, she's your standard by-the-book archetype. However, like Sideswipe, she seems to have a constant need to prove something to somebody. In her case, she wants to prove to Bumblebee that she's a good cadet and could make a good superior like her supervisor.
Fixit, as you said, is a geek. As he's only had one focus episode so far, there hasn't been a whole lot of development on his part. Besides, with Bumblebee, Strongarm, and Sideswipe being the most prominent characters, it's hard to get a word in edgewise. However, what he lacks in depth so far, he makes up for in entertainment quality. His stuttering issues and bubbly/friendly personality make him a pleasure to watch whenever he's on camera.
Bumblebee is far from being a douche. He's just a police lieutenant that was thrown into the position of leader after being stranded on Earth with two teenagers, a criminal, and a minicon. then shoved into hunting Decepticon inmates. As such, he's trying to find his grounding as a leader. Characterized by his lame "roll out" phrases and his sometimes faulty decision making, he finds that his team doesn't always take him seriously as he tries to be the leader Optimus was. What he discovers and is learning is how to lead in his own right, not like his former leader. Also, any depth or backstory this character received has run its course in Prime. Therefore, they're trying and succeeding in giving him a new arc.
Although, you're right that Grimlock's about as deep as a kiddie pool and as intricate as a pencil holder.
NuclearConvoy wrote:And the Beast Wars characters only got their depth after more than one season.
MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Granted it took Beast Wars this long to get traction, so now that the Decepticons have been established, I'm hoping there will be more interesting interactions and depth put into these characters.
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