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Hey Tumblr TF Fans,
So Mairghread took some time to answer some questions a TFW2005 Windblade Fan Page. Thought I’d copy and paste them here in case any of you don’t read that board. Remember too you can always ask her direct at her tumblr mscottwrites.
And here are the answers I have so far:
Mairghread Scott: Gotten a few asks about Windblade’s “Kabuki” elements. This can’t be answered in too much detail yet, but Windblade’s markings do have meaning and are important to both her and her backstory. However, I have no intention of presenting her in any sort of stereotypical geisha or hand-over-her-mouth-anime-girl role. The first art Hasbro released has her with a rather deadly looking sword and a pretty grim expression. Also, she turns into a military jet, so I’m not really seeing her as a very kawaii character.
You can already read my discussion of what I think about Arcee’s origin on my tumblr (also MScottWrites) and I think I’ve established that I don’t intend for Windblade to originate from the same place. (Plus, I’m pretty sure John Barber would string me up by my toes if I did.) I don’t want to address it more than that because…you know…spoilers, but I can say that I’m much more interested in writing new stories than ret-conning old ones.
Smart money would say IDW did not go to trouble they have to launch Windblade the way they’re doing if she was going to be the only other fembot in all of TF continuity. Just saying.
As to how long we have, I’ll be blunt: We’ve got a 4 issue mini-series that everyone is praying will become an ongoing, but, like every other comic, we have got to prove ourselves from Issue 1. That means we need pre-orders and A LOT of them. Not: ‘I’ll pick it up when I’m at my shop.’ Not ‘I’ll borrow from a friend’ if you want Windblade to keep going the ONLY way to do that is to get your store to pre-order it. Tell them to order lots of it and get your friends to pre-order too. If you don’t have a story, BUY it on Comixology or a similar app, but encourage your friends who do have a store to pre-order and buy. I’ll try to provide a little help when the official solicitation is released to make it easier on those new to the process.
In terms of how Windblade views other transformers and their genders: well, this is a bit spoiler-y, but she’s not exactly going to be shocked that guy transformers exist and since they are all still robots, gender is still going to be a lot less pressing to them than it is to us. Also, you know, it’s Transformers, so I’m pretty sure there are going to be more pressing issues for everyone than ‘date night.’
Anyone looking for a tease in terms of the ‘wrath’ I mentioned. Hmmm… how about TFBH having murder, cannibalism, societal collapse, PTSD, and the (perceived) apocalypse itself? That I wrote ‘Stronger, Faster’ and ‘Hurt’ and can’t even make it through a Rescue Bots episode without putting someone’s life in danger. So, while I am shooting to make TF Windblade a little more hopeful than my normal work, danger and excitement should probably be expected.
Regarding a toy: I’m pretty sure Hasbro made some kind of announcement on this, but that’s really their domain.
In terms of the poll that made Windblade, I’ve never been shown any numbers so I can’t speak officially. Just from my own business sense, I’m not sure why a company would ask people to make the transformers they want to buy and then not go with the most popular option. But, as I said, that would be a question for toy.
Anyway, we’re lining up some good interviews so keep your eyes peeled for more on the book itself, but these should answer some of the more specific questions floating around out there.
'Til All Are One,
Mairghread
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gorgynoid wrote:Hey congrats on the new comic! I voted for a lady robot like 50 times on that poll. I really hope you're ignoring (or retconning) Jhiaxus "making" ladybots out of guybots. Peace, and have a great Christmas!
Thank you for voting 50 times. Don’t do it during any kind of real election, but thanks for doing it here. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I would like to assure you that Windblade is not female by accident, or by force, or against her will, or just for kicks. That’s not how it works for biological women on Earth and that’s not how it’s gonna work on Cybertron. Anybody has a problem with that, you know where I am.
mryarra wrote:I am SO excited about how the Windblade comic is looking right now, and the creative team. There is a sore lack of ladies in the IDW verse and Windblade herself looks like she could make a really interesting character. Also, just as a heads-up, "biological woman" is considered to be a pretty transphobic term, and so really isn't a good way to refer to people.
Dang it, good point!
Okay, Internet…please, please know that I am doing all in my power to talk about the gender of non-reproductive alien robots in the most respectful terms possible, but it can get really tough. (ex. Is Arcee a transgendered woman even though she was made female against her will?).
The term “genetically female” seems wrong because they don’t reproduce (so don’t pass on genes) so I chose “biologically female” to convey the same sense in a more accurate way (ie most fans would say TFormers are alive, even though that is also debatable in science).
I have since been informed, by people wiser than I, that the technical term for Windblade would be a cisgender woman so I’m going to go with that unless someone knows a better term, or we can agree to invent one. Regardless, know that I am doing all in my power to make this character and her story something all TF fans can enjoy and celebrate together. My goal is always maximum inclusion, so should I stick my digital foot in my mouth again, please let me know so I can correct myself.
Til All Are One,
Mairghread
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Recording Transformers: Prime Season 3 DVD commentary with some of our amazing creative team and VAs. Left to right is David Hartman (Supervising Director), Yours truly (Jack), Steven Melching (writer extraordinaire), Sumalee Montano (Arcee), and David Sobolov (Shockwave). Not pictured: James Horan (Wheeljack) and Todd Waterman (Director)
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Recently in California, I helped to organize a voice actors reunion. These items were put together during this event, by myself and Michael Bell for local animal charities. We'd like to share these auction with fans if possible.
Ebay Items for sell, more items to be posted soon:
Autographed Transformers The Movie 1986 Poster (Corey Burton, Sue Blu..etc.)
Transformers 1986 Animated Theatrical (Reprint) Movie Poster. Autograpghed by voice actor talents: Sue Blu, John Moschitta, Corey Burton, Gregg Berger, Neil Ross, Michael Bell, David Mendenhall, Paul Eiding, Michael McConnohie and voice director Wally Burr. (We also have an unknown autograph included.)
This item was signed during a voice actors reunion June 25th, 2013. There's a little poster damage along the sides, but to have so many voice talents autograph one item, it makes it a unique piece. The proceeds that are gathered will be given to Cambodian Wildlife Sanctuary & Serenity Place Rescue. None of the money earned from this will be for profit, all for charity.
Youtube video from the reunion and autograph signing:
Link to ebay auction: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FAutographed-Tra%20...%2027d502d29c%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
Second item posted on ebay:
Autographed Transformers 1984 Animated Series Poster (Corey Burton, Sue Blu..)
Transformers G1 series reprint poster is autographed by Corey Burton (Brawn, Shockwave, Spike & Sunstreaker), Susan Blu (Arcee), Gregg Berger (Grimlock, Long Haul & Skyfire), Neil Ross (Springer, Slag, Bonecrusher & Hook), Michael Bell (Bombshell, First Aid, Prowl, Scrapper, Sideswipe & Swoop), Michael McConnohie (Cosmos & Tracks), Morgan Lofting (Firestar & Moonracer), David Mendenhall (Daniel Witwicky), Wally Burr original voice director & Michael Charles Hill (Writer for Transformer episodes: The Gambler, Starscream's Brigade, Ghost in the Machine, The Burden Hardest to Bear & The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2)
This item was signed during a voice actors reunion June 25th, 2013. There's a little poster damage along the sides, but to have so many voice talents autograph one item, it makes it a unique piece. The proceeds that are gathered will be given to Cambodian Wildlife Sanctuary & Serenity Place Rescue. None of the money earned from this will be for profit, all for charity.
Youtube video from the reunion and autograph signing:
Poster measures approximately 16" by 24" and will be shipped rolled.
Link to ebay auction: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FAutographed-Tra%20...%2027d50d8c5b%3C%2Fa%3E%3F
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TFcon is very pleased to welcome back Alex Milne to the TFcon guest list this year. Alex is the artist for IDW’s current Transformers: More than Meets the Eye comic book, and has also worked on Megatron Origins, the Transformers (2007) Official Movie Adaptation, Spotlight: Arcee, The Reign of Starscream, Transformers: Alliance, Transformers: Drift, and many more. He will be attending both days and offering prints and commissions to attendees all weekend long.
Canada’s 12th annual Premiere Transformers Collectors Convention will take place July 26th to 28th, 2013. TFcon will return to the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre, 6750 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
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ALEX MILNE is a professional illustrator based in Canada who has been working in comics for the past ten years. He has worked on many different projects over this time, but is best known for his Transformers work with IDW Publishing. Some of the titles he has worked on over his career have been, Megatron Origins, Spotlight Arcee, Drift mini series, Transformers Ongoing (Chaos Theory) and various other titles and covers. Currently he is working with James Roberts on the latest ongoing title More Than Meets The Eye.
JOANA LAFUENTE is an illustrator/colorist from Portugal who has worked as colorist on a variety of IDW Publishing Transformers titles such as Spotlight Blurr, Spotlight Drift, Ironhide mini-series, 2011's OnGoing, More Than Meets The Eye and Robots In Disguise just to name a few.
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Based on the toy franchise introduced by HASBRO in the mid-‘80s, the Emmy Award-winning Transformers Prime is a computer-generated revival featuring the same characters as the traditionally animated series – alongside some developed for the recent films – which began shortly after the toys debuted.
Printed on heavyweight 24”x36” matte paper, this limited edition (there are fewer than twenty-five autographed copies) poster from HUB – the cable channel which broadcasts Transformers Prime – is signed by twelve of the voice artists lending their talents to some of the Transformers characters depicted.
Signatures include:
Steven Blum (“Starscream,” more)
Jeffrey Combs (“Ratchet”)
Peter Cullen (“Optimus Prime”)
Tania Gunadi (“Miko”)
Josh Keaton (“Jack Darby,” more)
Sumalee Montano (“Arcee”)
Daran Norris (“Knock Out”)
Andy Pessoa (“Rafael ‘Raf’ Esquivel”)
Kevin Michael Richardson (“Bulkhead,” more)
Tony Todd (“Dreadwing”)
Frank Welker (“Megatron”)
Eagled-eyed bidders will note the list above includes just eleven names. Why? Because the poster is signed by a twelfth actor whose soon-to-be announced character is currently a closely guarded secret!
This item includes an Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Letter of Authenticity.
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TFcon is please to announce the return of Alex Milne to the TFcon guest list. Alex is the artist on IDW’s current Transformers: More than Meets the Eye comic book, and has also worked on Megatron Origins, the Transformers (2007) Official Movie Adaptation, Spotlight: Arcee, The Reign of Starscream, Transformers: Alliance, Transformers: Drift, various issues of The Transformers and many more. He will be selling prints and offering commissions to attendees all weekend long.
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