Hasbro’s Entertainment Studio, eOne, launches TRANSFORMERS: BOTBOTS premiering on March 25, 2022
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TRANSFORMERS: BOTBOTS is an animated series, full of high energy humor that will delight kids, transporting the next generation of viewers into a brand new world of mischievous little ‘bots. When a mall is hit with Energon, everyday objects from the food court, the hardware store and other locations spring to life and convert into tiny Transformers robots called BotBots.
This series offers a little something for everyone as BotBots come in a wide and unique range of hysterical characters, who are the epitome of… MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE. They formed squads based on the store they came from, but not every ‘bot was in their correct store when they came to life. By day, these BotBots hide quietly on mall store shelves but at night, they jump headfirst into adventure until a misfit group of BotBots called ‘The Lost Bots’ run into the mall security guard and put all the ‘bots in danger. Will these zany ‘bots be able to overcome their differences, defeat the security guard and gain acceptance with the other ‘bots? The entire family will enjoy this hilarious new series that is silly, wacky, and fun!
Executive produced by Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt (Spider-Man, Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters) they also serve as showrunners on the series.
You can even check outa (region locked) clip below at the 8 minute mark along with the image released.
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Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on February 24th, 2022 @ 3:26am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2022 @ 10:19pm CST
Alyson Court (Jubilee from the 90s X-Men cartoon, Loonette the Clown from The Big Comfy Couch, Emily Elizabeth from the 1988 Clifford's Fun With... video series, Claire Redfield in four of the Resident Evil video games, and much more) is confirmed to be the voice director, and has announced that some of the voice cast are James Hartnett, Joseph Motiki, Josette Jorge, Devon Mack, Louisa Zhu, and two others named "Lisa" and "Christian" (Court doesn't give their surnames).
Kevin Burke and Chris "Doc" Wyatt are also confirmed as crew members.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 25th, 2022 @ 7:22pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 25th, 2022 @ 9:18pm CST
Posted by RotorstormNZ on February 26th, 2022 @ 1:54pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 26th, 2022 @ 7:41pm CST
Also, interesting to see that Pizza vehicle in action in the trailer. Hopefully that means it will finally be coming out (image below).
Posted by Sabrblade on February 26th, 2022 @ 8:13pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 26th, 2022 @ 8:22pm CST
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on February 26th, 2022 @ 9:36pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 26th, 2022 @ 9:42pm CST
It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 27th, 2022 @ 12:23am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2022 @ 12:39am CST
Forgotten about EarthSpark so soon, have we?BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
Posted by Burn on February 27th, 2022 @ 2:47am CST
BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
RIP your sense of humour more like.
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:33am CST
I'm so glad these never got a major release in Japan. They're not Transformers in any way shape or form.
Posted by Solrac333 on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:03am CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 1:16pm CST
Regardless, I think I know what the OP's views on Notbots are...
Posted by blackeyedprime on February 27th, 2022 @ 1:40pm CST
As long as it keeps the kids entertained and buying toys is the main thing. Might even be better than Cyberverse XD
Posted by bluecatcinema on February 27th, 2022 @ 2:05pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2022 @ 3:32pm CST
blackeyedprime wrote:Might even be better than Cyberverse XD
Gonna be a hard bar to get over, but I think this looks like a lot of fun, so I think this will be a fun series in a different way than Cyberverse.
I'm excited for it!
Posted by Flashwave on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:28pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:49pm CST
Flashwave wrote:Quickies needs to get at least a "yeeeeesssss" or they have failed the Fandom.
Oh my!
Posted by MaximalNui on February 27th, 2022 @ 6:25pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Really? Not even during the Mainframe shows? Huh, didn't know that.
BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
primalxconvoy wrote:From the same cesspool of ideas that thought you would love "Thundercats Ho!", comes something actually worse than Michael Bay's Transformers. Netflix is proud to present..."Not Bots"....
I'm so glad these never got a major release in Japan. They're not Transformers in any way shape or form.
Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
Honestly, though, Transformers is an ecletic enough brand that can encompass different genres and approaches, including lighter ones, as previous preschool shows like Go-Bots and especially Rescue Bots demonstrated. And this show already has a massive advantage over TTG or "Thundercats Ho!": they're using new characters already designed to be comedic and silly instead of poorly adapting more serious pre-established characters to a comedy setting.
Now all that's left to see is if it'll be good random comedy or TTG-level of random comedy. Given the trailer so far, it can go either way, but I'm hopeful.
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 6:48pm CST
MaximalNui wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Really? Not even during the Mainframe shows? Huh, didn't know that.BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSprimalxconvoy wrote:From the same cesspool of ideas that thought you would love "Thundercats Ho!", comes something actually worse than Michael Bay's Transformers. Netflix is proud to present..."Not Bots"....
I'm so glad these never got a major release in Japan. They're not Transformers in any way shape or form.
Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
Honestly, though, Transformers is an ecletic enough brand that can encompass different genres and approaches, including lighter ones, as previous preschool shows like Go-Bots and especially Rescue Bots demonstrated. And this show already has a massive advantage over TTG or "Thundercats Ho!": they're using new characters already designed to be comedic and silly instead of poorly adapting more serious pre-established characters to a comedy setting.
Now all that's left to see is if it'll be good random comedy or TTG-level of random comedy. Given the trailer so far, it can go either way, but I'm hopeful.
It's not the fact that it's "comedy" it's the fact that ANYTHING can be a "Transformer", and that even if that is "accepted", they crossed the line by making them made out of the same materials as their alt modes. This means the burger bot is literally made out of edible materials. It would have been funnier if they were all "metal" still, as if the humans tried to eat them, they would break their teeth, etc. Making them "proper" Transformers in this way would have been great. Heck, even Beast Wars/Machines TFs weren't actually organic, but rather a combination of both organic and synthetic components, usually mixed at a molecular level, to various degrees, depending on the show.
I'm not asking for a detailed, serious explanation of that in the show, but there should be some sort of visual/plot explanation in the first ep that gets it out of the way quickly for us to suspend disbelief and enjoy the show. The creators must know TF fans might be watching.
As for the other kiddie TF shows, I loved them. However, they still had some semblance of plot and didn't fart all over established TF lore, even at the most nonsensical of times.
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2022 @ 7:24pm CST
Nope. Those and the Unicron Trilogy were all voiced in Vancouver.MaximalNui wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Really? Not even during the Mainframe shows? Huh, didn't know that.
Nah, two naysayers out of countless fans isn't enough. Besides, that page hasn't had any additions to its list in seven years.MaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
You're about four years and 345 figures (plus 69 yet to be released) too late to be now complaining about the BotBots' core design aesthetic.primalxconvoy wrote:It's not the fact that it's "comedy" it's the fact that ANYTHING can be a "Transformer", and that even if that is "accepted", they crossed the line by making them made out of the same materials as their alt modes.
Posted by Flashwave on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:04pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Flashwave wrote:Quickies needs to get at least a "yeeeeesssss" or they have failed the Fandom.
Oh my!
*Quackles
Dang Autocorrect.
Posted by Burn on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:47pm CST
primalxconvoy wrote:It's not the fact that it's "comedy" it's the fact that ANYTHING can be a "Transformer", and that even if that is "accepted", they crossed the line by making them made out of the same materials as their alt modes. This means the burger bot is literally made out of edible materials. It would have been funnier if they were all "metal" still, as if the humans tried to eat them, they would break their teeth, etc. Making them "proper" Transformers in this way would have been great. Heck, even Beast Wars/Machines TFs weren't actually organic, but rather a combination of both organic and synthetic components, usually mixed at a molecular level, to various degrees, depending on the show.
I'm not asking for a detailed, serious explanation of that in the show, but there should be some sort of visual/plot explanation in the first ep that gets it out of the way quickly for us to suspend disbelief and enjoy the show. The creators must know TF fans might be watching.
As for the other kiddie TF shows, I loved them. However, they still had some semblance of plot and didn't fart all over established TF lore, even at the most nonsensical of times.
Just a simple suggestion, but maybe step back, take a look in the mirror, and completely re-asses your life. From obsessing over YouTubers to being butt-hurt over a cartoon ... you really do come across a whiny spoilt man-baby.
And hey, if that's your thing you're going for, kudos to you.
But seriously, it's a cartoon. Get over it.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 28th, 2022 @ 4:11pm CST
And guys, it's a show that shouldn't be taken too seriously. It's just all about fun!
I wonder if this will be our version of Teen Titans Go!
Posted by Burn on February 28th, 2022 @ 5:18pm CST
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:And guys, it's a show that shouldn't be taken too seriously. It's just all about fun!
I don't think this can be emphasised enough.
Posted by TulioDude on February 28th, 2022 @ 6:33pm CST
Posted by WiseMan on March 1st, 2022 @ 5:28pm CST
Posted by RotorstormNZ on March 1st, 2022 @ 9:29pm CST
BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
MaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
I think it looks like lots of fun, and may even be a TF cartoon my wife will enjoy.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 1st, 2022 @ 9:40pm CST
No no, see, it's TRUKK NOT KOFFY, since it's Coffeemus Prime this time.RotorstormNZ wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSMaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 2nd, 2022 @ 2:33am CST
Sabrblade wrote:No no, see, it's TRUKK NOT KOFFY, since it's Coffeemus Prime this time.RotorstormNZ wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSMaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
That is genius.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 7th, 2022 @ 7:10pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:No no, see, it's TRUKK NOT KOFFY, since it's Coffeemus Prime this time.RotorstormNZ wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSMaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
I forgot about this one.
Man, so much potential for fun
Posted by Sabrblade on March 11th, 2022 @ 11:51am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2022 @ 1:52pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2022 @ 1:56pm CDT
Transformers Botbots is set to follow the wacky escapades of our favorite little Transformers that literally turn into anything and everything that might be found in a mall after an Energon cloud strikes and brings them to life. In this new clip, we see Burgertron finding himself in the lost and found, where he has found and is introducing himself to the Lost bots, a group of Botbots who all ended up in the lost and found and have no idea that the outside world exists. Burgertron gives us a nice bit of exposition for the series in the clip.
Check it out below, and watch for Botbots to drop on March 25 on Netflix!
Posted by Sabrblade on March 18th, 2022 @ 11:23am CDT
Posted by Chromatis on March 19th, 2022 @ 10:58am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 20th, 2022 @ 7:52pm CDT
Transformers Botbots is set to follow the wacky escapades of our favorite little Transformers that literally turn into anything and everything that might be found in a mall after an Energon cloud strikes and brings them to life. In this new clip, we see Burgertron trying to get the Lost bots, a group of Botbots who all ended up in the lost and found and have no idea that the outside world exists, motivated to return the phone of the mall security guard. Being lost bots, the botbots are more interested in playing with the phone and its many apps than actually returning it.
Check it out below, and watch for Botbots to drop on March 25 on Netflix!
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 20th, 2022 @ 7:53pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 22nd, 2022 @ 12:27am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 22nd, 2022 @ 6:59pm CDT
Transformers Botbots is set to follow the wacky escapades of our favorite little Transformers that literally turn into anything and everything that might be found in a mall after an Energon cloud strikes and brings them to life. In this new clip, we see the setup for one wacky race, as Burgertron and the Lost Bots gear up a slice of pizza racecar to go up against the Sugar Shocks and the Arcada Renegades in equally crazy racecars. We get the setup, teasing an exciting finish.
Check it out below, and watch for Botbots to drop this Friday March 25 on Netflix!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 22nd, 2022 @ 7:00pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 25th, 2022 @ 11:05am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 25th, 2022 @ 7:54pm CDT
the theme song is pretty catchy and fun.
Age of Extinction Grimlock keeps showing up in cameos and it is really pure fun.
The one episode that is a Hamilton parody is also a ton of fun.
Overall, I am loving it!
Posted by william-james88 on March 25th, 2022 @ 8:38pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am currently on episode 3. This show is so much fun.
the theme song is pretty catchy and fun.
Age of Extinction Grimlock keeps showing up in cameos and it is really pure fun.
The one episode that is a Hamilton parody is also a ton of fun.
Overall, I am loving it!
My favourite episode is when they play with the phone.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 25th, 2022 @ 9:08pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am currently on episode 3. This show is so much fun.
the theme song is pretty catchy and fun.
Age of Extinction Grimlock keeps showing up in cameos and it is really pure fun.
The one episode that is a Hamilton parody is also a ton of fun.
Overall, I am loving it!
My favourite episode is when they play with the phone.
That was great. There hasn't been a disappointing episode for me yet
Posted by RotorstormNZ on March 26th, 2022 @ 9:31pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 27th, 2022 @ 3:07pm CDT
It was an absolute BLAST!
There were so many fun things with the series. And there were a lot of fun references to both Transformers and the wider range of the world.
There was a Hamilton parody episode, that was wonderful.
Age of Extinction Grimlock cameod as an easter egg in maybe 3 episodes.
An episode about the botbots not realizing they were causing their mall to overheat an were bringing about their own destruction? hahaha
And then there was that season finale last second moment. Bigger TF lore indeed. And for once, the references were to a completely different area than G1. That was welcome and refreshing.
We did get a "freedom is the right of all sentient beings" too, and that was immediately undercut in the same way my brain was when I first heard that saying.
It was just great. They had a lot of fun making this, and they made it fun