New Cartoon Screen Shot?
Thursday, May 10th, 2007 11:20AM CDT
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Fast on the heels of our reporting on a news article about the new cartoon, two new items have come up that are interesting...
The first is an article much like the one we featured yesterday that adds just a little more description about the cartoon premise:
"Little is known about the new series except for the fact that it will take place in a future era during which humans and robots both inhabit the Earth. Optimus Prime (supposedly now a fire truck) and Megatron will be featured in the new series, which reportedly features a brand new look for the long-lived Transformers characters."
(The whole article can be found here.)
But the most controversial NEW information may be the new screenshot that has shown up. It's hard to make out the characters, but you can feel free to discuss and speculate.
Take a look at the five unclear characters here!
Please stay tuned to Seibertron.com as we bring you more updates about the new cartoon, movie, and toys, as they become available!
The first is an article much like the one we featured yesterday that adds just a little more description about the cartoon premise:
"Little is known about the new series except for the fact that it will take place in a future era during which humans and robots both inhabit the Earth. Optimus Prime (supposedly now a fire truck) and Megatron will be featured in the new series, which reportedly features a brand new look for the long-lived Transformers characters."
(The whole article can be found here.)
But the most controversial NEW information may be the new screenshot that has shown up. It's hard to make out the characters, but you can feel free to discuss and speculate.
Take a look at the five unclear characters here!
Please stay tuned to Seibertron.com as we bring you more updates about the new cartoon, movie, and toys, as they become available!
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Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116554)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:22am CDT
Ther names are:
Colorful blurr 1-5!
Colorful blurr 1-5!
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116556)
Posted by cor2879 on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:23am CDT
Posted by cor2879 on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:23am CDT
Looks like maybe some shots from the opening sequence? If I remember correctly they are going for a Clone Warsesque style for this show. While that is very different from anything Transformers has done previously, I applaud the entry of a fresh style (and it certainly stands a chance to beat what has been coming out of Japan for the past 5 years)
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116560)
Posted by Sunstar on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by Sunstar on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:24am CDT
Sort of looks like a Psychologists ink blot test. I see chain saw murders in each one! MUAHAHHAHAHAHAA!
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116562)
Posted by City Commander on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:29am CDT
Posted by City Commander on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:29am CDT
That's just plain stoopid.
As long as the toys are good and to my liking, I couldn't give a screw about the cartoon anymore.
As long as the toys are good and to my liking, I couldn't give a screw about the cartoon anymore.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116563)
Posted by Thanos on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:30am CDT
Posted by Thanos on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:30am CDT
Here's who I believe is represented in the five different blocks, from left to right.
Block 1 - Optimus Prime
Block 2 - Thunderwing or Sixshot
Block 3 - Bumblebee
Block 4 - Repugnus
Block 5 - Scourge
Primus knows I'm wrong on one or more of these. Speculation is fun, though!
Block 1 - Optimus Prime
Block 2 - Thunderwing or Sixshot
Block 3 - Bumblebee
Block 4 - Repugnus
Block 5 - Scourge
Primus knows I'm wrong on one or more of these. Speculation is fun, though!
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116566)
Posted by Archanubis on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by Archanubis on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:33am CDT
It looks like they're using the same animators as The Teen Titans or something similar.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116567)
Posted by osiricon on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by osiricon on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:33am CDT
Looks like they will make the whole show with a Nintendo Virtual Boy!! Have your asprin ready for your killer headaches!
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116568)
Posted by UltraPrimal on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by UltraPrimal on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:33am CDT
Well, #1 is almost definately Prime. 3 look like it's probably Bumblebee. 4 looks like a big jawed hulk, so I'll say Demolisher-type character. As for 2 and 5? Either could be Jetfire, Starscream, or even Megatron.
While it is a refreshing change from the anime crap we've been getting ever since RiD, and it does have the talent from G1 and BW working on it, I can't say I'm terribly excited. Especially if the toys are done in the same style as the toon.
While it is a refreshing change from the anime crap we've been getting ever since RiD, and it does have the talent from G1 and BW working on it, I can't say I'm terribly excited. Especially if the toys are done in the same style as the toon.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116569)
Posted by Geekee1 on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by Geekee1 on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:35am CDT
Those shots remind me of Batman the Animated series and JLA. Which I like, because as far as I'm concerned, those are some of the best animated and well written cartoons ever. And if Bruce Timm has anything to do with it (which I have no idea if he does), I would be even happier.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116571)
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:40am CDT
Looks like the intro to Cowboy Bebop. I like!
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116572)
Posted by Laserwave on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:41am CDT
Really? All I see is cartoonists burning in a lake of fire for all eternity. Wonder why.
Posted by Laserwave on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:41am CDT
Sunstar wrote:Sort of looks like a Psychologists ink blot test. I see chain saw murders in each one! MUAHAHHAHAHAHAA!
Really? All I see is cartoonists burning in a lake of fire for all eternity. Wonder why.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116575)
Posted by City Commander on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:43am CDT
Posted by City Commander on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:43am CDT
No amount of aspirins can save you from the might of the virtual boy. It'd melt your eyes as soon as let you play super mario on it.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116576)
Posted by Windracer on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:45am CDT
Posted by Windracer on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:45am CDT
Bleh. If this has the same look as those Clone Wars shorts, I may not even bother. I hated that animation style. D:<
Now if it were something like... Megas XLR... now that would be sweet. Fun to dream, I s'pose.
Now if it were something like... Megas XLR... now that would be sweet. Fun to dream, I s'pose.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116579)
Posted by Barricade on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:46am CDT
Posted by Barricade on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:46am CDT
bwahahaha it looks clone war-ish ..... i like where this is going just no more stupid planet keysLaserwave wrote:Sunstar wrote:Sort of looks like a Psychologists ink blot test. I see chain saw murders in each one! MUAHAHHAHAHAHAA!
Really? All I see is cartoonists burning in a lake of fire for all eternity. Wonder why.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116590)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:53am CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on May 10th, 2007 @ 11:53am CDT
Damn primes a fire truck again. The first is Prime and the 3rd is either Bumblebee or Cliffjumper. Lets just hope theres no gimiks in this line.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116613)
Posted by First Gen on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by First Gen on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:13pm CDT
I guess as long as Prime doesnt look like he got a beer gut Im okay with it.
I'd like to see a Lil' Formers animated series.
I'd like to see a Lil' Formers animated series.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116623)
Posted by Khemical Prime on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:19pm CDT
Posted by Khemical Prime on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:19pm CDT
You can clearly see the Teen Titan/Batman influence in these shots. Hopefully none of these bots have the barrel chest, stick legs style that some of the bigger animated characters do in these series. Otherwise we'll have a bunch of toys that'll be top heavy flopping all over the place. 
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116629)
Posted by Hanch Prime on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:24pm CDT
Posted by Hanch Prime on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:24pm CDT
I am up for anything at this point, the latest Transformers cartoons havent done it for me. The Beast Wars was pretty cool for the time. If its going to be like Teen titans it will be even more simplified than the original g1 series. I just hope the writting is better than energon or armada. Thats what made the Justice league so cool the show was very well written. If they get the characters right I'm sure we will enjoy the show, no matter how simple the designs are.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116634)
Posted by Kayevcee on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:31pm CDT
Posted by Kayevcee on May 10th, 2007 @ 12:31pm CDT
I doubt the toys will follow the visual cues of the animation models so much as vice versa. They'll be cut down and simplified for ease of animation, but I imagine they'll still have the 'small thighs, giant shins' look of most TFs.
Not much to see here, but it does hint at the way the animation is likely to turn out. It is indeed rather Titans-esque, and if it gets a similar animation budget and the writing nails the appropriate amount of action, drama and lightness, we could be looking forward to 26 episodes (and one feature-length TV special) of solid grooviness.
-Nick
Not much to see here, but it does hint at the way the animation is likely to turn out. It is indeed rather Titans-esque, and if it gets a similar animation budget and the writing nails the appropriate amount of action, drama and lightness, we could be looking forward to 26 episodes (and one feature-length TV special) of solid grooviness.
-Nick
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116660)
Posted by King Henrik on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:00pm CDT
Posted by King Henrik on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:00pm CDT
could 5 be shockwave?
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116668)
Posted by Tigertrack on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:09pm CDT
Thanks for getting the pics posted/mirrored in the thread Thanos. I do agree, the third is pretty much unmistakably Bumblebee (or Cliffjumper, Bumblejumper, or Bugbite).
I think you are right. The fourth looks animal-esque, could be a pretender animal. It's not a lot to go on, but at least it is something.
Posted by Tigertrack on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:09pm CDT
Thanos wrote:Here's who I believe is represented in the five different blocks, from left to right.
Block 1 - Optimus Prime
Block 2 - Thunderwing or Sixshot
Block 3 - Bumblebee
Block 4 - Repugnus
Block 5 - Scourge
Primus knows I'm wrong on one or more of these. Speculation is fun, though!
Thanks for getting the pics posted/mirrored in the thread Thanos. I do agree, the third is pretty much unmistakably Bumblebee (or Cliffjumper, Bumblejumper, or Bugbite).
I think you are right. The fourth looks animal-esque, could be a pretender animal. It's not a lot to go on, but at least it is something.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116673)
Posted by jgilkinson on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:18pm CDT
Posted by jgilkinson on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:18pm CDT
I just want decent toys out of the series.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116680)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Wheeljack35 on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:24pm CDT
If this toon is out in the fall what happens to the movie line?
Do they automatically halt it and just throw out the cartoon line really fast?
Do they automatically halt it and just throw out the cartoon line really fast?
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116701)
Posted by Cyberstrike on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:50pm CDT
Same here.
Posted by Cyberstrike on May 10th, 2007 @ 1:50pm CDT
Windracer wrote:Bleh. If this has the same look as those Clone Wars shorts, I may not even bother. I hated that animation style. D:<
Same here.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116744)
Posted by muswp1 on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:35pm CDT
Don't worry Cujo, I'm sure another equally annoying gimmick will pop up.
Posted by muswp1 on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:35pm CDT
Cujo wrote:bwahahaha it looks clone war-ish ..... i like where this is going just no more stupid planet keysLaserwave wrote:Sunstar wrote:Sort of looks like a Psychologists ink blot test. I see chain saw murders in each one! MUAHAHHAHAHAHAA!
Really? All I see is cartoonists burning in a lake of fire for all eternity. Wonder why.
Don't worry Cujo, I'm sure another equally annoying gimmick will pop up.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116750)
Posted by Fireblast on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:38pm CDT
Posted by Fireblast on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:38pm CDT
Yikes! I'm officially frightened. I don't know what's worse, movie designs or these. If IDW doesn't continue to put out reprints and puts out more Transformers stories I should be set. I just don't like having to stick to 6-inch Titaniums which tend to fall apart. I mean come on Hasbro, give REAL Transfans something for a change like continiung Alternators or Classics. Number 4 is what really makes me pray that this doesn't create another eye sore on Transformers like Beast Machines. Regardless easy year for getting Transformers I want considering there are a few I want.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116763)
Posted by Windsweeper on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:48pm CDT
Posted by Windsweeper on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:48pm CDT
2 and 5 give me a Prowl/Bluestreak vibe. Would love to see Prowl.
Clone wars style? Initially Samurai Jack turned me off.But then actually sitting down and watching an episode, I realised how cool that style was so I loved Clone Wars when the SJ team done it.
For one thing,they really captured the essence of Star Wars.
Secondly, some of the best choreographed fights in animation.
Read somewhere today that the head writer from X-men and Ninja Turtles is working on the TF toon.If it's the modern ones,I really hope so. Love the modern Ninja Turtles cartoon and it's closeness to the original comics.
God if they adopted that approach and tied the TF toon in with the old Marvel TF comics, it would be a dream come true.
Clone Wars and Ninja Turtles are up there with Batman Animated, Batman Beyond, Justice League and Gargoyles as some of the best animated series ever.
Oh and of course, Beast Wars.
Special mention to the CG Spiderman MTV series from a few years ago.
Hopefully the TF toon will earn it's place among all of these excellent shows.
Clone wars style? Initially Samurai Jack turned me off.But then actually sitting down and watching an episode, I realised how cool that style was so I loved Clone Wars when the SJ team done it.
For one thing,they really captured the essence of Star Wars.
Secondly, some of the best choreographed fights in animation.
Read somewhere today that the head writer from X-men and Ninja Turtles is working on the TF toon.If it's the modern ones,I really hope so. Love the modern Ninja Turtles cartoon and it's closeness to the original comics.
God if they adopted that approach and tied the TF toon in with the old Marvel TF comics, it would be a dream come true.
Clone Wars and Ninja Turtles are up there with Batman Animated, Batman Beyond, Justice League and Gargoyles as some of the best animated series ever.
Oh and of course, Beast Wars.
Special mention to the CG Spiderman MTV series from a few years ago.
Hopefully the TF toon will earn it's place among all of these excellent shows.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116768)
Posted by InvaderJes on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:52pm CDT
Posted by InvaderJes on May 10th, 2007 @ 2:52pm CDT
Now now, not automatically hating new stuff doesn't make anyone less of a Transfan than all y'all haters.
Fireblast said:
"Yikes! I'm officially frightened....I mean come on Hasbro, give REAL Transfans something for a change"
Fireblast said:
"Yikes! I'm officially frightened....I mean come on Hasbro, give REAL Transfans something for a change"
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116778)
Posted by gogleman374 on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:05pm CDT
Posted by gogleman374 on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:05pm CDT
I dont care as long as its not that Damn animation we have had since energon >
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116783)
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:13pm CDT
Why would they stop the movie line just because there's another line of figures? They could always just release them at the same time, couldn't they?
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:13pm CDT
Wheeljack35 wrote:If this toon is out in the fall what happens to the movie line?
Do they automatically halt it and just throw out the cartoon line really fast?
Why would they stop the movie line just because there's another line of figures? They could always just release them at the same time, couldn't they?
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116788)
Posted by Roboto750 on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:21pm CDT
Posted by Roboto750 on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:21pm CDT
gogleman374 wrote:I dont care as long as its not that Damn animation we have had since energon >
Agreed! I haven't really followed a Tf series closely since Beast Machines, since I couldn't stand the animation and all around stories. Just didn't hold my interest. The fact that this is being made in North America has me excited, since I may actually be able to get back into a TF cartoon!
As far as those pics go, what the heck can we tell from that? I'm not even gonna try. Instead I'll wait for some real pics to comment on.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116794)
Posted by Heavy B on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:24pm CDT
Posted by Heavy B on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:24pm CDT
i think the third looks like the back of cliffjumpers head...
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116819)
Posted by tile_mcgillus on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:49pm CDT
Posted by tile_mcgillus on May 10th, 2007 @ 3:49pm CDT
Well It looks like they are going to have long necks and it seems to going very Teen Titanesque. Which is...interesting. I guess it is too hard to try and make something not influenced by derivative fake anime crap. NOW if they were being influenced by say...Akira, Roujin Z, Memories or Steamboy I might be more enthusiastic. I am still interested.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116836)
Posted by AbsumZer0 on May 10th, 2007 @ 4:12pm CDT
No. They're both primary lines, so they'd be competing to fill the same pegs and shelves and for the same customers. Retailers aren't going to automatically double the shelf space alotted for the same brand just because Hasbro puts out a second line. If Transformers became an incredibly hot item then it might warrant it (does anyone remember way back when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Power Rangers had half an entire Toys R' Us aisle?) but as long as they can keep merchandise in the given space without unpacking new cases every day it isn't going to happen, and running both lines back-to-back would mean retailers buying less of both which would mean making new moulds would be less profitable. It's different with sub-lines like Alternators and Titaniums because they're aimed towards different niche markets.
Movie toys generally have a brief window anyhow. Released a few months before the opening, big sales around the dvd release, clearanced by Christmas.
Posted by AbsumZer0 on May 10th, 2007 @ 4:12pm CDT
1337W422102 wrote:Wheeljack35 wrote:If this toon is out in the fall what happens to the movie line?
Do they automatically halt it and just throw out the cartoon line really fast?
Why would they stop the movie line just because there's another line of figures? They could always just release them at the same time, couldn't they?
No. They're both primary lines, so they'd be competing to fill the same pegs and shelves and for the same customers. Retailers aren't going to automatically double the shelf space alotted for the same brand just because Hasbro puts out a second line. If Transformers became an incredibly hot item then it might warrant it (does anyone remember way back when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or Power Rangers had half an entire Toys R' Us aisle?) but as long as they can keep merchandise in the given space without unpacking new cases every day it isn't going to happen, and running both lines back-to-back would mean retailers buying less of both which would mean making new moulds would be less profitable. It's different with sub-lines like Alternators and Titaniums because they're aimed towards different niche markets.
Movie toys generally have a brief window anyhow. Released a few months before the opening, big sales around the dvd release, clearanced by Christmas.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116887)
Posted by dinoboss 5 on May 10th, 2007 @ 5:32pm CDT
Posted by dinoboss 5 on May 10th, 2007 @ 5:32pm CDT
fake as fuck
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116895)
Posted by 009* on May 10th, 2007 @ 5:50pm CDT
Posted by 009* on May 10th, 2007 @ 5:50pm CDT
I can definately see Prime in there. The middle one's either Bumblebee or Cliffjumper.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116911)
Posted by i_amtrunks on May 10th, 2007 @ 6:22pm CDT
Posted by i_amtrunks on May 10th, 2007 @ 6:22pm CDT
Interesting... It is going to be another reboot of the series, I hope if it is decently written that it gets extended to 52 or more episodes.
Art Style is more or less what I was expecting from CN
Art Style is more or less what I was expecting from CN
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116946)
Posted by skeletal13 on May 10th, 2007 @ 6:48pm CDT
Bruce Timm taking on the Transformers would indeed be sweet.
Posted by skeletal13 on May 10th, 2007 @ 6:48pm CDT
Geekee1 wrote:Those shots remind me of Batman the Animated series and JLA. Which I like, because as far as I'm concerned, those are some of the best animated and well written cartoons ever. And if Bruce Timm has anything to do with it (which I have no idea if he does), I would be even happier.
Bruce Timm taking on the Transformers would indeed be sweet.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (116953)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on May 10th, 2007 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by Liege Evilmus on May 10th, 2007 @ 6:52pm CDT
Those clips don't give much, but I have a feeling these new designs are going to be very stringy with over exadurated heads, hands, feet, and hips.
Think Teen Titans, but with TFs.
Think Teen Titans, but with TFs.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117031)
Posted by brakogar on May 10th, 2007 @ 7:57pm CDT
Posted by brakogar on May 10th, 2007 @ 7:57pm CDT
I am surprised that no one has said anything about them hiring the writer responsible for the Beast Machines crap that not even the voice actors liked.
Beast Machines was so dissapointing as a Transformers series that at the end it turned out to be anything but Transformers. This man single handedly ruined the Beast Wars continuity and therefore G1.
Cyber Organic Cybertron, Give me a brake!
The animation style is a concern but the hiring of this man is my biggest worry.
Beast Machines was so dissapointing as a Transformers series that at the end it turned out to be anything but Transformers. This man single handedly ruined the Beast Wars continuity and therefore G1.
Cyber Organic Cybertron, Give me a brake!
The animation style is a concern but the hiring of this man is my biggest worry.
Beast Machines co-writer Marty Isenberg is functioning as the editor/chief writer for the new Transformers: Animated series -- something that hardcore Transformers fans will not be too happy about (Isenberg's Beast Machines co-writer Robert Skir once had to cancel a convention appearance due to death threats from irate fans). Matt Youngberg (Teen Titans, The Batman) will be the new series' supervising director while Derrick Wyatt (Teen Titans, Legion of Superheroes) is providing the character designs and Cartoon Network VP Sam Register will produce.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117161)
Posted by Roboto750 on May 10th, 2007 @ 9:32pm CDT
At least it isn't Bob Skir himself! To be honest, I didn't like his work, but what kind of sick person would send him a death threat?!?
Posted by Roboto750 on May 10th, 2007 @ 9:32pm CDT
brakogar wrote:I am surprised that no one has said anything about them hiring the writer responsible for the Beast Machines crap that not even the voice actors liked.
Beast Machines was so dissapointing as a Transformers series that at the end it turned out to be anything but Transformers. This man single handedly ruined the Beast Wars continuity and therefore G1.
Cyber Organic Cybertron, Give me a brake!
The animation style is a concern but the hiring of this man is my biggest worry.Beast Machines co-writer Marty Isenberg is functioning as the editor/chief writer for the new Transformers: Animated series -- something that hardcore Transformers fans will not be too happy about (Isenberg's Beast Machines co-writer Robert Skir once had to cancel a convention appearance due to death threats from irate fans). Matt Youngberg (Teen Titans, The Batman) will be the new series' supervising director while Derrick Wyatt (Teen Titans, Legion of Superheroes) is providing the character designs and Cartoon Network VP Sam Register will produce.
At least it isn't Bob Skir himself! To be honest, I didn't like his work, but what kind of sick person would send him a death threat?!?
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117176)
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 9:47pm CDT
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 9:47pm CDT
Right, and generations worth of writing that can be summed in one sentence ("Let's combine!") was SO much better than Beast Machines. Maybe some of you just weren't old enough to understand the dark storylines of Beast Machines.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117182)
Posted by Greed on May 10th, 2007 @ 9:49pm CDT
Posted by Greed on May 10th, 2007 @ 9:49pm CDT
Not much to go on with these pics but they did remind me of a certain pic from way back when...
Transformers, Cheeks style
Transformers, Cheeks style
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117211)
Posted by D-340 on May 10th, 2007 @ 10:08pm CDT
Posted by D-340 on May 10th, 2007 @ 10:08pm CDT
Oh I hope to god this is fake. Cuz if it's not, my worst fears are being confirmed, this is gonna be a bowl full of suck.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117214)
Posted by Zombie Starscream on May 10th, 2007 @ 10:13pm CDT
Posted by Zombie Starscream on May 10th, 2007 @ 10:13pm CDT
I have read in the article that it says this show will take place n a future era with both humans and robots both inhabiting the Earth. I wonder how far in the future they might be talking about, and wouldn't "robots inhabiting the Earth" mean that there's a lot of them and/or Cybertron has been destroyed? 
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117217)
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 10:15pm CDT
Could just mean a Transformer/Human earth like in TFTM or Season 3.
Posted by 1337W422102 on May 10th, 2007 @ 10:15pm CDT
Zombie Starscream wrote:I have read in the article that it says this show will take place n a future era with both humans and robots inhabiting the Earth. I wonder how far in the future they might be talking about, and wouldn't "robots inhabiting the Earth" mean that there's a lot of them and/or Cybertron has been destroyed?
Could just mean a Transformer/Human earth like in TFTM or Season 3.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117374)
Posted by Anonymous on May 11th, 2007 @ 1:37am CDT
Posted by Anonymous on May 11th, 2007 @ 1:37am CDT
...not impressed.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117415)
Posted by Leonardo on May 11th, 2007 @ 2:36am CDT
Posted by Leonardo on May 11th, 2007 @ 2:36am CDT
I don't think we should be so negative. Even if these are genuine, they tell us next to nothing about the upcoming show. It may be the most expertly written series since BM.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117629)
Posted by Superginraix on May 11th, 2007 @ 8:47am CDT
Posted by Superginraix on May 11th, 2007 @ 8:47am CDT
2nd one gives me a Prowl vibe.
3rd one gives me a Bumblebee one.
If these are real, they should give Transformers an appealing look for the younger set and hopefully the storylines can captivate an older audience.
Hell, as long as the toys are good, I'll be happy.
3rd one gives me a Bumblebee one.
If these are real, they should give Transformers an appealing look for the younger set and hopefully the storylines can captivate an older audience.
Hell, as long as the toys are good, I'll be happy.
Re: New Cartoon Screen Shot? (117839)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on May 11th, 2007 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on May 11th, 2007 @ 1:28pm CDT
As long as it's written by someone who speaks English, it already has my vote over all the nonsense we've gotten from Japan since 2000.
