Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018
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We have a small update on Rescue Bots Academy, the new animated series due from Hasbro's media productions, in collaboration with the studio Boulder Media: according to an article on CynopsisMedia, the show has moved up from a previously generic due date of in 2019 to in the fall (of 2018, we assume from the piece).
The article appears to also confirm the target audience - lowering the age bracket a little, perhaps - with Angela Sondon of Discovery Family also mentioning My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop's later incarnation, news we heard from the Hasbro presentation at Toy Fair 2018. You can read the whole piece here.
Transformers Rescue Bots Academy – which Sondon describes as “the same concept as Transformers Rescue Bots but more skewed to a preschool audience” – is slated to bow in the fall.
The article appears to also confirm the target audience - lowering the age bracket a little, perhaps - with Angela Sondon of Discovery Family also mentioning My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop's later incarnation, news we heard from the Hasbro presentation at Toy Fair 2018. You can read the whole piece here.
Credit(s): Cynopsis Media
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Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (1947640)
Posted by butcher31 on March 22nd, 2018 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by butcher31 on March 22nd, 2018 @ 8:48pm CDT
New episodes are a very welcome sight. Our 3-year-old has made us watch the first 3 seasons of Rescue Bots over and over and over again.
I pretend to be exasperated, but secretly I'm very proud.
I pretend to be exasperated, but secretly I'm very proud.
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Posted by Sabrblade on March 22nd, 2018 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 22nd, 2018 @ 10:04pm CDT
What about the fourth season?butcher31 wrote:New episodes are a very welcome sight. Our 3-year-old has made us watch the first 3 seasons of Rescue Bots over and over and over again.
I pretend to be exasperated, but secretly I'm very proud.
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Posted by butcher31 on March 23rd, 2018 @ 1:37am CDT
Posted by butcher31 on March 23rd, 2018 @ 1:37am CDT
Fourth Season??? On Australian Netflix we've only got access to the first 3.
Another season of the original Rescue Bots is even better!
Another season of the original Rescue Bots is even better!
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Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2018 @ 7:33am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2018 @ 7:33am CDT
Didn't know that Australian Netflix is missing the fourth one. Guess you'll have to find that online.butcher31 wrote:Fourth Season??? On Australian Netflix we've only got access to the first 3.
Another season of the original Rescue Bots is even better!
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Posted by Sabrblade on April 6th, 2018 @ 10:58pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 6th, 2018 @ 10:58pm CDT
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Posted by Va'al on April 7th, 2018 @ 2:58am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 7th, 2018 @ 2:58am CDT
Thanks to notifications from a number of Seibertronian community members, we are able to link to the first trailer for the upcoming animated series created by Hasbro and Boulder Media Studios - Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy!
Part of the same universe as the series set in Griffin Rock and for all we know so far a direct sequel with a younger target audience, Rescue Bots Academy sees the new characters of Hot Shot, Whirl, Medix, Hoist, and Wedge follow predecessors Heatwave, Chase, and Boulder in learning how to respond to emergency situations and become heroes at the Training Academy of the title. Check it out below!
Part of the same universe as the series set in Griffin Rock and for all we know so far a direct sequel with a younger target audience, Rescue Bots Academy sees the new characters of Hot Shot, Whirl, Medix, Hoist, and Wedge follow predecessors Heatwave, Chase, and Boulder in learning how to respond to emergency situations and become heroes at the Training Academy of the title. Check it out below!
A group of young Bots fresh from Cybertron (Hot Shot, Whirl, Medix, Hoist and Wedge), have the honor of being the first-ever class to enroll in Earth’s Rescue Bot Training Academy and learn how to become Earth heroes through hands-on experience.
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Posted by Deadput on April 7th, 2018 @ 3:48am CDT
Posted by Deadput on April 7th, 2018 @ 3:48am CDT
Think goodness their starting to experiment with Optimus voices that are not Peter Cullen. (I love Peter but he cant be Optimus forever...plus honestly his Optimus voice outside of the movies has been getting dull for awhile but that's probably more on the dreaded bad written dialogue we have gotten in the last few cartoons)
Hot Shot and Whirl sound fine, it's a show for younger kids so I'm not going to expect this to be something for me.
Hot Shot and Whirl sound fine, it's a show for younger kids so I'm not going to expect this to be something for me.
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Posted by ZeroWolf on April 7th, 2018 @ 6:22am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 7th, 2018 @ 6:22am CDT
Imagine the reaction from people if whirl acted exactly like his idw version 
good to see rescue bots is continuing in some fashion.
good to see rescue bots is continuing in some fashion.
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Posted by Munkky on April 7th, 2018 @ 7:26am CDT
Posted by Munkky on April 7th, 2018 @ 7:26am CDT
It doesn't look too bad, the animation and designs look ok for what it is, and it's good to hear someone other than Peter Cullen voicing Optimus for a change. Once the toys come out I might get a Hot Shot and a Wedge for my nephew (I would say Whirl too, but he prefers things with wheels). I hope the toyline includes some figures with a pull-back-and-go function, because that's my nephew's favorite type of toy right now, I got him the Rescue Bots Supercharger Bumblebee for his first birthday and he loves it.
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Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2018 @ 7:51am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2018 @ 7:51am CDT
Looks like Medix is a car now.
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Posted by Hotconvoy on April 7th, 2018 @ 10:38am CDT
I think it would be far better that way. Yes it would be better with the new catch frase;
"Transform and Click! Bang! Bang! Pow! Boom! Boom! Pow! Boom! Boom! Bang! Pow!"
Posted by Hotconvoy on April 7th, 2018 @ 10:38am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Imagine the reaction from people if whirl acted exactly like his idw version
I think it would be far better that way. Yes it would be better with the new catch frase;
"Transform and Click! Bang! Bang! Pow! Boom! Boom! Pow! Boom! Boom! Bang! Pow!"
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Posted by Galactic Prime on April 7th, 2018 @ 10:54am CDT
Posted by Galactic Prime on April 7th, 2018 @ 10:54am CDT
That doesn't sound like Peter Cullen, that sucks
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Posted by Flashwave on April 7th, 2018 @ 11:19am CDT
Posted by Flashwave on April 7th, 2018 @ 11:19am CDT
So.... Yeah. That looks like the Beast Hunter Optimus Prime design...
Got hit hmwith a baseball bat before ot was rendered in Flash Cell whatever... Its eh.
Not fond that that changed Heatwave's head to a grizzled old drill seargent, but oh well.
Kinda sad Medix didnt keep her ambulance alt mode given that Hoist is a straight up copy of his. Not thT it matters since I am not buying these, but.
Can I just say though I am ecstatic at the RID Revival? We are getting Shadow Striker in Cyberverse, now Wedge is an orange bobcat in Rescue Bots. Can I get a new Side Burn somewhere please?
Got hit hmwith a baseball bat before ot was rendered in Flash Cell whatever... Its eh.
Not fond that that changed Heatwave's head to a grizzled old drill seargent, but oh well.
Kinda sad Medix didnt keep her ambulance alt mode given that Hoist is a straight up copy of his. Not thT it matters since I am not buying these, but.
Can I just say though I am ecstatic at the RID Revival? We are getting Shadow Striker in Cyberverse, now Wedge is an orange bobcat in Rescue Bots. Can I get a new Side Burn somewhere please?
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 7th, 2018 @ 11:45am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 7th, 2018 @ 11:45am CDT
This looks pretty good! Not 100% on board with the aesthetic changes, but it's still good!
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Posted by Hotconvoy on April 7th, 2018 @ 11:53am CDT
Of course NOT why would hasbro give us a whole (nonG1) set?
I like the style of them (exept Prime) and would love to see them do the whole Rescue Bots team in Generations
Posted by Hotconvoy on April 7th, 2018 @ 11:53am CDT
Flashwave wrote:So.... Yeah. That looks like the Beast Hunter Optimus Prime design...
Got hit hmwith a baseball bat before ot was rendered in Flash Cell whatever... Its eh.
Not fond that that changed Heatwave's head to a grizzled old drill seargent, but oh well.
Kinda sad Medix didnt keep her ambulance alt mode given that Hoist is a straight up copy of his. Not thT it matters since I am not buying these, but.
Can I just say though I am ecstatic at the RID Revival? We are getting Shadow Striker in Cyberverse, now Wedge is an orange bobcat in Rescue Bots. Can I get a new Side Burn somewhere please?
Of course NOT why would hasbro give us a whole (nonG1) set?
I like the style of them (exept Prime) and would love to see them do the whole Rescue Bots team in Generations
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Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2018 @ 8:19pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 7th, 2018 @ 8:19pm CDT
Yeah, none of the voice cast from the previous series were carried over into this one, as it's being recorded in New York (first TF cartoon to ever be recorded there, even) instead of Los Angeles.Galactic Prime wrote:That doesn't sound like Peter Cullen
It's more based on the new evergreen design that's being widely used now, in IDW, in Aesthetics, in Cyberverse, etc.Flashwave wrote:So.... Yeah. That looks like the Beast Hunter Optimus Prime design...
Isn't Medix male?Flashwave wrote:Kinda sad Medix didnt keep her ambulance alt mode
While Shadow Striker was retooled from a RiD mold, she was a G1 character (a friend of Trailbreaker, Sunstreaker, and Sideswipe, no less), released in the first Universe line as an OTFCC 2003 exclusive.Flashwave wrote:Can I just say though I am ecstatic at the RID Revival? We are getting Shadow Striker in Cyberverse, now Wedge is an orange bobcat in Rescue Bots.
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Posted by Va'al on May 8th, 2018 @ 7:16am CDT
Posted by Va'al on May 8th, 2018 @ 7:16am CDT
Courtesy of Toon Boom and an interview they published with Robert Cullen, animator and founder of Boulder Media Studios - the Hasbro partner working on the upcoming animated series Rescue Bots Academy and Transformers: Cyberverse - we have a quick look at the two designs for Hot Shot and Bumblebee from the two shows respectively (you can discussion Rescue Bots Academy in its thread here).
Cullen talks about the studio in general and the recent acquisition by Hasbro and nothing specific about the shows, but if you're curious, you can look at the relevant passages below!
Cullen talks about the studio in general and the recent acquisition by Hasbro and nothing specific about the shows, but if you're curious, you can look at the relevant passages below!
Boulder went from producing three projects at most to six IPs including season two of Danger Mouse and Hasbro’s Micronauts, The Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony: Equestria Girls and Rescue Bots Academy, all in Toon Boom Harmony. The studio is also storyboarding the latest Transformers series and its first CG animated feature film in Storyboard Pro.
With so many new productions, Boulder suddenly needed storyboard artists, concept designers and animators. The challenge became to scale up and find top talent without losing its quality and personality.
“We’ve always been quite selective about who we hire and it’s not just the talent I’m looking at; I want to know if they’re nice people and if they will fit in,” says Cullen.
Its team now includes people from around Ireland and the world, though growing from 160 to 360 seats in just over a year comes with certain concerns as well. Namely, keeping the boutique studio corporate culture it had established.
“Each project has a team with their own director and production manager — every piece feels like it’s a boutique production that people can take pride in,” says Cullen. “It doesn’t feel like we’re this vast company making random shows and we have to make sure it stays that way.”
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Posted by ZeroWolf on September 7th, 2018 @ 4:11pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 7th, 2018 @ 4:11pm CDT
Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, jON 3.0, we've now learned that script writing team Double Z Creative are working on the scripts for the Rescue Bots Academy cartoon, produced by Boulder Media. UK and Irish fans will recognise Double Z as the creators of Zig and Zag, regular fixtures on the old channel 4 show "The Big Breakfast" and chart toppers with their own number one single in the nineties. The pair have also seen a resurgence with their own cartoon on the BBC kids channel, CBBC (Still with Double Z handling scripts and doing voices).
Also, through a report over at TFW2005, it's been revealed that the show will feature 104 episodes, though the episodes themselves will be 11 minutes each.
Will you be watching this? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.
Also, through a report over at TFW2005, it's been revealed that the show will feature 104 episodes, though the episodes themselves will be 11 minutes each.
TFW2005 wrote:Their official website also mentions the planned episode count for the show. Equaling its predecessor; Transformers: Rescue Bots, Academy will also feature 104 episodes but at 11-minute runtime each (as opposed to the original’s 22-minute format).” Writers on a new (11min x 104) action adventure animated series for the International market. This series is the latest addition to the hugely successful Transformers universe. “
Will you be watching this? Let us know in the comments and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.
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Posted by Sabrblade on September 7th, 2018 @ 8:32pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 7th, 2018 @ 8:32pm CDT
104? That's the same exact number that the first show got.
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Posted by Black Bumblebee on September 7th, 2018 @ 10:54pm CDT
Posted by Black Bumblebee on September 7th, 2018 @ 10:54pm CDT
104 11 minute episodes is basically the same commitment as 52 22 minute episodes. 52 episodes seems to be the "sweet spot" of commitment run (i.e., 4 seasons of 13 episodes).
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2018 @ 12:04am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2018 @ 12:04am CST
Rescue Bots Academy sneak preview coming to Discovery Family this Saturday at 9am!
https://twitter.com/discoveryfamily/status/1069966688953819147
Various TV listings claim it to be Episodes 1 and 2, titled "Recruits Part I" and "Recruits Part II".
(NOTE: Not my pic)
https://twitter.com/discoveryfamily/status/1069966688953819147
The Rescue Bot Training Academy is about to open and you won't want to miss it! Tune in this Saturday at 9AM to watch the Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy sneak peek only on Discovery Family!
video
Various TV listings claim it to be Episodes 1 and 2, titled "Recruits Part I" and "Recruits Part II".
(NOTE: Not my pic)
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2018 @ 7:04pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2018 @ 7:04pm CST
YouTube copy of the trailer for this Saturday's airing:
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 5th, 2018 @ 7:25pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 5th, 2018 @ 7:25pm CST
Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Sabrblade, we have word that the newest generation of Rescue Bots is headed out way, and we are going to get a sneak preview this Saturday! This news comes to us from the Discovery Family Twitter page, and includes a 30 second trailer for the brand new series. Rescue Bots Academy is the 2nd project to be coming out of the Boulder Media Transformers group, with Cyberverse being the first. It features characters from the original Rescue Bots show (albeit, with different voice actors), and introduces us to brand new Rescue Bots, among which are Hot Shot and Whirl!
You can check out the trailer below, brought to Youtube courtesy of Madame Pom News, and let us know if you plan to tune in on Saturday!
You can check out the trailer below, brought to Youtube courtesy of Madame Pom News, and let us know if you plan to tune in on Saturday!
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 11th, 2018 @ 12:29am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 11th, 2018 @ 12:29am CST
So far, neither episode has been uploaded to any of the usual places to watch them online. But, after a Google Search, I have found Episode 1 online, but not Episode 2.
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Posted by jON3.0 on January 4th, 2019 @ 4:32am CST
Posted by jON3.0 on January 4th, 2019 @ 4:32am CST
It's heartbreaking to watch this series. I worked on the pitch for the show which I was happy about and had my fingers crossed about actually working on the series. After I heard about how they recast the original actors (most of them would probably have been more than able & willing to continue as the characters) and how they only did the voices in house in NY and LA didn't even get auditions then seeing the format of the show, I have mixed feelings about it. I'm saddened that my friends that worked on RB didn't even get considered to be in the series. I'm saddened I and other friends who are fans and would've loved a shot to be in a TF series were not given that chance. Who knows? Maybe something bigger and better is still on the horizon.
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Posted by Sabrblade on January 4th, 2019 @ 8:46am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 4th, 2019 @ 8:46am CST
I wish watching this series (past Episode 1) was even doable at this point.
But I feel ya, Jon. After years and years of LA and Vancouver being the places for actors to record Transformers shows, for them to suddenly switch it all up and over to New York (a talent pool that's never done Transformers before) for both RBA and Cyberverse is disheartening indeed.
But I feel ya, Jon. After years and years of LA and Vancouver being the places for actors to record Transformers shows, for them to suddenly switch it all up and over to New York (a talent pool that's never done Transformers before) for both RBA and Cyberverse is disheartening indeed.
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Posted by jON3.0 on January 6th, 2019 @ 3:05am CST
Yep. Couldn’t agree more.
Posted by jON3.0 on January 6th, 2019 @ 3:05am CST
Sabrblade wrote:I wish watching this series (past Episode 1) was even doable at this point.
But I feel ya, Jon. After years and years of LA and Vancouver being the places for actors to record Transformers shows, for them to suddenly switch it all up and over to New York (a talent pool that's never done Transformers before) for both RBA and Cyberverse is disheartening indeed.
Yep. Couldn’t agree more.
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 21st, 2019 @ 8:44pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 21st, 2019 @ 8:44pm CST
At long last, we got links to watch, thus far, the first 14 episodes of this show.
"Recruits Part I"
"Recruits Part II"
"If at First..."
"Tough Luck Chuck"
"Whirl'd View"
"Plan Bee"
"The Bot Who Cried Rescue"
"Mount Botmore"
"Mission Inaudible"
"Glitch"
"Five Into Four"
"Rescue Promo"
"Blame Game"
"Surprise, Medix!"
The show truly does feel like a legitimate sequel to the first show, with lots of continuity ties and references, and despite the all new voice cast, the acting is worlds better than in Cyberverse.
Though, I would also recommend switching "If at First..." and "Tough Luck Chuck" around, as the latter feels like it fits better as Episode 3 than as Episode 4.
"Recruits Part I"
"Recruits Part II"
"If at First..."
"Tough Luck Chuck"
"Whirl'd View"
"Plan Bee"
"The Bot Who Cried Rescue"
"Mount Botmore"
"Mission Inaudible"
"Glitch"
"Five Into Four"
"Rescue Promo"
"Blame Game"
"Surprise, Medix!"
The show truly does feel like a legitimate sequel to the first show, with lots of continuity ties and references, and despite the all new voice cast, the acting is worlds better than in Cyberverse.
Though, I would also recommend switching "If at First..." and "Tough Luck Chuck" around, as the latter feels like it fits better as Episode 3 than as Episode 4.
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 28th, 2019 @ 11:28am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 28th, 2019 @ 11:28am CST
And now we got links for watching the next four episodes, getting us all caught up with this show as of last Saturday's latest two episodes:
"The TX3000"
"Little Bot Peep"
"Driving a Wedge"
"The Big, Small Rescue"
"The TX3000"
"Little Bot Peep"
"Driving a Wedge"
"The Big, Small Rescue"
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Posted by o.supreme on September 5th, 2019 @ 9:20am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 5th, 2019 @ 9:20am CDT
And now, seemingly without any fanfare, I noticed last night Season 1 of RB Academny is streaming on Netflix.
It is sad because the original RB is *kind of* how my son was introduced into Transformers. It came out when he was 6, and was perfect for him, although he had seen other series thanks to me.
It is unfortunate however, as since these shows cater to such a young audience, the window for their appeal is very short. I'll agree they are well written, and teach good lessons However.... as was painfully obvious last night, my son, now 13 had zero interest in this, which is completely understandable.
I mean with the Original Series, BW, and Prime, you cant still watch those as an adult and be entertained. Not so much, especially with Academy that I'd argue skews even younger than the original RB.
So basically, I told my son this show is for his friends who have younger siblings. It is their turn to get their own show. If you have any kids ages 3-7, or know anybody who dies, let them know this is on Netflix now, and let them enjoy.
It is sad because the original RB is *kind of* how my son was introduced into Transformers. It came out when he was 6, and was perfect for him, although he had seen other series thanks to me.
It is unfortunate however, as since these shows cater to such a young audience, the window for their appeal is very short. I'll agree they are well written, and teach good lessons However.... as was painfully obvious last night, my son, now 13 had zero interest in this, which is completely understandable.
I mean with the Original Series, BW, and Prime, you cant still watch those as an adult and be entertained. Not so much, especially with Academy that I'd argue skews even younger than the original RB.
So basically, I told my son this show is for his friends who have younger siblings. It is their turn to get their own show. If you have any kids ages 3-7, or know anybody who dies, let them know this is on Netflix now, and let them enjoy.
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Posted by o.supreme on October 2nd, 2019 @ 10:01pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 2nd, 2019 @ 10:01pm CDT
While I'm not really a fan of this show, many of you no doubt know I'm a numbers junkie. In fact I made a news announcement (on another site of course...) way back When Energon was airing in 2004 as to celebrating the franchises overall 500th episode (which unbeknownst to me was a special in Japan which was dubbed on CN as "Distribution"...although the count IMHO was off, a bit, it can be open to interpretation)
Now however, since the landscape of media has changed, we have some 5 minute episodes, and several series with 11 minute episodes. It becomes more difficult to keep track. If we were to solely count episodes, the franchise would probably be approaching 970. But using my system (counting basically for 21 minutes of content=1 episode). I have determined that the RB Academy Episodes "Hack Attack" & "Life of the Party" which recently aired to be the *900th* Episode of Transformers overall.
In either case. If you count each individually, or pair them up for content time, its a pretty impressive feat. Will there be any acknowledgement by Hasbro, TT or the Fandom as the franchise approaches it's 1000th overall episode? Only time will tell.
Now however, since the landscape of media has changed, we have some 5 minute episodes, and several series with 11 minute episodes. It becomes more difficult to keep track. If we were to solely count episodes, the franchise would probably be approaching 970. But using my system (counting basically for 21 minutes of content=1 episode). I have determined that the RB Academy Episodes "Hack Attack" & "Life of the Party" which recently aired to be the *900th* Episode of Transformers overall.
In either case. If you count each individually, or pair them up for content time, its a pretty impressive feat. Will there be any acknowledgement by Hasbro, TT or the Fandom as the franchise approaches it's 1000th overall episode? Only time will tell.
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2019 @ 11:43pm CDT
Though, when the episodes were released contemporaneously through iTunes, this goof did not occur as the intended 100th episode did see release in its intended order, much to the confusion of everyone at the time who had no idea about the mix-up with Discovery Family and instead thought that iTunes goofed up at the time.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 2nd, 2019 @ 11:43pm CDT
Who knows. When the first Rescue Bots series had its 100th episode, somebody goofed and ended up airing the 102nd episode as the 100th, leaving the ones that were intended to be numbers 100 and 101 to instead air as 101 and 102, completely throwing off the celebratory feel that the true 100th episode had.o.supreme wrote:In either case. If you count each individually, or pair them up for content time, its a pretty impressive feat. Will there be any acknowledgement by Hasbro, TT or the Fandom as the franchise approaches it's 1000th overall episode? Only time will tell.
Though, when the episodes were released contemporaneously through iTunes, this goof did not occur as the intended 100th episode did see release in its intended order, much to the confusion of everyone at the time who had no idea about the mix-up with Discovery Family and instead thought that iTunes goofed up at the time.
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2020 @ 9:17am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 14th, 2020 @ 9:17am CST
Season 2 release info - https://play.google.com/store/tv/show?i ... P&hl=en_US
1. "Back to School" - Mar 21, 2020
2. "Mission Dinobot" - Mar 21, 2020
3. "In Training" - Mar 28, 2020
4. "Medix Steps Up to the Bat" - Mar 28, 2020
5. "Robo-Cody" - Apr 4, 2020
6. "Heatwave's Shiny Coat" - Apr 4, 2020
1. "Back to School" - Mar 21, 2020
2. "Mission Dinobot" - Mar 21, 2020
3. "In Training" - Mar 28, 2020
4. "Medix Steps Up to the Bat" - Mar 28, 2020
5. "Robo-Cody" - Apr 4, 2020
6. "Heatwave's Shiny Coat" - Apr 4, 2020
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Posted by Stargrave on February 14th, 2020 @ 7:33pm CST
Posted by Stargrave on February 14th, 2020 @ 7:33pm CST
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade we've learned the first six episodes of Rescue Bots Academy Season 2 have posted to the Google Play store with episode titles. The full season is set for 52 episodes so the rest are likely soon to follow. Share your thoughts on this take of the Transformers franchise in the forums and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!
1. "Back to School" - Mar 21, 2020
2. "Mission Dinobot" - Mar 21, 2020
3. "In Training" - Mar 28, 2020
4. "Medix Steps Up to the Bat" - Mar 28, 2020
5. "Robo-Cody" - Apr 4, 2020
6. "Heatwave's Shiny Coat" - Apr 4, 2020
2. "Mission Dinobot" - Mar 21, 2020
3. "In Training" - Mar 28, 2020
4. "Medix Steps Up to the Bat" - Mar 28, 2020
5. "Robo-Cody" - Apr 4, 2020
6. "Heatwave's Shiny Coat" - Apr 4, 2020
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2052404)
Posted by Tigerhawk7109 on February 15th, 2020 @ 8:30am CST
Posted by Tigerhawk7109 on February 15th, 2020 @ 8:30am CST
"Medix Steps Up to Bat" sounds like a hilarious baseball misadventure in the making
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2052435)
Posted by Zeedust on February 15th, 2020 @ 1:13pm CST
Posted by Zeedust on February 15th, 2020 @ 1:13pm CST
Already? I haven't finished slogging my way through season one yet.
(And why does RBA get so many more episodes than Cyberverse does? Cyberverse could use the extra screen time.)
(And why does RBA get so many more episodes than Cyberverse does? Cyberverse could use the extra screen time.)
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2052557)
Posted by Starscream is lord on February 16th, 2020 @ 6:09pm CST
Posted by Starscream is lord on February 16th, 2020 @ 6:09pm CST
Can’t wait for season two. Saw Ratchet in the promo.
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2054738)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2020 @ 8:34am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2020 @ 8:34am CST
FINALLY!
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2054775)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CST
Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Sabrblade, we have news that the long awaited Rescue Bots Academy Season 2 Trailer is now live!
The Season 2 trailer is 90 seconds long, and gives us a look at the upcoming Rescue bots series, which centers around a group of young new recruits. Following the fact that this is Season 2, the season will focus in on the 2nd year of the recruits training, where each recruit is paired up with a Mentor, which includes the likes of Heatwave, Bumblebee, and Grimlock! We also see that Hot Shot has a lot going on, and it looks like he is set to be a stand out in season 2.
Sadly, there is no sign of Ratchet and Perceptor yet, who are both supposed to be in this new season.
Check out the trailer below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
The Season 2 trailer is 90 seconds long, and gives us a look at the upcoming Rescue bots series, which centers around a group of young new recruits. Following the fact that this is Season 2, the season will focus in on the 2nd year of the recruits training, where each recruit is paired up with a Mentor, which includes the likes of Heatwave, Bumblebee, and Grimlock! We also see that Hot Shot has a lot going on, and it looks like he is set to be a stand out in season 2.
Sadly, there is no sign of Ratchet and Perceptor yet, who are both supposed to be in this new season.
Check out the trailer below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2054787)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2020 @ 7:28pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2020 @ 7:28pm CST
Business as usual, then.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:We also see that Hot Shot has a lot going on, and it looks like he is set to be a stand out in season 2.
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2054850)
Posted by ARCTrooperAlpha on February 28th, 2020 @ 10:03am CST
Posted by ARCTrooperAlpha on February 28th, 2020 @ 10:03am CST
Ratchet is on the left at 0:26, sporting a cyberverse design it seems.
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2057539)
Posted by Tigerhawk7109 on March 23rd, 2020 @ 7:04am CDT
Posted by Tigerhawk7109 on March 23rd, 2020 @ 7:04am CDT
More episode titles for Season 2 have been revealed here: https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Transformers:_R ... y_(cartoon)
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2063309)
Posted by Starscream is lord on May 3rd, 2020 @ 9:49pm CDT
Posted by Starscream is lord on May 3rd, 2020 @ 9:49pm CDT
It seem like we are getting a story arc thanks to episode 12.
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2065640)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 28th, 2020 @ 12:21pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on May 28th, 2020 @ 12:21pm CDT
Speaking of things to keep your little bots occupied, Hasbro is offering something for the younger fans. On their Instagram page, they offered a free, downloadable coloring page for parents to print that lets kids color in Optimus Prime and Hot Shot from the Rescue Bots Academy show. The picture is mirrored below, and you can download it for your kids (or yourself, no judgement ) by clicking on the picture.
'Til All Are Colored In.
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself).
) by clicking on the picture. 'Til All Are Colored In.
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself).
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2069823)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 29th, 2020 @ 6:24pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 29th, 2020 @ 6:24pm CDT
Greetings Seibertronians. Today we bring you somber news as it appears that Rescue Bots Academy is coming to an end. One of the creators of the hit show have taken to twitter to thank all those that have worked on the series over at Boulder Media.
This isn't just the end of the show though, but, unless Hasbro announce a continuation of sorts, this is the end of the Aligned Universe. Aligned started with the shows Transformers Prime and the original Rescue Bots, with the Activisions two Cybertron games also falling into this universes story line. Robots in Disguise 2015 carried the Prime storyline on until its own cancellation, leaving Rescue Bots and Rescue Bots Academy to fly the flag for Aligned.
This is the original tweet by Pete Slattery.
The series still has some episodes left to air before its end.
Have you been enjoying the run of Rescue Bots Academy? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.
This isn't just the end of the show though, but, unless Hasbro announce a continuation of sorts, this is the end of the Aligned Universe. Aligned started with the shows Transformers Prime and the original Rescue Bots, with the Activisions two Cybertron games also falling into this universes story line. Robots in Disguise 2015 carried the Prime storyline on until its own cancellation, leaving Rescue Bots and Rescue Bots Academy to fly the flag for Aligned.
This is the original tweet by Pete Slattery.
Pete Slattery wrote:Today, I finish the first show I've directed. Three years, 104 episodes, an experience I won't forget. This was our team at the height of our power. An incredibly talented & enthusiastic bunch of artists. I'll miss them! #rescuebotsacademy #Transformers https://t.co/Fh7fnzGZFn
The series still has some episodes left to air before its end.
Have you been enjoying the run of Rescue Bots Academy? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews.
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2069826)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 29th, 2020 @ 6:44pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 29th, 2020 @ 6:44pm CDT
Did it run its course or is this because of current events?
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2069828)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 29th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 29th, 2020 @ 6:51pm CDT
Season 2 completed it's production and has had all of its episodes fully aired over in the UK, so it most likely ran its course.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Did it run its course or is this because of current events?
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2069831)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 29th, 2020 @ 7:14pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 29th, 2020 @ 7:14pm CDT
Option #3: Several children looked it up on youtube, stumbled across the Police Academy cartoon by mistake, and were traumatized so badly that Hasbro decided to rebrand.Sabrblade wrote:Season 2 completed it's production and has had all of its episodes fully aired over in the UK, so it most likely ran its course.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Did it run its course or is this because of current events?
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2069834)
Posted by ScottyP on June 29th, 2020 @ 8:18pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on June 29th, 2020 @ 8:18pm CDT
Cyberverse is wrapped too so wonder if this means anything for Boulder Studios or if that's reading too much into it.Sabrblade wrote:Season 2 completed it's production and has had all of its episodes fully aired over in the UK, so it most likely ran its course.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Did it run its course or is this because of current events?
Re: Transformers Rescue Bots Academy To Air in Fall of 2018 (2069854)
Posted by Tigerhawk7109 on June 30th, 2020 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by Tigerhawk7109 on June 30th, 2020 @ 12:10pm CDT
Real shame. As kiddy as it is, I still admire what RBA did. Can’t wait for S2 to drop in the U.S!
Also, we have the titles for the rest of the episodes:
tfwiki.net/wiki/Rescue_Bots_Academy_(cartoon)#Season_2
Also, we have the titles for the rest of the episodes:
tfwiki.net/wiki/Rescue_Bots_Academy_(cartoon)#Season_2
