Transformers: Robots In Disguise Season 2 Trailer

Is it just me or does this season seem like it's going to be darker than the first season? I'm really excited to see all the new decepticons this season has to offer.

Who is that at 1:00? The half-track below Windblade. Looks like a Blizzard Strike version of Perceptor.

Does anyone know who the female red villain/decepticon is? I think it could either be there version of aoe stinger or widow maker.

Optimal Megatronus wrote:Does anyone know who the female red villain/decepticon is? I think it could either be there version of aoe stinger or widow maker.

None of the names of these new Cons are known at this time.

Aside from Overload, Crazybolt, and Scorponok (all other Cons in this video with known names were in season 1 and aren't new).

steals_your_goats wrote:Is it just me or does this season seem like it's going to be darker than the first season? I'm really excited to see all the new decepticons this season has to offer.

This is hardly dark it's just slightly more serious.


Honestly do people actually know the definition of dark anymore?

Deadput wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:Is it just me or does this season seem like it's going to be darker than the first season? I'm really excited to see all the new decepticons this season has to offer.

This is hardly dark it's just slightly more serious.


Honestly do people actually know the definition of dark anymore?

Well, the Energon cartoon was "dark" but that's a whole different animal right there.

Deadput wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:Is it just me or does this season seem like it's going to be darker than the first season? I'm really excited to see all the new decepticons this season has to offer.

This is hardly dark it's just slightly more serious.


Honestly do people actually know the definition of dark anymore?

The story evolves much more in season 2 which is a good thing and so it seems to be darker but it's just like Deadput said more serious.

I'm all in for Season 2. The good news is that most Decepticons, especially Quillfire, Springload, Bisk, Thunderhoof, Razorpaw, Kickback, and many others are returning. This is the opportunity where both Quillfire and Thunderhoof will get their chances to use their weapons as shown on the toys. The bad news is that where is Terrashock, Hammerstrike, Filch, Malador, Vertebreak, Nightstrike, Octopunch, Zizza, and Pseudo all along? Will these guy remained locked up for life, or that they will return later on during the Season?

As for the female Decepticon in the screenshot, I recently noticed that the two circles below her trunks are believed to be wheels. Does that mean she has a vehicle form, or she is just like Chop Shop, Filch, Zizza. Scorponok, and formely Grimlock?

As for Hasbro who just recently made a One-Step Bisk toy, I just want to say good for them. I'm all in, now. All we need right now is for them to make him into a Warrrior toy following his One-Step self. Bring it on, Hasbro!

I don't think we'll be getting any Prime characters like they said we would in season 2.

Randomhero wrote:I don't think we'll be getting any Prime characters like they said we would in season 2.

I think that was just people speculating based on those guys' appearing in the comics, rather than something confirmed.

Though, Ratchet's getting a couple of new toys, so he might be a possibility.

Sabrblade wrote:

Randomhero wrote:I don't think we'll be getting any Prime characters like they said we would in season 2.

I think that was just people speculating based on those guys' appearing in the comics, rather than something confirmed.

Though, Ratchet's getting a couple of new toys, so he might be a possibility.

There's a line about it on the tfwiki page for the show, but the cited page doesn't seem to mention anything about returning Prime characters. Hm. (Edit: removed said line from wiki until an accurate citation's found.)

I mean, I'd like to see that happen and wouldn't be too surprised, but am not actively expecting it.

I think we'll see prime characters, just later in the season, probably.

Looks like this season is going to be pretty good, I want toys of all those new decepticons! (and all the old ones we didn't get) Can't wait till the 20th!

Might the new female decepticon in the first image be Antagony? Looks like she's some kind of insect or something.

I swear someone who worked on the show said something like if it got a second season that Prime characters COULD return.


I doubt they would return to join Bee's squad but more like what Jazz did in season 1 to show up and then leave for an episode or 2.


If I remember it was in an interview.

I'm in for season 2. I love the looks of things and some cons (though maybe not all by the looks of it?) are getting out. Sweet! Looks like the fight is about to actually evolve

For those who say that season 2 will be darker in tone, I highly doubt the writers would go that route since this is a children's show. It will just have its serious moments. Turning the show from light to dark may lose the young audiences.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:For those who say that season 2 will be darker in tone, I highly doubt the writers would go that route since this is a children's show. It will just have its serious moments. Turning the show from light to dark may lose the young audiences.

We just say it's going to be a bit "darker", but not really dark.

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:For those who say that season 2 will be darker in tone, I highly doubt the writers would go that route since this is a children's show. It will just have its serious moments. Turning the show from light to dark may lose the young audiences.

Well, they kinda already went that route for the show's season 1 finale. And for a few other episodes like 16.

Even Rescue Bots went dark and grim for its season 1 finale as well.

But, yeah, I agree in not seeing this show go the way of TF: Prime (which was also a children's show, btw) by becoming dark. More serious, yeah maybe, but not dark. The trailer just has a lot of nighttime scenes.

Lunatic Prime wrote:

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:For those who say that season 2 will be darker in tone, I highly doubt the writers would go that route since this is a children's show. It will just have its serious moments. Turning the show from light to dark may lose the young audiences.

We just say it's going to be a bit "darker", but not really dark.

so! a lighter shade of dark then

Stuartmaximus wrote:
so! a lighter shade of dark then

Then it's not dark.


There are no shades of dark it's either dark or it's not.

Deadput wrote:

Stuartmaximus wrote:
so! a lighter shade of dark then

Then it's not dark.


There are no shades of dark it's either dark or it's not.

Unless Prime and, at random, Game of Thrones are equivalent in tone, I'd say that there are definitely shades of dark.

RevTibe wrote:Unless Prime and, at random, Game of Thrones are equivalent in tone, I'd say that there are definitely shades of dark.

Prime wasn't dark at all it never was I consider Animated to be more serious then Prime ever was.


Prime was dull, boring, took itself too serious and killed characters for no reason more then besides they could when they ran out of things to do with them.


There are no shades of dark and Game of Thrones is bloody and violent not dark except for a few times.

Deadput wrote:

RevTibe wrote:Unless Prime and, at random, Game of Thrones are equivalent in tone, I'd say that there are definitely shades of dark.

Prime wasn't dark at all it never was I consider Animated to be more serious then Prime ever was.


Prime was dull, boring, took itself too serious and killed characters for no reason more then besides they could when they ran out of things to do with them.


There are no shades of dark and Game of Thrones is bloody and violent not dark except for a few times.

Other users will probably be able to get more from your posts in this thread if you define your usage of "dark" - I think we may be on different wavelengths with that word.

its like the legion of doom for decepticons its so colorful reminds me of those superfriends cartoons

RevTibe wrote:Other users will probably be able to get more from your posts in this thread if you define your usage of "dark" - I think we may be on different wavelengths with that word.

I consider dark to be very deep and disturbing not just simply a serious tone or people dying all the time.


Cliffjumper's death was not dark neither was any of the throw away cons the Show killed off.

Deadput wrote:

RevTibe wrote:Other users will probably be able to get more from your posts in this thread if you define your usage of "dark" - I think we may be on different wavelengths with that word.

I consider dark to be very deep and disturbing not just simply a serious tone or people dying all the time.


Cliffjumper's death was not dark neither was any of the throw away cons the Show killed off.

Fair enough, but that definition's pretty useless in a setting entirely dedicated to chatting about a longform children's toy commercial

Language is flexible, and in this context, 'dark' is a fitting word for the grimmer tone of prime as compared to its descendant, and useful for speculating about a potential tonal shift.

On topic, while it seems like the show might be suggesting the new challenges Team Bee face are more serious, the handling of Megatronus's "Imma blow-up two planets" scheme suggests that the show won't let a logically more serious threat disrupt its lighthearted tone.

RevTibe wrote:Fair enough, but that definition's pretty useless in a setting entirely dedicated to chatting about a longform children's toy commercial

Language is flexible, and in this context, 'dark' is a fitting word for the grimmer tone of prime as compared to its descendant, and useful for speculating about a potential tonal shift.

On topic, while it seems like the show might be suggesting the new challenges Team Bee face are more serious, the handling of Megatronus's "Imma blow-up two planets" scheme suggests that the show won't let a logically more serious threat disrupt its lighthearted tone.

I'm just saying that the proper term for Prime is serious not dark that's all.

You can be serious without being dark.


Dark is what I would use to describe things like Hannibal.

Whifflefire wrote:I think we'll see prime characters, just later in the season, probably.

Just a random guess here, but I'm thinking "if" they introduce any of the TF: Prime characters, it will be in the movie to end the season/series after the initial 16 episodes have aired. Like Predacons Rising, we probably wont know any details about this movie, or when it will air/ have a home media release until the 2nd season is almost over. I'm thinking at Botcon, we will get some info.

I just hope CN doesn't abruptly stop airing the show midway through season 2 as they have been known to do with other action series.

Now that Quillfire is official joined Steeljaw`s group judging by the trailer, I highly do predict that someday, he just might be a successor to Starscream as Steeljaw is a successor to Megatron, since that he is an anarchist, which is much much worse than just being a terrorist. Because back on Cybertron, according to the police record or his biography, Quillfire not only turned his back on the government, but also his family, his school, his employers, his church, and even his own god (Primus himself)! This leads me to believe that Quillfire will continue to respect Steeljaw until he push him over the edge causing him to rebel against him. Following the rebellion, he will have Steeljaw killed right before his very eyes. And when he does, he will eventually take over his position as the new leader of the entire Decepticon army, pretty much like Starscream!

What are your thoughts on that?

psj333 wrote:What are your thoughts on that?

That it's not going to happen. Quillfire isn't anything like Starscream, he's just a nutso who believes in chaos. Furthermore you should look up the definition of an anarchist vs. a terrorist, there is quite a difference.

Psj, I've never met anyone online that's been so eager to read too much into information and leading off into wild theories, none of which have so far turned out to be remotely accurate.

You know, Madeus_Prime, if that's how you view about Quillfire, then that's fine in my opinion. It's your views and I respect that. And yes, you're right. I do know the difference between anarchist and terrorist. Even though that they are not related in any way, they are pretty identical, according to their views. Why? Because what they do involves rebellion. Terrorists overthrow the government of their own country. Anarchists, on the other hand, take everything to the next level. Not only anarchists want to overthrow their government, but also their families, their schools, their employers, their churches, and their god, or anybody that created them, trained them, taught them, and hired them in the first place. Do you understand where I'm coming from now?

Deadput wrote:I consider dark to be very deep and disturbing not just simply a serious tone or people dying all the time.

See, that definition would more accurately be known not as "dark" but as "gravitas". Having weight and depth and substantial quality in storytelling and character portrayal/development, that's totally gravitas. Animnated was light-hearted, comedic, and all-around quirky, but with how much effort and substance there was put into it, there was an enormous amount of gravitas to it.

"Darkness", as most people know and use it, however, is a much more looser term that folks mainly attribute to how non-silly, how serious-minded, and unfortunately how grim/depressing/etc. in tone something is, regardless of whether it's of good quality or not. The last two live action movies, for instance, were certainly dark in tone, but which speaks nothing of their quality as well-made or ill-made stories, as gravitas would apply more in that matter.

I look forward to the next chapter, darker, seriouser, etc as it may be. It is a kids show, and if the presentations at the toy fair are correct, then this show is currently the best in its market for young boys. And I love it for what it is. If it get a bit more serious, yes that's fine, especially since Optimus is back and the cons are very overmatched now with that, so we have to have more evil coming in. Plus, it looks like we will get some cool new minicon stuff and interactions, not to mention stealth paint!!!

This is really great news, however seeing the real razorpaw in the trialer means the decepticon that windblade was shown fighting is not razorpaw. He got the name because of the mobile app, that had a charactor called razorpaw, that hadnt been seen yet. And the 2 look quite alike. This means that the fake razorpaw now goes nameless. The good news however, is that with the introduction of the real razorpaw, we may get to see the other 2 charactors from the app - prowl and ironhide!! In general i am really excited for this!

psj333 wrote:Even though that they are not related in any way, they are pretty identical, according to their views.

You just defined both pretty well, but the fact of the matter is that a terrorist overthrows their government or commits acts of terrorism in the name of something, whether it be their political standing, religion, or side in a war. An anarchist isn't doing what they do in the name of anything, it's simply the way they think the world works.

Anyways, all and all this next season looks a little better than the first one. Although it's a cheap shot weakening Optimus to further the storyline. The fact that it's going to be shown that the Autobots can repaint themselves is going to probably produce a slew of unwanted winter camo and desert camo themed repaints.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I look forward to the next chapter...it may be. It is a kids show, and if the presentations at the toy fair are correct, then this show is currently the best in its market for young boys.

By default I'd say RiD15 is closer to the ONLY show in its market for young boys. CN killed off all other action shows. And the few that do exist on other networks that I am aware of are not solely dependent on a toy line to maintain their existence (pretty much any action show on Disney transcends any toy brand connected to them (Star Wars, Marvel etc...)). Well... maybe Nickelodeons' TMNT show, but I've never seen it, so I really cant speak to how dependent on the toy line it is.

Blitzbugz117 wrote:This is really great news, however seeing the real razorpaw in the trialer means the decepticon that windblade was shown fighting is not razorpaw. He got the name because of the mobile app, that had a charactor called razorpaw, that hadnt been seen yet. And the 2 look quite alike. This means that the fake razorpaw now goes nameless. The good news however, is that with the introduction of the real razorpaw, we may get to see the other 2 charactors from the app - prowl and ironhide!! In general i am really excited for this!

Hey! welcome to the boards! Glad to see some more excitement for the show! And I agree about Ironhide and Prowl. Make a good cast better yet!

o.supreme wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I look forward to the next chapter...it may be. It is a kids show, and if the presentations at the toy fair are correct, then this show is currently the best in its market for young boys.

By default I'd say RiD15 is closer to the ONLY show in its market for young boys. CN killed off all other action shows. And the few that do exist on other networks that I am aware of are not solely dependent on a toy line to maintain their existence (pretty much any action show on Disney transcends any toy brand connected to them (Star Wars, Marvel etc...)). Well... maybe Nickelodeons' TMNT show, but I've never seen it, so I really cant speak to how dependent on the toy line it is.

True, but I was going with it. And I enjoy the show a good bit so I am naturally biased towards excitement.

Blitzbugz117 wrote:This is really great news, however seeing the real razorpaw in the trialer means the decepticon that windblade was shown fighting is not razorpaw. He got the name because of the mobile app, that had a charactor called razorpaw, that hadnt been seen yet. And the 2 look quite alike. This means that the fake razorpaw now goes nameless. The good news however, is that with the introduction of the real razorpaw, we may get to see the other 2 charactors from the app - prowl and ironhide!! In general i am really excited for this!

There was a trio of skunk Decepticons in one episode and they looked the same, but I can't remember their names. However, maybe it's the same thing with him.

Oh I totally agree. I would never want to damper anyone's enthusiasm. New episodes are always a good thing

Will more or all Cons from Season 1 join Steeljaw's team to form an army in Season 2 for real?

psj333 wrote:Will more or all Cons from Season 1 join Steeljaw's team to form an army in Season 2 for real?

I think ALL would be a bit too many.

Edit: Maybe in the finale.

Lunatic Prime wrote:

Blitzbugz117 wrote:This is really great news, however seeing the real razorpaw in the trialer means the decepticon that windblade was shown fighting is not razorpaw. He got the name because of the mobile app, that had a charactor called razorpaw, that hadnt been seen yet. And the 2 look quite alike. This means that the fake razorpaw now goes nameless. The good news however, is that with the introduction of the real razorpaw, we may get to see the other 2 charactors from the app - prowl and ironhide!! In general i am really excited for this!

There was a trio of skunk Decepticons in one episode and they looked the same, but I can't remember their names. However, maybe it's the same thing with him.

They were called the Skunkticons, and Malador (the leader) was the only one named

Lunatic_Prime wrote:I think ALL would be a bit too many.

Edit: Maybe in the finale.

I am not talking about all the Decepticons that have escape from the ship. I'm only referring to the Decepticons from Season 1. These include: Underbite, Fracture, Terrashock, Hammerstrike, Malador, Nightstrike, Vertebreak, Octopunch, Filch, Zizza, and Pseudo. Will these guys ever join Steeljaw's team to form a Decepticon army? Don't forget, in order for an army to be effective, every army must have a muscle, scientist, and a spy. These include Terrashock, Vertebreak, and Pseudo.

psj333 wrote:

Lunatic_Prime wrote:I think ALL would be a bit too many.

Edit: Maybe in the finale.

I am not talking about all the Decepticons that have escape from the ship. I'm only referring to the Decepticons from Season 1. These include: Underbite, Fracture, Terrashock, Hammerstrike, Malador, Nightstrike, Vertebreak, Octopunch, Filch, Zizza, and Pseudo. Will these guys ever join Steeljaw's team to form a Decepticon army? Don't forget, in order for an army to be effective, every army must have a muscle, scientist, and a spy. These include Terrashock, Vertebreak, and Pseudo.

Me too. But I think there were more. What about Thunderhoof, Quillfire, the 3 Skunticons, Clampdown, Ped, Razorpaw and so on? And there are new ones coming like Scorponok, Groundpounder, Overload etc.
That would be too many if the Autobots are not becoming really overpowered.

psj333 wrote:

Lunatic_Prime wrote:I think ALL would be a bit too many.

Edit: Maybe in the finale.

I am not talking about all the Decepticons that have escape from the ship. I'm only referring to the Decepticons from Season 1. These include: Underbite, Fracture, Terrashock, Hammerstrike, Malador, Nightstrike, Vertebreak, Octopunch, Filch, Zizza, and Pseudo. Will these guys ever join Steeljaw's team to form a Decepticon army? Don't forget, in order for an army to be effective, every army must have a muscle, scientist, and a spy. These include Terrashock, Vertebreak, and Pseudo.

Personally, I'd prefer it if some of the captured 'cons stayed captured - would take away from S1 if literally every single one of them escaped. Just the core cast of villains and one or two stand-outs is enough.

Lunatic_Prime wrote:Me too. But I think there were more. What about Thunderhoof, Quillfire, the 3 Skunticons, Clampdown, Ped, Razorpaw and so on? And there are new ones coming like Scorponok, Groundpounder, Overload etc.
That would be too many if the Autobots are not becoming really overpowered.

Thunderhoof, Quillfire, Springload, Scorponok, Groundpounder, and, Clampdown have already joined Steeljaw's team. As for Skunticons, Ped, and Razorpaw, they have still yet to join. Malador wlll likely join, but unlikely for his men. Still waiting for Filch, Nightstrike, Vertebreak, Octopunch, Zizza, and Pseudo. I'm sure that Hasbro will introduce a second Shifter, besides Pseudo in the second season, which might explain the reason for framing Strongarm in the first place. Since Pseudo hasn't been introduced in the first season, there is no way that he could have framed Strongarm in the first place. There has to be a second Shifter that does that. Remember, Strongarm's nightmare might be real, whereas the rest of the Autobots' nightmares were all fake. But I do hope that both Shifters do show up in the second season. Otherwise the return of Pseudo should be enough to satisfy the fans.

psj333 wrote:I'm sure that Hasbro will introduce a second Shifter, besides Pseudo in the second season, which might explain the reason for framing Strongarm in the first place. Since Pseudo hasn't been introduced in the first season, there is no way that he could have framed Strongarm in the first place. There has to be a second Shifter that does that. Remember, Strongarm's nightmare might be real, whereas the rest of the Autobots' nightmares were all fake. But I do hope that both Shifters do show up in the second season. Otherwise the return of Pseudo should be enough to satisfy the fans.

Wait, you mean Strongarm's nightmare when she and the others were restrained/poisoned by Nightstrike, the bat Decepticon? What reason do we have to believe her dream has any more significance to it than Grimlock's nightmare about being chased up a tree by a kitten?

So far, we've only seen Shifters thrown in so the writer can use a stock shapeshifter-attack plot, and I'm doubtful we'll get more than that.

RevTibe wrote:So far, we've only seen Shifters thrown in so the writer can use a stock shapeshifter-attack plot, and I'm doubtful we'll get more than that.

That might be true. But let's just hope that at least Pseudo returns for Season 2, as Steeljaw has already released many Decepticons from Season 1. Will he ever released more of them to come?

I think we are really overthinking those dreams. they were not real: just a realization of the worst nightmares they could have, and Strongarm's worst nightmare is being arrested and breaking the rules, so it made sense.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I think we are really overthinking those dreams. they were not real: just a realization of the worst nightmares they could have, and Strongarm's worst nightmare is being arrested and breaking the rules, so it made sense.

I think so, too. Maybe psj333's phantasy is running a bit wild
And why a second shapeshifter? One is totally enough.

The official YouTube channel for the Transformers has uploaded a new teaser clip aimed at Australian fans, focusing on returning Autobot leader Optimus Prime, in time for the new season starting this week (in the US at least) - check it out embedded below, as we find out some of the big bot's new abilities and toy potentialities!