IDW Publishing continues their prequel series of Cybertron tales in ‘Transformers: Escape‘ issue one. Taking place just prior to the Great War, it highlights the tension happening between the Autobots and Decepticons. Hound, Nautica, and Road Rage are defending a group of alien refugees from the Insecticons who are literally feasting them. Reporting these circumstances…
Rooster Teeth Studios, Polygon Pictures, and Allspark Animation continues ‘Transformers: War for Cybertron’ with their second arc “Earthrise,” taking a deep dive into the Transformers’ past. Following arc 1, Autobot commanders Elita-One (Linsay Rousseau) and Jetfire (Keith Silverstein) are leading a resistance against Decepticon leader Megatron (Jason Marnocha), whom they discover is allowing scientist Shockwave…
Set prior to the Combiner Wars story-arc, IDW Publishing released ‘Transformers: Punishment‘ in 2015. The story was written by John Barber with artwork by Livio Ramondelli. Optimus Prime returns to Cybertron years after the war for the anniversary of him receiving the Matrix of Leadership. Though the Autobots have won, Star Scream has been declared…
Rumors have been circulating for some time now that Paramount Pictures is considering making a combined Transformers, GI Joe, and M.A.SK. film franchise. I explain why I think that is a bad idea not just for Transformers, but for the GI Joe and M.A.S.K. Will they include other Hasbro properties like My Little Pony? This…
‘Transformers: War for Cybertron Arc 1: Siege‘ is a new series based on the Hasbro toy line made by Rooster Teeth Studios, Polygon Pictures, and Allspark Animation. It was released in the United States via Netflix. Optimus Prime (Jake Foushee) is leading a losing Autobot resistance on Cybertron against Decepticon leader Megatron (Jason Marnocha). Both…
“You’ve got the touch, you got the power! YEAH!” Every Transformers fan remembers Stan Bush’s iconic lyrics blaring over the speakers as Rodimus Prime grabs the Autobot Matrix of Leadership in Transformers: The Movie. This triggers the climax of the film as the protagonist hears the voice of Optimus Prime to arise and to defeat…
Directed by Travis Knight and written by Christina Hodson, ‘Bumblebee’ is a reboot of the Transformers franchise which covers the Autobots’ arrival to Earth and the infiltration of the Decepticons. The movie was released through Paramount Pictures and produced by Michael Bay, who directed the previous films. Optimus Prime (Peter Cullen), leader of the Autobots…
Written by Brian Ruckley with art by Angel Hernandez and Cachet Whitman, Transformers is being rebooted Generation 1-style by IDW Publishing. Taking place before the Great War, Senator Orion Pax is trying to convince fellow Cybertron lawmaker Megatron from holding a rally as the leader of the ‘Ascenticons,’ a group of radicals. The former friends…
Transformers has a way of bringing people together or tearing them apart. My best friend and I loved the classic show, Beast Wars, and Transformers Prime. However, he hates the films and I think they are cool despite their mistakes. Previously, I did a best to worst article on the TV shows, but today, I’m…
The Transformers were a well-known staple of Saturday morning cartoons. While the show had an array of excellent characters, very few villains brought more terror to the science fiction franchise than the leader of the evil Decepticons, known other than Megatron. Throughout the years, he has several different forms when battling Optimus Prime and the…
Ever since the Transformers began to grace our Saturday morning cartoons, no one has brought more attention to the science fiction franchise than the leader of the heroic Autobots, known other than Optimus Prime. Throughout the years, he has several different forms when battling Megatron and the evil Decepticons. Here are my Top 10 Optimus…
He’s tough as nails, an excellent tactician, and a master at stealth combat, Sixshot is one of Megatron’s deadliest enforcers. In his first appearance, he takes out all of the Arielbots in one attack before they could merge into Superion. With this in mind, it is clear that Sixshot is deadly and cunning. Here Are…
Ironhide is often shown to be Optimus Prime’s most trusted advisor. He is tough, bold, and has no problem rushing into battle to fight Megatron and the Decepticons even if it means risking his spark. Though he would perish tragically in Transformers: The Movie, his legacy would live on in other media based on the…
Sometimes called Megazarak, no other Decepticon has posed a threat to Megatron’s power than Scorponok. He was introduced as the headquarters for the Headmasters and piloted by the Nebulon scientist Zarak. Throughout the years, he has taken on several iterations. My Top 10 Scorponok Forms In Transformers: 10. Masterforce In the Japanese anime Super-God Masterforce,…
Grimlock may be an Autobot, but he looks out for his fellow Dinobots first. At times, he is portrayed as dim-witted, but strong. Clumsy, but skilled with a sword. Angry, but at times compassionate. He even saved the entire galaxy once in Generation One. No matter what the circumstance, Grimlock can smash his way out…
Cyclonus becomes the chief commander serving under Galvatron following Transformers: The Movie. He is a skilled flyer, a sadist, a sharpshooter, but also serves as the voice of reason, oddly enough, for his fellow Decepticons. He has appeared in various TF media throughout the years, so I thought I’d share my Top 10 Cyclonus Forms…
He’s a genius engineer, mechanic, and even a field mechanic at times. The Autobot known as Wheeljack might have met a tragic end during the battle for Autobot City in Transformers: The Movie, but he has often been shown in other iterations with various forms. Here Are My Top 10 Wheeljack Forms In Transformers: Honorable…
Galvatron has taken various forms in the various facets of the Transformers franchise. Most of the time, he is an upgraded version of the Decepticon leader Megatron, but other times he is a solo herald of Unicron. Whatever the case may be, he is a truly terrifying villain who has challenged the entirety of the…
The graceful Arcee may seem like she is a low-level threat, but harm a human and she will show you her true power. She is a sharpshooter, an excellent technician, and a proficient scout. Throughout the years, she has taken on various forms in the various Transformers shows. Here Are My Top 10 Arcee Forms…
Sometimes he is a mad scientist, sometimes a spy, and other times a loyal soldier for Megatron. Whatever the case may be, the Decepticon genius known as Shockwave is always a deadly foe to battle the Autobots. Here Are My Top 10 Shockwave Forms In Transformers: 10. Alive? After his disappearance in Transformers: The Movie,…
Hot Rod was a rookie Autobot who liked to think fast and shoot faster. To everyone’s surprise, including his own, the Autobot Matrix of Leadership appointed him to be the Chosen One, who would light Cybertron’s darkest hour. Though he would be plagued by his perceived insufficiency, the Autobots trusted him through the years. Optimus…
No one caused Megatron more headaches within the ranks of the Decepticons than the leader of the Seekers called Starscream. He is a cunning sharpshooter, treacherous, and sometimes a bit cowardly. However, other times he has been portrayed as a warrior, but no matter the incarnation, he always wants to take leadership of the Decepticons.…
The Autobot sub-commander known as Jazz is one of Optimus Prime’s greatest allies, a trusted friend, and a cool cat who likes Earth’s culture, especially its music. He is smooth, a sharpshooter, and prefers style. Speaking of style, here are My Top 10 Jazz Forms In Transformers: 10. Laser Generation 2 In the toyline and…
No Transformer has sent chills down the spines kids who watched Saturday morning cartoons more than the Decepticon communication officer Soundwave. He’s a vicious warrior who is cold, calculating, and loyal, though not to a fault. There have been several iterations of the character right along with his forms. Here are my My Top 10…
No Transformer has captured the hearts and minds of kids who indulged in Saturday morning cartoons more than Bumblebee. He’s the Autobot sidekick to Optimus Prime and has appeared in almost every iteration of the Transformers Universe, in various alt-modes. Here are my My Top 10 Bumblebee Forms In Transformers: 10. First Appearance When Bumblebee…
