This ep was fantastic. From having Weird Al as the voice of Wreck-Gar (a great, slightly round-about tribute to the movie), to all the various references to the original movie, to the fact that the ep was just fun even without those things, to the alt-mode as a garbage truck...I pretty much loved every single moment of it.

Have we seen any pics of the Wreck-Gar toy yet? I couldn't find any, but I definitely want it.

Here's hoping he comes back soon!

Rodimus is rumored for next season, which is only three or four episodes away.

As for Springer... Something just hit me.

Would he be the Anti-Blitzwing?

So far, the one triple changer we have has multiple personalities. They'd probably have to decide whether to carry that over for Springer.

Erm... I hope not. I would prefer for that to be just Blitzwing's quirk - makes him more unique. They should develop Springer's uniqueness for its own sake.

It'd be reeeaaally nice if Springer was revealed to be part of a elite unit within the Autobot Elite Guard (i.e.: elite amongst elite) called The Wreckers or if he just said "Wreck and Rule!" as a single line G1 easter egg.

Ooooh Ooooh, Animated Topspin and Twin Twist!!!

Ugghhhhh

Animated Broadside FTW

I would treat Animated Springer like the James Bond of Transformers, and play up the intense similarity between his car and helicopter mode - he's not a triple changer, he's a robot who scanned a car created by Q that has a secret helicopter mode.

SERIOUSLY

and I like Hobbes' idea.

But I do have to admit, Blitzwing did kind of take up all the triple changer need with his personality and all that.

Another fun episode!! This series continues to deliver.

I'll be happy to see some Bots that wanna be part of a team for a change.