Geeze, I'm getting all theoretical about a 'toon aimed at 7-10year olds. Check Please!

It's ok, I've seen much worse.

 

I can't help to be reminded of the fandom around the time of BM right now.

 

BM? That was the bad days the entire fandom was in an up roar over that crap

BW, BM, RID, AEC, Movie, Animated, it's all been part of fandom drama. I still think the worst is friendships lost over trivial matters like opinions of fictional characters. That's just ridiculous.

I've seen that happen also, Hasbro needs to be careful though since a lot of people take Transformers to heart. Even though it is their product, many people believe it belongs to them.

 

Hell I left after BM myself. But still maintained friendships. But I know of a lot of people who left and to this day refuse to talk to anyone about Transformers. I even remember reading about all the death threats that Bob Skir was receiving

The Skir stuff was absolutely stupid. Even then I thought so. Don't like something, fine. Want to kill somebody over a script? Insane.

Star Wars Prequel Trilogy anyone? now those fans are insane

It's always ridiculous when something meant to be fun gets so out of hand. Those people need to get out of their mothers basement and get a little real world perspective.

Is it just me that sees a face in Bulkhead's belly?

 

Anyway, liked the designs so far, except for Starscream, he seems a bit too anorexic, even in jetmode.

Yeah he accidentally ate Demolisher from ROTF. While piggy out at the all you can eat buffet. Damn fat pig

I love that Starscream. His tall skinny spiky appearance really reflects his sinister persona. He truly looks menacing

Long winded post is long winded!

 

I think what annoys me most with the new attempts at the series are, and hear me out as goofy as this sounds, they are way too kid friendly*, even thought the series really is aimed at the kids. I'm completely beat down by films and other media that gravitates towards children stars/characters that are the main focus. Think "Home Alone" or any other genre film where the little kids are ALWAYS smarter than/can out do and out think any adult, unless that adult is unfailingly on their side.(Yes, I'm somewhat grumpy on that front, it's damned annoying and why I don't bother with those particular media choices)

 

That being said, I sure did keep my interest in TF's despite the age group it is aimed for. Even now I have a hard time watching the G1 & G2 series without having some MST3K going through my head. Beasts wars did reel me back in but everything after that just made my head hurt(Hearing Soundwave talk like a skater kid just about made me drop kick my TV out of a second story window!).

 

I watched the entire run of TFA and the initial dealings with Suri was painful at best until she somewhat grew up character wise. Near the middle of the second season it was getting good and by the end of the last season, it was gaining some good momentum, and what do you know, AXED.

 

I doubt I'll keep up with Prime or the toys from that series unless they just pop out at me, Bulkhead being one, cause I do like the look(but hey, that's me). The Decepticons, damn, really? What is with the spindly, demon-esqe pointy bug architecture of their designs? Please, PLEASE, PUH-LEASE Hasbro, quit taking design ques from Bay, he's had his turn at the table, send him on his way and give us some good looking designs, and some damn good looking Decepticons! I know I'm asking for a bit much, but considering the series, it would be nice to have villains that actually get to be villains, and not on a semi-regular basis be outsmarted by some over indulged kiddites. And yes, I understand the premise of the show so no need to flame on that front but I do look forward to you letters, Ala Craig Ferguson!

 

*I really would like to see a series where it's not always sunshine, flowers and good guys prevailing. Some good doom and gloom make for great story telling, but alas, in today's world of "We can't do anything really decent cause we have to make money on this venture!"(which I'm all for) or "If little Jimmy can't follow the story without us holding his hand or if he gets scared, we might actually have to talk to a parent and do some 'splainin". I miss the good old days of hey, they're shooting at each other! Wheres my popcorn and soda?!

 

Geeze, I'm getting all theoretical about a 'toon aimed at 7-10year olds. Check Please!

 

 

agree 100%

 

I love that Starscream. His tall skinny spiky appearance really reflects his sinister persona. He truly looks menacing

 

 

i agree with you but they could have given him slightly bulkier limbs......and sound wave just looks like total crap would have been happier with the bay version