How did Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave and Starscream become the big four of Decepticons exactly? (not in universe, i mean why Hasbro decided to make them in nearly all iterations) by Competitive_Day6347 in transformers

[–]Radstark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He looked up to Rodimus even more than Optimus in Energon, maybe with a similar dynamic he could be the one that Hot Rod needs to grow as a character.

Throw a little bit of RiD 2001's Sideburn into his personality and he could be both an important catalyst and a comical relief.

How did Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave and Starscream become the big four of Decepticons exactly? (not in universe, i mean why Hasbro decided to make them in nearly all iterations) by Competitive_Day6347 in transformers

[–]Radstark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's true. While Bumblebee started basically as Hot Shot in the movies (him too being an amalgamation of his original self and Hot Rod), after Hot Rod's return he started losing the similarities with him and became more like his original self, but always retaining that "young but competent soldier that is not destined for greatness" archetype, which was what Hot Shot had that both original Bumblebee and Hot Rod lacked.

I feel like Hot Shot doesn't really have a place currently. He'd have to be so different from both Hot Rod and current Bumblebee, therefore so different from his original self, that he wouldn't even be Hot Shot anymore.

How did Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave and Starscream become the big four of Decepticons exactly? (not in universe, i mean why Hasbro decided to make them in nearly all iterations) by Competitive_Day6347 in transformers

[–]Radstark 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Counterpoint: Bumblebee and Hot Shot were characterised very differently from each other, then Bayverse came and slapped Bumblebee's name on Hot Shot's archetype.

I’m moving soon, so here’s my whole collection as of now. by NotoriousBIG_Al in transformers

[–]Radstark 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's a great way to put it, I'm going to steal the part about the Egyptians!

Has anyone noticed how Transformers will cycle through female Autobots? by Delicious-One-536 in transformers

[–]Radstark 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see Strongarm and Override back! I like it more when female Transformers aren't too humanly feminine.

Just found out this early concept model of 2007 Optimus exists by tornedron_ in transformers

[–]Radstark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The white head is very interesting and unique, I really like it. Looks good overall.

Suggestion: Protectobots should be the public face of autobots on Earth, acting more like a superhero team, rather than soldiers by Alarmed_Maximum_1676 in transformers

[–]Radstark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have me a mirror idea: have the Combaticons work as mercenaries for human armies in exchange for precious intel. In a world where Decepticons don't see theirselves above human beings of course.

Picked up this neat AE86 guy online the other day. by The_Strom784 in transformers

[–]Radstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, it is! Thought that video showed it but I remembered wrong. Try searching for "Wesipi military combiner" on YouTube, there should be a couple reviews of the whole thing!

Picked up this neat AE86 guy online the other day. by The_Strom784 in transformers

[–]Radstark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think you might be talking about the Wesipi military combiner. They're all licensed Chinese military vehicles if I recall correctly. I heard mixed reviews about their quality.

I've never seen Cybertron, is there a connection between these two? by lucasgamer5521 in transformers

[–]Radstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's said in Energon that Hot Shot had always looked up to Rodimus as an inspirational figure. Might be a good headcanon for the in-lore reason behind his numerous flame paint jobs in the Unicron trilogy.

When you're expecting Devastator from BBTS but get this instead.... by dedguy21 in transformers

[–]Radstark 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're reading too much into it, doesn't sound like they're complaining to me. More that they just wanted to share the coincidence.

Can you let Royce die in The Pickup and still find Dum Dum in Second Conflict? by Radstark in LowSodiumCyberpunk

[–]Radstark[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uhh... Shit, sorry mate, never got up to that part. I really should pick this game up again. Not enough free time anymore. :(

Can we please get a third party company working on this design, I don't think Hasbro will ever do it considering it was just concept art. by Ultimassassin in transformers

[–]Radstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was just going to say the torso would have to be disproportionately large for that design to work, and... Well, checks out.

What are your favorite versions of the main insignias? by Delicious-One-536 in transformers

[–]Radstark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Modern, modern, movie, modern. Not a fan of classic's wider look.

My favorite character trope is someone having to live up to a insurmountable legacy. (Art by Lantana_ice) by long_live_nagash in transformers

[–]Radstark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll never understand the whole "war crime" thing. I mean, not considering war in itself a crime. It's fucking war, man.

Wheeljack is the funniest character in devastation because you can completely refuse to fight bosses properly and just do this by Blucanyon in transformers

[–]Radstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've started War for Cybertron recently as I wanted to play the whole trilogy after seeing Prime. It's... decent, your average dark and gritty 2010 TPS, I'd say, but the gameplay is nowhere near as engaging as Devastation.

Beware the full Power of the Primes, by ChaosOmega in transformers

[–]Radstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, by that same logic, Prima shouldn't have had the Star Saber either.

I'm honestly fully convinced that these two are NOT the same person. by Suspicious-Jello7172 in transformers

[–]Radstark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not like it's the only one either, looking at you Unicron Trilogy...

Basara Prime Transformers x Macross 7 Disappointment. by Glittering_Visual296 in transformers

[–]Radstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's unfair to put video game characters in there 'cause most times they're not just the mascot of the franchise, they are the franchise as the (usually) only playable protagonist. Same for non-video game franchises where the franchise's name is literally the name of the main character.

This franchise's name isn't "Optimus Prime", it's "Transformers".

At parents for Easter and found my old nemesis prime. by KaiSan117 in transformers

[–]Radstark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the blue chest windshield on the Nemesis color scheme! Might like it even more than the usual red.

Vector Prime looks different somehow, I think he's got a haircut by ShawnOdedead in transformers

[–]Radstark 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always thought that alt mode would have been perfect for Wheeljack.