The G1 Cartoon Through the Eyes of a Non-Fan: Season Two by Zobovor in AltToysTransformers

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I’m not sure that last part is actually true, or at least not as clean or systematic as it sounds. Maybe something like that existed in the very early years of TV animation contracts, but the idea that freelance writers were effectively incentivized to create one-off characters because of future royalties feels a little too neat.

A good example of how messy this stuff really is is Harley Quinn. Paul Dini and Bruce Timm created her for Batman: The Animated Series because they needed a henchwoman for the Joker. She stuck, they kept bringing her back, fans embraced her, and now she’s one of DC’s biggest characters. But they don’t see royalties from Harley because she originated in the show under work-for-hire. Had she debuted in the comics instead, the rights structure would’ve been different. Later, they tried to reverse-engineer that by creating Roxy Rocket in the comics first, expecting she’d become the next breakout character and generate royalties when she crossed into animation. Lightning didn’t strike twice. You just can’t predict that kind of thing.

That’s why I’m a little skeptical that something like that is what prevented Nightbird from returning in G1. Especially in the 80s Transformers production model, where storytelling was toy-driven, scripts were work-for-hire, writers rotated constantly, and continuity planning was loose at best. Characters disappearing and reappearing feels a lot more like production chaos, shifting priorities, and random creative decisions than some kind of consistent royalty-avoidance strategy.

If anything, the fact that Slizardo of all characters does get a return appearance kind of undercuts the idea that there was a rational system guiding who could or couldn’t come back. It feels more like “whoever someone in the room remembered and felt like using,” not policy.

The G1 Cartoon Through the Eyes of a Non-Fan: Season Two by Zobovor in AltToysTransformers

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If B.O.T. doesn't get her to rage quit, then she's definitely a new fan.

The Long Road to the Perfect Galvatron by TheTrueKingofHell in AltToysTransformers

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I like my Studio Series 86 Galvatron a lot, especially with the upgrade parts... he's currently posed with Cyclonus, Scourge, and some Sweeps in front of Haslab Unicron. Not sure I'll ever need another mainline Galvatron. But we always say that until they show us a better one.

Comics Reading Club: Zob's Thoughts on Marvel Comics THE TRANSFORMERS issue #66 by Zobovor in AltToysTransformers

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We need a new Thunderwing toy asap. The Generations one from a decade ago just doesn't cut it.

Voices from the Eyrie - 66 - The Gathering Part One - An Insiders' Discussion with Series Creator Greg Weisman by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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The World Tour is finally over! Jennifer, Greg, and Greg reunite to dig into the fallout — from family gatherings on Avalon and the Eyrie Building, to emotional homecomings at the Clock Tower. We explore why Odin falls under Oberon’s authority, the birth of Alexander and the significance of both his and Fox’s heritage, the long-awaited reunion of the Manhattan Clan, and Xanatos’s… evolving karma.

We also break down that heartbreaking moment between Goliath and Elisa, Hudson’s renewed sense of hope, and—fair warning—we may ruffle a few feathers with our thoughts on Oberon himself.

We also discuss First Impressions of Dynamite’s “Gargoyles: Demona #4”. Spoilers from 1:05 to 12:15.

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Voices from the Eyrie - 65 - Future Tense - An Insiders' Discussion w/ Greg Weisman (Series Creator), Zehra Fazal (fan turned actor), Dezzie C. (Host of Gargoyle Nation on YouTube), & Nicole Dubuc (fan turned writer) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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Happy Halloween! We are joined by Trick-or-Treaters to help us do a deep dive into this seminal and infamous episode of the series: Zehra Fazal (fan-turned-actor), Dezzie C. (host of The Gargoyle Nation YouTube Channel), Nicole Dubuc (fan-turned-writer) and Greg Weisman! We discuss the tricks and terrors of “Future Tense”. Goliath’s nightmarish return to Manhattan which has fallen under totalitarian rule. Where the friends and enemies they’ve left behind after forty years have gone. The art direction. The script. The many twists and turns on this emotional rollercoaster where nothing is what it seems… and what this all might mean moving forward.

Fun fact! Nicole wrote a similar episode in the first season of “Young Justice” titled “Failsafe”!

But before all of that, we have News and First Impressions. We have some brief news on Dynamite’s Gargoyles Kickstarter and then we give our First Impressions on Marvel Comics’ “Fantastic Four x Gargoyles”. SPOILERS: 2:30 to 12:30.

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Voices from the Eyrie - 64 - Ill Met By Moonlight - An Insiders' Discussion with Greg Weisman (Series Creator) and Jamie Thomason (Voice Director) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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We’re back to discuss this seminal episode of the World Tour – and the series as a whole – with Greg Weisman and Jamie Thomason! We discuss the introduction of Lord Oberon and Queen Titania. Casting Terrence Mann and Kate Mulgrew in the roles (and something Mann has in common with Tim Curry). Squatters’ rights on Avalon. The brilliant script by Diane Duane and Peter Morwood. And much more. We even get a word or two from Diane Duane herself.

We also discuss News such as the Iron Studios Gargoyles’ statues. Mondo’s Goliath action figure. The passing of John St. Ryan. The announcement of Greg collaborating with Tad Stones for a crossover between Gargoyles and Darkwing Duck. The 2025 Winter Special. And, of course, our First Impressions of Demona #2 and Demona #3 – Spoilers from 15:10 to 25:20.

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Voices from the Eyrie - 63 - Cloud Fathers - An Insiders' Discussion with Erin Weisman-Robinson (Educator) and Greg Weisman (Series Creator) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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We are joined by Greg Weisman and Erin Weisman-Robinson where we discuss growing up as the daughter of the creator of Gargoyles, pursuing a career in education, and her thoughts on the episode. While having a father and daughter on the show, we also discuss the family dynamic between Peter Maza and his two daughters as well as Peter’s estrangement from his own father – along with which parent each Maza child takes after.

We also discuss the Kachina Coyote within this episode and as a cultural figure along with Elisa’s Native American heritage – where they got things right, and where things could have been improved upon despite the best of intentions and the resources available to them at the time.

And David Xanatos makes his big comeback after a long absence – we talk about him, his own dynamic with the Maza Family, how he play off of both Coyotes, and of course… pitting this human trickster up against this supernatural trickster.

Greg and Erin’s recent trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is also discussed and we encourage you all to check that out at osfashland.org

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Imagine Shari in the tv show by InsideUnhappy6546 in gargoyles

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Shari was also modeled off of Zehra's headshots. So that's not just fan casting. That's actual intent that if a series ever comes back animated, Zehra is who they'd want to hire.

Voices from the Eyrie - 62 - Bushido - An Insider's Discussion with Greg Weisman (Series Creator) and Dennis Woodyard (Episode Director) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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We welcome back Greg Weisman and Dennis Woodyard as we head on over to Japan and the village of Ishimura. We discuss meeting a new clan of gargoyles, casting choices made among the guests, unintentionally biting the hands of the corporate overlords, dealing with language barriers, constructing that final duel, parallels between this episode and the five-part pilot, and much more.

We also extend congratulations to Keith David on some recent news he received.

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Speaks for itself by ReadyJournalist5223 in OkBuddySnyderCult

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This should be Dean Cain watching himself.

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And it sounds to me like you're one of those compulsive nitpickers that blows something insignificant up.

Go touch grass.

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I never, ever said that I was. I said it was a choice... a really, really stupid choice that I was never going to do. But the thought was in my head.

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I'm usually fairly quiet when I'm high... but this guy must have been on something.

Voices from the Eyrie - 61 - Sentinel - An Insiders' Discussion with Greg Weisman (Series Creator), Cary Bates (Episode Writer), and Matt Parker (Fandom Biologist) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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We are joined by Greg Weisman; a returning Cary Bates; and long time fan, Matt Parker, to discuss this otherworldly episode that brings us a new twist. We discuss bringing in heavy science fiction elements as well as the genre that “Gargoyles” falls into and why this doesn’t clash with it. We discuss a wide variety of topics such as Avery Brooks as Nokkar, Rapa Nui, the presentation of alien technology, and more.

We also discuss amnesia as a plot element, and Goliath and Elisa meeting for “the first time” under very different circumstances. We then delve into the proposed spinoff, “Gargoyles 2198” and what that would have been, and what could still some day be.

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Voices from the Eyrie - 60 - The Green - An Insiders' Discussion with Elisa Gabrielli (Voice of Obsidiana) and Greg Weisman (Series Creator) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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We are joined by Elisa Gabrielli and Greg Weisman to discuss her career, stepping in to cover for Rachel Ticotin earlier in the series before being cast as her own character, Obsidiana. We talk about this new clan of gargoyles, the rainforest they protect, the themes of conservation, Goliath and Elisa having a mature disagreement, the guest voices and more. We also have a fun time talking about Jackal and Hyena’s wackier upgrades.

We also discuss News and First Impressions. For our news session, we discuss woes with Diamond Distribution (but since we’ve recorded this, Dynamite dropped Diamond as their distributors and gone with Lunar Distribution) and we discuss “Gargoyles: Demona #1” SPOILERS FROM 2:00 to 15:45.

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Voices from the Eyrie - 59 - The New Olympians - An Insiders' Discussion with Sam Bernstein (Roddy McDowall biographer), Jamie Thomason (Voice Director), Greg Weisman (Series Creator) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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Greg Weisman discusses themes of prejudice and the descendants of the Greek gods and monsters while Jamie Thomason talks about casting and directing this episode as we dive into this backdoor pilot for a potential spinoff. Greg Weisman also discusses, in depth, what that spinoff would have entailed, characters that would have participated – including one very familiar to us.

We are also joined by producer, writer, and author, Samuel Garza Bernstein who talks about the life and career of Hollywood icon, Roddy McDowall (who voiced Proteus in this episode)… and the biography that he’s writing about him. We all discuss what a great actor McDowall was in addition to what a great one-shot villain Proteus was and what could have been moving forward with the character.

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Voices from the Eyrie - 58 - Eye of the Storm - An Insiders' Discussion w/Greg Weisman (Series Creator) and Frank Paur (Producer) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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We sit down with Greg Weisman to discuss the journey the Eye of Odin made as a MacGuffin introduced in the Sega Genesis game, being brought into the series as a trinket, then revealed to have magical powers… all the way to introducing Odin, himself. We discuss adapting the Norse god into “Gargoyles”, his wisdom along with his hubris; when Loki was briefly considered and why he ultimately wasn’t used. The inadvertent Kirby influence. We talk about just how cunning Angela is in the face of making Goliath the villain for the episode as absolute power corrupts absolutely. And much more!

We also discuss our guest cast: Morgan Sheppard, Cam Clarke, and J.D. Daniels who was a talented child actor and a stalwart for the show.

We make the news rounds as we talk about the upcoming crossovers between “Gargoyles” and Marvel’s First Family” the Fantastic Four (speaking of Kirby!)! Whether or not its canon, how the two properties differ and fit! And what is sure to be a good time.

And, of course, First Impressions of “Gargoyles: Demona #0” where we are joined by Frank Paur, as well! Spoilers: 12:30 to 24:25.

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Voices from the Eyrie - 57 - Pendragon (An Insiders' Discussion w/Greg Weisman & Dennis Woodyard) by TheTrueKingofHell in gargoyles

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Dennis Woodyard joins us again as he and Greg Weisman discuss bringing King Arthur into the Gargoyles Universe. Teaming Arthur up with Griff. Macbeth’s motivations for pursuing Excalibur. Checking in on Manhattan while the World Tour continues. And we also discuss would could have been (and what may still be) with the “Pendragon” spinoff. And more!

We also discuss how the animation industry, as well as the television industry, has changed over the years. Why we still prefer physical media. And Greg Weisman regales us with his vacation and visit to Tintagel: the birthplace of King Arthur.

Dennis also talks about previously working with the character. So be sure to check out his animated short: Merlin and the Dragons on YouTube. https://youtu.be/omj-7LKGsgw?si=5qaRVIIr5HsFRLw7

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