This is SWELL!!!

You guys are the best! I'm just settling in.... I'm not sure whether to unpack some boxes, connect my cable, or run around the showers naked!

I guess Nightcrawler and Lightning Lad are the founding members of our Legion over here... I'm excited to be in on the Adventure-Era of our new board!

(P.S. Can I have my avatar icon I've been using on the Jolly Roger board the past couple weeks?)

Go and take a look KP. It should be there now.

Scott, you RULE!!!!

Thanks man! I gott ago for awhile and do stuff, but I'll be back before the board cools down!

Hey guy's can i get a room ??

Matthew.

Hey Jeffey! I came by to check out your TRANSFORMERS collection!

I don't know much about them, so it would be so nice if you would please describe each single character in detail!

Just remember, you asked...

I'll just make myself comfortable on your bed while you begin your presentation...!

Are girls allowed? This is like first day back at the dorm.

It's ALL coed here at Legion World! Bring it on!

Please tell me we don't have those unisex bathrooms!

<<Moving over to my Transformers collection, laser pointer in hand>>

As for background information, all you really need to know is this: there is a planet of technology and machinery named Cybertron. The residents of this robotic world are called the Transformers. They are, for the most part, loyal to the heroic Autobots or the evil Decepticons. Now, their eons-old war has moved to engulf the planet Earth as well.

1. Optimus Prime



Once, Optimus Prime was a young courier named Orion Pacs. He was very admiring of the Decepticons for their speed and style, but this all changed when a newly-built Megatron betrayed and used him, destroying his city, his friends, and his home. He tried to defend his home and friends as best he could, but he was no match for the awesome power of Megatron. Near death, he was brought to the oldest of all Autobots, Alpha Trion, who sensed something quite special in the courageous and sensitive youth. Alpha Trion rebuilt Orion and renamed him. He also passed on to the young Autobot the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, which had been without a worthy owner for centuries. Gifted with a new form and the power of the Matrix, Optimus Prime rallied the remains of the Autobots and fought Megatron and the Decepticons to a standoff lasting for millenia... until an accident stranded Optimus Prime with his Autobots on Earth.

Optimus Prime is the greatest leader of the Autobots. Thousands of years of war have purified his raw courage and ability into a fighting force that is quite simply unequalled. As a leader, he is unwavering in his goal... to rid the galaxy of the evil of the Decepticons for all time. No sacrifice is too great in the pursuit of this goal, but he asks of no other Autobot the awesome sacrifices he makes of himself. The Autobots love Prime as a father and a brother, and follow him unwaveringly because of the power of his will and determination.

Now that the Cybertronian Wars have spread to the planet Earth, Prime has billions of new charges on his hands... and the burden of protecting the humans of Earth as he fights the Decepticons is never far from his mind. Megatron is quite aware of this, and uses this fact to his advantage with alacrity. If Prime has any weakness at all, they stem from his compassion and concern for the safety of all who he has sworn to protect, both Autobot and human.

So, KP, what do you make of "Armada?" Because honestly it confuses and bothers me.

As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't exist (sigh.) I love the old series and characters... though I appreciate them continuing the Transformers in some way, it's just not the same. Nowhere close. (Though I AM excited about the Unicron toy coming out in a month... I may watch the cartoon just to see what they do with him!)

So what's your opinion on Transformers: The Movie? I thought it was kind of cool, but ultimately was what destroyed the cartoon/toy line. It just didn't feel the moved into the future. Hmm... probably comparisons to be drawn here with the post-Five Year Gap Legion...

KP, I'm relieved to hear you don't care for it. I'd have felt bad coming into your place and badmouthing it if you had liked it!

Anyway, when they transform and they don't actually resemble everyday items like cars or whatnot, it sorta defeats the whole purpose. I'd as soon watch "Gobots."

Yeah... it also really BUGS me in Armada when they transform, they say "Transform!" like they have to TELL themselves to transform. And what about the old cool transforming noise? That was one of the coolest things!

Eryk, let me get my thoughts together regarding the movie... I'll post on it later tonight.

Heh. "Gobots..."

:-)

You have no idea how long I had to wrack my brain for that bad memory...

I liked the Transformers movie a lot. It wasn't as good once they got rid of Optimus and Megatron, but I liked the more brutal depiction of the Autobot / Decepticon war and the animation was great for the most part and hey, it gave us that immortal themesong "The Touch" (you've got the touch! You're got the power!! oh yeah...)

"Light our darkest hour..."

My thoughts on the movie...

It opened up very cool, showing Unicron in all his planet-devouring glory. I agree with Drake regarding most of the music. Sure, it was all 80's synthesized power-pop, but "The Touch" was a GREAT theme song (anybody remember its appearence in Boogie Nights? I almost fell out of my seat), as well as "Dare."

The voice acting was very solid. Judd Nelson, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, and Orson Welles, in addition to the regular marvelous cast of the cartoon. The animation was good, sometimes great.

The positives:

The first 20-30 minutes of the film are dynamite, and frankly nail-biting if you loved the cartoon, since you honestly didn't know which Autobot was going to buy the farm next.

The moment when Optimus Prime steps out of the Autobot cruiser and says "Megatron must be stopped... no matter the cost!" and then proceeds to kick the ENTIRE Decepticon army's collective ass on the way to his ultimate knock-down drag-out fight with Megatron is the greatest sequence in the entirety of the 20-year history of the Transformers.

"Ow, my foot!" Putting Starscream in situations where he whines like a little schoolgirl is always great fun.

Whoever choreographed the fight sequences in the movie did a great job.

The new characters (Hot Rod, Ultra Magnus, Springer, Arcee, Kup, Blurr) were all wonderful, and great additions to the cast.

The negatives:

Too much carnage, which led to unfortunately never seeing most of the pre-movie characters ever again.

Prime's death. Though it was very emotional and worked in the context of the movie, it was probably the worst move the producers ultimately ever made.

Wheelie. 'Nuff Said. He bugs me still today.

The movie was the first time Grimlock the professional comedian and softy came out to play, and he stayed in that mode throughout the rest of the series. I preferred him as a bad-ass.

Daniel. Was there EVER any human more useless throughout the series?

In closing, Eryk, I love the movie because it meant a lot to me as a kid, and I honestly like the post-movie episodes of the series for their more cosmic feel and scope (though nothing is as good as the first season)... but did the Transformers ultimately jump the shark with the release of the movie?

Unfortunately, probably so. But I still love the movie.

What'd you think of "Beast Wars"? I watched it a few times and it seemed as though they were getting into some philosophical stuff about Cybertron (didn't Marv Wolfman work on it?), but I couldn't get into the computer art or the fact that they turned into animals instead of cars (call me old fashioned).

At first, I HATED the show, but when I realized they were tying it into continuity by having the Animal-bots come to Earth AFTER the Ark crashed but BEFORE they were reawakened, that was pretty damn cool.

The dialogue and characterization was very simplistic compared to the old cartoon, though.

My fave- when the Maximals and Predacons happen upon the Ark, and all the Autobots and Decepticons are laying there, still deactivated. Pretty good stuff (though I couldn't sit through episodes which had nothing to do with the old show.)

<<Moving over to another Transformer, laser pointer in hand>>

2. Megatron




No one is really quite exactly sure what circumstances led to the creation of Megatron. However, it is known that one day millions of years ago, deep in the heart of Cybertron, Megatron was born... and eons of peace between Autobots and Decepticons ended.

Megatron moved quickly to consolidate his power base, recruiting those who shared his ambitions to his army, and reprogramming many of those who did not. It was only the emergence of Optimus Prime as Autobot leader that slowed Megatron's march toward dominion over all Transformer life. The never-ending war between Autobot and Decepticon forces over millenia eventually drained the energy resources of Cybertron to the point that both armies were struggling for their very survival, when Megatron learned of an Autobot gambit to end the war once and for all by leaving their homeworld in search of new energy sources. Megatron ambushed the Autobot expedition led by Prime, and in so doing inadvernently caused the crash of both armies into the primitive, yet energy-rich third planet of a yellow star system. That planet was Earth.

Megatron's primary goal on Earth is to harvest Earth's vast natural resources to his personal cause: the conquest of Cybertron, the utter defeat of the Autobots, and utter domination over everything he can see and touch. In this aim, Megatron continually hatches increasingly-ingenious plots to suck the Earth dry of all its resources. His lust for conquest knows no bounds. He rules the Decepticon forces through a mix of intimidation, fear, and respect.

Megatron transforms into one of the most powerful weapons in the galaxy. Only the most-heavily shielded Autobots can hope to survive more than a very few blasts. Megatron is Optimus Prime's equal in strength and fighting ability, and perhaps his better in firepower. However, though Megatron posesses ferocious determination to his goals, his courage ultimately is no match for Oprimus Prime's. However, this is only a small weakness when compared to the awesome power that is Megatron. Megatron is the enemy of all who cherish freedom, and a more than worthy adversary to Prime.

And here I thought I was a big geek for knowing what I do about the Legion. Caroline puts up with the Legion and my comic books well enough, I don't dare start in on something like the Transformers.

It's probably just as well... cause it WOULD suck you in! :-)

Actually, it seems to be mainly a cult following made up chiefly of those who the series and toys affected at the time. But yeah, for those of us who love it, we LOVE IT!!!

Anyway... MLLASH sked me to describe each Transformer in detail...

KP, can I pick your brain a little? What was the Autobot that turned into a red van? The van came into two pieces, the bottom part with the wheels was the body and the upper part became this sort of sled looking vehicle. That was the only good Transformer I had when I was a kid, and I can't remember the name.

<<moving over with my laser pointer to a particular favorite of mine, a certain red van who was just mentioned>>

3. Ironhide



Ironhide is probably the oldest, toughest, onriest, and most loyal of the Autobots. Together with Jazz and Prowl, they make up kind of a Autobot deputy leader triumvirate, with Ironhide as a de facto head of security for the team. In moments of crisis, he has a tendency to step in for Prime if needed. Most of the other Autobots respect his age and experience, even if a few of the "hotshots" of the team find him to be fairly antiquated in design and methodology. Generally, detractors of Ironhide know better than to voice their antipathy, lest they be on the recieving end of a "nickel-knuckle sandwich." While not a softy by anyone's standards, Ironhide is actually one of the kindest of the Autobots, in a gruff sort of way.

Ironhide's primary asset in battle is his heavy armored hide, impervious to all but the very most destructive of Decepticon weaponry. He is also one of the strongest of the Autobots, though not particularly fast or agile. His primary weapon is his "water gun," which shoots out different chemical compounds ranging from liquid hydrogen guaranteed to put a freeze on things to gluey compounds meant to really stick it to the Decepticons. While not the most intelligent of Autobots by any standard, he is absolutely one of the most loyal to Optimus Prime, going so far as to act as a bodyguard for the Autobot leader.

Waitaminute -- you mean the leader of the Autobots (or whatever they were called) wasn't Optimus Prime? I thought it was...

Hey, KP thanks for the lowdown on Ironhide. I wish I'd been able to get more of them back in the day. I had a friend at the time that had scads of them, so at least I got to play with 'em.

PS: This may be a little obscure but did you ever hear a song by an old punk band called "I wanna be Omega Supreme?" The group was called AMQA (Apple Maggot Quarantine Area, they were from Washington state or some apple-producing place.) A friend had it on a old vinyl EP, which I have a truly crappy 15 year old dubbed cassette floating around somewhere.

I wanna be Omega Supreme
I wanna lead the Transformers Team
Optimus Prime will be my friend
Decepticon terror comin' to an end.

Words cannot do the song justice. This was back when punk was still more-or-less DIY, not to be confused with todays top 40 wannabees.

Hey! KP, you just tweaked my memories. I had Ironhide as a kid. As well as a few others. Maybe after you show them I'll remember who else I had.

I wonder what I did with my Transformers? They must be in a box at my mom's house somewhere. Hmmm....

Matlock... I DON'T remember the Omega Supreme song! I would really like to hear it!

And Drake... yeah, the leader of the Beast Wars transformers was Optimus Primal... not the same guy as Prime. :-( Also, the "Megatron" leading the "Predacons" was a completely different Megatron.

Me, I prefer my Predacons when they join together to make PredaKING... but more on that later. :-)

KP, I did a quick search on AMQA (which is apparently also the name of an old Palestinian city,) and it looks like you can get the e.p. it's on, "Cats Are Neat" on vinyl at a few places for about $15, although it's out of print. Don't get me wrong, this is not a masterpiece, just a little old-skool punk song. I don't know how you go about looking for mp3's if anyone had ever even bothered with such an obscure song. (Of course I don't recommend anyone downloading them mp3's, the MPAA's gonna get you.)

Here's another of my favorites... <<Moving laser pointer>>

4. Jazz



Function: Special Operations, Saboteur

If you are an Autobot and you need help translating jive, slang, honky, redneck, or any other human dialect, you call Jazz. If you have any question about any facet of human culture, from basketball to ballet to breakdancing, you call Jazz. And if you're Optimus Prime and you need a right-hand man on an unfamiliar alien world, you call Jazz. Jazz knows more about human customs and habits than any other Autobot... and not only that, but if the Decepticon war ended tomorrow, Jazz would be heading to NYC, LA, or Bourbon Street in pursuit of the latest sounds to groove to. Because that's just the kind of Autobot Jazz is. Groovy.

Jazz does not posess the strength or firepower of many of the Autobots. What he does have is an uncanny ability to get any task done Prime assigns to him, though his problem-solving can be quite unconventional, which makes him even more of an asset. Jazz is a capable lieutenant in the heat of battle, but where he really shines is behind-the-scenes operations where he can use his skill and panache to great result. Jazz's fighting style is flashy, and he uses his "sound and light show" (a completely disorienting series of sonics and pyrotechnics that wreaks havoc on Decepticon audio and visual sensors) to confuse and immobilize his opponents. Of course, it helps to have a physically stronger Autobot around to finish the job, and also to keep Jazz from getting distracted by any interesting human behavior he might observe.

I'm just here checking out KP's sofa before I crash on it...

<<checks on Stu, he's snoring on the couch, everything seems okay, turns out the light and heads for bed>>

Night, all.

Prowl! Do Prowl next!!

As requested!

5. Prowl



Function: Military Strategist

Prowl is always analyzing the situation he is in, whether it be the heat of battle or casual personal conversation. He has the capacity to run through countless thousands of permutations and probabilities in milliseconds, giving him a clearer understanding of whatever problem he faces than practically any Autobot. Prowl has the most sophisticated logic center of the Autobots, allowing him to correctly advise Prime as to the correct course of action in any battle situation. As such, he is never far from Prime's side in any major military operation.

Prowl's greatest weakness comes from his dependence on his logic centers: if his logic circuits go down, he is left immobilized, unable to make any conscious decisions. Also, completely inexplicable behavior can sometimes confuse him. Prowl's strength, skill, and firepower are all satisfactory to make him an excellent front-line fighter, but where Prowl really shines is in planning, analysis, and in his role as top military advisor to Prime. Prowl remains one of Optimus Prime's most trusted Autobots. He is without a doubt one of the Autobots most dedicated to their twin goals on Earth: defeating the Decepticons, and safeguarding the Earth and all its inhabitants.

Thanks KP -- Prowl was always my fav. Partly cuz he's a cop car, partly cuz of those cool wings / doors, partly cuz his head looks like a Gundam design, partly cuz he's Prime's right-hand man. He's got it all goin' on!

I figured it was time to add another Decepticon, and who better than...

6. Starscream



Function: Decepticon Air Commander

Starscream wants to be Decepticon leader. Badly. Though he is the Decepticon second-in-command, he is probably the most devious of the Decepticons, and definitely the most disloyal to Megatron. Starscream probably spends most of his free time idly hatching scheme after scheme after scheme to depose Megatron and take his place as leader. A couple of times, it has looked as if Starscream might actually succeed in his ambitions, but ultimately, he fails. Frequently. Even more annoying to Starscream than his failed coup attempts is the fact that frankly, Megatron doesn't take him seriously at all. As a matter of fact, at times, Megatron almost seems to enjoy the intrigue. He definitely enjoys insulting Starscream, that's for sure. Megatron is fully aware of Starscream's ambitions, but rather than reducing the traitor to molecular dust, he allows Starscream to continue to spin his little treasonous webs. Perhaps it is because Megatron realizes that as long as he can keep Starscream around and in check, the example of how useless Starscream's endless coup attempts are will deter any more capable Decepticons from getting ideas.

Having said that, Starscream is a formidable and dangerous opponent. Otherwise, he never would have risen through the ranks to become the Decepticon second-in-command. Starscream prefers to rely on his superior speed and firepower in his jet mode during combat. He is very skilled at aerial manuevering and especially in providing traditional air support to ground combat operations. In robot mode, his null ray is his primary weapon, which has an immobilizing effect on machinery and circuitry. As a physical fighter... though he does have the basic physical strength any Decepticon warrior has, frankly, he's not too tough. Starscream is openly contemptous of the Autobots and their obsession with protecting the human flesh-creatures who inhabit the planet Earth. Starscream shows great bravado in situations where he knows he has the enemy overwhelmed, outgunned, and outnumbered. However, the second the tide of any battle turns against him, he's gone. The only thing that will keep Starscream in a losing situation is the fear of what Megatron will do to him back at headquarters after the retreat. Still, he is quite powerful as long as he is in the air, a match for most any Autobot and definitely not to be underestimated.

"Coronation? It's more like bad comedy."
-- Galvatron, about six seconds before blasting Starscream to ashes....

"MEGATRON? Is that YOU???"

"Here's a HINT."

KA-BLOOEY!

Are you STILL going on about those silly robots?

Oh, you're just ASKING for trouble now.

*tee hee!*

Any opinions on why the cartoon Shockwave was such a wussy sycophant, while the toy was another potential usurper of Megatron's power?

I think, as far as the comics-Shockwave goes, it had to do with Bob Budiansky (the writer) writing Shockwave like that for his 50-or-so issue run. I need to look at the original tech specs again to see which version of ol' Shock the actual toy lined up more with.

In the new Dreamwave comic series, they're playing him like the old Marvel Comics version, but they paid a little homage to the wussy syncophant version in the comic book by inserting a line about how he had been playing Megatron for years... I'll have to give the matter some more thought before I do Shockwave's enrty.

And what about Soundwave? From what I remember, he was arrogant and ambitious in the comic, but the cartoon had him as Megatron's loyal soldier -- he was all business and had that cool voice.

I think it's important to note that in the movie, when all the other Decepticons were running (on Earth) like scared little girls, when Megatron looked over at Soundwave and said "Don't leave me, Soundwave," Soundwave was the one who picked him up. And Rumble grabbed his gun. :-) That always made me smile.

I think in the cartoon, it was the two of them plus Shockwave who were the most loyal to Megatron.

Moving on with the original Decepticon jets...

7. Thundercracker



Function: Warrior

Of all the Decepticons, it is Thundercracker who harbors the most doubt about the course of conquest they are on. It's not so much that Thundercracker has an incredibly heightened sense of morality, mind you. It's just that he takes a lot less pleasure in wanton destruction and chaos than many of his comrades. This apathy towards the Decepticon cause causes Megatron to keep a close eye on the otherwise-capable Thundercracker, perhaps even more so than the traitorous Starscream. It wouldn't do to have Thundercracker spread his apathy through the Decepticon ranks, after all.

Thundercracker is a very capable Decepticon warrior in every way. He takes orders, he has superior speed, firepower, strength, and is even fairly courageous in his way. It's his lack of gusto that causes Megatron such irritation. Thundercracker does the very minimum of what he must to serve the Decepticon cause.

Well I odn't know anything about the Transformers, but I will read your posts above and get the scoop!

Interesting bit about Thundercracker, but has that characterization *ever* seen the light of day?? (Megatron watched him more than Starscream? -- yeah, right) I know they had to make up stuff when writing the bios to make each Transformer interesting, but he was always just a soldier (or am I wrong?)

I'll get back to you on that, Drake, after I re-watch the first season again.

When writing these, I'm pulling from the Transformers Universe, as well as the tech specs and what I remember from the cartoon. After I decided to do Thundercracker next, it occurred to me that his characterization was nil in the cartoon. Off the top of my head, I remember him calling both Starscream and Megatron "geeky" in the antimatter episode. In that one, he was sarcastic to Starscream also during his 5 minutes or so of leadership, but once Megatron returned, I think said something like "Wonderful, Megatron. With your leadership we can't fail." There was another episode where the Deceps had captured Sky-Fire and Thundercracker was toying with letting him go, in order to make Starscream look bad.

That's about all I can remember about him from the cartoon off the top of my head. I may have dropped the ball on his description, but honestly, I had very little to go on.

Did you actually write part of these descriptions, KP? I thought you just copied it straight from the character descriptions. I hope you understand there was certainly no criticism of your bio's -- i'll gladly defer to your appraisal of each character if that's your say so!

Btw, when I was an intern at Marvel, the editor let me color one of the bio pics, but for the life of me, I can't remember which one (certainly not one of the original batch).

S'cool!

Actually, I was just expressing my dissatisfaction with my own work. I've been really enjoying writing my own bios, and Thundercracker has definitely been the thinnest of the bunch thus far.

Wow! I did not realize you were writing these up KP. Excellent job! Seems like you ought to have a website just for your Transformers info.

aaah.. there are already like 4000 of 'em out there.

Yeah but are their bios this good? I doubt it. And did that stop me from having another Legion site when I started mine? There's always room for one more.

Do Sidewswipe next ... please! ... I always liked him because:
1) he was a lamborghini -- cool fucking car!
2) he had a jetpack, which made him the only G1 Transformer who could fly!
3) he had that "throw himself into danger first, ask questions later" attitude that I like (just a tad like WILDFIRE)

Moving back to the Autobots!

8. Sideswipe



Function: Warrior

We humans have a wide variety of hair-raising extreme activities we may partake in to get adrenaline pumping, like rollercoastering, skydiving, bungeecord jumping, drag racing, and so forth. However, the best way for an Autobot to find a similar rush, without a doubt, is to spend an evening with Sideswipe. Sideswipe is one of the thrill-seekingest, most daring, white-knuckle excitement-addicted Autobots you'll ever meet. His daring knows very little bounds, and he accepts the most dangerous missions from Prime with relish and glee. Sideswipe shares a close bond with his "brother" Sunstreaker, and is the more gregarious and courageous of the two. Sideswipe would be one of the most popular among the Autobots if spending significant amounts of time with him was less dangeous, because he is one of the friendliest, wittiest, and funniest of the team. Definitely one of the cool kids.

Sideswipe is one of the best fighters in the Autobot army. He is fast, strong, and agile. Most importantly, he is completely fearless. He packs fairly significant firepower compared to the rest of the Autobot team. Still, it irks him that his combat abilities aren't QUITE the equal of his "brother" Sunstreaker (and Sunstreaker ribs him about it incessantly.) Still, there are very few Autobots who can compare to his courage and heart. Sideswipe can use his arms as vibrating piledrivers to dig through enemy fortifications or to free trapped companions. However, Sideswipe's greatest ability, and one which no other Autobot shares, is his power of flight. With his specially-designed rocketpack, he can soar to supersonic speeds, taking the fight directly to the Decepticon jets in the air. His success record in aerial combat is quite high, and, of course, being the thrill-seeker he is, he loves it. Sideswipe's only significant weakness is his total inability to distinguish a dangerous and exhilirating combat situation from a hopeless and fatal combat situation, which has a tendency to get him in way over his head at times.

Ummm... has anyone else noticed that Kid Prime appears to be assembling an army - and that this army bears an uncanny resemblance to the Roboticans? We better get the Espionage Squad to keep an eye on him - on them.....

Seriously, I have to admit I know zip about Transformers, except what I read here - but Robotica could resemble them - it would be pretty cool if we saw some Roboticans, with bios like KP's Transformers, come to Legion World. (The other Legion World, not this one.) The names are terrific.

I think that's the whole Espionage Squad.

<<says nothing and smiles, whistling quietly>>

Thanks for the Sideswipe profile, KP -- he's even cooler than I remembered (although I prefer the red / black coloring he had in the cartoon and the action figure -- that's just more stylin')

Who would be your top 10 fav Transformers?

I guess mine are:
1 Prowl
2 Sideswipe
3 Optimus Prime
4 Soundwave
5 Megatron
6 [Springer]
7 [Slag] (he was the Triceratops, right?)
8 Wheeljack
9 Starscream
10 Hook

[edited cuz I got two of the names wrong]

"hey KP, transform this"

throws light water filled balloon.

and off to

WHERE is HE? WHERE'D HE GO...

I think the triceratops was Slag, actually... very cool list, though. You certainly DO like the both-barrels blazing characters! Here's my top 10, in no particular order.

Optimus Prime
Megatron
Ultra Magnus
Starscream
Jazz
Mirage
Brawn
Grimlock
Prowl
Springer

Everybody knows you can't have Sideswipe without...

9. Sunstreaker



Function: Warrior

If Sunstreaker were starring in a sports movie, he would be the immensely talented jock who is less useful than he should be because of all the time he spends in front of the mirror looking lovingly at his muscles and perfect hair. To Sunstreaker, the necessities of stopping the Decepticons' evil pales in comparison to getting a new paint job or waxing his chrome. He cringes at the thought of situations that would mar his physical beauty in any way. He takes a fair amount of ribbing for his narcissistic tendencies from the rest of the Autobots, especially his brother Sideswipe, but he doesn't let that bother him. He's substantially better-looking than the rest of them, after all.

Sunstreaker's combat abilities rank him as one of the most dangerous Autobots in every way. He is near the top of the list in speed, strength, firepower, fighting skill, armor, and endurance. Unfortunately, his vain and often misanthropic personality severely limits his value to the rest of the team. As a matter of fact, it is only when a Decepticon mars a perfect paint job or commits another unthinkable sin against his vanity that he is roused to fight at his full potential. When roused, he can be a furious opponent, and a tough nut to crack. It just doesn't happen orten enough.

D'oh! You're right -- Slag it is. And you also corrected me without knowing it when I said "Jumper" -- I actually meant "Springer" (he's the green Triple-changer who was with Rodimus Prime right?)

Yup, that's the guy! I liked Springer a lot... he was such a "rough and ready" kind of Autobot, with a sarcastic streak. A good combination.

Weren't there any girl robot Transformers?

The only "female" Transformer I can think of was "Cee-cee(assuming I didn't get this name wrong too)". She was pink (naturally) and introduced in the Transformers movie then a major supporting role in the series that followed with Rodimus Prime.

There was an earlier episode of the cartoon about the female Transformers, IIRC.

Though the idea of sexes among robots always seemed kind of silly to me.

Yup! It showed how the boy Transformers left the girls behind when the Autobots went on the mission to find new energy sources that left them stranded on earth. The girls then had to hold the fort back on Cybertron against Shockwave and his cronies. Optimus Prime's girlfriend was named Elita-One, as I recall, and she had some kind of time-stopping power (that she used to save Prime in the episode!) In that ep, Ironhide was shown with his GF as well.

Looking back, it seems a little sexist...

hows it going
dont know if i already posted in here, feel free to drop by my place anytime.

I'll stay with the Autobots. Here's a little guy who got a lot of spotlight...

10. Bumblebee



Function: Espionage

Bumblebee has a little body, but he has a big heart. He is one of the most cheerful and upbeat of the Autobots, and while the little guy has a fraction of the strength and firepower of many of the others, he has the courage to match any other Autobot. Which is not to say he's without fear. One of the reasons Bumblebee has managed to survive in a war, where practically everyone else is bigger and stronger than he, is his knowing when to run. Because of his cheerful good-nature, Bumblebee has developed close and warm friendships with many of the humans (especially Spike Witwicky) on Earth. Bumblebee idolizes and loves Optimus Prime, and will do anything his leader asks of him without hesitation.

Bumblebee's small size makes him ideal for espionage and stealth, and in this way he is a large asset to the team. Because of his easy camaraderie with humans, he is also very useful in situations where human relations are key. Bumblebee is extremely agile in robot mode out of necessity, since one good shot from a Decepticon would disable him. Physically, he is the weakest and smallest of the Autobots, and he has basically no firepower to speak of. It is his immense courage and cheer which makes him most useful. Prime realizes that he is something of a "kid brother" to many of the other Autobots, and the increase of morale in the team by just having Bumblebee around is more than enough to justify his presence.

Bumblebee's got to be the only brightly colored yellow character to be a master of stealth! (I guess with that drawback, he'd have to be...)

Man, I couldn't stand that little ... Volkswagon! (would that make him the only character partially designed by *Hitler*?)

Do your robot guys want to play with my Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears?

I could bring some My Little Ponies.

IT'S AN INVASION!!!

What's the hell's next, Wuzzles???

(Ah, who am I kidding. 80's girls toys were just as kewl as boys toys. Still, nothing beats the Transformers!!!!!)

Shhh! Or the next thing you know those damn blue Smurfs will be showing up. Damnit! Too late!

AAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

Sings

Teletubbies, Teletubbies, Teletubbies
all say ahhh

<<Sticks fingers in ears>>

<<Singing>> The Transformers... more than meets the eye! Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of... The Decepticons! The Transformers... Robots in Disguise! The Transformers... more than meets the eye! The Transformers!!!!!!!!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh.

Eh-oh Fa'way Lad.

Biiiig hug!

I wanted to finish the original Decepticon jets, so here's...

11. Skywarp



Function: Warrior

Skywarp is crude, mean-spirited, sneaky, and rather unintelligent... all the qualities which make an ideal Decepticon grunt. Actually, Megatron rather likes Skywarp's sadistic sense of humor. Skywarp is a loyal soldier, because he's not intelligent enough to have the ambitions of several of the other Decepticons. Still, Skywarp has a rudimentary cunning that serves him well. Overall, he is a solid addition to Megatron's forces.

Skywarp has one unique ability which serves him very well. He has the ability to teleport himself over small distances. He uses this mainly in combat operations, to surprise and confuse his opponents. Unfortunately for the Autobots, it works very well, as it is very difficult to predict where on the battlefield Skywarp will pop up next. Megatron also uses Skywarp every once in a while for special missions, usually involving retrieval, where his teleportation is a tremendous asset. Megatron tries to avoid relying on Skywarp in this manner, because of Skywarp's limited intelligence. He is just more suited to combat than anything else. Skywarp's speed, strength, and firepower are all quite excellent. Mix that with the unpredictability of his teleportation and his natural sneakiness, and he becomes a very dangerous opponent.

I wonder if the creators of "Robotech" got a piece of "Transformers" or got riled over how they got ripped off -- especially with the jets.

There was actually a legal battle over Jetfire. I don't knwo how it worked out, but I know that was part of the reason why his name was "Sky-Fire" on the cartoon.

How many of y'all actually tried to come up with your own Transformers? I used to do it all the time -- it was fun trying to figure out how to make a robot out of a helicopter or whatever and have it make sense. I did a bunch of them back in the day. I think I did a motorcycle, a helicopter, an angliosaurus (? - the one with the shell-back) and a few others I don't remember.

The only thing that we ever did like that was when we sat discussing how the Transformers' nemes would change if they were gay. Slag became Fag, Grapple became Apple, and Grimlock became Grimcock. (Of course, this was in my freshman and sophomore year of college, when I roomed with another Transformers nut. The good old days...)

Um...here ya go Jeffey. I thought I'd stop by with a gif(t). Let me know if it's okay, cause I couldn't remember how he transforms. I'll change it, if you like.



I better go now. My BF doesn't like it when I linger in here.

*dreamy sigh*

Good LORD, Gary, that's awesome!

One quick change, though... it's the red cab part that actually becomes Optimus Prime! If you keep everything else the same and let the red cab transform into Prime, it'll be about perfect!


I LOVE THIS GUY!!!!!

Here's the picture of what Prime looks like in robot form again... keep EVERYTHING else the same, and have the red cab change into this, and it'll be ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!!




Gary, you are the BEST!!!! I would want to MARRY you if that weren't already going to happen here in the near future...

Thank you SO much!!!

Damn it! I always meet the guy of my dreams a minute too late! (Well, NOT always, hi baby!) Your BF is a very lucky boy! I'm envious!

Jeff, can you show me a scene with his transformation or provide a link? I thought his head popped out the top and his arms flipped forward from the sides.

Here ya go, Nighty!












Hope that helps! Once again, thanks SO much!

Waitaminit!!! I just got it!! That's his FACE popping in once the vehicle mode drops down!!! That's really cool!!! Okay, forget what I said about the transformation and whatever, that is almost PERFECT. The only thing he could maybe possibly need is on the face shot maybe a little more of his silver mouthplate and a little less of the little blue pieces underneath and to the sides of it!

I really feel very touched. Thanks SO much, Gary!

I've made some changes to it, but I'm still not totally happy with it. I'll keep messing with it a bit until I'm happier. Part of the problem is that I've made his head bigger than it should be for his body. But, it seemed to be the only way to achieve my goal at the time. If you prefer, I can shrink down his head or make the smiley larger to allow for a larger body.



[I must learn to proofread!]

I think it looks pretty awesome -- I notice the little tweaks you've made to it and it looks a lot better - super job!

I think it looks great Gary! Makes me wish I could come up with an obsession like the Transformers to see what kind of smilie you could make for it.

Seriously, Nighty, it looks FANTASTIC. The arms swinging out and the little changes to the bottom of the face make it look near-perfect, and I really do LOVE it. I guess the only thing left (and it's EXTREMELY minor) is the little white diamond-shape on the top his forehead. But that's such a teeny tiny little detail, definitely don't worry about it if you have ANYTHING else more pressing to do.

Christmas came EARLY for Kid Prime!!! Thank you, Gary.

Gee fellas, though I am LOATHE to bust up your little mutual appreciation party , I simply couldn't let this 100th post milestone pass me by! *giggle*

Okay. I've made my last tweaks of the week.

Let me know if this is more to your liking, KP.

Gary, if I wasn't already in love, I would be in love.

One of my very favorite Autobots!

12. Wheeljack



Function: Mechanical Engineer

Wheeljack likes to invent things. Though there are better Autobot scientists for research and analysis (Perceptor comes to mind,) there is none better at whipping up something new. Though Wheeljack's main priority is coming up with new innovations in Autobot weaponry to defeat the Decepticons, he is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to science. Wheeljack is dedicated to his work in the lab and works tirelessly (though he wouldn't call it work, he's having a blast!) His greatest success is undoubtedly the creation of the Dinobots.

Wheeljack outfits himself with weapons of his owon creation frequently. Two of those he has used successfully in the past are a magnetic inducer and gyro-inhibitor shells. In vehicle mode, Wheeljack is the Autobot most adept at manuevering, which can come in handy in combat (particularly retreat) situations. As a fighter, Wheeljack is fairly average, but his usefulness to the Autobots in his inventing capacity is so great that he hardly ever sees combat. He also acts as a second doctor to the Autobots, aiding the often-overworked Ratchet. Wheeljack's main weakness is that sometimes he allows his fondness for creating and his creations to blind him to the bigger picture.

Hey KP! Just wandering around poking my nose into everything, scoping LegionWorld out. Nice room!

It's starting to feel like home already!

V

Just stopped by for a visit...

It was good to see ya, kid! Stop by more often!

I wanted a Cabbage Patch Kid but I didn't get one.

tsk tsk KP -- you let this thread get pushed to page two of all things1 What would Optimus say??

Btw, are you picking up "Transformers / G.I. Joe"? I only glanced at it and I'm not sure, but it might be an alternate universe kinda thing -- Decepticons were being retrofitted to transform into Cobra vehicles -- it was odd but that's kind of a cool concept.

Just passing by!

Thanks for the push-up, Drake!

Haven't checked that one out... it IS kind of a nice homage to the original GI Joe/ Transformers miniseries, but it looked a bit silly to me. I may wait for the TPB.

A tawdry attempt to increase his own post count, if ever I saw one.

Just stopping in to return some umm.. clothing items you left in my room the other night.

I washed them...

Hey KP! Where ya at!

Wheeljack's partner in the lab!

13. Ratchet



Function: Medic

Ratchet tries to keep positive about things. Difficult, when he finds himself patching up his broken comrades time and time again. However, his positiveness very seldom diminishes. He is the image of the crusty, sarcastic, wimsome doctor. Kind of like Dr. McCoy without the southern accent. He is one of the more longstanding assets to the team, and as such, he generally has Prime's ear. He is certainly one of the Autobots that Optimus Prime relies most on, and he is the best all-around medic of any Transformer (Hook is a bit better as a surgeon, but not much.)

Ratchet has practically no combat capabilities, other than in a limited capacity as a rescue vehicle. Therefore, he very rarely sees combat. Being that his schedule is certainly one of the most hectic of all the Autobots, no one minds the fact that he doesn't see combat much. Certainly, if he wasn't around, the Autobots wouldn't be able to fight the Decepticons for very long, because his tireless efforts at their doctor is the main thing that keeps them going against all odds.

Cool, but why do you say he has he no combat capability, those look like mighty powerful gun turrets in the bottom picture.

"...Is that a gun in the picture or is he just glad to see me?"

V

LOL. True, but I think those are supposed to be medical instruments of some type. He certainly never showed any combat capacity in the cartoom or the comic book. As a matter of fact, there was an issue of the comic which had Ratchet playing a cat-and-mouse game with Megatron for the survival of all the other Autobots. It was gripping because Ratchet had to figure out how to beat an unbeatable foe, because he had absolutely no combat capabilities whatsoever that could even scratch Megatron.

Let's just say that after that issue, Megatron had a special hatred for the Autobot medic...

I collected the "Transformers" comic when it first came out for a couple of years til the quality got really bad. I remember the best artist that book had early on was Kyle Baker (who has moved on to much bigger and better things) -- He seemed to actually understand the robotic forms and how to make them look cool.

I find it odd that Wheejack frequently seemed bow-legged. I mean, what's up with *that*? Is he looking to take a crap or something??

Since Lashie Poo had to go to work, I thought I'd sneak across the hall to see if everyone is decent in Jeffy's room.

Peek-A-Boo!

<<<Shoves the naked Rokk Steady into the closet hurriedly and grabs the sheet on the bed to cover up his... uh, personal transformer>>>

Um, yes, Princess? You were saying???

Wow. You're certainly more than meets the eye. From a covertible to a semi, virtually in the blink of an eye!

You invited me over here to see this!

Hey! Where are my clothes?

God, I feel like Ashton Kutchner right about now...

<steps into the room with only a towel, with which is drying hair>

hi all, anyone seen my gel?

Well, then, congratulations on sleeping with so many Hollywood whores!

Wait. Does that include me?

Nighty... I can explain... this ISN'T how it looks!

<double posting before the blackout deleted>

hey! I come out of the shower and everyone has skidadled.... I'm gonna get a complex soon

Not everyone Sonnie Boy, I stayed for the show!

thank you V, glad to know it wasn't wasted

What'd I miss -Rokk WAS NEKKID?!?!? I MISSED IT?!?!?

DAMN -DAMN -DAAAAAMMMMMNNNN!!!!


(you'll get that last one if you ever saw the TV show -Martin)

Your quite welcome Sonnie Boy, I've always enjoyed watching a true artist hone his "craft"

Any time you want to do a repeat performance you're more than welcome to use my platform (bed) as your stage.

Well V, I would blush at the offer but I've absolutely no scruples and my boyf is off in Germany until gawd only knows when and I'm HORNY so where is it?

I can't believe I just wrote that!!!

At the Variable Villa, just down the hall...

oh, okay then............ not that I'm easily led or anything you understand I just wanna check out the decor :rolleyes:

Isn't it funny what these boards can get you to do!

Shocking I would say.....but at least they keep us off the streets so we mussn't grumble!

Aaaaahhhh, Sonnie Boy should change his name to Naughty Boy! Hahahaha.

I am SO sorry I missed your show. Varalent's offer notwithstanding, I'm sure there is space for a repeat performance in KP's room here too...

<double post deleted>

I'm beginning to think I might have to put the lot of you in the NC-17 wing of the HQ.

LL, thank you for the avatar, and thank you for putting up with the NC-17 contingent!

*gasp!*

SO... how about them Transformers...??

No problem, rokk, on either account.

KP, you ever see these ? Transformer fonts.

[Edit Note]
I pointed the question to Drake rather than Kid Prime as I should have.

How about this?

Transformers
Reproduction Method List 1.0
by Playground Psychotic

Do Transformers reproduce? You bet your butt they do! And, while humans only have two choices-- time-consuming childbirth and completely ineffective cloning --Transformers have many different ways to make a new Transformer, or at least introduce a new toy.

The following list contains all the methods I know that a new Transformer, or at least an old Transformer in a new body, can be constructed and brought to life. If you know of a method which I haven't listed here, please, send it to me (tenorguitr@psnw.com) so I can put it in the next list! (note: unsure if this is still going on)


---

>From the American cartoon:


"Scratch" method:

New Transformer is built from either raw materials or junked parts, with the personality component built and programmed in the same manner. The Transformer's conscious mind activates when the robot is complete. As seen with the Constructicons, Dinobots, and Megatron.


"Kitbash" method:

New Transformer's body is built from a nonliving vehicle. The mind, however, must be created and installed into the body by Vector Sigma. As seen with the Aerialbots and Stunticons.


"The Blob" method:

Not exactly reproduction. Already-created Transformer's personality component is implanted in a nonliving, not necessarily Transformer body. The mind will then take control of the body and either take control of it, or rebuild it into a new Transformer body. As seen with the Combaticons and the Nijika.


"Resurrection" method:

When a Transformer is 'chosen' to be exposed to forces of another, more powerful entity, the entity may rebuild it into a new, more powerful version of the original Transformer. The personality may be completely changed or just tweaked a bit. As seen with Galvatron, his followers, and Rodimus Prime.


"C'mere, Stork" method:

Through unknown procedures, the Lithonians (and maybe the Cybertronians) can create baby Transformers, who (we assume) grow up and become members of the adult community. As seen at the beginning of the Movie, and in War Dawn. (teenaged-looking TFs)


>From the comic book:


"Big Papa" method:

The holder of the Creation Matrix (who is usually the Autobot Leader) can use said Matrix to create a new Transformer mind. The body of this new life must be built independently, however. As seen with the Constructicons and Jetfire.


"Budding" method:

Any Transformer may create another, by tapping into a program built into all Transformers by Primus. Similar to a hydra budding its offspring, a new body will form somewhere on the the old one, quickly gaining sentience, and springing from the old body within (presumably) 15 minutes or so. These bodies are fairly generic, probably because the program is the same for every Transformer. After the new body has separated from the parent, Primus will imprint his designs on the new body, giving it a mind, a body form, and an alternate mode. As seen with Lord Jhiaxus.


"Bigger Papa" method:

Primus, a defender of order and the sentient core of Cybertron, can create a new Transformer from the body of the planet. This process is identical to the 'budding' process. As seen with an unknown Transformer in Generation 2 #5.


(Note: Methods 7 and 8 are no longer possible, due to the death of Primus.)


>From fanfiction:


"Franken's Gear" method:

New Transformers can be built, and presumably given life by the building and programming of a brain. When finished, the creator and the creation have a relationship similar to that of a parent and child. Transformers built by the same creator are like siblings. As seen in Raksha's "Sabotaged Identity".


"Death Do Us Part" method:

Two Transformers of opposite sexes, if their feelings are strong enough for each other, can "Become One", which is something like getting married while you have sex. This usually results in the creation of offspring. The child first manifests itself as a small glowing sphere, like a miniature Vector Sigma, nested beneath the chest armor of the mother. The child, unless provoked, stays there until a body is built for it. These bodies are generally smaller than normal, about Micromaster-sized. There have also been mentions of 'growth stages', which I assume mean exchanging one's present body for a more physically mature one. As seen in Tetra Reris's "Past Hurts".


"Adamant Eve" method:

Because of either a hidden program or Primus/Sequista's desires, two Transformers of opposite sexes may "Genetically Identify". This gives the victims two choices; either mate and conceive children, or die. The conception process is just like Becoming One; however, the exact process has been kept in the dark. An interesting note: Genetic Identification does not seem to require building a body for the offspring. As seen in Tetra Reris's "Past Hurts".


"Primus Complex" method:

Two Transformers of opposite sexes (at present the only female who has used this technique is Aeranis) mate, which is a highly virtual experience; the two find themselves in a virtual world, as soft versions of themselves, and mate in a manner much like that of humans. This results in a mind-chip being formed in the chest of the female. She takes this to a 'creation chamber', a pod with a skeletal Transformer body waiting inside. The chip, when inserted into the chamber, will gradually (with the help of the pod it sits in) change the body into a living Transformer, based on the forms and personalities of the parents. The parents may influence the child's development to a limited extent. As seen in Max's "Transformers 2001".


"My" method: (Playground Psychotic)

(I made this one up for my own fanfics, and I'm rather pleased with it, so allow me to indulge in a long, detailed explanation.)

Because of Primus's death, the Transformers were at a loss for a natural method of reproduction. This new method was introduced to them by the Lithonians: Two Transformers of opposite sexes, preferably two who love each other, mate. You don't need to know the details, but it's pretty similar to human sex: the two embrace and exchange genetic information through ports on their bodies. Since there's no other real purpose for mating, this will always result in conception of offspring. New pathways open in the female's personality component, building a new conciousness. When the new mind is complete, the new Transformer will be born, this process being exactly like the old 'budding' method, but the designs imprinted on the new body are from the Transformer's own mind. This new Transformer is rather small, about Micromaster size, to avoid undue strain on the mother. When the child's mind has matured, it will 'bud' a new body from the old one, this one full-sized and better equipped! for combat. As seen in Playground Psychotic's "Surge Protection".


The "Autobotography" Method:


The Quintessons observed sexual reproduction in other species and saw it as a way to increase their profit margin by eliminating the assembly line from their production process. To achieve this end, they designed female Cybertronians with the capability to accept a packet of electronically encoded 'genetic' material from a male transformer and combine it with their own material in a special circuit card. The card and the female's own maintenance systems interact to allow the creation of a new life form when conditions are correct. To encourage reproduction, the donators and receivers of code are programmed to find each other attractive and to enjoy the exchange of coded material. When the exchange has taken place, a hybrid Cybertronian is created within the female. Energy consumption increases to feed the process and to produce a small body. Significant impacts to the mother's body during certain critical stages in this process may disrupt development and produce multiple offspring, such as twins. When the child (or the children, as the case may be) is viable, the mother goes into a highly demanding birth process. She loses consciousness and a medic is needed to retrieve the child. After birth she is capable of highly refining her energon into an enriched form that can be fed to the child to fuel its rapid growth and development. Maturity is reached quickly, as the child transforms energy into matter to expand its body to adult size.

Transformer pornography . Who'd a thunk it?

Even more Transformer porn . You guys are just sickos!

I can't seem to access that site ...and somehow I'm glad for that...

Too bad. It was kinda funny. Guess you have to actually access it from the site itself.

This is the second time tonight that I've found myself...speechless.

How odd... I was just thinking of this very topic this morning:

Auto-Eroticism, or: "More Than Meets the Eye!"

An excerpt:

"Prowl's optic sensors scanned Optimus Prime hungrily, taking in every gleaming inch of chrome and rock-hard steel.

Optimus returned the gaze and sighed contentedly. 'I love a man in a police-car uniform.'"

I can't wait to see what Jeff has to say about all of this.

lol -- I especially like the term "rock-hard steel"

Stuey thanks for the laugh! Always much needed in the mornings.

I think I'm scarred for life.

Scott, I really enjoyed the Transformers reproduction article!!! Espesically the "c'mere, stork" method. It's so true!!! I had a good laugh about that.

It may take me YEARS of therapy to get over this scenario. Thanks a LOT, Stu.

Don't be scared, Jeffy. Come into the safe circle of my legs... errr... arms

WHY CAN'T I OPEN IT?!?!?!

I WANNA BE A SICKO!!!!

WHY AM I FORBIDDEN?!?!?!?

I'm guessing it is because you have to go to the link from the main site. I don't have the link at work and can't look it up here but I promise I'll repost it tonight for all my fellow sickos.

For KP from Dark Horizons :

Guys, go here .

Scott was pointing out "tuch" the fifth thumbnail down below "by ?" and the ninth one down "megscord." Check out some of the others if you can or want.

Moral to this story: No matter how sick and perverted you think you are, there's somebody out there worse than you.

I want to know how Scott found this and why.

Are these safe to open at work if someone could possibly walk by behind me and see them -or should I wait until I get home?

I just wanted to throw some usual guy things into KP's room. You now, the usual Playboy left out in plain sight, the 'tape' in the VCR. Mostly I wanted to see what kind of reaction I would get.

Depends on your workplace environment. If you have any doubts then I wouldn't open them. For the most part someone would have to be standing right behind you for a while before they realized what they were seeing.

I dunno... sounds to me like you just wanted to get in on all the flirting action and decided to dangle your Autobots in front of Jeffy

Well, at least you didn't say Minicons.

I would NEVER call them Minicons

Guess I'll just sneak back out then. I've been found out.

Anytime.

Madness! Why are there dozens of worthless male Autobots, yet only one supple female who is worthy of my lust?

that's what I'M screamin, Dykebot! We NEED more hot chick robots!!!!

Hey KP!

Since we are getting kind of crowded around LW, would it be okay if I room with you? I won't take up that much room. And, I spend a lot of time here anyway.

Let me know.

Wow!

You really want to bunk in here from now on?

It'll be just like the old Legion Academy days! Sure, why not! Grab your stuff and BAMF yourself over! I'll have to move all the Transformers off the spare bed, though... maybe TD can find me a good cheap curio cabinet.

I'll be waiting for you to teleport in!

BAMF!

I'm home!

I'll put my Bamf! doll on the night stand. My action figures and comics can stay in boxes for now. Do you mind ferrets?

Welcome home, Nighty! Your ferrets, they don't bite, do they?

I'll keep an eye out for a doo-dad cabinet.

Now, as for maximum space utilization (not Space Utilization), how about bunk-hammocks?

well isn't this COZY!

I brought you ladies a housewarming gift...

*smashes cream pies in Jeffey & Gary's faces, runs off tittering like a demented wood nymph*

Kid Prime said:
Yeah. But not hard.

I got banana. Gary, what flavor did you get?

Strawberry, no maybe lemon. *leans over* Try it and tell me.

Mmmmmmm.

Strawberry, I think. Or maybe it IS lemon. I can't tell. Can I have another taste?

There's not much left to taste.

Maybe I shoulda brought more pies...!

Nightcrawler and Kid Prime in a roon together - oh my, my fantasies just keep evolving on this board....

ahem* anyway guys thought I'd bring you a his and his salad tossing set, they're all the rage in london dincha know.....

moving in together -- big step! Just don't let Nightcrawler try to put away your Transformers, KP!

But they're in my way!

Actually, I moved in so that I could PLAY with his Transformers.

I understand that they sometimes need a little gentle persuasion to transform, so giving a firm but gentle tug on them will usually get a satisfying result.

Thanks for the advice, Princess.

Not a problem, Nighty. I've been known to play with Transformers in the past, and am glad to share my knowledge

Well, THAT'S one I've never heard before, fuzzy, but hey, if that's what you wanna call your...

Oh!

You meant ACTUAL ferrets! My bad

Hope there's still room for me!

(I'm still bunked out on the sofa... never did get a room of my own... )

Aww, Stuey... there's always room for you on the couch... but now that Nightcrawler's my roomie, I guess we'll have to ask his opinion as well!

I think it'll work out one way or another!

When I caught up with this thread this morning why did I keep hearing 'Love Shack' playing in the background? You guys piping it in?

I borrowed the CD from your room... the song seemed oddly appropriate somehow!

"Love-SHACK, baby, love-SHACK!

TIN ROOF! Rusted."

I think I forgot my jukebox money ...

PLEEEEEEEZE, Nighty? I promise I'll behave...!

knock knock

I made some Pizza!

Grab a slice!

I've got something better than pizza. A new picture for your wall.

Fantastic Four #501. Young Franklin Richards, out at a carnival with his mother Sue and uncle Ben. Clutched in his arms is a toy won for him (or by him, it doesn't show who won it). I have a feeling a young Jeffy may have had a similar scene in his childhood.

Awww...

Scott, you're spending too much time here, impressing Jeff. It's making me jealous.

Where's Caroline?

Umm, ahh, she's with her parents. Yeah, that's it. She spending the night with her parents.

That put a big smile on my face. Scott, I would tell you that you're MORE THAN WELCOME to come up to our room and play Transformers with us anytime you want, but I won't, because I know in the current political climate of Legion World it'll just be misinterpreted as a sexual advance.

(What's going on, BTW? Is it something in the water? Are we under attack by some sexy libido-enhancing aliens? Or is this increased sexual tension being caused by the advent of Giant Robotic Lesbian? Somebody needs to send the Sexy Espionage Squad to look into this, and pronto, before we lose ourself in this mountain of molten lust forever!)

Okay Stuey. It's fine with me. We've got plenty of room in here. I sleep upside down on the ceiling anyway.

BTW, KP and I are platonic. He's got impending nuptials and I'm with the love of my life. And, neither of us would want it any other way.

This surplus of male robots is intolerable.

I am holding all these Transformer toys hostage until someone produces some nubile female robots.

And no, Starscream in drag won't cut it.

"WHAT?!?!?!"

okay, now THAT is FUNNY!!!

[munch]

I'm quite fond of leftover pizza for breakfast!

LOL!!!!!

Now all I need is Megatron in a bee hive and my life will be complete.

Knock, knock!

Hmmm! Guess they're out playing! Hey check out the transformerette! Now I've seen everything. She looks pretty tough though better be careful not to get her pissed off!

Actually that looks like it could be the cover for the latest Legion Solo ...

"What if Imra Arden had been a Transformer instead of a Legionnaire!"

Inquiring minds want to know: "Would she be a Saturn?"

Starscream's such a *shameless hussy!!*

You asked for it!

That's just too fucking hilarious! I about choked on the carrots I was snacking on. The best laugh I've had all week. Thanks Drake!

Who's the idiot who imposed an 8 image per post limit?

Oh, nevermind.

Drake, that's hilarious! Jeffy will love it!

Priceless! That's got to be the post of the day, maybe even the week or month!

Guffaw!

OH MY GOD!

I... I... I... I can't breathe! Seriously, it's been 3 minutes since I saw that, and I CAN'T STOP LAUGHING!!!

Drake, you made my night. I needed that.

I still can't breathe in without chuckling!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

KREMZEEK! KREMZEEK KREMZEEK KREMZEEK!!!

BA WEEP GRAH NA WEEP NINIBONG!

And yes, at this second, my life really IS complete. Megatron in a beehive! What a maroon!!!

hehe... I'm here to serve

He shoots, he scores!

WOW!

It's been an hour and I still can't look at it without giggling.

Hahaha! Drake, you're amazing!

14. Soundwave



Function: Communications

Soundwave is invaluable to Megatron's operations on Earth. He is both loyal and obedient. Soundwave is extremely multifaceted in his contributions to the Decepticon cause. He is excellent at infiltration in his tape deck transformation, even going so far as infiltrating Autobot headquarters and retrieving vital information about Earth's resources. He is also excellent at security and surveillance, being able to detect abnormalities due to his heightened sersory abilities. However, his greatest contribution (besides continually making energon cubes) is hosting the Decepticon cassettes. These little transformers make Soundwave potentially a walking mini-army at times. Soundwave himself is very unemotional and logical. It is uncertain as to whether he chooses to be that way, or if he was simply built with a very simple and basic personality component.

In battle, Soundwave is a competent, if not particularly inspired, opponent. His strength is high, and his firepower decent, but he lacks the blood lust that characterizes the best fighters of the Decepticon team. He is much better in espionage and surveillance, being able to monitor Autobot communications and scramble Decepticon communications. Megatron trusts Soundwave more than any other Decepticon under his command on Earth, probably because he realizes that Soundwave does not have the capacity for betrayal in his personality. It also seems that a measure of Soundwave's loyalty to Megatron spills over to his cassettes, since they are all basically quite loyal to the Decepticon leader as well.

Wow! I sure wouldn't want to run into him in a dark alley!

Yeah! He had a habit of shrinking down into tape deck size and then allowing people to pick him up and take him into wherever he wanted or needed to be, and then transforming and growing into full size and opening carnage on people. Definitely not a tape deck you would want to pick up in a dark alley!

Hey, Soundwave was a favorite on mine back in the day.

Hey, Jeffy it was fun rooming here but, I think I'd like to find some space of my own. I hope you don't mind. I'll leave my transformers here so we can play every once in awhile.

Anyway, let me collect my things and Bamf outta here. Later.

If that's what you want, Nighty. I understand the need for your own space. I hope you came back and hang out some...

Night's movin' out?? Honeymoon's over I guess ...

Is it me or does KP's autobot symbol look sad today??

You know, Drake, I think you're right. It does look sad.

It was a joke. The joke is done.

Besides, Drake topped it big time.

15. Laserbeak



Function: Interrogation

Laserbeak has one of the highest success records of all the Decepticons. Though he is useful in interrogations, it is in espionage where he really shines. Though Laserbeak is a bit of a coward, his fear of Megatron far outweighs any fear of danger when completing a mission. Laserbeak is intelligent, crafty, and a bit of a bully. Qualities of an ideal Decepticon, to be sure. Laserbeak is by far the very best source of information for Megatron of Autobot activities. As such, he is thought of highly by the Decepticon leader.

In cassette mode, Laserbeak stays in Soundwave's chest compartment until needed. He is the smallest of the Decepticons, which makes him ideal for spying out the Autobots... a job which he does with alacrity and aplomb. Laserbeak has surprisingly high firepower for a Decepticon of his size, a fact many an Autobot has ignored to his regret. He is also more highly maneuverable than any other Decepticon, making him a devilishly hard target to hit. As such, he is often also assigned to special missions where his size, speed, and agility are an asset... extraction of artifacts and humans, for example. Laserbeak's success record speaks for itself. He is one of the most useful Decepticons on Earth, and one of the best to trust with special missions.

Awesome! If anyone could kick Autobot tail, it would be Soundwave and his cassettes! Those guys are just so interesting and severely underestimated in my opinion.

And Soundwave was incredible in the Generation 1 cartoon. I always hated how the old school Marvel comic made him purple and didn't give him the faceplate. That is all.

Soundwave was also one of my favs from the cartoon. He also fits into my preference for "number two guys" that I listed in the "why them" thread -- his loyalty and effectiveness are traits to be admired. There's also the lack of hubris that comes with being an unerring second that seems virtuous to me.

Here's a pretty intereting site by a *real* Soundwave fan:
Tribute to Soundwave

KP, what's up? Where are you hiding out? Haven't seen you around.

V

Lee's home from Dallas, Varalent.

Oh, and I should have added a "nuff said" there at the end.

Not necessary KP, not necessary at all! Have fun! We'll keep your place safe until you can come out an play again.

V

KP's otherwise occupied? Great! Someone help me replace the head on his Optimus Prime with a Strawberry Shortcake!

Just try it, Proty.

I got the Red Alert (Autobot Security) reissue today! It's BEAUTIFUL (though I would have preferred Sideswipe.)

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[one more]

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There you go KP! I saw your post on the "Welcome Condo" thread and figured I could help you out a bit. Made the room a lot bigger for you and then turned that crack in the wall over by the back corner into a space big enough for a private bath. Hopefully some of your transformers can do the finish work and plumbing. It should be big enough for a jacuzzi, shower, etc. Made the other crack into a walk in closet for you, also.

Hope that helps! You should have said something sooner, BTW.


V

Say KP, are you only capable of/ willing to doing G1 profiles right now? cuz I wouldn't mind one of Springer ...

Wow. Now I have big gaping holes in my room. Guess it's time for my boys to get busy!!!

I was thinking about going chronolologically, actually, Drake... though I know that at my current rate of progress that puts the movie Transformers at sometime, I dunno... NEXT YEAR... and I know Giant Robotic Lesbian would like to meet Arcee too... I may do some flip-flopping.

Say it ain't so KP! I was at a store the other night, and it appears that the unloved, unremembered Go-Bots brand has been folded into the new Transformers line as some sort of preschooler safe Transformers. Bleh. Have you seen this travesty, this blight on the good Transformers name?

Matt

Pictures. I need pictures.

!

I can't believe I missed this post...

OK, you asked for 'em...

This one's called "Strong-Bot"...

This one's called "Aero-Bot II" (don't know what happened to "Aero-Bot I"... maybe Megatron got him?)...

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This one is "Fire-Bot"...

Say it ain't so! This is "Prowl-Bot"...

This is one of the discontinued ones, called "Gorilla-Bot"...

Another discontinued one, "Mototron"...

I think I want to feed all of them to Grimlock.

Fire-bot, indeed. More like... do I dare say it? Yes, I think it deserves the profanity. More like Shit-bot.

And the last of the discontinued ones, "Cheetor" (he never prospered)...

I shall cry now.

Shit-bot will be among the Wave 2 releases later this year... he's being packaged along with this educational book for the very young:

You're fast.

And regular, thanks to the special powers of Shit-bot.

Those were scary. I love how they reuse the same mold three times at least out of what, six or seven toys? Anyway, if they had to be given any transforming robot name, at least they got 'Go-Bots.' Much better than if someone used Minibots or wasted another perfectly good subgroup name.

Am I going to have to BAN you and Shit-Bot from my couch???

<<Advances toward Stu and Shit-Bot menacingly>>

Yeah, but when they did it for Prowl, Bluestreak, and Smokescreen, it was COOL!

(I think Prowl-Bot hurt me the most of all.)

[disarms KP with a friendly smile]

Curses! Foiled again!

Plus, I've also stockpiled some "Jeff's kryptonite" in my pantry...

And we all know what THAT can cause to happen...

Well, in an effort to clear my mind of Shit-Bot and his ilk, I think it's time to talk about my very FAVORITE Decepticon cassette...

16. Ravage



Function: Saboteur

Ravage operates alone. Megatron and Soundwave send him on missions which require the utmost stealth and secrecy. He is quiet, almost thoughtful in his way. Very methodical. He is one of the craftiest of all the Decepticons, though he does not speak. He is very cool, very collected, which describes his personality as well. Very cool. Very catlike. And very dangerous, since he can strike from the darkness practically at will.

Ravage is able to hide himself from sensors, making him a perfect choice for the covert missions in which he excels. He is able to vanish in the shadows completely. He can move completely silently. He also has enormous tracking ability... his visual, audio, and olfactory sensors are far superior to most other Transformers. However, the payoff for his cloaking abilities is his relative lack of firepower compared to most other Decepticons. He carries two fairly powerful proton bombs, generally more than enough for the sabotage and assassination missions on which he is sent, but once those are used, his attack capability is virtually gone. Though his fighting ability is superior, his small size limits his strength significantly, which means he is not a physical threat to most Autobots. Still, Ravage is an extremely valuable asset to Megatron in completing the stealth missions in which he so excels.

This one is cool KP. But what's the deal with cassettes? I don't think I ever saw these before but I may have missed an earlier mention in your room. Did they serve any purpose but posing as cassettes?

Of course Ravage is amazing! One of the most dangerous cassettes, even without heavy firepower or piledrivers. I loved him in G1 and even his appearence in Beast Wars, although the Russian accent and the robot to cassette transform (while a nice homage) from the latter seemed a bit forced.

For a mostly ground worker, Ravage was hella efficent. On par with Laserbeak in regards to recon.

Mainly, in the cartoon, they got to hang out in Soundwave's chest until needed. He'd touch his eject button and they'd pop out.

However, as far as toys, the cassettes were AWESOME. Definitely some of the coolest transformers. And their playability (because they fit inside Soundwave just like in the cartoon) was WAY high. They were just neat. There were a couple of instances in the cartoon where the cassette transformation played a role in the story, but they were few and FAR between (I can only think of 3 times, myself)

Nighty, I don't suppose there's any possibility of digging up the Transformers profiles I lost due to the Great Utah Darkness, is there?

I wish I could.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

I just hate doing creative things twice. I should have saved them. I lost Rumble, Frenzy, and Springer.

Whoa! I thought only one was lost. The others must have been done while I was at work that weekend. How about I promise to save this thread each time you post them in the future.

Actually, I'm probably going to start saving them myself as I do them from now on. But thank you, my friend.

Now I have to at least do Rumble and Frenzy again so I can finish the cassettes...

I thought it was funny that the cartoon gave Rumble a "Noo Yawk" kinda accent...

MUST... DO... RUMBLE... AGAIN...

17. Rumble



Function: Demolitions

Rumble is like the little scrawny trash-talking punk that hangs out sort of as the mascot to a street gang. He's a fraction of the size of most other Decepticon warriors, but he has one of the largest mouths. He is loud, boisterous, and crude. Being somewhat dim-witted, he uses his abilities for stupid practical jokes. The interesting thing is that Megatron actually likes the little punk quite a bit. And Rumble, for his part, is absolutely loyal to Megatron and eagerly does everything Megatron asks of him (it helps that he isn't too bright.) Being high in Megatron's favor helps Rumble avoid any reprisals from those Decepticons he likes to harass (namely: Starscream.)

Rumble has the surprising ability to convert his arms into piledrivers, which allow him to create localized earthquakes of ferocious intensity. Megatron has used this ability in some very creative ways, including creating tidal waves and activating the inactive volcano which serves as the Autobots' base of operations. Since Megatron's main goal on Earth is to harvest her rich natural resources, Rumble becomes quite useful to the Decepticon cause in many ways. Rumble is near useless in combat, having minimal firepower and little fighting skill (he can't even best Bumblebee.) However, when the Decepticons use his seismic abilities as part of an overall battle strategy, he becomes very useful. He can literally shake the Autobots to pieces given enough time, and if he rattles the Autobots on the ground while the Decepticons strike from the air... well, you don't have to be Prowl to do the math. Of course, one good shot from any Autobot will disable him. And his complete and total stupidity serves him extremely poorly in battle. He's definitely a one-trick kind of Transformer.

18. Frenzy



Function: Warrior

Frenzy is very seldom seen separately from Rumble. He is his counterpart, sort of a brother in a way. He shares most of Rumble's deviant personality characteristics, though perhaps he is not quite as deviant. It's hard to tell, since he hardly ever shows up.

Frenzy has a sort of sonic attack which can serve to distract enemy fighters, setting them up for other Decepticons. And... that's about it. Frenzy has very little firepower and no strength to speak of. Think "cannon fodder."

Okay! We got a room, just like Lightning Lad asked!!!

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

*awwww* *tears running down the cheek* good boys! now, you behaving or I will come back checking on you guys in this room. *leaving room*

Cool new avatar, BTW, Nighty!

Thanks! You too!

You guys!

Now, where's Lightning Lad, Hmmmmmm? *hands on hip*

Not here.

STOP THAT!

You're asking for it...

Couldn't resist one more!

LIGHTNING LAD!!! THERE YOU ARE!!! STOP THAT!!!!!!

LOL. I'm too tired to resist the poke poke poking tonight. Besides, it IS unbearably cute. I'm about to turn in, I've had a big day of working and football-watching, and that Alabama-Oklahoma game was very emotionally draining. Whew!

hey, I did not know that you were watching college football! I watch them too....especially with any Florida teams....Univ. of Miami, FSU, and Florida. gotta love them. Univ. of Kentucky and Louisville are getting better but still needs some improvement. Absolutely hate Nebraska!

So sleep well, and come back here real soon!

Yeah. Florida-Miami was a good game as well. Very tight.

Well, go and spend some quality time with Lee and have a good night.

Thank you, Scott.

Good night, everybody!

For Jeff, who put up with all my poking fun. Garth gets his comeuppance.

YAY! That was GOOD!

Morning Jeffy! Glad you liked my little animation. I'm not as good as Gary but I can give it a passable shot.

I just want to find another thread in which to post it on-topic, cause more people need to see it (it's only my close friends and transformers fans who chek on this thread on a regular basis, I know)

Well, I can just annoy you on another thread with the Garth poking KP and then you can answer with this. Just give me an opening.

Actually, I found a place.

I noticed.

yeah, nice revenge, by the way.

A link please. I missed it.

Here's some breaking news for Transformers fans:

Page 2 -

Does that hurt your eyes as much as mine?

Here's more:

Some first looks:

Oh...can't wait to get those toys? Want them for your Xmas gifts?

Pretty!!!

Especially 20'th anniversary Prime, which I probably will have to get.

Okay. Seeing these new Transformers pics (ESPECIALLY Prime... WOW!) has recharged me into doing some more of my Transformers profiles... now that I've gotten the Decepticon cassettes out of the way, let's tackle some of the Autobot minicars as well!

First up is a rough and ready little guy who I would imagine is probably one of Drake's faves...

19. Cliff Jumper



Function: Warrior

Cliff Jumper is always ready to fight the Decepticons. He thinks about pummeling some Decepti-turkeys early in the morning and late at night. He is daring, courageous, and fiercely loyal to Optimus Prime, but also extremely reckless. Once he is in the field, he tends to forget his orders with the first Decepticon he sees. He prefers to just attempt to turn them into scrap and ask questions later. Unfortunately, his stature being what it is, he is the one who gets turned into scrap more often than not. Cliff Jumper has a tendency to become violently angry with the Autobots who are not as ready to charge into battle all the time as himself. Often, Prime (or one of his lieutenants) must mediate these conflicts, because with Cliff Jumper's explosive temper, they can get ugly. Cliff Jumper is a valued Autobot, but he requires a LOT of supervision so that his liabilities do not outweigh his effectiveness.

Cliff Jumper is one of the fastest Autobots in vehicle mode. This, combined with his courage and daring, makes him an excellent point man in combat operations. Also, he posesses a special weapon which he calls his "glass gas." When fired, it is a chemical compound which has the effect of rendering an enemy's armor as brittle as glass for a short period. This ability can set up an effective "one-two" punch, were Cliff Jumper capable of following a cohesive tactical strategy for any significant length of time. Unfortunatels, his effectiveness is limited by this inability. His regular strength and firepower are moderately good for an Autobot. He is probably the most courageous of all the Autobots, a fact which makes Prime overlook some of his less enviable qualities. No matter what, he is ready and willing to give everything he has to the fight against the Decepticons.

Y'know KP, I can totally see why you'd think I would be into Cliff Jumper (since I like Sideswipe, Springer and of course Wildfire), and from reading your profile, I feel like I might've missed out, but when watching the tv show I could never get over the fact that it was Casey Kasem doing the voice -- that kinda ruined it for me

Btw KP, have you been checking out the profiles in "Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye"? Just curious if you had any thoughts about it.

Point taken about Casey Kasem.

Actually, I haven't been following it... that sems to be one of those things which is always slod out at my comics shop, but I DEFINITELY plan to get the TPB when it comes out. I'm very interested in hearing what the minds at Dreamwave have to say about their Dreamwave-verse Transformers.

I guess for my profiles, I'm pulling mainly from the cartoon and movie... which means my Shockwave (when I get around to doing him) is going to be the wussy syncophant Shockwave. I guess. Oh well.

Funny you should mention him -- the latest issue features the S's. If you're interesting in what they have to say about him, I'll read it and give you a synopsis (I was too busy reading the Prowl and Sidewswipe entries to give Shockwave my time).

More minicars!

20. Windcharger



Function: Warrior

Windcharger doesn't like to take it slow. Since he is one of the fastest Autobots, this isn't a problem. He is very friendly and sociable, but very impatient with slowness. In action, if he has to wait for any extended period of time, he gets bored and loses focus. Still, he is a very good-natured and sensible Autobot. Just don't ask him to slow down on the freeway.

Windcharger is just about the second or third fastest of the Autobots over short distances. This makes him useful for short courier work. He has the added unique ability to create powerful magnetic fields which he can use to attract or repulse ferrous materials. Unfortunately, this ability is very draining on his power supplies, so he cannot use it for very long. Physically, Windcharger is one of the weakest of the Autobots, and his armor is equally weak. As a warrior, his heart is definitely bigger than his abilities,

Hi KP! nice information on those transformers....I only possess limited knowledge of them. I find them enlightening! So How is Lee!?!? Are you excited about him coming home?

Forgot one more - Tell Lee that we here the LEgion World has been treating you good with company!

Yup, Lee's home, Supes. I'm very glad.

On with the minicars!

21. Huffer



Function: Construction Engineer

HUffer is the ultimate pessimist. He is pessimistic about the war with the Decepticons, about whatever project he is working on, about whether any of the Autobots like him one bit... he personifies the dark cloud behind any rainbow. Most of the more jovial Autobots just shrug his pessimism off as being Huffer, while the more easily-irritated Autobots tend to become angry with him. He performs his function as a construction engineer excellently (though to hear him talk, his buildings are going to fall apart any second now.) He is thorough and precise. Since hanging around with Huffer is a recipe for depression, he doesn't have many friends.

Huffer doesn't see much battlefield action, as that is not where his strengths lie. Speaking of strength, he is actually physically one of the strongest of the Autobots. However, as a fighter, he is probably one of the poorest of the Autobots. He doesn't have much verve or fighting spirit. His firepower is extremely minimal, and though his endurance and shielding are fairly good, generally, it's better to just leave Huffer at home on monitor duty. At least he performs his noncombat functions well.

WooHOO! Arcee is back!

And now to shed some light onto KP's preoccupation with nakedness:

*holding laughs* giggle hee hee* holding laughs* *snickers*

My neighbors are being noisy tonight, so I'm gonna bunk on down on the couch here again.

G'night all!

I feel for you. Nothing worse than noisy neighbors. I've been through it and eventually moved. Can't you complain to someone?

You don't you mind the noises that KP and I are making?

good thing I cannot hear the noise while they are making out!

Who said making out?

YOU SAID IT! ("making noise") ah.....

We were playing hearts. You boys and your dirty minds.

aww......but funny thing, I can feel the vibration on the floor that indicates that there is something going on....oh....oops.

Actually, I'm secretly bunking down here because I LIKE to "accidentally" overhear those noises...

DAMN it! I had a hot night of playing hearts in my room with Nighty and I missed the whole damn thing!

Well, Nighty, was it good for you?

You criminalist!

Criminalist? I'll have you know I am a HUGE supporter of the Crujectra administration.

Yeah? And your point is? That would be the same admistration supported by the Emerald Empress, wouldn't it?

Wait! That wasn't you?!? Who...Semi! You sneaky devil you! Wearing some of KP's spare parts to fool me. Oh Well. I had fun!

C'mon now! We were only playing a card game! I'm cyber-faithful to KP even if he's not to me. Except for the one time when...well anyway.

Well okay, Nighty! YOU I believe!

Var! Don't! remmy I was there...I felt a vibration on the floor...that indicated something they did just more than playing cards! you know?

Hey! I can't help it if people love me

No reflection on you or your administration was intended Princess. I was simply pointing out to dear sweet Jeffy Poo that he simply claim innocence by declaring his support of your administration. Fact is most residents (and denizens ~ I've always loved that word!) of Legion World DO support your administration. Case in point, the Empress.

Nice to know that you are still loved by us, Crujectra!!!

Me too .... but it would have been a lot more fun without wearing all those spare parts.

Facts and figures are only as truthful as the people who interpret those facts and figures, dear.

And speaking of figures Ms. Wazzo Yours seems to have thickened considerably since I last saw you.

My, My, in only three days!

Well, here I am, all ready to play some hearts, but no one is around... sigh...

Don't you mean "break some hearts."

<Turns and gives Semi an innocent look>

Funny, KP, I was walking Vee home, and then we both realized that I wasn't there. Then I found myself here. What is the true meaning of "compassionate conservatism?" Damn those quantum bubbles. I'm feeling a little scrambled.

I haven't a clue. However, I think that's MY cue to fix you a drink!

Damn, you are such a sweetheart. After all those drinks I've fixed for self-absorbed superheroes (except of course the one I'm walking home with), you are the first meta-human to ever offer to fix me a drink. I'm so flustered, I don't even know what to ask for --- that's a lie - Hendrick's gin shaken 100 times, slice of cucumber in your best crystal.

So while I'm shaking this up for you, tell me: How was your day?

Honestly, I was totally bad. I had so much work to do, but I didn't do it. I closed my office door and switched between the declarations I was writing for trial, and this message board. I now have to finish that work I didn't do before I go in tomorrow morning. Sometimes you just gotta be self destructive -- or else you'll never be creative.

Stop shaking that ... thing. Don't you males have any less obvious mating rituals?

Well, there is the whole wrestling thing... is that less obvious?

Kid, sorry to have to publicly humiliate you, but I just got a call from your Mom. She says to empty your private message drawer. It's so full that nobody can put any other messages in it. Your mother realizes that you are a popular boy, but she reminds you that it's important to keep oneself open to new experiences and new friends.

You do realize of course that I'm only repeating what your Mom told me. I wouldn't make this up, you know.

I just got the message myself, and I emptied it all out! Never let it be said that I'm not a good boy!

Just thought I'd bring your room up front just in case any of your friends wanted to visit.

Ah, well. I appreciate the thought, Semi.

Here's one of my favoritest Transformers of all time. I was going to profile him last of the original minicars, but I can't wait!

22. Brawn



Function: Demolitions

Brawn is tough. What he likes best is to scale a sheer cliff while enemy artillery fire is exploding all around him. Or to be in the thick of battle with virtually no hope of victory. Because he'll find a way to pull it out. He is one of the Autobots most willing to dedicate himself to the war with the Decepticons and to complete missions, no matter the personal and physical cost. He is both a drill sergeant and a cheerleader for the rest of the Autobots. His bravado, machismo, and cheer are infectious. Though his physical attributes are prodigious, it is his courage and hard-hitting, jovial personality which make him irreplaceable. Though a bit contemptuous of those Autobots who don't see a lot of combat, once he is impressed by a show of true courage, he becomes the most loyal of friends to any Autobot.

Brawn is the second strongest of the original Autobot team, next to Prime. Only Prime and some of the Dinobots have more physical strength. Brawn also has superior armor and endurance, and in vehicle mode, he is among the most rugged of the Autobots. He is indispensable on special missions that require a huge amount of strength and endurance. Unfortunately, his firepower is but a small fraction of his strength. Of course, in close combat, he generally just relies on his brawling. Few do it better. In the heat of battle, he posesses a cheerful, courageous zest which few Transformers can match. Brawn is always there to push, cheer, motivate, and sometimes even shame his Autobot teammates to victory.

KP, sorry to bother you but have you seen Vee? We can't seem to find him anywhere! Something else else weird is going on!

Wow, where is everybody? I guess I beat them here. <Semi remembers that he accidentaly used his as yet undisclosed additional power to reach Kid Prime's room. That explains how he got here first. Nobody could keep up with that>

Oh well, as long as I'm here I'll just straighten up for KP a bit and open the wine for them. Maybe I'll fix a pitcher of Margaritas for them too while I'm at it.

Ta da da da, what a busy little beaver I am.....

There you are! I was just about to kiss your pretty little lips and you faded! And how'd you get here so fast? You've already got a pitcher of Margarita's ready.

Hey guys! Group hug!

<Pours himself a margarita>

Hey KP! Pour one for me too, if you would please?

Hey, you guys jump around more than a one-legged man in an ass-kicking contest.

Nice of you to invite us over KP. Can we play with your toys?

Sure!

Why don't you slip out of that shirt? You've had a rough week in the buffer zone, and I have some nice massage oil right here... we need to get you to relax!

Feel free, Semi! I have Brawn profiled just a few posts above you, and while you may have to search fo rhte others, they're around! Can I fix you a drink?

Peels off his shirt...
Okay so who wants to fill me in. It seems this place has turned into Bizarro Legion World!

<finds it difficult when looking at Vee's pecs, but uses superior powers of concentration and shuts his eyes. Semi recounts the long and twisted tale - only excerpts of which are provided here for brevity's sake>

I only know what I've seen go on at SHAKES. It started when I opened up yesterday and found Icefyre crumpled on the floor. He had a note in his hand. Before I read the note, I tried to revive Icey by having him sniff a bottle of poppers that Enema Wazzo had left. Like her, they were stale, and only partially revived him.

At that point, Space Ranger entered and assumed that I had attacked Icey. Icefire awakened a bit, saw the ranger, and terrified, threw the bottle at him. The ranger fired, destroying my triple marine varnished antique swinging saloon doors.

I used my inivisibility powers to hide myself and Icey and then carried Icey to the Academy infirmary, where I left him.


Let me catch my breath ......

sure. Have some Gerolsteiner.

Then it all just gets confusing. I'd have to check the logs. But all I remember is that I was really pissed about the doors and had words with the ranger about his insurance coverage. So then I left and went to the hardware store to get some things to fix the doors and to play with the power tools.

When I got back to SHAKES, there were all sorts of people there. Then I noticed a hole in the ceiling. I learned later that Superboymddjr had throw a hissy fit when no one would give him a banana ... daquiri, that is. Not content to leave by the front door like every one else, he UP UP and AWAYed, right through the frigging ceiling.

Now don't get me started on pussy Lash.

Oh, I'll handle this part. <Starts rubbing Varalent's back>

Okay, so MLLASH went out dancing last night, and got himself in some sort of 8-man orgy. (Moral of story: Safe sex, kids!!!) Anyway, it seems one fo the guys involved was actually a girl infected with gender-reversal space-germs. Anyway, next thing Lash knew, he was looking down at a spectacular rack where his pec muscles once were, and a nice vaginal opening where lil' Lash once grew to manly proportions! He actually enjoyed it for awhile, using the experience for some exploration and comical bodily-function mishaps, but lately, it seems that the gender-reversal has begun to affect his brain, turning him into a TRUE female, body and soul! He's started making spinach dips and brownies and stuff!

We MUST save him!

<Continues rubbing Varalent's back, kneading his shoulder muscles>

Oh <yawn> My, that's <yawn> terrible!

Do you think we could wait to save him until next weekend. We could have a party this weekend, and Lash Lass could cater it. .. Just a thought. Yeah, I know, I'm being selfish ... but bean dip??

You getting sleepy, big guy?

Ummmmmm! <yawn> beeannn dipzzzz.....

Huh! Oh god, KP, your massage is soo relaxing! But listen, while I dozed off, I had a quickie dream. And guess what, I dreamt that Stu was fondling Lash's boobies SO much that they...BURST!

*BANG* *BANG*

Like that!

HAve you ever shown evidence of precognitive powers before? Do you think it could have been a vision?

<Sits Varalent up, still kneading his shoulders>

<knock knock>

I seem to be back on Legion World. Have I missed anything?

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Danny Blaine - Starman:
<knock knock>

I seem to be back on Legion World. Have I missed anything?

nah, nothing much really, hows you Danny?

<giggle>

I've had a VERY good afternoon....

Really? Pour yourself a drink and tell us all about it!

<Sits down next to Varalent, puts arm around him>

<GRIN>

I've been a bad, bad boy...

Dish, please.

Let's just say, I had a visitor...

OH, and I have to stand while typing this....

more like

Describe this visitor please.

Bald and young (21)

well done you!

Well, it's not a regular occurence but it's nice to get out there every once in awhile...

WOW. Well, I have to go to work, but keep 'splaining, Loocy, so I can read it later. Someone else will have to rub on Varalent for awhile. Catch y'all later!

See ya KP. Hope you don't have to work too late.

I hafta go to...

Work party... Ugh... I hate those people...

But I have to attend.

here Vee, allow me...

See ya later KP, try not to work too hard, it is saturday after all

So, Danny, you were saying?

oh, you gotta go? A sh*g and a party in one day? just admit it now, you're the chosen one!!

That's cruel and unusual punishment. Hope it's not too dreary, Danny.

LOL, whaddaya wanna know?

Im not leaving yet. But it will be dreary. Its at my boss' house (who you may remember the pager incident a few weeks ago)...

make it something to remember danny, take your friendfrom this avvo with you ...

Yes, I remember the pager incident. Has she been making goo-goo eyes at you all week?

Ummm no, he is gone...

Hey KP! There's a new Optimus Prime roaming the boards! Named MidKnight. Looks like you have a new buddy to talk Transformers with.

Hmm... thinks the "male avatars" are too gay.

We'll see.

Too gay? Surely not here on Legion World!! :rolleyes:

<Gathers his transformers, looks around, and closes and locks the door.>

You know, do a little vacuuming and dusting around here, and all of a sudden it feels like a brand new room!

All it needs are some Transformers to spruce it up!

And some company.

(I'll take epiphanies for $500, please, Alex!)

Wow, can I come in. The bar's kinda slow. And you've got the best toys on LW, bar none.

Semi, my friend, let me fix YOU a drink.

How about a sparkling water. It's late. So welcome back. Is this a temporary visit, or are you going to take up residence on LW.

San Pellegrino it is, then. As for the issue of my permanent residency...

I guess you have to hold on to your friends when you find them.

Crazy, but this place is part of me.

Cool. I like you being here KP.

The room's every bit as great as I remember! Awesome!

Feel free to pop by any time, Semi! *Yawn* Time for bed!

<Puts arm around Semi's shoulders, walking him towards the door> You have a good night, my transparent friend.

Cool! KP's back!

Well, I'm glad your back KP! I hope our PM session the other day may have influenced this epiphany you had!

Don't feel like you don't know what's happening (I think you said that over there in SHAKES), just jump right back in. I was gone for a year and a half, and I've settled in nicely I think

Welcome back!

This guy's the Autobot Lyle Norg. Heck, seems like every good team's gotta have at least one (ours is Semi!)

23. Mirage



Function: Counter-intelligence

Mirage has an air about him of sophistication and intelligence, though some Autobots would call it snobbishness. He is a little bit on the cool side toward the rest of the Autobot team, and he doesn't really have any close friends. Though he performs his function to the team admirably, many of his teammates feel that there is something missing in his dedication to the Autobots. As such, he is always one of the first to be scrutinized if there is ever a hint of treason among the ranks. This is unfair to Mirage, because it isn't treason he feels... it's loneliness. Perhaps more than any other Autobot, he longs to be back home on Cybertron. The main thing that keeps him going on Earth is the hope that one day he will be back home. But though he isn't thrilled about the circumstances that has brought him to Earth, he's no traitor. His feelings of loneliness just isolate him, even from his own teammates.

Mirage's ability to make himself invisible and undetectable to sensors is indispensable to the Autobot cause. It's not only that he makes an incredible spy (that much is a given,) but in combat, his creative and many times ingenious uses of his special power are both thrilling and chilling to watch. He is one of the best Autobots at hand-to-hand combat, and, when used in concert with his invisibility, the martial abilities he posesses make him at extremely dangerous opponent. His above-average speed and firepower just add to the mix. One of Optimus Prime's most specialized and talented operatives, Mirage is always willing to do anything that will bring him just a little bit closer to once again setting foot on his beloved Cybertron.

Mirage seems like someone I'd like to team up with. It would be a lot less strain if my car had its own invisibility powers, instead of relying on a transparency field thrown by me.

I could try to hook you guys up if you like! A word of warning - he's a bit cool at first but he warms up nicely with intelligent conversation.

I don't want to talk to him, I want to drive him.

That's what they all say...

It was an innocent comment.

That's what they all say...

I sounds like you've been down that road before.

I thought you were the one who wanted to drive!

Yay!!!!!I'm in KP'S room!!!

yup, I'll take Mirage for a spin along the coast highway.

Don't break anything, Icey.

Can I come?

Well you'd know better, but from the picture, it looks like Mirage can only fit one rider. If he can handle two, by all means.

Yeah, I'd have to crawl in behind you. I don't think any humans ever actually got in him, now that I think about it. Which is in itself interesting, since most Autobots carried a human at some point.

Still, though it would be tight and might require some creative readjusting, I bet we could make it work!

Well, I can see where this is going - sstraight to the divorce court. Fortunately, I happen to know a lawyer.

What, you're getting divorced?

I know way too much about divorce - unfortunately, I can't tell any of it. That pesky attorney/client privilege.

Divorce is no fun! Pick another topic!

You're right, it's no fun. Was there ever a transformer who became a motorcycle?

Actually, not in the original series. There have been a couple since then. Now THAT would be a fun ride!

Wasn't one of the Protectobots a motorcycle?

SHOCK!

It was Groove! You're absolutely right, Eryk!

(I will never live this down...)

Manual? Or... stick?

Depends.

Hey, KP. Can I come in and play with your toys?

You don't have to ask.

Just thought Id stop by for a visit.

Nice to see you KP!!!!

Good to see you too, DB! You're always welcome in here too!

Since I've no pad of my own at LW, the sofa here has pretty much become my home away from home.

Just popped in to invite you all to join Semi & me for dinner. I made enough for eveyone!

I second that.

H-E-L-L-O

Hello?

J-E-L-L-O

That's my contribution -- a Jell-O mold with canned mixed fruit and mini marshmallows, topped with coconut flakes. That's about the extent of my culinary mastery.

Well, he's not exactly JELLO, but I like him...

24. Hound



Function: Scout

Hound was the first Autobot to really make a friendship connection with a human. He is also very unique in that he truly prefers the rugged, beautiful Earth to his homeworld of Cybertron. A peaceful soul, Hound loves exploring all that the landscape of his adopted homeworld has to offer, from the beaches to the mountains. He likes to be alone when doing this. Very friendly, he is popular among his Autobot brethren, though they think his love affair with what many of them consider to be a big dustball in space rather odd. Actually, Hound wonders frequently what it is like to have the fragila and finite existence of a human.

Hound has two major contributions to the Autobot cause. The first is in his tracking and reconnaissance ability, which makes him not only a good scout but a superior, uncanny tracker and hunter. His sensors can pick up Decepticon activity faster than anyone else's. Secondly, he has the unique ability to create massive holographic illusions of extraordinary detail, which makes him useful on special missions of stealth and subterfuge, as well as being useful when unforseen difficulties arise on missions. He is loyal and obedient to Optimus Prime, though his attention does tend to wander at times. As a fighter, he is somewhat less powerful than many ofhis Autobot brethren, though he does carry a rather powerful shoulder-mounted missile launcher. Hound is really not much of a fighter, but no one can find the Decepticons faster than he.

I'm playin' with KP's Transformers!!!!

you play with everyone's transformers ...

Can I play with yours?

you can play with my Rubik's Cube ...

Cool!!! Got any GI Joe's?

you like military men?

I like Sharks!!!!

lawyers?

Well some people like some lawyers. I got a couple of people who like me.

I think there are more than a couple.

Paul's comment about Transformers got me thinking I needed to do another entry!

25. Bluestreak



Function: Gunner

Bluestreak gets his name from his gregarious, talkative nature. In fact, he never shuts up. Whether in the field of on R&R, time spent with Bluestreak is time to talk! Though his incessant and often inane chatter can be irritating to especially the more stoic Autobots, his camaraderie is generally very welcome, as it tends to lighten spirits in the fairly bleak situation the Autobots find themselves in, stranded on Earth fighting the Decepticons. Bluestreak feels very passionately about destroying the evil of the Decepticons. He just likes to keep things light. He's very popular with his Autobot brethren. If only they could get him to shut up once in a while.

Bluestreak, though as fast in combat as in conversation, is not nearly as hardened or seasoned a fighter as his comrades. As such, sometimes he will become fairly shell-shocked and unable to make decisions. Of those Autobots whose primary function is combat, he is the most sensitive to the horrors of war. It helps Bluestreak when he has elder, more seasoned fighters with him in the field, to steady him. This weakness aside, he is one of the most powerful Autobot cars. His blazing firepower is more than enough to bring down Decepticon jets, and his speed is among the very best of the Autobots. The trick is keeping him from being so spooked.

Bluestreak would be a great LWMB ID.

Meanstreak would be a pretty cool name for a roller coaster... particularly a retro-old fashioned woodie...

Stu, I'm SHOCKED! It's at Cedar Point! And it IS a huge wooden coaster (unfortunately, not one of the best coasters there. They discovered that at the speeds it was going, it was causing itself damage, so they braked it significantly. It's kind of a yawner now.)

You've REALLY got to get to Cedar Point so we can avoid any more of these mistakes in teh future!

My comment was tongue-in-streak.

Two words... MILLENIUM FORCE! Just repeat them over and over again...

I'm quivering with anticipation already.

Just looking at that 45 degree angle lift hill and 80 degree angle first drop makes me trembly...

(But I'll probably do Magnum first, so as to do them "in order"...)

<puts on Magnum costume>

Magnum XL-200 was made to be ridden -- but wouldn't you know, there's always a humongous line of people waiting to get on!

Theres no line here...

Is it an E-ticket ride?

could be

Is there a seat belt, lap bar, or over-the-head harness? Or all of the above?

all of the above...

Can you BELIEVE it? I'm DONE with the original Transformers! After this one, it'll be ON to the year one additions!
Edited: Damn! I forgot Gears! I was so excited about being done with the originals, too.

26. Trailbreaker



Function: Defensive strategist

Trailbreaker likes to be a cheerleader for the rest of the Autobot team. His jovial, good-natured spirit is a positive influence to the rest of the Autobots, to be certain. Still, Trailbreaker wonders at his use to the group. It doesn't help that he is one of the most fuel-inefficient Autobots, and in a situation where resources are, at best, scarce... well, fuel is life. Trailbreaker wonders if his fuel-guzzling body doesn't repersent more of a liability than an asset to the rest of the Autobots. Prime and the rest of the Autobots do not share this view.

Trailberaker is physically one of the stronger Autobots, and he has superior endurance, though his speed and manueverability are arguably the worst of all the Autobots. His largest asset to the Autobots is his unique ability, however; Trailbreaker can project a nearly-impenetrable force field. In combat, this makes him extremely useful in the evacuation of casualties and the protection of critical areas, as well as minimizing collateral damage done to the humans of Earth, which is always one of Optimus Prime's greatest concerns. Though the force field is impressive, it uses a high amount of energy, so Trailbreaker can only project it for a limited time. He is also highly useful in search, rescue,and reconnaissance operations, and he is one of the Autobots most loyal to Optimus Prime. His only weakness is a lack of offensive punch, which is not too shabby when one considers that his function to the team is defensive operations.

THERE. Now I'm done with the original Transformers.

27. Gears



Function: Transport and Reconnaissance

Gears enjoys complaining about things. He'll complain about someone sitting too close to him and then once they move, complain about the fact that no one is sitting by him. One would think that this would produce an averse reaction to him from the rest of the team. However, this isn't so. His "sour grapes" attitude is so predictable that it's often comical, and so he has become kind of a grumbling mascot for the rest of the team. He realizes that, oddly enough, his grumbling often can lift the spirits of his teammates, and therefore, Gears grumbles as much as possible. The fact that he would grumble as much as possible even without the positive effects it can produce is completely irrelevant.

Gears has trememdous strength and endurance, and so he is often used for transport, as he really is not much of a combatant. He also has a knack for finding things using his infrared sensors, so he is good to have around on reconnaissance missions. He's about the only Autobot who can spot Ravage, for example, if he is hiding in the shadows. Though Gears' sour personality is mainly an act, sometimes the thought of his beloved Cybertron can depress him and negatively affect his performance.

I didn't realize that you wrote all the descriptions yourself, Jeff. You should think about publishing the collection.

Like I told Scott a long, long time ago in this thread ... there are like 4000 Transformers websites out there already. But thanks for the compliment! Look at it like this, everyone on Legion World are the only ones privileged enough to be privy to my Transformers profiles!

Has anyone ever published a complete encyclopaedia of Transformers.

Marvel Comics did a long time ago. I have it on my bookshelf. And Dreamwave Comics just did a "Who's Who"ish miniseries not too long ago. I hope it comes out in TPB so I can get it.

I hear there's a movie (live action) in development.

I was about seven or eight when the Transformers animated movie came out in the theaters. I remember Optimus Prime dying some how, and then me crying my eyes out. It was pretty tragic, I couldn't really watch Transformers after that unless Optimus Prime was in it...

Crikey Kid Prime! I take it you did some research when doing this, you haven't memorised the personality of every Transformer have you?!

Well, I do have a couple of research sources, but a lot of it IS from memory... I just really love the Transformers, I guess.

I take it you don't care for Go-bots?

Wel my hats off to you, that takes a whole lot of memory. Have you memorised the stats a well.

Speaking of Go-bots. I saw an advert last night for Transformer Go-bots, whats that all about?

Gobots... BAH!!!

Paul, they're a pretty rotten line of kiddie-style transformers. Stu put a bunch of pictures of them up around the middle of this thread. I don't have the heart to re-post them, as they were all wretched!

Even the very NAME Gobots is foul!

I don't have the stats from the Tech Specs memorized. You know, thinking about it, it might have been cool if I had incorporated them into the profiles... oh well, I've gotten so many of them done that I ought to finish like I started, I guess.

I couldn't agree more with you about Gobots. Even the cartoon was dire.

I'm sure there must be a website with all the stat on somewhere

I was never sure quite how they were measured. How could the speed of an Autobot car come any where near the speed of a Decepticon jet, not including Blur of course. Still it was pretty cool using your "decoder" to get the stats. Or maybe I was easily amused as a kid

Well, I've had a little break to recharge the batteries, and now it's time to write about some more Transformers! Now that I've done the originals, it's time to move on to the wonderful first-year additions, starting with the Decepticon Megatron left in charge of Cybertron in his absence...

28. Shockwave



Function: Military Operations Commander

Note: I'm going to stick with Shockwave's cartoon portrayal, even though his comic book personality is far more intriguing. I may go back and write about his comic book personality sometime later.

Millions of years ago, Megatron left Shockwave in charge of Cybertron when he left with his army to follow the Autobots. Megatron felt that Shockwave was the most capable and the most trustworthy Decepticon for the job. It turns out he was right in this assessment. After millions of years, Cybertron remains absolutely the same, securely under Decepticon control, which speaks positively for the trusted lieutenant. Shockwave is absolutely loyal to Megatron, though many times it seems more that disloyalty is beyond his programming than a choice that he has made to be loyal. However, the tradeoff for his blind loyalty is his lack of initiative. Shockwave needs to be commanded what to do, otherwise he just maintains the status quo. And while immensely powerful, he lacks a certain zeal for battle that characterizes many Decepticons. He was and is the perfect choice to take care of the Transformers' homeworld as Megatron furthers his dreams of conquest on Earth. Megatron knows that the promise Shockwave made upon his departure to keep Cybertron exactly as Megatron left it will be kept as long as Shockwave remains functional.

Shockwave transforms into a weapon of mass destruction even more awesome than Megatron. In gun mode, he wields command over all types of energy, able to choose between heat, light, x-ray, nuclear, or coutless other effects. His main weaknesses are his slow reflexes and extreme dependence on prodigous amounts of fuel. His gun mode requires so much energy to activate that he hardly every uses it. Of course, his smaller gun-arm generally takes care of anything that might arise. Shockwave is very logical and methodical and doesn't do well reacting to rash, emotional action. The best way to parry him is to do something completely unexpected. Though he posesses immense strength, he is not gifted as a physical fighter. Megatron knew what he was doing leaving Shockwave in charge of Cybertron. The sheer threat of his awesome power deters any possible Autobot uprisings under his watch, and his flaws as a battlefield operative are minimized, since he rarely sees actual combat.

Hi KP! Just popped in to say hello cause I hadn't been here in a while.

Good to see ya, Vee! We sure missed you this past week!

Thanks KP! I missed being here also. It's good to be back among friends again.

Is it my imagination KP, or does Shockwave have a rather ample bosom?

That's the other reason why Megatron and the other Decepticons left him behind...

Perhaps Shockwave's a gender transformer

I loved the cover of the first "regular" issue of the Transformers comic -- where Shockwave is standing in front of a stone wall in which he's written "are all dead" under the TRANSFORMERS title...

Whatever happened to Shockwave on the cartoon? Was he seen in/after Transformers: The Movie?

He had a couple of cameos in the movie. I think it was understood that Unicron kind of stepped on him.

"Shockwave has implants -- Starscream's are all real!!"

(I've been waiting for an excuse to use this image again !)

Oh, Drake... beehive!

Hmm... I'm sure there must be a website somewhere that lists the fates of all of the characters in the movie. Jeepers, the wholesale slaughter of the original set of characters in Transformers: the Movie makes anything TMK did look light by comparison!

http://www.tfdatabase.com/comic/faq/book_dead.html

Hey KP, just stopping by to play with your toys! I know this guy is a bit later, but what was the name of the really big scorpion transformer that came out? Do you remember who I'm talking about? It was really cool, that much I remember...

Scorponok!

Thanks KP! I remember this transformer was just absolutely awesome when I was a kid and I begged my parents to buy it for me

And did they?

Oh yeah

I begged my parents to buy me the Unicron figure, but they declined.

Apparently the $500,000 price tag was too steep -- not to mention the fact that the figure (which was on the same scale as the other Transformers) was roughly the size of a city block.

You can buy him now in stores for about 50 bucks! (Of course he IS smaller...)

So, so sweet... and only $39.99 from Amazon.com!

Another view. I know what's going to be on my holiday wish list...!

What is this? A space station?

Nope. It's a giant, everything-eating, malevolent transforming planet.

Hey KP, I found some of your transformers scattered around at SHAKES. Brought them back for you. Looks like they made it through the party with no damage.

Galactus vs. Unicron

(Now, THAT I'd get pay-per-view for...! )

29. Grimlock



Function: Dinobot commander

The discovery of the fossilized remains of dinosaurs in the volcanic mountain where the Autobots's ship crashed got Wheeljack, the Autobots' resident inventor, to think about the possibility of adapting the power of the Earth's prehistoric giant lizards to use as added warriors for the Autobot cause. Though disastrous at first, eventually, the Dinobots emerged as a wrecking crew/strike force for the Autobots, and while seemingly always on the verge of uncontrollableness, they are a huge asset to the Autobots' activities on Earth, and possibly Wheeljack's greatest accomplishment.

The most important thing on Grimlock's mind at all times is that HE is Dinobot leader, NOT Optimus Prime. The dinobots do what HE says, when he says it. Because Grimlock is stubborn, recalcitrant, tyrannical, willful, and more than a little bit proud, this can cause difficulties among the Autobots ranks. Frankly, Grimlock would make a superb Decepticon, if for one small problem. The Dinobot leader is good. Though all his personality issues can make him nearly impossible to deal with, deep down, his heart is golden. It is this goodness that Optimus Prime trusts in, as it is hard to think of any other particular reason to trust Grimlock. And of course, there's the issue of Grimlock's intelligence, which is frankly in the lower percentile of the Autobot ranks. Though Grimlock is fierce and fearsome, terrifying in battle, there is a softer side to the Dinobot leader, which comes out in his friendship with the human child Daniel Witwicky and the grizzled old Autobot warrior Kup. Of course, Grimlock never tires of testing the limits of Prime's patience, but his addition of sheer power to the Autobot ranks cannot be disputed.

Grimlock spends most of his combat time in his T-Rex mode, where he is practically invulnerable. For long-range attacks, he uses a flamethrower which simulates fiery breath. And for close-in hand-to-hand combat... well, it's better just to stay out of his way. His jaws can snap the wings off of Decepticon jets. His fighting prowess is superior, though his approach is basically to stomp enemies into the ground. His combination of strength, firepower, endurance, and viciousness makes him a terrifying force. The best idea with Grimlock is to stand back and give him and the rest of the Dinobots room to work. The amount of collatreal damage Grimlock and his team can cause is incredibly high, and oftentime in the heat of battle will spread to the Autobot ranks as well as the Decepticon forces. The trick with Grimlock and the Dinobots is finding places for them to work where the damage they cause in their wake does not negate their usefulness.

You know, I never realized this before, but now that I think about it -- Grimlock is one of the few Transformers whose transformed mode comes to mind first when I think about him. (Bumblebee is another.) I'm sure that the fact he was in dinosaur form much of the time has a lot to do with it...

Found this one floating away as well.

Hey, ws there ever a Barbie Transformer?

NO. Unless you count Arcee. I'll have to think of a suitable punishment for that question...

Maybe a Ken Transformer would be more appropriate. And for the younger set, a Hello Kitty Transformer.

Let's make Ken anatomically correct first, then we'll talk about his transforming power.

Everybody knows Ken is gay, right?

If he is, he's not getting a lot of action with that groin area.

I hear Ken and GI Joe are an item.

What about Captain Action? (Anyone remember him and Action Boy?)

Captain Action? Soooooooooo gay

Well, there was Circuit Breaker, a human woman who was sort of "Borgified," and who vowed to take revenge on all Transformers.

If there's a Harley Davidson Barbie, why not a Circuit Breaker Barbie?

Well, look at what I found!



And here's where I found "her":

http://www.protoformproject.com/dvd/kitbash/barbiecb.html

Oh Skipper, where have your care-free days of hop-scotch and giggles gone?