Transformers: Prime

*Samhain* · 01-06-2012, 04:49 PM

Anyone watching this series? I just started watching it last week and I'm hooked. I am really enjoying it.

What I like so far:

Starscream- I love his design in the show. He is snake like in a way and a little creepy with those long fingers. And Steve Blum is doing an amazing job voicing him.

Soundwave- I love how he hasn't spoken yet. Whenever he needs to speak, he just plays back a recording of what someone else has said. I love it!

I really like how his face is just a screen. Design wise, I'd say he's my favorite in the series. Oh, and that beatdown he put of Arachnid was great. Hopefully we see more of that in season 2.

I thought Skyquake was awesome in the short screen time he had. Sucks they killed him off.

And Wheeljack would have been a great addition to the main Autobot cast.

My only gripe with the show is sometimes it looks like a really bad video game.

But only in daylight scenes and some fight scenes. Other than that, I'd say this series is up there with Animated for me. I am only 12 episodes in so I hope to talk more about it when I finish season one.

Logan · 01-06-2012, 09:59 PM

I don't care for the animation, but I enjoy the characters and stories.

*Samhain* · 01-07-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

I don't care for the animation, but I enjoy the characters and stories.

Yeah, as I said, sometimes the CGI looks a little bit like a video game cutscene. But the stories and VA'S really seal the deal for me. I saw season 2was pushed back to Feb. I hope this series doesn't get cancelled like Animated.

*pannoni1* · 01-11-2012, 07:37 PM

It seems like wherever Transformers goes, TMNT follows in many circumstances. Like with this new Nick series, we are also having some gripe about the CGI animation. But most fans still like it and the official website has some cool features, such as a weekly post with one of the people who work on the show. I've honestly never watched any series except for a few clips, but I hope this lasts as long as any TF series so far released. But it's a great way to hold us over as we await for TMNT, just like how the G1 series ended just a few weeks before TMNT started! And the press is giving generally positive reviews about this series..

*Candy Kappa* · 01-12-2012, 03:42 AM

Sadly I've yet to see an episode, only the trailers. And I won't see series of films on the web with the current Internet provider, but soon it'll be fixed...

From the trailers I liked the designs and the CGI looks nice, although the mouths on the robots looked a bit wonky. And I don't think I'll ever get used to Optimus having a mouth instead of a moving mouth-guard.

*Raph's Girl* · 01-12-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

Sadly I've yet to see an episode, only the trailers. And I won't see series of films on the web with the current Internet provider, but soon it'll be fixed...

From the trailers I liked the designs and the CGI looks nice, although the mouths on the robots looked a bit wonky. And I don't think I'll ever get used to Optimus having a mouth instead of a moving mouth-guard.

Actualy in TF prime they have the mouth-guards but that's only used in battle.

Logan · 01-12-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

And I don't think I'll ever get used to Optimus having a mouth instead of a moving mouth-guard.

Agreed. I prefer Op having his face plate on all the time. I don't care for his design in Prime, to be honest. I wish the characters would've taken their models from War for Cybertron. They're in the same continuity.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 01-12-2012, 04:10 PM

Yes I've been catching this series recently. Very good. I got into it because of the figures. They look amazing. Picking up the DVD friday hopefully.

*Candy Kappa* · 01-12-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hob

Yes I've been catching this series recently. Very good. I got into it because of the figures. They look amazing. Picking up the DVD friday hopefully.

Suine's (a fellow dromer and member of PCN) review of the Arcee figure, got me sold.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 01-12-2012, 05:28 PM

We got the "First Edition" figures in at work, only the individuals, and I picked them up. I was going to resell them at first but then my curiosity got the better of me. I opened them and have been playing with them since. I figured if the figures looked this good I needed to check out the show.

Only thing that bothers me is Bumblebee not talking. That is something I wish had been left in the Bayverse.

*Samhain* · 01-12-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Hob

Yes I've been catching this series recently. Very good. I got into it because of the figures. They look amazing. Picking up the DVD friday hopefully.

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Originally Posted by Kiwamu The Kappa

Suine's (a fellow dromer and member of PCN) review of the Arcee figure, got me sold.

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Originally Posted by Old Hob

We got the "First Edition" figures in at work, only the individuals, and I picked them up. I was going to resell them at first but then my curiosity got the better of me. I opened them and have been playing with them since. I figured if the figures looked this good I needed to check out the show.

Only thing that bothers me is Bumblebee not talking. That is something I wish had been left in the Bayverse.

I saw the show and as soon as I finished the first 5 episode arc I went out and got the ''first edition'' deluxe Starscream figure. What can I say, it's one accurate figure. Very poseable and just great looking. I was a bit dissapointed because his jet mode is a little smaller than usual but his robot mode is alot bigger than you would expect. None of the other figures interest me except for Megatron. I may end up getting the Takara release if I can find him for cheap.

And yeah, I'm a little bit sick of bubblebee being the ''cute'' Transformer, but I get it. He's for the kids. S'all good.

*Cowabunga Carl* · 01-12-2012, 09:03 PM

Right now there are the three single packed figures out and there is supposed to be a Megatron vs Prime pack. I haven't seen it at my store and those I talk to at other stores haven't seen it either. I know it's out as I've seen reviews of it online though. I want it because right now there aren't plans to release another version of Megatron.

*Cascadia* · 01-12-2012, 09:32 PM

I have been watching the series as much as I can. The CGI and animation took time to get used to but the stories have gotten much better as the season progressed. For those that are wondering when season 2 goes on air...February 18.

In terms of Bumblebee not being able to talk, I do wish that they kept that aspect in the live action movie continuity. However, there have been rumors that there will indications in season 2 about why he cannot talk.

If anyone is wondering if Starscream would be back, there are rumors that he will be and with friends...now it is hard to say who are his friends but I imagine that theses are his trine-mates.

I do hope that this series does not get canned like Animated, which turned out very good in season 3, did.

*Samhain* · 01-13-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cascadia

I have been watching the series as much as I can. The CGI and animation took time to get used to but the stories have gotten much better as the season progressed. For those that are wondering when season 2 goes on air...February 18.

In terms of Bumblebee not being able to talk, I do wish that they kept that aspect in the live action movie continuity. However, there have been rumors that there will indications in season 2 about why he cannot talk.

If anyone is wondering if Starscream would be back, there are rumors that he will be and with friends...now it is hard to say who are his friends but I imagine that theses are his trine-mates.

I do hope that this series does not get canned like Animated, which turned out very good in season 3, did.

Yep, I can't wait till season 2 starts. Starscream will no doubt be back, and with his own little legion.

I do hope the series continues to do well and a 3rd season gets ordered. The writers have said they have plans to introduce Grimlock and the Dinobots in Season 3 if it does indeed happen. Which will be awesome!

*Cascadia* · 01-13-2012, 03:21 PM

At this point in time, Hasbro has indicated that season 3 has a green light at least the last that I heard. As for the Dinobots, they could possibly be introduced during season 2 or 3. Either way is fine for me.

*Samhain* · 01-13-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cascadia

At this point in time, Hasbro has indicated that season 3 has a green light at least the last that I heard. As for the Dinobots, they could possibly be introduced during season 2 or 3. Either way is fine for me.

Sooner than later I'd say. I want a new Grimlock figure.

Speaking of figures, I saw prototype Soundwave and Wheeljack figures from Prime. I believe they will be coming out in March. I love Soundwave's design in this show. And Wheeljack was cool. Looks like most of my Prime figures will be Decepticons. Even though I got the Deluxe Starscream I would glady buy a Voyager. Along with Megatron.

*Samhain* · 02-17-2012, 03:50 PM

February 18 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT is the premiere of Transformers Prime Season 2!

Who's pumped for it! I know I am!

*Cascadia* · 02-17-2012, 06:50 PM

I will miss the episode since I am on my way home from work when the episode airs. However, I have seen the first 12 minutes to the episode. I will just need to see the last few minutes of the episode.

joe-eyeball · 02-17-2012, 07:01 PM

I have never seen a single episode but I plan on blind buying the 1st season on blu-ray and dvr the 2nd season. Hope its as good as everyone claims.

*TurtleTitan97* · 02-17-2012, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

February 18 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT is the premiere of Transformers Prime Season 2!

Who's pumped for it! I know I am!

Same here!

TF: Prime is the best transformers show I have seen in ages! Can't wait for season 2!

01-06-2012, 04:49 PM	#1
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	Transformers: Prime Anyone watching this series? I just started watching it last week and I'm hooked. I am really enjoying it. What I like so far: Starscream- I love his design in the show. He is snake like in a way and a little creepy with those long fingers. And Steve Blum is doing an amazing job voicing him. Soundwave- I love how he hasn't spoken yet. Whenever he needs to speak, he just plays back a recording of what someone else has said. I love it! I really like how his face is just a screen. Design wise, I'd say he's my favorite in the series. Oh, and that beatdown he put of Arachnid was great. Hopefully we see more of that in season 2. I thought Skyquake was awesome in the short screen time he had. Sucks they killed him off. And Wheeljack would have been a great addition to the main Autobot cast. My only gripe with the show is sometimes it looks like a really bad video game. But only in daylight scenes and some fight scenes. Other than that, I'd say this series is up there with Animated for me. I am only 12 episodes in so I hope to talk more about it when I finish season one. Last edited by Samhain; 01-06-2012 at 05:10 PM.

01-06-2012, 09:59 PM	#2
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01-11-2012, 07:37 PM	#4
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	It seems like wherever Transformers goes, TMNT follows in many circumstances. Like with this new Nick series, we are also having some gripe about the CGI animation. But most fans still like it and the official website has some cool features, such as a weekly post with one of the people who work on the show. I've honestly never watched any series except for a few clips, but I hope this lasts as long as any TF series so far released. But it's a great way to hold us over as we await for TMNT, just like how the G1 series ended just a few weeks before TMNT started! And the press is giving generally positive reviews about this series.. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

01-12-2012, 03:42 AM	#5
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01-12-2012, 09:32 PM	#13
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	I have been watching the series as much as I can. The CGI and animation took time to get used to but the stories have gotten much better as the season progressed. For those that are wondering when season 2 goes on air...February 18. In terms of Bumblebee not being able to talk, I do wish that they kept that aspect in the live action movie continuity. However, there have been rumors that there will indications in season 2 about why he cannot talk. If anyone is wondering if Starscream would be back, there are rumors that he will be and with friends...now it is hard to say who are his friends but I imagine that theses are his trine-mates. I do hope that this series does not get canned like Animated, which turned out very good in season 3, did. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

01-12-2012, 04:10 PM	#8
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	Yes I've been catching this series recently. Very good. I got into it because of the figures. They look amazing. Picking up the DVD friday hopefully.

01-12-2012, 05:28 PM	#10
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	We got the "First Edition" figures in at work, only the individuals, and I picked them up. I was going to resell them at first but then my curiosity got the better of me. I opened them and have been playing with them since. I figured if the figures looked this good I needed to check out the show. Only thing that bothers me is Bumblebee not talking. That is something I wish had been left in the Bayverse.

01-12-2012, 09:03 PM	#12
Cowabunga Carl Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 2,384	Right now there are the three single packed figures out and there is supposed to be a Megatron vs Prime pack. I haven't seen it at my store and those I talk to at other stores haven't seen it either. I know it's out as I've seen reviews of it online though. I want it because right now there aren't plans to release another version of Megatron.

01-13-2012, 03:21 PM	#15
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	At this point in time, Hasbro has indicated that season 3 has a green light at least the last that I heard. As for the Dinobots, they could possibly be introduced during season 2 or 3. Either way is fine for me. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

02-17-2012, 03:50 PM	#17
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	February 18 at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT is the premiere of Transformers Prime Season 2! Who's pumped for it! I know I am!

02-17-2012, 06:50 PM	#18
Cascadia Oregonian in heart & soul Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,731	I will miss the episode since I am on my way home from work when the episode airs. However, I have seen the first 12 minutes to the episode. I will just need to see the last few minutes of the episode. __________________ Formally known as Scientific freak

02-17-2012, 07:01 PM	#19
joe-eyeball Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 708	I have never seen a single episode but I plan on blind buying the 1st season on blu-ray and dvr the 2nd season. Hope its as good as everyone claims.