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Nominees for the "Favorite Underrated Transformers Character" category, based on previous years' nominees and a heavy dose of staff input, include:
This wise cracking Autobot spaceship would love nothing more than to be in the Hall of Fame with all those other robots that can't even get out of orbit. Yeah, nothing more.
First Aid
Proof that ambulances can do more than just turn into legs, this classic Protectobot has come into his own as more than just "the combiner limb medic that isn't Ratchet" in recent years. Will his legacy in Generation One plus his deeper portrayal in More Than Meets The Eye be enough to get him in with Chief Medical Officer Ratchet, or will he need to stick together with his other lower ranking medics outside of the Hall of Fame?
Heatwave the Fire-Bot
This relative newcomer to the Transformers universe has spent years now protecting Griffin Rock. Is this the year when a character from the longest continuously running episodic Transformers TV series breaks in?
Hot Shot
A massive fan of JAM Project, the protagonist from Armada, Energon, and Cybertron proved to be more than a Bumblebee stand in while Hasbro figured out that trademark. Every vote gets him closer to jolting in to this year's Hall class.
Lockdown
This Decepticon villain has entrenched himself in just a short time as a classic antagonist and rival to several classic Transformers characters. Seibertron.com has learned that Ratchet has specifically requested that Lockdown not be voted for, but the good doctor declined to provide additional details as to why he feels this way.
Lugnut
If there's one word that can described Lugnut, it's "Loyalty". Loyalty to the Decepticon cause, and Megatron in particular. Will you vote to reward his loyalty with a trip into the Hall of Fame?
Noble
An often overlooked character in an often overlooked series, Noble sneaks in despite being completely organic due to his unique nature and compelling characterization. Which side will shine through - the Noble or the Savage?
Punch/Counterpunch
Real nearby, there lurks a mysterious presence in the shadows. You turn a corner, and you see... a most excellent pal!? Not knowing which of the two you'll encounter may have kept Punch down over the years, but maybe 2016 is the time for Counterpunch's rise to fame. Or is it Punch's rise to fame?
Rhinox
The Maximal second in command hasn't been able to ram his way into the Hall of Fame in the past - is this finally the right category for Rhinox to continue the Beast Wars with fellow Hall of Famers?
Rung
The Chaos Bringer himself. Will this be the year that this dark titan of Transformers lore finally breaks into the Hall of Fame? Ornament.
Scrounge
This popular Marvel G1 comic character has long been a sentimental favorite for long-time Transformers fans. Will you help him spin his way into the 2016 class?
Sideways
This Armada character befriends and betrays both Autobot and Decepticon alike in his quest to aid Unicron in universal domination. Could both be headed to this year's Hall of Fame?
Sky-Byte
Lost this once before.
My show has been forgotten.
Please bring me my ball.
Transmutate
Misunderstood friend of the treacherous Rampage, this short lived Beast Wars robot made a lasting impression with Transformers fans. With both the show's anniversary and Transmutate's recent appearances in the Transformers Collectors' Club's popular Alone Together story, this character is ready to come out of stasis for good!
Whirl
First Whirl was a toy, then he was a Wrecker, then he was a clock-maker, he was even a little girl for a while, and now he's firmly in our hearts. Well, that and trying to tear out Cyclonus', who one-upped him again by being in the other Hall of Fame poll.
This poll will end sometime in the morning (United States time) of March 9th, 2016 to allow staff time to send results to Hasbro in time for their deadline. You may vote for one choice.
Feel free to use the thread below to discuss your choice for this particular category. General discussion of the 2016 Transformers Hall of Fame Fans' Choice voting (as well as the overall vote outside of fansite nominations) should take place in the main Transformers Hall of Fame 2016 thread.