by Optimizzy » Thu May 01, 2014 7:53 pm
- Motto: "One look at me and you're lost."
- Weapon: Requiem Blaster
Oh I'm familiar with the G1 overload. I'm just formig a theory based on the assumption that these are for generations toys. I would (optimistically) think that they would be sooner trying to follow the trend of linking toyline with IDW if that is the case. All that said it would be more logical then to think they would use a similar name (overload) for an influential character like Overlord (precedent: trailcutter) rather than use then name for a forgettable character that will be less likely to make sales.
There are cons to this idea: crosscut, tankor, scoop are examples of figures that seem to have been placed in the comic to advertise the toys.
Acid storm and gears have nearly no presence.
This would lend evidence to the idea that Overload could be a Prime repaint and thus be the G1 character.
However, that is not certain. Therefore, in the future please don't reject my idea with certainty without actual evidence. It looks juvenile.
I have been into transformers since 1984.
While I love G1 I also love new innovations and takes on the characters.
I prefer official Hasbro releases of stuff for the most part
I'm not a huge fan of Japanese original Transformers media or designs.
It's easier for me to say which are my LEAST favorite toy lines: Beast Machines, Robots in Disguise.
TFCon List: Classics Skywarp, General Optimus, BW Airrazor, Transmetal Tarantulus, Alternity Prime, Fire Convoy