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Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:13 pm
by crashhcourse
Fun to see some of the scenes we remember but from a different vantage point with Megatron present. A great way to keep the clip show feeling fresh.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:03 pm
by Sabrblade
Episode 50 -

Smokescreen didn't say "Think fast!" in the "Previously on..." recap.

Okay, so there are SOME clips in this episode, but they're all relatively fast and it seems like they're getting them out of the way first. Plus, the new dialogue from Megatron and present-day Starscream add something extra to these scenes not included in the original versions.

LOL at Knock Out not wanting to get caught for his past First Lieutenant ambitions. :lol:

Hellooooooooo, Dreadwing! And, again, where have you BEEN?! You keep going AWOL during times were you could be by your master's side like a good First Lieutenant should be. Ever since your promotion, you've been a pretty absent second-in-command.

Unlike Beast Wars Megatron (before Beast Machines), Prime Megatron shows appreciation towards those who abide by the H-Word. ;)

Wait a sec? Was Starscream even present for Skyquake's death? If not, then how is Megatron seeing that memory?

Now, hold on! Starscream was certainly NOT there when the Shadowzone was made know by the kids. He would NOT know about it, nor anything about Terrorcon Skyquake.

Dreadwing ain't happy.

This episode completely fooled me. While I did expect there to be some recollection of the past, it being an entire clip show episode just did not click with me AT ALL. Unlike "Grill", where we couldtell immediately that it would be a recap episode, all the promos for this one showed nothing but new footage and gave zero indication of it being a clip show. and because it turned out to be one, I am greatly disappointed.

HOWEVER, the new stuff that we did get was pure gold. Starscream doing disco, Knock Out's past ambitions exposed, and Dreadwing's revelation about Skyquake were all nicely done and carried out exceptionally well.

Next week, part one of the season finale.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:32 pm
by King Kuuga
So, "Patch".
Megatron has removed Knock Out from the wall rather promptly.
And he's performing another Cortical Psychic Patch. I nominate this for "Best recurring plot device".
Starscream is so fruity during the "All Hail Starscream!" segment. Oh god those dance moves. The animators were having a blast with this.
Megatron sees all Starscream's embarassing, deep, dark thoughts. The evidence of his treachery comes to light, and I wouldn't be too pleased if I were Megatron.
Knock Out isn't too pleased with some of Starscream's memories either. But Dreadwing stops him from pulling the plug.
I just noticed that Megatron's psyche has his normal right arm. It makes sense in a way, I guess.
Now Dreadwing is upset about the fate of Skyquake.
Megatron calls out Knock Out before he can do anything. Meanwhile, Dreadwing is out on the surface of the Nemesis having something akin to a "big no" moment. Aaaaand cut to black. Well then.

It was a clip show, but it had a good frame, and Megatron's ultimately going to allow Starscream back because the Decepticons need to unite. I smell a set stage for the finale. (I've been avoiding the spoilers.) Can't wait for next week!

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:46 pm
by Noideaforaname
"Turducken! It's like a turducken!"
"I'm sorry?"
"Turducken! It's like a turducken!"
"Sorry?"
"Turducken! Turducken! Turducken!"

I'm torn on this episode. Another clip episode in the same season is frickin' ridiculous. But on the other hand we got some great Decepticon interactions, most importantly between Megatron and Starscream which was previously lacking.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:52 pm
by Slashercon
Starscream's dancing was hilarious. :lol: Oh, and am I the only one who thinks Knockout is becoming more dangerous? I mean that was very devious of him to even think of pulling the plug on Megs. Not that Knockout knows anything about the word loyalty. And Dreadwing finding out about his twin's remains...I'd be pissed too if my twin's body was desecrated like that.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:53 pm
by Slashercon
Noideaforaname wrote:"Turducken! It's like a turducken!"
"I'm sorry?"
"Turducken! It's like a turducken!"
"Sorry?"
"Turducken! Turducken! Turducken!"

Lol, I saw that too :lol: :grin: ;) :D

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 9:54 pm
by Avensis-Mahiya
Th best thing about 'Patch' was Starscream's epic dance moves. I MUST HAVE MORE.

But in all honesty, this is where the slag hits the fan and everything gets real.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:11 pm
by PrymeStriker
Slashercon wrote:Starscream's dancing was hilarious. :lol: Oh, and am I the only one who thinks Knockout is becoming more dangerous? I mean that was very devious of him to even think of pulling the plug on Megs. Not that Knockout knows anything about the word loyalty. And Dreadwing finding out about his twin's remains...I'd be pissed too if my twin's body was desecrated like that.


I think Dreadwing's rather pissed that Megatron wants to keep it a secret from him. Reason to leave the 'cons and his absence in the Season 3 Decepticon group promo.

Whatever happened to the human characters?

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:21 am
by amtm
One thing I noticed in the last few episodes of Transformers prime is that suddenly all the human characters seem to be absent. that's not necessarily a bad thing – it's actually kind of like I would've liked the show to be from the beginning. (no offense to their voice actors, I think they do a great job.) but does anyone know why? it's inconsistent with most of the history of the show and seems too sharp a break to be a simple coincidence of "it was just the direction the story took."

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:32 am
by PrymeStriker
amtm wrote:One thing I noticed in the last few episodes of Transformers prime is that suddenly all the human characters seem to be absent. that's not necessarily a bad thing – it's actually kind of like I would've liked the show to be from the beginning. (no offense to their voice actors, I think they do a great job.) but does anyone know why? it's inconsistent with most of the history of the show and seems too sharp a break to be a simple coincidence of "it was just the direction the story took."


Miko's the only mystery. Jack's probably grounded from the events of Legacy. Raf we know is being relocated by Fowler since the Decepticons found his family's house in The Human Factor. That, and Andy Pessoa went through puberty, so they replaced or are replacing his VA.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:06 am
by Va'al
Anyone come up with a decent explanation as to why in all cortical patch scenes (this and last episode) Megatron's arm is back to his fusion cannon one, rather than the red Prime one?

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 8:32 am
by Archanubis
It will be interesting to see how Dreadwing's arc will go now that he fully knows about Skyquake's fate. He was CLEARLY not happy when Megatron told Starscream not to "spread word around the ship" regarding Skyquake's zombification and entrapment in the Shadowzone - even though, as Saberblade mentioned, Starscream clearly couldn't have known too much about that.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:32 am
by Skyfire77
Va'al wrote:Anyone come up with a decent explanation as to why in all cortical patch scenes (this and last episode) Megatron's arm is back to his fusion cannon one, rather than the red Prime one?


Did you ever see The Matrix? It's called Residual Self Image. (Caution, TV Tropes link. Not responsible for lost time/sanity. Offer void in Utah)

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:19 pm
by Bubbah
Wow ...

Well, I'm disappointed this was a clip episode. However, this is the best clip episode I've seen! A lot to see & learn, story progress, Starscream & Megs are just ... Well what they should be. So much goodness and so much went into advancing the story, yet stil leaving more to be learned. Not bad.

Plus I really like how they're handeling Dreadwing. It's not going to be a simple kill off, there's actually a good reason for whatever happens to him, and honestly, I think that was the biggest story plot that came from the entire episode.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:29 pm
by Hypershock
PrymeStriker wrote:
Slashercon wrote:Starscream's dancing was hilarious. :lol: Oh, and am I the only one who thinks Knockout is becoming more dangerous? I mean that was very devious of him to even think of pulling the plug on Megs. Not that Knockout knows anything about the word loyalty. And Dreadwing finding out about his twin's remains...I'd be pissed too if my twin's body was desecrated like that.


I think Dreadwing's rather pissed that Megatron wants to keep it a secret from him. Reason to leave the 'cons and his absence in the Season 3 Decepticon group promo.


I have a feeling they're just gonna kill him after this season; there was an interview sometime back that (i think) said his story arc was roundabouts 12 episodes, and im pretty sure he's had around that....

Maybe this plus his streak of failures with Megatron plus his values and honorable side will lead to him changing sides. Probably he won't full-on become an Autobot, butg he'll probably just aid them in some way and that leads to his death, that is IF that happens

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:56 pm
by Cipher
So, you know what would've made this episode awesome?

If Knockout had actually pulled the plug on Megatron. Better yet, have Megatron realize what he's in for as soon as he sees the flashback with Knockout, then cut to the real-world Knockout disconnecting the patch. Cue him planning with Starscream do do something about Dreadwing.

But in accordance with the Prime season two rule of never doing anything shocking, this tease greatness was quickly set aside by a contrived appearance from Dreadwing.

Which ... ugh, okay. Maybe it's asking too much, but previous shows like Beast Wars/Machines and Animated never shied away from those sorts of unexpected twists.

I suppose it isn't such a slight against this episode itself. I just miss even pre-"Armada" Prime, when it seemed like anything was possible and everything was built toward an end. Here's to the season finale, I guess.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:23 pm
by LordScourge
I love how Dreadwing heard that and Knockout said "Awkward..." Seriously if any of them die I want it to be Knockout he was good with Breakdown but ever since he died Knockout hasn't been very good. Dreadwing is to awesome to just die.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 7:28 pm
by Sabrblade
LordScourge wrote:I love how Dreadwing heard that and Knockout said "Awkward..." Seriously if any of them die I want it to be Knockout he was good with Breakdown but ever since he died Knockout hasn't been very good. Dreadwing is to awesome to just die.
O rly? ;)
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Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:15 pm
by Slashercon
Hypershock wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:
Slashercon wrote:Starscream's dancing was hilarious. :lol: Oh, and am I the only one who thinks Knockout is becoming more dangerous? I mean that was very devious of him to even think of pulling the plug on Megs. Not that Knockout knows anything about the word loyalty. And Dreadwing finding out about his twin's remains...I'd be pissed too if my twin's body was desecrated like that.


I think Dreadwing's rather pissed that Megatron wants to keep it a secret from him. Reason to leave the 'cons and his absence in the Season 3 Decepticon group promo.


I have a feeling they're just gonna kill him after this season; there was an interview sometime back that (i think) said his story arc was roundabouts 12 episodes, and im pretty sure he's had around that....

Maybe this plus his streak of failures with Megatron plus his values and honorable side will lead to him changing sides. Probably he won't full-on become an Autobot, butg he'll probably just aid them in some way and that leads to his death, that is IF that happens


I really hope that won't be the case with Dreadwing. I really enjoy the character and I think it would be even more interesting to see his interaction with the autobots (IF he were to work with them of course. Somewhat doubtful, but only time will tell.)

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 3:18 pm
by Archanubis
LordScourge wrote:I love how Dreadwing heard that and Knockout said "Awkward..." Seriously if any of them die I want it to be Knockout he was good with Breakdown but ever since he died Knockout hasn't been very good. Dreadwing is to awesome to just die.

Considering Knock Out can be seen in the 3rd season preview, and "Patch" suggests the preview isn't a flashback, it's unlikely.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:33 pm
by Sabrblade
In other TF: Prime news, more changes from the Japanese dub.

I haven't been watching the Japanese version that much, but I just found out that they literally refer to both Knock Out and Breakdown by the names of "Medic Knock Out" and "War Breakdown".



Also, get a load of the Japanese Insecticon (fast-forward to 20:50) - http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xub0y8_tfp-ep28_auto

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:32 pm
by PrymeStriker
Sabrblade wrote:Also, get a load of the Japanese Insecticon (fast-forwrd to 20:50)


:BANG_HEAD: :BANG_HEAD: :BANG_HEAD:

No, no, no.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:21 pm
by Archanubis
Sabrblade wrote:

I swear, the dubbers over in Japan really hate quiet, don't they? And what the hell was that noise when the Harvester was draining Energon?

Also, get a load of the Japanese Insecticon (fast-forward to 20:50) - http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xub0y8_tfp-ep28_auto

Dear lord.

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:05 pm
by Sabrblade
Archanubis wrote:I swear, the dubbers over in Japan really hate quiet, don't they? And what the hell was that noise when the Harvester was draining Energon?
Starscream singing. :lol:

Re: The Official Transformers: Prime Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 6:25 pm
by Sabrblade
RAcast wrote:Does anyone know what generic insecticon #10264 is saying?
Dunno what his exact words are, but he's speaking incessantly and out-of-universe for the sake of humor, promising to do its best "next week", as an homage to Waspeeter (Japanese Waspinator), right down to the same voice. :-B

Here's some more clips.