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by **RAcast** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:36 pm

a Cobra Viper wrote:I'm just not very impressed with this show anymore. Why did he make a metal on metal screeching noise when he slide through the dirt?

Because it's rock, not dirt. Basically a rock shelf.

a Cobra Viper wrote:They need to shore up the animation. Everything seems clunky.

If you say so. I'm inclined to disagree. If it seems choppy, it's because there's a lot of going on and a lot of jump cuts from one bit of action to the next.

a Cobra Viper wrote:How do none of the Autobots know this bot, but he happened to just find them on Earth on his own and by himself?

Did you somehow miss the "All Autobots, come to Earth and join my band of merry misfits!" message they intentionally reminded us of in "Out of the Past" already?

News Credits: 2 · by **Homerjay14522** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:51 pm

I can easily see a repaint and new head mold for Prowl. Hell, his head now looks like Prowl as is.

News Credits: 438 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:19 pm

If this show plays its cards right, I just might have a new favorite Autobot.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:29 pm

Sabrblade wrote:If this show plays its cards right, I just might have a new favorite Autobot.

If Smokie tops Jackie then I too shall have a new favorite Autobot.

by **Megatronsdemise666** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:32 pm

SMOKESCREEN!

i wonder if he will actually use smokescreen for tactical purposes

News Credits: 438 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:45 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:If this show plays its cards right, I just might have a new favorite Autobot.

If Smokie tops Jackie then I too shall have a new favorite Autobot.

To be honest, Jackie still hasn't really wowed me yet as much as I'd hoped he would have by now. In all episodes he starred in, another character outperformed him, IMO:

"Con Job" - Makeshift was a cooler Jackie than the real Jackie.
"Loose Cannons" - Dreadwing made that episode.
"Triage" - Ratchet. 'Nuff said.
"Hurt" - Miko's thirst for revenge only to learn how hollow it was in the end was more impactful to me.

I still have hopes that Wheeljack himself will shine on in later episodes, but for now, it felt more to me like he played second-fiddle to these guys.

by **griftimus prime** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:48 pm

why couldn't they let that insecticon rip apart arcee or ratchet? it had them. smokescreen is cool. nice to have another kid to the team.

by **RAcast** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:36 pm

griftimus prime wrote:why couldn't they let that insecticon rip apart arcee or ratchet? it had them. smokescreen is cool. nice to have another kid to the team.

No, not Ratchet, he NEEDS things! Like a body! :lol:

Arcee, I like, but I could also live without. Though I feel the dynamic would suffer without her, since she's the usually-level-headed-subordinate...when she's not pissed off and run-and-gunning.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:56 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:If this show plays its cards right, I just might have a new favorite Autobot.

If Smokie tops Jackie then I too shall have a new favorite Autobot.
To be honest, Jackie still hasn't really wowed me yet as much as I'd hoped he would have by now. In all episodes he starred in, another character outperformed him, IMO:
"Con Job" - Makeshift was a cooler Jackie than the real Jackie.
"Loose Cannons" - Dreadwing made that episode.
"Triage" - Ratchet. 'Nuff said.
"Hurt" - Miko's thirst for revenge only to learn how hollow it was in the end was more impactful to me.
I still have hopes that Wheeljack himself will shine on in later episodes, but for now, it felt more to me like he played second-fiddle to these guys.

I just love Wheeljack's character, not any "battle action" that he does (which he's done plenty of ass-kicking. He just hasn't killed anyone important yet :roll:

). If Smokescreen ends up being as annoying as Miko used to be, Wheeljack stays #1 (but top Ratchet as #2. You can't pass up that badass look Smokie's got).

But we never know, Wheeljack could be the next member of the Autobots to die. He's gotten pretty beat up by Dreadwing, Soundwave, and Hardshell. Don't know if he has much left in him. :-(

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:10 pm

the autobots actually need ratchet though.

by **The Variable** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:37 pm

First Wheeljack, now Smokescreen?

New Autobots should stop making an impression by shooting explosive fuel-- it might be bad for PR!

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:48 pm

The Variable wrote:First Wheeljack, now Smokescreen?

New Autobots should stop making an impression by shooting explosive fuel-- it might be bad for PR!

Why?

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:27 am

Well, we all knew there'd be new characters coming in Transformers: PRIME, but given the figures on the release line-up did any of us think it'd be this guy?

by **RAcast** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 9:57 am

Sodan-1 wrote:Well, we all knew there'd be new characters coming in Transformers: PRIME, but given the figures on the release line-up did any of us think it'd be this guy?

Given that a Smokescreen repaint was announced some time ago, I'd say probably.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:41 am

PrymeStriker wrote:
The Variable wrote:First Wheeljack, now Smokescreen?

New Autobots should stop making an impression by shooting explosive fuel-- it might be bad for PR!

Why?

Name says Smokescreen, color scheme says Prowl. Mostly. :-B

Personality... Hot Rod. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 9 · by **triKlops** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:43 am

nice!! i have been looking forward to a new ABot to hit the screen.
should keep things interesting, hopefully his toy will be available in the US and
not an exclusive ala Breakdown or Unicron.

News Credits: 3 · by **Archanubis** » Thu Sep 06, 2012 4:27 pm

kirbenvost wrote:Name says Smokescreen, color scheme says Prowl. Mostly. Personality... Hot Rod.

Maybe the character's Bluestreak/Silverstreak - or whatever what he's going by.

While the IGN clip is called "Smokescreen in Action," it's notable that no one in the clip refers to him as such - they don't even know him. And without confirmation by the show runners, he could still be called something else. However, based on the evidence shown so far, I will concede that the character is very likely going to be named Smokescreen.

News Credits: 2 · by **PaxCybertron82** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 7:51 am

This show needs far more new Transformers like Smokescreen and far less creepy "boyfriend/girlfriend" dynamic between the dumb kids and their partners...ahem...in my opinion of course.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Sep 07, 2012 12:58 pm

The Hub and Transformers facebook pages have posted a teaser images from tonight's all new episode of Transformers Prime "New Recruit" featuring Smokescreen. Be sure to tune into the Hub this evening at 7:00 PM ET.

There's a new bot in town...Meet SMOKESCREEN tonight at 7pm ET!

Share this pic if you're excited about the debut of new Team Prime member Smokescreen on tonight's episode of Transformers Prime! Don't forget to tune it at 7 pm ET on The Hub TV Network!