ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!!
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 10:15AM EDT
Categories: Movie News, RumorsPosted by: tigertracks 24
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You saw it, don't read more if you do not want more possible spoiler action.
**SPOILER**
Two Autobots will make a combination in the movie that is more prone to the new cartoons like Armada, and Cybertron, rather than what we would consider original gestalt combining. And it's not the 'twins'.
To be more specific the rumor is that Optimus Prime and Jetfire will combine. This information comes from a HASBRO 2009 brand preview.
You can see the original thread, with the poster's report here.
Credit(s): llamatron, TFW 2005
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Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793134)
Posted by woosh on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:19am EDT
Posted by woosh on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:19am EDT
let's hope for combining Legends, that'd be awesome.
And i hope that Jetfire will have a robot mode and a GOOD alt.
the idea of combining is kinda cheesy. i dont see it in the movie...
And i hope that Jetfire will have a robot mode and a GOOD alt.
the idea of combining is kinda cheesy. i dont see it in the movie...
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793138)
Posted by Counterpunch on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:21am EDT
Posted by Counterpunch on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:21am EDT
This means 2 things.
1. We're all buying Leader Optimus Prime...again.
2. Somewhere, someone is going to yell out 'Japan is in danger!!!' when those two combine. (It will be me.)
1. We're all buying Leader Optimus Prime...again.
2. Somewhere, someone is going to yell out 'Japan is in danger!!!' when those two combine. (It will be me.)
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793143)
Posted by King Henrik on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:26am EDT
Posted by King Henrik on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:26am EDT
i'm starting to think too much info is being leaked and it's all part of bay's misinformation campaign. there are too many "oh trust me this is a legit source" going on and i don't believe it. also in terms of combiners, other than the original gestalts, the idea of combing is cheesy. I say it's ok for the originals, because the idea of a bunch of robots combining into a giant hulking mass capable of only mindless destruction is a cool idea. They sacrifice speed, numbers, and for the most part intelligence for pure power. that makes sense because it is a big trade off. any other combiners in the transformers mythos didn't have such consequences other than the loss of numbers and it's no where near as interesting.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793147)
Posted by tigertracks 24 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:30am EDT
Why wouldn't two robots combine to make the combination more powerful than the individual? Especially if they can switch spots, like the Landcross figures.
It's kind of cool.
Still I hope we do not get any yelling out of attacks, and stock footage combinations, and it should go okay.
If true that is.
I also thought this was too convenient to let off the hook as not being misinformation.
Posted by tigertracks 24 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:30am EDT
King Henrik wrote:i'm starting to think too much info is being leaked and it's all part of bay's misinformation campaign. there are too many "oh trust me this is a legit source" going on and i don't believe it. also in terms of combiners, other than the original gestalts, the idea of combing is cheesy. I say it's ok for the originals, because the idea of a bunch of robots combining into a giant hulking mass capable of only mindless destruction is a cool idea. They sacrifice speed, numbers, and for the most part intelligence for pure power. that makes sense because it is a big trade off. any other combiners in the transformers mythos didn't have such consequences other than the loss of numbers and it's no where near as interesting.
Why wouldn't two robots combine to make the combination more powerful than the individual? Especially if they can switch spots, like the Landcross figures.
It's kind of cool.
Still I hope we do not get any yelling out of attacks, and stock footage combinations, and it should go okay.
If true that is.
I also thought this was too convenient to let off the hook as not being misinformation.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793155)
Posted by omega666 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:45am EDT
Posted by omega666 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:45am EDT
I really really hope it's not true. Prime is PIRME! He does not need to combine with anyone.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793158)
Posted by powersteamracing on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:46am EDT
Posted by powersteamracing on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:46am EDT
I don't believe only because I pray it's not legit.
I agree that the only senseable combinations are combiners, and not just one TF wearing the other as armor.
Can anyone say "Go Go PowerRangers?"
If this happens I give up on the movie line. The toys are becoming ridiculous as it is already for the movie, and there is no way I would buy another Prime just because he combines with Jet Fire.
I say make Jet Fire double cross the autobots, or IF he has to combine with Prime, make him double cross the autobots, then go to the decpticons, and say to them "since I combined with prime, I have all his data/specs, let's build Nemesis prime! Then I'd be happy
I agree that the only senseable combinations are combiners, and not just one TF wearing the other as armor.
Can anyone say "Go Go PowerRangers?"
If this happens I give up on the movie line. The toys are becoming ridiculous as it is already for the movie, and there is no way I would buy another Prime just because he combines with Jet Fire.
I say make Jet Fire double cross the autobots, or IF he has to combine with Prime, make him double cross the autobots, then go to the decpticons, and say to them "since I combined with prime, I have all his data/specs, let's build Nemesis prime! Then I'd be happy
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793160)
Posted by King Henrik on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:47am EDT
no what i meant was i like the original idea of the gestalts because there's consequence to it. Specifically the constructicons give up their individuality, speed, intelligence and numbers to make this simple minded destructive force called devastator. things like the armada and energon combiners just combined and they were just a more powerful version of the character without any real loss. i like the idea that there is a sacrifice in combining, that's what makes it interesting. I'll admit i've never seen landcross in the animation, so i can't really comment on him but i do know of the figure.
Posted by King Henrik on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:47am EDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:King Henrik wrote:i'm starting to think too much info is being leaked and it's all part of bay's misinformation campaign. there are too many "oh trust me this is a legit source" going on and i don't believe it. also in terms of combiners, other than the original gestalts, the idea of combing is cheesy. I say it's ok for the originals, because the idea of a bunch of robots combining into a giant hulking mass capable of only mindless destruction is a cool idea. They sacrifice speed, numbers, and for the most part intelligence for pure power. that makes sense because it is a big trade off. any other combiners in the transformers mythos didn't have such consequences other than the loss of numbers and it's no where near as interesting.
Why wouldn't two robots combine to make the combination more powerful than the individual? Especially if they can switch spots, like the Landcross figures.
It's kind of cool.
Still I hope we do not get any yelling out of attacks, and stock footage combinations, and it should go okay.
If true that is.
I also thought this was too convenient to let off the hook as not being misinformation.
no what i meant was i like the original idea of the gestalts because there's consequence to it. Specifically the constructicons give up their individuality, speed, intelligence and numbers to make this simple minded destructive force called devastator. things like the armada and energon combiners just combined and they were just a more powerful version of the character without any real loss. i like the idea that there is a sacrifice in combining, that's what makes it interesting. I'll admit i've never seen landcross in the animation, so i can't really comment on him but i do know of the figure.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793163)
Posted by JaZzTaStIc on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:50am EDT
Posted by JaZzTaStIc on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:50am EDT
i throught jetfire was goin to be a con in the new film?!?!?!
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793170)
Posted by Energon on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:58am EDT
Posted by Energon on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:58am EDT
Well, we all know that the writers of the last movie had to put some pervert thing in the movie like masterbation, then it would make sense for them to put some equally perverted thing in this movie like that pervert robot Jetfire powerlinking with Prime. I sure hope it is a rumor, cause that would just be disappointing.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793172)
Posted by King Henrik on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:58am EDT
he probably starts out as one and switches, if anything just like the original. but i still smell misinformation.
Posted by King Henrik on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:58am EDT
JaZzTaStIc wrote:i throught jetfire was goin to be a con in the new film?!?!?!
he probably starts out as one and switches, if anything just like the original. but i still smell misinformation.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793185)
Posted by Autobot Firestorm on September 23rd, 2008 @ 11:16am EDT
Remember...Orci said that Hasbro made it clear that they didn't want people to have to go out and buy duplicate toys? From an engineering perspective - my guess is that Jetfire will be designed to combine with current Prime.....perhaps at point where Prime's legs attach to his torso? Just a thought.
Posted by Autobot Firestorm on September 23rd, 2008 @ 11:16am EDT
Counterpunch wrote:This means 2 things.
1. We're all buying Leader Optimus Prime...again.
2. Somewhere, someone is going to yell out 'Japan is in danger!!!' when those two combine. (It will be me.)
Remember...Orci said that Hasbro made it clear that they didn't want people to have to go out and buy duplicate toys? From an engineering perspective - my guess is that Jetfire will be designed to combine with current Prime.....perhaps at point where Prime's legs attach to his torso? Just a thought.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793194)
Posted by Iron Prime on September 23rd, 2008 @ 11:37am EDT
Posted by Iron Prime on September 23rd, 2008 @ 11:37am EDT
I really hope this is misinformation. I never like Prime combining with other Autobots....
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793219)
Posted by bossbot on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:38pm EDT
Posted by bossbot on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:38pm EDT
GOD i hope this is fake.....
gestalts (devastator!) would be awesome.
The twins turning into an icecreamtruck, arcee splitting into 3 motorcycles.... a little out there but it could work
but for cybertron's sake : HANDS OF PRIME
gestalts (devastator!) would be awesome.
The twins turning into an icecreamtruck, arcee splitting into 3 motorcycles.... a little out there but it could work
but for cybertron's sake : HANDS OF PRIME
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793222)
Posted by Hard Hacker on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:41pm EDT
Posted by Hard Hacker on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:41pm EDT
Spoilers:
Prime dies... again.
Though I imagine a combinination would be interesting to see. A combining Prime is nothing new after all.
It might be dificult for the toys in terms of engineering though, what with the complex transformations that comes standard with the Movieverse. So it could be very good, or very bad.
We shall see.
Prime dies... again.
Though I imagine a combinination would be interesting to see. A combining Prime is nothing new after all.
It might be dificult for the toys in terms of engineering though, what with the complex transformations that comes standard with the Movieverse. So it could be very good, or very bad.
We shall see.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793223)
Posted by Rocketeer on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:42pm EDT
Posted by Rocketeer on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:42pm EDT
I'm sorry... what?
Prime and JETFIRE???
Sure, I guess Jetfire could be the one who develops the technology, what with being a scientist and all that.
But I don't see Bay as making *any* of the bots be brilliant scientists.
If ya know what I'm sayin'.
If Prime *does* combine with someone, I hope it's Ultra Magnus.
Yes, I know we haven't heard anything about Ultra Magnus being in the movie.
AND THAT'S WHY HE WILL BE!
Prime and JETFIRE???
Sure, I guess Jetfire could be the one who develops the technology, what with being a scientist and all that.
But I don't see Bay as making *any* of the bots be brilliant scientists.
If ya know what I'm sayin'.
If Prime *does* combine with someone, I hope it's Ultra Magnus.
Yes, I know we haven't heard anything about Ultra Magnus being in the movie.
AND THAT'S WHY HE WILL BE!
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793235)
Posted by Kryptikore on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:59pm EDT
Posted by Kryptikore on September 23rd, 2008 @ 12:59pm EDT
It's very well possible that jetfire will combine with prime! Even to the point we may even see overload from the Armada series! Every one wanted Megatron to turn into a weapon, but there was too much mass difference! So in bay's mind he would achieve combining and turning a robot into a weapon with the whole (Optimus, Jetfire, and Overload) trio. If I remember correctly Overload was some huge cannons on Primes shoulders. We got to remember that they are not just looking at the G1 series! Heck if they could reasonably fit Beast Wars in there they would! Which they sort have done already making the TF's look bugish?!? There was also the rummor of no triple changers, but isn't a robot having a (Robot, Alt. and Combined Mode) a triple changer technicaly? Who knows what's up for sure though dispite the amount of leaked info? A little too much if you ask me.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793295)
Posted by Autobot Firestorm on September 23rd, 2008 @ 2:58pm EDT
Posted by Autobot Firestorm on September 23rd, 2008 @ 2:58pm EDT
Given the twins, Devastator, and now Prime/Jetfire = 3 combiners for this movie?? Is that a bit excessive?
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793299)
Posted by rwalsh17 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:02pm EDT
Posted by rwalsh17 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:02pm EDT
Let's say that somehow this is a legitimate report and not just more 'misinformation,' even if the toys DO combine, it doesn't GUARANTEE that the robots in the film will.
Look at the voyager Blackout and deluxe Skorponok figures from the first movie line - Scorponok could 'combine' with Blackout in alt mode for a 'pincher-spinning-helicopter-type-thing' that wasn't in the film at all. If the action figures of Prime and Jetfire combine into a super robot, it might be a toy gimmick and little more.
On the other hand, anything is possible considering Hasbro's insatiable thirst for our money...
Look at the voyager Blackout and deluxe Skorponok figures from the first movie line - Scorponok could 'combine' with Blackout in alt mode for a 'pincher-spinning-helicopter-type-thing' that wasn't in the film at all. If the action figures of Prime and Jetfire combine into a super robot, it might be a toy gimmick and little more.
On the other hand, anything is possible considering Hasbro's insatiable thirst for our money...
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793320)
Posted by PettitB on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:27pm EDT
Posted by PettitB on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:27pm EDT
Combiners? Is He Crazy?
I Hated The 'Unicron Trilogy'
WHy Bay? Why?
I Hated The 'Unicron Trilogy'
WHy Bay? Why?
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793324)
Posted by Skullgrin140 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:38pm EDT
Posted by Skullgrin140 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:38pm EDT
*Sigh* Save the combining to the combiners. Thats what they are there for.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793325)
Posted by Bombus distinguendus on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:42pm EDT
Posted by Bombus distinguendus on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:42pm EDT
well regardless if this info is real or not i like the idea of optimus combining. and jetfire is awsome. i mean on the con side they have devestator and then the fallen will just kill everyone so the bots need some kinda "secret weapon". on a marketing side i knew they had to do something with optimus. the was no way they would just reuse the same mold and reissue the main TF. they had to do soemthing. i mean BB even is updated and isnt ratchet a H3 now? i wonder if they will reissue ironhide or remake him with some new feature.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793326)
Posted by dragons on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:44pm EDT
Posted by dragons on September 23rd, 2008 @ 3:44pm EDT
intersting and very odd that they would take from the armada series and make it onto the big screen be intersting to see how jetfire & prime alike combine will it be the same as in armade episodes or completely differnt?
as long they dont say supermode/ powerlink thats just fine with me if they combine or not heres a video to show what im talking about for those who dont remeber parts where hes combining or superlinking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y9YFbP3OnE
as long they dont say supermode/ powerlink thats just fine with me if they combine or not heres a video to show what im talking about for those who dont remeber parts where hes combining or superlinking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y9YFbP3OnE
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793341)
Posted by Sherade on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:03pm EDT
Posted by Sherade on September 23rd, 2008 @ 4:03pm EDT
This is great, and I don't mean that sarcastically.
This'll be a twist, and a great little reference.
This'll be a twist, and a great little reference.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793375)
Posted by trence5 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:04pm EDT
Posted by trence5 on September 23rd, 2008 @ 5:04pm EDT
I agree, I think that may be one of the bogus rumors that Bay mentioned. TO me the whole "powerlinx" thing was kinda lame, and just don't see Bay going that that route - I mean I think, and could be really wrong, he may be using a possible gesalt - but begrudgingly so, so I don't see him throwing in something akin to powermasters or armada thing.
but that's just me
but that's just me
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793574)
Posted by Blurrz on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:44pm EDT
Posted by Blurrz on September 23rd, 2008 @ 8:44pm EDT
Hmmm.. this leads me to believe that Movie Jetfire will be very similar to Armada Jetfire..
one thing to say then...
O YEAH!!!!!!!
one thing to say then...
O YEAH!!!!!!!
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793650)
Posted by DMSL on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:19pm EDT
Posted by DMSL on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:19pm EDT
I don't like this idea at all. Armada was mediocre and i hated the Cybertron/Energon combiners.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793688)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:59pm EDT
Posted by Auto Bot on September 23rd, 2008 @ 10:59pm EDT
Prime and Jetfire combining? This is interesting. Finally, this will give Prime flight capability, to do battle with...
Oh no! Megatron became a twisted metal alien junk tank! He can't fly anymore!
Oh no! Megatron became a twisted metal alien junk tank! He can't fly anymore!
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793735)
Posted by Starlock on September 24th, 2008 @ 12:03am EDT
Posted by Starlock on September 24th, 2008 @ 12:03am EDT
As long as the combination isn't like how Energon does with the bottom and top halves I can stand it.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793762)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 24th, 2008 @ 12:38am EDT
Posted by Auto Bot on September 24th, 2008 @ 12:38am EDT
I think it's going to be more like Jetfire acting as wings backpack for Prime.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793845)
Posted by Dachande on September 24th, 2008 @ 6:17am EDT
Posted by Dachande on September 24th, 2008 @ 6:17am EDT
The poster who made the original report came back saying it was all a hoax (on tfw2005.com). At least he was apologetic.
I'm just glad it was fake. The whole combiner thing with OP and Jetfire made me shudder.
I'm just glad it was fake. The whole combiner thing with OP and Jetfire made me shudder.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793922)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 24th, 2008 @ 8:42am EDT
Posted by Auto Bot on September 24th, 2008 @ 8:42am EDT
So that concludes this misadventure.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (793975)
Posted by Iron Prime on September 24th, 2008 @ 10:05am EDT
Posted by Iron Prime on September 24th, 2008 @ 10:05am EDT
Hallelujah!
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (794072)
Posted by bossbot on September 24th, 2008 @ 12:08pm EDT
Posted by bossbot on September 24th, 2008 @ 12:08pm EDT
THANK PRIMUS!
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (794268)
Posted by Blurrz on September 24th, 2008 @ 4:42pm EDT
Posted by Blurrz on September 24th, 2008 @ 4:42pm EDT
NO!
I ACTUALLY WANTED THIS!
Hmmm.. Well then.. i'm still wondering if Jetfire will be a space shuttle, space ship, plane or bomber..
I ACTUALLY WANTED THIS!
Hmmm.. Well then.. i'm still wondering if Jetfire will be a space shuttle, space ship, plane or bomber..
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (794510)
Posted by Bottom Out on September 24th, 2008 @ 7:49pm EDT
please have respect for your fellow audience members while viewing the movie and keep these comments to yourself, thank you
Posted by Bottom Out on September 24th, 2008 @ 7:49pm EDT
Counterpunch wrote:2. Somewhere, someone is going to yell out 'Japan is in danger!!!' when those two combine. (It will be me.)
please have respect for your fellow audience members while viewing the movie and keep these comments to yourself, thank you
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (794638)
Posted by Auto Bot on September 24th, 2008 @ 11:08pm EDT
Stepping into the territory of Astrotrain?
Posted by Auto Bot on September 24th, 2008 @ 11:08pm EDT
Blurrz wrote:NO!
I ACTUALLY WANTED THIS!
Hmmm.. Well then.. i'm still wondering if Jetfire will be a space shuttle, space ship, plane or bomber..
Stepping into the territory of Astrotrain?
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (794735)
Posted by Renne on September 25th, 2008 @ 4:42am EDT
Uh oh. Someone's missing their sense of humour.
Posted by Renne on September 25th, 2008 @ 4:42am EDT
Bottom Out wrote:Counterpunch wrote:2. Somewhere, someone is going to yell out 'Japan is in danger!!!' when those two combine. (It will be me.)
please have respect for your fellow audience members while viewing the movie and keep these comments to yourself, thank you
Uh oh. Someone's missing their sense of humour.
Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (795593)
Posted by T-Macksimus on September 26th, 2008 @ 12:30am EDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on September 26th, 2008 @ 12:30am EDT
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Re: ROTF: Huge Autobots Spoiler!!! (795634)
Posted by ultra tron on September 26th, 2008 @ 2:57am EDT
The Armada nod was such a dead giveaway, though. And then an sr-71 is waaay bigger than a semi
Posted by ultra tron on September 26th, 2008 @ 2:57am EDT
Dachande wrote:The poster who made the original report came back saying it was all a hoax (on tfw2005.com). At least he was apologetic.
I'm just glad it was fake. The whole combiner thing with OP and Jetfire made me shudder.
The Armada nod was such a dead giveaway, though. And then an sr-71 is waaay bigger than a semi

