The Energon Pub

[VirusCarnage]

I really like how the characters look for the 3rd season. I've only seen Bumblebee and Optimus but they look sweet compared to being used to how they looked in the first 2 seasons.

Agreed I really like the new designs I may buy some BH toys now lol.

[Slashercon]

Forgot to post this last night.

Ladies and gentlemen, episode 14 of Transformers: Prime aired on Vortexx... in a most astonishing manner. Though there was indeed a new commercial break, it played as the second break instead of the third one. And as for all that was cut from this episode, the total number of edits made to this episode outside of the new commercial break was zero. NO CUTS! None! Nada! Zilich! Zip-oh dee doo da! Not a single smidge of footage was cut at all from this episode whatsoever, leaving the new commercial being the only edit done to this episode!

1. The new commercial break played after Ratchet, about to walk through the GroundBridge, turns around and says "Of course he does," to Raf, who wants to go with Ratchet to help the Megatron-possessed Bumblebee.

Well thats good to hear. Shame the same couldn't be said about Justice League Unlimited. (Bullets to lasers.) Now if only the Vortexx had some more good shows on it, then I'd be happy.

[Sabrblade]

Well thats good to hear. Shame the same couldn't be said about Justice League Unlimited. (Bullets to lasers.) Now if only the Vortexx had some more good shows on it, then I'd be happy.

This is the first episode of Prime that Vortexx hasn't censored. All 13 previous had some scene or another get cut out or trimmed down. So Prime's getting similar treatment to JLU by Vortexx.

[VirusCarnage]

I never understood why they make edits to shows to make it look like its not as violent as the original product. Especially since now there are 10 year olds playing games like Call of Duty so they would already be exposed to violence [/Rant]

[King Kuuga]

Different broadcast standards and practices on different networks. It doesn't matter that a lot of kids are playing violent video games, that's something for the parents to deal with. TV networks have to comply with certain standards or they will get their funding yanked.

[Blurrz]

Just watched the first two episodes or the singular movie thing for TPBH

Spoilers:
-Ultra Magnus is so by the book
-Optimus Prime believes Smokescreen is the next Prime
-Predaking is pretty much just Shockwave's playtoy

[Rhinox23]

Just watched the first two episodes or the singular movie thing for TPBH

If I may ask, where did you find the first two episodes? I was assuming the TV movie thing wouldn't be posted until sometime tonight since it's airing in Singapore today at 6:30 (their time).

[starscreamprime1010]

Craps gonna get real

http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/transfo ... aid=zap2it

Sounds great

[VirusCarnage]

Just watched the first two episodes or the singular movie thing for TPBH

If I may ask, where did you find the first two episodes? I was assuming the TV movie thing wouldn't be posted until sometime tonight since it's airing in Singapore today at 6:30 (their time).

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8nsowxvlb_ ... utu.be%26a

But the audio isn't synced properly

[Maxman]

How bad is the audio syncing?

[VirusCarnage]

How bad is the audio syncing?

It's fine up until the 45 minute mark then its a 3 second delay

[Autobot032]

How bad is the audio syncing?

It's off quite a bit at the end, but still worth watching.

[Maxman]

Off for long? Just wanna see it just dknt wanna get annoyed qnd watch a sub par version and ruin the experience

[Va'al]

It's quite a bit off-sync. But it works.
It's only a week until the 'official' episode for us European viewers, so not that long to wait.


Shockwave gives me the shivers. Especially when recounting his in-between time to the Decepticons, and his questions to Starscream.

EDIT: No, ok, Shockwave gives me the shivers. Full stop.

[Sabrblade]

Just finished watching it. What I did was have it playing on two tabs, with one muted for the video and the other playing the audio re-synced up to the first video. I kept adjusting it each time it de-synced as I watched it.

Episodes 53, 54, and 55 -

Well, that was quick. Wheeljack's recovered by the Cons immediately.

What was once referred to as the "fortress" of "New Kaon" is now the "citadel" named "Darkmount".

Well, looks like both the stasis-locked Airachnid (along with her pod) and the Forge survived as well.

DUDE! Smokescreen somehow smuggled Optimus away from the burned ruins of the base! Even at the Autobots' worst moments, he's still a boss! Though, how did he manage to get back to the base's location so quickly anyway?

Oh snap, the calvary is here! The United States Military forces... just a bit late by one episode.

Are those... rail guns set atop the citadel?

Bye bye Jasper, Nevada.

And Megatron's got his old arm back on.

Oh, they're just fusion cannons, not rail guns. Nevermind.

Fowler's covered up the events in Jasper with a meteor shower and radiation cover story.

Bumblebee got his new paint job to keep the Cons from recognizing him. And Raf's voice sounds way deeper. I thought they said back at NYCC 2012 that Andy Pessoa was getting too old to play him and that he'd be re-casted.

Ah, Smokescreen. You will never stop being great. You play off all the disobedience, sneakiness, and cleverness of your predecessors (Hot Rod, Cheetor, Side Burn, Wedge, Hot Shot, etc.), and manage to put it all to GOOD use. You came back after you bridged away and grabbed the Phase Shifter in all the confusion back on Cybertron. You are a rookie with a good head on your shoulders.

Anyone for fried Laserbeak?

Knock Out's found Shockwave.

Shockwave survived the space bridge mishap by being blasted back to his lab and knocked unconscious for a while. He awoke later to find himself alone on the dead planet and left to experiment in solitude. He only recently picked up the energy surge of the Omega Lock and came to find Knock Out and co searching the wreckage. And his tank mode looks awesome.

FIRST MENTION OF THE ARK!!! Arcee says that the other Autobots escaped aboard the Ark were scattered to the wind.

Ha. Knock Out likes the monkey.

Soundwave doesn't speak because he took a vow of silence.

Darkmount's got a smelting pool. And, go Wheeljack!

Ratchet's a stubborn jerk. and, how did he know about Starscream using the Harbinger for a base?

Starscream referred to the Jet Vehicon Generals as "Seekers".

Ratchet came back. And, I wonder if the Harbinger will become something like a temporary base for the Bots.

Incoming unidentified starship. New character debut in 3... 2... 1...

Wow, Ultra Magnus's intro is pretty lukewarm.

What? How'd Megatron know about Magnus's arrival so quickly?

Here comes Predaking.

Whoops! Animation error. They played Shockwave've walking out through the space bridge twice.

"Then, bring the rain." -- Miko channels Robert Epps.

Magnus's voice sounds different than I imagined (I was think of a much deeper voice). He mentioned the exodus and having searched the stars for other Autobots. He detected the Omega Beam coming from Cybertron to Earth, which led him here.

Smoke's going after the Forge. Like a boss.

Oh hai, Airachnid. Looks like you ain't coming out anytime soon.

Predaking's a beast!

Ultra Magnus to the rescue!

Wait, has Bulkhead not met Ultra Magnus? But he was the Wreckers' leader. Or does Bulkhead just mean "It's an honor" to be in his presence?

Looks like the only way to be an unstoppable monstrosity is to give it a hard concussion.

Starscream comments on how Predaking cannot speak. But, that's at least what he knows for now. Predaking could be just fooling them for the time being.

Arcee comments on Bee's reverse-coloring, saying that if she did the same, she'd be pink (which she doesn't seem to like the idea of).

Smoke got the Forge. Like a boss.

Since the Forge is running low on energy, Optimus doesn't want to use it to fix himself, but to fix the Omega Lock.

I don't get it. Why does Wheeljack not like his old boss? Did the two of them have a falling out or something? I know Jackie doesn't like authority figures, but this is former commander we're talking about. Of all Bots, Magnus ought to be the one Jackie respects the most.

Thanks to Magnus, the Autobots got some new toys (though, not the ones the actual toys come with).

And Optimus wants to make Smokey be the next Prime... whether that actually happens or not will have to wait till next time.

This was cool, fun, and exciting. Looks pretty good so far. Can't wait to see more.

[Maxman]

No spoilers! Hope we get better copy in the morn

[PrymeStriker]

Can't wait to watch it for myself. Thanks for the relay, Sabrblade.

[Sabrblade]

Fixed audio version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muWnbvmDyxo

Also, word has it that Ultra Magnus was voiced by Michael Ironside!!!!

[Va'al]

Fixed audio version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muWnbvmDyxo

In the loosest sense of the word.

It's better, but still not in sync.

[Autobot032]

Fixed audio version!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muWnbvmDyxo

Also, word has it that Ultra Magnus was voiced by Michael Ironside!!!!

Awesome, isn't it?

[redsonjustin]

I think Prime would benefit from a comic book that focus on things the show hadn't done yet or introduced others while still staying in continuity with the show.

[PrymeStriker]

This season premiere was lukewarm for me.

What I didn't like

1) Ever get those characters that are introduced and you hate them from the start? Ultra Magnus is that character for me. Which is hard for me to say, as I've never absolutely hated a character like I hate Magnus. His "by-the-book" prickliness is part of his charm some could say, but it aggravates me. Someone better shove a pipe up his tailplate by series' end. I was first excited for his introduction, but he pretty much blew this whole experience for me.

2) I guess this is a consequence of watching the first three episodes in direct order, but the whole thing felt rushed. Suddenly Smokescreen ended up back at the base so conveniently, Ratchet instantaneously returned to help his friends after they abandoned him at the dump, Shockwave's (convenient) survival (I would've been happier with the Shockwave we saw in the promo being one of his many clones on Cybertron that we learned of in the Beast Hunters comic, making the toy an army-builder), not to mention Ultra Magnus' introduction was pale to say the least. Maybe it's just me.

3) The Autobots getting back together wasn't as quick as I had bargained, but still a little too quick. This complaint's a lot less major than the others, though.

What I liked

1) Predaking isn't a weak-ass. What I mean is, he isn't easily taken down. A whole damn energon mine fell on him and shook it off like it was a pinch. I was expecting him to be shot down by a few blasts from Bulkhead, but Predaking proves even a bigger threat in battle than any Decepticon, Autobot, or Predacon we've ever or ever will get so far. I'm impressed.

2) Optimus didn't take the Orion Pax dive this season. Remember how Optimus was restored in the first three episodes last season? At least this time it wasn't the first three episodes. What makes it even better is that since this season is half the number of episodes, he wasn't restored in 1.5 episodes instead. By comparison, Optimus has stayed damaged a much longer amount of time than Optimus had been Orion. Now, this isn't saying much considering Smokescreen could patch Optimus right up by the fourth episode, but if they keep him like this for at least more than half the season, I'll be satisfied.

3) Bumblebee's new paintjob = badass. And it has a decent explanation, something I was fearing the writers would prove lackluster to do until a few episodes onward, if at all. A side note: I don't mind Raf's deep(er) voice. I hope he gets a bit taller by the end of the season, just to match up. Hey, a guy can dream, can't he?

4) Oh, Arcee. If only you knew that the geewunner fanwanks want you to reverse your colors so you would be pink. I loved this reference, indirect or otherwise.

[redsonjustin]

This season premiere was lukewarm for me.

What I didn't like

1) Ever get those characters that are introduced and you hate them from the start? Ultra Magnus is that character for me. Which is hard for me to say, as I've never absolutely hated a character like I hate Magnus. His "by-the-book" prickliness is part of his charm some could say, but it aggravates me. Someone better shove a pipe up his tailplate by series' end. I was first excited for his introduction, but he pretty much blew this whole experience for me.

2) I guess this is a consequence of watching the first three episodes in direct order, but the whole thing felt rushed. Suddenly Smokescreen ended up back at the base so conveniently, Ratchet instantaneously returned to help his friends after they abandoned him at the dump, Shockwave's (convenient) survival (I would've been happier with the Shockwave we saw in the promo being one of his many clones on Cybertron that we learned of in the Beast Hunters comic, making the toy an army-builder), not to mention Ultra Magnus' introduction was pale to say the least. Maybe it's just me.

3) The Autobots getting back together wasn't as quick as I had bargained, but still a little too quick. This complaint's a lot less major than the others, though.

What I liked

1) Predaking isn't a weak-ass. What I mean is, he isn't easily taken down. A whole damn energon mine fell on him and shook it off like it was a pinch. I was expecting him to be shot down by a few blasts from Bulkhead, but Predaking proves even a bigger threat in battle than any Decepticon, Autobot, or Predacon we've ever or ever will get so far. I'm impressed.

2) Optimus didn't take the Orion Pax dive this season. Remember how Optimus was restored in the first three episodes last season? At least this time it wasn't the first three episodes. What makes it even better is that since this season is half the number of episodes, he wasn't restored in 1.5 episodes instead. By comparison, Optimus has stayed damaged a much longer amount of time than Optimus had been Orion. Now, this isn't saying much considering Smokescreen could patch Optimus right up by the fourth episode, but if they keep him like this for at least more than half the season, I'll be satisfied.

3) Bumblebee's new paintjob = badass. And it has a decent explanation, something I was fearing the writers would prove lackluster to do until a few episodes onward, if at all. A side note: I don't mind Raf's deep voice. I hope he gets a bit taller by the end of the season, just to match up. Hey, a guy can dream, can't he?

4) Oh, Arcee. If only you knew that the geewunner fanwanks want you to reverse your colors so you would be pink. I loved this reference, indirect or otherwise.

I was dissatisfied with Ratchet's immediate choice to rejoin the group in their efforts. I didn't like that only Predaking appeared and no other Predacons. I'm going to be pissed if we don't get the spiked or upgraded or whatever forms of the characters by the end of the season. I feel like they did not bring in enough of the toyline in these episodes to justify me purchasing anymore, especially if non of the Beast Hunters stuff sans Predaking and Smokescreen were in the premiere at all.

[Sabrblade]

I think Prime would benefit from a comic book that focus on things the show hadn't done yet or introduced others while still staying in continuity with the show.

That's what the existing comics have done and what the upcoming Prime Beast Hunters comic will do.

1) Ever get those characters that are introduced and you hate them from the start? Ultra Magnus is that character for me. Which is hard for me to say, as I've never absolutely hated a character like I hate Magnus. His "by-the-book" prickliness is part of his charm some could say, but it aggravates me. Someone better shove a pipe up his tailplate by series' end. I was first excited for his introduction, but he pretty much blew this whole experience for me.

I find this interesting, as the idea of someone being legitimately "by-the-book" in this show is quite shocking for me, as, up until this point, the amount of rule-following and rule-breaking by every member of Team Prime (human and Autobot alike) has been just all over the map. I find that Magnus serves a nice contrast to all that we've gotten up this point, with him being the genuine article compared to the likes of Optimus and Ratchet whom have claimed to be straight arrows yet have often found ways to get around standard protocol and continue to still think of themselves as having followed the book. I at least hope for Magnus to Ratchet a reality check that, news flash, he's not all that he claims to be, that Magnus is the what being by-the-book really is, and that he'll get some sense knocked into him and ease him up from being such a jerk.

In turn, Magnus would also eventually learn to soften up himself as well, likely having his heart warmed by the series' end.

2) I guess this is a consequence of watching the first three episodes in direct order, but the whole thing felt rushed. Suddenly Smokescreen ended up back at the base so conveniently, Ratchet instantaneously returned to help his friends after they abandoned him at the dump, Shockwave's (convenient) survival (I would've been happier with the Shockwave we saw in the promo being one of his many clones on Cybertron that we learned of in the Beast Hunters comic, making the toy an army-builder), not to mention Ultra Magnus' introduction was pale to say the least. Maybe it's just me.

I'll agree on Magnus's debut being kinda eh, but we got a good reason for Smoke's quick return. He turned around almost immediately and appeared just as the base blew. It would only make sense for him to appear that quickly to make what he said sound truthful.

Ratchet's return was necessary for the plot's development, and really, he's not the first person to have a "ten second retirement", and won't be the last. I was glad to see his return happen as soon as it did, as he's been a grumpy jerk all series and really has a dire need for some redeeming factors and character growth, as he's been the same as he's always been since episode 1.

For Shockwave, I don't see what so convenient about getting blasted back out through the space bridge. Otherwise, he'd be dead.

3) The Autobots getting back together wasn't as quick as I had bargained, but still a little too quick. This complaint's a lot less major than the others, though.

I wouldn't quite call them all being back together just yet, what with them still missing Smokescreen and the injured Optimus.

What I liked

1) Predaking isn't a weak-ass. What I mean is, he isn't easily taken down. A whole damn energon mine fell on him and shook it off like it was a pinch. I was expecting him to be shot down by a few blasts from Bulkhead, but Predaking proves even a bigger threat in battle than any Decepticon, Autobot, or Predacon we've ever or ever will get so far. I'm impressed.

Yeah, looks like the only thing that can bring him down is a nice big bonk on the head.

2) Optimus didn't take the Orion Pax dive this season. Remember how Optimus was restored in the first three episodes last season? At least this time it wasn't the first three episodes. What makes it even better is that since this season is half the number of episodes, he wasn't restored in 1.5 episodes instead. By comparison, Optimus has stayed damaged a much longer amount of time than Optimus had been Orion. Now, this isn't saying much considering Smokescreen could patch Optimus right up by the fourth episode, but if they keep him like this for at least more than half the season, I'll be satisfied.

I honestly do hope he gets healed, since I wanna see that awesome BH toy in animated form (but NOT as an upgraded Smokescreen, as Smoke being overhauled into a n Optimus clone just sounds too silly ).

3) Bumblebee's new paintjob = badass. And it has a decent explanation, something I was fearing the writers would prove lackluster to do until a few episodes onward, if at all. A side note: I don't mind Raf's deep(er) voice. I hope he gets a bit taller by the end of the season, just to match up. Hey, a guy can dream, can't he?

I guess puberty kicked in off screen for the character while he and Bee were on the run.

4) Oh, Arcee. If only you knew that the geewunner fanwanks want you to reverse your colors so you would be pink. I loved this reference, indirect or otherwise.

What's more funny is that her WFC body being pink means that she did wear that color at one time and now doesn't like it anymore. Eat that Geewunners.

[Sabrblade]

Great gooey gumdrops, two weeks in a row!

Episode 15 aired on Vortexx and, like last week, there were no cuts! A new commercial break, but no cuts! And also like last week, the new commercial break played as the second one instead of as the third.

1. The new commercial break played right after the kids ran under Terrorcon Skyquake between his legs, before the scene cut back the Autobot base with Ratchet at the computer.