Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon

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In a recent article on USA Today, where Victorion was revealed as the name of the first ever female Combiner from the Fan Built Combiners poll, it was also revealed that Windblade will make an appearance on Transformers Robots In Disguise! We'll finally get to see her in animated action and hear her speak for the first time, this is an amazing time to be a fan! As many of you will recall, Windblade was the 2014 Fan Built Figure to coincide with the brand's 30th anniversary.

To see the USA Today exclusive clip of Windblade in action from an upcoming episode of Transformers Robots In Disguise, click on the video above. To read the full article on USA Today, click here.

Transformers News: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon

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Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678309)
Posted by bluecatcinema on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:23pm CDT

Nice debut clip. Maybe the writers will put in some connection to Drift, since they're both Japanese-styled warrior 'bots.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678311)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:24pm CDT

Well I'm not surprised at all that Windblade is showing up here since Hasbro said that she was going to show up every where.

I dread about how the Bay movies are going to handle her.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678313)
Posted by Madeus Prime on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:26pm CDT

Well, looks like she just stepped outside of the comics in design, voice wasn't exactly what I imagined, pictured something softer and a little more Tara Strong-esqe (not being sexist, but that's who I imagine voicing her).

That Decepticon also looks intriguing, I guess it's a puma inspired one? Hard to tell, just going by the colors, tail, and jumping strength (plus referring to him as "kitty".

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678314)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:26pm CDT

bluecatcinema wrote:Nice debut clip. Maybe the writers will put in some connection to Drift, since they're both Japanese-styled warrior 'bots.

Why do they need to be connected?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678319)
Posted by Kyleor on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:34pm CDT

I wonder if we'll be getting an RiD (2015) style figure of Windblade or just a repaint.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678323)
Posted by MrBlack on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:37pm CDT

Kyleor wrote:I wonder if we'll be getting an RiD (2015) style figure of Windblade or just a repaint.

Word is a Legion class toy is in the works.

I did see five Deluxe Windblades on display at my local TRU. I wonder if word of this announcement went out to them?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678325)
Posted by dragons on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:38pm CDT

Piece of crap iPhone won't show
Video if I wasn't making DVDs I use laptop to see it like to see you which version be better rid or generations?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678335)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:51pm CDT

Man, this article revealed SO MUCH news!

It showed us a clip of Windblade from RID
It told us Kristy Wu is voicing her
It revealed the name and gender of the Fan-Built Combiner
It revealed the existence of a new comic called "Combiner Hunters"
It gave us a clip of this Saturday's Rescue Bots episode featuring Blurr and Salvage
And it revealed a female Rescue Bot to come in season 4!

As for Windblade herself, her design and deco are so similar to her Takara Transformers: Legends toy that I wonder if Hasbro would even bother making a new mold for her as a Warrior.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678336)
Posted by Zeedust on April 23rd, 2015 @ 1:51pm CDT

Hey, isn't Mairghread Scott on the writing team for RID?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678349)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:09pm CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:Hey, isn't Mairghread Scott on the writing team for RID?

Yup she is involved with the show.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678353)
Posted by King Kuuga on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:11pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
It revealed the existence of a new comic called "Combiner Hunters"

Actually we already knew about that one, as we pointed out in the other thread.

I'm so hype about Windblade appearing in the show. Is this a season 2 episode or have those who watched the full run just kept their lips sealed about her appearing in season 1?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678355)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:13pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Man, this article revealed SO MUCH news![list]

As for Windblade herself, her design and deco are so similar to her Takara Transformers: Legends toy that I wonder if Hasbro would even bother making a new mold for her as a Warrior.

Probably will re release the figure in new packaging sine it seems that the Generations Windblade is hard to come by.

Then again any generations Transformer is hard to come by here in Canada.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678360)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:18pm CDT

That Bot wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
It revealed the existence of a new comic called "Combiner Hunters"

Actually we already knew about that one, as we pointed out in the other thread.

I'm so hype about Windblade appearing in the show. Is this a season 2 episode or have those who watched the full run just kept their lips sealed about her appearing in season 1?

She has not appeared in any of the 14 episodes that have aired outside the U.S. Season 1 should have 26 episodes, so who knows if she'll show up this in season or the next.

Though, it is peculiar that USA Today would make this article at this current time for an episode that won't air in the U.S. until several months from now. Cartoon Network has only aired the first 5 episodes so far.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678364)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:28pm CDT

I had no idea Windblade was going to be in the new toon.

That's pretty neat.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678368)
Posted by Archanubis on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:37pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
That Bot wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
It revealed the existence of a new comic called "Combiner Hunters"

Actually we already knew about that one, as we pointed out in the other thread.

I'm so hype about Windblade appearing in the show. Is this a season 2 episode or have those who watched the full run just kept their lips sealed about her appearing in season 1?
She has not appeared in any of the 14 episodes that have aired outside the U.S. Season 1 should have 26 episodes, so who knows if she'll show up this in season or the next.

Well, there are 12 more episodes to go before the end of this season, so it's entirely possible she'll show up this season. Besides, if there's a clip ready, it's possible the episode is in the final touch-up phase.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678371)
Posted by MrBlack on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:40pm CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Man, this article revealed SO MUCH news![list]

As for Windblade herself, her design and deco are so similar to her Takara Transformers: Legends toy that I wonder if Hasbro would even bother making a new mold for her as a Warrior.

Probably will re release the figure in new packaging sine it seems that the Generations Windblade is hard to come by.

Then again any generations Transformer is hard to come by here in Canada.

And yet five of them mysteriously turned up in my local TRU this week. Hmmm...

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678375)
Posted by RodimusMajor7th on April 23rd, 2015 @ 2:57pm CDT

I'm looking at her character model and jet mode and it just screams first edition prime starscream repaint retool...

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678388)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 3:22pm CDT

RodimusMajor7th wrote:I'm looking at her character model and jet mode and it just screams first edition prime starscream repaint retool...

It more so screams her deluxe generations toy with a rid styled face.

It's not going to be a redeco of Starscream.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678391)
Posted by King Kuuga on April 23rd, 2015 @ 3:26pm CDT

It is the spitting image of her Generations toy, but that toy is also way more complex than any figure in the RID line, which goes against the simplified transformations Hasbro is trying to do with that line.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678394)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 3:29pm CDT

That Bot wrote:It is the spitting image of her Generations toy, but that toy is also way more complex than any figure in the RID line, which goes against the simplified transformations Hasbro is trying to do with that line.

I heard there was a listing for either a Legion (legends) or a one step figure of Windblade.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678427)
Posted by Slashercon on April 23rd, 2015 @ 4:37pm CDT

As a big fan of Windblade, this news pleases me....yeessss. :twisted:

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678444)
Posted by Demonology7789 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 5:30pm CDT

This is great news

, I wonder if they will make another figure?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678445)
Posted by Demonology7789 on April 23rd, 2015 @ 5:30pm CDT

This is great news

, I wonder if they will make another figure?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678527)
Posted by prjkt on April 23rd, 2015 @ 10:16pm CDT

very much a stylized version of the Takara Legends figure. I like.
Will be funny if there is a Legends class release of Windblade as I have the Iron Factory 3P figure in my PoL...

I might actually start watching this show if it ends up on iTunes soon (don't have cable)

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678529)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 23rd, 2015 @ 10:19pm CDT

prjkt wrote:I might actually start watching this show if it ends up on iTunes soon (don't have cable)

The first 14 episodes have already reached the Internet, having aired in both Australia and Singapore ahead of the U.S.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678547)
Posted by Deadput on April 23rd, 2015 @ 11:08pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
prjkt wrote:I might actually start watching this show if it ends up on iTunes soon (don't have cable)
The first 14 episodes have already reached the Internet, having aired in both Australia and Singapore ahead of the U.S.

Normally I'm not one to recommend another TF fan website but in this case I think its all right.

Tfw2005 has a thread with all the Rid episodes ready to download via Mega or links to Dailymotion (But why would you use that laggy site?)

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678574)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2015 @ 12:01am CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
prjkt wrote:I might actually start watching this show if it ends up on iTunes soon (don't have cable)
The first 14 episodes have already reached the Internet, having aired in both Australia and Singapore ahead of the U.S.

Normally I'm not one to recommend another TF fan website but in this case I think its all right.

Tfw2005 has a thread with all the Rid episodes ready to download via Mega or links to Dailymotion (But why would you use that laggy site?)

I've already been covering episode viewing links in the RID cartoon thread, so there's no need to point to TFW. And if you embed DM videos off of DM's website, they play just fine. >:oP

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678576)
Posted by Deadput on April 24th, 2015 @ 12:09am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:I've already been covering episode viewing links in the RID cartoon thread, so there's no need to point to TFW. And if you embed DM videos off of DM's website, they play just fine.

Ok my apologies about that Sabe I did not know that.

I personally don't know how to navigate this website so I was not aware.

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Posted by Sabrblade on April 24th, 2015 @ 12:14am CDT

mirageandjazz1197 wrote:I personally don't know how to navigate this website so I was not aware.

You don't know how to navigate this website? But there's a navigation menu at the top of every page, and the forums are organized as neatly as a forum can be. :???:

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678585)
Posted by Deadput on April 24th, 2015 @ 12:17am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
mirageandjazz1197 wrote:I personally don't know how to navigate this website so I was not aware.
You don't know how to navigate this website? But there's a navigation menu at the top of every page, and the forums are organized as neatly as a forum can be.

Well I know about that first part but I'm a very confused simple minded type of person (For example I accept and love every part of Transformers except Kiss Players of course and the recent SG Stepper figure)

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678609)
Posted by Darth Jumpy on April 24th, 2015 @ 1:21am CDT

I really hope this version gets a toy. I like my Generations Windblade, but I would enjoy a Windblade toy a lot more if she had feet that I do not dislike.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678745)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 24th, 2015 @ 10:02am CDT

Reprolabels could put together a set to turn Generations Windblade into RID Windblade.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678755)
Posted by snavej on April 24th, 2015 @ 10:29am CDT

Why the lipstick? What is the point of it for a Transformer?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678756)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 24th, 2015 @ 10:31am CDT

What's the point of a transformer with a gender?

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1678868)
Posted by Burn on April 24th, 2015 @ 2:32pm CDT

FYI, links to videos of TF cartoons are permitted unless the shows have been given a DVD release in which case we then remove them and encourage people to buy the DVD's.

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Posted by Archanubis on April 24th, 2015 @ 6:18pm CDT

Ravage XK wrote:What's the point of a transformer with a gender?

There have been a lot of discussions on why Cybertronians, an apparently mechanical race, have differing genders; I don't think anyone's really agreed on the why (or if it really matters for a mechanical race).

The fact that Windblade and the upcoming combiner characters are fan-requested characters does indicate that fans want to see more female Transformer characters (which are, admittedly rather lacking in the franchise).

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Posted by King Kuuga on April 24th, 2015 @ 7:09pm CDT

Archanubis wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:What's the point of a transformer with a gender?

There have been a lot of discussions on why Cybertronians, an apparently mechanical race, have differing genders; I don't think anyone's really agreed on the why (or if it really matters for a mechanical race).

The fact that Windblade and the upcoming combiner characters are fan-requested characters does indicate that fans want to see more female Transformer characters (which are, admittedly rather lacking in the franchise).

I think, and I could be wrong, that he's responding to the poster above him. Like, "what's the point of lipstick? well what's the point of genders at all? Just go with it."
I may be reading too much into it, though.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1679089)
Posted by Ravage XK on April 25th, 2015 @ 1:50am CDT

That Bot wrote:
Archanubis wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:What's the point of a transformer with a gender?

There have been a lot of discussions on why Cybertronians, an apparently mechanical race, have differing genders; I don't think anyone's really agreed on the why (or if it really matters for a mechanical race).

The fact that Windblade and the upcoming combiner characters are fan-requested characters does indicate that fans want to see more female Transformer characters (which are, admittedly rather lacking in the franchise).

I think, and I could be wrong, that he's responding to the poster above him. Like, "what's the point of lipstick? well what's the point of genders at all? Just go with it."
I may be reading too much into it, though.

Spot on.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1679209)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on April 25th, 2015 @ 11:05am CDT

Am I the only one who is more excited by the brown Mountain Lion looking decepticon than I am about Windblade?

I appreciate that Windblade is getting attention, and I like her character design, but I feel like the designs for the Decepticons are the real stars of this show. They don't get nearly enough screentime or personality yet, but the designs are tremendous and show a really new approach to Transformers aesthetics.

Re: Female Autobot WINDBLADE to debut in Transformers Robots In Disguise cartoon (1679262)
Posted by bluecatcinema on April 25th, 2015 @ 1:30pm CDT

NuclearConvoy wrote:Am I the only one who is more excited by the brown Mountain Lion looking decepticon than I am about Windblade?

I appreciate that Windblade is getting attention, and I like her character design, but I feel like the designs for the Decepticons are the real stars of this show. They don't get nearly enough screentime or personality yet, but the designs are tremendous and show a really new approach to Transformers aesthetics.

I'm excited to see Windblade, but I do agree with you on the Decepticon designs. Deviating from the standard humanoid style robot mode really does make them stand out more.

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Posted by Madeus Prime on April 25th, 2015 @ 3:32pm CDT

bluecatcinema wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Am I the only one who is more excited by the brown Mountain Lion looking decepticon than I am about Windblade?

I appreciate that Windblade is getting attention, and I like her character design, but I feel like the designs for the Decepticons are the real stars of this show. They don't get nearly enough screentime or personality yet, but the designs are tremendous and show a really new approach to Transformers aesthetics.

I'm excited to see Windblade, but I do agree with you on the Decepticon designs. Deviating from the standard humanoid style robot mode really does make them stand out more.

I agree, but it does give them a bit of a Power Rangers monster feel. Seems like the plot of the villains has been taken from Time Force, with the crashed ship, a charismatic leader uniting fugitives, and a character who's "from" earth (Bumblebee/Wesley[?]) uniting a group of characters that have never been (rest of the cast) to be honest. Add the animal themed villains from Jungle Fury and this show is a perfect replica.

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Posted by Zeedust on April 25th, 2015 @ 11:20pm CDT

bluecatcinema wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Am I the only one who is more excited by the brown Mountain Lion looking decepticon than I am about Windblade?

I appreciate that Windblade is getting attention, and I like her character design, but I feel like the designs for the Decepticons are the real stars of this show. They don't get nearly enough screentime or personality yet, but the designs are tremendous and show a really new approach to Transformers aesthetics.

I'm excited to see Windblade, but I do agree with you on the Decepticon designs. Deviating from the standard humanoid style robot mode really does make them stand out more.

Some of them (like Steeljaw and Thunderhoof) are still humanoid, but yeah, I'm digging the beastly aesthetic.

Windblade does look cool too, though.

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