Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning"
Monday, June 6th, 2011 9:38AM CDT
Category: Comic Book NewsPosted by: El Duque Views: 31,363
Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply
The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.
These are some of those stories. This is:
It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.
Follow Transformers Mosaic on Deviant Art, Facebook & Twitter
Check the Seibertron.com mosaic database for all previous mosaics.
A NEW BEGINNING
Story and art by
Koen Luyten http://kluyten.deviantart.com
Script and lettering by
Franco Villa http://m3gr1ml0ck.deviantart.com
Edits by
J.Z. Belexes http://jazzeke.deviantart.com
Special thanks to
Ibai Canales http://canalus.deviantart.com
SoD project by
Peter Istyle http://i-sithlord.deviantart.com
These are some of those stories. This is:
It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.
Follow Transformers Mosaic on Deviant Art, Facebook & Twitter
Check the Seibertron.com mosaic database for all previous mosaics.
A NEW BEGINNING
Story and art by
Koen Luyten http://kluyten.deviantart.com
Script and lettering by
Franco Villa http://m3gr1ml0ck.deviantart.com
Edits by
J.Z. Belexes http://jazzeke.deviantart.com
Special thanks to
Ibai Canales http://canalus.deviantart.com
SoD project by
Peter Istyle http://i-sithlord.deviantart.com
Credit(s): Richter
News Search
Got Transformers News? Let us know here!
Most Popular Transformers News
SEIBERTRON Turns 25! Celebrate with 25% off Transformers Toys + Energon Universe Comics
39,406 viewsMost Recent Transformers News
News Categories: Toy News, Movie News, Cartoon News, Comic Book News, Site News, Rumors, Events, Media Vault, Collectibles, Sponsor News, Game News, Site Articles, Reviews, Retailer News, People News, Company News, Sightings, Press Releases, Unlicensed Products News, Auctions, Transtopia, Interviews, Voices, Collectors' Club News, Knock Offs, Twincasts, Heavy Metal War, Contests, Book News, Top Lists
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1234937)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 6th, 2011 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 6th, 2011 @ 10:07am CDT
Hmmm...is her design at the end partly an homage to Bob Budianski's story about why he wasn't allowed to use the name "High Beams"?
Good Mosaic, as it helps fill a gap in IDW continuity; it's been rationalized that Arcee couldn't have been Jhiaxus's only gender experiment because other fembots showed up in Megatron Origin. Fracture being a repaint of a male character was a perfect choice too, and Crasher's original white toy has a good 'prehistory' association paralleling what Diaclone and co. are to TF prehistory. Well thought out.
Good Mosaic, as it helps fill a gap in IDW continuity; it's been rationalized that Arcee couldn't have been Jhiaxus's only gender experiment because other fembots showed up in Megatron Origin. Fracture being a repaint of a male character was a perfect choice too, and Crasher's original white toy has a good 'prehistory' association paralleling what Diaclone and co. are to TF prehistory. Well thought out.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1234942)
Posted by M3Gr1ml0ck on June 6th, 2011 @ 10:14am CDT
Posted by M3Gr1ml0ck on June 6th, 2011 @ 10:14am CDT
Thanks!
It was a group effort, as you can see. The "High Beams" issue was considered, but then we decided to keep it for another story (one more fun-oriented).
Only one note: Crasher was genderless, even though the common pronoun is "he" (just like Arcee explained).
Since there were no Females, before Jhiaxus' experiments, we supposed that there were no Males as well.
Actually, another theory is that Jhiaxus implemented Alpha Male routines on his own CNA.
It was a group effort, as you can see. The "High Beams" issue was considered, but then we decided to keep it for another story (one more fun-oriented).
Only one note: Crasher was genderless, even though the common pronoun is "he" (just like Arcee explained).
Since there were no Females, before Jhiaxus' experiments, we supposed that there were no Males as well.
Actually, another theory is that Jhiaxus implemented Alpha Male routines on his own CNA.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235016)
Posted by Tigertrack on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:00pm CDT
Posted by Tigertrack on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:00pm CDT
Who is BT? Am I missing an obvious homage here?
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235028)
Posted by Jetstorm92210 on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:35pm CDT
Posted by Jetstorm92210 on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:35pm CDT
Love the "boob lights", funny that a lot of TF's have them, though not as "feminine" as your Fracture.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235086)
Posted by Arrancon on June 6th, 2011 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by Arrancon on June 6th, 2011 @ 2:24pm CDT
I'm not much of a femme - bot kinda guy, but Fracture s waaaay hotter than Arcee
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235091)
Posted by M3Gr1ml0ck on June 6th, 2011 @ 2:33pm CDT
It's an early version of Battletrap, just a nod to our projects for them.
Posted by M3Gr1ml0ck on June 6th, 2011 @ 2:33pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Who is BT? Am I missing an obvious homage here?
It's an early version of Battletrap, just a nod to our projects for them.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235145)
Posted by Windsweeper on June 6th, 2011 @ 4:19pm CDT
Posted by Windsweeper on June 6th, 2011 @ 4:19pm CDT
Interesting that Fracture shares a mold with Drag Strip who has also been made female in Animated/Botcon.
Could see it happen with their mold brother Mirage eventually. Not the first time a female fictional character would have used the name Mirage. Incredibles or New Mutants anyone?
Could see it happen with their mold brother Mirage eventually. Not the first time a female fictional character would have used the name Mirage. Incredibles or New Mutants anyone?
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235224)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 6th, 2011 @ 7:14pm CDT
You forgot C.O.P.S., which might actually share more names with Transformers proportionally than G.I.Joe. Granted, they didn't do toys of the 4 female characters, of which Mirage might be the least memorable.
Wasn't there an evil cat-woman named Mirage in the Aladdin cartoon too?
Posted by Bumblevivisector on June 6th, 2011 @ 7:14pm CDT
Windsweeper wrote:Interesting that Fracture shares a mold with Drag Strip who has also been made female in Animated/Botcon.
Could see it happen with their mold brother Mirage eventually. Not the first time a female fictional character would have used the name Mirage. Incredibles or New Mutants anyone?
You forgot C.O.P.S., which might actually share more names with Transformers proportionally than G.I.Joe. Granted, they didn't do toys of the 4 female characters, of which Mirage might be the least memorable.
Wasn't there an evil cat-woman named Mirage in the Aladdin cartoon too?
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235235)
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 6th, 2011 @ 7:33pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 6th, 2011 @ 7:33pm CDT
isn't Crasher a gobot
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235331)
Posted by Duke of Luns on June 6th, 2011 @ 11:18pm CDT
Yes, but Hasbro acquired the rights to the GoBots characters, but not the molds: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/GoBots_%28franchise%29
Also, is there really any reason for GoBots NOT to exist in Transformers continuity in this day and age? The toy wars are over, Transformers won and is thriving, and some of the GoBot figures are actually pretty nifty.
Posted by Duke of Luns on June 6th, 2011 @ 11:18pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:isn't Crasher a gobot
Yes, but Hasbro acquired the rights to the GoBots characters, but not the molds: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/GoBots_%28franchise%29
Also, is there really any reason for GoBots NOT to exist in Transformers continuity in this day and age? The toy wars are over, Transformers won and is thriving, and some of the GoBot figures are actually pretty nifty.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "A New Beginning" (1235374)
Posted by M3Gr1ml0ck on June 7th, 2011 @ 2:00am CDT
Not to mention the many cameos they had in The War Within, for instance.
Posted by M3Gr1ml0ck on June 7th, 2011 @ 2:00am CDT
Duke of Luns wrote:Also, is there really any reason for GoBots NOT to exist in Transformers continuity in this day and age? The toy wars are over, Transformers won and is thriving, and some of the GoBot figures are actually pretty nifty.
Not to mention the many cameos they had in The War Within, for instance.
[ Click to attempt signal recovery... ]
