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News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 2:28 pm

The voice of Transformers Animated Optimus Prime, David Kaye, won't be making a return in the newest Transformers cartoon - Prime. In a recent interview with the folks over at The Intergalactic Highway, Kaye reveals just that.

Q: Has there ever been a role you didn’t get that you were really disappointed about?

A: Ya funny enough. ANYTHING in the new Transformer series. But hey I’ve had a great long run and it’s a new deal for the creators of the new show and it’s a clean slate but I have to admit I was sad to see it go. That’s show business folks There’ve been a couple of animated features too, also Star Wars and even the new Transformer films

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News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:56 pm

I now dub this show an utter failure without having seen or heard it without Kaye's sweet pipes.

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 7:02 pm

Now I can actually watch a TF series again. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 1 · by **Lord Onixprime** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 8:45 pm

Kaye is legend. Don't know what they were thinking not giving him a role. Its about like turning away Peter Cullen. One of the most memorable voice actors of transformers, yessss.

by **Lastjustice** » Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:03 pm

I find that odd he couldn't been worked in. The man been such success as multiple characters. I haven't heard a David Kaye voice over I didn't like. it's a shame since he really wanted to continue working with it. May be he will get brought in later as new characters for season 2. It's not over yet hehe.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 6:23 am

omega666 wrote:Now I can actually watch a TF series again.

So you haven't seen a TF series since 1987? :lol:

A true shame, he was grate in every role I've seen him in since Beast Wars.

News Credits: 4 · by **Neurie** » Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:34 am

How about bringing back Scott McNeil or Neil Kaplin?

Those guys put in really solid performances

News Credits: 1 · by **Elita One** » Tue Apr 06, 2010 11:15 pm

No Kaye. This makes me a sad panda

. Big fan of BW Megs. That damn voice mmm.Kaplan did return to the TF universe via the ROTF videogame. McNiell is certainly due for a comeback. The only way I get my McNeil fix is watching Care Bears. His Grumpy Bear makes me happy.