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I honestly think Soundwave deserves it the most, he's memorable and a classic G1 character. He just fits with Prime, Megs, and the others.

I voted him and Grimlock and Dinobot. I love the Beast Wars.

Dread_Wing wrote:Soundwave,

Shockwave,

Grimlock.

Same here and FOR THE LOVE OF UNICRON, please don't vote Hot Rod!

Man, i wished we coulda picked the runner-ups.

Come on I want to see Jazz getting some more votes.

Soundwave
Shockwave
Devastator

Sorry Autobots, I couldn't go past these three awesome Cons.

For the poll I went Grimey, Arcee and Soundwave. For my sig my vote for the HOF goes to my favorite Transformer, Kup, to the Headmasters (who still need new figures that aren't just the characters without their master components) and to seibertron.com for for being the ultimate TF resource.

My top five (in no specific order)

G1 Soundwave, primarily because of his toy. Let's face it, in the cartoon and comics, he never really DID anything other than follow orders and have some nifty props. He did have the cassette minions, but is he to be voted in based on their coolness? He does have a strong recognition factor, but honestly... is that really worth it?

G1 Grimlock, both for his comic and cartoon representations. For a while, he (and his teammates, the Dinobots) were the biggest and baddest Autobots around. Even Devastator got worried when the Dinos showed up. In the 'toon, he was amusingly 'dumb', played for humor even as he kicked tailpipe and took numbers. In the comic, he was cunning, egotistical, and COMMANDED THE AUTOBOTS FOR OVER A YEAR. He was the first 'beastformer', and a truly iconic character in the brand.

Unicron Trilogy Hot Shot, as a representative for the trio of series that truly redefined the 'third age' of Transformers (the first being G1, second as the Beast Era, and the fourth being the live-action films). He's the one character that really stands out as unique to that universe (Animated version notwithstanding), and his growth through the trilogy is what warrants his placement on this list. Worthy of induction? Probably not yet... but worthy of nomination.

Beast Wars Dinobot, as a representative of the aforementioned 'Second Age' of Transformers. Let's face it... his toy was pretty lackluster. But what he lacked in plastic, he made up for in sheer character. He was a first in the Transformers mythos - a truly honorable villain, betraying his cohorts to fight alongside the heroes... an anti-hero, a black knight. His evolution from vindictive ally to grudging companion to loyal friend is a very compelling journey... capped by the incredible episode "Code of Hero." Now ask yourself... how many Transformer Deaths have made you cry? I can think of two, and one of 'em is automatically being inducted this year...

G1 Spike Witwicky, for his unique role in the Transformers mythos. He was the first human to really connect with the giant alien robots, guiding the Autobots in how to live on this planet. It was with the help of humans that the Decepticons were defeated, time and again, and that help could never have come without a loyal ally guiding them along. Alternately, the Witwicky family could be inducted, from Sparkplug and Buster, to Carly & Daniel. Heck, even lump Sam in here, who seems to be inspired by Spike, anyway...

There are lots of characters worthy to be on this list, too (why not Devastator? Jetfire/Skyfire? Unicron? Skids & Mudfl... ok, maybe not them)... as well as several non-fictional entrants. Simon Furman, who wrote some of the core mythology we use today, or Bob Budiansky, who originated so many classic characters? The voice actors, too numerous to single out in this post, that gave us so many amazing characters? Superstar Michiyamenotehi Funana, who... erm... well... frankly, I just want to see him come to BotCon to accept his award, and get a videotape of fan reaction...

Ok, folks, let's see your lists, and don't leave out the rationalizations!

It just occurred to me with all the funny sigs going 'round, I want a Bluestreak one that says "I never met a vote I didn't get left out of. Is it something I keep saying?"

SOUNDWAVE SUPERIOR!!!


(that "BASS" on Frenzy's/Rumble's pile drivers stand for Bad@$$)

Ratbat
Ravage
Laserbeak

Grimlock

Soundwave

Devastator

What no Swindle? What a jip! He's one of the most consistant personalities characters in TFs!
As I wrote in the thread that announced the Hall of Fame:

What's with all this retro 1984 thinking? Think bigger! Think... 1985! You want a Decepticon? You want more than Season 1? You want a COMBINER? You want a character that has been consistantly awesome in every series he's ever been in? You know what you want? You want SWINDLE!

You know you do.

Soundwave and Grimlock hands down.

I'd have to say 5-9 would need to be:

Soundwave
Grimlock
Devestator
Unicron
Jetfire

G1 HotRod,
G1 Soundwave
G1 Megatron
BW Dinobot
AN Lockdown

Thats my top 5 of all time.

My votes got to G1 Jazz, BW Dinobot, and Animated Prowl. No one deservas it more than them.
You want ? How about Soundwave, Shockwave, and Waspinator?

Transformers Cybertron - Galvatron

Transformers Energon - Arcee

Transformers Armada - Starscream

G1 - Optimus Prime

Transformers Cybertron - Optimus Prime

G1 - Soundwave

G1 - Starscream

G1 - Megatron

G2 - Megatron

G1 - Grimlock

Animated - Grimlock

Armada - Unicron

G1 - Unicron

Energon - Omega Supreme

G1 - Omega Supreme

G1 - Power Glide

G1 - Cyclonus

Transformers Cybertron - Over Ride

Transformers Cybertron - Scourge

Soundwave: #1
Devastator: #2
Shockwave: #3

VioMeTriX wrote:

Great looking sig.

Man, I just can't choose, Bruticus or Grimlock....

I had to vote for the chap in my sig... Just seemed right.

Wish I had a sig, but not good at the editing and such, plus I can't even decide between Bruticus and Grimlock.

Think I'll go for Grimlock though...

Well, my final votes were SoundWave, ShockWave, and Grimlock.
All pretty awesome dudes.

Zeno, there is another thread under Transformers General called 'Hll of Fame Sigs!" hall-of-fame-sigs-t64814.php

Go there, provide me a picture of a TF character you like (preferably with an all white background) and a quote for the sig and i'll make ya one.

That took some thought.

Grimock
Soundwave
Hot Rod

Top three in order (from poll):

1st: DEVASTATOR:: C'mon, first gestalt...nuff said!

2nd: Soundwave: Great character in series with that voice.
Never liked the whole cassette player alt
mode thing but caved in 'cause of his
minions (didn't really mind that their
alt modes though...hmmm...strange.) Just
glad he became a vehicle in
Cybertron/Galaxy Force.

3rd: Hot Rod: Liked how he was the hothead turned new
leader. Great toy(s) as well.

Had I been able to choose ANY THREE, they'd have been Devastator (see above), Predaking (best looking and best sized gestalt with awesome alt modes for the predacons), and Ultra Magnus (Love UM figures...character isn't so bad either.)

Please: No Grimlock! (And NO Wheelie!!!...ughk...*burp*...oh, sorry, I just threw up a little.)