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News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri May 31, 2013 1:58 pm

Totally called it (well, more like one of my three guesses). >:oP

by **necr0blivion** » Fri May 31, 2013 1:59 pm

Good to see a new type of vehicle being represented, but I was hoping this would be revealed as Bulkhead considering how he ties into the past 6 years of media.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:10 pm

HOW THE HELL IT'S NOT A JEEP WRANGLER FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!! :BANG_HEAD:

Now, please show the robot mode and let's hope for at least a voyager toy.

News Credits: 12 · by **GuyIncognito** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:11 pm

UNfortunately? I'm glad it's not Bulkhead. He's a character that was created to appeal to younger kids who watch the cartoons, not the audience the movies are intended for.

Website · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:11 pm

Awesome. I'm very ok with this being Hound. I would prefer the names go to classic characters rather than newbies. It's also very nice seeing the Autobots get something other than sports cars. The RC truck and Laptop were cool though (as alt. modes I mean).

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:12 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote::sad: HOW THE HELL IT'S NOT A JEEP WRANGLER FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

I would have preferred it as a Jeep as well. In fact, any type of Jeep would have been fine.

But as I usually say, different continuities, different whatevers.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:13 pm

NovaSentinel wrote:Something tells me that Bay will have the dinobots turn into vehicles, but have Dino modes instead of robot modes why? because

Know what? that would be rad as hell! :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:16 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote::sad: HOW THE HELL IT'S NOT A JEEP WRANGLER FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

I would have preferred it as a Jeep as well. In fact, any type of Jeep would have been fine.

But as I usually say, different continuities, different whatevers.

Someone said that this mode would have suited Bulkhead better. Also, Hound was usually a subtle guy, with his hollogram gimmick and whatnot. Still, I'm looking forward to see how this character will turn out in the movie verse.

Also, this is a great vehicle mode. I'm looking forward for a robot mode.
I also hope for a good toy to go with it.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:17 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:UNfortunately? I'm glad it's not Bulkhead. He's a character that was created to appeal to younger kids who watch the cartoons, not the audience the movies are intended for.

Bay himself has said on numerous occasions that the movies are made with kids in mind. That suggests to me that he has a weird idea of what's appropriate for kids and what isn't, but that's beside the point.

by **necr0blivion** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:24 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:UNfortunately? I'm glad it's not Bulkhead. He's a character that was created to appeal to younger kids who watch the cartoons, not the audience the movies are intended for.

Because the movies cater to an audience that likes to see dogs humping other dogs, or "Wheelie" humping a female human's leg?

This is a great alt mode for good ole Bulkhead, and if indeed he was originally created to appeal to younger kids watching cartoons, the live action movies don't necessarily hold characters to their cartoon form.

At least this is another example of having a new character in the Bayverse.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:24 pm

That Bot wrote:Bay himself has said on numerous occasions that the movies are made with kids in mind. That suggests to me that he has a weird idea of what's appropriate for kids and what isn't, but that's beside the point.

I agree: his idea of "for the kids" is definitely twisted.

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:27 pm

well at least he's a military vehicle, now we just need to hope he looks like hound & not bulhead.

News Credits: 7 · by **Noideaforaname** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:42 pm

A military vehicle Autobot! Finally!! Seriously, how'd it take 4 damn movies for Michael Bay of all people to make a military vehicle a good guy?

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:44 pm

I wouldn't be surprised if Hound is just a temporary codename given to throw us off, and he really turns out to be Bulkhead.

Either way, I don't care, I'm just glad it's a green military vehicle.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri May 31, 2013 2:46 pm

Noideaforaname wrote:A military vehicle Autobot! Finally!! Seriously, how'd it take 4 damn movies for Michael Bay of all people to make a military vehicle a good guy?

*ahem*

And let's not forget:

by **DEMEXICONZ** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:44 pm

F#%$&K YEAH WELCOME TO THE LIVE ACTION FILM HOUND!! THANK GOD IT WAS NOT BULKHEAD I HATE BIG AND DUMB :HEADHURTS:

...and i could care less if its not a tiny ass jeep!! Another G1 character for the decepticons to slaughter

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Fri May 31, 2013 3:44 pm

I'm glad it's not Bulkhead. I have Bulkhead fatigue. Bulkhead isn't even a particularly interesting character :puts on flame-proof suit:

News Credits: 3 · by **Manterax Prime** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:03 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
That Bot wrote:Bay himself has said on numerous occasions that the movies are made with kids in mind. That suggests to me that he has a weird idea of what's appropriate for kids and what isn't, but that's beside the point.

I agree: his idea of "for the kids" is definitely twisted.

How so? Violence in cartoons was considered appropriate for kids in the 90s. Why should it be any different?

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:08 pm

Manterax Prime wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
That Bot wrote:Bay himself has said on numerous occasions that the movies are made with kids in mind. That suggests to me that he has a weird idea of what's appropriate for kids and what isn't, but that's beside the point.

I agree: his idea of "for the kids" is definitely twisted.

How so? Violence in cartoons was considered appropriate for kids in the 90s. Why should it be any different?

Exhibit A) Sexual innuendo taken too far (Alice, Wheelie, and one of the first scenes of Dark of the Moon are prime examples).

Exhibit B) Language, to the point where even the ever famous explicative (you know, the "F" one) was uttered by Mikaela when Sam was "killed" in Revenge of the Fallen.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:24 pm

I'd like to see these quotes where Bay has said these movies are made with kids in mind.

Is anyone able to provide them?

News Credits: 4 · by **Slashercon** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:33 pm

It's nice to see some Hound love in the Movieverse. Even if he might wind up looking...robust. All I know, is that Bay had better include Dingnut and Skyguy

(oh, and it's good to be back.)

by **Dean ML** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:56 pm

Really anxious to see the new bot modes.

It'd blow my mind if they presented the TFs as actual characters in the next movie with actual character development. Not hopefuly about that, but I'll enjoy it nonetheless.

As far as the toys are concerned, make him leader class for scale purposes or I'm not interested.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri May 31, 2013 4:58 pm

Dean ML wrote:As far as the toys are concerned, make him leader class for scale purposes or I'm not interested.

I dunno; it would seem more in scale with the others if he were a Voyager.

by **MenaceRX** » Fri May 31, 2013 5:29 pm

Since his overall vehicular build is similar to what Sentinel was I dont have high hopes for the toy. That Voyager and Leader class were total trash imo. I hope they prove us wrong but we ended up with a Voyager class Megatron truck, not a leader like we should have received and a class A P.O.S in Sentinel Prime Leader class. So while fingers are crossed for better results this time out, I wont be holding my breath. I have no doubt it will look amazing in the movie.

by **monuo_ripts** » Fri May 31, 2013 6:00 pm

Am I the only one who reads the description to possibly NOT be the name of a new character but just the name of a new vehicle type from a military branch?

EDIT: Also, they may pull that name changing BS like they did with Wheeljack/Que. This could just as easily be bulkhead or someone else a few months from now.