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by **RiddlerJ** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:26 pm

At least Arcee's in the running this year.

But yeah, I expect another Beast Wars win.

Why is it always 3 G1ers and 1 Beast Wars? Not enough people like Hot Shot, Sky Byte, Barricade?

by **Darth Vader** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:50 pm

Come BW Megatron!!! :grin:

Everyone has there favorite Transformer & every one of them will diverse to win this honor. There will always be the G1 fans vs the Beast fans. This election could go in either one's favor. "So for now let the battle be here on this strange primitive world, and let it be called BEAST WARS!"

by **Arrancon** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:50 pm

Well at least 1 of my picks made it...
Even though he probly won't win, cuz that BW guy will :evil:

News Credits: 7 · by **Noideaforaname** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:21 pm

Kibble wrote:Doesn't mean Hasbro couldn't say he's already represented. It's not like the HOF is legitimate or anything. They can say whatever they want...

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/TFWiki.net_2012_Transformers_Hall_of_Fame_Auditions/Entries
"However, you CAN vote for Beast Wars Megatron or Optimus Primal! Hasbro considers them separate!"

Unfortunately they got no source for that, but I severely doubt Hasbro would just "forget" to include what is without doubt the best known/received Megatron (after the G1 one) along with the other Megatrons' video/display/etc..

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:25 pm

Kibble wrote:If Devastator made it, they should include Hercules in the display at BotCon... But it's irrelevant as the G1 dudes will split the votes and the Beast Wars rep will squeak out the victory. Unless Hasbro pulls a fast one and says Megs is already represented with real Megatron.

RiddlerJ wrote:At least Arcee's in the running this year.

But yeah, I expect another Beast Wars win.

Why is it always 3 G1ers and 1 Beast Wars? Not enough people like Hot Shot, Sky Byte, Barricade?

OneConArmy wrote:Well at least 1 of my picks made it...
Even though he probly won't win, cuz that BW guy will

You guys do realize that these are just the top five votes of the Seibertron.com poll and NOT the five Fan's choice nominees to be voted for in the final round on Hasbro.com, right?

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:48 pm

Sabrblade wrote:You guys do realize that these are just the top five votes of the Seibertron.com poll and NOT the five Fan's choice nominees to be voted for in the final round on Hasbro.com, right?

Yes...but it looks like Lame Wars Megatron is still a top vote getter elsewhere, too. So unless Hasbro pulls the fast one, he'll probably be the Least Wars representative that wins for reasons previously stated.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:04 pm

Kibble wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:You guys do realize that these are just the top five votes of the Seibertron.com poll and NOT the five Fan's choice nominees to be voted for in the final round on Hasbro.com, right?

Yes...but it looks like Lame Wars Megatron is still a top vote getter elsewhere, too. So unless Hasbro pulls the fast one, he'll probably be the Least Wars representative that wins for reasons previously stated.

Well, he's obviously well liked and a good character and not "lame" or "least" if he got so many legitimate votes.

News Credits: 7 · by **Noideaforaname** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:33 pm

Well, if we're going to insult entire continuities with childish corruptions: Generation DUMB!

...guess my musing that Prime fans would back Arcee and Animated fans Prowl fell upon deaf ears, eh?

News Credits: 1 · by **AutobotMR2** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:41 pm

Time to spread some Hater-ade....atleast no movie-verse characters are in the running!!! ZING!

News Credits: 2 · by **Twitchythe3rd** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:59 pm

Noideaforaname wrote:Well, if we're going to insult entire continuities with childish corruptions: Generation DUMB!

I believe the proper term is "GEEWUN".

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:04 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Well, he's obviously well liked and a good character and not "lame" or "least" if he got so many legitimate votes.

So is the Biebs and the Jonas Bros, as were the Backdoor Boys and New Kids. They musts been legit and cool, too.

Twitchythe3rd wrote:
Noideaforaname wrote:Well, if we're going to insult entire continuities with childish corruptions: Generation DUMB!

I believe the proper term is "GEEWUN".

...and such.

by **RiddlerJ** » Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:31 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Kibble wrote:If Devastator made it, they should include Hercules in the display at BotCon... But it's irrelevant as the G1 dudes will split the votes and the Beast Wars rep will squeak out the victory. Unless Hasbro pulls a fast one and says Megs is already represented with real Megatron.
RiddlerJ wrote:At least Arcee's in the running this year.

But yeah, I expect another Beast Wars win.

Why is it always 3 G1ers and 1 Beast Wars? Not enough people like Hot Shot, Sky Byte, Barricade?
OneConArmy wrote:Well at least 1 of my picks made it...
Even though he probly won't win, cuz that BW guy will
You guys do realize that these are just the top five votes of the Seibertron.com poll and NOT the five Fan's choice nominees to be voted for in the final round on Hasbro.com, right?

Oopsie, you're right.

I also forgot that at lot of these characters are cross continuity.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 6:17 am

I'm happy with the results, but would've loved if Wheeljack and Jetfire got in there. Next year, pLeAsE!!!!!

News Credits: 273 · by **Delicon** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:27 pm

Even if BW Megatron does make the ballot as the only Beast Wars character, he's far from a lock to win.

Dinobot and Waspinator may have won the last 2 years and they may have been the only BW characters each year, but you're forgetting one huge factor in their wins...

That unfortunate part of the fanbase known as "Scott McNeill fangirls"

News Credits: 2 · by **Twitchythe3rd** » Fri Mar 02, 2012 2:36 pm

Delicon wrote:Even if BW Megatron does make the ballot as the only Beast Wars character, he's far from a lock to win.

Dinobot and Waspinator may have won the last 2 years and they may have been the only BW characters each year, but you're forgetting one huge factor in their wins...

That unfortunate part of the fanbase known as "Scott McNeill fangirls"

David Kaye has fangirls too.

by **Hypershock** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 8:00 pm

i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:52 pm

Hypershock wrote:i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it

"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

by **Hypershock** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:49 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it
"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

are you sure? it didnt sound like it

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 1:01 am

Hypershock wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it
"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

are you sure? it didnt sound like it

Definitely. That's the one I remember most. That and "Walk the Dinosaur" for Grimlock, "Final Countdown" for Shockwave, and "Holding Out for a Hero" for Jazz. The songs for Waspinator, Ratchet, and Soundwave escape me.

News Credits: 7 · by **Chaoslock** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 4:43 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it
"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

are you sure? it didnt sound like it
Definitely. That's the one I remember most. That and "Walk the Dinosaur" for Grimlock, "Final Countdown" for Shockwave, and "Holding Out for a Hero" for Jazz. The songs for Waspinator, Ratchet, and Soundwave escape me.

Waspinator:
The Touch by "the one who touches most since 1986":

Soundwave: ???

Ratchet: ???

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:09 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it
"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

are you sure? it didnt sound like it
Definitely. That's the one I remember most. That and "Walk the Dinosaur" for Grimlock, "Final Countdown" for Shockwave, and "Holding Out for a Hero" for Jazz. The songs for Waspinator, Ratchet, and Soundwave escape me.

I recall it being Iron Man at the event itself, too, but if you're referring to the song on the youtube clip, that's definitely not Iron Man and I have no idea what it is. I tried Shazam-ing it and it came up empty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhQUJPUXYCA

News Credits: 273 · by **Delicon** » Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:17 pm

Kibble wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it
"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

are you sure? it didnt sound like it
Definitely. That's the one I remember most. That and "Walk the Dinosaur" for Grimlock, "Final Countdown" for Shockwave, and "Holding Out for a Hero" for Jazz. The songs for Waspinator, Ratchet, and Soundwave escape me.

I recall it being Iron Man at the event itself, too, but if you're referring to the song on the youtube clip, that's definitely not Iron Man and I have no idea what it is. I tried Shazam-ing it and it came up empty.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhQUJPUXYCA

Hey, if you were at BotCon last year, did we meet? If so, I have a bad memory and if not, you really need to meet up me and the rest of the gang this year if you're going.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:10 pm

They cannot use the music 'officially' without paying the song's artist royalties, or at the very least, writing to ask permission. They made a big deal about that at the first Botcon HOF awards dinner, partly due to music I am sure, and partly due to using Paramount's movie clips.

I assume what's on the youtube video is general, non-descript music that they don't have to worry about copyrights on.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:19 pm

Delicon wrote:Hey, if you were at BotCon last year, did we meet? If so, I have a bad memory and if not, you really need to meet up me and the rest of the gang this year if you're going.

Unfortunately I didn't really meet any of the Seibertron crew last year. The meet-up didn't get its usual hype and planning of previous years.

I made a couple passes around the bar where the 'acoustic' version of the meet-up was supposed to go down and didn't see anything that hinted to being a Seibertron gathering. Shoulda made the trip this year instead, but the funds aren't as readily available after buying a second house and having a child. And to be honest, while I did enjoy myself, I didn't find it quite worth the price of admission...the plane ticket, hotel, food and drink, all on top of the spendy figs. I'm sure I'd feel differently had I had the 'full' experience, but as it is, I'll probably wait till it's driving distance or the set is can't miss before attending another. Was hoping it was going to be Chicago this year as that is driving distance from me and I have family in the suburbs.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 1:50 pm

Chaoslock wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Hypershock wrote:i got a question about last years hall of fame

what song was playing during ironhides montage? i saw the video and its epic so i wanna get it
"Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

are you sure? it didnt sound like it
Definitely. That's the one I remember most. That and "Walk the Dinosaur" for Grimlock, "Final Countdown" for Shockwave, and "Holding Out for a Hero" for Jazz. The songs for Waspinator, Ratchet, and Soundwave escape me.

Waspinator:
The Touch by "the one who touches most since 1986":]

Soundwave: ???

Ratchet: ???

You've got it all wrong. Those were not the songs played during the Hall of Fame, and that is not Waspinator's entry video (that's his winner video). The Hall of Fame videos played real songs, while the ones uploaded to YouTube replaced them all with generic, non-copyrighted music.

Since Waspinator won, he had two videos. One showing him being awesome (which had a song playing that I can't remember), and one showing him humorously fail (this one, which played "The Touch").

So, for Ironhide, the Hall of Fame played Black Sabbath's "Iron Man" for his video, but the YouTube one replaced it with generic music.