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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:54 pm

Manterax Prime wrote:Anyhow, how is there supposed to be a "new" Prime if Optimus is the last of them.

He could pass the rank and the Matrix onto the person he deems worthy of being the next Prime. Why Jack was previously considered an "Honorary Prime" back at the start of season 2.

Don't forget, Optimus wasn't a Prime back when he was Orion Pax. He succeeded Sentinel Zeta Prime just like the next Prime (when and if there is one) will succeed him, whoever that may be.

News Credits: 4 · by **KnightStrike** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:54 pm

Manterax Prime wrote:
datguy86 wrote:Hmmm.. I would like to point out that the Beast Hunters Prime voyager toy has a very Smokescreen-ish face on it.

Really.......let me take a look at him and.....OMG CANNOT UNSEE!!!!!!!!

That is pretty much what I did too. Its like Cyberverse Beast Hunters Bulkhead, once you see the smiley face it never goes away.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:37 pm

I don't see it. :???:

by **griftimus prime** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:38 pm

what a joke. the new prime look has been known for like 4 or 5 months. why not show him in the trailer. also the children are still in it so yey......

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 1:41 pm

I'll bet you my left arm this will be the story of the "new Prime."

Optimus passes the Matrix to Ultra Magnus.
Ultra Magnus, now a Prime, uses the Forge to repair Optimus.
Magnus gives the Matrix back to Optimus.
Optimus kicks ass and sells toys.

The End. >:oP

griftimus prime wrote:the new prime look has been known for like 4 or 5 months. why not show him in the trailer.

I don't know, because they don't want to spoil the whole season? :roll:

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:15 pm

Colour me DEFINITELY interested.
The trailer has some good editing, especially with the different human-bot pairings scattered.
Here's waiting for the 23rd (as I won't be able to see it on the 22nd myself)!

News Credits: 1 · by **datguy86** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:18 pm

KnightStrike wrote:
datguy86 wrote:Hmmm.. I would like to point out that the Beast Hunters Prime voyager toy has a very Smokescreen-ish face on it.

Holy smokes... umm after looking at the packaging art for the face, I have to say you have made a very good point. Would be strange if Smokescreen pulls a movie Jetfire and sacrifices himself to be parts for Optimus.

I'm afraid it would be more the other way around, with Smokescreen wearing OP's corpse as necro-armor in order to instill fear in the Decepticons. OP doesn't seem the type to go for the monster truck design, after all. Smokescreen? He'd be all over it.

PrymeStriker wrote:

I don't see it.

It's more to do with the length of the face and the smaller width of the chin. The Beast Hunters Prime seems to have a longer face than his predecessor, and a thinner chin - attributes more in line with Smokescreen. You have to ignore the respective "helmets" of each 'bot. It doesn't hurt the shape of Beast Hunters Prime looks younger and "softer" to me than that of Prime Prime - more attributes of Smokescreen.

News Credits: 3 · by **Manterax Prime** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:44 pm

Plus, if you take away the red parts of Smokescreen's headcrest and leave the white "Prime" part and add Prime's ear antennas.......looks damn near identical and CAN"T BE UNSEEN ONCE YOU DO IT!

Plus, who's to say Optimus won't put Smokescreen in charge so he can go all out murder-rage on Megs and Predaking?

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:01 pm

I can see why you would think so because of the chin, but the nose is much bulkier, the mouth is closer to the nose, and the eyes are farther apart in comparison to Smokescreen.

News Credits: 3 · by **Manterax Prime** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:05 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:I can see why you would think so because of the chin, but the nose is much bulkier, the mouth is closer to the nose, and the eyes are farther apart in comparison to Smokescreen.

Nose? What nose? None of the autobots have a nose! Take their helmets off they all look like Lord Voldemort! What are you going on about?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:13 pm

Manterax Prime wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:I can see why you would think so because of the chin, but the nose is much bulkier, the mouth is closer to the nose, and the eyes are farther apart in comparison to Smokescreen.

Nose? What nose? None of the autobots have a nose! Take their helmets off they all look like Lord Voldemort! What are you going on about?

Replace "nose" with " little stub between the eyes".

News Credits: 1 · by **Rhinox23** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 3:55 pm

This trailer gives me high hopes for Beast Hunters! In one word: EPIC! The serious tone continues and the stakes are even higher than before. I also really like how the 'Bots are separated and will have to work to come together. However, I do hope they come together sooner rather than later since there's only 13 episodes.

I agree with most of you as well that they seem to be strongly hinting at more Autobots joining with Team Prime. I really hope this is true and that (again) this happens sooner rather than later.

I guess my biggest fear is that everything will be rushed this season and good plot points will not be very developed because of the brevity of the season. It feels like they're introducing a lot and have promised a lot but I don't know how feasible that is in 13 episodes. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best.

by **ILL-Star** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:26 pm

I think its pretty obvious that Optimus will recover. But as for the whole Smokescreen as leader idea, I don't think so.
Seems more likely to me that Magnus will take over part time as prime. Why else would we be getting two Magnus with the forge instead of his own hammer? And BH Optimus Prime does have a faceplate. It's the toy that doesn't.

News Credits: 1 · by **MightyMagnus78** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:58 pm

"Prime you can't die" :-(

Seriously, this season is going to be awesome!

News Credits: 2 · by **NovaSentinel** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:59 pm

What if Smokescreen becomes Ultra Magnus? I've seen crazier things, and he's similar colours... (also is a nod to g1 magnus' 'inner robot' being white)

by **RAcast** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:03 pm

NovaSentinel wrote:What if Smokescreen becomes Ultra Magnus? I've seen crazier things, and he's similar colours... (also is a nod to g1 magnus' 'inner robot' being white)

Except that Ultra Magnus is somebody else entirely. :lol:

Nice thought though.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:08 pm

At last! A call, a cry of distress! This could be a sign that leads us to the Holy Grail! Brave, brave Concord, you shall not have died in vain!
Uh, I'm-I'm not quite dead, sir.
...Well, you shall not have been mortally wounded in vain!
I-I think I, I could pull through, sir.
Oh, I see.
Actually, I think I'm alright to come with you--
No no, sweet Concord, stay here. I will send help as soon as I've accomplished a daring and heroic rescue in my own particular... *sigh*
...Idiom, sir?
Idiom!
No, I feel fine, actually--
Farewell, sweet Concord!
Alright, then. I'll just stay here, then, shall I, sir? ...yeah.

News Credits: 4 · by **KnightStrike** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:11 pm

Sabrblade wrote:At last! A call, a cry of distress! This could be a sign that leads us to the Holy Grail! Brave, brave Concord, you shall not have died in vain!
Uh, I'm-I'm not quite dead, sir.
...Well, you shall not have been mortally wounded in vain!
I-I think I, I could pull through, sir.
Oh, I see.
Actually, I think I'm alright to come with you--
No no, sweet Concord, stay here. I will send help as soon as I've accomplished a daring and heroic rescue in my own particular... *sigh*
...Idiom, sir?
Idiom!
No, I feel find, actually--
Farewell, sweet Concord!
Alright, then. I'll just stay here, then, shall I, sir? ...yeah.

Okay, you have me rolling with laughter now over the mental image of that one :lol:

News Credits: 1 · by **iguanabytes** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:17 pm

ooo, now that is an interesting thought

by **BATTOUSAIXD** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:31 pm

Wow this looks pretty intense... I can't wait for new episodes!

News Credits: 1 · by **mbd88prime** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:37 pm

if there will be a new prime there will be a new reason to hate habro :evil:

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:37 pm

Well damn, it has me thinking that Optimus is going to die. Without any 1-up mushrooms. I know that's false, and that he is going to come back, but... gah, the suspense. :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:43 pm

With the power of the matrix do those that bond with it ever really "die"?

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:45 pm

njb902 wrote:With the power of the matrix do those that bond with it ever really "die"?

Not precisely. Think of it like Luke Skywalker being visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future Obi-wan Kenobi, Yoda, and his daddy Anakin Skywalker.

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:48 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
njb902 wrote:With the power of the matrix do those that bond with it ever really "die"?

Not precisely. Think of it like Luke Skywalker being visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future Obi-wan Kenobi, Yoda, and his daddy Anakin Skywalker.

Sorry that was a rhetorical question.