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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:42 am

Emerje wrote:Doesn't it seem like Primal and Megatron should be flipped? Since when is Primal, the zen naturalist, a chaotic warlord?

In the days before his spiritual enlightenment by the Oracle, Primal lived by the ideal of "Sometimes crazy works!"

Or it could just be an expression of how the current Hasbro team thinks so little of Beast Wars.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 9:43 am

I certainly understand Megatron being 'order' because that's how he's portrayed a lot these days, but... Primal being Chaos? If they wanted someone heroic in that category they probably should have had Arcee instead imo.

News Credits: 12 · by **shauyaun** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:32 am

SHOCKWAVE FOR ORDER!

News Credits: 11 · by **Munkky** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:52 am

Where exactly do you vote on the site? When I click the link it just takes me to the main Transformers website, I've looked around the various pages and can't find anything about the Power of the Primes vote.

News Credits: 12 · by **shauyaun** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:58 am

Munkky wrote:Where exactly do you vote on the site? When I click the link it just takes me to the main Transformers website, I've looked around the various pages and can't find anything about the Power of the Primes vote.

http://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/co ... C51F996F4A

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:58 am

Kurona wrote:I certainly understand Megatron being 'order' because that's how he's portrayed a lot these days, but... Primal being Chaos? If they wanted someone heroic in that category they probably should have had Arcee instead imo.

Sabrblade wrote:In the days before his spiritual enlightenment by the Oracle, Primal lived by the ideal of "Sometimes crazy works!"

Or it could just be an expression of how the current Hasbro team thinks so little of Beast Wars.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:38 am

We are dropping by to let all of you know that voting for the next Prime has begun! You can find the vote HERE. We can also confirm for you which characters are in each category:

Honor: Hound, Ultra Magnus, Arcee
Chaos: Unknown Evil (AKA Deathsaurus), Thunderwing, Optimus Primal
Order: Megatron, Shockwave, Star Saber

Full bios have also been provided below. It is especially interesting considering Optimus Primal is considered 'Chaos', which did throw some fans for a loop. The Primal bio also implies he is the King of the IDW colony planet Eukaris, suggesting they are pulling some (but not all, cough Star Saber cough) comic strings into this vote.

You can vote everyday as long as the vote is active as well. So go to the link above and cast your vote! The next Matrix bearer is waiting!

HONOR

These legendary warriors will lead with honor and carry on the noble legacy of Optimus Prime.

HOUND

Function: Autobot Military Scout & Strategist

Traits: Loyal, dependable

Prime Pledge: Hound looks to forge his legacy on a single, straightforward vow: protect all living beings on Cybertron from tyranny.

Quote: “We must remember those that led us here. To turn back now would be to turn our backs on them.”

ULTRA MAGNUS

Function: Autobot City Commander

Traits: Noble, Bold

Prime Pledge: Ultra Magnus has sworn to honor his forefathers and wield the Matrix of Leadership with a sense of duty, justice, and honor worthy of their sacrifice.

Quote: “It is a hero’s duty to continue the fight until the final triumph is won.”

ARCEE

Function: Autobot Warrior

Traits: Proud, fierce

Prime Pledge: Arcee has witnessed the damage done by war. She vows to leave her warrior past behind and embrace a future of unity.

Quote: “I will never stop fighting for the future I know is possible.”

CHAOS

These powerful warlords will stop at nothing to become supreme leader of Cybertron, even if it means creating a chaotic world where only the strongest survive.

UNKNOWN EVIL

Function: To Be Revealed

Traits: Cruel, Menacing

Prime Pledge: This merciless agent of chaos will send the universe spiraling toward an unknown and unforeseen fate. Cybertron will be reborn in the image of this powerful dictator.

Quote: “For empires to rise, that which they are built on must first be destroyed.”

THUNDERWING

Function: Decepticon Aerial Espionage

Traits: Relentless, Sinister

Prime Pledge: Born with a unique spark that gives him a mysterious connection to the Matrix of Leadership, Thunderwing vows to use his ability to unleash unknown powers that lay dormant within the Matrix of Leadership.

Quote: “The Autobots had their chance and failed. Now the power of the Matrix of Leadership will be mine to hold, and yours to behold!”

OPTIMUS PRIMAL

Function: Maximal Leader, King of the Beast Planet Eukaris

Traits: Courageous, Unconventional

Prime Pledge: Optimus Primal heralds the coming of a new age of beasts. Those who follow him know he will keep fighting no matter how big the odds are against him.

Quote: “True strength is having the courage to trust that sometimes crazy works.”

ORDER

"These commanders vow to leave the Autobot and Decepticon factions in the past and unite Cybertron under a new order."

MEGATRON

Function: Longtime Decepticon Leader

Traits: Driven, Immensely Powerful

Prime Pledge: Tired of the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, Megatron stakes his claim on a final act of destruction: tear down the old system and usher in a new era of unity…under his rule.

Quote: “The old ways must fall, and only I have the power to strike the final blow.”

SHOCKWAVE

Function: Longtime Decepticon Leader

Traits: Calculating, megalomaniacal

Prime Pledge: Shockwave declares that Cybertron can only be saved through the creation of a strict order, and only he is brilliant enough to be the mastermind behind it all.

Quote: "The rashness of action has led us here. Now is the time that clarity of thought shall rule."

STAR SABER

Function: <span>Autobot Supreme Commander</span>

Traits: Pure, Just

Prime Pledge: A valiant champion of peace, Star Saber vows to wield his mighty sword as a servant of hope who will fight for the good of all Transformers robots.

Quote: “The light of peace will illuminate the path to victory.”

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:39 am

Full nominee bios:

HONOR

These legendary warriors will lead with honor and carry on the noble legacy of Optimus Prime.

HOUND

Function: Autobot Military Scout & Strategist

Traits: Loyal, dependable

Prime Pledge: Hound looks to forge his legacy on a single, straightforward vow: protect all living beings on Cybertron from tyranny.

Quote: “We must remember those that led us here. To turn back now would be to turn our backs on them.”

ULTRA MAGNUS

Function: Autobot City Commander

Traits: Noble, Bold

Prime Pledge: Ultra Magnus has sworn to honor his forefathers and wield the Matrix of Leadership with a sense of duty, justice, and honor worthy of their sacrifice.

Quote: “It is a hero’s duty to continue the fight until the final triumph is won.”

ARCEE

Function: Autobot Warrior

Traits: Proud, fierce

Prime Pledge: Arcee has witnessed the damage done by war. She vows to leave her warrior past behind and embrace a future of unity.

Quote: “I will never stop fighting for the future I know is possible.”

CHAOS

These powerful warlords will stop at nothing to become supreme leader of Cybertron, even if it means creating a chaotic world where only the strongest survive.

UNKNOWN EVIL

Function: To Be Revealed

Traits: Cruel, Menacing

Prime Pledge: This merciless agent of chaos will send the universe spiraling toward an unknown and unforeseen fate. Cybertron will be reborn in the image of this powerful dictator.

Quote: “For empires to rise, that which they are built on must first be destroyed.”

THUNDERWING

Function: Decepticon Aerial Espionage

Traits: Relentless, Sinister

Prime Pledge: Born with a unique spark that gives him a mysterious connection to the Matrix of Leadership, Thunderwing vows to use his ability to unleash unknown powers that lay dormant within the Matrix of Leadership.

Quote: “The Autobots had their chance and failed. Now the power of the Matrix of Leadership will be mine to hold, and yours to behold!”

OPTIMUS PRIMAL

Function: Maximal Leader, King of the Beast Planet Eukaris

Traits: Courageous, Unconventional

Prime Pledge: Optimus Primal heralds the coming of a new age of beasts. Those who follow him know he will keep fighting no matter how big the odds are against him.

Quote: “True strength is having the courage to trust that sometimes crazy works.”

ORDER

"These commanders vow to leave the Autobot and Decepticon factions in the past and unite Cybertron under a new order."

MEGATRON

Function: Longtime Decepticon Leader

Traits: Driven, Immensely Powerful

Prime Pledge: Tired of the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, Megatron stakes his claim on a final act of destruction: tear down the old system and usher in a new era of unity…under his rule.

Quote: “The old ways must fall, and only I have the power to strike the final blow.”

SHOCKWAVE

Function: Longtime Decepticon Leader

Traits: Calculating, megalomaniacal

Prime Pledge: Shockwave declares that Cybertron can only be saved through the creation of a strict order, and only he is brilliant enough to be the mastermind behind it all.

Quote: "The rashness of action has led us here. Now is the time that clarity of thought shall rule."

STAR SABER

Function: Autobot Supreme Commander

Traits: Pure, Just

Prime Pledge: A valiant champion of peace, Star Saber vows to wield his mighty sword as a servant of hope who will fight for the good of all Transformers robots.

Quote: “The light of peace will illuminate the path to victory.”

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:40 am

I voted Hound, Primal, and Star Saber

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:42 am

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I voted Hound, Primal, and Star Saber

Hey, neat! Me too!

by **RiddlerJ** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:47 am

Curious how this is going to translate to toys. What will the overall gimmick be?

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:53 am

Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I voted Hound, Primal, and Star Saber
Hey, neat! Me too!

Sabr and I vote for the same characters?? Wow :lol:

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:53 am

jeez Megatron looks a total dork in that pic.

I ovted Arcee, Thunderwing and Shockwave...

Mainly cos I just want a new voyager-sized Thunderwing. He's one of my all time fave TF characters (well, the Marvel one is) and still yet to have a decent toy. 2010 Deluxe as fine but too small and a lil kibble-heavy with the wings. And he's held the Matrix in those Marvel tales too.

News Credits: 10 · by **Terrsolpix** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:53 am

Translation: vote for the character you want to get a new figure that may or may not have a gimmick shoved in there for good measure.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 11:58 am

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I voted Hound, Primal, and Star Saber
Hey, neat! Me too!
Sabr and I vote for the same characters?? Wow

For my picks, I went with the down-to-Earth underdog (pun unintended), the guy from the series that the current Hasbro team keeps ignoring, and the obscure Japanese hero who's never had a Hasbro toy.

Magnus and Arcee were both emphasizing "fighting" too much, Unknown Evil and Thunderwing were too obviously corrupt, and both Megatron and Shockwave have gotten and keep getting plenty of new toys.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kyleor** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:10 pm

Why vote? Bumblebee is going to be the next Prime so the series and toys can keep focusing on him :-P

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:11 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:I voted Hound, Primal, and Star Saber
Hey, neat! Me too!
Sabr and I vote for the same characters?? Wow
For my picks, I went with the down-to-Earth underdog (pun unintended), the guy from the series that the current Hasbro team keeps ignoring, and the obscure Japanese hero who's never had a Hasbro toy.

Magnus and Arcee were both emphasizing "fighting" too much, Unknown Evil and Thunderwing were too corrupt, and both Megatron and Shockwave have gotten and keep getting plenty of new toys.

For me, I really like Hound and I feel his characterizations through the years make him a very good Prime candidate.

As much as I like Deathsaurus, I like Primal more, and it's time he officially became a matrix bearer.

And Star saber is very similar to Primal. I like the character and I think he also deserves to finally become a matrix bearer. Megatron was a close second, but I think Saber deserves it more

News Credits: 3 · by **Decepticon Stryker** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:11 pm

I voted Primal, Hound, and Star Saber. Arced and Magnus have pretty good figures (so I've heard), Shockwave and Megaton have enough figures, and Thundering and the Unknown Evil (clearly Wheelie) are just too evil to hold the power of a Prime.

News Credits: 12 · by **shauyaun** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:17 pm

It's not about the figures it's about logic!
At least order is
Shockwave is the best candidate since he's the most logical being in the multiverse!
And he answers to no one!

SHOCKWAVE wrote:"Ultimately, I serve only one master... pure logic."

News Credits: 2 · by **grimlockprime108** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:22 pm

for what reason did hasbro decide to "hide" the "unknown evil's" identity?i mean seriously.it's not like it was a blacked out shadow.it is very clearly deathsaurus/dezaras in very dim lighting

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:27 pm

I voted Ultra Magnus, Deathsaurus and Megatron. Not much to it - Deathsaurus was my Number 1 pick from the start and I just didn't like the other contestants in Order and Honour. Arcee and Star Saber actually rank as some of my least favourite Transformers characters lol.

I'm actually kind of amazed they justified Primal's position in Chaos with "sometimes crazy works". That's really digging deep and a huge stretch and I kind of love it. That aside, I really like the idea of him being the king of Eukaris! I sort of wanna see him face down with Cybertron Scourge now...

News Credits: 18 · by **leokearon** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:33 pm

Ultra Magnus because he's a born leader
Primal because That's just Prime
Shockwave it is only logical

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:44 pm

*not voting* :-s

News Credits: 11 · by **Targetmaster Kup** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 12:45 pm

I voted Hound, Primal, and Star Sabre.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:12 pm

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Mainly cos I just want a new voyager-sized Thunderwing. He's one of my all time fave TF characters (well, the Marvel one is) and still yet to have a decent toy. 2010 Deluxe as fine but too small and a lil kibble-heavy with the wings. And he's held the Matrix in those Marvel tales too.

Same vote! I'll do it again tomorrow!

A voyager Thunderwing would be amazing. I'm disappointed I missed out on Thunder Mayhem at the subscription prices.