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News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:22 pm

Hot on the heels of the San Diego Comic-Con's unveiling of new movie figures, Classics, and "Animated" series toys, is more news pertaining to the next series of Transformers. Shown at the Hasbro panel was a video clip showcasing the new "Transformers Animated", the clip includes transformation sequences, voice clips from the characters as well as a glimpse of many characters from the show, including Arcee and the Dinobots!

See the video clip on Enewsi.com by clicking here

And view all the photos of the toys from the new "Animated" series, as well as new Transformers Movie figures and the return of the Classics line by clicking here

by **DoubleOScorpio** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:29 pm

I was a bit skeptical at first, but that looks pretty good. I've learned from my mistakes with the movie...reserve judgment until I see it in action.

I loved the g1 references - Starscream's voice, the dinos, Arcee.

Can't wait to see the toys. I just hope that they can be displayed with the classics line toys without a glaring difference.

by **OptimusShr** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:32 pm

I'm digging it. Tom Kenny has a good Starscream and the rest of the cast sounds good as well. I have hope.

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:35 pm

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

G1 GRIMLOCK AND ARCEE

I was going to say something on how this looks very anime with the backgrounds but after seeing Grimlock I have to see this

News Credits: 1 · by **Spazicon** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:36 pm

Oh hell yes. That looked awesome. They are really taking this in the right direction. Starscream's voice is eerily close to his original Voice Actor's.

wildscorpio67 wrote:I was a bit skeptical at first, but that looks pretty good. I've learned from my mistakes with the movie...reserve judgment until I see it in action.

I loved the g1 references - Starscream's voice, the dinos, Arcee.

Can't wait to see the toys. I just hope that they can be displayed with the classics line toys without a glaring difference.

Too bad everyone isnt as wise, as you. Reserving judgment on something that has yet to be seen is something the wise practice.

And I must say, I am surprised at how good that looked.

News Credits: 337 · by **Air Commander Starscream** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:37 pm

wildscorpio67 wrote:I was a bit skeptical at first, but that looks pretty good. I've learned from my mistakes with the movie...reserve judgment until I see it in action.

Im feeling the same way as you. When I first saw the leaked movie designs I was thinking WTF have they done, but after seeing the 2 minute trailer I was blown out of the water. Ive seen the movie 5 times I like it so much.

Same thing for the show, I heard it was going to be animation ala samurai jack. I was thinking this is the most terrible thing they could have done, why couldnt they have sticked to CGI like Cybertron. But this show looks great and I am sure I will be a big fan of it. I'm already a fan of the figures.

by **Bouncy X** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:39 pm

why did they have to throw a kid in there? i thought that was just a japanese thing? i mean a young adult along the lines of spike would be fine but a **** kid and a transforming triclye? please..lol

the rest looked fine though...nice to see actual cel animation again...that cgi stuff in the last series was craptacular

by **Cybertron Optimus** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:42 pm

That was awesome.

News Credits: 1 · by **Crystal Rodimus** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:43 pm

Tom Kenny definitely nails Starscream - about as close as anyone could've hoped.

Designs look far better in motion than expected - I have hope.

by **Steeleye** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:43 pm

Two words "Sucks noodles".

News Credits: 7 · by **Chaoslock** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:45 pm

Not bad. Must see an episode before giving it A+.

I have a question: After the scenes with Arcee, and then Ironhide, but before the little kid, there's a short scene with a transformer flying in space besides a spacecraft. Who is he?
(I think it must be Galvatron, since he got a cannon on his arm, but doesn't look like the Megatron design)

by **what0080** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:46 pm

Pros:
G1 Arcee, Dinobots, Starscream (Go Tom Kenny!), Megatron, toys

(Decepti)Cons:
EVERYTHING ELSE!

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to hurl...

by **PaperBird** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:47 pm

copied form the other thread

My little doubts are now basically gone.

That was sooo awesome!!

I liked how everyone cheered for the Dinobots and Starscream (who I think Tom Kenny is doing a great job portraying from that clip). I'm interested to see how the little girl is going to fit in with all of this. The toys look decent too.

Overall, I am very excited for this series!

by **Kryptoniteking** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:48 pm

That really sucked. I think the toys suck as well. They won't be added to my collection.

Like Prowl76 on Facebook · by **Prowl76** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:53 pm

Looks cool to me.

News Credits: 2 · by **Sephron1335** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:56 pm

I'm even more excited now! Like a lot (seems like more and more every day), I was very skeptical, even disappointed at first. However, after more pics, reading interviews and seeing all of this today, I'm officially excited!! Tom Kenny was an odd choice, but wow, he just nailed that slithery, backstabbing voice that all of us hear in our heads when we think of Starscream. The toys look so much like their cartoon counterparts; very cool! It definitely looks cool. Now, we just need to see a few episodes to see what the stories are going to be like. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but I have a feeling there are going to be several very surprised people and this is going to be a pretty good show!

by **Airhawk** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:58 pm

Hmm its a bit 50-50 with me

The overall quality of the animation looks pretty top notch, and more fluid than anything thats been thrown out for transformers so far and most of the voice work sounds pretty good. (Will have to hear more of Prime, but the one line he speaks makes him sound a bit, odd)

My only real gripe is I'm still not liking the designs at all, I've never liked the TT/Batman anime copycat style of art though, but I'll still give the show a look when it comes out.

News Credits: 2 · by **Galaxy_Convoy** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:58 pm

I am truly speechless. All I feel is joy and completion everytime I look at that video clip...

News Credits: 1 · by **Creature SH** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:00 pm

*taste taste* hhhmmmmm, polarizing !

It's still really difficult to judge.

I like all the returning elements of and little nods to the previous incarnations. The animation looks rather fluid. The themesong is probably the best official version on TV since G1 season 3.

I dislike the anime influences in the style, which are the most obvious on the human, who could turn out to be annoying. (at least it's just one kid this time). Bulkhead was seen in a classical stock footage transformation, which is always something that hurts the flow of Transformers shows greatly. A mouth on Prime just bugs me, and I didn't really care for the voice coming out of it.

I still think that this show could be good... A guilty pleasure at worst. I think the option of it being entirely unwatchable can be ruled out by now.

News Credits: 1 · by **Craven Knight** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:03 pm

I was getting hopefull once it started and thinking "this might just be an okay show"... and then I saw the little girl sidekick with the jetpack.

This'll suck... but I'll probably still watch.

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:04 pm

When will they stop ruining Prime with those awful lips?! :sad:

by **TheKindleman** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:07 pm

I guess I can watch if Grimlock and Slag are in it. No seriously, no that bad. Its Teen Titans meets Transformers

by **RatchetMD** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:08 pm

Craven Knight wrote:I was getting hopefull once it started and thinking "this might just be an okay show"... and then I saw the little girl sidekick with the jetpack.

This'll suck... but I'll probably still watch.

Yeah that little girl just doesn't work for me. Overall the clip was decent and I'm looking forward to seeing the cartoon.

News Credits: 20 · by **Neko** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:09 pm

RatchetMD wrote:
Craven Knight wrote:I was getting hopefull once it started and thinking "this might just be an okay show"... and then I saw the little girl sidekick with the jetpack.

This'll suck... but I'll probably still watch.

Yeah that little girl just doesn't work for me. Overall the clip was decent and I'm looking forward to seeing the cartoon.

Ditto.

I *Heart* Bumblebee. :grin: