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News Credits: 86 · by **ScoutBumblebee** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:56 pm

D.C. Douglas, voice of Chase on Rescue Bots and source of the rumored late January premier date for Rescue Bots, has taken to Facebook to state that the release has been pushed back. This evening on his Facebook page, Douglas posted,

#Transformers #Rescue Bots fans: Rumor is there is a schedule delay & season 2 was pushed to February... Hang in there, kids, it IS coming!

Disappointing news for fans looking forward to the January start date. But as soon as we have more concrete info, you'll find it here.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:04 pm

Watch them cancel this series. :lol:

News Credits: 86 · by **ScoutBumblebee** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 10:33 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:Watch them cancel this series.

As someone who enjoys the series, I would be disappointed. But to be honest, I wouldn't be surprised. With no release date, and pushing it back, it worries me. I do know it's done though (season 2) ans new toys are bring released, so it seems strange they would scrap it. But who knows.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumblevivisector** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:07 pm

Maybe the idea is to time it so the finale comes right before Age of Extinction hits theaters? It's the HUB's only non-cancelled TF series at present, so that might make some kind of business sense.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:12 pm

Bumblevivisector wrote:It's the HUB's only non-cancelled TF series at present,

The Hub has never had a cancelled Transformers series on air aside from re-runs of Animated.

News Credits: 1 · by **Bumblevivisector** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:22 pm

PrymeStriker wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:It's the HUB's only non-cancelled TF series at present,

The Hub has never had a cancelled Transformers series on air aside from re-runs of Animated.

...and G1 and Prime. What, is there a distinction between "cancelled" and just "ended"?

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:46 pm

Bumblevivisector wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:
Bumblevivisector wrote:It's the HUB's only non-cancelled TF series at present,

The Hub has never had a cancelled Transformers series on air aside from re-runs of Animated.
...and G1 and Prime. What, is there distinction between cancelled and just ended?

..........Yes. :roll:

Being cancelled indicates that there were plans to continue the series, but the channel network ended the show because the series wasn't getting enough viewers or there were complications with continuing the show and therefore needs to end.

There's a difference between that and ending naturally, which both Prime and G1 did.

by **Deathsanras** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:12 am

PrymeStriker wrote:Watch them cancel this series.

Since it takes 6-12 months to make each episode, canceling season 2 at this point - mere weeks before it airs - wouldn't make any sense. Maybe after this series, especially if the rumors are correct and the post-AoE show treads a more middle ground between Prime's (unearned) ultra-serious tone, and Rescue Bots' more lighthearted tone.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:42 am

PrymeStriker wrote:Watch them cancel this series.

News Credits: 4 · by **KnightStrike** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:04 am

I really hope they don't end up axing this show, but if they did at this point I think its safe to say the episodes already produced would surely get released to DVD or streaming somewhere. It is just crazy how long its been since the first season ended, I mean that was back in October 2012 right? I don't think shows taking 15+ months between seasons is ever a good sign.

News Credits: 86 · by **ScoutBumblebee** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:09 am

With the start of previews of upcoming toy lines for the show (even though I am not a fan of Boatwave, Bumblebike, and Monstertrucktimus Prime) and the knowledge that the show is actually complete, I doubt it will get the axe before season 2 starts. There is strong speculation that season 2 is the last, but I imagine at least season 2 will air.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:30 pm

KnightStrike wrote:It is just crazy how long its been since the first season ended, I mean that was back in October 2012 right? I don't think shows taking 15+ months between seasons is ever a good sign.

August 18, 2012, but yeah the wait time between seasons for this show has been asinine. This show is far less expensive to make than TF: Prime ever was and yet that show kept churning out seasons on a yearly basis. By comparison, this show shouldn't be taking so long to release if the production cost is so convenient.

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:42 pm

I think the simplest explanation of all is most likely what's happened ... the new episodes were pushed back to time when new toys will be available at stores.

News Credits: 86 · by **ScoutBumblebee** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:45 pm

Seibertron wrote:I think the simplest explanation of all is most likely what's happened ... the new episodes were pushed back to time when new toys will be available at stores.

That WOULD make the most sense. :-?

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:49 pm

ScoutBumblebee wrote:
Seibertron wrote:I think the simplest explanation of all is most likely what's happened ... the new episodes were pushed back to time when new toys will be available at stores.

That WOULD make the most sense.

But then that would mean I bought all those transforming Energize toys for nothing. :BOOM:

News Credits: 3554 · by **Seibertron** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:57 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
ScoutBumblebee wrote:
Seibertron wrote:I think the simplest explanation of all is most likely what's happened ... the new episodes were pushed back to time when new toys will be available at stores.

That WOULD make the most sense.
But then that would mean I bought all those transforming Energize toys for nothing.

The Energize part of the line was just a subline imprint like Unicron Battles, Primus Unleashed, Allspark Power, etc. I'd be surprised if the 2nd season of the show didn't feature the new molds on some level.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:37 pm

Seibertron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
ScoutBumblebee wrote:
Seibertron wrote:I think the simplest explanation of all is most likely what's happened ... the new episodes were pushed back to time when new toys will be available at stores.

That WOULD make the most sense.
But then that would mean I bought all those transforming Energize toys for nothing.

The Energize part of the line was just a subline imprint like Unicron Battles, Primus Unleashed, Allspark Power, etc. I'd be surprised if the 2nd season of the show didn't feature the new molds on some level.

I bought them because, at the time, I suspected that the Energize energy hand weapons tools would be featured in the show (which seemed to be supported by that one commercial for them that used the same animation of the cartoon).

Being a subline imprint doesn't necessarily mean "filler until the next fiction comes", as Battle for the Spark, the Unicron Battles, the Powerlinx Battles, Primus Unleashed, Beast Hunters, and Predacons Rising all had toys of things that appeared in each of their respective shows.

News Credits: 4 · by **Slashercon** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:59 am

At this rate, Rescue Bots & Beware the Batman will wind up like Young Justice and Green Lantern TAS. These delays are ridiculous. (Wow. Shows how much I care for Rescue Bots :???:

)

News Credits: 4 · by **KnightStrike** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:56 am

I think all the animated shows that I have liked getting canned in recent years has made me gun shy whenever any delay or scheduling change pops up. Green Lantern TAS, Young Justice, Thundercats, GI Joe Renegades was growing on me, and I was even willing to give Voltron Force a shot at a second season. Here is hoping Rescue Bots gets to conclude with a solid ending this season if this is the last we get of it.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:46 pm

We finally have a confirmed air date for season 2 of Transformers: Resuce Bots! According the press release found below courtesy of ZAP2it season two will debut on The Hub Network on March 1st at 1:00 PM ET. The season will kick off with two back to back episodes, "Road Trip" and "Sky Forest". The show will relocate to a 1:30 PM ET slot on March 8th. Click out the press release below:

THE AUTOBOTS ARE BACK AS “TRANSFORMERS RESCUE BOTS” RETURNS FOR ITS SECOND SEASON ON THE HUB NETWORK, MARCH 1

Premiere Kicks Off With Two Back-to-Back, Action-Packed Episodes

A New Match Game Entitled “Hero Hunt” Launches on Hubnetwork.com

LOS ANGELES — “Transformers Rescue Bots,” animated series, created especially for younger TRANSFORMERS fans, returns for its second season on Saturday, March 1, with two all-new, back-to-back episodes starting at 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT, on the Hub Network, a destination for kids and their families. Beginning on Saturday, March 8, new episodes of the show will air at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT. The series is produced by Hasbro Studios. In addition, HubNetwork.com will launch a fun-filled new match game called “Hero Hunt.”

The second season of “Transformers Rescue Bots” kicks off with action-packed, episode “Road Trip”, where a tricky transporter takes Cody for a crazy ride and Kade takes on a high-flying rescue mission. The second episode, “Sky Forest” has Cody and Frankie going head to head in a town inventor contest, leading to a jealous divide between the two. To make matters worse, Frankie's contest entry gets out of control, not only threatening her friendship with Cody and the Bots, but the safety of the entire island.

In the digital Rescue Bots game “Hero Hunt,” fans can get the Bots ready to roll by making the correct match and the more matches they make, the more points they score. Players will be challenged to complete each mission and see if they can make it to the end of the game. Viewers can get into the action at http://hubnetwork.com/herohunt.

“Transformers Rescue Bots” features a group of Autobots charged with a mission to protect and learn about humans. Stationed by Optimus Prime on a technologically advanced island, the Rescue Bots — Heatwave, Boulder, Blades and Chase — team with the Burns family of first responders, including a police chief, firefighter, rescue pilot and engineer to keep peace and safety in the city. Alongside their human friends, the Rescue Bots learn teamwork and heroism. The half-hour series brings family, heart, humor and adventure to the Transformers brand.

The series features an ensemble of voice talent including, LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) as Doc Greene, Lacey Chabert ("Party of Five") as Dani Burns, Élan Garfias (“The Hangover”) as Cody Burns, Maurice LaMarche (“Futurama”) as Chief Charlie Burns, Jason Marsden (“Step by Step”) as Kade Burns, Shannon McKain (“The Assignment”) as Graham Burns, Diamond White (“X Factor”) as Francine Greene, Jeff Bennett (“Johnny Bravo”) as Huxley Prescott, Steve Blum (“Transformers Prime”) as Heatwave, Parvesh Cheena (“Outsourced”) as Blades, D.C. Douglas (“NCIS: Los Angeles”) as Chase, Imari Williams (“Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City”) as Boulder and Peter Cullen (“Transformers Prime”) as Optimus Prime.

The series is produced by Hasbro Studios, executive produced by Stephen Davis and developed for television by Jeff Kline, Nicole Dubuc and Brian Hohfeld.

About the Hub Network

The Hub Network is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) that champions family fun by providing enriching, cool, relevant, family friendly entertainment experiences that children and parents can enjoy together. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Hasbro's rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub Network’s lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at HubNetwork.com. The Hub Network rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and is available in nearly 72 million U.S. households. The Hub Network logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 3:42 pm

WOOHOO!!!

News Credits: 9 · by **Hip-Hoptimus Rime** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:20 pm

Burn, you read my mind! My 5yo boy loves this show, and I'm a fan too. Been a long wait, I hope we see the Mobile HQ.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:23 pm

Hip-Hoptimus Rime wrote:Burn, you read my mind! My 5yo boy loves this show, and I'm a fan too. Been a long wait, I hope we see the Mobile HQ.

My (nearly) 8 year old nephew gave up asking me when it was coming back. It's his fault I got into it.

News Credits: 436 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 7:29 pm

80 weeks.

That's how long we will have had to wait between seasons.

80... weeks!

From August 18, 2012 to March 1, 2014. That's almost 19 months!

Words cannot describe how much there is no excuse for such an ungodly amount of time that is for a between-season gap. Especially with how they completed the season mid-LAST YEAR! :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 9:24 pm

D.C. Douglas who plays Chase on Transformers Rescue Bots put together a fun little video on his Youtube channel to announce that season 2 starts on March 1. Watch as he gets the good news from his agent and proceeds to share the news with the bots. Check out the embedded video.