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It's nice the the bio is essentially consistent to his G1 persona, but I'm wondering if Hasbro is taking Prowl's logic fetish to Vulcan extremes. He makes Shockwave look like Hot Rod.

1337W422102 wrote:

Nekoman wrote:

i_amtrunks wrote:

Bumblethumper wrote:

Nekoman wrote:Its tacky but the figure itself looks fun, I just wish Prowl could be a cop car again, oh real Prowl I miss you so.

Liege Evilmus wrote:Still not liking it, but this is a good instance where a new name could be introduced.

Yeah, I gotta agree. I don't mind them changing a few things, but when they change a character so much, they need to stop kidding themselves. If it's essentially a new character, give it a new name.

But so far that's my only major grievance with the series, so they might be doing something right.

Then they lose the Trademark/copyright of that name and can no longer use it. Would you prefer that?

This isn't G1 Prowl, it's Animated Prowl, different character with the same name, just like there are oodles of Johns, Marys and Harrys out there in the real world, different characters, same name.

Well yeah, but they could at least make him look a bit like Prowl, we haven’t gotten a good aotobot cop car in awhile.

There's always Universe/Classics.
Please, Raptorjesus...

Since youbeat me to it, I'm just chimming in to agree.

Chalk one up for comon sense!

Now come on RaptorJesus!!!!

(gotta highlight the J or he gets offended)

Nekoman wrote:

i_amtrunks wrote:

Bumblethumper wrote:

Nekoman wrote:Its tacky but the figure itself looks fun, I just wish Prowl could be a cop car again, oh real Prowl I miss you so.

Liege Evilmus wrote:Still not liking it, but this is a good instance where a new name could be introduced.

Yeah, I gotta agree. I don't mind them changing a few things, but when they change a character so much, they need to stop kidding themselves. If it's essentially a new character, give it a new name.

But so far that's my only major grievance with the series, so they might be doing something right.

Then they lose the Trademark/copyright of that name and can no longer use it. Would you prefer that?

This isn't G1 Prowl, it's Animated Prowl, different character with the same name, just like there are oodles of Johns, Marys and Harrys out there in the real world, different characters, same name.

Well yeah, but they could at least make him look a bit like Prowl, we haven’t gotten a good aotobot cop car in awhile.

Agreed, but beware Baricade finatics, when you say something like that

Bumblethumper wrote:

i_amtrunks wrote:Then they lose the Trademark/copyright of that name and can no longer use it. Would you prefer that?

Maybe I'm an idiot, but I always thought that if they 'lose' the name that just means that they can no longer hold exclusive copyright to it. They could still have a character named Prowl if they wanted, but there'd be nothing to stop someone else also using the name.

If they lose it another company can claim it and stop Hasbro from using it. That or they could charge Hasbro a fee to use the name.

Liege Evilmus wrote:

1337W422102 wrote:

Nekoman wrote:

i_amtrunks wrote:

Bumblethumper wrote:

Nekoman wrote:Its tacky but the figure itself looks fun, I just wish Prowl could be a cop car again, oh real Prowl I miss you so.

Liege Evilmus wrote:Still not liking it, but this is a good instance where a new name could be introduced.

Yeah, I gotta agree. I don't mind them changing a few things, but when they change a character so much, they need to stop kidding themselves. If it's essentially a new character, give it a new name.

But so far that's my only major grievance with the series, so they might be doing something right.

Then they lose the Trademark/copyright of that name and can no longer use it. Would you prefer that?

This isn't G1 Prowl, it's Animated Prowl, different character with the same name, just like there are oodles of Johns, Marys and Harrys out there in the real world, different characters, same name.

Well yeah, but they could at least make him look a bit like Prowl, we haven’t gotten a good aotobot cop car in awhile.

There's always Universe/Classics.
Please, Raptorjesus...

Since youbeat me to it, I'm just chimming in to agree.

Chalk one up for comon sense!

Now come on RaptorJesus!!!!

(gotta highlight the J or he gets offended)

I'd love to have a Classics Prowl! I hope they make him, as it would be in Hasbro's best interest because I would also buy the Smokescreen and Bluestreak repaints/retools. Yes, I'm that much of a whore.

And as for RaptorJesus, I've seen it written a number of ways. I just tend to write it how the Pedobear writes it, but then again, he IS an internet superhero...
Forgive me O Mighty RaptorJesus! May You not strike me down with your teeth, claws, and Mac-10! As an offering, I offer the Longcat Rampage picture I hastily made for a Photoshop class.

i_amtrunks wrote:

Bumblethumper wrote:

i_amtrunks wrote:Then they lose the Trademark/copyright of that name and can no longer use it. Would you prefer that?

Maybe I'm an idiot, but I always thought that if they 'lose' the name that just means that they can no longer hold exclusive copyright to it. They could still have a character named Prowl if they wanted, but there'd be nothing to stop someone else also using the name.

If they lose it another company can claim it and stop Hasbro from using it. That or they could charge Hasbro a fee to use the name.

We don't want to end up with 'Autobot Prowl,' or that kind of [Autobot] jazz. (Sorry, I had to.)

This thread confuses me. Prowls bio was uncovered weeks ago and i've never seen BBs and Lockdowns. Where are they?

Rochade wrote:This thread confuses me. Prowls bio was uncovered weeks ago and i've never seen BBs and Lockdowns. Where are they?

Check the news, they were seen this weekend, I think. Lockdown's a bounty hunter (inspired by Boba Fett) and Bumblebee is basically Hot Rod.

Haha, way too many made-up weapons on the back of the packaging.

Ha! CIRCUIT-SU! But yeah, this does sound a bit like Shockwave to me.

Shockwave could make for a pretty neat cycle-former, btw.

And I swear I read, "Through stillness you will find crotch," at first.

1337W422102 wrote:I'd love to have a Classics Prowl! I hope they make him, as it would be in Hasbro's best interest because I would also buy the Smokescreen and Bluestreak repaints/retools. Yes, I'm that much of a whore.

Oh yeah, they should totally do a classics Prowl. I'd definitely buy the Prowl and Smokescreen versions, and if they released the Bluestreak version first, probably wind up getting that too.

I don't buy repaints, but for Smokescreen and Prowl I'd happily make an exception.

I like this bio. It is good ol' classical Prowl logical thinking and rationale with the added benefit of some old-fashioned butt-kicking with stop lights. I was more than a bit skeptical of a motorcycle Prowl at first, but this bio of a serious, but higly trained, warrior fits quie well.

So, Shockwave + ninja = Animated Prowl? Ooookay.

Why does no-one realize that G1 Prowl was supposed to be Autobot Spock ?!

1337W422102 wrote:

Liege Evilmus wrote:

1337W422102 wrote:

Nekoman wrote:

i_amtrunks wrote:

Bumblethumper wrote:

Nekoman wrote:Its tacky but the figure itself looks fun, I just wish Prowl could be a cop car again, oh real Prowl I miss you so.

Liege Evilmus wrote:Still not liking it, but this is a good instance where a new name could be introduced.

Yeah, I gotta agree. I don't mind them changing a few things, but when they change a character so much, they need to stop kidding themselves. If it's essentially a new character, give it a new name.

But so far that's my only major grievance with the series, so they might be doing something right.

Then they lose the Trademark/copyright of that name and can no longer use it. Would you prefer that?

This isn't G1 Prowl, it's Animated Prowl, different character with the same name, just like there are oodles of Johns, Marys and Harrys out there in the real world, different characters, same name.

Well yeah, but they could at least make him look a bit like Prowl, we haven’t gotten a good aotobot cop car in awhile.

There's always Universe/Classics.
Please, Raptorjesus...

Since youbeat me to it, I'm just chimming in to agree.

Chalk one up for comon sense!

Now come on RaptorJesus!!!!

(gotta highlight the J or he gets offended)

I'd love to have a Classics Prowl! I hope they make him, as it would be in Hasbro's best interest because I would also buy the Smokescreen and Bluestreak repaints/retools. Yes, I'm that much of a whore.

And as for RaptorJesus, I've seen it written a number of ways. I just tend to write it how the Pedobear writes it, but then again, he IS an internet superhero...
Forgive me O Mighty RaptorJesus! May You not strike me down with your teeth, claws, and Mac-10! As an offering, I offer the Longcat Rampage picture I hastily made for a Photoshop class.

May HIS will be done!

and yeah I know RealJesus, expect another lightning bolt to the back or the head tomorrow.

Liege Evilmus wrote:

1337W422102 wrote:

Liege Evilmus wrote:

1337W422102 wrote:

Nekoman wrote:

i_amtrunks wrote:

Bumblethumper wrote:

Nekoman wrote:Its tacky but the figure itself looks fun, I just wish Prowl could be a cop car again, oh real Prowl I miss you so.

Liege Evilmus wrote:Still not liking it, but this is a good instance where a new name could be introduced.

Yeah, I gotta agree. I don't mind them changing a few things, but when they change a character so much, they need to stop kidding themselves. If it's essentially a new character, give it a new name.

But so far that's my only major grievance with the series, so they might be doing something right.

Then they lose the Trademark/copyright of that name and can no longer use it. Would you prefer that?

This isn't G1 Prowl, it's Animated Prowl, different character with the same name, just like there are oodles of Johns, Marys and Harrys out there in the real world, different characters, same name.

Well yeah, but they could at least make him look a bit like Prowl, we haven’t gotten a good aotobot cop car in awhile.

There's always Universe/Classics.
Please, Raptorjesus...

Since youbeat me to it, I'm just chimming in to agree.

Chalk one up for comon sense!

Now come on RaptorJesus!!!!

(gotta highlight the J or he gets offended)

I'd love to have a Classics Prowl! I hope they make him, as it would be in Hasbro's best interest because I would also buy the Smokescreen and Bluestreak repaints/retools. Yes, I'm that much of a whore.

And as for RaptorJesus, I've seen it written a number of ways. I just tend to write it how the Pedobear writes it, but then again, he IS an internet superhero...
Forgive me O Mighty RaptorJesus! May You not strike me down with your teeth, claws, and Mac-10! As an offering, I offer the Longcat Rampage picture I hastily made for a Photoshop class.

May HIS will be done!

and yeah I know RealJesus, expect another lightning bolt to the back or the head tomorrow.

Sounds like you know my ex-girlfriend. Hi-yo.

I think it's kinda of cool that this new Prowl dude's head is inspired by the Datsun Trio's (well, except for the long shape of course, they stole that from Bruce Campbell), he has the antenna coming out of the central crest thing!

LOL, ridiculously overpriced is right.

I'd pity the foo' who actually pays for that, when they could wait a few months and get it for $10 at Wal-Mart.

As for the bio... Awesomesauce with a side order of cool beans, yo. I'm digging it.

Windracer wrote:LOL, ridiculously overpriced is right.

I'd pity the foo' who actually pays for that, when they could wait a few months and get it for $10 at Wal-Mart.

With the recent addition of a few extra months onto that, it starts to seem like some vague distant point in the future that, who knows, may never come. I remember when classics seemed so out of reach. Just made you want them even more.

You have to wonder how much that is inflating these prices.

Bumblethumper wrote:

Windracer wrote:LOL, ridiculously overpriced is right.

I'd pity the foo' who actually pays for that, when they could wait a few months and get it for $10 at Wal-Mart.

With the recent addition of a few extra months onto that, it starts to seem like some vague distant point in the future that, who knows, may never come. I remember when classics seemed so out of reach. Just made you want them even more.

You have to wonder how much that is inflating these prices.

Don't remind me of how long I had to wait for my Classics... and my BWXs... And some Robot Heroes I missed out on... Gah! "Hurry Up and Wait," the story of our lives.

1337W422102 wrote:Don't remind me of how long I had to wait for my Classics... Gah! "Hurry Up and Wait," the story of our lives.

I don't have to ... you can just think about how long we gotta wait for the next lot of Classics/Universe. You know right now I'd kill for just the crappiest little jpeg image of a prototype, but at this stage they could even get pushed back further, anything could happen.

1337W422102 wrote:

Bumblethumper wrote:

Windracer wrote:LOL, ridiculously overpriced is right.

I'd pity the foo' who actually pays for that, when they could wait a few months and get it for $10 at Wal-Mart.

With the recent addition of a few extra months onto that, it starts to seem like some vague distant point in the future that, who knows, may never come. I remember when classics seemed so out of reach. Just made you want them even more.

You have to wonder how much that is inflating these prices.

Don't remind me of how long I had to wait for my Classics... and my BWXs... And some Robot Heroes I missed out on... Gah! "Hurry Up and Wait," the story of our lives.

What Robot Heroes are you still lokking for, they're sporatic around me and we never got the whole movie line, but they resurface often.

PM me with who your looking for and if I can find them, we can work it out wit PayPal. Cost+Shipping, not a red cent more, that is, asuming I can find them(I promise only effort, not results)

Master of Circuit-su, eh? Don't that make you special.

So basically Prowl is what you get when you cross Spock with a ninja? *ponders* Autobots...... transform.. and.... roll...out.

I'm liking the TF:A character's bios and quotes. Can't wait to get my hands on the figures.

1337W422102 wrote:

Mkall wrote:Well, the TF Universe now has a ninja and a pirate.

I think we can call this line wrapped up now

What about zombies, werewolves, and Chuck Norris?

Zombies...





Werewolves...









Chuck Norris?

Where's the tech specs?