The Energon Pub

[WreckerJack]

Like it or not but this is capitalism, Hasbro's goal is money (despite what they may claim).

That is very true. But like all franchises they need to listen to the fans constructive criticism or wind up defunct. Of course we do not want this to happen. We want Transformers to be the very best that it can be.

I'll admit that I am skeptical of this new show but I am willing to give it a try. I was let down by RID because of it's lather rinse repeat formula. Prime had set my expectations high because it had a lot of the things that in my opinion make a story great, like character development, high stakes and character backstories. RID15 felt more like a colorful kid show like say Pokemon or Scooby Doo.


I hope Cyberverse has better storytelling, adventure and at the very least humor. I think it can accomplish the fun side of RID that I did enjoy. I mean animated was kind of silly looking to me at first yet it was an amazing show. Only time will tell if this show is going to be good or not. I am going to keep an open mind before judging because I can't judge something that hasn't aired.

[ZeroWolf]

Exactly, time will tell if this new show will be any good, if not, we'll just wait till the next time round.

[DeathReviews]

I asked on facebook what people's thoughts were and I did get the reply of "at least it aint Bayformers"

Hear, hear.

[TurboMMaster]

If rumors about Ron Perlman and Mark Hamill are true, I'm ready to try it just for them.

[Sabrblade]

If rumors about Ron Perlman and Mark Hamill are true, I'm ready to try it just for them.

Wrong show.

[TurboMMaster]

There is still a chance that they will find a room for them in Cyberverse, adter all you can't just have acces to iconic voice actors (And a Star Wars star) from the 90's and without using them, it's a perfect way to keep older audience interested.

[DedicatedGhostArt]

*SIIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH*

So long any sort of edgy Transformers cartoons. Hello even more tiny kid appeal shows with cartoon violence and "jailing" of bad guys instead of actual warfare. Seriously, **** this franchise at this point.

...btw, I like Bumblebee if done right. But not as this "Oh I'm the next Rodimus Prime who also never will get a Prime mode to ditch the cute name".

I asked on facebook what people's thoughts were and I did get the reply of "at least it aint Bayformers"

Hear, hear.

I liked Dark of the Moon.

[william-james88]

There is still a chance that they will find a room for them in Cyberverse, adter all you can't just have acces to iconic voice actors (And a Star Wars star) from the 90's and without using them, it's a perfect way to keep older audience interested.

We do not know the voice cast for cyber verse, so there is no info to share at the moment. Stay tuned on the site and we will news it when we know. As of right now, there is no reason or indication that there would be any cross pollination in voice talent from the different shows.

[Galactic Prime]

"while “Prime Wars,” which debuted on Verizon’s streaming service VerizonGo90, was conceived as a way to reach older, devoted fans who have grown up with the franchise. "

LOL, reach older devoted fans?

You pander to them with garbage.

TF Prime was a way to reach older devoted fans, not this Prime Wars S H I T

[Burn]

S H I T

FYI, I consider this a bypass of the swear filter. Do it again and you get a warning.

[ZeroWolf]

*SIIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH*

So long any sort of edgy Transformers cartoons. Hello even more tiny kid appeal shows with cartoon violence and "jailing" of bad guys instead of actual warfare. Seriously, **** this franchise at this point.

...btw, I like Bumblebee if done right. But not as this "Oh I'm the next Rodimus Prime who also never will get a Prime mode to ditch the cute name".

I asked on facebook what people's thoughts were and I did get the reply of "at least it aint Bayformers"

Hear, hear.

I liked Dark of the Moon.

As much as I'm an advocate of the animated features idea ala DC do we need edgy cartoons? The way you've worded that gIves the impression you'd want one that's just edgy for edginess sake. We don't need one with an edge, we just need quality storytelling (which you can get with any rating).

[Sabrblade]

There is still a chance that they will find a room for them in Cyberverse, adter all you can't just have acces to iconic voice actors (And a Star Wars star) from the 90's and without using them, it's a perfect way to keep older audience interested.

Dude, Cyberverse is being made by a completely different company and different people. What happens in the Machinima shows has no bearing on Cyberverse. Power of the Primes is already done and made and will finish airing in seven weeks' time while Cyberverse is still an enigma at this point. There is zero legitimate reason for you to assume that Ron Perlman and/or Mark Hamill have anything to do with Cyberverse, especially since the Machinima shows were done in California (which is where both Perlman and Hamill reside) while Cyberverse is being handled in New York. Hamill was even in Rescue Bots beforehand and that had no affect on his being cast for Titans Return and Power of the Primes.

[Galactic Prime]

S H I T

FYI, I consider this a bypass of the swear filter. Do it again and you get a warning.

But #$$^$%#$ doesn't get my point across

[william-james88]

Thanks to a plethora of you fans for having contacted us with the news that Hasbro has updated their website to now have character sheets for the Cyberverse TV show cast. We get to see the characters that will be on the show and many are new reveals, like Acid Storm, Thundercracker and Prowl. While the designs are based on Emiliano Santalucia's Evergreen designs, these are stylized more and have several differences. Wheeljack for instance has some facial hair, looking quite reminescent of what we could see hidden underneath his Masterpiece toy's faceplate.

Clicking on each character art on the site reveals a bio. Below is the full roster revealed along with the images of the characters.

Which character are you excited to see most?

Autobots: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Windblade, Wheeljack, Ratchet, Grimlock, Hot Rod, Prowl, Blurr.

Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Thundercracker, Shadow Striker, Shockwave, Slipstream, Soundwave, Acid Storm.

[WreckerJack]

Ratchet got buff and Wheeljack grew a mustache. Manly science pals!

[Victinoko]

I love all of these designs!!! Very happy that Acid Storm gets a role. Now if only they had beter toys, these designs deserve a proper rendition in plastic.

[Skritz]

What's this, seekers who aren't entirely direct repaints? MADNESS! RUINED FOREVER!

[Etseterrestrial]

Shadow Striker? Could that possibly mean Roulette may end up being in the show, too? Or, at the very least, a cheap repaint made by Hasbro to make more money? Either way would be nice.

[Sabrblade]

Starscream and Hot Rod are lookin' a little feminine, there.

Meanwhile, Blurr's looking less inspired by his 1980s G1 design and more his IDW G1 design (his head, especially).


As for the bios...

Bumblebee is sure taking his amnesia well. He seems all too chipper and optimistic about getting his memories back, and has some inkling about some kind of "epic powers" he might possess and unlock.

Optimus Prime is Optimus Prime. That is all.

Windblade seems to draw most from her RID 2015 personality, being described as "super cool", able to take on the Seekers by herself, and full of determination.

Whoa, Grimlock's a whole new take, entirely! While being all typically strong and smashy in T-Rex mode, robot mode for him is a whole different case. He's described as "one of the smartest, smoothest talking bots around", and Bee considers him a very reliable pal who "always looks out for his friends". I could kinda dig a "cool guy" Grimlock.

Wheeljack's pretty much just his traditional inventor self.

Ratchet's kind of a popular dude in this version. He's so good at being a doctor that "every bot in the galaxy wants him as their medical officer." No signs of his traditional grumpiness either.

Hot Rod's now all about danger and showing off. Always up for a race, but a bit of a sore loser if he doesn't win. But he's also one of Bee's favorite people.

Prowl's a stick-in-the-mud who's all into rules and regulations and needs Bee to teach him how to have fun. Whatever.

Blurr is fast and talks fast. And Bee had to take a deep breath when imitating his way of speaking. Because robots breathe, I guess.


Megatron is a no good evil bad guy who used to be friends with Optimus.

Thundercracker is Animated Thundercracker. Vainglorious and all muscle.

This version of Starscream is a little Swindle-ish this time. He'd sell each of his teammates out if given the opportunity, but for power instead of profit.

Shadow Striker is mean and spitefully insulting to everyone and wants to destroy for Earth for some reason.

Shockwave continues the tradition established by Dreamwave of his being a scientist, but now with the creep factor upped a bit.

Slipstream's got some good qualities to her, being a capable strategist and showing leadership potential. Nothing's said if she has any actual leadership ambitions, though. Her only mentioned intent is, like Shadow Striker, to destroy planet Earth.

Soundwave's a master spy who listens in on the Autobots by "messing with [their] electrical impulses, or something along this evil lines."

Acid Storm's bio claims that Starscream is the Seeker leader in contrast to the previous news we were told about Slipstream being their leader. As for Acid Storm himself, he can control the weather to produce "toxic rain" and is kind of a stalker to Bee and his friends, always chasing them around.

[Hydrargyrus]

Thundercracker is Animated Thundercracker. Vainglorious and all muscle.

I thought it seemed more G1-Bio-Inspired. With him being a basic Seeker warrior and arrogant because he can fly.

[fenrir72]

Who's that bot left of Soundwave? looks like a fembot. Same with the one between TT and Acidstorm. The one with a monocle......Blitzwing? Looks like a fembot too.
Starscream and Hotrod also look gurly.

The rest look awesome! (Shockwave especially)

[Sabrblade]

Who's that bot left of Soundwave? looks like a fembot. Same with the one between TT and Acidstorm. The one with a monocle......Blitzwing? Looks like a fembot too.

Slipstream and Shadow Striker.

[TulioDude]

I want to see this art style in motion.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Ratchet got buff and Wheeljack grew a mustache. Manly science pals!

Not the first time he busted myths had one:

[WreckerJack]

Not the first time he busted myths had one:

Looks like some kinda weird mutton chops to me!

Ratchet's kind of a popular dude in this version. He's so good at being a doctor that "every bot in the galaxy wants him as their medical officer." No signs of his traditional grumpiness either.

He was grumpy in prime, less grumpy in RiD 15 so maybe this is the evolution of his character? I can't remember if this was going to be a sequel or not (It doesn't look like it) but I for one am kinda glad to see Ratchet as a friendly character. It's good to see a fav character more happy - especially one that has had to deal with some rough stuff. Of course we won't know until the show airs for sure. He could be his grumpy ol' self and that would be fine with me. Just please please please be voiced by Jeffery Combs!