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First Wheeljack, now Smokescreen?

New Autobots should stop making an impression by shooting explosive fuel-- it might be bad for PR!

The Variable wrote:First Wheeljack, now Smokescreen?

New Autobots should stop making an impression by shooting explosive fuel-- it might be bad for PR!

Why?

Well, we all knew there'd be new characters coming in Transformers: PRIME, but given the figures on the release line-up did any of us think it'd be this guy?

Sodan-1 wrote:Well, we all knew there'd be new characters coming in Transformers: PRIME, but given the figures on the release line-up did any of us think it'd be this guy?

Given that a Smokescreen repaint was announced some time ago, I'd say probably.

PrymeStriker wrote:

The Variable wrote:First Wheeljack, now Smokescreen?

New Autobots should stop making an impression by shooting explosive fuel-- it might be bad for PR!

Why?

Name says Smokescreen, color scheme says Prowl. Mostly. Personality... Hot Rod.

nice!! i have been looking forward to a new ABot to hit the screen.
should keep things interesting, hopefully his toy will be available in the US and
not an exclusive ala Breakdown or Unicron.

kirbenvost wrote:Name says Smokescreen, color scheme says Prowl. Mostly. Personality... Hot Rod.

Maybe the character's Bluestreak/Silverstreak - or whatever what he's going by.

While the IGN clip is called "Smokescreen in Action," it's notable that no one in the clip refers to him as such - they don't even know him. And without confirmation by the show runners, he could still be called something else. However, based on the evidence shown so far, I will concede that the character is very likely going to be named Smokescreen.

This show needs far more new Transformers like Smokescreen and far less creepy "boyfriend/girlfriend" dynamic between the dumb kids and their partners...ahem...in my opinion of course.

The Hub and Transformers facebook pages have posted a teaser images from tonight's all new episode of Transformers Prime "New Recruit" featuring Smokescreen. Be sure to tune into the Hub this evening at 7:00 PM ET.

There's a new bot in town...Meet SMOKESCREEN tonight at 7pm ET!

Share this pic if you're excited about the debut of new Team Prime member Smokescreen on tonight's episode of Transformers Prime! Don't forget to tune it at 7 pm ET on The Hub TV Network!

I'm sorry, I just don't see knockout.

BeastProwl wrote:I'm sorry, I just don't see knockout.

I don't see Starscream either.

ViperEye82 wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:I'm sorry, I just don't see knockout.

I don't see Starscream either.

Who would?

Someone said he looks like Starscream early on in the thread.

ViperEye82 wrote:Someone said he looks like Starscream early on in the thread.

I dont see it -.o lol

yeah he does not resemble any bots we have right now aside from bumblebee and the door wings.

Kick some ass, Smokie. I'm waiting for you tonight.

PrymeStriker wrote:Kick some ass, Smokie. I'm waiting for you tonight.

What are you, his wife?

BeastProwl wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:Kick some ass, Smokie. I'm waiting for you tonight.

What are you, his wife?

i hope he doesnt bite the dust quickly

BeastProwl wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:Kick some ass, Smokie. I'm waiting for you tonight.

What are you, his wife?

I'm Smokescreen's bitch. Got a problem with that?



Also, I don't know why he doesn't look like Knock Out to anyone. He sure as hell looks like Knock Out's toy aside from the door-wings and arms (which I explained how they could re-engineer that here) to me.

PrymeStriker wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:Kick some ass, Smokie. I'm waiting for you tonight.

What are you, his wife?

I'm Smokescreen's bitch. Got a problem with that?



Also, I don't know why he doesn't look like Knock Out to anyone. He sure as hell looks like Knock Out's toy aside from the door-wings and arms (which I explained how they could re-engineer that here) to me.

I certainly see it, especially in the chest, how it's segmented into the middle part, which sits underneath and forms the main bulk of the torso, and the the two upper-chest panels which fold down on the side. Very reminiscent of the KO deluxe.

PrymeStriker wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:Kick some ass, Smokie. I'm waiting for you tonight.

What are you, his wife?

I'm Smokescreen's bitch. Got a problem with that?



Also, I don't know why he doesn't look like Knock Out to anyone. He sure as hell looks like Knock Out's toy aside from the door-wings and arms (which I explained how they could re-engineer that here) to me.

It's just like Shockwave. He was going to look like his WFC design (which I still think it's part of G1, not Prime), but then looked like he has elements from the G1 and movie designs. And another example in the past was G1 Megatron, as he looked younger (younger looking face, handheld fusion cannon, helmet is black and looks like hair). Take a look from the Marvel Comics version:



And a comparison at the Sumbow version:

XDMan wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:

PrymeStriker wrote:Kick some ass, Smokie. I'm waiting for you tonight.

What are you, his wife?

I'm Smokescreen's bitch. Got a problem with that?



Also, I don't know why he doesn't look like Knock Out to anyone. He sure as hell looks like Knock Out's toy aside from the door-wings and arms (which I explained how they could re-engineer that here) to me.

It's just like Shockwave. He was going to look like his WFC design (which I still think it's part of G1, not Prime), but then looked like he has elements from the G1 and movie designs. And another example in the past was G1 Megatron, as he looked younger (younger looking face, handheld fusion cannon, helmet is black and looks like hair). Take a look from the Marvel Comics version:



And a comparison at the Sumbow version:

That Megatron makes me think of a Robot Master out of Megaman.

BeastProwl wrote:

ViperEye82 wrote:

BeastProwl wrote:I'm sorry, I just don't see knockout.

I don't see Starscream either.

Who would?

ViperEye82 wrote:Someone said he looks like Starscream early on in the thread.

That would be me. I think it was mostly how narrow his face is compared to the other 'bots.

Well at least we have smokescreen

I know everyone keeps talking about how Smokescreen will most likely be a Knockout remold/repaint. I really hope that's not true. For me, a majority of the excitement about a new character is for a completely new toy. As I only collect bots and cons that actually appear in the show, I will be very disappointed if Smokescreen turns out to be a remold!