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It Is Him wrote:At Botcon 2010, Counterpunch decided that Douplepunch should be renamed Donkeypunch.

Yes, but why?

Dammit!

I think Razorclaw counterpunched me into getting a Fireburst Optimus.

I can really see the flamethrower theme working with those stupid pontoon tanks now.

Sabrblade wrote:

It Is Him wrote:At Botcon 2010, Counterpunch decided that Douplepunch should be renamed Donkeypunch.

Yes, but why?

cuz it's funnier that way

rpetras wrote:Dammit!

I think Razorclaw counterpunched me into getting a Fireburst Optimus.

I can really see the flamethrower theme working with those stupid pontoon tanks now.

He looks really good. And the new eye paint is a shiny light blue. It almost looks like he has a gleam in his eyes as he barbecues a bunch of Decepticons.

Counterpunch wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

It Is Him wrote:At Botcon 2010, Counterpunch decided that Douplepunch should be renamed Donkeypunch.

Yes, but why?

cuz it's funnier that way

What I mean is, *how* did you coin the Donkey Punch name? What prompted you to think of it?

BTW, I think the first quote by It Is Him is one of the few times we've seen the words "Counterpunch", "Double Punch", and "Donkey Punch" together in the same sentence (until this one I just wrote, that is).

Razorclaw0000 wrote:Many Seibertronians tuned into our latest podcast, "Longshot" and we are pleased to announce this episodes "Listen To Win" Contest Winner!

Seibertron.com member It Is Him submitted the correct answer, "Chromedome" at 1:53PM, EST on Monday, 7/18.

It Is Him has won a copy of Shout! Factory's Japanese Collection: Headmasters courtesy of Seibertron.com and Shout! Factory!

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Congratulations It Is Him!

Keep listening to the Seibertron.com Twincast Podcast!

I won? Cool! Hooray!

Sabrblade wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

It Is Him wrote:At Botcon 2010, Counterpunch decided that Douplepunch should be renamed Donkeypunch.

Yes, but why?

cuz it's funnier that way

What I mean is, *how* did you coin the Donkey Punch name? What prompted you to think of it?

BTW, I think the first quote by It Is Him is one of the few times we've seen the words "Counterpunch", "Double Punch", and "Donkey Punch" together in the same sentence (until this one I just wrote, that is).

Whatever you do, don't search for that term on ED...

Counterpunch wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

It Is Him wrote:At Botcon 2010, Counterpunch decided that Douplepunch should be renamed Donkeypunch.

Yes, but why?

cuz it's funnier that way

What I mean is, *how* did you coin the Donkey Punch name? What prompted you to think of it?

BTW, I think the first quote by It Is Him is one of the few times we've seen the words "Counterpunch", "Double Punch", and "Donkey Punch" together in the same sentence (until this one I just wrote, that is).

Whatever you do, don't search for that term on ED...

Urban Dictionary has some good definitions. May be NSFW by some standards though.

Sabrblade wrote:Another great one, guys, but, man, these 2 & a half hour recording are killing me.

You and me both! I have to stand in a hot studio the whole time. Haha!

I had to pause the podcast for a while, and when I came back, recording had gotten a bit slower for some reason. I was cracking up the whole time when you were talking about Ultimate Optimus Prime, cause it sounded like you were totally drunk. XD

Teamus wrote:I had to pause the podcast for a while, and when I came back, recording had gotten a bit slower for some reason. I was cracking up the whole time when you were talking about Ultimate Optimus Prime, cause it sounded like you were totally drunk. XD

Unfortunately I wasn't...

joevill wrote:Seibertron, Call of Hero? I love hearing about the technical upgrades to the website. Hearing you say such great things about the Kre-O Transformers is dangerous to my wallet. I thought they were neat at Botcon but decided they are not for me. Viewing your galleries and hearing you talk about how fun they are has really tempted me on getting a set. If you had to choose just one set which would you suggest?

Hmm ... tough one. Sideswipe and Starscream are probably my favorites. Haven't done robot mode Sentinel Prime yet or either mode for Ultimate Optimus Prime. As far as Kreons go, I think the Megatron set is a must because you get Megatron and Shockwave Kreons. Sideswipe is probably the one I'd recommend. Just wish they had given the Kre-o set a black head instead of red. Hopefully we get a Red Alert with a black head later down the road so that we can swap them if desired.

Hasbro does Transformers that turn into obejects,like the Real Gear line,Scapel and Ejector.
You have to ask yourself if would be popular for kids and collectors.

TulioDude wrote:Hasbro does Transformers that turn into obejects,like the Real Gear line,Scapel and Ejector.
You have to ask yourself if would be popular for kids and collectors.

But not main characters, and the main characters that once turned into objects no longer do. I believe, if done right, it would be popular for both kids and collectors. I was a kid once, and object-formers were amongst my favorite Transformers toys because I felt like I could really identify with them rather than it being a miniature car or plane.

I have to disagree with you guys about comics,i am a comic collector and find comic today are awesome.You can have awesome stories that are not only good on their own,but also serve a greater arc.

I also disagree about Soundwave,adapting him wasnt difficult.His G1 gimminck is kinda hard though.

TulioDude wrote:I have to disagree with you guys about comics,i am a comic collector and find comic today are awesome.You can have awesome stories that are not only good on their own,but also serve a greater arc.

I also disagree about Soundwave,adapting him wasnt difficult.His G1 gimminck is kinda hard though.

As a very avid comic collector back in the day who amassed around 1,500 comics between 1989 to 1996 (excluding my TF comics from 84 to 91), what comics would you recommend? I feel that all comics are horribly drawn out these days, are way over priced, and focus more on coming out with a packaged graphic novel than actually telling a story. Not every story is or should be a 6 issue mini-series. Some stories just need to be told in one book (which is why I guess I really liked the TF spotlight books).

If adapting Soundwave isn't difficult, then why hasn't he been given a proper update yet? I wouldn't consider his Animated or DOTM updates great updates, though I did like him as a giant satellite in ROTF. I will admit that he served one of his primary functions as espionage or a spy in DOTM very well, just thought his sole form as a car wasn't proper. But I also grew up with him as a cassette player. He's going to be a tough one to do properly.

Seibertron wrote:As a very avid comic collector back in the day who amassed around 1,500 comics between 1989 to 1996 (excluding my TF comics from 84 to 91), what comics would you recommend? I feel that all comics are horribly drawn out these days, are way over priced, and focus more on coming out with a packaged graphic novel than actually telling a story. Not every story is or should be a 6 issue mini-series. Some stories just need to be told in one book (which is why I guess I really liked the TF spotlight books).

I read mainly Marvel comics,i enjoy their stories.
Thor has a great story telling.
Hulk comics,are great.
X-men show really good care for it characters.
Wolverine stories are well written.
Spider-Man comics are awesome,and they get even better if know some events that occurred.
They also make some great single stories.

Seibertron wrote:If adapting Soundwave isn't difficult, then why hasn't he been given a proper update yet?

What about Cybertron Soundwave?

Seibertron wrote: I wouldn't consider his Animated or DOTM updates great updates.

Why?

Seibertron wrote:As a very avid comic collector back in the day who amassed around 1,500 comics between 1989 to 1996 (excluding my TF comics from 84 to 91), what comics would you recommend? I feel that all comics are horribly drawn out these days, are way over priced, and focus more on coming out with a packaged graphic novel than actually telling a story. Not every story is or should be a 6 issue mini-series. Some stories just need to be told in one book (which is why I guess I really liked the TF spotlight books).

When I casually picked up the hobby again recently, I was surprised by the format change, too. It took me some time to adjust, but I realize it's not a bad thing. It's just different. You're not going to get arguments from me that comics are far too expensive, especially when I'm not seeing a huge difference in quality from what I was reading in the late 90s. The only non-TF books I'm buying at the moment are the Essentials black-and-white reprints, which give me the most bang for my buck.

Though, I do actively borrow trades from from friends, so I think I can suggest something worth reading (sorry if you've read these before )

- Planet Hulk - This one feels like one meaty story arc, versus something built for a trade. I recommend this one the most.

- Spider-man by J. Michael Straczynski (JMS) - As good as Stan Lee's original run. There are some six issues story arcs, but there are some individual one-issue stories as well.

- Green Lantern Rebirth, Green Lantern Vol. 1 - For someone like me who's not a big DC Universe fan, the Rebirth arc was confusing, but once I got past the first trade and into Vol. 1 etc. (#1-6, etc.), I discovered a dense story with a fun universe and great action.

I'd like to thank the Twincast for offering the Listen to Win contest on their Seibertron.com Twincast podcast. Seibertron.com himself dropped the Headmasters DVD in the mail, and I just received it a few days ago. I've been waiting to watch this series since the 90s, when I first read about it in some Transformers FAQ I found in the early days of the Internets. I knew one day they'd be released in America, and my patience makes this contest all the more awesome.

Below is proof of my victory. Maybe if you listen, you could win, too.

It Is Him wrote:I'd like to thank the Twincast for offering the Listen to Win contest on their Seibertron.com Twincast podcast. Seibertron.com himself dropped the Headmasters DVD in the mail, and I just received it a few days ago. I've been waiting to watch this series since the 90s, when I first read about it in some Transformers FAQ I found in the early days of the Internets. I knew one day they'd be released in America, and my patience makes this contest all the more awesome.

Below is proof of my victory. Maybe if you listen, you could win, too.

Congrats dude!

Thanks a bunch CP! (:

Seibertron wrote:

TulioDude wrote:I have to disagree with you guys about comics,i am a comic collector and find comic today are awesome.You can have awesome stories that are not only good on their own,but also serve a greater arc.

I also disagree about Soundwave,adapting him wasnt difficult.His G1 gimminck is kinda hard though.

As a very avid comic collector back in the day who amassed around 1,500 comics between 1989 to 1996 (excluding my TF comics from 84 to 91), what comics would you recommend? I feel that all comics are horribly drawn out these days, are way over priced, and focus more on coming out with a packaged graphic novel than actually telling a story. Not every story is or should be a 6 issue mini-series. Some stories just need to be told in one book (which is why I guess I really liked the TF spotlight books).

If adapting Soundwave isn't difficult, then why hasn't he been given a proper update yet? I wouldn't consider his Animated or DOTM updates great updates, though I did like him as a giant satellite in ROTF. I will admit that he served one of his primary functions as espionage or a spy in DOTM very well, just thought his sole form as a car wasn't proper. But I also grew up with him as a cassette player. He's going to be a tough one to do properly.

My favorites from recent are:

(Marvel) The New Avengers #1-current

(DC) Red Robin #1-current

I read a whole lot more but as far as story and art go, these two have been my favorite. I agree with It is Him as well on Planet Hulk,World War Hulk. They were great stories and made the Hulk more than just a strong, retarded monster.