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[Flashwave]

Well, up until Jazz came along, Cybertron didn't know about the Alchemor's crash-landing, and Bee bridged to Earth illegally and with no way of contacting Cybertron, so Cybertron is both unaware of the Decepticon fugitives on Earth and think's Bee's gone AWOL, so they wouldn't be sending help to someone they put a bounty on.

I'm well aware of all of that.

But surely by now Jazz would have contacted Cybertron, heck, I thought Drift might have as well.

Or you know, a prison ship full of Decepticons missing ... surely THAT would warrant more looking into.

Guess Cybertronian hierarchy has gone down the crapper since Optimus died.

In my head, I've imagined the Alchemor to be something of a roaming prison, and not a big transport, that mostly gets forgotten about until someone gets arrested and they go "Hey, I need a prison. Oh, it's in the benzuli sector." Makes it hard to jailbreak that way, not knowing where it is. The powers that be may not have even known it went missing until someone trie to call up Fixit and didn't get a response. New York probably wouldn't have noticed the Titanic sank until it missed its arrival had they not been told.

But I agree, by now Jazz should have said something to someone, and I think this show is suffering from a confused pacing. We KNOW(?)/Rumored that Prime Autobots are scheduled for S2. And we have a Decepticon running around who distinctively looks like Bulkhead; with no more tweaking than Ultra Magnus got in Prime, it's safe to say I think that we can take that to mean more Autobots ARE coming. Just, not until 30 episodes in. Probably, Bumblebee will get his backup about the time the show is ready to take on whatever Prime's mission is. Someone, Jazz, Bulkhead, Drift, will show up again, mop up in 3 episodes, so the story can move on. It just feels like its taking a long time, and the story is making it clear that episodes are not occuring day-to-day in continuity.

[Sabrblade]

What if something happened to Jazz on his way back to Cybertron? After all, a mere two episodes after Jazz left, both Drift and Fracture came to Earth seeking the bounty that the Council had put on Bumblebee's head. If Jazz had gotten back and explained Bee's situation by the next episode, why would the Council still have a bounty on him? Sure, Jazz could have still been en route to Cybertron when Drift and Fracture showed up, but suppose he never made it back at all.

[Va'al]

Comics and entertainment website Comic Book Resources were able to have a lengthy chat with producer and head writer for the current animated TV series Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Adam Beechen. They touched upon the presence of Grimlock, the placing of the series in terms of the wider Transformers universe, the cast, Optimus Prime and more - read the whole piece here, and some selected passages below!

The producer and head writer for Cartoon Network’s “Robots in Disguise,” Beechen shared with SPINOFF how he’s working to open up Transformers to a younger audience while building on the stories that have come before. He also explained what it’s like to tap “Batman Beyond’s” Will Friedel as the voice of Bumblebee, teased the show’s long-term mysteries about the fate of Optimus Prime, and more.

Spinoff Online: Over the past few years, Hasbro has kept the continuity from all their various “Transformers” franchises unified in one way or another between TV and video games and comics. This show is a step forward in that idea since it takes the premise past the “Autobots and Decepticons crash-landed on Earth.” What’s it like to be writing what is the forefront of the canon in some respect?

Adam Beechen: I think that I had the benefit coming in of never having worked on the Transformers franchise before. I didn’t write for “Prime.” And so I wasn’t as emotionally tied to all of the continuity elements that a lot of the people who had worked on that show had been. And it’s great that they are because they’re a wonderful resource for me to find out background info I need. But my main goal coming into this series was, “Let’s make this a show for Bumblebee. Let’s give him the exposure he hasn’t really had in a brand new way.” And as part of that, we get to introduce a bunch of new characters for a new generation of viewers that they can get attached to. It’s still part of the larger Transformers universe, but you don’t have to know 30 years of history to enjoy them, appreciate them and just have fun.

And the show then can serve as a bridge tonally between “Rescue Bots” and “Transformers Prime.” The kids aging out of “Rescue Bots” can jump onto “Robots in Disguise” and still feel at home. But at the same time, they have a little bit more serious adventures with a little bit higher stakes. And then they can ease into all the giant continuity that the series have put together.

[...]

Is it liberating as a showrunner when you work with a company like Hasbro and you have a guaranteed order for a long run on the series?

It doesn’t so much change your approach, but you know how many episodes you have, so you pace out the story you’re telling accordingly. Typically what happens in a situation like this is that at the start of the season you sit down with the brand team and find out what their plans are in terms of the upcoming seasons – as in calendar seasons – for what toys they’re releasing when and what kind of story elements they’d like to see in the upcoming episodes. You have that meeting and plan out episodes according to that, but doing so in a way that tells the best possible stories. You’re not just cramming toys in there. You want to tell a cool story and help with what they’re doing as well. And it just runs from there.

It’s pretty rare that a brand will come back to you in the middle of your season and say, “By the way, we’ve come up with a new figure that will be on the shelves of the toy stores tomorrow. Get it into the next episode!” There’s not any time for things like that. So after that initial meeting, you’re well aware of what you want to do over the course of the season and how to make everyone happy. From there, you’re free to tell the coolest stories you can.

And what about the comics side of all this? Frequently, there will be a kid-friendly comic version that ties into the show in a way that fleshes out what we see on screen. Is that the case for July’s series from IDW?

We’re very aware of what’s happening with the comics, and we love what IDW has done with this world. That factors into our thinking, and we’ve had the good fortune of having one of the key comic book writers – Mairghread Scott, who you may or may not be familiar with – work with us. Mairghread was the script coordinator on our series, and she graduated quickly to being one of the key writers on the show. She is a living repository of all things Transformers, and so she knows what’s gone on across every single medium the characters have ever appeared in. As we were working, she’d say, “The comics have already been there. You may want to do something different with an episode.” Or she may say to the comic editors, “The show did this thing, so it would be kind of cool if you tied it in this way.” I can’t say for sure how all the comics will reflect the series, but we’re definitely aware of each other as we go forward

[PrymeStriker]

I like how the article says "years after the events of the films and Transformers Prime" as if the movies are in the same continuity.

[Optimum Supreme]

I like how the article says "years after the events of the films and Transformers Prime" as if the movies are in the same continuity.

" Over the past few years, Hasbro has kept the continuity from all their various “Transformers” franchises unified in one way or another between TV and video games and comics." is a good one, too. About the only place that's true is in how TFWIKI decides to smush certain versions of characters onto the same page, no matter how they don't actually belong together, like the WFC and Prime characters, just because Hasbro has made this inaccurate claim.

[MoonHelix-888]

I like how the article says "years after the events of the films and Transformers Prime" as if the movies are in the same continuity.

" Over the past few years, Hasbro has kept the continuity from all their various “Transformers” franchises unified in one way or another between TV and video games and comics." is a good one, too. About the only place that's true is in how TFWIKI decides to smush certain versions of characters onto the same page, no matter how they don't actually belong together, like the WFC and Prime characters, just because Hasbro has made this inaccurate claim.

Yeah, someone should talk to TFWiki about this. It's a great site, but this is so far the main complaint I have about it.

[Sabrblade]

I like how the article says "years after the events of the films and Transformers Prime" as if the movies are in the same continuity.

" Over the past few years, Hasbro has kept the continuity from all their various “Transformers” franchises unified in one way or another between TV and video games and comics." is a good one, too. About the only place that's true is in how TFWIKI decides to smush certain versions of characters onto the same page, no matter how they don't actually belong together, like the WFC and Prime characters, just because Hasbro has made this inaccurate claim.

Yeah, someone should talk to TFWiki about this. It's a great site, but this is so far the main complaint I have about it.

Let. It. Go, guys.

[MoonHelix-888]

Ok, ok. Was a minor gripe anyway.

[psj333]

Does Nightstrike really have a vehicle, or does he transform into a human, much like Filch, since that he hasn't transform yet in the series?

[psj333]

Does Nightstrike really have a vehicle, or does he transform into a human, much like Filch, since that he hasn't transform yet in the series?

[psj333]

Does Nightstrike really have a vehicle mode , or does he transform into a human, much like Filch, since that he hasn't transform yet in the series?

[NuclearConvoy]

Does Nightstrike really have a vehicle mode , or does he transform into a human, much like Filch, since that he hasn't transform yet in the series?

The way it looks, to me, is that the vampire bat form is his robot mode. Those big circles on the wings and the fact that his arms aren't attached to his wings are my basis for this. But it's purely conjecture. I have a lot more episodes to watch though.

[psj333]

So basically, what you`re trying to tell me, NuclearConvoy, is that the circles attached to his wings are wheels, meaning that Nightstrike is very likely to have a vehicle mode.

[Madeus Prime]

So basically, what you`re trying to tell me, NuclearConvoy, is that the circles attached to his wings are wheels, meaning that Nightstrike is very likely to have a vehicle mode.

You literally just reiterated the exact same information NuclearConvoy just answered you with.

[PrymeStriker]

Seriously, people...











...there's other facepalm images to choose from.

[Sabrblade]

Oh, for spark's sake.

[smdudajr]

Does Nightstrike really have a vehicle mode , or does he transform into a human, much like Filch, since that he hasn't transform yet in the series?

Actually it looks like Nightstrike could be a possible remold of TFP Skystalker. I understand that the "wheel" placement is in a different spot, but just a quick remold of the head and some paint.

[dreadwing95]

Does Nightstrike really have a vehicle mode , or does he transform into a human, much like Filch, since that he hasn't transform yet in the series?

Actually it looks like Nightstrike could be a possible remold of TFP Skystalker. I understand that the "wheel" placement is in a different spot, but just a quick remold of the head and some paint.

that actually sounds pretty sweet. hope we get a toy like that

[NuclearConvoy]

Does Nightstrike really have a vehicle mode , or does he transform into a human, much like Filch, since that he hasn't transform yet in the series?

Actually it looks like Nightstrike could be a possible remold of TFP Skystalker. I understand that the "wheel" placement is in a different spot, but just a quick remold of the head and some paint.

Link please?

[psj333]

NuclearConvoy, you once said that the vampire mode is Nightstrike`s robot mode. Also, you also said that the circles attached to his wings are appeared to be wheels. Is it true that those circles are really wheels? If so, does that mean that he will the first flying animal to have a vehicle mode? If he does, is he most likely going to be some kind of a plane, as opposed to Filch?

[Sabrblade]

NuclearConvoy, you once said that the vampire mode is Nightstrike`s robot mode. Also, you also said that the circles attached to his wings are appeared to be wheels. Is it true that those circles are really wheels? If so, does that mean that he will the first flying animal to have a vehicle mode? If he does, is he most likely going to be some kind of a plane, as opposed to Filch?

No one know anything that is "true" about this. We're all guessing, making assumptions. Stop asking for facts when we have none. None of us has any connections with this show to answer to questions you keep asking. We're all just ordinary fans who don't work on the show.

[Va'al]

Much like the last report we had from French TV listings website Programme-TV.com, we have some further details on the remaining episode of the first season of Transformers: Robots in Disguise - and they have more spoilers than you can shake a Decepticon Hunter at.

Feel free to proceed below to read our translation of the synopses (found here) for episodes 22 to 26, airing on Wednesdays June 24th and July 1st on Canal J, but you have been warned!

22. Sworn Friends
Grimlock discovers and gets closer to another Dinobot fugitive, letting them escape, resulting in destruction and fear among the humans. Our heroes must join forces to stop them. Meanwhile, Denny builds a camper for Russell, afraid of his dad's tacky decorative taste.

23. Queen Bee
Sideswipe finds a solitary Autobot on mission on Earth, apparently also sent by Optimus. The newcomer accepts to join forces with Bumblebee's small team to defeat a Decepticon who bears striking resemblance to a queen bee.

24. Ghosts and Impostors
Bumblebee decides to show his team planet Earth's sights. He leads them to a Far West ghost town, but they encounter an Decepticon capable of mimicking any and every shape.

25. Optimus Returns
The threat looming over Earth becomes clear, and the Primes decide to send Optimus back, even though his training is not complete. Meanwhile, Steeljaw's gang allows a new, formidable enemy to also arrive on Earth: Megatronus.

26. Megatronus' Revenge
Megatronus gets ready to destroy Earth, but thanks to Bumblebee's strategy, the loyalty and courage of this team, and with the assistance of a particularly powerful Optimus, our heroes are able to defeat him.

[Lockdownhunter]

I rather like these.

[psj333]

More episodes for Robots In Disguise, Va'al? Well then, good. I am glad to hear that! However, I do have a interesting feeling concerning new character debuts for these upcoming episodes. In episode 22, Grimlock decides to free a Decepticon prisoner just because he is a Dinobot, no matter which side he belongs to. Will this Dinobot possess a vehicle mode, as opposed to Grimlock? In episode 23, the new Decepticon is a Queen Bee. Does this mean the return of Waspinator, or an additional female Decepticon besides Filch? Does the Queen Bee have a vehicle mode? In episode 25 and 26, Megatronus will be beaten by Optimus and taken to prison by Bumblebee in episode 26, meaning that Megatronus is not the main bad guy for the series. In other words, Megatron is likely the main boss, and not Steeljaw or Megatronus! I was hoping to watch these episodes online once they hit dailymotion.com. When will they be available on dailymotion.com?

[pie-man]

Seems like Windblade is the autobot Sideswipe encounters/will encounter in E23.

Quite excited, and eagerly awaiting the rest of the season. Still curious about how the events of the comic's last page (Magnus, Arcee & Bulkhead being on earth) plays out in the show.