Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot

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We received this message a few minutes ago from Hasbro ...

Hasbro wrote:Good Afternoon:

After tallying the results from several Transformers fan sites that ran
polls and forums, Hasbro is excited to start revealing the five nominees for
the "Fan's Choice" slot in the inaugural class of the Transformers Hall of
Fame. Each day this week (from today through Friday), Hasbro will unveil
one more candidate on Transformers.com.

Click on the link to see the first nominee:

http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_U ... inee-1.cfm

Then, starting next Monday (May 10), Transformers fans from around the world
can visit Transformers.com to cast their vote. The robot receiving the most
fan votes will be inducted in the Transformers Hall of Fame on June 26, 2010
at BotCon alongside Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron and Starscream, which
have already been selected by Hasbro's Transformers Hall of Fame internal
panel of judges.

Roll Out!

Credit(s): Hasbro

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Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070473)
Posted by Forgotten on May 3rd, 2010 @ 2:29pm CDT

Yeah, I think everybody saw this coming. I'm sure Grimlock will be revealed tomorrow. And i'm betting for Shockwave later in the week as well.

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070474)
Posted by UltraPrimal on May 3rd, 2010 @ 2:38pm CDT

I hope Dinobot get chosen

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070497)
Posted by Jetstorm92210 on May 3rd, 2010 @ 3:33pm CDT

Go for it Soundwave! Though, it's going to be difficult deciding between him and Dinobot.

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070506)
Posted by Soundwave__Superior on May 3rd, 2010 @ 4:19pm CDT

Soundwave's got my vote!

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070514)
Posted by Mechas8n on May 3rd, 2010 @ 5:16pm CDT

Wheelie! Wheelie! Wheelie!

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070516)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on May 3rd, 2010 @ 5:19pm CDT

SOUNDWAVE’s origins are a mystery to all including MEGATRON. His distinct ability to symbiotically partner with MINI-CONS (aka Deployers) grants him an ability to go where others can’t and get what others want.

Is that what they're calling the cassettes now?

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070537)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 3rd, 2010 @ 6:58pm CDT

Yeah! Soundwave is most DEFINITELY superior! In fact, in the Heavy Metal War, I made a tribute to him by creating Thunderstrike, the son of Mindmaster made from the wreckage of his ship, the Millennium. I told you guys he'd win! (Not really

)

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070636)
Posted by Pyrostrata on May 3rd, 2010 @ 11:06pm CDT

Go Soundwave! No shocker he'd get nominated, but I am glad to see he's the first one!

It'll be Megatron next (Pyro has her fingers crossed!)

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070640)
Posted by emeraldbeacon on May 3rd, 2010 @ 11:17pm CDT

Bah. Soundwave barely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame at all, let alone in the inaugural class. All together now...

HE NEVER DID ANYTHING OF WORTH!

Choose someone for the first group that's not just another G1 Groupie. Choose someone who actually has a personality of his own. Choose someone on the basis of his own actions. Choose Dinobot!

(Heck, Grimlock would be a much better choice, at least he DID something when he was on screen or on the page.)

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070663)
Posted by Editor on May 4th, 2010 @ 1:02am CDT

Pyrostrata wrote:Go Soundwave! No shocker he'd get nominated, but I am glad to see he's the first one!

It'll be Megatron next (Pyro has her fingers crossed!)

Err... Pyro, Megs was already announced.

emeraldbeacon wrote:Bah. Soundwave barely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame at all, let alone in the inaugural class. All together now...

HE NEVER DID ANYTHING OF WORTH!

Choose someone for the first group that's not just another G1 Groupie. Choose someone who actually has a personality of his own. Choose someone on the basis of his own actions. Choose Dinobot![/size]

You are kidding right? Soundwave has one of the impressive list of activities of any of the G1 characters.

Dinobot is a highly impressive character in his own right, and also deserves to receive a nomination, But it is for his honour that he has achieved his following, and to discredit Soundwave with nontruths belittles his commitment to honour.

Vote for the candidate with charisma and proven leadership. Vote for Soundwave.

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070747)
Posted by Mach on May 4th, 2010 @ 9:58am CDT

Hasbro Inc today has revealed the second nominee of the final slot of the Transformers Hall Of Fame.
He is the creator of Computron, always feels he is more capable than Optimus Prime to lead the Autobot and the leader of Dinobot - Grimlock.

Check out the Hasbro article on Grimlock:
"Fan’s choice nominee #2 is: GRIMLOCK

“Me GRIMLOCK king!”

GRIMLOCK fought his way through the gladiatorial pits underneath Kaon to become one of the greatest warriors on CYBERTRON. Having joined the AUTOBOTS early on during the Great War, GRIMLOCK made it clear he never trusted OPTIMUS PRIME to properly lead the AUTOBOTS. Due to his shock and awe approach to combat, GRIMLOCK is not regarded as a great military leader. However, he has fought and survived through enough battles to earn top ranking position among the AUTOBOTS. Having struck out on his own, GRIMLOCK eventually found himself leader of the DINOBOTS, a special operations strike force unit that can power through most barricades and DECEPTICON strongholds. During a battle with the DECEPTICON SCORPONOK, GRIMLOCK’s vocal processors were damaged, leading to his awkward and distinct way of speaking. If GRIMLOCK has a weakness, it is his larger than Prime ego and his lack of patience.

Check out Hasbro official website here: http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_U ... inee-2.cfm

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070749)
Posted by Overloaded on May 4th, 2010 @ 10:06am CDT

I am still holding out for Jazz to be number five

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070752)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on May 4th, 2010 @ 10:10am CDT

No real surprise Grimlock gets a nom. Honestly... never liked him that much, but I will acknowledge he deserves it.

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070769)
Posted by First-Aid on May 4th, 2010 @ 10:47am CDT

Hail him Grimlock!

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070791)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 4th, 2010 @ 11:25am CDT

Who knew? I knew. Anyone else knew? Yes, everyone else knew, except for those who don't even KNOW who Grimlock is. He's an obvious choice for runner up. If they would put his beast mode in the Heavy Metal War game, I MIGHT use it for a new character. Other than that, all Cassette Players are awesome, which include my homies Soundwave and Thunderstrike.

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070793)
Posted by Pyrostrata on May 4th, 2010 @ 11:30am CDT

Editor wrote:
Pyrostrata wrote:Go Soundwave! No shocker he'd get nominated, but I am glad to see he's the first one!

It'll be Megatron next (Pyro has her fingers crossed!)

Err... Pyro, Megs was already announced.

Just now caught that.

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070872)
Posted by Chaoslock on May 4th, 2010 @ 4:58pm CDT

All Hail Grimlock!

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070898)
Posted by GEEWUN on May 4th, 2010 @ 7:21pm CDT

SOUNDWAVE WILL DOMINATE!!!!

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1070920)
Posted by emeraldbeacon on May 4th, 2010 @ 8:27pm CDT

Editor wrote:
emeraldbeacon wrote:Bah. Soundwave barely deserves to be in the Hall of Fame at all, let alone in the inaugural class. All together now...

HE NEVER DID ANYTHING OF WORTH!

Choose someone for the first group that's not just another G1 Groupie. Choose someone who actually has a personality of his own. Choose someone on the basis of his own actions. Choose Dinobot![/size]

You are kidding right? Soundwave has one of the impressive list of activities of any of the G1 characters.

Dinobot is a highly impressive character in his own right, and also deserves to receive a nomination, But it is for his honour that he has achieved his following, and to discredit Soundwave with nontruths belittles his commitment to honour.

Vote for the candidate with charisma and proven leadership. Vote for Soundwave.

I reiterate... Soundwave never did anything of worth or value on his own. His greatest achievements were the result of someone else's orders, or his minions' actions... not his. He had a cool toy and a cool voice... and that's about it.

Now, I'm resigned to his induction to the hall of fame, sadly misguided as it may be... I just wish more people would see him for the tool that he is, rather than someone with an actual PERSONALITY.

(Tomorrow's reveal prediction: Shockwave)

Re: Hasbro reveals 5 nominees for "Hall-of-Fame" from "Fan's Choice" slot (1071046)
Posted by Amelie on May 5th, 2010 @ 4:28am CDT

I think Soundwave thoroughly deserves his position in the Hall-of-Fame. His toy is excellent, the gimmick works wonderfully, and if you've read the marvel US\UK comics from the 80s, he's a sinister, power-grabbing bastard to boot.

If Shockwave wins next year, I'll be a very happy bunny.

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