IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review

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The Magic Con Bus
(Spoiler free-ish)

Synopsis
ROAD RAGE! While a DECEPTICON called TRANSIT wreaks havoc on afternoon commutes, Team Bee gets an unexpected visit… but will these new rivals combine forces without trusting each other?

Can they even deal?

Story

With only a couple of weeks left until the end of season one of the animated series, the second issue of Robots in Disguise still falls a little behind plot-wise, but Georgia Ball delivers an entertaining, intriguing and suspenseful enough script to keep interest even in older readers.

..and what?!

After my own heart, the humour - a Cybertronian perspective on Earthling behaviour, media and general popular culture - allows for a number of puns, plays on concepts, wordplay via Fixit's pixlexia (yes yes yes I know that's not it but bear with me). All within a frame that does not jar with the silliness, at all.

Legit assessment

Additionally, it keeps the light side in the running mystery we had been made aware of since the FCBD issue #0. While team Prime does make its appearance, and that is not spoiling anything, something else is definitely afoot with the various cast members, and Ultra Magnus in particular. Plus another special cameo, too...

Art

Priscilla Tramontano delivers an excellent arrangement of panels - though I might have some comments at a later stage on the fluidity of the layouts - with some fan-tastic cameos from across the multiple incarnations of the Transformers fictions, not only Prime. Plus, we get some magnificent expressivity across the entire board, from background to main cast.

Oh hey Spike and Carly

You wanted a colourist? Well, you get three, as Tramontano is joined by the Joshes, Perez and Burcham, in colouring in her own linework. And as much as they usually have their own identifiable styles, the transitions and collaboration here are strikingly fluid. Which is never a bad thing, and leads to some excellently vibrant pages, in tone with the series.

Express delivery!

Also, a title such as this one allow, nay, calls for some fun on the fonts and letters side of things, and Tom B. Long does not disappoint. Enjoying the multiple opportunities to play with soundwords and squiggles, Long adds the finishing touches of lightness even where scenes may get more serious. Cover-wise, Burcham returns from interior colours to overall cover work in the Subscription variant (thumbnailed), while Tramontano still has the great main cover we've seen for a while now.

Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead

Again, as for last month and the first issue, the target audience of the book is obvious, and may deter some of the older readers (who do have three other series at least, to be fair) - but what Ball brings to the table is the same good blend of lighthearted humour with enough of a twist to keep the mind intrigued and willing to go along for the (bus)ride.

But no DINOPILE?

And of course, the visual result of Tramontano, Perez, Burcham and Long are a feast for the optic sensors, too. The vibrancy, cameos, hints, slapstick and more subtle humour are excellently enjoyable, and work well as a parallel reflection of the animated series - obviously with its own take, and all the better for it.

out of

Credit(s): IDW, Va'al

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Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1720950)
Posted by Noideaforaname on August 26th, 2015 @ 9:35am CDT

As someone who hates public buses, I feel obligated to pick this issue up.
(seriously, "bus turns into a rhino and fights a T rex" would be expected after some of the crap I've had to sit thru...)

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1720996)
Posted by durroth on August 26th, 2015 @ 1:50pm CDT

DeadCaL wrote:"Don't worry citizens, those giant robots attacking each other are just, erm... malfunctioning fairground... rides?"

Blackrock Entertainment presents: Five Nights at Fixit's

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1731846)
Posted by Va'al on October 6th, 2015 @ 2:02am CDT

This week's release from IDW Publishing sees the continuation of the parallel adventures of the cast of both Transformers Robots in Disguise and Transformers: Prime, as Bumblebee finds himself between the two teams. Come back on Wednesday for the Seibertron.com review!

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Animated #3
Georgia Ball (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a & c)
BUMBLEBEE’s investigation of a mysterious DECEPTICON’s past uncovers a new lead… but unraveling this mystery may not reveal the answer he wants to hear.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:
Based on the hit Cartoon Network television series!
All-ages Transformers adventures!
Featuring fan-favorite TRANSFORMERS PRIME characters ULTRA MAGNUS, ARCEE, and BULKHEAD you’ll only see here!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1731874)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2015 @ 8:34am CDT

Poor Sideswipe. And another Buffaloid!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1731881)
Posted by psj333 on October 6th, 2015 @ 9:23am CDT

Upon viewing the RID2015 #3 of the comic book online, I've recently noticed that Steeljaw has just recently formed his own army by recruiting Springload, Bisk, and along many others, which leads me to believe that it is expected that the captured Decepticons would soon escape once again and join Steeljaw's group in order for him to form a powerful Decepticon army in Season 2, as shown in the comics. But what is really interesting to me is that there is another female Decepticon in the comic under the name, Overhead, which I don't know if she is really Terrashock's girlfriend or a direct relative of his. What I do already know is that Overhead is identical to that of Terrashock, only pink instead of orange. I do have a strong feeling that Overhead will likely appear in Season 2, have Terrashock released, and finally get revenge on the Autobots for what they had done to him. Do you really think that 3rd issue of this comic book will be most closely related to what will happen in Season 2? Ever since that the Cons were already and before prisoners, they were not organized, but I do believe that in Season 2, they definitely will be, thanks to Steeljaw and Kickback.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1731882)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2015 @ 9:28am CDT

From what this preview has, I'm more inclined to say they simply share a body type, like Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen, not any others sort of thing. Fixit even says they are buffaloids, a specific body style

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1731978)
Posted by Flashwave on October 6th, 2015 @ 3:29pm CDT

Wait. This dropped last week. I read it! Why are we getting the preview, or did Comixology goof?

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735799)
Posted by Va'al on October 21st, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT

Directly from the blog of Georgia Ball, the current writer for IDW Publishing's Transformers: Robots in Disguise (the cartoon tie-in of sorts) we have some sad news for the series, which has been confirmed as ending with issue #6 in December 2015. You can find out more about the decision and motivation behind this here, and snippets below.

I’ve been waiting for this question to come along so I can answer - Yes, we were not given the green light to continue the comic past six issues. I’m turning in the script for #6 tomorrow and it will be the last issue in the regular series.

There are a lot of factors that went into this:

1. Almost all comics are pitched in short sets even if they are solicited as ongoing.

[...]

2. Comics are sold to retailers, not fans.

[...]

3. It was not digital-first.

[...]

All of that said, the reviews were good and the fan response couldn’t have made me happier. Priscilla did a brilliant job and made everything easy. Hasbro LOVED this book and it’s possible more of it could come out in the future but I can’t give out any details! Thank you all so much for posting about the comic, sending me questions and letting me get to know you.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735810)
Posted by MrBlack on October 21st, 2015 @ 8:15pm CDT

Well, that's disappointing. I was enjoying this comic.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735812)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 21st, 2015 @ 8:20pm CDT

Well that's a bummer.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735815)
Posted by misfire19d on October 21st, 2015 @ 8:23pm CDT

And yet transformers vs G.I. Joe continues to torment me. I'm living in a world I don't understand.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735820)
Posted by Break on October 21st, 2015 @ 8:47pm CDT

I think the problem the comic had is that the toyline sucks. I regularly go to Wal-Mart and Meijer to check for Combiner Wars, and rarely ever see a limb stick around, but boy do I see fully stocked RID stuff.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735856)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on October 21st, 2015 @ 9:24pm CDT

I think this goes along with the number of episodes of RID being cut short. RID isn't selling toys. The cartoon isn't going to be on the air much longer. Why continue with a property that is clearly dying, when more energy can be put towards properties that will last a bit longer?

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735867)
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 21st, 2015 @ 9:42pm CDT

I enjoy the RID toyline actually because its fun for me to customize my RID figures to make them more accurate the most heavily customized one is My RID warrior class optimus prime

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735869)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 21st, 2015 @ 9:43pm CDT

This is a real shame. I was enjoying this too

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735876)
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 21st, 2015 @ 9:48pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:This is a real shame. I was enjoying this too

I did too :/ sad that its ending but I guess I could save some money but oh well I like RID just if it hadn't been somany repaints it probably would of been a lot popular but i can understadn that the repaints & the cw repaints were for the RID decepticons/etc and the Titan's Returns Figures

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735954)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on October 22nd, 2015 @ 3:01am CDT

Break wrote:I think the problem the comic had is that the toyline sucks. I regularly go to Wal-Mart and Meijer to check for Combiner Wars, and rarely ever see a limb stick around, but boy do I see fully stocked RID stuff.

Am no fan of RiD but I see lots of CW Drag Strip always clogging up the shelves as well as at least one of the Aerialbots (I forget which). And if we count torsos then Silverbolt is always available too.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1735959)
Posted by Hans on October 22nd, 2015 @ 3:36am CDT

misfire19d wrote:And yet transformers vs G.I. Joe continues to torment me. I'm living in a world I don't understand.

Well... I would like to point out that this (monthly) series was also missing from the most recent solicitations. We only saw former-RiD, MtMtE and Wreckers. It might just mean that they're skipping a month with the Joe book, but the ending of current-RiD was also unannounced, so... Who knows?

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1736153)
Posted by o.supreme on October 22nd, 2015 @ 4:37pm CDT

The current TF vs. GI Joe was developed solely for the fandom, even though I think it is pretty pointless as well, it continues... However with RID

We pretty much saw this coming from the day the Animated series was set to be on CN rather than The HUB - CN, for some reason, hates action cartoons now. All their shows are dumbass flash animated comedies solicited to children with ADD. If it is an action show, it better darn well sell a TON of toys. Apparently RiD isn't hitting the mark. First season 2 is cut from 26 to 19 episodes, now this. It sucks, but we can't say we didn't see this coming.

Well at least fans of IDW's Transformers self-titled Comic can *maybe* rejoice, probably about this time next year, IDW can get the RiD subtitle back on that book, since RiD (2015) will be RIP.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1736161)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 22nd, 2015 @ 4:57pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:First season 2 is cut from 26 to 19 episodes,

That is not confirmed. All we know from that number is that that's how many episodes have been produced so far, not necessarily the final number.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1739931)
Posted by Va'al on November 8th, 2015 @ 4:38am CST

As Newsarama posts its usual early preview, so can we run through the limits, and bring you the preview for next week's IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #4! Read on below as team Bumblebee and the cast from Transformers: Prime try reconciling differences, and head back here for a review next week.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Animated #4
Georgia Ball (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a & c)
THE ANSWERS! BUMBLEBEE's search for the truth about the rival AUTOBOT TEAM on Earth leads TEAM BEE to a thief with deep connections… but knowing the truth may be worse than getting lied to.
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet Points:
The end of the first dramatic story arc!
What are the heroes from TRANSFORMERS PRIME doing on Earth?

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1739938)
Posted by psj333 on November 8th, 2015 @ 7:06am CST

In the forth issue of RID comics, two brand new characters are introduced as Skullcruncher and Razorgrille. Are they really Dinobots like Grimlock? Do they have vehicle modes that Grimlock doesn`t have? If so, what do they transform into?

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1739939)
Posted by Va'al on November 8th, 2015 @ 7:25am CST

psj333 wrote:In the forth issue of RID comics, two brand new characters are introduced as Skullcruncher and Razorgrille. Are they really Dinobots like Grimlock? Do they have vehicle modes that Grimlock doesn`t have? If so, what do they transform into?

Just buy the comic and read it next week.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1739940)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 8th, 2015 @ 7:32am CST

psj333 wrote:In the forth issue of RID comics, two brand new characters are introduced as Skullcruncher and Razorgrille. Are they really Dinobots like Grimlock? Do they have vehicle modes that Grimlock doesn`t have? If so, what do they transform into?

Peanut butter.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1739991)
Posted by Whifflefire on November 8th, 2015 @ 4:26pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
psj333 wrote:In the forth issue of RID comics, two brand new characters are introduced as Skullcruncher and Razorgrille. Are they really Dinobots like Grimlock? Do they have vehicle modes that Grimlock doesn`t have? If so, what do they transform into?
Peanut butter.

Or, they turn into snark machines like Sabrblade.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1740004)
Posted by Genericon #378 on November 8th, 2015 @ 5:32pm CST

Ok, IDW, I just want to make one thing clear: that's not Skullcruncher! That's stupidity.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1740009)
Posted by psj333 on November 8th, 2015 @ 5:44pm CST

In the comics, Clipshade is the 2nd Autobot to have a animal form next to Grimlock. He is a dog. What kind of dog was Clipshade based on? Is that his actual form, or is he's actually human in fur covering? Which vehicle does Clipshade turn into? Is there a chance he will show up in Season 2? Don't forget it was actually Ultra Magnus who hired him in the first place to be an Autobot spy. And is has been confirmed by Hasbro that Ultra Magnus will return for Season 2 along with Ratchet, Arcee and Bulkhead.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1740025)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 8th, 2015 @ 6:48pm CST

Kinda sad this is ending at 6. Really enjoyable series.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1740444)
Posted by psj333 on November 10th, 2015 @ 10:24am CST

Clipshade is the second Autobot that is animal-based next to Grimlock. He is a dog who I recently found out that he turns into a sports car. Although I haven't seen the comic myself, I'm pretty curious to know what his vehicle mode do look like in the comics. Would you please provide me an image of Clipshade's altmode taken from the comics? Which dog was Clipshade based on? Was that his actual form, or he's a human in fur? Will he ever appear in the cartoon as well? I do hope that he does. Here's why. Ultra Magnus hired him in the first place as an Autobot spy. Furthermore, Hasbro has long confirmed that Ultra Magnus will return in Robots In Disguise from the Prime series, along with Arcee, Ratchet, and Bulkhead.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1740517)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 10th, 2015 @ 5:00pm CST

If we are going to talk about Prime characters returning, can we please have proof of which are returning? Yes we knew there would be guys showing up if there was a season 2, but if we are going to talk about actual characters then provide proof please. Just because they are in the comics does not mean they will be in the show, same with the toys. Look at Beast Hunters: those preds did not show up in the series and even though the dinobots were in the comics, they were never in the show, so lets start bringing proof for things like this please.

And if no one responded, they don't have an answer for you. We don't know everything

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1740746)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2015 @ 4:12pm CST

Hammer Time
(Spoiler free-ish)

Synopsis
THE ANSWERS! BUMBLEBEE's search for the truth about the rival AUTOBOT TEAM on Earth leads TEAM BEE to a thief with deep connections… but knowing the truth may be worse than getting lied to.

Kid Friendly, Am I right?

Story
With Robots in Disguise now stuck in that rut between seasons show-wise, the comics are the main source of story entertainment, and Georgia Ball does not fail to impress with the finale to the first main story arc.

Character Development!

We finally get the showdown that the previous issues have been leading to, and in true Robots in Disguise fashion, we are not disappointed with all the little things thrown in there for our enjoyment, not to mention Sideswipe. Sideswipe definitely shows his best sides here. And yeah, he does kinda take the issue.

We're all laughing with you, Sides

This issue definitely was the arc finale that we could be hoping for, and it features some of the most classic comic book endings you can find. Plus things do get a bit heated for those who like a little seriousness in your goofy, but there are jokes abounding and references that will just make you smile when you read them.

Art
Priscilla Tramontano once again does not fail to make me smile, as she continues to bring her cartoony look to the book that adds so much fun to just looking at it let alone reading it. Not to mention the great faces that pop up, both funny, mean, serious, and accomplished.

And that’s just a taster!

Josh Burcham once again delivers brilliant coloring that keeps the scenes bright and loud, just as you would expect from this series. He also creates some pretty amazing contrasts, and he is pretty dang good at making a swamp feel…swampy.

Uh-oh! Angry Buffaloid! Angry Buffaloid!

The lettering in the issue is also spot on, but then again, when is it not with Tom B. Long working the letters? Just look at that very first picture in the review. That is all you need to know about how good the words fit the art. And we once again are treated to marvelous covers featuring our favorite Prime and Robots in Disguise characters courtesy of Tramontano and Travis Sengaus.

Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead

This issue was a fantastic issue and one that certainly makes for a great bookend to this first story arc. One could not have asked for a better story to tell, and the entertainment value is there to hold us over for a while until the show starts back up again. And the fact that Prime and Robots in Disguise work so closely together for such a short time yet make such a big impact (and show some big impacts) makes this all the more enjoyable.

Quite the light show eh?

Nevertheless, Ball delivers, and we are ready to receive. Another great issue has arrived and I strongly recommend you seek this out. The whole story arc is fascinating and certainly fun, and the finale definitely is worth anyone’s time. So what are you waiting for? Rev up and Roll out!

out of

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1740757)
Posted by psj333 on November 11th, 2015 @ 4:48pm CST

In the Chinese dub, it seems to me that Filch and Quillfire have very similar voices, which is mostly likely that they ate voiced by the same actor, as opposed to the original who were performed by Constance Zimmer and Andy Milder. Do have any idea of is the Chinese voice actor is? What is his name? By the way, isn't Filch supposed to be a female in the first place?

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1745953)
Posted by Va'al on December 5th, 2015 @ 3:19am CST

No new comics incoming next week, but we do have a three-page preview for the next issue of IDW's Transformers: Robots in Disguise, as uploaded to iTunes (thanks, Mariel!), including a synopsis and group photos - check it out below! Note: This issue was meant to be released in November, but has been pushed back to mid-December.

Hot on the heels of completing their biggest mission ever, BUMBLEBEE and his team are hoping for a little downtime. Unfortunately… a sinister new DECEPTICON has other ideas—and it’s right back into full-throttle, 100%-adventure down the rip-roaring RID road!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1746063)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CST

Anyone else notice the goof where Strongarm's word bubble points to Windblade while Windblade's points to Strongarm in that one panel? Whoops.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1746226)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 6th, 2015 @ 8:24pm CST

Well that was a pretty big story jump!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1747624)
Posted by Va'al on December 13th, 2015 @ 4:07am CST

Ready for the next IDW release for the Transformers: Robots in Disguise animated series comic? Issue #5 is coming this week, and includes the first half of the final arc of the run, ending with issue #6 - what will happen to team Bumblebee, now that Steeljaw has his optics on them? Check out the full preview below.

Transformers: Robots in Disguise Animated #5
Georgia Ball (w) • Priscilla Tramontano (a & c)
Hot on the heels of completing their biggest mission ever, BUMBLEBEE and his team are hoping for a little downtime. Unfortunately… a sinister new DECEPTICON has other ideas—and it’s right back into full-throttle, 100%-adventure down the rip-roaring RID road!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet Points:
Set in the world of the TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE animated series on Cartoon Network!
All-new stories, all-new art, all new excitement!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1747630)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on December 13th, 2015 @ 5:42am CST

"Yibba Yibba" :KREMZEEK:

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1747788)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 13th, 2015 @ 10:36pm CST

Adorable little squirrel. yippa yippa :lol:

looking forward to this. Poor Steeljaw: damaged ego

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1748264)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 16th, 2015 @ 5:59am CST

My name is...
(Spoiler free-ish)

Synopsis
Hot on the heels of completing their biggest mission ever, BUMBLEBEE and his team are hoping for a little downtime. Unfortunately… a sinister new DECEPTICON has other ideas—and it’s right back into full-throttle, 100%-adventure down the rip-roaring RID road!

Ring-a-ding-ding-dinga-ding-ding-dong!

Story
Picking up after season 1 of the Robots in Disguise cartoon, this comic gives us a little look at what has happened since the big finale. We’ve got some fun looks at what the team is now trying to do after defeating a great evil, and we even see some nice character interaction. And of course we see Sideswipe ridiculing Bee for his speech patterns, but that should not be spoilerish by now.

Business as usual ‘round here

On the flip side, Steeljaw once again finds himself abandoned and in need of assistance, and he finds some in very surprising ways and places. Who knew that so many years after prime, we would get some callbacks, and even some inside jokes for those who love a good nameless drone?

But where’s Gary???

[underline]Art[/underline]
Art duties for the issue are taken up by both Priscilla Tramontano & Travis Sengaus, with inks being provided by a large cast including John-Paul Bove, Josh Burcham, Joana Lafuente, & Priscilla Tramontano. Inks are, as usual, provided by Tom B. Long, and despite the mix of artists and colorists, we get an issue that really has uniform shape and beauty, and no real difference between the art. But the one thing that stood out for me: Steeljaw’s nose is a thing of beauty!

Cranky old wolf

Not to mention the fact that there are some awesome slashes and hacks going on here. The quiet, peaceful moments and the times of chaos and destruction are all beautiful in their own way, and the issue overall carries on the proud tradition of good art RiD had given us.

SQUIRREL!!!!!

Thoughts
Spoilerish ahead

Overall, the issue was quite good. Not as big as it could be, but still impressive nonetheless. Afterall, we are picking up in the aftermath of season 1, so it’s hard to get the ball rolling again. At least Bee found and likes his new rollout call, and at least Grimlock is trying to find some new disguises. As the first issue in a new series of books, it starts off well, and it has a nice setup for the remainder of this series that has looked and performed really well story wise.

CHOOOOO-CHOOOOOO!!!!

Overall, not bad, and this certainly has the potential for a great storyline to come.

out of

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1748295)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 16th, 2015 @ 9:50am CST

STEVE!!!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1748324)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 16th, 2015 @ 1:42pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:

STEVE!!!

I had really been hoping for a Gary

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754602)
Posted by Va'al on January 12th, 2016 @ 5:08am CST

A couple of Transformers comic updates courtesy of IDW Publishing digital assistant Mariel Romero and iTunes, starting with the final issue of the Robots in Disguise series. Check out below the first three pages of the conclusion of this second arc - featuring an old friend from this continuity!

VEHICONS AMOK! When the DECEPTICON called STEELJAW stumbles upon three lost VEHICONS, he convinces them he's on a mission from MEGATRON-a deception that puts them on a collision course with BUMBLEBEE and company!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754606)
Posted by Optimall on January 12th, 2016 @ 5:49am CST

Um are these the same vehicons bumblebee used to destroy easily at the end of TF Prime? Man I'm sure he was taking out lots of 30 plus on his own, and now 3 are a problem? Bee, you gone soft.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754628)
Posted by Shockwave7 on January 12th, 2016 @ 8:52am CST

Yeah, really. As weak and ineffectual as they portrayed the Vehicons in later seasons and episodes of TF Prime? Now we're supposed to believe they're a threat, and be all impressed and intimidated? They may as well bring out Foofie the Woo-Goo Fairy to try and scare us.

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754637)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 12th, 2016 @ 9:48am CST

Well, Predaking returns! and we finally have the fate of the Resonance blaster!! Finally!! (even if both kinda don't make much sense in terms of location)

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754653)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 12th, 2016 @ 10:17am CST

Optimall wrote:Um are these the same vehicons bumblebee used to destroy easily at the end of TF Prime? Man I'm sure he was taking out lots of 30 plus on his own, and now 3 are a problem? Bee, you gone soft.

Shockwave7 wrote:Yeah, really. As weak and ineffectual as they portrayed the Vehicons in later seasons and episodes of TF Prime? Now we're supposed to believe they're a threat, and be all impressed and intimidated? They may as well bring out Foofie the Woo-Goo Fairy to try and scare us.

Law of Conservation of Ninjitsu, guys. The more ninja, the lesser the threat level. The fewer, the greater the threat level. Same goes for the Vehicons.

After all, just two Vehicons alone were too much for Arcee and Bumblebee in the first episode of Prime.

But what gets me is how did Predaking get back to Earth, and why?

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754728)
Posted by Whifflefire on January 12th, 2016 @ 1:57pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:But what gets me is how did Predaking get back to Earth, and why?

Forgot his wallet, had to go back.

:-P

Really though, an interesting twist, can't wait to see where it goes!

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754732)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 12th, 2016 @ 2:06pm CST

Whifflefire wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:But what gets me is how did Predaking get back to Earth, and why?

Forgot his wallet, had to go back.

Really though, an interesting twist, can't wait to see where it goes!

Or maybe he ran when Cybertron repopulated

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754739)
Posted by Whifflefire on January 12th, 2016 @ 2:13pm CST

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Whifflefire wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:But what gets me is how did Predaking get back to Earth, and why?

Forgot his wallet, had to go back.

Really though, an interesting twist, can't wait to see where it goes!

Or maybe he ran when Cybertron repopulated

Okay, that's probably a more plausible idea, but until the issue comes out my theory's as valid as yours. :lol:

Re: IDW Transformers: Robots in Disguise #2 Review (1754857)
Posted by JoeMabbon on January 12th, 2016 @ 9:01pm CST

Optimall wrote:Um are these the same vehicons bumblebee used to destroy easily at the end of TF Prime? Man I'm sure he was taking out lots of 30 plus on his own, and now 3 are a problem? Bee, you gone soft.

Shockwave7 wrote:Yeah, really. As weak and ineffectual as they portrayed the Vehicons in later seasons and episodes of TF Prime? Now we're supposed to believe they're a threat, and be all impressed and intimidated? They may as well bring out Foofie the Woo-Goo Fairy to try and scare us.

They did some power leveling while they were in the cave.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Whifflefire wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:But what gets me is how did Predaking get back to Earth, and why?

Forgot his wallet, had to go back.

Or maybe he ran when Cybertron repopulated

Maybe Shockwave cloned him again.

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