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Machinima Transformers Titans Return Series Trailer Now Online

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Tuesday, November 7th, 2017 11:28AM CST

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Thanks to a post from Seibertronian o. supreme and a Facebook update from Machinima, we have the new Titans Return trailer now online and available for your viewing pleasure!

The trailer is just under 2 minutes long, and shows some interesting concepts that are set to be explored in the upcoming series. The trailer includes Perceptor examining Starscream's remains, Trypticon activating, some Metroplex and Trypticon brawling action, Peter Cullen's Optimus Prime speaking, some Constructicons rebuilding following Combiner Wars, seeker cannon fodder, and the biggest reveal of all: Starscream apparently lives, and he is controlling Trypticon! Also of note is the long transformation sequence that leads to the series name, and the very city-like appearance of the series name during said sequence.

The series is set to debut November 14, one week from today, and will star Peter Cullen, Judd Nelson, Wil Wheaton, Michael Dorn, Jason David Frank, Nolan North, Matpat, DashieGames, Abby Trott, Lana McKissack, Rob Dyke, Tay Zonday, Jason Marnocha, and Kari Wahlgreen. Check out the trailer below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

Credit(s): Machinima

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Re: Machinima Transformers Titans Return Series Trailer Now Online (1920398)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on November 7th, 2017 @ 11:47am CST
my fear is that Trypticon'll just be stomping around in his dinosaurer mode and we'll never get to see his Nemesis ship & city modes, same with Plex(we'll never see his other modes)


btw Starscream's probably connected in behind Trypticon's head! just like Full Tilts TM can
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Posted by ScottyP on November 7th, 2017 @ 12:09pm CST
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Posted by Rodimus Knight on November 7th, 2017 @ 12:10pm CST
So how did Will Wheaton end up getting second billing in the credits? I would have expected him to be one of the last standard billings. Sure it's a little nick picky, but you know, he's best known for playing a character on a show that the majority of the Fan Base seemed to hate.
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Posted by kurthy on November 7th, 2017 @ 1:00pm CST
Rodimus Knight wrote:So how did Will Wheaton end up getting second billing in the credits? I would have expected him to be one of the last standard billings. Sure it's a little nick picky, but you know, he's best known for playing a character on a show that the majority of the Fan Base seemed to hate.


Huh? I'm missing something. Was he in Armada or Energon or Combiner Wars?
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Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on November 7th, 2017 @ 1:20pm CST
He's talking about Weasley Crusher from Star Trek next Generation
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Posted by Sabrblade on November 7th, 2017 @ 1:44pm CST
GrandGalvatronG1 wrote:He's talking about Weasley Crusher from Star Trek next Generation
Did he go to Hogwarts before Starfleet Academy? ;)
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Posted by Whifflefire on November 7th, 2017 @ 1:46pm CST
Starscream is Trypticon? I can't be the only one who finds that hilarious. :lol:

As much as I want to be optimistic about this series, I still taste Combiner Wars when I watch this. But hey, Perceptor! Everything is better with Perceptor.
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Posted by Burn on November 7th, 2017 @ 2:01pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Image

Pretty much this ...

This is what I got from the trailer.
Optimus Prime likes to fuck shit up and then fuck off and leave it up to someone else to deal with.
Optimus Prime is standing around and getting preachy again. We get it, you're an inspiration, do something though instead of inspiring others with your words.
Murderblade is going to take centre stage again.

What I expect we'll get.
Over half the episodes will involve two Titans fighting. If I wanted to watch something that has a fight scene last for multiple episodes with little to no progression on story line, I'd still be watching DBZ.
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Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on November 7th, 2017 @ 2:26pm CST
Burn wrote:What I expect we'll get.
Over half the episodes will involve two Titans fighting. If I wanted to watch something that has a fight scene last for multiple episodes with little to no progression on story line, I'd still be watching DBZ.

You should check out Dragon Ball Z kai dude, it has cut down all the filler in the fights,

and I will be honest I am just here for this series for Godzilla...I mean trypticon,

also WHAT IN THE FLYING FORKLIFT, Starscream lives? What does it take to kill him?
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Posted by Rodimus Knight on November 7th, 2017 @ 2:36pm CST
GrandGalvatronG1 wrote:
Burn wrote:What I expect we'll get.
Over half the episodes will involve two Titans fighting. If I wanted to watch something that has a fight scene last for multiple episodes with little to no progression on story line, I'd still be watching DBZ.

You should check out Dragon Ball Z kai dude, it has cut down all the filler in the fights,

and I will be honest I am just here for this series for Godzilla...I mean trypticon,

also WHAT IN THE FLYING FORKLIFT, Starscream lives? What does it take to kill him?


Well you know, he's got that Mutant Spark, that just doesn't die. :D
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Posted by JazZeke on November 7th, 2017 @ 2:48pm CST
Rodimus Knight wrote:So how did Will Wheaton end up getting second billing in the credits? I would have expected him to be one of the last standard billings. Sure it's a little nick picky, but you know, he's best known for playing a character on a show that the majority of the Fan Base seemed to hate.

I think people have pretty much divorced Wheaton from Wesley Crusher in their minds by this point. It probably helps that Wheaton himself openly admits Wesley sucked. These days he's known for... well, still having been Wesley, but also a prominent figure in fandom community.
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Posted by Graviton on November 7th, 2017 @ 3:08pm CST
Bummer, the mouth movements are still not even closely synced with the words.
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Posted by Nexus Knight on November 7th, 2017 @ 3:17pm CST
So Combiner Wars was the absolute worse. And the animation is still garbage. And I want the EpicVoiceGuy to come back. And having Starscream be the villain again sucks.

But dang if this trailer doesn't hype me for Titans Return. By all indications, this show will blow up in its own face. But this trailer somehow makes feel a little epic. Plus, even though I loved Jon as OP, if were to replace him, Cullen is never a bad choice.
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Posted by Burn on November 7th, 2017 @ 3:30pm CST
JazZeke wrote:
Rodimus Knight wrote:So how did Will Wheaton end up getting second billing in the credits? I would have expected him to be one of the last standard billings. Sure it's a little nick picky, but you know, he's best known for playing a character on a show that the majority of the Fan Base seemed to hate.

I think people have pretty much divorced Wheaton from Wesley Crusher in their minds by this point. It probably helps that Wheaton himself openly admits Wesley sucked. These days he's known for... well, still having been Wesley, but also a prominent figure in fandom community.

And being Sheldon Coopers frenemy.
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Posted by Qwan on November 7th, 2017 @ 4:07pm CST
Optimus Prime immediately wrote:Starscream is dead now.
And it super cracked me up. I'm not even totally sure why it was so funny to me, something about the delivery I think, but it was hilarious. :lol:

And though he only had two short lines, Wheaton is actually sounding pretty good as Perceptor IMO! He's not just Wil Wheaton, he's at least Wil Wheaton playing Perceptor which is all I could really ask for. To echo many others so far, even though I'm not actually optimistic for the series, this trailer did make me feel just a bit of something positive. If only Machinima could prove that they're able to make a show as well as they can make a trailer.
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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on November 7th, 2017 @ 4:28pm CST
Huh... This trailer actually looks... promising...

I mean Starscream as Trypticon is kinda stupid, but kinda hilariously awesome in another way, lol

Hope I get used to that frame rate though. ugh.

Qwan wrote:
Optimus Prime immediately wrote:Starscream is dead now.
And it super cracked me up. I'm not even totally sure why it was so funny to me, something about the delivery I think, but it was hilarious. :lol:


Ikr!!! :lol:
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Posted by o.supreme on November 7th, 2017 @ 4:53pm CST
It was pretty funny, but I'm not sure if in a good way or bad way.



I know I referenced it earlier, but for anyone who has never seen the original series episode Ghost in the Machine, start at 1:10
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Posted by Burn on November 7th, 2017 @ 4:54pm CST
SillyMcGilly wrote:I mean Starscream as Trypticon is kinda stupid,

Because a dead Starscream controlling Trypticon has never been done before ...
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Posted by partholon on November 7th, 2017 @ 4:57pm CST
good god that frame rate is still off putting .

BUT.

I love the colours and backround designs in this and "starscream as trypticon" at least is an interesting twist which we all KNOW is gonna require screamer vacating the premises at some point.

at the very least while i fully expect mindless violence weve got a guy in control that can actually form a plan so it should be a case where trypsie isnt just a mindless smashing machine and there'll be an point to what hes doing.

i'll be honest i'd much prefer a full adult oriented show but itll do till then. i mean at least theyre TRYING to do something with a bit of heft to it.

:D
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Posted by Qwan on November 7th, 2017 @ 5:38pm CST
Burn wrote:
SillyMcGilly wrote:I mean Starscream as Trypticon is kinda stupid,

Because a dead Starscream controlling Trypticon has never been done before ...

And it was as stupid then as it is now :-P


partholon wrote:good god that frame rate is still off putting .

BUT.

I love the colours and backround designs in this and "starscream as trypticon" at least is an interesting twist which we all KNOW is gonna require screamer vacating the premises at some point.

at the very least while i fully expect mindless violence weve got a guy in control that can actually form a plan so it should be a case where trypsie isnt just a mindless smashing machine and there'll be an point to what hes doing.

i'll be honest i'd much prefer a full adult oriented show but itll do till then. i mean at least theyre TRYING to do something with a bit of heft to it.

:D

I agree with much of your assessment, aside from the point about Screamy McScreamFace being able to form a plan. Usually, yes! But in this 'continuity' if you want to call it that, his only previous "grand plan" boiled down to "Hope that Rodimus gets his arm blown off so he can't take the Enigma and that the Mistress of Flame is vegan so she can't touch it either, take the Enigma, combine with all the other combiners including the dead ones and the ones who didn't show up until two minutes ago, and turn into a giant nebula that shoots frickin' laser beams". Good at playing things by ear absolutely, but I don't think we can really say that he's able to form a (good) plan.
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Posted by Deadput on November 7th, 2017 @ 8:13pm CST
In other news Sunstorm is in here, (Along with Thundercracker, Skywarp and what looks like Slipstream) and it looks like he blows up too ha ha.
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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on November 7th, 2017 @ 9:00pm CST
Deadput wrote:In other news Sunstorm is in here, (Along with Thundercracker, Skywarp and what looks like Slipstream) and it looks like he blows up too ha ha.


Sad Acid Storm isn't in there. He's always been my favorite seeker visually. Especially with green eyes. Dem sexy green eyes...

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Posted by Deadput on November 7th, 2017 @ 9:18pm CST
Yeah I wish Acid Storm got more representation in media in general.
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Posted by skywarp-2 on November 8th, 2017 @ 7:33am CST
Happy to see Sunstorm, he's a fav of mine. :APPLAUSE:
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Posted by o.supreme on November 8th, 2017 @ 9:10am CST
I seriously doubt he will be the ultra powerful DW Sunstorm though. Probably just another seeker who gets blown up, like the rest. What we saw in that preview is likely all we will see of them in the entire series.
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Posted by skywarp-2 on November 8th, 2017 @ 12:51pm CST
o.supreme wrote:I seriously doubt he will be the ultra powerful DW Sunstorm though. Probably just another seeker who gets blown up, like the rest. What we saw in that preview is likely all we will see of them in the entire series.


That would suck. In DW Sunstorm was a badass.
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on November 12th, 2017 @ 8:01am CST
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Posted by Qwan on November 12th, 2017 @ 4:17pm CST
Via Machinima's official Facebook page, we have another promotional clip for their fast-approaching Titans Return animated series. This time the focus is less on the characters and action of the show itself, and more on the actors bringing these beloved characters to life in the series. Featuring brief comments from actors Abby Trott (Windblade), MatPat (Computron) Michael Dorn (Fortress Maximus), Judd Nelson (Rodimus Prime), Jason Marnocha (Megatron) and more, the unanimous sentiment seems to be that it was an incredible opportunity to portray a modern rendition of the characters they loved when they were younger.

Other specific comments of note include: Trott's joy at being able to play a fan-built character who shares the stage with franchise regulars like Optimus and Megatron; Nelson (who has been involved in Transformers since his portrayal of Hot Rod and Rodimus Prime in 1986's Transformers: The Movie) espousing the benefits of being a voice actor - namely, that he doesn't need to worry about his appearance when he comes in to record; and MatPat assuring younger Transformers fans that they, too, can be Computron when they grow up.

With the series set to debut on November 14, less than two days away, it seems odd that the only notable clip shown from the actual series is a shot of Rodimus (with a robot mode still heavily based on his Hasbro MP-09 toy, albeit with a mouthplate) transforming a vehicle mode much more reminiscent of his Titans Return toy. Do you think there's a reason that Machinima has chosen to focus more on the talent behind their characters, as the release date charges toward us? Check out the video, let us know your thoughts and ideas below, and of course stay tuned for our coverage of the series itself coming very soon!

Get to know the Transformers: Titans Return cast before the show launches on go90 11/14.

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Posted by Randomhero on November 12th, 2017 @ 4:53pm CST
Well...he’s not wrong. Bumblebee was released in red as well as yellow
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Posted by Qwan on November 12th, 2017 @ 4:57pm CST
Randomhero wrote:Well...he’s not wrong. Bumblebee was released in red as well as yellow

I found it hilarious looking through the comments on the Facebook page. At least three different self-righteous posts about how clearly he means "Cliffjumper from the G1 cartoon", and how he's not a real fan and should get his facts straight :lol:
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Posted by Randomhero on November 12th, 2017 @ 5:16pm CST
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Posted by gothsaurus on November 12th, 2017 @ 5:28pm CST
Oh, Frank knows knows his bumblebees and cliffjumper apart. He's a long time fan... Great guy and fantastic voice actor. Really glad to see him in this role again. I think he's been nailing the starscream voice/character/acting.
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Posted by Skritz on November 12th, 2017 @ 5:28pm CST
You know, oddly enough, Rodimus with a mouhplate...looks cool? I would honestly not mind this as a feature on a future Rodimus toy. At least once, maybe?

While it does make him less distinct from Optimus, I could really see a future incarnation of the character where he has a retractable mouthplate (such as Movie, Animated and Aligned Optimus) as long as his mouthed look remain the default because Rodimus having an exposed face, at least to me, make sense as part of his design because it 'humanize' him (if such thing can be said about a giant transforming alien robot), whereas Optimus can get away with hiding his fear and weakness behind his robo-menpo, which generally fit with modern versions of Optimus as the stoic, fearless, always-serious but tragically-crying-from-the-tragedy-of-the-war-on-the-inside type. Modern Optimus seem to often deliberately have a wall between them, their troops and even the audience, carrying along with a 'sad dignity'. Rodimus' shtick, when he is a Prime, is that he is younger, uproven, even when he's shown himself worthy of the rank and power.

In fact until Transformers Prime there seemed to be a pattern that the more 'vulnerable' Optimus incarnations were generally without a constant mouthplate, with the possible exception of the live action Prime who started the completely exposed mouth look. Before that, an Optimus with a mouth was basically the shtick of Optimus Primal and briefly carried by the Unicron trilogy Optimus in Cybertron, but generally he was in his Super Mode most of the time anyway. It's telling that, to me, the Optimuses (what even is the plural for an Optimus?) who had no mouthplates or some form of exposed mouth who stood out the most to me were Primal and Animated, who were both younger and less powerful. Neither were legendary figures and prove war-heroes and both were simply ship captains who often had to struggle with a disrespectful crew.

Anyway just my rambling two cents on 'should Primes all have mouthplates', I suppose?
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Posted by Qwan on November 12th, 2017 @ 5:29pm CST
Randomhero wrote:Image

No, you don't understand! If it wasn't in Seasons 1-3 of the original cartoon that I watched when I was a kid, then it doesn't exist and anyone who makes reference to it is patently incorrect and isn't a true fan of Transformers![/sarcasm]

For serious, it is also interesting to note that a lot of people (not on here, but elsewhere) do seem to be under the impression that the CW/TR series are meant to be a continuation of the G1 cartoon. Like, both sides of it: "Oh awesome this is a continuation of G1, I can't wait to see where they take the story from my childhood", all way through to "The characters who were dead/reformatted/etc in G1 are back to normal now and it doesn't make any sense so this show sucks!". Is there something about Machinima's marketing recently that's making people think this, or is it just the nature of doing a cartoon with relatively faithful G1 designs?
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Posted by Skritz on November 12th, 2017 @ 5:42pm CST
Geewunners gonna geewun, man.
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Posted by Nexus Knight on November 12th, 2017 @ 6:28pm CST
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh, Lord, MatPat, you are... absolutely awesome, man. I love your enthusiasm for the role of Computron and I hope that/fully expect you to kill in this part. I hope this show doesn't kill your acting career.
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Posted by Cmdr. Trailblazer on November 12th, 2017 @ 6:30pm CST
Uuuuugh. Fine. I'll give this show a chance. At the very least I'll maybe get a few laughs outta Megs again.
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Posted by Stormshot_Prime on November 12th, 2017 @ 6:32pm CST
Now if they took this Megatron and used his character for the Megatron in the upcoming Cyberverse show, that might quell some of those complaints too
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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on November 12th, 2017 @ 6:37pm CST
Okay. This show just got way better.

MATPAAAATTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!! *flips like a glitched cartoon character*
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Posted by RodimusRex on November 12th, 2017 @ 6:51pm CST
Qwan wrote:
Randomhero wrote:Image

No, you don't understand! If it wasn't in Seasons 1-3 of the original cartoon that I watched when I was a kid, then it doesn't exist and anyone who makes reference to it is patently incorrect and isn't a true fan of Transformers![/sarcasm]

For serious, it is also interesting to note that a lot of people (not on here, but elsewhere) do seem to be under the impression that the CW/TR series are meant to be a continuation of the G1 cartoon. Like, both sides of it: "Oh awesome this is a continuation of G1, I can't wait to see where they take the story from my childhood", all way through to "The characters who were dead/reformatted/etc in G1 are back to normal now and it doesn't make any sense so this show sucks!". Is there something about Machinima's marketing recently that's making people think this, or is it just the nature of doing a cartoon with relatively faithful G1 designs?


In addition to the designs (and casting choices for returning actors or soundalikes), Hasbro's initial marketing gushed about how this was further down the timeline than we had seen in animated form before and targeted at adult fans.

It sort of hits that mark vaguely but the idea that combiners are new is a tough pill. Plus as far as "mature" goes, it feels maybe Toonami level mature mostly due to violence. This isn't Alan Moore doing a Watchmen style deconstruction of Transformers or Garth Ennius level raunch. The Bay movies come closer in both respects.

I was kind of hoping for something closer to the moodiness of The Big O in a clearly post-G1 landscape than Dragonball Z in a "G1 post-humans" kind of thing. Eh. It is what it is. No spite for it. I liked the take on Megatron. Confused/ambivalent to everything else aside from Starscream's big plot which was a cool idea executed poorly. I wasn't going to watch the sequel but it's free and the casting caught my eye.
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Posted by RodimusRex on November 12th, 2017 @ 6:59pm CST
Overall, my take on Transformers (which formed the core of the G1 toon and hasn't been prominent since Animated) rests on 4 things:

Transformers are the "human" POV characters.
Humans are their tiny alien sidekicks with a lot of heart who aspire to be as cool/brave/evil as TFs.
Alien sidekicks like Ewoks and such are cool to have on hand although the Transformers, not humans, are the ones we empathize with.
There's nothing morally or plausibly questionable in-universe about typical kids being super-heroes who save the day with their wits.
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Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on November 12th, 2017 @ 8:18pm CST
RodimusRex wrote:Overall, my take on Transformers (which formed the core of the G1 toon and hasn't been prominent since Animated) rests on 4 things:

Transformers are the "human" POV characters.
Humans are their tiny alien sidekicks with a lot of heart who aspire to be as cool/brave/evil as TFs.
Alien sidekicks like Ewoks and such are cool to have on hand although the Transformers, not humans, are the ones we empathize with.
There's nothing morally or plausibly questionable in-universe about typical kids being super-heroes who save the day with their wits.


Animated was amazing. One thing I dislike about Transformers shows since then was, as you said, the humans being regular while the Transformers are alien, instead of the other way around. Though, it does work a little better in the movies with them being alien, we all know how bad the movies have been so far in other areas. :P
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Posted by Quantum Surge on November 12th, 2017 @ 11:06pm CST
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The only good thing I would expect is Cullen's voice being used here and the likelihood of a Geewun Redone parody made by Lord Freddery.

You know, G1 is not my cup of tea, and while I was heavily disappointed with watching the entire cartoon, part of me liked reading the Marvel Comics and some elements of Dreamwave (artwork not withstanding). IDW would be cool to read, but I am terrified at how huge the continuity is (plus I feel the artwork gets inconsistent from being patina-like to more soft focus and jovial. What I'm trying to say is that a lot of more expanded G1 stories make up a lot of a G1 style reboot that I imagined in my head, and one where it'd be more like what the Prime Wars cartoon is trying to be. 'Cept it'd be less about obligated nostalgia and more taking cues from current works like the militaristic feel of the Movieverse, a balanced cast like Prime, huge mythos a la the IDW comics, and a mish mash of War Within and War for Cybertron. I appreciate that Machinima wants to appeal to the young at heart, but it feels like a more compromised version of RID '15. Maybe if the episodes were longer and each season were to have a better focus on one certain MacGuffin or event instead of building stuff up and making us wait for the resolution like the MCU, then I'd be down for it.

IDK, we all have different expectations and feelings for this series, but Machinima, don't let us down.
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Posted by o.supreme on November 13th, 2017 @ 9:29am CST
Glad they got Judd Nelson some work so he doesn't have to go back to the homeless shelter

Judd- "After 30 years I get to go Hot Rod, Rodimus Prime again"

fans- "What about TF Animated back in 2009"

Judd- "What?"
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Posted by Sabrblade on November 13th, 2017 @ 9:42am CST
o.supreme wrote:Glad they got Judd Nelson some work so he doesn't have to go back to the homeless shelter

Judd- "After 30 years I get to go Hot Rod, Rodimus Prime again"

fans- "What about TF Animated back in 2009"

Judd- "What?"
fans- "Or the script reading at BotCon just last year?"

Judd- "..."
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Posted by skywarp-2 on November 13th, 2017 @ 10:00am CST
SillyMcGilly wrote:
RodimusRex wrote:Overall, my take on Transformers (which formed the core of the G1 toon and hasn't been prominent since Animated) rests on 4 things:

Transformers are the "human" POV characters.
Humans are their tiny alien sidekicks with a lot of heart who aspire to be as cool/brave/evil as TFs.
Alien sidekicks like Ewoks and such are cool to have on hand although the Transformers, not humans, are the ones we empathize with.
There's nothing morally or plausibly questionable in-universe about typical kids being super-heroes who save the day with their wits.


Animated was amazing. One thing I dislike about Transformers shows since then was, as you said, the humans being regular while the Transformers are alien, instead of the other way around. Though, it does work a little better in the movies with them being alien, we all know how bad the movies have been so far in other areas. :P



OMG! it was all told from the bot perspective, when you sit back and think about it, Tho the first 3 episodes were a lot from Spike's perspective and bumblebee. The 1st movie did have such aspects woven in. much of G-1 is in the movies. Cybertron comes to Earth...another one

I suppose you could say, there are aspects of G1 in all Transformer series.
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Posted by Quantum Surge on November 13th, 2017 @ 11:29am CST
Well, I might be crazy, but part of me felt that Judd saying that he's back felt like it was used to lure fans who never saw post G1 TF series (not even the first movie) in watching this show as itf it was a grand return. That or he meant to have referred to G1 Hot Rod and not other roles in general.
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Posted by Qwan on November 13th, 2017 @ 8:07pm CST
Fellow robot-lovers, the day has nearly come. Tomorrow, on the go90 video streaming platform (in the US at least), Machinima's Titans Return animated series - the follow-up to last year's Combiner Wars - will make its debut for all to see. If you're just now hearing about this series, or have forgotten some of the details, here's a brief timeline of the major news leading from its announcement nearly a year ago, all the way up the the show's debut:

- Nov 29, 2016: Machinima announces two sequel series to Combiner Wars - Titans Return and Power of the Primes;

- Jul 18, 2017: New cast for the Titans Return series is announced, featuring Peter Cullen, Judd Nelson, Wil Wheaton, and more (including internet personalities like MatPat and returning cast members such as Jason Marnocha and Abby Trott);

- Sep 10, 2017: Machinima announces that the series will have 11 episodes, and will feature both Trypticon and Overlord (betcha forgot about that tidbit, didn't you?);

- Sep 11, 2017: First official poster for the series, and a few screenshots proving that the visual style will remain similar to Combiner Wars;

- Oct 18, 2017: Behind-the-scenes video listing many of the major roles, and showing our first preview of the show in motion (much the same as its predecessor);

- Nov 5, 7, and 12, 2017: Preview clip of the show, full-fledged trailer, and a meet-the-cast video leading up to the final release date...

...Which brings us fully up-to-date, with less than 24 hours to go until the premiere of this definitely-anticipated series! Check out the latest two bits of promotional material from Machinima's Facebook page below, and chime in with your thoughts in the Energon Pub. Come tomorrow, don't forget to catch the Titans Return series on go90 in the US, and of course stay tuned to Seibertron.com for our very own coverage of the series too!


The first two episodes of Transformers: Titans Return are available TOMORROW on go90.

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Perceptor makes a startling discovery in the very first episode of Transformers: Titans Return. Watch tomorrow on go90.

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Re: Machinima Transformers Titans Return Series Trailer Now Online (1921496)
Posted by Albatross250 on November 13th, 2017 @ 8:39pm CST
Perceptor must use his tank form in this series,
I'LL be damned if he's gonna transform to Tank mode :lol: :APPLAUSE:
Re: Machinima Transformers Titans Return Series Trailer Now Online (1921534)
Posted by Deadput on November 13th, 2017 @ 11:13pm CST
Huh I actually did not know Overlord was going to be in this, that's actually kinda cool.


At the very least I already like this series more for the more variety in cast compared to the few last time (Optimus, Megatron, Windblade, Starscream, Rodimus, Mistress of flame, the Combiners and Metroplex's arm)

This time around we have most of them combined with Overlord, Perceptor, Fortress Maximus and Emissary, the full appearance of Metroplex, Trypticon, the Seekers Thundercracker, Skywarp, Sunstorm and someone else that was colored like a G1 Slipstream.

Honestly I'm surprised that neither Bumblebee or Soundwave are not in the show at all but besides that I'm presently surprised there are so many characters that don't get much appearances in Transformers cartoons such as Perceptor I mean when's the last time he's been a main character in a Transformers show?

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