Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series
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Greetings Seibertronians! We've got big news for fans of the little Transformers BotBots as Netflix and Hasbro’s eOne are teaming up to bring the BotBots to your screens!
20 episodes are being planned for the service.
Have a look at the full press release below:
What do you think of this? Looking forward to seeing what mayhem the BotBots cause?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
20 episodes are being planned for the service.
Have a look at the full press release below:
TRANSFORMERS: BOTBOTS ASSEMBLE IN AN ALL-NEW ANIMATED SERIES AT NETFLIX
● Netflix and Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s entertainment studio, announce Transformers: BotBots, a new 20-episode animated comedy series following the mischievous little Transformers robots, otherwise known as BotBots.
● Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt (Spider-Man, Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters) will serve as executive producers and showrunners.
● Logline: BotBots are Transformers robots that disguise themselves as everyday mall objects. By day, these BotBots hide quietly on store shelves but at night, they jump into adventure until a group of BotBots called ‘The Lost Bots’ run into the mall security guard and put all the bots in danger. Will these misfits be able to overcome their differences, defeat the security guard and gain acceptance in the eyes of the other bots?
● Olivier Dumont, eOne’s President of Family Brands: “We are delighted to partner with Netflix to bring an all-new Transformers story to life and explore a whole new universe with BotBots. Transformers storytelling has expanded into so many new avenues and we can’t wait to surprise both existing fans and new fans coming to the franchise for the first time with these fun bots who are definitely more than meets the eye!"
● The series takes inspiration from Hasbro’s popular Transformers: BotBots toy line, released in late 2018. BotBots are 1-inch collectible characters that can change from an ordinary object into a little robot in just 3-5 easy steps.
● The series joins Netflix’s growing slate of original animated programming featuring characters kids know and love like My Little Pony from Hasbro, as well as The Cuphead Show!, Sonic the Hedgehog, Angry Birds, and characters from the library of titles from Roald Dahl. They complement Netflix’s brand new cast of characters from upcoming preschool series Ridley Jones; Ada Twist, Scientist; Karma’s World, kids series Kid Cosmic, Arlo the Alligator Boy, Centaurworld and event series Maya and the Three.
ABOUT EONE
Entertainment One Ltd. (eOne) is a talent-driven independent studio that specializes in the development, acquisition, production, financing, distribution and sales of entertainment content. As part of global play and entertainment company Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS), eOne's expertise spans across film, television and music production and sales; family programming, merchandising and licensing; digital content; and live entertainment. Through its extensive reach and scale, and a deep commitment to high-quality entertainment, eOne unlocks the power and value of creativity.eOne brings to market both original and existing content, sourcing IP from Hasbro’s portfolio of 1500+ brands, and through a diversified network of creative partners and eOne companies.
ABOUT HASBRO
Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World's Best Play and Entertainment Experiences. From toys, games and consumer products to television, movies, digital gaming, live action, music, and virtual reality experiences, Hasbro connects to global audiences by bringing to life great innovations, stories and brands across established and inventive platforms. Hasbro’s iconic brands include NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. Through its global entertainment studio, eOne, Hasbro is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for all children and all families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked among the 2020 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past ten years, and one of America’s Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital for the past four years. We routinely share important business and brand updates on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)
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Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2096473)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 25th, 2021 @ 2:04pm CST
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 25th, 2021 @ 2:04pm CST
Oh man, my youngest is going to flip!!!!!
Now if the toys were only easily available anymore. They all but vanished when wave 5 was coming out and it never really made it out in the US completely.
I do wonder if Hasbro pulled back last year to sort of re-launch them with the Netflix series.
Now if the toys were only easily available anymore. They all but vanished when wave 5 was coming out and it never really made it out in the US completely.
I do wonder if Hasbro pulled back last year to sort of re-launch them with the Netflix series.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2096547)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 25th, 2021 @ 11:37pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 25th, 2021 @ 11:37pm CST
This should be fun.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2096575)
Posted by Dead Metal on February 26th, 2021 @ 8:07am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on February 26th, 2021 @ 8:07am CST
The BotBots are cute, so I'm interested in how this will turn out.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127592)
Posted by william-james88 on February 16th, 2022 @ 3:00pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 16th, 2022 @ 3:00pm CST
Man, 2022 is shaping up to be full of new media for kid after all. Yesterday we got our first look at the upcoming Transformers Earth Spark show and now we learn that the Botbots show is coming out next month. It will be up on Netflix March 24th. This is part of a series of banners for kids shows coming out in march which also includes Hasbro's Power Rangers. You can check out the image below which show us what the animation will look like.
Hopefully that means those BotBots vehicle playsets are finally going to come out too.
Hopefully that means those BotBots vehicle playsets are finally going to come out too.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127593)
Posted by william-james88 on February 16th, 2022 @ 3:26pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 16th, 2022 @ 3:26pm CST
the big news for me is that the air bud franchise is still a thing in 2022
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127601)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 16th, 2022 @ 4:34pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 16th, 2022 @ 4:34pm CST
And it's not another Buddies movie, for once!william-james88 wrote:the big news for me is that the air bud franchise is still a thing in 2022
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127605)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 16th, 2022 @ 5:43pm CST
Wait a minute, aren't those disney movies? Is there some rights wrangling going on here?
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 16th, 2022 @ 5:43pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:And it's not another Buddies movie, for once!william-james88 wrote:the big news for me is that the air bud franchise is still a thing in 2022
Wait a minute, aren't those disney movies? Is there some rights wrangling going on here?
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127612)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 16th, 2022 @ 6:35pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 16th, 2022 @ 6:35pm CST
I'm amusingly intrigued by that teaser image in the news 
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127613)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 16th, 2022 @ 7:09pm CST
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on February 16th, 2022 @ 7:09pm CST
Sweet!!!!!
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127616)
Posted by TulioDude on February 16th, 2022 @ 7:53pm CST
Posted by TulioDude on February 16th, 2022 @ 7:53pm CST
This also means that Netflix isn't producing a Transformers Legacy cartoon for now. 
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127629)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 16th, 2022 @ 11:40pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 16th, 2022 @ 11:40pm CST
Netflix didn't produce War For Cybertron Trilogy, either. They just streamed it.TulioDude wrote:This also means that Netflix isn't producing a Transformers Legacy cartoon for now.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2127675)
Posted by TulioDude on February 17th, 2022 @ 7:33pm CST
I imagine that part of the budget that Rooster Teeth used was from the Netflix exclusivity.
Posted by TulioDude on February 17th, 2022 @ 7:33pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Netflix didn't produce War For Cybertron Trilogy, either. They just streamed it.TulioDude wrote:This also means that Netflix isn't producing a Transformers Legacy cartoon for now.
I imagine that part of the budget that Rooster Teeth used was from the Netflix exclusivity.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128042)
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2022 @ 6:15pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 23rd, 2022 @ 6:15pm CST
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 22, 2022) - Hasbro’s entertainment studio, eOne, and Netflix launch TRANSFORMERS: BOTBOTS, the first ever comedy series in the beloved TRANSFORMERS franchise, set to premiere on March 25, 2022 on Netflix with 10, twenty-two minute episodes.
TRANSFORMERS: BOTBOTS is an animated series, full of high energy humor that will delight kids, transporting the next generation of viewers into a brand new world of mischievous little ‘bots. When a mall is hit with Energon, everyday objects from the food court, the hardware store and other locations spring to life and convert into tiny Transformers robots called BotBots.
This series offers a little something for everyone as BotBots come in a wide and unique range of hysterical characters, who are the epitome of… MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE. They formed squads based on the store they came from, but not every ‘bot was in their correct store when they came to life. By day, these BotBots hide quietly on mall store shelves but at night, they jump headfirst into adventure until a misfit group of BotBots called ‘The Lost Bots’ run into the mall security guard and put all the ‘bots in danger. Will these zany ‘bots be able to overcome their differences, defeat the security guard and gain acceptance with the other ‘bots? The entire family will enjoy this hilarious new series that is silly, wacky, and fun!
Executive produced by Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt (Spider-Man, Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters) they also serve as showrunners on the series.
You can even check out (region locked) clips below along with the image released.
TRANSFORMERS: BOTBOTS is an animated series, full of high energy humor that will delight kids, transporting the next generation of viewers into a brand new world of mischievous little ‘bots. When a mall is hit with Energon, everyday objects from the food court, the hardware store and other locations spring to life and convert into tiny Transformers robots called BotBots.
This series offers a little something for everyone as BotBots come in a wide and unique range of hysterical characters, who are the epitome of… MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE. They formed squads based on the store they came from, but not every ‘bot was in their correct store when they came to life. By day, these BotBots hide quietly on mall store shelves but at night, they jump headfirst into adventure until a misfit group of BotBots called ‘The Lost Bots’ run into the mall security guard and put all the ‘bots in danger. Will these zany ‘bots be able to overcome their differences, defeat the security guard and gain acceptance with the other ‘bots? The entire family will enjoy this hilarious new series that is silly, wacky, and fun!
Executive produced by Kevin Burke and Chris “Doc” Wyatt (Spider-Man, Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy, Stretch Armstrong & the Flex Fighters) they also serve as showrunners on the series.
You can even check out (region locked) clips below along with the image released.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128070)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on February 24th, 2022 @ 3:26am CST
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on February 24th, 2022 @ 3:26am CST
So Toy Story meets Night at the Museum?
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2022 @ 10:19pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 24th, 2022 @ 10:19pm CST
We got some news on the voice director and voice cast, and this time, it's another new talent pool never before used in Transformers: the Toronto voice acting pool.
Alyson Court (Jubilee from the 90s X-Men cartoon, Loonette the Clown from The Big Comfy Couch, Emily Elizabeth from the 1988 Clifford's Fun With... video series, Claire Redfield in four of the Resident Evil video games, and much more) is confirmed to be the voice director, and has announced that some of the voice cast are James Hartnett, Joseph Motiki, Josette Jorge, Devon Mack, Louisa Zhu, and two others named "Lisa" and "Christian" (Court doesn't give their surnames).
Kevin Burke and Chris "Doc" Wyatt are also confirmed as crew members.
Alyson Court (Jubilee from the 90s X-Men cartoon, Loonette the Clown from The Big Comfy Couch, Emily Elizabeth from the 1988 Clifford's Fun With... video series, Claire Redfield in four of the Resident Evil video games, and much more) is confirmed to be the voice director, and has announced that some of the voice cast are James Hartnett, Joseph Motiki, Josette Jorge, Devon Mack, Louisa Zhu, and two others named "Lisa" and "Christian" (Court doesn't give their surnames).
Kevin Burke and Chris "Doc" Wyatt are also confirmed as crew members.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128198)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 25th, 2022 @ 7:22pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 25th, 2022 @ 7:22pm CST
This seems oddly entertaining, i will check it out
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128209)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 25th, 2022 @ 9:18pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 25th, 2022 @ 9:18pm CST
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128243)
Posted by RotorstormNZ on February 26th, 2022 @ 1:54pm CST
Posted by RotorstormNZ on February 26th, 2022 @ 1:54pm CST
I like it! I'm keen to show my wife the trailer for her reaction.
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Posted by william-james88 on February 26th, 2022 @ 7:41pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 26th, 2022 @ 7:41pm CST
Here's the trailer that's the talk of the community at the moment. It's for the new BotBots show coming out next month on Netflix. As you can see in the trailer, the show really commits to the lore brought on by the toyline, with the idea of different tribes and it stars the lost Bots. You will see that several different animation techniques are blended together similarly to the beloved World of Gumball show. So far, the trailer seems to have redeemed a lot of fears fans had but let us know if you feel the same.
Also, interesting to see that Pizza vehicle in action in the trailer. Hopefully that means it will finally be coming out (image below).
Also, interesting to see that Pizza vehicle in action in the trailer. Hopefully that means it will finally be coming out (image below).
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 26th, 2022 @ 8:13pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 26th, 2022 @ 8:13pm CST
It probably isn't him, what with the show being voiced in Toronto and all, but the security guard's voice sounds an awful lot like Ian James Corlett.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128270)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 26th, 2022 @ 8:22pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 26th, 2022 @ 8:22pm CST
I frikkin love it
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128274)
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on February 26th, 2022 @ 9:36pm CST
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on February 26th, 2022 @ 9:36pm CST
This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128275)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 26th, 2022 @ 9:42pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 26th, 2022 @ 9:42pm CST
It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128279)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 27th, 2022 @ 12:23am CST
Posted by BERSEKAEL on February 27th, 2022 @ 12:23am CST
RIP TRANSFORMERS 
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128280)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2022 @ 12:39am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2022 @ 12:39am CST
Forgotten about EarthSpark so soon, have we?BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128281)
Posted by Burn on February 27th, 2022 @ 2:47am CST
Posted by Burn on February 27th, 2022 @ 2:47am CST
I'm willing to give it a chance, at the very least I may get a few chuckles out of it, I'm not expecting some deep engaging show that's for sure.
RIP your sense of humour more like.
BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
RIP your sense of humour more like.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:33am CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:33am CST
From the same cesspool of ideas that thought you would love "Thundercats Ho!", comes something actually worse than Michael Bay's Transformers. Netflix is proud to present..."Not Bots"....
I'm so glad these never got a major release in Japan. They're not Transformers in any way shape or form.
I'm so glad these never got a major release in Japan. They're not Transformers in any way shape or form.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128290)
Posted by Solrac333 on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:03am CST
Posted by Solrac333 on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:03am CST
I'm at the point where I just don't care. I'll just focus on collecting cool toys.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128300)
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 1:16pm CST
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 1:16pm CST
Is this an actual Notbots image?
Regardless, I think I know what the OP's views on Notbots are...
Regardless, I think I know what the OP's views on Notbots are...
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128301)
Posted by blackeyedprime on February 27th, 2022 @ 1:40pm CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on February 27th, 2022 @ 1:40pm CST
I'm guessing there is no scale to any of these hijinks. Wondering if pizza vehicle has a bot mode or how many seasons until combining botbots appear.
As long as it keeps the kids entertained and buying toys is the main thing. Might even be better than Cyberverse XD
As long as it keeps the kids entertained and buying toys is the main thing. Might even be better than Cyberverse XD
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Posted by bluecatcinema on February 27th, 2022 @ 2:05pm CST
Posted by bluecatcinema on February 27th, 2022 @ 2:05pm CST
Interesting. Maybe this show being so comedy-centered will be contrasted by EarthSpark being more action-packed and serious?
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2022 @ 3:32pm CST
Gonna be a hard bar to get over, but I think this looks like a lot of fun, so I think this will be a fun series in a different way than Cyberverse.
I'm excited for it!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 27th, 2022 @ 3:32pm CST
blackeyedprime wrote:Might even be better than Cyberverse XD
Gonna be a hard bar to get over, but I think this looks like a lot of fun, so I think this will be a fun series in a different way than Cyberverse.
I'm excited for it!
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128313)
Posted by Flashwave on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:28pm CST
Posted by Flashwave on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:28pm CST
Quackles needs to get at least a "yeeeeesssss" or they have failed the Fandom.
Re: Netflix & Hasbro's eOne Announce New Transformers BotBots Series (2128315)
Posted by william-james88 on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:49pm CST
Oh my!
Posted by william-james88 on February 27th, 2022 @ 4:49pm CST
Flashwave wrote:Quickies needs to get at least a "yeeeeesssss" or they have failed the Fandom.
Oh my!
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Posted by MaximalNui on February 27th, 2022 @ 6:25pm CST
Really? Not even during the Mainframe shows? Huh, didn't know that.
Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
Honestly, though, Transformers is an ecletic enough brand that can encompass different genres and approaches, including lighter ones, as previous preschool shows like Go-Bots and especially Rescue Bots demonstrated. And this show already has a massive advantage over TTG or "Thundercats Ho!": they're using new characters already designed to be comedic and silly instead of poorly adapting more serious pre-established characters to a comedy setting.
Now all that's left to see is if it'll be good random comedy or TTG-level of random comedy. Given the trailer so far, it can go either way, but I'm hopeful.
Posted by MaximalNui on February 27th, 2022 @ 6:25pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Really? Not even during the Mainframe shows? Huh, didn't know that.
BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
primalxconvoy wrote:From the same cesspool of ideas that thought you would love "Thundercats Ho!", comes something actually worse than Michael Bay's Transformers. Netflix is proud to present..."Not Bots"....
I'm so glad these never got a major release in Japan. They're not Transformers in any way shape or form.
Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
Honestly, though, Transformers is an ecletic enough brand that can encompass different genres and approaches, including lighter ones, as previous preschool shows like Go-Bots and especially Rescue Bots demonstrated. And this show already has a massive advantage over TTG or "Thundercats Ho!": they're using new characters already designed to be comedic and silly instead of poorly adapting more serious pre-established characters to a comedy setting.
Now all that's left to see is if it'll be good random comedy or TTG-level of random comedy. Given the trailer so far, it can go either way, but I'm hopeful.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 6:48pm CST
It's not the fact that it's "comedy" it's the fact that ANYTHING can be a "Transformer", and that even if that is "accepted", they crossed the line by making them made out of the same materials as their alt modes. This means the burger bot is literally made out of edible materials. It would have been funnier if they were all "metal" still, as if the humans tried to eat them, they would break their teeth, etc. Making them "proper" Transformers in this way would have been great. Heck, even Beast Wars/Machines TFs weren't actually organic, but rather a combination of both organic and synthetic components, usually mixed at a molecular level, to various degrees, depending on the show.
I'm not asking for a detailed, serious explanation of that in the show, but there should be some sort of visual/plot explanation in the first ep that gets it out of the way quickly for us to suspend disbelief and enjoy the show. The creators must know TF fans might be watching.
As for the other kiddie TF shows, I loved them. However, they still had some semblance of plot and didn't fart all over established TF lore, even at the most nonsensical of times.
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 27th, 2022 @ 6:48pm CST
MaximalNui wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Really? Not even during the Mainframe shows? Huh, didn't know that.BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSprimalxconvoy wrote:From the same cesspool of ideas that thought you would love "Thundercats Ho!", comes something actually worse than Michael Bay's Transformers. Netflix is proud to present..."Not Bots"....
I'm so glad these never got a major release in Japan. They're not Transformers in any way shape or form.
Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
Honestly, though, Transformers is an ecletic enough brand that can encompass different genres and approaches, including lighter ones, as previous preschool shows like Go-Bots and especially Rescue Bots demonstrated. And this show already has a massive advantage over TTG or "Thundercats Ho!": they're using new characters already designed to be comedic and silly instead of poorly adapting more serious pre-established characters to a comedy setting.
Now all that's left to see is if it'll be good random comedy or TTG-level of random comedy. Given the trailer so far, it can go either way, but I'm hopeful.
It's not the fact that it's "comedy" it's the fact that ANYTHING can be a "Transformer", and that even if that is "accepted", they crossed the line by making them made out of the same materials as their alt modes. This means the burger bot is literally made out of edible materials. It would have been funnier if they were all "metal" still, as if the humans tried to eat them, they would break their teeth, etc. Making them "proper" Transformers in this way would have been great. Heck, even Beast Wars/Machines TFs weren't actually organic, but rather a combination of both organic and synthetic components, usually mixed at a molecular level, to various degrees, depending on the show.
I'm not asking for a detailed, serious explanation of that in the show, but there should be some sort of visual/plot explanation in the first ep that gets it out of the way quickly for us to suspend disbelief and enjoy the show. The creators must know TF fans might be watching.
As for the other kiddie TF shows, I loved them. However, they still had some semblance of plot and didn't fart all over established TF lore, even at the most nonsensical of times.
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2022 @ 7:24pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 27th, 2022 @ 7:24pm CST
Nope. Those and the Unicron Trilogy were all voiced in Vancouver.MaximalNui wrote:Sabrblade wrote:It's a different talent pool of Toronto voice actors and a different voice director. A different team of different people altogether. Expect it to be a voice cast of people who have never been in a Transformers cartoon before, as Transformers has never been voiced in Toronto before.Stormshot_Prime wrote:This seems like the kind of show to seem cheesy at-a-glance, but is a little weightier than the trailer implies Also, why is the voice acting in this better than all of the WFC cartoons combined? Like there’s actual effort or something
Really? Not even during the Mainframe shows? Huh, didn't know that.
Nah, two naysayers out of countless fans isn't enough. Besides, that page hasn't had any additions to its list in seven years.MaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
You're about four years and 345 figures (plus 69 yet to be released) too late to be now complaining about the BotBots' core design aesthetic.primalxconvoy wrote:It's not the fact that it's "comedy" it's the fact that ANYTHING can be a "Transformer", and that even if that is "accepted", they crossed the line by making them made out of the same materials as their alt modes.
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Posted by Flashwave on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:04pm CST
*Quackles
Dang Autocorrect.
Posted by Flashwave on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:04pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Flashwave wrote:Quickies needs to get at least a "yeeeeesssss" or they have failed the Fandom.
Oh my!
*Quackles
Dang Autocorrect.
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Posted by Burn on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:47pm CST
Just a simple suggestion, but maybe step back, take a look in the mirror, and completely re-asses your life. From obsessing over YouTubers to being butt-hurt over a cartoon ... you really do come across a whiny spoilt man-baby.
And hey, if that's your thing you're going for, kudos to you.
But seriously, it's a cartoon. Get over it.
Posted by Burn on February 27th, 2022 @ 9:47pm CST
primalxconvoy wrote:It's not the fact that it's "comedy" it's the fact that ANYTHING can be a "Transformer", and that even if that is "accepted", they crossed the line by making them made out of the same materials as their alt modes. This means the burger bot is literally made out of edible materials. It would have been funnier if they were all "metal" still, as if the humans tried to eat them, they would break their teeth, etc. Making them "proper" Transformers in this way would have been great. Heck, even Beast Wars/Machines TFs weren't actually organic, but rather a combination of both organic and synthetic components, usually mixed at a molecular level, to various degrees, depending on the show.
I'm not asking for a detailed, serious explanation of that in the show, but there should be some sort of visual/plot explanation in the first ep that gets it out of the way quickly for us to suspend disbelief and enjoy the show. The creators must know TF fans might be watching.
As for the other kiddie TF shows, I loved them. However, they still had some semblance of plot and didn't fart all over established TF lore, even at the most nonsensical of times.
Just a simple suggestion, but maybe step back, take a look in the mirror, and completely re-asses your life. From obsessing over YouTubers to being butt-hurt over a cartoon ... you really do come across a whiny spoilt man-baby.
And hey, if that's your thing you're going for, kudos to you.
But seriously, it's a cartoon. Get over it.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 28th, 2022 @ 4:11pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 28th, 2022 @ 4:11pm CST
Just watched the trailer, and am carefully optimistic. The plot seems relevant enough and a night watchman (I'm assuming) as the main incompetent antagonist makes it all promising.
And guys, it's a show that shouldn't be taken too seriously. It's just all about fun!
I wonder if this will be our version of Teen Titans Go!
And guys, it's a show that shouldn't be taken too seriously. It's just all about fun!
I wonder if this will be our version of Teen Titans Go!
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Posted by Burn on February 28th, 2022 @ 5:18pm CST
I don't think this can be emphasised enough.
Posted by Burn on February 28th, 2022 @ 5:18pm CST
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:And guys, it's a show that shouldn't be taken too seriously. It's just all about fun!
I don't think this can be emphasised enough.
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Posted by TulioDude on February 28th, 2022 @ 6:33pm CST
Posted by TulioDude on February 28th, 2022 @ 6:33pm CST
It would be funny if some deep-lore stuff happened in this cartoon.Like talking about the nature of the AllSpark and the Transformers race.
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Posted by WiseMan on March 1st, 2022 @ 5:28pm CST
Posted by WiseMan on March 1st, 2022 @ 5:28pm CST
I plan to watch it with my kids. But the mention of cholesterol makes me think that there will be a few jokes that I'll get that will fly over their heads.
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Posted by RotorstormNZ on March 1st, 2022 @ 9:29pm CST
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
I think it looks like lots of fun, and may even be a TF cartoon my wife will enjoy.
Posted by RotorstormNZ on March 1st, 2022 @ 9:29pm CST
BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERS
MaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
I think it looks like lots of fun, and may even be a TF cartoon my wife will enjoy.
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Posted by Sabrblade on March 1st, 2022 @ 9:40pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 1st, 2022 @ 9:40pm CST
No no, see, it's TRUKK NOT KOFFY, since it's Coffeemus Prime this time.RotorstormNZ wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSMaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
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Posted by ZeroWolf on March 2nd, 2022 @ 2:33am CST
That is genius.
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 2nd, 2022 @ 2:33am CST
Sabrblade wrote:No no, see, it's TRUKK NOT KOFFY, since it's Coffeemus Prime this time.RotorstormNZ wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSMaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
That is genius.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 7th, 2022 @ 7:10pm CST
I forgot about this one.
Man, so much potential for fun
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 7th, 2022 @ 7:10pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:No no, see, it's TRUKK NOT KOFFY, since it's Coffeemus Prime this time.RotorstormNZ wrote:BERSEKAEL wrote:RIP TRANSFORMERSMaximalNui wrote:Welp, guess TFWiki's gonna add another entry to the "Ruined FOREVER" page.
TRUKK NOT PIZZA
I forgot about this one.
Man, so much potential for fun
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Posted by Sabrblade on March 11th, 2022 @ 11:51am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 11th, 2022 @ 11:51am CST
New clip:
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2022 @ 1:52pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2022 @ 1:52pm CDT
That looks so fantastic, I am loving it already
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2022 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2022 @ 1:56pm CDT
Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Sabrblade, we have news that the upcoming Transformers Botbot series has released a new clip via Netflix on Youtube!
Transformers Botbots is set to follow the wacky escapades of our favorite little Transformers that literally turn into anything and everything that might be found in a mall after an Energon cloud strikes and brings them to life. In this new clip, we see Burgertron finding himself in the lost and found, where he has found and is introducing himself to the Lost bots, a group of Botbots who all ended up in the lost and found and have no idea that the outside world exists. Burgertron gives us a nice bit of exposition for the series in the clip.
Check it out below, and watch for Botbots to drop on March 25 on Netflix!
Transformers Botbots is set to follow the wacky escapades of our favorite little Transformers that literally turn into anything and everything that might be found in a mall after an Energon cloud strikes and brings them to life. In this new clip, we see Burgertron finding himself in the lost and found, where he has found and is introducing himself to the Lost bots, a group of Botbots who all ended up in the lost and found and have no idea that the outside world exists. Burgertron gives us a nice bit of exposition for the series in the clip.
Check it out below, and watch for Botbots to drop on March 25 on Netflix!
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