Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art

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Once again from the fine folks over on the Transformers Columbia Facebook page, we now have some official character art for Hasbro/Roxio's upcoming Transformers/Angry Birds mash-up. The characters include the Angry Bird's versions of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron, Soundwave, and more. You can find out more about this collaboration by clicking here.

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Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1587645)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 3rd, 2014 @ 10:58am CDT

Soundwave? More like Soundstache, am I right?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1587648)
Posted by dreadwing95 on July 3rd, 2014 @ 11:10am CDT

Mindmaster wrote:Soundwave? More like Soundstache, am I right?

um yeah good one lol

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1587671)
Posted by GuyIncognito on July 3rd, 2014 @ 1:02pm CDT

Who is the motorcycle supposed to be?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1587675)
Posted by rpetras on July 3rd, 2014 @ 1:33pm CDT

Angry birds should not have feet.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1587713)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 3rd, 2014 @ 4:13pm CDT

GuyIncognito wrote:Who is the motorcycle supposed to be?

Grimlock, apparently.

His robot mode (which isn't pictured here) is based on Grimlock.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1588033)
Posted by Zeedust on July 5th, 2014 @ 2:22am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:Who is the motorcycle supposed to be?
Grimlock, apparently.

His robot mode (which isn't pictured here) is based on Grimlock.

Anyone have any idea how Grimlock wound up as a motorcycle? It's certainly unexpected.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1588041)
Posted by Peridot on July 5th, 2014 @ 6:18am CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:Who is the motorcycle supposed to be?
Grimlock, apparently.

His robot mode (which isn't pictured here) is based on Grimlock.

Anyone have any idea how Grimlock wound up as a motorcycle? It's certainly unexpected.

Shouldn't he be a giant car?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1588042)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 5th, 2014 @ 6:20am CDT

Metro Prime wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:Who is the motorcycle supposed to be?
Grimlock, apparently.

His robot mode (which isn't pictured here) is based on Grimlock.

Anyone have any idea how Grimlock wound up as a motorcycle? It's certainly unexpected.

Shouldn't he be a giant car?

Dat reference.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1588046)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 5th, 2014 @ 7:01am CDT

Mindmaster wrote:
Metro Prime wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:Who is the motorcycle supposed to be?
Grimlock, apparently.

His robot mode (which isn't pictured here) is based on Grimlock.

Anyone have any idea how Grimlock wound up as a motorcycle? It's certainly unexpected.

Shouldn't he be a giant car?

Dat reference.

Funnily enough, this one was the biggest Grimlock toy for a few years until the Masterpiece came out:

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1588047)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 5th, 2014 @ 7:04am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
Metro Prime wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:Who is the motorcycle supposed to be?
Grimlock, apparently.

His robot mode (which isn't pictured here) is based on Grimlock.

Anyone have any idea how Grimlock wound up as a motorcycle? It's certainly unexpected.

Shouldn't he be a giant car?

Dat reference.

Funnily enough, this one was the biggest Grimlock toy for a few years until the Masterpiece came out:

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1588048)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 5th, 2014 @ 7:06am CDT

I got the joke. Was simply adding an interesting tidbit that playfully tied into it. >:oP

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591048)
Posted by El Duque on July 15th, 2014 @ 8:58pm CDT

Thanks to some recent trademark applications by Hasbro we know four of the character names from the upcoming Angry Bird Transformers mash-up. The names are as follows (you can view each application on the USPTO website by clicking the name):

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591060)
Posted by Spleenzorio on July 15th, 2014 @ 9:43pm CDT

GET IT? CUZ THEY ARE BIRDS AND PIGS?????

Wait I don't get it.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591061)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 15th, 2014 @ 9:46pm CDT

I really love the Transformers names except for Optimus Red. I mean, why couldn't he be named Birdimus Prime. It's a lot more logical. Just sayin'.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591063)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on July 15th, 2014 @ 9:55pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I really love the Transformers names except for Optimus Red. I mean, why couldn't he be named Birdimus Prime. It's a lot more logical. Just sayin'.

True dat. Something like...yeah, I got nothing. It's still kinda dumb.

I'll probably still get the game.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591064)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 15th, 2014 @ 9:58pm CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I really love the Transformers names except for Optimus Red. I mean, why couldn't he be named Birdimus Prime. It's a lot more logical. Just sayin'.

True dat. Something like...yeah, I got nothing. It's still kinda dumb.

I'll probably still get the game.

Ravenous Prime, if he's a raven.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591069)
Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2014 @ 10:29pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I really love the Transformers names except for Optimus Red. I mean, why couldn't he be named Birdimus Prime. It's a lot more logical. Just sayin'.

ummm given that Optimus is the leader, and in Angry Birds the leader of the birds is called "Red" it's perfectly logical.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591073)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 15th, 2014 @ 10:45pm CDT

He can be called Redimus Prime or it's just that

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591077)
Posted by Shuttershock on July 15th, 2014 @ 10:57pm CDT

Characters to be added: Grimlark, Sowndwave, Flyronhide, Swinedle, Hot Robin and Sowvatron.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591079)
Posted by Burn on July 15th, 2014 @ 11:09pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:He can be called Redimus Prime or it's just that

"Optimus" is more synonymous with Transformers than "Prime"

Besides, when Angry Birds Transformers 2 comes out they can introduce a Rodimus Prime looking bird called Redimus.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591091)
Posted by Godbomber on July 16th, 2014 @ 12:49am CDT

Hey Batman, what do you think about crossing Angry Birds with Transformers?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591183)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 16th, 2014 @ 2:47pm CDT

Godbomber wrote:Hey Batman, what do you think about crossing Angry Birds with Transformers?

And this is why Batman isn't in the moneymaking business.

Wait.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1591435)
Posted by Evil Eye on July 17th, 2014 @ 2:10pm CDT

Hilariously enough, "Starsqueal" is the name I had in mind for a fanmade character- Starscream's little sister to be exact.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1592153)
Posted by Va'al on July 21st, 2014 @ 4:49am CDT

An update for the Angry Birds Transformers new venture by Hasbro, and it's toys! But not only is it toys -- they transform! Check out below a couple of mirrored images from the Toys'R'Us website, with the Optimus Prime Bird Race Set ($29.99) and Energon Racers Pack ($19.99), both shipping in October. The listing also show the two redesigned faction symbols for the Autobirds and Deceptihogs.

Build - destroy - win! The Angry Birds Transformers toys put you in charge of your own bird-on-pig battles. And what could be better than high-flying birds and villainous pigs re-imagined as Transformers characters? Use the launchers to send your bird and pig racing down the 35-inch raceway! The loser crashes while the winner gets to change the Optimus Prime bird into a robot! It's easy to take your games online with the Telepods base, which lets you teleport your bird and pig into the Angry Birds Transformers app. Just put one of them on the base and put the base on your device (sold separately) and scan it into the app. Now you can play as that converting pig or bird! It's going to be total destruction in the battle between your Angry Birds Transformers bird and pig!

Angry Birds GO! products are produced by Hasbro under license from Rovio Entertainment. Telepods is a trademark of Retoy, LLC, used under license. Hasbro and all related terms are trademarks of Hasbro.
Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.

Build - destroy - win! The Angry Birds Transformers toys put you in charge of your own bird-on-pig battles. And what could be better than a battle that pits the Autobirds against the Deceptihogs? This battlepack features Energon Soundwave, Energon Lockdown and Energon Starscream pigs and Energon Optimus Prime and Grimlock birds. Each speedy racer converts from figure to vehicle and back again! Send them charging into battle against each other. Then it's easy to take your games online with the Telepods base! It lets you teleport your birds and pigs into the Angry Birds Transformers app. Just put one of them on the base and put the base on your device (sold separately) and scan it into the app. Now you can play as that converting pig or bird! It's going to be total destruction in the battle between your Angry Birds Transformers birds and pigs!

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1592156)
Posted by Skywarp64 on July 21st, 2014 @ 4:55am CDT

I wish they didn't look like Bayformers.

Not just because I hated the latest film, but also because G1 is just way easier to adapt into Angry Birds's cartoonish aesthetic.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1592165)
Posted by leokearon on July 21st, 2014 @ 5:47am CDT

So they are basically mutated Bot Shot toys.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1592179)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 21st, 2014 @ 7:49am CDT

Skywarp64 wrote:I wish they didn't look like Bayformers.

Not just because I hated the latest film, but also because G1 is just way easier to adapt into Angry Birds's cartoonish aesthetic.

The Grimlock and Soundwave ones are G1-based.

And the Starscream one, I think.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1592190)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 21st, 2014 @ 8:21am CDT

KO Bot-Shots. :roll:

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1592212)
Posted by Optimizzy on July 21st, 2014 @ 9:19am CDT

I guess this MAY be more successful than bot-shots...but Angry Birds is dumb. It's an app game, but if you followed the Star Wars cross-over those toys were just jenga with balls and they didn't seem to sell.

But what do I know?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1592409)
Posted by Zeedust on July 21st, 2014 @ 11:08pm CDT

At least they transform, even if all of them transform the same way. I might pick up one of these at some point.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593087)
Posted by El Duque on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:55am CDT

The official Transformers YouTube channel has uploaded the Angry Birds Transformers trailer, which we've embedded below. Enjoy!

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593090)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on July 24th, 2014 @ 10:09am CDT

Man these stupid games need to stop.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593095)
Posted by #Sideways# on July 24th, 2014 @ 10:29am CDT

Pig sacrifice, Autobots and Decepticons fighting together (I mean, Astrotrain dumping out Optimus, who then calls what looks to be Quake to help him defeat a giant robot...?), mass hysteria!

So what is this game's gameplay even supposed to be, anyway? Skylanders style, or something? Because I think the Angry Birds theme has strayed a bit too far away from what it was originally intended if that is the case.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593097)
Posted by FracturedKoi on July 24th, 2014 @ 10:35am CDT

No sir, I don't like it.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593100)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 24th, 2014 @ 10:48am CDT

Say, weren't there GoBots that turned into rocks? Is this just some big "hurr gobots were DUMB" joke?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593116)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 24th, 2014 @ 11:17am CDT

I think it's adorably awesome. I liked the original version of Angry Birds, and this trailer is enticing me. Wasn't expecting what looks to be a co-op mode with the Autobirds and the Deceptihogs.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593121)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 11:21am CDT

Oh my goodness, they NEED to make a cartoon with that animation! If only TF: Prime had looked as bright, colorful, and FUN!

Though, I am very confused about the end. I don't play Angry Birds, but I thought that the pigs were the bad guys. So why did Megahog come to help out Optimus Red like they were best buddies or something? :???:

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593189)
Posted by EunuchRon on July 24th, 2014 @ 1:42pm CDT

Well, Megatron... er, Megahog.... the pig tank, did do a "too slow" hand shake fake and laughed at Optibird or whatever he's called, so it's not totally friendly? Not sure why they'd be cooperating after Birdimus just offed a few pigcopters, but hey, it's $$$ for Hasbro and Rovio I guess? Totally does look like Skylanders with birds and pigs.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593251)
Posted by Burn on July 24th, 2014 @ 3:15pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Though, I am very confused about the end. I don't play Angry Birds, but I thought that the pigs were the bad guys. So why did Megahog come to help out Optimus Red like they were best buddies or something?

Telepods.

Basically when you buy the figures they have a little QR code on the bottom of them, put them on the Telepod then place that on your phone/tablet and it scans the QR code and "teleports" the figure into the game.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593254)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 3:18pm CDT

Burn wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Though, I am very confused about the end. I don't play Angry Birds, but I thought that the pigs were the bad guys. So why did Megahog come to help out Optimus Red like they were best buddies or something?

Telepods.

Basically when you buy the figures they have a little QR code on the bottom of them, put them on the Telepod then place that on your phone/tablet and it scans the QR code and "teleports" the figure into the game.

"Why?" not "How?"

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593255)
Posted by Va'al on July 24th, 2014 @ 3:21pm CDT

Another update from the Hasbro booth at SDCC 2014, and it's Angry Birds / Transformers related: check out these two convention exclusives, only available today from the booth (and it seems the t-shirt has already sold out, too!), featuring Angry Bird art takes on some iconic Transformers characters.

Today from 1:30-2:30p you can snag #AngryBirdsTransformers posters #1 & 2 while supplies last. #HasbroSDCC #SDCCSwag

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593265)
Posted by Burn on July 24th, 2014 @ 3:47pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Burn wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Though, I am very confused about the end. I don't play Angry Birds, but I thought that the pigs were the bad guys. So why did Megahog come to help out Optimus Red like they were best buddies or something?

Telepods.

Basically when you buy the figures they have a little QR code on the bottom of them, put them on the Telepod then place that on your phone/tablet and it scans the QR code and "teleports" the figure into the game.
"Why?" not "How?"

Because you bought the figure. Is that better? :roll:

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593271)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 3:57pm CDT

Burn wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Burn wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Though, I am very confused about the end. I don't play Angry Birds, but I thought that the pigs were the bad guys. So why did Megahog come to help out Optimus Red like they were best buddies or something?

Telepods.

Basically when you buy the figures they have a little QR code on the bottom of them, put them on the Telepod then place that on your phone/tablet and it scans the QR code and "teleports" the figure into the game.
"Why?" not "How?"

Because you bought the figure. Is that better?

Is it so hard to believe that someone could find it confusing that a guy who's supposed to be a Megatron analogue was willing to come to the rescue of a guy who's suppose to be an Optimus Prime analogue, for seemingly no other reason than that the Optimus bird was in trouble and needed his help?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593274)
Posted by Burn on July 24th, 2014 @ 4:03pm CDT

So that answers your question then? >:oP

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593275)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 4:06pm CDT

Burn wrote:So that answers your question then?

Not when it doesn't make sense, hence my original asking.

If you or anyone else doesn't know, then that's fine.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593278)
Posted by Burn on July 24th, 2014 @ 4:09pm CDT

Stuck on a level in Angry Birds? Telepod a character in to help you. It doesn't matter if it's a good guy or bad guy. That's how Telepods work.

The concept of good vs evil is cast aside in favour of generating revenue.

Now if that's not a good enough answer for you then I doubt anyone could answer it any better.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593313)
Posted by Flashwave on July 24th, 2014 @ 5:33pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Burn wrote:So that answers your question then?
Not when it doesn't make sense, hence my original asking.

If you or anyone else doesn't know, then that's fine.

If they hadn't includeed the clip about putting a figure on an Ipad, I can understand why the bad guy helping the good guy would be confusing, but they show us scanning the figure in, so it in effect becomes no different than the way the Lego Star Wars series could allow you to customize and play as alternate characters. Teh Megatron you see in the end is NOT the Megatron of the game, its a seperate, clone character of Megatron. its the Megatron of the toy. In all likelyhood, its possible to see a Megatron vs. Megatron matchup in this way.

Does this answer your question, Sabr? If not, I don't think we're understanding the question?

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593316)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 24th, 2014 @ 5:42pm CDT

Yeah, I think I get the gist of it. I don't play Angry Birds, so seeing Megs helping Optimus like a friendly rival was weird to see.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593427)
Posted by Hip-Hoptimus Rime on July 24th, 2014 @ 10:04pm CDT

How much do these posters cost? I'd love to get them for my boy, 5, who loves Angry Birds.

Re: Official Angry Birds Transformers Character Art (1593433)
Posted by Bouncy X on July 24th, 2014 @ 10:32pm CDT

the telepod thing is a joke...first off if you use any kind of protective case on your phone or tablet, you gotta remove it as it can't read it properly and the pod needs to be perfectly flush to the camera. that wouldn't be too big an issue if the character you "scanned in" actually stayed in your game but nope...soon as you turn off the game, you gotta re-scan it if you want it back in there next time you play.

that said, i am curious to see how the gameplay of this one will be like. and there will likely be a bunch of toys released so i'd very much get their Starscream in some form.