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New TF Universe Webisode

Posted by i_amtrunks Nov 11, 2008 at 4:50am CST 18,610 views
A strange and unheralded video has appeared on Monkeybar TV, the video channel of Hasbro.com.

The video contains the first look at the Transformers Universe tie in Media.

To check out the Video, please click here.

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Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Narc Nov 11, 2008
Hmmmn.... interesting... :-?
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Point Nov 11, 2008
So they couldn't get Peter Cullen or Gary Chalk to be Prime? Come on! Only 4 ppl have ever been Prime and it should remain an elite class!
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by UltraPrimal Nov 11, 2008
I thought the guy did a good a job. You could tell before he said that he was Optimus Prime. Though it would have been epic if it was Cullen.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Chaoslock Nov 11, 2008
Could there be clues for new universe figures?

As I see, the new chars are Tracks, Jazz, Rumble, Frenzy, a few nameless decepticons, and a G1-looking Megatron
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Mykltron Nov 11, 2008
Dunno, could just be to keep it looking G1. We've already got two Megatrons. A decent G1 version in Classics would be nice though.

But why have they made this? What purpose does it serve?
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by dr_n00b Nov 11, 2008
"few nameless decpticons"?
i saw thrust!

wish you were right, but i'm willing to wager it's no more than an unrelated (to toy production) promotional video.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Hard Hacker Nov 11, 2008
The animation was poor and the voice acting was flat, if you ask me.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by GreenLantern of Cybertron Nov 11, 2008
Yeah that was pretty poor quality work.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Rocketeer Nov 11, 2008
One word:
Cheesy.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Oilspill Nov 11, 2008
That was pretty craptastic, but I hope it does mean we'll be getting Jazz, Tracks et al

(Ratchet seems pretty definite at this stage)
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Dead Metal Nov 11, 2008
The animation mostly sucked but the voice acting was awesome.
I don't think this has a lot to do with the toys, look at prime he's a hybrid of G1 and Classics voyager.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by AutobotTrainer Nov 11, 2008
You know, it was alright. Let's just think about the fact that it is kind of amazing that Hasbro even bothered to take the time to make a short about the Universe line following G1 canon. Yes, somewhat lame, low budge animation. Yeah, voice acting is lacking. But just think of the new legion of TF lovers ages 8 - 13 that are watching this and saying "wow, my weird smelly uncle was right, G1 is cool!" :mrgreen:
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Solrac333 Nov 11, 2008
Is it so hard to get Peter Cullen? Jeez, you hear him all over Cartoon Network.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by TankedThomas Nov 11, 2008
This better not be their attempt at remaking G1. It was way worse than G1 ever was. At least if they put time in to making something, make it worth while! That was ridiculous! Absolutely pathetic and poor.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Skice Nov 11, 2008
I think this sums it up.
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Comment by ShGarland_1383 Nov 11, 2008
Point wrote:So they couldn't get Peter Cullen or Gary Chalk to be Prime? Come on! Only 4 ppl have ever been Prime and it should remain an elite class!

I agree with Point here. The narration killed what is otherwise a great video. The animation I kinda liked, it's just it really should have either been Cullen or Chalk narrating, like Chalk did on the Ultimate Battle DVD.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by emeraldbeacon Nov 11, 2008
Prime's smokestacks are a choking hazard. ;)
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Sledge Nov 11, 2008
Pretty cool. Be interesting to see what direction it goes in, if Hasbro don't get put off by all the bitching.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Savage Nov 12, 2008
Corny.
But nice to see Hasbro attempting to give some background fiction to Universe. I could be onboard with this if they get a bit better in quality and have even a tiny bit of story depth.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (view post)
Comment by Skice Nov 12, 2008
I hope to god that this is not the "adult" GI Joe resolute like series they have hinted at.
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