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Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps."

Posted by El Duque Mar 28, 2011 at 8:56am CDT 31,031 views
The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:
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It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted. These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love. No one has been paid for the production of these stories.

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FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS

Story:
Zac DeBoard http://justynnbailey.deviantart.com/

Art:
D.P. http://ninjadp.deviantart.com

Lettering/Edits:
Franco Villa http://M3Gr1ml0ck.deviantart.com/

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Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by Bumblevivisector Mar 28, 2011
Pretty good, even if the art could've been a *tad* better.

Hmmm, I guess that thing about the coneheads being in the Nemesis at the end of Beast Wars isn't canonical since it didn't end up in the ep, so they could have come over on the space bridge before 'Dinobot Island', just like in issue 21, making this the best type of G1 mosaic: one that could take place in cartoon or comic continuity!

...oh, wait, in the comics there were no female TFs until Arcee's creation in '95. Unless there always were a few female TFs but no one ever realized it because the concept of gender was so meaningless to their species...

Ah, who cares? Slipstream still ret-cons into G1 smoother than Lugnut...
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by Trikeboy Mar 28, 2011
The story is a possible G1 addition but the art in this put me right off, sorry. They tried to mix G1 and Animated and this time it didn't work besides Slipstream's Tetrajet, which does look great. My problem is the other Seekers. What's up with the coneheads? Not only do Dirge and Ramjet have the same wings, they are also upside down. Thrust looks like he is standing on a box for that shot. I'm sorry if I offended the people who created this but that's how I see this one. This one is best left behind.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by Tigertrack Mar 28, 2011
'Like'

And artistic license could allow an artist to flip wings and so forth, especially on Cybertronian robot mode (pre-Earth).

BUt yes, it does seem to have a problem being in only one of the existing continuities.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by mattyc1007 Mar 28, 2011
I like, and on the artistic side. It works, very well actually. Its a style that I want more of thanks to animated :D
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by zer0das Mar 28, 2011
>The art style is decent, however, one should refrain from copy & pasting similar character models--at least have different poses.

>Story is interesting, though hardly compelling. "My name is..." gags are cliché and add very little characterization. Often times, one is told to demonstrate these personalities and attributes than opposed to simply stating them. This mosaic suffers from this attempt. Reframing the scene where there is action can help dig the script out of the ground.

*1/2
1.5/5 Stars

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Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by GetRightRobot Mar 28, 2011
Great story. I guess it would be hard to live up to the awesomeness of the OG 3! Not tryin to be a jerk here, but the art seems a lil' bit phoned in... Still, very good snippet of TF storyline! :APPLAUSE:
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by Railspike Mar 28, 2011
The title is misspelled. Tramsformers.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by T-Macksimus Mar 28, 2011
Well, I for one can actually sit back and enjoy a good short story as a stand alone piece without having to tear it to pieces. I liked this one and got a kick out of Slipstreams very blunt summarization of each of the other Seekers that she was left to deal with. :APPLAUSE: :APPLAUSE: :APPLAUSE:
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by Jetstorm92210 Mar 28, 2011
I like this Mosaic, and how it introduces Slipstream to the G1 animated canon. Though it worries me that she may be dead by the time of Season 2.
Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by FanimusMaximus Mar 29, 2011
Ramjet's face is priceless.
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Comment by Blackstreak Mar 29, 2011
LOL...There's a Cy-kill statue in the background on the last frame.
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Re: Transformers Mosaic: "Following in the Footsteps." (view post)
Comment by Blurrz Apr 15, 2011
..and all she needs is a toy..
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