Greetings.

Well, what made me write this thread, is the fact that I've been writing a Transformers, Generation 1 Fanfic, and I've gotten back into Transformers.

Now, there's been quite a few different Transformers series available, from the classic (and best in my opinion) Generation 1 to Generation 2 to Beast Wars to Beast Machines to Robots in Disguise to Armada. I'm not knocking the other series, and, hang on, guess I am. I mean, I'm a traditional Transformers fan, and I remember Optimus Prime as a truck/trailer and Megatron as a Walter P53 Handgun/Sniper rifle. NOT the Optimus Prime who is a fire engine, a Gorilla or whatever. Same with Megatron, A Tyrannosaurus Rex (Only ONE Transformers was a T-Rex, and that's GRIMLOCK, Leader of the Dinobots subgroup of the Autobots.), A Dragon, etc, etc.

The Original/Generation 1 era of Transformers was brilliant, at least it was to me. It was within that period, that the Transformers Movie was released way back in 86, and introduced new Autobots and Decepticons, as well as new leaders for both groups. The Autobots had Rodimus Prime (Reformatted by the Matrix, within the planet devourer Unicron, from Hot Rod.) and the Decepticon had Galvatron (Reformatted from Megatron by Unicron.).

Add in, the amount of times Optimus Prime returned from the dead, as well as all the top voice actors, and the original/Generation 1 series of Transformers was and is still excellent. While not on the level of some anime nowadays, it still has a certain charm to it.

Oh, and Transformers was originally Japanese. Optimus Prime was originally called Convoy. What a cheesy name, yes? The reason I say that, is because I had a fight with someone over it. **sigh**

What's your favourite Transformers series and why?

Robots in Disguise was the best,

Optimus Prime as a fire engine i though was stupid because he should always be a truck

I LUBBED Beast Machines. It was 3D, fast paced, contained kick-ass trance music, lots of explosions, and it had a rat/hotrod. ;)

GO TRANSFORMERS!!!!!! yeah, wooo, my fav all-time cartoon series ever. I grew up with Gen1, the best series of transformers. My fav was always Sound Wave, however I had a few other favourites.

So it wasn't just me that didn't like Optimus as a firetruck, I remember watching 1 episode of them ones and go "ahh no" and just stopped watching it period.

Don't really like Beast Wars either, coz of the whole 3D look, I hate 3D cartoons.

But Transformers rocked, they recently released the movie down here in Australia on DVD which I bought of course. That movie also has an awesome 80's soundtrack with Stan Bush doing most of the songs.

PS. Keep the transformers talk going... All they need it to re-release the original figures/toys and I will be a happy camper.

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Greetings.

I just got Ultra Magnus, Generation 1 figure today. Happy about that. I got Starscream yesterday, and I'm planning to get the greatest Autobot of them all, OPTIMUS PRIME on Saturday. I don't know if Hasbro is going to release any more Generation 1 Transformer figures, as I heard only Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus and Starscream were being released. I pray they release Megatron, and the others, particularly Shockwave and Jetfire.

Incidentally, a comic company by the name of Otter Press has released a Transformers Generation 1 comic. I purchased volume 2 yesterday as well, and it's very impressive.

Gen1 figures hey, how much did you pay for these figures and where did you get them from?

I would love to pick some up, price isn't really a factor, but I ain't paying an obscene amount for them.

Greetings.

Green Arrow I got those figures from Toys 'R' Us. Starscream and Ultra Magnus retail $69.95 AUS, while Optimus Prime is $89.95 AUS.

I had a generation 2 Optimus Prime, which I was stupid enough to sell. Got $250 AUS for it, but it wasn't worth it. I should've kept it. **sigh**

Transforms and drives off.

Uhm, you don't have to post everytime someone else posts o_o

Uhmm, Anyway I liked Generation 1 and Beast wars the best. Generation one because it's a classic and it has the autobots and the decepticons plus that silent robot with his tapes :E
And by far it's the best, although the graphics could use a little tune up around now :E
Beast wars is my other favorite because Mainframe created it and I have a weak for mainframe. Not to mention the uber scheming ultra secret agenda having Megatron (The T-rex) which Imho fits the name better then a gun.

Loved beast wars, it was absolutly great. however i got kinda pissed when they made that gay beast machines thing.... :( rat trap had no legs! Sad i be....

Yeah i loved beast wars also and didnt much get into beast machines

Greetings.

Well, I haven't posted in this thread for some time. Been busy with my Transformers Fanfic (There's a link to it, in The NEW writer's and book club), and I've also been busy with other things as well.

I've got some rumours to spill here, one's which I pray are true. Still, knowing how the comic industry and anime/cartoon industry is at the moment, I think they need some 'traditional' characters brought back. I mean, let's face it. Gen 1 Transformers (Including the monster planet, Unicron.) would, IN MY OPINION!!!, kick the Aramda and the RiD (Optimus as a Fire truck transformers), from here to Cybertron, to Nebulos and back again.

Rumour One : At the current moment in time, the biggest Transformers toy ever made, was Fortress Maximus, at just under 1 metre in height, with the ability to transform into multiple battle stations, as well as robot. And with the added bonus of being a Headmaster, he is a very impressive figure, yes? Apparently, a figure of Unicron, yep a figure of HIM, is being made. As soon as I find out more info, I'll post it here.

Rumour Two : Apparently, the Generation 1 Transformers, are set to make a big comeback. Not only with figures, comics and a series, but also another movie. Here's hoping it's true, yes?

I found these rumours, on another forum, which, knowing my luck, were probably posted as a joke, but the rumour about the Unicron figure, is actually the second time I've heard of it.

Generation 1, all the way.
Although, even though it's a comic rather than an animation, 'Transformers: The War With-In' from DreamWave rules. The art is fantatsic, probably the best work I've ever seen in a comic, and the story is top notch (Set on Cybertron before the evacuation in G1). Includes everyone in original cyberton form, Optimus receiving the matrix and becoming the new prime and, best yet, Grimlock as a fuck-off trackless tank!

Get now!

I liked the old school version a lot better but the new eps are pretty cool in a sell out sorta way.

I grew up with beast wars, but i did prefer the armda, it provided a sence of realism,

Beast wars and Cybertron

Difficult to say really, G1 really because thats by far the best.

Easy to say: Animated.

Beast Machines.

Reviving a six year old thread? Should've made a new one. Can a moderator please close this thread?

I always forget the title but it's the one where the kid transformrs with a bike and of course G1 throgh 3 if I am correct about three

G1 the series that started it all no contest...and as for why? IT STARTED IT ALL...nuff said...prime ain't no monkey....

Generation 1 is the classic, but it started to wain with age following the movie. The first season was enjoyable with some of my favorite episodes including "The Ultimate Doom" 3-parter. The second season is where it showed signs of becoming goofy and the third season went all out intergalactic with lots of aliens and an appearance from Cobra Commander.

In the modern age all of my love goes to Transformers Animated.

I prefer G1 cartoon and toy line best, then the live action franchise second, then Beast Wars. After that, not much of a big fan of the other series, as I felt they were all lesser/refried reboots of the original series (and I would've preferred if they BUILT on the original series rather than reboot it). Of course, I grew up on G1, so the younger fans will likely prefer the one they grew up with.

Well, Beast Wars kinda got the ball rolling for me (even after I recently realized its role as a G1 side-story, in a sense), and Armada (and its awesome version of the classic theme song) got me hooked years ago, but lately my favorite is, without question, Transformers: Prime - after all, when was the last time you heard a full orchestra providing the score for the televised epic throwdown between the Autobots & Decepticons? Just hearing Frank Welker's first line as Megatron after so long:

Megatron: DECEPTICONS! I have returned...

...Goosebumps

it had to be the original Transformers series. right now i totally dig the Transformers Prime. i must admit missing the Dinobots but the full orchestral music does much wonders in making it epic and memorable.

Oh, and Transformers was originally Japanese. Optimus Prime was originally called Convoy.

this is only partially correct. the toys were originally from a Japanese line called Diaclone, and the toy that became Optimus was called Convoy. but Transformers, as far as the storyline, personalities of the characters, and everything that happened after 1986, is an American creation (with Marvel Comics coming up with most of the premise of the first year). Although even when Diaclone became Transformers and Hasbro and Takara made it a partnership, Optimus was still known as Convoy in Japan until the Bay movies came out.


BUT to answer the original question. I mostly prefer the comics over the cartoons (and especially the movies). my favorite series is the More Than Meets the Eye series that's currently in print from IDW, but I also like the Marvel G2 series and the Devil's Due GI Joe crossovers. as far as cartoons go, it's nearly a tie between Beast Wars and Animated. also the original 86 Movie is a great guilty pleasure.

G1 (1984-1987)

I like Cybertron because it has a really great soundtrack. And that stock footage is just epic.

Rad-Max, if you're looking for Dinobot stories set in the Transformers: Prime timeline, there are some comics that I highly recommend:

Rage of the Dinobots picks up the story of Grimlock and his team where Fall of Cybertron left off (post-exodus) and sets the stage for Ultra Magnus' debut in the series proper.

The two-volume Beast Hunters series continues the story through Season 3 and into the aftermath of Predacons Rising.

Transformers Galaxy Force it has great music. My username is a clue.

my brother and I are big transformers fans. we started out with beast wars as our favorite, but transformers prime became our new favorite transformers series. TP had a good soundtrack with great battle scenes as well as the story captivated us. we even had a bed sheet and pillow case with the g1 transformers on them (when we were just kids our mom bought them for us since she saw us always watching transformers)

Note: we have seen a lot of transformers the 80's movie and so on, but we never watched the original G1 tv series

edit: here is a pic of my pillow case. it is still in great condition kept that clean for so many years.
http://imgur.com/jS2Uy7y

Beast Wars! Why do I like it? Because.

Transformers Prime is cool.