Josh Keaton Hints at a New Autobot Joining the Cast of Transformers Prime

and the new autobot is...


WHEELIEMUS PRIME!!!!

Alright I don't want to give away any spoilers (I know it hasn't officially released yet and not everyone has seen this episode), but I think it could be Grimlock. I know a lot of people think that it'll be Starscream defecting, and they have done so well with the character building on this show that I can see that. I just remember the press release saying that they would in fact be bringing the Dinobots and Combiners to the show.

We saw the face of Unicron in a TV spot a long time ago, and for a split second in this episode when the volcano erupts. I can easily see them placing both Unicron and the Dinobots in the earth's core. This episode is the best this season hands down too.

First off, I really like TF Prime. It's intriguing, and has the story arcs I like, continuity, and you can see where they are making strides with characterization.

Secondly, hooray for more TFs making appearances. I'm glad they are building up to this other than just having 8 more characters nonchalantly show up like they've been there since day one.

Third, I got to sit in on a panel hosted by Steve Blum (and Scott McNeil) recently, and he's pretty damn awesome. The only weird thing is, most of the time he talked I kept imagining that either Spike Spiegle or Roger Smith was having a conference. I'm glad Steve is part of a show I look forward to every week (or month, depending on if new episodes are ready).

Diem wrote:And it was written in the Covenant of Primus that when the 47 Spheres align a perpetual conflict will culminate upon a world forged from chaos...

Be warned, there are spoilers to be found here. Thanks to IGN's interview with Robert Orci and other members of the Prime staff we know now that in the future Transformers: Prime will include:


Combiners

Combiners? After some hemming and hawing from the panel, one of the producers said decisively, "We'll have Combiners, don't you worry."

Dinobots

Dinobots? "Those characters are part of our long-term plan,"

And thanks to a video from SDCC we get to see the next big villain of Transformers: Prime, what appears to be Unicron!

Sorry for basically doing a double post

If I had to guess which new character it is (and I'm assuming it's for next season. If I'm wrong tell me) I would pick either Jazz or Ironhide.

Not to be a buzz kill or anything, but 'new to the show' is not synonymous with 'permanent cast member'.

It could very well be just another one off, like Wheeljack.

Another team member would be cool, but all the arch-types are represented already. We have Prime, the leader; BB, the scout; Bulkhead, the soldier; Ratchet, Mr. Fixit; and Arcee, the female... [not trying to be sexist or anything, but she is just a talking scout]

If it is going to be someone permanent, they will have to fill an unused niche like flyer or beast. In which case Grimlock would fit the bill, but he's anything but subtle.

If there is one thing this show rocks at, it is pushing the 'Robots in Disguise' angle.

With all that being said, I don't care what they do. This is a great series and any misstep at this point would only be a temporary hiccup in the grand scheme of the series. Long Live TF-Prime!

korisifu wrote:Alright I don't want to give away any spoilers (I know it hasn't officially released yet and not everyone has seen this episode), but I think it could be Grimlock. I know a lot of people think that it'll be Starscream defecting, and they have done so well with the character building on this show that I can see that. I just remember the press release saying that they would in fact be bringing the Dinobots and Combiners to the show.

We saw the face of Unicron in a TV spot a long time ago, and for a split second in this episode when the volcano erupts. I can easily see them placing both Unicron and the Dinobots in the earth's core. This episode is the best this season hands down too.

The Dinobots are said to appear in season 2. It has been confirmed long ago that they will be coming to the series. I think it's a new Autobot altogether personally.

The great thing about this series is that this could mean anything.

How about...Ultra Magnus? Hot Rod? Kup? It could be almost anyone. I'm looking forward to finding out!

I'm going to say that the new character is Ironhide since we've seen a Cyberverse Commander figure of him. I know they sometimes make toy only characters but Ironhide is to much of a popular character to have toy but not appear in the show.

i suspose the TF Prime cartoon & toy line could use Jetfire as a autobot,i'd love this.

also bring on the 5 dinobots & make them combiners. make the decepticons combiners G-1 Predacons so we get a predaking toy

It better not be another human (5 to many as it is). Maybe they're bringing back wheel jack?

If I recall right, then it was said that one major character was gonna die. Maybe the new guy is gonna be an early replacement?

Nah, forget it, it's a too-long shot...

I think its Ironhide as there is a Cyberverse figure for this line, Warpath would also be cool

Personally, I can see Ironhide being only as a replacement for Bulkhead. I think their character types are two similar for them to work together, unless BH dies. My money is on Jazz, Prowl or Jetfire. If they use the Prowl from the Jagex game that would be SWEET!

NovaSentinel wrote:Personally, I can see Ironhide being only as a replacement for Bulkhead. I think their character types are two similar for them to work together, unless BH dies. My money is on Jazz, Prowl or Jetfire. If they use the Prowl from the Jagex game that would be SWEET!

Actually, originally in Prime they were going to have Ironhide. I don't know why they replaced him. Ironhide has always had such a large fan base, especially from the movies. It would be incredibly awesome if Ironhide does replace Bulkhead. I can't tolerate Bulkhead at all either. But if they replace Bulkhead, I hope Miko gets sent back to Japan or die off. I can't tolerate her at ALL.

This comment is so vague that it could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be that Daran Norris is playing the new Autobot, or that "another great voice actor" (who's standing off the side along with Norris) is voicing it. It could be a new main Autobot character, or a another guest Autobot character. But the bottom line is that a new Autobot character is coming at some point and will be voiced by a "great voice actor".

Maybe this has something to do with David Kaye hinting on his Twitter that he had some big TF-related news that would soon break. That would be EPIC.

Sabrblade wrote:This comment is so vague that it could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be that Daran Norris is playing the new Autobot, or that "another great voice actor" (who's standing off the side along with Norris) is voicing it. It could be a new main Autobot character, or a another guest Autobot character. But the bottom line is that a new Autobot character is coming at some point and will be voiced by a "great voice actor".

Personally I see this as being the most likely outcome. Josh Keaton said that "Darren Norris is off to the side as well as another great VA". This seems more like there's another person with Norris, at least to me. But I could be wrong- I'm probably looking too deep into it.

Can of Sloths wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:This comment is so vague that it could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be that Daran Norris is playing the new Autobot, or that "another great voice actor" (who's standing off the side along with Norris) is voicing it. It could be a new main Autobot character, or a another guest Autobot character. But the bottom line is that a new Autobot character is coming at some point and will be voiced by a "great voice actor".

Personally I see this as being the most likely outcome. Josh Keaton said that "Darren Norris is off to the side as well as another great VA". This seems more like there's another person with Norris, at least to me. But I could be wrong- I'm probably looking too deep into it.

I could see how one could see this either way. He's either calling Daran Norris "another great VA", or or someone alongside him "another great VA".

I'm nixing Ironhide, because in one interview someone said Ironhide was planned, but as they developed the character and script they realized the character was closer to Bulkhead. Can't imagine them killing bulkhead and throwing in ironhide in his place. In fact, bulkhead is such a key part of the show at this point it would be like killing optimus prime.

I'm guessing Perceptor or Sentinel Prime.

Perceptor because it would pave the way for ratchet's demise (just like g1 season two!)

Sentinel Prime because it's a good autobot to introduce and kill off. And besides, everyone knows that fire truck toy transformers sell awesome.

DarkEnergon wrote:I'm guessing Perceptor or Sentinel Prime.

Perceptor because it would pave the way for ratchet's demise (just like g1 season two!)

Sentinel Prime because it's a good autobot to introduce and kill off. And besides, everyone knows that fire truck toy transformers sell awesome.

Sentinel Zeta Prime is dead. And when they kill someone in this universe, they stay dead.

Probably Mirage. I heard somewhere he was going to be an Autobot for Prime, can't remember though >_>

DarkEnergon wrote:I'm guessing Perceptor or Sentinel Prime.

Perceptor because it would pave the way for ratchet's demise (just like g1 season two!)

Correction: Season 3. Season 2 was before the movie, before Ratchet ever got killed

Sabrblade wrote:And when they kill someone in this universe, they stay dead.

Wasn't Megatron dead? Or just in statis?

Gyrotron wrote:Probably Mirage. I heard somewhere he was going to be an Autobot for Prime, can't remember though >_>

Don't recall hearing that before.

There has been rumors that Prowl was going to be in Prime, but never Mirage. We'll just have to wait patiently to find out. =P

LadyBug wrote:There has been rumors that Prowl was going to be in Prime, but never Mirage. We'll just have to wait patiently to find out. =P

Haven't heard of Prowl either (aside from his MMO appearance).

Ultra Magnus would be awesome.

Would it be too much to ask for Elita-1 to join them?

Avensis-Mahiya wrote:Would it be too much to ask for Elita-1 to join them?

Quite weird to have Darran Norris voice Elita-1 >_<

Gyrotron wrote:

Avensis-Mahiya wrote:Would it be too much to ask for Elita-1 to join them?

Quite weird to have Darran Norris voice Elita-1 >_<

How do you know Daran Norris is voicing the newcomer? The phrase is worded so that it could also mean that someone else, who is also a "great voice actor", was standing off to the side along with Daran Norris.

Sabrblade wrote:

Gyrotron wrote:

Avensis-Mahiya wrote:Would it be too much to ask for Elita-1 to join them?

Quite weird to have Darran Norris voice Elita-1 >_<

How do you know Daran Norris is voicing the newcomer? The phrase is worded so that it could also mean that someone else, who is also a "great voice actor", was standing off to the side along with Daran Norris.

In that case I won't disagree: Elita-1 would be awesome. Man, she could be like older sister to Arcee. as long as she's not a motorcycle.

I don't really see the need for Elita One/Elita-1, though, since we've already got a strong female lead character in Arcee. What would Elita contribute to? Arcee holds the female position well enough on her own. In fact, she's arguably the best Autobot character in this show.

Why not have Elita-1? Arcee is my favorite character, I won't lie, but it would be nice to see more than one femme on the show. Not only for diversity's sake, but to expand the universe a bit more.

Avensis-Mahiya wrote:Why not have Elita-1? Arcee is my favorite character, I won't lie, but it would be nice to see more than one femme on the show. Not only for diversity's sake, but to expand the universe a bit more.

What's wrong with Airachnid?

Absolutely nothing. I'm glad they included her, honestly.

Avensis-Mahiya wrote:Absolutely nothing. I'm glad they included her, honestly.

Thinking about it, this show has probably the most female main leads in a TF show (Arcee, Airachnid, Miko, and June)

G1 had Arcee and Carly (the others were guest stars)

Masterforce had Minerva

Beast Wars had Airazor and Blackarachnia

Beast Machines had Blackarachnia, Botanica, and Strika

RiD had T-AI

Armada had Alexis

Energon had Arcee and Misha (Sally, Alexis and Miranda weren't around as often)

Cybertron had Override and Thunderblast

Animated had Sari and Blackarachnia (all the other females were mostly guest characters)

I like the show but it does need more Transformer characters added to cast!

I'm pretty certain Wheeljack will be coming back permanently, and I think he might be getting a human buddy. Maybe the new VA will voice him/her

Personally, I think it'll be Sierra because Jack doesn't really seem like he can keep the secret for too long. Hey, look at how many episodes it took for him to tell his mom.

My other guess is that MECH will gather enough information to make their own transformers, meaning the new VA will possibly voice that.

This is all hopeful guessing and speculation by the way lol

honestly would love to see a G1 comics Grimlock come in and take the place of Prime, He could kick the humans out of the base and have a "Bring the battle to the Cons" additude. We now need a leader, and I would love to see the strife with a Grimlock aditude.

HarleyQuinn wrote:Maybe this has something to do with David Kaye hinting on his Twitter that he had some big TF-related news that would soon break. That would be EPIC.

David Kaye could voice Grimlock again. Calling it now.

Nico wrote:

HarleyQuinn wrote:Maybe this has something to do with David Kaye hinting on his Twitter that he had some big TF-related news that would soon break. That would be EPIC.

David Kaye could voice Grimlock again. Calling it now.

Unless they get whoever voices him in the FoC game. Crispin Freeman voiced him him in WFC, so who knows.

I doubt it is Grimlock or any other Dinobots. After all we are already getting them in FOC. But since Raf has energon in his veins...maybe he is a pretender? Altough Jetfire is a possibility, rebult from Skyquake's parts as a new leader, in place of Prime.

OR (Just a mild brainstorm) one of the other Autobots has to upgrade to become their new leader, so many name possiblities

Arcee - Elita Prime
Bumblebee - Bumblebus Prime (Hey don't knock it)
Ratchet - (Okay no idea)
Bulkhead - Brutus Prime, Bulkimus Prime

godzillabot wrote:I doubt it is Grimlock or any other Dinobots. After all we are already getting them in FOC. But since Raf has energon in his veins...maybe he is a pretender? Altough Jetfire is a possibility, rebult from Skyquake's parts as a new leader, in place of Prime.

But Skyquake's trapped in the Shadowzone. And Jetfire existed on Cybertron.

godzillabot wrote:Bumblebee - Bumblebus Prime (Hey don't knock it)

There is no other name for him than "Bee-imus Prime".

Sabrblade wrote:

godzillabot wrote:I doubt it is Grimlock or any other Dinobots. After all we are already getting them in FOC. But since Raf has energon in his veins...maybe he is a pretender? Altough Jetfire is a possibility, rebult from Skyquake's parts as a new leader, in place of Prime.

But Skyquake's trapped in the Shadowzone. And Jetfire existed on Cybertron.

godzillabot wrote:Bumblebee - Bumblebus Prime (Hey don't knock it)

There is no other name for him than "Bee-imus Prime".

Oh, dang it I forgot about both, and to think I was playing WFC yesterday *facepalm*

Beeimus Prime...I like it

godzillabot wrote:Beeimus Prime...I like it

Thank Animated Bumblebee for coining that name.

Sabrblade wrote:

godzillabot wrote:Beeimus Prime...I like it

Thank Animated Bumblebee for coining that name.

Thank you weird-big-headed-Bumblebee

godzillabot wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

godzillabot wrote:Beeimus Prime...I like it

Thank Animated Bumblebee for coining that name.

Thank you weird-big-headed-Bumblebee

And thanks goes out to Beast Wars Megatron for the name "Joe Convoy".

Sabrblade wrote:

godzillabot wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

godzillabot wrote:Beeimus Prime...I like it

Thank Animated Bumblebee for coining that name.

Thank you weird-big-headed-Bumblebee

And thanks goes out to Beast Wars Megatron for the name "Joe Convoy".

you are astoundingly filled with knowlege, can I touch your head?

Sabrblade wrote:

Nico wrote:

HarleyQuinn wrote:Maybe this has something to do with David Kaye hinting on his Twitter that he had some big TF-related news that would soon break. That would be EPIC.

David Kaye could voice Grimlock again. Calling it now.

Unless they get whoever voices him in the FoC game. Crispin Freeman voiced him him in WFC, so who knows.

Wikipedia is listing Kaye as the voice of Grimlock in Fall of Cybertron, so I could see him reprising the character in Prime, if accurate. Considering Kaye is listed in the TF Wiki has voicing a character in Prime, it's possible. Would love to see Grimlock in the show, especially if they hold to his characterization the game devs have described for him in FoC.

Archanubis wrote:Wikipedia is listing Kaye as the voice of Grimlock in Fall of Cybertron, so I could see him reprising the character in Prime, if accurate. Considering Kaye is listed in the TF Wiki has voicing a character in Prime, it's possible. Would love to see Grimlock in the show, especially if they hold to his characterization the game devs have described for him in FoC.

Wikipedia also said Liam Neeson was Ultra Magnus in War of Cybertron. It's best not listen to them.

godzillabot wrote: you are astoundingly filled with knowlege, can I touch your head?

Okay. Just watch out for the little bump on my scalp.

Or, maybe you'd rather go watch the Animated/Transtech/Beast Wars crossover that this came from (links at the bottom).

Sabrblade wrote:

Archanubis wrote:Wikipedia is listing Kaye as the voice of Grimlock in Fall of Cybertron, so I could see him reprising the character in Prime, if accurate. Considering Kaye is listed in the TF Wiki has voicing a character in Prime, it's possible. Would love to see Grimlock in the show, especially if they hold to his characterization the game devs have described for him in FoC.

Wikipedia also said Liam Neeson was Ultra Magnus in War of Cybertron. It's best not listen to them.

Which is why I added the addendum, "If accurate." Although, you have to admit, Kaye is a little more believable than Neeson.