New TF Universe Webisode
Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 4:50AM CST
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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.
The video contains the first look at the Transformers Universe tie in Media.
To check out the Video, please click here.
Credit(s): Kup of the OTCA Boards, Monkeybar tv
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Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832038)
Posted by Narc on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:05am CST
Posted by Narc on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:05am CST
Hmmmn.... interesting... 
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832043)
Posted by Point on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:31am CST
Posted by Point on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:31am CST
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 (832046)
Posted by UltraPrimal on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:41am CST
Posted by UltraPrimal on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:41am CST
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 (832050)
Posted by Chaoslock on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:59am CST
Posted by Chaoslock on November 11th, 2008 @ 5:59am CST
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
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 (832062)
Posted by Mykltron on November 11th, 2008 @ 6:41am CST
Posted by Mykltron on November 11th, 2008 @ 6:41am CST
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?
But why have they made this? What purpose does it serve?
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832064)
Posted by dr_n00b on November 11th, 2008 @ 6:44am CST
Posted by dr_n00b on November 11th, 2008 @ 6:44am CST
"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.
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 (832077)
Posted by Hard Hacker on November 11th, 2008 @ 7:40am CST
Posted by Hard Hacker on November 11th, 2008 @ 7:40am CST
The animation was poor and the voice acting was flat, if you ask me.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832134)
Posted by GreenLantern of Cybertron on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:44am CST
Posted by GreenLantern of Cybertron on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:44am CST
Yeah that was pretty poor quality work.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832139)
Posted by Rocketeer on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:52am CST
Posted by Rocketeer on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:52am CST
One word:
Cheesy.
Cheesy.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832142)
Posted by Oilspill on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:56am CST
Posted by Oilspill on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:56am CST
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)
(Ratchet seems pretty definite at this stage)
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832144)
Posted by Dead Metal on November 11th, 2008 @ 10:03am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on November 11th, 2008 @ 10:03am CST
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.
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 (832187)
Posted by AutobotTrainer on November 11th, 2008 @ 11:10am CST
Posted by AutobotTrainer on November 11th, 2008 @ 11:10am CST
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!" 
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832199)
Posted by Solrac333 on November 11th, 2008 @ 11:30am CST
Posted by Solrac333 on November 11th, 2008 @ 11:30am CST
Is it so hard to get Peter Cullen? Jeez, you hear him all over Cartoon Network.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832248)
Posted by TankedThomas on November 11th, 2008 @ 12:52pm CST
Posted by TankedThomas on November 11th, 2008 @ 12:52pm CST
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 (832315)
Posted by Skice on November 11th, 2008 @ 3:08pm CST
Posted by Skice on November 11th, 2008 @ 3:08pm CST
I think this sums it up.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832353)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on November 11th, 2008 @ 3:53pm CST
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.
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on November 11th, 2008 @ 3:53pm CST
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 (832445)
Posted by emeraldbeacon on November 11th, 2008 @ 7:03pm CST
Posted by emeraldbeacon on November 11th, 2008 @ 7:03pm CST
Prime's smokestacks are a choking hazard. 
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832524)
Posted by Sledge on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:23pm CST
Posted by Sledge on November 11th, 2008 @ 9:23pm CST
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 (832574)
Posted by Savage on November 12th, 2008 @ 12:35am CST
Posted by Savage on November 12th, 2008 @ 12:35am CST
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.
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 (832586)
Posted by Skice on November 12th, 2008 @ 12:58am CST
Posted by Skice on November 12th, 2008 @ 12:58am CST
I hope to god that this is not the "adult" GI Joe resolute like series they have hinted at.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832594)
Posted by ponycorn on November 12th, 2008 @ 1:44am CST
Posted by ponycorn on November 12th, 2008 @ 1:44am CST
Just looks like your average "Dumbass Reel" on TF backstory, this time climaxing with Megatron in full dull surprise. Shouldn't threaten to become a new cartoon.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832782)
Posted by Dead Metal on November 12th, 2008 @ 11:32am CST
Posted by Dead Metal on November 12th, 2008 @ 11:32am CST
Peter Cullen is a damn expensive voice actor. Too expensive to be payed for a short web comic.
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832917)
Posted by Senor Hugo on November 12th, 2008 @ 4:19pm CST
Posted by Senor Hugo on November 12th, 2008 @ 4:19pm CST
Wow, it looks like someone just discovered the joys of Flash animation.
Incredibly cheesy, poorly animated(walk cycles do not equal bouncing up and down)
Incredibly cheesy, poorly animated(walk cycles do not equal bouncing up and down)
Re: New TF Universe Webisode (832966)
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on November 12th, 2008 @ 5:44pm CST
Good point. Kinda earned it though.
I didn't mind it so much. It's more of a "web comic".
Posted by ShGarland_1383 on November 12th, 2008 @ 5:44pm CST
Dead Metal wrote:Peter Cullen is a damn expensive voice actor. Too expensive to be payed for a short web comic.
Good point. Kinda earned it though.
Senor Hugo wrote:Wow, it looks like someone just discovered the joys of Flash animation.
Incredibly cheesy, poorly animated(walk cycles do not equal bouncing up and down)
I didn't mind it so much. It's more of a "web comic".
