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TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away"

Transformers News: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away"

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 12:42AM CST

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The staff here at Seibertron.com just want to congratulate our own Neko for having her first work featured on the Transformers Mosaic Project. Let's give her a round of applause!

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:


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.


Today's piece is called “Break Away”. Story and Art by Lindsay (Neko) Smith, Colors by Rafael (Fargnay) Yanes, Letters by Bernie (Blee) Lee, Edits by Josh (Richter) van Reyk.

Credit(s): WhiteRabbit

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Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (457936)
Posted by Bed Bugs on November 14th, 2007 @ 12:45am CST
Front paged!

And congrats to Neko! :grin:
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (457984)
Posted by Menbailee on November 14th, 2007 @ 1:47am CST
Nice Mosaic. I never really got to know Silverbolt, so I hadn't known he had this in his character. If this piece were to evolve into a larger mini-comic, it would be interesting to watch his internal hesitance versus his leadership role in his team, and whether his discomfort with flight is linked to other fears about his identity or place in the world. Is this the Silverbolt we know from the G1 cartoon, created recently on Earth, or does he have different backstory in the relevant comic continuity?

To the creators, great work!
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458043)
Posted by Bass X0 on November 14th, 2007 @ 3:23am CST
I don't really like his eyes here, but other than that, this is awesome.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458068)
Posted by Skullgrin140 on November 14th, 2007 @ 4:04am CST
Very touching :) Great to G1 Silverbolt get some attention for once
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458132)
Posted by doomboy536 on November 14th, 2007 @ 5:41am CST
AWESOME :D
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458140)
Posted by bluecatcinema on November 14th, 2007 @ 5:54am CST
Fantastic work. Silverbolt was always one of my favorite characters. His fear really humanized him, making him a more likeable character.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458144)
Posted by Down_Shift on November 14th, 2007 @ 5:58am CST
Good job girlfriend *Snap, Snap, Snap*

No but seriously, good job.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458148)
Posted by Duke of Luns on November 14th, 2007 @ 6:02am CST
Nice simple story, and some absolutely awsome artwork ;)^
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458158)
Posted by Neko on November 14th, 2007 @ 6:21am CST
Thanks guys. Much appriciated. :D
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458182)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on November 14th, 2007 @ 7:08am CST
Both sweet and deep, I like it.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458206)
Posted by OptimusShr on November 14th, 2007 @ 7:29am CST
The only complaint I have is the glow around his eyes. Other than that awesome piece.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458253)
Posted by BLIX007 on November 14th, 2007 @ 7:58am CST
Awesome art work, but I didn't realize that Silverbolt was affraid to fly. I am just curious where that idea came from. Overall though nice job.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458267)
Posted by Jeysie on November 14th, 2007 @ 8:09am CST
Thank you, Neko, for writing a story about my second favorite Autobot. :D

Being someone who can't so much as stand on a stepstool without getting panicky and dizzy, I always had a lot of respect for someone who could be afraid of something so intrinsic to their being... yet brave enough to go up and be a fighter and leader anyway. In his free time, I could see him brooding and beating himself up a little over his fears... kind of like this, actually. ;)

I like how elegant the writing is; it flows despite being short. That's something I've still never been able to pull off with my own "short" writing. (I'm much too naturally wordy. :P )

As for the art... I'm also a little hesitant over the eye glow, although it's more of a "very different" reaction than a "don't like" reaction. The rest of it is lovely. My favorite panels are the one with the bird landing on his shoulder (I like his expression), and the majestic-ness the last panel.

Edit:

BLIX007 wrote:Awesome art work, but I didn't realize that Silverbolt was affraid to fly. I am just curious where that idea came from. Overall though nice job.


From his tech spec bio. It also factors into the Aerialbots' introduction episode, "The Key to Vector Sigma". (I haven't read that many of the TF comics yet, so I don't know if it shows up in any of those, too.)
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458290)
Posted by Sideshow Sideswipe on November 14th, 2007 @ 8:22am CST
I love silverbolt.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458327)
Posted by Dead Metal on November 14th, 2007 @ 8:41am CST
WhiteRabbit wrote:Great addition to the project by one of your friendly neighborhood mods!

Take a bow Neko! :)

:shock:
Neko wrote it?!
Wow, congrats I liked it!
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458347)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on November 14th, 2007 @ 8:53am CST
In the G1 cartoon, Silverbolt had a fear of flying. In order to help him overcome this, Optimus gave Silverbolt the responsibility of being the leader of the group. As Silverbolt was given an additional responsibility, he found himself usually worrying more about looking out for his teammates than his own personal fears, though the initial fear itself is still there.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458423)
Posted by Zombie Starscream on November 14th, 2007 @ 9:39am CST
I love it! :grin:
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458431)
Posted by Prowl Pants on November 14th, 2007 @ 9:43am CST
This is simply beautiful! Well done!!!
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458605)
Posted by General Magnus on November 14th, 2007 @ 11:14am CST
Very nice one!

And if anyone involved in the MOSAIC project reads this, please make a Dinobot or an Armada Starscrea one :grin:
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458638)
Posted by Neko on November 14th, 2007 @ 11:30am CST
General Magnus wrote:Very nice one!

And if anyone involved in the MOSAIC project reads this, please make a Dinobot or an Armada Starscrea one :grin:


I believe there is a Dinobot (G1) mosaic in production. As far as an Armada Starscream one goes, I'm not sure. Haven't seen any previews for one.



And thanks everyone. I love the colors Raf did. A lot of people don't seem to like the lense flare affect, but my god it just made this entire piece pop!
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458947)
Posted by i_amtrunks on November 14th, 2007 @ 3:34pm CST
I didnt think you could be this serious Neko!

Congrats on the work, I have been waiting for this piece since I first saw the preview art for it months ago. Great use of an under-utilised character trait.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458949)
Posted by 1337W422102 on November 14th, 2007 @ 3:36pm CST
Nice one, Neko. The only thing that bugs me is scale. That must be one huge bird!
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (458979)
Posted by omegaprimussupermode on November 14th, 2007 @ 3:51pm CST
hmmm is this how g1 was silverbot didnt like flying? i wasnt alive in g1 but i know this guy makes the head of that giant guy cant think of the name right now. nevertheless i like this one.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (459332)
Posted by Pierrimus on November 14th, 2007 @ 7:00pm CST
Great work. I can sympathize with Silverbolt, but you have to push through your fears. Lovely piece.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (459409)
Posted by Bass X0 on November 14th, 2007 @ 7:45pm CST
can you edit it so the glowing eyes are toned down? its the only thing that ruins a beautiful story and artwork.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (459483)
Posted by Neko on November 14th, 2007 @ 8:39pm CST
i_amtrunks wrote:I didnt think you could be this serious Neko!



Darn, my secret is out.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Break Away" (459519)
Posted by Richter on November 14th, 2007 @ 9:01pm CST
General Magnus wrote:Very nice one!

And if anyone involved in the MOSAIC project reads this, please make a Dinobot or an Armada Starscrea one :grin:

I've got a Dinobot piece in the works, I'm guessing you mean Beast Wars Dinobot. But if you mean "the" Dinobots, then I've got one of those too. Acutally I've got with ....

No Armada pieces at all, yet.

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