(JAN-2013) Hasbro Gen1 Characters - Best and Worst

[Megatron]

Who are your favourite characters in this series, and why?

Megatron, Starscream, Shockwave, Soundwave, Jazz

Why? Not because of any particular thing about them that I can put my finger on and say, "these are my favorites for this reason," but because they have a certain je ne sais quoi about them that appeals to me personally - an intangible quality that makes them distinctive or attractive.

Either as Toys or in their fiction, what has drawn you to love certain characters?

First in their fiction, then as toys as well. See above.

Which characters were disappointing or under-used?

I wouldn't say any were disappointing, other than to be under-used. Too many characters with not enough screen time - one of G1's main let downs. Jazz, Prowl, Ratchet, Bluestreak, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker, Elita-One, Hound, Cliffjumper... to name just a few Autobots, and there were also many Decepticons I'm sure, including Shockwave.

Who would you have liked to have seen more of in this Series?

For me, definitely Jazz and Shockwave.