Transformers Prime cartoon reviews/comments (spoilers)

[5FDP]

Watched the first episode and half way through the second.

My thoughts - I wouldn't let my kid watch this what with Cliffjumper's death and resurrection as a zombie. Megatron looks way too scary (even for me ).

It's hard to get used to Prime with no nose.

Arcee is clearly the standout character for me.

Thankfully, as some have mentioned, the human characters aren't too annoying - yet.

Would like to see a clearer version of the show, but youtube will have to do for now.

[Quickstrike]

So Arcee is pretty much Priss from Bubblegum Crisis. That's awesome.

I really enjoyed these episodes!

[SMHFConvoy]

You know I really liked TFA. I don't mind Prime but I don't I'm sort of torn. Megatron looks like a shark and I really do not like Starscream's voice, dammit I miss Tom Kenny's TFA version :/

So in conclusion I don't know. It's okay.

[VERT]

Well HUGE fan of new Megatron TOY PLEASE WITH SOUND CHIP HASBRO! And im not the only one not happy with BB not talking my Kids dont like it too. Watched the two eps on Youtube through the Ps3 on the BIG TV worked well

[Bartrim]

Normally I'm not a fan of Arcee but this incarnation isn't too bad. Time will tell if she annoys me as the series progresses. Shocked at Cliffjumpers death. Maybe thats why The Rock voiced him, as he was only in it briefly. I'm no animation expert but I like what I see (I don't hate the movie designs). Overall I enjoyed but the standout was Ratchet. I though he was a great blend of several Ratchet's past.

"Your fine says your physician" Great way to blow off guard duty.

[5FDP]

Watched the two eps on Youtube through the Ps3 on the BIG TV worked well

Really?? At 360p?

[Tabias Prime]

Love it.......

[VERT]

Really?? At 360p?

Yeah sure the picture was not clear due to the size of the screen but was WAY more fun than looking at a laptop screen.

[GoktimusPrime]

I haven't read the rest of this thread cos I've only seen ep 1 thus far (I'm about to step out, so I'll watch ep 2 later).

But some of my thoughts so far:

+ The episode more or less picks up where the comic book left off - though apparently some time has passed since Arcee and Cliffjumper arrived on Earth. Not too surprising considering the comic was intentionally written as a prequel to the pilot.

+ This cartoon is very much inspired by the live action movies. Seeing Orci and Kurtzman's names in the credits explains a lot. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, I think Hasbro are seizing the opportunity to create a series that parallels with the movie franchise and ride along with its success, which makes sense. Being written for a younger audience allows young kids who might otherwise not have access to the M rated films (or even if they did, it might not appeal to them as much (not that parts of it even appealed to adults )), are able to enjoy something very similar to the films. In some ways there are elements to this that I prefer over the movies... Jack isn't walking around desperately trying to get laid, and Miko isn't a "trophy girl". And Rafael also helps younger kids to relate too, as many of us were when Transformers came out and would be around the same age as most kids who are currently playing with toys (not that I've ever stopped playing with toys, but ya know... )

+ Is Soundwave a chick? If so, I think that's an interesting move. It allows the Decepticons to also have a female that's also a homage to a G1 character (cos it's not like we had a lot of female Decepticons in G1 to draw on - and even if they did, they'd be pretty obscure... "Esmeral who??" ). Soundwave's a character who's never been overtly macho or "manly" so it's possible to make him female. Of course, they could make Starscream female too... hehehe.

+ I'm happy with the animation quality. It's no Clone Wars, but of course, TF Prime probably doesn't have anywhere near the same budget as Star Wars. There's a lot of nice visual details, such as the battle damage on Cliffjumper, bleeding mech fluid etc. The rendering looks good, I like how the metallic car parts have that shine, and the headlights look cool.

+ Neat references: Cliffjumper often being referred to as "Cliff" (referring to his Japanese G1 name); Jack works at a place called "KO Burgers" (Knockout Burgers) - but of course, KO means something totally different to collectors - and he doesn't even have a uniform when he's at work... what kind of knockoff drive thru is this!?! ; "Robot Fight Club" -- heheh; setting the story in Nebraska is reminiscent of the way that Portland Oregon (presumably) was portrayed in the G1 cartoon - as Thundercracker would say, "Earth's so flat"; and of course, heaps of movie references.

+ The Space Bridge looks COOL! Reminds me of the Space Bridge from the G1 Marvel Comics, only cooler cos it's built inside an asteroid instead of a suspension bridge. Not sure if that asteroid is an enslaved Cybertronian or not though.

[Prime_217]

i have only watched the first 2 episodes so far but i have to say i think it is turing out really well. i am loving the animation and the character designs. i do think it is probably a bit dark for younger kids but i dont really mind as i am not a younger kid and enjoy the darkness :P
looking forward to watching the next episodes