Are we becoming jaded or more discerning as Transformer fans?

[Trent]

Do they not trust the fans?

The fandom tried to get Erector into the TF hall of fame. I think it's safe to say that Hasbro doesn't trust us

[Verno]

The fandom tried to get Erector into the TF hall of fame. I think it's safe to say that Hasbro doesn't trust us

But where does that derision for Hasbro stem from in the first place if not from Hasbro themselves and their past misdeeds?

And besides, the HoF is laughable anyway. 1st year - Optimus, Megatron, Bumblebee and Starscream. What's the point of it?!

[Shirokaze]

What is your current opinion of the current state of Transformers in all its myriad forms?

Movies - While the movies have advanced the brand in leaps and bounds when it comes to recognition and have accomplished some fantastic big-screen feats, it seems they have also become notorious. These days I can't seem to get through a conversation about Transformers with anyone in the 20-30yo age bracket without the mention of how terrible the movies are.
As people that have an emotional investment in the franchise, I think it's easy for us to become critical about how Transformers is being handled when all you hear from the general public is negativity.

Toys - In this case, I feel that every step Hasbro takes forward, they take two back.

Characters we thought we'd never see/strong collector focus via Generations: Poor distribution to anywhere but the US, generally terrible paint apps.

Expansion into many different lines: reduced figure size, reduced figure quality.

The list goes on

TV - I think TF Prime did pretty well at telling a story and hitting it's target demographic. Bring on the Bumblebee Prime

What do you believe has influenced your current opinion of the Transformers brand? (age, experience etc)
Again the declining quality and shrinking of figures is getting me down. This combined with growing up and the realisation of the value of money, I no longer feel like I'm getting my money's worth when I buy a figure.

Do you believe that either you yourself, or the fanbase taken as a whole, has become somewhat ungrateful and jaded?
Yeah definitely. When you care about something and have no control over what happens to it, all we can really do is express ourselves on forums and a lot of them time, it's going to come across as ungrateful.