As the Day-Time Emmy Award winning Transformers: Prime Animated Series comes to an end in mere 4 hours time, rumors of a new Transformer Animated Series has begun to surface. Not very far from here actually… member Potato of Sister Site Tokunation is bringing us some tidbits. You guys can take it under Rumor category for the moment though… but this is what we know so far:
- The next series will go back to 2D roots.
- Will be aimed more towards little kids.
- It will be lot closer to the feel of Transformers: Rescue Bots rather than Transformers: Prime.
- Same character designer from Transformers: Prime is working for the next series but the designs are simpler.
Update: Potatoes visited TFW2005 to update us with the fact that this new info is for the replacement show for Rescue Bots rather than Transformers: Prime.
Please remember this new info will fall under “rumor” until we see evidence. But it’s great for a healthy discussion though. Share your thoughts while you are waiting for the finale of Transformers: Prime – Beast Hunters
Mospeada
I'm hoping for something along the lines of RiD again. I would love a show that utilizes new designs, but classic ones as well, so we see re-releases of good molds from the past. One thing I loved about RiD was that it featured G1, G2, Gobots, Machine Wars, Beast Wars and original molds, on the show and on the shelves. Now, realistically we aren't going to have a new show featuring G1 and G2 stuff, but I'd love to see a show which showcased some nice CHUG designs and a few decent designs from the past, and we have a big "Greatest Hits" toyline, along with new stuff. But that could be a huge longshot.
Pyromaniac
2D is cool. For little ones. I might watch.
But if there is a series replacing Prime im hoping it will focus on other Autobots and Decepticons like Blaster, Cosmos, Jazz (I wanna see more of him), Barricade, Octane and Astrotrain.
bonewire
Animated was a great show, didn't take itself too seriously, Prime is good, BW is great, aslong as its watchable unlike the Unicron Trilogy of Armada, Energon and Cybertron, I'll be happy.
Ravenxl7
I very much doubt that Hasbro is expecting their TF4 line to carry them for the next two years. Especially not after their failure of a toy-line for Dark of the Moon. Prime is ending, but even that's got toys slated for next year, and for all we know that could continue on for at least a little while longer. There's also Generations, this Rescue Bots sequel, these Construcabot things (or whatever they're called), and most likely a sequel to Prime for them to keep a presence at retail.
Only thing I'm really curious to know, is whether or not this RB sequel was the show mentioned to be starting next fall.
Potatoes
Guys, just because there might not be anything to fill in Prime's spot until TF4 comes out, it doesn't mean there won't be any new transformers toys. The info I got for rescue bots was a combination from blogs/interviews/tumbler of cast/crew you can find on the net and the hasbro guy I was chatting with at the hasbro booth at SDCC. He didn't know I was in the animation field, so any info I got from him, could be completely different from stuff coming out of Hub.
As far as new transformers toys, remember that there are other projects besides animated ones. There are video games, comic books, possible webisodes and even evergreen products. Hasbro has been known to do this. Look at the recent Jurassic Park toys. Mattel does the same thing. They release toys Batman toys not related to any current media-tie in. There's Transformers Go! They'll probably bring those over and rebrand them as Hasbros and whatnot.
Sigmus Prime
To be honest, I really enjoyed Rescue Bots. The story was fine, the characters were wonderful, and there was enough action that you didn't feel like you were watching a little kid's show.
EnergonWaffles
If you're dealing with the type of rabid TFA fan that thinks it's the best thing in the world, you can't reason with them anyways. Same goes for the truly rabid fans of every series. And TFW is really the only place so far I've seen lots of people with that attitude a/b TFA. Most other places I visit are a bit less….black and white than TFW can be.
Wouldn't it be great if Transformer fans could just be Transformer fans? We all love the same characters and basic idea. I don't understand why it bothers people so much when somebody likes a different version of the same character. Oh well.
Edit: So…am I understanding this right? Hasbro appears to be betting they can make decent profits for 2 years solely off the toys from TF4?
EpicTransformer
I hope so
Prowl
I love both Prime and Animated. By Grabthar's Hammer, what a concept.
Hollywood Hoist
Do I think it's the best show ever, no. It's my personal favorite Transformers series. But every one of the series have suffered from something. If the prevailing school of thought is Animated is the best Transformers show, than it would serve the brand to return to that style. As much as I love it, I would like to see something new from Transformers.
I think a good formula would be the characters of G1, the writing of Beast Wars, the humor of Animated, the action of Prime.
What ever the show after Prime will be I'll give it a try, whatever the show after Rescue Bots is, I'll give it a try.
LioConvoy
I couldn't care less if people like Animated. I'm fine with that.
What I find IRRITATING is the prevailing school of thought that it is somehow the best show ever, when it fails in so many ways.
MaxxieOD
It replacing RB is kinda weird to me…thought RB was doing pretty good, only major complaint was the long-ass wait between seasons. Didn't really think RB was ready to be replaced. But if it's similar to RB, it won't be so bad then. We really need a show that focuses on more than just the war and RB was a great start to that. Plus I enjoyed RB more than Prime (stopped watching halfway thru season 2).
Also, all this negativity toward RB is kinda depressing. So much hate!
scourgimus
I'm ok with the premise. I hope it is more like Animated than Rescue Bots
Hollywood Hoist
I'm certainly not going to take parenting advice from someone going by the name "Steroid Prime".
Hollywood Hoist
Though I do like Prime, but I don't think it's nearly as fun to watch as Animated, which I think is my favorite series. None of the reason you give apply to me as to why I like the series.
Is it so hard for you to understand that someone might have a different opinion from you, that the only reasons why someone might possibly enjoy a show that you don't like is because of some cameos and comparing it to previous series.
Autovolt 127
I as well. I'm staring to think Hasbro is going to overshoot TF4's toyline and assume it's worth carrying on for like over 2 years?
LioConvoy
No dude, it's obvious that because I don't think it's the GREAST TF TOON EVER that I don't know what I'm talking about.
The whole concept behind Animated made RID look like it was made of gold.
And don't even get me started on the human "villains".
Rob
Comparing Animated to Prime is like comparing Prime to Rescue Bots, two different leagues. Now if you wanted to compare Animated to Rescue Bots I get that.
HeroicC300
No, they'd still be Transformers and full-sized, just the overall feel would be Power Rangers.
Name a better Gestalt Team the concept would work with.