Our coverage of Hascon 2017 continues and we bring you pictures of the ceremony of the Transformers Hall Of Fame 2017 New Inductees: Susan Blu And Lorenzo Di Bonaventura.
Susan Blu is well remembered for fans as the voice of G1 Arcee, but she has got a great career as voice director in series like Beast Wars or Transformers Prime among others. She recieved two Titans Return Arcee figures (one per each mode) as a gift.
Lorenzo Di Bonaventura is the producer of the five live action movies, and he has been an important part of this universe. Mr. Di Bonaventura got both Masterpiece Movie Optimus and Bumblebee.
Update: Close up pics of the gifts.
You can check our gallery attached to this news post after the jump and sound off at the 2005 Boards!
Shepard Prime
I'm glad I googled before replying to this because I mixed up (like I often do) Don Murphy and Don Simpson. The former you'd be correct (or at worst, about even as they both have hits and misses), the latter you'd be horribly wrong. Bruckheimer and Simpson as a producing duo kicked so much ass before Simpson passed away.
So, carry on.
Shepard Prime
Spielberg, Bay and Don Murphy are all producers on the films as well. I have a really hard time thinking I owe Lorenzo for what you stated more than the prior three (and Tom DeSanto).
That said, I guess it's fine for him to be inducted (I believe Steven and Bay is already?). Anyone who's significantly contributed to the franchise deserves to be in. Keeping 'Zo out would be akin to someone not liking Beast Wars and keeping anyone involved with that series out of the HoF because of it. Tho' the GiJoe part of me wants to flog him for the two movies so far. And if they do end up doing a TF/GiJoe movie crossover, I'm certain it'll be largely because of him as well (and my ire will be re-ignited).
WEEGEE
Now I hate Lorenzo cause (while its still annoying of the fandom to ruin this thread the way they have) he made me look like a jackass defending him.
Shepard Prime
Which was good in spite of, not because of, him. Brad Bird is why Iron Giant is awesome.
I don't normally go full-fanboy diss but for Lorenzo, even as a huge fan of the movies, I make a special exception. Especially given how Lorenzo went off on fandom back around RotF days.
cappeca
Congrats to Susan. Fuck Lorenzo.
UltraMagnus3786
That picture of Susan fist pumping and Cullen and Bonaventura returning fire is adorable. Congrats to Sue Blu!
Shizuka
I was 14 when the first film can out so I won't pretend to be well versed in behind the scene going ons back then. That said, I remember the Don Murphy boards and waiting for news to come from it. 10 years already… Wow. I remember seeing the leaked art for Megatron and thinking how different it was.
Chopperface
I really don't care for Bonaventura but whatevs.
Susan, though, I'm delighted about.
Some other major people who need to get in:
* Derrick J. Wyatt
* Jim Sorenson
* James Roberts
* John Barber
* Alex Milne
* Nick Roche
* Josh Burcham
* Priscilla Tramantano
* Mairghread Scott
* Steve Blum
* Steve Jablonsky
* Fred Tatasciore
* Corey Burton
* Larry DiTillio and Bob Forward
* John Goodman
* Mark Ryan
And lots of other super talented people.
Deonasis
Not everyone who gets an award deserves it based on the person they are, but rather the things they have managed to stay attached to.
WEEGEE
Well the films whether you like them or not helped the franchise survive in a long term sort of way so its warranted since bay already got an award. Not everyone who gets an award deserves it based on the person they are, but rather the accomplishments' they've achieved.
AutobotAvalanche
"Hall of Fame" as in influential figures for the brand. Not "Hall of Fame" as in ONLY PEOPLE I THINK ARE GOOD
TFfanatic88
Congrats on Susan Blu.
But Lorenzo? Seriously, they induct this hack over someone like James Roberts, Corey Burton, Don Figueroa, David Kaye, Derrick J. Wyatt, or John Barber? Even Pat Lee, Bob Skir, Dan Didio, or Yuki Ohshima were far more deserving to be in the Hall of Fame than Bonnaventura.
WEEGEE
Not to mention inappropriate.
AutobotAvalanche
Just don't give her the Botcon spider Arcee. That thing never shuts the fuck up.
WEEGEE
Or a premium painted collection of all the deluxe arcee toys from her years at Hasbro. You know something memorable to commemorate her work as first female TF character.
AutobotAvalanche
I'm surprised they didn't give her like, one TR Arcee and one T30 Arcee.
WEEGEE
Whatever your feelings on Lorenzo are we can all agree Su blu (who's been there since the G1 days!) deserved better then some small repaint while the other guy got two f**king masterpiece toys
Venixion
Congrats Susan Blu! Its about time, not just for Arcee, but for voicing Paradise and Stormer.
QLRformer
Many congratulations to Susan Blu.
As for Lorenzo di Bonavantura, I have mixed feelings about him after the changes he made/attempted to the films, but…
This.
Houstonian Prime
im sorry but susan blu deserves better. her voice is that of THE most iconic fem-bot the universe has ever created. proves my theory that cheapness has become the standard of the entire operation at hasbro. so basically thanks for everything, here\'s two $15 dust collectors for ya. at least give her a shiny silver or gold version. c\'mon hasbro. and the dude, lorenzo. yes he may have built up the movie franchise, but he was just as influential in destroying it. this is not an induction ceremony, more like crisis management..