With just a few hours left before Christmas, fan favorite Gary Chalk, voice of Optimus Primal in Beast Wars, has graced us with a Beast Wars style version of the classic “Here Comes Santa Claus” song, now titled “Here Comes Megatron” with lyrics by Candice N. Santora and Gary himself.
Enjoy the video below and let’s hope David Kaye will bless us with some Megatron Christmas surprise this year too.
Mako Crab
I always freak out when he pops up in something like the 2014 Godzilla alongside Bryan Cranston or the sheriff in Freddy vs Jason. I hear that voice & see that face, & I’m a giddy little kid again, screaming, “It’s Optimus!!”
Love seeing him every Christmas now & can’t wait to see him for xmas 2020.
LizardbotHero
Who'da thought more than 20 years after Beast Wars we'd be getting these treasures straight from the actors themselves. Truly a wonderful time to be alive!
User_124141
Ah its him! I knew I was right lol
soundwave144
Primal Parodies
Haha I know what you mean. And that’s totally understandable. Likewise!
[Wing_Saber-X]
So cuddly..
SunSwipe5
THAT was BRILLIANT!
I echo the sentiment that Mr. Chalk should be given the opportunity to voice Optimus once again.
This was definitely the icing ontop of the Christmas energon cake. Thank You, and Merry Christmas.
Xaxis
You know that’s Gary, right?
User_124141
Hmm. Reminds me of the the Colonel Chekov from Stargate
RoboW4rrior298
I lost touch during the Energon period and came back towards the end of Cybertron so for me personally it’s all about Armada.
His voice and the robotic tone is forever engraved into my memory. It’s iconic.
transmasterc
I really like the way he played Optimus in Armada and as well as in Energon and Cybertron.
DOTM Bumblebee
That's just Prime. Merry Christmas to Mr. Chalk, Mr. Kaye, and all you on the TFW boards!
RoboW4rrior298
I’d love for him to reprise the role when the sad day of peters passing comes and goes. I think he would be humbled and honoured based on the comments and compliments about him here.
User_124141
Great Performace! Bravo!
soundwave144
David Kaye… Paging David Kaye…
soundwave144
HA HA!! I feel ya, I can't remember what I had for breakfast last week!
Yeah, he changed the name; tho I'm not sure why… but no, I haven't volunteered in a couple of years because of life and scheduling. Would love to see y'all again if ever in the area or if we cross paths again at at convention!
Ah, my apologies in the "Miss" bit… Enjoy it–
thank you, and you as well!
setsuna
Love this last photo!
Merry Christmas mad and Happy holidays to everyone here on TFW!
[Wing_Saber-X]
Bless you.
Windsweeper II
How awesome. Thank you for that. They certainly do brighten our holidays.
Primal Parodies
He added that part himself, which I thought was amazing. It brings all the nostalgia and energy to the song.
I think he enjoys doing these videos. He loves his fans. He doesn’t always have the time to write them, so I do it for him. I’m a huge Beast Wars fan, which helps to remember the show, the terminology, and the characters for these parodies because these guys can’t recall all of it after 23 years, you know? They’re always busy working on other cartoons and movies.
I will certainly do so! Thank you for giving him safe passage and for being good, trustworthy company to him. It’s a relief to know that he’s in good hands when it comes to transportation at conventions. Do you still work or volunteer for the show? I think it’s called something else now.
Oh, that’s “Miss”, please. I’m not married. Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you, @soundwave144 !