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Omni Productions

2009-06-19T14:18:37Z

173.65.76.24: /* Characteristics */

[[Image:Rtmdub titlecard.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Darnit! I'm gonna send them to Hell."]]
The '''"RTM 1 dub"''' is the most correct name that can be given to the hilariously bad English-language dubs of the Japanese [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] animated series: ''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'', ''[[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', and ''[[Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]''. The name comes from the Malaysian TV channel, RTM 1, on which the dubs originated, but they gained greater notoriety when they were later shown on the Singaporean channel STAR TV, leading to the more popular (but somewhat misleading) monikers that fans refer to the dub by, the '''"Singapore dub"''' or the '''"Star TV dub".'''

==Characteristics==
{{quote|Fortress Maximus has come himself! Okay! Then I shall get Fortress Maximus to fight me! Heh heh huh!
|[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] says terrible things|"[[I Risk My Life for Earth|Life Can Be Sacrificed for Peace on Earth]]"}}

The dub has gone down in infamy for a combination of reasons. Clearly produced by a small number of people with little knowledge of the source material and even less talent, the English translation is...''rudimentary'' at best. Although it is often touted as being wholly inaccurate, it actually manages to render the intent of the dialog correctly more times than not. It is, however, the way in which it proceeds to ''mangle'' the translation so much with clumsy English, run-on sentences, non sequitur lines and just generally inappropriate language that creates its distinctively surreal, not to mention ''hilarious'', qualities.

{{quote|'Billy, are you okay?' 'Not really... Find the Power Pack!'
|[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s touching final conversation|"[[The Mystery of Planet Master|The Tale of Master Star]]"}}

Generally speaking, the dub employs American names and terminology, but in some instances, the scriptwriter(s?) were apparently unable to find the correct equivalent, leading to the dub's single most famous attribute: its collection of new names for various characters and concepts. Some of these names are based on a misinterpretation of the Japanese pronunciation of the names, and some are just pulled straight out of thin air. These ludicrous instances include:

*[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] as "Billy"
*[[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] as "Phillip"
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] as "Marshall"
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] as "Wally"
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] as "Sparkle"
*[[Carly Witwicky (G1)|Carly Witwicky]] as "Carrie"
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] as "Danny" (not quite an error, but "Daniel" would be more correct)
*[[Matrix of Leadership|The Matrix]] as "The Power Pack"
*[[Energon cube|Energon cubes]] as "Power Packs"
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s battleship, ''Maximus'', as "Spaceship Bruce"
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] as Rodimus Prime (pronounced Roadimus Prime)
*[[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (in ''Victory'') as "Dr. Blaster"
*[[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as "Cyberdon/Cyberton/Cybertron" (depending on who's saying it)
*[[Chaar]] as "Chollo"

The process proved especially difficult for the writers when the characters had no American equivalents. This only affected a few members of the ''Headmasters'' cast, who all wound up with new names. The ''Super-God Masterforce'' cast, on the other hand, were all re-named as their American toy-equivalent characters ([[Ginrai]] as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Minerva]] as [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], etc.), while the Japanese-exclusive characters either managed to retain their original names ([[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]], [[Metalhawk]]) or followed tradition by winding up with loony new ones. The ''Victory'' characters, meanwhile, mostly managed to keep their Japanese names, but a few still managed to slip through the cracks. Wacky examples include:

*[[Soundblaster]] as "New Soundwave"
*[[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]] as "Blaster"
*The [[Trainbot|Trainbots]] as "The Robot Train"
*[[Raiden]] as "Grimlock"
*Both [[Sixknight]] ''and'' [[Greatshot]] as "Sixshot"
*[[Browning]] as "B.M."
*[[Grand Maximus]] as "Fortress Maximus"
*[[Jean Minakaze]] as "Meekon Nam"
*[[Illumina]] as "Mila"
*[[Joyce]] as "Judath"
*[[V-Star]] as "Star Rocket"
*[[Blacker]] as "Roader"
*[[Dashtacker]] as "Batchtaster"
*[[Galaxy Shuttle]] as "Countdown"
*[[Holi]] as "Fixit"
*[[Pīpō]] as "Stakeout"
*[[Clipper]] as "Rose/Ruth"
*[[Governor Raikuru]] as "Nichola"
*[[Deathsaurus]] as "Deathsanras"
*[[Deathcobra]] as "Cobra"
*[[Liokaiser]] as "Leokaiser" (more like an incorrect prounciation)
*[[Grand Galvatron]] as "Unicorn"

It doesn't end with the names-
*"Wally" speaks ''unusually'' slowly.
*Both Soundwave and "New Soundwave" speak with a single, normal voice, as opposed to the Soundwave effect we're used to, even in the original Japanese show.
*At the end of [[A_Mystery%3F%21_The_Deception_of_the_Base_Bombs|this episode]] in Victory, we hear incessant laughing towards the end of the episode, through the closing voice-over and even in the credits!

We could go on like this.

Despite a cast of noticeably untalented voice actors, the actors were nonetheless ''professionals'' and have dubbed such other high-profile pieces of foreign media as the Heisei era [[Godzilla]] movies, Jackie Chan's ''Police Story'', and ''Dragonball: The Magic Begins''.

==Ownership and releases==
[[Sunbow]] legally acquired ownership of the RTM 1 dubs at some point, branding every episode with the ''Victory'' opening sequence (with the English word "Transformers" masked in over the title card) and English-language closing credits. These credits were rendered in the traditional font of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] series, and even featured the original closing theme tune. All 115 dubbed episodes are included in this Sunbow-modified form as part of the Transformers rights package for licensees.

After circulating in the fandom for years via bootleg VHS tapes, the RTM 1 dubbed episodes of ''The Headmasters'' have been officially released on DVD in several forms, starting in the UK. [[Maverick Entertainment]] included "[[Four Warriors Come out of the Sky|The Four Soldiers From the Sky]]" on their release of [[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]], and later released the first six episodes of the series on a single DVD (albeit with cover art of [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], thanks to the ''Victory'' opening confusing them). The next rights-holders, [[Metrodome]], included the same episode on their "Generation 1: Season 2, Part 2" box set, and subsequently released a box set of the entire series in dual-language format. [[Madman Entertainment]] later released Metrodome's dual-language version in Australia. While Metrodome did not release the RTM 1 dubs of ''Super-God Masterforce'' or ''Victory'', Madman met the challenge, including the dub audio of select episodes of their ''Masterforce'' set, and releasing the whole of ''Victory'' as a dual-language set.

Additionally, all three RTM-dubbed series aired in a late-night slot on the UK channel Anime Central, and footage from the ''Masterforce'' dub (mainly the episode recaps) were used as special features for [[Rhino]]'s ''Transformers season 1'' DVD set.

[[Category:Fandom]]

Joyce

2009-06-19T14:16:21Z

173.65.76.24:

{{charstubfiction}}
:''Joyce is a human from the [[Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Joyce.jpg|right|200px|thumb|What're ''you'' starin' at?]]
'''Joyce''' is a classmate of [[Jean Minakaze]], and the best friend of [[Illumina]].

She's a bit of a bitch.

==Fiction==
===''Victory'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Aya Hisakawa]] (Japanese)
{{storylink|Attack! Leozack|Attack! Leozack}}
{{storylink|Move Out! Rescue Team|Move Out! Rescue Team}}
{{storylink|Jean - Defend the Campus!!|Jean - Defend the Campus!!}}
{{storylink|The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress!|The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress!}}
{{storylink|Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification|Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification}}

[[Category:Cartoon-only characters]]
[[Category:Humans]]
[[Category:Victory characters]]

Supreme Commander

2009-05-05T00:20:44Z

173.65.76.24: /* Known Supreme Commanders */ My bad.

{{factions|autobot|maximal}}
:''Supreme Commander is a rank used through-out all eras of Japanese fiction and some English fiction.''

During [[Generation 1]], the '''Supreme Commander''' (総司令官 ''Sōshireikan'') was the absolute leader of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and, at first, sole bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Later, Autobots were appointed the rank of Supreme Commander without having the Matrix passed down to them.

The Supreme Commander rank can be considered the Autobot version of the [[Decepticon]] rank of [[Emperor of Destruction]].

By the era of the [[Beast Wars]], the rank of Supreme Commander was appointed to high-ranking [[Maximal]] generals, usually of [[Convoy]] status. The task of ruling over the Maximal race as a whole was the job of the [[Maximal Elder|Maximal Elders]].

==Known Supreme Commanders==
===Generation 1===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy/Star Convoy]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]

===Beast Era===
*[[Optimus Primal|Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]

{{note|In the English version of ''Beast Wars'', Optimus Primal is not a Supreme Commander, but simply an exploration ship captain.}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy/Grand Convoy]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Galaxy Convoy]]

==Extended titles==
*Deputy Supreme Commander (総司令官代理 ''Sōshireikan Dairi'') for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Sky Garry]]
*Chief Supreme Commander (最高総司令官 ''Saikō Sōshireikan'') for [[God Ginrai]]
*Ultimate Supreme Commander (究極総司令官 ''Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Victory Saber]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Convoy]]
*Fire Supreme Commander (炎の総司令官 ''Hono'ō no Sōshireikan'') for [[Fire Convoy]]
*Super Ultimate Supreme Commander (超究極総司令官 ''Chō Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Jet Convoy]]
*High-speed Mobile Supreme Commander (高速機動総司令官 ''Kōsoku Kidō Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Sonic Convoy]]

==Similar titles==
There are similar titles to "Supreme Commander", including:

*Chief Commander (最高司令官 ''Saikō Shireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Battle Convoy]] and [[Optimal Optimus|Powered Convoy]]
*Strongest Commander (最強司令官 ''Saikyō Shireikan'') for [[God Fire Convoy]]
*Dark Commander (暗黒司令官 ''Ankoku Shireikan''') for [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] and [[Flame Convoy]]
*Secret Commander (秘密司令官 ''Himitsu Shireikan'') for [[Reverse Convoy]]
*Sonic Commander (音速司令官 ''Onsoku Shireikan'') for [[Nitro Convoy]]
*Aerial Commander (航空司令官 ''Kōkū Shireikan'') for [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]]
*Gigantic Commander (巨神司令官 ''Kyoshin Shireikan'') for [[Megalo Convoy]]

==English uses==
*[[Optimus Primal|Optimal Optimus]] uses '''Maximal Supreme Commander''' as his function on his English bio card.
*[[Megatron (G1)|''Classics'' Megatron]]'s function is '''Decepticon Supreme Commander'''.
*''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Optimus Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Unicron Trilogy Optimus Prime]] is referred to as the "Supreme Commander."
*[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'' Ultra Magnus]] is referred to as the '''Autobot Supreme Commander''', although his actual ''rank'' is "Magnus".

==See also==
*[[Autobot commander (disambiguation)|Autobot Commander]]
*[[Prime (rank)]]
*[[Convoy]]
*[[Magnus]]

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Maximal leaders]]
[[Category:Ranks]]

Supreme Commander

2009-05-05T00:18:31Z

173.65.76.24: /* Beast Era */

{{factions|autobot|maximal}}
:''Supreme Commander is a rank used through-out all eras of Japanese fiction and some English fiction.''

During [[Generation 1]], the '''Supreme Commander''' (総司令官 ''Sōshireikan'') was the absolute leader of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and, at first, sole bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Later, Autobots were appointed the rank of Supreme Commander without having the Matrix passed down to them.

The Supreme Commander rank can be considered the Autobot version of the [[Decepticon]] rank of [[Emperor of Destruction]].

By the era of the [[Beast Wars]], the rank of Supreme Commander was appointed to high-ranking [[Maximal]] generals, usually of [[Convoy]] status. The task of ruling over the Maximal race as a whole was the job of the [[Maximal Elder|Maximal Elders]].

==Known Supreme Commanders==
===Generation 1===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy/Star Convoy/Battle Convoy]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]

===Beast Era===
*[[Optimus Primal|(Beast) Convoy/Powered Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]

{{note|In the English version of ''Beast Wars'', Optimus Primal is not a Supreme Commander, but simply an exploration ship captain.}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy/Grand Convoy]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Galaxy Convoy]]

==Extended titles==
*Deputy Supreme Commander (総司令官代理 ''Sōshireikan Dairi'') for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Sky Garry]]
*Chief Supreme Commander (最高総司令官 ''Saikō Sōshireikan'') for [[God Ginrai]]
*Ultimate Supreme Commander (究極総司令官 ''Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Victory Saber]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Convoy]]
*Fire Supreme Commander (炎の総司令官 ''Hono'ō no Sōshireikan'') for [[Fire Convoy]]
*Super Ultimate Supreme Commander (超究極総司令官 ''Chō Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Jet Convoy]]
*High-speed Mobile Supreme Commander (高速機動総司令官 ''Kōsoku Kidō Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Sonic Convoy]]

==Similar titles==
There are similar titles to "Supreme Commander", including:

*Chief Commander (最高司令官 ''Saikō Shireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Battle Convoy]] and [[Optimal Optimus|Powered Convoy]]
*Strongest Commander (最強司令官 ''Saikyō Shireikan'') for [[God Fire Convoy]]
*Dark Commander (暗黒司令官 ''Ankoku Shireikan''') for [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] and [[Flame Convoy]]
*Secret Commander (秘密司令官 ''Himitsu Shireikan'') for [[Reverse Convoy]]
*Sonic Commander (音速司令官 ''Onsoku Shireikan'') for [[Nitro Convoy]]
*Aerial Commander (航空司令官 ''Kōkū Shireikan'') for [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]]
*Gigantic Commander (巨神司令官 ''Kyoshin Shireikan'') for [[Megalo Convoy]]

==English uses==
*[[Optimus Primal|Optimal Optimus]] uses '''Maximal Supreme Commander''' as his function on his English bio card.
*[[Megatron (G1)|''Classics'' Megatron]]'s function is '''Decepticon Supreme Commander'''.
*''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Optimus Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Unicron Trilogy Optimus Prime]] is referred to as the "Supreme Commander."
*[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'' Ultra Magnus]] is referred to as the '''Autobot Supreme Commander''', although his actual ''rank'' is "Magnus".

==See also==
*[[Autobot commander (disambiguation)|Autobot Commander]]
*[[Prime (rank)]]
*[[Convoy]]
*[[Magnus]]

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Maximal leaders]]
[[Category:Ranks]]

Supreme Commander

2009-05-05T00:17:06Z

173.65.76.24: /* Generation 1 */

{{factions|autobot|maximal}}
:''Supreme Commander is a rank used through-out all eras of Japanese fiction and some English fiction.''

During [[Generation 1]], the '''Supreme Commander''' (総司令官 ''Sōshireikan'') was the absolute leader of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and, at first, sole bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Later, Autobots were appointed the rank of Supreme Commander without having the Matrix passed down to them.

The Supreme Commander rank can be considered the Autobot version of the [[Decepticon]] rank of [[Emperor of Destruction]].

By the era of the [[Beast Wars]], the rank of Supreme Commander was appointed to high-ranking [[Maximal]] generals, usually of [[Convoy]] status. The task of ruling over the Maximal race as a whole was the job of the [[Maximal Elder|Maximal Elders]].

==Known Supreme Commanders==
===Generation 1===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy/Star Convoy/Battle Convoy]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]

===Beast Era===
*[[Optimus Primal|Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]

{{note|In the English version of ''Beast Wars'', Optimus Primal is not a Supreme Commander, but simply an exploration ship captain.}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy/Grand Convoy]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Galaxy Convoy]]

==Extended titles==
*Deputy Supreme Commander (総司令官代理 ''Sōshireikan Dairi'') for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Sky Garry]]
*Chief Supreme Commander (最高総司令官 ''Saikō Sōshireikan'') for [[God Ginrai]]
*Ultimate Supreme Commander (究極総司令官 ''Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Victory Saber]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Convoy]]
*Fire Supreme Commander (炎の総司令官 ''Hono'ō no Sōshireikan'') for [[Fire Convoy]]
*Super Ultimate Supreme Commander (超究極総司令官 ''Chō Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Jet Convoy]]
*High-speed Mobile Supreme Commander (高速機動総司令官 ''Kōsoku Kidō Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Sonic Convoy]]

==Similar titles==
There are similar titles to "Supreme Commander", including:

*Chief Commander (最高司令官 ''Saikō Shireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Battle Convoy]] and [[Optimal Optimus|Powered Convoy]]
*Strongest Commander (最強司令官 ''Saikyō Shireikan'') for [[God Fire Convoy]]
*Dark Commander (暗黒司令官 ''Ankoku Shireikan''') for [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] and [[Flame Convoy]]
*Secret Commander (秘密司令官 ''Himitsu Shireikan'') for [[Reverse Convoy]]
*Sonic Commander (音速司令官 ''Onsoku Shireikan'') for [[Nitro Convoy]]
*Aerial Commander (航空司令官 ''Kōkū Shireikan'') for [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]]
*Gigantic Commander (巨神司令官 ''Kyoshin Shireikan'') for [[Megalo Convoy]]

==English uses==
*[[Optimus Primal|Optimal Optimus]] uses '''Maximal Supreme Commander''' as his function on his English bio card.
*[[Megatron (G1)|''Classics'' Megatron]]'s function is '''Decepticon Supreme Commander'''.
*''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Optimus Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Unicron Trilogy Optimus Prime]] is referred to as the "Supreme Commander."
*[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'' Ultra Magnus]] is referred to as the '''Autobot Supreme Commander''', although his actual ''rank'' is "Magnus".

==See also==
*[[Autobot commander (disambiguation)|Autobot Commander]]
*[[Prime (rank)]]
*[[Convoy]]
*[[Magnus]]

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Maximal leaders]]
[[Category:Ranks]]

Supreme Commander

2009-05-05T00:16:25Z

173.65.76.24: /* Generation 1 */

{{factions|autobot|maximal}}
:''Supreme Commander is a rank used through-out all eras of Japanese fiction and some English fiction.''

During [[Generation 1]], the '''Supreme Commander''' (総司令官 ''Sōshireikan'') was the absolute leader of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and, at first, sole bearer of the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Later, Autobots were appointed the rank of Supreme Commander without having the Matrix passed down to them.

The Supreme Commander rank can be considered the Autobot version of the [[Decepticon]] rank of [[Emperor of Destruction]].

By the era of the [[Beast Wars]], the rank of Supreme Commander was appointed to high-ranking [[Maximal]] generals, usually of [[Convoy]] status. The task of ruling over the Maximal race as a whole was the job of the [[Maximal Elder|Maximal Elders]].

==Known Supreme Commanders==
===Generation 1===
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Convoy/Star Convoy/Powered Convoy]]
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Convoy]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]
*[[Ginrai]]
*[[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]]
*[[Dai Atlas]]

===Beast Era===
*[[Optimus Primal|Convoy]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Big Convoy]]

{{note|In the English version of ''Beast Wars'', Optimus Primal is not a Supreme Commander, but simply an exploration ship captain.}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Convoy/Grand Convoy]]
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Galaxy Convoy]]

==Extended titles==
*Deputy Supreme Commander (総司令官代理 ''Sōshireikan Dairi'') for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Sky Garry]]
*Chief Supreme Commander (最高総司令官 ''Saikō Sōshireikan'') for [[God Ginrai]]
*Ultimate Supreme Commander (究極総司令官 ''Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Victory Saber]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Convoy]]
*Fire Supreme Commander (炎の総司令官 ''Hono'ō no Sōshireikan'') for [[Fire Convoy]]
*Super Ultimate Supreme Commander (超究極総司令官 ''Chō Kyūkyoku Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Magna Jet Convoy]]
*High-speed Mobile Supreme Commander (高速機動総司令官 ''Kōsoku Kidō Sōshireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Sonic Convoy]]

==Similar titles==
There are similar titles to "Supreme Commander", including:

*Chief Commander (最高司令官 ''Saikō Shireikan'') for [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Battle Convoy]] and [[Optimal Optimus|Powered Convoy]]
*Strongest Commander (最強司令官 ''Saikyō Shireikan'') for [[God Fire Convoy]]
*Dark Commander (暗黒司令官 ''Ankoku Shireikan''') for [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] and [[Flame Convoy]]
*Secret Commander (秘密司令官 ''Himitsu Shireikan'') for [[Reverse Convoy]]
*Sonic Commander (音速司令官 ''Onsoku Shireikan'') for [[Nitro Convoy]]
*Aerial Commander (航空司令官 ''Kōkū Shireikan'') for [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]]
*Gigantic Commander (巨神司令官 ''Kyoshin Shireikan'') for [[Megalo Convoy]]

==English uses==
*[[Optimus Primal|Optimal Optimus]] uses '''Maximal Supreme Commander''' as his function on his English bio card.
*[[Megatron (G1)|''Classics'' Megatron]]'s function is '''Decepticon Supreme Commander'''.
*''[[Machine Wars]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Optimus Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]]'s function is Supreme Commander.
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Unicron Trilogy Optimus Prime]] is referred to as the "Supreme Commander."
*[[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|''Animated'' Ultra Magnus]] is referred to as the '''Autobot Supreme Commander''', although his actual ''rank'' is "Magnus".

==See also==
*[[Autobot commander (disambiguation)|Autobot Commander]]
*[[Prime (rank)]]
*[[Convoy]]
*[[Magnus]]

[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Maximal leaders]]
[[Category:Ranks]]

Ravage (G1)/toys

2009-05-05T00:07:21Z

173.65.76.24:

You've got a lot of toys, haven't you? [[Ravage (G1)|You cute widdle kitty!]]

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Ravage toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Behold... the world's skinniest jaguar.]]
* '''Ravage / Rumble''' (Cassette, 1984/1998/1986/1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''19''', '''D-59''', '''D-104'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case ('85 Takara only)

: The first Ravage toy transforms from a robotic jaguar into a microcassette. In cassette mode, he can fit into the tape compartments of the [[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] toys. For his [[Hasbro]] release, he was sold on a card along with [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] in 1984-1986, and as an individual by [[Takara]] from 1985-1987; the '85 version came with an extra clear-plastic tape-case, but later releases omitted the accessory.

: This mold was later used to make [[Glit]] and [[Howlback]].

{{-}}

[[Image:G1Jaguar%28reissue%29.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A light breeze is enough to defeat him.]]
*'''Soundblaster''' (Transformers Collection, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''18'''
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles, tape case

: The [[Transformers Collection]] [[reissue]] of [[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundblaster]] (the rebuilt form of Soundwave from the Japanese [[The Headmasters (franchise)|''Headmasters'' series]]) came with bonus "Cassettrons" Jaguar (Ravage) and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. Both came with their own extra tape-cases, and had small stickers depicting the "weak points" of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] when viewed through the clear-red chest of Soundblaster's tape door.

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*'''Soundwave''' (Decepticon, 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Left & right missiles

: Hasbro's ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]''-themed reissue of Soundwave is a [[redeco]] of the Transformers Collection Soundblaster, coming with the double-tape door and both Ravage and Laserbeak as pack-ins.

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===Beast Wars===
[[Image:ShadowPanther toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Fuzzy kitty!]]
* '''Tripredacus Agent''' (Deluxe, 1996)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-7'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail-gun, water-shooting gun

: This originally Japanese toy, named [[Shadow Panther]], is a [[redeco]] of the original [[Cheetor (BW) toys|Cheetor]] toy in black, silver, and yellow, transforming into a generic big feline. His tail/flanks separate to form a non-firing blaster, while his underbelly forms a water-shooting "gut gun" that can be used in either mode.

: Much later, this toy was offered through Hasbro's online collector service under the name "'''Tripredacus Agent'''", with an online bio indicating he was the same character as Ravage (then called "Tripredacus Agent" due to [[trademark]] issues).

: This mold was also used to make [[Tigatron]], and was planned to be used for the canceled ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy [[Nightprowler]].

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[[Image:TripredacusAgent toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mutant kitty!]]
* '''Tripredacus Agent''' (Deluxe, 2001)
**''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, tail-flail

: This Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] is a redeco of—wait, can you guess?—[[Cheetor (BW) toys|Transmetal 2 Cheetor]], in black, silver, and gold, transforming into a monstrous techno-organic (but not [[technorganic]]) big cat. He has a spring-loaded missile launcher on his cat-mode back that can be removed and used as a hand-held weapon, plus his tail detaches to form a hand-held flail. His left forearm has a flip-up blaster-shield (of dubious usefulness), while flipping up a panel on his right-rear leg reveals his [[spark crystal]].
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===Beast Wars Metals===
[[Image:JaguarX9 toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Metal kitty!]]
* '''Metals Jaguar''' (Deluxe, 1999)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''X-9'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip, left & right pistol barrels

: ''Beast Wars Metals'' Jaguar is a heavy [[Retool|retooling]] of [[Cheetor (BW) toys|Transmetal Cheetor]], just as Ravage's robot mode CG model in the show is an altered [[Transmetal]] Cheetor. He transforms into a robotic big cat, with flip-out thrusters for a third "flight" mode (not, as in the episode, into a cassette tape that plays wicked 1980s style electric guitar, for obvious reasons). His forearms each have a spring-loaded flip out pistol stub, which can be extended with add-on barrels that clip to his rear legs in beast mode. His tail also can detach to form a whip-weapon, but he doesn't hold it very well.

: This mold was used to make [[BotCon 2001]]'s version of [[Tigatron]]. The original version was used to make ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Cheetor (Armada)|Cheetor]], and as the basis for the non-toy character [[Cataclysm]].

===Kyokushō Henkei Transformers===
[[Image:STFRavage.jpg|right|200px|thumb|So tiny... So CUTE!]]
* '''Soundwave''' (2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GTF 05'''

: The ''[[Kyokushō Henkei Transformers]]'' version of Soundwave comes with a ''teeeeeny'' version of Ravage, which does actually transform into a microcassette that fits in the tape-case door. ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Ravage may very well be the actual smallest functioning ''Transformers'' toy made.

:He's relatively the size of a ''penny''.
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===Alternators===
[[Image:AlternatorsRavage%28Corvette%29.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He brakes for Meow Mix and nothing else...well, sometimes nip.]]
* '''Battle Ravage''' (2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''11'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine-blaster

: A retooling of ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], "Battle" Ravage transforms ([[trademark]] struggles) into a 1:24-scale licensed replica of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible, with opening doors, hood, trunk, plus a "realistic" driver/passenger compartment. Each robot-mode forearm contains slide-out (non-firing) double blasters. A part of his engine forms a double-barreled hand-held blaster.

: The Tracks hardtop version of this mold was also used to make ''Alternators'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], whereas the convertible version originally used for Ravage was used as the basis for the one-of-a-kind [[Michael Bay|BayBot]].

: The Japanese ''Binaltech'' version of the toy is notable for sporting the American name "Ravage" rather than the established Japanese name, "Jaguar".
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[[Image:Alternatorsravagejaguar.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Soundwave had MTV pimp his kitty.]]
*'''Ravage''' (Alternator, 2007)
**''Alternator ID number'': '''26'''

: The second version of ''Alternators'' Ravage transforms into a 1:24-scale licensed Jaguar XK (appropriately enough), with all the normal bells and whistles inherent in the line (opening doors, seats, etc). This is a toy of many "firsts". Not only is it the first ''Alternators'' character with two distinctly different toys, it's one of the first two Decepticon Alternators with an original mold (alongside [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]). ''And'' it's the first ''Alternators'' character to have a non-humanoid "robot" mode, as its non-car form is now a quadrupedal big cat.

: After Ravage had been released in various European markets, his and Rumble's releases in the United States were questionable for a while. Ultimately, they were shuffled to be Wal-Mart [[Exclusive|exclusives]], set in an endcap display alongside the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] exclusive gift set in March/April 2007...in some stores. In others, they were crammed in the normal aisle with everything else. Assuming they even showed up at all.

: On this note, Ravage has a [[United Kingdom|Great Britain]] license plate, regardless of which country the toy was purchased in. The steering wheel, however, is on the left, as in the United States. I say, ''meow.''
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===Universe (2008)===
====Generation 1 Series====
[[Image:Ravageuniverse2008.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I'm finally 3D now, but in exchange for some poseability.]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe, 2008)

:Surprisingly enough, the new-mold toy of [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] for the 25th anniversary of the Transformers brand features a similarly new-mold toy of Ravage, which can be carried in "tape mode" on pegs in the back bed of Hound's vehicle form. In this mode, Ravage is compatible with either the original Soundwave or Soundblaster, and in jaguar mode, the 5mm holes can accommodate the weapons of the original Ravage (Even though there are tiny unpainted versions of the weapons above his hips).

:At [[BotCon 2008]], Hasbro claimed that Ravage's alternate mode would be marketed as a "capture mode" so that young children, unsavvy about technology from fifteen years before they were born, wouldn't be confused. Despite the toy arguably still treating Ravage as "captured" by Hound, the packaging only refers to Ravage's alternate mode as a "tape mode."

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===Henkei! Henkei!===
*'''Hound''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-13'''

:A repaint of Universe Ravage, Jaguar features the same plastic colors as his Universe counterpart, only his legs are a significantly darker metallic gray than the Hasbro version (so much so they almost look black in certain lights).

===Titanium Series===
*'''Soundblaster''' (6-inch Cybertron Heroes)
:A ''[[Titanium Series]]'' version of the Cybertron Heroes "Soundblaster", a redeco of the Cybertron Heroes [[Soundwave (G1) toys|Soundwave]], was supposed to come with a tiny Ravage cassette/jaguar, as opposed to the original toy's tiny [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]. However, this and several other toys from the series were canceled.

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===Device Label===
*'''Ravage''' (Device Label, 2009)
:Ravage transforms from a working USB 2 gigabyte thumb drive into a black mechanoid panther.
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==Merchandise==
===Wallet===
*'''Ravage Wallet'''

: Released in 1984 as one of the earliest Transformers merchandise items, this vinyl wallet featured a holographic image that changed from Ravage's [[package art]] to the Decepticon version of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] Transformers [[logo]].

===Decoy===
*'''Ravage''' (Decoy, 1986)
**''Decoy ID number'': '''49'''

: Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers'' toys during 1986, this is a soft-rubber version of Ravage in his jaguar mode. He—like all Decepticon [[Decoy|Decoys]]—was available in both purple and red, with the red version being considerably rarer. These are not erasers!

===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HardHero Ravage statue.JPG|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Ravage''' (2003)

:[[Hard Hero]]'s Ravage is a 5-inch tall, 8.5-inch wide cold-cast porcelain statue. It was limited to 2000 pieces and advertised as "first in the Decepticon Cassette Series", but ultimately no other Mini-Cassette statues were ever produced.

:Ravage was also available in a shiny "metallic" version, of which only 500 statues were produced.
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===Statue===
[[Image:Gijoebaronessravagestatue.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Admit it, you wish you were Ravage right now.]]
*'''Baroness & Ravage Statue'''

:At the 2006 UK Toy Fair, [[First4Figures]] revealed a statue of The Baroness and Ravage based on the art from the Convention Edition of [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 3]]. However, this statue will not be released[http://www.theterrordrome.com/2009/03/first-4-figures-baroness-ravage-statue-canceled/]—which is sad, since ''it's awesome''.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Ravage robotheroes.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Wavage!]]
*'''Optimus Prime and Ravage''' (Robot Heroes 2-pack, 2007)

: Released in 2007 as a [[Robot Heroes]] vs. pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys|Optimus Prime]]. Ravage is ''adowable''!
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===3D Battle-Card===
[[Image:Ravage Battle Card.jpg|right|80px|thumb|Flat Cat.]]
*'''Ravage''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card ID number'':

: A 23-point "uncommon" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Ravage "transforms" into a black cat. He uses the same parts layout as [[Cheetor (BW) toys|Cheetor]], [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] and [[Optimus Primal toys]].
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Ravage/ravage.htm Ravage at TFU.info]

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Public service announcement

2009-03-20T20:58:11Z

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[[Image:TransPSA1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"And knowing is half the battle!" "Okay, so what's the other half?" <font color="white">"''Fighting!''"</font>]]
During the second season of the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation 1]] cartoon, a series of '''public service announcements''' (or '''"PSAs"''') were produced starring characters from the ''Transformers''. These PSAs were almost exact duplicates of versions done featuring characters from ''[[G.I. Joe|G.I. Joe]]'', which were inevitably the more memorable of the two (what with having actually aired on the teevee). Each PSA ended with one of the troubled kids spouting "Now I know!" The featured Transformer would then follow it up with the infamous catch-phrase, "And knowing is half the battle!"

There were a total of 5 PSAs produced, each with a different lesson to be learned.

*"Don't run away from home" featuring [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (based on G.I. Joe version featuring [[Shipwreck|Shipwreck]]).

*"Don't steal cars" featuring [[Tracks|Tracks]] (based on G.I. Joe version featuring Shipwreck).

*"Don't bike at night without reflectors" featuring [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (based on G.I. Joe version featuring [[Dusty|Dusty]]).

*"Don't boat without a lifejacket" featuring [[Seaspray|Seaspray]] (based on G.I. Joe version featuring Deep Six).

*"Don't jump to conclusions about people/Don't be sexist" featuring [[Powerglide|Powerglide]], ironically enough (based on G.I. Joe version featuring [[Gung Ho|Gung Ho]]).

*"Don't whiz on the electric fence" featuring [[Wheelie|Whe]]- oh, sorry.

These PSAs were never aired, however. They remained largely unseen, until they were added as bonus content to the [[Kid Rhino|Kid Rhino]] Generation 1 Season 3 part 1 DVD set, then later to [[Transformers (Melbourne House)|''Transformers'' PlayStation 2 game]] by [[Melbourne House|Melbourne House]]. They were also made available on [[Madman Entertainment|Madman Entertainment's]] Generation 1 part 6 DVD box set.

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[[Category:Media]]

Transformers Animated (cartoon)

2009-03-19T23:45:13Z

173.65.76.24: /* Episodes */ Zap2it had a page for Predacons Rising as well, but I can't find it again. I'll find it as soon as I can, but it is a real episode.

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'''''Transformers Animated''''' is a cartoon series which debuted on December 26, 2007, in support of the [[Franchise|franchise]] of [[Transformers Animated|the same name]].

The cartoon is produced by [[Cartoon Network|Cartoon Network]], scripted in the United States, with character and background designs by the crews behind shows like ''[[wikipedia:Teen_Titans_(TV_series)|Teen Titans]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Ben_10|Ben 10]]'', while animation is being provided by Japanese studios [[Mook|Mook]], [[The Answer Studio|The Answer Studio]], and [[Studio 4°C|Studio 4°C]].

''Animated'' sees several ''[[Generation 1|Generation 1]]'' voice actors reprise their old roles ([[Susan Blu|Susan Blu]], [[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]], [[John Moschitta|John Moschitta]], etc.), and is the first ''Transformers'' series featuring [[David Kaye|David Kaye]] in which he won't be voicing [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]].

==Overview==
:''For further information, see: [[Transformers Animated timeline|Transformers Animated timeline]]''

[[Image:TransformersAnimatedPoster.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"When there's trouble you know who to call..."]]
''Animated'' follows the adventures of a small crew of Autobots who come into possession of the all-powerful AllSpark artifact. Stranded on Earth and living among the population of [[Detroit|Detroit]], they face off against a series of human villains and their mighty Decepticon foes, who seek to possess the AllSpark. Though they were originally a lowly space bridge repair crew, these five Autobots must rise to their circumstances to deal with threats large and small.

The series eschews the ever-continuing space opera storylines of the [[Unicron Trilogy|Unicron Trilogy]] cartoons to return to the episodic approach of ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''; most episodes are standalone stories, but with larger story arcs that stretch through the whole series. The focus is on characterization, dynamic action, and humor.

The episodes center not only on the war between the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], but also on the Autobots' interactions with many of [[Detroit|Detroit]]'s [[Human|human]] supervillain denizens, including a [[Angry Archer|maladjusted marksman]], a [[Nanosec|speedy racer]], and a guy who [[Prometheus Black|looks good in a pimp suit]]. The idea is to present the Decepticons as more of an ongoing background threat instead of having them be repeatedly defeated each episode and look like bumbling fools. The arrival of a Decepticon in battle is a big deal, requiring multiple Autobots working together to stop even a single one. The human villains give the Autobots "everyday" threats, and some of their schemes are the result of Decepticon treachery. Note well: [[Doctor Arkeville|Human]] [[Lord Chumley|adversaries]] [[Circuit Breaker|are]] [[Cobra Commander|not]] [[Abdul Fakkadi|new]] [[Lazarus|in]] [[Mega|''Transformers'']] [[Giga|continuity]].

While the series is not a sequel to the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]], they have many thematic elements in common, most notably the central role of the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]] and the revelation that all modern technology has been reverse-engineered from the dormant body of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Hasbro also carried over some design elements from the live-action movie into ''Animated'' designs, including not just the aforementioned cube but also [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]'s medical readout striped deco, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]'s black racing stripe, and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]'s helmet. These are meant to be "connection points," helping kids who had seen the theatrical film but had no prior ''Transformers'' experience ease into understanding the new series.

The series also includes many elements and homages to prior ''Transformers'' series. Most conspicuously, it has many parallels to ''[[G1|Generation 1]]'' character designs, personalities, and major characteristics; [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] and [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] are even voiced by the same voice actors as their G1 analogues. ''[[Beast Wars|Beast Wars]]'' gets nods in the form of the inclusion of new versions/homages of [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Wasp|Waspinator]], plus the overall plot structure: The main war is over, the good guys won, but now a small team of heroes never meant for combat roles must go up against an upstart cell of villains led by a charismatic rogue.

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==Cast==
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]

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| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] ([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] ([[Bill Fagerbakke|Bill Fagerbakke]])
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
;[[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]]
* [[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]] ([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])
* [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]]
* [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]]
;[[Cybertron Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]]
* [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] ([[Phil LaMarr|Phil LaMarr]])
* [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Townsend Coleman|Townsend Coleman]])
* [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta|John Moschitta]])
;Others
* [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu|Susan Blu]])
* [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] ([[Cree Summer|Cree Summer]])
* [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Longarm Prime| Longarm/Longarm Prime]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson|Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] ([["Weird Al" Yankovic|"Weird Al" Yankovic]])
* [[Wasp|Wasp]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
* [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]]
* [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]]
* [[Hot Shot (Animated)|Hot Shot]]
* [[Brawn (Animated)|Brawn]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] ([[Cree Summer|Cree Summer]])
* [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Lugnut|Lugnut]] ([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])
* [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
;[[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]
* [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
* [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
;Team Chaar
* [[Strika (Animated)|Strika]]
* [[Spittor (Animated)|Spittor]]
* [[Cyclonus (Animated)|Cyclonus]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]]
* [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]]
;Others
* [[Lockdown|Lockdown]] ([[Lance Henriksen|Lance Henriksen]])
* [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] ([[Fred Willard|Fred Willard]])
* [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Starscream clone|Starscream clones]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]], [[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Sari Sumdac|Sari Sumdac]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Isaac Sumdac|Isaac Sumdac]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
* [[Captain Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
;[[:Category:Supervillains|Supervillains]]
* [[Angry Archer|Angry Archer]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] ([[Peter Stormare|Peter Stormare]])
* [[Colossus Rhodes|Colossus Rhodes]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Fusion creature|Meltdown's Experiments]]

* [[Nanosec|Nanosec]] ([[Brian Posehn|Brian Posehn]])
* [[Professor Princess|Professor Princess]] ([[Kath Soucie|Kath Soucie]])
* [[Headmaster (Animated)|The Headmaster]] ([[Alexander Polinsky|Alexander Polinsky]])
* [[Master Disaster|Master Disaster]] ([[Bill Fagerbakke|Bill Fagerbakke]])
* [[Slo-Mo|Slo-Mo]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])

;Others
* [[Porter C. Powell|Porter C. Powell]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Mayor Edsel|Mayor Edsel]]
* [[Mayor Edsel's press secretary|Mayor Edsel's press secretary]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Spike Witwicky (Animated)|Spike]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Carly Witwicky (Animated)|Carly]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Daniel Witwicky (Animated)|Daniel]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Sparkplug (Animated human)|Sparkplug]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])/([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])

|}
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==Episodes==
:''For further information, see: [[List of Transformers Animated episodes|List of Transformers Animated episodes]]''

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! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 1: 2007-08
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 2: 2008
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 3: 2009
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Shorts

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# [[Transform and Roll Out|Transform and Roll Out (Part One)]]
# [[Transform and Roll Out|Transform and Roll Out (Part Two)]]
# [[Transform and Roll Out|Transform and Roll Out (Part Three)]]
# [[Home Is Where the Spark Is|Home Is Where the Spark Is]]
# [[Total Meltdown|Total Meltdown]]
# [[Blast from the Past|Blast from the Past]]
# [[The Thrill of the Hunt|The Thrill of the Hunt]]
# [[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]
# [[Along Came a Spider|Along Came a Spider]]
# [[Sound and Fury|Sound and Fury]]
# [[Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found]]
# [[Survival of the Fittest|Survival of the Fittest]]
# [[Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster]]
# [[Nature Calls|Nature Calls]]
# [[Megatron Rising - Part 1|Megatron Rising - Part 1]]
# [[Megatron Rising - Part 2|Megatron Rising - Part 2]]

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# [[The Elite Guard|The Elite Guard]]
# [[The Return of the Headmaster|The Return of the Headmaster]]
# [[Mission Accomplished|Mission Accomplished]]
# [[Garbage In, Garbage Out|Garbage In, Garbage Out]]
# [[Velocity|Velocity]]
# [[Rise of the Constructicons|Rise of the Constructicons]]
# [[A Fistful of Energon|A Fistful of Energon]]
# [[SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy]]
# [[Autoboot Camp|Autoboot Camp]]
# [[Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday]]
# [[Sari, No One's Home|Sari, No One's Home]]
# [[A Bridge Too Close, Part I|A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]
# [[A Bridge Too Close, Part II|A Bridge Too Close, Part II]]

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# [[TransWarped|TransWarped (Part One)]]
# [[TransWarped|TransWarped (Part Two)]]
# [[TransWarped|TransWarped (Part Three)]]
# [[Three's A Crowd]]<ref>[http://tvlistings.zap2it.com/tv/transformers-animated-threes-a-crowd/EP010096780035]</ref>
# [[Where Is Thy Sting?|Where Is Thy Sting?]]
# [[Five Servos of Doom|Five Servos of Doom]]
# [[Predacons Rising]]

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'''[[Studio 4°C|Studio 4°C]] shorts'''

# [[Career Day|Career Day]]
# [[Evel Knievel Jump|Evel Knievel Jump]]
# [[Mime Time|Mime Time]] (aka "Bumblebee")
# [[Starscream Heckles Megatron|Starscream Heckles Megatron]] (aka "Mocking Megatron")
# [[Explosive Punch|Explosive Punch]]
# [[Bulkhead plays with Grimlock|Bulkhead plays with Grimlock]]
# [[Ratchet performs surgery on Bulkhead|Ratchet performs surgery on Bulkhead]]

'''Other shorts'''

# [[Meet Bulkhead|Meet Bulkhead]]
# [[Meet Ratchet|Meet Ratchet]]
# [[Meet Bumblebee|Meet Bumblebee]]
# [[Meet Optimus Prime|Meet Optimus Prime]]
# [[Meet Prowl|Meet Prowl]]
# [[Meet Megatron|Meet Megatron]]
# [[Meet Starscream|Meet Starscream]]

|}

==Upcoming==
Season 3 premiered on both Cartoon Network<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-transformers-animated-season-3-debuts-march-14-on-cartoon-network/11088/news.html]</ref> and YTV<ref>[http://promos.ytv.com/transformersanimated YTV.com]</ref> on March 14th.

==Creative Staff==
There are some talented people working on this show. Among the more prominent-

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* [[Sam Register|Sam Register]] - Executive Producer
* [[Marty Isenberg|Marty Isenberg]] - Story Editor, Writer
* [[Irineo Maramba|Irineo Maramba]] - Director, Character Designer
* [[Derrick J. Wyatt|Derrick J. Wyatt]] - Art Director
* [[Jeff Shiffman|Jeff Shiffman]] - Co-Sound Supervisor
}}

==Home Video Releases==
*'''Transform and Roll Out''' (DVD, June 22, 2008)

:A single DVD containing the three-part premier ''Transform and Roll Out!'' and two unaired shorts. Has Full Screen video and stereo sound in English and Spanish. A Target [[Exclusive|exclusive]] version contains a second disc with ''Home Is Where the Spark Is''.

*'''Season One''' (DVD, August 19 2008)

: A Two-disc set containing the complete first season, from ''Home is Where the Spark Is'' to ''Megatron Rising Part II''.

*'''Season Two''' (DVD, Jan 6 2009)

:A Two-disc set containing the entirety of season 2, from "The Elite Guard" to "A Bridge to Close Part II"; season 2 photo gallery and two animated shorts included on DVD. Includes an insert advertising the Jetfire/Jetstorm 2-pack on one side, various merchandise on the other.

==Comic Adaptations==
A [[Transformers Animated (IDW Publishing)|comic adaptation]] of the series was published by [[IDW Publishing|IDW Publishing]] starting in January 2008. The book used cartoon screen captures arranged in comic book style panels.

==Reception==
''Transformers Animated'' debuted January 5, 2008, at 10:30am EST as the number one television show among boys 6-11 in both cable and network television. In addition, the strength of the showing helped lift the ratings of all its neighboring shows in Cartoon Network's "Dynamite Action" scheduling block. <ref>[http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,1701434,00.html ''Transformers Animated'' Premieres #1 on All Television Among Boys and Boosts Kids 6-11 and 2-11 Delivery by Powerful Double-Digits]</ref>

The immediate response to the earliest promotional materials from the online fandom was the [[Ruined FOREVER|painfully traditional one]], with an added dash of overblown paranoia that the franchise would be far too "[[Pokeformers|kid]]-[[Playskool|oriented]]" for longtime fans to enjoy, based on nothing more than its artistic style. Attitudes took an eyebrow-raisingly sharp turn with the premiere of the first footage from the show at the San Diego Comic Con and Hasbro's presentation at [[BotCon 2007|BotCon 2007]], and after the debut of the show, it was essentially only the most ardent "already-made-up-their-mind-to-hate-it" viewers who were speaking ill. In particular, many fears were alleviated with the airing of "[[The Thrill of the Hunt|The Thrill of the Hunt]]", which involved [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] savagely beating [[Lockdown|Lockdown]] for revenge, Ratchet coping with the loss of [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]'s memories, and a look at the horrors of war. This unusual level of maturity let many fans warm up to the new series.

The aforementioned ability of the series to carry on story arcs for multiple episodes and, in many cases, for an entire season also lends itself to enjoyment by older viewers. Multiple plot lines run simultaneously and are not resolved within a single episode, allowing a deeper, more intricate story than previous ''Transformers'' series. The return of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] took up most of season one, and the construction of the [[Space bridge|space bridge]] and the revelation of the identity of the Decepticon [[Shockwave (Animated)|traitor]] among the Autobots unfolded throughout the second season, while the mystery of [[Sari Sumdac|Sari's]] origin has been hinted at throughout the entire series.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Tfa widescreen2.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The fullscreen broadcast and DVD release (top) cuts the sides off the widescreen image (bottom).]]
* Despite being animated in a widescreen format, the series is delivered to Cartoon Network in a cropped-down, fullscreen format, and is subsequently broadcast this way. Alas, the series has been released on DVD in this format, too. Fans could glimpse various widescreen images in a promo reel screened at various conventions before the launch of the series, which was later included on the DVD packaged with action figure two-pack, "The Battle Begins".

* The series is the first in over a decade to re-establish the classic ''Generation 1'' convention of blue eyes for Autobots and red eyes for Decepticons... though there is the [[Swindle (Animated)|occasional exception]].

* As well as the aforementioned ''Generation 1'' voice actors, [[Townsend Coleman|Townsend Coleman]] returns to a ''Transformers'' series. He voiced [[Rewind|Rewind]] in the original ''Generation 1'' cartoon.

* For some reason, a lot of fans want to believe that ''Animated'' is full of references to the anime ''[[wikipedia:Tengen_Toppa_Gurren_Lagann|Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'', selecting lots of random, generic, anime-influenced hand motions and assorted design quirks throughout season 1 as "obvious" nods to the series (seemingly ignoring the fact that ''Lagann'' referenced Transformers first with mechs shaped like the Autobot and Decepticon insignia). Then Derrick Wyatt announced that he hadn't even seen the show until the production of Season 1 was finished. ''HA''. Of course, the possibility exists that the second season may see some ''Lagann'' references, as Wyatt notes that it and ''[[wikipedia:Diebuster|Diebuster]]'' have since inspired the production staff, but Wyatt singles out ''[[wikipedia:Mighty_Orbots|Mighty Orbots]]'' and the British comic ''[[wikipedia:2000_AD|2000 AD]]'''s ''[[wikipedia:ABC_Warriors|ABC Warriors]]'' strip as the biggest influences on the character designs, with ''Lagann''/''Diebuster'' producers [[wikipedia:Gainax|Gainax]] animation studio as a constant source of influence.<ref>[http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=8564559979841180115 Comment section of "Back from Botcon" entry in Derrick Wyatt's blog]</ref>

* In May 2008, when North American broadcasts of the series were only four episodes into season two, all the remaining episodes of the season aired in Dubai. While almost nobody in the fandom had personally seen these episodes (and no one had seen them in English as they were intended), gossip based on viewer reviews and screencaps resulted in many plot developments and potential surprises being spoiled. Hooray.

* There is one possible continuity error throughout the entire first season: Megatron's decapitated head appears to be his Earth-mode head, even though [[Isaac Sumdac|Isaac Sumdac]] found it in its Cybertronian form. However, it could be argued that this look is due to Sumdac's mechanical tinkering over the last few decades.

* Yes, they have large [[Chin|chins]]. Shut up about it.

==References==
<references />

==External links==
*[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/ ''Animated'' character designer Derrick J. Wyatt's blog]
*[http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/transformersa/ The Cartoon Network's official ''Transformers Animated'' homepage]
*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/animated/ Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' Animated homepage]

[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Television series]]
[[Category:Continuities]]

Hot Shot (Animated)

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{{disambig3|Hot Shot}}
:''Hot Shot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Hotshot Animated.jpg|thumb|right|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomer_Pyle,_U.S.M.C. "Well Gaaw-aawl-ly, Sarge!"]]]

'''Hot Shot''' is an Autobot under the command of <s>[http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Clinton_Barton_%28Earth-616%29 Hawkeye]</s> [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]]. He is a young, inexperienced bot who lives for speed. His quick motion has led him to strive to live life in the fast lane. This usually lands him right in the middle of a battle, carelessly acting without thinking. As a <s>pyromaniac</s> pyrotechnician, his arms can convert into welding torches specialized for construction and repair. But, when duty calls, these tools also come in handy for barbecuing a bunch of no-good Decepti-creeps.

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
:'''Voice actor:''' [[Bill Fagerbakke]] (English), ??? (German)

[[Image:Hotshotanimatedfire.jpg|thumb|left|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_That_Ends_Well "ENIS!"]]]At [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]'s orders, Decepticons from hidden corners of the galaxy attacked [[Autobot]] [[Space Bridge]] terminals. One such terminal was guarded by [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]]'s team, which included Hot Shot. The terminal was under attack from Decepticons led by [[Strika (Animated)|Strika]], and despite Hot Shot's attempts to use his flamethrowers to vaporize her shots, one connected with his leg. He called for [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]], and after examining his busted leg, she told him it'd have to be amputated, but there was no need to worry! A new one would be delivered in 6-8 [[Units of time|solar cycles]]. She ignored his pleas for a second opinion. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

==Trivia==
* Hot Shot was part of the original treatment for ''Animated'', taking the main-character role that would eventually go to [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. But, well, what with that [[Transformers (2007)|mega-blockbuster live-action movie]] with a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] in a starring role....

* Sadly, Hot Shot's appearance in season three was written long before any of the writers got a chance to read the [[JaAm]] comic.<ref>[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/11/and-my-other-desk-also-messy.html#c302580230653499383 Derrik J. Wyatt, replying to a comment on his blog.]</ref>

* ''Animated'' Hot Shot was designed by [[Irineo Maramba]], loosely based on head sketches by [[Derrick Wyatt]], with some help from [[Eric Siebenaler]].<ref>[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/12/marty-isenberg-interview.html Marty Isenberg Interview comments section.]</ref>

* Hot Shot makes [[User:ItsWalky|certain people]] very happy in the pants region.

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}
[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]

Hot Shot (Animated)

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{{disambig3|Hot Shot}}
:''Hot Shot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Hotshot Animated.jpg|thumb|right|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomer_Pyle,_U.S.M.C. "Well Gaaw-aawl-ly, Sarge!"]]]

'''Hot Shot''' is a young, inexperienced bot who lives for speed. His quick motion has led him to strive to live life in the fast lane. This usually lands him right in the middle of a battle, carelessly acting without thinking. As a <s>pyromaniac</s> pyrotechnician, his arms can convert into welding torches specialized for construction and repair. But, when duty calls, these tools also come in handy for barbecuing a bunch of no-good Decepti-creeps.

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
:'''Voice actor:''' [[Bill Fagerbakke]] (English), ??? (German)

[[Image:Hotshotanimatedfire.jpg|thumb|left|[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roswell_That_Ends_Well "ENIS!"]]]At [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]'s orders, Decepticons from hidden corners of the galaxy attacked [[Autobot]] [[Space Bridge]] terminals. One such terminal was guarded by [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]]'s team, which included Hot Shot. The terminal was under attack from Decepticons led by [[Strika (Animated)|Strika]], and despite Hot Shot's attempts to use his flamethrowers to vaporize her shots, one connected with his leg. He called for [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]], and after examining his busted leg, she told him it'd have to be amputated, but there was no need to worry! A new one would be delivered in 6-8 [[Units of time|solar cycles]]. She ignored his pleas for a second opinion. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

==Trivia==
* Hot Shot was part of the original treatment for ''Animated'', taking the main-character role that would eventually go to [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]. But, well, what with that [[Transformers (2007)|mega-blockbuster live-action movie]] with a [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] in a starring role....

* Sadly, Hot Shot's appearance in season three was written long before any of the writers got a chance to read the [[JaAm]] comic.<ref>[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/11/and-my-other-desk-also-messy.html#c302580230653499383 Derrik J. Wyatt, replying to a comment on his blog.]</ref>

* ''Animated'' Hot Shot was designed by [[Irineo Maramba]], loosely based on head sketches by [[Derrick Wyatt]], with some help from [[Eric Siebenaler]].<ref>[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/2008/12/marty-isenberg-interview.html Marty Isenberg Interview comments section.]</ref>

* Hot Shot makes [[User:ItsWalky|certain people]] very happy in the pants region.

==Footnotes==
{{reflist}}
[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]

Transformers Animated (cartoon)

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{{Nav-Animated}}
'''''Transformers Animated''''' is a cartoon series which debuted on December 26, 2007, in support of the [[Franchise|franchise]] of [[Transformers Animated|the same name]].

The cartoon is produced by [[Cartoon Network|Cartoon Network]], scripted in the United States, with character and background designs by the crews behind shows like ''[[wikipedia:Teen_Titans_(TV_series)|Teen Titans]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Ben_10|Ben 10]]'', while animation is being provided by Japanese studios [[Mook|Mook]], [[The Answer Studio|The Answer Studio]], and [[Studio 4°C|Studio 4°C]].

''Animated'' sees several ''[[Generation 1|Generation 1]]'' voice actors reprise their old roles ([[Susan Blu|Susan Blu]], [[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]], [[John Moschitta|John Moschitta]], etc.), and is the first ''Transformers'' series featuring [[David Kaye|David Kaye]] in which he won't be voicing [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]].

==Overview==
:''For further information, see: [[Transformers Animated timeline|Transformers Animated timeline]]''

[[Image:TransformersAnimatedPoster.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"When there's trouble you know who to call..."]]
''Animated'' follows the adventures of a small crew of Autobots who come into possession of the all-powerful AllSpark artifact. Stranded on Earth and living among the population of [[Detroit|Detroit]], they face off against a series of human villains and their mighty Decepticon foes, who seek to possess the AllSpark. Though they were originally a lowly space bridge repair crew, these five Autobots must rise to their circumstances to deal with threats large and small.

The series eschews the ever-continuing space opera storylines of the [[Unicron Trilogy|Unicron Trilogy]] cartoons to return to the episodic approach of ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''; most episodes are standalone stories, but with larger story arcs that stretch through the whole series. The focus is on characterization, dynamic action, and humor.

The episodes center not only on the war between the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]], but also on the Autobots' interactions with many of [[Detroit|Detroit]]'s [[Human|human]] supervillain denizens, including a [[Angry Archer|maladjusted marksman]], a [[Nanosec|speedy racer]], and a guy who [[Prometheus Black|looks good in a pimp suit]]. The idea is to present the Decepticons as more of an ongoing background threat instead of having them be repeatedly defeated each episode and look like bumbling fools. The arrival of a Decepticon in battle is a big deal, requiring multiple Autobots working together to stop even a single one. The human villains give the Autobots "everyday" threats, and some of their schemes are the result of Decepticon treachery. Note well: [[Doctor Arkeville|Human]] [[Lord Chumley|adversaries]] [[Circuit Breaker|are]] [[Cobra Commander|not]] [[Abdul Fakkadi|new]] [[Lazarus|in]] [[Mega|''Transformers'']] [[Giga|continuity]].

While the series is not a sequel to the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]], they have many thematic elements in common, most notably the central role of the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]] and the revelation that all modern technology has been reverse-engineered from the dormant body of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Hasbro also carried over some design elements from the live-action movie into ''Animated'' designs, including not just the aforementioned cube but also [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]'s medical readout striped deco, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]'s black racing stripe, and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]'s helmet. These are meant to be "connection points," helping kids who had seen the theatrical film but had no prior ''Transformers'' experience ease into understanding the new series.

The series also includes many elements and homages to prior ''Transformers'' series. Most conspicuously, it has many parallels to ''[[G1|Generation 1]]'' character designs, personalities, and major characteristics; [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] and [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] are even voiced by the same voice actors as their G1 analogues. ''[[Beast Wars|Beast Wars]]'' gets nods in the form of the inclusion of new versions/homages of [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] and [[Wasp|Waspinator]], plus the overall plot structure: The main war is over, the good guys won, but now a small team of heroes never meant for combat roles must go up against an upstart cell of villains led by a charismatic rogue.

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==Cast==
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]

|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] ([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] ([[Bill Fagerbakke|Bill Fagerbakke]])
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
;[[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]]
* [[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]] ([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])
* [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]]
* [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]]
;[[Cybertron Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]]
* [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] ([[Phil LaMarr|Phil LaMarr]])
* [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Townsend Coleman|Townsend Coleman]])
* [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta|John Moschitta]])
;Others
* [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu|Susan Blu]])
* [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] ([[Cree Summer|Cree Summer]])
* [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Longarm Prime| Longarm/Longarm Prime]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] ([[Kevin Michael Richardson|Kevin Michael Richardson]])
* [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] ([["Weird Al" Yankovic|"Weird Al" Yankovic]])
* [[Wasp|Wasp]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
* [[Rodimus Prime (Animated)|Rodimus Prime]]
* [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]]
* [[Hot Shot (Animated)|Hot Shot]]
* [[Brawn (Animated)|Brawn]]

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] ([[Cree Summer|Cree Summer]])
* [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Lugnut|Lugnut]] ([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])
* [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
;[[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]
* [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
* [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
;Team Chaar
* [[Strika (Animated)|Strika]]
* [[Spittor (Animated)|Spittor]]
* [[Cyclonus (Animated)|Cyclonus]]
* [[Oil Slick (Animated)|Oil Slick]]
* [[Blackout (Animated)|Blackout]]
;Others
* [[Lockdown|Lockdown]] ([[Lance Henriksen|Lance Henriksen]])
* [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] ([[Fred Willard|Fred Willard]])
* [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Starscream clone|Starscream clones]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]], [[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Sari Sumdac|Sari Sumdac]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Isaac Sumdac|Isaac Sumdac]] ([[Tom Kenny|Tom Kenny]])
* [[Captain Fanzone|Captain Fanzone]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
;[[:Category:Supervillains|Supervillains]]
* [[Angry Archer|Angry Archer]] ([[Jeff Bennett|Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] ([[Peter Stormare|Peter Stormare]])
* [[Colossus Rhodes|Colossus Rhodes]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Fusion creature|Meltdown's Experiments]]

* [[Nanosec|Nanosec]] ([[Brian Posehn|Brian Posehn]])
* [[Professor Princess|Professor Princess]] ([[Kath Soucie|Kath Soucie]])
* [[Headmaster (Animated)|The Headmaster]] ([[Alexander Polinsky|Alexander Polinsky]])
* [[Master Disaster|Master Disaster]] ([[Bill Fagerbakke|Bill Fagerbakke]])
* [[Slo-Mo|Slo-Mo]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])

;Others
* [[Porter C. Powell|Porter C. Powell]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Mayor Edsel|Mayor Edsel]]
* [[Mayor Edsel's press secretary|Mayor Edsel's press secretary]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Spike Witwicky (Animated)|Spike]] ([[Corey Burton|Corey Burton]])
* [[Carly Witwicky (Animated)|Carly]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Daniel Witwicky (Animated)|Daniel]] ([[Tara Strong|Tara Strong]])
* [[Sparkplug (Animated human)|Sparkplug]] ([[Bumper Robinson|Bumper Robinson]])/([[David Kaye|David Kaye]])

|}
{{-}}

==Episodes==
:''For further information, see: [[List of Transformers Animated episodes|List of Transformers Animated episodes]]''

{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 1: 2007-08
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 2: 2008
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 3: 2009
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Shorts

|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF" valign="top" |
# [[Transform and Roll Out|Transform and Roll Out (Part One)]]
# [[Transform and Roll Out|Transform and Roll Out (Part Two)]]
# [[Transform and Roll Out|Transform and Roll Out (Part Three)]]
# [[Home Is Where the Spark Is|Home Is Where the Spark Is]]
# [[Total Meltdown|Total Meltdown]]
# [[Blast from the Past|Blast from the Past]]
# [[The Thrill of the Hunt|The Thrill of the Hunt]]
# [[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]
# [[Along Came a Spider|Along Came a Spider]]
# [[Sound and Fury|Sound and Fury]]
# [[Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found]]
# [[Survival of the Fittest|Survival of the Fittest]]
# [[Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster]]
# [[Nature Calls|Nature Calls]]
# [[Megatron Rising - Part 1|Megatron Rising - Part 1]]
# [[Megatron Rising - Part 2|Megatron Rising - Part 2]]

| style="background:#FFFFFF" valign="top" |
# [[The Elite Guard|The Elite Guard]]
# [[The Return of the Headmaster|The Return of the Headmaster]]
# [[Mission Accomplished|Mission Accomplished]]
# [[Garbage In, Garbage Out|Garbage In, Garbage Out]]
# [[Velocity|Velocity]]
# [[Rise of the Constructicons|Rise of the Constructicons]]
# [[A Fistful of Energon|A Fistful of Energon]]
# [[SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy]]
# [[Autoboot Camp|Autoboot Camp]]
# [[Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday]]
# [[Sari, No One's Home|Sari, No One's Home]]
# [[A Bridge Too Close, Part I|A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]
# [[A Bridge Too Close, Part II|A Bridge Too Close, Part II]]

| style="background:#FFFFFF" valign="top" |
# [[TransWarped|TransWarped (Part One)]]
# [[TransWarped|TransWarped (Part Two)]]
# [[TransWarped|TransWarped (Part Three)]]
# [[Where Is Thy Sting?|Where Is Thy Sting?]]
# [[Five Servos of Doom|Five Servos of Doom]]

| style="background:#FFFFFF" valign="top" |
'''[[Studio 4°C|Studio 4°C]] shorts'''

# [[Career Day|Career Day]]
# [[Evel Knievel Jump|Evel Knievel Jump]]
# [[Mime Time|Mime Time]] (aka "Bumblebee")
# [[Starscream Heckles Megatron|Starscream Heckles Megatron]] (aka "Mocking Megatron")
# [[Explosive Punch|Explosive Punch]]
# [[Bulkhead plays with Grimlock|Bulkhead plays with Grimlock]]
# [[Ratchet performs surgery on Bulkhead|Ratchet performs surgery on Bulkhead]]

'''Other shorts'''

# [[Meet Bulkhead|Meet Bulkhead]]
# [[Meet Ratchet|Meet Ratchet]]
# [[Meet Bumblebee|Meet Bumblebee]]
# [[Meet Optimus Prime|Meet Optimus Prime]]
# [[Meet Prowl|Meet Prowl]]
# [[Meet Megatron|Meet Megatron]]
# [[Meet Starscream|Meet Starscream]]

|}

==Upcoming==
Season 3 premiered on both Cartoon Network<ref>[http://tformers.com/transformers-transformers-animated-season-3-debuts-march-14-on-cartoon-network/11088/news.html]</ref> and YTV<ref>[http://promos.ytv.com/transformersanimated YTV.com]</ref> on March 14th.

==Creative Staff==
There are some talented people working on this show. Among the more prominent-

{{collist|2|
* [[Sam Register|Sam Register]] - Executive Producer
* [[Marty Isenberg|Marty Isenberg]] - Story Editor, Writer
* [[Irineo Maramba|Irineo Maramba]] - Director, Character Designer
* [[Derrick J. Wyatt|Derrick J. Wyatt]] - Art Director
* [[Jeff Shiffman|Jeff Shiffman]] - Co-Sound Supervisor
}}

==Home Video Releases==
*'''Transform and Roll Out''' (DVD, June 22, 2008)

:A single DVD containing the three-part premier ''Transform and Roll Out!'' and two unaired shorts. Has Full Screen video and stereo sound in English and Spanish. A Target [[Exclusive|exclusive]] version contains a second disc with ''Home Is Where the Spark Is''.

*'''Season One''' (DVD, August 19 2008)

: A Two-disc set containing the complete first season, from ''Home is Where the Spark Is'' to ''Megatron Rising Part II''.

*'''Season Two''' (DVD, Jan 6 2009)

:A Two-disc set containing the entirety of season 2, from "The Elite Guard" to "A Bridge to Close Part II"; season 2 photo gallery and two animated shorts included on DVD. Includes an insert advertising the Jetfire/Jetstorm 2-pack on one side, various merchandise on the other.

==Comic Adaptations==
A [[Transformers Animated (IDW Publishing)|comic adaptation]] of the series was published by [[IDW Publishing|IDW Publishing]] starting in January 2008. The book used cartoon screen captures arranged in comic book style panels.

==Reception==
''Transformers Animated'' debuted January 5, 2008, at 10:30am EST as the number one television show among boys 6-11 in both cable and network television. In addition, the strength of the showing helped lift the ratings of all its neighboring shows in Cartoon Network's "Dynamite Action" scheduling block. <ref>[http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,1701434,00.html ''Transformers Animated'' Premieres #1 on All Television Among Boys and Boosts Kids 6-11 and 2-11 Delivery by Powerful Double-Digits]</ref>

The immediate response to the earliest promotional materials from the online fandom was the [[Ruined FOREVER|painfully traditional one]], with an added dash of overblown paranoia that the franchise would be far too "[[Pokeformers|kid]]-[[Playskool|oriented]]" for longtime fans to enjoy, based on nothing more than its artistic style. Attitudes took an eyebrow-raisingly sharp turn with the premiere of the first footage from the show at the San Diego Comic Con and Hasbro's presentation at [[BotCon 2007|BotCon 2007]], and after the debut of the show, it was essentially only the most ardent "already-made-up-their-mind-to-hate-it" viewers who were speaking ill. In particular, many fears were alleviated with the airing of "[[The Thrill of the Hunt|The Thrill of the Hunt]]", which involved [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] savagely beating [[Lockdown|Lockdown]] for revenge, Ratchet coping with the loss of [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]'s memories, and a look at the horrors of war. This unusual level of maturity let many fans warm up to the new series.

The aforementioned ability of the series to carry on story arcs for multiple episodes and, in many cases, for an entire season also lends itself to enjoyment by older viewers. Multiple plot lines run simultaneously and are not resolved within a single episode, allowing a deeper, more intricate story than previous ''Transformers'' series. The return of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] took up most of season one, and the construction of the [[Space bridge|space bridge]] and the revelation of the identity of the Decepticon [[Shockwave (Animated)|traitor]] among the Autobots unfolded throughout the second season, while the mystery of [[Sari Sumdac|Sari's]] origin has been hinted at throughout the entire series.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Tfa widescreen2.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The fullscreen broadcast and DVD release (top) cuts the sides off the widescreen image (bottom).]]
* Despite being animated in a widescreen format, the series is delivered to Cartoon Network in a cropped-down, fullscreen format, and is subsequently broadcast this way. Alas, the series has been released on DVD in this format, too. Fans could glimpse various widescreen images in a promo reel screened at various conventions before the launch of the series, which was later included on the DVD packaged with action figure two-pack, "The Battle Begins".

* The series is the first in over a decade to re-establish the classic ''Generation 1'' convention of blue eyes for Autobots and red eyes for Decepticons... though there is the [[Swindle (Animated)|occasional exception]].

* As well as the aforementioned ''Generation 1'' voice actors, [[Townsend Coleman|Townsend Coleman]] returns to a ''Transformers'' series. He voiced [[Rewind|Rewind]] in the original ''Generation 1'' cartoon.

* For some reason, a lot of fans want to believe that ''Animated'' is full of references to the anime ''[[wikipedia:Tengen_Toppa_Gurren_Lagann|Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'', selecting lots of random, generic, anime-influenced hand motions and assorted design quirks throughout season 1 as "obvious" nods to the series (seemingly ignoring the fact that ''Lagann'' referenced Transformers first with mechs shaped like the Autobot and Decepticon insignia). Then Derrick Wyatt announced that he hadn't even seen the show until the production of Season 1 was finished. ''HA''. Of course, the possibility exists that the second season may see some ''Lagann'' references, as Wyatt notes that it and ''[[wikipedia:Diebuster|Diebuster]]'' have since inspired the production staff, but Wyatt singles out ''[[wikipedia:Mighty_Orbots|Mighty Orbots]]'' and the British comic ''[[wikipedia:2000_AD|2000 AD]]'''s ''[[wikipedia:ABC_Warriors|ABC Warriors]]'' strip as the biggest influences on the character designs, with ''Lagann''/''Diebuster'' producers [[wikipedia:Gainax|Gainax]] animation studio as a constant source of influence.<ref>[http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=8564559979841180115 Comment section of "Back from Botcon" entry in Derrick Wyatt's blog]</ref>

* In May 2008, when North American broadcasts of the series were only four episodes into season two, all the remaining episodes of the season aired in Dubai. While almost nobody in the fandom had personally seen these episodes (and no one had seen them in English as they were intended), gossip based on viewer reviews and screencaps resulted in many plot developments and potential surprises being spoiled. Hooray.

* There is one possible continuity error throughout the entire first season: Megatron's decapitated head appears to be his Earth-mode head, even though [[Isaac Sumdac|Isaac Sumdac]] found it in its Cybertronian form. However, it could be argued that this look is due to Sumdac's mechanical tinkering over the last few decades.

* Yes, they have large [[Chin|chins]]. Shut up about it.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/ ''Animated'' character designer Derrick J. Wyatt's blog]
*[http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/transformersa/ The Cartoon Network's official ''Transformers Animated'' homepage]
*[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/animated/ Hasbro's official ''Transformers'' Animated homepage]

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[[Category:Television series]]
[[Category:Continuities]]

Transformers Animated (cartoon)

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'''''Transformers Animated''''' is a cartoon series which debuted in early 2008, in support of the [[franchise]] of [[Transformers Animated|the same name]].

The cartoon is produced by [[Cartoon Network]], scripted in the United States, with character and background designs by the crews behind shows like ''[[wikipedia:Teen Titans (TV series)|Teen Titans]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Ben 10|Ben 10]]'', while animation is being provided by Japanese studios [[Mook]], [[The Answer Studio]], and [[Studio 4°C]].

''Animated'' sees several G1 voice actors reprise their old roles ([[Susan Blu]], [[Corey Burton]], [[John Moschitta]], etc.), and is the first Transformers show featuring [[David Kaye]] in which he won't be voicing [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]].

==Overview==
[[Image:TransformersAnimatedPoster.jpg||thumb|250px|left|"When there's trouble you know who to call..."]]
''Animated'' follows the adventures of a small crew of Autobots, who come into possession of the all-powerful AllSpark artifact. Stranded on Earth and living among the population of [[Detroit]], they face off against a series of human villains and their mighty Decepticon foes, who seek to possess the AllSpark. Though they were originally a lowly space bridge repair crew, these five Autobots must rise to their circumstances to deal with threats large and small.

The series eschews the ever-continuing space opera storylines of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] cartoons to return to the episodic approach of ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]''; most episodes are standalone stories, but with larger story arcs that stretch through the whole series. The focus is on characterization, dynamic action, and humor.

The episodes center not only on the war between the [[Autobot]]s and the [[Decepticon]]s, but also on the Autobots' interactions with many of [[Detroit]]'s [[human]] supervillain denizens, including a [[Angry Archer|maladjusted marksman]], a [[Nanosec|speedy racer]], and a guy who [[Prometheus Black|looks good in a pimp suit]]. The idea is to present the Decepticons as more of an ongoing background threat instead of having them be repeatedly defeated each episode and look like bumbling fools. The arrival of a Decepticon in battle is a big deal, requiring multiple Autobots working together to stop even a single one. The human villains give the Autobots "everyday" threats, and some of their schemes are the result of Decepticon treachery. Note well: [[Doctor Arkeville|human]] [[Lord Chumley|adversaries]] [[Circuit Breaker|are]] [[Cobra Commander|not]] [[Abdul Fakkadi|new]] [[Lazarus|in]] [[Hydra and Buster|''Transformers'']] [[Overlord|continuity]].

Season 3 is already in the works, and season 4 is quite possible.

While the series is not a sequel to the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]], they have many thematic elements in common, most notably the central role of the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]] and the revelation that all modern technology has been reverse-engineered from the dormant body of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. Hasbro also carried over some design elements from the live-action movie into Animated designs, including not just the aforementioned cube but also [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]'s medical readout striped deco, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]'s black racing stripe, and [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]'s helmet. These are meant to be "connection points," helping kids who had seen the theatrical film but had no prior Transformers experience ease into understanding the new series.

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==Cast==
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]

|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] ([[David Kaye]])
* [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] ([[Bill Fagerbakke]])
* [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] ([[Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] ([[Corey Burton]])
;[[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]]
* [[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]] ([[David Kaye]])
* [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]]
* [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]]
;[[Cybertron Elite Guard]]
* [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] ([[Phil LaMarr]])
* [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] ([[Townsend Coleman]])
* [[Longarm Prime| Longarm/Longarm Prime]] ([[Corey Burton]])
;Others
* [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] ([[Susan Blu]])
* [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] ([[John Moschitta]])
* [[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] ([[Cree Summer]])
* [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]] ([[Corey Burton]])
* [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] ([["Weird Al" Yankovic]])
* [[Wasp (Animated)|Wasp]] ([[Tom Kenny]])

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] ([[Corey Burton]])
* [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]] ([[Cree Summer]])
* [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] ([[Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Lugnut]] ([[David Kaye]])
* [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] ([[Tom Kenny]])
;[[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]
* [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] ([[Tom Kenny]])
* [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
;Others
* [[Lockdown]] ([[Lance Henriksen]])
* [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] ([[Fred Willard]])
* [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] ([[Corey Burton]])

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" |
;Main Cast
* [[Sari Sumdac]] ([[Tara Strong]])
* [[Isaac Sumdac]] ([[Tom Kenny]])
* [[Captain Fanzone]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
;[[:Category:Supervillains|Supervillains]]
* [[Angry Archer]] ([[Jeff Bennett]])
* [[Meltdown (Animated)|Meltdown]] ([[Peter Stormare]])
** [[Colossus Rhodes]] ([[Corey Burton]])
* [[Headmaster (Animated)|The Headmaster]] ([[Alexander Polinsky]])
* [[Master Disaster]] ([[Bill Fagerbakke]])
* [[Nanosec]] ([[Brian Posehn]])
* [[Professor Princess]] ([[Kath Soucie]])
* [[Slo-Mo]] ([[Tara Strong]])
;Others
* [[Porter C. Powell]] ([[Bumper Robinson]])
* [[Mayor Edsel]]
* [[Mayor Edsel's aide]] ([[Tara Strong]])
* [[Spike (Animated)|Spike]] ([[Corey Burton]])
* [[Carly (Animated)|Carly]] ([[Tara Strong]])
* [[Daniel (Animated)|Daniel]] ([[Tara Strong]])
* [[Sparkplug (Animated Human)|Sparkplug]] ([[Bumper Robinson]])/([[David Kaye]])

|}
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==Episodes==
{{see|List of Transformers Animated episodes}}

{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 1: 2007-08
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 2: 2008
! style="background:#FFFFFF" | Season 3: 2009

|-
| style="background:#FFFFFF" valign="top" |
# [[Transform and Roll Out!#Part 1|Transform and Roll Out! (Part One)]]
# [[Transform and Roll Out!#Part 2|Transform and Roll Out! (Part Two)]]
# [[Transform and Roll Out!#Part 3|Transform and Roll Out! (Part Three)]]
# [[Home Is Where the Spark Is]]
# [[Total Meltdown]]
# [[Blast from the Past]]
# [[The Thrill of the Hunt]]
# [[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]]
# [[Along Came a Spider]]
# [[Sound and Fury]]
# [[Lost and Found (Animated episode)|Lost and Found]]
# [[Survival of the Fittest]]
# [[Headmaster (episode)|Headmaster]]
# [[Nature Calls]]
# [[Megatron Rising - Part 1]]
# [[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]

| style="background:#FFFFFF" valign="top" |
# [[The Elite Guard]]
# [[The Return of the Headmaster]]
# [[Mission Accomplished]]
# [[Garbage In, Garbage Out]]
# [[Velocity]]
# [[Rise of the Constructicons]]
# [[A Fistful of Energon]]
# [[SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy]]
# [[Autoboot Camp]]
# [[Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday]]
# [[Sari, No One's Home]]
# [[A Bridge Too Close - Part 1]]
# [[A Bridge Too Close - Part 2]]

| style="background:#FFFFFF" valign="top" |

# [[Transwarped#Part 1|Transwarped (Part One)]]
# [[Transwarped#Part 2|Transwarped (Part Two)]]
# [[Transwarped#Part 3|Transwarped (Part Three)]]
# [[Three's a Crowd]]
# [[Where is Thy Sting?]]
# [[Five Servos of Doom]]
|}

[[Category: Animated episodes| ]]
[[Category:Episode lists|Animated]]

==Reception==
''Transformers Animated'' debuted January 5, 2008, at 10:30am EST as the number one television show among boys 6-11 in both cable and network television. In addition, the strength of the showing helped lift the ratings of all its neighboring shows in Cartoon Network's "Dynamite Action" scheduling block. <ref>[http://www.timewarner.com/corp/newsroom/pr/0,20812,1701434,00.html Transformers Animated Premieres #1 on All Television Among Boys and Boosts Kids 6-11 and 2-11 Delivery by Powerful Double-Digits]</ref>

==Trivia==
* The series is the first in over a decade to re-establish the classic Generation 1 convention of blue eyes for Autobots and red eyes for Decepticons.
* As well as the aforementioned Generation 1 voice actors, [[Townsend Coleman]] returns to a Transformers series. He voiced [[Rewind]] in the original Generation 1 cartoon.
* It seems like the Autobots like faceplates in this series. (i.e. Optimus, Prowl, Bumblebee, Sentinel Prime.)
* Yes, they have large chins. Shut up about it.
* For some reason, a lot of fans want to believe that ''Animated'' is full of references to the anime ''[[Wikipedia:Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann|Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann]]'', selecting lots of random, generic, anime-influenced hand motions and assorted design quirks throughout season 1 as "obvious" nods to the series. Then Derrick Wyatt announced that he hadn't even seen the show until the production of Season 1 was finished. ''HA''. Of course, the possibility exists that the second season may see some ''Lagann'' references, as Wyatt notes that it and ''[[Wikipedia:Diebuster|Diebuster]]'' have since inspired the production staff, but Wyatt singles out ''[[Wikipedia:Mighty Orbots|Mighty Orbots]]'' and the British comic ''[[Wikipedia: 2000 AD|2000 AD]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[Wikipedia:ABC Warriors|ABC Warriors]]'' strip as the biggest influences on the character designs, with ''Lagann''/''Diebuster'' producers [[Wikipedia: Gainax|Gainax]] animation studio as a constant source of influence. <ref>[http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=21975298&postID=8564559979841180115 Comment section of "Back from Botcon" entry in Derrick Wyatt's blog]</ref>
*In May 2008, when North American broadcasts of the series were only four episodes into season two, all the remaining episodes of the season aired in Dubai. While almost nobody in the fandom had personally seen these episodes (and no one had seen them in English as they were intended), gossip based on viewer reviews and screencaps resulted in many plot developments and potential surprises being spoiled. Hooray.

==References==
<references/>

==External Link==

*[http://derrickjwyatt.blogspot.com/ Derrick Wyatt's blog]

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