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User talk:Nova81426

2015-05-30T01:18:25Z

Nova81426:

Welcome to tfwiki.net! We are glad to have another contributor and fan aboard. You can contact me or pretty much anyone else if you have questions! [[User:Avalanche|Avalanche]] ([[User talk:Avalanche|talk]]) 23:16, 28 May 2015 (EDT)

Thanks, it's great to be here. I'd love to learn more about the history of this wiki if anyone has any stories. [[User:Nova81426|Nova81426]] ([[User talk:Nova81426|talk]]) 09:45, 29 May 2015 (EDT)
: Hmm.. well, that's certainly not my area.. I asked one of the "founders" here (people who have been around since 2006) if they could tell you anything. Hopefully, you'll be hearing stories in no time! [[User:Avalanche|Avalanche]] ([[User talk:Avalanche|talk]]) 10:40, 29 May 2015 (EDT)

Hey Nova81426, good to have you aboard - I always wondered why you stopped editing the wiki so quickly. My favorite wiki story is actually from before I started editing here, which is the mysterious appearance of "Charlie Alvarado" whom it's generally assumed was Floro Dery: [[User talk:76.213.224.139]] [[User talk:76.213.232.73]] [[User talk:76.213.244.5]]. --[[User:Abates|abates]] ([[User talk:Abates|talk]]) 18:08, 29 May 2015 (EDT)

: Ha, that's awesome. These are exactly the kinds of stories I'd love to hear about! Yeah, like I said on my user page, I fully intended to keep up with the wiki, but I just got too busy. You all have done a great job! Now it looks like the original back at Wikia is being worked on again. What's up with that? [[User:Nova81426|Nova81426]] ([[User talk:Nova81426|talk]]) 21:18, 29 May 2015 (EDT)

User:Nova81426

2015-05-29T14:02:05Z

Nova81426: /* Toys */ Changing some wording to clarify

Hi, I'm the swell guy that created this place. Well, not really. My name is Brian Sokol, and I started [http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/User:Nova81426 Teletraan 1] in 2005 so that my friend and I could have a hobby to work on. Unfortunately for the wiki, after a week we were offered the opportunity to take over a comic book store. That became our hobby (and job) and we abandoned the wiki.

A few years later, I came back thinking it would be as I left it. To my pleasant surprise, it had actually flourished. I decided it would be best if I left it to the excellent community that built it.

It's been 10 years since I started the original wiki, and I thought it would be a good time for me to finally make an account on the "new" Transformers Wiki. Though I haven't been contributing, I have been reading the site frequently for the last decade, and it's truly become an excellent resource. I honestly believe that Transformers fans have one of the best wikis in existence. I'm not here to try to "take over" or anything like that. I don't feel like I have a claim to ownership. I just want to be a part of the community. 10 years ago, as I was writing an email to Wikicities asking them to make a Transformers wiki, I couldn't have imagined how awesome this place would become.

If anyone has time, I would love to hear some stories about the history of the wiki. We can discuss on my [[User_talk:Nova81426|talk page]].

= About Me =

I guess I should tell you a little about myself. 10 years ago, my junior year of college was ending. I was working on a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. Today, I'm a senior web developer and consultant working in Chicago. I'm married and have 2 kids. I still love Transformers. I still collect the toys, watch the shows, and read the comics.

== Toys ==
I've collected significant portions of every toy line, but I'm not a completist. My favorite lines are [[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]], [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]], [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|ROTF]], [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]], [[CHUG#C|CHUG]], and [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]. Aside from Masterpiece figures, I usually don't collect anything from [[TakaraTomy]]. I think I have about 10 non-[[Hasbro]] official releases. I have some [[Botcon#Exclusive_toys_and_merchandise|convention exclusives]] and [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|subscription service]] figures, but I don't collect them regularly. I do collect third party unlicensed figures on occasion. You can see some galleries of my collection on my [https://www.briansokol.net/gallery-detolf website]. I only have a small number of them on display at any given time due to space considerations.

== Comics ==
I started reading the comics near the end of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel run]]. I was a little kid in the 80s, so I was a bigger fan of the cartoon than the comics. I've since gone back and read most of the Marvel run, including [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]. I've read everything from [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] and [[IDW Publishing|IDW]].

At first, the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] were amazing. Just seeing the old G1 characters back in action was great. [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]] was an excellent mini-series. Looking back though, the Dreamwave comics weren't that great.

IDW is the opposite. It started out slow, and I was skeptical that they would ever be worth reading. The story was just so different from G1. They persevered, and today's comics are fantastic. [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]] is one of the best comics on the shelves today.

== Cartoons ==
I've seen every American episode of Transformers except for [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]], [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]], and the 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]. [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] is still my favorite show, but I highly enjoyed [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]] and [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]. My deep dark secret is that I've come around to liking [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]] in recent years. I'm working on watching the [[Japanese G1]] episodes.

== Conventions ==
I've attended several conventions that were held in the Midwest, including [[BotCon 2002]], [[OTFCC 2003]], [[OTFCC 2004]], TFcon USA 2014, and [[BotCon 2015]].

== Movies ==
Obviously, [[The Transformers: The Movie]] is the best, but I also enjoyed [[Transformers (film)|Transformers]] and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]. [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]] was ok. [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]] wasn't great. I recognize that the live-action films aren't "good" in a strict sense, but I still enjoy them on occasion.

User:Nova81426

2015-05-29T14:00:26Z

Nova81426: /* Comics */ Fixing a link

Hi, I'm the swell guy that created this place. Well, not really. My name is Brian Sokol, and I started [http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/User:Nova81426 Teletraan 1] in 2005 so that my friend and I could have a hobby to work on. Unfortunately for the wiki, after a week we were offered the opportunity to take over a comic book store. That became our hobby (and job) and we abandoned the wiki.

A few years later, I came back thinking it would be as I left it. To my pleasant surprise, it had actually flourished. I decided it would be best if I left it to the excellent community that built it.

It's been 10 years since I started the original wiki, and I thought it would be a good time for me to finally make an account on the "new" Transformers Wiki. Though I haven't been contributing, I have been reading the site frequently for the last decade, and it's truly become an excellent resource. I honestly believe that Transformers fans have one of the best wikis in existence. I'm not here to try to "take over" or anything like that. I don't feel like I have a claim to ownership. I just want to be a part of the community. 10 years ago, as I was writing an email to Wikicities asking them to make a Transformers wiki, I couldn't have imagined how awesome this place would become.

If anyone has time, I would love to hear some stories about the history of the wiki. We can discuss on my [[User_talk:Nova81426|talk page]].

= About Me =

I guess I should tell you a little about myself. 10 years ago, my junior year of college was ending. I was working on a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. Today, I'm a senior web developer and consultant working in Chicago. I'm married and have 2 kids. I still love Transformers. I still collect the toys, watch the shows, and read the comics.

== Toys ==
I've collected significant portions of every toy line, but I'm not a completist. My favorite lines are [[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]], [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]], [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|ROTF]], [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]], [[CHUG#C|CHUG]], and [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]. Aside from Masterpiece figures, I usually don't collect anything from [[TakaraTomy]]. I think I have about 10 non-[[Hasbro]] official releases. I have some [[Botcon#Exclusive_toys_and_merchandise|convention exclusives]], but I don't collect the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|subscription service]] figures. I also collect third party unlicensed figures on occasion. You can see some galleries of my collection on my [https://www.briansokol.net/gallery-detolf website]. I only have a small number of them on display at any given time due to space considerations.

== Comics ==
I started reading the comics near the end of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel run]]. I was a little kid in the 80s, so I was a bigger fan of the cartoon than the comics. I've since gone back and read most of the Marvel run, including [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]. I've read everything from [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] and [[IDW Publishing|IDW]].

At first, the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] were amazing. Just seeing the old G1 characters back in action was great. [[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]] was an excellent mini-series. Looking back though, the Dreamwave comics weren't that great.

IDW is the opposite. It started out slow, and I was skeptical that they would ever be worth reading. The story was just so different from G1. They persevered, and today's comics are fantastic. [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]] is one of the best comics on the shelves today.

== Cartoons ==
I've seen every American episode of Transformers except for [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]], [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]], and the 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]. [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] is still my favorite show, but I highly enjoyed [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]] and [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]. My deep dark secret is that I've come around to liking [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]] in recent years. I'm working on watching the [[Japanese G1]] episodes.

== Conventions ==
I've attended several conventions that were held in the Midwest, including [[BotCon 2002]], [[OTFCC 2003]], [[OTFCC 2004]], TFcon USA 2014, and [[BotCon 2015]].

== Movies ==
Obviously, [[The Transformers: The Movie]] is the best, but I also enjoyed [[Transformers (film)|Transformers]] and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]. [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]] was ok. [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]] wasn't great. I recognize that the live-action films aren't "good" in a strict sense, but I still enjoy them on occasion.

User talk:Nova81426

2015-05-29T13:45:45Z

Nova81426:

User:Nova81426

2015-05-29T13:44:23Z

Nova81426: Making the page

Hi, I'm the swell guy that created this place. Well, not really. My name is Brian Sokol, and I started [http://transformers.wikia.com/wiki/User:Nova81426 Teletraan 1] in 2005 so that my friend and I could have a hobby to work on. Unfortunately for the wiki, after a week we were offered the opportunity to take over a comic book store. That became our hobby (and job) and we abandoned the wiki.

A few years later, I came back thinking it would be as I left it. To my pleasant surprise, it had actually flourished. I decided it would be best if I left it to the excellent community that built it.

It's been 10 years since I started the original wiki, and I thought it would be a good time for me to finally make an account on the "new" Transformers Wiki. Though I haven't been contributing, I have been reading the site frequently for the last decade, and it's truly become an excellent resource. I honestly believe that Transformers fans have one of the best wikis in existence. I'm not here to try to "take over" or anything like that. I don't feel like I have a claim to ownership. I just want to be a part of the community. 10 years ago, as I was writing an email to Wikicities asking them to make a Transformers wiki, I couldn't have imagined how awesome this place would become.

If anyone has time, I would love to hear some stories about the history of the wiki. We can discuss on my [[User_talk:Nova81426|talk page]].

= About Me =

I guess I should tell you a little about myself. 10 years ago, my junior year of college was ending. I was working on a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. Today, I'm a senior web developer and consultant working in Chicago. I'm married and have 2 kids. I still love Transformers. I still collect the toys, watch the shows, and read the comics.

== Toys ==
I've collected significant portions of every toy line, but I'm not a completist. My favorite lines are [[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]], [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]], [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|ROTF]], [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Prime]], [[CHUG#C|CHUG]], and [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]. Aside from Masterpiece figures, I usually don't collect anything from [[TakaraTomy]]. I think I have about 10 non-[[Hasbro]] official releases. I have some [[Botcon#Exclusive_toys_and_merchandise|convention exclusives]], but I don't collect the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|subscription service]] figures. I also collect third party unlicensed figures on occasion. You can see some galleries of my collection on my [https://www.briansokol.net/gallery-detolf website]. I only have a small number of them on display at any given time due to space considerations.

== Comics ==
I started reading the comics near the end of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel run]]. I was a little kid in the 80s, so I was a bigger fan of the cartoon than the comics. I've since gone back and read most of the Marvel run, including [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2]]. I've read everything from [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] and [[IDW Publishing|IDW]].

At first, the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave G1 comics]] were amazing. Just seeing the old G1 characters back in action was great. [[The War Within]] was an excellent mini-series. Looking back though, the Dreamwave comics weren't that great.

IDW is the opposite. It started out slow, and I was skeptical that they would ever be worth reading. The story was just so different from G1. They persevered, and today's comics are fantastic. [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]] is one of the best comics on the shelves today.

== Cartoons ==
I've seen every American episode of Transformers except for [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Rescue Bots]], [[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]], and the 2015 [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Robots in Disguise]]. [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] is still my favorite show, but I highly enjoyed [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]] and [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Prime]]. My deep dark secret is that I've come around to liking [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]] in recent years. I'm working on watching the [[Japanese G1]] episodes.

== Conventions ==
I've attended several conventions that were held in the Midwest, including [[BotCon 2002]], [[OTFCC 2003]], [[OTFCC 2004]], TFcon USA 2014, and [[BotCon 2015]].

== Movies ==
Obviously, [[The Transformers: The Movie]] is the best, but I also enjoyed [[Transformers (film)|Transformers]] and [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]. [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]] was ok. [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]] wasn't great. I recognize that the live-action films aren't "good" in a strict sense, but I still enjoy them on occasion.

File:Optimus face.jpg

2005-06-05T05:14:24Z

Nova81426: Added Links

The face of [[Optimus Prime]], from [[Transformers: The Movie]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

File:Optimus face.jpg

2005-06-05T05:13:43Z

Nova81426: The face of Optimus Prime, from Transformers: The Movie

The face of Optimus Prime, from Transformers: The Movie<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Toys

2005-06-01T23:45:13Z

Nova81426: Added Categories and Descriptions

One of the things that makes the [[Transformers]] so incredible is the wide variety of toys. Complex transformations and classic characters make the toys one of the most memorable facets of the Transformers universe.

==American Toys==
*[[Generation 1]]<br>
*[[Generation 2]]<br>
*[[Beast Wars]]<br>
*[[Beast Machines]]<br>
*[[Robots in Disguise]]<br>
*[[Armada]]<br>
*[[Energon]]<br>
*[[Cybertron]]<br>
*[[Universe]]<br>
*[[Heroes of Cybertron]]<br>
*[[Go-Bots]]<br>
*[[1-2-3 Transformers]]

==Japanese Toys==

[[Category:Lists]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Toys

2005-06-01T23:30:11Z

Nova81426: Removed an A, added headings

==Generation 1==

==Generation 2==<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Help:Introduction

2005-06-01T18:35:51Z

Nova81426: Added Paragraph

''YOU'' can edit any page on this site simply by clicking the "edit" tab on the top of each page!

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==How can I help?==
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Transformers: Armada (cartoon)

2005-05-29T04:47:20Z

Nova81426: Recategorized

==Season 1==
{{Template:Armada-Season 1}}

[[Category:TV Series]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Transformers: Armada (cartoon)

2005-05-29T04:46:58Z

Nova81426: Categorized

==Season 1==
{{Template:Armada-Season 1}}

[[Category|TV Series]]<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Help:Introduction

2005-05-29T04:33:22Z

Nova81426: Removed duplicate link

2005-05-28T19:54:30Z

Nova81426: Categorized

Category:Help

2005-05-28T19:53:22Z

Nova81426: Page Created

A collection of all help documents available within this wiki.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

Category:Lists

2005-05-28T19:52:38Z

Nova81426: Page Created

An alphabetical listing of lists used within this wiki.<div id="wikia-credits"><br /><br /><small>From [http://transformers.wikia.com Teletraan I: The Transformers Wiki], a [http://www.wikia.com Wikia] wiki.</small></div>

2005-05-28T06:47:41Z

Nova81426: Page Created

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