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User:Zacora

2012-07-19T20:31:10Z

Zacora:

HI, I wish some people wold stop writing profanity (bad words) on here. It is vary ANNOYING!This is a place were people can go to get a way form the world ''not'' to have ther fav transformer put down by someone having a bad day.

I am a girl who loves to wright.

check out optimus prime vs megatron rap on youtube

User talk:Zacora

2012-03-25T02:48:20Z

Zacora: /* its prim time! */

hi

== its pime time! ==

did anyone else watch the new episode of transformers?

User:Zacora

2012-02-26T03:01:22Z

Zacora:

User talk:Zacora

2012-02-19T02:06:25Z

Zacora: /* its prim time! */ new section

hi

== its prim time! ==

did anyone else watch the new episode of transformes?

User talk:Lonegamer78

2012-02-17T00:08:13Z

Zacora: /* hi */ new section

==To-do list==
===[[Henkei! Henkei! (Comic Bun Bun)]]===
* Comparison notes on possible changes between magazine and collected edition
* Images for chapters 1, 2, 4-6
* <s>Redo chapter 5 summary (too recent for cache after crash)</s>
* <s>Work chapter 6 summary</s>
* Work chapter 7 summary
* Work chapter 8 summary
* Work chapter 9 summary
* Work chapter 10 summary
* Work chapter 11 summary
* Work chapter 12 summary
* Additional misc. interior scans (I sometimes hate 2-page spreads... T3H DETAILS!)

===[[Galaxy Force (manga)]]===
Possibly summaries and interior scans.

===Japanese affiliated episodes===
Check through episodes for:
{{collist|2|
* <s>Headmasters (1-38)</s>
* <s>Masterforce (1-47)</s>
* <s>Victory (4-44)</s>
* <s>BWII (1-43)</s>
* <s>BWN (1-35)</s>
* <s>Car Robots/RiD (24-39)</s>
* <s>Armada/Micron Legend (1-52)</s>
* <s>Energon/Super Link (21-52)</s>
* <s>Galaxy Force/Cybertron (15-52)</s>
}}

===Japanese [[Japanese themes|OP/ED themes]] and related===
*<s>Transformers Song Universe tracks</s>

{{collist|4|
*''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''
**<s>TRANSFORMER</s>
**Peace Again
*''Transformers 2010''
**TRANSFORMER 2010
**WHAT'S YOU

*''The Headmasters''
** <s>The Headmasters</s>
**<s>Kimi wa Transformer</s>

*''Super God Masterforce''
**<s>Chōjin Masterforce no Theme</s>
**Moero! Transformer

*''Victory''
**<s>Transformer V</s>
**<s>Cybertron Banzai</s>

*''Zone''
**Transformers: Zone no Theme
**Ashita no Kimi e

*''Beast Wars''
**WAR WAR! STOP IT
**FOR THE DREAM
**Hello! Toughness

*''Beast Wars Metals''
**Tamashī no Evolution
**BA-BI-BU-BE Beast Wars
**Sen'nen no Soldier
**HALLELUYAH
**Hajimari no Uta
**Hateshinai kono (SORA) e
**Ano Yume no Kanata e
**WA! WA! Wonderland

*''Beast Wars II''
** <s>GET MY FUTURE</s>
** <s>SUPER VOYAGER</s>
** Yume no Iru Basho
** <s>SPACE DREAMER: Haruka naru Beast Wars</s>
** MY SHOOTING STAR

*''Beast Wars Neo''
**Love For Ever: Kimi wo Mamoru Tame ni
**Closing: Te no Naka no Uchū

*''Beast Wars Returns''
**Phat Planet

*''Car Robots''
**<s>Honō no Overdrive: Car Robot Cybertron</s>
**Marionette

*''Micron Legend''
**<s>Transformer-Dream Again</s>
**Never Ending Road
**<s>TRANSFORMERS: Kōtetsu no Yūki</s>
**Don't Give Up!!

*''Super Link''
**<s>Taiyō no transform!!</s>
**<s>Calling You</s>

*''Galaxy Force''
**<s>CALL YOU... Kimi to Boku no Mirai</s>
**<s>Itsumo</s>
**<s>Ignition!</s>
**<s>Growing up!</s>
}}

==Pat Lee==
You poor bastard. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 09:51, 30 March 2009 (EDT)
:All in the name of giving information to those that might not know. *sigh* I sorta feel ashamed, being a fellow Asian. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 10:10, 30 March 2009 (EDT)

== List of Cybertron episodes ==

No one's gotten around to making one yet! There isn't an episode list page for Robots in Disguise yet either - I keep meaning to start one. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 07:18, 20 April 2009 (EDT)
:Eh, good thing I'm already working on one for Cybertron. ;) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 07:25, 20 April 2009 (EDT)
::They look good - thanks for doing the RiD one! Why did you remove the quotes from around the title on some of the episode pages though? They seem to be standard on the other series (G1 for instance). --[[User:Abates|abates]] 03:34, 21 April 2009 (EDT)
:::Easy enough to follow a format, after some tweaking (even if it looks a bit squished from the info). And eh, whoops on removing the quotes from the titles. ^^; --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 07:34, 21 April 2009 (EDT)

==Movie Prime==
Thank you for the pic! I've been meaning to upload ROTF pics for some of the characters, and this is the one I had in mind for Prime. Thank you again.--[[User:AWT88|AWT88]] 19:30, 6 May 2009 (EDT)
:My bad, I didn't pay much attention to the differences, been a little on edge today. Still though, the caption fits greatly.--[[User:AWT88|AWT88]] 19:33, 6 May 2009 (EDT)
::S'cool. And how could I not on the caption? :D --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 19:44, 6 May 2009 (EDT)

== In Need of Photos ==

I slapped together a page for [[Andrew Griffith|Poly]], any chance you have a useable pic of him from your BotCon '09 collection? I had been thinking maybe a crop of that pic with him and Mowry holding the Cosmos stuff... --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 18:00, 15 June 2009 (EDT)
:That pic of him with Mowry was the only one I ever took during the con. Just be glad that it wasn't with my regular camera (bloody thing busted out on me again!). --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 18:17, 15 June 2009 (EDT)
::Lucky indeed, then, as that's one gorgeous shot (in more ways than one >_>). Thanks! --[[User:Jeysie|Jeysie]] 18:26, 15 June 2009 (EDT)
:::Welcome! --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 18:32, 15 June 2009 (EDT)

==Roger Slifer==
... you mean to tell me we were both in that ridiculously under-attended G1 writers panel at BotCon and neither of us knew the other was there? How embarrassing. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 08:37, 21 June 2009 (EDT)
: *breaks into hysterical laughter* I was the one who said all those thank-yous, with a happy David Wise when I got to "Girl Who Loved Powerglide"! --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:49, 21 June 2009 (EDT)

== [[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]] ==

Hey, I noticed you've been doing a great job on the Henkei fiction articles, and wondered if you would be interested in helping get the Alternity storypages up to snuff. We've got ''From Here to Alternity'' translated, but not much else. I'll have Megatron's pack-in fiction sometime next week when my BBTS shipment arrives, so I'm willing to provide scans if you need them. Ideally, we'd like a translation to stick in the /src part of the article like we did for ''From Here to Alternity'', and I'd love your advice on how best to write up articles on such short snippets of fiction as we're getting here.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 13:30, 4 July 2009 (EDT)
:I'll consider it. On the fiction articles themselves for ''From Here to Alternity'' and ''Arch-Nemesis!'', the only thing I can suggest is just a simple summary with whatever notes/TF references present, kinda like how I wrote up for the Henkei pack-in comics. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 14:49, 4 July 2009 (EDT)

== Chinese name ==

Hello. ;-D Actually, according to what I learned from the University, the spell of Chinese words differs from region. Taiwan uses <s>Han-yue Pin-yin</s> Romanization, which contains macrons and dash; while China uses <s>Romanization</s> Hanyü Pinyin, which doesn't include macrons and dash most time.

For example:

*火車 (Train)
**Taiwan - Huǒ-chē
**China - Huoche

*七 (Seven)
**Taiwan - Chi
**China - Qi

--'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 08:18, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

:Interesting. When I took Chinese during high school, we simply used Pinyin. I would like to leave the macrons and dashes in, if only for sake of posterity on pronunciation - heavens know how many ways it can be butchered. :) I grew up learning zhuyin, so it's a bit of a leap on me on using pinyin. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 08:52, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

OOps, a BIG oops, I wrote the name opposite, it always confuse people, because Taipei City use Hanyue, while other areas remain using Romanization. Jesus, I even leave a wrong note in the edit summary. I feel so guilty...

Back to the topic, as far as I know, there are at least three kind of spelling for the Chinese (more precisely, Mandarin) pronunciation: Two for Romanization and one for Hanyü Pinyin (or simply Pinyin).

For example
*至(ㄓˋ)
**Romanization (1) - Jr
**Romanization (2) - Chìh
**Hanyü Pinyin - Zhi

Honestly, the English spell for Mandarin is truly complicate, I still need to look up the spelling table to make sure the spell is right or not sometimes.

Actually, I'm amazed that there are people teach Jù-yīn/Zhuyin outside Taiwan ;-D, since it's mainly used in Taiwan. I've mentioned it to my several Chinese friends from South East Asian, Hong Kong, and China, nearly all of them did not know Jù-yīn/Zhuyin pronunciation. --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 12:07, 24 August 2009 (EDT)
:Well, that's going to be fun. And in comes "clashing of what the editors learned due to different schools". :D I've gotten used to using pinyin, regardless Taiwanese or Mainland Chinese. Oy, I can't imagine when we get the Cantonese names... And I speak the language!
:Saturday morning lessons at a church, much to my annoyance as a kid on preferring the morning cartoons ("Godzilla: The Series" was airing at the time!). I rarely have the opportunity to use either zhuyin or pinyin, though. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 14:59, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

::Regardless of the difficulties, I'm getting a kick out of reading the Chinese names and translations. --[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 15:10, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

:::Just take a look at G1 Optimus and G1 Megatron's Chinese names for a sample of "weird translations", Jim. When I found Megs' Cantonese name(well, the article was covering Movie Megs but still applies), I was all "WTF?!" --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:15, 24 August 2009 (EDT)

::::Speaking of Cantonese name, though I can't speak Cantonese except for several common words learned from my friends or films, I know the English spelling for Cantonese is complicate, too. (At least I know there are two types of the English spelling.)
::::As for the meaning of the Chinese name, Megs' Cantonese name isn't weird enough since it is a vocal translation. The real "weird names" are those such as Optimus Prime, Meg, or Ultra Magnus' Chinese name in China (most of the people can't understand how the name came from), which is so weird that even some fans in China say they rather use nicknames or fan-made Chinese names rather than the official names. --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 04:25, 25 August 2009 (EDT)
:::::True, true, and nonetheless, they still get "WTF?" reactions from this speaker. :P And probably moreso with most Western fans. Fikes, which English spelling are we going to use on Cantonese, on that note. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 07:29, 25 August 2009 (EDT)

::::::For [[Optimus Primal|some]] Cantonese names I've [[Dinobot (BW)|wrote]], they were spelled according to this [http://arts.cuhk.edu.hk/Lexis/lexi-can/cookies2.php?lang=english website] where I look up the pronunciation and English spelling. :D --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 07:38, 25 August 2009 (EDT)

:::::::Huh. I was using Yale's when I put up Megatron and Bumblebee's Cantonese pronunciations. I might be doing some really minor editing here and there, if you don't mind; e.g., [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]'s 堡 is pronounced "bou", as "pou" would've been something else. :3 --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:13, 25 August 2009 (EDT)

::::::::Oh, of course not at all, and thanks for the notice. ;-D I remember when I was editing Dinobot's page, I look up the website mentioned above and find those two spelling, since I haven't watched the Cantonese dub of ''Beast Wars'' cartoon, so I don't know which is correct. --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 22:12, 25 August 2009 (EDT)

== My edits ==

Any particular reason you felt the need to revert the 2 captions I made? [[User:Potty Mouth Anon|Potty Mouth Anon]] 00:28, 27 August 2009 (EDT)
:Until you've contributed substantially - and by substantially, we mean actually contributing information that no one else as had bothered to work on or found yet - THEN you can edit captions. You can't just sign up and start editing captions right off the bat. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 02:14, 27 August 2009 (EDT)

== Theme Songs ==
Good work on these! Nice to seem the fleshed out.--[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 20:05, 14 September 2009 (EDT)
:At this rate, I'll be listening to them on repeat. @.@;
:As if "TF V", "Headmasters", and "Call You" weren't already etched in my brain... --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 20:17, 14 September 2009 (EDT)

== Josh Nizzi photo ==

[[:Image:Josh_Nizzi.jpg|Did this image come from that Nizzi interview with the newspaper?]] If so, you should know that just because a picture exists does not mean we have automatic use for it (especially without copyright info), particularly when it comes to media organizations. They might sue us :p I'll stick a fair use tag there. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 04:40, 20 October 2009 (EDT)
:That it did. ^^;;; Except that interview has now been archived, so it requires an account to read the rest of it. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 07:09, 20 October 2009 (EDT)

== Masterforce screencap template ==

I've created one at {{tl|MFcap}}. At some point I'll have to dig out my DVDs so I can retag the whole mess of Masterforce caps which were affected by the Bookworm crash. Weeee! Not sure what to do with the BWII and Neo caps in that regard, as I don't have copies of those. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 19:04, 11 January 2010 (EST)
:Thanks! I can deal with the BWII and Neo caps, as I have the eps on hand (or the others that have their own copies) one of these days. If you ever get around to creating the templates for them, both were under [[TV Tokyo]], [[Nihon Ad Systems|NAS]], and [[Production Reed]]; BWII was 1998-1999, and Neo was 1999. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 20:08, 11 January 2010 (EST)

== Mudflap (ROTF) Note ==

I realize the annotation about the ice cream truck accommodating "Human Alliance" human figures is being added by an Anon-ISP contributor, but unless it's outright false, I don't see a reason to delete it. (I don't have the toy myself, so I can't verify one way or the other.)--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 15:09, 24 January 2010 (EST)
:Meh, very well. (I don't have it either.) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:10, 24 January 2010 (EST)

== ROTF Game commercial ==

Would you happen to have saved the commercial that's listed on the [[Commercial/Revenge of the Fallen|ROTF commercial page]] as '''TV Commercial''' under ROTF: The Game? The video that's linked got deleted off YouTube and it doesn't seem to be anywhere else online. Since you've previously mentioned saving videos like this, I'm hoping you might have it? --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 15:04, 29 January 2010 (EST)
:Sadly, no. I know I was able to see a YouTube video's page via Google cache. Obviously, can't play the video but at least I was able to see the stats and who uploaded the vid. I can't seem to check the cache for the commercial you're talking about, so I'm at a loss, sadly. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 20:59, 29 January 2010 (EST)
::WOOT! I got it! I finally figured out how to add the video to my playlist so I could read the description. Much to my great joy, said description indicated the video could be found at gameads.gamepressure.com. The funny thing is, I could have had this much sooner had I thought to Google how to run Javascript from a web browser. I failed in getting it work earlier, and thought the structure of YouTube's commands was to blame. Thank you for trying to help me out earlier.
::In case it might be helpful to you, here's the command (and prefix for the browser to see it as Javascript) for adding a video to your playlist:

::<nowiki> Javascript:yt.www.watch.playlists.add('yr5UtgsUK9Y');</nowiki>

::This needs to be run when you're at the page for an active video. After you run the command, you still pick the playlist and click 'Add' as normal. And obviously you'll want to substitute in the video ID of the deleted video. The one drawback is that seeing who uploaded the video is only possible by going to the URL of the playlist (None of the views through your account will show that info for some reason). --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 02:02, 5 February 2010 (EST)
:::Durh... Step by step, please? I've never really worked with Java. ^^;; --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 04:04, 5 February 2010 (EST)
::::Certainly.
::::Step 1: Log into your account. (Probably didn't need to mentioned but just so we're clear about the pre-existing conditions)
::::Step 2: Go to an active video. So for instance, you could go [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crn_8VIxaOk here.]
::::Step 3: In the address bar of your browser, type or copy and paste <nowiki> "Javascript:yt.www.watch.playlists.add('NRWOJWKYrLg');"</nowiki> minus the double quotes. The text inside the single quotes is the ID of the deleted video. The ID of a YouTube video is the sequence of characters following 'v=' but before an ampersand (if present) in a YouTube URL. So if the URL is <nowiki>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crn_8VIxaOk&feature=PlayList</nowiki> then the video ID would be Crn_8VIxaOk. For the example in the double quotes I used the ID of a deleted Transformers commercial.
::::Step 4: Look at the grey box area underneath the video where the 'Add to Favorites' and 'Add to Playlist' are found. You will see that a drop down box has appeared allowing you to choose one of your playlists to add the deleted video to, same as if the video wasn't deleted and you clicked 'Add to Playlist' while looking at the video. Note that nothing on the page will change other than the drop down box and 'Add' button appearing. Choose your playlist (or '[New Playlist]' if you don't already have one) and click the Add button.
::::Step 5: The video is now in your playlist. To get the URL for your playlist, look at your playlist(s) through your account options (hover over your name in the upper right hand corner of a YouTube page and select the 'Playlist' option or go to <nowiki>www.youtube.com/my_playlists</nowiki>), click on the name of list you added to in the left hand column and click on 'Edit Playlist Info'. The 'Link' field is the URL for your playlist. Go to that URL and you can see the info for the deleted video.
::::Is this a little clearer, I hope? Let me know if any of the terminology is unfamiliar or if I need to go into more detail on something. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 12:16, 5 February 2010 (EST)
:::::Finally got it! Yatta! --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 17:27, 5 February 2010 (EST)

== Henkei summaries? ==

Hey, just a little self-serving question... I finally got around to "reading" the first graphic novel of the Henkei manga today, and when I say reading, I mean "reading the summaries on the wiki while looking at the pictures". I was wondering if you were considering going back to writing up summaries for the second half of the series, since... heh, well, I just really want to see where it all goes now. :) - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 09:09, 9 February 2010 (EST)
:Aheh heh... Yes, I'll get back to writing up the summaries one of these days. This is what happens when I attempt multitasking... ''Baka!'' *headdesk* --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:15, 9 February 2010 (EST)

== Redirect disambigation page ==

Hello, I've started a thread on [[Template talk:Disambig3]], I think it is worth discussing and I'd like to invite you. :D --'''[[User:TX55|TX55]]'''''[[User talk:TX55|TALK]]'' 23:42, 16 March 2010 (EDT)

==Poll==
''3. You '''cannot''' pick a specific version of Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Megatron or Starscream. They're already being inducted!''
:-[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 01:26, 1 April 2010 (EDT)

==Landmarks from "TF EVO."==
[[New York City]]'s Flatiron Building with [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]], [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]], and [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]]; [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], [[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]], and [[Ironhide (Animated)|Ironhide]] going past [[London]]'s Big Ben. Is Optimus in a desert within the US? Starscream and Bumblebee battling with the [[France|Eiffel Tower]] in the background; Prowl versus Lockdown in front of [[wikipedia:Tsūtenkaku|Tsūtenkaku]]; Lugnut firing missiles in front of the [[Russia|Moscow Kremlin]] (I think), while Bulkhead releases his wrecking ball from the Great Wall of [[China]]. Blitzwing releases missiles in jet-mode and then fires in tank-mode while going past the [[Great Pyramid of Giza]], Ironhide blocking while in front of the [[Australia|Sydney Opera House]]. Arcee versus Blackarachnia I'm not sure, but the arches/columns on the right should mean a ruins of some sort. The Washington Monument seen before Ultra Magnus, Sentinel, Jazz, and Blurr gets blown away. City at the end that looks VAGUELY like NYC, but it's hard to make out the buildings (at about the 1:21 mark). --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 05:47, 3 April 2010 (EDT)

== Comicinterior templates and Dreamwave ==

I purposely avoided using that template because, well, Dreamwave doesn't own any of it, especially not after they collapsed. --[[User:FFN|FFN]] 18:10, 4 April 2010 (EDT)
:Huh. Would Hasbro work then? Come to think of it, how do copyright works again? --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 18:23, 4 April 2010 (EDT)

== 2007 Movie ads ==
Sigh. I wish I didn't have to ask you about more TF ads, but I don't seem to have them saved and their homes on the web are gone. The ads in question are the one referred to as TV Spot #9 on the [[Commercial/Transformers (2007)|2007 Movie commercial page]] and the "Channel Red" commercials. Any chance you saved these? --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 21:56, 4 April 2010 (EDT)
:I don't have the Channel Red commercials, sadly. I do have #8 but the size is rather small. I was sure that I had #9, but I can't seem to find it. And remember how you asked me about the trailer attached to Shrek 3? I don't think I have it. D: --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 03:38, 5 April 2010 (EDT)
::No big deal on the Channel Red clips, I might be able to get those from their creator. I actually managed to download #8 and can send/upload that if you like. On a related note, I found a way to download the "Army" spot from MySpace so I can pass it along as well if you want. I think I tried to get #9 and unknowingly grabbed the wrong video as I ended up with two copies of #12 for some reason. If it helps at all, the file name that the clips saved to was "NewTransformersTVSpot". What I have is in .AVI format but I think they were originally .FLV's. Could be another opportunity to get it from iklipz since the server is responding again after being down the past 3-4+ days. Though it's not returning any actual pages, it is returning XML parsing errors and blank pages. So we have that going for us. Which is nice. And I did recently look back at that discussion about the Shrek trailer. I got in touch with the guy who recorded that and he told me that he didn't think he had the recording anymore. So I guess we have to hope Paramount/Bay/powers that be decide to release it someday. :/ --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 14:48, 5 April 2010 (EDT)
:::I have the "Army" spot. The #8 spot I have is MP4 and small in resolution size (and the only reason I remembered was because I was looking for the trailer score at the same time). I'm getting timeouts on trying iklipz again. On the Shrek trailer, it's rare if they ever release those kinds of trailers. :V --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:44, 5 April 2010 (EDT)
::::I think I've found another copy of #9 [http://boxspots.com/view/2495/comcast-usa-9/ here], but I can't remember if the line "The year's biggest adventure...arrives." was part of the original spot. Can you confirm if that's the case? If so, removing the Comcast stuff should be easy enough and we'll have a new, if lower res, copy of the spot.
::::Also, I've put together a rough first draft of a [[User:Tigerpaw28/Sandbox|Japanese commercial page]]. Would you be able help me with putting together an intro for it? I think I have a decent start discussing the similarities to other mecha toy commercials, but I'm not sure where to go next with it. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 00:39, 11 April 2010 (EDT)
:::::I think this one is either another variation or my memory's failing me; it's lacking Glenn's "THAT KILLER ROBOT IS REALLY DISTRACTING!" at the end, just right after the narrator goes "Transformers". Still a good find. (Dagnabbit, iklipz, fix the server...)
:::::Tweaked a bit on the commercial page, but I'm not too knowledgeable on Japanese commercials. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 03:07, 11 April 2010 (EDT)
::::::You're right about that movie spot. Bugger. Guess I'll have hope I get a response out of Moviebox.net or can find it on one my or my parent's tapes somewhere. Or maybe try asking around the message boards?
::::::Thank you very much for all the assistance with the commercial page. I like what you did with the intro. I'll probably add to it as I flesh out the video descriptions and get a better understanding of the spots but it's good for now. I went and downloaded every spot I could and came up with 4 videos that are no longer on YouTube:

::::::** 15-second clip promoting [[June 19]] and [[June 20]] release: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5vNDfzrf7A&fmt=22
::::::** Another 15-second TV commercial clip : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-d7l6Wd_Rg&fmt=22
::::::** Japan premiere coverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0mVPp8c2cU&fmt=22
::::::** Japan premiere clip with guests: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwWsdt31DRc&fmt=18

::::::The latter two aren't actually commercials, but they were in your list so I thought you'd want to know.--[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 02:50, 18 April 2010 (EDT)
:::::::Yeah, bummer on not finding the one with Glen's line (the main reason I liked it was for the trailer music :3). Looks like I'll have to remove those 4 YT links from my list since they got yanked. Kinda wish I actually saved them earlier. *headdesk* --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 03:42, 18 April 2010 (EDT)
::::::::Did Glen's line come at the very tail end of the ad, after the TF logo? I've finished going through all of the commercials listed on all the pages (my sandbox included) and downloaded everything that I didn't upload. That wasn't what I meant with my question though. I was asking if any of the commercials I added were the same ads as the ones that were taken down.--[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 23:28, 18 April 2010 (EDT)
:::::::::My bad. >///< On Glen's line, it comes right after the logo, but before the credits.
:::::::::As for whether the CMs you put up were the same CMs that got yanked earlier... I THINK the TV CM 1 is probably the same as the one where I mentioned June 19 and June 20 on my list. The rest, I'm not entirely sure, but it's possible.
:::::::::Found this interview with Shia. http://video.nifty.com/cs/catalog/video_metadata/catalog_090610207832_1.htm 'Cept I'm not sure how to even save it... --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 01:03, 19 April 2010 (EDT)
::::::::::[http://dl.video.nifty.com/1/9601f09b4631c724f9fb6867bd7848bb/video/090610207832/1244613706x.mp4?0.218639584258199 Here's the URL of the video file.] If you have an email I can send to or if it's okay to send via PM at the Allspark, I'll send you a list of my techniques for grabbing videos. I thought that was where Glen's line came in. I think I might insert it into the Comcast clip and call it good. Since that scene roughly takes up the time difference between the actual ad and the Comcast padding, I'd think it's a good bet that's the only difference. I won't worry about the lost Japanese spots then, since it seems likely that I've recovered them.--[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 02:18, 19 April 2010 (EDT)
:::::::::::You da bot, Tiger. :) PM me at Allspark. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 02:47, 19 April 2010 (EDT)

== Override ==

I may not have an official source for the claims, but it is obvious that Override's voice actress changes throughout the series if you just listen to a variety of different episodes. In addition, the other voice actress who does her voice sounds exactly like Nicole Oliver. Just do a compariion of voices for Override on 2 different episodes (eg episode 6: Race, and episode 18: Champion). -- {{unsigned|99.225.156.168}} 15:30, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

==Special Secret Videos==
I've found better copies of the Micron Legend ones (or at least the second one since the audio and video are in sync) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCTJJoF3ods here] and [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z86-8vzFnd8 here]. Seems they're from VHS tapes that came with issues of TV Magazine. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 02:27, 7 May 2010 (EDT)
:Oh! I forgotten about those! I think I saved those two as well, but I need to dig through my HDs to check if they're better in quality or not. This is decent quality, even transcribed from VHS. :) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 02:37, 7 May 2010 (EDT)
::While we're talking about these, I was just going through the UT section of my sandbox and a question occurred to me. Should these promo videos be included on the commercial page? In a way they don't seem to fit the traditional idea of a commercial, but they are promotional videos and we do have such things as video game trailers and the [[The Transformers: The Movie promo]] listed. Not sure if we should consider these extended trailers or something else. --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 00:18, 8 May 2010 (EDT)
:::I say toss 'em in for posterity, cuz like you said, we also have video game trailers and TF:TM promo. In the blurb at the top, I included a short bit how Japan also sometimes release promotional vids that acts as supplemental material to a series. GF itself had about three extra vids that promoted the anime and the toys. Besides, it's a nice treat for the Western fans. :) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 01:16, 8 May 2010 (EDT)
::::I took your suggestion to add them in and it's a good thing I did. I not only found FantoFan's [http://fantofan.jp/gf-tvcm.htm page with the original video upload] for the GF demo, I also found their [http://www.fantofan.jp/newsarchive2004.htm news post] about it. Turns out you were half right about the audio. It did originally have a different audio track when it aired at the Tokyo Entertainment Market (F2F uploaded a very brief vid of it), but they changed it to Lion's theme for the DVD release. That DVD and another one is pictured on the upload page. Would you be so kind as to translate the titles?--[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 18:38, 9 May 2010 (EDT)
:::::The title to the GF demo is "New Show: Transformers Galaxy Force Special Clip". The title on the disc for the demo is "Special Secret DVD - Great Strongest Commanders Gathering!!" [http://tvnihon.com/ TV-Nihon] has already subbed the second DVD, "Special Secret DVD - Stand up! Supreme Commander Galaxy Convoy". If you head to their forums and scroll down, you'll see "Transformers DDL". The Galaxy Force Special Secret DVD clips are in the GF thread. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 19:16, 9 May 2010 (EDT)

==Japanese Animated DVD Trailer==
I found a trailer for the Japanese Animated DVD vol. 1 release: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZEYECLvVZs]. I added a short entry to my sandbox but I figure with the abundance of on-screen text that you might be able to flesh it out some. [[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 16:38, 29 June 2010 (EDT)
:It's from Paramount Japan's page on promoting Animated's DVDs, although it also seems to be found on Nico Nico. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 02:30, 2 July 2010 (EDT)

==Almanac Japanese==
Hey, lonegamer. Could you go into detail about why the Japanese on the back of the cover is incorrect? Because the two lines of Japanese text are pretty much gibberish to the uninitiated, and that obscures the differences. Thanks! [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 13:48, 1 July 2010 (EDT)

== WFC comic ==

You don't mind if I move your sandbox to the main part of the site? [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 09:05, 10 August 2010 (EDT)
:Help yourself out. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 12:54, 10 August 2010 (EDT)
::Thanks. Would you kindly scan some of the comic for us? [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 17:18, 10 August 2010 (EDT)
:::I'll try to find some time to do so, short of someone else beating me to it. :) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 17:24, 10 August 2010 (EDT)
::::Much appreciated. :) [[User:Alientraveller|Alientraveller]] 18:05, 10 August 2010 (EDT)

==That Energon comic by Tsushima==

I remember some while back on the AllSpark you posted an image of an Energon/Superlink comic by Naoto Tsushima. I think it came in a model kit or something like that? Do you have any more info on that, even if it's just a title, we could add it to the [[Manga]] article listings for completion's sake (there are a few manga we don't have much info on, like whatever that Tondemo thing is and the Mystery of Convoy one just links to the game). --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 18:20, 30 August 2010 (EDT)
:"Convoy versus Scourge" of said modelkit during SL's run. (Ack! I need to finish up Henkei's summaries!) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 23:45, 30 August 2010 (EDT)
::Thanks! Is it spelled just like that? "Convoy versus Scourge"? Or is that a translation ("Konboi tai Sukaaji")? Just wanna know before I add the title to the Manga and Tsushima articles! --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 23:53, 30 August 2010 (EDT)
::Whoop! Just got your e-mail with the scan. Thanks! --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 23:59, 30 August 2010 (EDT)
:::S'all I found by chance. Next thing is finding (read: begging/annoying/<s>torturing</s>) someone who still has theirs. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 00:05, 31 August 2010 (EDT)

==Beast Wars Reborn title?==

I may be misremebering, but didn't you say some while back that Hydra gave you the titles to the last two chapters of the Beast Wars Reborn text stories (the ones he hadn't translated yet)? If so, could you add them to the main franchise page, or if it isn't too much, just build some stubs so we can include the Japanese and roomaji? Or, if you're busy, you can throw em my way and I'll toss em up. That's if I'm not misremembering, of course! --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 15:50, 11 October 2010 (EDT)
:It was the Henkei Visualize stuff that I sent to him - Hydra didn't send me anything. I only have a spreadsheet of Figure Oh's issue numbers and release dates. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 16:03, 11 October 2010 (EDT)
::Ah, misremembered, then. For some reason, I thought I recalled you askinghim for the titles somewhere in the TFPulp thread at the Allspark. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 18:51, 11 October 2010 (EDT)
:::That was me. 惑星上陸 (''Wakusei Jōriku'', "Planetfall") and 驚異のリフォーマット (''Kyōi no Reformat'', "Wonderful/Miraculous Reformat"). [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 19:03, 11 October 2010 (EDT)

== Takagi Interview ==

Unfortunately, the Trivia section note about Takagi's ingrained reaction to Starscream's name doesn't cite the source of the interview in which he said it. It says the interview was published about the time the show started airing in Japan, but doesn't even specify in which media (print, TV, radio, online). My Google-fu fails me in both Japanese and English so far. I've left a question about it on the Talk page for the article, but I'm not sure if I'll get a response.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 01:22, 23 October 2010 (EDT)
:That's a bummer. Thanks. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 01:26, 23 October 2010 (EDT)
::Minor progress! User [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/利用者:ウィキペディアッー！アッー！], also known as ウィキペディアッー！, says it was possibly either ''Figure-Ō'' or ''Hyper Hobby'', but definitely a June issue in any case. Of course, this doesn't guarantee finding an answer, or even that the user's info is correct, but it's a lead.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 21:27, 24 October 2010 (EDT)
:::Hm. I'll have to dig through my Figure Oh collection to check, but if it's in Hyper Hobby, then I'm probably outta luck. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 21:36, 24 October 2010 (EDT)
:::I think this is it? [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-image/media/magazine/hyperhobby/201006/201006-080.jpg/image.html Hyper Hobby June 2010], at the bottom. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 21:58, 24 October 2010 (EDT)
::::Ooh, bravo! I was looking for references to a Takagi interview in either magazine and found none. I didn't think to look up scans of the articles for a full-cast interview. (Not that I'd have necessarily known where to look anyway.) How'd you track it down? Anyway, the citation's going into the Japanese wiki article...--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 23:00, 24 October 2010 (EDT)
:::::Takahashi, not Takagi. ;) As to how I found it, I checked through the Allspark's JP magazine scan gallery (we didn't have it) and then TF @ the Moon's gallery for issues starting from April 2010 (they did). --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 23:21, 24 October 2010 (EDT)
::::::D'oh, I don't know why I keep typing that. I've corrected myself before saving in other instances. At least I know I typed the correct Japanese characters for my web search.
::::::Anyway, that's another resource I guess I should note.--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 23:25, 24 October 2010 (EDT)
:::::::Glad to serve! --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 23:37, 24 October 2010 (EDT)

==Title==
Can you confirm whether "新なる戦い!" is the original Japanese title of "[[A New Battle!]]"? [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 01:08, 21 December 2010 (EST)
:"新たなる戦い!" is the original Japanese title. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 04:32, 21 December 2010 (EST)

== Enjoy being able to delete things now! ==

You're graduated to a sysop. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 13:02, 17 February 2011 (EST)
:>sniff< They grow up so fast...--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 13:17, 17 February 2011 (EST)
::Congrats on the promotion! --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 13:44, 17 February 2011 (EST)
:::Happy birthday! Wait, no, that's not right... --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 13:53, 17 February 2011 (EST)
::::Congrats, Lonegamer! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 13:59, 17 February 2011 (EST)

I WUUUUUUUUUV YOU GUYS! :D --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 14:18, 17 February 2011 (EST)

:::::You are Lonegamer. You are a SysOp! --[[User:Tigerpaw28|Tigerpaw28]] 15:05, 17 February 2011 (EST)
::::::Congrats! --[[User:Bluestreak7|Bluestreak7]] 17:54, 17 February 2011 (EST)
:::::::You've earned it. Congratulations.--[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 18:02, 17 February 2011 (EST)
::::::::Crap, hide the drugs! -- [[User:Semysane|Semysane]] 20:14, 17 February 2011 (EST)

Dur hur hur... Imma gonna need some practice... :B --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 04:15, 18 February 2011 (EST)

== Copyright tags ==

Thanks for the backstop on the Corgi covers. I was going on the example set by the other four titles, which I have since updated per your format. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 19:14, 3 March 2011 (EST)
:No prob. :) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 19:26, 3 March 2011 (EST)

== "English-original names" ==

You are aware that I added that to [[Ramjet (Animated)]]'s page specifically to keep up the lying style the article is written in, yes? --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 21:23, 4 March 2011 (EST)
:<nowiki>*</nowiki>facepalm* This is why I shouldn't multitask when my sleep schedule's messed up. :B --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 21:25, 4 March 2011 (EST)

==2011 voting==
Hey, Lonegamer? Just in this one instance, can you specify which Override you're voting for? I'm guessing you meant Cybertron, but I'd just like it noted for the record. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 02:14, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
:EDIT: Also, why the vote for Victory Saber over Star Saber, out of curiosity? --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 03:47, 29 March 2011 (EDT)
::Brain fart when I was thinking up my choices. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 15:16, 29 March 2011 (EDT)

== hi ==

I like starescream ,too!How about his bro sunscream?

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==Chris's To-Do list==

Note to self: Hmn. [[Transwarp]], [[subspace]], [[underspace]], [[unspace]], [[bleed]] - all the bit of "unreality" between dimensions. There's a merge project there. Probably best to leave [[infraspace]] and [[limbo]] out of it, [[inner space]] too vague to count, I think.

== Daniel in Kiss Players ==

The note at the bottom says exactly where the bit about Daniel being frozen comes from. The timeline. KP presented a massive timeline of the G1 Japanese cartoon continuity that was probably the geekiest thing ever. --[[User:ItsWalky|ItsWalky]] 10:15, 30 January 2010 (EST)
:I know what the note ''says'', but if you look [[Generation_1_cartoon_timeline_(Japan)|at the timeline]]...it's not mentioned anywhere. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 10:37, 30 January 2010 (EST)
::Aaarrgh, don't tell me that! I reference daniel's cryonic suspension in my Collectors' Club article.--[[User:Jimsorenson|Jimsorenson]] 11:27, 30 January 2010 (EST)
:::I believe it must be ''somewhere'', because it was Swift who added it, wasn't it? And Swift is like Layla Miller, with all the knowing of stuff. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 12:13, 30 January 2010 (EST)
::::Perhaps it was mentioned in passing in one of the radio dramas? If we go that route at least no one could argue that it ''wasn't'' since, shit, ''nobody's'' listened to those things. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 12:22, 30 January 2010 (EST)
:::::I've got a Japanese site bookmarked that summarizes all of them, and although it is all google-translated, I can't find anything that even ''resembles'' a reference to Daniel. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 12:31, 30 January 2010 (EST)
::::::IIRC, there are actually two different published timelines. One was on the side of Autrooper's packaging, and I think the other was in the KissPlay/Teletraan Go! Go! compilation book... they varied on a few subtle details, IIRC. You may want to ask Swift to be sure. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 16:48, 2 February 2010 (EST)

==Deathy's Resurrection==
Wait, why are you counting that as a story page? Wouldn't it just fall under toy bio/toy catalog continuity, like the time BW Megatron got smacked around by BWII Galvatron? (For that manner, since I assume it was internally produced by Takara, I don't know if we can safely say the art is by Ban Magami...) --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 16:48, 2 February 2010 (EST)
:Oh, well, I didn't put it on that page, it was there already. Given that it can't really work continuity-wise with the other story pages, it probably should be moved ''somewhere'' else, but I'm not sure where. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 16:51, 2 February 2010 (EST)
::Oh, unless you were referring to the header its info has been given on the character pages, in which case - that was Spengs. :) *looks innocent* - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 16:54, 2 February 2010 (EST)

==Henkei manga scans?==
What would you do if I sent over scans of the remaining Henkei chapters? (Mind, I scanned them pretty high, so they're running 2-3 megs) --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 04:24, 18 February 2010 (EST)
:I would smile broadly, then regret that there weren't summaries up yet so I could understand them properly. ;) - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 07:21, 18 February 2010 (EST)
::But lest it not be apparent that I desperately desire these things - send away at them to gears_chatroom_god(at)hotmail.com ! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 14:51, 19 February 2010 (EST)

==Fast Action Jackson==

Thanks for clarifying that only the first 3 waves of FABs were released in Japan and removing the fiction from the proper characters. But I have to ask, if Frenzy was released in Japan as an FAB, why'd you remove the fiction from ''his'' article? Also, should I go ahead and add the FAB/BW crossover fiction to *all* the characters who were released in the Telemocha line? Even...the BWII and Neo characters? Or just the ones on Energoa? --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 20:23, 25 February 2010 (EST)
:Oh, yeah, Frenzy wasn't either. I missed him and then went back. /:) I'm really not sure what to do about the BW characters, though... after all, the II and Neo characters wouldn't have been on Energoa... - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 20:26, 25 February 2010 (EST)
::Ahhh. Gotcha. Thanks. As for the Telemocha dudes, I guess I'll add the info regularly to the Energoa guys, but for the likes of Gimlet, Motorarm and Cohrada, I'll just add something like "They may or may not have been transported back in time to Energoa to fight in the Beast Wars there against invading Autobots and Decepticons from another dimension" or something to that effect. With all the damn Blasty Zone time travel bullshit that goes on in the Japanese timeline, it probably isn't too out of the question that they went there for a second and came back somehow. --[[User:DrSpengler|DrSpengler]] 21:08, 25 February 2010 (EST)

== Last three Masterforce screencaps ==

Hey Chris, I believe these are the last three Masterforce screencaps that need descriptions added back in: [[:Image:Parrot_and_armadillo.jpg]], [[:Image:Parrot_armadillo_headon.jpg]], [[:Image:Wilder_beastmode.jpg]]

I haven't been able to track down which episodes they're from, but I figured you might know offhand. :) --[[User:Abates|abates]] 08:03, 21 April 2010 (EDT)
:Dah! Might have to think about one or two of those for a minute... nice work getting the MF ep articles illustrated!! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 08:26, 21 April 2010 (EDT)
::Thanks! Good to have that finished! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 15:59, 21 April 2010 (EDT)
:::Oh, I discovered I'd missed [[:Image:Diver suiton.jpg]] too, but I haven't had any luck working out which episode it's from. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 04:12, 22 April 2010 (EDT)

==Subgroup==

I was looking at the page, and I'm genuinely shocked at how a fairly important section is abandoned. I'd have a go, but I can't decide on what style to do it in [[User:Eire]] Apr 22 15.56 2010

== Thanks ==

Thanks for protecting those pages. It was funny because I was just going to propose them being protected! --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 09:24, 7 July 2010 (EDT)

== Clip show ==

Hey, Chris I have a G1 Headmasters clip show that does not appear anywhere, I tried to add it but you changed all that. What do I need to do to add it? - [[User:Crisdecal|Crisdecal]] 09, July 2010.
:The episode you were trying to add already has [[Fight!! Super Ginrai|an article]]. Add the info there. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 05:50, 9 July 2010 (EDT)
::You don't understand. It's a completely different episode. It's not Headmasters episode 43. It's different. The title is even slightly different. I have most recap episodes and trust me, its not any of the ones here. - [[User:Crisdecal|Crisdecal]]
::::That would be ''Masterforce'', I think you mean, rather than Headmasters. Unless that's what's causing your confusion. And I think we would need to see some proof of this, because every episode list for Masterforce, up to an including those published in Japanese guidebooks, only includes 47 episodes. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 06:27, 9 July 2010 (EDT)
:::::Your right. I meant Masterforce. I've uploaded 2 pics to this site. I'm new to this site so how do I show them to you? -[[User:Crisdecal|Crisdecal]]
::::::It's okay, I can see them on the recent changes page. I'm not sure what I'm looking at there with the second image - that's a title card from a VICTORY DVD set. Why is a Masterforce episode on a Victory set? - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 06:34, 9 July 2010 (EDT)

:::::::That's how they are on the Pioneer LDC release. I recently came across this site in attempts to collect the recap episodes and in hunting down the recap episodes through the 'net I came across someone that sold me copies of the Pioneer LDC discs. What we both found is that the Masterforce recap episodes 43 & 44 are on the Masterforce disc 8; the Masterforce recap episode 47 and the one I'm telling you about is on the Victory Disc 6; the Headmasters recap episodes 36-38 are on Victory disc 7; and the Victory recap episodes 40-44 are on the Victory disc 8. -[[User:Crisdecal|Crisdecal]]
::::::::Well, I have to say, that's the first I've heard of anything like that. You're sure these are the genuine articles? Because that seems like an odd sort of mix up. Not to say that I could imagine a new clip show could have been created for a bootleg, or anything, but I'm at a bit of a loss, because... well, there's never been any indicated of another Masterforce clip show, and for it to have basically the same title as another one... I think we need someone more knowledgeable than I, and probably one who speaks Japanese, to clarify this... - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 06:57, 9 July 2010 (EDT)

This is an original copy from the Pioneer LDC disc. I didn't believe it either until I was watching the recaps earlier tonight. I thought that the recap episode in question was also Masterforce episode 43. But you can tell there is a slight difference in the title and even the whole episode is different from all the other recaps. There is a narrator on this one and through out the whole episode each main characters title appears in large bold Japanese characters every time a new character is introduced. -[[User:Crisdecal|Crisdecal]]

The central character in this clip show is of course Super Ginari showing him kick Decepticon butt. Let me know what comes about all of this -[[User:Crisdecal|Crisdecal]]

== Almanac II Annotations for Page 98 ==
Would that text by Yoketron happen to read as "Musabetsu Kakuto Ryuu"? If so, it's a Ranma 1/2 reference- most often translated as "Anything Goes Martial Arts'. - [[User:Ayellowbirds|Ayellowbirds]] 23:47, 15 July 2010 (EDT)
:Oh! Oh, very well done, sir! :) - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 04:44, 16 July 2010 (EDT)

==Unsolved anagrams==

Just got these reponses from Forster, thought you might need them for the annotations:

"I was just looking at the Almanac Annotations, and saw a section labeled "Unsolved Anagrams" with a listing for a "Baron Ye Gult". I was wondering if it was perhaps "Tonya Bulger"
Updated Answer: I originally answered the question incorrectly. I thought you asked about 'Friar Ilia Tote'. So if anyone read that and was confused, its because I was asleep at the wheel. 'Baron Ye Gult' is my friend Albert Young. Albert is a big sports fan and goes dancing in clubs, but I am his friend anyway.

Another anagram: Is "Dankly Woolens" supposed to be "Kendall Swoony"? Sorry if these have been solved and just not posted to the annotations.
Kelly Woods, my kid sister. I didn't expect people to get all the anagrams. They were mostly just me having fun."

Given the letters used, I'm going to assume that Kelly's middle name is Ann. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 11:02, 28 July 2010 (EDT)

== D'oh! ==

I must have been thinking of Return of. Thanks for the correction! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 22:01, 13 September 2010 (EDT)

== i thought you might find this intresting ==

hi i am the denim cowboy i saw you at aa 2010 guy in cowboy hat. anyroad i am in beijing at this moment i saw in a basement in shanghai the masterforce and victory dvd boxset with your commentaries and your name on them your voice has gone all the way to china i will get a couple of pics and send them on when i return to shanghai.

i havent found much tf toys most of it revenge of the fallen and the power core combiners not much intresting but i did find in a toy market a TRANSFORMERS Original G1 1986 SHARKTICON GNAW Complete with japanese box

i thought you might want to know these bits of info

the denim cowboy
::I decree this to be awesome. :D - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 10:48, 23 September 2010 (EDT)

hi

i got the photos i needed from that dvd shop in shanghai that had the masterforce and victory dvd if you want me to send them on to you i need an e-mail address to send then to.

the denim cowboy

==Character box Victory clipshow==
For "[[Echo Across the Galaxy! Bell of Love!!]]", there's two (2)-entries and two (27)-entries. I've tried finding the episode on youtube, but came out empty-handed. Think you could fix this, and, while you are at it, perhaps add Jean's other classmate to the list if he appears in the clipshow? [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 08:08, 31 October 2010 (EDT)

== ohhh ==

thanks how do i get photoshop?[[User:Robo killa|Robo killa]] 08:49, 4 December 2010 (EST)
:You buy it. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 09:42, 4 December 2010 (EST)

== i.e: that Archtransit dude ==

I wouldn't be surprised if he was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Archtransit this dude]. --[[User:-Blackout-|-Blackout-]] 10:37, 5 December 2010 (EST)

== Request ==

Could you please ban me? I don't plan on contributing here any further. --[[User:-Blackout-|-Blackout-]] 11:02, 4 February 2011 (EST)

== Vandalism ==

Hi, we have Kremzeek going on another hissy fit. Since you're the most recently online admin I saw, could you please block him? Thanks. -- [[User:SFH|SFH]] 12:24, 5 February 2011 (EST)
:I think most of the ongoing waves of vandals are actually Blackout, [http://tfwiki.net/w2/index.php?title=Transformers_Wiki_talk:Community_Portal/Vandalism&diff=prev&oldid=551184 this edit] all but confirms it. --[[User:Khajidha|Khajidha]] 12:57, 7 February 2011 (EST)

== Takara G1 Collection DVDs from Shout! Factory ==

[http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Transformers-Headmasters-Takara-Collection/15023] Since you seem to be something of an expert on Headmasters/Masterforce/Victory/Zone, I figured this might interest you. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 14:59, 15 February 2011 (EST)

== Ingrid's relationship to Carter Newell in Nefarious ==

I noticed that you mentioned in the synopsis to [[Nefarious issue 6]] and in [[Fortress (ROTF)]]'s fiction writeup that Ingrid is Newell's niece. I haven't been able to find a mention of what their relationship is in the comic, so I was wondering where that's from. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 17:09, 20 February 2011 (EST)
:Well... um... huh. Looking back over the issues, I can't find it either. Geez. I must have... made it up? Wow, that's weird. Checked the "previously" pages in the individual issues and it's not there either... nothing on Furman's blog... yeah, shit, I guess that was just me. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 18:57, 20 February 2011 (EST)

==My bumper!==
You are correct, sir. Have a cookie. --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:29, 14 March 2011 (EDT)
: *nom nom nom nom* - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 21:55, 14 March 2011 (EDT)
Now, as for Flashpoint... you're almost there, but there's one more homage-point you've missed! CAN HE FIND IT? (Actually, the Energon Inferno thing is a coincidence, heh, since movie Inferno has the bronze/gold grill too.) --[[User:M Sipher|M Sipher]] 21:56, 23 March 2011 (EDT)

==Decoys==
Great stuff, McFeely. It's always awesome when we get a ton of information about something I basically don't know anything about. With pictures! -[[User:LV|LV]] 14:45, 31 March 2011 (EDT)

==Japanese trading cards==
[http://www18.tok2.com/home/jackhama/transformers/ Seen this?] --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 12:29, 23 April 2011 (EDT)
:Indeed I have! It is not an easy list to interpret, but I'm using it where I can! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 12:48, 23 April 2011 (EDT)
::Ahh, neat.
::Also, re: online translators - you may want to cross-check whatever you've been using the Google one for with [http://babelfish.yahoo.com/ Babelfish] and [http://translation.infoseek.co.jp/ Infoseek Japan], which both use different translation algorithms from Google Translate. (To translate a webpage with Infoseek rather than a text block, go [http://translation.infoseek.co.jp/?ac=Web&lng=en here], insert URL where appropriate, check the two rightmost radial buttons, and hit the button to the right of the URL input.) Possibly you know about this already too, but eh. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 17:13, 23 April 2011 (EDT)

== You missed a spammer ==

[[User:Understoodexcer]]

==Live-action film series Cybertron==
I haven't seen either movie, but I get from the articles Cybertron was not shown in them. Could you confirm this and perhaps answer if [[:Image:Movie Cybertron surfaceconcept.jpg|this piece of concept art]] was ever used canonically before John Barber wrote it into the ''Foundation'' comics? [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 16:08, 26 June 2011 (EDT)
:Nah, you see that landscape in a brief holographic vision in the first film. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 16:40, 26 June 2011 (EDT)
::I see. Care to add that info to [[Lord High Protector citadel|the page]]? [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 08:58, 27 June 2011 (EDT)

== mirage ==

could you add <nowiki>[[Image:TF3 Mirage.jpg|100px|this picture]]</nowiki> to the [[Mirage (Movie)]] article? I just created a account and it's semi-protected. thanks --[[User:Cavaliere|Cavaliere]] 06:51, 7 July 2011 (EDT)
:I'm not sure if we have a place for this particular picture on Mirage's article yet, but we can keep it handy until the page is updated fully and see if we can get some use out of it. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 08:35, 7 July 2011 (EDT)

::could you put it near the notes section? --[[User:Cavaliere|Cavaliere]] 08:41, 7 July 2011 (EDT)

==FLAANG==
FLAANG -[[User:LV|LV]] 12:43, 9 July 2011 (EDT)
:In less useless news, why do we do that? That seems very strange. Also, that means somebody has to go fix my Ratchet and Space Case issue writeups. Probably me. Dammit. -[[User:LV|LV]] 12:46, 9 July 2011 (EDT)
::Writing up the events of a book or film or episode in present-tense is pretty much the literary standard. The foofy answer is that as isolated entities, they are "assumed to exist in an eternal present". - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 12:53, 9 July 2011 (EDT)
:::Well, live and learn, I guess. Thanks. -[[User:LV|LV]] 12:56, 9 July 2011 (EDT)
::::It's a debate that was had a bit back in the old days! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 12:57, 9 July 2011 (EDT)

== Super Collection Figure images ==

You uploaded the [[:Image:Ginrai scfs.jpg|SCF image for Ginrai]] ages ago and noted in the description that it originally came from the My Kool Toyz site. Now there's some other SCF images in [[:Category:Image import error]] which I presume you also uploaded. Can I safely tag them all as coming from the same site? --[[User:Abates|abates]] 23:25, 14 July 2011 (EDT)
:Giving it a quick look over, I do believe you may! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 03:44, 15 July 2011 (EDT)
::Awesome, thanks! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 04:49, 15 July 2011 (EDT)

==Shockwave Image==

Hello, this is Jedijam91. I am one of the users from Teletraan 1. I noticed that the image on this wiki for Shockwave is his depiction in DOTM. Because of our image policies at Teletraan 1 I cannot simply post the same picture that you have and I was wondering if you could lend me the image for its use on Teletraan 1. Our image is horribly outdated, its his depiction from the 2007 movie console game. [[Special:Contributions/208.104.218.26|208.104.218.26]] 21:28, 30 July 2011 (EDT)
:As that's a promotional render of Shockwave and not "ours" per se, you're perfectly okay to use it. :) - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 06:09, 4 August 2011 (EDT)

* [[Transformers_Wiki_talk:Community_Portal#Gif_uploads_blocked.3F]]? -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 17:23, 13 August 2011 (EDT)

==Atari fusion image==
Could you upload a version of [[:Image:Kissplay1 atari fuses.jpg]] that contains the prevous panel of Atari and Ne-04 in silouette? A less clear version of the image that does contain the silhouette is currently up for deletion and I'd rather not choose which aspect I find more important. [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 04:13, 12 September 2011 (EDT)
:Sorted! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 14:25, 12 September 2011 (EDT)
::Thank you! [[User:Geewunling|Geewunling]] 14:57, 13 September 2011 (EDT)

==I thought Barricade did speak!==

You can clearly hear him say "You, your time is up. Move it.". The "remember me" line is speculation. As for Bonecrusher, we do hear him say "no" before being beheaded and his voice actor is credited. --[[Special:Contributions/68.32.145.39|68.32.145.39]] 14:37, 30 September 2011 (EDT)
:Yes. Those are the lines that Frank Welker did in his Soundwave voice, which have either through error or just-plain-not-caringness wound up applied to Barricade. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 16:00, 30 September 2011 (EDT)

== Wikipedia ==

I think I've seen you before on Wikipedia. I'm just curious. I used to edit there myself, and I saw your name there before. Is that you?[[Special:Contributions/71.255.162.136|71.255.162.136]] 00:36, 15 October 2011 (EDT)
:Oh yeah, that would've been me all right. Edited a lot of the Transformers articles there before the habits of certain editors became too much to be bothered with, so when TFWiki started up I hopped on over! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 04:46, 15 October 2011 (EDT)
::I also see your a huge Transformers fan. I'm also a huge fan myself. The same happens to me. When I make an edit, they say it's too in-universe or 100% plot dump, and then they revert it. I think this is the right place for me, so I think I'll also make an account for myself as well.[[Special:Contributions/71.255.162.136|71.255.162.136]] 12:04, 15 October 2011 (EDT)

== Strikas identity issue ==

[[Image:FFOD4-StrikaGlyph.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]hey, do u know which one is Strika in this pic? purple or pink, cuz it'd make more sense if it was the pink one in the pic please inform & by the way how was it confirmed that this was Strika anyway?
:Yeah, it's the pink one. Was confirmed in... "[[Flames of Yesterday]]", I think. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 07:20, 17 October 2011 (EDT)

== Quick suggestion... ==

...could you teach your [[User:Detour|pet fucktard]] here that if all he plans to do with his time is do nothing but revert the edits of others more or less because he feels like it, his time might be better spent leaping from the roof of an office building?

Thanks. [[Special:Contributions/70.77.36.81|70.77.36.81]] 20:54, 30 October 2011 (EDT)

== Thank you... ==

... for blocking that guy who vandalized the Centurion page. I know him from school. Is it possible that you can block any other IP addresses associated with the university, so that he doesn't keep spreading lies about me? Thanks. [[Special:Contributions/70.27.132.160|70.27.132.160]] 15:27, 2 November 2011 (EDT)

==Primal Program/Matrix==
Hey, Chris. We've found that the "[[Primal Program]]" is a term referring to the program in the Creation Matrix. Since the [[Matrix of Leadership]] article is your baby, I'm going to defer to you on if this warrants a merge. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 02:18, 2 December 2011 (EST)
:Hmmmn... I theeeenk... that it probably works better as its own article, if we redo it just a little bit so that the article is actually about the ''oath'', the actual act of swearing by the thing. Then we can link to the Matrix in the opening, and to the swear in the Matrix article. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 05:14, 2 December 2011 (EST)

==Rik Thomas ''Giant Robot'' article==
Since you were interested in it, I'm letting you know that I typed up the article at [[Talk:Rik Thomas]]. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 11:25, 7 December 2011 (EST)

== Almanac Addendum Annotations note ==

You mentioned Cheetor's ID card being too small to read all of it. Well, here's the [http://boltax.blogspot.com/2011/11/ark-addendum-rumbles-transform-and.html full size version] to be read clearly. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 11:31, 14 December 2011 (EST)
:Ach, yeah, that reminds me, I saw that a while back and wrote it up but never uploaded the changes! Must do that this evening, ta for the reminder. :) - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 11:47, 14 December 2011 (EST)
::While I'm thinking of it, I made a few [[Talk:Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II#Annotations|comments]] about the AAII annotations a while back, and wasn't sure if you'd seen them or not. --[[User:Sabrblade|Sabrblade]] 12:11, 14 December 2011 (EST)

== Scrambling Neon ==

Not that I doubt, but can you source the [[Scrambling neon Decepticon]] and his tin-can friend not being a Mallah/Brain thing? I assume someone asked on a forum.

(Not that I was ever saying it was intentional in the first place... authorial intent being ostensibly irrelevant; it's just a noted resemblance. The two were inseparable all issue.) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 17:50, 26 January 2012 (EST)
:I asked Griffith on [http://glovestudios.deviantart.com/art/TF-RID-1-Pg-2-3-281275030 Deviantart]. I've seen a few people make the suggestion in a few places, so I was undoing it not to refute the similarity, but to prevent people who are already thinking it from seeing that and believing it deliberate. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 19:37, 26 January 2012 (EST)
::Thank you! (I still think that's [[Scavenger (BM)|Scavenger]].) -[[User:Derik|Derik]] 19:49, 26 January 2012 (EST)

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[[Image:Orionpax.jpg|400px|right|thumb|"I'll spend the rest of my existence trying to save his afterburner, then he finally returns the favour by [[#Sex|plugging into me]] while I am unconscious. Ours is a healthy relationship."]]
Some will vehemently refuse to admit it exists. Others ''really'' don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for romantic partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to organic lifeforms and even non-living objects has been documented as well.

Some wonder why a species that likely does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in behavior that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with one another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their very human-like society, interpersonal interactions, [[Relatives|familial relationships]], and even the fairly common practice of merging [[Combiner|bodies]] and minds. If these are not frowned upon, then why should social connections of the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? Perhaps there is no reason for them to engage in romance, but then there is equally no reason for them not to.

Though rather obscure, there is even an official term for two Transformers in a relationship: "[[spark]]mates". Existing as a [[Fan fiction|fan term]] mostly, it has been used in two official sources, the end-of-game [[bio]] for [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], in reference to her and [[Tigatron]], in the Nintendo 64 version of the "[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]" video game<ref>''Beast Wars Transmetals'' end-of-game bios - [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/756a36c7076a7195?dmode=source transcription]</ref> and again in [[Venus (magazine)|Venus]]. In addition, [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]'s [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code info]] appears to refer to Transformer marriage in stating that he and [[Downshift's lifebond partner|his partner]] "joined together under the [[Covenant of Primus]]".

==Orientation==
[[Image:Gayforgalvatron.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|<center>[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|It will forever be a shame he wasn't in ''Cybertron'']].</center>]]

The most common observation of Cybertronian romance is between a male and a [[female Transformer]]. Considering the general scarcity of female Transformers, and perhaps the absence of [[Reproduction|sexual reproduction]], this is a rather interesting if odd situation. Second to that are the number of noted relations between a Transformer and an organic, equally so almost solely between a (nominally) male and female. These become more frequent as the gender balance becomes less even, even if that is a direct result of Transformers allegedly being genderless. Third in line come "couples" that consist of a Transformer fawning over a not-living object, often regarding it as of the opposite gender.

Though not unheard of, same gender interests are extremely rare. The Japanese version of ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' had [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] as a male, making ''his'' relation with [[Tigatron]] the only known instance of a homosexual Transformer couple.<ref name="Airazorboy">The reason the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' dub had Airazor male was because Takara hoped to increase toy sales that way. Therefore, the relationship with [[Tigatron]] was initially played off somewhat differently to avoid complaints of homosexuality. Tigatron was presented as a samurai retainer with protective feelings towards his young ward, their closeness addressed in a "brotherly" sort of way. Despite that, there was still enough innuendo left over for the gender-bending to become noticeable. The end of the matter came with the sequence in "[[Other Visits (Part 1)]]" when Airazor and Tigatron stare into each other's eyes while holding hands and slowly leaning in for a kiss. Since little could be done with that scene, the dub team had Airazor fully "come out" and begin to express his affection for Tigatron just before the two of them were abducted by the Vok. Japanese magazine editors, responding to letters from confused young fans, gently explained that "some people are just like that".</ref> At a distance follow ''Energon'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]], who had the (unrequited) hots for [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], [[Dick Gautier]]'s joking "confirmation" at [[BotCon 2002]], that [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] is gay which is most likely impossible due to his examples of heterosexual romantic encounters listed below and Generation 1 [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], who may have been gay in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]].<ref>[http://tinyurl.com/2ugos3 Matt Moylan reveals a little secret about Sunstreaker at tfw2005.com]</ref> Transformer/organic relations are not any richer in this regard. [[Paddles (character)|Paddles]] had a clear fondness of the humans [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)|Ed]], and [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] and [[Ga'mede]] ''might'' have something going between them, but that's about it. A note could be made on the fair chance that Tigatron's [[beast mode]] represents a female tiger and was scanned from his partner [[Snowstalker]], yet that is speculation at best.

The real world-explanation for the overall lack of anything specific between two of the same gender is that ''Transformers'' above all exists [[to sell toys]] to children and so has to play in on the wishes and expectations of the general audience. Even if attitude is improving, [[Wikipedia:Heteronormativity|heterosexuality is still the default assumption and favoured option]]. A few same gender-relations may have appeared in fiction over time, at least the most prominent one by accident,<ref name="Airazorboy" /> but for the moment, writers still prefer to haul up Arcee or insert a new female (Transformer) to fill the romance niche than play up that sort of interaction in same gender context.

==Sex==
[[Image:KP001.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Oh, Convoy! Your shift lever is dirty," Marissa exclaims. "It must be from when I spilled soft serve ice cream on you before. I will wipe it clean for you now." (''NOTE: We didn't make that up. That actually, [[canon]]ically happened.'')]]

The [[Unofficial guidebooks#Prime Targets|hints]] are few and far between, but ''Transformers'' is not devoid of the possibility Transformers might engage in sexual activities (for recreational purposes). [[Kiss]]ing is a regularly observed sign of affection and in [[The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'' episode]] "[[Return of the Immortal Emperor]]", [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] was rather thrilled he got to see [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] transform. Nevertheless, ''Beast Wars'' was the first to pick up the subject in a more direct manner: in the episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]", [[Rattrap]] offers to take [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] to what sounds like a Cybertronian version of a strip club, and later slyly makes a double entendre regarding Silverbolt's suspected kinky activities with [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. Meanwhile, the Japanese dub has Rattrap, thinking himself about to be stabbed by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], ask his attacker to "be gentle, because I've heard the first time can hurt."

References and innuendoes have sporadically been appearing since. ''[[Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' featured the character [[Archadis]], who makes a sport out of coming up with double entendres. [[Scarlett]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] had a suggestive conversation about "riding" him in "[[Wolves]]", and in "[[The Art of War issue 3]]", Arcee promised Bumblebee to "rotate his tires" if he could beat her, to which he responded with a most enthusiastic "Wooo-Hooo!". In the Dreamwave issue "[[Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation]]", [[:Image:Infestation crotchrot.jpg|one remark from Sunstreaker]] might suggest the existence of Transformer S.T.D.'s. In the ever-questionable ''[[Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' double-entendres ran rife, with one of the most disturbing involving Optimus Prime deriving pleasure from [[Marissa Faireborn]] polishing his stick shift and rubbing the rim of his gas tank, which are pretty clear metaphors for... well... y'know.

And that's about it as far as canon is concerned. If you wish to know any more on the matter of Transformer sex, go ask a random fangirl. Chances are well she has written or read a good number of [[Fan fiction|fan stories]] exploring the subject. Take note doing so will be at your own risk.

''See also: [[Reproduction#Sexual reproduction|Sexual Reproduction]]''

==Transformer - Transformer==
{{bigquote|But me Grimlock still taller than YOU. That why Spider-Lady like me Grimlock best.|[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], making sure no one else tries a move on his love interest|"[[Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday]]"}}

Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when becoming romantically entangled. This is to be expected, as those of their own kind share the cultural and bio-technological mindset that makes their personalities more likely to be compatible. Despite the low number of female Transformers, most relations seen thus far are between a female and a male. What this means for Transformer culture - Are relations something rare? Is there programming or something that only connects a male to a female and vice versa? And if so, why does it exist? - goes unexplained.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
[[Image:Disclosure CSSB-16 Devcon & co.jpg|300px|right|thumb|"I didn't know giant robots '''had''' testosterone."]]
*[[Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax)

*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] - [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]

*Arcee - [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]

*Arcee - [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] {{storylink|The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters}}

*Arcee (she gets around) - [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War|The Art of War}}

*[[Nancy]] - [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

*[[Octane]] once tried to tune in an image of a [[Cheesecake robot|disturbingly sexualized unnamed female robot]]. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

*Technically or something, [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] is married to [[Giga|him]]/[[Mega|her]]self. {{storylink|Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce}}

*[[Esmeral (Victory)|Esmeral]] - [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]] who, unique to other Transformers relationships, are explicitly stated to be husband and wife. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|Victory}}

*[[Clipper (Victory)|Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory}}

*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] blushed and was a little lost on words when Clipper complimented him. Holi didn't like this. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}

*[[Rescue Patrol Team|The rest of Holi's team]] is sad they don't have girlfriends. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}

*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some [[Devcon's galpal|pleasant company]] on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

*[[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown. {{storylink|San D-Go|San D-Go's Micromaster toy bio}}

*[[Raker]] is a shameless flirt to female robots. {{storylink|Raker|Raker's Micromaster toy bio}}

*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}

*[[Magnum]] has a [[:Image:Magnumsgirlfriend.jpg|girlfriend]]. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] had parents when he crashed on [[Quintessa]]. {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}

*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] once dated [[Thunderblast (Timelines)|Thunderblast]], and is a bit of a skirt-chaser in general. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

*[[Side Burn (Timelines)|Side Burn]] has a thing for fembots (specifically ones in red) and isn't above impersonating [[Dion|an elite guardsman]] to get sympathy. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}
** And thinks [[Lyzack|a femicon with a sword]] is hot. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}

====Beast Era====
[[Image:ScyllaMolest1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Bad touch is good humour if done by a girl.]]
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] - [[Tigatron]]

*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] - [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]

*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] all had crushes on [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had feelings towards her that we'll leave to the imagination.

*[[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] - [[Rattrap]]

*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] - [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071202095128/http://bigbot.com/beast-machines-transformers-bob-skir/Beast-Machines-FAQ/Wed_19_Jan_2000.html ''Transformers: Beast Machines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)'' Wed, 19 Jan 2000], by [[Bob Skir]]</ref>

*[[Scylla]] and [[Artemis]] both fancy [[Scuba]]. In turn, [[Bighorn]] has a crush on Scylla, while Artemis also likes [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]].

*While technically not a Transformer, [[DNAVI]] is in love with [[Guiledart]].

*[[Rāge]] - [[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] {{storylink|To Jellyfish with Love! Cry Out, Stampy Blade}}

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Energon (cartoon)|Energon}}

*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] has a female [[Downshift's lifebond partner|lifebond partner]] whose name has yet to be revealed. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Downshift's Cyber Key Code info}}

*[[Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate.

*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] - [[Megatron (Armada)|Just about anybody]] [[Starscream (Armada)|who's big and powerful]].

*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] is quite the skirt chaser. He used to have a relation with a "cute scooter",<ref>From context, the best guess is [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] was talking about a Transformer.</ref> but eventually dumped her. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} He also harbored a secret crush on [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Ransack's Cyber Key Code info}} and tried to win over Thunderblast by winning the [[Speedia 500]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}

*[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] tried to cheer up the ''[[Upstart]]'''s crew by reminding them of the perks of seeking out the colony worlds. Starting his list came "naive small planetoid femme-bots." ...Yes. Let's hope that when he closed his speech with "all of it untouched for centuries or more... until we show up," he was only talking about the energon reserves at the end of the list. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

====Live-action movies====
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] claims to have a mother and a father. Primus knows what [[Relatives|that]] means, but we might as well try to be complete about this list. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
* In her spare time, [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] runs a lonely-hearts ad column called Arcee's soulmates. Many 'bots write letters in for it mostly expecting replies from other 'bots. {{storylink|Star Screams}}

====Transformers Animated====
[[Image:TFA Black Friday ME GRIMLOCK IN LOVE.jpg|right|300px|thumb|In case you needed visual recognition that he has the hots for her.]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Along Came a Spider|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]], [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] and [[Wasp|Wasp/Waspinator]] each have (had) a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]].

*Blackarachnia and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] seem to have feelings for each other. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] flirted with [[Slipstream (Animated)|his female clone]] upon meeting her. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

*[[Sari Sumdac]] once considered [[Afterburn]] dreamy. It is unclear if this opinion is to be attributed to her dormant Transformer half though. {{storylink|Transformers Animated (Titan)|Transformers Animated}}

*[[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] - [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24|Strika's tech spec bio}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

*[[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] once believed [[Sari Sumdac]] wanted to go steady with him. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

*[[Botanica (Animated)|Botanica]] - [[Rattletrap]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

*[[Flareup (Animated)|Flareup]] - [[Warpath (Animated)|Warpath]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

*[[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] and [[Volks (Animated)|Volks]] used to date long ago. And Volks is something of a Ladiesbot217-type. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

====TransTech====
*[[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsuccessful projects are [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

*[[Crystal Widow]] had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

*One of the ways [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] can be bribed is by "providing her with a handsome companion", according to Crystal Widow. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

====Shattered Glass====
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}
{{--}}

====Prime====
* [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] - [[Airachnid]] {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}

==Transformer - organic==
{{bigquote|We don't have to be the same outside to share the same feeling inside.|[[Alana]] speaks words every Autobot Commander dreads|"[[Sea Change]]"}}

Perhaps because [[reproduction]] does not seem to be a motivation for them to become romantically involved or perhaps because finding a proper partner among their own kind is not always an easy task, more than one Transformer at one point in their life made nice with an organic lifeform. However, virtually nothing is known about how the long-term cases worked out, what with physical differences such as size, [[Life cycle|lifespan and aging]], and [[Transformer#Culture|cultural differences]] - up front the constant influence of the war.

As to why organic lifeforms sometimes get head-over-heels for beings that can't fulfill the very reason they seek out partners, is another matter. In the case of humans, several authoritative works have been written on relevant aspects of their biology. Readers are advised to seek them out for further reference.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
[[Image:Pgalove.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Powerglide (G1)|PG]][[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|A]] PDA]]
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Charlene (cowgirl)|Charlene]] {{storylink|Showdown!}}

*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] took a deep liking to [[Joy Meadows]] {{storylink|The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK Marvel comics}}

*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] believed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s care for [[Cindy Newell]] was of the "nudge. nudge. wink. wink." variety. {{storylink|Fire on High!}}

*[[:Image:Nomates.jpg|While Cloudburst clumsily tried to explain the First One ''why'' he wasn't interested in her]], [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] got cozy in the next room with several other [[Femax|Femaxians]]. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}

*[[Stranglehold]] had a dream involving two ladies there for his affections. They are supposedly organic-based, because while Stranglehold's humanoid appearance is his [[Pretender]] shell, female Transformers officially don't exist in the Marvel continuity, so it's not likely they are Pretenders. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}

*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] - [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}

*[[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] - [[Alana]] {{storylink|Sea Change}}

*[[Michelle]] totally got it on with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]. Though to be fair, he was human at the time. {{storylink|Only Human}}

*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] had a thing for [[Papika]]. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

*[[Lander]] once was in the middle of a date but unceremoniously ditched [[Madonna (Masterforce)|his partner]] after he got an emergency-call from [[Metalhawk]]. {{storylink|Rise Up!! Pretenders}}

*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] quite fell for [[Jenny (G1)|Jenny]]'s charms. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave) |Generation One}}

*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] - [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}}

*[[Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode. {{storylink|Glide|Glide's Micromaster toy bio}}

*[[Autorooper]] - [[Atari Hitotonari]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] - [[Shaoshao Li]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] drives faster if he smells [[Junko Shiragami]]'s marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Binaltech Asterisk}}

*[[Paddles (character)|Paddles]] took a deep liking to [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)|Ed]]. {{storylink|Paddles (story)|Paddles}}

====Beast Era====
*[[Tigatron]] - [[Snowstalker]]
*''Possibly, [[Optimus Primal]] once fell for a female gorilla.'' {{storylink|A Greater Ape}}
*When [[Diver (BWII)|Diver]] was singing, he attracted a lot of female frogs out of his expectation.{{storylink|Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!}}

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] - [[Alexis Thi Dang]]. {{storylink|Armada (cartoon)|Armada}}

====Live-action film series====
[[Image:ROTF-Wheeliedryhumpsaleg.jpg|right|thumb|300px|See it like this: rather a leghugger than a [[Matrixspawn|facehugger]].]]
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] thinks that [[Mikaela Banes]] is hot. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

==Transformer - non-living object==
{{bigquote|And when we get back home, I want Bumblebee to meet my brother's convertible. We call her Juanita, and I think the two of them will get along just fine.|[[Luisa]], quite likely one of the very few humans who does not find this an awkward subject|"[[Fire on the Mountain]]"}}

While the ability to at least exchange thoughts can explain the interest some Transformers have for beings not belonging to their own kind, that pretty much doesn't go for the interest some of them have for non-living objects. Unless the fact they often treat them as if alive has something to do with it. This is possibly not as odd as it seems: Transformers are, after all, [[Alternate mode|part object themselves]], some even having been upgraded from a mere piece of machinery. In that sense, it is perhaps harder to understand why it doesn't happen more often. Fancy that sleek piece of car? Oh, so it's one of those ''not'' talking back? [[Sacred implement|Nothing that can't be helped!]] Or alternatively, it comes very close to the real thing and one can be certain not to be rejected by it.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
*[[Luisa]] wanted to introduce [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to her brother's convertible "Juanita". Bumblebee seemed to appreciate that plan. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}}
*[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]] {{storylink|Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus's toy bio}}
*[[Rook (Universe)|Rook]] and the [[Running Cogs Award for Captivating Journalism]] {{storylink|Around Cybertron #17}}

====Robots in Disguise====
[[Image:Sideburn's Obsession Sideburntricycle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|'Burn tricycle]]
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars.

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[QuickFire]] - [[Starheart]] {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

====Live-action movies====
* Dialog from their [[trans-scan]] of new alternate modes may suggest [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] had sexual thoughts towards their new alternate modes.<ref>Mudflap: "This is my booty call right here. Time to get my sexy on with the green. (beatboxes)" {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}</ref>

====Transformers Animated====
*[[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] like sportcars almost as much as Side Burn does. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}
{{--}}
==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Transformer romance

2012-02-06T01:57:58Z

Zacora: /* Generation 1 */

[[Image:Orionpax.jpg|400px|right|thumb|"I'll spend the rest of my existence trying to save his afterburner, then he finally returns the favour by [[#Sex|plugging into me]] while I am unconscious. Ours is a healthy relationship."]]
Some will vehemently refuse to admit it exists. Others ''really'' don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for romantic partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to organic lifeforms and even non-living objects has been documented as well.

Some wonder why a species that likely does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in behavior that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with one another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their very human-like society, interpersonal interactions, [[Relatives|familial relationships]], and even the fairly common practice of merging [[Combiner|bodies]] and minds. If these are not frowned upon, then why should social connections of the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? Perhaps there is no reason for them to engage in romance, but then there is equally no reason for them not to.

Though rather obscure, there is even an official term for two Transformers in a relationship: "[[spark]]mates". Existing as a [[Fan fiction|fan term]] mostly, it has been used in two official sources, the end-of-game [[bio]] for [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], in reference to her and [[Tigatron]], in the Nintendo 64 version of the "[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]" video game<ref>''Beast Wars Transmetals'' end-of-game bios - [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/756a36c7076a7195?dmode=source transcription]</ref> and again in [[Venus (magazine)|Venus]]. In addition, [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]'s [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code info]] appears to refer to Transformer marriage in stating that he and [[Downshift's lifebond partner|his partner]] "joined together under the [[Covenant of Primus]]".

==Orientation==
[[Image:Gayforgalvatron.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|<center>[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|It will forever be a shame he wasn't in ''Cybertron'']].</center>]]

The most common observation of Cybertronian romance is between a male and a [[female Transformer]]. Considering the general scarcity of female Transformers, and perhaps the absence of [[Reproduction|sexual reproduction]], this is a rather interesting if odd situation. Second to that are the number of noted relations between a Transformer and an organic, equally so almost solely between a (nominally) male and female. These become more frequent as the gender balance becomes less even, even if that is a direct result of Transformers allegedly being genderless. Third in line come "couples" that consist of a Transformer fawning over a not-living object, often regarding it as of the opposite gender.

Though not unheard of, same gender interests are extremely rare. The Japanese version of ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' had [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] as a male, making ''his'' relation with [[Tigatron]] the only known instance of a homosexual Transformer couple.<ref name="Airazorboy">The reason the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' dub had Airazor male was because Takara hoped to increase toy sales that way. Therefore, the relationship with [[Tigatron]] was initially played off somewhat differently to avoid complaints of homosexuality. Tigatron was presented as a samurai retainer with protective feelings towards his young ward, their closeness addressed in a "brotherly" sort of way. Despite that, there was still enough innuendo left over for the gender-bending to become noticeable. The end of the matter came with the sequence in "[[Other Visits (Part 1)]]" when Airazor and Tigatron stare into each other's eyes while holding hands and slowly leaning in for a kiss. Since little could be done with that scene, the dub team had Airazor fully "come out" and begin to express his affection for Tigatron just before the two of them were abducted by the Vok. Japanese magazine editors, responding to letters from confused young fans, gently explained that "some people are just like that".</ref> At a distance follow ''Energon'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]], who had the (unrequited) hots for [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], [[Dick Gautier]]'s joking "confirmation" at [[BotCon 2002]], that [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] is gay which is most likely impossible due to his examples of heterosexual romantic encounters listed below and Generation 1 [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], who may have been gay in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]].<ref>[http://tinyurl.com/2ugos3 Matt Moylan reveals a little secret about Sunstreaker at tfw2005.com]</ref> Transformer/organic relations are not any richer in this regard. [[Paddles (character)|Paddles]] had a clear fondness of the humans [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)|Ed]], and [[Magnificus (G1)|Magnificus]] and [[Ga'mede]] ''might'' have something going between them, but that's about it. A note could be made on the fair chance that Tigatron's [[beast mode]] represents a female tiger and was scanned from his partner [[Snowstalker]], yet that is speculation at best.

The real world-explanation for the overall lack of anything specific between two of the same gender is that ''Transformers'' above all exists [[to sell toys]] to children and so has to play in on the wishes and expectations of the general audience. Even if attitude is improving, [[Wikipedia:Heteronormativity|heterosexuality is still the default assumption and favoured option]]. A few same gender-relations may have appeared in fiction over time, at least the most prominent one by accident,<ref name="Airazorboy" /> but for the moment, writers still prefer to haul up Arcee or insert a new female (Transformer) to fill the romance niche than play up that sort of interaction in same gender context.

==Sex==
[[Image:KP001.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Oh, Convoy! Your shift lever is dirty," Marissa exclaims. "It must be from when I spilled soft serve ice cream on you before. I will wipe it clean for you now." (''NOTE: We didn't make that up. That actually, [[canon]]ically happened.'')]]

The [[Unofficial guidebooks#Prime Targets|hints]] are few and far between, but ''Transformers'' is not devoid of the possibility Transformers might engage in sexual activities (for recreational purposes). [[Kiss]]ing is a regularly observed sign of affection and in [[The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'' episode]] "[[Return of the Immortal Emperor]]", [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] was rather thrilled he got to see [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] transform. Nevertheless, ''Beast Wars'' was the first to pick up the subject in a more direct manner: in the episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]", [[Rattrap]] offers to take [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] to what sounds like a Cybertronian version of a strip club, and later slyly makes a double entendre regarding Silverbolt's suspected kinky activities with [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. Meanwhile, the Japanese dub has Rattrap, thinking himself about to be stabbed by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], ask his attacker to "be gentle, because I've heard the first time can hurt."

References and innuendoes have sporadically been appearing since. ''[[Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' featured the character [[Archadis]], who makes a sport out of coming up with double entendres. [[Scarlett]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] had a suggestive conversation about "riding" him in "[[Wolves]]", and in "[[The Art of War issue 3]]", Arcee promised Bumblebee to "rotate his tires" if he could beat her, to which he responded with a most enthusiastic "Wooo-Hooo!". In the Dreamwave issue "[[Infestation (Dreamwave)|Infestation]]", [[:Image:Infestation crotchrot.jpg|one remark from Sunstreaker]] might suggest the existence of Transformer S.T.D.'s. In the ever-questionable ''[[Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' double-entendres ran rife, with one of the most disturbing involving Optimus Prime deriving pleasure from [[Marissa Faireborn]] polishing his stick shift and rubbing the rim of his gas tank, which are pretty clear metaphors for... well... y'know.

And that's about it as far as canon is concerned. If you wish to know any more on the matter of Transformer sex, go ask a random fangirl. Chances are well she has written or read a good number of [[Fan fiction|fan stories]] exploring the subject. Take note doing so will be at your own risk.

''See also: [[Reproduction#Sexual reproduction|Sexual Reproduction]]''

==Transformer - Transformer==
{{bigquote|But me Grimlock still taller than YOU. That why Spider-Lady like me Grimlock best.|[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], making sure no one else tries a move on his love interest|"[[Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday]]"}}

Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when becoming romantically entangled. This is to be expected, as those of their own kind share the cultural and bio-technological mindset that makes their personalities more likely to be compatible. Despite the low number of female Transformers, most relations seen thus far are between a female and a male. What this means for Transformer culture - Are relations something rare? Is there programming or something that only connects a male to a female and vice versa? And if so, why does it exist? - goes unexplained.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
[[Image:Disclosure CSSB-16 Devcon & co.jpg|300px|right|thumb|"I didn't know giant robots '''had''' testosterone."]]
*[[Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax)

*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] - [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]

*Arcee - [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]

*Arcee - [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] {{storylink|The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters}}

*Arcee (she gets around) - [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War|The Art of War}}

*[[Nancy]] - [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

*[[Octane]] once tried to tune in an image of a [[Cheesecake robot|disturbingly sexualized unnamed female robot]]. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

*Technically or something, [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] is married to [[Giga|him]]/[[Mega|her]]self. {{storylink|Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce}}

*[[Esmeral (Victory)|Esmeral]] - [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]] who, unique to other Transformers relationships, are explicitly stated to be husband and wife. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|Victory}}

*[[Clipper (Victory)|Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)|Victory}}

*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] blushed and was a little lost on words when Clipper complimented him. Holi didn't like this. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}

*[[Rescue Patrol Team|The rest of Holi's team]] is sad they don't have girlfriends. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}

*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some [[Devcon's galpal|pleasant company]] on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

*[[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown. {{storylink|San D-Go|San D-Go's Micromaster toy bio}}

*[[Raker]] is a shameless flirt to female robots. {{storylink|Raker|Raker's Micromaster toy bio}}

*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. I think he has read too many mirholige books. {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}

*[[Magnum]] has a [[:Image:Magnumsgirlfriend.jpg|girlfriend]]. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] had parents when he crashed on [[Quintessa]]. {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}

*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] once dated [[Thunderblast (Timelines)|Thunderblast]], and is a bit of a skirt-chaser in general. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}

*[[Side Burn (Timelines)|Side Burn]] has a thing for fembots (specifically ones in red) and isn't above impersonating [[Dion|an elite guardsman]] to get sympathy. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 1}}
** And thinks [[Lyzack|a femicon with a sword]] is hot. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}

====Beast Era====
[[Image:ScyllaMolest1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Bad touch is good humour if done by a girl.]]
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] - [[Tigatron]]

*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] - [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]

*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] all had crushes on [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had feelings towards her that we'll leave to the imagination.

*[[Botanica (BM)|Botanica]] - [[Rattrap]]

*[[Strika (BM)|Strika]] - [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20071202095128/http://bigbot.com/beast-machines-transformers-bob-skir/Beast-Machines-FAQ/Wed_19_Jan_2000.html ''Transformers: Beast Machines Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)'' Wed, 19 Jan 2000], by [[Bob Skir]]</ref>

*[[Scylla]] and [[Artemis]] both fancy [[Scuba]]. In turn, [[Bighorn]] has a crush on Scylla, while Artemis also likes [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]].

*While technically not a Transformer, [[DNAVI]] is in love with [[Guiledart]].

*[[Rāge]] - [[Stampy (BWN)|Stampy]] {{storylink|To Jellyfish with Love! Cry Out, Stampy Blade}}

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Energon (cartoon)|Energon}}

*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] has a female [[Downshift's lifebond partner|lifebond partner]] whose name has yet to be revealed. {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Downshift's Cyber Key Code info}}

*[[Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate.

*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] - [[Megatron (Armada)|Just about anybody]] [[Starscream (Armada)|who's big and powerful]].

*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] is quite the skirt chaser. He used to have a relation with a "cute scooter",<ref>From context, the best guess is [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] was talking about a Transformer.</ref> but eventually dumped her. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}} He also harbored a secret crush on [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]], {{storylink|Cyber Key Codes|Ransack's Cyber Key Code info}} and tried to win over Thunderblast by winning the [[Speedia 500]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}

*[[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]] tried to cheer up the ''[[Upstart]]'''s crew by reminding them of the perks of seeking out the colony worlds. Starting his list came "naive small planetoid femme-bots." ...Yes. Let's hope that when he closed his speech with "all of it untouched for centuries or more... until we show up," he was only talking about the energon reserves at the end of the list. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

====Live-action movies====
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] claims to have a mother and a father. Primus knows what [[Relatives|that]] means, but we might as well try to be complete about this list. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
* In her spare time, [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] runs a lonely-hearts ad column called Arcee's soulmates. Many 'bots write letters in for it mostly expecting replies from other 'bots. {{storylink|Star Screams}}

====Transformers Animated====
[[Image:TFA Black Friday ME GRIMLOCK IN LOVE.jpg|right|300px|thumb|In case you needed visual recognition that he has the hots for her.]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Along Came a Spider|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]], [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] and [[Wasp|Wasp/Waspinator]] each have (had) a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]].

*Blackarachnia and [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] seem to have feelings for each other. {{storylink|Along Came a Spider}}

*[[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] flirted with [[Slipstream (Animated)|his female clone]] upon meeting her. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

*[[Sari Sumdac]] once considered [[Afterburn]] dreamy. It is unclear if this opinion is to be attributed to her dormant Transformer half though. {{storylink|Transformers Animated (Titan)|Transformers Animated}}

*[[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] - [[Lugnut (Animated)|Lugnut]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24|Strika's tech spec bio}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

*[[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] once believed [[Sari Sumdac]] wanted to go steady with him. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}}

*[[Botanica (Animated)|Botanica]] - [[Rattletrap]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

*[[Flareup (Animated)|Flareup]] - [[Warpath (Animated)|Warpath]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

*[[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] and [[Volks (Animated)|Volks]] used to date long ago. And Volks is something of a Ladiesbot217-type. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

====TransTech====
*[[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsuccessful projects are [[Roulette (Universe)|Roulette]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

*[[Crystal Widow]] had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

*One of the ways [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] can be bribed is by "providing her with a handsome companion", according to Crystal Widow. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

====Shattered Glass====
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}
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====Prime====
* [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] - [[Airachnid]] {{storylink|Stronger, Faster}}

==Transformer - organic==
{{bigquote|We don't have to be the same outside to share the same feeling inside.|[[Alana]] speaks words every Autobot Commander dreads|"[[Sea Change]]"}}

Perhaps because [[reproduction]] does not seem to be a motivation for them to become romantically involved or perhaps because finding a proper partner among their own kind is not always an easy task, more than one Transformer at one point in their life made nice with an organic lifeform. However, virtually nothing is known about how the long-term cases worked out, what with physical differences such as size, [[Life cycle|lifespan and aging]], and [[Transformer#Culture|cultural differences]] - up front the constant influence of the war.

As to why organic lifeforms sometimes get head-over-heels for beings that can't fulfill the very reason they seek out partners, is another matter. In the case of humans, several authoritative works have been written on relevant aspects of their biology. Readers are advised to seek them out for further reference.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
[[Image:Pgalove.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Powerglide (G1)|PG]][[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|A]] PDA]]
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Charlene (cowgirl)|Charlene]] {{storylink|Showdown!}}

*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] took a deep liking to [[Joy Meadows]] {{storylink|The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK Marvel comics}}

*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] believed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s care for [[Cindy Newell]] was of the "nudge. nudge. wink. wink." variety. {{storylink|Fire on High!}}

*[[:Image:Nomates.jpg|While Cloudburst clumsily tried to explain the First One ''why'' he wasn't interested in her]], [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] got cozy in the next room with several other [[Femax|Femaxians]]. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}

*[[Stranglehold]] had a dream involving two ladies there for his affections. They are supposedly organic-based, because while Stranglehold's humanoid appearance is his [[Pretender]] shell, female Transformers officially don't exist in the Marvel continuity, so it's not likely they are Pretenders. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}

*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] - [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}

*[[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] - [[Alana]] {{storylink|Sea Change}}

*[[Michelle]] totally got it on with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]]. Though to be fair, he was human at the time. {{storylink|Only Human}}

*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] had a thing for [[Papika]]. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

*[[Lander]] once was in the middle of a date but unceremoniously ditched [[Madonna (Masterforce)|his partner]] after he got an emergency-call from [[Metalhawk]]. {{storylink|Rise Up!! Pretenders}}

*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] quite fell for [[Jenny (G1)|Jenny]]'s charms. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave) |Generation One}}

*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] - [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}}

*[[Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode. {{storylink|Glide|Glide's Micromaster toy bio}}

*[[Autorooper]] - [[Atari Hitotonari]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] - [[Shaoshao Li]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] drives faster if he smells [[Junko Shiragami]]'s marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Binaltech Asterisk}}

*[[Paddles (character)|Paddles]] took a deep liking to [[Randall]] and [[Ed (student)|Ed]]. {{storylink|Paddles (story)|Paddles}}

====Beast Era====
*[[Tigatron]] - [[Snowstalker]]
*''Possibly, [[Optimus Primal]] once fell for a female gorilla.'' {{storylink|A Greater Ape}}
*When [[Diver (BWII)|Diver]] was singing, he attracted a lot of female frogs out of his expectation.{{storylink|Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!}}

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] - [[Alexis Thi Dang]]. {{storylink|Armada (cartoon)|Armada}}

====Live-action film series====
[[Image:ROTF-Wheeliedryhumpsaleg.jpg|right|thumb|300px|See it like this: rather a leghugger than a [[Matrixspawn|facehugger]].]]
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] thinks that [[Mikaela Banes]] is hot. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

==Transformer - non-living object==
{{bigquote|And when we get back home, I want Bumblebee to meet my brother's convertible. We call her Juanita, and I think the two of them will get along just fine.|[[Luisa]], quite likely one of the very few humans who does not find this an awkward subject|"[[Fire on the Mountain]]"}}

While the ability to at least exchange thoughts can explain the interest some Transformers have for beings not belonging to their own kind, that pretty much doesn't go for the interest some of them have for non-living objects. Unless the fact they often treat them as if alive has something to do with it. This is possibly not as odd as it seems: Transformers are, after all, [[Alternate mode|part object themselves]], some even having been upgraded from a mere piece of machinery. In that sense, it is perhaps harder to understand why it doesn't happen more often. Fancy that sleek piece of car? Oh, so it's one of those ''not'' talking back? [[Sacred implement|Nothing that can't be helped!]] Or alternatively, it comes very close to the real thing and one can be certain not to be rejected by it.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
*[[Luisa]] wanted to introduce [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to her brother's convertible "Juanita". Bumblebee seemed to appreciate that plan. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}}
*[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]] {{storylink|Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus's toy bio}}
*[[Rook (Universe)|Rook]] and the [[Running Cogs Award for Captivating Journalism]] {{storylink|Around Cybertron #17}}

====Robots in Disguise====
[[Image:Sideburn's Obsession Sideburntricycle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|'Burn tricycle]]
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars.

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[QuickFire]] - [[Starheart]] {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

====Live-action movies====
* Dialog from their [[trans-scan]] of new alternate modes may suggest [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] had sexual thoughts towards their new alternate modes.<ref>Mudflap: "This is my booty call right here. Time to get my sexy on with the green. (beatboxes)" {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}</ref>

====Transformers Animated====
*[[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] like sportcars almost as much as Side Burn does. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}
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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformer culture]]

User:Zacora

2012-01-01T03:01:42Z

Zacora:

hellow I like Starescream! I know!I know! He is a totall wimmppp! He neds to bulk up but as my T says I dig scronw pale guys! IF I was a trans former I woud be like him he no ones sevent.

User:Zacora

2012-01-01T02:54:09Z

Zacora: me

hellow I like Starescream!I know!I know! He is a totall wimmppp! He neds to bulk up but as my T says I dig scronw pale guys! IF I was a trans former I woud be like he no ones sevent.