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===Animation or technical errors=== | ===Animation or technical errors=== | ||
* When Bulkhead sets down his Christmas present, the box is missing the horizontal ribbon it has in the preceding and following shots. | |||
* In the bus tram scene, Daniel is shown levitating over his seat. | * In the bus tram scene, Daniel is shown levitating over his seat. | ||
*Bulkhead punches Starscream with his right hand... then screams and clutches his ''left'' hand... then after a scene cut he is shown clutching his ''right'' hand... and later he gets a bandage put on his ''left'' hand. | *Bulkhead punches Starscream with his right hand... then screams and clutches his ''left'' hand... then after a scene cut he is shown clutching his ''right'' hand... and later he gets a bandage put on his ''left'' hand. | ||
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===Transformers references=== | ===Transformers references=== | ||
* | *Sari's transforming scooter-jetpack was an early idea that didn't make it into the series, but which was featured promotional reel for the ''Animated'' series (seen on the convention circuit in mid-2007, and featured on the DVD included with the "Optimus Prime and Megatron: The Battle Begins" action figure set). The version introduced with this episode is somewhat different from the original concept, which was a pedal-powered tricycle that transformed using the power of the [[Key]]. | ||
*The [[Burger Bot]] patrons include series head writer [[Marty Isenberg]], [[Carly Witwicky (Animated)|Carly Witwicky]], her baby daughter [[Jennifer Witwicky|Jennifer]] (who was being born during the Season 2 episode "[[Garbage In, Garbage Out]]") and ''Animated'' homages to the ''[[Super-God Masterforce]]'' characters [[Cancer]] and [[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]]. | |||
*Cybertron was brought into Earth orbit twice in the [[Generation 1]] series: first in the multipart episode "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|The Ultimate Doom]]", and then in the series finale "[[The Rebirth, Part 3]]". | *Cybertron was brought into Earth orbit twice in the [[Generation 1]] series: first in the multipart episode "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|The Ultimate Doom]]", and then in the series finale "[[The Rebirth, Part 3]]". | ||
*[[Derrick Wyatt]] stated this episode was a partial homage to a [[Only Human|"classic" Generation 1 episode]]. | *[[Derrick Wyatt]] stated this episode was a partial homage to a [[Only Human|"classic" Generation 1 episode]]. | ||
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===Real-world references=== | ===Real-world references=== | ||
*When Laserbeak chases Sari into the elevator, he makes sounds like a seagull. | *When Laserbeak chases Sari into the elevator, he makes sounds like a seagull. | ||
*Bumblebee says "We're not in Detroit anymore," which is an oft-paraphrased line from ''The Wizard of Oz.'' | *Bumblebee says "We're not in Detroit anymore," which is an oft-paraphrased line from ''The Wizard of Oz.'' | ||
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===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
*This episode features an unusually high amount of [[stock footage]] by ''Animated'' standards. Starscream's sequence is a few seconds longer than when it was last seen in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 1]]". Of course, all the sequences of the "human" Autobots transforming have been re-edited. | *This episode features an unusually high amount of [[stock footage]] by ''Animated'' standards. Starscream's sequence is a few seconds longer than when it was last seen in "[[Megatron Rising - Part 1]]". Of course, all the sequences of the "human" Autobots transforming have been re-edited. | ||
*Apparently, in future Detroit, you are allowed to use Public Transportation while bearing a giant axe. Yeah, in your dreams... | *Apparently, in future Detroit, you are allowed to use Public Transportation while bearing a giant axe. Yeah, in your dreams... | ||
*Back in "[[Sound and Fury]]", Soundwave's voice was modulated | |||
[[Category:Animated episodes]] | [[Category:Animated episodes]] | ||
Revision as of 18:25, 18 April 2009
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| "Human Error, Part 1" | ||||||
| Airdate | April 18, 2009 | |||||
| Written by | Henry Gilroy | |||||
| Directed by | Kalvin Lee Christopher Berkeley Naoto Hashimoto | |||||
On Christmas Morning, the Autobots wake up to an unpleasant surprise...
Synopsis
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Autobots | Decepticons | Humans |
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Virtual Reality Cameos (in order of appearance): Starscream, Lugnut, Blitzwing, Shockwave, Strika, Oil Slick, Spittor, Cybertron, Megatron
Quotes
Ratchet: And I'm telling you, there is no way that this "Santa Claus" could deliver billions of presents in one night.
Prowl: I can think of at least one. Ho. Ho. Ho.
[Prowl projects holograms of himself]
Optimus: A sound theory, Prowl. I did see multiple Santas in the shopping district tonight.
- —The Autobots weigh in on the debate of how Santa does his job.
"We need to get to Sumdac Tower. Auto--er, men. Transfo--er, uh, roll--er, uh, oh, lets just go.
- —Optimus Prime has a few slips on roll out.
"Oh look! I have a hole in my rocket!"
- —Even horrible injury cannot faze Random Blitzwing.
Bumblebee: Hey, we're baaaaack!
Bulkhead: Not all of us!
Bumblebee: It might help you if you make the noise with your mouth like this: Choo-chuh-chah-chik!
Bulkhead: Sounds silly... But, okay. Choo-chuh-chah-chah-chik! Choo-chuh-chah-chah-chik!!
- —Sound effects have never been so much fun.
Notes
Animation or technical errors
- When Bulkhead sets down his Christmas present, the box is missing the horizontal ribbon it has in the preceding and following shots.
- In the bus tram scene, Daniel is shown levitating over his seat.
- Bulkhead punches Starscream with his right hand... then screams and clutches his left hand... then after a scene cut he is shown clutching his right hand... and later he gets a bandage put on his left hand.
- When being held by the giant Soundwave, Prowl is briefly missing his armor.
Continuity errors
- Presumably Soundwave tapped into the Autobots' memories in order to create images of the Decepticons. But if that's the case, what's Team Chaar doing there? An other possibility would be that he may have simply got orders from higher Decepticon Autorithy.
Transformers references
- Sari's transforming scooter-jetpack was an early idea that didn't make it into the series, but which was featured promotional reel for the Animated series (seen on the convention circuit in mid-2007, and featured on the DVD included with the "Optimus Prime and Megatron: The Battle Begins" action figure set). The version introduced with this episode is somewhat different from the original concept, which was a pedal-powered tricycle that transformed using the power of the Key.
- The Burger Bot patrons include series head writer Marty Isenberg, Carly Witwicky, her baby daughter Jennifer (who was being born during the Season 2 episode "Garbage In, Garbage Out") and Animated homages to the Super-God Masterforce characters Cancer and Hydra.
- Cybertron was brought into Earth orbit twice in the Generation 1 series: first in the multipart episode "The Ultimate Doom", and then in the series finale "The Rebirth, Part 3".
- Derrick Wyatt stated this episode was a partial homage to a "classic" Generation 1 episode.
- The sound Bulkhead makes with his mouth to help him Transform is the original Transforming sound from Generation 1, just erm .... spoken.
Real-world references
- When Laserbeak chases Sari into the elevator, he makes sounds like a seagull.
- Bumblebee says "We're not in Detroit anymore," which is an oft-paraphrased line from The Wizard of Oz.
Trivia
- This episode features an unusually high amount of stock footage by Animated standards. Starscream's sequence is a few seconds longer than when it was last seen in "Megatron Rising - Part 1". Of course, all the sequences of the "human" Autobots transforming have been re-edited.
- Apparently, in future Detroit, you are allowed to use Public Transportation while bearing a giant axe. Yeah, in your dreams...
- Back in "Sound and Fury", Soundwave's voice was modulated
