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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #10 :) 🤖💥

Beast Wars: Transformers, which debuted in 1996, was revolutionary for the franchise as it was the first Transformers series to be entirely produced using computer-generated imagery (CGI).

This groundbreaking approach allowed for dynamic transformations and detailed character models that wouldn't have been possible with traditional animation at the time, setting a new standard for the brand.

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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #9 :) 🤖💥

Have you ever heard about the Wreckers, my bunnies? This elite Autobot subgroup, known for their no-holds-barred approach to combat and high casualty rates, originated in the Marvel Comics Transformers series.

Composed of some of the toughest and most battle-hardened Autobots like Springer, Kup, and Roadbuster, they're often sent on the most dangerous missions where others fear to tread. Just like me sending my older sibs to kill the cockroaches when them appear, those things are terrifying.

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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #8 :) 🤖💥

I think most people know about Unicron, am i right bunnies? The colossal, planet-consuming villain Unicron made his terrifying first debut in the 1986 animated film, The Transformers: The Movie. Voiced by the legendary Orson Welles, in his final film role. Unicron remains one of the most iconic and powerful antagonists in the entire franchise, a force of pure chaos and destruction.

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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #7 :) 🤖💥

Cute bunnies righ there! Come here for a sec.

Most fans know the instrumental opening of the classic G1 cartoon, right? But did you know the full theme song actually has lyrics? I myself didn't, tbh.

While rarely heard in the show itself, the full version details the Autobot-Decepticon conflict and their arrival on Earth. You can find it on various soundtrack releases :D

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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #6 :) 🤖💥

Hello my sweet bunnies, did you know that the iconic Generation 1 Optimus Prime toy, released in 1984, wasn't originally designed for Transformers?

Remember my post about his name? So, he was actually a re-purposed toy from the Japanese Diaclone line by Takara, where he was known as "Battle Convoy." Many of the early G1 Transformers toys were similarly adapted from existing Japanese lines like Diaclone and Micro Change!

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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #5 :) 🤖💥

Hey my bunnies, did you know that the Transformers animated series nearly had a completely different ending for Optimus Prime in its original run?

In The Transformers: The Movie (1986), Optimus Prime was famously killed off, a decision that caused massive backlash from fans and toy sales to plummet! Because of this, he was quickly resurrected in the animated series.

But before that film, there were internal discussions about having him permanently step down as leader and live a peaceful life, passing the Matrix of Leadership on. Imagine a universe where Optimus just retired to a quiet Cybertronian suburb!

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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #4 :)🤖💥

Did you know that the Autobots' famous battle cry, "Autobots, roll out!", and the Decepticons' phrase, "Decepticons, transform and rise up!", have very practical roots in the production of the original G1 series?

Early in the production of the animated series, it was common for animators to have to draw hundreds of frames to show each Transformer converting from its vehicle form to robot form and back again. This was an extremely time-consuming and expensive process.

To save time and money, the producers and writers inserted these iconic phrases. By giving the command to "roll out" or "transform and rise up", they could cut directly to the scene of the Transformers already in their new form, without having to animate the entire transformation process for each character, in each episode.

So next time you hear these phrases, know that they are not only cool, but they were also a clever trick to keep the animation flowing and on budget! ;)

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Fun Facts About Transformers That You May Not Know #3 :) 🤖💥

Bunnies, did you know that the Dinobots – those Autobots that transform into robotic dinosaurs – were originally created for a rather... unusual reason?

Early in the original Transformers animated series (G1), the creative team realized that there was a shortage of "strong" Autobots who could go toe-to-toe with the more powerful Decepticons. The most common Autobots were cars, trucks, etc., and did not have the same raw fighting ability as the larger Decepticons.

That's when the idea for the Dinobots came about! They were created to be an elite, brutal and powerful fighting team, capable of taking on the toughest Decepticons. And the choice of dinosaurs was simply to give them a touch of coolness and visual strength that would set them apart from the rest.

So next time you see Grimlock growl "I, Grimlock, king!" remember that he and his crew were born out of the need for Autobot "muscle" 💪(>_<)

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Fun Fact About Transformers That You May Not Know #2 :)🤖💥

Did you know that the Transformers universe is much wider than just the Autobots and Decepticons we know from the films and series?

There's also this intriguing group called the "Junkions", they're a type of Transformer who live on the planet Junkion (which, as the name suggests, is a planet made of junk and scrap). The coolest thing about them is that they have the ability to completely rebuild themselves from any scrap or debris they find. Very badass in my opinion.

Additionally, the Junkions are known for their ability to speak using snippets of TV and radio broadcasts that they capture from space. Which I thought was really cool, and if you haven't forgotten, Bumblebee, when he's interpreted in a show/movie/ having no voice box, often also uses clippings of TV and radio audio to communicate!

It's like they're the "Walking TVs" of the Transformers Universe! And their leader, Wreck-Gar, is a super charismatic and memorable character because of this.

So next time you see a piece of trash on the street, imagine that it could be a Transformer Junkion waiting to rebuild itself! :D

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Fun Fact About Transformers That You May Not Know #1 :)🤖💥

I discovered that Optimus wasn't always called Optimus Prime.

Early in the conception of the Transformers franchise, the character we know as Optimus Prime was originally called "Convoy" (or "Commander" in some Japanese translations). This was his designation in Japan, where the original Takara toy line (which inspired Transformers) was called Diaclone and Micro Change.

When Hasbro licensed the toys for the Western market and created the Transformers mythology, they decided to give him a more impactful name that would convey his leadership and importance. Thus, Optimus Prime was born!✨

So next time you see Optimus transform and say "Autobots, roll out!", remember that he almost had a very different name. But let's be honest here, my bunnies, Optimus is way better name than Convoy.