A thought popped into my head; a thought related to Wheelie.
It’s a given that Trans-fans hate Wheelie with a passion. I can see a few reasons for this: (1) uninspiring name bordering on stupidity; (2) lousy toy and not so good box art; (3) wears a sun-visor like thing in robot mode; (4) arguably horrid colours; (5) lacklustre character; and (6) incessant rhyming speech patterns.
I’m not so sure about point (1), (4) and (6) myself.
With regards to (1), Worse Transformer names than Wheelie comes to mind- Big Daddy, Vroom, Erector, Slow Poke, Hubs, Aquafend, Road Pig, Space Case and Hooligan just to name a few.
With regards to (4), worse Transformer colour schemes exists. I'll name a few to colour my point- Metrotitan, Circuit, Slicer, Turbo Master and Battle Gaea.
I think speaking in rhymes for (6) is pretty cool in a fun way, but maybe not in a Transformer way. It would have been quite a challenge for writers to script Wheelie lines; maybe they were the original Wheelie haters and maybe it is for this reason that Furman refuses to write Wheelie into his stories?
The thought that popped into my head is a question.
The question is this: is there a Transformer that is more hateful than Wheelie? The answer is yes, that Transformer could be Rodimus Prime.
[box art courtesy of Botch's Box Art Archive]
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It’s a given that Trans-fans hate Wheelie with a passion. I can see a few reasons for this: (1) uninspiring name bordering on stupidity; (2) lousy toy and not so good box art; (3) wears a sun-visor like thing in robot mode; (4) arguably horrid colours; (5) lacklustre character; and (6) incessant rhyming speech patterns.
I’m not so sure about point (1), (4) and (6) myself.
With regards to (1), Worse Transformer names than Wheelie comes to mind- Big Daddy, Vroom, Erector, Slow Poke, Hubs, Aquafend, Road Pig, Space Case and Hooligan just to name a few.
With regards to (4), worse Transformer colour schemes exists. I'll name a few to colour my point- Metrotitan, Circuit, Slicer, Turbo Master and Battle Gaea.
I think speaking in rhymes for (6) is pretty cool in a fun way, but maybe not in a Transformer way. It would have been quite a challenge for writers to script Wheelie lines; maybe they were the original Wheelie haters and maybe it is for this reason that Furman refuses to write Wheelie into his stories?
The thought that popped into my head is a question.
The question is this: is there a Transformer that is more hateful than Wheelie? The answer is yes, that Transformer could be Rodimus Prime.
[box art courtesy of Botch's Box Art Archive]
Next: Why Rodimus Prime?
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Your just writing that to PISS ME OFF!!!!
ReplyDeleteRODMIMUS COULD KICK YOUR ASS ANY DAY!!!!
people just have to accept the fact that Optimus Prime is dead!,
ReplyDeleteWhat the hell is the point of having a character that has no flaws, and is completely honest, that is a lie,
At least Rodimus Prime had depth, he was crude, and the only reason he was percieved so negatively is the fact that hasbro couldnt sell the toys, based on the fact that people could just not accept that optimus is dead.
Rodimus Prime was the chosen one, Optimus Prime's time came to an end, and off all the sad sack excuse for Autobots, Rodimus was the only one with true fearlessness and courage, Not to mention and element of Rebelliousness and the Darkside.
No one gave him a chance, Im sure the autobot Orion Pax was a weakling as seen in the cartoon...,Optimus Prime didn't just become Optimus Prime overnight, He had millions of years.
Well tough his time was great and Its over Let the New Leader shine!
To the power of the Matrix, to Rodimus defeater of Unicron, Defender of the Universe. Peacemaker.
Right. Some of these fans can't accept the fact that Rodimus ( and Wheelie) were not that bad. Don't give me that it was Rodimus fault that Prime died. No it was mostly if not all of Hasbro and the writers fault.
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ReplyDeletesee for yourself
Look, Rodimus caused Optimus' death. Some may call it "fearlessness" and "courage", but it's actually "pig-headed" and "reluctance to think before acting". Kup told him to "stay out of the way", and what did Hot Rod do? Dash towards Megatron, get choke-held by Megatron, prevented Prime from firing, and causing Prime's death. If that's called courage, idiots would be courageous too.
ReplyDeleteOP also cause his death by taking too long to shoot Megatron. You can still hate Hot Rod, but writers will find away to kill off Optimus Prime with or without Hot Rod.
DeleteNot sure if I reply to you already ( forgive me if I'm repeating myself), but Hot Rod only partially cause OP death. Optimus Prime should've just shut up and just shoot Megatron already. If he hates killing, then he could've handcuffed or ask WheelJack to make a freezing ray. Optimus was going to die with or without Hot Rod. In one of the Marvel comics, HR did not interfer with Optimus Prime and Megatron fight, and OP still ended up dead.
DeleteOnly partially cause OP death. Prime should've held down Megatron instead of talking.
DeleteYou are right about what Hot Rod did was stupid. He was trying to help, but did it in a dumb way. This is coming from a Hot Rod fan.
DeleteAlso don't forget about Hasbro and the writers. They should get most if not all of the blame for Prime's death.
DeleteI didn't mention Megs because everyone already knows that he is responisble for OP death.
DeleteActually Optimus Prime cause his own death. He took too long to shoot Megatron. OP should've shot him right after he was done begging. Hot Rod still should've aft out, but don't act like it's all his fault. Although I do agree what Hot Rod did was stupid, but so did Optimus Prime. Also about them being bros or friends didn't happen until after g1, so don't excuse his lollygagging. He was a moron for having a security system. If he had order WJ to make one, then maybe they could've spot Leaserbeak and no autobots would lost their lives. That's right Optimus Prime cause more death then Hot Rod. :P
DeleteAlso deadpool haters like are out numbered. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/what-are-your-feelings-towards-hot-rod-rodimus-prime.218617/
DeleteActually OP cause his own death by yapping instead of hurrying up and shooting.
DeleteActually Optimus cause his own death when he was taking too long to shot Megatron. Maybe instead of talking. He could’ve hurry up and shoot. Yes Hot Rod should’ve butt out, but Optimus Prime should have hurry up and shoot over yapping.
Deleteand actually, Orion Pax DID become Optimus Prime overnight in the G1 cartoon continuity. See the episode "War Dawn"? Alpha Trion rebuilt Orion Pax into Optimus, and handed the Matrix to him. And what did Optimus first do after being rebuilt? He took on Megatron one-on-one and actually trounced the 'Cons. That's courage and skill, for those who think Roddie was courageous.
ReplyDeleteYes I'm late relpying to you
DeleteOne can be brave and stupid. Also Hot Rod was young and of course that doesn't excuse his behavior. I wish that he done it in a different way. He has a good spark, but he doesn't think. Maybe it wasn't brave, but least he care for OP. I dislike the fact that he got Prime killed, but Prime was going to die w/wo him in the way.
I take that back. You can't be both a moron and brave.
DeleteSo are you saying that thats it no Training he just happened, come on!,
ReplyDeleteThat is a bit suss don't you think,
the famous leader is not actually great from experience but from programming!
wow there is an original insight.
To be quite objective, I'd say that Rodimus Prime is far from a good leader by any measure of the stick.
ReplyDeleteDeadpool, I think you made some excellent points.
"and actually, Orion Pax DID become Optimus Prime overnight in the G1 cartoon continuity." That's funny and true. Hahaha.
I don't see any 'fearlessnes' or 'courage' in Hot Rod either. 'Hot-headed', 'illogical' and 'irresponsible' maybe- the Marvel profiles states that he's 'Not too sweet, not too sharp,... not a goodie-goodie', 'dreams of doing great stuff', 'tends to follow rules until they bug him' and 'often acts without thinking in an effort to do the right thing'.
This here is an Autobot who tries to do the right thing without thinking through it, yet hoping that all would turn out well. Any rational person would tell you that's a bad idea.
It is no suprise that this idiotcy carried over into the Rodimus persona, where because of the burden of leadership, he tries to think a little more before committing them to action, but alas still fails terribly.
He ( Hot Rod )took on a robotic squid for primus sakes! That doesn't count as being brave?! Now the s3 one is a different story.
DeleteTo: Mr. Anonymous.
ReplyDeleteAren't all the TFs in the G1 continuity programmed? The Aerialbots and the Stunticons had their personalities and attitudes programmed into them by Vector Sigma. Optimus told Vector Sigma to make the Aerialbots "value freedom and life, wherever they find it".
And yes, I was saying that Optimus didn't have any training. Even in the War Within continuity, he didn't have any training. He was just in charge of the archives and had no combat skills. And yet, he still managed to take on the Insecticons, Soundwave and Megatron singlehandedly.
And so far, Rodimus' greatest accomplishment is taking out Unicron with the Matrix (and Unicron still wasn't truly dead), managing to defeat the insane Galvatron, and lose the Matrix a couple of times. In the episode "Dark Awakening", Roddie insisted on giving Optimus the Matrix even though Optimus was acting strangely, and the others strongly advised him not to. And what good did that do? Optimus turned against them and abandoned them on the Mausoleum. Goes to show that even with the combined wisdom and knowledge stored in the Matrix, Rodimus was still darn incapable.
That's why I find Rodimus more interesting then OP. Rodimus Prime was prefect. Optimus Prime was like superman. Sorry, but at least Rodimus Prime was more insteresting.
DeleteNo they are not program. They're personalities develop over time.
DeleteUnlike g1 Wheelie, G1 Rodimus Prime was an insteresting character. Getting to see how he deal with being a prime was kinda cool. Also I thought I comment here before. Please forgive if I spammed.
ReplyDeleteOkay Rodimus Prime ( s3 one) was insteresting, but was mostly if not all unlikeable. However, Prime was likeable, but boring. Both should've been likable and interesting instead of one or the other.
ReplyDeleteAlso article sucks. For you to make Wheelie a better character you have to bash Rodimus. That is lazy. Come on and do better then that. No need to bash any characters to make one good.
ReplyDeleteAlso at least Sunbrow Rodimus Prime has character unlike Sunbrow Wheelie.
ReplyDeletePs. OP cause his own death because he took to long to killed Megatron. Should've shot him right after he (Megatron )was done pleading. In Sunbrow they were never friends or brothers, so no excuse. Yes Roddie still should've aft out, but OP is still at fault here too. Also more people like Roddie then hate him. :P
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/what-are-your-feelings-towards-hot-rod-rodimus-prime.218617/
Why does Rodimus need to be hated for Wheelie to be love more? Why can’t both be love equally? Answer? None.
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