Starscream’s “Mutant” Spark – A Transformative Opportunity
Starscream is a unique Decepticon for a reason more interesting than his constant conniving ways… he was designed with a “mutant” spark that permits him to survive fatal encounters that […]
Optimus Prime’s Belief Worth Dying For: “Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings”
From his decision to lead the fight in the war for Cybertron to his defense of humanity on Earth, Optimus Prime’s reason for taking up arms can be summed up […]
Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Hidden in Plain Sight
The central premise of the entire Transformers franchise is summed up in the original theme song, describing them as “Robots in Disguise”. To the undiscerning eye, the Autobots appeared to […]
The All Spark – A Source of Life or a Weapon of Destruction?
The “All Spark” has been portrayed in a variety of ways and with different capabilities depending on which Transformers continuity you are following, but in the live-action Transformer movies it […]
Soundwave’s Minions: Beware of the “Little Foxes”
While Soundwave is a formidable opponent on his own merit, he is probably best known for his little army of spies and saboteurs like Ravage, Frenzy, and Laserbeak. Their diminutive […]
Soundwave: The Hidden Power of our Words
Unlike most of his Decepticon squadmates, Soundwave prefers a more subtle form of battle against his adversaries. Sure, Soundwave can handle himself in combat situations when the need arises, but the […]
Sam Witwicky and Bumblebee – A Misunderstood Love:
In the first live-action Transformers movie, Sam Witwicky serves as the “Everyman” point-of-view in the conflict between the Autobots and the Deceptions… and Sam’s initial response to the realization that […]
Ultra Magnus: Finding our Place in the Team
Ultra Magnus may be one of the most trusted and capable soldiers in the Autobot army, but the Transformers animated movie showed that his best destiny was in a support […]
“Energon”: Recharging is Part of the Strategy
At the heart of the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is the need for energy… or more accurately “Energon”. Energon functions as both food and fuel for the […]
The War for Cybertron Hits Home – Taking a Stand
Caught in the middle of the intergalactic warfare between the Autobots and the Decepticons sits humankind… the battle for Cybertron wasn’t something that the people of Earth previously had any […]
