Ok, time for another ramble on what I think ES’ toyline needed to be, and how that extends to the show.
Both need to embrace having four distinct factions: Autobots, Decepticons, Terrans, & Arachnimechs.
As well as having distinct themes.
The Autobots are mostly public service vehicles in relation to their partnership with GHOST.
As mentioned prior, the GHOST centric toys here would be Optimus, Bumblebee, Elita, Wheeljack, Inferno, Red Alert, Smokescreen, Quickshadow, Grapple, Strongarm, Tow-Line, Bulkhead, Quickmix, Fanbelt, Seaspray, Tracks, Longarm (double spy mode of Laserwave), Sky-Lynx & the Dinobots.
The Decepticons are mostly militarized vehicles and savage animals: Megatron, Bludgeon, Slipstream, Knock Out, Drift/Deadlock, Clobber, Sky-Byte, Lugnut, Blitzwing, Thundercracker, BlackArachnia, Shadow Striker, Swindle, Hardtop, Needlenose, Laserwave (double spy mode of Longarm), Turmoil, Quake, Dropkick, Shatter, Weirdwolf, Frenzy, Dead End, Wildbreak, Heatseeker, Slashmark, Krok, Laserbeak, Ratbat, Octane & the Commandos (Ruination Awakens, baby.)
The Terrans are pretty much as they are, a bit of a non conformist vibe by being any old vehicle or animal without a cohesive theme. Twitch (drone), Thrash (bike), Hashtag (van), Jawbreaker (dinosaur), & Nightshade (gargoyle-owl) like before, but with the addition of Rubble (Mini-Spy vehicle homage), Sideswipe (G2 themed but inspired by the IDW Protoform version), Slash (the Velociraptor that’s included as part of the Dinobots off and on), Quintus Prime (mostly because it’s weird to me he DOESN’T have a toy) and Gauge (construction vehicle).
The Arachnimech faction is where things get interesting. The main gimmick are the little buggers themselves.
But the primary difference is they can Transform, and make up the “Tacticon” assortment, being analogous to Mini-Cons, Battle Masters, and RotB’s Beast Alliance weapons and combiners.
One variant has a Robot Mode akin to a Headmaster Unit.
The rest are accessories that Transform into weaponry and “control masks”.
Like Mini-Cons, the idea is the Tacticon Arachnimechs are cross compatible with all the Autobot/Decepticon figures. You want a bug headed Optimus, go for it.
As for larger figures, the Arachnamech faction, like the Terrans, are a bit of a grab bag of both Autobots and Decepticons that Mandroid enslaved. Notable toys include Skullcruncher, the Insecticons, Gears, Blaster (with a special Arachnamech cassette based on the scrapped Stinger cassette he was meant to have in G1), Starscream, Skywarp, Nova Storm, Airachnid, Cliffjumper, Mirage, Buzzsaw (who I saw as Mandroid’s Cluck to his Robotnik), Rumble (who, along with Buzzsaw, is compatible with Soundwave and Blaster), Bluestreak, Ironhide, Brawn, Cliffjumper, Tailgate, Diabla, Iguanus & The Constructicons who form Devastator (with Scorpulator being his pack in accessory). The crown jewel of the Arachnamech line would be an Arachnamech version of Scorponok patterned a bit more after Zaozorigun from Goldran.
Mandroid would ideally be a Headmaster who transforms into an Arachnimech like head akin to the Megahead Megatron toy.
From there the second phase of the line would pivot away from the Arachnamechs, and replace them with the Quintessons (intermingled with Mercenaries, as show wise, the Quintessons would hire bounty hunter Transformers to do their dirty work initially.) Similarly the line would become Heroic Terrans vs Evil Quintessons.
The new toys would include
Sharkticons: Gnaw, (Tacticon), Blitzwave, Razorfin, Cybershark (Tacticon)
Allicons: Gatoraider (Tacticon, compatible with Krok and Iguanus), Razorgrill (Tacticon), Leatherhide (based more on the scrapped Duocon made of a gator and car rather than the BW Mutant), Alligatimus (based on Gator Optimus from G1. Retooled from Skullcruncher with Optimus Prime features).
Mercenaries: WildWheel, RoughEdge, Devcon, Slizardo (retool of Iguanus), Nightra (retool of Strongarm), Fracture (retool of Thrash), Oil Slick (retool of Dead End), Nightbird, and Skuxxoid.
Terrans:
Cathy, the nickname of a Catharsian that’s an online friend of Hashtag’s that hails from an alien station. While not a Terran biologically (cyberlogically?) she became part of the group after helping with a Vilgrox problem she accidentally caused. She Transforms into a space car, and comes with a Lightpole Tacticon that becomes a gun.
Lightbright: A Nightshade retool. An androgynous boy in this universe. A running gag is he always has a crush on other female Transformers of the day like Quickshadow and Airachnid. Talented in the arts and is a whizz at other languages. He always opens up a conversation with the Universal Greeting. Transforms into an Angry Bird like creature. He and Hashtag are particularly close friends, maybe more? (It goes without saying these other Terrans AREN’T Maltos, but do become friends with them.)
Lickity-Split: A hyperactive scooter girl. Becomes acquainted with humans by being a courier. She does a lot of Energon deliveries, which gets out of hand when her customers are revealed to be Decepticons and Quintessons that are up to no good.
Horri-Bull: A moody bull in a China Shop sort. Deep down there’s a good Spark, but he doesn’t have the best influence being found and mentored by Tracks’ flighty kid brother Needlenose.
Skar: A new Dinobot ankylosaur. Jawbreaker and Slash take him under their wing. The diminutive Slash revels in being the “big” sister for a change. Brilliant but a clumsy goober that doesn’t know his own strength, similar to IDW Skar, TFV Kakuryu, and RiD15 Scowl. Chose the name “Skar” because he thought it sounded cool. Grimlock approves.
Swift: A military drone girl who sympathizes more with the Decepticons and has mixed views on Megatron’s current situation. She and Horri-Bull tend to find themselves on the opposing side of the Maltobots.
Hi Score: A video game geek that has a thing for retro games in particular and is fascinated by the human culture surrounding it. Sounds like Milhouse, Transforms into a Brickbear that can be a stand in for any video game mascot like Mario, Freddy Fazbear or Pikachu. Mystery of Convoy and Afterdeath are among the games he’s currently playing, but are also games exploited by the Quintessons, Kremzeek and TORQ.
Geomotus: A bit of a space case, who tends to get wrapped up in his own interests and rambles on about them. Gets overwhelmed easily and finds solice in fidget toys and Kre-O blocks. Often plays with Mo and builds elaborate Kre-O projects like a replica of the Ark.
The usual Quintesson judge is included, albeit with a gimmick that allows it to Transform into a robot mode similar to early concept art.
Scientist, Prosecutor, Bailiffs and others in the usual Quintesson kangaroo court are available, each having a vehicle mode that corresponds somewhat to their job.
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FINALLY….MY TORMENT IS OVER (KIND OF)!!! The MegOp itabag, all started on the first week of September!!!!!!!!!! 💙❤️🩶💜
To gauge the full extent of my insanity, below is the price of each item and the total! (SUBJECT TO CHANGE CUZ I STILL WANT MORE (SEND HELP)):
If a link is not present, then the listing has been taken down. SORRY!!
Prices are rounded, shipping included
BAG -
Heartbreaker ita-purse: $55
Bayverse DOTM heart button: artwork commission by @birdy-the-artist ($100) + custom button manufacturing ($6) = $106
Chibi Decepticon/Autobot pins: $27
Catboy pins: $28
Handholding flowery pin: $15
TFP keychains: $17
STRAP -
Fabric sheath (handmade THANK YOU FRIEND BTW): $2
Dangling keychain (RIGHT): $19
Heart button (YELLOW): $9
Heart button (PURPLE): $11
Circular buttons: $10
IDW keychains (LEFT): $30
TOTAL: $329
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REQUESTS OPEN!
3/5 slots taken
Hello everyone, I’ve decided to open requests. Though, there’s only a very specific set of things I will write.
This is my first time doing requests, so I’m learning as I go. I may change the rules as things come up. While I grow as a writer and begin expanding my comfort zone I may also change the request rules.
The stories I write may vary in length depending on how I feel about them, mostly because I’m still getting a feel for writing fanfiction as a whole.
UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 2024:
I am still experimenting with my online presence as a whole, and interacting with people has been difficult for me because I can’t gauge how others feel across the screen. Therefore, I’m going to se some rules down for boundaries here:
- Fics will come out as I have time for them. I tend to procrastinate and get myself worked up about getting things done, so I’m hoping this will help me relax a bit.
- I am allowed to turn down any ask. This seems super obvious and more like an unspoken rule for everyone, but I feel the need to write it down because I would feel bad if I didn’t.
Note: Only transformers gn human reader
I WILL WRITE:
-vore (maybe, depends on how I feel)
-fearplay
-mild gore
-first contact AU
-platonic relationships
-fluffy stuff
-Merformers
I WILL NOT WRITE:
-humanformers (as of right now)
-NSFW (that includes pedophilia, zoophilia, non-con, etc.)
-Reader with powers. Probably.
-romantic relationships (only because I’m not confident in my ability to do that yet)
-suicidal ideation
-self harm
-abuse
you get the idea ^
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Here are the series I can write for and my level of understanding of them:
Earthspark: I’ve watched the series and enjoyed it! I would rather avoid writing anything too dark for this series because many of the characters are children.
Transformers: Prime: I’ve watched this series multiple times. I have a pretty good grip on many of the characters, and I’m cool with writing most things for this.
Transformers: Animated: I haven’t finished the series and probably never will. It’s not really my thing, and I don’t have a great grip on most of the characters. I’d rather not write for this one.
Transformers: Rescue Bots: I’ve watched this series so many times and I admit it’s a comfort show. I will write whatever for this series, but not anything that’s too dire if it involves child characters. That goes for every series.
IDW comics (Lost Light and all): I haven’t finished reading the comics but I’ve wrote for it before and I’m fine with doing it again! I really enjoy the characters and the story!
Transformers Robots in Disguise (2015): I don’t care much for the show, (at least we after season 1) but I see no reason why I wouldn’t be able to write for it.
Generation 1: I never watched the series, but I know a solid amount about it and I understand most of the characters.
Transformers: Armada: Didn’t watch it
Transformers: Beast Wars: Didn’t watch it
Bayverse/live action pre-bumblebee movie: Legitimately I hate the Bay movies. The first one was okay I guess but I despise the others.
ROTB/Knightverse: I like rise of the beasts WAY more than the Bay movies and am willing to write whatever for it.
Cyberverse: I watched it, it was good. I guess I could write for it if it’s individual characters
Anything else I haven’t watched and therefore won’t write for it.
Not transformers, but I’d write for Bang Brave Bravern because I like that show.
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