It’s probably safe to say that the big three for the Decepticons are Megatron, Starscream, and Soundwave. As for the Autobots, Optimus Prime is a given but who would be the other two? I’d think the popular choices would be some combination of Jazz, Bumblebee, Grimlock, Hot Rod? But I’d be curious as to who the fans think are the big three for the Autobots.
i agree with you on the decepticons. as for the autobots, for me its prime, bumblebee and probably hot rod/rodimus.
I'd say it really depends on what series: G1: Autobots: Optimus Prime, Grimlock and Jazz/Prowl Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave BW: Maximals: Optimus Primal, Rhinox and Rattrap Predacons: Megatron, Tarrantulas and Blackarachnia RID: Autobots: Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus and Prowl Decepticons/Predacons: Megatron, Scourge and Ruination A/E/C: Autobots: Optimus Prime, Jetfire and Hot Shot Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream and Demolishor
for me its Prime, jetfire, grimlock if you want the BIG FREAKING THREE it Omega supreme, Metroplex, Fortress Maximus
Yeah I was thinking of G1. I forgot to list my three Autobots: Optimus Prime Jazz Bumblebee When I posted my question I was thinking more along the lines of popularity but could see the list being much different based on importance.
G1: Autobots: Optimus Prime, Prowl, Jazz (Post-Movie: Rodimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Springer) Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave
G1: Autobots: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Hot Rod/Rodimus Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave
After OPTIMUS I'd say BUMBLEBEE and JAZZ. BUMBLEBEE is obvious to me as he's the 'human bridge', and I guess most people would remember a 'Porsche Transformer', even if they didn't recall the name. One thing's for sure: It isn't as cut and dried as with the Decepticons.
G1: Decepticons: Megatron, Starscream, Soundwave or Shockwave Autobot: Prime, Grimlock, BB or Rodimus We must remember that popularity doesn’t always reflect importance.
If I was to clump every Transformer series together and generalize the Autobot archetypes that show up, the first two choices would be obvious: -Optimus Prime (with color choice and design being only a tiny variable) -The yellow "brash buddy" character (Hot Shot, Bumblebee, Cheetor, etc.) (This archetype, of course, could be swung either way - he could be the upstart second-in-command who wants to prove his ability as a leader or he could be the "li'l buddy" character who is just fine in his position as tag-a-long.) He's usually yellow, too, so I'd stick with that color scheme. Now...for the third, I dunno. I think Armada hit it right with the tall, strong, silent law-enforcement type of character. I'd go with that type of character, be they named "Prowl" or "Ironhide" or "Red Alert" or whomever. That third character gives Optimus Prime an intelligent, serious-minded confidant off of which he can bounce ideas for battle strategy. Yeah, I'd go with Optimus Prime, "the yellow brash guy," and "the emergency vehicle officer type."
G1 Pre-movie: Optimus, BumbleBee, and either Ironhide or Jazz. G1 Post-movie: Rodimus, Ultra Magnus, and either Kup or Springer.
Optimus and Bumblebee for sure. After that, I'd argue there's NOT a big third Autobot. There's a preceptious drop, after which Grimlock, Hot Rod, Ironhide, and Jazz probably reside in the collective concious. For that matter, I think there's a good solid 7 or 8 Decepticons that are more recognizable than ANY Autobots other than Optimus and Bumblebee.
Big 3 (according to Tech Spec Rank): Optimus (10), Prowl (9), Wheeljack (8) Reserves: Jazz (7), Ironhide (7), Bumblebee (7)
