New Decepticon Symbol VS Classic.

Discussion in 'Transformers Movie Discussion' started by Animattronic, Nov 8, 2006.

  1. Animattronic

    Animattronic Electro Synth Rock Star

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    I just been noticing how they changed the look of the the Decepticon Symbol.

    Just look at the Eyes, and the shape.

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    Vs. the Classic. more mean looking :) 

    what do you think?

    -Matthew
     
  2. Hook

    Hook The real Constructicon leader Veteran

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    They did the same to the Autobot symbol, but it's less noticeable. Personally I like the modern and evil feel of the insignias. Very slick looking.
     
  3. Brandon

    Brandon This is important work.

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    I dig the modern versions. The 'con symbol looks a lot more evil and sinister.
     
  4. shibamura_prime

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    I honestly didn't notice a difference until now...

    Bad Transfan! BAD!

    I guess that means I don't really have a preference. ^_^
     
  5. Shaun_C

    Shaun_C The REAL One True fan Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    *Phew*

    I thought I was the only one. I mean yeah when you put 'em side by side it's noticeable. But using my mind's eye I never noticed
     
  6. SMOG

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    The differences are pretty minor... I don't really mind either way.

    But I really don't find the movie ones to be any more "modern" or "evil". If anything, the proportions of the new Con symbol seems to be less abstract, which makes it seem less modern to my eyes. "Evil" is pretty subjective in this case. I like the old simple eyes better.

    Overall, I'm happy that the symbols were only changed this much. This is one of those classic elements that I'm glad to see they kept for the movie.
     
  7. Hook

    Hook The real Constructicon leader Veteran

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    Am I that much of a freak that I immediately spotted the difference the very first time I saw the insignias?

    o_O 
     
  8. Shaun_C

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    Yeah you are, but you're OUR freak Hook so we luv ya' :lol  :D 
     
  9. Slappytron

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    Good find, and good way to point it out with those graphics. I'm fine with it.
     
  10. shibamura_prime

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    Nah, you got good eyes. The rest of us just need to stop staring at the sun all the time. ^_^
     
  11. Heat Guy

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    I like it, heres hoping for some chrome sitckers for the toys and all the fun stuff.
     
  12. Brave Magnus

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    I notice the change and it looks the symbol is happy.
     
  13. Laser_Optimus

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    Hmm... I noticed them earlier, but I thought that this had already been discussed when we first saw the images of the new insignias. Personally, I do like the new look (sense to me they look more evil than the originals), however, I have to echo the sentiments of others that I'm glade they haven't changed too much. They are kind of a "classic" element of Transformers that have remained largely unchanged throughout the history of the line. Sure, they have been stylized slightly during G2 and completely new ones were created for new factions (Maximals, Predacons & Vehicons) however, the Autobots and Decepticons symbols have remained largely unchanged and I'm happy to see that the changes made for the movie are minor at best.
     
  14. Foster

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    Alright all you eagle eyes: is the symbol on the Rock Lord Starscream the new or original version? I can't tell.

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  15. Animattronic

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    Its the classic one. :) 
     
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    Nah. I noticed it the first time too. The eyes especially.
     
  17. shade 0066

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    Same here. That and the little center thing and how it dips lower than the classic one.
     
  18. Rikerwota

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    Holy crap, can they not leave ANYTHING alone?! I'm getting really sick of change for the sake of change. *End Rant*
     
  19. Vangelus

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    Look less like change and more like "drawn from memory" to me. :lol 

    I didn't even notice 'til now.
     
  20. Seth Buzzard

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    I notice especially in the “eyes” a few weeks ago but decided its close enough not to worry about.