Itonhide's replacement

Discussion in 'Transformers Movie Discussion' started by AutobotJazz1, Apr 26, 2012.

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Who can be Ironhide's replacement?

  1. Bulkhead

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  2. Kup

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  3. Warpath

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  1. Silk Spectre

    Silk Spectre The Evil Queen

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    Sideswipe should get more time.
     
  2. AutobotSkids

    AutobotSkids G1/Bay Lover

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    A big autobot besides Optimus Prime and Ratchet would be cool. But as far as personality wise go, show Dino and Sideswipe off more!
     
  3. AutobotJazz1

    AutobotJazz1 Well-Known Member

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    Dino is considered a ghost to hasbro. Although id love to get to know Ratchet and Sideswipe better.
     
  4. Ratchets Hatch

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    Waprath. BLAMO!!!
     
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    Not Bulkhead.
     
  6. AutobotJazz1

    AutobotJazz1 Well-Known Member

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    Ah come on. Dont leave Kup out:D 
     
  7. Puck Hockey

    Puck Hockey Well-Known Member

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    From these choices, Kup. Dude's an old bad ass with cool stories. Bulkhead I'm getting sick of and Warpath is too young, reckless, and Leeroy Jenkins-y (which will get him killed in the movies instantly because he isn't Optimus) and I just don't like him that much.

    Outside of these choices, I say Prowl.
     
  8. AutobotJazz1

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    Would've been cool to see him in Tf1.
     
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    Kup.
     
  10. jazzgirl84

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    None of the above!

    I hate Kup, and Bulkhead is a no. I wouldn't mind seeing Warpath, but no one can replace Ironhide. NO ONE!

    I'd love to see Sideswipe get more time, and on that note Sunstreaker. I've been dying for some Sunny!!!
     
  11. Chopperface

    Chopperface Chadwick Forever

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    Honestly, I have thought long and hard about Ironhide's death, and therefore the lack of a heavy hitter for the Autobots. I feel a bit like Hazekiah writing a big long post, but here I go.

    First off, I feel that Ironhide's death was a good shake-up. Ironhide has always been that go-to 'Bot when you need backup. The strongest one after Optimus. Kicking ass and taking names. If he wasn't there, the Dreads probably would've killed Sideswipe. He led when Optimus was dead in ROTF. He's always in the field, always on the merchandise.

    This is a foil to Ratchet, who while is a damn good fighter, isn't as prominent as Ironhide in the films or merchandise. He's the backup, and the medic. He's not the chief bruiser. But he still contributes, so he's all good.

    Then, Ironhide dies. Not only does Ratchet lose a friend, but the Autobots as a whole lose a valuable asset in their big bruiser and second in command. Who's out on the front lines? Bumblebee, Sideswipe and Dino. While they are all good fighters, against someone like Megatron or Sentinel, they don't stand much of a chance. Ironhide was at least able to help drive Megatron and Starscream off in ROTF. The Autobots lack their heavy hitter. Now Ratchet is the biggest Autobot besides Optimus (who is always off doing something for the plot).

    Without Ironhide, Ratchet has to step up his game. He has the most seniority amongst the Autobots and is now (likely besides the Wreckers) the strongest, and the wisest as well. So the others may look to him now for experience. Yes, Sideswipe likely becomes second in command, but Ratchet still has seniority over the Autobots. And with Ironhide gone, Ratchet is by default the new "left arm" to Optimus (Stonewall Jackson, anyone?).

    If the films were ever so loving to Ratchet to do this, it would be a very good arc for Ratchet. With Ironhide gone, he has to take up more responsibility, since Ironhide isn't there to basically fight the battle, and their numbers are once again depleted. Like a junior becoming the leader of a high school as a senior with his senior friends gone. Stepping it up since there's no one to take charge.

    Just my thoughts on the whole death of Ironhide and its' fall out, but mostly on Ratchet. I know, out of the blue, nobody but Tyler Mirage and Sideswipe80 may read it.

    As for the choices out of this list, I would pick Warpath. His design in the DOTM game was a favorite of mine even though he was just a boss.
     
  12. Honorbound

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    That's a very good idea, actually. It would run counter to his medic duties, but he pulls double duty anyhow.

    Another option could be Sideswipe, who we could say apprenticed to Ironhide. Heck, they both could share the role.

    Or the Autobots can just say to hell with it and call Optimus the bruiser. Leader, bruiser, air combat, the big boss does it all. :cool: 
     
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  14. AutobotJazz1

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    You have some good points there chopperface.
     
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    Impactor. Just because I know Bay wouldn't be able to resist making bowel problem jokes.

    Out of the poll options. None.
     
  16. RoadBuster88

    RoadBuster88 Studio Ghibli

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    Kup, renamed as Sh*tpiece :p 
     
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    Bulkhead, he's in 2 TF TV series, so why not a movie? Besides, we've had more time to learn his personality than Kup or Warpath. But Warpath would be my second choice.
     
  18. Onslaught24

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    Warpath
     
  19. Rayzilla Prime

    Rayzilla Prime I RIP ALL MY RAZE!

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    Of that list? Warpath.

    My personal choice? Roadbuster. :D 
     
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    Kup, but personally I'd like the Wreckers to take Ironhide's screen time. :wink: