Hasbro Unleashes TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS
When a fearsome new faction, the PREDACONS, emerge on Earth, OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS adapt with never before seen BEAST HUNTERS abilities to battle this all new enemy. TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS finds the AUTOBOTS facing off against both the DECEPTICONS and the dragon-like PREDACONS, an unprecedented new foe led by the spectacular PREDAKING character. BEAST HUNTERS is the touchstone for the TRANSFORMERS brand across all platforms in 2013 driven by the award winning "Transformers Prime" animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. and is seen by kids and fans in 182 countries.
Entertainment: Kids and fans can look forward to a beast filled season of "Transformers Prime" BEAST HUNTERS as well as exclusive content in the "Predacons Rising" DVD launching in October and a TV movie event airing later in the year on The Hub.
Check out the full press release, after the jump.
Hasbro Unleashes TRANSFORMERS "BEAST HUNTERS"
The TRANSFORMERS Franchise Unveils New Brand Expression Across Expansive Range of Entertainment Experiences
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In 2013 Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) heralds a new era for its globally popular TRANSFORMERS brand with the introduction of BEAST HUNTERS, an expansive multi-platform brand experience. The new evolution in the TRANSFORMERS franchise launches at the 110th American International Toy Fair in New York City where new entertainment, digital entertainment experiences, action figures and more will be showcased.
When a fearsome new faction, the PREDACONS, emerge on Earth, OPTIMUS PRIME and the AUTOBOTS adapt with never before seen BEAST HUNTERS abilities to battle this all new enemy. TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS finds the AUTOBOTS facing off against both the DECEPTICONS and the dragon-like PREDACONS, an unprecedented new foe led by the spectacular PREDAKING character. BEAST HUNTERS is the touchstone for the TRANSFORMERS brand across all platforms in 2013 driven by the award winning "Transformers Prime" animated series which is produced by Hasbro Studios, airs on The HUB television network in the U.S. and is seen by kids and fans in 182 countries.
"BEAST HUNTERS invigorates the trendsetting TRANSFORMERS brand with a compelling new enemy for the AUTOBOTS in the PREDACON faction featuring incredible new beast-themed characters like PREDAKING," said John Frascotti, Chief Marketing Officer, Hasbro. "BEAST HUNTERS will be a major focus introducing innovative new entertainment and branded play experiences, delivering an exciting new era for millions of TRANSFORMERS fans around the world."
Hasbro will deliver the BEAST HUNTERS experience across the TRANSFORMERS franchise in the following ways:
• Entertainment: Kids and fans can look forward to a beast filled season of "Transformers Prime" BEAST HUNTERS as well as exclusive content in the "Predacons Rising" DVD launching in October and a TV movie event airing later in the year on The Hub.
• Online Story & Character Experiences: Witness the inception of the PREDACON faction and explore a mysterious incident in DECEPTICON SHOCKWAVE's laboratory on www.TRANSFORMERS.com. The complete BEAST HUNTERS takeover of the website will also feature insightful character biographies and a host of digital shorts for kids to learn all about the new PREDACON characters.
• Digital Entertainment and Gaming: The TRANSFORMERS: LEGENDS mobile trading card game from DeNA, currently available for free on AndroidTM platforms and coming soon for iOS, will introduce new PREDACON character cards.
• Licensed Merchandise: Kids and fans will be able to express their TRANSFORMERS BEAST HUNTERS style with a variety of licensed apparel and more.
• Publishing: IDW Publishing will introduce a series of TRANSFORMERS comic books featuring BEAST HUNTERS characters and stories.
• Innovative Toys and Action Figures: Hasbro's TRANSFORMERS product line will be based on the BEAST HUNTERS story and will feature many of the PREDACON characters as well as new designs for favorite characters including OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE and more. Kids will have the opportunity to play out the new BEAST HUNTERS story across the TRANSFORMERS PRIME action figure line, BOT SHOTS battling figures, KRE-O TRANSFORMERS building sets and new CONSTRUCT-BOTS customizable action figures. Each TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT- BOTS figure includes a robot frame and lots of armor, weapons and accessory parts to let kids build and customize and build their dream TRANSFORMERS robot action figure. To enhance the TRANSFORMERS play experience, each CONSTRUCT- BOTS figure can quickly convert from robot to vehicle and back without taking it apart. All parts are interchangeable between all TRANSFORMERS CONSTRUCT- BOTS figures, so there's almost no limit to what kids can create.
For more TRANSFORMERS news, fans can keep up with the latest brand and product information on the official TRANSFORMERS brand Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TRANSFORMERS and official TRANSFORMERS Youtube channel at www.Youtube.com/Transformers.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and families through creative expression of the Company's world class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH, MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, LITTLEST PET SHOP and G.I. JOE. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats, anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and produces television programming for more than 170 markets around the world, and for the U.S. on The Hub TV Network, part of a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK). Through the company's deep commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens." Learn more at www.hasbro.com.
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General Tekno
Icespark
Thanks for posting this!
I'm actually excited to see this becuase of this line here:
I've bolded the most important part! 
A new Transformers movie in animation form!
I'm actually excited to see this becuase of this line here:
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A new Transformers movie in animation form!
NIBMRatchet
Trademark reasons. You can't trademark the word "Shockwave" since it's a generic term. Same goes for characters like Ratchet and Jazz.
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Starscream Gaga
Did they not trademark it for Animated and DOTM? Both toys had "TM" next to their name.
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Originally Posted by NIBMRatchet Trademark reasons. You can't trademark the word "Shockwave" since it's a generic term. Same goes for characters like Ratchet and Jazz. |
StayingInTheBox
I guess it's all interesting stuff. I'm eager to find out how this will all play out.
TFW10
Thanks for sharing it should be interesting to see how the autobots "adopt" toward Predacon/Predaking.
Stygian360
So, when does the new BH 'toon start? Because I'm eager to have something else show up in my DVR list other than old Prime episodes... that I already have on Blu. 
Also, I wonder if the mini-story episodes listed on each of the BH transforming instructions are meant to act as a prequel for the show or if this will instead play out in the show just like in these stories. Suites me fine either way. Also, it will be interesting to see how the Predacon faction begins to quickly divide on the show, as the mini-stories mention that (for instance) Lazerback fractured from the Predacon's fairly early. So... guess the Predacon's won't be so united under Predaking after all.
Also, I wonder if the mini-story episodes listed on each of the BH transforming instructions are meant to act as a prequel for the show or if this will instead play out in the show just like in these stories. Suites me fine either way. Also, it will be interesting to see how the Predacon faction begins to quickly divide on the show, as the mini-stories mention that (for instance) Lazerback fractured from the Predacon's fairly early. So... guess the Predacon's won't be so united under Predaking after all.
evergamer
Eh, I've never liked beastformers, can't imagine I'll start because of this.
No biggie. Hopefully the show stays fun to watch. *shrugs*
No biggie. Hopefully the show stays fun to watch. *shrugs*
Thundershot
Please don't let all the Autobots look like the BH toys.....
HeroicC300
Cool. Hopefully we'll get more than just Predaking; they said that there'd be more in the toyline than in the show, but given that they're trying to have over a dozen different predacons, I'm hoping for at least Grimwing (so the Autobots get one), Lazerback and Ripclaw. Just those four and I'll be happy.
soundwaverulls
A TV Movie. Prime. With plot lines that go nowhere, characters development that's constantly fucked up and no respect for the Decepticons. That get's a TV movie while Animated gets canceled!!!
Fuck You! - Nostalgia Critic (Patch Adams) - YouTube
Fuck You! - Nostalgia Critic (Patch Adams) - YouTube
That Guy
Nice, if there are 2 movies coming out (Straight to DVD and Made for TV if I read the Press Release Right) That'll be like 4-6 episodes of content, makes a little more sense why the cut back on the seasons length.
It is interesting that "Predacons Rising" is coming out in October, to me this implies that the Predacons will be coming into the show later in the season, so maybe we'll have a while with just the Decepticons trying to find the autobots, and some time for character focused episodes with each Autobot trying to elude the Decepticons, until they bring in the Preds to hunt them.
That's all speculation of course, but it'd be awesome.
Oh, and I'd love for the movie to include the return of Prime, not that I want him back, but that it'd mean he'd be gone for most of the season.
It is interesting that "Predacons Rising" is coming out in October, to me this implies that the Predacons will be coming into the show later in the season, so maybe we'll have a while with just the Decepticons trying to find the autobots, and some time for character focused episodes with each Autobot trying to elude the Decepticons, until they bring in the Preds to hunt them.
That's all speculation of course, but it'd be awesome.
Oh, and I'd love for the movie to include the return of Prime, not that I want him back, but that it'd mean he'd be gone for most of the season.
That Guy
u mad bro?
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Originally Posted by soundwaverulls A TV Movie. Prime. With plot lines that go nowhere, characters development that's constantly fucked up and no respect for the Decepticons. That get's a TV movie while Animated gets canceled!!! |
soundwaverulls
Nah, I'll just enjoy the fact that the toys are starting to become decent (Baring BW Megatron) and lose all hope for cartoons.
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Omegax80
He might be. Just a tad. Hard to tell.
Back on track...
This is a really big push for a new TF line, and it looks pretty awesome. This is bringing huge attention to the new series, and I get an "epic story" vibe to it. I don't care for the toys, but the TV series has me hooked. I wonder if the movie will be the first two or three episodes of the season.
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Back on track...
This is a really big push for a new TF line, and it looks pretty awesome. This is bringing huge attention to the new series, and I get an "epic story" vibe to it. I don't care for the toys, but the TV series has me hooked. I wonder if the movie will be the first two or three episodes of the season.
YoungPrime
It's obviously to distinguish this one from any relevant version of Shockwave they plan on using in other lines to come.
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Originally Posted by General Tekno So is Shockwave too generic for Hasbro to keep using? I notice he's called DECEPTICON SHOCKWAVE there. |
shroobmaster
TFA got two movies. Both the premiere and TRANSWARPED were written as movies, the premiere even being separate from the season itself production and budget wise.
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General Tekno
Yeah; this is why I was curious. Unless the trademark wasn't able to get registered as SHOCKWAVE, but they WERE able to get DECEPTICON SHOCKWAVE as a registered trademark. Going forward he is becoming one of the big names in Transformers fiction again, so it makes sense they'd want the stronger protection.
All speculation on my part though.
As for this TV movie, it's probably just a multiparter that they're going to air all as one episode. Like how the Unicron event was done in such a way to work as a single TV movie.
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Originally Posted by Starscream Gaga Did they not trademark it for Animated and DOTM? Both toys had "TM" next to their name. |
All speculation on my part though.
As for this TV movie, it's probably just a multiparter that they're going to air all as one episode. Like how the Unicron event was done in such a way to work as a single TV movie.
Scorpio
"an unprecedented new foe" is meant to say "an unprecedented new force"
"Predacons Rising" is likely the name of a group of episodes similar to "Darkness rising" mini-series
I have a feeling the 'TV Movie' will probably just be the wrap up to Beast Hunters. With the episodes being centered on the Predacons and them being defeated in the final few episodes. The 'TV Movie' will probably just be the final battle between the leaders of the Autobots and the Decepticons (depending if Predaking kills Megatron - which could happen...)
The fact the 'TV Movie event is stated as happening 'later in the year' leads me to believe that Series 3 will end on some cliff hanger with either Predaking or Megatron's death and leave the surviving member to lead both the Predacons and the Decepticons.
I really dislike that they are starting to call characters things along the lines of 'Decepticon Shockwave' it makes him seem more generic in my opinion.
As for the toyline, the only toys that interest me at all are Ultimate Predaking, Shockwave and the female predacon with the claw weapon.
"Predacons Rising" is likely the name of a group of episodes similar to "Darkness rising" mini-series
I have a feeling the 'TV Movie' will probably just be the wrap up to Beast Hunters. With the episodes being centered on the Predacons and them being defeated in the final few episodes. The 'TV Movie' will probably just be the final battle between the leaders of the Autobots and the Decepticons (depending if Predaking kills Megatron - which could happen...)
The fact the 'TV Movie event is stated as happening 'later in the year' leads me to believe that Series 3 will end on some cliff hanger with either Predaking or Megatron's death and leave the surviving member to lead both the Predacons and the Decepticons.
I really dislike that they are starting to call characters things along the lines of 'Decepticon Shockwave' it makes him seem more generic in my opinion.
As for the toyline, the only toys that interest me at all are Ultimate Predaking, Shockwave and the female predacon with the claw weapon.
soundwaverulls
I guess but it still got canceled just to be replaced by this. If Prime's canceled after this season, then I'll be happy. Well, less annoyed.
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Scorpio
Prime was originally scheduled for three seasons. If they end it it'll happen either this year or next. Most likely they'll end the series with the movie which will probably tie up some of the loose ends and complete the series.
I doubt that Transformers Prime will run in 2014 as TF4 is what they will be focussing on so they would drastically reduce Transformers Prime's episode length and characters/toyline if that were to happen.
Anywho, Transformers Prime will probably be replaced in 2015 with a more 'TF Movie' styled Transformers series to go in time with the gap between TF4 and TF5. I would'nt be suprised if there is talk of doing an Animated style movie-verse cartoon series...
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Originally Posted by soundwaverulls I guess but it still got canceled just to be replaced by this. If Prime's canceled after this season, then I'll be happy. Well, less annoyed. |
I doubt that Transformers Prime will run in 2014 as TF4 is what they will be focussing on so they would drastically reduce Transformers Prime's episode length and characters/toyline if that were to happen.
Anywho, Transformers Prime will probably be replaced in 2015 with a more 'TF Movie' styled Transformers series to go in time with the gap between TF4 and TF5. I would'nt be suprised if there is talk of doing an Animated style movie-verse cartoon series...
Prowl
Lol, Nice. Animated fans that don't realize that their precious show yielded two TV movies. Nice catch Shroob.
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Girl Pants
I expect Predacons right away. Either the movie will be an origin story or the show will start a bit in-progress (think BM) and this movie will fill the season 2-3 gap. But who knows...
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Originally Posted by That Guy Nice, if there are 2 movies coming out (Straight to DVD and Made for TV if I read the Press Release Right) That'll be like 4-6 episodes of content, makes a little more sense why the cut back on the seasons length. It is interesting that "Predacons Rising" is coming out in October, to me this implies that the Predacons will be coming into the show later in the season, so maybe we'll have a while with just the Decepticons trying to find the autobots, and some time for character focused episodes with each Autobot trying to elude the Decepticons, until they bring in the Preds to hunt them. That's all speculation of course, but it'd be awesome. Oh, and I'd love for the movie to include the return of Prime, not that I want him back, but that it'd mean he'd be gone for most of the season. |
I expect Predacons right away. Either the movie will be an origin story or the show will start a bit in-progress (think BM) and this movie will fill the season 2-3 gap. But who knows...
Dinodigger97
And let me guess, the TV movie/show/comics/t-shirts/whatever else is just going to have the Autobots walk around in their super armor shit while they're being chased by the Predacons. But, of course, the Predacons are so dumb they can't even tell the difference between a swan and a goose. Then the Autobots will slay the evil Predacons and 'TILL ALL ARE ONE 'n' shit.
Or something like that. I double bet its something like that.
Ow, and why do I get a "Let's deep-throat an other series" vibe from reading the article? It's just me, ain't it?
Or something like that. I double bet its something like that.
Ow, and why do I get a "Let's deep-throat an other series" vibe from reading the article? It's just me, ain't it?
The Dinobots
TF: Prime The Movie? Excellent
Scorpio
Actually its much more likely that Megatron will be the main focus in the Tv Movie. He will probably kill Predaking and reveal himself with a new form, then take over as leader of the Predacons and Decepticons.
Remember - we have'nt seen a Beast hunters Megatron toy yet... i have a feeling it'll be an Ultimate Megatron that'll be released near christmas...
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Remember - we have'nt seen a Beast hunters Megatron toy yet... i have a feeling it'll be an Ultimate Megatron that'll be released near christmas...
LazyAza
All I want to know about Season 3 of Prime right now is everyone in the show exactly the same character-model wise just covered in tonnes of useless spikey bits lol.
Una
Now, despite my disappointment of Season two, I'm willing to see how Season three works out. Maybe since they aren't rushing to end plot arcs they build up from Season one and ended them poorly just to get to here, they will go back to building us up and not do what they did to S2.
Omegax80
Shockwave is Shockwave. We know he's a Decepticon. I don't think it is a big deal at all.
Unless it's Armada where they kept switching Shockwave and Tidal Wave every few episodes
Unless it's Armada where they kept switching Shockwave and Tidal Wave every few episodes
shroobmaster
A press release article hypes their own product news at 11
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Scorpio
Essentially it'll be explained in the show as them trying to blend in with their environment and also when they defeat a Predacon it'll likely allow them to take armour from them.
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Mixmastah
coming to iOS? SWEET!
Prime Jetscream
Sounds like they get their toy upgrades in the show.
Hopefully not permanently, I hope it's some kind of optional armor they use only for battle.
Other than that...
Y U NO TELL AIRDATE!!!!???
Hopefully not permanently, I hope it's some kind of optional armor they use only for battle.
Other than that...
Y U NO TELL AIRDATE!!!!???
Dinodigger97
So, all this build up for Predaking and all his evilness, is just going to lead up with him being a new fur coat for Megatron.
That's both idiotic, but extremely predictable seeing how Sylas Breakdown and Dreadwing were handled.
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I know that, its just the way they talk about how BEAST HUNTERS WILL BE THE COOLEST THING EVER SINCE EVER and how its going to be utterly everywhere.
Then again, I could just be on my high horse again.
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That's both idiotic, but extremely predictable seeing how Sylas Breakdown and Dreadwing were handled.
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Then again, I could just be on my high horse again.
Sideways77
Maybe they came to their senses and decided the finale should be a TV movie?
Well, congrats to Prime fans, I guess.
Well, congrats to Prime fans, I guess.
Transformed
So when is this coming back to TV, October?! or is that just the movie? Predacons Rising sounds like the start of a story more than it's end...
WWMEGATRON
Predaking looks great, and the fact we get no just Predaking, but as well Predacons. So at last we get combiners. Hope we designs of the Dinobots/Maximals.
Transformed
So when is this coming back to TV, October?! or is that just the movie? Predacons Rising sounds like the start of a story more than it end...
shroobmaster
They do.
That's the point.
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That's the point.
Omegax80
I've always wanted a Predaking fur coat. I'd prefer a G1 model
Hasbro GET ON THIS! New winter-wear!
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Hasbro GET ON THIS! New winter-wear!
Atomatron
no date, no point
General Tekno
Guessing the movie will be the wrapup for the season. Odds are they'll split the episodes somewhat so that half air in the spring and half in the fall, leading into the finale, like they did with S2 of Prime.
It's possible too that they're not sure if Prime's getting another season, so they have a couple of endings written and are waiting to see how the toys/show performs earlier on.
It's possible too that they're not sure if Prime's getting another season, so they have a couple of endings written and are waiting to see how the toys/show performs earlier on.
UltraMagnus3786
Haha, as someone taking trademarks in law school now perhaps I can shed a little light on this. TMs have to be defined in relation to a specific product/services. Although Shockwave might be "generic" and therefore not trademarkable for a machine that produces shockwaves in demolition, it can certainly be used for a transforming robot. The same goes for "Apple" when it's used to describe computer products. Although the word itself is generic in layman terms, it doesn't generically describe the goods.
Now that said, sometimes a company won't want an overly broad trademark for fear that other companies can come close to it w/o necessarily infringing, but still raising some eyebrows for confusion. For example, "Golden Soul" could be a fragrance, but "Blue Soul" might be a jazz club, or "Pink Soul" a mark for woman's care products. While the latter two wouldn't infringe Golden Soul b/c they're in different markets, there is some brand dilution, not in the trademark sense of competing products, but just in pure naming association.
Therefore putting another trademarked term in front makes it more specific. But you can bet that in comics, TV shows, and other related media, the characters will only be called "Shockwave" and "Jazz," not "Decepticon Shockwave" or "Autobot Jazz."
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Now that said, sometimes a company won't want an overly broad trademark for fear that other companies can come close to it w/o necessarily infringing, but still raising some eyebrows for confusion. For example, "Golden Soul" could be a fragrance, but "Blue Soul" might be a jazz club, or "Pink Soul" a mark for woman's care products. While the latter two wouldn't infringe Golden Soul b/c they're in different markets, there is some brand dilution, not in the trademark sense of competing products, but just in pure naming association.
Therefore putting another trademarked term in front makes it more specific. But you can bet that in comics, TV shows, and other related media, the characters will only be called "Shockwave" and "Jazz," not "Decepticon Shockwave" or "Autobot Jazz."
RoadRage
Honestly can't wait and.............Hasbro has alot of legal trouble with these names
Enigma2K2
All they have to do is keep slapping "autobot" or decepicon" or etc on the front of their names. When you buy them, you can call them whatever you want.
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Wadeledge
Wait so no new episodes till October?
Galvatron Rage
Oh yeah! I'm really looking forward to this. I'm anxious to see the Predacon's CGI in action (I'll bet it's gonna look awesome).
I wonder how they're going to portray the relationship between the Predacons and Decepticons? The Preds are the Decepticons lackeys? Maybe at first, then they become independent?
I know, right? Tell us the darn premiere date already!
I wonder how they're going to portray the relationship between the Predacons and Decepticons? The Preds are the Decepticons lackeys? Maybe at first, then they become independent?
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Exodus
Ah makes sense that predacon's would split then some to help Bots and others Cons, cause I was thinking if it was all Preda against Bots then they'll need to introduce more new Bot characters...
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I notice he's called DECEPTICON SHOCKWAVE there.