For the cartoons(quality wise):

Beast Wars (close to perfect)
Animated (was kinda iffy at first, but became great)
Prime (has flaws, but still quite well done)

G1, Armada and Cybertron for being such a huge part of my childhood.

For the comics:

The entire Wreckers trilogy (really showed that TF stuff can be matured, just like Watchmen)
MTMTE (will always have a special place in my heart despite its many issues)
TAAO (actually really liked the series)

I never had the chance to read much of Marvel G1/G2 or Dreamwave, other than part one of return to Cybertron(which was brilliant), Target 2006 (epic), the-one-where-there-were-zombies-and-flame-was-there (was pretty cool), the first issue of Marvel US (beginnings of the franchise), Marvel G2 issue one (VERY weird art where Starscream had a tongue).


I never played WFC or FOC before, which was really sad. I bet I would adored it if i could get my hands on it. Same goes to Devastation, which looks stunning.

Not a toy collector, so yeah.

There's a yellow Volkswagen Beetle parked near my house, and everyday the image of Bumblebee just pops up in my mind.

Maybe that's why I can't stop thinking about Transformers.

 

My favorite thing is that transforming sound.

It gets right to the heart of my childhood.

 

The everything. They’re more than just toys, or comics or cartoons or movies. They have a life of their own now...and have for decades. They’ve been a part of my life, on one level or another, for almost 36 years! They are one of those rare pop culture universes that have managed to remain nearly continuously relevant for multiple generations of people. I guess my one favorite thing is that I was right there at the right time and at the right age at the beginning to watch and experience it all first hand.

 

Starscream

 

The cybertron games are my favourite piece of TF media because it stayed true to the series while giving us a look at a part of the lore that previously hadn't been fleshed out that much. Humans in TF get on my nerves too so it was nice to have something that actually focuses on the transformers instead of random annoying kids and US military wanking.

Favourite show would be prime purely because of the decepticons. If the cons weren't that great then i wouldn't have made it past episode 1. The kids are the worst part of the show but the cons make up for it.

 

I love the hunt for figures. The feel of finally getting a hold of a long-sought after piece, and that indescribable feeling of pulling it from the stryrofoam/plastic/cardboard the first time, and that thought of "Wow, that feels heavier/sturdier/heftier/lighter/ than I thought it would!"

I also love how TF as a hobby/interest evolves. I started with BW in 1997, and was 100% sold on animals turning into robots, and wouldn't look at vehicles. Then Beast Wars II started throwing vehicles my way and I really liked those. Then Beast Machines brought vehicles that looked and acted like animals. Then the Bayverse really brought home the engineering these figures could have. From there, it's just been a deeper dive into every part of this lore I used to think I would never like.

I used to hate the concept of Headmasters - I thought it robbed the main bot of identity if his HEAD was another being, yada yada. I want all the Headmasters now.

I used to hate the boxy designs of the G1 characters, I thought they looked really outdated and lame. My latest purchase was FT Roadking, who I find to be absolutely stunning in all his boxy beauty.

To borrow a quote from MiB,
I can't wait to see what TF stuff I will "hate" tomorrow.

 

that theyre giant ass robots that transform

 

G1
Animated
Transformers (2007)
Transformers The Game
IDW MTMTE

 

Mine is the memories. Having done well at school, and coming home to a surprise gift from Mum of a G1 Slag, for example. Having Bumblebee, and taking him EVERYWHERE as a small kid. All the way up to fond memories of meeting new friends thanks to the random. Those warm fuzzies can't be beat.

 

The comcept in itself. The posibilities are honestly more interesting than anything the Franchise has actually brought us.

 

That transformation sound is music to my ears.

 

Probably just the characters and toys.
Transformers' characters are just so iconic and memorable, and they are handled well by talented writers and artist. The toys are literally 2 in 1, and their posable and puzzles.

 

1.War For Cybertron/Fall Of Cybertron-
These games are just perfect imo, and were a huge piece of my childhood.
2.86 Movie- I've watched this movie atleast 20 times and its soundtrack, action scenes, and voice acting is unparalleled.
3.Animated/Prime-Animated got me into the franchise and it has the best toyline of them all. Prime probably has the best cast and action of any series but was frequently held back due to budget sadly.
4.2007/ROTF- Everytime I hear a piece of steve jablonskys score I get hit with a wave of nostalgia of being a little kid in the theater watching the forest battle or playing with my figures in front of the tv at midnight reenacting scenes from the movie.
5.Furmans "aitions" era-This is exactly what I want out of a tf reboot. The human characters are integrated really well, the slow build up to the universe is amazing, and I love the blend of obscure characters like hardhead, nighbeat, and the battlechargers with the mainstream bots.

 

The potential. You could do so many things, all so different with this franchise and the concept of the story. You could make goofy kid's shows, serious shows for adults, a blockbuster film, fantastical comics, you could make anime, manga, and whatever else. So much raw potential.

 

Figures, comics, movies

 

The Marvel UK comic
The 1986 movie

 

All the different interpretations of the same stock characters that are made over the years. It's always fun to see what a new version of a character like Smokescreen or Hound could be like in a new story,