way back in season 1 when optimus and crew put themselves in cryostasis why didnt ultra magnus send scout ships to retrieve them? he had 50 years to do so
Optimus' crew became untrackable as soon as they entered the Space Bridge. Only 50 years later, when the Allspark opened during the fight between Starscream and Optimus on Earth, did it alert the Elite Guard that they were still online (because they were able to track the Allspark signal). Between that period, they were assumed dead. This is explained in The Arrival #1
I'm actually probably the only one that thinks it was ok that Magnus "couldn't deal with that now" I mean, the Decepticons were on his ass AND he's worrying about not getting blown up so that the MATRIX OF LEADERSHIP didn't get destroyed.
good thing Optimus didnt bump into the Matrix of Leadership then. it was the All Spark, but that is all nitpicky isnt it.
oh yeah, i think i am just joyous for not having my net capped again, now if only the latest ep of animated was torrented....
I suppose if you're trying to hide the Allspark from the Decepticons then it's also going to be hard for Ultra Magnus and co to find them as well.