Transformers: The Basics

S1 · E1 · 3 de jun de 2017

Continuity Episódio 1

The first episode of a new series designed to help new Transformers fans get to grips with complicated concepts and lore! This episode gives you a basic overview of the history of the Transformers franchise and how it breaks down into different continuities.

S1 · E2 · 10 de jun de 2017

Characters Episódio 2

Episode #2 of a new series designed to help new Transformers fans get to grips with complicated concepts and lore! Lots of Transformers share the same name - so why are some similar, and some totally unrelated?

S1 · E3 · 17 de jun de 2017

Biology Episódio 3

Episode #3 of a new series designed to help new Transformers fans get to grips with complicated concepts and lore! Where do new Transformers come from? What are they made of? How do they transform? What's a spark? What happens when they die? All these questions and more answered!

S1 · E4 · 24 de jun de 2017

Creation Myths Episódio 4

Episode #4 of a new series designed to help new Transformers fans get to grips with complicated concepts and lore! Where do Transformers come from? What's the origin behind their race? THE LAST KNIGHT has some answers... but so does the rest of Transformers history!

S1 · E5 · 1 de jul de 2017

IDW Comics Episódio 5

Get THE BASICS on IDW Publishing's line of Transformers comic books! What is each series about? Where should you start reading?

S1 · E6 · 15 de jul de 2017

BUMBLEBEE Episódio 6

Get The Basics on BUMBLEBEE with this complete history of everyone's favorite little yellow guy, from G1 right the way up to today!

S1 · E7 · 29 de jul de 2017

SHOCKWAVE Episódio 7

Get The Basics on SHOCKWAVE with this complete history of the Decepticons' one-eyed, one-handed, flying purple people-pleaser!

S1 · E8 · 12 de ago de 2017

ULTRA MAGNUS Episódio 8

Get The Basics on ULTRA MAGNUS with this complete history of one of the Autobots' mightiest warriors!

S1 · E9 · 2 de set de 2017

THE PRIMES Episódio 9

With POWER OF THE PRIMES on the way, it's time to get The Basics on the THIRTEEN, the original PRIMES of Cybertron... plus, just what IS a Prime, anyway?

S1 · E10 · 16 de set de 2017

the G1 CARTOON Episódio 10

This weekend marks the anniversary of the premiere of "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1," the first episode of the GENERATION 1 CARTOON - so what better subject for this mini-documentary episode of The Basics?

S1 · E11 · 30 de set de 2017

the DINOBOTS Episódio 11

With the classic DINOBOTS soon to make a return in the upcoming "Power of the Primes" toyline, this episode gives you the Basics on the history of the team, and all the others who have shared their name!

S1 · E12 · 14 de out de 2017

The Matrix Episódio 12

One of the most important objects in all of Transformers, and one was on the list of planned episodes from the very start of this series - it's time to get The Basics on THE MATRIX!

S1 · E13 · 28 de out de 2017

Terrorcons Episódio 13

Halloween is a time for terror... TERRORCONS, that is! Three very different types of 'bot from throughout Transformers history have used this name, and this Halloween special episodes gives you The Basics on all of them!

S1 · E14 · 11 de nov de 2017

Headmasters Episódio 14

On the anniversary of "The Rebirth," and just in time for the TITANS RETURN cartoon, it's time to get The Basics on HEADMASTERS, one of Transformers' most diverse and varied concepts!

S1 · E15 · 25 de nov de 2017

Cyclonus Episódio 15

Hot on the heels of his role in the Robots in Disguise cartoon, it's time to get THE BASICS on one of the most popular characters in Transformers comics today - CYCLONUS!

S1 · E16 · 2 de dez de 2017

Shattered Glass Episódio 16

Going for a deeper cut on this week's episode as we take a look at one of the most famous convention-exclusive concepts in Transformers, which has slowly begun to influence mainstream parts of the franchise. Time to get THE BASICS on SHATTERED GLASS!

S1 · E17 · 16 de dez de 2017

Soundwave Episódio 17

It's Christmas, so I figured what better present than to give in to popular demand? Everyone's been asking for it, so this week, we're diving into The Basics on one of the all-time greats - SOUNDWAVE!

S1 · E18 · 30 de dez de 2017

Getaway Episódio 18

To coincide with the release of this week's LOST LIGHT #12, we're going to ring in the New Year with The Basics on GETAWAY! Watch out for spoilers!

S1 · E19 · 6 de jan de 2018

Skywarp Episódio 19

S1 · E20 · 13 de jan de 2018

Pretenders Episódio 20

S1 · E21 · 21 de jan de 2018

Beast Era Episódio 21

S1 · E22 · 10 de fev de 2018

Combiners Episódio 22

S1 · E23 · 17 de fev de 2018

Beast Wars: Uprising Episódio 23

S1 · E24 · 24 de fev de 2018

Jetfire Episódio 24

S1 · E25 · 3 de mar de 2018

Beast Modes Episódio 25

S1 · E26 · 17 de mar de 2018

Hoist Episódio 26

S1 · E27 · 1 de abr de 2018

Gobots Episódio 27

S1 · E28 · 7 de abr de 2018

Beast Wars Megatron Episódio 28

S1 · E29 · 21 de abr de 2018

Titans Episódio 29

S1 · E30 · 5 de mai de 2018

Mini-Cons Episódio 30

S1 · E31 · 19 de mai de 2018

Nemesis Prime Episódio 31

S1 · E32 · 26 de mai de 2018

Insecticons Episódio 32

S1 · E33 · 9 de jun de 2018

Windblade Episódio 33

S1 · E34 · 23 de jun de 2018

Hearts Of Steel Episódio 34

S1 · E35 · 30 de jun de 2018

Prowl Episódio 35

S1 · E36 · 14 de jul de 2018

Optimus Primal Episódio 36

S1 · E37 · 28 de jul de 2018

Female Transformers Episódio 37

S1 · E38 · 4 de ago de 2018

Beachcomber Episódio 38

S1 · E39 · 18 de ago de 2018

Perceptor Episódio 39

S1 · E40 · 15 de set de 2018

Unicron Trilogy Episódio 40

S1 · E41 · 29 de set de 2018

Combaticons Episódio 41

S1 · E42 · 13 de out de 2018

Wreckers Episódio 42

S1 · E43 · 27 de out de 2018

Grimlock Episódio 43

S1 · E44 · 3 de nov de 2018

Overlord Episódio 44

S1 · E45 · 17 de nov de 2018

Wheeljack Episódio 45

S1 · E46 · 1 de dez de 2018

Blackarachnia Episódio 46

S1 · E47 · 15 de dez de 2018

Micromasters Episódio 47

S1 · E48 · 22 de dez de 2018

Blitzwing Episódio 48

S1 · E49 · 5 de jan de 2019

Punch/Counterpunch Episódio 49

S1 · E50 · 12 de jan de 2019

Acid Storm Episódio 50

S1 · E51 · 19 de jan de 2019

Quickswitch Episódio 51

S1 · E52 · 2 de fev de 2019

Bludgeon Episódio 52

S1 · E53 · 4 de fev de 2019

Slipstream Episódio 53

S1 · E54 · 9 de fev de 2019

Predacons Episódio 54

S1 · E55 · 16 de fev de 2018

Robots In Disguise (2001) Episódio 55

S1 · E56 · 23 de fev de 2019

Omega Supreme Episódio 56

S1 · E57 · 2 de mar de 2019

Quintessons Episódio 57

S1 · E58 · 9 de mar de 2019

Star Saber Episódio 58

S1 · E59 · 23 de mar de 2019

Galvatron Episódio 59

S1 · E60 · 30 de mar de 2019

Ironhide Episódio 60

S1 · E61 · 13 de abr de 2019

Unicron Episódio 61

S1 · E62 · 20 de abr de 2019

Decepticon Justice Division Episódio 62

S1 · E63 · 27 de abr de 2019

Blaster Episódio 63

S1 · E64 · 11 de mai de 2019

Around The World Episódio 64

S1 · E65 · 18 de mai de 2019

Cheetor Episódio 65

S1 · E66 · 25 de mai de 2019

Hound Episódio 66

S1 · E67 · 8 de jun de 2019

The Japanese Series Episódio 67

S1 · E68 · 22 de jun de 2019

Starscream Episódio 68

S1 · E69 · 29 de jun de 2019

Seacons Episódio 69

S1 · E70 · 13 de jul de 2019

Inferno Episódio 70

S1 · E71 · 20 de jul de 2019

Sentinel Prime Episódio 71

S1 · E72 · 3 de ago de 2019

Targetmasters Episódio 72

S1 · E73 · 10 de ago de 2019

Elita One Episódio 73

S1 · E74 · 17 de ago de 2019

Sky-Byte Episódio 74

S1 · E75 · 7 de set de 2019

Transformers Animated Episódio 75

S1 · E76 · 14 de set de 2019

Springer Episódio 76

S1 · E77 · 28 de set de 2019

Sixshot Episódio 77

S1 · E78 · 12 de out de 2019

Jazz Episódio 78

S1 · E79 · 26 de ago de 2019

Lockdown Episódio 79

S1 · E80 · 9 de nov de 2019

Humans Episódio 80

S1 · E81 · 16 de nov de 2019

Straxus Episódio 81

S1 · E82 · 23 de nov de 2019

Drift Episódio 82

S1 · E83 · 7 de dez de 2019

Thundercracker Episódio 83

S1 · E84 · 14 de dez de 2019

Sideswipe Episódio 84

S1 · E85 · 21 de dez de 2019

Waspinator Episódio 85

S1 · E86 · 4 de jan de 2020

Reflector Episódio 86

S1 · E87 · 11 de jan de 2020

Ricochet Episódio 87

S1 · E88 · 18 de jan de 2020

Nightbird Episódio 88

S1 · E89 · 25 de jan de 2020

Hauler Episódio 89

S1 · E90 · 1 de fev de 2020

Energon Episódio 90

S1 · E91 · 8 de fev de 2020

Blurr Episódio 91

S1 · E92 · 14 de fev de 2020

Romance Episódio 92

S1 · E93 · 22 de fev de 2020

Scorponok Episódio 93

S1 · E94 · 29 de fev de 2020

Jumpstarters Episódio 94

S1 · E95 · 14 de mar de 2020

Constructicons Episódio 95

S1 · E96 · 21 de mar de 2020

Vector Sigma Episódio 96

S1 · E97 · 28 de mar de 2020

Bulkhead Episódio 97

S1 · E98 · 4 de abr de 2020

Spinister Episódio 98

S1 · E99 · 11 de abr de 2020

The Fallen Episódio 99

S1 · E100 · 20 de jun de 2020

The Invention of the Transformers Episódio 100

Celebrating 100,000 subscribers with a return to the very beginning - from G.I. Joe to Henshin Cyborg, Microman to Micronauts, Diaclone to Micro Change, we look at the real-life history behind the invention of the Transformers!

S1 · E101 · 25 de abr de 2020

Optimus Prime Episódio 101

S1 · E102 · 2 de mai de 2020

Ratbat Episódio 102

S1 · E103 · 9 de mai de 2020

Maccadam's Old Oil House Episódio 103

S1 · E104 · 23 de mai de 2020

Arcee Episódio 104

S1 · E105 · 30 de mai de 2020

Warpath Episódio 105

S1 · E106 · 6 de jun de 2020

Primus Episódio 106

Patreon supporter FaceMan sponsors an episode that takes us back in time, to the dawn of creation and the beginning of the Transformer race, with The Basics on the god of the Transformers, PRIMUS!

S1 · E107 · 27 de jun de 2020

Ravage Episódio 107

Patreon supporter Arixmethes sponsors this look at the Decepticons' feline master of stealth - RAVAGE!

S1 · E108 · 11 de jul de 2020

Sideways Episódio 108

Don't believe everything you hear - especially if the one you hear it from is this two-faced trickster! These are The Basics on the one Transformer you should never trust, SIDEWAYS!

S1 · E109 · 18 de jul de 2020

Rhinox Episódio 109

Time for another visit to the kingdom of the beasts this week, as The Basics takes a look at the toughest, smartest member of the Maximals - RHINOX!

S1 · E110 · 25 de jul de 2020

Cosmic Rust Episódio 110

If Cybertron be your home, far away, never roam! Watch this video, listen and fear, danger comes, the end is near! A disease that turns Transformers to dust... these are The Basics on COSMIC RUST!

S1 · E111 · 1 de ago de 2020

The Allspark Episódio 111

As the Autobots and Decepticons once again go to war over it in Netflix's new WAR FOR CYBERTRON TRILOGY, learn the history of the relic that granted life to Cybetron and the Transformer race, with The Basics on THE ALLSPARK!

S1 · E112 · 15 de ago de 2020

Red Alert Episódio 112

From paranoid security director to serious-minded medic, these are The Basics on the emergency-services Autobot for whom caution is the watchword - RED ALERT!

S1 · E113 · 29 de ago de 2020

Barricade Episódio 113

From street-racing punk to bad cop - these are The Basics on the many 'bots who have gone by the name BARRICADE!

S1 · E114 · 12 de set de 2020

Box Art Episódio 114

S1 · E115 · 19 de set de 2020

Omega Sentinels Episódio 115

Unfortunately for the Decepticons, the gigantic Autobot Omega Supreme isn't the only one of his kind! This week, it's The Basics on Cybertron's gigantic, ancient protectors, the Guardian Robots - aka, the OMEGA SENTINELS!

S1 · E116 · 26 de set de 2020

Ratchet Episódio 116

S1 · E117 · 10 de out de 2020

Teletraan 1 Episódio 117

S1 · E118 · 17 de out de 2020

Transforming Episódio 118

S1 · E119 · 31 de out de 2020

Monsterbots Episódio 119

S1 · E120 · 7 de nov de 2020

Knock Out Episódio 120

S1 · E121 · 14 de nov de 2020

Smokescreen Episódio 121

S1 · E122 · 28 de nov de 2020

Action Masters Episódio 122

S1 · E123 · 5 de dez de 2020

Alpha Trion Episódio 123

S1 · E124 · 19 de dez de 2020

Hot Rod Episódio 124

S1 · E125 · 2 de jan de 2021

Bug Bite Episódio 125

S1 · E126 · 26 de set de 2020

Bumper Episódio 126

S1 · E127 · 16 de jan de 2021

Flamewar Episódio 127

S1 · E128 · 23 de jan de 2021

Moonracer Episódio 128

S1 · E129 · 30 de jan de 2021

Soundblaster Episódio 129

S1 · E130 · 6 de fev de 2021

Space Bridges Episódio 130

S1 · E131 · 13 de fev de 2021

Doubledealer Episódio 131

S1 · E132 · 20 de fev de 2021

Scraplets Episódio 132

S1 · E133 · 27 de fev de 2021

Sky Lynx Episódio 133

S1 · E134 · 13 de mar de 2021

Scourge Episódio 134

S1 · E135 · 20 de mar de 2021

Cybertronian Colonies Episódio 135

S1 · E136 · 27 de mar de 2021

Seaspray Episódio 136

S1 · E137 · 17 de abr de 2021

Triple Changers Episódio 137

S1 · E138 · 24 de abr de 2021

Aerialbots Episódio 138

S1 · E139 · 1 de mai de 2021

Liege Maximo Episódio 139

S1 · E140 · 15 de mai de 2021

Beast Wars in Japan Episódio 140

S1 · E141 · 22 de mai de 2021

Blackout Episódio 141

S1 · E142 · 29 de mai de 2021

Rubsigns Episódio 142

S1 · E143 · 12 de jun de 2021

Chromdome Episódio 143

S1 · E144 · 19 de jun de 2021

Circuit Breaker Episódio 144

S1 · E145 · 26 de jun de 2021

The Great War Episódio 145

S1 · E146 · 10 de jul de 2021

Cliffjumper Episódio 146

The 'bot who everyone always seems to think is just "Red Bumblebee" - the little Autobot go-getter, CLIFFJUMPER!

S1 · E147 · 24 de jul de 2021

G.I JOE CROSSOVERS Episódio 147

S1 · E148 · 31 de jul de 2021

Beast Wars DINOBOT Episódio 148

S1 · E149 · 7 de ago de 2021

SHARKTICONS Episódio 149

S1 · E150 · 14 de ago de 2021

MEGATRON Episódio 150

S1 · E151 · 11 de set de 2021

The Golden Disk Episódio 151

S1 · E152 · 18 de set de 2021

Trypticon Episódio 152

S1 · E153 · 25 de set de 2021

Whirl Episódio 153

S1 · E154 · 9 de out de 2021

The Ark Episódio 154

S1 · E155 · 16 de out de 2021

Tidal Wave Episódio 155

S1 · E156 · 30 de out de 2021

The Horrorcons Episódio 156

S1 · E157 · 6 de nov de 2021

Skids Episódio 157

S1 · E158 · 13 de nov de 2021

Kiss Players Episódio 158

S1 · E159 · 27 de nov de 2021

Swindle Episódio 159

S1 · E160 · 4 de dez de 2021

Astrotrain Episódio 160

S1 · E161 · 18 de dez de 2021

The Aligned Continuity Episódio 161

S1 · E162 · 1 de jan de 2022

Road Rage Episódio 162

S1 · E163 · 8 de jan de 2022

Enemy Episódio 163

S1 · E164 · 15 de jan de 2022

Transmutate Episódio 164

S1 · E165 · 23 de jan de 2022

Shadow Striker Episódio 165

S1 · E166 · 29 de jan de 2022

Rack 'n' Ruin Episódio 166

S1 · E167 · 5 de fev de 2022

Protoforms Episódio 167

S1 · E168 · 12 de fev de 2022

Slug Episódio 168

S1 · E169 · 19 de fev de 2022

Tigatron Episódio 169

S1 · E170 · 5 de mar de 2022

The Protectobots Episódio 170

S1 · E171 · 12 de mar de 2022

Brawn Episódio 171

S1 · E172 · 19 de mar de 2020

Sandstorm Episódio 172

S1 · E173 · 2 de abr de 2022

KREMZEEK! Episódio 173

S1 · E174 · 16 de abr de 2022

Dreadwing Episódio 174

S1 · E175 · 23 de abr de 2022

Lio Convoy Episódio 175

S1 · E176 · 7 de mai de 2022

The Marvel Comic Episódio 176

S1 · E177 · 14 de mai de 2022

Jhiaxus Episódio 177

S1 · E178 · 21 de mai de 2022

Powermasters Episódio 178

S1 · E179 · 28 de mai de 2022

Thrust Episódio 179

S1 · E180 · 4 de jun de 2022

The Underbase Saga Episódio 180

S1 · E181 · 18 de jun de 2022

Bumblebee (Updated for 2022!) Episódio 181

S1 · E182 · 2 de jul de 2022

Shockwave Episódio 182

S1 · E183 · 9 de jul de 2022

Vector Prime Episódio 183

S1 · E184 · 23 de jul de 2022

Deathsaurus Episódio 184

S1 · E185 · 6 de ago de 2022

The Vok Episódio 185

S1 · E186 · 20 de ago de 2022

The Primus Vanguard Episódio 186

S1 · E187 · 3 de set de 2022

Rattrap Episódio 187

S1 · E188 · 17 de set de 2022

IDW's Robots in Disguise Episódio 188

S1 · E189 · 1 de out de 2022

Steeljaw Episódio 189

S1 · E190 · 15 de out de 2022

Liokaiser Episódio 190

S1 · E191 · 29 de out de 2022

Starscream's Ghost Episódio 191

S1 · E192 · 12 de nov de 2022

Dreamwave Episódio 192

For the first decade of the Tranformers franchise, Marvel Comics were king... but after "Generation 2" ended in 1994, "Transformers" comics went away. Then, in the early 2002, a new company took the reigns, producing wildly successful new series... that, in just a few short years, inexperienced, egotistical business owners drove straight into the friggin' ground. Patreon supporter Luke Wood sponsors this look at the history of DREAMWAVE!

S1 · E193 · 26 de nov de 2022

Laserbeak Episódio 193

This week, we're taking it back to 1984 once more for a look at another of the Transformers franchise's founding characters - Soundwave's favourite cassette, LASERBEAK!

S1 · E194 · 3 de dez de 2022

Iguanus Episódio 194

Obscure Characters Month begins with a look at the reptilian Decepticon given new life by this year's Transformers: Legacy toyline - IGUANUS!

S1 · E195 · 10 de dez de 2022

Dion Episódio 195

This year brought us a new toy of Orion Pax, the young robot who was fated to become Autobot leader Optimus Prime... but before he was Prime, Pax had a best friend, and that's the bot we're looking at today! It's The Basics on DION!

S1 · E196 · 17 de dez de 2022

Skullgrin Episódio 196

Obscure Characters Month continues with another 'bot who got a new toy in this year's "Transformers: Legacy" toyline - the monstrous mechanoid that Marvel made a movie star, SKULLGRIN!

S1 · E197 · 24 de dez de 2022

Crasher Episódio 197

Crashing through the snow, this Go-Bot's out to slay, stomping as she goes, laughing all the way! This year's Obscure Characters Month comes to a close with the basics on that riotous renegade who's gone from GoBotron to Cybertron and back again - It's The Basics on CRASHER!

S1 · E198 · 28 de jan de 2023

The Seekers Episódio 198

And we're back! For first first video of 2023, it's time to look at one of the most iconic aspects of the entire Transformers franchise - the lookalike Decepticon jets known as the SEEKERS!

S1 · E199 · 11 de fev de 2023

Death's Head Episódio 199

He's met the Transformers, Doctor Who, and the heroes of the Marvel Universe... but if YOU ever meet this mercenary mechanoid, just be sure you DON'T call him a bounty hunter! These are The Basics on DEATH'S HEAD!

S1 · E200 · 25 de fev de 2023

Hot Shot Episódio 200

Kids today have Bumblebee... but twenty years ago, the audience of the early 2000s had this 'bot! Episode #200 finally looks at The Basics on the poster boy of the Unicron Trilogy, HOT SHOT!

S1 · E201 · 11 de mar de 2023

Stunticons Episódio 201

Celebrating 200,000 subscribers with a long-demanded episode looking at The Basics on those Decepticon road-hogs, the STUNTICONS!

S1 · E202 · 25 de mar de 2023

Nova Prime Episódio 202

This episode takes another dive into Cybertron's ancient history, with The Basics on another of the robots who carried the Matrix of Leadership before Optimus Prime: NOVA PRIME!

S1 · E203 · 8 de abr de 2023

Cosmos Episódio 203

The Basics reaches for the stars this week, with a look at the history of the Autobots' outer space lookout, COSMOS!

S1 · E204 · 22 de abr de 2023

Crosshairs Episódio 204

This week, The Basics sets its sights on a popular request from the comments section - Targetmasters, sharpshooter, paratrooper, movie star, it's CROSSHAIRS!

S1 · E205 · 6 de mai de 2023

DARK ENERGON Episódio 205

UNICRON IS COMING! Ahead of the chaos-bringer's return to the big screen in this summer's "Rise of the Beasts," get primed with this history of his evil energy and its many unearthly abilities in The Basics on DARK ENERGON!

S1 · E206 · 20 de mai de 2023

Vehicons Episódio 206

From "Beast Machines" to "Transformers: Prime" and beyond, these are the Basics on the endless, faceless, mass-produced armies of evil - the VEHICONS!

S1 · E207 · 3 de jun de 2023

Metalhawk Episódio 207

As we await the release of "Rise of the Beasts," and its introduction of a new team of Transformers who have been living in secret on Earth for centuries, The Basics looks at the Autobot who did it before it was cool! It's Earth's original secret protector, METALHAWK!

S1 · E208 · 10 de jun de 2023

Mirage Episódio 208

"Rise of the Beasts" is in cinemas now - and that means that, at long, long last, it's finally time for me to deliver the episode you've been asking for! It's the Basics on the movie's new leading 'bot, the Autobot illusion-caster, MIRAGE!

S1 · E209 · 17 de jun de 2023

The Maximals Episódio 209

Creeping, crawling, and flying out of the world of "Beast Wars," get ready to go Beast Mode with this look at the history of the animal-form Transformers who have just set screens alight with their live-action debut in "Rise of the Beasts"!

S1 · E210 · 24 de jun de 2023

Airazor Episódio 210

Wrapping up our "Rise of the Beasts" theme month with a look at the history of the high-flying Maximal who just made her big-screen debut! It's The Basics on AIRAZOR!

S1 · E211 · 8 de jul de 2023

Fortress Maximus Episódio 211

Patreon supporter Devin Brimhall sponsors this episode about the biggest Autobot of them all!

S1 · E212 · 22 de jul de 2023

Generation 2 Episódio 212

Patreon Supporter Dad Brad sponsors this episode of the relaunched cartoon and toyline.

S1 · E213 · 5 de ago de 2023

Mini-Bots Episódio 213

Patreon supporter @KeyanCarlileTF sponsors this episode! Keyan requested a look at the Transformers franchise's long history of retooling and recolouring Bumblebee to create new characters - and to tell that story in full, we need to go right back to the start, and look at The Basics on the short-statured members of the Autobot army - the MINI-BOTS!

S1 · E214 · 19 de ago de 2023

Trainbots Episódio 214

Tickets please! Hop aboard for another journey to the Japanese side of the world of the Transformers, with a look at the history of some of the country's first original TF characters - the TRAINBOTS!

S1 · E215 · 2 de set de 2023

Battle Beasts Episódio 215

Transformers wasn't the only toyline created through the partnership of Hasbro and Takara - these are The Basics on one of their other big collaborations, the BEASTFORMERS, aka BATTLE BEASTS! Patreon supporter Greg Sepelak sponsors this look at the surprising and long-lived connection between the robots in disguise and these armoured animal warriors!

S1 · E216 · 16 de set de 2023

The Nemesis Episódio 216

Hot on the heels of its long-awaited released in toy form in the "Legacy" line this summer, we're finally taking a look at the Decepticon space cruiser that serves as the evil counterpart to the Autobot's iconic Ark: THE NEMESIS!

S1 · E217 · 30 de set de 2023

Strongarm Episódio 217

Sometimes Transformers history takes an unexpected left turn, and a 'bot who started out as one thing becomes something entirely different - as you'll find out in the story of the 'bot who went from energon-sculpting Omnicon to rule-obsessed police cadet! These are The Basics on STRONGARM!

S1 · E218 · 14 de out de 2023

Bombshell Episódio 218

Spooky season is just around the corner, so let's warm up with The Basics on at one of the creepiest 'cons around, the Insecticon master of mind control, BOMBSHELL!

S1 · E219 · 28 de out de 2023

Mindwipe Episódio 219

This year's Halloween special takes a look at the history of the Decepticons' batty black magician, Mindwipe!

S1 · E220 · 11 de nov de 2023

Rescue Bots Episódio 220

Transformers toys are generally intended for kids aged 5+, but over the years, Hasbro has made several attempts to target the preschool market with big, simple figures for little hands. This is the story of their most successful endevaour - it's time to Roll to the Rescue with The Basics on RESCUE BOTS!

S1 · E221 · 25 de nov de 2023

Soundwave - Updated for 2023! Episódio 221

Updated and expanded, revised and re-written, it's time for a fresh look at The Basics on Megatron's loyal spymaster SOUNDWAVE, now including all the new toys, cartoons, and comics and movies that have come out since the original episode six years ago!

S1 · E222 · 2 de dez de 2023

Toxitron Episódio 222

Kicking off Obscure Characters Month 2023 with a look at the story of that lean, green, pollution-spewing machine, TOXITRON!

S1 · E223 · 9 de dez de 2023

Apelinq Episódio 223

Obscure Characters Month continues with the history of a Maximal science-hero who this year made a very unexpected appearance in live-action! It's The Basics on APELINQ!

S1 · E224 · 6 de dez de 2023

Antagony Episódio 224

Obscure Characters Month continues with more BotCon Beast Wars content, as we look at The Basics on ANTAGONY! Pain is her friend - allow her to introduce YOU to it!

S1 · E225 · 26 de dez de 2023

Transit Episódio 225

Obscure Characters Month plumbs new depths with the paragon of public transport, the duke of the deleted scene, the maestro of memes - It's The Basics on how a very under-represented alternate mode has slowly grown in prominence to inspire TRANSIT!

S1 · E226 · 30 de dez de 2023

Kranix Episódio 226

2023's "Rise of the Beasts" saw the return of Unicron to cinema screens, so to wrap up Obscure Characters Month for this year, we're looking at The Baiscs on KRANIX - a 'bot from the world that was the planet-eater's first victim, when he made his debut in 1986's "The Transformers: The Movie"!

S1 · E227 · 27 de jan de 2024

The Golden Age of Cybertron Episódio 227

Cybertron wasn't always a world at war - once, long ago, the Transformers' home planet was a world without conflict, when energy flowed freely, and peace reigned. These are The Basics on the history of Cybertron and it's harmonious GOLDEN AGE!

S1 · E228 · 10 de fev de 2024

Kup Episódio 228

If you're looking for some history and lore from the world of the Transformers, there's no 'bot better suited to spin you a tale than the one we're looking at in this episode - curmugeonly old Autobot KUP!

S1 · E229 · 24 de fev de 2024

Snarl Episódio 229

This week, The Basics turns the spotlight on another of those prehistoric powerhouses, the Dinobots - the surly stegosaurus whose name got away from him, SNARL!

S1 · E230 · 9 de mar de 2024

Sparks Episódio 230

This episode takes a long-overdue dive into the mysteries of Transformer life itself, with a look at the concept of the Cybertronian soul - the SPARK, the mystical lifeforce that makes Autobots and Decepticons more than mere machines!

S1 · E231 · 23 de mar de 2024

Breakdown Episódio 231

Don't let this episode's subject know I've made a video about him - he wouldn't like the idea of being watched by so many people! It's The Basics on the paranoid Stunticon, BREAKDOWN!

S1 · E232 · 6 de abr de 2024

Magmatron Episódio 232

This week's episode is about the prehistoric powerhouse of a Predacon thrust back into the spotlight by the Legacy toyline this year! Blazing in from the Japanese side of the world of "Beast Wars," these are The Basics on MAGMATRON!

S1 · E233 · 20 de abr de 2024

Rock Lords Episódio 233

Today we explore the secret origins of the Armorizers with a look back at what's often thought of as one of the oddest toylines of the 80s, a spin-off of the Transformers' direct rivals, the GoBots! Shaking, quaking, crashing, breaking: it's The Basics on ROCK LORDS - powerful living rocks!!

S1 · E234 · 4 de mai de 2024

Omega Prime Episódio 234

From one of the more overlooked "Transformers" cartoons to HasLab success story - these are The Basics on the combined form of Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus, OMEGA PRIME! Plus - the story of the time Optimus Prime was a girl! Who is... YELLOW SPLENDID CONVOY?

S1 · E235 · 11 de mai de 2024

Chromia Episódio 235

This week, it's time for The Basics on one of the very first female Transformers - Elita One's second-in-command, Ironhide's lady, and Windblade's best galpal, CHROMIA!

S1 · E236 · 25 de mai de 2024

Technobots Episódio 236

Finally! This week, we're taking a look at the history of the last of the classic G1 Autobot combiner teams - fearless, futuristic warriors unappreciated in their own time - the bots whose combined form was once voiced by *MatPat* of all people! - those often-overlooked high-tech heroes, the TECHNOBOTS!

S1 · E237 · 8 de jun de 2024

Minerva Episódio 237

Sponsored by Patreon supporter El Coronna, this week we're looking at the first female Transformer toy ever produced! From the Japanese-original series "Super-God Masterforce," these are The Basics on MINERVA!

S1 · E238 · 22 de jun de 2024

Roadbuster Episódio 238

Patreon supporter Brigadier Darman sponsors this look at a prennial member of the Wreckers - the down and dirty ROADBUSTER!

S1 · E239 · 6 de jul de 2024

TRIPREDACUS COUNCIL Episódio 239

They're the rulers of the evil Predacons and masters of the long game, preferring to bide their time, scheming in the shadows until the moment is right for them to strike! It's The Basics on the TRIPREDACUS COUNCIL!

S1 · E240 · 20 de jul de 2024

TRANSFORMERS: PRIME Episódio 240

As the 2000s were reaching their end, "Transformers" underwent a huge surge in popularity and success thanks the first live-action movie, which Hasbro were quick to capitalise on with the launch of their own TV network, which served as home to a prestigious new high-budget TF cartoon! Patreon supporter Dom Verzi sponsors this look at the making and legacy of their favourite TF show, "TRANSFORMERS: PRIME"!

S1 · E241 · 3 de ago de 2024

RAPTORICONS Episódio 241

Delving into the obscure this week with an episode sponsored by official Transformers artist Matt Frank, who wanted The Basics to look at the fanged foursome of ferocious females he created for the Transformers Collectors Club - the RAPTORICONS!

S1 · E242 · 17 de ago de 2024

STAR SEEKERS Episódio 242

Arr, matey! Back in the spotlight thanks to a new range of toys in this year's LEGACY line, it's The Basics on vengeful pirate captain THUNDERTRON and his crew of scurvy space-dogs, the Star Raiders - better known as the STAR SEEKERS!

S1 · E243 · 31 de ago de 2024

MAYHEM ATTACK SQUAD Episódio 243

Autobots beware! This week, The Basics dishes out doom 'n' destruction with a look at the worst of the worst, the Decepticons' MAYHEM ATTACK SQUAD!

S1 · E244 · 14 de set de 2024

METROPLEX Episódio 244

This week it's a popular request from the comments, as we break down the history of the original Autobot city-former, greatest of all the Titans, Scramble City himself - METROPLEX!

S1 · E245 · 5 de out de 2024

ORION PAX Episódio 245

Discover the origins of OPTIMUS PRIME with this special TRANSFORMERS ONE tie-in episode, unpacking the full story of the Autobot leader's early life, and the 'bot he used to be - ORION PAX!

S1 · E246 · 19 de out de 2024

D-16 Episódio 246

Discover the origins of MEGATRON with this special TRANSFORMERS ONE tie-in episode, exploring the full story of the Decepticon leader's rise to power from his humble beginnings as an ordinary 'bot named D-16!

S1 · E247 · 26 de out de 2024

MONSTRUCTOR Episódio 247

Time for another peek into the creepy corners of the Transformers universe in a Halloween Basics about the monstrous Decepticon formed by the combination of the Pretender Monsters Birdbrain, Bristleback, Icepick, Scowl, Slog, and Wildfly - MONSTRUCTOR! Plus get the lowdown on his Japanese counterpart from "Victory,", DINOKING and the DINOFORCE, back in the headlines this year thanks to the Legacy toyline!

S1 · E248 · 9 de nov de 2024

ELITA ONE - Updated for 2024 Episódio 248

Revised and re-written for 2024! Things have changed a lot for the leader of the female Autobots in the five years since The Basics originally look at her history, not least of all her recent big-screen starring role in TRANSFORMERS ONE!

S1 · E249 · 23 de nov de 2024

ULTRA MAGNUS - Updated for 2024 Episódio 249

Celebrating 250 episodes with an overhauled and updated version of one of my very first character spotlight videos from over seven years ago! It's The Basics on the Autobots' greatest warrior, ULTRA MAGNUS!

S1 · E250 · 7 de dez de 2024

DEVCON Episódio 250

Obscure Characters Month 2024 kicks off with the story of the Autobot bounty hunter created for the original cartoon and kept alive by conventions!

S1 · E251 · 14 de dez de 2024

HARDTOP Episódio 251

Obscure Characters Month continues! He's far from one of the best-known Decepticons there is, but this little-heard-of Decepticon sniper has a tendency to pop up in roles of surprisingly significance just when you're least expecting him!

S1 · E252 · 21 de dez de 2024

XAARON Episódio 252

The penultimate entry in this year's Obscure Character Month returns us to the world of the original Marvel "Transformers" comic book! He's an Autobot councillor turned resistance leader turned avatar of Primus, who just this year, after nearly four decades, recieved his first ever toy. These are The Basics on EMIRATE XAARON!

S1 · E253 · 28 de dez de 2024

QUAKE Episódio 253

Bringing Obscure Characters Month 2024 to an end with the Decepticon Targetmaster whose biggest claim to fame is the fact he tends to die at the end of nearly every story he appears in! Back in the spotlight currently with his little buddies Tiptop and Heater thanks to the Legacy toyline, it's The Basics on QUAKE!

S1 · E254 · 25 de jan de 2025

SUNSTREAKER Episódio 254

Let's get back to Basics for 2025 with a video you've been asking me to do for ages! We're going right back to where it all began with the first Transformer, the coolest Countach, the self-lovin' lambo, the Autobot egotist who thinks he's the most beautiful machine to ever roll off the line -- SUNSTREAKER!

S1 · E255 · 8 de fev de 2025

HATE PLAGUE Episódio 255

This week we're looking at another of the deadly diseases of the Transformers universe, from it's introduction in "The Return of Optimus Prime" to its recent return to TV in "EarthSpark" - the roiling red rage that is THE HATE PLAGUE!

S1 · E256 · 22 de fev de 2025

TARANTULAS Episódio 256

Arachnophobes beware! This popular request from the comments returns us to the world of "Beast Wars" for a look at the history of the evil Predacon scientist, TARANTULAS!

S1 · E257 · 8 de mar de 2025

BONECRUSHER Episódio 257

From construction to destruction, from Constructicon to Beast Warrior, tiny Mini-Con to giant Combiner, bulldozer to buffalo - this 'bot does it all! Arriving just in time for his new Studio Series release, it's The Basics on the many different Transformers who have shared the name BONECRUSHER!

S1 · E258 · 18 de mar de 2025

Prima Prime Episódio 258

The Age of the Primes is upon us! Come with me now back to the very dawn of Cybertron itself, for a look at the story of the first Transformer ever created by Primus! Wielder of the Star Saber, bearer of the Matrix, leader of the Thirteen Primes - these are The Basics on PRIMA!

S1 · E259 · 2 de abr de 2025

Victory Episódio 259

After yet another successful HasLab campaign, I thought it was time we took a closer look at the series Star Saber, Deathsaurus, and Liokaiser came from! These are The Basics on "Brave No. 0," the most popular of the Japanese-original Generation 1 anime, TRANSFORMERS: VICTORY!

S1 · E260 · 14 de abr de 2025

Ramjet Episódio 260

Keepin' it classic this week, with a look at another of the iconic Decepticon jets!

S1 · E261 · 29 de abr de 2025

Override Episódio 261

S1 · E262 · 22 de mai de 2025

Solus Prime Episódio 262

The Age of the Primes continues! Join me for another look into the mists of Transformers history, as we tackle The Basics on the tragic tale of the first female Cybertronian, SOLUS PRIME!

S1 · E263 · 7 de jun de 2025

Silverbolt Episódio 263

From the Aerialbots to the Beast Wars, this episode look at two iconic Transformers characters with one thing in common! It's another Age of the Primes tie-in, as we look at the The Basics on the high-flying heroes who share the name SILVERBOLT!

S1 · E264 · 21 de jun de 2025

OPTIMUS PRIME'S AXE Episódio 264

It's one of the Autobot leader's signature weapons, going right back to the original G1 cartoon - but it hasn't always been widely represented onscreen! Learn its history in The Basics on Optimus Prime's Energon Axe!

S1 · E265 · 5 de jul de 2025

GINRAI Episódio 265

He LOOKS like Optimus Prime... but he's not! Journey with me now once more to the Japanese side of the world of the Transformers, and discover the story of the human being who wore the face of the ionic Autobot leader, GINRAI, as The Summer of Optimus Prime continues!

S1 · E266 · 19 de jul de 2025

STAR OPTIMUS PRIME Episódio 266

The Summer of Optimus Prime heats up with an episode looking at the Autobot leader's ultimate transformation! Just in time for his new toy in this year's AGE OF THE PRIMES, it's the positively stellar STAR OPTIMUS PRIME - aka STAR CONVOY!

S1 · E267 · 2 de ago de 2025

ROLLER Episódio 267

The Summer of Optimus Prime rolls on with the history of the companion who's been with the Autobot leader through forty years of adventures! He's the little drone that could - ROLLER!

S1 · E268 · 30 de ago de 2025

The THIRTEENTH PRIME Episódio 268

This episode, we conclude the Summer of Optimus Prime with a look into the furthest reaches of Optimus's past! From the pages of the Binder of Revelation and the Covenant of Primus, this is the legend of the forgotten member of Cybertron's ancient pantheon... these are The Basics on the THIRTEENTH PRIME!

S1 · E269 · 18 de out de 2025

SIMON FURMAN Episódio 269

From Marvel to Dreamwave to IDW and beyond, Generation 1 to Beast Wars to the live-action films and more, this is the Transformers journey of the most prolific writer to ever work on the franchise, responsible for moulding and shaping it like almost no other, SIMON FURMAN!

S1 · E270 · 1 de nov de 2025

RUNABOUT and RUNAMUCK Episódio 270

BATTLECHARGERS, the hard-charging, fast-changing Decepticon hoodlums whose idea of a good time is blowing something up! It's The Basics on Transformers' own Beavis and Butthead, RUNABOUT and RUNAMUCK!

S1 · E271 · 15 de nov de 2025

SPIKE WITWICKY Episódio 271

This long-overdue look at the Autobots' original human ally! From oil rig worker to interplanetary diplomat to Headmaster partner of Fortress Maximus, these are The Basics on SPIKE WITWICKY! Plus: Witwickies across the continuities, from Marvel's BUSTER, to the Shia LaBeouf's SAM!

S1 · E272 · 29 de nov de 2025

RUMBLE and FRENZY Episódio 272

The twin Decepticon cassettes whose ever-changing colours are the source of one of fandom's oldest arguments: FIRRIB vs FIBRIR! It's The Basics on RUMBLE and FRENZY!

S1 · E273 · 6 de dez de 2025

IRONFIST Episódio 273

Obscure Characters Month 2025 begins with the Autobot weapons expert who's as much of a big ol' dork about Transformers as you or me! From little-known beginnings as a European-exclusive "Lightformer" figure to becoming a cult-favourite thanks to his turn as the tragic hero of IDW Publishing's "Last Stand of the Wreckers," these are The Basics on "Fisitron".... aka IRONFIST!

S1 · E274 · 13 de dez de 2025

FLATLINE Episódio 274

Created for the pages of IDW's comics, now immortalized in plastic in this year's Age of the Primes toyline, Obscure Characters Month 2025 continues with The Basics on the Decepticons' malevolent medic, FLATLINE!

S1 · E275 · 20 de dez de 2025

CARNIVAC Episódio 275

the honourable Decepticon Pretender who learned what it means to be an Autobot! From Marvel to IDW, get ready for out-and-out Mayhem with The Basics on CARNIVAC!

S1 · E276 · 27 de dez de 2025

DELTA MAGNUS Episódio 276

From his "Diaclone" origins as "Powered Convoy" to his reinvention through the combined efforts of IDW Publishing and the "Masterpiece" toyline to his impending return in next year's "Missing Link," these are The Basics on DELTA MAGNUS!

S1 · E277 · 24 de jan de 2026

BLUESTREAK Episódio 277

A look at the 'bot behind one of the most famous "Transformers" urban legends! It's the motormouthed Autobot known as BLUESTREAK - so why isn't he BLUE?

S1 · E278 · 7 de fev de 2026

MICRONUS PRIME Episódio 278

S1 · E279 · 21 de fev de 2026

VELOCITRON Episódio 279

Rev up those engines for a look at The Basics on the Transformer colony world where more haste means more speed!

S1 · E280 · 7 de mar de 2026

BIG CONVOY Episódio 280

We return to the Japanese side of the world of "Beast Wars" to look at the Maximal mammoth who's so powerful, he's known as the One-Man Army! These are The Basics on BIG CONVOY!

S1 · E281 · 21 de mar de 2026

RAMPAGE Episódio 281

S1 · E282 · 4 de abr de 2026

TECHONORGANICS Episódio 282

S1 · E283 · 18 de abr de 2026

SWOOP Episódio 283

Looking at another one of those prehistoric powerhouses, the Dinobots! He's been known by a few names in his time, including Strafe and Ptero... but we know him best as SWOOP - the terrifying pterosaur who's second only to team leader Grimlock as the most distinctive and memorable member of the team!

S1 · E284 · 2 de mai de 2026

APEX ARMOR Episódio 284

Suit up for The Basics on one of the mightiest weapons on Cybertron! From its conceptual origins in "Super-God Masterforce" with Godbomber and God Ginrai to it's television debut in "Transformers: Prime," learn the history of the power-enhancing battlesuit known as the APEX ARMOR!

S1 · E285 · 23 de mai de 2026

POWERGLIDE Episódio 285

And AWAAAY we go, with The Basics on the Autobots' stunt-flying showman, POWERGLIDE, from his iconic cartoon spotlight with the girl who loved him, to his struggle for relevance in the 21st century! From Universe to the Bayverse, from Mini-Bot to Aerialbot, and more - plus, the surprising double-life of Astoria Carlton-Ritz!

S1 · E286 · 27 de nov de 2021

BRAWL Episódio 286

It's time to spotlight one of the team's members who's been lucky enough to enjoy some solo adventures of his own! These are The Basics on the bellicose 'bot called BRAWL!