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The Story of Hot Rod: the Autobot Who Dared to Be More Than a Sidekick. From fan favorite to fandom scapegoat, Hot Rod’s rise, fall, and redemption is one of the most misunderstood arcs in Transformers history in my opinion. In this video, I'll burn through his journey—from his toy shelf debut in 1986, to being "that guy who got Prime killed," to finally earning his stripes in the comics as Rodimus Prime and beyond. Whether you're a die-hard G1 kid, a modern IDW reader, or just here for the toys (I see you), this is a full-throttle ride through the fiery history of the cavalier Autobot who might just be more than meets the eye.

Did I Ever Tell You About The Time?

The Story of Transformers Kup, the Autobot who definitely wasn't too old for this s#!t... The story of Kup is the story of every grizzled old soldier who’s seen too much, survived against the odds, and still has time to tell a few good war stories. From his humble beginnings as a futuristic pickup truck in the 1986 Transformers movie to his haunted breakdown in the IDW comics, Kup has gone from mid-tier toy shelf filler to a war-weary legend of Cybertronian lore. In this episode, we deep-dive into Kup’s evolution across cartoons, comics, and plastic—from his time mentoring Hot Rod, to ripping apart Sharkticons, leading the Wreckers, and even battling zombies in the Las Vegas...or was that all in his head? Either way, grab an energon stick, sit back, and find out why this cranky old ‘bot may just be one of the most compelling Autobots ever created.

The Jangle Man

The Story of Wheelie is one of survival, slingshots, and suspicious design decisions. Often dismissed as the rhyming runt of the Autobots, The Transformers Wheelie’s journey through toy shelves, comics, cartoons—and even live-action creepdom—is anything but ordinary. In this deep dive, I'll explore how a character with a tragic backstory, savage instincts, and undeniable resilience became one of the most divisive bots in the Transformers universe. From his infamous G1 toy to his turn as “Jangle Man” in the IDW comics, this is the wild, weird, and possibly wonderful story of Wheelie—love him or loathe him, you can’t ignore him.

It's All Just A Blurr

The Story of Blurr, the Speedy Transformer Who Couldn’t Outrun His Own Clunky Toy Design The story of Blurr is one of speed, style, and some seriously questionable toy proportions. From being the least favorite of the futuristic trio introduced in Transformers: The Movie, to racing through time in the UK comics, to becoming a bar-owning ex-racer in IDW, Blurr's journey has taken him far beyond just talking fast. Whether he's intercepting secret transmissions, outrunning Unicron, or finally getting a toy that does him justice (maybe), Blurr has always been more than just a blue streak. In this video, we explore every major version of Blurr—from his G1 roots to his tragically cubed fate in Transformers Animated—with plenty of commentary, deep-ish lore, and toy collector takes along the way.