Gideon Burogu ブログ: Transformers: Prime New Computer-Animated Series!

A new Computer-Animated series of the Transformers. The title is "Transformers: Prime". Transformers: Prime is an Hub original upcoming computer-animated series and is set to premiere on November 26, 2010 on The Hub (Hasbro's new joint venture with Discovery Communications), in the U.S. It is revealed that there are 3 more seasons in production for the series. Workers on the series say that it will last along time and will be rightfully huge. There has been a total of 4 seasons announced so far.

In my own opinion, the new animated series(which is actually made in 3D graphics) is actually a mixture of 3 version of Transformers. The animated series, the movies(and the Rise of the fallen Movie) and The war for Cybertron Game.

So, let's check out the characters.

Optimus Prime

As usual, the leaders of the Autobots, Optimus prime. The Autobots' leader is the biggest, strongest, and smartest. Optimus Prime makes the plans and protects the humans in the war with the Decepticons. He's awesome in big-rig mode and even more amazing as his true red-and-blue-armored self. You wouldn't call Optimus Prime cuddly, but he does care. He's just seen a lot of battle ... and he knows there's more to come.
Here's how his vehicle mode looks like.

Bumblebee

If there's a transformers, there's definitely a Bumblebee around. He's a hot muscle car, and also the Autobot who's been on Earth the longest. So he knows humans best, which helps explains why he's so serious about looking after Raf. Bumblebee's voicebox was damaged on Cybertron, so he "talks" in bleeps and blurts(similar with the movie Bumblebee). He may make mistakes, but he's eager to please Optimus Prime.
Here's the vehicle mode of Bumblebee.

Arcee

The first time, Arcee in blue. This is one awesome motorcycle -- sleek, fast, and powerful. Arcee is also the Autobots' best soldier. She has a special bond with Optimus Prime and is his "go-to" girl. As the least "flawed" of the Autobots, she's the one they can always count on. She wasn't too thrilled to get the job of looking after Jack, but she slowly comes to respect him as a partner.
Arcee's vehicle Mode.(seems like Prowl of the animated series had been replaced by a female)

Ratchet

This emergency medical truck is the Autobots' medic. Ratchet fixes limbs and gears, and he works to make do with less and less Energon. He knows Optimus Prime best, but he doesn't want the Autobots risking their necks to protect humans, or bringing them into the secret base. Deep down, though, Ratchet admires what the humans bring to the fight.

Bulkhead

This giant is the muscle of the Autobots. But Bulkhead's actually kind of sensitive -- as Miko learns when she bonds with him. At first he was a little afraid of hurting his tiny partner, but Miko helped him get over that. Now she even pushes him to do things that sometimes get him into trouble. But when Miko's in danger, Bulkhead's there to protect her.
Bulkhead's Vehicle Mode.

Other mentioned Autobots is Cliffjumper. Not much info is available yet. Here's his vehicle mode.

Now, for the human characters that supports the Autobots.

Raf

He's quiet, shy, and usually the Teen most freaked by danger. But when Rafael "Raf" Esquivel sees any kind of software-based tech, he goes right into "the zone." That's handy at Autobot Central Command, since Ratchet doesn't know much about human tech. Raf's know-how has saved both humans and Autobots.

Jackson Darby

At 16, he was just a hard-working kid slinging burgers to save up for his first motorcycle. Then Jackson "Jack" Darby met Arcee, his guardian Autobot, and scored a killer bike AND a big sister all in one. With pals Miko and Raf, he helps the Autobots fight the Decepticons. Jack's usually a smart guy and responsible leader ... except when he wants to impress a girl.

Miko Nakadai

She's 15 and from Japan -- but you might not guess that, since she's so into American pop culture. Miko Nakadai loves speed metal and wild punk outfits, and her fearlessness makes her the perfect match for the massive Bulkhead. Her thing for thrills can cause trouble for fellow Teens Jack and Raf. But Miko means well, and she always looks out for her pals.

The Decepticons,

Megatron

The head of the Decepticons is just as bad as the Autobots' leader is good. Whether in alien fighter jet form or robot mode, Megatron's the most evil and deadly of all the Transformers. He hates how much Optimus Prime cares about Earth, and won't stop until he defeats the Autobots and makes this planet his own.
Megatron's vehicle mode.

Starscream

If there is a Megatron, there is always the sneaky yet loyal Starscream. This military fighter jet is Megatron's right-hand man. Starscream would rather sneak up on his victims than face them head-on, which makes him extra-dangerous. He's an expert planner, and that's one reason Megatron keeps him around. Starscream always shows respect to his general, but he's really just waiting for a chance to take command of the Decepticons himself.
Starscream's Vehicle mode.

Soundwave

A stealth drone and the Decepticons' spy master, Soundwave has no face and doesn't say much. He just quietly finds information to use against the Autobots. He can tap into any transmission anywhere, except at the Autobots' secret base. Soundwave's far-reaching tentacles can snap through concrete, but his main tools are the tiny Deployers in his chest.
Soundwave's vehicle mode

Other Decepticons, Breakdown, Knockout and Eradicon. There's no image of them except for Eradicon's vehicle mode.

Transformers: Prime will begin airing on The Hub sometime in the fall. When asked when the show would debut, the showrunners commented that their obligation is to provide the episodes and as of right now, The Hub does not have a solid date of when Transformers: Prime will premiere. However, Advertising Age reports that the show will premiere when the network debuts on October 10, 2010. But the real series airdate will be November 26, 2010, which was supposed to be in December 2010. The series will air in the block Kids Prime. There is no airdate set for Canada, yet.

Check out the trailer sneak peek that had been uploaded on Youtube.