TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SANDSTORM

Autobots, Decepticons, Predacons, Wreckers, and lots more - this week we're looking at The Basics on the many Transformers who share the name SANDSTORM!
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[@ChrisMcFeely]

A little update: It's since come to light that the Star Seeker Sandstorm was based on the original Generation 1 Triple Changer, and his design (created by Nick Roche) was the basis for the 2014 Generations toy!

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

i always loved the obscure beast wars characters,but sandstorm hits different to me,his color scheme is so unique and cool,i'm really glad to see him get attention,the beast wars version of him will be always holds a place in my heart

[@0Warpath]

Bro u made 4 separate comments, calm down

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

@@0Warpath what's even the bad thing about that tho ?

[@Poblos.weed.com.test.subject]

You couldn't have just edited the first one?

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

the fact that the name sandstorm was chosen for a 4 different characters from the same contunity,make it even more funnier

[@tannerprice2018]

Never expected Chris to start this off with a Star Wars joke. I loved it.

[@Kyledacapybara]

Same!

[@windsweeper8002]

Never joke about Star Wars. It always feels forced...

[@TattvaRajput24]

​@Silvestre JoJo 😂😂😂

[@Yesitsmyrealname]

​@@windsweeper8002 I had Fun Once. It was Awful

[@loganmargison1016]

"This is where the fun begins." "Another happy landing."

[@jimmyjeff1777]

The fact that IDW basically turned him into a serial killer at one point was an interesting direction to go with his character

[@lizerdspherex]

Reminder, you can take Generations Sandstorm's kibble and turn it into a wheelchair making him a Cripple-Changer.

[@wolfgang6442]

For me it's springer for I was always fond for his look when first appeared in the g1 movie with him turning into both a futuristic muscle car and attack copter

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

Even if sandstorm is a decepticon-autobot-predecon,all the time he will be always the unique g1 triple changer and the obscure beast wars character and the best decepticon in the color scheme

[@Expat_Out_Loud]

Chris: "But the discontinuation of Sandstorm's toy in 1988 soon led to him being killed off, blown to bits by-" Me: "By a cosmically powered Starscream?" Chris: "...by GALVATRON." Me: "Oh..."

[@maxtube444]

Same

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

with the legacy tot of him being released,i'm really glad to see such a unique obscure beast wars character like him get attention,i hope we can see more of him in the upcoming beast wars media especialy the fact that his name was chosen for 4 different characters from the same contunity,which is funny as hell

[@Cyclownus]

Why do I see you in a lot of Transformers videos?

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

@@Cyclownus bruh what's the Bad thing about that?

[@Cyclownus]

@@bilal_Hadjlaoui907 Just curious

[@ThatC0nGuy]

@@Cyclownus muhammed have eyes everywhere-

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

@@ThatC0nGuy bruh

[@darthpaul99]

The OG Triple changer is the only one that matters to me.

[@bilal_Hadjlaoui907]

"It is now time to fight for what we belive in.Our planet,our freedom,our lives!"

[@clea-annyu103]

Why do i see you in alot of transformer videos

[@AliTetik-y7t]

Fun fact Sandstorm was the only transformer who wasnt offlined by Cosmically-Powered Starscream

[@gabrielchee8470]

I think several bots didn't get offed by starscream, I think time wars oofed like most of the wreckers and mayhem attack squad

[@VoiceoftheFatMantis]

Also, Armada Cyclonus' Japanese name is Sandstorm. I knew that pretty early on and I always thought it was a hint that the character would redeem himself and become an Autoboot.; something I think wouldve happened if Cybertron was a true sequel to Energon.

[@madskillz808]

Your description of Sandstorm's bio suits his Earth Wars character to a tee. Triple changers have 2 special moves, and his can be used in unison, rushing in and deploying a toxic aoe, followed by taking to the air and dropping a bomb for more damage to cons (heals for allies).

[@KHFMcAwesome]

“But the discontinuation of Sandstorm's toy in 1988 soon lead to him being killed off.” Here it comes! He’s going to say the thing! “Blown to pieces-“ Let’s all say it together! “-by Galvatron.” … What?! No cosmically powered Starscream?! THAT'S JUST WRONG! I feel dirty just hearing that! Still not clean! STILL NOT CLEAN! (Yes I know it was the UK comic, I’m just making a joke 😜😜😜😜😜😜)

[@jamesscott305]

I had the original Bot. Though, probably the rerelease in 91. Loved it

[@murphyand]

Loved the G1 episode he had with Octane, always felt that the episode gave more depth to deceptions as a whole with fighting in their own ranks etc.

[@originaluddite]

It is a third season highlight for me and much better than Sandstorm's origin story with a bunch of generics on Paradron.

[@batsardcat3285]

I loved that the Dark of the moon Sandstorm was just a giant weaponizer for a random dude

[@deenstratos9075]

Sandstorm's robot mode was on cover of my first Transformers VHS tape. Good times.

[@robrice7246]

7:21 Well there was a cameo appearance of the original Sandstorm from R.I.D (2015).

[@robrice7246]

9:16/9:26 The only major connection these Sandstorms have is a desert themed color deco.

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Well, the other Sandstorms all tend to share a similarity with the G1 Sandstorm in some way. Whether it's simply the color scheme, or sharing an alt mode, or even having a similar personality.

[@sebastiancasas115]

Morning coffe and McFeely telling me stories are the best moments of the week

[@Gaarafan007]

The 2014 toy was one of my favourites. It really moves and transforms like a mecha, and having a highspeed land mode and a versatile air mode makes it easy to imagine various scenarios for him.

[@dubuyajay9964]

I am so happy to hear that my "Predacon" re-paint is actually a hero and played a big role in Transformers Storylines. XD

[@VerdantRange]

Man, it's weird to hear a G1 character didn't die at the hands of an Underbase powered Starscream after hearings it so many times.

[@pious83]

To be fair, when it comes to Simon Furman's iteration of G1 Galvatron. Power-wise, they are basically the same.

[@KumiChan2004]

I was expecting it. Then it was like wait, what?

[@marciomiralda8862]

I Remember it like this if a wrecker galvatron killed them anyone else a underbase powered starscream

[@dreadfury2485]

AND he wasn’t killed by a Decepticon-controlled copy of Optimus Prime.

[@OnDavidsBrain]

1:48 Sandstorm: "It's as beautiful in death as it was in life" Rodimus: "Well no need to get all mushy, Cybertron's a better place anyway. Not so perfect."

[@ZetaPrime77]

You opened with a Star Wars quote and have earned 100% of my like

[@mikeisernie]

I really like the "rotors folding to look like bandoliers"....never noticed that before on those helicopters transformers.

[@matthewvonderporten5605]

Now we need a story of Sandstorm teaming up with Sandstorm Machine Wars to fight Decepticon Sandstorm and Predacon Sandstorm to save G.I. Joe Sandstorm.

[@Protosilver97]

Sounds like a FunPub story.

[@Corbomite_Meatballs]

Needs more Sandstorm.

[@darrenheideman2546]

Props to the nod to the infamous Star Wars prequel trilogy line in the intro. Now, I believe a number of Autobots did share G1 Sanstorm's trait of struggling to find purpose post-war, but him pretty much becoming a Cybertronian Dexter was especially dark.

[@Stuffman1861]

The quote cannot be escaped

[@adianolkonen8488]

I knew SandStorm had a long & varied history, but I feel this was one of your most surprising and informative episodes yet! I want to continue the encouragement for your great work with our hobby! Thank you

[@Awesoman]

Sandstorm (the original) was one of the first Transformers I owned.

[@furychromthereddeath571]

Me after hearing the opening segment being; “It’s coarse, it’s rough, it’s irritating, and it gets everywhere.”: Was that a Star Wars reference?

[@tfdxstudios1265]

0:03 Good to know that one of my favorite Transformers youtubers is a cultured prequel memer.

[@geepalik]

0:30 the original G1 toy had its feet made from colored die cast metal (like Soundwave), while in the next version they were made from plastic.

[@Silverwing2112]

The 2014 Generations Sandstorm is in my list of favorite Transformers figures.

[@BPRDagent]

"Which triple changed from Dune Buggy to weapons platform that could be manned by his human partner *Squints eyes* Ted Danson?"

[@sivanlevi3867]

G1 Sandstorm now has a cool new toy in the Legacy line, based directly on the original toy, with the roll cage of his dune buggy mode becoming a stretcher that hangs by a rope for his helicopter form.

[@briximusprime]

Sandstorm is one of the most underrated characters (in all his incarnations) and so I’m glad the basics has led him to become more well known and more people can learn to appreciate him as I have

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

I remember having the original Sandstorm. The episode he had with Octane was super cool. ~_~

[@ShinGallon]

I always liked seeing Autobots and Decepticons working together/being friends. It's funny though that the episode is about Starscream's Ghost and like 60% of the episode's runtime is Wacky Hijinx with Sandstorm and Octane.

[@jonathonholifield3166]

@@ShinGallon that's a good ass episode, I think imma watch it right now

[@m0stlyGh0sty]

Did not expect a prequel reference from Chris, but I got a good laugh out of that. Keep up the awesome work, Chris! 👏

[@Nutyp3092]

I had to do a double take, thought I clicked the wrong video lol

[@Xeno1798]

I can't wait to see where some of these IDW storylines go in the animation space I love them all

[@haydenreviewscustomcombos]

So, the transformers legacy figure was basically a mass market release, with a new mold, of this botcon toy. That’s pretty cool that a bot con figure made it into transformers legacy.

[@anwenlokier2292]

In my school vr game he had a cool bit where him whirl springer and the rest of the wreckers head to the tree of harmony and stop desepticon secret weapon goalius from removing a curse and fyi in a cutseen he accidentally killed primus granddaughter and goalius cousin peludium by using the requriem blaster to save bulkhead from goalius quick firing assault but it was too late shattered glass shade ( he is involved In the next few weeks) had entered the area and it was sandstorm who blamed peludium death on Goalius which the games mission ended with goalius ultimately trapped everyone in the area in a nightmare loop that renders there abilities useless and in the next mission called a sandy storm was where you play as sandstorm and free the wreckers and shade from the loop and find goalius and it has a big boss fight against goalius which ended with sg shade being too late as he losses control of the gigaverse to the original first entity named davoth and sg shade ordered sandstorm to kill goalius and sandstorm did it and it leads to the next mission called a living nightmare where you play as sandstorm and try to find out the cause of the endless nights which revialed to be a entity known as cataclyst a unkillable entity that can live by nightmares and she was on the hunt for sandstorm as he was the only bot with info of peludium death and in the games Cort peludium was revived and sandstorm was forced to admit what happened and he ended up getting killed by a goalius veriont named dreadagon and after that he ressurected both sandstorm and goalius and the mission ended with sandstorm arrested for murder of peludium

[@NightmareZerogbs]

Wow, he turned out to be much more interesting than I thought!

[@brainstorm9560]

My favourite is the IDW version. His arc in Punishment is simply chilling

[@gearreadyforwar1545]

The idw version really show what they can do with the transformers,for sandstorm is a good example that sandstorm being a wercker shows that he have the feeling of bloodlust or those type of people that jumps out of planes,climb skyscrapers and walk on rope lines.

[@flicky1991]

Imagine if they made an incarnation that brought elements from the G1 and BW versions together. Triple changer with helicopter and scorpion modes, lives in a pacifist colony but is secretly an ancient Transformer waiting for the day he's needed to fight Unicron. Something like that?

[@Chevylover07]

I want to see a new g1 sandstorm, blitzwing and broadside in legacy

[@schmidington]

The original triple-changing incarnation is my favorite. Until recently, it's the only one I knew of. I had never heard of the jet or scorpion until the latest figures were announced. That Thrilling 30 Generations toy is absolutely awesome. Sandstorm, Whirl, Roadbuster, and Springer are my 'Wreckers' from that era of figures.

[@TFnemesis95]

I was honestly expecting you to say his comic book adaptation was killed off by a cosmic powered star scream

[@DBWalks2010]

Fantastic video! Great job!👍👍

[@johnnyb.5281]

I remember the G1 incarnation of sandstorm very well. It would have been interesting if they could have combined the Bob butianski profile with the portrayal on the G1 cartoons. Maybe reconning the story to where the Daredevil version of sandstorm might have come from velocitron before relocating to the other planet and helping liberate them

[@toa_cracau4286]

That ending is a gem XD

[@juusstis3664]

When Chris made a Star Wars reference: A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@michaelreifsnider3182]

The episode that Sandstorm appeared alongside Octane for the two part series, Blitzwing was supposed to be there with Sandstorm but they wanted to push the new release of Octane so the show made writers had to change Blitzwing with Octane

[@helluva-lad5453]

I wasn't expecting that Star wars quote It's a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one

[@davidhenneman3747]

Great video!! I'd love to see a video on Broadside to complete the original 6 triple changers!!

[@adrianhinds9200]

Very good episode, and that last retool of the springer toy looks so good as Sandstorm

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff! Those newer takes on the Sandstorm character look pretty slick.

[@CyborgNS6NL]

2nd Generations Sandstorm has to be one of the best Transformers toy of all time IMHO. I loved the G1 version as well.

[@TornaitSuperBird]

I wish I got the first Generations Sandstorm, mainly because I had the OG Dunerunner and lost him... That mold's pretty fun, because the hands actually transform into the seats in buggy mode.

[@thedesucomplex4365]

I think Botcon Machien Wars Sandstorm would make a great fill-in for the Prime incarnation. Hoping we get to see new Generations toys of the G1 version, alongside Broadside, but that doesnt seem super likely as of right now

[@scottjennings503]

Chris, I'd be interested in hearing your take on the Star Seekers, even if 90% of their significance is "what could have been" instead of "what actually was."

[@akinoffury2332]

I think my favorite approach to Sandstorm is in Punishment. I like it when series take on that sort of DC-esque take, showing the dark, grimy side of war and pain.

[@robrice7246]

7:45 Thus a recolor of Beachcomber (Like the Universe figure).

[@TomMSTie1138]

Sandstorm has to have the most convoluted history of any Transformer. I have the Thrilling 30s IDW style Sandstorm on my Wreckers shelf, hoping for the day we get a new more G1 accurate version. However, with two recent releases under the same name, that seems unlikely.

[@sivanlevi3867]

Thanks for getting the sand out of our curious eyes, Chris. G1 Sandstorm is my favorite along with the other triple changers. Shame about the limited number of roles, maybe my fanfiction could spice it up a little.

[@christianlewis6789]

That intro... is that hinting at a possible Basics episode covering crossovers with a certain other franchise whose characters often have a certain distaste for sand?😆

[@KronkArtemis]

gotta love the "I don't like sand" opening to the video, I was laughing for 2 minutes straight

[@jackytran7818]

G1 sandstorm: "sand storm, transform!" G2 sand storm: "sand storm, transform!" Beast sand storm: "sand storm, terrorize!"

[@jackytran7818]

Autobot sandstorm: "sandstorm, transform!" Decepticon sandstorm: "sandstorm, transform!" Predacon sandstorm: "sandstorm, terrorize!"

[@Jimboliah3985]

For me, Micron Legends Sandstorm sprung to mind, aka Armada Cyclonus in Japan.

[@RachelThomason]

The one I like is the repaint of the characters scorpionok and I found him at my local Ross store from the legacy line he is my favorite character and I like his color scheme more better than the original character and I really enjoyed all of your videos and reviews of all the Transformers characters can't wait for the next up coming videos of new unsure characters of 2023 and 2024

[@stiglapoint5672]

Love how he’s a Wrecker

[@stormblastfilms968]

Thank you so much sandstorm is one of my favorite figures I got the transformers generations sandstorm and I loved the character

[@Iamablueguy]

2:57 surprising someone who wasn’t offlined by a cosmically empowered starscream

[@jonathanward8967]

Wow, once again you present another fine and in depth episode. I can only remember the one episode he shared with Octane from Season 3 lol. I really like how you go in details about all these comic appearances as I am not a comic reader. Keep up the awesome work!!!

[@maximaldinotrap]

I love how Beast Wars Sandstorm in comics is essentially a Maximal in all but faction.

[@nathandowney6481]

I love that even here in Transformers Basics I can still find Star Wars references

[@classiccustoms2010]

3:01 At first I thought he was gonna be killed by a cosmically-powered Starscream.

[@DeltaResilience]

3:01 I swear you were 'this close' to saying "By a cosmic-powered Starscream"

[@thestomp1647]

I loved the way the G1 toy looked like he was getting around with an orange surfboard strapped to his back. Very appropriate for a dune buggy.

[@philbourque9337]

I had/have that 1986 toy. It's in a box in storage somewhere along with the rest of my transformers toys. As a kid, I used him as a substitute for Springer. Seeing the 2014 updated version, I kind of want it.

[@BluBerryVA]

As a way to make sense of all the different characters I've always seen Sandstorm as a common name on Cybertron like a John or a William.

[@dyl_pickle16-mta48]

The G1 version is my favorite Autobot triple changer.

[@ProfSir1]

I’m so glad you covered Sandstorm. He was the first Transformer I ever fell in love with as a kid.

[@ltb1345]

7:52 Man, I want this figure now.

[@gishathosaurus6828]

Whirl, Skids, Chromedome, Rodimus... all these characters I've just known about in More than Meets the Eye and Robots in Disguise explained thoroughly? Consider that an instant sub! Can't wait to see those vids too after I finish up with them comics ^_^

[@Sammytheflaaffyfan]

dude, that freaking prequel joke at the beginning got me.

[@khye1642]

How did you manage to find MW Sandstorm’s box artwork. I’ve been looking for that for ages

[@stevenhamilton5427]

My favorite Autobot is the Original Classic Retroboot G1 cartoon version of the Autobot Triple Changer SandStorm whose primary function is a(as of 2022):reconnaissance SandStorm is also a triple changer able to switch between modes at twice the rate of the average transformer,SandStorm also have above average strength and endurance as well as great intelligence he's also a confident and capable risk taker but also SandStorm is not only a current member of the Autobots but also he's the leader of. A group of Autobot who once move to Paradon.also thanks for sharing Chris 👌 them coming and have a excellent Saturday.☺

[@macramequeenintheafternoon727]

Punishment was such an unexpected little treat. It's the main reason I have a soft spot for the character. I don't think the book is all that well regarded or remembered, but I'd like to think it will be the jumping off point for future incarnations of the character going forward. His foundational persona has lots of potential for story telling and development and who doesn't love an Autobot triple changer!?

[@gearreadyforwar1545]

I love the idw sandstorm his character and bring back his original origin and updating it is so great,I just wish this what they actually do in cartoons

[@MrTonyJ]

Sandstorm might be the only name that was reused in the same generation-continuality.

[@wolfgang6442]

Could be especially them keeping on to the trademark but either way he seems like a cool bot

[@940351579]

Being a triple changer collector, it's baffling that not only have we not had a new G1 Sandstorm since 2014 (if that even counts as G1 Sandstorm) but not even 3rd parties care to make him except for one figure that had very little screen accuracy.

[@daverage4729]

True. And for my money, he was always the best looking toy of the 3 g1 autobot triple changers.

[@940351579]

@@daverage4729 especially since his alt modes aren't space vehicles or the worst case of mass displacement haha

[@andyroldan6652]

The Anakin quote was pure gold!

[@beard3451]

Something I've noticed is that, likely by coincidence, a lot of the generic Seeker jets that were later given identities and personalities have 'storm' in their name: Sunstorm Acid Storm Nova Storm Ion Storm and now Sandstorm

[@bobe1917]

Windcharger would be a cool one to do

[@michaelturner2806]

The original G1 Sandstorm was my favorite transformers toy as a kid! I liked the bot and two vehicle modes, and for some reason it just felt the most satisfying among my other Transformers, GoBots, and other changing robot toys.

[@tonyjackson4078]

The fact Sandstorm had a hero mold from thrilling 30s Springer and to me was his most badass version is great to me.

[@harlanPerry]

I like Sandstorm.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Sandstorm: "We must save my world." Ultra Magnus: "Yes. Blow it up."