TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on OVERLORD

From Masterforce to Machinima via Roche and Roberts - this week, it's The Basics on a cult favourite Transformers villains who went from big in Japan to Titans Return star, OVERLORD!
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[@ChrisMcFeely]

Public Service Announcement: Overlo*R*d and Overlo*A*d are two different characters, please stop asking why Overlo*A*d isn't in this video.

[@CasTheFriendlyDaemonPrincess]

Chris McFeely why did you censor the name?

[@Toon_Lucario]

So you gonna cover overload one day?

[@CasTheFriendlyDaemonPrincess]

Ooooh ok I didn’t realise that thanks

[@tariffictypist7372]

Overlo *r* d and Overlo *a* d

[@aidendouglas7816]

Chris McFeely I actually have one of the toys!

[@simonletch9315]

"Overlord has worn a surprising variety of faces..." Most of them were attached to other people before he met them.

[@River-Ocean]

Zabe Ryerams ollie’s? that’s where i got hum

[@KilosFoxo]

that sound like something movie optimus would do not overlord

[@koolmckool7039]

@@KilosFoxo Optimus: Give me your face.

[@daverage4729]

Poor old Springer. Will take more than a band aid to fix that injury.

[@koolmckool7039]

@@daverage4729 Probably even more than a welding torch.

[@willbrownman47]

I met Overlord through the MTMTE comics, and I have never wanted a character dead more than that guy.

[@infiniteoctopaw]

Will Brownman I don’t know, I REALLY hated Getaway

[@pixelbit0897]

I dont understand, his a the perfect badguy, he gives you that sense of fear anytime his in a room, getaway is just a manipulative jerk

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

cough cough Getaway cough

[@dankerbell]

me

[@v4skunk739]

I got the toy of him in like 1991 for xmas, one of my favourite toys.

[@theandroidartist5897]

I honestly think the southern accent suits Overlord, he does look like the kind of con that would charm you before he kills you, ask Rotorstorm. [Edit: This is the same way I think a german accent fits Blitzwing, half of his name is german afterall]

[@Xoncron]

I agree

[@duckgo8755]

poor rotorstorm

[@NoahDaArk]

Oddly enough it reminds me of Neegan in a sense: a charming and charismatic guy who has no issue bashing your brains in with a baseball bat

[@rashounjohnson9562]

I'm still looking for the animated toy version.

[@adawnicusautocon]

That makes a whole lotta sense for Blitzwing!!😂😂 Also I like Overlord's accent as well, it's almost chilling known how he's so smooth talking before he'll brutally kill you.

[@spencersholden]

4:24 I love this. They only reason we have IDW Overlord is because one of the writers had the toy as a kid.

[@KingNanoA]

Anyone almost surprised that Overlord was never added to Bayverse? He would fit uncomfortably well.

[@TuberoseKisser]

I know this comment is 4 years old but I think the reason why he was never added is just cause what he does wouldn't stand out from the ultra violence that already happens in the movies.

[@GalvyTheTom]

Even he would look at what was happening in the Bayverse and say "Hmm, I think I've been outclassed, this is a little too much for me"

[@pious83]

IDW was my introduction to Overlord. Becoming one of my favourite characters in the single best story in the entire IDW run.

[@zeterzero4356]

That southern accent is something I want for the character hence forth. Honestly his part in that series is why I like him, Megatron obsession aside.

[@pixelbit0897]

Same lol

[@kyleshea384]

Yeah gives me Max Cady vibes

[@ikecarr5989]

For the live action movie,and have him voiced by Jeffery Dean Morgan channeling Meghan.

[@myriadmediamusings]

Ah, I see. Between his rather unique apperance in Masterforce, to being a key component of the renowned Wreckers and Lost Light comic series, to having a major role in Prime Wars, I can see why Overlord has become a fan favorite. He’s certainly got some unique aspects to him. Hasbro really needs to Spawn more Overlords in future incarnations of the franchise to give him more exposure.

[@KingNanoA]

Pio Nepomuceno there’s one particular quote from Wreckers about overlord that always stick in my mind: Kup: “Unlike every other ‘con tough enough to give Megatron sleepless nights, Overlord wasn’t power-hungry. He just wanted to graduate from homicide to genocide. Add a few notches to his kill stats.”

[@RapidFyrez]

You made this entire comment just to make that pun didn't you?

[@Getwright-]

For those who are new: Chris doesn't really talk third party figures. That's why those toys don't get a mention

[@stevenvu5403]

Yeah and even if he did mention third party figures, what’s really to tell?

[@auberginemanproductions1608]

@@stevenvu5403 Carnifex?

[@stevenvu5403]

@@auberginemanproductions1608 what?

[@auberginemanproductions1608]

@@stevenvu5403 Carnifex was a third party IDW Overlord

[@stevenvu5403]

@@auberginemanproductions1608 oh that’s was the name is. I didn’t know the name of that figure.

[@ArcanaStorm]

IDW was the first time I ever heard of overlord... Rip Pipes and Rewind

[@DumpsterK4tproductions]

JEEZ. Both their deaths were sad. Pipes had a whole speech about him not wasting his life, and Rewind gave his life to save everyone he loved

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

... Wreck'n rule

[@megatron2171]

Smashed pipes and chew rewind

[@rhyperiorhunter7339]

and roater storm

[@ArcanaStorm]

Who?

[@sivanlevi3867]

Titans Return was where I found Overlord for the first time, and I gotta say, I liked that it lead to a scene where Megatron showed a caring side to Mistress of Flame.

[@myang12003]

I discovered overlord in titans return. My older brother bought him for me for $16 on marshals.

[@GeekBearReporter]

I encountered Overlord during the IDW run :shudders:. One of my favorite hated villains.

[@benjaminsantoso3495]

Agreed. One of the only few villains in fiction to give me chills whenever I see them.

[@tukodolce6743]

Same, but overlord fills me with rage and hatred when I see him

[@michaelaluna7684]

What about Tarn?

[@tukodolce6743]

@@michaelaluna7684 gives me the creeps

[@tukodolce6743]

How 'bout getaway

[@toygrind]

That boxart at 3:30 blew my tiny mind as a young 'un!

[@karda009]

Thew Adams And Sooner or later, Siege’ll finally give us the ability to physically reenact it with modern toys. Woo

[@Gamercaco]

some how I know you wound be here

[@elijahjarman2837]

@@karda009 I'm quaking in my booties

[@tfstopmotions5672]

Hi thew! Im late .

[@mrbigdiscoparty4671]

Word

[@megathot3734]

Plot twist: Overlord from IDW and Bayverse Optimus are the same person

[@gar2yc]

Makes so much sense.

[@jonzcool8005]

Pretty sure Bayverse Optimus is much worse

[@nil981]

Can you eat overlord?....cybertron would be much better off without him.

[@gman4736]

But he hasn't taken anyone's face with a one liner

[@drxshock6957]

Wouldn't surprise me

[@MyRYNOrunsHot]

7:50 "I'm Overlord. Look at ma Truker Hat."

[@Jack-sy8mr]

“I was going through a phase”

[@krbchris26]

"You plum-done dag-gone done did it now son"

[@adawnicusautocon]

"Well son, Looks like Overlord is your unlucky lord"

[@BossEvasion]

“Lookie Springer, more ‘Cons!”

[@Nameless-ln5mr]

@@krbchris26Who in the what now?

[@BubblesTheBard]

Ill never get over how smoothly you did that southern accent, and how damn accurate it was.

[@GoddessWhoUsedToKnowToMuch]

"Till yall are one." -Overlord probably.

[@bartmuljono872]

I always imagine David Kay voicing Overlord Overlord: Yeesss!!!! I understand that joke. Proceeds to laugh: A decepticon soldier joins him laughing Decepticon Soldier: I Prieciate that you understood my joke, Overlord- Only for Overlord to place a gun onto his soldier's head kills him. Overlord: Apologies. My hand just slipt.

[@halalvatron9917]

I first met Overlord through Masterforce but the IDW version stuck out more either way they were both good. But can we please see the basics on Sixshot

[@mrbigdiscoparty4671]

Seconded on Sixshot please

[@chinacarter8319]

Oh god I'd love to see that too!!

[@jeremytung1632]

I like reading comic Overlord with a southern accent, it give him a “House of Cards” feeling.

[@sebastianorduzo322]

Finally. This guy is one of the most monstrous (I speak english at an ALMOST professional level, ok?) Transformers that ever existed (thanks to IDW) and I would love to see a spotlight comic about him by, IDK, Justin Jordan and German Erramouspe? That's just my opinion. Also, SPOILER ALERT, he killed the real Rewind, so he deserves worse.

[@M_Alex]

When I first saw MMC's Carnifex, and the price, I scoffed: who would buy this at this price? Then I read Last Stand of the Wreckers. Needless to say, it went from "no way" to insta-buy". I love what they did with the character.

[@TheSithLibraryArchivesGalactic]

It's weird, when I first voiced Overlord in my MTMTE video, I did him with a southern accent too. WELL before ever seeing him depicted in the Machinima series speaking with one. I just read his words again and again and for some reason, his voice felt natural speaking his words with that accent and tone. It seems I guess like a sophisticated with a cruel side kinda scary accent that you don't wanna run into when alone at night outside a Florida bar.

[@zoltanperei4789]

The G1 Overlord is a very-very frequent figure in Hungary. Every TF fan has one or two, including myself too.

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

Mind giving one to a romanian neighbour?

[@megatron2171]

IDW version, thats my favorite version he is scary af and menacing

[@sheirensetiadi8960]

ohoho hes beyond that aight he psyco

[@hackerbota8679]

It was like he was unkillable in Last Stand of The Wreckers

[@pixelbit0897]

We need idw overlord with prime wars overlord southern accent

[@KnightsofGaming2016]

I got to learn more about the TransFormers characters and lore through Chris. Great job 👍 I hope that one day, you'll do a basics on Starscream.

[@null7493]

I am from the future, fear not

[@_infinityxxx]

I really loved Overlord in Masterforce. Lord Giga was my absolutely favourite villain, but in the end we saw his other part of character - he's a loyal commander and brave warrior. Still broken with Giga's and Mega's death. To be honest, I didn't watched TF after Victory. That time was classic and todays TF's aren't exist for me. Thank you for vid!

[@toystoryfan55]

Overlord was one of the best aspects of the Prime Wars Trilogy. His lines made me think of Hades from Kid Icarus.

[@gabrielchee8470]

Funny as Patrick seitz played Magnus in SSB

[@ShinGallon]

I will always be disappointed that Megatron didn't kill him when he killed Tarn and the rest of the DJD. But that's because IDW Megatron is my favorite take on the character ever.

[@nessus47]

Mine too.

[@WhyTho525]

A fitting end would be Megatron kicking Overlord's ass so hard that Overlord can't repair himself from it and Megatron slapping Overlord with the truth that even as a "weak" Autobot, Megatron is still stronger than Overlord. Thus defeating Overlord both psychologically and physically

[@ramblingemu1953]

@@WhyTho525 I would've loved to see that happen. Unfortunately, they needed him for Requiem of the Wreckers.

[@WhyTho525]

@@ramblingemu1953 Yeah

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

*Prime Wars Megatron enters the chat, humor in tow*

[@estaticethan1752]

7:39 The fact that Chris have to use the Southern Accent for telling of Overlord's accent just made my day

[@Jalanko13]

I like how Overlord’s design is almost Autobot, with a full face and chunky Prime chassis.

[@Lneti_VT]

Seeing him on the Lost Light was what introduced me to him. (Mostly gotten last stand of the wreckers for Verity)

[@carktheshark]

Okay, I'm honestly digging Overlord's southern accent. Now everytime I see him I'll imagine him speaking like that

[@KamoseMills]

Ah Tarantulas and machines. I like to watch Transformers cartoons and read the comics but every time you do the Basics on a character Chris I get more and more tempted to buy the toys.

[@Reddotzebra]

The 1991 Europe release version of this guy is literally the first Transformers toy I ever laid eyes on as a kid. One of the other kids at the school I was attending at the time had him. And since I never got into the Japanese media I have had no idea who this toy was until now. Thank you for laying the mystery to rest!

[@TheVileOne]

Thanks for this video Chris. Your channel is so underrated and doesn’t get nearly enough views it should

[@MrChiron12]

Overlord is legitimately one of the reasons I got back into Transformers

[@Sealhunt]

I first got my heaping, helping dose of OverLord from the IDW comics, and he was a brilliant monster!

[@Jamesotronart]

That Overlord toy advert clip looked amazing! Great episode Chris!

[@kevsil616]

First time was watching a KZbin video of old Japanese Transformers toy commercials. Specifically the one you showed clips from. Fell in love with the design and tried to track down that original toy but the price on him was more than what I was willing to spend. Thank goodness now for the Takara Legends version. May not be the Godmaster version but he'll work for me

[@PatriotPrimeReviews]

Great video, I was totally obsessed with this guy after "Last Stand of the Wreckers", he was my very first KZbin Review. I'm still hoping to grab up a G1 version one of these days.

[@jimjohnson1997jj]

Chris's southern accent got shaking sounds real good

[@tayojones9460]

One of the best TF villains! The One Decepticon that makes Megatron look tame in comparison!

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

G1 Overlord’s bot mode was solid! I’m 43 and an old school TF fan, but I’ll admit I didn’t even know about this character until IDW comics.

[@snavenai]

"Please attend carefully" was originally said by the Master in Doctor Who. A good villain's line.

[@roadbreach]

I think, titans return was the first time I've heard of this guy

[@Arro3]

I don't know exactly when I was aware of Overlord, but it was close to when the G1 Commemerative toys were out in Canada. I didn't grow up on G1 but I started looking into it and was immediately attracted to some of the Japanese ones since I was already into Gundam. (and maybe RID was on at that point?) Overlord and Star Saber were ones that I always wanted and thankfully they did eventually get new toys many many years later.

[@Convar]

i would like to see the Basics on Ironhide.

[@seantaylor424]

"Last Stand of the Wreckers" is probably his most famous appearance, but it seems that Overlord was destined for violence even before he was himself, given that surprisingly-graphic beatdown he gave Jinrai (or was that Optimus shown when Jinrai was mentioned?) in Super-God Masterforce. They say the best characters take on a life of their own and influence their writers on where to go; if a character can debut in a mostly-forgotten series and keep his hobby when he comes back decades later with few toys to his name, I'd say that Overlord definitely took on a life of his own...Which is very sad when you consider how many lives of others he's taken...

[@MrMynameis12]

It was IDW were I first met this character, followed closely by the Power of the Primes series.

[@TheVileOne]

Your voice overs just sound so cool and soothing Chris. You do this so well

[@tombrand236]

Most consistently great series of videos around! Quality

[@Gigas0101]

I'm never going to unhear that southern accent, and I love it. Thank you for the episode!

[@arempy5836]

Overlord on trial on Quintessa: "Now, Sharkticons and Allicons of the court, I'm just a simple country Decepticon..."

[@GoGojiraGo]

*Devil Z creates the Ultimate Life Form* Overlord: THIS IS WHO I AM!

[@maxbrooks5468]

So weirdly enough, I first encountered Overlord from a webcomic I used to read that had a mini arc about someone breaking her rommate's Overlord figure and struggling to describe it over the phone while panicking on how she can fix or replace it.

[@iinkygiirl5078]

what was that webcomic?

[@CosmicPlatonix]

​@iinkygiirl5078 Fair warning: it's a comic aimed at adults, with lots of sexual content. Its title is "Menage a 3", published by Pixie Trix Comix. The plot twist with the Overlord figure 'breaking' is that it wasn't actually damaged at all; the girl just didn't know much of anything about Transformers, and had no idea that this character was meant to be broken apart and put back together as part of transforming it. Upon discovering this, the boy tricked the girl into agreeing to watch a bunch of old cartoon episodes with him before he revealed the truth.

[@ultra_marcus]

I had Overload as a kid, I still have him though he's a bit worse for wear.

[@deepstrike9750]

How so

[@ultra_marcus]

@@deepstrike9750 hi Mark, there’s quite a lot of snapped plastic on him, one of his chest doors and his shoulder Comes, along with several pieces of protruding wing plastic. It’s a shame, but it’s a right off.

[@predaprime]

@@ultra_marcus I just put it as Overlord has seen his fair share of battles.

[@damonbecker9409]

I learned about Overlord from the Transformers:Titan Return cartoon series. I have been fascinated with the character. I have been looking up information about the character. Last weekend I was really surprised when I looked on your channel and did find a Basics video on Overlord. I thought it was fortuitous that I found this video the day you posted it. In short thank you. Nicely done.

[@kamphaer3421]

I heard of Overlord from Titans Return, and I just today got his Toy in my hands. He's one imposing badass.

[@jonathanvictorwatts4660]

This is great! I’d love to see one on sideswipe.

[@dmitrykhvostik5975]

7:42 What inTARNation

[@kingparker42]

Are we just going to ignore how smooth Chris’ southern accent was

[@aislingabstreiter]

Thanks for this! I'd long been interested in the Giga and Mega story, but had not yet watched the series. So I appreciated seeing it laid out here!

[@Truehero1057]

The Prime Wars trilogy cartoon was the first I had ever heard of Overlord. So rather than his accent, just Overlord himself was unexpected to me.

[@kinglord318]

Overlord looks like evil version of Ultra Magnus

[@magnuslauglo5356]

This is great! I've never been convinced by a Bot that splits apart for two different alt modes, but this video makes me far more interested in the character!

[@diegos7337]

The first time I heard of him was the Master Force anime. After that the last stand of the wreckers!

[@rodimusrider8798]

I first discovered him in the pages of MTMTE after Red Alert discovered him I knew he was a major threat in the comics and after reading Last Stand I can see why though I had no idea of his Master Force days might check that anime after hearing about the dynamic of its Generation of Decepticons I like villains with shades of nobility

[@danielgray2909]

Killer video, I find myself looking forward to these and only wish they would arrive more frequently... Keep up the great work! P.S. Ever consider a Basics video on some of the human characters in the Transformers? Dr. Ackerville would be interesting especially considering Casey Kasem's history with the show. Thanks again!

[@olearyproductions4178]

My dad went to school with Nick, the writer of the last stand of the wreckers.

[@johnnymason2460]

I first saw Overlord during Masterforce! He could have been sold in the US as Gigatron! I'm glad he made the Titans Return (new generation Headmasters) toyline!

[@Maswartz226]

Could you do a Basics for the following: Humans- the fleshy pals that tag along for better or for worse The War- why are they fighting in the first place Japanese only series- The shows that never made it to the west. Maccadam- The oil house and its owner who spans continuities Relics of the Primes- special weapons or tools like the star saber or the forge of Solus Prime Action Masters- Transformers without the transformation Energon- the lifeblood of cybertronians and all its variants Robots in disguise (original)- The middle child between the beast era and the Unicron trilogy

[@TFfangeek]

I have always imagined Overlord being the Decepticon equivalent of Ultra Magnus. Overlord is the #2 Decepticon after Megatron and Ultra Magnus being #2 after Optimus Prime for the Autobots. I did not know of Overlord until the first announcement of his Titans Return figure. Overlord has become one of my top 5 favorite G1 toys/characters, since I learned about him. :D

[@originaluddite]

I've always felt that way about Shockwave. :)

[@TFfangeek]

​@@originaluddite I view the Decepticon's top rank's in terms of how sinister the characters are in this order: 1) Megatron/Galvatron 2) Overlord 3) Deathsaurus 4) Nemesis Prime 5) Soundwave 6) Shockwave 7) Scorponok 8) Cyclonus What do you think?

[@originaluddite]

I'm at a bit of a disadvantage here, not really being familiar with the Japan-only part of G1, but I'd happily agree to your ordering of who is most sinister. I'm not sure that's would translate into ranks, however. Two very ruthless and ambitious Decepticons might never accept one another as superior, and so the result would be two rival faction leaders, or one overall leader and one outcast maverick. With that in mind, the most sinister character might be the leader, the second most sinister one an independent marauder, the third most sinister a lieutenant serving the leader, and so on. :)

[@neilcaiman1174]

They be also both got weird shoulders

[@carktheshark]

I first learned about Overlord in the IDW comics. Those pouty lips instantly drew me in lol

[@empirefan2023]

I first encountered Overlord at age of 11 in 1991 (eurepean release here in Germany). Never liked him back in the day cause there was little backround for him and he appeared out of nowhere). Nowadays I do like his IDW incarnation very much. The best Overlord toy out there is MMCs Carnifex!!! Own him myself and he is flawless besides his bad shoulder transformation...

[@samuelspencer9321]

Basics on bulkhead or star sabor? Maybe?

[@bumblebricks3669]

Yes !

[@engelberg.2556]

...

[@seant1326]

LET SAY GO!

[@bumblebricks3669]

@@engelberg.2556 Oh amigo ! Te encontreeeeeeee !

[@barrybend7189]

Basics on wheeljack please.

[@SaschaCharlieDjuderija]

Saw the overlord toy days before christmas 1991 during a shopping tour with my parents. It was love on the first sight :)

[@bpo1975]

Chris, how about a "Basics on the Phase Sixers?" Or a "Basics on Point One Percenters?"

[@mr.cactus386]

i cant tell who is worse ... tarn or overload

[@SoloStreamArchive]

To be honest....I actually like Overlord's southern accent.

[@vassa1972]

very cool I have heard of this character but never seen him here in Canada before thanks for the info

[@TheCosmicFool]

I first encountered Overlord when I got the original figure for my 9th birthday, along with one of the rival auto bots (the yellow car Flame?). I already had Metroplex and Scorponock but OverLord was even taller! Now, nearly 30 years later I have passed on my old transformers (which I'm happy to say are quite a few and most in good condition) to my 7 year old son. OverLord was an instant favourite!

[@kirkauipasculado4338]

Do the BASICS ON DRIFT

[@alignedlove6927]

Oof Overlord's lips thicc

[@TheAxelay]

I love Overlord so much and bought both the Hasbro and the Takara versions (best of both worlds). Will never own the G1 original for obvious reasons but I'm so happy and thankful for what I do own of him!

[@nightlypiano4116]

Megatron: this, is requiem. Overlord: wha-

[@FinalPharaoh83]

7:43 that is the best decepticon voice I have ever heard

[@thenarrator4549]

He was one of my favorite characters in prime wars trilogy and I loved the southern accent

[@aidanobrien9226]

How fitting that I find this video on the day that Im supposed to get MTMTE Vol 4!

[@HelloMisterJAMWAH]

I used to look at that exercise book sized European toy brochure with envious eyes after my friend bought Overlord. Never did get the toy myself, but LSotW and the surprisingly fun Masterforce cartoon made him a great character.

[@maikelkok8596]

When I was young, one of my cousins had the original toy (I am from europe). Thats how I knew that Overlord existed.

[@ulty1472]

7:40-7:41 as a southerner myself I approve of that impression

[@pjones8189]

Nice, dude keep up the good work. I really enjoy ur basics on tf. Not a big comic fan, but im a huge tf. Ur idw refrences always shed new light on the charcters.

[@justan324]

ty for this, watching titans return i was so confused who this was sence i never seen this guy before then

[@Narutonarutonaruto85]

This is the first I'm hearing of him. I mistook this for an Overload video because the time stamp (what ever it's called) was covering the RD in the corner. Still it's an interesting character.

[@ZstackZip]

I imagine him sounding and acting exactly like Sundowner from Metal Gear Rising

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

Great video i finally got the history of overlord he is becoming one of my favorites characters and figures

[@THEPLAYERSGROUPFILMS]

Overlord was the reason why I enjoyed masterforce so much.