Hoist Retrospective - The Humble Maintenance Autobot

[@Ryder-a-Blaze]

Despite not growing up with G1 I hope that some Transformers characters like Hoist, Trailbreaker, Grapple, Windcharger etc can get more attention in shows, movies and comics in the franchise because they deserve to become more prominent and well known characters

[@seerus1351]

Hoist is certainly an important background player. He isn't meant to be center stage for long, but he carries his weight behind the scenes filling in important duties.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

I miss the craziness in the G1 cartoons from the puns, dialogues, and a lot of fun, dedicated episodes for the other Autobot characters like Hoist, Beachcomber, Omega Supreme, and Powerglide.

[@dontemorgan1517]

Honestly, Hoist and Grapple deserve a sitcom of roommates duo working like Mario and Luigi.

[@PawPatrolxTransformers]

Let's Hope Hosit and Grapple Return Together in the Future someday

[@TheMelvor]

That's hilarious. I've thought the same thing about Cosmos and Omega Supreme in a Perfect Strangers-type sitcom. 😂

[@dontemorgan1517]

@@PawPatrolxTransformers Yeah if Hasbro cares.

[@PawPatrolxTransformers]

@@dontemorgan1517 cross your fingers then

[@BarbaraLeroux-o6n]

@@PawPatrolxTransformers hi dude how are you

[@zenerstorm95]

IDW Hoist is the perfect rendition of the character to me. Not every Cybertronian needs to be an insane soldier in the battlefield. Sometimes they can just be some guy doing his job.

[@PawPatrolxTransformers]

Let's Hope Hosit and Grapple Return Together in the Future

[@Ryder-a-Blaze]

I remember that Hoist (G1) had a cameo appearance in Transformers Rid 2015 which means that he might be the guardian of Hoist in Rescue Bots Academy

[@blueraccoon1088]

According to idw transformers raised by older transformers are mentors parental figures

[@gabrielchee8470]

And then TFwiki just decided to say, "they're the same bot". Yeah...sure...

[@TheMelvor]

Moist is easily one of my favorite 80s G1 Transformer toys, mainly because it was one of the more cartoon accurate figures. I still think he looks great. Hoist needs more attention for sure.

[@torritaite2880]

That episode where Hoist became a Hollywood actor was a prediction of just how bad the Michael Bay Transformers franchise would be.

[@FierceBerillious]

hi dude how are you

[@bee-beargaming]

That hollyhood ep did predict the future of the franchise. I never realize it before

[@alphatrion100]

What i always noticed was that trailbreaker was taller in the cartoon eventhough they're the same height as toys

[@rodneyholmes5260]

The country doctor of the Autobots! I always liked this guy, and I hope we see him featured in the new Skybouund series!

[@Jetblast01]

I really liked G1 Hoist, at least he was someone you could remember unlike Skids. He was also smart enough to stay out of the Bay movies, lol.

[@lynngreen7978]

Speaking of unnoticed bots, that last shot. Poor Skids.

[@psychorabbitt]

I know absolutely nothing about those comics other than "an underbase powered Starscream" (whatever an underbase is) killed literally everyone.

[@captainfantastic9158]

Rodimus, as soon as I saw that Hoist's Retrospective was up next, I knew you'd have to throw in your customary "...Met his end at the hands of an Underbase-powered Starscream." DAMN ISSUE 50 OF THE MARVEL COMIC!!! 😂

[@duyphan4617]

13:25 i keep forgetting how strong Hoist is. Until Seeing him carry Grimlock.

[@TFfangeek]

I really hope Hasbro will give Hoist a chance to finally "hoist" himself into the spotlight and become a popular Transformers character. The same for Grapple, he can "grapple" his way up the popularity ladder.

[@DJDroz-gh5nt]

🍀 Whether people notice him or not, Hoist is just happy to do his job. No recognition needed. He would make for a perfect recurring background character who maybe gets name dropped, or even a couple lines, every now and then would be the most fitting role for him. Happy St. Patrick's Day. I see you picked a green character so he wouldn't get pinched during his retrospective.

[@jsttv]

I had Hoist back in the mid 1980’s, and was one of my favorite season 2 Autobots. Just wished Hasbro spared him for the Movie and season 3.

[@RodimusPrimal]

He just didn't appear in Season 3. It's a rule of thumb that if you didn't see him die, you don't have a body, you have no proof of death.

[@PixelKappa_HD]

He definitely does, he’s probably the best natured autobot and an all around loveable guy. Great design too. They should give Ratchet a break and give Hoist a little more loving from time to time.

[@gabrielchee8470]

Admittedly i feel hoists job description makes him admittedly easy to mix up with ratchet. Also i didn't know hoists g1 character model had an incomplete side window until the MP toy had one and gave me confusion (i always thought they were complete)

[@maxficarra8024]

Hoist has been a cult favorite of mine since I got the Rotf toy

[@dangerousdays2052]

When I was a kid I had a fat uncle who could fix pretty much anything and I started calling him Hoist. 😂🤣

[@Eric-dr5iq]

With all honesty, Hoist is the kind of bot to be humble enough that whenever there's an important event or the autobots want to celebrate, he will grill the energon equivalent of a patty for everyone to eat.

[@JoshuaSlosser]

The scene where hoist drives huffer is wild

[@slicerneons3300]

Too bad that Blue Tow Truck never got a cool E-Hobby character like Lift-Ticket.

[@telaviefilms280]

Not yet ;)

[@JohnDoe-gr9kg]

@@telaviefilms280 hi dude how are you

[@Slyarno2795]

Maintenance work can be tough work i learn from that as a kid when watching a tv show hoist is a cheerful autobot. Happy St. Patrick's Day.

[@DasiyPadoc]

I loved your roast of Michael Bay

[@matthewreynoso6904]

That made my day as well lol

[@FierceBerillious]

@@matthewreynoso6904 hi dude how are you

[@Steven-ip8xo]

Hi Rodimus, even though you're Asleep, Great video about Hoist Retrospective- The Humble Maintenance Autobot, Keep them coming, Also your latest video was outstanding, Also Hoist is not only one of my best and most favorite Transformer, not only is he one of my most favorite Autobot Cars but also one of my best and most favorite Autobots of all time, also the bio/Entry of Hoist is the following they are: 1.allegiance:( as of 2024): Autobot, Function/Primary Function:(as of 2024): Maintenance, Transformation/Alternate Mode(as of 2024):Tow Truck, 1st Cartoon Appearance:Dinobot Island Part 1(1985),2.1st comic Appearance:Transformers(1st series)#14(1985,1986),1st IDW comic Appearance: Spotlight: Doubledealer, Revelation: Part 3(2008), 4.1st Comic Appearance:(Dreamwave Version): Transformers The War Within(limited, mini-series)#2(of)6(2002),5.1st Comic Appearance:(2019 IDW version):(mentioned): Transformers(4th series)#13(February,2019,(2019),(Full) Transformers:Escape(limited mini-series)#1(of)5(April,2021,(2021), Also Hoist is a Joval friendly robot, Also Hoist speaks with a cultured British sounding accent and can usually be found playing "Dr. Watson" to his friend Grapple's troubled artist in his off-hours" and While Ratchet might be their Doctor Hoist tunes them up! Despite growing up with G1 I hope that some Transformers characters like Hoist,2.Trailbreaker,3.Grapple,4.Windcharger, etc can get more attention in shows, movies and comics in the franchise because they deserve to become more prominent and well known characters, Also Hoist is certainly an important background player. He isn't meant to be center stage for long, but he carries his weight behind the scenes filling in important duties.Also Let's hope Hoist and Grapple Return Together in the Future. Also thank you for sharing Rodimus keep up the good work stay safe out there in Florida have a great day and until next time TILL ALL ARE ONE.🙂💪🟢🦸👍🇺🇲 5:00am.

[@slkric1724]

When the autobots are sitting in their chairs on the movie set the back of Tracks chair says Trucks instead of Tracks 🤣🤣🤣 4:52.

[@frankcolosimo]

Loved this as much as I love Hoist and his little orange hot pants 👏

[@alice-sinn]

Always enjoyed the Hoist character. Thank you for this, and for always highlighting the less popular Transformers. If you ever get a chance, please do a breakdown of all the different jobs/roles each Autobot did for the team. Like how Beachcomber was a geologist or Swerve was a scientist.

[@marleyhenry5616]

Yeah, I’m in that position. I’m a dishwasher but I can handle it. That’s my job.

[@duyphan4617]

As a student studying mechanical engineering, I could relate to Hoist a lot.

[@diegos7337]

I LOVE HOIST! I was so happy he got the Master Piece Treatment he deserved! Every body rather Trail breaker, I rather Hoist!

[@hiddensquid7048]

Best autobot gets an episode! He's so underratedm

[@alumlovescake]

I feel like "killed by underbased powered Starscream" is something you say in every one of these videos

[@omegaus817]

Good point. 0:07 Good words Morgan Freeman. 0:18 Yup, seen like my parents and doctor put me to sleep. 0:37 good buddys. 3:15 Never give up you two dreams pals. 3:44 poor Hoist. 6:13 Sorry, no parking means no parking. 7:50 Smokescreen went by Hoist. 8:52 Always believe them with everybody with them. 12:33 I hope Hoist will join back in, and his buddy Grapper, thank you for the video.

[@AnthonySanchez-k9s]

That episode with him it ,hoist goes to Hollywood is one of the good one also his truck mode is awesome thanks for A great review

[@Burningpaladin]

I think if he just shows up more as a secondary character, always helping out but never taking the spotlight while still retaining his own personality, I wouldn't mind a bit

[@nathanbalazonbautista418]

Armada/Micron Legend Hoist was my first experience of the character. I'll always remains a special place of him.

[@SilverStreak9841uoattob]

Great to Grapple's partner in crime, Hoist!

[@DeconvertedMan]

I loved my toy Hoist. Fun to play with. Solid build good times.

[@BobbyMoore2-mp8wb]

Autobots roll out

[@duyphan4617]

Fix-it guy 😂

[@LongestRunningSuperHeroRPG]

Ah, because Hoist is Green & Orange, and depending on how you want to animate chrome ... white Nicely done :)

[@bradensmith8682]

"Am I the only one on this ship without any mental issues!?" - IDW Hoist, most likely

[@bobsav76]

Oh, yes, the Shakespearian actor.

[@Hektols]

One of the things I like the most about G1 Hoist is his chubby appearance, like stereotypical maintenance guy.

[@PawPatrolxTransformers]

🍀Happy Sir Patrick Day ☘️ Rodimus Primal

[@autobotleane8621]

Hosit is one of the best characters g1 and he's really good character I hope he could be in other shows soon 😃😃😃👍👍😆😆💚💚

[@rainbowracer9576]

Awesome Retrospective!💚🔧

[@RodimusPrimal]

Thanks! Till all are one!

[@originaleddict]

One of my favorite Transformers is Hoist, and I purchased his Masterpiece the moment it was announced!

[@matthewreynoso6904]

I always wondered what was up with why Hoist was a decepticon in TF Animated! Another great mystery solved in a Rodimus Primal retrospective! Question: Will you ever consider making a video about the human characters throughout the Transformers franchise? Or at least a Spike retrospective?

[@altanthomas2ndchannel566]

I'm one of the first many watchers of this fresh new retrospective.

[@maybetoby]

I like the look of the red variant, Lift Ticket. Wish i had gotten that.

[@omegamaximus1727]

2:54 Michael Chain looks like a rock star.

[@hostiledodo1150]

I actually didn't know Longarm was recolored into Hoist until a year or so ago, and right away I went to seek one out because Longarm is one of my favorite movie figures and Hoist's deco looked pretty cool

[@barbw1974]

Just so you know, the animated Hoist seen in the almanac was made without the approval of art director Derrick Wyatt or Head Writer Marty Isenberg. Derrick I think even made another design for Hoist, since he didn't like the propaganda actor being retconned to be Hoist.

[@kevinboutwell]

aw yeah hoist retrospective

[@Jrasta111]

Always liked Hoist. Not sure why but I would guess I have a soft spot for the more unobstrusive background characters which leave more to the imagination. If I were to choose favourite Autobots I might even say Hoist only after Wheeljack and the Dinobots in general. Not including Optimus of course. Nice to see this retrospective in any case as I was just recently rewatching season 1 and 2. Even had me going all in on that Menasor pack. I'm not sorry. Genius. Good times.

[@julyleonard]

I totally vote for G1.

[@angelomendoza1174]

It's so sad Hoist never gets to star in live-action films since 2007, not towing stunt vehicle duties in the G1 cartoon.

[@PhantomLover007]

Anybody else think that “towline“ would fit more in Scooby Doo as they’re mystery machine. Lol.

[@Achieme]

LMAO I just realize the episode Hoist goes to Hollywood predicted the future for the bayfilms. Humans hogging the spotlight, Huge explosions and even getting names wrong/changing them (yes it's because of legal reasons but still). I was a little disappointed the he was absent in Energon and Cybertron cartoon. I enjoyed his arc in Armada and it confused me why he, blurr didn't show up.

[@Ezrimustheblackconvoy]

Totally, Hoist can have a brake, along with his friend Grapple in G1.

[@C.UHoward]

Ratchet was the physician, Hoist was the physical therapist lol. I had Hoist as a toy as a child

[@mikeyjhilli]

Interesting. Thanks.

[@blueraccoon1088]

5:14 as foxitron prime sometimes says "when in doubt Micheal Bay out"

[@TheAutobotPower]

I like Hoist.

[@ronleonard7015]

It looks like his next scan will be the Scooby Doo van

[@breadhenge]

Ah yes, Moist.

[@josephcumberledge]

Yes

[@masonmancoffey1722]

This was a good video i liked it

[@altanthomas2ndchannel566]

You should do Fortress Maximus and Scorponok each eventually.

[@blueraccoon1088]

13:05 selects? I saw some at my ross last November when my aunt visited but i see lift ticket and blue repaint as McDonald's and burger King crossover toys 😆

[@jovensworld2037]

Do a retrospective on Megatronus Prime, aka the Fallen. Love your content.

[@EclipseWarlord]

I'm sure he'll get to him eventually. Rodimus Primal has many planned retrospectives already in the works, which usually have a G1 character as the focus then leading into the variants seen over the years.

[@FierceBerillious]

@@EclipseWarlord hi dude how are you

[@171QA]

Nice.

[@blueraccoon1088]

9:18 i saw that years ago in a Walmart

[@DeconvertedMan]

darn that underbase-powered starscream! base star base!!!!! @_@;

[@loutzenheiser6081]

Dunno, I didn't particularly appreciate the G1 episode with Grapple. I found them kinda clueless. I'd have to re-watch now and see how I feel about it.

[@TomCat0217]

Please do a retrospective on First-ish Lady Chromia!

[@RichardGarza-zo9mo]

Hoist is one of my favorite Autobots from Season 2 of Transformers. I have the Earthrise version. I don't know if he survived or destroyed in Transformers the movie.

[@RodimusPrimal]

He survived just slipped into the background.

[@RichardGarza-zo9mo]

@@RodimusPrimal It's hard to keep track of all Transformers in the movie and Season 3.

[@blueraccoon1088]

If there's an autobot who needs to be in the movies, it's hoist. If that movie is being written and produced, it's thunderacker. If the movie has a star, well, it's hard to tell who 😅 if I get hoist I'll probably make him an actor and a Lego Micheal Bay and thundercracker can produce movies.

[@736693]

What happened to the wreckage from the solar tower in the G1 episode The Master Builders? Did Hoist & Grapple use the wreckage to help build Metroplex (which was seen being built in Scramble City)?

[@RodimusPrimal]

It's possible.

[@harrishyatt6283]

let me know when you're working on the hot shot retrospective video because i wanna be in the hot shot retrospective video with you

[@jameswkillingsworth3721]

Hasbro really seems to have no interest in the toys they sell. Making a crane Somescreen is just ridiculous

[@nayeligonzalez7602]

What if hosit meets grapple brothers haulers

[@stethespaniard2]

I think you mean demoted to background character

[@kyledamron]

I had towline as a kid.

[@RodimusPrimal]

I still have mine and all of RiD 2001 still. Including a Brave Max.

[@kyledamron]

@@RodimusPrimal I gave mine to my 4 year old nephew. He's ad obsessed with the G1 cartoon as I was at his age. It's pretty much all he watches. I give him a bunch of transformers every 6 months or so. It's almost time for me to clean out character molds I'm replacing with that new 5 pack I pre ordered lol. One question Id love your feedback on is what age is it ok to introduce the transformers the movie 1986 of course. I don't want to upset him but now that he's watched G1 all 98 episodes all the way through he's Starting to ask questions about where characters have gone. I've said there's a great movie that will explain it when he's old enough But I watched it the 1st time in 90 on vhs at age 4 same age as him. I don't know Rodimus what should I do?

[@RodimusPrimal]

@@kyledamron I would wait a bit until he's 5 or 6 but if he's seen Season 3 he already knows that certain characters died. Unless that went over his head.

[@omegamaximus1727]

Will do a Skids Retrospective?

[@RodimusPrimal]

I plan on it for sure.

[@ryanricardo]

👍👏

[@cjparks7881]

I have his toy😊

[@matthewlawson1405]

That's are tow truck

[@omegamaximus1727]

Why do some Transformers get “demoted” to background characters in the Marvel Comics just why ?

[@RodimusPrimal]

Because there's only so many characters that can be focused on. When the next wave of like 20 characters gets introduced, the previous characters get sidelined.

[@omegamaximus1727]

All I can say is boo 😒.

[@TerryTurner]

😎👍