LAST STAND of the WRECKERS | A G1 Transformers Tragedy | Comic & Toy History Explained

This is the IDW Transformers comics miniseries, a 5-parter called Last Stand of the Wreckers by Nick Roche and James Roberts.
This tells the tale of Impactor, Springer, Ironfist, and the Decepticon OVERLORD. The Autobots Wreckers sub-team is something of legend, and this 2010 series brings them to the forefront on this crazy, low-odds mission.
Prowl, Ultra Magnus, and Megatron play small roles in this would-be vintage timeline that I feel would fit well into the G1 1980s storyline. Enjoy viewing this - I had fun making it!
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[@vxrdrummer]

This is one of my favourite books. Love the Wreckers. Marvel or IDW, they are wicked. Sins of the Wreckers is sweet as well.

[@ToyKennections]

I've been meaning to read Sins of the Wreckers too!

[@highlyarticulated]

Great video! As someone with only a passing knowledge of Transformers, I admittedly, I got a bit lost after the 37th named character, but now I definitely want to track this book down and read it.

[@ToyKennections]

Ahahahahaa. It's ok... I had to look up some names too as I went along as I didnt remember every character from the old toy line either 🙈

[@AdamWhitehead111]

The Wreckers have always had a special place in my heart. TwinTwist was one of my first Transformers (along with Roadbuster, who is only featured here in flashbacks). Years later, Ironfist was one of the few G2 Transformers to be added to my collection. Nice to see him get some use in the comics. With my favourite team, no less.

[@gazz_N7]

Neat story!! Great art as well. I like the darker side of the Autobots, which inevitably would come to light after warring for so long. Impactor and Overlord seem like the same character as you said, but it would be the final face off of the story as they were bound to tangle..course they could have just sent in GRIMLOCK!! 🦖 Awesome video!!! 😗👍

[@ToyKennections]

Yeah buddy. Great to see some characters like these brought to the forefront. Grimlock is actually mentioned in the story in the middle somewhere. Glad you enjoyed this!

[@andrewbrown9981]

Grimlock was gone driven insane by watching Overlords games with the Autobots.

[@Rotostorm331]

I remember getting the book about the Last Stand of the Wreckers years ago. My current username is because poor Rotorstorm didn't get much attention. Transformers has been one of my favorites when I was a kid and still remains to this day! Wreck and Rule!

[@nelsongomes4389]

I put together a g1 / third party / siege wreckers. G1 Whirl, Roadbuster, Top Spin, Twintwist, Springer, Sandstorm, Broadside, Siege Impactor, and a third party repaint of warpath×2 with upgrade kit with hammer, anvil, shoulder connector, and two heads one red eyes and one blue plus backpacks to make rack'n'ruin.

[@Allison_Troy]

These are really helping me get a grasp on Transformers lore and backstory. Great solid video as always, Ken. Thank you!

[@ToyKennections]

Anytime, Allison! This IDW lore is a lot of fun.

[@justadude3659]

eeeey , nice! LSoTW was always such a good read. I hope you do the next two sequels eventually

[@ToyKennections]

I've yet to read the sequels. Glad you liked this video, though.

[@christhechilled]

First time getting this reading told on KZbin in full! Thank you, from a fellow transformer fan!

[@ToyKennections]

No prob!

[@josiahalcorne]

Thanks for the video. It was a lot of fun.

[@ToyKennections]

Thank you muchly. I had fun with it.

[@wilhelmtoyandhobby]

Wreck and rule!!! Definitely going to check this story out myself. Great video!

[@ToyKennections]

Wreck and rule! Thx Will!

[@TJC-ToyMemories]

Wreck and Rule! Great video Ken 👌

[@ToyKennections]

Wreck and rule!

[@TheRetroTinker]

Very cool story. I’ve always wanted to get into the Transformers comics. Thanks Ken!

[@ToyKennections]

Thx for watching! Cool to see youre doing more of your own videos now too. Saw your Motuesday appearance.

[@TheRetroTinker]

Motuesday was a whole lot of fun!!

[@bobahicks]

Great video, Ken. Always liked this story 🥇

[@ToyKennections]

Wreck and rule!

[@impossiblepie]

Great history lesson Ken, I never heard of the Wreckers.

[@ToyKennections]

Now you know, and knowing is... 😎

[@andreamajiah]

I could see why LSOTW is one of IDW' best transformers comics

[@ToyKennections]

Indeed.

[@DeLuXxToys]

Pen a ten cha ree. But then Aequitus😂 love it tho

[@AFCManUk]

Growing up reading the original Marvel Comics, I always like the original line-up of The Wreckers; Impactor, Roadbuster, Whirl, Topspin, Twin-Twist and Rack'n'Ruin. Shame we never got a 'Proper' G1-style toy for Rack'n'Ruin...only that TF Cyberverse travesty!

[@caseywheeler8178]

I am not a Transformers fan but I will have to read this great video Ken 👍

[@ToyKennections]

Thx bud. Was a fun read!

[@Doz_N0NS3NCe]

wreck n rule

[@ToyKennections]

Wreck n rule

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

GEt WRECKED! 🥰

[@ToyKennections]

Wreck 'n rule, Jonny! Thx for the blog images.

[@JONNYSORENSEN_AU]

@@ToyKennections Thank You for the cool videos and livestreams

[@alexjohnson4476]

What Pyro figure is that???

[@ToyKennections]

Ahhh sorry I forget 🙈