Theft of the Golden Disk - Part 1

Eight Criminals, One prize! Cybetron's most infamous heist is finally here. And now, the long awaited story behind Dawn of Future's Past and the Beast Wars....
"Theft of the Golden Disk!"
Part 1

[@JOfJaZ]

The voice quality makes it sound like an old CD rom point and click adventure. I love it. Has a rustic charm to it.

[@bumblebricks3669]

IKR IT'S AWESOME

[@sophieprime4669]

That, and the warbling music on the back is massively fallout. Love it.

[@lel0uchvibritannia981]

So from appearance, Dinobot had a construction-looking vehicle alt mode. Being a honorable warrior reduced to doing manual labor, and lived as a second rate citizen, no wonder he joined Megatron despite their contradicting beliefs.

[@ShimadaHideo]

Before crashing on ancient earth Dinobot did transform into a Cybertronian excavator since that's what his fun publications toy turns into

[@drakedy2145]

Arnel Andrada How does Scorponok look

[@shirakotakamoto.4178]

@@drakedy2145 scorponk in cybertron look like a race car with 6 wheels

[@fabianrocha9924]

(From tfwiki) "Theft of the Golden Disc" began life as a dialogue-less fan animation by Trent Troop and Kristen Maxwell posted to KZbin on May 9, 2006. The finished, canon remake was originally shown at Sunday, July 1, 2007, at the BotCon 2007 "Collectors' Club" panel. It premiered online on January 8, 2008.

[@willstanley223]

Better animation than Foodfight.

[@Hibublub]

Will Stanley 2008

[@Echo_Reyes]

Beast wars animation has a charm to it despite its age

[@lukasvonweidts9681]

@@Echo_Reyes It helps that the models can express emotion.

[@Echo_Reyes]

@@lukasvonweidts9681 definitely

[@JJGoldFalconTHELEGENDOFGOLD]

I love how every model is from transformers armada, energon, and cybertron but with different heads and symbols and such. (Except for the robot that was next to cryotech that was featured later in beast machines.)

[@mochiman6307]

They do this in beast wars uprising but with more models

[@ScisaacFisaac]

And there was a prequel comic that xame with the Beast Wars Complete Series DVDs I got. Everyone was modeled from other figures.

[@Skullgrin140]

Wow, this is pretty awesome. Beast Wars still remains as the best TF series since G1. It's good to see this is keeping BW alive.

[@evozskumz2075]

Sami Sadek primes still my favourite

[@ultimateknight4667]

@@evozskumz2075 mine too

[@yurionedge2199]

@@evozskumz2075 You mean Primal?

[@AeroDOTwav]

If im correct its considered g1 cannon

[@fabianrocha9924]

@@yurionedge2199 I'm pretty sure he meant Prime Prime was a Transformers Series they made in 2010(I think)

[@Spike-Prime]

All these years later, 3D CGI has become a lot more affordable, available and advanced, so I'd love to see someone do an updated HD version of this. If the original voice recording masters could be found, it'd be awesome to see. Still, this is fun despite being dated.

[@flatterbuckle7723]

3:47-3:39 "im gonna do a weird disco dance now" [dies]

[@t.h.6024]

LOL!

[@the_average_sonic_enjoyer_]

yeah why did that happen?

[@KenJones42017]

It was commissioned for Botcon in 2006, made quickly by a small indie studio.

[@disneyboy3030]

Do you think that the guy who made Reboot can convince them to finish the series for a convention.

[@the_average_sonic_enjoyer_]

so this isn't official?

[@bumblebricks3669]

@@the_average_sonic_enjoyer_ well, Hasbro made it canon, so basically, "it is"

[@the_average_sonic_enjoyer_]

@@bumblebricks3669 thanks for clarifying

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

This feels like an unreleased pilot for Beast Wars despite it was made in 2006.

[@memesouls8653]

I loved their pre-Beast Wars designs as I read the short prequel comic to the series when I was younger all the time. But I always wondered why they were called Maximals and Predicons and essentially were based off of “beast” forms as seen in their insignias, but I always confused me how they all had normal vehicle modes on Cybertron. What confused me even more was how there were transformers like Dinobot who transformed into a tractor, but was still called “Dino” Bot. It didn’t make a lot of sense to me why they didn’t just call themselves Autobots and Decipticons or at least have beast forms on Cybertron.

[@ChangedMyNameFinally69]

Especially weird when the original Predacons were already a Decepticon team. Would've made more sense if the teams on Earth changed their names.

[@gabrielgaming1102]

Dynobot

[@CovertAgent7]

It is so weird seeing my beloved Beast Wars characters as vehicles. o_o

[@SamprazDoodles]

CovertAgent7 ya they look like shit

[@mochiman6307]

Beast wars uprising did it

[@gojirafan0577]

Well it does take place before the original show

[@elborrego4916]

Was Cryotek beloved? Lol

[@pumpkinspicedproductions7515]

@@SamprazDoodles agree to disagree

[@scaleblade]

I think Hasbro is pretty chill with that. I know they actually featured this vid at a convention. David Kay has also done fan-written script readings as Beast Wars Megatron and TFA Optimus at conventions along with a lot of other voice actors.

[@TMNTransformerz]

No, it’s literally canon

[@vidmystery]

@FanimusMaximus - Yes... it REALLY is David Kaye's voice.

[@jf4132]

This is a very interesting looking, thing, I just came across. Seeing what some of the predacons looked like before getting their beast forms, and the animation looks like it was animated in Motion Capture. Its pretty interesting to look at.

[@TechnoSuperguy]

Wow, very cool! Nice prequel to Beast Wars, and kudos on getting David Kaye to voice Megatron!

[@adamrainwater]

2:06 Anybody notice the Decepticon and Predacon symbols on the left shoulder and chest?

[@draketheharbinger2727]

Adam Rainwater wow, didn’t notice that before

[@captainamerica8701]

Good point

[@pryma1604]

Nice find there!

[@mechanwhal6590]

Maybe it was a model built by Decepticons and the Predacons decided to keep it in use.

[@youwayo]

According to TFwiki, Cryotek use to work for Desthsaurus

[@bluewulv]

This would've made such a great bonus in the dvd's and those look like they'd make such cool toys.

[@pumpkinspicedproductions7515]

well actually toys were made of these guys, good luck finding them now tho

[@chrisclack4258]

and from 2006 botcon

[@waraspan755]

Great. I allways want to see this episode. When I ´m right it was on a VHS cassette in the set with Bat Optimus Primal and crocodile Megatron (the designs before the gorilla and the Tyrannosaurus rex). I found this video today. Years to late 😭 Thank you for the upload.

[@chrisclack4258]

this was made it 2000 so some time after vhs were no longer A thing the vhs was Scooby Doo 2002 real life movie spooky island

[@danielwilliamson6180]

Outstanding prequel.

[@TheTimberWolf09]

Who knew the floating drone things originated here... I honestly thought those were created specifically for Beast Machines

[@SakuraWhish]

The grafics look inferior to the beast wars but the animation i have to agree its much better.

[@ShrekWallBee]

i think this is a scene there thought about but later desided to leave out

[@SakuraWhish]

FATBRUCELOL APPLEBEE This is actually oficial, it was screened at BotCon 2007, but for some reason the youtube version is more complete, it contains a shot of the Darksyde in the hangar Terrorsaur, Waspinator and Buzzbomb took over.

[@ShrekWallBee]

SakuraWhish thats cool to know :D

[@blackshadow37_Wraith]

+SakuraWish oh buzzbomb.....poor guy since he got shot in the back immediately afterwards

[@beepityboop3740]

The animation for this is kinda eh for me

[@LeaderofTheMaximals]

“How Megatron started the Beast Wars”.

[@whiteraven1992]

Cryotek is awesome...even if he didn't survive to see the Beast Wars...his alt mode is pretty awesome, too...even if it is just a blue repaint of Megatron's Dragon form...

[@FigureGunplaFan]

Any chances for this getting a Blu-Ray restoration?

[@dthe6662]

Cryotek: Shockblast(Energon) Megatron: Red Alert(Galaxy Force) Dinobot: Hoist(Armada) BackSlash : Skyblast(Energon) Waspinator: ??? The Helicopter Guy: Buzzsaw(Armada) Terrorsaur: ??? Scorponok: shortround(Galaxy Force)

[@FanimusMaximus]

...Wait was that really David Kaye's voice?

[@drakedy2145]

The Goofy Gouf For Cryotek

[@nixxgen9574]

Is that David Kaye voicing Megatron?

[@ragingyuzu1891]

YES

[@MegatronBW]

you mean Yessss @@ragingyuzu1891

[@meganvincent5381]

I love how the music has some bad early 2000s vibes to it. Gives me beast machines vibes in the best way lol

[@scaleblade]

That $5 budget produced more awesome than I ever could have. XD

[@SicMetalMaggot4life]

yes, it's David Kaye:)

[@helloiwanttootakeoverthewo3217]

Cyrotech sounds like original galvatron and cyberverse skybite.

[@kira-dk2mx]

Oceans Eleven transformers style.

[@transformersfan500okane3]

3:18 I need a Toy of that Autobot

[@ilikpotatoes8815]

It seems Beast Wars cybertron has first form of vehicle starting a flashback.

[@x__x1009]

Feels like I’m watching the old version of toonami

[@lizdepictor90]

Early animations, cool!

[@Tun-Dar]

Great Job especially considering this is fan Made. Thanks for uploading

[@NoirRaven]

Aww, I was hoping to hear waspinator... No one ever asks Scott to do these little tribute pieces. It's always David Kaye and/or Gary Chalk.

[@civilwildman]

Anyone know of a video of this here on KZbin with much clearer audio? Still sounds a hint muffled. I know this was from BotCon, but still, I was thinking somebody with the tech and know-how (not me, unfortunately) would be able to make it sound clear as a bell.

[@greatsayain]

is there a video somewhere that shows the original megatron's whole speech on the golden disk?

[@YamiCJMErl]

Sound quality's a bit...grainy...but it's SOOOOO nice to hear good ol' David Kaye Megatron again.

[@maddestmike5791]

Oh my god, if that's not David Kaye then it's eerily close to him!! :D

[@skeletonmagnus8997]

1:03 Cryotek had a Decepticon simbol 🤔

[@nelosangero]

I believe it's because the character models were reused from transformers cybertron

[@youwayo]

According to TFwiki, Cryotek use to serve under Deathsaurus during the late stages of the Great War.

[@skeletonmagnus8997]

@@youwayo :0

[@ESFAndy011]

I only recognize Megatron and Dinobot... that's it.

[@SWCRonin]

This isn't a fan video. It's official, it was released at Botcon 2007

[@Terras1]

Fantastic for a fan-video

[@pyrolee17]

i feel like playing any old Playstation game

[@blueraccoon1088]

Might I recommend sly Cooper

[@pyrolee17]

@@blueraccoon1088 i respect the franchise but my heart always belong to Spyro

[@blueraccoon1088]

@@pyrolee17 than I respect your opinion too

[@michaelandreipalon359]

Hmm, should have said 300 *stellar* cycles at 0:26.

[@lukasvonweidts9681]

Eh, it's been a few centuries. Human lexicon's probably creeping into everyday Cybertronian speech.

[@shyguy778]

Oh Wow, Nice! =O But I wonder how they managed to get David Kay to voice Megatron...? Wouldn't there be some kind of licencing agreement/contract with the use of his voice on anything to do with Beast Wars...? Hmmmmm....=S

[@ThyDungeonman2]

The character design seems heavily influenced from the Robots in Disguise and Armada/Energon series. I do have to say that it's clear the homework was done on this one as there are little hints to the Beast Wars (excellent show) and Beast Machines (not so great) series. Excellent voice acting, though the music was a tad droney. Can't wait to finish up with part 2.

[@flatterbuckle7723]

I think this was poorly. animated because it was made in the early days of animation...

[@samjones7834]

flatterbuckle7 well, it's more likely that the animation is this way because it was quickly made by a small indie animation studio (according to the TFWiki). Beisdes, this animation still blows the animation in Transformers Energon.

[@pumpkinspicedproductions7515]

i think the animation was done poorly so it can simulate the 3d animation style of the beast wars cartoon

[@Isaac-gh5ku]

We finally get to see what the Maximals and Predacons look like before they gained their Beast Modes that also alter their robot forms.

[@sonofhades57]

This was created specifically for BotCon. The original actors participated.

[@RialVestro]

@Raptor302 Not fan made, this was a Botcon exclusive video. That's actually David Kaye as Megatron. And why does Cryotek have both Predacon and Decepticon insignias?

[@SicMetalMaggot4life]

It wasn't fan made. This was the video made for The Dawn Of Future's Past Botcon theme back in '06 if I'm not mistaken.

[@chrisclack4258]

some assume 2007 or 2008

[@Cyberlink420]

You mean like Beast Wars, which is not only debatably the most popular iteration of the Transformers franchise in history, but also takes place within the G1 timeline?

[@willfilla]

Was this an episode or some kind of game

[@fabianrocha9924]

Neither It was a Video they showed in Botcon

[@crb4059]

the megatron impersonation is spot on, almost sounds like David Kaye.

[@thereisa100chanceiwilllose3]

+crb4059 it is David Kaye. This is was shown at Botcon 2008.

[@skybite]

+ShadowSneakz Was it shown in two parts at Botcon 2008?

[@thereisa100chanceiwilllose3]

skybite I'm not sure, from what I can see the wiki doesn't have an enormous amount of information on it, in fact i'm not even if it was 2008 or an earlier BotCon, possibly 2007.

[@chrisedwards3214]

It is

[@chrisclack4258]

@@thereisa100chanceiwilllose3 possibly 2006 since it in volve the toys from botcon 2006

[@supercool2898]

At least waspinator doesn’t get blown up in this

[@thedude9941]

Super Cool If he did he would have ended up like Backslash.

[@drakedy2145]

The Dude I wanted his name to be wasp

[@fabianrocha9924]

@@drakedy2145 I think they confirmed a in a Comic or something that his Pre-Beast name was Wasp

[@goktimusprime]

Right. So he must've read the Covenant of Primus before heisting the Golden Disk. Coolies. :)

[@Megatron-xs2qe]

Is that David Kaye voicing BW Megatron?

[@cyconus_prime_1013]

I recognise that voice anywhere. It has to be.

[@derrickfoltz8555]

3:41 Is Buzzbomb even really shooting? his twin guns don't seem to fire lol

[@goktimusprime]

damn straight! Beast Wars was the best story ever written for a Transformers TV series and IMO the 2nd best story ever written for Transformers outside of the G1 comics. It was a LOT better than the G1 cartoon.

[@SidheKnight]

The name is BW: Dawn of Future's Past

[@DarkknightChris]

@edenfire Why it's fanmade and not affiliated with Mainframe, it's still official in Hasbro's eyes who has control of the entire franchise.

[@greatsayain]

you got the real vocie of megatron, good work. whos is cryotech though?

[@chrisclack4258]

blue version of dragon Megatron

[@AtticusRh0des]

um thats because they are, dinobot is just a repaint of steam hammer etc etc

[@RialVestro]

@Raptor302 2006, the exclusive toys that year were pre-earth Beast Wars characters.

[@peejay4606]

Nice fan made prequel

[@fabianrocha9924]

Its not Fan Made it was made for Botcon

[@jaredultimatum]

There was a golden disc in Beast Wars. And our government send a golden disc into space attached to a satellite. So that other life could know where we are at.

[@Jdkxspace]

@impostergirl007, i know right! They must have just cgi forms of some. Megatron is red-alert, dinobot is hoist, wasp is starscream, and thats all i could see.

[@TrentTroop]

This was created for the Transformers Collectors Club by Octavirate Entertainment.

[@Raptor302]

Considering this is fan made, very nicely done

[@pumpkinspicedproductions7515]

its not fan made its offical

[@Camisanegro]

​@@pumpkinspicedproductions7515Fan made animation made canon by Hasbro

[@edenfire]

Given that TFCC is not affiliated with Mainframe, nor is this technically "official", yes, it is fanmade.

[@MrEnKaye]

the little bot floating over Cryotek's head is the same thing megatron gets trapped inside in Beast machines o.o

[@chrisclack4258]

that look completely different from the beast machines version

[@mechasaurus]

That Predacon with the construction arm; is he Dinobot!?

[@Autobotmatt428]

dinobot is just as cool as ever

[@astrotanker3887]

is that dirge from beast wars 2?

[@BarnCatTV]

Oh right on, a Beast Wars Prequel.

[@darkhypersonic1215]

correct me if im wrong im guessing the guy at 2:42 is dinobot that green jet guy at 3:44 is waspinator & the red guy at 4:02 is terrorsaur

[@redips]

where did you find this?

[@selsuru]

Did you do this yourself or was it from the original source?

[@androzani84productions85]

@Jdkx Wasp is actually machine wars thundercracker

[@chrisclack4258]

he based on two different characters have two look up

[@DarkknightChris]

@edenfire It's a part of Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club and written by the same who wrote the Shattered universe and the Transtech Universe.

[@user-rq5uy4ye5f]

0:21 why do I kinda hear beast machines audio 3:55 also that dead guy with a shoulder cannon might be the inspiration for tankor (no it’s the lore)

[@aspopulvera9130]

both the bois just wanted to hear the golden record

[@Velox415]

@vidmystery That is AWESOME! How'd they ever get him to do it; just call him up and say, "Hey, wanna star in a fan made movie?" :o

[@youwayo]

#JusticeForCryotek

[@madero-jb5ri]

Incredible POWWA

[@TheHappySmartarse]

EPIC. But then again, I'm a child of the Beast Era, so I may be a bit biased.

[@Dari92x]

If u look good, u can see that cryotek have the same body of shockblast/laserwave For the beast era, he have the same body of TM2 Megatron

[@jedder]

I noticed something while revisiting this video. The bots killed at 3:51 look almost exactly like the predacons in Trent Troop's "Theft of the Golden Disk". XD

[@aldinf512]

trent troop is the writer and animator of this

[@dstr001]

nope they're different, the maximal is a wolf i think and predacon is a wasp, unlike the autobot (normal robot face) and decepticon is a faceless head with a crown of sorts

[@Anaksunamen999]

Which tv series does this come from?

[@chrisclack4258]

it pre beast wars episode one

[@TheBlackShinigami]

actually the dino-bot in video is a repaint of armada Hoist (a.k.a cybertorn Longrack)

[@Funnyfish66]

It's from Transformers Beast Wars. This is basically a short prequel to the show.

[@androzani84productions85]

These models are based on the Cybertron toys.

[@aldinf512]

Except waspinator dirge cryotek

[@K-dawg26]

And energon as well

[@chrisclack4258]

@@K-dawg26 and presumably Armada

[@scaleblade]

This was a fan-made prequel to the Beast Wars saga, so it's a little shoddy, but not too bad. Especially since they got David Kay in on voicing Megatron. :)

[@phoenixcapricorn8702]

Prequel of beast wars

[@Jaxionisnum2]

awesomness, is that the same Dirge from Beast Wars 2?

[@pumpkinspicedproductions7515]

yep