TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on APELINQ

[@JoleneBlake]

My favourite detail about Uprising Apelinq is that his body design is based on the Transformers Crossovers Incredible Hulk toy.

[@rikflare7970]

You talking about the bulldozer hulk lol? Got that an caps hummer for Christmas one yr from my kids who found them at a Goodwill, I never knew they existed lol✌️

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

Megamorps was the superior Marvel Transformers imo...

[@Protosilver97]

​@ComputerMonster_Minus0ne Fun fact: Some of them had similarities with the cancelled Transtech toys.

[@darrenheideman2546]

ROTB Apelinq sharing actors with Depth Charge was an added delight.

[@cyberdude274]

And Blitzwing from BB

[@TimHonda]

And also Rhinox and Battletrap in ROTB.

[@cyberdude274]

@@TimHonda Battletrap: Yes, Rhinox: Name one line he ever said?

[@KTWhatsup]

@@cyberdude274 We'll clear the way. (?)

[@cyberdude274]

@@KTWhatsup Really?, wow

[@battleupsaber462]

It's interesting to note that the original BotCon Apelinq was widely considered to be a self-insert of former BotCon organizer Glen Hallit, as both are former engineers. That, and Apelinq being a super smart and powerful nigh-unstoppable character compounded to the contemporary critique that he was a fanwank OC.

[@thezabgoth7426]

Glen really is a better guy than a lot give him credit for

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

Can't wait to see that lil factoid on Twitter... _…Any second now..._

[@casualtr4sh]

Woah it's the crazy ass moments guy!

[@thezabgoth7426]

@96kidloco I'm sorry? I'm familiar with the crazy ass moments in Transformsrs fan history page, and regrettably saw one example happen in person, but I'm not the author. I have been mistaken for Zobovor before if that helps.

[@ltb1345]

Yeah, he does seem pretty OP.

[@michaelrlomax1977]

Rise of The Beasts was my first encounter with the character and when I saw the character appear on the big screen of my local cinema. I knew I wanted an Apelinq toy for my Transformers collection. Never knew about the character or toys link to the Transformers conventions. Really does make it worth watching the Basics to find all about these characters.

[@RejonMunchausen]

I've usually been at least somewhat familiar with the obscure characters over the years, but this was a complete blank for me, great work as always

[@ltb1345]

Same.

[@obnoxiouslegofan]

It sucks that we never got to see Apelinq and Airazor's robot modes...

[@AlexsTheCat]

Again , they are cybertronians not robots ... -Racist

[@sonicx24cool51]

I would assume that Apelinq’s Robot mode is a larger, more armored version of Optimus Primal’s Robot mode

[@tfuniverse1651]

I’m not too upset about Apelinq since he was a very late addition but would have been cool. Oh well, SS will give us that

[@Frostwave-v2l]

Tecnacley we did in there toys

[@tannerprice2018]

Fun fact about Apelinq in ROTB, according to TFWiki, his CG model is a copy of Optimus Primal with extra add-ons, since the intro with the Maximals was made quickly after test audiences didn’t like the original opening with Optimus and Transit. Which, I find pretty interesting. Since it’s a good use of reusing CG assets, and a subtle callback to Apelinq’s toy being a simple reuse of Optimus Primal’s toy.

[@RedFlame796]

Funny how both ROTB and Bumblebee have opening scenes that were quickly made because of test audiences that both have at least one character cobbled together from existing assets

[@tadihotado3518]

Yea im pretty sure anyone with half a brain can see it’s a reused model with bits, dude it’s not that obscure

[@ninetailednaruto11a]

Happy to see so many interesting characters that just don't see a lot of love.

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

7:12 Quite like how they made Apelinq the original leader of the Maximals as well as Optimus Primal's mentor

[@Ryth_Ractonite]

From a tactical scientific commanding officer of the Wreckers to now the Previous Leader of the Maximals. It’s nice that nowadays, obscure characters are getting more attention

[@markrobinsontraining]

How you keep track of all these characters / alternate universes / timelines etc is beyond me, Chris. Congratulations on another great video.

[@randomautobotprime360]

Chris probably has every TFWiki page engraved on the inside of his skull.

[@Wolfie1262]

It’s really not that hard

[@alexanderstavroulakis335]

@@randomautobotprime360 I think he's one of the writers of the site.

[@twistedgaming9185]

@@alexanderstavroulakis335 He contributed to the UK DVD releases of various Transformers series by Metrodome (he also wrote character profilesfor the RID 01 boxsets), Ask Vector Prime and Renegade Rhetoric. Oh, and he wrote Transformers: Historia for IDW. And yes, he is a prominent editor of TFWiki.

[@alexanderstavroulakis335]

@@twistedgaming9185 That's right! I forgot about the DVD's.

[@Pigpen_YT]

Can’t believe I actually guessed one of the characters correctly! Great video! I bet we’ll get a studio series Apelinq announced by the end of 2024

[@starrazor9558]

Hey i know you! I really like your videos!

[@Spootprime]

NO WAY ITS PIGPENIS

[@NobleRaider2747]

Yooo it's Pigpen

[@Fenrislokisonsuncut]

First found your channel mid quarantine in 2020 when I was just trying to fill the time and 3 years later I couldn’t be happier I did because it resparked and grew my childhood love for transformers

[@scotman74mc]

Great Chris! I was really meaning to look him up as Apelinq to me was just a non-cannon name known better to rich or just super dedicated collectors, not budget restricted collectors like myself. I love to see in the future with his big screen debut, we laugh about us considering him "obscure".

[@BigNerd111]

Having just now learned about this guy. I like him. Thank you for the basics.

[@silverbullet1620]

I first discovered Apelinq and the Wreckers as a whole doing research on Beast Wars. Never went to Botcon but I know the characters well. Including Arcee and Primal Prime.

[@randomneuralfirings]

The original Apelinq was my first convention exclusive toy, so the character has a special little place in my heart.

[@Spootprime]

Frankly, this era of beast wars underground comics are one of my favorite phases of the brand. shame they're soooo obscure and hard to get into.

[@ltb1345]

I wish there was at least a digital compilation of all of them.

[@Wolfie1262]

Not exactly underground…

[@Rhron]

I had never heard of Apelinq till I saw Rise of the Beasts. It's till now I'm actually learning more about him.

[@sphillyfanatic7451]

Same here

[@ltb1345]

Same.

[@stephenhounsell7257]

Same

[@aarononeil9832]

I was aware the character existed, enough to be baffled by the inclusion when watching the movie. I never really knew or remembered anything about him, and I gather that his inclusion in the film was a fairly last minute decision, but it's still neat that such an obscure character could play such an important role in the movie

[@gracekim1998]

Rise of the beasts was my introduction to this cool character ❤

[@optimistprime3192]

If we can get a Legacy Overload to combine with Armada Prime, I really hope we get a repaint/remold into that Sentinel Maximus.

[@kidprime6863]

They better include Rollout and the gimmick with him becoming Overload's head

[@optimistprime3192]

@@kidprime6863 Absolutely, it’s iconic to the two, and it would only require some face remolding for Apelinq and Primal Prime/Sentinel Maximus.

[@kidprime6863]

@@optimistprime3192 Well so far the Legacy toys of the Armada characters don't feature any of their Mini-Con partners. Which is stupid because that was Armada's whole gimmick. They look half-naked without them and it defeats the purpose. Legacy Cybertron Metroplex didn't have his his Mini-Con, either. Let alone his Cyber Planet Key. They better not louse it up with Overload or Sentinel Maximus.

[@optimistprime3192]

@@kidprime6863 True, true... the most we’ve gotten is Jolt, and he came in an exclusive pack. Still, I don’t think they can skip over Rollout so easily; there would have to be some crazy armature assembly or a fake chest otherwise, and buyers would lose it in either case.

[@awesomeproductions7755]

Rest well, brave and noble warrior. Your sacrifice will be our oath…

[@darthpaul99]

I had read about him on TF wiki, but I thought that he was just a recolor character that was another medic. Seems like there's a lot more to him than that. Was totally surprised they used him in the movie.

[@Steven-ip8xo]

Hi Chris,Great video about Transformers: The Basics on Apelinq, keep them coming, Also your latest video was outstanding, Also ROTB Apelinq sharing actors with Depth Charge was added delight.Also It's interesting to note that the Original Bot on Apelinq was widely considered to be a self-insert of former Botcon organizer Glen Hallit, as both are former BotCon engineers. That, and Apelinq being a super smart and powerful nigh-unstoppable character and Maximal compounded to the contemporary critique that he was a fanwalk OC. Also I'm very Happy to see so many charcters that just don't see a lot of love. How you keep track of all these charcters/Alternate Universes/Timelines etc is beyond me, Chris. Congratulations on another great video. Also I Still Can't believe i actually guessed one of the charcters correctly! Great video! I bet we'll get a Studio Series Apelinq announced by the end of 2024. My favorite iteration of Apelinq was the Original Apelinq who is not only a member of the Maximals but also a member of the Wreckers, I also like how they made Apelinq the original leader of the Maximals as well as Oprimus Primal's mentor, Also Great episode, I'm also loving the backstory on those more Obscure Characters. Apelinq is a former engineer but also he invented a machine that's lets him make anything real with the internet like Green Lantern. He leads the Wreckers and he's a super great fighter. Also I Never expected to see Apelinq on the big screen as the heroic sacrifice of a live action movie's prologue. Also From a tactical scientific commanding officer of the Wreckers to now the Previous Leader of the Maximals. It's nice that nowdays, obscure characters are getting more attention. Also Now that i know about him, Apelinq looks like the Beast Wars equivalent of Ultra Magnus, sharing the same body design as Optimus Primal, but offering much to the Maximals success in defeating the Preadcons. Also I do like the name of the fusion that Apelinq and Primal Prime into: Sentinel Maximus.Also Hey Chris, great but incredible job as usual. Your videos are always interesting and informative. I was just wondering, Anyways and also thank you for sharing Chris all i can say is: Stay safe, have a nice day and keep up the great work.🙂💪🟢🇺🇸🦸6:39 pm.

[@misterbadguy7325]

There's something very funny about those old con-exclusive characters, in that they were usually made by somewhat grown-up amateur fans and were therefore basically OCs with all the trappings of that. Nightracer definitely had a "this character features in a 20,000-word fanfiction where she dates Starscream" vibe about her, but it's really only noticeable with context. Apelinq, meanwhile, is... "hey guys, check out my cool new character! he's a former engineer, like me lol, but he invented a machine that lets him make anything real with the internet like green lantern. he leads the wreckers and he's a super great fighter. his tech spec stats seemed a bit high tho, so i gave him a speed of only 8. he looks just like optimus primal but i made him red and green because i like those colors. also i have this art of him later on when he gets to have the same powers as the matrix and becomes SENTINEL MAXIMUS." This sounds like I'm ragging on him, but I honestly find it very charming.

[@diegos7337]

I never expected Apelinq, thanks Chris!

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

It's funny how Flamewar went from being Robot Raksha to being an Absolute Gremlin we know her nowadays for.

[@thezabgoth7426]

Heh, Glen is actually a pretty cool guy.

[@misterbadguy7325]

@@thezabgoth7426 Oh, he is, by all accounts, I just want to clarify. We all went through that phase, and Apelinq was Glen's.

[@thezabgoth7426]

@misterbadguy7325 thank you for clarification, it's all good.

[@holdynmcpletl4903]

I will never get my dad's name for him "apelincon" out of my head! 🤣😂

[@kokushi629]

My favorite time on your channel.. Thank you..

[@Artista_Frustrado]

now i want a Gorilla-Truck Triple Changer... also Primal Prime is the most OC Name Generator name since Moon Moon & I'm glad I've been made aware of it

[@dazatronsdioramallama6370]

Great episode, loving the backstory on these more obscure characters

[@main.ignisha]

I recognized Apelinq's name while watching ROTB, but I couldn't remember where I first heard it. Nice to hear he was around during the Beast Era, which was technically my first introduction to the world of Transformers (the other being the Unicron Trilogy, which was where I recognized the franchise of Transformers)

[@anwenlokier2292]

In my school vr game, Apelinq was mentioned in Scourge data log as he insulated him by showing his corpes Airazor corrupted form

[@diegos7337]

I never expected Apelinq, thanks Chris!

[@phillipwalters7702]

Hello there. I stumbled upon this wonderful video of yours and I have to admit that I was blown away. I do enjoy Transformers, but never really heard of this character before or knew that he appeared on the big screen in the least Transformers movie. Thank you so much for creating and posting this fantastic fact inspiring video. Hope that you have a great day and Until All Are One.

[@ChrisMcFeely]

Thank YOU, Phillip, hope you'll stick around and check out some of my other "Obscure Character" spotlights this month! 😀

[@phillipwalters7702]

@@ChrisMcFeely thank you some much for your reply and after seeing this video. I believe that I will subscribe to this channel to check out more videos.😀

[@DeeRellWill]

I remembered his toy during the Beast Wars run. I was shocked but glad to see him get some love on the big screen. It wasn't just cameo but also a speaking part too and promotion from previous rank

[@darkwoods1954]

What an odd coincidence that he looks exactly like Optimus Primals mutated Transmetal form.

[@Currentlyalivehuman25]

Loving obscure characters month! 👍

[@multivewer]

I don't remember that part of the movie, I may just have to watch it again

[@gbalfour9618]

Love when I see a new video from you. You always upload before I wake up on the weekend and are great way to wake up. As for Apeling, I remember seeing his toy, the silver transmetal gorilla, but I was always a predicon guy so… haha.

[@0predaking0]

So cool!! thanks for the story

[@bluesdrifty129]

This very amazing I have never heard of this maximal thanks so much for sharing this information with me chris! keep up the great work! cant to see what 2024 has in store for you!! :D

[@secondbeamship]

I really like recolors. Especially of Optimals and Optimuses.

[@daisymazie21]

I'm just glad you pronounced his name correctly.

[@edwardhardin9411]

I discovered him when doing research on the wreckers.

[@386hotwheelz8]

Thanks Chris another great video... Thank you and Happy Holidays 🎄

[@dragonizer9598]

I've heard of apelinq before but when rotb came out then I started to look up stuff on him. Your video showed me even more I didn't know about him. Love these videos. So helpful for info and I always look up your videos first when looking up stuff on characters 👍👍👍

[@I-Minecraft-428]

Hey Chris I've been loving your channel and I wish you would do the basics on one of my favorite characters Triggerhappy 😊

[@nine_tails137]

I completely forgot about this guy, after watching Rise of the Beasts in theatres. Probably because he was killed off very early in the movie. So I barely got to know him as a character.

[@DBWalks2010]

I like Apelinq’s abilities to manifest information and give it form!🤩🤩🤩I wish I had that power 👍👍👍Great job Chris!

[@DBWalks2010]

Fantastic video review of Apelinq!👍👍👍😎😎

[@Jrasta111]

Obscure Characters Month is the best month here. I haven't seen the movie yet but I find myself wanting to find a moment to check it out soon. Was never a fan of Beast Wars so I would never have known this character existed. Good times.

[@Knightfall-Batman]

Now that you’ve mentioned, primal prime, will you ever do a basics on that character?

[@matteomascaropennacchi2220]

I have seen this character before, maybe on Your Basics, but I love apleinq, my fav is og and 2023, I hope he get more appearances in movie and series, Not only that But I watched the movie on cinema

[@DakkaScrappa]

there is a autobot named STRATOSPHERE which is a scottish pilot that was falling apart like jetfire and bulldog but the surge of energon when bumblebee revived actually reveresed all the aging rust thay plagued him and became good as new oh and those that his VA was too familiar cuz he is voiced by the same guy that voiced the scotsman in samurai jack

[@sivanlevi3867]

I first heard the name Apelinq in the Basics video on the Wreckers, then I heard of his Rise of the Beasts role and was stunned. Super underrated, but really cool!

[@ghostsurfer23]

I grew up on Beast Wars, and I was deeply invested in reading the story of this version of the Wreckers on various fan wikis. I had a dream at one point of owning the comic, until I learned what convention exclusives are and realized if I ever DID see one I'd likely have to spend an obscene amount of money on it.

[@maskedriderweaver4122]

I had heard of the original Apelinq, but knew almost nothing about him besides having seen a picture of his techspec. I'm amazed at the depth this character has been through.

[@Da_ComputerMonster]

Cryotek, (Who honestly should've been called "Cryotech"), is another one I hope to see oneday. Something about this TM2 Megs repaint with Ice Powers is endearing to me~

[@thezabgoth7426]

And him battling a recolor of Optimal Optimus just ties a bow on it.

[@WardenSpectreCommander]

For obscure characters. Maximal K9 should be next.

[@BlamoStramo]

"But apelinq!" is possibly the craziest and funniest live action transformers line.

[@cliffwoodbury5319]

I've been waiting for someone to do videos dealing with collectible merchandise and their connection to various storytelling mediums. While some character stay the same their is usual some changes made for individual projects, and for some projects major changes to characters, and making stories for these different variants and their connection to the projects they were made for is always interesting.

[@zachf.7854]

I found the toy at 5:34 at a thrift store once for $2 American back in 2018, the thing wasn't even opened, just a bit of water damage on the box.

[@ChrisMcFeely]

That was probably the brown recolour of the Primal figure that was released in the "Cybertron" toyline you spotted - Apelinq didn't come in a box on his own!

[@TBevill1231]

I remember seeing the BM recolor at Walmart as a kid but didn’t think anything of it then. Amazing to see how much lore was behind it.

[@warmachine4791]

How in Primeses name have we not had a video on my boy PRIMAL PRIME yet???

[@mattr75]

I have to wonder if the inevitable Studio Series Apelinq toy's robot mode is going to be colored like Apelinq toys of the past to further homage the original

[@charperalta9489]

i'm gonna need more wreckers so i'll take it

[@julienthijs1271]

If that happen it's going to be full of remolding since he is not identical to primal

[@Bumbleberto]

Aplinq is a very interesting character i don’t know about thank you for showing me this character so I can learn more about him

[@ComicGuy74]

great video, Chris! Gave me a new appreciation for Apelinq.

[@gregorytaylor1160]

APELINQ GOT ME SCREEMING WHEN I SAW HIM I LOVED HIM

[@PrimeX02]

I never realised he was part of Sentinel Maximus 😮 when I read him in the Cybertron comic way back when

[@CasualRonin]

NGL, initially thought that Apelinq was a character made for the film. Rather surprised to see that he has such a storied background and history.

[@mediabaron2416]

I honestly think it's rarer to see completely brand new Transformers introduced. And even when they are, they will often share a name, attributes, or just in some way pay homage to another character from before.

[@Vormund]

Yeah same, I thought he was a new character created for ROTB.

[@genesismultiverse4896]

I think the reason apleq in rotb was beaten so easily we'll think of it the attack on the planet might have gone way more than we saw and they had to continue to fight none stop also scourge Is also op But I would like if we got a prequel series to see what happened before unicron

[@chadibaytamouni3503]

I was introduced to Apelinq for the first time in ROTB, and as much as i liked the appearance and design of him, he looked terrifying at the same time, could ve succeeded as an evil character easily "design point of view" , and was sad he s gone too soon, i wished he had deeper role in the story... anyways, this video was awesome and thx so much for the time and effort put into this one!

[@schmidington]

I'd never heard of him before this video. I've yet to see ROTB, but I'm still looking forward to catching it and catching up.

[@sethputnamsghost]

I like that they kept him more metallic looking, true beast machine.👍

[@MrDoctorVK]

It was Apelinq's very first toy and role through which I get to know this character.

[@talljoke]

When I watched ROTB, my mate leaned over and whispered "Is that motherfuckers name Ape Lincoln?" Now that's the only thing I can call this character.

[@manoftheusajones5147]

I didn't realize he even Existed before Than!

[@kamenrangerzeo8251]

I do like the name of the fusion that Apelinq and Primal Prime turn into: Sentinel Maximus.

[@enderborn6860]

yup ROTB did intruduce me to him was not aware his legacy went that far back but i should expect this from transformers by now

[@DBWalks2010]

In your next basic review, I like to see the Angry birds transformers obscure characters of the month feature! I’m a big fan of the game!

[@A-0-K-GAMER]

yeah, I just found out they were like more continuities like more. How big is that multiverse I found 10 more

[@leandraferesthogar7249]

I knew he existed since I stumbled upon him while perusing TFWiki. However, I only knew he existed and was red.

[@johnosbourn4312]

Until I saw the movie, I've never heard of Apelinq before.

[@alexanderdixson9956]

I love seeing obscure characters getting noticed and recognition, I myself remember lots of them, it would be awesome if he appeared in beast wars or beast machines. Apelinq is pretty awesome 🤖🦍

[@eurovisionfannz2348]

I was aware of Apelinq since 2010 or 2011.

[@RingoLoadagain]

I'm a huge transformers fan, and indeed, I had never even heard of Apelinq until RotB. I'm glad they used an obscure character, and they did an awesome job with him too! I'm hoping for a leader primal retool sometime soon.

[@itsuki2877]

YES MY COMMENT GOT IT LETS GOOOOOOOOO.

[@TFfangeek]

I had no idea who Apelinq was until watching this video. Now that I know about him, Apelinq looks like the Beast Wars equivalent of Ultra Magnus, sharing the same body design as Optimus Primal, but offering much to the Maximals success in defeating the Predacons.

[@dr.spicememedefender8779]

Seeing apelinq on rotb was so suprising i love how the movie brang out characters no one would expect Like the villains! Who knew we would have battletrap! and Scourge! AND EVEN NIGHTBIRD!! I find it amazing they made those the main villains instead of megatron

[@tylerfish2701]

If I could give Apelinq a organic mode, I'd make him a Giganotopithecus rather than a regular Gorilla.

[@kade-qt1zu]

I'd make him an orangutan. Fits since Orangutans are known for their intelligence, and have more agility compared to gorillas.

[@tylerfish2701]

@@kade-qt1zu True.

[@Runamuck-vq2pe]

RotB had so many cool looking Transformers but Apelinq was my favourite . What could be cooler than a robot gorilla with giant razor blades on his arms

[@gabrielchee8470]

A red robot gorilla with shiny metal skin

[@twistedgaming9185]

@@gabrielchee8470 Who can make a solid digital hoverboard to ride on!

[@gabrielchee8470]

​@@twistedgaming9185true

[@jelanibennett7526]

Apelinq: It is now your time to lead the Maximals... Optimus Primal.

[@shadowmarauder6033]

I hope we get a toy of ROTB Apelinq soon, even if just as a repaint.

[@NightmareZerogbs]

It's been months and I still can't believe APELINQ of all characters got a big screen appearance and not even a cameo, an ACTUAL important role. Before Ratrrap, Waspinator, Dinobot, Blackarachnia, etc.

[@AnthonySanchez-k9s]

Thanks for the news on apelinq did not know to much about him

[@romeosanchez3325]

I really like how apelinq is a teacher/mentor to optimus primal and the fact the its like father and son it really cool an i would like to see more of that

[@CanoliDealer]

The fact that such an obscure character was brought into such a mainstream role is what further cements ROTB as being (in my dumb stupid opinion) the best Transformers movie

[@vustvaleo8068]

you could say that Apelinq is an Ape Escape (the video game series) lol.

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff, as always!

[@ionacustoyreviews857]

I knew apelinq has a past storyline in the convention comics and toyline. But I didn’t know what. I always love learning new transformers information.