TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on HARDTOP

[@Tamashikiri]

My headcanon for Hardtop is that he _claims_ to be Bumblebee's rival for the street cred, insisting he's the one who destroyed his voice box (just never when Megatron's in the room), but in reality Bumblebee has no idea who he is.

[@PortalBricks]

Are you paying his patroneon

[@Alibek-z7y]

That's hilarious

[@Quillimus]

Yes

[@tracytron7162]

That would be hilarious lol

[@tracytron7162]

@PortalBricks Wtf are you talking about

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Hardtop feels like the ultimate "Peaked in High School" guy. He decided to be a sniper because he thought it was cool as whatever the Cybertronian equivalent to a teenager is, and just... never considered doing anything else.

[@battleupsaber462]

I love these instances of toy bios adding these seemingly all-important pieces of lore, that pretty much everything else ignores since...well its a bio on a toy box. See also: all the toys of Jazz released post-2007 movie that describe how he totally came back to life after the movie, honest

[@TheWarmachine375]

Age of Extinction Lockdown: "Are you challenging me in sniper combat?" G1 Hardtop: "Yes."

[@AlRoderick]

Name is Hardtop. Original alt mode has no roof. No notes.

[@zoltanperei4789]

Classic Aaron Archer Era of name giving.

[@TheWarmachine375]

"Look mate, professionals have standards. We must be polite, be efficient, and have plan to kill any Autobot we see." - Hardtop probably

[@darrenheideman2546]

@TheWarmachine375 Now I'm reminded of the fan art of a Transformers Animated version of Onslaught that's modeled on Soldier from Team Fortress 2.

[@ethanwahl-g9k]

I once came up with a Decepticon sniper when I was a kid. His name was Snipes, he could transform into a camo-colored camper van and he eventually switched sides to the Autobots after an encounter with Optimus Prime. Sadly, his story ultimately ended with him being ripped in half by a city-sized Decepticon, fighting it to buy the Autobots he was with time to retreat and come up with a plan.

[@Ryder-a-Blaze]

Hardtop: I was so close to becoming famous and being Bee’s rival then Megs ruined everything!

[@darrenheideman2546]

I'm surprised that Hardtop hasn't been used more. His role as a sharpshooter alone makes him a menace. Perhaps he'd be suitable as a substitute Combaticon.

[@predaprime]

Especially with his numerous connections to Swindle! Maybe if we want have Swindle be solo, Hardtop would take his place as part of Bruticus.

[@darrenheideman2546]

@predaprime My thoughts exactly.

[@PrimeTemple20]

@@predaprime Or he could take Brawl's place so that the scale discrepancy between a jeep limb and a tank limb is no longer an issue

[@ntinosaggelopoulos6718]

Decepticon version of deadshot

[@tracytron7162]

@@PrimeTemple20 Or both him and Swindle could combine together to make the leg

[@LordProteus]

I'd like for Hardtop to appear more as Swindle's Brother and the Muscle to Swindle's Brains.

[@angelbasiliorodriguezbusto2065]

Poor Hardtop was robbed of his chance to shine not once but twice (Blame Megatron and Blitzwing for that). Also, it's kinda funny how one of Hardtop's defining characteristic is the fact that he's Swindle's brother!

[@mariaisabelg4701]

Its 4am, sleep be darned obscure character month is worth it!

[@akumaking1]

In the Homebrew Transformers 40K I’m contributing to, Hardtop is Swindle’s twin brother and bodyguard (but isn’t directly part of the Combaticon gestalt team).

[@SarajevoKyoto]

Transformers in 40k? Oh I simply MUST know more about this

[@anwenlokier2292]

In my school vr game Hardtop is in the game as basically the Secret detector (in my run hes the reason why I got, The Grey Knight for Apus new Legion) and later assisted in the Wrath Titan boss fight and assisted in a massive evac to prevent the others suffer the same Fate as Goalius and Lute

[@sivanlevi3867]

Hardtop has sure come a long way from being just a Cybertron toy.

[@somemadnessfan4763]

"what kind of fool do you take me for??. He took Bee's voice box, he took Bee's voice box, you took Bee's voice box, I TOOK BEE'S VOICE BOX! Are there any other Bumblebee voice takers I should know about?!"

[@PlatinumKnight-je3vy]

My first ever introduction to this dude was back during ES’s debut, find the little brother dynamic with Swindle very cute & comedic.

[@RockNerdRadio]

Oh man. What a ride. I went from "who?" to "oh that guy." Definitely an obscure pick. Great episode!

[@turtleboy4111]

The universe toy line was the first time for me to see the character, but aside from a few very unnotable mentions here and there. This has taught me everything that I now know about Hardtop.

[@MrDoctorVK]

Could have been funny if during Combiner Wars, Hasbro would have unexpected use of CW Swindle/Hound mold and make Hardtop of it as kinda reversed callback how Swindle was repaint of Hardtop in Cybertron. Heck, Hardtop should become go-to repaint use for Swindle.

[@fernandaps2]

Swindle having a brother/lackey is pretty cool

[@MechaMando]

Movie Hardtop was actually the earliest Transformers toy I got that was my own. I received him for Christmas and held onto him ever since.

[@TheWarmachine375]

*sees title "HARDtop* Abridged Zarbon: "Hmmmmmmmmmmm!"

[@15oClock]

Hardtop: "You thought it was Megatron or Blitzwing that took your voice box, but it was me, Hardtop!" Bumblebee: *beep*

[@OHYisWatching]

Always be a hardtop, never a softbottom

[@somemadnessfan4763]

✍️🔥🔥

[@ReaverPrime]

Considering how impactful they can be in actual conflict, you'd think the minds behind Transformers would treat the concept of a sniper with more respect and utilize them more often.

[@TFfangeek]

Hardtop was one of my favorite characters in the Cybertron line, so I created a backstory in which he was the self proclaimed subcommander of the Earth exiled Decepticons under the watch of the Autobot penal colony supervised by Evac and Crosswise. Thunderblast and Lugnutz deserted Hardtop's command leading to their roles in the Cybertron cartoon, following Starscream's release of the prisoners. After Starscream's defeat Hardtop lead some of the Decepticons: Swindle, Shortround, Runamuck, Brushguard, and Buzzsaw, into starting a new Decepticon colony, until they were defeated and captured by the Autobots once again.

[@dusktodawn3796]

Alright we got hardtop, now all hasbro has to do is make characters named Soft top, drop top, and rag top

[@soundblaster1987reviews]

I grew up with the Swindle version of the Cybertron Hardtop mold, and invented a Bruticus leg mode for him. What you do is take the vehicle mode, reverse the rear section so the floodlight toes are facing the other way, then attach the sniper rifle to one of the screw holes on the underside to act as the thigh. Sadly, there are no other Combaticons compatible with this fan made combination mode...

[@robrice7246]

Now does this mean Hardtop is considered a member of the Combaticons? And would a retool of Legacy: Beachcomber work as a new toy of the character?

[@gabrielchee8470]

Funny you mention beachcomber retool: I think I saw someone paint that into him on a yt video that's floating around

[@arifanrizkynanda3335]

In Earthspark Hardtop is a Combaticons Bruticus: Onslaught (Upper Body) Hardtop (Lower Body) Vortex (Left Arm) Blast Off (Right Arm) Brawl (Left Leg) Swindle (Right Leg)

[@JDRider02]

Cybertron Hardtop was one of the first transformers toys I ever got as a kid. Despite being sad he never appeared in the Cybertron show, he still holds a place in my heart, so I squealed with joy seeing him in Earthspark

[@apex2000]

These some my favourite episodes. Its nice being reminded of the lesser known

[@Eldrisaur]

Can’t wait for the autobot counterpart Powerbottom

[@mharriedjr]

Lol I was def looking for the right comment... FOUND IT

[@diegos7337]

I loved his design since Cybertron! I own both twins, and loved to see them in Earth spark!

[@PrimeTemple20]

Hardtop was the first figure I got from the Cybertron line, and one of my favourites too. I was disappointed that he never appeared in the cartoon, but thanks for explaining why that was

[@Necrotronus-2005]

We need Thunderwing please.

[@judechannelimaginationcros8684]

Hardtop is getting famous!

[@Timeliner2004TF]

Professional crackshot and comic book fan ‘Con surely sounds like a great character to me. Adding him into the Earthspark cast was surely a cool decision and I remember that I was eager to see the show further back there because of that. He wasn’t too obscure for me and I knew he was Swindle's brother but totally didn't expect him to show up on screen. Although, he plays the role of just a brute in duo with con-man Swindle. I think it would be more interesting to give him a Cybertron characteristic ( also, it's funny to imagine what If Swindle became an animalistic savage brawler who uses his gun as a club ). But he is one of the first Transformer characters who showed up in the brand-new and main antagonist of Season 1 constantly use his arm, so Hardtop received his honour from the show As for his recolours, that Bayverse toy is SG Beachcomber and bunch of weird musical quotations forever and ever for me, heh Thank you for the video !!

[@robrice7246]

4:03/4:17 Since I'm from Cincinnati, I find this very interesting (almost surreal even). And this might also serve as some inspiration for a Robertverse storyline.

[@jinxtheunluckypony]

Swindle’s due for a new toy with the next wave of Combaticons, I wonder if they’ll release a new Hardtop toy to go along side him. I feel like it’d be a pretty easy retool of Beachcomber.

[@megatron2171]

Hardtop: i did it i made bumblebee a mute Everyone: you lyin

[@jaymcnally461]

I know who hardtop is he was a Decepticon sniper and a scout and tracker and I know he was brother of swindle from transformers earthspark and I just hope what happened next for the history ❤

[@therandomtransformersanima6236]

He has had one figure mold in his entire existence bro

[@BarbaraWalker-p9i]

Your videos always stand out from the crowd. Thank you for your unique vision and professionalism!🖥🗻👀

[@kaelisprime9087]

Imagine not having a toy of yourself, but your right arm gets one

[@superpenguinzzz]

Hardtop: sniping's a good job mate. It's challenging work, out of doors. if you get the reference, well done.

[@DatOneCat]

I find it silly that a lot of Hardtop's depiction showcase him as an open roof buggy. When the term "hardtop" refers to solid roofed, enclosed top vehicles. The only time he wasn't was in Earthspark. 🥴

[@michaelrlomax1977]

Great video on a character I only ever knew from Transformers Earth Spark. Also the mould for the character got reused a lot. Maybe a mould for an obscure character. But it has to be up there for one of the most used.

[@tnemmers5407]

How come Hardtop never got his arm replaced at all?

[@TheHumbleFellow]

Maybe a lack of resources? Same reason why Ultra Magnus got a claw hand instead of a proper one in TFP.

[@masonmancoffey1722]

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think is the best thing about Hardtop? Which one of his powers and abilities do you think is the best? Which movie or TV Show did a great job in portraying him?

[@joshoshea3194]

More, more MORE!! To be fair I thought that we'd have a few more characters this month 😢

[@eurovisionfannz2348]

Hardtop was the first Transformers Cybertron toy I brought!

[@jackoconnor5590]

If only we got a true figure of Hardtop from the Earthspark toyline.

[@manoftheusajones5147]

Do THE BASICS on THE TECHNO-ORGANIC next year!

[@HannahSchumacher-m6q]

I first heard from him in Earthspark. Great video as always!

[@zoltanperei4789]

For me the fantastic artwork sold the figure. And for a Scout class toy the paintjob is superb. They don't make figure like the Cybertron toyline anymore.

[@TheSmashingLad]

I had the Hardtop and Clocker 2-pack. Pretty fun set.

[@dfxedits4607]

Hardtop needs a live action representation besides his appearance in the Bayverse comics.

[@iRaphAnimates]

do a basics on Broadside

[@fenrirsrage4609]

Hardtop, thats a name that could be misconstrued into something... risque by a dirty mind.

[@Smgk551]

Fun fact:Hes the 6th Combaticon

[@tracytron7162]

It would be funny if when we get AOTP Swindle he'll be designed for his right arm to be easily removeable in preparation for a Hardtop remold lol

[@Robogeek28]

Hoping for a Beachcomber remold someday.

[@todddavis2041]

Cybertron for me. I didnt want him as a kid. But when I saw him the Earthspark previem. I dicided to get him. Really nice figure too.

[@curtislangdon8294]

Ah, Hardtop. Don't know I why but I always had a soft spot for that guy.

[@scottywan82]

The weirdest choice in Earthspark was not making more figures of the obscure characters they included. CHUG versions of them would be instant hits.

[@genyakozlov1316]

More chances to bank on nostalgia when the show eventually becomes retro. They'll be like: "Look, a Hardtop figure for Earthspark's 10th anniversary" or something.

[@philsswweightlossdiary2944]

Is this the first time you’ve looked at a Transformer that didn’t originate in the G1 series (or at least have a namesake in G1)?

[@johnnymason2460]

Hardtop should have been in Transformers Cybertron. He could have been there to help Megatron take down Starscream.

[@PERSONII3331PERSONIIEVER]

HARDTOP IS HERE

[@drakedy2145]

I hope he gets an Age of Primes toy

[@joelchristensen9503]

I forgot all about hardtop. I had his cybertron toy

[@ondururagittandeska2004]

Hard Top for Transformers Two.

[@Soundwavefan-2012]

At least he appeared in Earthspark.

[@Heroduothecomedian]

As a lefty myself there is nothing wrong about being left handed 😂

[@Timeliner2004TF]

Nothing wrong until you have no right hand AT ALL...

[@YeldellGW]

Amusingly I just finished binge watching the complete series of C.O.P.S. which has a character with the codename Hardtop. Hasbro und their trademark reuse…. 😂

[@Timeliner2004TF]

Really ? Now you can tell that Hardtop was in G1 as well ! Technically, phah

[@Micosanmiguel]

Hardtop : you guys stole the only thing that people will remember me by! Megatron and blitzwing: um we don't know you

[@owensanfordstuff]

Oh i had the 2007/generations toy with clocker. Forgot what he was called

[@GoneHaos1108]

Stockade needs a video

[@superpenguinzzz]

i hope for a Basics on the Terrans from Earthspark

[@kevinmoscovich2262]

I wonder when we’re gonna get a basics video of windcharger ?

[@zoltanperei4789]

But how is Mandroid able to wear a robot arm? That must be really heavy.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Very good

[@parkercomley8126]

I had the hardtop toy

[@transformerssoundwave840]

Can you make one for beast wars quick strike.

[@oldwarriorproductions6194]

pretty nice

[@roypythor7962]

Is the next obscure character going to be squeezeplay

[@pandegaarkanrauf8413]

Cool Man

[@DBWalks2010]

Fantastic video review 👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎🎄🌟🎁🎅

[@jamesmoss3424]

Hardtop never got any respect.

[@Lukusprime]

Is his toy a heavy remold of one of the Energon Constructions??

[@gabrielchee8470]

No, probably only similar engineering at best

[@Raging_IKKE]

do one one stockade

[@alexcanine4948]

Neat

[@FranciscoQueiroz-n5p]

Faz os vilões humanos de Transformers cará 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍❤️😎😎👍🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤖👍❤️😎👍🏻🤙🏻🤖🤖🤖🤙🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️👍👍

[@xs3tsunax]

where's my SoftBottom hasbro

[@k.m.sparks1190]

.... you mean knockout?

[@jonpower9728]

Giggity

[@KirkWilliamsIsBroken]

Who?

[@saraths6301]

Please make the basics on creators next time❤

[@FranciscoQueiroz-n5p]

Transformers earthspark HARDTOP LEGAL DEMAIS CARÁ TOP DEMAIS 🤖🤖👍🤙🏻🤙🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😎😎❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍

[@samwow-dot-wow]

yippee i was hear rather early :3