TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on STAR SABER

From the greatest swordsman in the universe to the mightiest sword in the multiverse, Let's Say Go and explore The Basics on Star Saber!
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[@VisibleNinja5674]

I really like the Japanese Starsaber as just an unambiguous good guy. Like a transformers super hero that leans into it. Kinda wish Starsaber had some cred here in the West.

[@GinraiPrime666]

Trust me among certain fans he certainly does. Maybe not in the main Transformers fandom but in the mecha fandom which covers all giant robots most of us love Star Saber. He's among my favourite Transformers and I still want to own his Masterpiece version and the original version of the toy at some point. Will probably cost a fair bit but it'll be so worth it! :D

[@maxbrandt6]

For that to happen they need to release TF: Victory here on TV and offer merch for the collectors and fans.

[@GinraiPrime666]

@@maxbrandt6 Victory has at least been released on dvd in Europe and in the US. Then we got the Masterpiece Star Saber and I think I remember hearing rumors of a MP Victory Leo possibly happening. This was ages ago mind so I've no idea if its actually true.

[@emeraldmaster5388]

Max Brandt maybe Hasbro can use the wingsaber name again but have him with the same personality as in Japan. Giving the star saber would probably be stretching it because he’s not a prime unless they give him the spark of one like Optimus.

[@maxbrandt6]

@@GinraiPrime666 Okay, I stand corrected on the merch part.

[@luke769animations]

Bully: My dad can fight your dad! Jan Minakaze: No, I don’t think he can…

[@krysc3278]

Bully: oh yeah? Dad! Fight this losers dad! Bullydad: *appears* where is he! Jan Minakaze: *sigh* dad. Star Saber: *transforms and appears* what is it son?

[@krystalrodriguez5232]

Wolf . . . Lol nice joke my fellow weeb

[@shawtemple522]

Bully: your dad’s a robot Jan: he’s a swordsman robot and leader of a group of robots Starsaber: why did you call on me Jan: someone says their dad could beat you Starsaber: i’m not fighting a child we’re going home

[@jasonmichael1109]

Bullydad: fufufufu you fool star saber you fell directly into my trap [Suddenly The Father revealed he was actually a headmaster the evil decepticon dictator thunderwing the iron fisted ruler of velocitron] with his son becoming his Target Master [Cannon fodder]

[@luke769animations]

@@jasonmichael1109 Fool… WE HAVE THE POWER OF *PLOT ARMOR*

[@silverthorn9759]

Death Saurus? That's a front runner for best Decepticon name ever.

[@muisverriet]

Slayride would like to have a word with you

[@fuynnywhaka101]

Makes me think of Zoid....

[@twistedgaming9185]

It's one word: Deathsaurus and yes, a good Decepticon name (though not as good as Overlord).

[@ToaArcan]

Sinnertwin is up there, as is Lord Doomitron. From other factions, can't forget Lord Delirious Imperious, or Shreddicus Maximus.

[@rodimusunicronus2089]

@@ToaArcan and ruination

[@sisselg6531]

I first learned to hate Starsaber in IDW, but then watched Victory and loved him, he's such a nice character! I'm so sad the western world hasn't seen that side of him...

[@GinraiPrime666]

He's more known in the mecha community rather than the Transformers community, which is abit odd. Probably because alot of us have seen other Japanese mecha shows so we'd naturally know about the Japanese Transformers shows. Most of us know Star Saber and he's pretty well loved thats for sure :)

[@Emoyo]

@@GinraiPrime666 in my eyes it feels like without him in specifically we wouldn't have the brave series today

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

@@GinraiPrime666 Iirc Star saber was design by the same guy who designed the original gundam. Star saber Always gave me gundam vibes.

[@GinraiPrime666]

@@returnedtomonkey8886 Indeed he was. Kunio Okuwara designed Star Saber, he also designed Convoy/Optimus Prime and yes he did design the original RX-78-2 Gundam along with the Zaku.

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

@@GinraiPrime666 He did optimus too?! Damn this mean transformers has it's origins in gundam? That's cool af!

[@miguelybarra5126]

So, “Star Saber” is basically the King Arthur - being the Autobot Supreme Commander - and Excalibur - being the various swords - of the Transformers universe.

[@gmradio2436]

No clue. There is supposed to be a cyber caliber.

[@miguelybarra5126]

@@gmradio2436 What are you giving me here? I’m just laying down a thesis statement.

[@gmradio2436]

@@miguelybarra5126 The blade of Vector Prime, Rhisling is supposed to be cyber caliber. It is later given to Optimas Prime. This goes deeper in to Authran Legend and the fact that Excalibur is really two two swords. The sword in the Stone and The Sword of the Lake. One is a right to rule, the other is a magic sword of great power. This might bolster your thesis on Authran legend and Transformers Lore. TL,DR: I have no clue, there is a sword called cyber caliber. It might support your thesis.

[@user-tc7lc5hp7q]

Of course yes Miguel Ybarra it's not original saber

[@zacharyjochumsen9677]

@@gmradio2436 wel thevstar saber was ado the name of the sword in transfomers armada

[@Bunbiichuffn]

Knowing that Star Saber is more than just a sword now is messing with my mind. I mean the first time I ever heard of any Star Saber was in Prime ;)

[@CM-wv8ns]

What messes with my mind is that there is an alternate Transformers Universe where KISS Players is canon... the whole 'Masterforce' technology of Headmasters, Targetmaster & Power/Godmasters I can understand, but a human female kiss is gonna 'power up' a cybertronian/seibertron stretches my suspension of disbelief. Macross Delta's use of idol singers to combat space rage had more credance

[@torinodeguzman4243]

@@CM-wv8ns I love the headmaster and masterpiece concept I wish they use it more often in the west

[@blackout_ct1013]

Same

[@marypatry7750]

STAR SABER HE IS THE BEST AWESOME LEGENDARY AUTOBOT HEROES ALONG WITH SONIC BOMBER AND MOONRACER

[@marypatry7750]

THE TRANSFORMERS VICTORY HERO AUTOBOT STAR SABER HE ENCOUNTERED WITH A POWERFUL EVIL DECEPTICON LEADER NAME IS DEATHSAURS

[@PunchCounterpunch_Lizzy]

I wish they brought the Japanese characterization of Star saber to the west because I love his character design and personality

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

Imagine if there was an SG IDW comic where Star Saber is irreverent but as pure hearted as his Japanese origins self.

[@gavo7911]

You must be pleased huh

[@DrPhoenixJKZ]

That is a good idea, but maybe also make him appear in a age later than Optimus. After all, Star Saber's almighty power comes partly from Cybertron technology development. Also, it will kinda make leadership too cheap if he and Optimus appear together. And that might be why they make Star Saber evil in IDW. To be honest, I hate it...... A LOT!

[@beastmaster0934]

But instead, IDW turned him into a religious zealot for some damn reason.

[@PunchCounterpunch_Lizzy]

@@beastmaster0934 and I legit hated that

[@lordmegatron7006]

Let's give the Star Saber to Star Saber.

[@themostbritishpersonalive868]

Something's missing give him the minicons ) to dual wealed he's now nova saber

[@DESTRAKON]

Like he's wingsaber but he's so worthy for it that gets it and is all like, "look at me, I'm the starsaber now"

[@isaabushi9770]

that a terrible comment

[@narenthebeesechurgerman422]

Isa Abushi that a terrible grammer

[@isaabushi9770]

Narendra Gunawan you’re a taribl gram

[@FoxsDumbSeriesMaker]

I'm so happy that Star Saber is the most recent Haslab Transformers project and has been funded. Finally, this character can get the respect he deserves.

[@RoderickR07]

*You're Star Saber (Autobot)* *They're a Star Saber (Mini-Cons)* *This is a Star Saber (Sword)* *Are there any other Star Sabers I should know about?!*

[@galvatronus1139]

Wing Saber (Star Saber homage): Meow.

[@Starwarp1]

Next thing you know, Star Saber will be the name of an Autobot ship

[@bumblebricks3669]

Brick Saber ! (Kre-o transformers)

[@lanibird2182]

That Spongebob joke tho XD

[@chrishill9197]

@@lanibird2182 What episode was that Spongebob joke from?

[@mrp1l0t32]

Decepticon leader: "Bring me Starsaber!" Autobot: "lol, which one?"

[@bookfound]

Decepticon leader: "All of them!"

[@greynolander]

IDW Star Saber: Primus Vult! Japanese g1 star saber: let's say go!

[@cuppajj]

Star Saber: The Star Saber: The Star Saber: The Dark Star Saber: The Star Saber we don’t talk about:

[@Jack-sy8mr]

“Wait, the sword, the Minicons, or me?” “...yes” “Freakin’ smartass”

[@nicholasvonshats7763]

....yes

[@duyphan4617]

3:35 well screw you James. Of all the Autobot you could turn evil, you pick one of the most beloved Autobots that are known to be heroic.

[@Takeshi357]

I don't think he was _that_ beloved, he was honestly a bit of a personality void in the original anime. He was better in the manga but nobody seems to have bothered reading that one :(

[@duyphan4617]

@@Takeshi357 still. Beloved.

[@chancesettlemire4358]

I personally want to see a future incarnation of Star Saber that’s a blend of both his Victory and IDW counterparts. A courageous and heroic figure who is also very religious (ex. Views Optimus Prime as a demigod, sees the Great War as some kind of holy crusade, etc.). As an added bonus, he wields the Star Saber sword from which he shares a name with, probably entrusted to him by Optimus or somebody else for safeguarding.

[@marley7868]

it would be fun like he has to temper himself and maybe he's alittle too eager to fight his enemies I mean his themesong in victory is alittle biased "it's the dastardly despicable and unforgivable decepticons" yeah that attitude is always a good idea

[@nickasaro8789]

That’d be cool. He’d be like the cybertronian version of a medieval knight/crusader.

[@s.nifrum4580]

I’d like to see it become their version of the “Frankenstein” debate “Starsaber was the guy not the sword”

[@shadowclaw7210]

@@s.nifrum4580 This gag alone good reason to reintroduce him.

[@christopherbravo1813]

maybe not the whole "views Optimus as a demigod" thing, but I'd definitely love seeing more Tranformers express devotion towards Primus and reverence for the Thirteen ....though I'd rather they not go the Power of the Primes route and view the Primes as being gods themselves.

[@ls_rus4666]

IDW star saber fits more into the shattered glass universe

[@galvatronus1139]

Now I want to see Star Saber wielding both versions of the Star Saber.

[@Penningtontj]

I am so freaking disappointed that Star Saber lost out in the Power of the Primes contest. I mean, the Evolution gimmick is literally his thing! Small robot body fits into larger robot body to form the chest and head! It's so obvious! But nah, we get an underwhelming OpOp figure instead. Ah well.

[@zuttoaragi8349]

That's primarily because the western audiences know bugger all about Japanese G1 and constantly suck Beast Wars to completion, and partly because the gimmick of the POTP Leaders wasn't known at the time.

[@Penningtontj]

@@zuttoaragi8349 Yeah I know. Doesn't make it any less disappointing.

[@zuttoaragi8349]

@@Penningtontj Didn't say it should. I'm just saying that western fans have this eternal hard-on for Beast Wars.

[@MrSafior]

@@zuttoaragi8349 Japaness also like Beast War.

[@zuttoaragi8349]

@@MrSafior Not to the near dogmatic, obsessive, religious degree a lot of Americans do.

[@danielivey562]

Star Saber the Autobot DESERVES more international exposure!!

[@sabertheglaceon256]

Yea

[@ultimateknight4667]

In the Japanese transfomers continuity he was my favorite character. Kinda pissed off what IDW did to him to his character. But thanks for doing the basics in him, I think more people should know more about this character and I think this video will help with that.

[@LockeLynx]

Yeah, later IDW Transformers did some things I wasn't a fan of. Made Elita-1 an unlikable bitch, killed off Dai Atlas in just a few panels after his debut in the Drift Spotlight, and made Star Saber a Cybertronian religious zealot.

[@ultimateknight4667]

@@LockeLynx yea and the cylonus and star saber rematch was disappointing to say the least.

[@LockeLynx]

@@ultimateknight4667 also, Spike Witwicky was VERY much unlikable.

[@ultimateknight4667]

@@LockeLynx he was likable at first then just became a douchebag at/near the end of idw g1.

[@ultimateknight4667]

@@LockeLynx also what was the thought process behind elita 1 idw incarnation? Star Saber idw was James roberts bringing his fanfic charecter to from his UK fan group but I'm not sure what was the idea behind the story of elita.

[@legionbeast]

How interesting would it be if The legend of the Star Saber (the weapon) was known, but the details were muddied in history, erroneously thinking that the Weapon was only able to be wielded by a great warrior (such as a Prime). The fact that only a Prime could wield it would give credit to it, but the truth is that it was the blade of a warrior NAMED Star Saber, who was the only one who could unlock it's true 100% power.

[@redred622]

I think that Star Saber, as the cybertronian parent of a human child could be a good fit for the Earthspark cartoon. An interesting reversal of the Malto family which features human parents of transformer children.

[@sivanlevi3867]

A bit more about IDW Star Saber. He was a former member of the Circle of Light, who fell out with them when his fanatical personality reemerged, so Drift, who was raised by the Circle, was very familiar with stories about him. Upon his defection, Star Saber killed Dai Atlas and then went on to become the hired muscle of the traitorous Autobot Getaway during his Lost Light mutiny. Even after he slew him, Cyclonus prayed for Star Saber, hoping Primus would forgive his sins in the afterlife.

[@CrystalWalters]

I’m still trying to get my head around the fact that a transformer adopted a human

[@anthonyfillbrunn2391]

What can you say the tranformers series in Japan were full of weird and wild concepts take Masterforce for example human's that became transformers.

[@CrystalWalters]

Anthony Fillbrunn ...true

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

the Brave series ran with multiple variations on that same idea of a child character important to the giant robot in some way so...

[@CrystalWalters]

Xeno the Wanderer WHAT ARE THE INDIVIDUAL NAMES OF EACH SERIES

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

@@CrystalWalters Brave Exkaiser Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn Brae Express Might Gaine Brave Police J-Decker Brave of Gold Goldran Brave Command Dagwon King of Braves GaoGaiGar there was gonna be Brave Saint Baan Gaan but that was scrapped and reused for a video game

[@derekosoriomartinez5974]

Victory Star Saber is by far another one of the most holesome Autobot I have ever seen, him adopting a young child as his son has made him up there next to both IDW Thundercracker and Sunstreaker after they redeemed themselves

[@Takeshi357]

I kind of want to see a story of him raising a human kid like a single parent, except with the additional trappings of not even being from the same planet. Maybe organizing a playdate with the Witwicky's kid, since they'vee _also_ raised a child around giant alien robots? 😄

[@TFfangeek]

I hope that STAR SABER GETS A NEW TOY IN THE GENERATIONS LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[@akmalfakhruddin7285]

But no lets vote for primal potp and complain when his toy came out

[@johnreel0161]

@@akmalfakhruddin7285 To be fair, no one really knew about the gimmicks during voting

[@TFfangeek]

@@johnreel0161 I agree, had people known about the gimmick of a smaller robot combining with armor to become a larger robot, I am certain that Star Saber will have won the vote.

[@TFfangeek]

@Mackenzie G. Siege War for Cybertron is a sub-line of the Generations toy line. :D

[@cybermedieval2840]

Third party make this toy

[@ZonoYT]

Idw didn't do star saber justice at all. -I hope star saber gets a leader class in the siege line-

[@bumblebricks3669]

-Yeah me too-

[@Delta_Studios22]

Zono He needs a commander class figure.

[@shateredglasssoundwave8431]

What you marked out is real good

[@soundwaveloveslaserbeaklol9129]

Why James Roberts hates him I was confused

[@notgray88]

not gonna happen sadly. I wish he would because I can't afford a 300 dollar action figure

[@MidoriNatsume]

"To bear (the name Star Saber) is to be the greatest swordman of the Transformers Universe." Only in English you could make such a smart and awesome joke.

[@MiXVoy]

Naming the MiniCon swords after the original G1 character, was like a naming your melee weapon after your dead wife.

[@reynaldipangestu259]

how can I not see this.

[@MoolbniBrie]

Hey I love my dearest wife, Excalibur. May she rest in peace.

[@TheDONing1]

*Negan intensifies*

[@rpatrickpm4097]

Lucille

[@arx3516]

Medieval knights often named their sword after the woman they loved.

[@midnighter2k]

In Mexico we got the mexican dubbed version of Transformers V on public TV. One of the last media i watched about transformers before Beastwars. So for me Starsaber and Victory Leo were very chersished characters. I can't believe how much they are ignored and forgotten in western media.

[@kellydolan9717]

Does anybody else find an Autobot adopting a human child absolutely adorable?

[@shadowclaw7210]

Late but yeah , interesting concept if you think about it . Imagine him coming into parents meeting teacher . Or when kids arguing whose dad beats who.

[@Ato-3000J]

@@shadowclaw7210 I don t think Jan will go to school, star Sabre is too busy to drop him and also probably has enough wisdom to work as a teacher for him.

[@user-pj1ec5om5g]

@@Ato-3000J he does go to school though

[@Ato-3000J]

@@user-pj1ec5om5g well alright. If he does then not consistently maybe couple times a month. The child is in space most of the time Online learning perhaps?

[@miyako1909]

​@user-fr7rr9od7q Social workers will make sure a child goes to school, though. Homeschooling isn't a thing in Japan.

[@RockNerdRadio]

I've always been a fan of the Victory version of Star Saber. Fantastic video!

[@Grimlock108]

The first time I heard the name was in the TFPrime series, the sword, only to learn later on that the name also belonged to an Autobot. Also, nice closing line at the end👍👏👏👏

[@spencermanning9994]

This was the first video I ever watched on this channel, and because of it, Star Saber has now become my favorite Transformers character. He's essentially a superhero from a Tokusatsu show. So, yeah. Thanks!

[@rommelromeo]

Alright, now do the Requiem Blaster.

[@Phantom9252]

Remember those Evolutions figures from Power of the Primes? Optimus, Rodimus, and Primal? I'm surprised they didn't use that format to also make a Star Saber since that was basically his original figure's gimmick. Sure he lost the popular vote but, it still would've been cool to make him nonetheless. I feel like the thing holding the Star Saber character back in the west is that he hasn't appeared in any western cartoon, and I think they could reconcile the character with the sword by saying that Star Saber the bot took his name from the legendary weapon of Prima, kinda like if someone went around calling themselves Excalibur.

[@wanderingaceminecraftandmo8034]

I honestly like that idea. So long as he doesn't go religious fanatic like his IDW counterpart.

[@kirbdelta2074]

Starsaber: *Exists* IDW: Let’s make him a villan

[@solbadguy9025]

Also IDW: Let's also have Cyclonus kill him in one panel when he previously defeated Defensor(A COMBINER) before hand with out breaking a sweat.

[@Takeshi357]

James Roberts was basically just recycling ideas from his old fanfic from the 90s. Back then it was sort of acceptable, since Japanese G1 fiction was _incredibly_ obscure, and internet was in it's wilderness years so it wasn't a very reliable source of information either, but by the time he was introduced into IDW, that excuse didn't really fly.

[@xRaiofSunshine]

“Don’t talk to me or my son ever again”

[@ihatemegatron216]

I love star saber. Infact he was my first ever cosplay where i made his armor entirely out of duct tape.

[@fenrirsrage4609]

Man Star Saber is one of those characters that really show that IDW comics isn't exactly perfect and just outright butchers or wastes potential on certain characters.

[@sophieprime4669]

Admittedly, what else could they do with him.

[@saldzbob9972]

​@@sophieprime4669easy: don't add him in the story

[@sophieprime4669]

@@saldzbob9972 why not. Transformers is built on new takes.

[@saldzbob9972]

@@sophieprime4669 but when they do it to Optimus everyone lose their minds.

[@sophieprime4669]

@@saldzbob9972 thats not idw's problem. Thats the morons'

[@3DSte1985]

Not been subbed for that long but your videos are a highlight of Saturday mornings

[@anerysium]

I hope they make a Generations figure of Star Saber, Victory Leo and Deathsaurus (and probably a proper Leokaiser). Also I hope one day they make a proper take on Star Saber in the comics I mean I'm not hot on making him a bad guy (and I feel I'm a minority on this opinion).

[@pflynn12]

Nevermind the comics, I would rather see the entire victory series dubbed and properly at that

[@person14876]

I would’ve loved to see optimal primal as the religious nut and not star saber. It would’ve suited him a lot better.

[@MrRe-pg7fj]

Person 1 that’s a intresting concept.

[@kirb2electric]

One word *HASLAB*

[@megathot3734]

Star Saber- The #1 Robot Dad

[@KamisamanoOtaku]

Referring to the _Transformers: Armada_ Star Saber an *actual* sword sounds like quite the _stretch._ ;)

[@ysantana75]

Star saber in anime: let's say go Star saber in idw: kill the heretic

[@ScarHydreigon87]

Victory was the first Japanese show I ever watched when I was in the 3rd grade. A few years ago I got Masterpiece Star Saber and I still love that thing to bits to this day!

[@Cyclownus]

Japanese G1 Star Saber superior, IDW Star Saber inferior. There I said it.

[@jason77584]

Dark Scream hell yeah stupid ass western writers

[@spartanmkvi3826]

Basically idw didn't do enough research for star saber, hence this is why IDW star saber is an awful character

[@muisverriet]

@@spartanmkvi3826 That's not true at all though. James Roberts drew inspiration from his days in a UK TF fangroup wich depicted the character that way.

[@calebplerry9664]

He better be fixed in the new continuity

[@muisverriet]

@@calebplerry9664 I doubt he's gonna be in it unless he gets a new toy.

[@bromicorn]

Star saber when i was a kid always mean just a literal sword but now that i know about victory's star saber and how cool he is and how idw basically just ruined him,we need more victory star saber

[@pinkstargalexy865]

I consider the sword to essentially be altered by Unicron and Primus for the ˋˋnext adventure ´´, fitting in with new toyline concepts each decade. While Star Saber and Death Saurus are future leaders long after Optimus and Galvatron‘s death.

[@samjones7834]

(Inhales) *LET'S SAY GO!*

[@jrrd997]

If you didn't say it, I would have.

[@crudnom7090]

I really don’t like how IDW did star saber. Not that the character itself isn’t super cool, but it sucks to see such a radically different interpretation, and one that doesn’t honor the og character in any way. A lot of English readers are gonna see him first now as this crazy villain

[@_V.Va_]

Thing different, thing bad.

[@saldzbob9972]

​@@_V.Va_but changes they did are shit.

[@konvoi]

I love G1 Star Saber, one of my favorite Transformers of all time.

[@dirkthewrench]

Starsaber: Lets say go! Deathsaurus: You say run!

[@rexstocephirxiii4263]

I just imagined a story where the starsaber gets cast into the well of all sparks and emerges from it as the Transformer.

[@Savagewolver]

I kinda wish the whole transformers raising human children thing had caught on. Honestly, it’s an interesting concept, especially since many Autobots eventually moved to earth and became citizens.

[@Hektols]

I guess that Hasbro deemed Star Saber was too japanese for western audiences, he is practically the fusion of a Transformer, a Gundam and a super robot. If I worked as writer for Hasbro I would explain that in the japanese continuity the Star Saber became sentient due to the influence of Matrix of Leadership and became a transformer. That would explain why he is one of the few autobots able to compete to compete with Optimus in heroism and leadership and why he is so powerful. This theory also explain why Star Saber doesn't exist in other continuities.

[@demonicusprominon6723]

Originally, star saber bacame commander years after prime's death

[@adamxue6096]

Well, great idea, a couple problem tho, it is kinda established in Ask Vector Prime that Star Saber is not an uncommon entity through out multiverse, but it IS uncommon for him to be the leader. The reason he is so powerful is really only because he is a brain master, and he has a battle platform that aids him. Oh and he probably did train a lot. The bigger problem is that Star Saber was there at end of golden age, which makes when he was awakened by Matrix of Leadership which, oddly enough, not Vector Sigma, and contracting his Brainmaster origin which were an autobot technology created to increase relationship between Mini and Macro? was the planets name?, basically, that is a whole lot of hassle and retcons you will have to deal with, I suggest reading more on it before trying to do anything. Also, Star Saber WAS absolutely a super robot. Masterforce and Victory essentially is what the Brave Robot series was before the Brave Robot series even existed. The company did own gundam so the correlation was very easy to find. Star Saber is the father to Ex-Kaiser all the way to GaoGaiGar, which fathered good shit like Gurren Lagann today. Super Robot FTW.

[@lygia0422]

Speaking of Gundam, Star Saber is designed by Kunio Okawara.

[@MasterArchfiend]

Probably in the minority here, but I am all for Transformers adopting kids. I just like slice of life moments and I feel like it can be done well when the family unit are very different species. I can just imagine a jet landing at the local Walmart to pick up groceries.

[@rollingvice]

I think star saber as parent could work because he is a brain master. he could transfer his mind into a smaller body. I doubt normal transformers could do the same effectively.

[@peterdanior4538]

I always think of the Minicons Star Sabre when I hear that name. Would love to see a Basics on Jetfire at some point. A name which went from being associated with water squirters to planes to whatever the RID version is.

[@Tokuball]

It would be really cool if Hasbro could recreate Star Saber (the autobot) to be the same as he was to Transformers Victory, while adding some new details to him, like a sad backstory or something like that.

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

Star Saber and DeathSaurus were friends in their youth apparently so that's an idea

[@user-pj1ec5om5g]

What about a backstory like… that he used to be a traveling super hero like figure that went around saving people along with Death saurus. But obviously, they couldn’t save everyone and that weight slowly broke them causing them to split while warping their mindsets. Star Saber could become a sort of “blade of justice”. He wouldn’t be named Star Saber by birth but become Star Saber because people start calling him by the name of “star saber” based on the legendary sword with him embracing the moniker, changing his name to Star Saber and becoming a sort of tool of justice slaying people who are deemed evil with no remorse even though he doesn’t like killing. Death saurus instead becomes pessimistic and nihilistic, wanting to destroy everything because he believes the universe is cruel due to only being able to see those parts due to travelling to those horrid places with Star Saber before they split. Becoming a sort of “messiah of evil” cultivating dark thoughts. And have him meet Jun by trying to save a city of humans but fail miserably, with only Jun as the sole survivor and Star Saber vowing to protect and raise this child as penance for failing. Slowly returning his kinder, less machine like nature by raising Jun and becoming the man he used to be. Turning the name “Star Saber” from the image of an executioner of justice to a hero to all once more. Sorry for rambling on like that, it sorta spiraled out of control.

[@thetruephoenixful]

The star saber from transformers armada looks like the most impractical sword I've ever seen

[@LordProteus]

I'd quite like to see a new take on G1 where Starsaber is one of the Autobot Leaders right from the beginning, rising to Supreme Commander in roughly the same chronology as the Japanese series, after the position has been held by various other Leaders. The arc could culminate with all of the Leaders returning to lead the Autobots together as a revived modern Council of Primes.(akin to the original 13 Primes)

[@angrybrony]

i wonder how japanese fans would react to crazy idw star saber.

[@MarkzOng]

In the eyes of Asian, its just another ignorant willful Americunt who doesn't know any culture and history of stuff. Frank Sinatra pretty much sum it all up... I did it my way......

[@dantewilson182]

@@MarkzOng Look up the Japanese dubs of the shows Beast Wars, Animated, & Prime, before you say shit like that. Learn that this is a two-way street. Prime's Japanese dub for one turned Arachnid into a boy-crazy yandere obsessed with marrying Jack & who'd constantly yell & scream in battle. So get off your high-horse about "culture & history" there. This shit ain't about that.

[@AshleyTogepi]

@@MarkzOng Plot twist: IDW Star Saber was created by a BRITISH writer. Yikes, talk about not knowing the history of stuff.

[@Its_Charlie_Young]

I'm not Japanese, but I *HATE* what IDW did to Star Saber.

[@Xeno-The-Wanderer]

@@AshleyTogepi who knows, maybe they see anything western as American, people usually generalize even if it isn't accurate

[@thatRANDOMBOT]

I really like the idea that if Star Sader (the character) ever got more integrated into western stuff, that he was named after the Sword cuase he is such a good swordfighter

[@sdm47]

Or it’s could be a Frankenstein situation “And this is the starsaber” “Starsaber was the guy not the sword” “don’t care”

[@woodwost]

His final appearance in IDW still gives me the heebie-jeebies.

[@autobotstarscream765]

If you can find G1 Star Saber; he'll protect you. :)

[@jetseekers]

I just now noticed that the alt modes for the starsaber team minicons are the Concorde, the Boeing sonic cruiser, and the X33. Can't get more early 2000s than that for futuristic aircraft

[@crustypaladin]

I loved Star Saber from Transformers Victory and I was pleasantly surprised to see you do a basics on him. Also the sword.

[@Coyoteprime]

I think the Star saber is like the Cybertronian equivalent to Excalibur. Whoever wields it be good or bad is leader by default

[@myriadmediamusings]

Yep also here from the Haslab reveal. Hoping this’ll boost this vid and raise Star Saber awareness. He deserves to be more widely known, and preferably more along the lines of how he was in Transformers 84 and not as the robot Judge Frollo.

[@travisbishop782]

Actually, i would love to see him come back as a Cybertronian paladin sent on a mission by Primus, and missing most of the war.

[@leftylion816]

I did not know about Star Saber and the various incarnations of the name. Great video and it adds a lot of context and depth to Transformers lore. Thank you and I'm looking forward to more videos.

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

And we NEVER got his toy. Stupid Motorvators...

[@alphamaximus2888]

No one: *IDW STAR SABER: CEASE, YOUR, HERESY!*

[@Vilgax00]

Idw did him dirty. Sentinal treatment is not work on everyone.

[@TheComet2121]

Another great video. I remember owning the armada minicons and making up stories I could only describe as “OP Smokescreen”. Could I put in request smokescreen? It’d be sweet to get his history close to my b-day.

[@vustvaleo8068]

if i run for president my slogan will be LET'S SAY GO!

[@CM-wv8ns]

Better than the recent slogan

[@returnedtomonkey8886]

Kinda funny how he went from heroic and mighty hero of justice to a guy nicknamed THE DARK EVANGELIST.

[@ShinoSarna]

Concept: Star Saber wielding Star Saber.

[@aetheralLitannia]

plot twist: the sword is wielding the robot

[@alice989]

I wish we got like one more fight, between Cyclonus and Star saber, to realy build the rivalry and make that last blow that much sweeter. (also i realy love how its cunning that gives Cyclonus the edge each time)

[@luchajon8480]

You should do some of the lesser known combiners. Raiden, Liokaiser, Monstructor, King Poseidon/Piranacon/God Neptune...

[@biphronte]

A man of culture I see

[@Joseph_Drew_III]

Dinosaur Force

[@MateoPotatoReviews]

Star Saber is easily my favorite commander. So sad he’s yet to have a real release in the west 😪

[@hehaeugh8027]

IDW star saber be like:well would you look at the time,it's time for a crusade

[@casualknight8962]

This video definitely needs an update now since we finally got a Star Saber figure here in the west .

[@thechampionofskylands]

My HeadCanon: The Star Saber was a Legendary Weapon of the Primes that only a Bot with a Righteous spirit and strong sense of Honor can wield it. after the War of the Primes, Alpha Trion hid it on a far away world because he deemed it too powerful for any normal Sentient being to have and Believed that Only a Prime should wield it. Over the years on Cybertron, legends of the Star Saber were told; A young bot Named, Saber was inspired by the Legends so He Trained with organic and non organic sword masters all across the Galaxy and learned many styles of Sword fighting, Sword maneuvers, Sword techniques, and Honor in using a blade. To further in improve himself in battle, Saber ask A elite Science division and greatest mechanics on Cybertron to Upgrade his Body and Sword also Giving him a Super Mode with combining with a experimental weapon and booster, V-Star. and now dubbing himself Star Saber a noble Knight dedicated to Protecting all sentient beings and civilizations in the universe. Star Saber Became a Supreme Commander and lead of team of Autobots, After Failing to Save a town on Earth from the Decepticons the towns only survivor a Child named Jan Minakaze and Star Saber took it Opon himself to Raise Jan as his Adopted Son, years later a rookie powerhouse Transformer, Victory Leo joined Star Saber team at the request of Optimus Prime. Star Saber and Victory Leo quickly became brothers in arms and later trusted each other enough modified their bodies to be able to combine with one another 38 years later Star Saber thought it was time to step down as Supreme Commander and give the responsibility to the Powered Master, Dai Atlas Trivia Star Saber is NOT a Brainmaster in my HeadCanon Saber is a leader sized Autobot with a Jet alt mode Saber is skilled with a blade in every way and is a Master Swordsman Saber can combine with the V-star in Vehicle mode and in Robot Mode When Saber is in Vehicle mode with V-star he’s capable of interstellar travel Saber can also Combined with V-star in Robot Mode into a Super Robot Mode making him the strongest Swordsman in the Universe "The BrainMasters" is name of the Elite Science division The Name for the Greatest Mechanics on Cybertron are Named "The Power-Masters". Not to confusd with Powermasters: there’s a "-" in between Power and Masters; Power-Masters Dai Atlas is the chosen bearer of the Alpha Trion Protocols after Ultra Magnus death Supreme Commander is only out ranked by a Matrix of Leadership bearer Star Saber has Tremendous Respect for Optimus Prime Supreme Commander is the Cybertronian equivalent to an Earth army Field Marshal

[@adambozek9807]

Four ideas for The Basics. Scorponok, Thunderwing, Fortress Maximus, or Trypticon.

[@lunamoon6410]

I know this is a three year old video by this point, but the Star Saber to me is synonymous with childhood. I still have yet to see Victory, but I'm a huge fan of the Unicron Trilogy. Actually, I got the normal Star Saber toy sword for my birthday one year, and I absolutely *loved* it. I still do, tbh. You could shift the middle of the blade up and down to turn it into 'flight mode' or 'blade mode', and it'd make different sounds depending on which mode it was in. The blades were made of what I think was hard silicon, so even then it was soft and wouldn't really hurt anyone, even if a kid swung it pretty hard. Which leads to me actually getting in trouble at school for bringing it to recess to show it off to my friends, who proceeded to not give a fuck about the 'weird autistic 'girl'' with the cool robot sword, and I got in trouble because my teachers saw it as an actual weapon with it in Blade Mode. ...But they were alright with the blades slotted back in Flight Mode, even though it still looked and sounded like a cartoon sword?? Either way, it's still one of my favorite toys from my childhood.

[@ninjadanny628]

Thanks for doing my favorite Transformers Character. I really appreciate it.

[@matthewreynoso6904]

Everyone, I think we need a Basics episode on the Omega Lock!

[@smackeroon688]

What if they made a new version of the Star Saber Character as a combiner using the Star Saber Minicons who wielded the Star Saber?

[@KrytenMark]

I remember a time in which I was introduced to the Star Saber as a basic little Mini-Con sword. Heck, that Mini-Con team was even my very first addition to the Armada collection, as I recall. How naive I was to not know that Star Saber originally started off as a noble sword wielding Autobot leader. I feel so ashamed... Oh well, my knowledge of the character/sword has improved nowadays, and this Basics Episode has really educated me some more about him. ☺ Also, I personally don't like what IDW did to the character, making the loveable Autobot leader a cruel, vicious dictator, with absolutely no remorse for innocent bots such as poor Dai Atlas. That just doesn't feel right to me. 😖 Yeah, I'll gladly stick with his portrayal in Victory, which I honestly prefer. 👍 And, if you ask me; Had I'd known about that "New Prime" fan poll much sooner, I definitely would've picked Star Saber. I mean, come on! Given that the Power of the Primes Leader Class figures consisted of medium sized robots combining with their vehicle trailers to form their bigger "evolution" forms, imagine how that would've looked for a modernised Star Saber. I dare say the figures would've flown right off the shelves! But no, I guess Optimus Primal won a fair victory over him, and that "evolution" Optimal Optimus IS fairly nice... But still, if you ask me, Star Saber definitely would've proved a far greater victory! 😄 Pun intended. X3

[@genial24]

he is one of my favorite liders, here in latin america it was broadcasted when i was like 5... like 20 years ago

[@BlockMaster16]

I'm starting to like these basics videos, can't wait till the next one

[@goblintributemaker2539]

What did IDW do to him?!?!

[@jacksondesorcy1851]

Jan: “Wow! I can’t believe I’m the son of an Autobot!!” Star Saber: “Nice to meet you “Thesonofanautobot.” I’m Dad!” Jan: “😒”

[@danielvillanueva3792]

I’m never been that much into transformers as an adult, but man I loved so much Transformers Victory and Super God Master Force as a Kid!

[@goldenghost7529]

I seriously don’t understand how Chris doesn’t have a million subs yet. I mean this guy is my NUMBER 1 KZbinr for transformers media/info/toys everything! One of my favorite KZbinrs hands down. I wish more people knew about this channel

[@PainXIII12]

Why does Star Saber sound cooler than Optimus?

[@SoundwaveSG1]

I love g1 Star Saber I have both the G1 and the MP! Awesome video man keep them coming!

[@hanzohattori2492]

you plan on picking up the planet x idw inspired mp star saber?.....benscollectables has a review of it on his channel although it's just a TEST piece and not the final production version.

[@SoundwaveSG1]

@@hanzohattori2492 probably not I'm not into 3rd party stuff

[@hanzohattori2492]

@@SoundwaveSG1 ah go on... you know you want to.lol.😎

[@SoundwaveSG1]

@@hanzohattori2492 ben dose make me buy things 🤣

[@hanzohattori2492]

@@SoundwaveSG1 he makes us ALL buy things,ha ha.

[@waspshot23]

I have fond memories of saving up literal pennies to go and get the Air Assault Team and the Dark Saber to go with my Armada Galvatron. Until just last year I only had Sonar for the Air Defense Team because he'd come with a special VHS tape of the first few episodes of the Armada show and I was loathe to go get a duplicate of him by buying the whole team. I used to use his hilt with a bizarrely compatible green blade which came from a KO dino robo for my own Star Saber.

[@hanyoukimura]

What a fascinating history! I love these videos. My first time hearing the name was in Armada, but the TF Prime Star Saber remains my favorite. I love the design and the effects the show used when it was being wielded were always a visual treat. We never got a really good Prime Star Saber toy weapon, but luckily Third Parties exist. I would love someone to make a life (well, human) size replica.

[@eastman777]

Would love to see Star Saber, the autobot, in Siege, maybe the size of Skyfire. To me, Star Saber will always be an autobot, not a weapon.

[@kirb2electric]

I would correct you but who cares

[@bromicorn]

God i wish star saber the guy is more popular in western media his design is really cool we need him back in a cartoon

[@mattfrank85]

Headcanon: Star Saber took his name from the famous weapon after taking command of the Autobots after the events of Generation 1. I always preferred the line of succession being Optimus > Rodimus > Star Saber > Dai Atlas > Beast Era when I was younger and I’m loathe to see it erased completely. The IDW version of Star Saber is certainly INTERESTING but, for me, Saber and Deathsaurus were made for each-other and I prefer to see them as rival commanders who are more similar than either would admit.

[@TheVileOne]

Thank you for all you do Chris