TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on STRAXUS

One of the great Decepticon leaders of years gone by gets the spotlight in this week's episode, sponsored by Patreon supporter Jack Bowman - it's The Basics on Lord STRAXUS!
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[@ChrisMcFeely]

Turns out I need to make a correction to this vid! The Straxuses of the Primus Vanguard were not two different incarnations from different universes, but TWINS, created from a split spark! This info was, helpfully, not included in the story itself, but in... a tweet. Hmn! Additionally, it's since come to light that the Vanguard's random-seeming roster of members from different TF series is not because they are gathered from across the multiverse, but because the universe from which the Vanguard hails is the previous universe that existed *before* the current multiverse. Simple, right? Phew.

[@jtek2259]

I hate how easy it is for me to read this in your voice

[@ryanmatthews3609]

👍

[@dubuyajay9964]

So this means I can have TWO Straxus' in my squad without doing a multiverse thing!? X0. XD.

[@jeremytung1632]

Sheesh, sounds like a twist from a bad daytime soap opera.

[@dubuyajay9964]

Could you link your friend's review of they toy from 5:05 plz? I can't find it. 😞

[@lancebot8224]

"Fools, mercy is not dispensed here, only death!"

[@alexlemonds2838]

I'd make his motto:"Merciful is another word for suicidal." Because, to him, demonstrating ruth would be tantamount to showing weakness. Can't be a brutally effective ruler then, nope, nope, nope.

[@battleupsaber462]

A very interesting thing about the Marvel UK comic is that due to the way the timeline of events unfold, it's heavily implied that it's Straxus' clone of Megatron who becomes Galavtron during the events of the 1986 Movie, instead of the genuine article.

[@pp-wl1tf]

I like to think Galvatron accidentally rewrote his own history in Target: 2006; while originally he was created from Megatron, after his interference in the timeline, his origin was changed so that he was created from the clone. This explains why he can remember things from Megatron II's perspective in Time Wars. You see, if Galvatron hadn't travelled back in time, Optimus Prime would never have been displaced, and thus the Autobots wouldn't have had to work with Megatron. Thus, Optimus wouldn't have faked his death to teach the Autobots a lesson, Megatron wouldn't have hunted him to Cybertron, and Straxus wouldn't have tried to take over Megatron, and thus "Project Re-Birth" wouldn't have been deployed.

[@samuelrichards1288]

@@pp-wl1tf The U.K. Comics take place in the universe Primax 984.20 Gamma, while the timeline that this specific Galvatron came from was Primax 986.13 Gamma. It is kinda difficult to understand thoroughly what is explained during Ask Vector Prime (A in story Q&A) but my understanding is this. The timelines seem to have once been the same timeline, but when Spoiler Alert, Cyclonus was killed by the Megatron clone that this video discusses. A rift formed because of this death, because when Cyclonus went back in time, he did not replace his mass, making the physics of the universe star to go haywire, causing the events from the Time Wars story. This most likely means that everything prior to the death of Cyclonus happened in the timeline that Galvatron came from. Meaning that Straxus had created a Megatron clone in Galvatrons reality. At this point in the comics the actual Megatron was still in hiding, so because of the change in time, he may or may not go on to kill his clone. What I am trying to say is that because of what I mentioned above, and why Galvatron did start to remember some things from Megatron's perspective near the end of Time Wars, potentially after the universe split into two timelines, is that more likely than not, the Megs clone became Galvatron. While the original timeline might have had the actual Megatron become Galvatron, the universe saving itself from a paradox potentially caused Galvatron to be formed from a different Megs. I know that this is confusing, but here are some links that might help. As I said this is my best interpretation after looking at all these sources, so it may not be 100% until we get further confirmation. tfwiki.net/wiki/Cyclonus_(G1)#Marvel_The_Transformers_comics tfwiki.net/wiki/Mass_substitution tfwiki.net/wiki/Time_Wars tfwiki.net/wiki/Primax_984.20_Gamma tfwiki.net/wiki/Primax_986.13_Gamma tfwiki.net/wiki/Ask_Vector_Prime/Facebook_src#August_12.2C_2015

[@galvatronus1139]

That's a very good theory. I'd never thought of that.

[@ltb1345]

The U.K. continuity is very confusing.

[@Delfromteamrad]

Good to know.

[@kainthedragoon8081]

Little known fact: That wasn’t Blaster, the one who threw him into the space bridge was a future Starscream travelling back in time and disguising himself with his cosmic power

[@katamattyon]

Nice! Weirdly enough, Starscream was the queued video on the autoplay for me!

[@kylelangdon6724]

So you’re saying he got off-lined by a cosmically powered Starscream?

[@Nagatem]

It’s now canon, there is a time line where a cosmically powerful starscream has off-lined everyone but himself

[@zach2712]

@@Nagatem He actually did technically offline himself he overloaded on his own energy and died.

[@Nagatem]

Spook, i know, that’s why i said everyone but himself

[@tannerprice2018]

Bludgeon: “Straxus, what are you doing?” Straxus: “Practicing a Line I always wanted to use! .... *’Mercy is not dispensed here, fools. ONLY DEATH!’* “ Bludgeon: “The battlefield is no place for one-liners!” Straxus: “The Autobots do it all the time!” Bludgeon: “The Autobots are stupid!”

[@thearsenalsystem5027]

OMG This is the best comment on this page XD XD

[@samuelrichards1288]

The only way you could get more accurate is if Bludgeon starts to do a monologue about how chaos is supreme, and that he will use science to unleash a stormbringer to pass judgement on those who dain attempt to stop the inevitable expansion of death. A Monologue that last at least two comic pages, yes this has happened before, and yes, it was great, just like your comment. :)

[@mustafaamin9516]

Absurdly Awesome’s stop motion series is legendary

[@joseroman5084]

Straxus: (under his breathe) Your Stupid!! Bludgeon: What did You SAY!?! Straxus: I said Your right! 😅 Me: 🤭

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Springer will still have better things to do than die tonight.

[@myriadmediamusings]

Really wish they can incorpoate Straxus or really any other major Decepticon player on par with Megatron in other media. There’s only so much that can be done with Megatron contending with Starscream or being undisputed Decepticon leader.

[@MrSafior]

I wish they reintroduce Deathsaurus has a potentiel decepticon leader.

[@drstephenstrange897]

Well they can do a "real" Rise of the Dark Spark(instead of that crapy game)with more dangerous villains...like, he can team up with Megatronus,Overlord and Dark Rodimus

[@RivalryofWarlords]

Hints of the G1 comic's Shockwave are starting to show up in Cyberverse.

[@Nagatem]

Like sideways, or overlord from the super god master force, Deathsaurus ect

[@Getwright-]

I agree. I had never heard of this guy before this morning. Other evil leaders make the transformers universe seem bigger, like when the quintessence was introduced in the movie

[@OneNationUnderPug]

An interesting story you could tell with Straxus, Is if you combine the Optimus clone story and the Megatron clone story, you could have Straxus kidnap the Decepticon and Autobot leaders and replace them with clones. While the Autobots and Decepticons are preparing for a battle that’s actually trap to destroy both factions. Optimus and Megatron have to work together and fight their way through Straxus lab in order to put an end to his evil scheme.

[@GrrMaker54321]

2:50 wow, that clone story was pretty sad, yet had a satisfying ending. I love how Megatron was like “we are both Megatron”

[@Alexisilver]

I love the little pauses when explaining some of the Japanese stuff. Like Chris needs to unravel what the heck he's saying.

[@Krillos]

Lord Straxus is, without the doubt, my #1 favorite Deception. He is one badass-looking villain (especially his face) that deserves more recognition and appearances. He would make a worthy and dangerous rival for Megatron. I just wished there were cooler figurines of him out there, whether by the name of Straxus or Darkmount.

[@Gigas0101]

I seriously loved Straxus's Axe, his Axus? His unique cyber-skull and cobra-hood are one of my all time favourite designs for a transformers character and the stuff a villain faction insignia should be based off! The marvel comics, both US and UK, are ridiculous, and I thank you for any dive you take into that wonderful, weird world! Straxus dispenses death but Mr. McFeely dispenses youtube gems!

[@autobotstarscream765]

Reminds me of the Cobra Decepticon logo tbh.

[@bromodragone8405]

Apparently, not only was Straxus supposed to appear in Transformers Animated, I heard somewhere that Tony Todd was considered for the role.

[@MrSafior]

I love the design of his head.

[@Rakhamon]

The original Straxus story was one of my favorites as a kid and I was very surprised to discover he got a toy just about when I came back to Transformers as an adult. What a good video and such a cool obscure character!

[@maskedriderweaver4122]

Very interesting. I vaguely remember Straxus, but had no idea the character was this developed. Thanks for shining a spot light on another hidden gem in the franchise. Can't wait for your next video.

[@ethanstatler1827]

Lesser, known? More like I didn't know this character even existed until I saw this video. Covering lesser known characters like this one made me appreciate the series more than I already had.

[@Sherdderworld]

First time I’ve heard of him I love the design I’m surprised no third party has tried to make a figure of him

[@ster9k]

This is the first I’ve heard of him. I appreciate episodes like this one featuring characters I don’t know anything about! Thanks!

[@bobsav76]

What an unusual character, I hope we see an animated version of him one day, thank you.

[@MegaBeePrime]

Surprised you didn't mention his disarming personality.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Guess Chris didn't Scrounge hard enough.

[@jaylenware363]

Don't be mean. I found his personality quite ... _melting._

[@solidus0079]

Yeah was gonna say. I assumed that was the story he was most remembered for.

[@robotlorekeeper9880]

I think it’s just that nobody would expect that from such a loose cannon.

[@joesplace2960]

Shame they couldn’t wheel him in to any of the animated series.

[@katamattyon]

Love it when you feature G1 comic exclusive characters. Keep it up!

[@jesterfromthecave6691]

I love the Generations toy it was one of my favorites growing up. I’m pretty sure my dad had those old Comics and I remember him from IDW

[@kinggrimlock705]

I’m a massive transformers fan and this is the first I’ve heard of him. Excellent video

[@VondrickBX9999]

It my first time I heard about him, too.

[@pixelbit0897]

Wait until you here about sg straxus

[@Yooneek696969]

Then you’re not really a true fan, just a pedestrian fan brought up on the inferior TV series. The UK comic series from the 80’s were definitely better than the US series. Dream wave and IDW are series you need to read as well

[@kinggrimlock705]

I’ve some old dream wave comics and collected the IDW series until completion. All Hail Megatron was superb. And fuck you to decide who’s a true fan of something.

[@zeeepicyoutuber8971]

I’ve only heard of him cause of earth wars. I thought he was some random con until this video. But don’t we all see that for all bots and cons sometimes

[@fortkavanagh]

This is the first time I've ever heard of this guy but I would have loved to have seen more transformers cartoons with him in them.

[@rosspalmer5171]

I remember this guy as being terrifying back in 86. That whole "Meanwhile on Cybertron" story seemed really dark. This guy was the decepticon leader in charge of the smelting pool, where captured autobots were melted down alive.

[@xxRobodragonxx]

He was actually in the first comic I ever got. After reading about him and blastar I got more into comics and transformers. I still have the comics in good condition.

[@jamesianhutchison1165]

Probably one of my favourite stories from the original G1 US comics. Darker and grittier than usual it felt more like a UK storyline.

[@kirkkerman]

Same here, I grew up with the Titan Books reprint book that contained those two issues!

[@ultra_marcus]

I'm a fan of Straxus from back in the day, In fact I came to your channel looking for a Basics on him, without knowing you'd done one. Glad to see you have and It was nice to learn about what he got up to post MArvel comics.

[@nuriochi]

Thanks for this one! His name was on the tip of my brain for a week and for a minute I was convinced Jhiaxus appeared in G1 and was Straxus. Relief when I finally got straightened out. 😂

[@SirPaladin]

if ever there was a character who needed a nod in Cyberverse...

[@fatdaddyeddiejr]

If you play Transformers: Earth Wars. He's a great tough brawler that can take a lot of damage.

[@MadisonCarter]

I am very surprised to see Straxus show up on this. While I haven't particularly kept up with TF since Generation 1 (and a boon your videos have been in helping me catch up a little), I had no idea he continued to be used after that first comic arc. Always assumed he was one of those one-and-done Marvel-created characters that never showed up again. Neat.

[@samuelrichards1288]

Speaking of one-and-done / high-and-die. It might be a cool idea to have a basics video covering every character that shows up for a few panels and dies. Not including any who survive, or any who become popular of course. R.I.P. Hopper

[@RingoLoadagain]

I barely knew anything about Straxus until finishing your video just now but now I'm a fan! Perfect "Basics of" episode, Chris. I love the unique head design and weapon. I hope he pops up again sometime soon!

[@MrGojira95]

Came back to this video after the latest Hasbro Pulse Stream. 😱

[@markle9479]

They need to make a leader class toy of this guy.

[@dubuyajay9964]

About that.

[@AlmostAnimixers]

I hope someday that Straxus can finally make the leap out of relative obscurity, because I feel like he could be a big deal if only he got a proper go at it.

[@magjag8257]

I had never heard of him until his toy was made in 2010. It is such a cool figure that I began learning about him. I always thought that figure should have been a leader class size due to him converting into a tank and once having led the Decepticons on Cybertron.

[@lachlanmoir79]

Everytime I see the UK comic mentioned i’m immediately brought back to being 8 years old and waiting for the next issue every week. Geoff Senior is just the greatest comic book artist. So simple, but so effective.

[@Renkencen]

Thanks for doing a video on him! I bought that exact same toy seen at 4:11 cos he was on sale (£7)! Unlike the other Transformers, I never know about him (cartoon fans) and I was too lazy to read up on him on the Transformers wiki!

[@amethyst7084]

It's so good to listen to and watch this account on Straxus, Chris! Thanks for the upload. He's a classic character from the 80s Marvel comic. I always enjoyed reading stories with him in them. If you have time to devote to doing an exposé on Emirate Xaaron (or even other less-known characters from the 80s Marvel comic, such as Nautilus, Triton, Scrounge, Trannis, Macabre, or even the cartoon's Halonix Maximus) that would be great - at least for us older fans. Keep up the good work 👏🏾🌟

[@jokersvault4155]

First time I've ever heard of him. And honestly, he sounds pretty cool. Although frankly, he just seems like an overpowered Starscream.

[@pedrorosa3300]

Joker's Vault yes.....

[@AnomalyINC]

Basically Starscream with more patience. Straxus is one of my old favourites, showing the kind of menace Starscream could be if he had an iota of self-control.

[@jokersvault4155]

@@AnomalyINC Yeah, got a point there

[@kirkkerman]

@@AnomalyINC more patience for plotting, less patience with other people.

[@samuelrichards1288]

I have know about Straxus for a long time and have never really thought about him in this way, but it does make some sense. Just replace Starscream's fear and cowardice, with anger and cruelty. Personally I see him as a little bit of a mix between Shockwave and Bludgeon. Straxus (especially the one in the E-Hobby manga that is only a head) is very intelligent despite his brutish look, similar to Bludgeon. Unlike Bludgeon however he does not care for science that relates to the power of Multiversal Singularities, and other powerful beings, whom Bludgeon has worshipped, and betrayed the Decepticons to do so. He is also like Shockwave because he only has one type of emotion, rage, everything else is ice cold. While Shockwave does not have any emotions, post shadowplay anyway, he has simulated the emotion of rage, which allowed him to beat the Dinobots, and Scorponok.

[@darthpaul99]

I’ve heard of him before, just never knew a lot about him.

[@SuperSperm2010]

Same here. G1 fan since the cartoon and masterpiece collector and have heard about him but's that about it.

[@charlene2400]

I've known of Straxus since the original comics run. I also caught the brief depiction of him in G2. He's in the panel where Thiaxus mentions leaving some "small minded tyrants" in charge of Cybertron.

[@shadowmarauder6033]

This is the first time I hear about him, and he sounds awesome! Let’s hope he appears on a tv show or even ina live action movie!

[@samuelrichards1288]

If he does appear in a TV show, I hope it is the Netflix series, Straxus has one of those personalities that is not exactly kid friendly.

[@Rakanarshi2]

Huh, never knew about this guy. Man I love this channel.

[@ArcanaStorm]

The first issue of the original comic I actually read was the one with him and blaster

[@alexlemonds2838]

Feel like IDW should've made him an Energon miner turned Decepticon because, y'know, pickaxe.

[@BlueScarabGuy]

Nobody: Chris: a shadowy alternate dimension known as the Deeeaaaaaad Universe

[@vassa1972]

Again Chris you and your crew have done a marvelous job on this video lol Its too bad that this character wasn't in the original g1 transformers toys and cartoon here in North America or I guess he's sort of would have been like a shockwave character who was left behind on Cybertron, it would have been cool at the time to have one of those Toys as a kid. Thanks again

[@kingvulturo]

You forgot to mention his love of smelting pools and his hatred of Scrounge's special arm lol.

[@johnnymason2460]

I originally had the Marvel Comics issue #18 which introduced me to Straxus. His alternate mode was pretty good: a flying cannon. Something Galvatron should have been. Straxus deserves a toy in the Hasbro Transformers toyline today.

[@douglasmcfarland9040]

Love the in fighting he instilled in the already volatile decepticon ranks.

[@samuelrichards1288]

It makes sense, the previous leader, Trannis, did what Megatron could not. He destroyed all the remaining Autobot cities, killed most of their civilian leaders, with Zaaron being the only one left, and secured almost the entire planet, excluding the underground. After he was killed by the Wreckers, who went dark, many Decepticons were restless. When contact with Megatron was reestabiled he frequently worked with Ratbat and Shockwave to take down Megatron, forcing him to fake his death. This does not come close though to the state of the Decepticon Empire just a few years later. While Straxus and Ratbat were out of the picture, Megatron and Shockwave had completely split the forces on Earth. Soldiers were so confused that they followed Megs on week, and followed Shocks the week after that and vice-versa. This got even worse when Scorponok also wanted to be the leader. The Decepticons on Earth were completely useless for the greater cause. Thankfully Thunderwing took over on Cybertron and was the leader during this time, excluding on Earth. In conclusion, the Decepticons had a four-way civil war (technically three-way, but one party was on Cybertron and did not interfere) while fighting the Autobots, humans, and the Acolytes of Unicron who started to appear on Cybertron. Not to mention the Demons who started to emerge from the ground.

[@suanfitrioneljack27]

Well, the basics is the first time that I hear of Straxus. And we'll, he seems amazing actually, just great. I would love him to be a more used character in Transformers

[@autobotzapof0002]

5:35 didn't know Jack of this past this point.

[@Gojira-ch5bx]

Fun fact: Straxus design was theorized by fans inspired by one of microman figures from Takara (The company who also worked together with Hasbro to create transformers lines). And thus his design in metrowars manga is homage to that fan theories

[@ProjectXa3-1]

First I've heard of him. Now I get the reference from TF: Prime show in Beast Hunters though.

[@sivanlevi3867]

I'm going to make Straxus a main villain in my Transformers fanfiction.

[@MSipher]

FUN FACT: A Straxus Kreon was pitched for BotCon 2015, alongside a Kreon Scrounge. He was gonna use the Major Bludd helmet. Didn't happen. Oh well.

[@Fluffkitscripts]

Dayum bruh. You’ve got so many videos my entire recommended feed is just “basics”. Apparently there’s a bigger appetite for transformers content than I thought!

[@triphazard6802]

There is a timeline, if you refer to the UK material, in which Galvatron remebers certain events from the clone Megatron's POV. Of course, this means it was Straxus who ultimately went on to become Galvatron in that timeline.

[@lowellmartens6135]

Fan from way back. Loved the character. That whole story line was awesome at the time. So dark. Made me really like Blaster, and always made me disappointed in the personality given him in the cartoon. He was such a badass in the comic and Straxus was a fantastic enemy to face off against. Thanks for the video.

[@joaolucasnascimentoleite2831]

can you do a thundercracker basics ?

[@joaolucasnascimentoleite2831]

@GrandConvoy no he did about starscream , skywarp and slipstream

[@RollingPetetato]

I heard about him because of the Transformers trading card game, and he became one of my favourites, I needed this video :D

[@bromodragone8405]

Who's here after the reveal of his new toy?

[@seeugalaco6163]

Now video: Transformers the basics of the Megatron.

[@skywarpwaver1833]

*ONLY D E A T H*

[@cjtaylor1977]

probably top 10 for me (1st being a tie between Grimlock, Soundwave and Goldbug).

[@markevans150]

Bumblebee. Never Goldbug

[@samuelrichards1288]

@@markevans150 Personally I prefer Goldbug over Bumblebee. Bumblebee never really did anything useful, until (because he was the kid friendly character) he started to get stupidly overpowered cough The Last Knight cough. I like Goldbug because he is actually maturing as a character, Bumblebee used to try to work really hard to impress others, but that just made him get into more trouble. Goldbug accepted who he was. I will admit though that when Goldbug became Bumblebee again, but as a Pretender, Bumblebee grew even more as a character, Goldbug started to be a bit overconfident and he started acting more rebellious, so another improvement to his character was necessary. This would not have been possible without him being Goldbug though, which is why I prefer Goldbug, overall compared to Bee. Plus I kinda like the faceplate.

[@Quantum_Magnus]

I have the toy. I’ve never been able to remember his name. Thank you for giving it to me. I’ve never heard of Straxus before.

[@haydenreviewscustomcombos]

The more Decepticons and/or unaffiliated transformers that you mention were part of the Earth wars video game, the more excited I get to unlock them, since I have the game.

[@MallowBrain13]

Basics on Sideswipe and Sunstreaker

[@ReimuXSanae]

Strangely enough, the first time I've heard of Straxus ever was the Shattered Glass version from that one issue of TF Timelines where Treadshot, Sir Soundwave, Octopunch and him visited the Classic Universe to help the Autobots stop SG ver. of Ultra Magnus and the evil Autobots. Yeah.

[@rayzoarage]

Never knew about Straxus until now..his alt mode as artillery cannon looks cool. Same as my favourite Galvatron.

[@Transfixed]

This was a good character for a video. Thank you Jack Bowman! (And Chris :) )

[@Jo_Mama710]

Will you do a Basics on Arcee?

[@alanguages]

The uploader does not entertain any idea of non Patreon requests. If you are a Patron, then he will likely do it. Arcee is fairly popular, so she might have been requested already by other Patreon members.

[@digimaniacstudios5959]

alanguages You must have missed all the episodes that start with a variation “by popular demand”

[@spencermanning9994]

Now, THIS is a character that needs to make an appearance in Transformers animation.

[@cannonfodderlord]

I could only wish that Straxus would be the main villain in some cases, being the one who took down Megatron, killing Megatron's two loyalists Soundwave and Shockwave, turning humans into his giant robot soldiers, command the three Decepticon triple changers and Menasor and Bruticus, use Darkmount for a fortress, a factory and a war machine, and create super enchanted energon to crush the Autobots, but if it would've been so, it could be dream come true.

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

Straxus deserves to be in the next Transformers movie or perhaps Cyberverse

[@fisitron7256]

I still have his Generations toy to this day. I didn’t know anything about him when I got his toy all those years ago, but I had a soft spot for him, and still do, despite his evilness.

[@masterfarr8265]

How have we not gotten a new figure of this guy? All they have to do is repaint Kingdom Galvatron

[@ultrahighfives2119]

3:50 that weapon he's holding looks like the sword/axe megatron had in tlk

[@transfan1988]

Thank you Jack!

[@JCinLapel]

Darkmount was in the first set of the Transformerstrading card game by wizards of the coast

[@mr.monitor7943]

I remember first finding out about Straxus from an old Transformers Stop Motion series

[@superspider64]

Megatron mourning the death of his clone is shockingly somber

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

👍🏽 @ :22 And that was the very 1st Transformer Comic I bought.... Straxus had me thinking -- Megatron who ??

[@Depth217]

The Formspring RP we had with Derrick J. Wyatt was the best version of Straxus. There, it was the Animated character, who was played as more of a bumbling oaf, kinda like the slightly more menacing takes of Disney’s Pete. But his player was hysterically witty and often relied on bizarre, goofy characters from other universes to do his bidding. For example, he ended up with an innumerable army of Fred Fredburger clones, since a player imagined his voice sounding like Judge Roy Spleen from Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, and Fred regularly tormented the Judge with his love of nachos and his stupidity; the same applies to Straxus and his army of Fred’s. There was a priceless exchange between Straxus and Megatron: Straxus: While you were away, I amassed an army of Fred Fredburgers to take over Cybertron and usurp the Decepticon throne! Megatron: Uh-huh.

[@Getwright-]

I legit have never heard of this character before. But im mostly a cartoon guy

[@Froididw]

I was vaguely aware of Straxus mostly because of Earth Wars,he’s pretty cool, and badass looking

[@pistachiostash3342]

Damn I thought I knew everything I needed to know about transformers in their characters. You taught me something new thank you

[@nickrottkamp4933]

My first experience with Straxus was the Earth Wars mobile game, and knowing nothing about his histories, I coincidentally put him on a team with Nemesis Prime. Never even knew there was a connection

[@tombrand236]

Never heard of him before! Thanks for the education. And saying Bob Budianski again, wouldn't be an episode without his name!! :D

[@Maswartz226]

Could you do a Basics for the following: (don’t worry, I learned my lesson, I won’t post this on every video) Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime- The Prime who succeeded Optimus Action Masters- Transformers without the transformation Scorponok- Backstabber or loyal henchman Space Bridges- Travel between galaxies in instants Energon- the lifeblood of cybertronians and all its variants Maccadam- The oil house and its owner who spans continuities The War- What sparked this galactic civil war.

[@williamtirado2423]

And now we have the new comic inspired toy

[@projectfanboy]

I grew up with the Marvel UK comics but I don't remember them being as brutal, I might have to revisit them sometime soon.

[@Halbared]

I recall the autobot...name escapes me...wheelie? Who became the bridge, and the torture scene, it ws pretty cool.

[@f.d.english5080]

4:10 like to add, the Emplacement Cannon mode was a fan made mode. Very cool mode

[@ChrisMcFeely]

It actually wasn't! Check out his instructions! www.unicron.com/tfitem/itemimage_view.php?mode=instructions&itemID=1696

[@bromicorn]

The first time i heard of straxus was in a stop motion series by absurdly awesome

[@DasSlappy]

The Megatron from TLK looks like it had some aspects from Straxus.

[@warlordsquerk5338]

First time I've heard of him. Sounds interesting

[@williamrothan764]

The only way I knew about Straxus was seeing a review of the Darkmount figure a couple years back, but now, I have been enlightened of his true identity.

[@haydenreviewscustomcombos]

You know, his fortress, dark mount actually appeared in transformers prime.

[@omegamaximus1727]

I hope we get Straxus in the Transformers Earthrise toyline and I hope he appears in the Netflix Transformers War For Cybertron Cartoon.