TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on the MONSTERBOTS

[@battleupsaber462]

Rodimus in that commercial be like: *"Well they're hideous and disgusting abominations that we don't want, but at least they're good guys :)"*

[@dephtons]

Racism at its finest :)

[@fats3342]

Sounds about right for him.

[@pistonx3544]

@@dephtons ironic since in cyberverse repugnus tried to eat hot rods best friends cheetor and bumblebee and I like to think that was his revenge on hot rod for calling him ugly

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

Man... poor Rodimus...

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@dephtons rodimus is a piece of junk for saying that and glad he is not a prime

[@Urbancritter]

The last time I was this early I got taken offline by a cosmically empowered Starscream

[@josephochoa9861]

Pretty sure everyone was taken offline by a cosmically powered starscream

[@chromedgoldenbug3097]

@@josephochoa9861 starscream got taken offline by a cosmically powered starscream

[@M3XICAN_09]

@@chromedgoldenbug3097 starscreamception

[@Calthur_Riverwing]

You thought it was a cosmically empowered starscream but IT WAS ME, DIO!

[@bromicorn]

Chris really should make a basics on cosmically powered starscream where he list every death caused by cosmically powered starscream

[@cobaltprime9467]

A good idea for April Fools occurred to me. Pick a character that only appeared once in the entirety of Transformers.

[@dedalionarts6077]

Thunderblast for exampull, she was used in Cybertron series, and to this day this is the only time I had hearded of her...I could be wrong, but who knows... .

[@Mr.Murphy2802]

Jolt 😂

[@dedalionarts6077]

@@Mr.Murphy2802 not really, he was originaly a G2 laserrod decepticon, and later as a HELICOPTER minicon for Autobot Hotshot in Armada, and later in Cybertron. Just saying....

[@boyboy-ru3gx]

That hologram projected by hound in that one episode to scare off devastator

[@Justin-Theobald]

Or make up a transformer that doesn’t exist at fool people into people thinking its real.

[@deltaknight2764]

Repugnus: Absolute bad boy who's often kicked out of the good side. Grotusque: Ugly, yet carefree and loveable braniac who loves to turn lemons into lemonade. Doublecross/Twinferno: Flamethrower guy with two personalities in one body.

[@jinkwon8410]

Video: Begins Me: I didn't know the Count from Sesame Street was into Transformers

[@ChrisMcFeely]

Vone! Two! Three! Three Monsterbots! Ah-ah-ah! 🧛‍♂️

[@BurntTM]

@@ChrisMcFeely That was a funny voice good job! Loved the intro also!

[@slartimus]

@@ChrisMcFeely Ha. That voice was fantastic. I was never particularly aware of the Monsterbots, so I'd assumed this was going to be about monstrous Transformers in general, like Monstructor and the Predacons/Predaking. Of course, it's possible you've already covered all of them in other episodes I don't recall offhand, given how many there are.

[@sabix2005]

@@ChrisMcFeely in your 2021 halloween basic video do the voice of frankeinstiens voice

[@Big-Image]

@@ChrisMcFeely Four if you count Doublecross' split personality.

[@FranBattery95]

I actually really like the idea of the Monsterbots being a sub species of Autobot Transformers. Considering the Decepticons have the Insecticons on their side, having the Autobots have a swarm of Monsterbots for their help would work well

[@leonardosantin3173]

kamen rider fan aren't ya that icon of yours is my favorite you know

[@legionbeast]

I actually had "Repugnus". My father got it for me at a comic shop he worked at. I never knew what the heck it was until today.

[@legionbeast]

@ Nope. I'm not even sure I still have it since my father frequently came across bootleg stuff that was worthless.

[@backonja7255]

Ohhh I know that feeling...toy that you just saw as cool toy as a kid, and then you grow up and learn it was just a small fraction of a much bigger picture

[@tanisfox7057]

Repungus and re-colors of him appeared in Transformers Cyberverse As well as the not really well known Fuzor lionfish hornet Predacon known as Injector but was a species of cybeast like the hammerhead hawk Fuzor Air Hammer

[@skydarksparksworld1675]

​@@legionbeastIs there a G1 episode of the monsterbots?

[@Dokken1975]

@@skydarksparksworld1675they are in one episode of the Headmasters from Japan.

[@pistonx3544]

It's nice that repugnus gets some love in cyberverse it's one of my favorite aspects of the show giving obscure characters spotlight

[@Its_Charlie_Young]

I was so excited when I found out Repugnus was going to be in Cyberverse, he's my favourite.

[@GameJack]

It’s always equally fun and interesting to learn about a lot of these more lesser known/less frequent characters in transformers, and even learn a lot about elements I was already somewhat familiar with. I grew up primarily with media from 2001 Robots in Disguise and the Unicron Trilogy. I knew about G1, having watched the movie, and I also had a few episodes of Beast Wars (rewatching the whole series now). I’ve seen all the live-action movies (opinions undisclosed) and Transformers Prime plus stuff from the Cybertron games, but it still surprises me how vast it all is and how far it all goes. before watching the Basics, I had no idea about the existence of characters like Overlord, Hoist, Straxus or Sixshot, stuff like Head/Targetmasters and Cosmic Rust or just how expansive the franchise as a whole was. All very interesting, informative and a fun ride through Transformers History. I think an interesting topic for a Basics episode would be one discussing cybertronian life outside of the war/before the war. What was their society like? What roles were there to fill? Stuff like that. I figured them being giant transforming robots would feature some deviation from regular human society in some areas. As a more personal suggestion, I’d like to see an episode about the Stunticons since I’ve had a growing interest around them, and most of the combiner teams in general. Apologies for the essay. I just like getting all my thoughts down at once.

[@teufortimusprime4929]

Probably not much roles to fill considering in most continuities cybertron is pretty dead

[@GameJack]

@@teufortimusprime4929 I meant like I n peace time or before the war. Poor choice of wording on my part.

[@teufortimusprime4929]

@@GameJack no you’re wording was right it’s just “outside of the war” was the one i was answering. Before the war there was probably lots if roles you could take

[@zuttoaragi8349]

I only recently really learned about the Monsterbots, namely through Thew, but I find them interesting. Twinferno/Doublecross is my favorite design.

[@dedalionarts6077]

My too, and even tho I only have RID2015 version, it is still fun, especially with those FLAMES 💥🔥...

[@ZackarySchejbalCODBO2RGM2]

I haven't heard of Doublecross until few years back I made a Transformers OC named Decepticon Doublecross (who was a turquoise colored seeker with wheels who was a willing test subject for Shockwave's experiment to create an infinite-changer, a transformer who's T-Cog allows them to turn into anything or anyone living or non-living) and I was kinda sad to find out Doublecross was an autobot.

[@guyferguson999]

That intro in the spooky vampire voice had me dying of laughter for a solid 30 minutes that was amazing

[@brianlevine871]

"Cyberverse" was my introduction to any of these guys. It's great getting to know the full history of this monster trio. Maybe they can return in a future series where either one of the Autobots or some crazy human scientist creates them for combat purposes, and develop them from then on. Anyways, Happy Halloween!

[@myriadmediamusings]

Since I first started watching The Basics I’ve become more familiar with the brand, so it’s nice that on occasion the show can surprise with characters like these Monsterbots who I never even heard of.

[@HelloMisterJAMWAH]

Always loved Grotusque's chonky design, and he's the reason I learned the pronunciation of 'grotesque' as a kid. Also, anyone getting Monster in my Pocket vibes from that Cyberverse Repugnus set?

[@cameronmoriarty3313]

I completely failed to notice Grotusque's names spelling until 2 - 3 years ago when a 3rd Party version was released. I had been calling him Grotesque all along because that is what my mind expected to see.

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@cameronmoriarty3313 yeah grotusque the guy who is right about life being a joke and who we agree with

[@mannysnav5258]

Will you be doing a video about blackout soon, because his name has appeared in many different transformers shows and films

[@sovietmaori]

We'd never see it cos he'd try to upload it During a blackout 😎

[@the9der352]

@@pistonx3544 Especially the final battle scenes

[@pistonx3544]

@@the9der352 those were always the best well except in tlk with the shaky camera but what can you do

[@pistonx3544]

Say what you want about the bay films the openings were and still awesome

[@waspshot23]

This year really feels like it's cemented Repugnus as a fan fave at least in my house he was always the most prominent and memorable Monsterbot.

[@shadowmarauder6033]

I first saw repugnus in cyberverse, and instantly loved his character!

[@darknight94ful]

Gotta love how these videos always come along with an emgo video

[@kevinmooney9361]

Chris Mcfeely: "velcome velcome..." Me: *laughs* Really wanted to sell that this was a halloween episode by talking like Dracula, didn't you?

[@NelsonFilmsStudio]

Should’ve done Sunder for Halloween, smh.

[@KuroYukimura]

His Dracula is inaccurate because he did not say "vla vlavla".....he should've said "Velcome Velcome vla vlavla"

[@KyranMountain]

These are always so well written and presented. Keep up the good work my dude.

[@courtemanchep]

Wow! I had Grotesque back then. I forgot about them for years. Thanks for the memories. That's the main reason why I watch you r well produced content. So I could have a nostalgic rush sometimes. Thanks again and well done!

[@ninetailednaruto11a]

Thank you, once again, for introducing me to a whole new group I had never seen nor heard of. Seeing this, I wanna see them both reintroduced AND expanded, perhaps becoming a new, monstrous combiner.

[@phoenixford8221]

I've always wanted that to happen of making the monsterbots a combiner of somehow, of adding 3 new members to the group. It's one of my ideas of making the monsterbots a combiner if they ever reintroduce them to franchise again in the future.

[@prime9908]

Wow mr chris mcfreely I didn't know you have such a very good dracula voice muahahaha!!! And also HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

[@RockNerdRadio]

I remember falling in love with these guys after reading Maximum Dinobots. Thank you for reminding me why they're so cool!

[@LB74]

Loved their appearance as well in MAXIMUM DINOBOTS as well. Too bad they weren't given more chances to shine as the guys who had a nastier reputation in the Autobots than the Dinobots or the Wreckers.

[@Technodreamer]

The Monsterbots have such cool designs! I do hope we get to see more of Grotusque.

[@phoenixford8221]

I hope so too one day

[@fernandosuriel6157]

I love the Monsterbots! No better time to do a basics video on them than on Halloween! They were this obscure little Autobot group that I first became really aware of after watching the Headmasters series. Their alternate modes was what made me so fascinated by them and the fact that they were sort of outcasts made them even more interesting. I have all three of their figures from the Titans Return toyline and they’re among my most favorite.

[@johnbirkenmaier6641]

Happy Halloween Chris! Loved the opening of this! I never had the original Monsterbots in my teenage years, only because I never saw them in the original G1 cartoon. But 30 years later, the Fans Hobby Masterpiece Monsterbots now adorn my table. They’re wickedly cool, and I’m so glad to have them.

[@LB74]

They were supposed to have a small scene or two in the final mini-series to G1 Transformers, "Rebirth", but their part was cut for time.

[@johnbirkenmaier6641]

@@LB74 - I would have liked to have seen them In Season 4. They could have been a cool group to take on the Predacons, or even the Decepticon Headmasters. It’s a shame that Season 4 ended so quickly.

[@robfranklin6412]

All three Monsterbots became crew mates on the Lost Light, with both Doublecross and Repugnus being part of the security force, and Grotusque being self employed as a body painter/tattoo artist.

[@PositronRobo]

I was like "Oh cool, McFeely brought int a guest voice actor to do his intro." But nope! Dang dude! You've got some enunciation skills!

[@TheAnimationStationTAS]

I'm so happy to see the Monsterbots get some love! Also, someone mentioned April Fool's, so maybe cover one of the most disrespected characters, or joke of a character, like John, or Skids.

[@taekwoncat9803]

Nice work... Have an incredibly awesome Halloween!

[@joelam3032]

Dinobots: We are scarier! Terricons: No, we are! ?: amatuers Terricons: WHAT WAS THAT PUNK?? Monsterbots: amatuers

Terrorcons.

[@adawnicusautocon]

The funny thing is, the Transformers Cybertron Repugnus was my first transformer toy I've ever known 😁😁

[@dominicmason8687]

I really love that Dracula voice you did at the beginning. I think my favorite Monsterbot is Repugnus. I remember seeing him on the cover of an issue of Maximum Dinobots and bought it just cause I thought he looked cool.

[@javiersantanaaviles5885]

"I´m glad those monsters are on our side".- Rodimus Prime

[@nine_tails137]

Yet 3 more Characters I've never heard of until now. Thanks Chris.

[@DegeneragentX]

I was worried the "Horror Show host" voice was going to be throughout the video. Thank you for quickly composing yourself.

[@sabix2005]

watch another basic's video the basics on the terrorcons

[@prowl7733]

That Vampire Imperssion is The best One ive Ever Heard.

[@SiegeTF]

Kind of weird that the G1 version of Repugnus was one of the most aesthetically pleasing (if uncomplicated), and I remember his articulation to be pretty good.

[@omarornelas-shams1830]

7:09 were the “three wise one” prime masters prima, micronus, and nexus prime

[@ChrisMcFeely]

Naw, they just re-purposed their toys to do that "head on" gimmick for the manga, the characters themselves were pre-existing ones from Beastformers stories!

[@shadowmage2]

Love the fact that you covered this odd group of bots, barely a week after I managed to get hold of their Titan Master toys. Your sense of timing is even better than your Transylvanian accent. In all seriousness, I love your work and always look forward to it. :)

[@LowellLucasJr.]

🎃Excellent Video for this Halloween! Loved the Monster Bots especially Double Cross! ( who wouldn't love a 2 headed Dragon robot?!)🎃

[@DBWalks2010]

I find the monsters bots the most interesting transformers ever! I hope they have more active role in upcoming series!!!👍👍👍👍

[@DBWalks2010]

Thanks!!!

[@sivanlevi3867]

If Transformers crossed over with Disney's Gargoyles cartoon, Grotusque would fit right in.

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

That intro though! 😄 Happy Halloween the Count! 🎃

[@Godzillatronus2021]

“A foul mouthed antisocial monster” fits repugnus AND me! Shocking

[@robotlorekeeper9880]

I’m sure you’re alright mate. As long as you don’t twist your body into an insectoid and start breathing fire people will probably like you just fine

[@Godzillatronus2021]

@@robotlorekeeper9880 that makes my situation a little awkward then...

[@Gearoidmcnaught]

Another great Halloween Theme video.

[@bluevelocity9166]

I like that when you use a silly accent for an occasion you don’t play it out for the entire video not letting it get old or repetitive like for your valentines special with smooth jazz talking.

[@ChrisMcFeely]

Just a little bit of fun to start things off - I think the voices would get in the way of the information I was trying to convey if I kept them up for the whole vid!

[@bluevelocity9166]

@@ChrisMcFeely Absolutely agree.

[@JJWalters]

Roppugnus was my favorite toy as a kid. Was so different than every other transformer and the sparks that would fly out his mouth were so much fun to do

[@stevencisneros9306]

Happy Halloween, also I really, really like the Monsterbots, and while Repugnus and Doublecross/Twinferno got their moments, Grotesque deserves his moment too, cuz he needs *his* time to shine

[@mekman4]

Great stuff! Happy Halloween!

[@matthew_natividad]

Happy Halloween Chris!!!!

[@M567dk]

Thanks for doing this video as I have never heard of the Monsterbots in Transformers lore. Makes me wonder what would happen if they ever combat the Insecticons ?

[@phoenixford8221]

They'll probably tear them to shreds like the dinobots tho

[@KrytenMark]

Very fitting characters to talk about on Halloween. :D One day, it would be nice for all three Monsterbots to appear in cartoon form again someday, or at-least as even newer toy molds ("Kingdom" would be nice at-least). Of course, I personally LOVE how Repugnus was portrayed in Cyberverse, and that's pretty much the only figure I have of that particular character. Of course, I do indeed have Titans Return Doublecross/Twinferno also (pretty much all I have of the Monsterbots). :)

[@Toon_Lucario]

Me: *looks at the beast formers* Also me: *femur breaker scream*

[@megatron2171]

It is really something when grimlock himself be like " you are weird"

[@jsttv]

I got Grotusque for Christmas in 1987. Then regretfully sold him in on EBay in 2006.

[@sebastianpedrozadesantos9078]

Dang, it has been a long time since a Halloween episode. Great job! 👍🏻

[@ByMrBey]

Never knew about them except repugnus (Because Cyberverse) Great episode McFeely!

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Perfect subject for today! Happy Halloween!

[@ltb1345]

I wish the Legends manga would be officially translated.

[@orkinusdelfinoideo8484]

The Monsterbots are one of the best examples of underestimate and underused characters.

[@grip3939]

That voice acting in the intro was outstanding

[@neosigma1007]

Thank you for making this video, sir

[@ystation22]

I honestly really like the Monsterbots. A very underrated group in my eyes. Repugnus has to be my favorite out of the three. His bug-form just speaks to me for some reason, though I do wish that Grotusque has as much attention as Repugnus and Doublecr- I mean, Twinferno has. Hopefully all 3 of them will have a major role someday.

[@twistedgaming9185]

They did get the Masterpiece treatment from Fans Hobby.

[@nightlypiano41]

Maybe Grotusque would become a Comedian after the war. "And then i said: Monstructor? I barely know her!"

[@BorgztheDutchCyborg]

Man, I was *so* ready for an entire episode voiced-over in a Dracula accent-

[@TheShuffleAlliance]

I had a toy of Repugnus as a kid and had no idea what he was from until today.

[@DevilishDagger]

Happy holloween! I'm going to binge watch your holloween specials today, thanks for the content.

[@MatthewCaunsfield]

I'd almost forgotten about these guys!

[@BrushedRanger]

I can't believe I never heard of these guys I Love them now

[@dominicballinger6536]

Happy Halloween Chris and all who read this! May the teeth be with you and not fall out from the candy!

[@doomfry680]

Well worth staying up until 3 a.m. nice job 👍

[@timothyg3567]

Awesome episode! Never knew much about them, so thanks!

[@Jack-sy8mr]

Autobots: Rock, Paper, Scissors! Twinferno: Dragon head-hand **breaths flames** 🔥

[@pumpkinspicedproductions7515]

your my favorite youtuber

[@TheHaddonfieldRegistry]

That impression was perfection

[@peterd.tilleyjr8581]

I had repugnus as a kid but never knew where he came from. Now I know.

[@bradsmith8977]

Thanks for shedding a lot of light on the Monsterbots do you think one Transformers who don't have a robot form to transform into like Skylinks?

[@henrydiep6220]

Monsterbots Attack! Glad those monsters are on our side.

[@dragon_ninja_2186]

The Monsterbots and the Horrorcons would make a great rivalry. Although the latter would need a third member to make it even.

[@warlordsquerk5338]

There was a toy of Repugnus at a nearby pharmacy I used to play with whenever I was there. I didn't know his name until now though! Also Double Cross has a neat alt mode design

[@robotlorekeeper9880]

Is there anything cooler when you’re a kid than the mysterious toys in a waiting room? It felt like they just materialised and you’d never find out where they came from.

[@shadyafc3739]

Have been waiting for this

[@slacknhash]

Given Hasbro's ownership of Transformers and D&D, I'm surprised Repugnus's alt-mode hasn't been reimagined as an umber hulk yet! All it'd take is another couple of eyes, some bigger claws and the ability to induce confusion...

[@innocentdemon87]

Dude, your intro accent was amazing. 😁😁😁

[@straker454]

Grotusque is my favorite. I love the head on the G1 version and the Titans Return version. It's kinda adorable really. His character bio is also great, sort of solidifying him as a brilliant but playful monster puppy robot, lol.

[@firebrand723]

You have an awesome Dracula voice, like you could totally make a living out of it it’s that good

[@MegaJoshX]

dude your dracula voice rocks

[@transinformatie132]

Great video for the Halloween!

[@Kull1339]

I was honestly expecting monstructor but this even better

[@masterboa6321]

0:31 Repugnus: "Who needs arms with legs like these?"

[@TheChitakus]

wow. that's a really good intro!

[@kirbyfanprime]

Doublecross was one of the first G1 toys I ever got. It was around 2001 at a comic convention that I found this guy in a loose bin. Having got RID Megatron recently, I was astounded to find another two-headed Transformer, and an Autobot, no less! I got him for 8 bucks, no gun but otherwise perfect, along with both Jumpstarters, and I've had him prominently displayed ever since. Of course, I had to get the TR version, even with the not great arms. Someday, I'd like to get the FansToys one, but that's a pipe dream at best right now. So, in a way, the Monsterbots, and Doublecross/Twinferno specifically, were my gateway into learning about G1 as a whole, since I was born just slightly too late to see it in its heyday.

[@realVoltairex]

I’m a fan of Repugnus. There’s just something about his design I really like

[@dedalionarts6077]

Funny enought, he is the ONLY Autobot or good guy like transformers who transforms in to a insekt like altmode, and isn t a Inseticon or a Predacon.. Strange isn t it?

[@brawmankerlexterminateurde860]

@@dedalionarts6077 they are abonimation and not normal like the rest of the autobots but I think abominus will love them as terrocons and it's strange there is no werewolf or wendigo alt mode

[@dedalionarts6077]

@@brawmankerlexterminateurde860 well not exacly Scowl technicly transforms in to a mechanicall "wherewolf" (Scowl is one of six decepticons monster pretenders forming MONSTRUCKTOR)and as for wherewolf thing, aren t all transformers with wolf altmode tecnicly wherewolf? Considoring the whole point of a wherewolf is a transformation from a humanoid form, to more savege wolf form like for exampull Wolfwire Carnivac Cybertron snarl Wolfang K-9 Thunderhowl And so on...

[@ltb1345]

@@dedalionarts6077 There should be a story where he’s a member of the Insecticons who defects to the Autobots.

[@dedalionarts6077]

@@ltb1345 it would been, interesting especially with idea like his figure from old TF universe line when he had a recolor of Predacon fuzor Buzzclaw...

[@leftcoastdrifter]

3 obscure bots was good enough but then you throw in some Battle Beasts? Totally awesome!

[@omegaus817]

Monsterbots time 0:48 Crossover Transformers I didn't know that 2:53 The three characters from Battle Beast 5:23 Not going to lie I like both of team but my favorite is Repugnus a lot he is cool I didn't know that the Headmaster show have a Crossover with the Battle Beast in that episode good thing the Autobots have animals monster in there side thanks for the video and Happy Halloween. #MonsterBot #Halloween

[@jackofallclaws6672]

I REALLY hope we won’t have to wait too long for a Basics on Mindwipe.

[@noz48a2]

I like to think Brainstorm made these guys, like how Wheeljack made the Dinobots.

[@CsBTransition]

Can’t say I have a favorite, but I did play with Doublecross as a kid.