TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on WINDBLADE

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[@willrigby8202]

Ah Windblade. She's a bit like Drift. They have a Japanese theme, debuted in comics, and branched out into other media. I like her.

[@misssanx6227]

She is a Sue.

[@mrpumperknuckles1631]

Will Rigby I thought it was a Chinese themed...

[@mrpumperknuckles1631]

Miss Carly Pore not really she has a lot of development issues...

[@alex.pvsz1727]

Imagine live-action winblade train by drift Autobot team and ghost starsrceam watching Autobot team.

[@nil981]

She and drift are basically designed by weeaboos.

[@TazTheYorkie]

You should do ‘the basics on Transformers with facial hair ‘ I’m kinda serious

[@bellw5834]

Omg yes like how tf is that supposed to work

[@RubenAssassinRose]

g1 scourge, alpha trion, windblade, animated/cyberverse wheeljack, tigertron, a basics on hairy transformers would be interesting

[@ztk1138]

Hounds beard.

[@anthonyrangel7239]

Q's mustache (transformers III) that thing was freaky

[@grandadmiralthrawn92]

@@ztk1138 What about Jetfire's beard in Revenge of the Fallen?

[@BistoYeti]

I always like the pun that for a fan made bot she features various kinds of fans.

[@xRaiofSunshine]

BistoYeti Pfffffft

[@springartist3454]

BistoYeti dun-dunn CHHHHHH

[@pasta_and_butter499]

HER FANS HELP HER TO FLY

[@vakamared]

Hence the name 'Windblade'. 'Propeller blade.'

[@cityspeakerproductions1836]

BistoYeti made by the fans, for the fans, and with fans.

[@bryanmerel]

To be honest, wind blade looks so beautiful.

[@JTC-qx2no]

Definitely

[@XiaoFury]

Her design is the prettiest of the female bots

[@ttamcc.4674]

If this was years ago I would have disagreed thinking a robot is attractive, but i totally agree with ya'll!!!

[@lordstarscreamproductions970]

Yeah

[@drakedy5256]

Yes she does I like her voice actor in power of the primes and Combiner wars her voice actor there is Abby Trott the voice of Lipia and Nezuko and the singer of lifelight

[@EclairPerversePastry]

I hope the Cyberverse incarnation of Windblade is closest in personality to her IDW incarnation; there's a lot of places you can take a character who is compassionate and driven to do the right thing whilst simultaneously being ambitious and willing to flirt with ruthlessness and moral ambiguity.

[@JTC-qx2no]

Actually her personality is very different there's a little bit of her IDW incarnation's personality in there but overall she has a different personality however when it comes to deceptions her anger isn't as big as the prime wars trilogy windblade it's more similar to the TF prime optimus Prime's anger and I'm pretty sure she's gonna flirt mostly with bumblebee since they did hug three times

[@novustalks7525]

I prefer the more vengeance driven version

[@MutantsInDisguise]

@@novustalks7525 I get it, edgelord

[@novustalks7525]

@@MutantsInDisguise ?

[@mixmaster547]

You know what I could really use a basics on? Transformers time. I understand that a solar cycle is a day, but is that a standard cybertronian day? Earth day? How many minutes are in a decacycle? Is a click a measurement like seconds or a measurement of distance? Your assistance in these quandaries is much appreciated

[@warlandgamesandart]

\(0-0) i want to know to

[@TallboyDave]

As far as I recall, there is a standard unit of time called a Breem, that's about 8 to 8 and a half minutes long in Earth time.

[@Quintesson05]

@@TallboyDave A Breem is 8.3 Earth minutes. A Vorn is 83 Earth Years. Someone at Marvel Comics _really_ loved the number "83".

[@fabianrocha9924]

tfwiki.net/wiki/Units_of_time tfwiki.net/wiki/Units_of_time/Continuity

[@kuniosaiki]

Time keeping varies between continuities, it’s best to not rack your brain over the inconsistencies.

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

"Hi, i'm Windblade!" "Bye, i'm Windblade!" "Fly, i'm Windblade!" Die, i'm Windblade!" "Sigh, i'm Windblade..." "Grrr!"

[@smosai]

I saw that abridged video LOL

[@voodazz]

"Oh GOD, it's still alive! I mean, Oh thank god, you're still alive!" -Optimus Prime abridged

[@Eyara_]

You angry?

[@Deinobi]

Which video is that?

[@silhouettoofaman2935]

@@Deinobi Geewun Redone: CW Special

[@AaronKaiMCDNLD]

Damn, I kinda want a mini series with all the japanese inspired characters throughout all the TF franchise, such as Movie Drift, Animated Prowl and Windblade.

[@shadowclaw7210]

Bludgeon

[@symbiote1982pk]

All Transformers are "Japanese inspired" genius.

[@taylormansonshadicstorm9008]

Possibly even the Trainbots.

[@carlofrancisco1501]

Don't forget Sixshot and Nightbird. They're both ninjas

[@SwedishSeacon]

I have those Windblade comics as one single comic book called *Dawn of the Autobots* and I have to say, Sarah Stone became my favorite artist when I read it. The art style reminded me a little of TFP with how their faces were drawn.

[@ashdoll217]

Yeah, she's one of my favourites too, her art is real pretty.

[@itzzzsss]

If Hasbro made a S.Stone Windblade version, I'd buy it

[@TimeCircleBlue]

@@itzzzsss that’s the Legends version of her first mold tbh.

[@kf8113]

I didn't like it. Felt way too tropey and photoshop-ish.

[@TeamDusk215]

Comic Windblade is so much more interesting than the animated Windblades we're been getting.

[@mattn4182]

Team Dusk even comic windblade isn't very good...

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

Matt N You clearly haven't read 'Till All Are One.'

[@mattn4182]

Briandon Stark I have, she had very little personality. practically every other character stood out more than her. I did like her in the first arc of Windblade(the comic series)

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

Matt N She was infinitely more developed and interesting in TAAO.

[@JP-rf8rr]

Agreed, excited to see what idw does in the future.

[@JVnite_Jury]

I really adore that Windblade over the years since her debut. It was interesting that Silver from the Angry Birds series was used to take her form due to both having aerial based abilities

[@crescent_foxx1014]

Windblade's design is my favorite out of every Transformers we have ever seen, my second favorite design being Arachnid from Transformers Prime

[@Metalguy40]

I remember the first time I saw Windblade in the Combiner Wars . She really stood out to me due to her character and jet design. I think I really started to like her in Cyberverse as she’s Bumblebee’s close friend. If I were to rate my favorite female Transformers then it’d go like this. 1. Windblade 2. Arcee 3. Slipstream

[@stormpants1638]

Slipstream is so mean in animated. It's funny. It makes me think of my sister.

[@Hazelduff]

I love Windblade's kindness and integrity in IDW, and how nothing, not even Starscream managed to corrupt her completely in the end! Though the "good team-player though bit of a showoff" in RiD2015 was the first version of her I saw and loved it too. Thanks for the first fembot episode! Brilliant and informative as always!

[@Maswartz226]

Could you do a Basics for the following: Humans- the fleshy pals that tag along for better or for worse The War- why are they fighting in the first place Relics of the Primes- special weapons or tools like the star saber or the forge of solus prime

[@hehaeugh8027]

Never say "fleshy pals" again

[@joseluissifuentes8639]

You mean KICKER!!!

[@max-mg7gk]

@@joseluissifuentes8639 KICKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MrFedoraFilm]

1:02 Windblade early character design looks cool, giving it a knight like style, but the finish and final design remains awesome.

[@ShadowWingTronix]

IDW ruined Arcee so Windblade didn't need to be as good as she ended up being to push her aside. I hope the next incarnation gives us a better Arcee and she and Windblade can team up as an awesome team. Maybe even make them siblings our something.

[@rayvenkman2087]

An Arcee with both mixes of the G1 and Prime aspects is one I wanna see.

[@mikhailthegreatestdragon3627]

How did they ruin Arcee?

[@ulty1472]

Hell no don't make Arcee the sibling of that thing

[@chataclysm2112]

@@mikhailthegreatestdragon3627 Simon Furman happened

[@solbadguy9025]

That also can aplay to Star Saber in IDW. They completly butchered his character for what? F***** Cyclonus out of everyone?! But hey since he is from Japan lets not give a damn and do whatever we want.

[@sims8717]

Love her story from the IDW incarnation. The 2015 RID show was not one I am crazy for. Great video mate. She is one of the best moments in the communities history.

[@ashdoll217]

I love her in IDW too, in both her comics and in TAAO, she's absolutely my favourite Transformers character.

[@mattn4182]

I dunno. I liked her a first but... now she just kinda seems like she's the new "pure-hearted" character who can do no wrong.

[@ashdoll217]

She's not that at all. She makes a ton of mistakes and is a real flawed character, but she just tries her best, y'know?

[@mattn4182]

Samuel Doll in what ways is she flawed? she always does the right thing even when OPTIMUS HIMSELF won't.

[@ashdoll217]

She always tries to, but again, she makes mistakes along the way. She's not perfect.

[@Arutax]

Even with a few Kinks, Windblade is still one of my Favorites, even though the first time I've actually heard of her was through RID. But, if there's one thing I like the most: the version in the Japanese Transformers Legends Manga, she just looks so Kawaii.

[@misssanx6227]

Legend COMICS, a japanese friend told me they are sell like comics. Cazzo un anime fan, schifo.

[@kennethsatria6607]

I used to be a little put off by the direct Geisha inspired design but I warmed up to it and her character, though I still prefer IDW's design cause they draw more expressive faces

[@mraaronhd]

Anybody else think it’s a full circle that Windblade’s design is Japanese themed, and the Transformers were originally from Japan…?

[@gandalflotr2898]

autobot Drift was a samurai

[@ivanprime93]

Happy 1st Anniversary. Out of all the transformers centered channels yours is my favorite.

[@battleupsaber462]

*HI I'M WINDBLADE* *aNd i'M hERe tO SavE tHe DAY!!!*

[@protostar8790]

Uh huh.. you're doing a great job at that

[@MrRe-pg7fj]

BattleUp Saber....... first it was drift now this this this this.... Nope

[@user-le8wr4yz6q]

Proto Star GASP! A BELOVED AND RESPECTED CHARACTER!

[@MR-1]

Oh, another Freddery fan. Hello!

[@user-le8wr4yz6q]

Rex Warden ALRIGHT, I'L SWITCH TO BEEEEEAAMZ!!! BEEEEEEEEEEAM!!! BEEAM!!! BEEEAM!!!! BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM!!!!!1!!1

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I’m sick of the typical Bumblebee/Hot Shot hero stories so having Wind Blade as a new/different hero archetype is refreshing in a storytelling element

[@langletprolet8378]

They’re all the same tbh, including Windblade. Just different paint jobs and/or body form.

[@huntergman8338]

@@langletprolet8378 And that's usually how it goes. And one of the many reasons why things like "representation" is pointless. It's the same story, but with a new skin, which is often terrible as those who demand it have a terrible character themselves.

[@langletprolet8378]

​@@huntergman8338 Sorry, but I do not agree with that conclusion. I said Windblade being the same archetype, and therefore have similar stories to Bumblebee, does not mean that representation in general is somehow pointless. Representation is important because it is just one of the ways viewers can engage with the story through relatable characters, whether from the depiction of looks or personality. The depiction of Optimus Prime as the father figure in the original cartoon in both form and personality is one of the ways why people get attached to him. I feel like this is something that people who are against so-called representation either forget or ignore. Whether story-wise they're good characters or not is a different debate entirely.

[@huntergman8338]

@@langletprolet8378 Here is the thing. When representation is argued for, it's the idea that someone needs to put in more of a certain skin tone or some trait that is ultimately unimportant and it often comes with the implication that the trait has to have some importance to the story. For example, the calls for more female protagonists often leads to cases where the a male character gets replaced with a woman. Ghost busters and the comic book industry are good examples of that. One thing to remember is that, despite what many like to think, there is an objective truth to things. For example, a hero always has the same set of values, like prudence. To get a more clearer idea of what I mean, a channel that I like called "the fourth age" discusses such things. Most of these newer characters often don't hold these values, which makes them terrible outside of villains if they were intentional. I honestly haven't heard any other idea of representation other then of skin or some other trait that ether doesn't matter or would be counter to the idea of their role.

[@MST2312]

I'm tired of them all, let the other Autobots get some shine like Sideswipe, Bluestreak, Tracks, Mirage, etc.

[@johnrhogan2908]

Awesome profile on WindBlade. If you can, how about a video about the first Gen 1 character in many years added to the IDW universe, Drift?

[@Wolfie1262]

I'm not sure Drift was a G1 character. I think he was more like Windblade. Added after the fact. Still cool though

[@johnrhogan2908]

If you think about it, IDW's continuity was Gen1, so that would make Drift the first newest character in many years.

[@aviatordanz]

@@johnrhogan2908 that doesn't mean he is "G1" he's IDW g1 version.

[@ulty1472]

@@johnrhogan2908 my guy Gen 1 is a Pokemon term referring Pokemon: Red, Blue, Green(Japanese Exclusive), and Yellow

[@TheBoringLlama]

@@ulty1472 "G1" and "Gen 1" both mean the exact same thing

[@Firedrake-SP]

7:15 She looks better without lipstick.

[@bowelrupture]

3:00 she looks hot there

[@re57k]

@@bowelrupture don't tell me you're simping her. but yeah i agree

[@re57k]

@sos sos yes

[@paulobrificado1086]

No

[@larniieplayz6285]

8:26 is a monstrosity

[@coleseidell9109]

Windblade is my favorite female Autobot. I'm going use her city-speaker ability in my own stop motion episodes, but she gonna use it for boosting Metroplex's powers.

[@crazeejaycee1617]

Windblade is pretty neat. Her appearance in combiner wars was the first time I got to see the character and I didn't like her take no prisoners and screw them all attitude. But over time I grew to like her machinima take and I've been reading her back story in the comics. She can't replace arcee for me. But she does add a new strong female character that is definitely needed in day and age

[@mattn4182]

Crazee Jaycee I can appreciate the role she fills of a new strong female character, but why her? she's just so boring. why not Nautica or velocity or even stardrive. all characters with either more personality or more interesting stories.

[@crazeejaycee1617]

Matt N maybe the reason they've pushed hard on windblade is because she is fan created. Give the fans more than a throw away character and make her somewhat important to a few stories to justify faith in the franchise? I dunno just spitballing really

[@mattn4182]

Crazee Jaycee a realistic theory, but if so they are pushing too hard. if the character could support the spotlight I would most likely be okay with this though. I just don't think windblade can. she lacks personality in my mind. she feels like she fits in better with gobots. gobots were all the same, each was heroic with little weakness. transformers each had a unique personality and weakness. windblade fits into the prior category in my opinion. that's just how I see it.

[@crazeejaycee1617]

Matt N your not wrong but windblade does have a pretty obvious weakness if you look at her over time. She's inexperienced. And not in that naive stupid wheelie way more like rodimus after gaining the matrix. And like rodimus she's growing. Pushing too hard is putting it gently. She's in on every toy line and series since her creation. So you and I are agreeing... this has to be completely unheard of in KZbin history let alone the cybertronian fan base lol

[@mattn4182]

Crazee Jaycee wow, I believing we are witnessing the dawn of a new age in which human beings can actually have a normal conversation without it devolving into a screaming match. seriously, it's really cool to find people on the internet sophisticated enough to have a polite peaceful discussion without it turning rude. thanks for that.

[@cooler1679]

Can you do the basics on Starscream? Please?

[@orinanime]

Callum Crane I second this request

[@hannahtaheri5543]

Yes!

[@mattnewcombe243]

Same

[@kanevivi]

Congrats it's about to happen

[@thegoodmudkip3652]

Wish granted my dude

[@KidConvoy82]

Happy 1st Anniversary and congrats on 20K subscribers! Can’t wait to see what another year will bring as the Transformers Universe and your channel keeps evolving.

[@Mrblackgoldfish]

I'm still waiting for Thundercracker's Basics?

[@rorylumley4727]

Mrblackgoldfish yeah me too seems like a very popular sugesstion maybe hell do it after the pateron episodes or it might be a pateron episode.

[@Erik-fn7kj]

Pleaaaase

[@michaelranapiri3220]

Isn't that already do

[@pious83]

He became Scourge. That is the most important part to know.

[@Nothin2seehere-e4z]

Me too. And the basic on me and Springer.

[@justinpayne4734]

That was a great episode! Windblade is such a captivating character. More power to her! 🤖🖤💛❤

[@mattn4182]

I don't know, she feels kind of boring to me.

[@rafaelespinal4055]

Congratulations on 20K subs! Your episodes are always great.

[@loganhanssen6004]

I thank Broadside for requesting this video of Windblade. I appreciate this. Windblade is my favorite female Autobot. The second is Arcee from Transformers Prime.

[@C03-T3]

Great video and happy 1st anniversary! I love your videos and never miss one! Windblade is a character that turned into an instant favorite of mine ever since her debut, I just hope that the next series that she shows up to get more of her comics personality!

[@diegos7337]

Happy Aniversary and con grats on 20.000 subscribers!!! Thanks Wingblade is one of my favorite characters!

[@DeadstreaK_]

And then came along the Windblade Model Kit that shook twittards. I’m very glad I preordered it and am excitedly waiting for it to ship this month.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

I love her. Those are amazing facts about her. I didn't know that she was a new transformer, I've never really watched transformers except the cartoons so I only saw her in those two series. I hope she will have more appearances in future movies and shows.

[@thebrandonrobert5693]

I remember when I began unhealthily binging your stuff. Happy one year!

[@ChanghisKhansBasement]

Happy Anniversary man!

[@marypatry7750]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY CODY SHARP JASON JR YOU ARE THE BEST TRANSFORMERS TOYS ARMY KING

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

ALSO, THE LAST WINDBLADE INCARNATION IS SO WIERD...

[@TheShockwave48]

Awesome vid! I'm glad you made this! Now we have a good single source of Windblade's history!

[@griffingower1883]

I can imagine airazor walking up to windblade and say "back off he's mine" because in beast wars tigatron and airazor had a thing going on

[@warriorking4ever]

I'm not the biggest fan of Windblade, I was interested in her at first, but much of my interest in her was killed when IDW threw Chromia, a much more iconic female autobot, under the bus to make her look better by comparison, and simultaneously worse since she was willing to coverup a bomb attack just to conceal Chromia's involvement in said attack. Plus, Hasbro seems determined to cram her into everything these days without taking the time to properly flesh out a consistent character for her, as a result she often comes across as "Arcee but with wings" in most of her appearances outside of the comics, both the psycho crazy variant and the more benign, protective variant (not a fan of psycho Arcee either). If they have to keep using her, I think she'd work better as a primarily Cybertron based autobot rather than an earth based operative, kinda like Shockwave back in G1, and play up her city speaker status over her combat abilities since her ability to commune with titans was the most interesting & unique aspect about her to begin with, in contrast to characters like Chromia and Arcee who are much better established warriors than her. Maybe Metroplex could be the LAST Autobot stronghold left on Cybertron and Optimus Prime leaves her and Ultra Magnus, as Cityspeaker & Base Commander respectively, in charge to oversee the ongoing struggle against the cons back on the home front while he leaves for Earth with his team to find new resources. Granted, one COULD argue that Cityspeakers in general are ultimately unnecessary since the bots and cons were able to control their "titan" teammates long before the concept of cityspeakers even existed, so theres that to consider as well.

[@misssanx6227]

Dude, she stills OP on Cyberverse and some friends told me she was better...

[@novustalks7525]

She's pretty consistent and the vengeance part to her makes her unique

[@ttamcc.4674]

After looking at cyberverse I am all for Bumblebee and Windblade as a couple!!!!!!

[@ilikeapples1824]

Pls no

[@_V.Va_]

No.

[@treyrex5987]

7:55 Why is Windblade so cute and kinda sexy at the same time here? On the big left panel.

[@CoolVictor2002]

Must be that pose, I agree that's cute and sexy

[@treyrex5987]

@Laltluangliana Sailop True that.

[@jaykoblue172]

Thanks I appreciate this Video, My sister and I were the ones who chose the stuff you mentioned when you brought up the fan poll.

[@williamsmilton6316]

She is a nice bot. She looks better than some of the others

[@ColonelFrontline1152]

Please make a video about the Aerialbots. They're my favourite Autobot Combiner Team. Also "Happy Anniversary". 😊 Windblade will #MakeCybertronGreatAgain.

[@omegaus817]

Thank you for the video of Windblade.

[@bumblebot2458]

Great to see a new episode man! I was worried there wouldn't be one, since last Saturday was absent of one as well. Glad to see that you're still pushing these out!

[@ChrisMcFeely]

I'd like to be able to put 'em out weekly but at the minute it seems like my production rate is about 2 every 3 weeks.

[@bumblebot2458]

Eh, it's fine! I'd rather that than once a month, y'know?

[@Nameless-ln5mr]

Windblade, a character created by democracy. And thanks to fact that the poll was held in 2014, she wasn’t offlined by a cosmically-powered Starscream.

[@colecamp2539]

I really wish someone or some company would PLEASE make a Masterpiece Windblade PLEASE

[@AlmostAnimixers]

Has it really been a year already? Only feel like a few months. How time flies.

[@kuniosaiki]

The first time I saw Windblade was in RiD. First she rubbed me the wrong way, I was kinda on Strongarm’s side. Eventually she grew on me (and her Cyberverse iteration), and is now one of my favourite female autobots.

[@Excellsion]

Man time flies.

[@ChrisMcFeely]

Don't it, though! :O

[@Getwright-]

Who would ever dislike a Chris Mcfeely video? I just dont understand it. Anyway, happy anniversary! Thanks for a year of great content

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

TheBd62 Sexists.

[@larniieplayz6285]

Brian MacLeod wow....

[@xifengtan4611]

Now that Transformers Cyberverse arrived and has both Windblade with Bumblebee, they'd look pretty good together as friends and a couple.

[@JTC-qx2no]

Bee x windy

[@yourandomidoit4797]

Na I prefer them friends

[@citizensupreme4705]

Thank you so much for this video because because Windblade is one of those few characters that I hardly know anything about soooo THANK YOU!🤗🤠😊👍🏻🎉

[@codytriffo]

Love Windblade, can't wait for an update basic on Windblade. I wonder what she would look like if she was in the original Transformers series from the 80's.

[@VSaber365]

Thanks for this Windblade 101 video, my friend. *Keep on rollin'!*

[@styxziearchive7244]

Windblade is one of my FREAKIN' BEST favorite character! And that's why I have a profile of her xD

[@TheRyan4778]

@styxziearchive7244 She's also the hottest female Transformer ever.

[@DECEPTICONUK]

Great vid as always bro, keep up the good work. 20k hell yeah :)

[@WolfKang1]

1 year already? Man that has flown past. Looking forward to more of this required viewing in the future. Here's to the next year... and the ones beyond!

[@acraft5998]

Windblade has been my favorite transformer ever since I heard about her. Previously my favorite was sideswipe

[@robbyrhodes4572]

I hope WindBlade shows up in the new Void Comics and the movies.

[@Blitzo8390]

Happy anniversary

[@Blastertronus]

WHAT AN ANNIVERSARY!

[@mitchfletcher2386]

Well, Cyberverse Windy is definitely a much friendlier bot...plus she's got chemistry with Bumblebee!

[@renji90998]

When the character makes a live action, deep view, at some point, I think Kelly Hu should voice her. Have the character in Japan explaining her design work. In fact, she should be the main lead character. Sure you can have Optimus and Bumblebee but only has a cameo, and they are unable to make it because they’re busy. My idea for the next movie involves a little bit of the Combiner Wars. Where she teams up with the protectobots that form Defensor. They go up against the Decepticon combiners that form Bruticus. I have an ending where Swindle, miraculously survives and sells his fallen comrades parts to an arms dealer. Similar to an episode in the G1 series. Except this arms dealer is actually Destro, from COBRA.

[@arnoldcookiedown3123]

Congrats man!

[@jayson1505]

So many questions answered, thank you!!!!

[@windsweeper8002]

Interesting video as always. I've never been a huge fan of the character though I don't hate her. I don't like the trend in modern Transformers like Windblade and Movie Hound where they're basically Transformers in cosplay. I also feel the City Speaker aspect should have been used on the likes of Scamper and Fasttrack who actually came with citybot toys and get practically no media attention. Happy Anniversary.

[@rodster6campingprepper]

I agree.

[@pious83]

It is funny they make WIndblade a "City Speaker" while doing virtually nothing with Full Tilt, Scamper or even Cerebros for the most part. Full Tilt barely even has a bio.

[@rayvenkman2087]

#RodsOutForFull-Tilt

[@rayvenkman2087]

I'd love to see Full-Tilt to have a story centered around him. He could be Trypticon's tamer and one who makes sure he is doing what he's supposed to do.

[@langletprolet8378]

Wind Sweeper Hey at least its something different design-wise. Although the uniqueness stopped at the head, the body design is basically just copy paste of every other fembots with those curvy lines and feminine silhouette. Sometimes I feel when it comes to Transformers just the design, with more bombastic and different it is, the more it warrant becoming a prominent character. Megatron is also basically a guy cosplayer wearing a bucket helmet, but that is the exact thing that makes him standout. In comparison, Scamper and Cerebros is your typical blocky robot dude with not much element that separates him apart.

[@RoseSupreme]

The fans did a great job bringing her to life!

[@thelicensednerd1626]

Once again you've knocked the socks off us all great job

[@AntonioNin-vd7rt]

Thanks for all the cool info

[@Quietguy00]

I really believe wind blade is only autobot with ability to fly alongside jettfire

[@rafi2371]

You forgot Air Raid, Silverbolt and Breakaway

[@VirtualBilly]

She’s my top scout bot in Forged to Fight. We keep our relationship professional, but I secretly love her.

[@thomasrichards460]

I'd love to see I video about Warpath. Great video once again!!

[@jaysilverhood1264]

oh, damn its been a year already? Congrats on the milestone Chris!

[@garthdavis2502]

Windblade is officially now my favorite female Autobot.

[@Tarbtano]

An excellent example of a recent addition to a old franchise that can still stand up on their own accord.

[@thesymbiotenation.4552]

FINALLY, THANKS CHRIS

[@maskedriderweaver4122]

Very Interesting. I had wondered about this newcomer, but didn't know about her various interpretations. I had heard that conflicting things about her character, but this explains the differences quite well. Thank you for another great video.

[@alexcanine4948]

We’re gonna need updated basics on her

[@jevanjful]

Jetfire: *can fly* Hound: "I am so happy someone on our team can fly!" Windblade: "Am I a joke to you?"

[@skyhunt9595]

Powerglide : bruhhh

[@neovember8455]

1:52 the artist Sarah Stone now goes by Saren Stone in case anyone wanted to look them up, they really do have cool artworks especially if it comes to robots

[@MichaelAlexKawa]

As always another awesome episode of The Basics. And as for the subject of the video, I have to say this long time fan has fallen in love (not in that way) with this new addition to the Transformers.

[@TFfangeek]

ONCE AGAIN AMAZING VIDEO CHRIS!!!!! Will you please do a basics video on the Six Changers: Sixshot, Quickswitch, Greatshot, and Sixknight. :D

[@CaptainRufus]

Yay everyone's favorite Jet Waifu!

[@bombliechtenstein8046]

CaptainRufus my jet waifu is the avro arrow

[@lasemanamayor9396]

Did you forget about slipstream?

[@aaronvaldiviezo5961]

@@lasemanamayor9396 7u7

[@ulty1472]

Nah slipstream for life

[@thelicensednerd1626]

I still get excited when I hear that intro

[@TheStammzilla]

My first time seeing Windblade was 2 weeks ago while watching The Prime Wars Trilogy, and I find her to be one of the most original and likeable new characters to come about in the last decade or so.

[@SolarisTitan]

shes freaking adorable in a cafe uniform

[@JTC-qx2no]

I know right I saw her in a Japanese school uniform she looked even more cute

[@theguyfromtsukihime3898]

Sauce pls i dont believe the two of you

[@justvidanes2471]

She’s pretty cool. I liked her in the hasbro machinma series. She’s a great role model!

[@thehaloscrolls391]

Love how in the second question train isn’t an option, we really need some more trainbots

[@bobi200samatar6]

Her design is glorious.

[@andreworders7305]

I really hope that Transformers comedy Manga gets localized eventually

[@G1SeaSprayDude]

Windblade is so awesome omg

[@menthalis312]

Awesome info. Thanks to all 👍🏻

[@BrokenArrowProductionz]

enjoyed the video as always, still hoping for a video on Optimus Primal.