[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Kickback @ TFW2005.com

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Every couple of weeks we like to do this segment that we call TFW2005 Sound-Off!, which is a poll we throw out there to get feedback on what you, the fans of Transformers, feel on various topics. Our last question asked you, "Which Japanese Transformers series would you like translated and brought over to North America?". Over 400 of you took the time to vote and post your thoughts, and as the title states, the winner SHOULD be obvious.

You want to see Headmasters!

While North America and other English speaking countries saw their beloved Generation One franchise die out with the three part series "The Rebirth", featuring a score of new characters (43 to be exact, even more if you count un-named characters), and a finale of sorts for Cybertron, Japan got a brand new series that continued where G1 Season 3 (or, as it's referred to in Japan, "Transformers 2010") left off with "The Return of Optimus Prime".

Headmasters featured a number of key moments - deaths of major characters on both sides, Soundwave and Blaster getting upgrades and color scheme changes, a different origin for both Headmasters and Targetmasters, certain planets blowing up, and some funny moments that fall out of place in continuity, like the sudden appearance of Prowl and other "I thought he died!" characters.

Normally at this point we'd go ahead and list some quotes from our users about why they voted the way they did. Sadly, a vast majority would state what their vote was, and then describe in incredible detail why they WOULDN'T vote for another series. Or the reasoning was "Because I want the original voice actors back" and "Because I haven't seen it yet". And while those are valid reasons, we want to share and post some of the BEST! But we do encourage you to read up on the discussion and even continue it! To do so, simply click here.

Here are the vote totals for those curious: Headmasters 149 (34.49%), Victory 119 (27.55%), Masterforce 60 (13.89%), Beast Wars Neo 54 (12.50%), Beast Wars II 43 (9.95%), Other 5 (1.16%), Zone 2 (0.46%).

Thanks to everyone who took part in our poll! The next Sound-Off! will be up this weekend with a very simple question that still somehow generates 4 different options!

Headmasters image by Guido Guidi and is part of the Australian Madman release of the Japanese series. Error correction, Dai Atlas was the main hero in Zone, Star Convoy came in the Battlestars manga which followed Zone. Lack of sleep causes errors ... who knew? Thanks for the fixes guys.

Original Source: TFW2005 Sound-Off! Recap - Fans Want the Headmasters Series! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.