Transformers Prime has recently introduced a new character into the show who I'm guessing will soon be released as a toy. It's a toy-selling program so that's to be expected.
Except Smokescreen, the new character, is impossible to like. He beat an invincible opponent in the first episode he appeared in, his backstory is already more fleshed out than the established characters (the likeable ones), including a connection to the higher-ups, and he constantly tries to win the day single-handedly and has to be rescued. He's done this three times now, no character development at all.
He's a racecar so they'll make some sales but I can't even see kids liking this guy, he's a dick. A hugely annoying dick. So much so that I've been hoping he pulls a Cliffjumper and gets snuffed 5 minutes after he shows up. Hasn't happened yet but a guy can dream.
He fails a lot so he's not a Gary-Stu but he has no likeable qualities at all.
Hasbro isn't shortchanging the show just to sell toys but I think they've shot themselves in the foot here.
I know there has to be discussion value here so I'd like to ask exactly how you would market this guy?
Except Smokescreen, the new character, is impossible to like. He beat an invincible opponent in the first episode he appeared in, his backstory is already more fleshed out than the established characters (the likeable ones), including a connection to the higher-ups, and he constantly tries to win the day single-handedly and has to be rescued. He's done this three times now, no character development at all.
He's a racecar so they'll make some sales but I can't even see kids liking this guy, he's a dick. A hugely annoying dick. So much so that I've been hoping he pulls a Cliffjumper and gets snuffed 5 minutes after he shows up. Hasn't happened yet but a guy can dream.
He fails a lot so he's not a Gary-Stu but he has no likeable qualities at all.
Hasbro isn't shortchanging the show just to sell toys but I think they've shot themselves in the foot here.
I know there has to be discussion value here so I'd like to ask exactly how you would market this guy?
