5 Reasons Why The Transformers Are Better Than the GoBots
Posted on 03 06, 2007 under Doodads by Noodad | Comments 
Apparently there is some debate to the statement I once made that the Transformers are clearly better than the GoBots. I thought it was an open and shut case but I guess I was mistaken. So to prove my statement I have produced the following. Ask and ye shall receive redhawk: I present to you my reasons why the Transformers are better than GoBots.
Reason #1: The Transformers had a way better theme song
The Transformers theme song is filled with useful knowledge explaining how badass they are. After listening to their theme song, you know that:
A: They are more than meets the eye
B: They are robots in disguise
C: The Autobots wage their battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons
Plus, how many of you sang the theme song as a kid with your mouth behind an oscillating fan? Ah the memories.
The GoBots theme sounds like it was thrown together by some intern at Tonka 5 minutes before they began recording. Let’s review the words to the GoBots theme:
“The GoBots. The GoBots. The GoBots. The Gobots. The Gobots. The Gobotttttttttttts!”
Still need proof? Watch the Transformers Themesong in action:
Now watch the pitiful GoBots:
Reason #2: Who Said Metal Was Better Than Plastic?
One of the major arguments by GoBots fans is that GoBot toys were metal and the Transformers were plastic. Sure, when it comes to things like electronics and machinery, metal is better than plastic. But when it comes to toys, plastic is better. I cite 2 examples both ending in death to a kid.
Exhibit A: Metal Lawn darts. Result: Baby Kabob
Exhibit B: Metal Voltron Result: Lead Paint poisoning
The bottom line is the fact that the Transformers were made out of plastic, it did not take away from the enjoyment one got while transforming.
Reason #3: The Battle of the Movies
Even though the GoBot movie did better in the box office than the Transformers movie, it doesn’t mean it is a better show. The Transformers had Orson Welles in their movie! They had the death of Optimus Prime! And the transformation of Megatron to Galvatron! Can you remember anything siginificant from the GoBots movie? Besides, the He-Man movie tanked in the box office too. Does that make He-Man suck?
Reason #4: The Transformers had more Badass Names
Quick! Name 3 GoBots. Odds are you won’t remember any. You will just say something like, “Wasn’t the bad guy in GoBots a motorcycle?” You don’t remember the names because they were stupid. The bad guy in GoBots was named Cy-Kill. Get it? Because he is a motorcycle? Exactly my point. The creators of GoBots did not even try to manufacturer a world where you could be a hardcore robot and vehicle and have a kickass name. They had the Guardians and the Renegades from the planet Gobotron. The Transformers had Optimus Prime. Megatron. Soundwave. Skyscream. Bumblebee. And the Autobots and Decepticons from Cybertron.
Reason #5:Who is still around? Transformers? Or GoBots?
That’s right guys, the Transformers are still around. Sure it is the second and third generations of them and they are nothing like the originals. But so are the new GI Joes and Star Wars characters. The new Han Solo figure is more stacked than He-Man was. But does that take away the fact that Star Wars is awesome? The fact that the Transformers have lasted some 20 years is a testament to how superior they really are. In fact Hasbro eventually bought Tonka and even named one of the 2nd gen Transformers, “GoBot”
So what do you think GoBot supporters? Convinced now?
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