Hot Rod and Onslaught Join the Fray
Fans of the Transformers cartoons can now rejoice as classic character Hot Rod will finally be joining the cinematic universe. Hot Rod is Bumblebee’s closest buddy, and is energetic, brash, and even arrogant at times. However, he became mature and wise when he replaced Optimus Prime as the new leader of the Autobots, Rodimus Prime.
Hot Rod’s introduction, combined with rumors that it will be Optimus Prime’s last appearance in the films, seems to indicate that the same will happen in the movie. We’ll have to see how that plays out since Bumblebee is currently in charge of the Autobots on Earth.
Not to be outdone, the Decepticons will also welcome a new member to their cinematic ranks, Onslaught. His representation in the movie seems fairly faithful to the source material, which means that fans can expect that bad things are in store for the Autobots.
It also means the creative team has dug deep into Transformers lore to finally introduce Onslaught and perhaps the Combaticons as well. This sub-group of the Decepticons have military vehicle forms, such as missile launchers, and they combine to form the gargantuan Bruticus.
With the Dinobots also in the movie, prepare for an even bigger robot battle.
