TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on SPRINGER

The Basics gives you something better to do tonight with a look at the history of the high-jumping, wise-cracking Autobot action hero, SPRINGER!

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[nemesisbloodryche]

I've got better things to do tonight than get offlined by a cosmically powered Starscream

[itsahostiletakeover]

I got to meet Springer's original voice actor Neil Ross at a convention two years ago, he was kind enough to humor me with Springer's infamous one-liner, a Colonel Volgin Kuwabara Kuwabara, and some Green Goblin cackling. Awesome guy.

[LiliaArmoury]

springer's one liner in the autobot city battle is my common quote when i am battling mental health issues

[yoshidinono]

"Sorry, PAL. But I'm a robot at heart. "
I have a new break-up one liner now to use on the ladies.

[jamesattack]

Springer is way too underused of the character. To me he is the only real proper autobot triple changer considering one is from another planet and the other has some... sizing issues.

[GreenStranger]

Well of course he didn't appear in anything, he had better things to do.

[makotoplush]

"I've got better things to do tonight than die' -Springer (1986)

[AtticusTsaiMcCarthy]

Nick Roche and James Roberts' take on the character is by far my favorite version. It would be nice to see him get a bigger role in the upcoming cartoon, but I feel like we're more likely just to get the main cast of the original series. Still, I hope to see him get more attention.

[JoeyVentura]

"Teaming up with Razerclaw to battle a dragon..."

I'M SORRY WHAT?!

[suanfitrioneljack]

Springer is like one of the best characters ever. He's so confident, so amazing and so cool. A true action hero in his own right!

[piyakhebisonii]

I love Springer! He's always been strike first, ask questions later type of bot! He's supposed to be a hero, now that makes sense why he's so action pack in his scenes! Thanks! This was REALLY enjoyable!

[warlordsquerk]

It's a pitty that he didn't make it into fall of cybertron, that bot design and especially the vehicles look cool

[MarkyMarc]

The Siege Voyager Class toy is one of the best Siege figures so far! He fits so well with my other '86 Autobots, including Titans Return Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, and Generations Arcee. The scaling is just right!
I loved the IDW Springer toy but always felt he was too tall for the others. He now joins Broadside and Sandstorm with other Wreckers in my display!

[sivanlevi]

I've shared that iconic quote with family and friends and I think they're now Springer fans even if Transformers isn't on their watchlist.

[alfianfahmi]

AoE Drift should've been Springer. He's a triple-changer. He has three modes; one robot mode, one helicopter mode and one car mode. The same modes that Springer has.

[jwwprod]

It's honestly such a crime that Springer never had any other major appearances in any other show outside of G1. He's such an underrated character and a badass.

[Gimebooze]

So this Autobot just "Springs" up from time to time?

[rafarosinski]

Awesome episode, as usual. 🙂 Springer is such a underused character with so much potential. I hope Hasbro will grant him a prominent role in the upcoming series. He sure deserves it.

[KidConvoy]

Loved that you did a "Basics" on one of my all-time favorites! Springer really needs more love in media. 😆

[gushers]

That transition at 8:19 was really nice. Great editing, man. :)