TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on TRANSIT

Recent questions

• What is the history of bus Transformers in the Transformers Brand?

  The concept of a bus Transformer has been notably absent in the 40-year history of the Transformers Brand. While other toy lines like Machine Robo featured a double-decker bus Robo, it was not imported to the US. The idea of a bus Transformer was initially mocked in a British comic strip in 1986, but in the 21st century, Transformers media began exploring this concept more seriously. Examples include a civilian Autobot with a bus mode in the 2005 Cybertron cartoon and Bendy Bus Prime created for a promotional tie-in with the 2009 movie sequel.

• When was Transit, the Decepticon city bus Transformer, introduced?

  Transit, a Decepticon who transforms into a city bus, was introduced in IDW's Robots in Disguise comic in 2015. His robot mode resembles a rhinoceros. Transit was later featured in the mainline Transformers comics, hiding out in London and battling Autobots. Plans for his appearance in the 2023 movie "Rise of the Beasts" were ultimately cut, despite a scene where he battles Optimus Prime in a New York City bus depot.

• Why was Transit's scene in the movie "Rise of the Beasts" deleted?

  Transit's scene in the movie "Rise of the Beasts," where he battles Optimus Prime in a New York City bus depot, was deleted due to being deemed too dark by test audiences. However, actor John DiMaggio still provided Transit's voice, and a bonus feature with the incomplete scene was included in the home media release. Transit gained attention through leaks and unused art, becoming a meme among fans.

• What potential future development is there for Transit, the bus Transformer?

  Despite being cut from the film, Transit gained attention through leaks and unused art, becoming a meme among fans. With the potential inclusion of concept art-based figures in the 2024 toy line, there is hope that Transit may eventually become the first actual bus Transformer toy. This showcases the enduring fascination with this obscure character.

• How has the concept of bus Transformers evolved in Transformers media?

  In the 40-year history of the Transformers Brand, the concept of a bus Transformer has evolved over time. Initially absent, the idea was mocked in a British comic strip in 1986. However, in the 21st century, Transformers media began exploring this concept more seriously. Examples include a civilian Autobot with a bus mode in the 2005 Cybertron cartoon and Bendy Bus Prime created for a promotional tie-in with the 2009 movie sequel. Transit, a Decepticon city bus Transformer, was introduced in IDW's Robots in Disguise comic in 2015, showcasing the evolution of bus Transformers in Transformers media.