 Is the RB cartoon really for younger kids? |
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 May 16 2012, 01:14 PM
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 pwn4ge is forever Group: Citizen Posts: 12,417 Joined: 9-February 02 Member No.: 633  |
So as I've mentioned, my son is a brainslaved fanboy for Rescue Bots and I of course have been watching with him. And I'm finding myself very surprised and a bit puzzled by how non-"kiddie" it is. I'd really expected something like Dora or Umizoomi, yet instead we have a serialized plot structure and normal, even sophisticated dialogue. Heatwave once said "I've depleted my internal water reserves," like it was nothing and that's just language that the diaper crowd is supposed to be able to follow. Every episode is full of winks and double-references for adults too. It really "watches" more like ordinary Transformers - a show for ~10-year-olds - except that it's rendered in a soft palette and there's no violence. I'm curious about the intended audience, how well the show is doing, and if the creators did anything in their scriptwriting workshops to distinguish it from Prime on a grade / grammar level. -------------------- The TFWiki: when just five Infernos aren't enough. http://www.tfwiki.net
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May 16 2012, 01:27 PM
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 Condemented  Group: Supporter Posts: 4,712 Joined: 31-March 08 From: Some trashpile in Germany Member No.: 11,484 Faction: Decepticon |
I think that the secret to writing a good show for kids is writing a good show, period. Talking down to the audience seriously undercuts the staying power. So it would be a surprise if Rescue Bots was enjoyable for all ages. (Personally haven't seen it)
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May 16 2012, 01:30 PM
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 Employee Vigilante Group: Citizen Posts: 27,391 Joined: 12-January 02 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 245 Faction: RIRFIB |
Yeah, Rescue Bots is a good show for kids because it doesn't talk down to them. It uses words they wouldn't know, hopefully so they'll explore them. Plus if it keeps the parents' attention, it's more likely they'll want to watch with, increasing the chances it gets watched at all.
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May 16 2012, 01:35 PM
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A lot of what we see in Rescue Bots is what might be considered a "parental bonus", such as the absolutely absurd number of movie references during "The Invasion of Griffin Rock." It's there to keep the parents entertained, but if the kids catch on then more power to 'em.
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May 16 2012, 01:47 PM
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 The world suffused with sound Group: Supporter Posts: 16,486 Joined: 24-August 03 Member No.: 3,458 |
QUOTE(Creature SH @ May 16 2012, 11:27 AM)  I think that the secret to writing a good show for kids is writing a good show, period. Talking down to the audience seriously undercuts the staying power. So it would be a surprise if Rescue Bots was enjoyable for all ages. (Personally haven't seen it) Between this, and the current iteration of MLP, I'm certainly applauding Hasbro's approach to children's entertainment. |
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May 16 2012, 02:09 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 2,491 Joined: 14-May 12 From: Florida, the "Neglected" State Member No.: 15,393 Faction: Maximal |
I agree on how well done this show is. It's completely blown away all my expectations and has officially usurped Prime as being the superior show in my eyes.
Now, a truly kiddie TF cartoon would be something like the four-episode Go-Bots cartoon. While that was still a bit entertaining, it was definitely aimed more at the PBS Kids/Nick Jr. age range. -------------------- "When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"
. "Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." -- C.S. Lewis |
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May 16 2012, 02:14 PM
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I think the target audience doesn't realize that stuff is going over their heads. You don't HAVE to have the complexity for them, but it doesn't bother them as long as some fun stuff happens on the screen.
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May 16 2012, 03:38 PM
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It does seem like a mismatch to the toys, which is geared towards kids who can't even talk yet.
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May 16 2012, 03:40 PM
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 Frater Group: Citizen Posts: 4,082 Joined: 15-September 08 Member No.: 11,989 Faction: Maximal |
QUOTE(Starfield @ May 16 2012, 04:38 PM) It does seem like a mismatch to the toys, which is geared towards kids who can't even talk yet. ...Rescue Bots toys are age 3 and up.
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May 16 2012, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(Starfield @ May 16 2012, 04:38 PM) It does seem like a mismatch to the toys, which is geared towards kids who can't even talk yet. ...I should hope kids talk by age three, homeslice. -------------------- |
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May 16 2012, 06:51 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 2,491 Joined: 14-May 12 From: Florida, the "Neglected" State Member No.: 15,393 Faction: Maximal |
Who else here is thinking that, depending on how Tim Curry portrays Dr. Morocco, this show may or may not get a better edge with this Saturday's two-parter? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-arcee.gif)
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. "Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." -- C.S. Lewis |
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May 16 2012, 06:54 PM
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 Check the pecs! Group: Citizen Posts: 8,269 Joined: 17-May 06 From: Galveston, TX Member No.: 8,292 Faction: Predacon |
Rescue Bots has been lacking in disturbingly erotic musical numbers as of late.
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May 16 2012, 07:18 PM
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 Feeling like myselves again. Group: Citizen Posts: 19,695 Joined: 17-January 03 From: Ontario Canada Member No.: 1,958 Faction: Decepticon |
>_> ferngully
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May 16 2012, 08:24 PM
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QUOTE(Sabrblade @ May 16 2012, 04:09 PM) I agree on how well done this show is. It's completely blown away all my expectations and has officially usurped Prime as being the superior show in my eyes Yeah, the few Rescue Bots episodes that I watch are superior to all Prime season one. QUOTE(Starfield @ May 16 2012, 05:38 PM) It does seem like a mismatch to the toys, which is geared towards kids who can't even talk yet. Hmmm... Most three year old kids can talk. But I agree with the mismatch. The toys seems to be for much younger kids than the show. I would like to see the Rescue Bots characters with articulations, maybe we can have Prime versions of Chase, Boulder, Heatwave and Blades. --------------------  WANTED: Animated MTMTE for Botcon 2014 |
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May 16 2012, 08:58 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 2,491 Joined: 14-May 12 From: Florida, the "Neglected" State Member No.: 15,393 Faction: Maximal |
QUOTE(Sharpfinger @ May 16 2012, 09:24 PM) I would like to see the Rescue Bots characters with articulations, maybe we can have Prime versions of Chase, Boulder, Heatwave and Blades. I actually suggested that very idea to Aaron Archer at BotCon last month. Not that I expect much to come about form it anytime soon, though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-trant.gif)
This post has been edited by Sabrblade: May 17 2012, 10:30 AM -------------------- "When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"
. "Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." -- C.S. Lewis |
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May 17 2012, 09:52 AM
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 Fort Max-tan Group: Citizen Posts: 1,191 Joined: 27-July 06 From: Calgary, AB, CA Member No.: 8,560 Faction: Decepticon |
I would snatch up articulated versions of Blades and Heatwave pretty quickly, myself.
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May 17 2012, 10:29 AM
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 Hawksaur Group: Supporter Posts: 7,920 Joined: 10-December 04 Member No.: 5,603 |
The first rotf Evac is pretending to be Blades as we speak.
In fact, Boulder is the only one whose doesn't even have a close analogue in other lines. Maybe ill have to work some magic on a voyager bulkhead. --------------------  |
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May 17 2012, 10:31 AM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 2,491 Joined: 14-May 12 From: Florida, the "Neglected" State Member No.: 15,393 Faction: Maximal |
QUOTE(NICKSTART @ May 17 2012, 11:29 AM) In fact, Boulder is the only one whose doesn't even have a close analogue in other lines. Maybe ill have to work some magic on a voyager bulkhead. Armada Scavenger.
-------------------- "When there's gold feathers, punch behind you!!"
. "Critics who treat 'adult' as a term of approval, instead of as a merely descriptive term, cannot be adult themselves. To be concerned about being grown up, to admire the grown up because it is grown up, to blush at the suspicion of being childish; these things are the marks of childhood and adolescence. And in childhood and adolescence they are, in moderation, healthy symptoms. Young things ought to want to grow. But to carry on into middle life or even into early manhood this concern about being adult is a mark of really arrested development. When I was ten, I read fairy tales in secret and would have been ashamed if I had been found doing so. Now that I am fifty I read them openly. When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up." -- C.S. Lewis |
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