From CBR · Timothy Blake Donohoo · · 1m 10s
Transformers Reveals Lost 1986 Plans for Grimlock & the Technobots
Lost 1986 Transformers plans show Grimlock's origin story changed from time travel to lab accident.
In brief
Lost 1986 Transformers plans show Grimlock's origin story changed from time travel to lab accident. The Transformers Season 3 episode 'Grimlock's New Brain' originally planned a time travel origin for Technobots but switched to a lab accident after 1986 revisions. Originally reported by CBR.
Lost 1986 Transformers Plans
The Sunbow and Marvel script/storyboard archive now has parts of Paul Davids' collection of production material for the 1980s Transformers cartoon.
Original Technobots Concept
The episode 'Grimlock's New Brain' initially planned a time travel origin where Rodimus Prime traveled to a more advanced period to create the Technobots.
1986 Revision Plan
The draft was resubmitted in summer 1986 but the time travel element was dropped entirely for a lab accident causing Grimlock to gain super-intelligence.
Grimlock's Sacrifice
Grimlock sacrificed his intellect to bring life to the Technobots who were created in the same episode with no future ties.
Design Differences
The animation model for Computron resembled the toy more than the finalized model, showing the characters were no longer toy-derived.
Toys Reference Concept
Numerous toys have referenced the 'Grimlock's New Brain' episode including the Brainwave Transfer Device used to create the Technobots.
In short
The Transformers Season 3 episode 'Grimlock's New Brain' originally planned a time travel origin for Technobots but switched to a lab accident after 1986 revisions.
