TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on MINDWIPE
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- This year's Halloween special takes a look at the history of the Decepticons' batty black magician, Mindwipe!
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Oh course I'm getting sleepy. It's 4 in the morning. I shouldn't even be awake.
I hear ya. It's 5 am here. 😅😅
@@dhazard1976same
I work night shift so this is normal for me.
Same, but The Basics have called and I shall answer
I India it is now 4:20 p.m
I'm glad that you made an episode on Mindwipe. I love the headmasters.
Heres to Mind Wipe! A perfect choice for Halloween! He may have only been in, what, 3 episodes? Yet was still mrmorable and a great addition to the team! Personally, i could see Mind Wipe as a deadly ally to Soundwave and Shockwave! He'd hypnotize their victims for intelligence, Soundwave would record, then Mindwipe would erase their mind! Kind of dark, but suitable for a character like this!😂
Chris’s Thriller opening for the Terrorcons years ago was really iconic let’s be honest
I went too big too early! It's all been downhill since then!
@@ChrisMcFeelyyeah, that vid felt very poorly made and needs a redo asap
Mindwipe was also fittingly retooled into Dracula for the crossover collabs. Very fitting for his vampiric origins and hypnotic abilities
2:49 Not to mention that he spoke a bit like him (or more similarly to Ravage in Beast Wars) in the Cartoon.
It is characters like this that allowed the transformers to transcend beyond just a toy brand. The lore is encompassing.
Draculus. not dracula. he's definitely dracula (hence the the crossover with universal) inspired but he isn't dracula.
A quite interesting retool, the figure lost the Titan Master transformable head and got a regular one but kept the cabin for it.
Ok how tf is this comment 6 days ago?
I love the vampire motif of Mindwipe and his fascination with black magic. It really makes him stand out from the other cybertronians. And I like the rebirth version of Mindwipe and Vorath's relationship. I wish there was a modern series that explored relationships between head masters and their partners more.
Agreed
That would be awesome.
Ditto
6:00
Animated's version of Mindwipe also seems to have similarities with Ben 10 Omniverse's Lord Transyl, unsurprisingly so since both were designed by Derrick J Wyatt
I thought that too!
Honestly, we need a petition or something to bring back Animated
@@Darkrazer91 Since Wyatt unfortunately passed away a couple of years ago, that's probably never gonna happen. He was the soul of the series, it wouldn't be the same without him.
There are also some design similarities between Mindwipe and Proctor Servantis, mostly the head.
I'm surprised a Ben 10/Transformers crossover hasn't happened yet.
With his unique powers you’d think he would appear as a starscream stand-in or a herald of unicron in a show or movie
It'd be great if Mindwipe really wants to meet the Ghost of Starscream, but always comes along too late to see him.
Mindwipe - Your circuits are under my power Lightspeed.
You will back away, back away...
You feel powerless to RESIST...!!!!
Now this is the perfect Transformers Halloween character. Also been quite a while since we covered one of the 'Master characters (Headmaster, Targetmaster, etc.). In the comic, Mindwipe was also responsible for killing the Autobot Beachcomber.
This Guy was my favorite Decepticon Headmaster! Thanks Chris!
I can tell I'm getting too tired cause I read that as thank Christ instead of thanks Chris lol
I always liked Mindwipe, because I love unusual characters and vampires are my favorite monsters, and you can't say that Mindwipe isn't unusual. It's exciting to get an entire episode on this hypnotic Decepticon, thanks.
Mindwipe is my favorite Headmaster. He is quite unique with his hypnotizing special powers. In the main Hasbro toy-line, Mindwipe’s body was used in the Classic Monsters collaboration to present Dracula.
I think Mindwipe and Vorath are the best examples of why the Headmaster concept is so interesting storywise. It would be so nice if modern-day media went deeper into the relationships between the -blank- masters and their partners, but y'know, c'est la vie.
I LOVE HEADMASTERS
Mindswipe was always the transformer toy that was cool enough for me to scrutinize the packaging but not enough to buy. Thanks for this episode. Brings back good memories!
Honestly, I've always loved Mindwipe. He might just be my favorite character in the franchiese!
Mindwipe is actually one of my favorite obscure transformers characters. I especially liked how, in the cartoon, they gave him a Bella Lugosi type accent.
One of my all-time favorite Transformers characters. A batty baddie bat? Well don't mind if I do!
I can't believe I've only just found out Mindwipe wasn't just a Ratbat recolour XD I thought he was a cassette bot this whole time!
you're thinking of Wingthing, and the guy is capital ORANGE
The G1 Mindwipe toy's bat mode DEFINITELY looks like a giant Ratbat bootleg. I joked about it like mad when I was a kid (and my friends all agreed, which was one of the few times I didn't expect that to happen). Even has a similar color scheme, too... which makes it funnier.
One of my favourites! And he is one of the Cybertronians who opens up a whole other set of stories with the Transformers if wanted where they can explore the arcane side of things. I thought this was a nice touch.
My boi, I really love this dude and its a shame he doesn't get more love or toys
So Mindwipe is responsible for destroying Cybertron in one continuity and saving it in another.
Too bad we never got a RotF Bugly to complete the Dark Ages trio. That Bludgeon & Mindeipe are great figures.
I have strong feelings about the destruction of Cybertron in Headmasters, but the scene where Mindwipe gets attacked by a swarm of bats was funny.
Fantastic story and video! 👍😎Happy Halloween to Transformers Basic!🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃😎
I remember watching this guy in the original animated series, and over the years since then, I’ve never forgotten him. He’s been a very memorable character. Getting his titans return toy was an easy buy for me. (As well as the Dracula retooled toy as well)
Does anyone else think Mindwipe was an inspiration for Hellbat from Victory? They're both bat-themed Transformers with hypnotic abilities, after all.
Probably coincidence at best.
don't forget his role in IDW 1.0 where he helped Galvatron examine the titanmaster disguised as Garrison Blackrock
An idea for a new incarnation of Mindwipe would be to mike him a fuzor with his original bat form with a snake, (most likely a cobra with a rorschach pattern. The snake part was inspired by Kaa from the Jungle Book.
Will I like mindwipe because he looks resemble of my favourite 🤩 monster character dracula 🧛♀️ and also his beast mode is looks amazing 🤩 ❤
“The powers of darkness are a more powerful weapon than all the toys your science can muster.” -Mindwipe
I really appreciate this video because I'm getting ready to eventually run a pre-written adventure for the Transformers TTRPG for my friends where Mindwipe is the villain, and I am otherwise unfamiliar with the character.
I’m doing the same thing. These videos and the wiki are great resources.
This dude has the power to control anybody. How did he not end up being a leader of the Decepticons?
Megatron likely is strong willed, and can just punch him back to the scrap heeps.
He also believes in the supernatural - which is something that 'cons who don't want him as a leader could exploit.
Or maybe he's just content with being a big fish in a small pond.
@@viscera_atrocityTo be fair Bludgeon also was very superstitious and still managed to be a good leader for the Decepticons.
Mindwipe: "We literally live on the left ass cheek of our Creator God, and fight his brother, a literal God of Chaos, every other Tuesday. Yet everyone thinks I'm crazy for believing in the paranormal. Fucking scrap! Starscream's Ghost is sitting right over there!"
Starscream: "Hi there."
They already tried following another much smaller bat and it didn't work out for them in the end.
Anyone else notice how Mindwipe's fellow Skullcruncher is appearing more and more frequently nowadays? (Cyberverse, Earthspark, and a toy in Rise of the Beasts) I don't think he qualifies for his own Basics yet, but give future appearances in other stuff in a few years...
One of the interesting things about the latest molding for Mindwipe is that it was the mold they used for the Transformers X Dracula collaboration. Such a amazing transformer 🦇🦇
Great episode as always Chris, but I'd like to clarify a couple of points if I may?
It wasn't so much that Japan went in a different direction with The Headmasters, it was more the other way around. The Headmasters Anime was produced to go alongside the release of the toys in Japan and it aired long before the American G1 "Rebirth".
Also, he wasn't called Mindwipe in Japan, just Wipe. I'm assuming the Americans changed the name for somewhat obvious reasons! 😂 But I refer to my figures as Wipe as I always go with the original names.
I personally much prefer the Japanese The Headmasters show as it makes far more sense than The Rebirth to me.
Wipe and Bullhorn ended up being the last two Transformers I bought before I was told to "grow up" and I somehow managed to keep both from the great Car Boot Cull of my early teans. So glad as they're brilliant toys to this day!
Cheers!
Might not have been have important enough to include in the episode, but one recent appearance was as the Big Bad in the Transformers Roleplaying Game adventure The Time is Now, which incorporated the cartoon's contrast between Mindwipe's mysticism and Vorath's scientific outlook. In the adventure's story, Vorath mostly handles the practical applications of the super-targeted space bridge the technology the plot revolves around, while Mindwipe is only interested because he believes the ability to travel across time and space will allow him to contact the spirits of Cybertron's ancient past.
I’m glad someone else mentioned the RPG. I’m so excited to run that adventure for my players.
Transformers will be my next series I dive head first into. It's always interested me just have always been poor af so didn't have the chance to really. Thanks for putting all these great videos together
It's also worth noting that his 2016 mold was used as the Basis for 2021's Transformers X Dracula crossover figure, Draculus. Celebrating the 90th anniversary of Universal pictures Dracula 1931, Starring Bela Lugosi. Though, this figure was not a headmaster and sported a completely original head sculpt made to look like Dracula.
Just noticed this and last week's episodes were about bots with the ability to control and influence others' minds.
Coincidence? I think NOT!
Don't forget, Titans Return Mindwipe was also retooled into the Transformers Collaborative Draculus figure, which is fitting since many know how fond the Count is of hypnotizing his victims 🧛♂️
I had this guy as a kid. He was one of my favorites because I love bats. I should look into getting that Titans Return figure.
Mindwipe was a character I immediately fell in love with when I first saw him in G1. And when I discovered he had a figure in the ROTF toy line I wanted him so badly. It took 14 years but I finally added Mindwipe to my collection.
A side note: the titans return toy was also released 1 more time in the retro headmaster toy line although if possible my picks for the basics if possible I would like the basics on like maybe terosaur or metroplex or maybe one of the transformers the movie characters that we haven't done yet cause it has been a long while since the basics put the spotlight on a character from the movie like maybe kup wreak gar & the junkions either them or wheelie I definitely wonder what the basics on wheelie is all about
I love transformers, and GI Joe crossover media, and I always thought mindwipe, and crystal ball would go well together.
In my school vr game, Mindwipe was a prisoner to Ghost who escaped and in his mainstay mission called Hypnotic halloween (Slag you power rangers beast morphers that episode doesn't count) where he mind controlled Scream (from Marvel spider man 2) and has a very interesting boss fight where you as Goalius must drop Chandeliers on him once done 3 times he tries to escape but dies offscreen to Blitzwave and Razorfin
One of the 1st Head Master toys I got back in the day. Pleased to say I have him again Titans Return and another original G 1 toy! Now if I can get a movie toy as well.....must find a movie toy....must find one!!!
Oh, did you know About Mobile suit gundam? The first anime introducing giant robots with weapons and Was before Diaclone?
I wish he Have more appearances and I love his og role of Mindwip and Specially Live action movies series and Have New toy version, so after this video could you please make the basics on first combiner or Powerglide or cyberverse characters, please read my comments, You Wonder if Gen 2 was sucessful?
(Optimus Prime sends him packing) - Cyber Missions, 2010 5:47
Mindwipe is on my long, long list of characters who need to be used in more mainstream media. Mix his Animated design with his ROTF toyline alt-mode and G1 personality. I could imagine him and Bludgeon being buddies
i had to wonder if Mindwipe trying to contact "the electromagnetic essences of long-dead Decepticons" would pay out eventually in him contacting Starscream's ghost, but alas.
The Headmaster version of the Transformers ( Cartoon ) was better than the 3 parter ( The Rebirth ) introducing Mind Wipe
MindWip's live action alt mode looks like a retooled F-117 Nighthawk, with twisted fans and extensions on the wings.
Mindwipe kind of reminds me of a Bionicle character name Takadox; One 6 warlords with hypnotic powers.
Very nice. I tried to get as many of the Titan Master figures as I could, but I don't think I got his. I do like the animation from the Japanese series when he uses his powers though.
You never know what you'll learn here. I'll be listening to some Korla Pandit music later on...
Another nice and informative episode. Here’s hoping the Pretender Monsters get an episode one of these Octobers.
Damn... I thought he would've had more toys man.... wasted potential
Vorath: If I only had some energy-sensing equipment, we could easily find which one of them has the key!
Mindwipe: Bah, what need have I of your scientific toys when I have my extrasensory powers!
Mindwipe is also in Transformers Earthwars that also turns into an arm for the combiner Galvatronus.
Look into my eyes
Like my comment
Or otherwise
I'll crush you like ants
The ants you are
Hoping one day for a Halloween Special featuring Rampage with a Slasher Movie theme. (Ki Ki Ki Ma Ma Ma)
0:09 You were trying to be sinister, but your voice is so soft and gentle I would so have you talk me to sleep every night!
Is it just me or dose animated mindwipe looks like lord transyal from ben 10 omniverse
Man I wish he had and have appearances on cartoons, Specially for recolour toys
Lol I ko'd and had to rewatch this, blast you Mindwipe😂
I was introduced to Mindwipe through the Cybermissions and was fairly obsessed ever since.
Fun fact: I have my birthday on October 30th!
Feeling a little ill so I can’t really focus on the spookiness but maybe I can concentrate on the facts
There is no denying that it is a hypnotic experience discussing how terrifying Mindwipe is with his use of brainwashing others into his control.
I love watching these on my break when I am working on a Saturday. And when not working on a Saturday or anything other getting away. Stick the videos in the background while spending quality time with the collection 😊.
Convenient6:00I am tired please go away mind wipe
Yoooooo! A new The Basics on my birthday!
It's hard to remember all the 500 new characters that was introduced in The Rebirth but Mindwipe was one of the select few that was memorable.
I don't know how wide spread this was, but a few years ago, Walmart rereleased 7 Titans Return Headmasters that were recoloured and repackaged in classic colours and packaging, the 7 were Mindwipe, Skullcruncher, Weirdwolf, Chromedome, Brainstorm, Highbrow, and Hardhead.
That's actually how I got my figures of Mindwipe and Weirdwolf.
Ha jokes on you Mindwipe I'm too stupid to Hypnotise zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I got sleepy when you said the intro
My second fave TF after Starscream
Mindwipe likes to hypnotize anyone.
Staying up until 3 am my time was totally worth it!
Another amazing video
Great Stuff, as always!
FINALLY! That is definitely the episode that I have been waiting for: my fan-favorite Mindwipe! Thanks for this look on this mysterious self-proclaimed black magic Decepticon Chris. As anybody knows, my favorite version of Mindwipe is obviously in the Transformers Cyber Missions online shorts that I watched. I wished I would have had a toy of him from the Revenge of the Fallen toyline, but I regardless enjoyed his occasional appearances in recent Transformers media. Again, thank you so much for this look on one of my favorite Decepticons, since that is my long-awaited episode that I have been asking for. 😁👍👍👍 Next, I would like a look on Thunderwing the next time.
Isent This guy il also known as ratbat in the idw comics?
Different characters! See The Basics on Ratbat for more details!
A fitting bot for Spooky month's climax week, though I admit Tarantulas would have been good bot for Halloween too.
I’ve always liked mind-wipe mainly because he’s pretty much the Dracula of transformers, I just hope that sky-bound Will do something amazing/ground breaking with mind wipe, and the other headmasters too.
How does bro skip over Mindwipe being in thr 2005 IDW continuity, especially when Mindwipe wqs a component of Galvatronus 😭
I think the Animated incarnation of Mindwipe's design was also taking from the design of Dracula from the Bram Stoker's Dracula movie with his head.
gotta love to that G1 Mindwipe had the typical Bela Lugosi Dracula accent to fit with his vampiric look
Thanks for this, i'm working on a Essence20 Holloween 1 shot for a few friends, Mindwipe, Lord Zedd are working to help Cobra and his Scientists to turn all halloween candy into Candy corn ....
Mindwipe is one of my favorite Decepticons to use in Transformers: Earth War game.
Bombshell: "who are you ?"
Mindwipe: "i'm you, but more edgier & cooler"
I'd give my thoughts on Mindwipe, but I'm too busy thinking that if the g1 show kept going and adapted Victory's chest force, I can't help but imagine him becoming Hellbat, since they both have powers in hypnotism. I know it sounds a bit weird probably, but if the show did keep going, Devastator, a robot that takes 6 robots to form him, would become an normal sized Action Master, just think about that for a second.
Here's a request for you, Chris: Make a basics video about Devil Z, please. If you support me, give a thumbs up to this comment. Thanks.
Watching this on Halloween and I can safely say that this is definitely a character who's about to get a lot more attention in some form of a TV show. Especially since Earthspark has definitely delved into controlling the bodies of Cybertronians it would be insane if they didn't at some point introduce the transformer character who's whole main distinction and character trait is mind control. Especially after what G.H.O.S.T has done before I can definitely see this guy potentially coming back as a main antagonist along with other scary monster or beast mode Decepticons. Maybe we'd even see him partner up with Steeljaw who in this take could pull from both his G1 Autobot portrayal and his 2015 R.I.D Decepticon portrayal. Moreso the Wolf appearance rather than the lion as that has probably become the more iconic appearance but it could pull from both characters. Maybe a conflicted former Autobot turned Decepticon who only sides with the other villains because he never fit in or was treated well as an Autobot and thus turned tail and betrayed them. But really he just wants a place to belong and a home for all bots who never fit in on Cybertron. Like his goal in 2015 R.I.D to make Earth a Decepticon home world for him to rule. But somewhere along the way he realizes that siding with Mindwipe is only harming his chances of finding peace and could end up in an epic final battle with Mindwipe. This also kinda works with the whole Werewolves vs. Vampires trope. Just some ideas since I really feel like Earthspark is taking a lot of ques from the Aligned Continuity and G1. Especially with the portrayal of certain characters like Breakdown and Bumblebee. You can definitely tell that had Breakdown not been written out and off that he would've had some sort of much larger long term role in Prime at least working alongside Team Prime but sadly real life issues came up and changed that. So it would be cool to see a more different new take on Steeljaw while taking big ques from the Aligned Continuity but I feel that would only work if Mindwipe were a sort of equivalent character who's a whole lot less noble in his goal compared to the take on Steeljaw in 2015. I just would really like to see these two battle and Steeljaw finally win a chance to have a place to belong and a home for outcasts while still not having to be a "good guy" but not a true villain like in 2015 where his actions aren't justified. Again countering that with Mindwipe who would be much less hesitant to use manipulation and dirty tactics and actually delighting in hurting others would make a nice contrast to a former Autobot turned Decepticon Steeljaw who only ever saw his violent actions and deception as a means to an end and actually wasn't comfortable with hurting others but saw it as strictly necessary for him to be happy and safe but would come around in the end. If not Earthspark I feel like there is still something here.
Happy Halloween
4:05 In Japan the Decepticon Headmasters also practiced their runway walk skills, I see. Work it, Weirdwolf!
I’m watching this in the morning, but you forgot the legacy version in the two pack 8:43
You mean ratbat right?
Yeah, I do
I Love more og Mindwip