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Published: 2007-12-18 02:43:48 +0000 UTC; Views: 7253; Favourites: 121; Downloads: 61
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If you missed part 1 --> [link]Check out the continuation here!
Part 3 [link]
Part 4 [link]
This story is based on an idea my brother had. Then helped refine the finished product. Much thanks and love to both.
In panels seven and eight, Sideswipe performs Jet Judo, which was demonstrated in a TV episode. View it on YouTube at the link below (jump to 17:30):
[link]
Thanks to for the link and information.
View original sketches for part 2 here [link]
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Comments: 68
ryuzo In reply to ??? [2012-04-23 06:28:59 +0000 UTC]
Thrust has no excuses when he doesn't look badass! I should say, the coneheads are truly a cool trio (portrayed a bit dimwitted in the show, but still lovable!).
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ryuzo In reply to Zephyr79 [2012-01-13 05:42:19 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for checking back to my old stuff! This fanfic was a labor of love, I still can't believe I drew that stuff. Sunstreaker's gun arm, yeah, anybody who owned the toy used to wish he'd do that in the cartoon, but never did, eh?
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ryuzo In reply to TransFlashbacks [2008-09-10 01:15:11 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! What panel / part did you like of part 2?
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TransFlashbacks In reply to ryuzo [2008-09-10 01:41:33 +0000 UTC]
Panel two has unbelievable detail. ^^
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Sinceredir [2008-06-25 06:48:13 +0000 UTC]
Yah for Jet judo! Awesome poses in all of them. Poor Sunstreaker got smashed up
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ryuzo In reply to Sinceredir [2008-08-07 07:25:26 +0000 UTC]
Yeah somebody had to "get it"! But as you see later, he does his part!
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Shy-Light [2008-02-17 04:39:01 +0000 UTC]
This is the most amazing black and white work. The contrasts are awesome. Excellent job
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ryuzo In reply to Shy-Light [2008-03-09 13:34:57 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, I'm so glad that you pinpointed that you enjoyed the "black and white" aspect. I'm really glad people aren't saying "this shoulda been in color"!
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The-Starhorse [2008-02-12 01:02:20 +0000 UTC]
I can't stop staring at the 6th panel. It's amazing.
How do you get black and white art to be so full of emotion? I swear, colors would take something away from this...
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ryuzo In reply to The-Starhorse [2008-03-01 15:30:44 +0000 UTC]
Sorry this reply is so late!
Thanks so much for the compliment on the black and white. I think when I started realizing that Japan has a whole industry based on black and white, I started being able to think "screw Marvel and DC and Image with all their color, who needs color!" hehe
And it's such a relief that I somehow managed to create something worthwhile in black and white...your comments really make me feel like I nailed the bullseye. Thanks!
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The-Starhorse In reply to ryuzo [2008-03-01 17:22:55 +0000 UTC]
You know, that's interesting. I read a book by Monty Roberts (a guy who works with horses), and he spent years in the wild observing mustangs. He's naturally colorblind, and he says that he thinks his black-and-white view allows him to see detail that color often masks. He once tried on a pair of glasses that mimic color for colorblind people, and he said it was horrible, because all the colors distracted him from the fine details he was able to notice with just black and white.
So maybe that's part of the appeal with your black and white approach. Maybe, because we're not distracted by color, we're seeing not what the colors tell us should be there, but what actually is there. I mean, if a vaguely round shape was colored red, I would immediately think 'apple'. But if that same shape was gray scale, I would have to actually look at it and process it -- actually see it. I don't know if that makes sense, but I think there's an element of truth to it.
In any case, you draw some compelling stuff, so keep up the good work! (And I'll stop rambling at you...)
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ryuzo In reply to The-Starhorse [2008-03-19 13:46:37 +0000 UTC]
Those are some good points about black and white. I remember hearing somebody say that black and white TV doesn't hurt your eyes as much as color TV. I don't know if that is an urban myth but if that were true, I think it says something about...something, ya know??
But yeah, I was never good at color anyway. I still can't do good looking grass. I always get that ugly fake green astroturf kinda look...
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Armadria [2008-01-24 16:37:33 +0000 UTC]
Even though you plan on adding the dialogue, I really hope you keep the original wordless pic up here, too. Because I'll have you know, the dialogue may be nice, but sometimes just the pictures says a thousand words ^^ still love your work!
p1: Magnus: Don't hold back!! Shoot them out of
the sky!
Sideswipe: Noooo prob boss man!
Sunstreaker: I call Thunderbutt!
p2: Thundercracker: ARGH!! I'm hit!! ><
Thrust: You didn't even hold up 2 seconds into
the fight!! >
p3: Thrust: It doesn't matter...take out the
leader...they ALL fall!!
Magnus: oh frag...
Thundercracker: (in bg) AAAAAAaaaaaa....
p4: Thrust: Delivery from the Decepticon Express!
Magnus: Guh!
Sunstreaker: I got yer back, Magnus!
p5: Sunstreaker: OW!! My new paint job!! ><
Sideswipe: Hey, c'mere, you conehead!! You're
not getting away that easily!
p6: Thrust: Ack! Get away from me!!
p7: Sideswipe: Jet judo!!
Thrust: This...feels...SO...wrong!! O.O
p8: THrust: aaaahhhgerroffo'me!!
Magnus: uuugnh...hope he has a good grip...
Sunstreaker: and I just got this paintjob yesterday...
T_T
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ryuzo In reply to Armadria [2008-01-25 01:40:58 +0000 UTC]
Funny stuff! I like it a lot. Can't wait to see what you write for part 3!
Yeah the fanfic will remain wordless on my page. It'll be wordful on your page!
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Armadria In reply to ryuzo [2008-01-25 01:59:16 +0000 UTC]
haha, very nice I'm glad that you're willing to do that for me! I can't wait to see how it all concludes in part 3!! (and I hope none of the dialogue I wrote will clash with it) ><
btw, you don't have to add all the weird little faces and stuff I randomly stuck in there. I had no idea you were going to go and combine our forces XD I can't wait to see it!!
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ryuzo In reply to Niara-Silverbreeze [2008-01-25 01:12:27 +0000 UTC]
Yep jet judo, hope u watched the actual clip in the G1 ep!
And thanks for another fav!
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ryuzo In reply to Josh-van-Reyk [2007-12-27 14:00:06 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! When I get part 3 done, I might take you up on that offer to sorta post this around other forums...hope the offer is still open!
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ryuzo In reply to Sasuke-kaki [2007-12-25 15:15:32 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the fav and comments and smiley! hehe
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Sasuke-kaki In reply to ryuzo [2007-12-25 20:53:38 +0000 UTC]
Haha. A thanks for the smiley?
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ryuzo In reply to t-B0n3 [2007-12-25 15:14:48 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! Each bit of thanks is motivation to do better on the next.
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sunnysideup22 [2007-12-23 20:01:59 +0000 UTC]
Amazing work as usual! I love the effort put into all the details. Keep up the good work!
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ryuzo In reply to sunnysideup22 [2007-12-25 12:18:08 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much for the compliments and the fav too! I'm already at work on part 3!
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Swift117 [2007-12-22 23:19:49 +0000 UTC]
Got to say what said... or can't say anything without breathing...
*finally manages a 'Wow!' and stares the pic further*
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ryuzo In reply to Swift117 [2007-12-23 09:33:59 +0000 UTC]
These strips are all for staring...! hehe I add details where nobody but the starers will notice!
Thanks for the fav and part 3 will be better!
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Swift117 In reply to ryuzo [2007-12-24 02:08:45 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome and I'd be grateful for having such an excellent stuff for staring at!
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delci-da-elf [2007-12-22 22:26:50 +0000 UTC]
Another beautiful page~ A lot of action on this one!
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ryuzo In reply to delci-da-elf [2007-12-23 09:33:04 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! Yep, this is all about action! Part 3 will have a lot of action too, a different kind of action...you'll see!
Thanks for the fav too!!
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cherrytopp [2007-12-21 13:06:59 +0000 UTC]
Jesus, it's awesome. Jesus, it's awesome! Jesus, it's BREATHTAKING!
Ultra Magnus and Sideswipe looks so awesome here! GOD! I am going blind!
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ryuzo In reply to cherrytopp [2007-12-23 09:32:20 +0000 UTC]
Wow, thanks a lot! What a great comment XD And thanks for the fav.
I'm sooooo motivated to do a kickass part 3 and end it in style. Stay tuned!
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cherrytopp In reply to ryuzo [2007-12-23 10:53:55 +0000 UTC]
I just can't wait! And I'm sure the third part will kick my ass so badly, like fist and second did!
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frivolity65 [2007-12-21 07:32:39 +0000 UTC]
Just gorgeous, the greyscale looks great. Looking forward to #3
f. XXXx
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ryuzo In reply to frivolity65 [2007-12-23 09:31:26 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much!
I'm soo jazzed about black and white, especially cuz it allows me to focus more on details and shadows, and it's faster! I'm so glad that you like the black and white!
Thanks for the fav too!
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ryuzo In reply to Kittylover9399 [2007-12-21 01:30:51 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the comment and fav!
And I can't wait for part three too! I have done the sketches so now it's just time to bite down and crank out the details.
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ryuzo In reply to Daystorm [2007-12-20 05:02:09 +0000 UTC]
Thanks! Yeah I think I really have to go back and fix part 1 so it's at the same level.
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i-am-jacques-strappe [2007-12-19 16:50:38 +0000 UTC]
I love your work here -- it's like you're right there in the action. The attention to detail is just fantastic!
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ryuzo In reply to i-am-jacques-strappe [2007-12-20 05:02:43 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much! Glad you like the action, that's what this fanfic is all about!
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jvgce [2007-12-19 16:22:21 +0000 UTC]
I love every panel.......very detail and dynamic work here......
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