As we all know, the Beast Wars (Power Rangers) series is the orthodox sequel to the G1 Transformers series, and its storyline and settings have obvious inheritance and continuation. For viewers who are already familiar with the Transformers animation, the information that Power W

As we all know, the Beast Wars (Super Warriors) series is the orthodox sequel to the G1 Transformers series, and its storyline and settings have obvious inheritance and continuation. For viewers who are already familiar with the Transformers animation, the information that Power Warriors can reveal will give you a better understanding of the grand Transformers universe. In addition, the character design of the Power Warriors series has also undergone significant changes and innovations based on the original Transformers characters.

Symmetrical structure VS asymmetrical structure

The symmetrical form of the robot represented by Optimus Prime

In the character design of G1 Transformers, almost all characters' robot forms follow the principle of symmetrical design, except for some Combination King Kong Due to the composition The members of the limbs are different, resulting in the combined human form not being completely symmetrical, which is basically the case for all. It is square and neat, which is also in line with children's psychological needs for symmetry in toys.

Tiger Eagle

Second Generation Tyrannosaurus Rex

Third Generation Tyrannosaurus Rex

Three Insect Fairy

Starting from the Power Warriors, a large number of asymmetrical characters have appeared, such as Tyrannosaurus Rex (all three forms are asymmetrical), Tiger Eagle, Three Insects Wait, due to the 3D technology used in Super Warriors production, the characters are more three-dimensional than the G1 animation of the year. The animal head and tail serve as the arms of the robot. This style seems difficult for the author to accept at first glance, but after a period of time, After adapting, I feel more personalized, in line with the unruly style and temperament of these characters.

Transformation hidden and beautified VS Transformation rough and exposed

Character modeling is relatively beautiful and simple

The switching between the robot and disguise form of the old G1 Transformers is relatively beautiful in the animation. Whether it is a car or an airplane, the lines of the robot form are relatively smooth. There is still a hidden design between the camouflage form and the robot form, so that the audience cannot see the transformation method at a glance. Although there is still a clear gap between the G1 toys of the year and the animated images, subsequent series such as MP can still reproduce the toys according to the animated images.

The character shape of the Super Warrior is full of tension.

The transformation mode is fully exposed.

The Super Warrior switches between the robot and beast forms. You can clearly see the corresponding parts of the beast form for each part of the robot. The beast form is perfect, but the robot is very abrupt. Someone once joked that the character of the Super Warrior in Journey to the West is the image of a monster transformed from various beasts and insects. The toys of the Super Warriors are not much different from those in the animation. But having said that, this design perfectly fits the wild and rough overall style of Beast Wars.

Simple view of good and evil for young people VS a certain depth of character portrayal

Justice will prevail

Evil never prevails

G1 In the era when animations are broadcast, Hasbro aims at the target market of young children, and the kindness of children The view of evil is very simple, black and white, and there is no need to explain it too complicatedly. No matter how many hardships and dangers he goes through, it is good that Optimus Prime can finally defeat Megatron .

The light is a little darker

Children may not be used to the top 3D effects at the time

The target audience of Super Warriors should be significantly older than the G1 animation. The boundaries between good and evil are no longer so clear-cut. Sacrifice and struggle for power, the world described by Super Warriors is more relevant to society, and the 3D style and overall dark light tone are not very friendly to children who are too young.

The above are some of the differences between the two generations of Transformers animations summarized by the author. I believe readers will have their own opinions. Welcome to leave a message.