I honestly think the southern accent suits Overlord, he does look like the kind of con that would charm you before he kills you, ask Rotorstorm. [Edit: This is the same way I think a german accent fits Blitzwing, half of his name is german afterall]
That makes a whole lotta sense for Blitzwing!!😂😂 Also I like Overlord's accent as well, it's almost chilling known how he's so smooth talking before he'll brutally kill you.
I know this comment is 4 years old but I think the reason why he was never added is just cause what he does wouldn't stand out from the ultra violence that already happens in the movies.
Ah, I see. Between his rather unique apperance in Masterforce, to being a key component of the renowned Wreckers and Lost Light comic series, to having a major role in Prime Wars, I can see why Overlord has become a fan favorite. He’s certainly got some unique aspects to him. Hasbro really needs to Spawn more Overlords in future incarnations of the franchise to give him more exposure.
Pio Nepomuceno there’s one particular quote from Wreckers about overlord that always stick in my mind: Kup: “Unlike every other ‘con tough enough to give Megatron sleepless nights, Overlord wasn’t power-hungry. He just wanted to graduate from homicide to genocide. Add a few notches to his kill stats.”
Titans Return was where I found Overlord for the first time, and I gotta say, I liked that it lead to a scene where Megatron showed a caring side to Mistress of Flame.
Finally. This guy is one of the most monstrous (I speak english at an ALMOST professional level, ok?) Transformers that ever existed (thanks to IDW) and I would love to see a spotlight comic about him by, IDK, Justin Jordan and German Erramouspe? That's just my opinion. Also, SPOILER ALERT, he killed the real Rewind, so he deserves worse.
I first met Overlord through Masterforce but the IDW version stuck out more either way they were both good. But can we please see the basics on Sixshot
When I first saw MMC's Carnifex, and the price, I scoffed: who would buy this at this price? Then I read Last Stand of the Wreckers. Needless to say, it went from "no way" to insta-buy". I love what they did with the character.
It's weird, when I first voiced Overlord in my MTMTE video, I did him with a southern accent too. WELL before ever seeing him depicted in the Machinima series speaking with one. I just read his words again and again and for some reason, his voice felt natural speaking his words with that accent and tone. It seems I guess like a sophisticated with a cruel side kinda scary accent that you don't wanna run into when alone at night outside a Florida bar.
I always imagine David Kay voicing Overlord Overlord: Yeesss!!!! I understand that joke. Proceeds to laugh: A decepticon soldier joins him laughing Decepticon Soldier: I Prieciate that you understood my joke, Overlord- Only for Overlord to place a gun onto his soldier's head kills him. Overlord: Apologies. My hand just slipt.
The 1991 Europe release version of this guy is literally the first Transformers toy I ever laid eyes on as a kid. One of the other kids at the school I was attending at the time had him. And since I never got into the Japanese media I have had no idea who this toy was until now. Thank you for laying the mystery to rest!
I will always be disappointed that Megatron didn't kill him when he killed Tarn and the rest of the DJD. But that's because IDW Megatron is my favorite take on the character ever.
A fitting end would be Megatron kicking Overlord's ass so hard that Overlord can't repair himself from it and Megatron slapping Overlord with the truth that even as a "weak" Autobot, Megatron is still stronger than Overlord. Thus defeating Overlord both psychologically and physically
Ah Tarantulas and machines. I like to watch Transformers cartoons and read the comics but every time you do the Basics on a character Chris I get more and more tempted to buy the toys.
Great video, I was totally obsessed with this guy after "Last Stand of the Wreckers", he was my very first RUclips Review. I'm still hoping to grab up a G1 version one of these days.
@@DragonspineInfiniteZero Overlord: "Mighty kind of you doctor" Tarantculas: " For crying out loud I just finished patching that!" Overlord: " Doubt, you can fix what ain't broke"
First time was watching a RUclips video of old Japanese Transformers toy commercials. Specifically the one you showed clips from. Fell in love with the design and tried to track down that original toy but the price on him was more than what I was willing to spend. Thank goodness now for the Takara Legends version. May not be the Godmaster version but he'll work for me
I don't know exactly when I was aware of Overlord, but it was close to when the G1 Commemerative toys were out in Canada. I didn't grow up on G1 but I started looking into it and was immediately attracted to some of the Japanese ones since I was already into Gundam. (and maybe RID was on at that point?) Overlord and Star Saber were ones that I always wanted and thankfully they did eventually get new toys many many years later.
I learned about Overlord from the Transformers:Titan Return cartoon series. I have been fascinated with the character. I have been looking up information about the character. Last weekend I was really surprised when I looked on your channel and did find a Basics video on Overlord. I thought it was fortuitous that I found this video the day you posted it. In short thank you. Nicely done.
This is great! I've never been convinced by a Bot that splits apart for two different alt modes, but this video makes me far more interested in the character!
So weirdly enough, I first encountered Overlord from a webcomic I used to read that had a mini arc about someone breaking her rommate's Overlord figure and struggling to describe it over the phone while panicking on how she can fix or replace it.
@iinkygiirl5078 Fair warning: it's a comic aimed at adults, with lots of sexual content. Its title is "Menage a 3", published by Pixie Trix Comix. The plot twist with the Overlord figure 'breaking' is that it wasn't actually damaged at all; the girl just didn't know much of anything about Transformers, and had no idea that this character was meant to be broken apart and put back together as part of transforming it. Upon discovering this, the boy tricked the girl into agreeing to watch a bunch of old cartoon episodes with him before he revealed the truth.
Killer video, I find myself looking forward to these and only wish they would arrive more frequently... Keep up the great work! P.S. Ever consider a Basics video on some of the human characters in the Transformers? Dr. Ackerville would be interesting especially considering Casey Kasem's history with the show. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for doing this. As a 40 year old fan, who really only had exposure to the original American cartoons, as well as a light exposure to the comics, and more recently the Machinema Prime Wars Trilogy, I had no idea who Overlord was. Now that I'm getting a better sense of what the Masterforce and Headmasters and Victory were all about (none of which I had any exposure to growing up), I love your show that helps catch me up. I hope you do one on Sixshot, or at the very least, the Six-Changers. Also the powermasters themselves. I got as a kid Powermaster Optimus Prime, and Sixshot. I had zero context for them other than what was in the commercials. Thanks!
I first discovered him in the pages of MTMTE after Red Alert discovered him I knew he was a major threat in the comics and after reading Last Stand I can see why though I had no idea of his Master Force days might check that anime after hearing about the dynamic of its Generation of Decepticons I like villains with shades of nobility
Nice, dude keep up the good work. I really enjoy ur basics on tf. Not a big comic fan, but im a huge tf. Ur idw refrences always shed new light on the charcters.
"Last Stand of the Wreckers" is probably his most famous appearance, but it seems that Overlord was destined for violence even before he was himself, given that surprisingly-graphic beatdown he gave Jinrai (or was that Optimus shown when Jinrai was mentioned?) in Super-God Masterforce. They say the best characters take on a life of their own and influence their writers on where to go; if a character can debut in a mostly-forgotten series and keep his hobby when he comes back decades later with few toys to his name, I'd say that Overlord definitely took on a life of his own...Which is very sad when you consider how many lives of others he's taken...
I love Overlord so much and bought both the Hasbro and the Takara versions (best of both worlds). Will never own the G1 original for obvious reasons but I'm so happy and thankful for what I do own of him!
Did not expect the southern twang, but I can't say that I hate it. Back in '92 the local toy store had the Overlord toy, but for an outrageous price that no-one in town could realistically afford for a mere child's toy, and I remember being kinda enamored with it. Same story a bit later with Rotorstorm. Seems I had a habit of picking mildly obscure Decepticons as my favorites.
I first encountered Overlord when I got the original figure for my 9th birthday, along with one of the rival auto bots (the yellow car Flame?). I already had Metroplex and Scorponock but OverLord was even taller! Now, nearly 30 years later I have passed on my old transformers (which I'm happy to say are quite a few and most in good condition) to my 7 year old son. OverLord was an instant favourite!
Could you do a Basics for the following: Humans- the fleshy pals that tag along for better or for worse The War- why are they fighting in the first place Japanese only series- The shows that never made it to the west. Maccadam- The oil house and its owner who spans continuities Relics of the Primes- special weapons or tools like the star saber or the forge of Solus Prime Action Masters- Transformers without the transformation Energon- the lifeblood of cybertronians and all its variants Robots in disguise (original)- The middle child between the beast era and the Unicron trilogy
I used to look at that exercise book sized European toy brochure with envious eyes after my friend bought Overlord. Never did get the toy myself, but LSotW and the surprisingly fun Masterforce cartoon made him a great character.
@@deepstrike9750 hi Mark, there’s quite a lot of snapped plastic on him, one of his chest doors and his shoulder Comes, along with several pieces of protruding wing plastic. It’s a shame, but it’s a right off.
I have always imagined Overlord being the Decepticon equivalent of Ultra Magnus. Overlord is the #2 Decepticon after Megatron and Ultra Magnus being #2 after Optimus Prime for the Autobots. I did not know of Overlord until the first announcement of his Titans Return figure. Overlord has become one of my top 5 favorite G1 toys/characters, since I learned about him. :D
@@originaluddite I view the Decepticon's top rank's in terms of how sinister the characters are in this order: 1) Megatron/Galvatron 2) Overlord 3) Deathsaurus 4) Nemesis Prime 5) Soundwave 6) Shockwave 7) Scorponok 8) Cyclonus What do you think?
I'm at a bit of a disadvantage here, not really being familiar with the Japan-only part of G1, but I'd happily agree to your ordering of who is most sinister. I'm not sure that's would translate into ranks, however. Two very ruthless and ambitious Decepticons might never accept one another as superior, and so the result would be two rival faction leaders, or one overall leader and one outcast maverick. With that in mind, the most sinister character might be the leader, the second most sinister one an independent marauder, the third most sinister a lieutenant serving the leader, and so on. :)
I first encountered Overlord at age of 11 in 1991 (eurepean release here in Germany). Never liked him back in the day cause there was little backround for him and he appeared out of nowhere). Nowadays I do like his IDW incarnation very much. The best Overlord toy out there is MMCs Carnifex!!! Own him myself and he is flawless besides his bad shoulder transformation...
Usually when you make a video on a character with limited appearances, I always think ‘oh man it’s way too early, there’s gonna be like a huge new use of him that the video will feel super incomplete without after.’ But even with how little he’s appeared, it’s never too early for Overlord
Overlord is my favorite Decepticon easily. I have yet to find out why, a while back it was Quake, but Overlord just gets me hyped up and energetic when i see him. I finally was able to pick up the Titans Return american version, i will never be happier.
I first saw Overlord during Masterforce! He could have been sold in the US as Gigatron! I'm glad he made the Titans Return (new generation Headmasters) toyline!
My first encounter of Overlord was in Japan at the Nikko Narita hotel in 1988, where my brother and I saw him and asked our Mom to buy the toy. I had the tank, and my brother had the jet. Overlord was great, and I wondered when he was going to reach the Western world. He was so unique at the time, as he was the double powermaster, we knew there was a cartoon in Japan, but we never got to see them for how many decades. Glad to see Overlord was a character that fans also enjoyed, not only in Japan.
Ah, yes, I remember when I first heard about Overlord. It was about 20 years ago in college, with a new technology known as the internet that I discovered him. He's always fascinated me, especially when I found out that in the Japanese version, the Power/GodMasters controlled the larger robots and he had two! There is a detail I wish you had mentioned about his Titan Master version. In an homage to his double Power/God Master incarnation, his chest panels open up allowing two more Titan or Prime Masters to be inserted, presumably granting him even more power. While the Sky Shadow figure is much like Overlord, this little feature makes him stand out, at least somewhat in my opinion. Great job, looking forward to who or what you cover next.
I was at a Transcon in Canada over a decade ago and came across this figure not knowing a thing about it. The guy selling it had a very impressive, and massive TF collection! I had money to burn and asked him how much for OVERLORD? It was in boxed, displayed only, and its only flaw was a broken spring for the gun. He gave me a number (which was high at the time) which he didn't think I'd go for and said he wouldn't go any lower because of the rarity of the figure. His jaw dropped when I said OK. Seen him again at the same con few years later and he confessed over not really wanting to sell his favorite figure to me LMAO. I ended up selling him on Ebay and got the same price that I had paid him for so no loss. I imagine that since then the popularity of this figure has gone up and is worth much more. Great figure! What TF fan couldn't resist loving this majestic piece in their collection? Im sad I ended up selling it. The Mastermind Creations 3rd Party I currently have and it is a awesome version of OVERLORD!
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Public Service Announcement: Overlo*R*d and Overlo*A*d are two different characters, please stop asking why Overlo*A*d isn't in this video.
Chris McFeely why did you censor the name?
So you gonna cover overload one day?
Ooooh ok I didn’t realise that thanks
Overlo *r* d and Overlo *a* d
Chris McFeely I actually have one of the toys!
"Overlord has worn a surprising variety of faces..." Most of them were attached to other people before he met them.
Zabe Ryerams ollie’s? that’s where i got hum
that sound like something movie optimus would do not overlord
@@KilosFoxo Optimus: Give me your face.
Poor old Springer. Will take more than a band aid to fix that injury.
@@daverage4729 Probably even more than a welding torch.
4:24 I love this. They only reason we have IDW Overlord is because one of the writers had the toy as a kid.
I honestly think the southern accent suits Overlord, he does look like the kind of con that would charm you before he kills you, ask Rotorstorm.
[Edit: This is the same way I think a german accent fits Blitzwing, half of his name is german afterall]
I agree
poor rotorstorm
Oddly enough it reminds me of Neegan in a sense: a charming and charismatic guy who has no issue bashing your brains in with a baseball bat
I'm still looking for the animated toy version.
That makes a whole lotta sense for Blitzwing!!😂😂
Also I like Overlord's accent as well, it's almost chilling known how he's so smooth talking before he'll brutally kill you.
I met Overlord through the MTMTE comics, and I have never wanted a character dead more than that guy.
Will Brownman I don’t know, I REALLY hated Getaway
I dont understand, his a the perfect badguy, he gives you that sense of fear anytime his in a room, getaway is just a manipulative jerk
cough cough Getaway cough
me
I got the toy of him in like 1991 for xmas, one of my favourite toys.
IDW was my introduction to Overlord. Becoming one of my favourite characters in the single best story in the entire IDW run.
Anyone almost surprised that Overlord was never added to Bayverse? He would fit uncomfortably well.
I know this comment is 4 years old but I think the reason why he was never added is just cause what he does wouldn't stand out from the ultra violence that already happens in the movies.
Even he would look at what was happening in the Bayverse and say "Hmm, I think I've been outclassed, this is a little too much for me"
Ah, I see. Between his rather unique apperance in Masterforce, to being a key component of the renowned Wreckers and Lost Light comic series, to having a major role in Prime Wars, I can see why Overlord has become a fan favorite.
He’s certainly got some unique aspects to him. Hasbro really needs to Spawn more Overlords in future incarnations of the franchise to give him more exposure.
Pio Nepomuceno there’s one particular quote from Wreckers about overlord that always stick in my mind:
Kup: “Unlike every other ‘con tough enough to give Megatron sleepless nights, Overlord wasn’t power-hungry. He just wanted to graduate from homicide to genocide. Add a few notches to his kill stats.”
You made this entire comment just to make that pun didn't you?
For those who are new: Chris doesn't really talk third party figures. That's why those toys don't get a mention
Yeah and even if he did mention third party figures, what’s really to tell?
@@stevenvu5403 Carnifex?
@@auberginemanproductions1608 what?
@@stevenvu5403 Carnifex was a third party IDW Overlord
@@auberginemanproductions1608 oh that’s was the name is. I didn’t know the name of that figure.
That southern accent is something I want for the character hence forth. Honestly his part in that series is why I like him, Megatron obsession aside.
Same lol
Yeah gives me Max Cady vibes
For the live action movie,and have him voiced by Jeffery Dean Morgan channeling Meghan.
Titans Return was where I found Overlord for the first time, and I gotta say, I liked that it lead to a scene where Megatron showed a caring side to Mistress of Flame.
I discovered overlord in titans return. My older brother bought him for me for $16 on marshals.
That boxart at 3:30 blew my tiny mind as a young 'un!
Thew Adams And Sooner or later, Siege’ll finally give us the ability to physically reenact it with modern toys. Woo
some how I know you wound be here
@@karda009 I'm quaking in my booties
Hi thew! Im late .
Word
I encountered Overlord during the IDW run :shudders:. One of my favorite hated villains.
Agreed. One of the only few villains in fiction to give me chills whenever I see them.
Same, but overlord fills me with rage and hatred when I see him
What about Tarn?
@@michaelaluna7684 gives me the creeps
How 'bout getaway
IDW was the first time I ever heard of overlord...
Rip Pipes and Rewind
JEEZ. Both their deaths were sad. Pipes had a whole speech about him not wasting his life, and Rewind gave his life to save everyone he loved
... Wreck'n rule
Smashed pipes and chew rewind
and roater storm
Who?
Plot twist: Overlord from IDW and Bayverse Optimus are the same person
Makes so much sense.
Pretty sure Bayverse Optimus is much worse
Can you eat overlord?....cybertron would be much better off without him.
But he hasn't taken anyone's face with a one liner
Wouldn't surprise me
Ill never get over how smoothly you did that southern accent, and how damn accurate it was.
7:50 "I'm Overlord. Look at ma Truker Hat."
“I was going through a phase”
"You plum-done dag-gone done did it now son"
"Well son, Looks like Overlord is your unlucky lord"
“Lookie Springer, more ‘Cons!”
@@krbchris26Who in the what now?
I like reading comic Overlord with a southern accent, it give him a “House of Cards” feeling.
Finally.
This guy is one of the most monstrous (I speak english at an ALMOST professional level, ok?) Transformers that ever existed (thanks to IDW) and I would love to see a spotlight comic about him by, IDK, Justin Jordan and German Erramouspe? That's just my opinion.
Also, SPOILER ALERT, he killed the real Rewind, so he deserves worse.
I first met Overlord through Masterforce but the IDW version stuck out more either way they were both good. But can we please see the basics on Sixshot
Seconded on Sixshot please
Oh god I'd love to see that too!!
"Till yall are one." -Overlord probably.
When I first saw MMC's Carnifex, and the price, I scoffed: who would buy this at this price? Then I read Last Stand of the Wreckers. Needless to say, it went from "no way" to insta-buy". I love what they did with the character.
It's weird, when I first voiced Overlord in my MTMTE video, I did him with a southern accent too. WELL before ever seeing him depicted in the Machinima series speaking with one. I just read his words again and again and for some reason, his voice felt natural speaking his words with that accent and tone. It seems I guess like a sophisticated with a cruel side kinda scary accent that you don't wanna run into when alone at night outside a Florida bar.
I always imagine David Kay voicing Overlord
Overlord: Yeesss!!!! I understand that joke.
Proceeds to laugh:
A decepticon soldier joins him laughing
Decepticon Soldier: I Prieciate that you understood my joke, Overlord-
Only for Overlord to place a gun onto his soldier's head kills him.
Overlord: Apologies. My hand just slipt.
7:39 The fact that Chris have to use the Southern Accent for telling of Overlord's accent just made my day
I got to learn more about the TransFormers characters and lore through Chris. Great job 👍 I hope that one day, you'll do a basics on Starscream.
I am from the future, fear not
The G1 Overlord is a very-very frequent figure in Hungary. Every TF fan has one or two, including myself too.
Mind giving one to a romanian neighbour?
2:51. I'd like to imagine this is when Overlord acquired his Southern accent and more sadistic personality.
Overlord was one of the best aspects of the Prime Wars Trilogy. His lines made me think of Hades from Kid Icarus.
Funny as Patrick seitz played Magnus in SSB
IDW version, thats my favorite version he is scary af and menacing
ohoho hes beyond that aight he psyco
It was like he was unkillable in Last Stand of The Wreckers
We need idw overlord with prime wars overlord southern accent
The 1991 Europe release version of this guy is literally the first Transformers toy I ever laid eyes on as a kid. One of the other kids at the school I was attending at the time had him. And since I never got into the Japanese media I have had no idea who this toy was until now. Thank you for laying the mystery to rest!
I like how Overlord’s design is almost Autobot, with a full face and chunky Prime chassis.
Thanks for this video Chris. Your channel is so underrated and doesn’t get nearly enough views it should
That Overlord toy advert clip looked amazing!
Great episode Chris!
Seeing him on the Lost Light was what introduced me to him. (Mostly gotten last stand of the wreckers for Verity)
Okay, I'm honestly digging Overlord's southern accent. Now everytime I see him I'll imagine him speaking like that
I will always be disappointed that Megatron didn't kill him when he killed Tarn and the rest of the DJD. But that's because IDW Megatron is my favorite take on the character ever.
Mine too.
A fitting end would be Megatron kicking Overlord's ass so hard that Overlord can't repair himself from it and Megatron slapping Overlord with the truth that even as a "weak" Autobot, Megatron is still stronger than Overlord. Thus defeating Overlord both psychologically and physically
@@WhyTho525 I would've loved to see that happen. Unfortunately, they needed him for Requiem of the Wreckers.
@@ramblingemu1953 Yeah
*Prime Wars Megatron enters the chat, humor in tow*
I first got my heaping, helping dose of OverLord from the IDW comics, and he was a brilliant monster!
Most consistently great series of videos around! Quality
Your voice overs just sound so cool and soothing Chris. You do this so well
Ah Tarantulas and machines.
I like to watch Transformers cartoons and read the comics but every time you do the Basics on a character Chris I get more and more tempted to buy the toys.
Overlord is legitimately one of the reasons I got back into Transformers
Great video, I was totally obsessed with this guy after "Last Stand of the Wreckers", he was my very first RUclips Review.
I'm still hoping to grab up a G1 version one of these days.
7:35 the idea of overlord being the transformers equivalent to dragon ball Z Abridged's Android 13 is gold
"Don't you lecture me with 30 shanix paint job, Megatron dies!!"
@@8ball180 “ well then howdy there megatron Id tip my hat, to ya but I lost it”
@@DragonspineInfiniteZero
Overlord: "Mighty kind of you doctor"
Tarantculas: " For crying out loud I just finished patching that!"
Overlord: " Doubt, you can fix what ain't broke"
@@8ball180 “Now where’s my trucker hat”?
@@DragonspineInfiniteZero * banjo riff of instruments of destruction plays*
One of the best TF villains! The One Decepticon that makes Megatron look tame in comparison!
First time was watching a RUclips video of old Japanese Transformers toy commercials. Specifically the one you showed clips from. Fell in love with the design and tried to track down that original toy but the price on him was more than what I was willing to spend.
Thank goodness now for the Takara Legends version. May not be the Godmaster version but he'll work for me
G1 Overlord’s bot mode was solid! I’m 43 and an old school TF fan, but I’ll admit I didn’t even know about this character until IDW comics.
I'm never going to unhear that southern accent, and I love it. Thank you for the episode!
I don't know exactly when I was aware of Overlord, but it was close to when the G1 Commemerative toys were out in Canada. I didn't grow up on G1 but I started looking into it and was immediately attracted to some of the Japanese ones since I was already into Gundam. (and maybe RID was on at that point?) Overlord and Star Saber were ones that I always wanted and thankfully they did eventually get new toys many many years later.
I learned about Overlord from the Transformers:Titan Return cartoon series. I have been fascinated with the character. I have been looking up information about the character. Last weekend I was really surprised when I looked on your channel and did find a Basics video on Overlord. I thought it was fortuitous that I found this video the day you posted it. In short thank you. Nicely done.
Chris's southern accent got shaking sounds real good
Thanks for this! I'd long been interested in the Giga and Mega story, but had not yet watched the series. So I appreciated seeing it laid out here!
"Please attend carefully" was originally said by the Master in Doctor Who. A good villain's line.
Are we just going to ignore how smooth Chris’ southern accent was
i would like to see the Basics on Ironhide.
This is great! I've never been convinced by a Bot that splits apart for two different alt modes, but this video makes me far more interested in the character!
It was IDW were I first met this character, followed closely by the Power of the Primes series.
*Devil Z creates the Ultimate Life Form*
Overlord: THIS IS WHO I AM!
I think, titans return was the first time I've heard of this guy
So weirdly enough, I first encountered Overlord from a webcomic I used to read that had a mini arc about someone breaking her rommate's Overlord figure and struggling to describe it over the phone while panicking on how she can fix or replace it.
what was that webcomic?
@iinkygiirl5078 Fair warning: it's a comic aimed at adults, with lots of sexual content. Its title is "Menage a 3", published by Pixie Trix Comix. The plot twist with the Overlord figure 'breaking' is that it wasn't actually damaged at all; the girl just didn't know much of anything about Transformers, and had no idea that this character was meant to be broken apart and put back together as part of transforming it. Upon discovering this, the boy tricked the girl into agreeing to watch a bunch of old cartoon episodes with him before he revealed the truth.
Killer video, I find myself looking forward to these and only wish they would arrive more frequently... Keep up the great work! P.S. Ever consider a Basics video on some of the human characters in the Transformers? Dr. Ackerville would be interesting especially considering Casey Kasem's history with the show. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for doing this. As a 40 year old fan, who really only had exposure to the original American cartoons, as well as a light exposure to the comics, and more recently the Machinema Prime Wars Trilogy, I had no idea who Overlord was. Now that I'm getting a better sense of what the Masterforce and Headmasters and Victory were all about (none of which I had any exposure to growing up), I love your show that helps catch me up.
I hope you do one on Sixshot, or at the very least, the Six-Changers. Also the powermasters themselves. I got as a kid Powermaster Optimus Prime, and Sixshot. I had zero context for them other than what was in the commercials. Thanks!
I first discovered him in the pages of MTMTE after Red Alert discovered him I knew he was a major threat in the comics and after reading Last Stand I can see why though I had no idea of his Master Force days might check that anime after hearing about the dynamic of its Generation of Decepticons I like villains with shades of nobility
I heard of Overlord from Titans Return, and I just today got his Toy in my hands. He's one imposing badass.
The Prime Wars trilogy cartoon was the first I had ever heard of Overlord. So rather than his accent, just Overlord himself was unexpected to me.
Nice, dude keep up the good work. I really enjoy ur basics on tf. Not a big comic fan, but im a huge tf. Ur idw refrences always shed new light on the charcters.
"Last Stand of the Wreckers" is probably his most famous appearance, but it seems that Overlord was destined for violence even before he was himself, given that surprisingly-graphic beatdown he gave Jinrai (or was that Optimus shown when Jinrai was mentioned?) in Super-God Masterforce. They say the best characters take on a life of their own and influence their writers on where to go; if a character can debut in a mostly-forgotten series and keep his hobby when he comes back decades later with few toys to his name, I'd say that Overlord definitely took on a life of his own...Which is very sad when you consider how many lives of others he's taken...
I love Overlord so much and bought both the Hasbro and the Takara versions (best of both worlds). Will never own the G1 original for obvious reasons but I'm so happy and thankful for what I do own of him!
This is great! I’d love to see one on sideswipe.
Did not expect the southern twang, but I can't say that I hate it.
Back in '92 the local toy store had the Overlord toy, but for an outrageous price that no-one in town could realistically afford for a mere child's toy, and I remember being kinda enamored with it. Same story a bit later with Rotorstorm. Seems I had a habit of picking mildly obscure Decepticons as my favorites.
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I first encountered Overlord when I got the original figure for my 9th birthday, along with one of the rival auto bots (the yellow car Flame?). I already had Metroplex and Scorponock but OverLord was even taller! Now, nearly 30 years later I have passed on my old transformers (which I'm happy to say are quite a few and most in good condition) to my 7 year old son. OverLord was an instant favourite!
Overlord looks like evil version of Ultra Magnus
Overlord on trial on Quintessa:
"Now, Sharkticons and Allicons of the court, I'm just a simple country Decepticon..."
Could you do a Basics for the following: Humans- the fleshy pals that tag along for better or for worse
The War- why are they fighting in the first place
Japanese only series- The shows that never made it to the west.
Maccadam- The oil house and its owner who spans continuities
Relics of the Primes- special weapons or tools like the star saber or the forge of Solus Prime
Action Masters- Transformers without the transformation
Energon- the lifeblood of cybertronians and all its variants
Robots in disguise (original)- The middle child between the beast era and the Unicron trilogy
When I was young, one of my cousins had the original toy (I am from europe). Thats how I knew that Overlord existed.
Solid Doctor Who quote/paraphrase to kick this video off. I'd love to see a basics on the Japanese G1 cartoons continuity.
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Basics on bulkhead or star sabor?
Maybe?
Yes !
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LET SAY GO!
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Oh amigo ! Te encontreeeeeeee !
I used to look at that exercise book sized European toy brochure with envious eyes after my friend bought Overlord. Never did get the toy myself, but LSotW and the surprisingly fun Masterforce cartoon made him a great character.
I had Overload as a kid, I still have him though he's a bit worse for wear.
How so
@@deepstrike9750 hi Mark, there’s quite a lot of snapped plastic on him, one of his chest doors and his shoulder
Comes, along with several pieces of protruding wing plastic. It’s a shame, but it’s a right off.
@@ultra_marcus I just put it as Overlord has seen his fair share of battles.
Saw the overlord toy days before christmas 1991 during a shopping tour with my parents. It was love on the first sight :)
I have always imagined Overlord being the Decepticon equivalent of Ultra Magnus. Overlord is the #2 Decepticon after Megatron and Ultra Magnus being #2 after Optimus Prime for the Autobots. I did not know of Overlord until the first announcement of his Titans Return figure. Overlord has become one of my top 5 favorite G1 toys/characters, since I learned about him. :D
I've always felt that way about Shockwave. :)
@@originaluddite I view the Decepticon's top rank's in terms of how sinister the characters are in this order:
1) Megatron/Galvatron
2) Overlord
3) Deathsaurus
4) Nemesis Prime
5) Soundwave
6) Shockwave
7) Scorponok
8) Cyclonus
What do you think?
I'm at a bit of a disadvantage here, not really being familiar with the Japan-only part of G1, but I'd happily agree to your ordering of who is most sinister. I'm not sure that's would translate into ranks, however.
Two very ruthless and ambitious Decepticons might never accept one another as superior, and so the result would be two rival faction leaders, or one overall leader and one outcast maverick.
With that in mind, the most sinister character might be the leader, the second most sinister one an independent marauder, the third most sinister a lieutenant serving the leader, and so on. :)
They be also both got weird shoulders
I first encountered Overlord at age of 11 in 1991 (eurepean release here in Germany). Never liked him back in the day cause there was little backround for him and he appeared out of nowhere). Nowadays I do like his IDW incarnation very much. The best Overlord toy out there is MMCs Carnifex!!! Own him myself and he is flawless besides his bad shoulder transformation...
Basics on wheeljack please.
His G1 toy alternate modes look like an SR-71 Black Bird and an M1A1 Abrams
i cant tell who is worse ... tarn or overload
I hope that if we ever see Overlord in a proper show that he's voiced by Chris Guerrero for obvious reasons.
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Great video i finally got the history of overlord he is becoming one of my favorites characters and figures
To be honest....I actually like Overlord's southern accent.
Usually when you make a video on a character with limited appearances, I always think ‘oh man it’s way too early, there’s gonna be like a huge new use of him that the video will feel super incomplete without after.’
But even with how little he’s appeared, it’s never too early for Overlord
Do the BASICS ON DRIFT
Overlord is my favorite Decepticon easily. I have yet to find out why, a while back it was Quake, but Overlord just gets me hyped up and energetic when i see him. I finally was able to pick up the Titans Return american version, i will never be happier.
Oof Overlord's lips thicc
Megatron: this, is requiem.
Overlord: wha-
I first saw Overlord during Masterforce! He could have been sold in the US as Gigatron! I'm glad he made the Titans Return (new generation Headmasters) toyline!
My first encounter of Overlord was in Japan at the Nikko Narita hotel in 1988, where my brother and I saw him and asked our Mom to buy the toy. I had the tank, and my brother had the jet. Overlord was great, and I wondered when he was going to reach the Western world. He was so unique at the time, as he was the double powermaster, we knew there was a cartoon in Japan, but we never got to see them for how many decades. Glad to see Overlord was a character that fans also enjoyed, not only in Japan.
Ah, yes, I remember when I first heard about Overlord. It was about 20 years ago in college, with a new technology known as the internet that I discovered him. He's always fascinated me, especially when I found out that in the Japanese version, the Power/GodMasters controlled the larger robots and he had two! There is a detail I wish you had mentioned about his Titan Master version. In an homage to his double Power/God Master incarnation, his chest panels open up allowing two more Titan or Prime Masters to be inserted, presumably granting him even more power. While the Sky Shadow figure is much like Overlord, this little feature makes him stand out, at least somewhat in my opinion. Great job, looking forward to who or what you cover next.
I was at a Transcon in Canada over a decade ago and came across this figure not knowing a thing about it. The guy selling it had a very impressive, and massive TF collection! I had money to burn and asked him how much for OVERLORD? It was in boxed, displayed only, and its only flaw was a broken spring for the gun. He gave me a number (which was high at the time) which he didn't think I'd go for and said he wouldn't go any lower because of the rarity of the figure. His jaw dropped when I said OK. Seen him again at the same con few years later and he confessed over not really wanting to sell his favorite figure to me LMAO. I ended up selling him on Ebay and got the same price that I had paid him for so no loss. I imagine that since then the popularity of this figure has gone up and is worth much more.
Great figure! What TF fan couldn't resist loving this majestic piece in their collection? Im sad I ended up selling it. The Mastermind Creations 3rd Party I currently have and it is a awesome version of OVERLORD!