TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on COMBINERS 

Decepticons are obsessed with combining. If you leave 2 ‘cons is a room alone together, they’ll be standing on each other’s shoulders in seconds! I guarantee it.

My favorite combiners are Devastator and Predaking :) Scramble City style combiners do not sit well with me. I prefer it when each member has a specific spot.

Prime! Look out! *COMBINERS!*

Devastator is my Favourite, I do like me some fan made Dino bot combiners though.

Victoryion should’ve gotten a back story and we should’ve got the names of the components. If I gotten a chance to make a combiner my combiner will consist of Charger: a leader that lives music and a drilliant statagest, transforms into a Dodge Charger ( top part of the torso ) HailStorm: a winter snow truck that loves smashing things with his hammer ( left leg ) Flatcab: a juggernaut that is very compassionate to others and turns into a flat bed for cars ( right leg ) Ferno: that loves fire and racing, turning into a off-road Jeep ( right arm ) RamBlast: a bot that loves ramming into stuff and has mix up body ( Left arm ) Gearshift : the group medic and turns into a Ambulance ( bottom part of the torso) Together they form the combiner Nexus Subliner, a student to Nexus Prime himself

7:06 Toei and Zordon says that Harada Sanosuke will attains city-stomping Godzilla-esque proportions. Also note: Toei Company and Zordon says that Toei Company's Combiners will fight against Giant Harada Sanosuke

Loved Superion since I was a kid

Bruticus or Predaking, no question(I think the Seacons are adorable though).

Idea: A combiner that is it’s own entity that can split up into smaller bots that all share the same consciousness to lure enemies into a false sense of security. EDIT: Here’s another: We always get combiners with voyager torsos and deluxe class limbs, so why not a combiner with a leader class torso and voyager class limbs, or a combiner with a commander class torso with leader class limbs, hell, how about a combiner with a titan class torso with commander class limbs? Or maybe something small, like one with a deluxe class torso with core class limbs?

losing it at the face at 7:08

Well the thirteen Primes did set the basis for Cybertronian physiology and abilities.

My favorite combiner is Devisator

The only combiner who could be considered successful (as in a perfect melding of the components' minds) in Gen 1 was Predaking, who in all the Gen 1 media except the cartoon was shown to retain the intelligence, cunning, and ferocity of the Predacons, united flawlessly by their love of the hunt and able to work as one single predatory beast.

Favorite combiner: Volcanicus. Not necessarily for ability or anything like that. The Dinobots are my favorite team of characters and I'm so happy to see they got an official gestalt form after so long. The giant sword is obviously a plus.

Imagine if like 5 combiners could combine into a super combiner the size of Unicron

I love how when the fans were given a choice, they collectively said 'eff if, let's go full girl!' Srsly shows some intestinal fortitude as a fan base. It doesnt have to be a boys club

The triple changers would be a good basics topic, I think.

Computron would have to be my favorite. He was the first combiner I ever owned so he has a special place in my heart. And I just love the sci-fi/fantasy aesthetic of the Technobots' alt modes. However, that being said, I've got much affinity for most of the Decepticon combiners as well. I mean, I'm Autobot all the way, but it's hard to not like badasses like Devastator, Bruticus, and Predaking.

When I was a kid, I loved the combiners! My favorite Decepticon combiner team was the Stunticons, and my favorite Autobot combiner team was the Aerialbots.

im genuinely surprised that Transformers and Voltron have never gotten any sort of crossover. Voltron is literally a combiner!

"Decepticons are obsessed with combining. Get 2 of them alone in a room and one will try and stand on the other's shoulders."

Optimus: Uh Jazz look out, there’s combiners Jazz, there’s combiners Jazz: Oh no Prime, there’s combiners Prime, combiners Both: Ahh ahh Prime: *Combiners*

The Devastation image of devastator was what my eyes first saw

Man Chris, you do not disappoint! Thought I knew about combiners, learned SO much more.

As far as combiners go I'm partial to Devastator as he was around first. Chris these videos are so good, I watch them as soon as I see them in my feed, keep up the good work! :)

Fave Combiner Bots: Victorion(I love her rusty getup), Superion(because aerialbots) Fave Combiner Cons: Bruticus(PLAY FALL OF CYBERTRON AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND), Megatronia(her color palette is just so glam)

My favorite combiners are Safeguard and Defensor! Safeguard because I love his component characters very very much, and Defensor because his honorable mother hen personality is an adorable and refreshing departure from “big scary dumb bot”

Devastator, the first and still the best

Devastator being the first always has been important to me, but I would say Predaking always fascinated me more.

I love these videos, you are one of an elite few that has the bell clicked.

Excellent work, a transformers lore channel is such a great thing to be able to watch, my favorite combiner is either Bruticus or Abominus

I friggin LOVE combining robots! Ever since watching Power Rangers at a young age, the idea of multiple machines combining into one BIGGER robot by folding and changing their appearance has always fascinated me, and I'm very glad that the franchise of Transformers is another franchise that keeps the concept alive and kicking!😁

I’m almost ashamed to say that my new favorite combiner is Optimus Maximus...I wanted an Optimus combiner since forever (who DIDN’T pop Prime into Magnus’ armor at least once?), and now I have him 😊! This series is fantastic! My only complaint is that I have to wait so long for the next episode...but I’m so very thankful you make me wait and take the time to do this show right. Keep up the fantastic work, Chris!

DERR GOANNA BILD AN ARRRMEEEE OF COM BINE OOOOOOORRRRS! I'm sorry

"THE BASICS on COMBINERS". Well, now you just need to do the basics on Titans and I'll be happy.

I happen to be stickering my reissue g1 constructicons while watching this

my favorite is the version of devastator from the IDW comic series that has prowl used in the combiner

I have a theory,that in order to work together completly they need to work as a team and gain each others trust,so the can work in combined form

Hey Chris McFeely. My favorite combiner ARE..... 1.) The Aerialbots 2.) The Protectobots 3.) Skylinks 4.) The Technobots Those were MY FAVORITE Transformers as a KID.

Not many know this, but the limbs of the said "Scramble City" combiners can actually combine with G1 Metroplex, connecting to his shoulders and knees, hence the name Scramble City.

I have all of The Special Teams collection. My favourite group is The Stunticons, my favourite Decepticon of the collection is Swindle, my favourite Autobot (the character not the toy) of the collection is Groove

Please do The Basics on Ironhide He’s my favourite Transformer

My three favorites would be 3: piranacon cause of his obscurity as well as the amazingly styled individual bots that worm him, there was a lot of creativity there 2: monstructor because of sheer brutality and cause he’s basically just abominus + devastator 1: devastator, why? mean just look at him, there’s so much personality put into that character, especially in the IDW continuity, there friendship with prowl was just the sweetest thing.

It’s such a breath of fresh air to hear someone talk about transformers and do so in a positive light. Way to many “haters” in this fandom now days.

Wait a sec. If Nexus Prime was a combiner and one of the thirteen Primes, does that technically mean that there were seventeen Primes?

I think, Predaking, since it was so amazing when he combined when he hunted Megatron.

I certainly hope that if not in the Power of the Primes toy line than a future toy line we get the Sea-cons with Combiner Wars connections

My favorite combiners have always been Superion and Bruticas. Superion because the team that makes him is awesome. Being that they were the break out bots for the autobots side that were planes. Bruticas because the team I feel pretty much sum up what it means to be decepticons. Especially with Onslaught and Swindle. Who are two of my favorite decepticons.

6:02 How ironic, because Computron would've been able to dodge that, being an advanced supercomputer and all.

Favourite combiner would have to be predaking. Just love the idea and concept. RID 2001 Rail racer is a great concept too

Combiners are definitely one of my favorite topics, thinking about both the physical means and the mental effects. You did a fantastic job here!

Can you do the basics of the character Star Saber. He is my favorite character

A burger and a turkey sandwich should combine to form Burgerturk.

My favorite would be Piranacon by the Seacons. It's the first combiner I got to read about in the few comics I had back in the day. Some story involving them and I think Shockwave and Galvatron.

Awesome video, Chris! Really high quality stuff. I am looking forward to your videos every week. I am not a great fan of combiners in general, but if I'd have to pick one, it would be IDW's Devastator with Prowl as it's head. Speaking of Prowl; hopefully we'll have a Basics on Prowl one day... and a million other characters. Love your Basics videos so much!

My favorite combiner is bruticus and movie devastator has some of the coolest movie decepticon designs

Superion (Aerielbots) vs Menasor (Stunticons) Defensor (Protectorbots) vs Menasor (Combaticons) Computron (Technobots) vs Abominus (Terrorcons) Dinobot vs Devastitor (Constructicon) Predaking (Predacons)

Chris I love this series! So much information to take in and it’s so interesting. Favourite combiner is definitely Bruticus because I grew up on RID 2001 and armada and so on but when I learned of G1, Bruticus was always my favourite combiner at first because of the look but now because of the characters (and the look) my favourite version of Bruticus has to warbotron’s version.

Computron, Menasor, and Predaking the goats

My favorite combiner? OVERCOMPENSATRON!

Honestly, I love Defensor and I don't know why. Maybe it's the colors, or that he's a fun concept for a combiner, I truly don't know. I just like him and I don't know why.

Great video on one of my favorite topics. 😄 I would have my favorite Combiners are Defensor and Predaking.

I’m surprised defensive is outclassed so often He’s often used as “deus ex machina” the robot

That Enigma of Combining is pretty powerful being able not only control combiners but fully revive a dead ones and reminding us never trust Starscream.

My favorite combiner? The Predacon(not those ones.) combiner Predaking! They unite fully being one of the few combiners to act normally, as the Predacons are unified by their love of the hunt. Also he has a lion on his chest and bird wings. Hard to get cooler than that.

Brilliant series. How about an episode on The Wreckers?

THEY GONNA BUILD AN ARMY OF COMBINERS!

My personal favorite would have to be raiden but landfill may just be a close second.

Fantastic video! I'd have to go with the Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron on the grounds that the eplaination for his existence in the accompany comic as well as his limbs are some of the most out there stuff I've seen in Transformers and it amuses me to no end.

Masterpiece Devastator and Bruticus pls XD

Basics on Triple Changers would be pretty cool. Not sure how much lore information exists behind that, but it might be worth looking into.

The Basics on Energon Ironhide. Yes that sounds about right.

Actually Transformers: Prime is the only one without a combiner.

To be frank, I don't remember watching the entirety of G1 so I can't say I have a nostalgia fuelled favorite, but I really like Abominus.

Idea for a new combiner: Defensor 2.0 Bots: - Inferno - Red Alert - Prowl - Ratchet - *other emergency vehicle autobot not from the Protectobots*

I'd have to say Menasor (G1) is my favorite combiner. I mean, the first episode they appeared in showed them chopping trees in half while driving, flying off cliffs, and in that one episode where Wildrider crashes into a wall and knocks off Bluestreak, he drives off fine, but with the combined mode of the Stunticons, if their armor in vehicle mode can withstand that much in vehicle mode, he's one tough combiner!

Bruticus angry! Bruticus SMASH like button!

Defensor......I HATE STAR SABER BECAUSE OF WHAT HE DID TO HIM.....Please do an episode on Ratchet that would be awesome Cheers Digi

Well my favorite combiner is DragonStorm and maybe you could do a video on the guardian knights at some time

Thanks for mentioning the Scramble City Combiners ability to swap. I don't think they every brought this up in the U.S. when the toy line was first introduced.

I think that this video is very good researched

I have 4 different combinors safeguard from animated perceptor from armada and Energon and buildking from rid 2001

Victorion is my fav.

7:08 DULL SURPRISE!

Optimus Maximus is superior to Ultra Bee in every way, fight me

The basics on minicons?

The only G1 transformers figure I ever owned was First Aid. I didn't know much about transformers at the time, but as I grew older I discovered he was part of a team called the Protectobots. And so my love for Defensor was born. I have just got the last part of Defensor on Ebay, the elusive and hard to find Blades.

You missed "the beast"

Optimus: Uh Jazz look out. There's combiners Jazz: Oh no Optimus look out there's combiners Both: Ahhhhh Optimus: Combiners

My favorite Combiner is Computron, for no other reason than it coincided with my favorite Grimlock story. (Always been a sucker for a good Flowers for Algernon plot) Now I’m real excited to see a proper Dinobot Combiner team. One that isn’t The Beast, no less.

You alright, Chris? Your voice was cracking a lot. But besides that, The Basics on Primus?

As a kid I used to go Bruticus ,, and smash stuff ,, as a 46 year old i still do it... Yet I still love Devastator

I've always been a Bruticus fan, which initially started with Ruination in RiD. That toy and the FoC Bruticus are the only combiner toys I've been able to get so far.

Actually it's just a few bots or cons merging into a bigger bot or con ;)

I can never forgive the Bay films for taking a fan favorite in Devastator and turning him into a scrotum joke. A joke that doesn't even make sense when you think about it. There is no piece of construction or demolition equipment that has 2 wrecking balls.

A combined is a giant robot made up of 5 or more Autobots or decepticons

I would have to say Superion is my favorite, and sorry im not a good speller so someone please correct the name spelling lol

Min is superioron

I like G1 dragstrip & I like dragstrip design too!😍😻😍😻😍😻😍😻😻😻😍😻😻😍😻😍😍😻😍😍😻😍😻😻😍😍😻😍😻😍😍😍

My favorites are Predaking, Bruticus, and Liokaiser for Decepticons. Superion, Volcanicus, and Defensor for Autobots.