TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on the DECEPTICON JUSTICE DIVISION 

If you'd like to learn more about the DJD, here's a quick checklist of "More than Meets the Eye" (MTMTE!) issues to read, all available individually or in trade paperbacks on Comixology! MTMTE #7-8 - the DJD are introduced and battle the Scavengers! (collected in MTMTE Vol 2) MTMTE #31-33 - the DJD's first encounter with the Lost Light! (collected in MTMTE Vol 6) MTMTE #39 - Tarn leans of Megatron's change of heart in this all-DJD spotlight issue! (collected in MTMTE vol 8) MTMTE #50-55 - The big finale, the DJD versus Megatron! (collected in MTMTE vol 10)

I would love to see a Shattered Glass version of the DJD, maybe have them be anger management counselors or psychiatrists. You could even have Kaon turn into a comfy couch.

“Whose job is to root out and kill traitors and transgressors.” So, they’re basically meant to scare Starscream.

Kaon was constructed cold (meaning a Spark was extracted from the Matrix and placed into a pre-constructed body). Therefore, whoever was in charge of building the bodies thought to themselves “what if an electric chair was sentient?”

The DJD in a nutshell: A group of psychologically broken Decepticons who kill everyone in the most sadistic and brutal way possible.. (RIP Trailcutter...).

''The DJD are decidedly not kid-friendly characters.'' *Literally every single Cybertronian in the live-action universe* : ''Hold our Michael Bay.''

DJD - violent kid unfriendly Transformers Bayverse Optimus: hold my beer.

not gonna lie i'm pretty surprised at how decent Tarn was portrayed in Cyberverse

Still can't believe Kaon's alt-mode is literally a Electric Chair.

I liked Tarn's personality in the comics. Although he was brutal, he had charm and charisma, even if beneath it all, was filled with thoughts of insecurity and doubt.

A quote from the Kaon Prison in the War for Cybertron game: Autobot: Spare me this mockery of justice! Decepticon: Who said anything about justice?~

I still refuse to reffer to D.J.D as anything other than Megatron's unintentional harem

I like how Tarn is what would happen if Onslaught went off the deep end. Also if Beast Wars can get away with Tarantulas being a cannibal, Rampage being a serial killer, as well as Arachnid from Prime, you never know.

0:39 “traitors and transgressors” I’m surprised that they haven’t killed or encountered Starscream.

I think it is time for the Basics on The Scavengers.

I get what Roberts was going for with Tarn's true identity, but I really feel like the idea of him being a "nobody" would have been much stronger if he had literally been someone we'd never seen before...

Crazy how when this video was posted I was convinced we’d never get a mainline DJD figure but I’m actually holding Tarn. Hats off, Hasbro.

Tarn’s official toy: can’t transform Tarn: Am I a joke to you?

“The DJD are decidedly not kid friendly charecters so them appearing in future transformers cartoons is unlikely” Cyberverse: *cough*

Tarn: "Nobody cared who I was untill I put on the mask..."

"so then show up in kids cartoons or toy lines seems unlikely " That didn't age well

The DJD is such a brilliant idea, and so well executed. I hope we see them again in the future.

You need information, what do you do, torture them? Pshhh, nah, just bring the DJD, they'll know what to do. But seriously, sweet solus Prime! These guys are insane!

Oh. My. Goodness. I am shaken. This. Is why Transformers endures. That was juicy.

Who else is overjoyed about Tarn being in Cyberverse? I never expected him in show like that, yet they made him work extremely well!!

7:21 "Stranger things have happened" I'm looking at you kiss players

Thanks to Transformers Cyberverse, they could market Tarn as "Perfect Decepticon"

"The DJD are not kid-friendly characters." *Laughs in Airachnid, Beast Machines Megatron and Shockwave*

I feel like if any transformers show could do them justice without toning them down too much, Transformers Prime would've be the one

DJD vs Wreckers what would've happened if both teams faced off

Well, it happened! Tarn has appeared on TV in Cyberverse as one of Megatron X’s Perfect Decepticons who developed a personality of his own.

Guys we did it. After so many years, The legendary DJD commander finally got the official mainline toy.

Am I the only one who thinks Kurtwood Smith would make a great voice for Tarn? I get big Clarence Boddicker vibes from him.

I like that Kaon transforms into AN ELECTRIC CHAIR, not a car, not a plane, not even a gun, BUT AN ELECTRIC CHAIR

So nice of you to bump up the request of Tarn to the whole team! PS: Basics on Starscream or Deathsaurus?

Some of my favorite characters despite their crimes against my happiness.

Mastermind Creations and Iron Factory made DJD figures that DO transform. The Iron Factory DJD even combine Megazord-style into a larger but miscoloured version of Tarn...

One of the defining groups of IDW Transformers. Tarn himself would make a great villain (ideally voiced by Keith David).

Never heard of these guys until your tweet announcement so while I was very excited and still am to see a wholly new TF concept after finishing this...good lord this group is horrifying. And Im very amused at how it shows how varied the TF franchise is. On one extreme you have the likes of Rescue Bots and Aligned RiD. In the middle you got the likes of G1, the Bumblebee movie and Beast Wars. Then on the other extreme you have the 1986 movie, Overlord, and the DJD.

Some robots who share appearance with Tarn have appeared at the end of the most recent episode of Cyberverse season 3.

probably the most upsetting aspect about the DJD im my opinion is that... WE DIDN'T GET ANY TF GENERATIONS/ PRIME WARS FIGURES BASED AROUND ANY OF THEM. RIP :-(

Nickel quickly became one of my favorite characters, even without the DJD, I would love to see her in other media.

What a fantastic episode! Thank you so much Chris for doing such an amazing job! I can't wait to show this to all my friends and family!

3 years later tarn gets an offical hasbro figure. And it is insane looking. Its almost perfect

One thing I feel IDW missed out on, was to do spotlights on the other DJD members or maybe 5 issues (inc: Tarn) one shots of them one by one. I felt the other main 4 members: Vos Kaon, Tesaurus and helix didnt have much page time in the mtmte comics apart from Tarn and nickel. A missed opportunity to develop their characters imo.

Truth be told, if they ever decide to give the DJD a starring role in an animated or live-action feature, I'd be more than happy to voice Tarn.

Chris: the DJD are not going to appear in kid friendly media Cyberverse Tarn: Are you sure about that?

Megatron vs the DJD was one of the most satisfying moments in the mtmte comic

Freaking love these guys. They’re just terrifying and as Decepticon as it gets

Lol, of course Tarn gets destroyed by Grimlock

Going back to this, Tarn did a surprise comeback for the series finale of Transformers Cyberverse. First time seeing him in a media which is nice.

Who's afraid of the DJD? Me, I am very afraid of them Still waiting for Tarn to get an action figure. Then again since Siege is doing Cybertronian alt modes maybe... great video as always Chris, must've been nice to have a shorter history for a change

I gotta admit, Tarn making the jump to cartoons in Cyberverse was unexpected for me, but it is great to know that they can be featured outside of comics. I'm gonna add the DJD to my Transformers fanfiction, serving as a Decepticon guard under Shockwave and Scorponok.

And then Cyberverse S4 happened and changed EVERYTHING.

I loved how their introductory comic issue was titled "Who's afraid of the DJD" scans perfectly to "Who's afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" kid's song.

Basics on the horrorcons? (Apeface and snapdragon)

I'd see the DJD more likely to appear in the War For Cybertron Netflix series, probably later down the line, especially since it's geared towards an older audience.

I'm glad Tarn made an appearance in Cyberverse. I hope the rest of the DJD makes a debut soon.

DJD song: 🎶let the bodies hit the ground🎶

Tarn has to be the best new character in the last ten years . Hands down . Great vid

I always wandered who was that Decepticon face robot! Tarn and the DJD...wow. Thanks a lot! :)

A Transformable TARN would be AWSOME!

I have an idea for how the D.J.D could become toys in some future toy line- Tarn- Tarn would be a lot like Megatron to an extent. He’d have his dual fusion cannon and his creepy Symbol Mask, but nothing really big. He’d transform into his tank mode, as per normal, and would be a leader class. Kaon: Kaon wouldn’t be that big a change either. He’d transform into his normal Electric Chair, and would have Lightning effects, and a Sparkeater as an accessory. He’d be a Voyager class. Helex: Now, this is where things get a bit interesting. He would be a leader class transformer, and he’d be able to fit Legends class into his smelting pool, which would be able to light up. He’d transform into what he normally does and all his arms would be articulated. Tesarus: He’d be a Leader Class as well, with the same function as Helex. He’d have to articulative arms to grab Legends class and bring them into his chest, which could spin using a special switch. Vos: Alrighty, Vos is where the entirety of this comes together. He’d be a Deluxe class, seeing as he turns into a sniper rifle. His face wouldn’t be removable, at least with out some... editing... however it definitely would work! If anyone wants to know what I’d think of Nickel, she’d be a Legends class, so she could fit in Tesarus’ chest. Anyways, there ya go!

Even as someone who considers themselves to be a big nerd on Transformers I had no idea these guys existed until my friend told me about them like last week.

I think Vos would be the easiest to tone down enough to where they could make a toy out of him. They did it with Megatron, who originally turned into a gun, and with Sixshot, and thus, Quickswitch and Greatshot, so as far as I see it, nothing wrong with doing the same with Vos.

Turns into an electric chair? I really want some toys of these guys now. Though, I have a suspicion that first party ones aren't going to happen any time soon.

Imagine our surprise when Tarn of all bots showed up in Cyberverse.

Helex: derrete o bot Tarn: voz da morte Kaon: cadeira elétrica Vos: Rifle Tesarus: torso com lâminas

Great job. Only thing that'd make me happier is a BASICS on the Scavengers.

In the Beast Wars Uprising Universe Punch infiltrated the DJD as Counterpunch. It is unknown what his codename was. However we do know that there was a statue of Counterpunch in Helex that that has been replaced with the words "Helex, Never Forget" suggesting that he was found out.

R rated movie following this team

I think if the wreckers could get toy appearances, we could also get some djd toys. At least I hope we could. They did an Overlord fully knowing what he's like in the comics! C'mon at least give us Nickel, you cowards!

I honestly think Tarn was a great final villain for Cyberverse

Awesome! I always wanted to know about the DJD...I haven't collected all of MTMTE yet.

The Autobots in the Lost Light universe kinda have their own counterpart - Star Saber, the Dark Evangelist. Also, Tarn has one major appearance in cartoons - as the main villain of perhaps the very finale of Transformers: Cyberverse. Eh, he has appeared before that, but as a mere supporting character labeled The Perfect Decepticon (there were many Decepticons who looked like him).

Who's back here after that awesome Pulsecon reveal?

As far as comic accurate toys go, third party figures may be the best bet

I guess you could say they were taken out by a cosmically powered Megatron.

Coming back to this after Tarn got announced for the Transformers Legacy toyline is such a trip.

Crazy that a character like Tarn managed to show up in Cyberverse, and he's even getting a toy in legacy next year

I’m so glad the DJD got the Basics treatment! I honestly have never read any of the comics they’re featured in but bought the Mastermind Creations figures on their amazing designs alone. So it was wonderful to get a nice, organized look at their history! Lovely stuff!

You are the reason I got into transformers again and i want to thank you for the joy you have given me over the past couple of years Ps stay awesome Grognak

Basics on The Scavengers. A mixture of legacy and original characters thrown together, reminded me of the random colle tion of characters I had as toys back when, one of the best things to come out of lost light

Some updates with Tarn is that he is getting a Voyager Class Retail figure in 2023 as part of the Legacy Evolution toyline, and he ended up appearing in a Cyberverse Bumblebbee special episode last year

I just noticed something you never made the basics of Megatron and Optimus

7:11 Until Transformers Cyberverse

I could see the DJD being made vaguely more kid friendly by retconning them more into generic Spec Ops Decepticons rather than hunting down turncoats specifically. I did like Tarn's 'cameo' in Cyberverse, or at least his rockin design.

I'm surprised we didn't get these guys, or at least Tarn, in the Siege toy line.. Yeah they'd have to tone them down if they appeared in the show, but getting figures of them would have been amazing!

Straight Beast!!! These are some wonderful additions to the Transformers lore!!!

This was fascinating. The most evil Transformers I’ve ever heard about. Thanks for this. Wow...

7:10 That's the understatement of the year.

Imagine transforming into an electric chair…. ‘Decepticons! Retreat!’ Amp/Kaon: astrotrain, carry my imobile ass

Great episode. I'd love to see your take on the Scavengers as well.

Thanks! I bought the Flame Toys Tarn but didnt really know anything about him. Your videos are really informative and fun to watch

And yet what looked like TARN Showed up in cyberverse earlier this year. Sadly is was just some sort of drone that some really evil megatron had created and had multiple of.

I wonder what his reaction was to seeing Tarn in Cyberverse?

Here after the reveal of Tarn's toy. Hopefully we'll see the entire DJD eventually.

Thanks for the video! I have seen that DJD leader before with that model kit but I couldn't find his name so I thought he was fanmade!

tarn looks like the perfect decepticons from cyberverse

Helex could get a toy where he is so big you can put other normal sized Transformer Toys inside his smelting chamber which can light up.