TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on TIDAL WAVE 

When Tidal Wave was introduced in Armada I thought this: "Well, now the Autobots know what the Decepticons in other continuties feel when they see Omega Supreme"

What's cool about Tidal Wave's boss fight in the video game is that he can walk on the same landmasses as the player could, rather than most games with a titanic boss having you restrained to orbiting platforms. This really left me in awe at the sheer size of this lad. Not to mention, Tidal Wave being a part of the world at first before actually fighting him. There's even a room with a window through which you can see his head. Which is still many times your size.

Am I the only one who sees this guy as a perfect Decepticon answer to Omega Supreme?

It is indeed hard to stay mad at a game when the level you're doing stands up and makes you fight it.

Always found it really strange that Tidal Wave and Broadside weren't featured in the World of Warships tie-in. We got Optimus, Bumblebee, Megatron, & Frenzy sitting on top of ships instead of actually having some naval bots. Baffles the mind. Seaspray and Thunderblast would've made some fun additions as well.

"he might even get a huge new titan class toy. it'd be silly for any other unicron trilogy character to get one before him, right"

8:26 that “someday” has become a reality

I get a tidal wave of nostalgia for Transformers Armada every time Tidal Wave is in the conversation.

Tidal Wave's popularity just goes to show that even several years after it hit pop culture, people still like Armada. It would be nice to see more Armada love in official media.

And Tidal Wave is now getting that huge Titan-class figure. 💜

This seriously needs the Titan class treatment like are you kidding me, as a kid I always wanted this figure to be as big as metroplex or scorponok, Hasbro please make my childhood dream come true 🥺

I've got that original Armada figure. The 3 components are fun by themselves, but combining to form the big bot is where the character shines. What it lacks in articulation it makes up for in presence. Although not scaled nearly as large as in the show he's still head and shoulders above most toys from that era. Combining him with Megatron makes for a devastating brick of destruction.

Tidle wave appears Omega supreme: finally a worthy opponent

Love how you can see Tidal Wave's face in one room before finding out he can transform and fight you. This big lad could always use some love

“He’s a tank - a fish tank!” “Whales are mammals - he’s a mammal tank” Awesome writing - who says comics are for kids…

Tidal Wave is still one of my favorite transformers ever. His huge size, unique splitting and combining modes, and his appearance in the cartoon and game boss battle make him so damn memorable. As a kid I had the transformers universe CD ROM disc (which had way more armada content). I just remember playing the awful games and watching the armada episode Tidal Wave first appeared in with the ABISMAL video and sound quality, loved every second of it. Still hoping that hasbro or some third party will make a Tidal Wave figure that turns into a whale.

The fact that he's actually getting to the Unicron Trilogy stuff just fills me with glee

I have a theory that Tidal Wave had a normal sized transformer brain for both his forms, but because he was so big most of the processing power went to his systems, leaving him with limited intelligence and speaking skill. When he was rebuilt as mirage, his brain was doing less work to manage the body so he had more processing power to develop a personality. Also because of this upgrade he may have developed his crush on megatron due to his feelings of loyalty suddenly getting a boost which caused it to evolve into love

The reason he keeps chanting his own name is to make sure he doesn't forget it.

As a kid who was introduced to the Transformers by the Transformers Energon series, this was a pleasent surprise.

The Boss Battle in Armada is an unforgettable Moment for me. One of the Best underrated Boss Battles in Videogame History.

Absolutely love this character. The people that come up with the alt modes really make me laugh though do they really understand the size of a aircraft carrier even the smallest ones!

Ah Tidal Wave. He always had such a way with words in Armada.

Tidal Wave always reminded me of the Macross SDF-1 in ship mode.

Anyone remember the easter egg in the Armada game where you can find Tidal Wave's head in his battleship before the boss battle?

Tital Wave's introduction in Armada series was so Amazing. His big travel trough space looking so Colosous,then his entrance to Earth and finally getting to the Battlefield was Awesome!

8:26 “who live in hope that someday he might even get a huge new titan class toy” Well this has aged VERY well since Legacy United Titan class Tidal Wave has just been revealed

And now in 2023 we got the reveal of the legacy United titan class tidal wave with cartoon accurate colors! He is massive and imposing as he should be

God, I do hope he gets a Titan-class figure. Especially since the toyline has pretty much used every other Titan character (unless they start doing more repaints).

It’s a shame Tidal Wave doesn’t as much attention as Omega Supreme or Metroplex and the other Titans. He was the biggest and strongest Decepticon in Armada, his toy was awesome: with not only an alt mode that can split into 3, but also combine with Megatron, and had one of the best boss fights in any TF game. The big guy certainly needs more love.

I hadn't actually heard of Tidal Wave before today but now he might be one of my favourite Decepticons

when I first saw that he was going to get a titan class figure I thought "oh dear, I have Megatron but how will he combine?" but when I saw that he comes with a mini version of himself I then thought "oh that's neat"

yo!!! i grew up with Armada as a kid i enjoyed Tidal Wave for how tall he was and ever since i have kept the name with me ever since!

Tidal Wave is one of my favorite Transformers of all time. I grew up watching Armada and the video game was something me and my friends took turns in after each death. The level with the surprise twist bossfight of Tidal Wave is forever in my memory as one of the coolest things ever

No one: Not even anyone: Tidal Wave: *T I D A L W A V E*

That part at the end about Tidal Wave getting a new Titan-class toy someday aged like the finest of wine!

I had skipped over most of Energon, since I wasn’t too crazy about what I had seen as a kid, but hearing about Mirage, a boat-former with an obsessive crush on Megatron, I now want a romantic comedy about Energon Mirage and Cybertron Thunderblast competing for Megatron’s affection.

Tidal Wave is about the most titanic Decepticon character besides Trypticon. Super cool!

Honestly, given how great of a character Tidal Wave is in where he stands out he feels like a missed opportunity in Armada (most notably the cartoon). The PS2 game really got his character spot on in being a boss that it would ages to take down and really made the character something of a huge threat, a gargantuan and looming behemoth that because he turned into something so huge that a majority of the level is mostly spent exploring the inside of shows you are inside a literal giant almost on the same level of as Metroplex of Trypticon. The cartoon really failed to do more with his character especially by Energon, but the comics at least helped make him more interesting. Even in Sins of the Wreckers, making his alt mode a whale is an example that because he is so huge he turns into something that matches his size and doesn't shrink down and that's really the best way to go. So it's good that as the years have progressed Tidal Wave has endured, but he should be in more fiction especially as the PS2 game is a perfect example of what to do with a character like this. Great episode as always Chris.

I've always thought that the Armada tidal wave was an underrated character because of the fact that he really didn't do anything but provide basically a giant shield for Megatron but the fact that he could combine with Megatron into the battle mode was always one of my favorite gimmicks but the weight of those two combined is just ridiculous LOL

If you haven't: pick up that PS2 game. It's worth it even for just that level. And that boss fight was one of the most memorable I've been through. Absolutely amazing.

I still remember getting chills that first time you hear the ship start chanting Tidalwave as the dawning realization that it’s a decepticon and not just a ship hits as it rose up into the air to transform

I loved playing that PS2 Transformers game, the animated cut-scene for Tidewave was pretty cool and until then, I have never fought something THAT big in a video game! Good times even if a little scary! 😅

One of my all-time favorites! He deserves more love in the mainstream. And he especially deserves a new titan class figure! Considering the Autobots now have Metroplex, Fortress Maximus, Grand Maximus (in Japan), Omega Supreme, and now The Ark itself as a Transformer, while the Decepticons only have Trypticon and Scorponok, I think Tidal Wave is long overdue for a new figure in that size class. Through, personally, I think Takara really missed an opertunity with three of the previous molds. They could've repainted Metroplex into Metrotitan from the Zone, Trypticon into Gigastorm from Beast Wars Second, and Fort Max into Brave Maximus from Car Robots. Yeah, it's cheap, but still, repaints are a valid way of making different characters. *COUGH* Skywarp and Thundercracker *COUGH*

Titan Class toy...you knew Chris, didn't you? YOU KNEW!

I only saw him in the Sins of the Wreckers, but he was memorable.

I love Tidal Wave a lot he definitely does not get enough play, I wish I had his Armada or Energon toy, I've even bought the Sea Minicon Team so when the time comes I'll have a little fleet ready for him.

It's kinda fitting that this came after the Ark vid if anyone has seen Grimlockimus' custom on Twitter.

Oh man I loved this figure. Namely because I liked military toys at the time too and I was more than happy to play with the individual parts too

I actually managed to get an Armada Tidal Wave figure and I'm so happy with him in my collection.

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I love how rare the nautical Transformers are. Broadside, Seaspray, the Seacons, Tidal Wave, to name just a few, but you can't keep them down 20,000 leagues under the sea for long!

What I want to see the most, is to see a Rivalry between Tidal Wave and Omega Supreme. Two giant transformers (not quite titans though) who split apart into a multitude of altmodes, and are weapons of mass destruction.

Tidal Wave... Tidal Wave... Tidal Wave...🥺 So many memories when I had to fight him for the first time in the PS2: it scared the poop out of my pants when I've found his face peeking from a window inside his bridges when he was still in ship mode!

I scored a, mostly, complete Tidal Wave at a convention. He was missing the missile launchers. I've found his landing ship component fits Legends class vehicles nicely while the aircraft carrier can accommodate some aircraft vehicles very nicely.

Two years later, and our prayers have been answered transformers legacy, United Titan class tidal wave

Chris that day has come, Hasbro heard and delivered in Tidal Wave Animation cartoon colors

My love for tidal wave has reawaken ❤️🔥

First it was the minicons now tidal wave chanting his own name repeatedly. someone loves Pokemon

As a 2000s kid who grew up with the Unicron Trilogy, he was always the most sought after toy, Mirage was also nearly impossible to find.

I know everyone wants a titan class toy but I'd love a smaller one that could combine with Megatron. Armada was one of the few times Megatron had a combination to match Optimus'

I only know of Tidal Waves Armada appearances. I absolutely love his stage and boss fight. Best part of the video game.

That ending. I think I know what titan Chris is hoping for. Me too.

with the Ark getting a robot mode I would love to see this guy back again I still have one the toys but I think its the Japanese release of the engeron version as it has the neon clear plastic on it

I first encountered him in Armada. I love how he combines with Megatron countering Optimus and jetfire combo

Wow! Never heard of him. So, as usual highly informative! Keep up the great work sir!

I really hope we get a new Tidal Wave figure in the upcoming Transformers: Legacy Toy line 💚🖤💜

I really hope they make a titan class tidal-wave toy

If legacy needs another titan, or commander class, we all know who’d be the perfect fit!

I love being able to look over at my shelf and say hey I have this guy still ah good times

That boss fight goes down as one of my favorites ever. Absolutely lost my mind when I finally beat it. I sincerely hope the armada game gets some sort of re-release/remaster

Damn imagine if tidle wave had the brain power of shockwave and the brutality of impacter he'd be nearly unstoppable

Tidal Wave’s theme in the 2004 was epic. Heck his entire cutscene was awesome!

You know when you stop and think about it Tidal-Wave is a perfect Antithesis for Omega-Supreme, not just in faction clutch bots but also what they represent to their factions too. Omega-Supreme is usually a star ship, a vessel that represents scientific achievement and exploration. Where as Tidal-Wave transforms into a battleship (ignoring the sea advantage he has) a vessel that represents dominance and conquest. Yet those are the only real differences because looking past those they're really one in the same and shows how war really does change everything and nothing simultaneously.

Tidal wave was probably my third favorite Decepticon in Armada. First and second being Starscream and Cyclonus respectively. Id love to see a titan class figure of Tidal Wave, actually- I’d just love to see any Unicron Trilogy character get a brand new toy like Megatron in Combiner Wars or Prime and Hot Shot in the WFC toy line. A titan scaled figure of Tidal Wave would be very interesting, since he’d be the first Titan with several modes, if they use his Armada look and modes. And could very well be the only other Titan besides the Ark that doesn’t have a base mode

I like the fact that Titans Return Tidal Wave has a head named Fathom and the IDW character turns into a blue whale, the Transformers version of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms!

They should make a combiner of tidalwave, if they go titan class with him that is, make each component a leaderclass figure in their own right then have them combine together to form tidalwave's robot mode

So glad he is getting a new toy

He easily had the best toy in the Armada toy line, change my mind.

Tidal Wave's basics are soo wavy!

Was just gifted my 1st Energon Tidal Wave on the 18th for my B-Day...just love it & your video was perfectly timed! Thank you! :D

The idea of a Titan-Class Tidal Wave figure never occurred to me, but now I really want it.

Well! Here we are, Titan Class Tidal Wave up for Pre-Order, crazy!

My childhood was not being able to find my way around this guy getting lost as Hot Shot lol

This dude was pretty sweet, I remember playing the game and being like "I think this ship can transform." sure enough he did. Crazy boss fight and great character. Just a great level overall.

Just under a year ago, I bought a PS2 with the intention to get the Armada game for it. When I got to the Tidal Wave level, I knew what was coming... I mean it was nearly 15 years ago that the game came out and I have always been a fan of Transformers, so avoiding that spoiler was very difficult. That said... when that cutscene came, with him transforming... I was still kinda shook. I had seen the cutscene on RU-vid before, but getting there yourself in the game... It still hits you. It's a shame that game is often overlooked when people make lists.

I feel that the recent Ark figure could fairly easily be retooled into Tidal Wave. Somewhat similar form to the combined ship mode, and some design cues shared in robot mode as well. Seeing what they did with Metroplex -> Fort Max, it seems inevitable.

Topspin, Seaspray, Broadside, Scourge, Splashdown, are the few that I can think of off the top of my head. When you think about it, with the exception of a hovercraft, nautical-based modes are pretty limited when it comes to versatility.

8:27 Grimlockimus has got you covered.

One of my favourites from this trilogy! Glad to see he got 'the basics' treatment.

Thank you for still making these videos. It’s always great to start my Saturday mornings with some transformers history.

I love this series for consistantly introducing me to cool new characters I've never heard of before

'One for The Unicron Trilogy kids this week' Hey! That's me! 😊

They have, and I need that figure ASAP!

It’s my lucky day. I got his Armada action figure for Christmas. I love that guy.

Wow. Hope we get more of him someday.

very nice you mention that PS2 game, it was the greatest scene in the whole game

Please do the basics on Mirage as Mirage is set to appear on Transformers Rise of the Beast

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Cool! I like how there is a warship transformer. Cheers for the info.