I shudder to think of the hand cramps and carpal tunnel you must be suffering after this one..;) I must say to me it was Well worth it! You nailed every point that I could think of myself and brought up a few new ones. And I have to say I agree on 99% of what you stated. I think perhaps the Only exception would be the Optimus and his faceplate thing. (btw.. I'm pleased you call it a faceplate and not a "battlemask" -irk!) To me personally.. it's part of who he is. No matter what new form he may take.. that's one feature , like his voice, that should not change. IMHO of course ;) My thanks to you for a very thorough and enlightening review/rant/revamp! Heh.. well done!