Thursday 22 May 2014

Why did Optimus hit Grimlock in AOE trailer?





Transformers Spotlight:

Grimlock is the ultimate wildcard. The Dinobot leader has the power to decide the fate of Earth almost singlehandedly. His ferocious strength makes him a devastating force in battle. If that strength can be focused and harnessed for good, it could be enough to turn the tide. If not, it might be what seals Earth's doom.

Watch the video to find out why Optimus Prime hit Grimlock in the TF4: Age of Extinction trailer


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Thursday 15 May 2014

New Video!

Transformers Tales of the Beast Hunters
Stop Motion Special






                Having recently escaped from Shockwave's lab, Grimwing flies through the sky in an effort to clear his head. He remembers being instructed by the Decepticon scientist while in the Hyperevolution Chamber, but refuses to believe that hunting Autobots is all there is to this unfamiliar world. Spotting an unfamiliar warrior robot far below, Grimwing descends to meet him peacefully, despite the protestations of his partner Blackbeak.

Ultra Magnus sees a giant dragon plunging through the sky toward him. Without hesitation, he knows he has to defeat this monster before it can cause any havoc.

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Youtube Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtVqDftyJVY




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Tuesday 13 May 2014

Voice Auditions!


Calling for anyone who is interested in voicing the One who wields this Hammer!
 This is for the upcoming video which (I hope) will be done by this week.

Just drop me a message if you're interested :D

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Transformers Stop Motion Series breakdown in chronological order: http://kenshentfproductions.blogspot.com/2014/05/transformers-series-chronological.html

List of Episodes 1-15 http://kenshentfproductions.blogspot.com/2014/05/links-to-all-transformers-stop-motion.html

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Stay tuned for more!





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Sunday 4 May 2014

Episode 15 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 14 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 13 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 12 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 11 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 10 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 9 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 8 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 7 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 6 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 5 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 4 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 3 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 2 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Episode 1 Transformers Stop Motion Series

Thursday 1 May 2014

Transformers Figure Reviews April 2014

I haven't done as many reviews as I would have like to in the past but I'm certainly looking forward to making more. I do have a number of figures I've yet to un-box due to my busy schedule (hard-to-believe-but-true), so keep a look out for them!



 Currently I am attached to a great online reviewer community known as the TransMY Reviewers Community though I have hardly contributed (haha). Do check out the forum for all things transformers: http://forum.transmy.com/




 These are the figure reviews that I have done since 2012.




Platinum Edition Voyager Grimlock - Jan 2014



  
Fall of Cybertron Generations Jazz- June 2012



  
Fall of Cybertron Generations Shockwave - June 2012





Fall of Cybertron Generations Kickback - December 2012



  

Year of the Snake Omega Supreme - January 2014



  
Transformers GO! Sanjogattai Trio - June 2013



  
Predaking Add-On Kit - January 2014


Transformers Series Chronological Timeline (SPOILERS)




Transformers Series Chronological Timeline
(Warning- Spoilers!)


Currently there are 15 episodes in my transformers stop motion series but they are not in chronological order which can be confusing for some. Therefore, this timeline is to serve as a guide for the events that unfold in my series. Enjoy! :)





 Video companion (In case you were too lazy to read)




WARNING: Spoilers Ahead!

Orion Pax, data clerk of Iacon intercepts a transmission from a Kaon Gladiator, Megatronous who speaks about demolishing the caste system.

(Episode 6)

Megatronous used to be a nameless gladiator who rose to fame due to his impressive might and his philosophies of freedom.

(Episode 6)

He feels intrigued by the concept of equal rights for all Cybertronian and informs his mentor Alpha Trion about his discovery.

(Episode 6)


Against the advise of his best friend, Jazz, Orion consults with Megatronous and the two start to correspond. Exchanging ideas and principals. An unlikely friendship was born

(Episode 12)

The Rebellion began to spread like wildfire. Many take sides. Jetfire and Starscream, both scientist discover life in another planet. Jetfire asks Starscream to join him in investigating but Starscream is reluctant.


Megatronous attracted by the abilities of flyers, recruits Starscream to join him. (Episode 12)


Megatronous and Optimus meet for the very first time. (Episode 7)

Megatronous launches a series of attacks across Cybertron to prove his might and gain recognition. (Episode 8)



Ironhides village is attacked and destroyed. (Episode 11)

Starscream obtains the Constructicons for Shockwave (Episode 12)


Sentinel Prime is attacked by Decepticons and held captive by Starscream (Episode 8)

The High Council of Cybertron realizes the threat posed by Megatron and plans to eradicate him (Episode 9)

Orion pleads with Alpha Trion to allow them to appear before the High Council
Megatronous and Orion appears before the Council to field their plea (Episode 9)


Episode 9 - Council of Cybertron

The Council is displeased by Megatronous arrogant manner and violent ways. Orion manages to convince the Council with his noble intent (Episode 9)

The Council appoints Orion as the New Prime (Episode 9)

Megatronous furious, severs ties with Orion (now Optimus) and launches an all out reign of terror on Cybertron (Episode 10)

Episode 11: Warpath battling it out


Optimus forms his own faction of Autobots and defend the city. Launching his a bold assault on Megatronous in Kaon (Episode 11)


However the Autobots were not match for the mighty Megatron and his army. Optimus was badly defeated and traumatized.


Optimus recovers and receives counsel from Alpha Trion (Episode 12)


Aerialbots join the Autobots faction (Episode 12)

Autobot vs Decepticon war continues on Cybertron.
The war ravaged Cybertron. Decepticons forces control 85 % of Cybertron.


A young fembot, Arcee is caught the crossfire and is rescued by a group of young Autobots. (Episode 15)


Optimus decides that Cybertron is poisoned and there is only one way to save it. The Autobots plot a master plan that leads up the Battle of Tygar Pax. (Episode 15)

Battle of Tygar Pax. Bruticus debuted. (Episode 11)

Optimus sneaks away from the battle to join with a small group of Wreckers at Simfur Temple for the (Episode 15)
Episode 15


Optimus ejects the All Spark away from the planet (Episode 10)

Starscream pits Sentinel Prime against Megatron in hopes of killing off two powerhouses at once.
(Episode)

Sentinel Prime upon discovering that the All Spark is gone, makes a deal with Megatronous to revive Cybertron. (Episode 10)

Sentinel leaves Cybertron but crash lands on the Moon (Episode 10)
 

Optimus leads a group of Autobots away from Cybertron and is followed by Megatron and the Decepticons (Episode 10)

Megatron lands on an unidentified planet and Starscream plots his mutiny (Episode 12)

Megatron foils his attempt and banishes Starscream and his team upon arrival on Earth.

Meanwhile back in Cybertron, Shockwave invades Iacon, kills Perceptor and takes Alpha Trion prisoner. Alpha Trion kills Skullgrin and Warcry. (Episode 13)


Optimus and the Autobots arrive on Earth.
Optimus rescues Sentinel from the Moon (Transformers Movie 3 : Dark of the Moon)

Bumblebee and Ratchet search for new Energon source and encounters Bonecrusher, Rampage and Payload. (Episode 1)


Optimus and Ironhide arrive to assist them. The Decepticons flee with the Energon.
Sentinel Prime meets up with Megatron at his base and tells him to strike immediately (Episode 2)

Banzaitron is seen at Diagon Alley (Episode2)

Sideswipe goes to investigate but is defeated and presumed dead.
Optimus goes looking for Sideswipe.
In his absence, the Decepticon launch an attack on Autobot base. (Episode 2)


The Autobots were defeated but managed to escape with the sudden appearance of Seaspray.
The Decepticons control the Autobot Headquarters.
Optimus battles and kills Banzaitron but is gravely wounded in return.


Sentinel knocks out Optimus and brings him to the Decepticons. This is seen by Sideswipe.
(Episode 3)

Seaspray brings the Autobots to his home where they reunite with Sideswipe.  (Episode 3)
Sideswipe tells them of Sentinels betrayal and Optimus capture.


(Episode 3)
Sentinel wants Optimus to join him and the Decepticons but Megatron refuses and takes the opportunity to kill the captured Optimus.
Sentinel seeing the error of his ways leaves the Decepticons.

(Episode 3)
Ironhide leads the Autobots to rescue Optimus.
Bumblebee chases down Barricade who was scouting for intruders.
Barricade leads them into a trap where the Autobots were ambushed by the Decepticons.
Bumblebee kills Bonecrusher.


Sentinel Prime arrives and assists the Autobots.
Sentinel kills Rampage
He passes the Matrix of Leadership to the Twins in hope of reviving Optimus. (Episode 3)


Sentinel kills Shockwave but dies in the process. (Episode 4)
Ironhide is touched by Sentinels sacrifice.
Megatron seemed invincible and with Sentinel perished, the Autobots seem to be on the losing end.


Optimus Prime is revived and does battle with Megatron.
Megatron loses and flees with Payload and Barricade.


Blackout launches an attack on the US Military base. (Episode 5)


Jazz goes to aid while waiting for backup from Optimus, Ironhide and Bumblebee (Episode 5)

Starscream taking the opportunity to get back in Megatrons good graces assists Blackout and kills Jazz (Episode 5)

Death of Jazz (Episode 5)

Megatron accepts Starscreams return to the Decepticons (Episode 5)

Optimus vows revenge on Megatron (Episode 5)


(Episode 6)

Fight in the Sahara Dessert. Optimus becomes impatient and violent in following Decepticon encounters. Fighting aggressively and without mercy.

(Episode 6) Kup retells the story of how the war began, back in Cybertron



(Episode 7) Bumblebee, Que and Drift detect Decepticon presence in Amcorp Sector.

 Drift and Bee investigates as Que goes for backup. Decepticon led by Soundwave mining new Energon coins.
Drift and Bee attacks but encounters Onslaught who loss his ability to form Bruticus after the defeat in Tygar Pax. But has grown exponentially larger since last encounte.

(Episode 7) Drift vs Darksteel




(Episode 7)  Optimus arrives and kills Onslaught after being refused of Megatrons whereabouts.



Battle at the Arctic Circle (Episode 10)

(Episode 16)

Transformers Stop Motion Series database

Under construction


In the meantime, check out these vids!




Episode I :Episode 1 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode II :Episode 2 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode III: Episode 3 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode IV: Episode 4 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode V: Episode 5 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode VI: Episode 6 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode VII: Episode 7 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode VIII: Episode 8 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode IX : Episode 9 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode X: Episode 10 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode XI: Episode 11 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode XII: Episode 12 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode XIII: Episode 13 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode XIV : Episode 14 Transformers Stop Motion Series
Episode XV : Episode 15 Transformers Stop Motion Series


About Kenshen Productions




Kenshen Productions is an amateur video production team made out of Kenneth and his multiple personalities. The beginning of K.Productions traces back all the way to 2009 with my first full feature film which was an adaptation of the Japanese hit movie "Crows Zero". Under the banner of Penang Crows Studios, I continued to make short films and music videos with a bunch of friends. (Click here to view the full list of videos by Penang Crows Studios).


One of the many short videos by Penang Crows Studios


In August 2011, I made my very first transformers stop motion video, Transformers Light of the Moon Episode 1. Initially the series was planned to be a one-off with only 3 episodes. During post production, it was extended to 4 episodes to keep each video below 10 minutes. Due to the encouraging response to the series, Episode 5 Blackout Attacks was made before a 4 month hiatus.

The iconic chase scene in Episode 3

I am largely inspired by other stop-motion youtubers such as Patrick Boivin, Counter656, Jordan Tseng and our very own Malaysian, Harris Loureiro. Though my videos are no where as good as theirs, I still hope it is adequate to be entertaining.



The series continued in February 2012 with another installment of 4 episodes. While the first 5 episodes were based on Earth, the second "season" was targeted to be more of a background story, telling the history of Cybertron and how Optimus Prime came to be. Season 2 ended in May and Season 3 did not come out for another 7 months.

Megatron and Orion facing the Cybertronian High Council in Episode 9


In between the seasons, K.Productions made figure reviews as well as music videos on various genres. Finally in January 2013, Season 3 arrived in what many claimed to be the best season yet. Featuring another 4 episodes of Cybertronian history, this installment focused more on character development of individual transformers.

Grimlock and the combiner Bruticus Maximus battling it out in the Battle of Tygar Pax



Due to a hectic 2013, the transformers series was put on hold for an entire year but is finally back with Episode 15: War . A considerable improvement in graphics can be seen due to the usage of Adobe After Effects in post production. (To know more about the software and gadgets I used for stopmotion, click here . )

Breakdown engaging Perceptor in Episode 15

The basic storyline of Episode 16-18 has already been identified and Episode 16 is currently in pre-production. For a full list of all the transformers episodes so far, click here.

This blog will be a platform for latest news, videos, hauls and anything I can think of. It will also serve as a mainpage for all things related to Kenshen Productions. It will be broken down to 5 main labels:

Wiki - Archived information
News - Voice over auditions, new hauls, timeline, tutorials
Videos - Video links
Reviews - Pictorial or video of figures/movies/events.
Others - Random ramblings and things that don't fit anywhere else



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For now enjoy my latest video, Transformers Stop Motion Episode 15 :)





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Timeline (under construction)
Tutorial (under construction) 

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