rec.arts.animation [1] [META] 1998 Trannies -- BALLOT rjung@netcom.com Path: prodigy.com!prodigy.com!prodigy.com!newscon02!prodigy.com!portc02.blue.aol.com!portc01.blue.aol.com!news-peer.gip.net!news.gsl.net!gip.net!newsfeed.cwix.com!128.174.5.49!vixen.cso.uiuc.edu!rttmod From: "Robert A. Jung" Newsgroups: rec.toys.transformers.moderated,rec.arts.comics.misc,rec.arts.animation Subject: [META] 1998 Trannies -- BALLOT Date: 20 Jan 1999 16:51:14 GMT Organization: The Mighty Brawn, the rec.toys.transformers.moderated ModBot (v0.5) Lines: 1173 Approved: rtt-request@uiuc.edu Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: alpha.math.uiuc.edu X-Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 04:31:59 GMT X-No-Confirm: yes X-Approved-By: pawright@eyrie.org X-Auth: PGPMoose V1.1 PGP rec.toys.transformers.moderated iQCVAwUBNqYJftZjaoLR5gPRAQGQfAQAyoaw1dvAEa0mF0K84jBfJd0FxxDb6GOK 5Z+anjJFdmqLpu3fO8MyHqXnBdxnC9gqUitKj2219BFLNEfc1YXJHcvkn9MqH75M pu57zRYH9tSPl4xt9mb8cA2Ses4vFdPv+irVhCCjbD16AeFE92XU4+5mbZkJiVDN 98+0qQ5MTOE= =hUxf Originator: tskirvin@alpha.math.uiuc.edu Xref: prodigy.com rec.toys.transformers.moderated:6579 rec.arts.comics.misc:304000 rec.arts.animation:73031 [This article is sent from rec.toys.transformers.moderated, and cross-posted to the following related newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.misc alt.toys.transformers rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe alt.toys.transformers.classic.moderated rec.arts.animation alt.toys.transformers.fanfic This article will be posted once a week until January 29, 1999. If this poses a problem, please send e-mail to rjung@netcom.com.] ---------------------------- Cut Here ---- 8< ---------------------------- Ladies and gentlemen, Autobots and Decepticons, Maximals and Predacons! Find your toys, play those tapes, read your comics, and fire up your browsers, 'cause here we go again! From Cybertron to Earth and through the ends of time, it's... THE 1998 TRANNIES The Net's Most Popular Transformers Fan Awards Since 1881! Yep, it's the Trannies, where TransFans worldwide vote once again for their favorite toys, characters, comics, cartoons, and everything else related to those giant robots from Cybertron. Stolen shamelessly from the infamous rec.arts.comics.misc's Squiddie and Bizzaro Squiddie Awards, the Trannies salute the best and the brightest while mocking the dumbest and the worst. And voting is so easy! If you know something about the Transformers and can send e-mail (or get a friend to send it), you can vote! INSTRUCTIONS??? =============== Yeah, we actually have instructions this year, but they're fairly painless. For a variety of reasons -- more ballots submitted, less time, Ken Starr, the popularity of Teletubbies, whatever else you want to blame -- this year's Trannies is the first one to use our semi-automated vote- counting software. So there are some special instructions that go along with it: 1. After each question on the ballot, there will be two lines marked with "QS:" and "QE:" Example: *** Who's the prettiest Decepticon? ---QS:0011--Who's the prettiest Decepticon?--------- ---QE:0011------------------------------------------ WRITE YOUR ANSWERS BETWEEN THOSE TWO LINES. As long as it's between the lines, your answer may be as long/detailed/humorous as you want. Also, DON'T DELETE, CHANGE, OR REARRANGE THE LINES -- failure to do so might result in your ballot getting delayed or rejected. Example: > *** Who's the prettiest Decepticon? > ---QS:0011--Who's the prettiest Decepticon?--------- The original Megatron, of course! You can never beat solid grey steel for cool! > ---QE:0011------------------------------------------ 2. Some questions will have "disallowed answers." These are answers that are deemed so popular or so infamous that there's no way for any other choice to win, so they're being disallowed to open up the field. Think of it as a sort of Hall of Fame/Shame recognition... Example: > *** Character You Most Want to Vandalize > [DISALLOWED: Wheelie] > ---QS:0012--Character You Most Want to Vandalize---- Aw, I can't vote for Wheelie? Okay, Bumblebee. > ---QE:0012------------------------------------------ 3. Be warned -- this ballot is *BIG*, with over 120 questions! You may prefer to save the ballot, take the time to ponder the questions, and respond at your leisure. 4. BE AS SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE -- the more details you can give, the less likely your ballot will be misinterpreted and the quicker it will be processed. If you're not sure if your choice is eligible, ask about it or provide alternatives. 5. When your ballot has been filled out, send it to "rjung@netcom.com" no later than JANUARY 29, 1999. Vote only ONCE -- later ballots WILL BE IGNORED. OTHER NOTES =========== * Feel free to leave a category blank if you don't feel qualified to vote on it. Or vote on it anyway -- silly answers are just as entertaining as serious ones. B-) * Comments are optional. Anominity (for individual answers or the entire ballot) provided on request. * Reproduction and distribution of this award ballot is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! Pass it to your fellow TransFans, post it on the MUSHes, tie copies to a flock of messenger pigeons, whatever works. If people can e-mail ballots to us, we'll accept 'em. A copy of this ballot can be found on the web at http://www.digiserve.com/eescape/. * The results of previous year's Trannies can be found on the web at http://www.digiserve.com/eescape/. There are also several references available there, such as the Transformers Toy List and the Transformers Comics Guide. * Send any questions to rjung@netcom.com * Transformers, Autobot, Decepticon, Cybertron, Maximal, Predacon, and all prominent names and characters listed below are the trademarks or copyrights of Hasbro, Kenner, Takara, Marvel, or whoever else owns the rights. Geez, it's just a fan poll, guys. Don't get too uptight over it... * And finally, HAVE FUN! ========================================================================== PRELIMINARIES Before we begin, we need to get some information about you... *** What is your name or handle? [Give a name that you want to be identified with.] ---QS:0001--Name or Handle--------------------------------- ---QE:0001------------------------------------------------- *** What is your e-mail address? [If you do not have your own e-mail address, then please give an e-mail address where you can be reached.] ---QS:0002--E-Mail address--------------------------------- ---QE:0002------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART I: CHARACTERS These awards focus on the Transformers characters themselves -- the beings behind the products, the ones that live on in our imaginations. If not for the characters, there wouldn't be a Transformers fan base at all... NOTES: * Only OFFICIAL characters recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara/Marvel/etc. are eligible for these awards. A character is "official" if it was released as a toy, appeared in one of the animated series, or appeared in one of the comics. *** Absolutely the Most Favorite Character of All Time [If you had to pick only ONE favorite, who'd it be? Name him/her/it.] ---QS:0101--Most Favorite Character of All Time------------- ---QE:0101-------------------------------------------------- *** Favorite Character(s), any Faction(s) [Name as many of your favorite characters as you like. Please try to keep it to a reasonable number, perhaps no more than five or ten.] ---QS:0102--Favorite Character(s)--------------------------- ---QE:0102-------------------------------------------------- *** Favorite Autobot/Maximal/Good Robot(tm) [Name ONE "good guy" robot character. When in doubt as to whether a character is good or bad, use the alliance given by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara.] [DISALLOWED: Optimus Prime] ---QS:0103--Favorite Autobot/Maximal------------------------ ---QE:0103-------------------------------------------------- *** Favorite Decepticon/Predacon/Bad Robot(tm) [Name ONE "bad guy" robot character. When in doubt as to whether a character is good or bad, use the alliance given by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara.] ---QS:0104--Favorite Decepticon/Predacon-------------------- ---QE:0104-------------------------------------------------- *** Favorite Gestalt/Combiner Team [Name one team of robots that combine to form a bigger robot. Subteams that do not combine-to-form-a-bigger-robot (such as the Dinobots) are not eligible.] ---QS:0105--Favorite Gestalt Team--------------------------- ---QE:0105-------------------------------------------------- *** Favorite Subteam/Group [Name one sub-division of robots that DO NOT combine to form a bigger robot. Gestalts/Combiners (such as the Constructicons) are not eligible.] [DISALLOWED: Dinobots] ---QS:0106--Favorite Subteam/Group-------------------------- ---QE:0106-------------------------------------------------- *** Favorite Non-Toy Character [A "non-toy character" is a recognized character that was never released as a Transformers toy. Examples: Elita-1, Jhiaxus, or Circuit Breaker.] [DISALLOWED: Unicron] ---QS:0107--Favorite Non-Toy Character---------------------- ---QE:0107-------------------------------------------------- *** Character You Most Want to Be Friends With ---QS:0108--Character You Want to be Friends With----------- ---QE:0108-------------------------------------------------- *** Character You Most Want to Be Lovers(!) With [Respondents' identities will be kept anonymous unless specifically requested NOT to...] ---QS:0109--Character You Want to be Lovers With------------ ---QE:0109-------------------------------------------------- *** Character You Most Want to Be ---QS:0110--Character You Want to Be------------------------ ---QE:0110-------------------------------------------------- *** Most Annoying Character [Name ONE character who grates on your nerves more than any other.] [DISALLOWED: Wheelie] ---QS:0111--Most Annoying Character------------------------- ---QE:0111-------------------------------------------------- *** Character You Most Want To Lobotomize With a Runaway Arc Wielder [Name ONE character who would benefit most from a lobotomy, for whatever reason.] [DISALLOWED: Wheelie] ---QS:0112--Character You Want to Lobotomize---------------- ---QE:0112-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Character Name ---QS:0113--Best Character Name----------------------------- ---QE:0113-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Character Name ---QS:0114--Worst Character Name---------------------------- ---QE:0114-------------------------------------------------- *** The Chilled Lubricant Award, for the most ruthless Transformers character [Name one character.] ---QS:0115--Most Ruthless Character------------------------- ---QE:0115-------------------------------------------------- *** The Righteous Thunder Award, for the Transformers character with the most devastating/intimidating/interesting/cool weapon or ability [Name one character and his/her/its weapon or ability.] [DISALLOWED: Unicron] ---QS:0116--Character With the Best Weapon/Ability---------- ---QE:0116-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART II: TRANSFORMERS TOYS The Transformers started off as simply an attempt to sell action figures to the public, but there was something special about those toys that gave them a life of their own. These awards salute the inspiration for TransFandom, the metal and plastic figures that we imbue with our dreams and adventures. NOTES: * A "Transformers toy" is a toy for a specific character. In most cases, the toy comes with a "tech-spec" card that describes the character's personality, abilities, and skills. * Categories marked "of the Year" are open ONLY to Transformers toys first released to the world between December 1, 1997 and December 31, 1998. The following toys are considered eligible: AMERICAN MAXIMALS: Airhammer, Airazor (recolored), Airazor (Transmetal), Bantor, Cheetor (Transmetal 2), Cheetor (Transmetal), Depth Charge, Dinobot (Happy Meal), Noctorro, Optimal Optimus, Optimus Minor, Optimus Primal (Transmetal), Ramulus, Rattrap (Transmetal), Rhinox (Transmetal), Silverbolt (Fuzor), Sonar, Torca JAPANESE CYBERTRONS: Apache, Bighorn, BigMoss, Diver, Drill Nuts, Ikard, Lioconvoy, Magnaboss (Lio Jr., Sandton, Skywarp), Mantis, Moon, Powerhug, Scissorboy, Scuba, Tasmania Kid, Tonbotto, Tripledacus (D.J., Gimlet, Motorarm) AMERICAN PREDACONS: Antagony, Blackarachnia (Happy Meal), Buzzclaw, Dinobot (Transmetal 2), Injector, Megatron (Transmetal), Quickstrike, Rampage (Transmetal), Razorclaw (BW recolor), Scarem, Scavenger (Transmetal), Scorponok (Happy Meal), Sky Shadow, Tarantulas (Transmetal), Terragator, Terrorsaur (Transmetal), Vice Grip, Waspinator (Transmetal) JAPANESE DESTRONS: Autocrusher, Autojetter, Autolauncher, Autostinger, B.B./Starscream (BW2), Dirge (BW2), DirgeGun, Galvatron (BW2), Gigastorm, GodNeptune (Coelagon, Halfshell, Scylla, Sea Phantom, Terrormander), Hellscream, Max B., Megastorm, Thrust (BW2), Thrustol * All other categories are open to all Transformers toys ever made. * Only toys manufactured by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara in sufficient quantities (over 50 units) are eligible -- rare prototypes or collectors' pieces are not allowed. * The Transformers Toy List will be used for final arbitration. A copy of the list can be found at http://www.digiserve.com/eescape/tf/TF_Toy_List *** Best Toy of the Year [Name one toy that was first introduced between 12/1/1997 and 12/31/1998.] ---QS:0201--Best Toy of the Year---------------------------- ---QE:0201-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Toy Ever [DISALLOWED: Jetfire (original)] ---QS:0202--Best Toy Ever----------------------------------- ---QE:0202-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Toy Tech-Spec [Name one toy whose tech-spec is the best one ever. Only tech-specs featured on the toy boxes are eligible -- fan-made specs and expanded "Transformers Universe" specs are NOT allowed.] ---QS:0203--Best Toy Tech-Spec------------------------------ ---QE:0203-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Toy Tech-Spec Quote [Name one toy whose tech-spec quotation is the best one ever. Only quotes featured on the toy boxes are eligible -- fan-made quotes and expanded "Transformers Universe" quotes are NOT allowed.] ---QS:0204--Best Toy Tech-Spec Quote------------------------ ---QE:0204-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Toy Box Art [Name one toy whose picture on the box/card is the most attractive.] ---QS:0205--Best Toy Box Art-------------------------------- ---QE:0205-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Toy Gimmick [Name one Transformers toy sub-group or "gimmick" (Examples: Pretenders, auto-transformations). The subgroup/gimmick must be one officially recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara, as shown on packages or specified in advertisements.] [DISALLOWED: Combiners/Gestalts] ---QS:0206--Best Toy Gimmick-------------------------------- ---QE:0206-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Toy of the Year [Name one toy that was first introduced between 12/1/1997 and 12/31/1998.] ---QS:0207--Worst Toy of the Year--------------------------- ---QE:0207-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Toy Ever [DISALLOWED: Wheelie] ---QS:0208--Worst Toy Ever---------------------------------- ---QE:0208-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Toy Tech-Spec [Name one toy whose tech-spec is the worst one ever. Only tech-specs featured on the toy boxes are eligible -- fan-made specs and expanded "Transformers Universe" specs are NOT allowed.] ---QS:0209--Worst Toy Tech-Spec----------------------------- ---QE:0209-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Toy Gimmick [Name one Transformers toy sub-group or "gimmick" (Examples: Pretenders, auto-transformations). The subgroup/gimmick must be one officially recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara, as shown on packages or specified in advertisements.] ---QS:0210--Worst Toy Gimmick------------------------------- ---QE:0210-------------------------------------------------- *** Most Complicated Toy [Name ONE toy.] ---QS:0211--Most Complicated Toy---------------------------- ---QE:0211-------------------------------------------------- *** The Dreams Made Steel Award, for the non-toy Transformers character who should have a toy made for him/her/it [Name an official Transformers character that was never released as a toy, but should be. Examples: Elita-1, Jhiaxus, Transmutate.] [DISALLOWED: Unicron, Arcee] ---QS:0212--Non-Toy Character Who Should Have a Toy Made---- ---QE:0212-------------------------------------------------- *** The Dennis Rodman Award, for the Transformers toy with the worst color scheme [Name ONE toy.] ---QS:0213--Toy With the Worst Color Scheme----------------- ---QE:0213-------------------------------------------------- *** The "Fan-riffic!" Award, for the Transformers toy that's the most fun to play with [Name ONE toy that you actually enjoy PLAYING with.] ---QS:0214--Toy Most Fun to Play With----------------------- ---QE:0214-------------------------------------------------- *** The Corporate Piracy Award, for the non-Transformers toy that should become a Transformers toy [Name ONE non-Transformers toy and the toy product line/company it is from.] ---QS:0215--Corporate Piracy Award-------------------------- ---QE:0215-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART III: TRANSFORMERS MERCHANDISE Along with the hundreds of Transformers toys that were sold, there was also the various forms of merchandise -- the knapsacks, sticker books, breakfast cereals, and other peripheral goodies that helped us express our excitement. These awards focus on this outlying world of Transformers fandom. NOTES: * "Merchandise" is defined as any Transformers-related product that is NOT a "Transformers toy" (see notes for Part II). * Only merchandise manufactured or licensed by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara are eligible. Bootleg, knock-off, and home-made items are disqualified. * Only accessories sold in sufficient quantities (over 50 units) are eligible. * A copy of the Transformers Artifacts (merchandise) List can be found at http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/1139/artifacts.html, or at http://www.digiserve.com/eescape/tf/TF-artifacts.txt *** Best Merchandise Item of All Time [Name one Transformers-related merchandise item that was the best ever.] ---QS:0301--Best Merchandise Item--------------------------- ---QE:0301-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Merchandise Item of All Time [Name one Transformers-related merchandise item that was the worst ever.] ---QS:0302--Worst Merchandise Item-------------------------- ---QE:0302-------------------------------------------------- *** Funniest Merchandise Item of All Time [Name one Transformers-related merchandise item that was the most amusing ever.] ---QS:0303--Funniest Merchandise Item----------------------- ---QE:0303-------------------------------------------------- *** The Stoned-Out Marketeers Award, for the strangest merchandise item ever made ---QS:0304--Strangest Merchandise Item---------------------- ---QE:0304-------------------------------------------------- *** The "Justifiable Murder" Award, for the most desired merchandise item you want [Name one EXISTING Transformers-related merchandise item that you want more than any other.] ---QS:0305--Most Desired Merchandise Item------------------- ---QE:0305-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART IV: CARTOONS AND ANIMATED EPISODES For a lot of TransFans, their toy robots leaped to life on the small screen via the Transformers cartoons and shows. These awards recognize the animated exploits of the Transformers, from the action of the original American and Japanese cartoons to the modern exploits of BEAST WARS. NOTES: * All Transformers animated material officially recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara/Sunbow are eligible, EXCEPT "Transformers: The Movie" (It gets its own category, below). * A "story" consists of one continuous tale, of any length, with an introduction, body, and resolution. * An "episode" refers to a single HALF-HOUR block of material. * A "multiple-episode series" refers to a story made of TWO OR MORE half-hour episodes. * Categories marked "of the Year" are open ONLY to episodes that first aired between December 1, 1997 and December 31, 1998. All other categories are open to all episodes ever aired. * The following episode references are available on the web: >> American: http://www.cs.rit.edu/~abm4111/tfepgd.txt >> Japanese: http://www.digiserve.com/eescape/tf/Transformers.shtml >> Beast Wars: http://www.beastwars.net/bw_show/synopsis_scripts.html *** Best Episode/Multiple-Episode Series of the Year [Name ONE episode or multiple-episode series that aired between 12/1/1997 and 12/31/1998. Consider ALL aspects of the story -- writing, animation, editing, music, pacing, etc.] ---QS:0401--Best Episode/Series of the Year----------------- ---QE:0401-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Episode Ever [Name ONE episode. Consider ALL aspects of the story -- writing, animation, editing, music, pacing, etc.] ---QS:0402--Best Episode Ever------------------------------- ---QE:0402-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Multiple-Episode Series/Story Arc Ever [Either name a multiple-episode series, or name two or more episodes that featured a continuing subplot/theme. Consider ALL aspects of the story -- writing, animation, editing, music, pacing, etc.] ---QS:0403--Best Series/Arc Ever---------------------------- ---QE:0403-------------------------------------------------- *** Funniest Episode Ever [Name one episode. Consider ALL aspects of the story -- writing, animation, editing, music, pacing, etc.] [DISALLOWED: "The Low Road"] ---QS:0404--Funniest Episode Ever--------------------------- ---QE:0404-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Quote in an Animated Episode [Name the quote, the speaker, the episode, and any other identifying context you feel is necessary.] ---QS:0405--Best Quote in an Episode------------------------ ---QE:0405-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Cel Animation in an Episode [Name one episode that has the best cel animation ever. For multiple- episode series, name a SPECIFIC episode instead. Example: "Return of Optimus Prime" is ineligible, but "Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1" is allowed.] [DISALLOWED: "Call of the Primitives"] ---QS:0406--Best Cel Animation in an Episode---------------- ---QE:0406-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Computer Animation in a BEAST WARS Episode [Name one BEAST WARS episode that has the best computer-generated animation ever. For multiple-episode series, name a SPECIFIC episode in the series. Example: "The Trigger" is ineligible, but "The Trigger, Part 1" is allowed.] ---QS:0407--Best Computer Animation in a BW Episode--------- ---QE:0407-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Character Voice [Name the CHARACTER (not the voice actor/actress).] ---QS:0408--Best Character Voice---------------------------- ---QE:0408-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Fight Scene in an Episode [Describe the fight scene and the episode.] ---QS:0409--Best Fight Scene in an Episode------------------ ---QE:0409-------------------------------------------------- *** Funniest Scene in an Episode [Describe the scene and the episode.] ---QS:0410--Funniest Scene in an Episode-------------------- ---QE:0410-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Episode/Multiple-Episode Series of the Year [Name ONE episode or multiple-episode series that aired between 12/1/1997 and 12/31/1998. Consider ALL aspects of the story -- writing, animation, editing, music, pacing, etc.] ---QS:0411--Worst Episode/Series of the Year---------------- ---QE:0411-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Episode Ever [Name ONE episode. Consider ALL aspects of the story -- writing, animation, editing, music, pacing, etc.] [DISALLOWED: "Carnage in C Minor"] ---QS:0412--Worst Episode Ever------------------------------ ---QE:0412-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Multiple-Episode Series/Story Arc Ever [Either name a multiple-episode series, or name two or more episodes that featured a continuing subplot/theme. Consider ALL aspects of the story -- writing, animation, editing, music, pacing, etc.] [DISALLOWED: "Five Faces of Darkness"] ---QS:0413--Worst Series/Arc Ever--------------------------- ---QE:0413-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Character Voice [Name the CHARACTER (not the voice actor/actress).] [DISALLOWED: Wheelie] ---QS:0414--Worst Character Voice--------------------------- ---QE:0414-------------------------------------------------- *** The Distinguished Distinction Award, for the best/coolest/neatest mannerism/habit of a character in a cartoon [Name the character and the mannerism.] ---QS:0415--Character with the best/coolest mannerism------- ---QE:0415-------------------------------------------------- *** The Amazingly Animated Award, for the Transformers character whose animated form looks the best ---QS:0416--Character whose Animated Form Looks Best-------- ---QE:0416-------------------------------------------------- *** The Cool Cameo Award, for the celebrity who you'd like to have doing the voice for a Transformers character [Name the celebrity and the character that he/she should do the voice for.] [DISALLOWED: James Earl Jones] ---QS:0417--Celebrity Character Voice----------------------- ---QE:0417-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART V: TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE It's so big, so amazing, it gets its own subcategory! Like the title says, all of the awards here are for TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE. *** Best Character in the Movie ---QS:0501--Best Character in the Movie--------------------- ---QE:0501-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Movie Scene [DISALLOWED: Optimus Prime vs. Megatron] ---QS:0502--Best Movie Scene-------------------------------- ---QE:0502-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Movie Quote [DISALLOWED: Springer-"I've got better things to do tonight than die."] ---QS:0503--Best Movie Quote-------------------------------- ---QE:0503-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Movie Death Scene [Definition of "Best" is left to the voter's discretion. The scene must have actually occurred.] ---QS:0504--Best Movie Death Scene-------------------------- ---QE:0504-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Character in the Movie [DISALLOWED: Wheelie] ---QS:0505--Worst Character in the Movie-------------------- ---QE:0505-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Movie Scene ---QS:0506--Worst Movie Scene------------------------------- ---QE:0506-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Movie Death Scene [Definition of "Worst" is left to the voter's discretion. The scene must have actually occurred.] ---QS:0507--Worst Movie Death Scene------------------------- ---QE:0507-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Song from the Movie/Soundtrack [Name ONE song/track from either the official movie soundtrack or from the BotCon '97 soundtrack suppliment.] ---QS:0508--Best Song from the Movie/Soundtrack------------- ---QE:0508-------------------------------------------------- *** Character Who Should Not Have Died in the Movie, but Did ---QS:0509--Character Who Should Not Have Died-------------- ---QE:0509-------------------------------------------------- *** The Final Cut Award, for the one (and only one!) scene you would add to the movie ---QS:0510--One Scene You'd Add to the Movie---------------- ---QE:0510-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART VI: COMICS AND MANGA Another wrinkle to the Transformers mythos came in the form of comic books and other printed adventures. These awards celebrate those three- dimensional stories of a two-dimensional medium. NOTES: * Only comics and publications sanctioned by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara are eligible for these awards (no fan-produced fanzines, sorry). * Guides for the American and UK comics are available at http://www.digiserve.com/eescape/tf/Transformers.shtml *** Best Single Issue of a Comic [Name the issue number and what series (American, UK, etc.) it came from] [DISALLOWED: Transformers #75/Unicron vs. Cybertron] ---QS:0601--Best Single Issue of a Comic-------------------- ---QE:0601-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Multiple-Issue Story Arc in a Comic [Name the story arc and the issues, if possible.] [DISALLOWED: "Matrix Quest"] ---QS:0602--Best Multiple-Issue Story Arc in a Comic-------- ---QE:0602-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Comic Book Cover [Name the issue number, what series (American, UK, etc.) it came from, and a brief description.] [DISALLOWED: Transformers #5 ("The Transformers are all dead.")] ---QS:0603--Best Comic Book Cover--------------------------- ---QE:0603-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Bob Budiansky Transformers Comic Story/Arc [Name the story/arc and the issue(s), if possible.] ---QS:0604--Best Bob Budiansky Comic Story/Arc-------------- ---QE:0604-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Simon Furman Transformers Comic Story/Arc [Name the story/arc and the issue(s), if possible.] ---QS:0605--Best Simon Furman Comic Story/Arc--------------- ---QE:0605-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Comic Book Artist ---QS:0606--Best Comic Book Artist-------------------------- ---QE:0606-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Scene in a Comic Book [Name the scene, the series, and the issue number.] ---QS:0607--Best Scene in a Comic Book---------------------- ---QE:0607-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Comic Book Quote [Name the speaker(s), the series, and the issue number.] ---QS:0608--Best Comic Book Quote--------------------------- ---QE:0608-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Single Issue of a Comic [Name the issue number and what series (American, UK, etc.) it came from] [DISALLOWED: Transformers #31/"Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom"] ---QS:0609--Worst Single Issue of a Comic------------------- ---QE:0609-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Multiple-Issue Story Arc in a Comic [Name the story arc and the issues, if possible.] ---QS:0610--Worst Multiple-Issue Story Arc in a Comic------- ---QE:0610-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Comic Book Cover [Name the issue number, what series (American, UK, etc.) it came from, and a brief description.] ---QS:0611--Worst Comic Book Cover-------------------------- ---QE:0611-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Comic Book Artist ---QS:0612--Worst Comic Book Artist------------------------- ---QE:0612-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Use of Humans in a Comic [Name the human(s) and the scene/issue.] ---QS:0613--Best Use of Humans in a Comic------------------- ---QE:0613-------------------------------------------------- *** The Dream Team Award, Part 1, for the person(s) whom you would want to write a Transformers comic book [Voting for yourself is NOT allowed.] [DISALLOWED: Simon Furman] ---QS:0614--Person(s) to write a Transformers Comic Book---- ---QE:0614-------------------------------------------------- *** The Dream Team Award, Part 2, for the persons(s) whom you would want to draw a Transformers comic book [Voting for yourself is NOT allowed.] [DISALLOWED: Andrew Wildman] ---QS:0615--Person(s) to Draw a Transformers Comic Book----- ---QE:0615-------------------------------------------------- *** The No-Color Character Award, for the dumbest/lamest/most boring character in a Transformers comic [Name the character and the series.] ---QS:0616--Dumbest/Lamest Comic Book Character------------- ---QE:0616-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART VII: NET.FANDOM This category is devoted specifically to Internet-based fandom, such as the Usenet Transformers newsgroups, web pages, IRC channels, and the TF MUSHes. NOTES: * A "Transformers newsgroup" is coneidered to be one or more of the following: rec.toys.transformers.moderated rec.toys.transformers.marketplace alt.toys.transformers alt.toys.transformers.classic.moderated alt.toys.transformers.fanfic alt.toys.transformers.marketplace * Voters CANNOT VOTE for themselves, their own works, or any MUCK/IRC/web site that they administrate/supervise/maintain. *** The TransFan of the Year Award, for the most friendly/helpful/polite net.transfan [Name ONE person on the Internet/Usenet. Selections should be based on helpful answers, selfless service to the fan community, and all-around good behavior. Include an e-mail address if possible.] ---QS:0701--TransFan of the Year---------------------------- ---QE:0701-------------------------------------------------- *** The Lovable Screwball of the Year Award, for favorite net.transfan [Name ONE person on the net. This person does not have to be a model citizen, but simply a fan whose presence is welcome for whatever reason. Include an e-mail address if possible.] ---QS:0702--Lovable Screwball of the Year------------------- ---QE:0702-------------------------------------------------- *** Best nom du net, for the net.transfan with the most interesting handle [Name ONE person's handle on the net. A "handle" is considered to be any name the person uses besides the one that's on their birth certificate or driver's license.] ---QS:0703--Best Nom du Net--------------------------------- ---QE:0703-------------------------------------------------- *** The Straight-Shootin'-Swindle Award, for the best/fairest/most honest Transformers trader(s)/dealer(s) ---QS:0704--Best Trader/Dealer------------------------------ ---QE:0704-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Discussion of the Year in a Transformers Newsgroup ---QS:0705--Best Discussion in a TF Newsgroup--------------- ---QE:0705-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Nonsense Thread of the Year in a Transformers Newsgroup [It doesn't matter if it pertained to Transformers or not, as long as you found it funny...] ---QS:0706--Best Nonsense Thread---------------------------- ---QE:0706-------------------------------------------------- *** Best .sig [Name the person and a brief description of the .sig] ---QS:0707--Best .sig--------------------------------------- ---QE:0707-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers net.resource [A "net.resource" is considered to be any FAQ, text file, database, archive, or list available on the internet. Name the resource, the author(s), and the web/FTP site where it's at, if possible.] ---QS:0708--Best Transformers net.resource------------------ ---QE:0708-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers Web Page [The web page doesn't have to have any nifty resources, as long as it's a fun place to visit and has something to do with Transformers. Name the page, its URL, and the person who's maintaining it.] ---QS:0709--Best Transformers Web Page---------------------- ---QE:0709-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Channel ---QS:0710--Best Transformers IRC Channel------------------- ---QE:0710-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers IRC Operator [Name the IRC operator and the channel.] ---QS:0711--Best Transformers IRC Operator------------------ ---QE:0711-------------------------------------------------- *** Friendliest Transformers IRC Participant [Name the person and the channel he/she frequents.] ---QS:0712--Friendliest Transformers IRC Participant-------- ---QE:0712-------------------------------------------------- *** Funniest Transformers IRC Participant [Name the person and the channel he/she frequents.] ---QS:0713--Funniest Transformers IRC Participant----------- ---QE:0713-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers MUSH/MUCK [Name the best MUSH/MUCK/MU* with a Transformers-related theme] ---QS:0714--Best Transformers MUSH/MUCK--------------------- ---QE:0714-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers MUSH/MUCK Administrators [Name the Transformers MUSH/MUCK/MU* with the best/friendliest administrators. DO NOT name individuals; the administrators should be rated as a whole.] ---QS:0715--Best Transformers MUSH/MUCK Administrators------ ---QE:0715-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Role-Playing of a Featured Character on a MUSH/MUCK [Name the character, the MUSH/MUCK/MU*, and the person playing the character (if known). A "featured character" is a character officially recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara, such as Optimus Prime or Megatron.] ---QS:0716--Best MUSH/MUCH Featured Character Role-Playing-- ---QE:0716-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Role-Playing of a Original Character on a MUSH/MUCK [Name the character, the MUSH/MUCK/MU*, and the person playing the character (if known). An "original character" is a character created by a fan, and is NOT officially recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara.] ---QS:0717--Best MUSH/MUCK Original Character Role-Playing-- ---QE:0717-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART VIII: FANFICS Any Transformers-related fanfic story that has appeared in a fanzine, or was posted to a computer network, or otherwise shared with a group of other fans in a public forum is eligible for these awards. Fanfic stories that have NOT been shared in public are ineligible. NOTES: * Categories marked "of the Year" are open only to fanfics FINISHED in 1998. * Voters CANNOT VOTE for themselves or their own works. * Unless stated otherwise, all awards are eligible only to fanfics that have been FINISHED -- incomplete fanfics are not eligible. * Charl's Transformers Fanfic Page (http://www.home.aone.net.au/charl/ charl.htm) will be used for final arbitration. *** Best Fanfic Story of the Year [Name the fanfic and the author(s). The fanfic must have been FINISHED between 12/1/1997 and 12/31/1998.] ---QS:0801--Best Fanfic Story of the Year------------------- ---QE:0801-------------------------------------------------- *** Funniest Transformers Fanfic of the Year [Name the fanfic and the author(s). The fanfic must have been FINISHED between 12/1/1997 and 12/31/1998.] ---QS:0802--Funniest Fanfic Story of the Year--------------- ---QE:0802-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Fanfic Writer of the Year [Name the author.] ---QS:0803--Best Fanfic Writer of the Year------------------ ---QE:0803-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Fanfic Writer Ever [Name the author.] ---QS:0804--Best Fanfic Writer Ever------------------------- ---QE:0804-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Portrayal of an Official Transformers Character in a Fanfic [Only characters officially recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara are eligible. Name the character and the author(s).] ---QS:0805--Best Fanfic Portrayal of an Official Character-- ---QE:0805-------------------------------------------------- *** Favorite Original Fanfic Character [Open to any character who has appeared in a fanfic, but is NOT officially recognized by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara. Name the character and the author(s).] ---QS:0806--Favorite Original Fanfic Character-------------- ---QE:0806-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Use of Human Characters in a Fanfic [Name the human(s), the fanfic, and the author(s).] ---QS:0807--Best Use of Humans in a Fanfic------------------ ---QE:0807-------------------------------------------------- *** The 720 Degrees Award, for the most exciting/original/unexpected plot twist in a fanfic. [Name the plot twist, the fanfic, and the author(s).] ---QS:0808--Best Plot Twist in a Fanfic--------------------- ---QE:0808-------------------------------------------------- *** The Oliver Twist Award, for the Transformers fanfic that you most want to see a sequel for [Name the fanfic and the author(s).] ---QS:0809--Fanfic You Most Want to See a Sequel For-------- ---QE:0809-------------------------------------------------- *** The Big-Time Bonanza Award, for the Transformers fanfic that should be adapted as a comic book story/cartoon episode/movie/etc. [Name the fanfic and the author(s). The fanfic must be FINISHED.] ---QS:0810--Fanfic That Should Be Adapted------------------- ---QE:0810-------------------------------------------------- *** The Gold Cross Award, for the best Transformers crossover fanfic [Name the fanfic, the property/series/title being crossed over with, and the author(s). The fanfic must be FINISHED.] ---QS:0811--Best Crossover Fanfic--------------------------- ---QE:0811-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART IX: POTPOURRI As the name implies, these awards go to anything that wasn't covered above. *** The TF Question That Would Not Die, Part 1, Award: Is Brawn dead or alive? (cf: "Transformers: The Movie") ---QS:0901--Is Brawn Dead or Alive?------------------------- ---QE:0901-------------------------------------------------- *** The TF Question That Would Not Die, Part 2, Award: What medium best portrays the original Transformers (pre-Beast Wars), the comic books or the cartoons? ---QS:0902--Which Medium Best Portrays the Transformers?---- ---QE:0902-------------------------------------------------- *** The TF Question That Would Not Die, Part 3, Award: In the Beast Wars television series, who is the better leader, Optimus Primal or Megatron? ---QS:0903--Who is the better BW leader?-------------------- ---QE:0903-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers News of the Year [Name any Transformers-related news event that occurred between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 1998.] ---QS:0904--Best Transformers News of the Year-------------- ---QE:0904-------------------------------------------------- *** Worst Transformers News of the Year [Name any Transformers-related news event that occurred between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 1998.] ---QS:0905--Worst Transformers News of the Year------------- ---QE:0905-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers Fan Artist (Hand-drawn) [Name a NON-PROFESSIONAL Transformers artist who works in either black- and-white or color hand-drawn art. "Non-professional" is loosely defined as someone who has never done official Transformers artwork for Hasbro/Kenner/Takara/Marvel previously.] ---QS:0906--Best Transformers Fan Artist (Hand-drawn)------- ---QE:0906-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers Fan Artist (Computer-Generated) [Name a NON-PROFESSIONAL Transformers artist who works in computer- generated or digital art. "Non-professional" is loosely defined as someone who has never done official Transformers artwork for Hasbro/Kenner/Takara/Marvel previously.] ---QS:0907--Best Transformers Fan Artist (Computer)--------- ---QE:0907-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers Fan Club [A "fan club" is considered to be any formal Transformers-related fan organization that unites fans for a specified reason. Name the club and a mailing address/e-mail address/web site where it can be reached.] ---QS:0908--Best Transformers Fan Club---------------------- ---QE:0908-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers Fanzine [A "fanzine" is considered to be any Transformers-related fan magazine or publication that is not officially endorsed by Hasbro/Kenner/Takara. The fanzine must be mailed to members or publically accessible on the world- wide web. Include an e-mail address or web site URL if possible.] ---QS:0909--Best Transformers Fanzine----------------------- ---QE:0909-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Transformers Convention [Name one convention related to Transformers, the year, and the location it was held in.] ---QS:0910--Best Transformers Convention-------------------- ---QE:0910-------------------------------------------------- *** Best Organized Event at a Transformers Convention [Name ONE event and the convention and year it occurred in. Only events planned or endorsed by the convention organizers are eligible.] ---QS:0911--Best Organized Event at a Convention------------ ---QE:0911-------------------------------------------------- *** The Gender-Bender Award, for the Transformers character whose sex should be changed for whatever reason [Name ONE character.] ---QS:0912--Character Whose Sex Should be Changed----------- ---QE:0912-------------------------------------------------- *** The CWWF Tag-Team Award, for the coolest Transformers cross-alliance team-up [Name ONE Autobot/Maximal and ONE Decepticon/Predacon who should work together and take on everyone else.] ---QS:0913--Coolest Transformers Cross-Alliance Team-Up----- ---QE:0913-------------------------------------------------- *** The Sweeps Week Award, for the movie/TV/comic/etc. series or property that the Transformers should crossover with ---QS:0914--Property Transformers Should Crossover With----- ---QE:0914-------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================== PART X: TRANSFANS FREE-FOR-ALL Stolen shamelessly from rec.arts.comics.misc's Bizarro Squiddies, it's the "roll your own" awards -- create a category (or two, or three, or...), then name your own winners. Suggestions for future award categories are also welcome (and may, in fact, be blatantly stolen if your ideas are fun enough). NOTE: voters' names will be included unless anominity is specifically requested... ---QS:1001--TransFans Free-For-All-------------------------- ---QE:1001-------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Cut Here ---- 8< ---------------------------- Remember, send your ballot to rjung@netcom.com NO LATER than JANUARY 29, 1999! --R.J. B-) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ "I write because I am personally amused by what I do, and if other people are amused by it, then it's fine. If they're not, then that's also fine." Send mail to rjung@netcom.com --Frank Zappa ------- Visit Rob on the web! ------ http://www.digiserve.com/eescape/ ------- .