I hated it when the series ended, and how it ended. It made me rethink all the other series were not that bad. I hope another series like this comes soon.
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Transformers: Animated
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Corey Burton, David Kaye, Bumper Robinson, Where to watch: Cartoon Network, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
So-so; feels like a barely disguised commercial.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Transformers: Animated
Parents need to know that a good portion of every episode in this action-heavy cartoon series revolves around the inevitable clash of the two rival robot groups (the hero Autobots and the evil Decepticons). Though the machines seem to cause a lot of damage, since they aren't human and don't bleed, it's not particularly upsetting. The show -- which is just the latest in a long line of Trasnformers titles -- is tied into an extensive line of toys; in fact, the toys came first, and parents of young fans should expect to be besieged with requests for Transformer gadgets.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about marketing -- particularly the stuff that's aimed at kids. Kids: Is it obvious to you that this show is linked to a campaign to sell something? Did you know that the original show came out after the toys were introduced, with the main purpose to boost toy sales? Is that OK? Should young kids be shielded from such obvious sales efforts? Can you think of other shows that are particularly closely linked to toys and other products?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Awesome show!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
I enjoy watching this with my boys.
I disagree that this show is an extended commercial. My sons both enjoy it. I can sit through it with them and not feel like my brain is rotting. It teaches that good triumphs over evil, friendship is to be valued, and the human race is worth protecting.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Thought I would hate this show....ended up loving it!
At first the show looked cheesy but then I watched the 3 part movie and I loved it! yeah there's the animation thing, but you shouldn't mind cause it's action packed and also full of comedy thanks to Bumblebee. Social behavior is good, the Autobots work together as a team to defeat their enemies and learn together as a team. Please give this show a chance if you still think it's cheesy
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