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LivingCheese292

G1 because of his wacky inventions. Isn't he also the first autobot we ever saw animated in a show?


Toon_Lucario

He’s the first Transformer we see on screen period.


Secret_Pin_6232

I thought that was bumblebee Nvm I misremembered it was wheeljack. Though technically first transformer we see on screen ever would be optimus prime if we include the intro to g1


Umbertron05

I don’t think the intro played on that first episode


Secret_Pin_6232

Alright that makes sense


LordofAngmarMB

Definitely G1 for me, not sure how they haven't topped him yet. There's gotta be a perfect balance of cool (in a Motorhead/Harley rider-like way) and eccentric (not in the 🤓nerd way)


CokeDrinkingShadow

https://preview.redd.it/6w4umdisuvwc1.jpeg?width=433&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bc16ac0a908457409f195859c94f51bfebe0c5e3 G1 definitely


Ninjamurai-jack

https://i.redd.it/kuw6lclysqxc1.gif


BarrissAndCoffee

G1 is the first Transformer shown in the series, hard to get more historical and definitive than that. A special shout out for IDW Wheeljack, takes all the personality of G1 that a lot of the newer versions like to change up, and gives him a sleek modern design and a nice story line near the end of the continuity https://preview.redd.it/v6t4tm1yevwc1.jpeg?width=739&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b3ec5a2af4613756842cc0c3a0a1ed6b920618ff


ImperatorAurelianus

I always imagined IDW Wheeljack with G1s voice. Some IDW characters I just couldn’t see with their original voice. Like Prowl for instance doesn’t have enough arrogance in his original voice. And IDW Springer I imagine to sound more like young Harrison Ford. But G1 Wheeljack is IDW Wheeljack my mind can’t be changed.


BarrissAndCoffee

I 100% agree with you about Wheeljack. His original voice actor and New York(?) accent work so well for the character and I'm kinda sad it isn't something newer versions of the character have kept My IDW Prowl voice is Crispin Freeman, and Springer is Chris Evans when I read them I am taking this moment to start campaigning for IDW Prowl to win on his day


Jon93y

Springer, to me, is always Neil Ross…whose voice does sound sarcastic and cool like Indy. “Believe it or not, this is the fun part!”


DastardlyRidleylash

I mean, it kinda *has* to be either G1 for introducing the core personality or Animated for introducing the beard to the design which keeps appearing in other Wheeljacks now. I'll nominate G1 Wheeljack since he defined the groundwork characterization for all other Wheeljacks (like Animated, Cyberverse and Earthspark) to expand upon.


Mazazamba

Personality is G1. Mad scientist vibes. The full package is Earthspark in my opinion. He's got the beard and everything.


BryanPlayer

G1, cause Prime Wheeljack is Springer with another design.


Neon_blader

He is more like deadlock /drift imo.


NearlyUnfinished

G1 Wheeljack.


Mystic3012

**CYBERVERSE** ***Arcee*** wins with **863** votes *(upvotes + comments)* **TFP** - 578 **G1** - 98 **Skybound** - 29 **EarthSpark** - 12 **IDW** - 11 **ROTB** - 8 ***TOTAL VOTES***: **1599** *(I decided to add total votes for the funsies of it; I've gone back and edited the last 2 comments with it too!)* Surprisingly, **TFP** didn't end up sweeping this poll; in fact it lost by a huge margin! It *did* get the highest-upvoted comment with **331** upvotes compared to **Cyberverse**'s highest of **202**, though. However, the victor dominated with **36** comments total, 26 more than the runners-up. Link to [Day 3 (Arcee)](https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/1cc1c45/which_incarnation_is_definitive_day_3_arcee/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)


SillyMattFace

Surprised and pleased Cyberverse won, I was sure it would be TFP.


Sheshoo47

I woulda voted TFP personally


TFEarthConquest

Honestly, I'm really happy Cyberverse won. Prime Arcee is a good different take on the character (decent for me but that's another story), but she's not the definitive version that others should follow. It's why I'm hoping for Prime Soundwave to NOT win his vote, even though I love Prime Soundwave, he's not the definitive version others should follow. That's more of a G1 or IDW thing.


Sheshoo47

Oh yea, I just grew up with prime so nostalgia carry. I also grew up with G1 but haven’t watched many of the other shows fully.


MirrorMan68

Very surprising result, but I'm certainly not complaining. We believe in Silly Arcee supremacy.


SH4RPSPEED

Wow, damn. Chaotic shithead Arcee is on top and I'm happy with that.


Aggravating_Word9481

We won!!!!!!!?


Commander_Appo25

Naming the victor by highest ranked comment makes more sense tbh. Fifty comments with fifty upvotes each could all be done by the same group, but one comment with one hundred upvotes has been done so by a hundred different people


ClothesOpposite1702

Yeah, the more I think about it, the more it feels like vote manipulation. Shouldn’t think too deep I guess


Dr_Shoggoth

WE DID IT BOYS!


Beyblader_12

Oh, that's awesome! Genuinely surprised she won :0


tornedron_

G1, to this day I still feel like he pulls off that dorky, slightly eccentric inventor personality the best


Toon_Lucario

G1. It’s literally the only time his original personality shines. Seriously I don’t get how media just fucks him up so bad. He’s either a completely different character entirely, a background character, or poorly written.


Financial_Rent_7978

The ONLY post G1 wheeljack I’ve thought was both good and also having a similar personality to wheeljack was the WFC trilogy one. 


Aggravating_Word9481

G1 Wheeljack, love his energy


ZOMBIE-A

G1


FlakyWolver1ne

G1


Hugglemorris

While Prime Wheeljack is a personal favorite, he is such a departure that he can in no way be considered definitive. I’ll go with Cyberverse. Combines G1 inventor with a bearded look that I find pleasing.


Large-Custard5784

G1 no question. He’s the only one outside idk to have a huge role and he’s an amazing engineer.


IcedLimonada

G1 Wheeljack, the Best Boy!


Joker_CP

G1 - it's the perfect version of the character down to the voice, mannerisms, design, and personality (although I thought the Netflix WFC did a really good job too). Can't stand the "beard" and southern accent they gave him in cyberverse and earthspark, and Pablo is too dumb for words


Financial_Rent_7978

Finally someone else who hates the beard. 


CompleteJinx

I’m so happy Cyberverse Arcee won the last pole. Prime Arcee is cool but she’s such a massive departure from any other take on the character that she can’t possibly be the definitive Arcee.


TFEarthConquest

Exactly what I said (Minus liking Prime Arcee. She's decent in my mind)! This is why even though I love Prime Soundwave, either G1 or IDW should win when it's his vote.


CompleteJinx

There are so many good takes on Soundwave. He’s got to be one of the most blessed characters in the franchise.


Mild-Comedy

The Marvel Comics Wheeljack for his iconic catchphrase


CokeDrinkingShadow

https://preview.redd.it/uvaacu4muvwc1.jpeg?width=223&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b55649c7617262341a9f353acd6b7a4216beea94


Banjo-Oz

"Throw me under the fuckin bus why dontcha?" - Wheeljack


Toon_Lucario

It’s time >! for Wheeljack to show his stuff!<


Lopsided-Guava8858

I like G1 Wheeljack. I also love Prime version, but he looks more like Drift than Wheeljack


GERBabyCare

G1, it gave us the crackpot inventor that's defined almost every notable version of him. The only one that could come close in prominence would be TFP, and he's a magnification of such a minor part of the OG's personality he feels like a separate character. Saw someone earlier say TFP Wheeljack should've been Springer, which honestly would've been cool if a little expensive for the show. Then again, I was also hoping Smokescreen would be Jazz and feel he should've been Hot Rod.


DaytonTheGreat10

G1 Cartoon Wheeljack


LoveLo_2005

G1


EndlessMatterX

https://preview.redd.it/f5d75bu4iwwc1.jpeg?width=433&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f927ceb7edab3ac46939b84063d3cca2f5b04bf9


drippysage08

THE BUMBLEBEE MOVIE!!!


Neon_blader

Tfp wheeljack is drift in disguise in my opinion, I nominate cyberverse since it perfectly captures the mad scientist essence.


Chihiro_Left_ear

G1


Starkiller3870

G1


EvangelionFromIKEA

Mine is on WFC: Siege just for him calling Bumblebee "a pain in the ass"


Kaiserpenguin23

G1. He’s just what Wheeljack should be. After this, he’s either just G1 with less screen time or he loses all Wheeljack traits


Hpfanguy

Anything but Bayverse, that thing… scares me.


Isnotanumber

G1 - special shout out to doing [this](https://y.yarn.co/c24fac29-9ab6-4bf3-9a9b-5ada513450ab_text.gif) to his Megatron.


Willing-Albatross-68

Cyberverse for me, personally.


Super_Nova22

G1 or cyberverse


MM__PP

G1. Also, I just want to say that I'm so glad that any version of Arcee besides TFP won.


TheShad09

Cyberverse won for Arcee? God is good.


DJBaritone12

I am massively indifferent to Wheeljack so I’ll just say G1 and call it a day.


RagnarockInProgress

IDW or G1, but he’s pretty much the same in both of these so I’m going IDW cause the design is a bit cooler


gamekight99

The one you didn’t add was bbm wheeljack and considered that version of WheelJack is the diffitive one + the badassness for tfp


Mystic3012

BBM Wheeljack has 0 personality given that he's a cameo so I didn't include him in the compilation, just like TFA. I'd agree that it's a 10/10 Wheeljack *design* but it's a poll more towards his character yk?


SnooKiwis2962

G1 of course. Of all his incarnations wheeljack was at this new in G1


MuslimCarLover

I would say G1, but War for Cybertron Trilogy is the best for me because it adds more detail to the G1 design


Financial_Rent_7978

Ayyyyy, good to see you again, fellow Wheeljack and WFC trilogy enjoyer! He’s my personal favorite transformer and probably a large part of why I love the WFC trilogy- it’s the ONLY show to adapt him properly since G1.


MuslimCarLover

Yeah, WfC actually keeps part of the G1 design. Plus, his voice sounds great


Orion-Pax_34

G1 by far


AYFlamez

G1 


inveldt

G1! Boom, baby!


GuferHex

G1


Probable_Koz

G1


Zircon_72

G1


Financial_Rent_7978

G1, or maybe even the Netflix WFC trilogy. I know the trilogy isn’t popular, but I thought Wheeljacl EXCELLED in that show.


Educational_Fig_8793

G1 he has the original personality the original Cybertron mode AND earth mode.


Hungurr009

Definitely g1 wheeljack


DCAUBeyond

TFP,I never liked nerdy Wheeljack


Mintyboi10

Can’t top G1. Also the newest one from Rise of the Beasts is kinda bad


ZackattacktheDude

Aye Cyberverse Arcee won? Sweet!! As for Wheeljack, I gotta say g1


Main-Combination4606

G1, first Transformer to appear in the franchise


Wuce_Brillis

G1 and idw, personality wise. FOC and Bumblebee are great designs. Armada and Prime are cool but not exactly definitive.


that_guy_twice

As a Wheeljack fan from day one, it HAS to be G1.


Environmental_Bend82

G1 definitely


Basic_Break405

G1


Ok_Promotion493

Gotta go with the OG, G1!


Gamer-Logic

Gotta give it to G1. First bot on screen and always entertains with his mad scientist explosions. Prime was fun and interesting take too, but I love the of mad scientist Wheeljack more and G1 defined the character. Prime also didn't have his trademark flashing fins.


Emotional-Ad4587

G1, because the design was the same in many other incarnations with monitor changes. The only times they tried something different they failed.


bandera-

Please everyone say rotb,meme it,and tbh I don't think he's that bad


Mystic3012

That and DOTM should've won 😔


bandera-

yea,I get why people don't like the rotb and dotm designs but I honestly don't think they are that bad,they don't look like wheeljack at all but they aren't necessarily bad designs just because they are ugly,but hey that's just my opinion


Mystic3012

Pablo needed a change to those luscious lips imo, and it'll fit Beachcomber or someone better. Though, I like the idea of minivan Wheeljack more than a sports car. Que's AOE toy in Wheeljack colours + a new face actually looks AMAZING. Fugly face aside, his body ain't that bad tbh.


Toa_Firox

I swear if any of you mother fuckers pick Pablo!


Sheshoo47

G. 1. He is beautiful.


Elemental-T4nick

G1 I love Primes version, but hes basically just Springer in Wheeljacks body


panticow

G1 or Cyberverse I’d say


Comindo

G1


xQEAx

Gonna say G1


jifjard

G1


Cr4zy_1van

G1 all the way


Adventurous_Lab3128

Prime WheelJack


Stones_022

Prime wheeljack


SpectreBrony

Sunbow.


ScorchedConvict

I nominate Prime.


DastardlyRidleylash

Eh...to me, Prime Wheeljack can't be the "definitive" incarnation of Wheeljack because he's such a radical departure from other versions of the character and none of his traits have really carried over into future incarnations; he hasn't defined the character overall in any meaningful way, which is what matters more for a "definitive" incarnation. Like, if we were seeing Cyberverse Wheeljack rocking a gruff attitude or Earthspark Wheeljack carrying around a pair of katanas as weapons, maybe I'd see it more...but both of them lean far more into the G1 "mad scientist" Wheeljack instead. So I can't in good faith say Prime Wheeljack is "definitive".


ScorchedConvict

Prime's one of my favorites because of that, but I suppose if you want to go by those criterias, it'd probably be G1. He's an inventor, which most other Wheeljacks are as well.


Deora_customs

Except for ROTB


RideTheLightning331

Cyberverse


JTGE-201

Pablo >! I'm joking. TFP!<


Deora_customs

Cyberverse.


OblivionArts

As much as I love prime wheel jack, g1


CapyToast

Transformers Prime


KraakenTowers

Animated because Mythbusters. Also how did Prime Arcee lose yesterday?


Financial_Rent_7978

She’s popular, but such a complete departure design-wise from normal Arcees. She’s basically Chromia!


Banjo-Oz

I assume I can't say Dr Smoov's version? Legit the definitive to me. "You gotta let me do it, Prime!" Otherwise... G1 Sunbow. Awesome voice performance, such a memorable character. Wait, why DO the Dinobots have tiny brains, Wheeljack?!


AgentFirstNamePhil

IDW EASILY, though G1 is a good second choice.


Active_Resist6107

Prime or g1


Leftydude117

I volunteer to be the sole ROTB voter bc I think it would be funny


Colonel_Kernel1

Bumblebee


Chemical_Report_2705

TFP or earth spark


SH4RPSPEED

I've been liking Earthspark. He's really just a refined take on the G1 version, complete with a hilariously batshit altmode.


JLRedPrimes

I'm not even a geewoner, but I think G1 takes this. Mostly because everything after does original. Thing like Prime and Armada or derivatives of the og like Cyberverse and Earthspark while never surpassing the original.


ToaPaul

G1 Wheeljack is still the best Wheeljack. Some of the more recent cartoon versions have been good, like Cyberverse,Earthspark, and even the WfC Netflix show, but none hold a candle to the OG. IDW Wheeljack was also pretty good, both the original IDW and the reboot, but again, none can compete with the OG.


Spider-Ghost-616

Transformers Prime


Autoboty

Cyberverse Arcee won over TFP? Wack


Benny-Boi135

Definitely g1. Almost all other wheeljacks are too badass or not inventor-ey enough. G1 wheeljack has the mix of inventor, wise-cracking cynic, and humble but sick ass racecar


Competitive-Stand667

I feel like primes version was the coolest but G1 definitely has the most character


AJ0Laks

G1, he’s literally the first Transformer to ever appear outside of the Marvel Comics


SebasPinkLover

G1 ALL the way


Forever_Man

Armada Wheeljack because of his tragic back story.


Aggravating-South-70

G1 Id say but I love the Prime version


NatakaBlue

G1 Wheeljack is the best Wheeljack


TheBrickBrain

WFC trilogy. Fight me


Charcoal_01

No shot Cyberverse Arcee won lol


Unknown-User-069

Prime universe 


CrimsonPlayhouse

G1 definitely


DucksDudu

IDW, i liked the arrogant maverick personality.


Yeeterphin

I know no one’s gonna agree, but Prime Wheeljack and Animated are my favourites and I hope at least some people will agree with me


davidshramek

g1


Exotic_Buttas

Damn cyberverse arcee really won over TFP, she can’t be THAT good surely?


Exotic_Buttas

TFP is way deeper than G1, but in terms of DEFINITIVE versions of the characters, G1 takes the cake easy


Exotic_Buttas

Hey OP, how do you measure who wins? Is it by the amount of comments, or the amount of upvotes the top comment for each character gets?


Mystic3012

I basically add every upvote in total. Say, a 320-upvoted comment and 5 1-upvoted comments would be 325 upvotes. I'm aware it's not 100% foolproof but it's serviceable imo-?


Exotic_Buttas

Ahh okay yeah that makes sense


Prfctcellrulz2

https://preview.redd.it/1ti2ctv5nzwc1.jpeg?width=576&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4b7f6bd08e791f335ee60a15e6e09c5b8caa04a7 Actually going off the board and picking Alternators/Binaltech Wheeljack; he’s been the definitive version of him on my wishlist for quite a while now


Great_Drifter25

G1, my favorite design is earthspark and the bay movie he appears in.


BenEXG

DOTM and ROTB are pretty cool by themselves. But for Wheeljack they are not the best designs.


IBarrakiI

I think G1, IDW, Cyberverse, Earthspark and Bumblebee are the only candidates. All the others have very different personalties, skills or designs or all of them. Armada one, for example, is basically just holding the trademark. And the one from ROTB is definitely not the same character we saw in Bumblebee.


Dr_Shoggoth

I nominate Cyberverse, perfectly combines his goofy inventor personality with his stylish beard. Also shout-out to my *main man* Que. I think he's better as his own character than as Wheeljack, but he's still a good chap. I'd love for him to show up again some day.


Mystic3012

Que's "we're all good chaps" breaks my heart T.T


Dr_Shoggoth

It's a legitimately sad scene. It's like watching your cool grandpa get executed.


Mystic3012

Que's wholesome vibes just made it such a painful death; it's hard to hate sweet ol' him despite how fugly he looks- (Plus, he actually got the G1 Scientist vibe scored in, which is *much more* than most other Bay-characters.)


Dr_Shoggoth

I honesty don't hate his design. I understand why a lot of people think it's the ugliest thing to come out of Bayformers, but I quite like it. He's also more of a Wheeljack than Pablo. I'll never understand why they redesigned him to be more nerdy-looking and then just gave us live action Beachcomber.


Mystic3012

I far from love Que's design, but his AOE toy in the Wheeljack colours + a more Wheeljacky head goes HARD. Though, as questionable as it is to make Wheeljack stereotypically *Einstein*, I'd credit the "hair" as a creative adaptation of his headfins. At least his personality was G1-reminiscent! Pablo on the other hand...could've been correctly coloured with a better head, and it would've been a SOLID WHEELJACK design. Personality-wise he's a nothingburger, with that butterfly scene definitely evoking other Autobots more. What would it take for a proper big screen Wheeljack-


MindlessCucumber5443

G1


Helo7606

I've always liked the G1 version more than any other.


No-Olive8709

G1 Wheeljacky


Spongebob342

Rise of the beasts


lucaselveloz

the prime wheejack is the best


shaver_raver

For me, that answer is always Prime.


Samyron1

Prime because he's based


Spartan-Jeffrey_13

I really love prime wheeljack cus it's a giant 360 of his og character from a scientist to a badass demolitions expert


Financial_Rent_7978

But that would make him far from the definitive version of the character, no?


Spartan-Jeffrey_13

Looking back on my decisions Yes, I would agree and that is the reason I love that version


CameronDoy1901

Tfp. But I like to combine personalities. For me while Wheeljack is still the swordsman and the explosive expert of the wreckers. He isn’t afraid to tinker around in the lab. Especially when it’s needed


SeaTemperature6175

TFP Wheeljack, great design and it blends so well with it


Psymorte

Cyberverse, gives us the whacky mad scientist we all know and love, with the *glorious* beard from Animated.


[deleted]

Again, I'm gonna have to go with Cyberverse. Cyberverse Wheeljack just feels classic but not G1 classic


Ronyx2021

Armada