Pffft, the Rescue Bots Academy episode I mention in this one is actually titled "About a Rock," not "About a Bot"! Doh! That show loved to use the word "bot" in its titles so much it rubbed off on me. 😅

Whirl is absolutely the type of guy who’d name his daughter after himself.

The idea of Rescue Bots Whirl being a younger sibling/daughter for IDW Whirl is incredibly amusing. Just thinking of a cheerful little girl standing next to...well, *WHIRL* is both adorable amazing xD

Hearing that the senate ordered his mutilation due to him defying the caste system had me wondering why he didn't join the Decepticons and then in less than a minute you gave a probable answer. He beat the shit out of a Megatron who was a prisoner and in restraints.

Megatron: you know, if we all get along, we can solve everything through peace. Whirl: that sounds like a great reason to beat the shit out of you!

I still remember David Willis using IDW Whirl as an example for a thing about one of his own characters, I still remember the panel "I WANT THEM TO PAY! "I WANT THEM TO SUFFER! "I WANT-- "I WANT--- "--I want my hands back."

Didn’t realize how much they tied IDW Whirl with Rescue Bots Whirl together. I kind of love it.

What a cool looking character I sure hope he doesn't do anything that would inadvertently start over 4 million years of war

I've always wondered why Whirl wasn't included much in early Transformers media when he was released. But when "Takatoku toys" was brought up, that pretty much explains everything.

For me the most epic Whirl moment was when he was miniaturised and left graffiti on the inside of Ultra Magnus in one of the IDW comics

Whirl was an amazing character in MTMTE and LL. Probably one of the series' most stand-out and well-developed character. There never was once a moment where he appeared and never made an impact and the situation fun. I love that he finally got his happy ending with Cyclonus and Tailgate.

I love Whirl so much, I'm so glad he is getting the love he deserves now. My headcanon is that Rescue Bots Whirl is actually IDW Whirls daughter and she's secretly just that Colony of Scraplets that bonded with him. Also I love the G1 styled Rescue Bot design, I would love a toy of that.

I did enjoy the IDW incarnation of Whirl like others, and to be honest, I can see him as the true TF-equivalent of Deadpool, minus the fourth-wall breaking.

I don’t know much about Whirl outside G1. The Rescue bot and IDW definitely sound like the most interesting. Thank you for such episodes and your informative channel and what you’ve done for TF and the community over the years.

Always nice to see another flying Autobot. And the single eye makes me think he's the Shockwave of the Autobots Would like to see the basics on Tidal Wave or Astrotrain

Seeing that drawing of both Whirls together is so cute.

This is one reason why I love "The Basics" - I had no idea that Whirl was created back in 1983 and was actually a part of Transformers for that long. My first introduction to him was with IDW and I thought he was an original creation for the comic series.

I think Whirl may be my favourite rescue bot. The energy and enthusiasm she has is just so much fun. My favourite appearance is an early episode where she is helping Hot Shot hunt down the missing rescue dummy and inventing ludicrously complex and unbelievable theories as to what happened.

There are theories that the two Whirls in the Aligned Continuity are related. A few even go as far as saying that Rescue Bot Whirl is the ‘daughter’ of the original Wrecker Whirl… Kinda like how Quickswitch was the ‘son’ of Sixshot…

I love that comics Whirl and Rescue Bots Academy Whirl gets that sweet picture. Im not sure if Cybertronians could have offspring but maybe it could be more like a kindship like how some lore have shown new cybertronians naming themselves after already existing ones. Perhaps a sort of apprenticeship type arrangement,

Never really knew anything about Whirl so seeing his coverage was a real treat! Thank you!

IDW did an excellent job of creating, explaining, and depicting Cybertronian culture before the Great War. The politics, functionism (Read; racism), government corruption, oppression, scandals and religious zealotry (not to mention the growing energy crisis) really exposes a society that was ripe for a huge revolution. If Megatron hadn't done it, someone else would have. As they show it in comics, it may well have been Orion Pax as he was just as fed up with the status quo as Megatron was. He also found himself on the wrong side of the law a few times. Anyone who hasn't read the IDW stuff, I recommend the story arc Shadowplay, that small story really shows how IDW established pre-war Cybertron culture. Shockwave and Whirl are two prime examples of the use of the mutilating process of empurata, a heinous and disturbing method of punishment for those bots that wouldn't fall in line.

I love the irony of RBA Whirl being a future police officer considering the usual trouble Whirl has with authority.

The thing I love best about IDW Whirl is that since he doesn’t have a “face” in the traditional sense they had to put EVERYTHING into his dialogue.

I haven't read much about the IDW comics. But I do like whirl's design in idw, cyberverse and rescue bots academy. I wonder if alex hirsh would be perfect to voice whirl

🤔😳 So Whirl is technically a major part in why the war started. Damn McFeely you always blow my mind.

So we all agree Whirl is best dad, not just to Lil Whirl, but also to the Scraplets?

I find it funny that Rescue Bots Whirl seems to be the exact opposite of his IDW incarnation.

Imagine Whirl and Shockwave getting into a staring contest.

Man, I've never had a good reason to actually still be awake at 5AM before

Yes!! the basics on whirl!!! RBA whirl is definitely no doubt my favorite incarnation She's so adorable and sweet, not just to mention the adorable relationship she had with the other bots, so adorable. Also what I love most about her is she has a thing on hotshot obviously she has huge crush on him. Please do a basics on hotshot, Would love to see it

Huh, I thought Shockwave was the only Cybertronian with a mono-eye head design, but the Autobots have one on their side as well.

The Basics videos are another reason for me to look forward to the weekends. Thank you Chris for your awesome content!

Wow, what a cool looking character. I sure hope he doesn’t get mistaken for a blood-fueled robot from a game called ULTRAKILL!

I love Phelous's description of Whirl in one of his Transformers videos as "Shockwave's Ski-Lovin' Autobot Brother". 😁

IDW Whirl has trauma , Rescue Bots Academy Whirl has spunk and cuteness .I see a duo movie coming up .

Cyberverse Whirl: "I'm fine!" 😃 (Sees his friends being stuck with Energon-draining masks) Cyberverse Whirl: "I'm *NOT* fine!!!"😱

To this day I will believe that the picture is RA Whirl’s and the G1/IDW Whirl is her guardian/parent figure. It’s just kind of amazing thinking of lines for him being protective and trying to teach good life lessons to the lil’ chopper.

Rescue Bots Whirl is an adorable child and must be protected.

I do have the Thrilling 30th Whirl. Not a bad toy, though I know many wish for a more IDW-inspired figure that isn't the Mastermind creations figure. Still, good video on Whirl.

You know, if IDW ever got a show, I think Armada Cyclonus's voice actor would be a good fit for Whirl.

G1 Whirl is a forgotten toy who didn’t get much time to shine, IDW Whirl was a psychopath you felt sorry for and cried for, Rescue Bots Whirl was the precious bestie of the team, Cyberverse Whirl was an optimistic flyer, Every other Whirl just exists, A bot of so many faces, it’s no wonder why this bot was so crazy.

I love Whirl’s robotic design and unhinged personality. He’s almost like the Autobot mirror-Shockwave.

Ah, back when Transformers toys used the word 'deluxe' correctly! The original bio gets me wondering whether it was influenced at all by Murdoch from the A-Team - someone who plays up his own madness for effect rather than someone who is utterly consumed by it.

Everyone's got a Transformer they'll ride and die for, and mine's Whirl. He looks cool, he acts cooler, and never ceases to entertain us.

I always picture G1 Whirl and Rescue bots Whirl as father and daughter.

Ok what if…We combined both characters? A cadet who genuinely thought the cybertronian police force was just and pure, until she came face to face with the corruption that plagued the planet, paying a terrible price in the process. When the war broke out she joined the Autobots out of respect for Optimus Prime (most of it due to his speech at the high council) It was her friendship with the Wreckers, and her newfound hobby of watchmaking that kept her sane both during and after the war. However bits and pieces of madness always leaks out whether I’d be for her incessant fidgeting or her sudden ramblings.

I could listen to Chris say “Hwurl” all day. As an American southerner who’s used to everybody sounding like country bumpkins, something about your accent makes these videos that much more appealing to watch. Sometimes I just have them on in the background while I’m doing other things, lol. Just to have something for my brain to latch onto and focus on. Cheers from the US, my man!

0:26, in memory of Hiromi Tsuru who voiced Ovellon Gazette/Whirl's pilot - Louise Ovellon whom her voice also ranges from Yoko from Leda - Fantastic Adventure of Yohko and Bulma from Dragonball. Didn't think the IDW Whirl an' Rescue Bots Whirl were two different characters. So IDW exists in that universe too,eh? 9:03,Whirl in Cyberverse is like a nice guy compared to his insane self in the comics.

My favourite version has been the Cyberverse version ..and his "oned-step" toy from that series is one of the most satisfying of that type of toy. ...I like that he seems to either be a bit of a wally or just really unlucky as well as being a brave warrior, he is a really lovable character in that amazing series (Cyberverse is one of the best modern versions of Transformers, in terms of quality, storyline, pace, action and fun it it leaves Netflix's WFC series looking dull, boring and weak. I would easily put it up with things like Animated).

Surely I can't be the only one who thinks that Rescue Bots Whirl might be IDW Whirl's daughter. Not sure how a Cybertronian could reproduce unless a Protoform were used, but I still stand by my claim.

Man it made me tear up a bit seeing the IDW Whirl with the Rescue Bots one. Maybe made him think what it would be like if that horror hadn't happened.

With everything in mind and reading up on a lot of Whirl lore, I have a fun idea for a potential incarnation for them in a continuity: That of basically a robot version of the holomatter avatar combined with the IDW incarnation and Rescue Bot incarnation that's pretty much just Tiny Tina from Borderlands mixed with Jinx from League of legends, Izzy from Total Drama, and Max from Sam & Max. With a hint of Mabel Pines from Gravity Falls. AKA, a super-energetic, silly and psychotic little (12 to 13 years old in Cybertronian years) femme bot with an eyepatch, a helmet with goggles that have a broken lense, a MASSIVE overactive imagination, a crazy grin 24/7, and a *LOVE* for chaos, fun, excitement, and explosions. Also, she's supposed to be a pilot, but since it's Whirl, you can expect calling her a "pilot" to be like calling Ace Ventura a "driver." And before you ask about the lack of Empurata, she'll get in at some point and look like a little girl version of IDW Whirl.

omg thank you so much for this, whirl is one of my favourite characters from idw

My favourite Transformers character! Whirl’s incarnation in IDW was the most loved bot in the entire series for me

I’ve been waiting for this episode for so long I never thought it would ever happen

My favorite whirl is the first live action incarnation, as that’s one of my first transformers toys. Fond memories of that figure. I still have him too

In my Transformers fanfiction, I'm definitely including the Wrecker Whirl as one of the characters.

8:50 similar to how Medix is Ratchet's nephew they're is a theory saying that the Rescue Bots Whirl is the Daughter of the Original Whirl

God I wish he would say something like ‘let’s give it a whirl’ when someone else comes up with a crazy plan

In my head, Whirl has always been the Deadpool of that universe. After the Deadpool movie, I now read his dialog in the comics in Ryan Reynolds’s voice.

I remember stumbling across a piece of fanart of IDW Whirl introducing the RBA Whirl as his sister and telling us to "play nice" with her and for the life of me, I can't find that artwork again. Has anyone else came across this or am I being crazier than the Wrecker?

In the IDW comics, Whirl got to use the catchphrase of another famous robot. Bender from Futurama.

I like the idea of a crazy lunatic whose actually a good guy

Whirl: “Rescue bots Whirl, you were named after the bravest bot I know.”

My head canon is that RB Whirl and Wrecker Whirl are related in some way, either mentor and protege or family in some way, with her named after him.

First time I was introduced to Whirl was when my son (who loves Transformers or bots as he calls them) started watching the Rescue Bots Academy and we met a female version of Whirl. So seeing this backstory here is pretty nice. My son also has the Cyberverse Whirl. Keep up the good work man!

Whirl is SO F**KIN SICK in IDW comics, holy sh*t dude he's one of their greatest, most important and iconic characters. I havent finished watching yet but I hope this Basics episode covers that

I just like the name. It’s a great name. It was also a welcome surprise to see him in Cyberverse. Even if the show was lacking, it definitely put rare or even obscure characters in the spotlight. Like Rack N Ruin, Cosmos, Alpha Strike (Strika), and even Tarn’s design fittingly for the perfect Decepticons.

I feel as if Rescue bots academy (if it didn't get canceled) would have an episode addressing The original Whirl vs The Rescue bot version with maybe a reveal that Whirl the rescue bot being nervous meeting or talking to Whirl the Wrecker as maybe its like the wrecker whirl trying to cheer Rescue bot whirl in the academy but embarrassing the rescue bot whirl at every turn.

He’s the Autobot version of shockwave at least most incarnations of him appearance wise.

I'd love to see you do a segment on the more humanoid vs the less humanoid bots. It's an interesting inversion how Optimus originally didn't have a mouth, but then they gave him one in later incarnations to more humanize him...

IDW Whirl and Rescue bots Whirl co exist together? That’s both messed up and adorable at the same time.

So, Aligned Continuity has now not only 2 Grimlocks, but also 2 Whirls? Huh. Neat.

I never knew about this particular autobot even when he has such unique desing instead just recolors. Not gonna lie he looks very creepy giving Shockwave vibes with his single eye. Whirl has sure claimed himself and herself fitting place in transformers multiverse.

The early design for Rescue Bots Academy looks like a combination of every version of the character, but with a mouth.

I want Thundercracker to make a Joker style movie starring Whirl.

I like to think that Recsue bots Whirl is related to IDW Whirl because why else would RB Whirl have a drawing of herself and IDW Whirl on her own locker?

Whirl became a good character after getting fleshed out a bit. Makes me wonder what could become of other lesser known bots like Outback, Pipes, or even my favorites tyre Terrorcons of they were shown some attention. Chris, I challenge you to create an episode on the process introduced by which Whirl and Shockwave got their heads and hands removed and replaced.

I loved Whirl in IDW, and it really freaked me out when my kids watched Rescue Bots Academy. Lol.

The fact that whirl got forcefully modified to look the way that he does, The same way shockwave was, honestly makes me wonder if this makes the two related in some way.

I love the IDW and Rescue Bots versions of Whirl, and I've decided to include both in my Transformers fanfiction stories as separate characters, with a familial connection, and give the Rescue Bot a new name.

Well this was fascinating. I recently found out that the entire “Special Armored Battalion Dorvack” is on KZfaq and I intend to start watching it tonight.

You have to admit the Recue Bots Whirl in some ways is like the original Whirl of being the energetic and overly enthusiastic risk taker of the team. She may be a different character but she has the spirit.

The idea that someone allowed Whirl to have a kid (put a bit of his spark into a protoform or a cold body or however they reproduce) is pretty concerning ngl.

In hindsight, I’m glad he’s getting more exposure. My favorite versions are the IDW and Cyberverse incarnations.

I kinda want to think Rescue Bot Whirl is the daughter of OG Whirl. Meaning he was able to over come all his anger and become someone able to raise another.

I like how IDW Whirl had a happy ending

I absolutely find Whirl interesting, what with the bombshell Megatron dropped on him in the comics, and my girlfriend absolutely loves rescue bots Whirl.

BRUH, I just figured out the existence of two whirls. Ok so there was this Christmas comic (within the mtmte) bit about this bunch of scraplets knocking on the door and whirl had to look after, at first, a newborn protoform (essentially a Cybertronian baby) and when they found out afterwards whirl took a liking of it because and legit manipulated him into caring about it so at the last panel formed its head and claws like whirls Its been ages since I've first read about it so I probably skipped some important stuff

Finally. My favourite Transformer character got a video. Thanks so much. :)

Soooo we're not gonna talk about how Whirl basically started the war, by smacking Megatron around, i bet megatron was just aching to bash his metal face in

8:52 I don't know why, but the (possible) realtionship between the two Whirls in this universe reminds me a lot of Thanos and Nebula's one from What if...? (episode 2)😂.

Glad to see you decided to give this one a whirl!

You should do a basic on Transformers families. Or a video theory. This is an element that always confused me. Also, headcanon, Rescue Bots Whirl is the other one's daughter

8:48 I like to have a headcanon that those two are: a) Brothers and Sisters or b) Father and Daughter.

Great video detailing this bots history. I always wanted one back in the 80's but he was hard to find at Toys r Us. But after years and collecting again I got one off of Ebay about 2 years ago (G1 along with Roadmaster and both in boxes!!). Keep these videos coming bro they make my Saturday mornings EPIC.

I loved Whirl in Rescue Bots Academy and for some reason I kept on shipping her and Hotshot and I don't know why. I still ship them to this day.

I just found my new favorite Autobot. And my cosplay for the next convention I go to.

As a guy who grew up (from like 8 to the ripe old age of 10 years old!) with the original cartoons and toys and skipped most everything else, this videos are so fascinating! I have to watch them all!!