Ranking EVERY Starscream from worst to best
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PaperPlane ranks every on-screen Starscream from the Transformers franchise and engages in a philosophical debate about what 'on-screen' actually means. That last part may be a lie, but who knows, really?
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WFC Starscream had the best line in the entire trilogy. “I can fly” *yeets Megatron off a cliff*
@irfan_syah5993
11 ай бұрын
Screamer greatest moment
@The-Ent1ty
9 ай бұрын
@@irfan_syah5993 *megatron stubs toe* Starscream: "whoa baby that's what we're looking for, that's what we're all about" *prepares to say the line* Megatron: *gets up* Starscream: "WHOOOAAAAA"
@drakedy2145
7 ай бұрын
Yes Indeed his Greatest Moment One Great Moment is Animated Starscream when he said you interrupted my Speech
The fact that prime star scream killed the rock shows he put in the work and put in the power
@mirageprime2010s
Жыл бұрын
Plot twist: it was John Cena posing as Starscream, why he didn't just give Megatron the attitude adjustment is beyond me.
@chuenjinyang4513
Жыл бұрын
Now what's his mother friggin name
@TeamMeunierYT
11 ай бұрын
...this a joke I missed out on?
@arcrisgonzaga7324
11 ай бұрын
@@TeamMeunierYTcliffjumper in the first tfprime episode was voiced by Dwayne "the rock" Johnson
@Darth-vade123
10 ай бұрын
True but in all honesty megatron in TFP completely destroys him
One thing I love about Bayformer Starscream is you’ll know he’s coming before you even see him. He has that high pitched… almost mechanical squawking noise every time he transforms that’s super distinctive. I love that sound design for him
@eeveeofalltrades4780
Жыл бұрын
But once you hear that sound it's already too late to escape
@mirageprime2010s
Жыл бұрын
@@eeveeofalltrades4780 That is, unless if you're the leader of the Autobots.
@alwaysabiggafish3305
11 ай бұрын
You mean kinda like a screaming jet?
@KitsuneyokaiNinetales
8 ай бұрын
Bruh he looks like a chicken
@user-hn5nf6bv6o
4 ай бұрын
he`s basicly a big flying dorito
Prime Starscream was the best character in a show that has knockout in it, that’s saying something
@Jimmygibbjristheman
6 ай бұрын
Ugly design tho
@Bri_Cloudd
26 күн бұрын
@@Jimmygibbjristheman NAHHH WDYM BY THAT MATE
@anakinlowground5515
23 күн бұрын
@@Jimmygibbjristheman nah, it’s the best Starscream design.
@andruwcano3727
18 күн бұрын
@@anakinlowground5515eh I wouldn’t say its the best nothing compared to all the other designs for starscream.
I believe that he's just supposed to be speaking Cybertronian, since it seems to be a common trait among Decepticons to not speak english.
@Memedude_L1
Жыл бұрын
I think its because if im correct its because decepticons are a millatary force of cybertron i dont remember but thats probably why
@umairashraf5167
Жыл бұрын
Am I the one who thinks he's saying "yahtzee"?
@CrazedSundance
9 ай бұрын
@@umairashraf5167 yes, prior to the point where Grindor dropped Sam and the other two into that warehouse thing, Starscream was playing Yahtzee with Megatron and failed to get a full house for the past four turns.
@DeerBonesBaby
9 ай бұрын
@@umairashraf5167I swear he said Gratzi
@justapersonithink
3 ай бұрын
@@DeerBonesBaby heard that too
Calling Bayverse Starscream a Dorito is the same energy as Armada Megatron calling Thrust “Squidhead”
@unchrassimatic
4 ай бұрын
It exists in a paradox where it both is and isnt funny
Armada Starscream by himself is definitely his own breed. But every other version in the trilogy I would never even call Screamer but a clone made in his image with vague memories who slowly became his G1 self on a grand scale
@SoccerVJ2011
Жыл бұрын
Armada is best starscream
@NeoGen1987
9 ай бұрын
Yep the only starscream I can look up to He is the only one I can respect and deserved better
@jaredhamilton425
6 ай бұрын
@@NeoGen1987oh definitely. The only version of Starscream that can actually be called a hero.
@ChaoticJester
3 ай бұрын
Cyber Screamer had a thing going for him, becoming the biggest threat until they reactivated Primus.
@mredbadger
12 күн бұрын
Yeah it’s hard to think of UT Starscream as the same guy. Armada Starscream had a complete arc where he grew to respect himself and learn what true leadership is, and died a hero. Then Cybertron Starscream was the exact opposite, a complete menace to both sides. And Energon is Energon
All the gay people i know love starscream even if they've never seen any transformers. You couldn't PAY for that kind of public awareness.
@Crystre
3 ай бұрын
I would like to say, as a bisexual Starscream was what GOT ME INTO Transformers. Mind you, it was because I saw him in a transformers dating sims page (which is now lost media), but HE was the reason I watched the shows.
@Lonley_Location
27 күн бұрын
@@Crystreas a fellow Bisexual, Starscream was the one who got me into Transformers too!!!
@reitheist
5 күн бұрын
Lesbian here, Starscream was the character to convert me into a full fledged Transformers fan lol
"Fall of Cybertron is too powerful for this list" Okay that got me laughing
Doritoscream isn't really a joke anymore. It's evolved into a nickname; like you'd call beast wars Megatron 'barney', or menasor 'menny'. I can't think of a better name for him, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
@surprisedlobsta8543
Жыл бұрын
or for Megatron in general, "Megs"
Funny thing: i thought that bayverse Starscream was saying "ragazzi". In italy, it means "teenagers/guys/kids" so I thought he was just saying "the kids..." in italian because, you know.. they found the kids. But now I see that he spoke in english so.. I have no idea too.
@ssj4gogeta130
2 ай бұрын
*Maybe they’re multilingual!!!!!!*
This video is comedic genius! I love your jokes soooo much!
I respectfully disagree. You raise a valid point in that rolled oats are the most preferred choice out of the lot not only flavor-wise but also in their consistency, if cooked properly having a deliciously creamy yet hardy texture. I prefer my oats prepared in warm milk for about 5 to 10 min till the oats reach the desired consistency, the milk adding the creamy texture as well as enriching the flavor with a wonderful sweetness. The issues I take are with your oatmeal toppings of choice, them being plain fruit or strawberries as seen in the example shown. Whilst fruit in and of itself carries no (decepti)cons, it is my belief that it is a crime to not spare further time and resources in letting the oatmeal reach its apotheosis. I am of the mind that the milk brewed oats work best with small, bite-sized chunks of fresh apple, further adding to the sweet taste as well as a hint of sourness contributing to the complexity and depth of the dish, and some chopped walnuts for crunchiness and lastly a sprinkle of cinnamon, a minuscule edition to taste, but it gives the bowl a rich and pleasant aroma. The combination of all the aforementioned elements elevates the simple bowl of cereal grain into a delicious dish in ways that no single fruit topping can, and that will leave you not only full but also satisfied and full of energy to start your morning off right.
I think what they should have done with Energon Starscream is they should have had a subplot where Optimus, Hot Shot, and Alexis try to get him to remember who he was (basically that Dark Glass episode of Beast Wars that was scrapped) Also I think he's saying grazie
@steelthroat
Жыл бұрын
THAT WAS A "GRAZIE"???? My God it was really mispronounced
@DarthBigBen
Жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@dodge1515
26 күн бұрын
@@steelthroat I think "party".
Fun fact:beast wars II starscream and bb is based on an actual cancelled version of g2 starscream and megatron and they were also a repaints of g2 smokescreen and dreadwing,plus the upgraded form of beast wars II bb and starscream (hellscream and max-b) were also a repaints and retools of beast wars cybershark and wolfang/k9
@brookerickettson4950
10 ай бұрын
So they are like the ignored illegitimate offspring of MxSS? Neat . New HC unlocked!
@drakedy2145
7 ай бұрын
@@brookerickettson4950Energon Starscream was just Brainwashed Draculaura
16:17 "He got the HEELS, he got the SWAGGER, he got the QUASIMODO HUNCH" the way you say it is so rhythmic and catchy, i swear to god it has bewitched me
If anyone is wondering bayverse starscream is actually italian, he's thanking you for the recognizion in his native language
@officialsimp333
11 ай бұрын
I mean in that scene it did sound like he said “Grazieeeeee”
I feel Cyberton's version is overlooked solely because of the show being part of the Unicron trilogy & thus is compared to his Armada version.
@dodge1515
Жыл бұрын
It's mostly because by the time Cybertron aired back in 2005, people were still dealing with PTSD from Energon.....
@jakobr_
7 ай бұрын
Like, come on, how many Starscreams (let alone any other transformers) can say they’ve been mooned by Primus himself?
@ChaoticJester
3 ай бұрын
@@jakobr_should have really thought about your choice of wording lol.
@jakobr_
3 ай бұрын
@@ChaoticJester The show itself actually uses that wording. Blame Coby, not me!
@SilverHairedFreak25
3 ай бұрын
Even comparing him to the Armada version, I still think he's equal to that. You just have to realize they took the G1 characterization in two different directions. -G1 Screamer was an incompetent backstabber who rarely succeeded, and his abuse was played for laughs. -Armada took the abuse angle and played it for drama, causing him to have a crisis of faith when briefly siding with Optimus and the Autobots. -Cybertron took the backstabbing schemer angle and played it straight, making him more competent and cunning. As a result he became the most successful iteration of the character by far, a threat in his own right on par with that series' Megatron.
I always found it weird that in the Bayformers films, Starscream had a different voice in the first film compared to the second and third films. I mean I understand why they changed it because it fits his sniveling character, but his first voice sounded way too cool for little amount we've heard just to throw it away.
@mrshll2005
2 ай бұрын
Yea, I liked the original voice too
Armada and cybertron starscreams was probably one of the best starscream versions, especially the heroic,noble personality of armada starscream,he got even the best design from that series along with scavenger,demolishor and cyclonus,megatron and blurr and most of the minicons,and cybertron starscream is actually a really great version of starscream but it's sadly underrated,and it's great to see cybertron starscream using elements from his marvel comics counterpart
@wa-bu3ke
9 ай бұрын
Armada Starscream is an overrated emo teen.
@FatalGod404
8 ай бұрын
@@wa-bu3kethat’s a terrible opinion there are entire videos explaining his character arc
@dodge1515
26 күн бұрын
@@wa-bu3ke Nah, he's basically Vegeta.
6:46 Starscream was just giving Sam motivation to work out so he’s no longer a “fatty”
I’m still not mad 🙃🔫 Great job ma dood!
Weirdly, it's only now that I notice how much bird-themed Starscream's Bayverse design is. I've always noticed that strange beak-looking detail on his forehead/nose, but now with this whole design analysis, It's so fascinating to me just how much subtlety went in his avian resemblance. I still prefer classic design's core structure above everything, but I'm REALLY hoping some future character gets something reminiscent to THIS design. I'm near the end of "Transformers: Victory" actually! Could this be an ideal basics for possible redesign of Guyhawk? 🤔 Also, the only villain character in fiction I admire as much as Starscream, is Bill Cipher, and It's only now that I realize that both were at some point mistaken for a dorito 😳🤭
It’s so great how they actually brought back the same voice actor of prime starscream in earthspark
Screamer said “Yahtzee” as in, “Aha! I got you, I win”
I feel like Cybertron Starscream is underrated. He is seen planning to take down Megatron and becomes a separate threat for the Autobots on his own terms. Like the guy beat the entire team of Autobots on his own and when it seemed like Optimus got the upper hand, he used his wits to outsmart him. So he's by far the strongest incarnation of the character. Not to mention he's one of the few Starscreams that are still alive by the show's ending and continues standing in the way of the Autobots in his realm of the Fire Dimension. On another note, I think Starscream's different iterations in all 3 shows could have worked had it been written better where Starscream does get his memories back....after the events of Energon. And he is left distraught when he realizes that Megatron essentially lobotomized him into servitude and doesn't feel like he could ever happily reunite with his old friends in Armada after serving Megatron so loyally. That's when he starts to construct his plan into betraying him and trying to bring him down. It felt like Cybertron tried to allude to the brainwashing in Energon when Starscream accuses Megatron of making him his slave so I wish the show tried acting more as a sequel to the previous installments. It could have worked as a tragic character who went from redemption to corruption arc.
@chaoticneutral7976
Жыл бұрын
@HispasatBot I meant in a scenario where it wasn't meant to be a different universe
There’s something to every part of the unicron trilogy Starscream. Armada is a big part of the story, I kinda like the idea of Starscream being an assassin in Energon and I think could work if tried again, Cybertron is if Starscream stopped being a coward but decided to punch all his problems while still strategizing by playing the long game since episode 1. I think all 3 should be done again instead of another G1 rehash to add some extra variety
@pc_suffering6941
Жыл бұрын
Ikr? Galaxy Force shows that if Starscream had balls (to risk going for more interesting chances) and braincells (to keep his mouth shut at least), he'd be a (third) force to be reckoned with.
@Aelvir114
9 ай бұрын
Agreed. There’s only so much you can do of the same trope before it gets old.
I like the design of the RID 2015 Starscream, if we get a proper Voyager class of it in Legacy, though understandably unlikely, it would probably be one of my favourite Starscream figure
The goddamn little birthday guy joke cracked me up way too hard how dare you
6:48 I just thought starscream was saying si as in yes or just random cybertronian noises
“You’re either LYING OR YOU’RE STUPID” “IM STUPID I’M STUPID 😭😭”
It doesn't matter who's the best Starscream because they would all immediately start plotting against each other for the top spot (except Armada maybe)
No one gonna talk about how cyberverse starscream for real lost it in season 3. HE TURNED INTO A FUCKING QUINTESSON AND NEARLY ENDED THE WHOLE DAMN UNIVERSE.
Bayformers Screamer just wanted to play Yahtzee One of the if not the best design was g1 and the only two I can think of can live up to it being Prime and Animated
Prime and Animated are my favorite, Cyberverse is also up there too. But Prime Screamer will always be my definitive view of how he acts and sounds like.
@pc_suffering6941
Жыл бұрын
Nah, in Prime his voice isn't disgusting enough. Also he's kinda too weak in TFP.
@adamtorske9236
5 ай бұрын
@@pc_suffering6941what, not a disgusting enough voice like what do you even mean by that anyways? Also when was he ever depicted as being weak in TFP? Do you mean weak in his strength?😂🤦
@anakinlowground5515
23 күн бұрын
@@pc_suffering6941 I mean, isn’t that the point of Starscream as a character? His strength doesn’t lie in his physical strength, but in his intelligence
@pc_suffering6941
23 күн бұрын
@@anakinlowground5515 *laughs in Galaxy Force*
Honestly would have been cool if they had kept Energon Starscream as basically an incomplete ghost, would have made him such a bigger threat as you'd have no way of really hitting him, and you wouldn't even know where he'd attack from next.
Charlie Adler needs to play another version.
Other than the "Dinobot/Dreadwing" type from Armada, my fav type of Starscream is the competent one who can pose a threat - Cybertron, Combiner Wars, Cyberverse (to a lesser extent early on but not later). Energon is NPC, G1, Prime, WFC/FOC and Animated (since S1 final) are punching bags. No opinion about Bayverse Screamer
1:38 "lovable twink" 💀😭
I am now calling him "Stars cream" now 😆
This was such a good video.
Look at all them chickens.
5:47 I always thought he said “let’s eat” like he’s tryna scare Sam or sumn
I love TFPrime do much, and prime starscream is just one of the many reasons why.
@gracekim25
Жыл бұрын
Yeah he’s actually the reason I love Starscream and then I heard G1 guy and fell in love more 🤣
I agree regarding Armada Starscream and how he was done dirty in Energon. I haven't gotten to watch Cyberverse as I still haven't finished what I think was the final season of RID 2015, but it does seem like a fun show, and this video has made me more interested in watching it. I also agree with the top three and the love given to BW2 Starscream. :3
The only thing I liked about Prime wars Starscream is that in the second show he possesses trypticon and goes on a rampage. I feel like him and cyberverse would make a good duo since they both of have super powered forms. And are crazy. But that’s really it. He does sound really freaky possessing them too, sounds like a demon for the depths, All weird and pitchy half the time I can’t tell what he’s saying! But that’s kinda all I like about him-
“Stars…cream!” IM SORRY WHA-
Cybertron Starscream has the distinction of being the only Starscream to be the main villain of the series. Back in 2006, he was the centerpiece of the Cybertron line.
This vid is probably one of my favorite videos that you've put out. It'd be great if you ranked other characters sometime in the future.
What a bold statement "watch BW2"...yes i agree whole heartly!! Also...yeah wow i never realized how much animated starscream had acomplished until you laid it out like that! 10/10 tier list
Please someone tell me what starscream said in that scene. I NEED TO KNOW!
also G1 Starscream is the Spamton of Starscreams that or Animated.
Now rank every Paperplane
Starscream is a genderfluid icon
@Blank__000__Blank
Жыл бұрын
Cuz he's a she in the French tf movie you idiots
18:26 apparently Earthspark agreed with you because Steve Blum is back!
"He's such a fuckhead! It's great!"
“His Dorriii.. Shit-“ Search your feelings, you know it to be true
1:12 Starscream, what are you doing in that left panel?
@dhrumitdesai73
7 ай бұрын
He was touching Windblade in the exact part the bomb affected her
BAYVERSE STARSCREAM DORITO🤪🤪🤪
@Blank__000__Blank
Жыл бұрын
Oh my God, it's the famous youtuber, Key in Car
underrated robot youtuber
I do love Prime Starscream. His voice fits perfectly, and I do like a voice that can give chills.
NEW PP VIDEO HYPE
Hhhmmm.........*gasp* YAHTZEE!!! he said YAHTZEE, definitely
At 10:37 I NEED someone to make an edit of Starscream's body being thrown off the ship, a little sped up and with the g-mod ragdoll sounds. Please, pretty please
I just curious, how would you rank GF/Cybertron Starscream if you were to see him as his own version separate from Armada.
3:04 I like the WFC’s starscreams realization about unicron I think that shenanigan was a good take on the character
Love this vid! Def agree with this list 💙💙💙 and I love your humor and edits! 😂😂😂
good video, the max payne music in the cyberverse segment really caught me off guard
Armada starscream not being higher on the list, is just a crime.
@Visk23
29 күн бұрын
Right…
Nice video loved the ranking
Where is dank starscream?
Incredibly based ranking. Always good to see fellow Starscream enthusiasts
I bet you were thrilled when EarthSpark brought back Steve Blum
It sounds like he’s saying gratsi to me
When Bayverse Starscream made that noise, I heard “Nazi”
I always thought Bayformers Starscream was saying "Nazi" as a kid 😂
Love watching Transformers videos and hearing the Devastation soundtrack in the background
i like to call bayverse starscream crabscream cause... the resemblence is uncanny
To me Starscream in that scene in Revenge of The Fallen is saying "That's it". Meaning he is probably enjoying the fear from Sam and his friends.
This video is perfection
I respect you on a whole new level,I FULLY agree with your placement of TFP Starscream,he is the BEST incarnation of Screamer I also choose to believe the Transformers Energon doesn't exist and Cybertron is a different universe compared to Armada Starscream
Well to be Honest i saw Starscream as Gay coded in Prime. But even then look how Prime Starscream is the badass and i love this version of him. He is my top favourite. I even grew up with this one. He is my Childhood.
Yeah, I understand why Bumblebee Starscream is bottom of the barrel since we don’t know much about that continuity’s version of Starscream yet
I really thought that you were gonna do a bit with Starscream's ghost at the end but that was pretty good too 🤣
I really like Starcream myself and I have quite the fondness for the character, I genuinely wouldn’t mind seeing more of these type of incarceration ranking videos. Here is my opinion on each of the onscreen screemers 10: Despite a lack of screen time I do quite like Starscream’s design in Bumblebee and I can’t wait to see more of him in Rise Of The Beasts (if it doesn’t get delayed again) 9: I don’t think he’s great either, but I do have his siege figure and honestly he was easily my favourite character in the prime wars trilogy, which isn’t saying a huge lot 8: I don’t care about this Starscreem, I like how they took inspiration from the IDW comics but that’s his only saving grace 7: Another studio series figure that I have, and one which I decided to order on Amazon because thought that Hamley’s charging £65 for a voyager class was a good idea. I love this Starscream but only because of my fondness of the bayformers franchise and does have some memorable scenes like when he swipes all of those cars out of the way 6: I heard that Armada Starscream was a completely innovative take on the character and I do have my eye on his legacy figure. Despite this, I couldn’t care less for Energon and I had a brief period of time when I watched Cybertron and I forgot everything he did there. 5: I never got into Cyberverse so I’m not the most familiar on this take of the character, but Megatron live-streaming his “funeral” honestly that alone makes me want to try out cyberverse 4: I don’t watch that much anime, but Beast Wars II Starscream is by far the most unique Starscream 3:I never watched Transformers Animated, but I already like this incarnation based on the fact that he was voiced by Tom Kenny alone 2: He finally got to rule the deceptions for 5 seconds, 5 precious seconds 1: I watched Prime and he is an absolute chad lord. I love his lanky arms and his threatening voice and he’s just such an entertaining character to watch. Really entertaining and funny video. Can’t wait to see more :)
Animatet is my personal favrite, but I admit im biosed cause Animatet is the show I grew up on, so hes the first I was ever introduced too.
1:10 *Casually puts the best comic version of Starscream*
Starscream was always only loyal to himself. He would betray you in a heartbeat 😬
What do you mean by FoC starscream is too powerful for this list?/gen
I grew up with transformers prime and now 11 years later I’m obssesed with g1 the comics, the movies everything also it’s no wonder I turned out gay and trans with growing up with tfp ss lmfao
unicron trilogy is actually never meant to be a trilogy when they were produced in Japan, hasbro somehow put three unrelated anime In the transformers franchise together and called It trilogy
Me personally I think that tfa starscream is better than g1 starscream because tfa starscream is more conniving than g1 starscream. Even tho both were equally trying to kill megatron and be the leader, g1 starscream gets kind of annoying due to his voice(no slander on g1 starscream, his voice is cool), while tfa is devious and as you said, gets things done. I feel tfa starscreams story is more in depth too, and I like his immortality story more than ghost starscream imo
15:31 it’s funny you mention that because when I first saw “the transformers: the movie” starscreams death made me the most sad out of all the deaths because “how could they have killed starscream” I think this video is great!
Definitely wanna see your thoughts on earthspark Starscream now that it’s out as they also took a really cool unique approach with PTSD from Megatron
Dorito chicken
Whats great abt prime screamer is that his design took inspiration from Bayverse starscream. His concept design shows that the most, where he has digitigrade legs like bayscreamer, i need more Starscreams (and seekers in general) that are like birds, its too cool to just be a Bayverse (and kind of a Prime) thing
Cybertron starscream is built dif tho. They really should be taken as there own character, the show isn't connected to armada in any way other than marketing. Cybertron starscream fought all the autobots at once and won, challenged and nearly killed primus, effortlessly bodied galvatron and the only thing that stopped him was plot armour/contrivances. Even after he punched Galvatron so hard he went to another dimension he still managed to interdimensional mock him through sheer willpower.
I think I’m the most interested in Armada Starscream and IDW Starscream.
awesome trickstab montage
@lucaslucas3670
Жыл бұрын
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6:57 I think he’s saying yazhee the bored game maybe he likes it