Well, That's Just Prime!

Final

2011-09-10T19:04:00.004-05:00

Greetings, true believers!

Well...I lied, I guess. I fully intended to keep going with this thing, but I'll be honest, WTJP! just wasn't as fun to do any more as it was when I first started. When I started out I had in mind to do just a sort of skit show, only with toys. But then I got bogged down in storylines and plots and all that crap. Honestly, I got carried away. I found that telling a good story was hard. Telling a half-assed, mediocre story...ALSO HARD!

So anyway, this strip has been on the back-burner for a few months and after I shot it I just said "screw it." Well, some of you folks have been loyal readers and I thought I owed it to you happy few to give you an explanation (however brief, see above) and provide you with a little closure. So here it is, some closure.

We open and Optimus Prime has been assassinated (he was dead, like really for real dead!) The opening panel was inspired by the panel in Marvel Civil War where Captain America had just been shot. The next panel is a ZOMG OMINOUS close-up on our villain, Optimash Prime. Our final panels are the two assassins wondering where Hardtop is, and Hardtop cleaning-up loose ends.

Now obviously this was not the end of the story. From here I planned on having Bumblebee discover that Optimash Prime was behind Optimus' assassination and it was all part of a plot to put himself as the sole ruling power in the room. He would have sought out Animated Prowl's help and the two of them would have put an end to Optimash's tyranny. The conclusion of this story would have had Optimash tumbling from his high throne room to the floor, falling to pieces once he lands. Bumblebee and Prowl would have then gone to the rest of the toys and explained what happened. Our final shot would have revealed the butt/storage panel on Optimash slowly opening to reveal...REVOLTECH MEGATRON (GASP!!!) Yet another failed plan by Megatron to take over the room!

Anyway, that's the story, boys and girls. For those of you that have followed WTJP! for all these years, a great big thank you to each and every one of you (okay, both of you!) To those of you I leave disappointed, bite me. All is not lost, though. I am pleased to announce that WTJP!'s sister blog, Addicted to Plastic is, believe it or not (okay, you don't believe it), will actually be making a return after a two-year hiatus. Thanks, guys! And EXCELSIOR!

Civil War pt. 15

2010-12-12T19:37:00.002-06:00

No issue next week, so I gave ya a double-issue this week.

Civil War pt. 14

2010-12-04T21:37:00.002-06:00

Confused? Stay tuned...

Oh, and go back and read the rest of Civil War, too.

I'm Super, SUPER, Serial

2010-11-19T16:06:00.000-06:00

Status Update

2010-08-01T21:12:00.002-05:00

Okay, I'm mainly posting this to make me do it. Because if I don't, I might not. Barring an act of God or unforeseen circumstances, we will return to our regularly scheduled programming this weekend.

The Funniest WTJP! Strip EVER!

2010-07-25T11:33:00.003-05:00

I think you'll all agree...

P.S. Bat-Apologies to Matt Booker.

We're Coming Back!

2010-07-07T20:23:00.001-05:00

I think. I'm almost positive. Well, I'm pretty sure.

Civil War pt. 13

2009-12-07T19:54:00.003-06:00

Civil War pt. 12

2009-11-28T22:35:00.004-06:00

So, I'm sorry the pic quality on this one is a mixed bag, I'm still fiddling around with my camera. I think the last panel is the way the strip's gonna look for now. Anyway, I have already shot the pics for next week's strip, and will shooting some for future strip's tomorrow, so we're back on track! Hopefully. I mean, you never know...

New Camera

2009-11-24T22:31:00.001-06:00

I have received one and learnt to use it. New. Comics. Are. Coming.

Update

2009-10-14T19:41:00.000-05:00

My camera is broke, hence the lack of new comics.

Civil War pt. 11

2009-09-27T21:36:00.003-05:00

So, I hope y'all don't mind seeing a few weeks worth of battle scenes, because I have a feeling that's all you're gonna get.

Civil War pt. 10

2009-09-14T22:57:00.001-05:00

The Adventures of Astrotrain and Blitzwing 6

2009-08-17T20:22:00.002-05:00

I realized too late that I should've left Astrotrain's head turned towards Blitzwing in the third panel, but I was too tired to reshoot that panel. Just pretend he's still looking at him.

Civil War pt. 9

2009-08-09T22:31:00.003-05:00

To find out what happens next, head on over to the douchiest little corner of the innernets, Transformers Fans In Name Only!

Civil War pt. 8

2009-08-02T22:12:00.001-05:00

Civil War pt. 7

2009-07-12T23:05:00.001-05:00

Okay, we're going to try and get this thing going again. Bear with me, folks.

Real Life

2009-06-22T08:03:00.001-05:00

Sometimes real life gets in the way, and I'm sorry about that. Rest assured, I have actually shot pictures for a few comics, and as soon as I get free time, I'll be finishing them up and getting them posted. Trying like hell to get caught up and back on schedule, so bear with me.

Civil War pt. 6

2009-06-14T23:25:00.002-05:00

Ok, so, there was no comic last week. I suck, I know. Well, to make it up to you, loyal reader, there will be an extra issue this week, plus our regularly scheduled issue next weekend.

Civil War pt. 5

2009-06-01T21:41:00.000-05:00

Civil War pt. 4

2009-05-23T20:22:00.000-05:00

2009-05-18T20:41:00.003-05:00

5...
4...
3...
2...
1...

2009-04-09T20:28:00.002-05:00

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Still Kickin'

2009-03-28T09:11:00.002-05:00

Contrary to popular belief, I have not been apprehended by the authorities. I am alive and well. Unfortunately, what HAS happened is Ol' Heavyarms has come down with a nasty bout of unemployment.

Now sure, you would think that this would leave me with ample time to script, storyboard, set up, photograph, letter and post strips for WTJP! but...well, it kind of does. The sad fact is, though, that its kind of hard to have the mindset "I wonder how much longer I can pay my mortgage? LOL! Toys R teh FUNNI3!"

Admittedly, things aren't quite as bad as all that. My wife and I didn't have a HUGE savings, but we have some and I'm also drawing unemployment, so we're not doing too bad as far as our monthly budget is concerned. However, I can't in good conscience go spend the couple of hours it takes to make a WTJP! strip (believe it or not, I actually do spend quite a bit of time on these things...I know, you can't tell) while my wife is staying at school an extra hour to tutor students and make some extra cash and them coming home and asking me if I got any job offers or interviews that day.

Fear not, though, dear reader! Things are looking up, the wheels are in motion, something could happen any time, and as soon as I am gainfully employed, WTJP! will be back with a vegeance. Then you'll ALL PAY!!!

Until then, feel free to drop by over at Transformers Fans In Name Only and say "hello." Tell them ST53 sent you.

Time Out

2009-02-17T16:32:00.004-06:00

Due to some personal reasons, WTJP! is going to be on a little break for a while. We'll get back to it as soon as possible.

Civil War pt. 3

2009-02-10T19:36:00.001-06:00

duh duh duuuuhhhhhh

Civil War pt. 2

2009-02-04T19:36:00.000-06:00

Civil War pt. 1

2009-01-26T21:57:00.001-06:00

The War Begins

2009-01-18T23:56:00.002-06:00

Part 1

and Part 2

2009-01-12T19:18:00.001-06:00

Alright, combination of things:
1) Bad back
2) room full of half-packed away Christmas Decorations
3) Some other excuse
means no new comic for last weekend.

HOWEVER, I'm working on a two-fer for this weekend. So quit whinin'.

Happy Holidays

2009-01-04T21:29:00.004-06:00

Just to show you what kind of a lazy basttid I am; I had this thing finished for New Year's Day, but I didn't actually get around to posting it until now. I was planning on doing that one then and putting up a new one this weekend, but...ships that pass in the night. Or something.

Anyway, you can look at this week's comic one of two ways:

1) I'm late posting it, in which case its business as usual at WTJP! headquarters.

2) I'm early posting this one for Christmas 2009, and I shafted you out of a new comic for this week, in which case its business as usual at WTJP! headquarters.

The Box

2008-12-22T21:03:00.000-06:00

HEY!!!

2008-12-17T20:18:00.002-06:00

Yesterday this blog had 3 followers and now it only has 2 followers. Which one of you f*ckers quit following me?

When the Sh!t Goes Down...

2008-12-14T21:35:00.002-06:00

Still, no...

2008-12-07T20:42:00.002-06:00

...Still no word from Skywalker. I'll make it you to you loyal readers (Derachi) next week. Double issue. I may even have, like, extra panels or something. Patience, you must learn patience. And if anyone is interested, please note that over on the right I have provided a link where you might possibly be able to acquire some of the figures that have fallen victim to the Toy Registration and are being purged.

Still Behind

2008-11-21T22:23:00.002-06:00

So, we're still running behind (3-year old's birthday party tomorrow), but in the meantime, you can enjoy my Star Wars Transformers Millenium Falcon Crossover review. NOW WITH PICTURES! Dig it!

Not this week...

2008-11-16T22:04:00.002-06:00

...probably not next week. Sorry. Spent half the day in the attic pulling a bed frame down, and the other half spreading paint stripper on the frame so my daughter can move in to a "big girl" bed. So, no time to work on WTJP!

However, all is not lost dear reader, I am going back and updating some old posts on my toy blog with PICTURES. Yes, that's right, when I started my toy blog I didn't actually post pictures of some of the toys I posted about. What?

Anyway, check it out, please.

Blasting Their Way Out

2008-11-09T21:36:00.000-06:00

Cantina of Fear

2008-11-03T21:36:00.003-06:00

P.S. For those interested, I didn't come up with this title on my own, it is taken from a song by one of my favorite bands, NESkimos. The song is actually a cover of the song Cantina Band written by John Williams and performed by the London Symphony Orchestra (maybe you've heard of it?) You can listen to the song here. (If you're an old-school Nintendo fan, you should pick up one of their albums...if you can find it!)

Here We Go Again

2008-11-01T22:39:00.001-05:00

Late

2008-10-27T20:23:00.004-05:00

> SICK

>MAKE UP

>DOUBLE ISSUE

>THIS WEEKEND

>END OF LINE

We Need Help

2008-10-20T21:27:00.001-05:00

Rounding Them Up

2008-10-12T21:59:00.002-05:00

In case no one can tell, that third panel is my tribute to those GI Joe comics from the 80's.

Checkpoint Charlie

2008-10-06T19:47:00.000-05:00

Getting Rid of Some Stuff

2008-09-29T21:11:00.004-05:00

Well, the first victims of the Registration have been located and are being ~~purged~~ sold to good homes.

Please take a look at my "For Sale" list and if anything catches your eye, drop me a line.

PRODUCTION NOTE: I've also screwed around with the HTML on my Past Issues drop down menu. If you notice any problems, please let me know.

Die Abenteuer von Blitzwing und Blitzwing

2008-09-28T20:20:00.002-05:00

Surviving Gustav

2008-09-26T22:10:00.002-05:00

Just a quick little goodie for those of you that have had patience with the WTJP! crew these last few weeks. I snapped this when I was bored one night after my 80th or 90th game of solitaire. If you look closely, you might even catch a glimpse of ol' H-Arms himself.

We're alive

2008-09-25T20:33:00.001-05:00

I'm happy to announce that Well, That's Just Prime! is back in production and will return this weekend!

Thanks everyone for the well wishes.

Postponed

2008-08-31T19:58:00.006-05:00

So, we've got more important things to worry about at Well, That's Just Prime! HQ. No comic this week. We'll resume as soon as we can.

UPDATE: Well, we lived through Gustav. Lost power for five days, a tree branch broke the door to my utility shed, and a large tree uprooted and tore up part of my fence, but other than that we're okay.

Unfortunately, I have some four metric tonnes of tree trunks, branches, limbs, and leaves to clean up, so we may be out of action for a while. But fear not, dear reader! As soon as the yard is clean (and my back heals up) we will resume!

Thanks to everyone for your well wishes.

It Begins

2008-08-24T20:37:00.000-05:00

A Meeting

2008-08-17T21:18:00.002-05:00

Make sure you get caught up before reading this one. Check out the last three comics.

Appetizer

2008-08-05T21:49:00.005-05:00

Okay, there are three things you need to be able to make a great webcomic. Well, to make a webcomic, anyway:
1) Time 2) Fresh camera batteries 3) Not writer's block

Unfortunately, I found myself with a shortage of all three recently. Also, my brother has come in from out of state, so I will be visiting with him the weekend coming up, which means chances of a new strip being published this weekend either. However, being of the magnanimous sort (and I was tired of Derachi complaining that the comic is late) I decided to give you guys a little teaser for what's coming up. So here ya go!

(HINT: Click on the picture for a closer view, genius.)

And here's a nice little ad if you, for some odd reason, wanted to help spread The Word (tm).

Clash of the Titans

2008-07-28T19:49:00.000-05:00

Back from Teh Ded

2008-07-21T21:55:00.001-05:00

Fear not, mere mortals! Well, That's Just Prime! returns this week! With a vengeance!

Well, at least a tiny whimper...

A Small Problem

2008-06-29T20:03:00.000-05:00

Heavyarms, We Have a Problem

2008-06-22T19:34:00.000-05:00

New Episode Coming Tonight!

2008-06-22T10:08:00.001-05:00

Featuring a very special guest star...

Me! Ol' Heavyarms himself.

More New Guys

2008-06-15T00:06:00.000-05:00

Little Big Bot

2008-06-01T00:33:00.003-05:00

Alright, I totally half-assed this one. Sorry!

The Wrong Idol

2008-05-26T22:34:00.002-05:00

So, BW Megatron totally looks like the kind of bot that would watch American Idol. I mean, he's lavender for Pete's sake! And I only know that a guy named "David" won because...uhhh...my WIFE told me...yeah. That's it!

More Promotional Materials

2008-05-21T18:57:00.001-05:00

Here's Another'n...

Promotional Materials

2008-05-19T21:01:00.005-05:00

So, this is one of the multiple (two) ads I've created to promote this site. Of course, in keeping with the Well, That's Just Prime! philosophy of being retarded, I'm posting it here...allowing me to promote my site...at...my...own...site.

Marketing genius I am not.

Here's the direct link. Feel free to distribute. (In God's name, WHY???)

The Adventures of not-Astrotrain and Blitzwing

2008-05-10T23:12:00.004-05:00

So here's my tribute to Indiana Jones. Anyone else pumped about the new movie?

The Non-Event

2008-05-02T22:48:00.000-05:00

The End of The Awakening of Bumblebee

2008-04-27T21:10:00.001-05:00

The Awakening of Bumblebee pt. 7

2008-04-19T23:35:00.001-05:00

The Awakening of Bumblebee pt. 6

2008-04-14T00:05:00.001-05:00

Apologies

2008-04-06T20:29:00.002-05:00

Sorry about last week, folks. My grandaddy died so I've had other things to attend to. We should pick back up this week. No promises...

The Awakening of Bumblebee pt. 5

2008-03-29T22:58:00.000-05:00

Not tonight, honey...

2008-03-28T18:23:00.001-05:00

...I'm doing the taxes. Tomorrow night, I promise.

The Awakening of Bumblebee pt. 4

2008-03-22T19:40:00.001-05:00

Late again. No where near internet last night.

Writing 101: Robots + Cheesing it = Comedy gold. I'm serious, go look it up.

The Awakening of Bumblebee pt. 3

2008-03-14T22:58:00.004-05:00

Look ma, I'm on time!

I wanted 'Bee to say "remember what Dirk Diggler always says..." but I couldn't decide which was funnier. Then I remembered this gayness. So there you go.

The Awakening of Bumblebee pt. 2

2008-03-08T23:44:00.002-06:00

Sick pt. 2

2008-03-08T10:24:00.001-06:00

This time my son has strep throat. I plan on posting the new issue tonight (probably late tonight)(or maybe early Sunday morning). Thanks to the 2 or 3 of you that actually read this thang.

The Awakening of Bumblebee

2008-03-02T22:55:00.004-06:00

So, I've got a guest writer of sorts for this chapter in our ongoing saga...world-renowned GI Joe action figure killer (and my littler brother), TheBleakRanger.

The Greatest Story Ever Told: Episode VI

2008-02-22T21:16:00.000-06:00

No strip this week

2008-02-16T08:37:00.002-06:00

Sick. Sorry.

The Greatest Story Ever Told: Episode V

2008-02-08T21:41:00.000-06:00

I hope you guys like Star Wars-themed comics...

...'cause I got a few more!

The Greatest Story Ever Told: Episode IV

2008-02-01T23:24:00.000-06:00

EVER!

The Problem

2008-01-25T21:59:00.001-06:00

Yeah, so Well, That's Just Prime! resorted to a wee-wee joke. Sue me. Alternators Optimus Prime did get shafted in the firearm department, though, didn't he?

Site Problems

2008-01-22T19:48:00.000-06:00

Anyone else having problems getting the drop down menus on the right to work? Any suggestions?

The Epilogue...of Chapter 2

2008-01-18T21:39:00.000-06:00

Okay, no comic last week, hopefully this one was worth the wait. I doubt it. Back on schedule next week, I already have it set up to shoot!

The End...of Chapter 2

2008-01-04T20:36:00.000-06:00

Look, I'm on time. Hooray!

Happy Christmas and Merry New Year

2007-12-30T20:41:00.000-06:00

Yeah, so I'm late. Hey, if this strip is one thing, it's consistent. It sure as hell isn't funny.

The Victors

2007-12-22T11:19:00.000-06:00

The Failure

2007-12-16T01:01:00.000-06:00

Yeah, I know it's late. Hey, it's gotta be Friday somewhere, right? ...No? Oh. Oh, well.

The Fight

2007-12-09T00:19:00.000-06:00

This is a couple of large files. You might want to click on the title header and let this one open in its own window.

The Adventures of Astrotrain and Blitzwing 3

2007-11-30T21:51:00.000-06:00

An intermission before the final act.

The Bad News

2007-11-25T12:58:00.000-06:00

The Thrilla In My Backyard-A

2007-11-16T20:58:00.000-06:00

So here it is, the Special Double-Length blah, blah, blah.
Ya might want to click on the Post Title and open it in a new window so you don't gotta wait for ALL the strips on this page to load. Enjoy!

A Little Behind

2007-11-09T23:16:00.001-06:00

Sorry, dear readers. I'm running behind and because of that, there won't be a new issue this week. But don't worry, there will be a new Double-sized issue next week. And it's going to kick ass. I think. We'll see. I may toss a little teaser in at the middle of the week.

The Column

2007-11-03T20:48:00.000-05:00

Sorry I'm late, folks.

THE Movie

2007-10-26T21:58:00.000-05:00

The Battle Plan

2007-10-19T21:18:00.000-05:00

Cuz, as every child of the 80's knows, that's all girl GI Joes are good for anyway.

The Ambush

2007-10-12T22:54:00.000-05:00

The Beachhead

2007-10-05T21:13:00.000-05:00

The Army

2007-09-29T08:24:00.000-05:00

Wait, you gotta read this one first.

The Beast Pt. 2

2007-09-20T21:40:00.000-05:00

The Beast

2007-09-13T22:51:00.000-05:00

The Horror

2007-09-10T21:23:00.000-05:00