Out to Launch Review

Out to Launch is the first episode of season 2 in Ben 10.

The episode is about VIlgax hijacking a space plane for its powerful energy source. Ben has to stop him with a help of a new function in the Omnitrix.

We're introduced to another throwaway human character, her name is Betts McCabe, voiced by Cree Summer. She wants to pilot the plane but is disappointed that it is on auto pilot. Then Vilgax hijacks the ship and locks her in the storage room. Ben has to save her and get rid of Vilgax before he flies away.

The jokes in this episode isn't the best that the show has given us, and the pacing in it feels a bit fast. It seems like they wanted to show a bit more story but didn't had enough time. I'm really glad they gave Vilgax scars, not only does it show a sense of continuity but it also improves on his previous design that looks a bit simplistic around the head. The Upgrade Omnitrix looks really good from a far as well.

Ben 10 Reboot Season 2 Toys Coming Soon! New Alien Shock Rock and Enhanced XLR8?

Stu Carter, owner of Attamai toys YouTube channel and Ben10toys.net has uploaded a photo to his Instagram account showing off some new toys at the Hong Kong toy fair. The photo had figures we had seen before along with a new wave of Enhanced Aliens.

We're able to see  Omni-Enhanced Cannonbolt, Stinkfly, Overflow and Grey Matter. Along with another one which hasn't debuted in the Ben 10 reboot yet, Enhanced XLR8. He's standing next to Enhanced Overflow. He appears to have wheels and a different shaped helmet.

Ben 10 Origins New Video Game Cover Leaked!

UPDATE: After contacting Outright Games, the developer for the Ben 10 game, they had confirmed that the boxart we saw before is the final version, and is simply going to be called Ben 10. However, the description is official. Older parts of the post ahead:


The upcoming Ben 10 reboot video game, which I had talked about in an older post, has gotten a new boxart cover. The title has been revealed to be "Ben 10 Origins", which implies we might see how Ben gets the Omnitrix. The cover uses stock of all ten aliens along with Ben and Dr. Animo. There's also an expanded summary for the game:

Ben, Gwen, and Grandpa Max once again have their cross-country road trip in the Rust Bucket cut short by super villains and their evil, world-threatening plans. As Ben Tennyson, it's up to you to save the world. Take on some of Ben's most infamous enemies, including Zombozo, Queen Bee, and the Weatherheads. Unlock and transform into all ten of Ben's incredible alien forms. Use each alien's powerful combat moves to lay the beat-down on enemies with devastating combos, and solve puzzles with each alien's unique abilities as you unravel exciting new stories in three all-new playable episodes. 

Each brand new story is jam-packed with the humour and action you love from the Ben 10 animated series. Meet and interact with some of your favourite characters from the show, explore a wide range of destructible locations, find Ben 10 collectibles in surprising places, and take part in epic battles against Ben's most memorable enemies. 

You'll need to use everything at your disposal to save the world. Starting with Four Arms, Heatblast and Cannonbolt, you'll soon unlock more of Ben's aliens, giving you access to the combat moves and puzzle-solving skills of each. Use each aliens unique abilities to navigate the world and solve puzzles, and their amazing combat abilities -- including Ultimate Attacks -- to take down the bad guys. Being a hero can be hard work... but it's a whole lot of fun!

Ben 10 Season 2 Analysis - Enhanced Overflow, Stinkfly and Rath?!

Animorphosis is the eight episode of the Ben 10 reboot's second season. It features the team up of Vilgax and Dr. Animo. The episode also features the return of Animo's Alpha mutants from Animo Farm as well as the debut of VIlgax's Drones.

Enhanced Stinkfly debuted in Animorphosis, he looks similar to Stinkfly but now has gloves, a helmet, glowing wings and chest armor made out of rock. He is able to spit out electric blasts that homes into the opponent. There's a blue trail whenever he flies.

Enhanced Overflow, who had no transformation sequence, is shown fighting against Vilgax's drones. He is able to fire water from the large cannons on his shoulders.

Chromastone

"Holy moly, it's Chromastone!" - Chromastone in A New Dawn

 

 Chromastone is a Crystalsapien from the planet Petropia. He first appeared in the Ben 10: Alien Force episode All That Glitters where fought against some energy-drained high school girls. Chromastone was destroyed in Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 2 and reformed into Diamondhead, however he was re-unlocked in the Ben 10: Ultimate Alien episode Fame where he was defeated by Bivalvan. 

Chromastone briefly appeared in the Ben 10: Omniverse episode Trouble Helix where he was a test subject for Blukic and Driba's new weapon. He didn't appear again until the final episode of Ben 10: Omniverse, A New Dawn, where he tried to retrieve the Anihilaarg. He later briefly appeared while Ben was cycling through almost all of his aliens. Chromastone was voiced by Dee Bradley Baker in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien. Eric Bauza voices Chromastone in Omnivese.

Grey Matter

For the original version of Grey Matter, click here.

 Grey Matter is a Galvan from the planet Galvan Prime. Ben first used him in The Filth, where he watched some cartoons in a box before getting interrupted. He is voiced by Todd Haberkorn. Grey Matter and Four Arms fused in the episode Riding the Storm Out, resulting in Grey Arms.

Appearance

Grey Matter is a small, frog-like humanoid with grey skin and three toed feet. He has four fingers, a green jumpsuit with black stripes and large orange eyes with black slits as pupils. He has a black stripe going over his head and has what appears to be gills on his cheeks. Unlike most aliens in Ben 10, the Omnitrix symbol is located on his back.

Omni-Enhanced Grey Matter wears a frog-like battle suit made out of grey rocks. He has two cube-shaped shoulder pads, long blue plasma arms with wristbands and three fingers, as well as green moss on his shoulder pads and neck. The Omnitrix symbol is now located on his chest.

FOUR ARMS DABBING! - Cartoon Network 25th Anniversary

Four Arms doing the Art Form Known as "Dabbing"

Cartoon Network is turning 25 this year, and in one of their animated promos which features the company's cartoons from oldest to newest, showcases Ben Tennyson who transforms into Four Arms and dabs, a popular dance move which is often used as a  meme. You can watch the video here,

Don't forget, tomorrow new Ben 10 reboot Season 2 episodes are premiering in the United Kingdom! The first two episodes of season 2, Out to Launch and Can I Keep It? are airing on October 3rd.

Ben 10 Reboot DVD Coming in December!

 A Ben 10 reboot DVD that contains every episode in season 1 is going to be released on December 13, 2017. It's currently up for pre-order here and there is currently no special features mentioned. The DVD will have a a run time of about 7 hours. According to the website, the boxart is not final and is bound to change during release. The description for the DVD is:

"In this reboot of the hugely popular series, while on vacation with his Grandpa Max and Cousin Gwen, Ben Tennyson discovers an alien watch, called the Omnitrix, which gives him the ability to transform into any one of ten spectacular and powerful aliens!"

NEW BEN 10 REBOOT SEASON 2 TRAILER! ENHANCED ALIENS!

A new trailer has surfaced online revealing a ton of Gladiator Aliens and Season 2 clips,.. The new season seems to be focused on the new Gladiator forms along with the new Omnitrix. Season 2 is set to air in the UK on October 2 at 4pm. Check out some of the images below.

Diamondhead Blaster

Four Arms with Gauntlets

Arctiguana

"Articguana? Cool, literally." - Artiicguana in Ben Again

 

Arctiguana is the first ice alien in the Ben 10 franchise. He's a Polar Manzardill from the planet X'Nelli who was first used by Ben 10, 000 in the original series episode Ben 10, 000. He was used again by Ken Tennyson in Ken 10 to freeze Mot Snikrep. He appeared as a hologram in Ben 10, 000 Returns where Ultimate Ben used his ice breath powers.

Arctiguana was finally unlocked in Omniverse by 16 year old Ben who froze some incoming lava. Albedo used Arctiguana to chase Ben, Max and Rook while carrying Khyber, before going Ultimate and attacking Ben. In the comics, Arctiguana was used by both Ben and Ben 10, 000 to defeat Vilgax 3000. 

Arctiguana is voiced by Tom Kane in the original series and is voiced by Eric Bauza in Omnivese. 

Ben 10 Reboot Season 2 Episode Titles and Summaries!

Season 2 Episodes!

Ben 10 Season 2 episode titles has been revealed by TV schedules to air in the UK starting on October 23. Currently, only the first eight episodes has known titles and summaries.

Titles includes:

• Out to Launch
• Can I Keep It?
• Battle at Biggie Box
• Bon Voyage
• Mayhem in Mascot
• Screamcatcher
• Vote Zombozo
• Animorphosis

Summaries for the episodes includes:

Whampire

"Whampire? In the day time, in the desert?!" - Whampire in Blukic and Driba Go to Area 51

Whampire is a Vladat from the planet Anur Transyl. He is an alien that Ben unlocks after scanning Lord Transyl in the episode The Vampire Strikes Back. Whampire is voiced by John DiMaggio. 

Appearance

Whampire is a tall, skinny humanoid vampire that has a triangular shaped head. He has black lips on wrinkled white face and wears a green mask. Whampire has green wings under his arms and wears a black and green jumpsuit, with two green pocket-like accessories on the sides of his hips. Whampire wears the Omnitrix on his stomach.

Jetray

"Check this out! I can shoot lasers from my eyes and my tail!" - Jetray in Video Games

Jetray in Ben 10: Ultimate Alien

Jetray is one of Ben's original ten aliens in Ben 10: Alein Force. He's an Aerophibian from the planet Aerophibia. He first appeared in the Alien Force episode Everybody Talks About the Weather where he chased Alan. Jetray returned in the Ben 10: Ultimate Alien episode Fame where he saved a pilot. Jetray is voiced by Dee Bradley Baker.

Grey Matter

For the reboot version of Grey Matter, click here.

"I'm a thinker, not a fighter! Think... think...!" - Grey Matter in Predators and Prey: Part 2

Grey Matter in Ben 10: Omniverse

Grey Matter is a Galvan from the planet Galvan Prime. He debuted in the episode Washington B.C. to find a Golden Sumo Slammers card in one of many cereal boxes. In Omniverse, Grey Matter reappeared in Have I Got A Deal For You, after transforming into Jury Rigg, to Nanomech. He was voiced by Richard Horvitz in the original series and Eric Bauza in Omniverse.

Ben 10 Alien Worlds: Stinkfly, Lepidopterrans and Lepidopterra!

The final Alien Worlds short is online. It features Stinkfly's home planet, Lepidopterra and its native species, the Lepidopterrans. The planet's surface glows different colors. It is said that Lepidopterra is the smelliest planet in the Milky Way Galaxy.

The planet's surface comprises of purple ground and rock formations. There are multiple caves that act as hives for the Lepidopterras. The caves has multiple holes that holds younglings as well as a giant glowing core. There's a lot of plant life on the planet, some of the plants are carnivorous similar to fly traps. Lepidopterras has developed large insect-like vehicles with cannons that shoot slime. They use it to defend the wildlife from the carnivorous plants. Lepidopterras are born from glowing yellow eggs which appears to grow from plants.

NEW BEN 10 REBOOT 2017 VIDEO GAME PICTURES!

Ben 10 Video Game Cover Art

One month after the announcement of a Ben 10 reboot video game by Outright Games, Amazon has revealed images and information regarding the fall release. The game will allow players to transform into all ten of Ben's aliens and use them to fight enemies and solve puzzles, similar to Protector of Earth and Ben 10: Omniverse the video game. It is currently unknown rather there will be coop mode.

The description of the video game states:

It's Hero Time! Some of Ben's most infamous villains are back, and they're threatening the world- and it's up to you to stop them. Unlock and transform into all 10 of Ben's alien forms as you take on dangerous opponents like Zambezi, Queen Bee, and the Weather heads, and save the day with a combination of explosive combat and fun, mind-bending puzzles as you unravel three all-new episodes.

The cover art shows Ben along with his ten aliens on a desert. The background shows some villains that Ben will have to defeat, including Zombozo, Queen Bee and a never before seen Weatherhead, could it be their boss? Check out some of the gameplay images below.

Ben 10 Alien of the Week: Overflow, Kascans and Kascaro!

Kascaro is an aquatic planet where Overflow's species known as Kascans live, among a variety of other alien creatures. Kascaro is located somewhere in the Andromeda Galaxy and is surrounded by a lot of moons, which has water tornadoes that lead to the planet itself.

Kascaro is has luxurious blue water and purple rocks. The surface of the planet is considered very dangerous, with flying alien manta rays and water hurricanes. Underwater is just as dangerous as there are huge turtle-like predator that will chase smaller creatures, such as Kascans. The Kascans are pirates that had developed crab-like vehicles to travel on land and under water. Some can have barnacles growing on them while others have battle scars. The amount of water tubes on their bodies can vary.

Omnitrix

The Upgraded Omnitrix in Omni-Tricked: Part 4

The Omnitrix is an advanced alien device that allows Ben Tennyson to transform into over ten different aliens. It's the main device that the series revolves around.

Appearance

The Omnitrix is a spherical watch which is grey in color and has four white chords that connects to a round dial on top. There is a darker shade a grey in the medal and a small black line underneath it. There is a green button on the side and when pressed, will reveal the core that has green circuits on it. There are four green circles on the black face plate and there’s a grey hourglass symbol on top with green in the middle.

In Omni-Tricked: Part 4, the Omnitrix gains a new look after being upgraded. The white chords are now green and is more blocky in structure. The brace underneath the chords has changed shape and is the four green circles on the dial are gone. Instead, they are replaced by grey squares. There's now a silver and white dial surrounding the Omnitrix symbol.

Ben 10 Alien Worlds: Upgrade, Galvan B, Galvanic Mechamorph and... AZMUTH?!!

Todays short that features Upgrade's species; Galvanic Mechamorphs and their home planet Galvan B is basically just a retelling of Galvan B in Ben 10: Omniverse.

Outside of the planet, we can see that one of the Galvanic Mechamorphs has fused with a satellite. Galvan B used to be a normal moon that doesn't have any natural life which orbits Galvan Prime, until the Galvans decided to experiment on it.The experiment was lead by Azmuth, and judging by how the narrator coughs when he mentioned how great and wise that Galvan was, its pretty much confirmed that the narrator is Azmuth.

Ben 10 Alien World: Cannonbolt, Arburia and Arburian Pelarotas!

Today's show is about Cannonbolt and his sunny tropical planet, Arburia.

Arburia is a large, mostly yellow planet that has a wide ocean and is pretty sunny. The planet is well developed, having a large city, schools and spherical cars. Arburian Pelarotas are peaceful aliens who get educated in schools. Some has stripes that can form beards, and others have different shell markings. They can even wear clothes to show their occupations.

Arburia is very peaceful and is considered a vacation spot for aliens. Arburian Pelarotas enjoy spending their time space diving and playing in the water. They even developed large boats to allow them to travel on the water with ease. They are really good at balancing and doing advanced water skying tricks.

Not much to say on this one, but it was pretty cool. Onward!