Yes, it was cool. I was afraid it might suck, and the Transformers were a big deal to me growing up. I have to admit to nerdy-squee during any reference to the original series, too. They even threw in "Freedom is the right of all sentient beings," which, while it wasn't on the show, was Optimus Prime's motto on his tech specs on the back of the box of the original toy and HI I'M A BIG HONKIN' NERD OKAY THX BYE