The Energon Pub

Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:04 am

I'm digging it so far. The red on the handgun is a bit jarring though.

News Credits: 2 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:08 am

that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

News Credits: 5 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:38 am

Cliffjumper Prime wrote:that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

This:

Looks more like this:

Than this:

to me anyway

Damn you Venksta! I was perfectly happy with my Henkei Red Alert until I saw this. Gonna have to pick up one when I grab the Darkwing head (if they're still around then).

News Credits: 5749 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:50 am

I'm still somewhat unclear on exactly how to order his stuff. I would definitely get this though.

News Credits: 5 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:04 am

El Duque wrote:I'm still somewhat unclear on exactly how to order his stuff. I would definitely get this though.

In the past I've PMed him on TFW.

But he seems to be updating his site with order forms (click Order Page at the top of his site). He just put one up for the Blaster accessories, so I expect there'll be an order form for Red Alert in the near future.

News Credits: 5749 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:09 am

Oilspill wrote:
El Duque wrote:I'm still somewhat unclear on exactly how to order his stuff. I would definitely get this though.

In the past I've PMed him on TFW.

But he seems to be updating his site with order forms (click Order Page at the top of his site). He just put one up for the Blaster accessories, so I expect there'll be an order form for Red Alert in the near future.

Thanks!

News Credits: 5 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:33 am

Oilspill wrote:
Cliffjumper Prime wrote:that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

This:

Looks more like this:

Than this:

to me anyway

Damn you Venksta! I was perfectly happy with my Henkei Red Alert until I saw this. Gonna have to pick up one when I grab the Darkwing head (if they're still around then).

I agree. And I think the smaller style of this head will further Red Alert look. I wonder if we will be able to get the black blaster with the red head?

News Credits: 2 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:20 pm

Oilspill wrote:
Cliffjumper Prime wrote:that's totally cliffjumper, not red alert... though it may make a good replacement for classics CJ

This:

Looks more like this:

Than this:

to me anyway

Damn you Venksta! I was perfectly happy with my Henkei Red Alert until I saw this. Gonna have to pick up one when I grab the Darkwing head (if they're still around then).

yeah, it's kinda half way in between... not boxy enough for Red Alert.

News Credits: 6 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:14 pm

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I personally don't see similarities to Cliffjumper's head, except for the horns. CJ's head is more of a dome shape. Where as Red Alert's head has different parts to it. Below is a comparison to my Red Alert design to my upcoming classics Cliffjumper head. I'm thinking most people think of the similarities are due to the photos having shots from the front, as well, the red washes out details in the photo.

But some good news, for those that aren't a fan of this design. Someone has been selling a blockier Red Alert head on ebay. Its a custom based off the original Classics head. So its worth tracking down.

Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:24 pm

I'm really diggin' that red head! I hate how he originally just has Sideswipe's head... They could've at least used some red plastic in Generations.

Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:47 pm

I'm digging it so far.

News Credits: 8 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:05 pm

Right on venksta..I'll take 2

Sat Jan 22, 2011 9:07 pm

They ought to make a rocket upgrade kit for Sideswipe. I like this

News Credits: 1 · Sat Jan 22, 2011 10:35 pm

OMG they straightened Cliffjumpers horns! :lol:

News Credits: 187 · Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:28 am

I wish ONE company would put out all of these smaller upgrades together. Like the Gears of War set.

News Credits: 5 · Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:44 am

Awesome! I'm going to have to buy another Classics CJ to sport that head mold :grin:

News Credits: 273 · Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:26 pm

When I saw the Henkei version, I didn't like the head but in black I like it and don't feel it needs a headswap.

Still, interesting custom.

News Credits: 335 · Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:33 pm

I do like it, but there are a few things I would change if it were up to me.

I think the head is a nice update, but it's too short and not... blocky enough. Ya, I think that's what I want to say. Secondly, the gun is too tall. Kinda looks like he's holding a frozen piece of talapia with a barrel on it. Needs to come down a bit to look like Sideswipes Flair Gun / Red's Gun.

I do however like the shoulder cannon. If it could go a little closer to his shoulder that would be great but over all I like it.

If the set was in front of me, ya I'd pick it up. But I don't think I'll go out of my way to order it.

News Credits: 6 · Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:25 pm

I forgot that the prototype head was only 30 minutes of quick modeling. Been spending the last couple days refining the shape, when I've had time. Heres a CG render of how it looks. The refined head is on the left, the prototype version is on the right.

News Credits: 335 · Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:32 pm

Venksta wrote:I forgot that the prototype head was only 30 minutes of quick modeling. Been spending the last couple days refining the shape, when I've had time. Heres a CG render of how it looks. The refined head is on the left, the prototype version is on the right.

Nice job V. I really like the sharper lines and hard angles on the side of his head. diggin' it big time.

News Credits: 5 · Sat Jan 29, 2011 1:39 am

Down_Shift wrote:
Venksta wrote:I forgot that the prototype head was only 30 minutes of quick modeling. Been spending the last couple days refining the shape, when I've had time. Heres a CG render of how it looks. The refined head is on the left, the prototype version is on the right.

Nice job V. I really like the sharper lines and hard angles on the side of his head. diggin' it big time.

Seconded.