The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:32 pm

I've got to have Magnus and Dreadwing, pure win IMO. The rest are a bit meh.

News Credits: 6188 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 3:41 pm

MightyMagnus78 wrote:I've got to have Magnus and Dreadwing, pure win IMO. The rest are a bit meh.

..but ..but ..Thundertron!

News Credits: 4 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:05 pm

I want Thundertron. I'll be naming him Leoric though.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:08 pm

Va'al wrote:
MightyMagnus78 wrote:I've got to have Magnus and Dreadwing, pure win IMO. The rest are a bit meh.

..but ..but ..Thundertron!

...actually now that you've mentioned it, he is pretty cool.

Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:10 pm

MightyMagnus78 wrote:
Va'al wrote:
MightyMagnus78 wrote:I've got to have Magnus and Dreadwing, pure win IMO. The rest are a bit meh.

..but ..but ..Thundertron!

...actually now that you've mentioned it, he is pretty cool.

Seems the peg leg is optional. I wonder if its also a hidden gun.

News Credits: 6188 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:29 pm

MINDVVIPE wrote:
MightyMagnus78 wrote:
Va'al wrote:
MightyMagnus78 wrote:I've got to have Magnus and Dreadwing, pure win IMO. The rest are a bit meh.

..but ..but ..Thundertron!

...actually now that you've mentioned it, he is pretty cool.

Seems the peg leg is optional. I wonder if its also a hidden gun.

According to the previous image we saw (in the catalogue scan), the claw can be removed and pegged on its arm. Someone also mentioned the possibility of it pegging onto the back of the figure.

Not sure about the gun, makes me think of this:

Fri Jul 13, 2012 4:33 pm

Hehe, thats indeed what i was suggesting.

Also, if its removable, perhaps a foot (or shoe) tossing villain?

Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:59 pm

Anyone else think that Dark Energon Knockout was designed to look like Speed Stars Crumplezone.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:54 pm

It's very cool they're releasing the First Editions. It sucks that they're releasing Terrorcon Cliffjumper instead of the normal one. This one doesn't really help me. And check out the absence of Bumblebee. Hasbro aren't actually learning that he's not the alpha and omega of Transformers are they?

I'll definitely be getting Dreadwing and Skyquake if he gets a release. Magnus is very blue and a tad slim but those massive shoulders make up for it. I'll get him simply for not being an Optimus repaint.

But the elephant still absent from the room is Breakdown. Can't wait for the new podcast to hear from Seibertron as to whether his absence was discussed and whether he will continue to be MIA. :-x

News Credits: 6188 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:07 pm

Sodan-1 wrote:It's very cool they're releasing the First Editions. It sucks that they're releasing Terrorcon Cliffjumper instead of the normal one. This one doesn't really help me. And check out the absence of Bumblebee. Hasbro aren't actually learning that he's not the alpha and omega of Transformers are they?

I'll definitely be getting Dreadwing and Skyquake if he gets a release. Magnus is very blue and a tad slim but those massive shoulders make up for it. I'll get him simply for not being an Optimus repaint.

But the elephant still absent from the room is Breakdown. Can't wait for the new podcast to hear from Seibertron as to whether his absence was discussed and whether he will continue to be MIA.

He isn't coming out of Asia, unless you pay Takara for it.

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/no-us-breakdown-confirmed-t88025s10.php

News Credits: 462 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:08 pm

Sodan-1 wrote:But the elephant still absent from the room is Breakdown. Can't wait for the new podcast to hear from Seibertron as to whether his absence was discussed and whether he will continue to be MIA.

http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=88025

EDIT: Ninja'd

News Credits: 4 · Fri Jul 13, 2012 8:20 pm

Breakdown is some kind of armoured car thingy, not an elephant.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:03 am

I'm confused, are the FE figures finally gonna show up in North America? If so, that rocks!
:grin:

Is there any kind of comparison list for the FE figures and the RID versions (or whatever the current ones are called)? I need to figure out what figures I need to buy now and which ones that I prefer the FE version.

News Credits: 2 · Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:08 am

YRQRM0 wrote:Is there any kind of comparison list for the FE figures and the RID versions (or whatever the current ones are called)? I need to figure out what figures I need to buy now and which ones that I prefer the FE version.

I just use the galleries:
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/index.ph ... ies_id=146

News Credits: 4 · Wed Jul 18, 2012 9:53 pm

YRQRM0 wrote:Is there any kind of comparison list for the FE figures and the RID versions (or whatever the current ones are called)? I need to figure out what figures I need to buy now and which ones that I prefer the FE version.

My recommendations, based on my experience as I own the main 4 FE deluxes

Bumblebee: First Edition, although the RID mold grows on you after a while. It really streamlines his transformation. Recommend the Hot Shot version so you have both.

Arcee: RID. It's the same size in bike mode, shorter in robot mode (which means she scales better), has improved arm articulation, and her backpack is less cumbersome. Only downsides are she only has 1 blade, no waist articulation, and she's the wrong shade of blue. And she can't flash.

Starscream: I don't have the RID, but all the reviews I've heard say they're about equal in accuracy vs. kibble. I'd go for the FE because it's a deluxe and therefore scales better with Voyager Megatron.

Cliffjumper: The RID has a more screen-accurate chest, shoulders, legs, and feet, but it is made entirely of fake parts (the hood, roof, and trunk of the car all fold up on his back), and the arms are pretty bad. The FE has very show-accurate forearms, but the rest is a little disproportioned compared to the show model. HOWEVER, he doesn't cheat. His car bumper really makes his shoulders. His car roof really makes his chest. The grille in his abdomen is still fake, but that's pretty much impossible to do any other way. The sides of his car mode fold up to make his legs, so he has very little backpack, just the car hood and front fender. Plus he has the guns. RID is more accurate, but the FE is a better toy. I gotta go with the FE.

Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:14 pm

/\Boo! FE Arcee is the best!

The RID has WAY too much back kibble. The arm constraints aren't bad at all, it just means it doesn't move freely, you need to move a few things around. But hey, look at Bulkhead's calves in the show. They open and close everytime he walks, sooo...
FE Arcees face alone is worth it. She has a sexy lil smirk.

Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:20 pm

MINDVVIPE wrote:/\Boo! FE Arcee is the best! The RID has WAY too much back kibble. The arm constraints aren't bad at all, it just means it doesn't move freely, you need to move a few things around. But hey, look at Bulkhead's calves in the show. They open and close everytime he walks, sooo...
FE Arcees face alone is worth it. She has a sexy lil smirk.

In fairness to the PRiD mold, you can pop the wheel off and use it as an ammo clip, this removing the wheel and making the back kibble rather nice and compact.
That said, I definitely agree with the statement that FE Arcee is much more appealing. PRiD Arcee just looks...flat to me, while the FE has all the translucent bits and different paint apps to make her pop more aesthetically.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:20 pm

MINDVVIPE wrote:/\Boo! FE Arcee is the best! The RID has WAY too much back kibble. The arm constraints aren't bad at all, it just means it doesn't move freely, you need to move a few things around. But hey, look at Bulkhead's calves in the show. They open and close everytime he walks, sooo...
FE Arcees face alone is worth it. She has a sexy lil smirk.

THIS.

News Credits: 462 · Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:04 pm

Optimus Prime - FE
Bulkhead - FE
Bumblebee - FE
Arcee - RID w/ FE's blades
Cliffjumper - FE
Starscream - FE
Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon
Vehicon - RID

Wed Jul 18, 2012 11:19 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Optimus Prime - FE
Bulkhead - FE
Bumblebee - FE
Arcee - RID w/ FE's blades
Cliffjumper - FE
Starscream - FE
Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon
Vehicon - RID

I agree 100%.

But as a bonus, you can stick these on your RID Arcee for more accuracy:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/492017/?materialId=6

News Credits: 4 · Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:05 am

MINDVVIPE wrote:/\Boo! FE Arcee is the best! The RID has WAY too much back kibble. The arm constraints aren't bad at all, it just means it doesn't move freely, you need to move a few things around. But hey, look at Bulkhead's calves in the show. They open and close everytime he walks, sooo...
FE Arcees face alone is worth it. She has a sexy lil smirk.

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE my FE Arcee. She's a great toy. But the RID makes particular improvements that win out in my book. I think the AM version is probably the best way to go on that route, if anyone figures out how to get rid of the wing nipples. So I'm not saying FE Arcee is worse. She is GREAT. Even, in some ways, a better toy. But the RID gets the show look down, and that counts for me.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:50 am

Sabrblade wrote:Optimus Prime - FE
Bulkhead - FE
Bumblebee - FE
Arcee - RID w/ FE's blades
Cliffjumper - FE
Starscream - FE
Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon
Vehicon - RID

From what I've seen, I completely agree with this. However, nobody answered my question, FE ARE coming to North America around November?

News Credits: 6188 · Thu Jul 19, 2012 4:58 am

YRQRM0 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Optimus Prime - FE
Bulkhead - FE
Bumblebee - FE
Arcee - RID w/ FE's blades
Cliffjumper - FE
Starscream - FE
Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon
Vehicon - RID

From what I've seen, I completely agree with this. However, nobody answered my question, FE ARE coming to North America around November?

As every other thread seems to say - I'm pretty sure I wrote it at least three times - yes, they are. As TRU exclusives.

News Credits: 6188 · Thu Jul 19, 2012 5:07 am

Sabrblade wrote:Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon

Isn't the cannon a little bit titchy compared to the rest of the figure?
I gave my FE to my brother, but I should be able to retrieve the cannon if it looks good!

Any pictures?

News Credits: 1 · Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:05 am

Va'al wrote:
YRQRM0 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Optimus Prime - FE
Bulkhead - FE
Bumblebee - FE
Arcee - RID w/ FE's blades
Cliffjumper - FE
Starscream - FE
Megatron - RID w/ FE's cannon
Vehicon - RID

From what I've seen, I completely agree with this. However, nobody answered my question, FE ARE coming to North America around November?

As every other thread seems to say - I'm pretty sure I wrote it at least three times - yes, they are. As TRU exclusives.

Sorry, it wasn't too clear in the article that was on the main page, and I didn't see it as I skimmed through the replies.

This is awesome news...so glad I've held out on getting RID Prime. I better go pick up the rids I want before they're replaced with all the stuff that's coming out at the same time as the FEs (the irony!).