The Energon Pub

[Sabrblade]

Think we'll see Thundercracker and Skywarp CW jets eventually now that there's a Ghost Starscream done in the Unite Warriors line?

Considering Combiner Wars is finished, unlikely.

We might down the road if Hasbro does another budget repaint line with few original molds like Universe but who knows how long that will be.

Problem with that compared to normal figures - or even titans return figures - is that they specifically have a gimmick that requires other figures to use.

Plus, the original Universe line was done to meet retail demand for more figures. Nowadays, there's so much new TF product coming out the wazoo that there's no reason to create another line like Universe.

[steals_your_goats]

Think we'll see Thundercracker and Skywarp CW jets eventually now that there's a Ghost Starscream done in the Unite Warriors line?

Considering Combiner Wars is finished, unlikely.

We might down the road if Hasbro does another budget repaint line with few original molds like Universe but who knows how long that will be.

Problem with that compared to normal figures - or even titans return figures - is that they specifically have a gimmick that requires other figures to use.

The gimmick in no way requires other figures to use. The figures can easily be enjoyed without it

[Kurona]

Think we'll see Thundercracker and Skywarp CW jets eventually now that there's a Ghost Starscream done in the Unite Warriors line?

Considering Combiner Wars is finished, unlikely.

We might down the road if Hasbro does another budget repaint line with few original molds like Universe but who knows how long that will be.

Problem with that compared to normal figures - or even titans return figures - is that they specifically have a gimmick that requires other figures to use.

The gimmick in no way requires other figures to use. The figures can easily be enjoyed without it

I didn't say the figures couldn't be enjoyed without it. I specifically said the gimmick requires other figures to use, which you repeated.

[Noideaforaname]

I think there must have been a Seeker-Combiner planned at some point, given Starscream and Thrusts heads were apparently always there (just unused) and that Galvatronus' form is decidedly similar to a crowned Starscream. At this point, perhaps it'll get a Platinum release? Hell, maybe two, there certainly are enough Seekers...

[Kurona]

Just go full nerd and make the seeker out of Red Wing, Sandstorm (G2 seeker), Ion Storm and Nova Storm with Wheezing Arrow as the torso. Perfection.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I think there must have been a Seeker-Combiner planned at some point, given Starscream and Thrusts heads were apparently always there (just unused) and that Galvatronus' form is decidedly similar to a crowned Starscream. At this point, perhaps it'll get a Platinum release? Hell, maybe two, there certainly are enough Seekers...

On Twitter, Thew was talking about this and how badly he wanted one. I believe there are enough seekers for their to be almost 3 full seeker combiners if I remember how things went correctly

[Emerje]

Liokaiser is now up for preorder http://www.robotkingdom.com/b6639as00.html for $110

This item will only be distributed stateside by Entertainment Online so any copy you see from BBTS or such will be an pricier import from Asia.

You mean Entertainment Earth.

Emerje

[Smokescreen_5]

Wowsers!!! I wish I had seen this earlier. I'd have been coming to you guys for help. I'm one of those unlucky SOB's here in Iowa where we hardly see any Transformers anymore. Stores are closing all around us. I'm in search of a few of the Aerialbots, Stunticons, and Sky Lynx. I was hoping to find some assistance in getting these if anybody is available.

Quickslinger and Wildrider got comics, why wouldn't Groove?

Because you arent looking at a US edition, but an international edition of the packaging. International versions must be of several languages and cant have a comic that is only in english. Compare this and the packaging of quickslinger and breakneck and you will see that they only had english on their boxes.

And Jelze, GO ON HTS NOW, they have all that you are looking for at the best price possible!

Oh and here are scenes from TRUs in Canada

[o.supreme]

Oh and here are scenes from TRUs in Canada

OK...I all have to say is what the #$%*!... TRU in Canada gets a whole aisle for Transformers. Most US Stores I've seen recently get a 6-foot section. there's what...probably 20+ TR Galvatrons in that one picture?, most TRU's I've seen one or two in stock at the most.

[william-james88]

Oh and here are scenes from TRUs in Canada

OK...I all have to say is what the #$%*!... TRU in Canada gets a whole aisle for Transformers. Most US Stores I've seen recently get a 6-foot section. there's what...probably 20+ TR Galvatrons in that one picture?, most TRU's I've seen one or two in stock at the most.

Thats an old image from earlier this year so I dont think those are Galvatrons. It has calmed down since. Here is a more recent pic which does have Galvatrons:



Also Smokescreen_5, those are no longer sold in stores. A few Skylynxs were found at Ross I believe, but the deluxes are long gone. If you have a want list, make a post in this forum: carbombya-buy-sell-or-trade-f36.php
Or use that forum to find people willing to sell theirs. But there is a much much easier way to get these molds right now if you are ok with wacky colours:

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... biner+wars

You can get those G2 boxsets, which give you all the stunticons and aerialbots but in different colours.

If you want the more G1 colours, you can get the takara ones which are cheaper to get right now than getting the individual deluxes on e-bay and other places:

http://tfsource.com/transformers-unite/menasor/

http://tfsource.com/transformers-unite/superion/

Liokaiser is now up for preorder http://www.robotkingdom.com/b6639as00.html for $110

This item will only be distributed stateside by Entertainment Online so any copy you see from BBTS or such will be an pricier import from Asia.

You mean Entertainment Earth.

Emerje

yes I do

[Hellscream9999]

Lucky, my TRU has now surpassed itself and has crammed the whole tf selection into a 2 foot square on the back endcap of an aisle...

[o.supreme]

It has calmed down since. Here is a more recent pic which does have Galvatrons

Still better than what we have. Here are pics I just went to my closest one on my lunch break :

[nycPrime]

Anyone know if Deluxe Groove will be available at regular retail? I'd like to get him, but not at $25 being asked by the online shops.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Anyone know if Deluxe Groove will be available at regular retail? I'd like to get him, but not at $25 being asked by the online shops.

Never, they're online exclusive as announced. Don't fret though, check your liquidator stores like Ross, TJMaxx and the like, as leftover stock from all kinds of stores (like Target and Walmart) pop up there for cheap. In fact, I spotted several AoE First Edition Optimus Primes (both variants), which were Amazon exclusives, around last year's shopping season.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Anyone know if Deluxe Groove will be available at regular retail? I'd like to get him, but not at $25 being asked by the online shops.

He will not be. He is online only and regular retailers like Walmart are not going to be getting him. Your best bet would be to search eBay and amazon religiously for a deal

[Kurona]

>already has Rook and First Aid
>looking for the other protectobots (minus deluxe groove)

>streetwise is on sale at tru but they don't have the others
>blades is available at RRP at amazon but hot spot is too highly priced
>hot spot is available at a decent price at kapow but the others are sold out

This is such a fun hobby

[D-Maximal_Primal]

>already has Rook and First Aid
>looking for the other protectobots (minus deluxe groove)

>streetwise is on sale at tru but they don't have the others
>blades is available at RRP at amazon but hot spot is too highly priced
>hot spot is available at a decent price at kapow but the others are sold out

This is such a fun hobby

Take the leap! I ordered my Hot spot from amazon, my limbs from entertainment earth, and Groove was found in Walmart, all within a few days

[Kurona]

>already has Rook and First Aid
>looking for the other protectobots (minus deluxe groove)

>streetwise is on sale at tru but they don't have the others
>blades is available at RRP at amazon but hot spot is too highly priced
>hot spot is available at a decent price at kapow but the others are sold out

This is such a fun hobby

Take the leap! I ordered my Hot spot from amazon, my limbs from entertainment earth, and Groove was found in Walmart, all within a few days

True, true. I'm thinking of getting Hot Spot from Kapow now since there's a few... other things I want to get from there. I'll have to go Amazon for both Blades and Streetwise.

What's extremely annoying about the TRU thing tho is that they have Thrilling 30 Legends Optimus for £3 (!!!) and FoC Voyager Soundwave for £10 (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) but neither are available for delivery

[D-Maximal_Primal]

>already has Rook and First Aid
>looking for the other protectobots (minus deluxe groove)

>streetwise is on sale at tru but they don't have the others
>blades is available at RRP at amazon but hot spot is too highly priced
>hot spot is available at a decent price at kapow but the others are sold out

This is such a fun hobby

Take the leap! I ordered my Hot spot from amazon, my limbs from entertainment earth, and Groove was found in Walmart, all within a few days

True, true. I'm thinking of getting Hot Spot from Kapow now since there's a few... other things I want to get from there. I'll have to go Amazon for both Blades and Streetwise.

What's extremely annoying about the TRU thing tho is that they have Thrilling 30 Legends Optimus for £3 (!!!) and FoC Voyager Soundwave for £10 (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) but neither are available for delivery

That is incredibly saddening

[Kurona]

>already has Rook and First Aid
>looking for the other protectobots (minus deluxe groove)

>streetwise is on sale at tru but they don't have the others
>blades is available at RRP at amazon but hot spot is too highly priced
>hot spot is available at a decent price at kapow but the others are sold out

This is such a fun hobby

Take the leap! I ordered my Hot spot from amazon, my limbs from entertainment earth, and Groove was found in Walmart, all within a few days

True, true. I'm thinking of getting Hot Spot from Kapow now since there's a few... other things I want to get from there. I'll have to go Amazon for both Blades and Streetwise.

What's extremely annoying about the TRU thing tho is that they have Thrilling 30 Legends Optimus for £3 (!!!) and FoC Voyager Soundwave for £10 (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) but neither are available for delivery

That is incredibly saddening

It always does this. Breaks my heart.

Meanwhile, Vortex is the only Combaticon I don't have (not counting shockwave) and he's nowhere to be seen.

[jay5]

Wowsers!!! I wish I had seen this earlier. I'd have been coming to you guys for help. I'm one of those unlucky SOB's here in Iowa where we hardly see any Transformers anymore. Stores are closing all around us. I'm in search of a few of the Aerialbots, Stunticons, and Sky Lynx. I was hoping to find some assistance in getting these if anybody is available.

Just buy online from Amazon, eBay, The Chosen Prime, TFSource, BBTS, Toy Dojo, Ages Three and Up, Captured Prey, or any of the other options. Thankfully we live in an age where there are a ton of ways to get TF figures regardless of where you live (provided you have a mailstop).

[Emerje]

So I guess people would be happy with a $17.99 (plus about $7 shipping) open pre-order for Deluxe Groove, huh?

Emerje

[Sjeng]

>already has Rook and First Aid
>looking for the other protectobots (minus deluxe groove)

>streetwise is on sale at tru but they don't have the others
>blades is available at RRP at amazon but hot spot is too highly priced
>hot spot is available at a decent price at kapow but the others are sold out

This is such a fun hobby

I had Hasbro First Aid, Blades and Streetwise in my shopping basket on amazon.co.uk for weeks, and just as I'm ready to order, they've had their prices raised from £11,99 to £15,99... WTF...
Well, scratch that idea.

[Kurona]

>already has Rook and First Aid
>looking for the other protectobots (minus deluxe groove)

>streetwise is on sale at tru but they don't have the others
>blades is available at RRP at amazon but hot spot is too highly priced
>hot spot is available at a decent price at kapow but the others are sold out

This is such a fun hobby

I had Hasbro First Aid, Blades and Streetwise in my shopping basket on amazon.co.uk for weeks, and just as I'm ready to order, they've had their prices raised from £11,99 to £15,99... WTF...
Well, scratch that idea.

I know right?! They were at that sale price a month or so back and I was so excited to order them when I got back to uni (couldn't order them before that for reasons) and then they're back at RRP... so annoying! Especially when Defensor is probably the combiner I want the most. I think I'm like one of 9 people on the planet who really likes him.

[Sjeng]

Yeah.. Sad... Wanted to order the voyager from Kapow too, but they disappointed me with their customer service, so I'm not gonna order from them. I'd rather buy it at Retail for €30,-.
All I needed was a Hasbro Deluxe Groove.