The Energon Pub

[Un_Chakal]

Still on the fence about getting these guys, mainly because I think Herc is looking a tad bit flat at the back of his head, considering that they had to incorporate it in the alt mode.

People will find any reason to complain. The whole point of these guys is all the pieces are stored, even the hands/head.
Please don't get it. That will leave more for me. I see its value.

[Mkall]

Still on the fence about getting these guys, mainly because I think Herc is looking a tad bit flat at the back of his head, considering that they had to incorporate it in the alt mode.

Who poses a figure showing the back of the head?

[Kung Fu Man]

"But with such a small head, their combined form won't be very bright."
"Trust me, that's a good thing."
"Oh?"
"You've met Starscream, haven't you?"
"Ohhhh..."

[guarayakha]

Still on the fence about getting these guys, mainly because I think Herc is looking a tad bit flat at the back of his head, considering that they had to incorporate it in the alt mode.

People will find any reason to complain. The whole point of these guys is all the pieces are stored, even the hands/head.
Please don't get it. That will leave more for me. I see its value.

And people will find any reason to get hostile just because I'm stating my uncertainties. Seriously man, you call THAT complaining? Really? I actually find them to be quite the work of geniuses, but with Maketoys teasing their version of Devy, I can't really decide yet.

Who poses a figure showing the back of the head?

I just need to see some side view of it, that's all.

[DecepticonFinishline]

So far, it seems, my only real complaint about any of the figures is that Dr. Crank's crank is a little bit massive. I do, however, appreciate the accuracy to the real vehicle. Also, the Hercules head being incorporated into Alt Mode is a very appealing feature to me (one of the reasons Hot Spot was my favorite Gestalt leader.)

[Astronopolis]

i'm pretty sure his head wont be flat, it will unfold and fill out or i will eat my shoe!

[MGrotusque]

HA! It's KISS Players Dr.Crank

Personally i like the pink,darker pink, and blue together. But i like crazy colours on TF's.
I desperately want this prototype in my collection.

[eyl]

I see one potential "devastating" problem. The connections for the two shoulder members on Dr. Crank's may not be strong enough. The plastic housing the metal pins is too thin.

[rpetras]

He looks darling in pink.

[donnie_707]

from the looks of exgraver when transformed to the arm....he is about the same size as omega supreme(energon). maybe a tad bit smaller.

[El Duque]

From the wiebo page of jeffyzhong we have an image of all six members of TFC Toys Hercules team lined up side by side. We see completed versions of Heavylabor and Exgraver along with prototype and test shot versions of Neck Breaker, Dr. Crank, Mad Blender, and Structor. While we've seen all of these guys before, this image let's us see how all the team member measure up to one another in their individual robot modes. Image mirrored below.

Additionally, site sponsor Robotkingdom have updated their release date for the next Hercules member, Heavylabor, to around mid-October. He was previously scheduled to release mid-September.

[Sodan-1]

BOOOOO!!! to delayed releases.

WAHOOOOO!!! to images of awesomeness.

[Astronopolis]

they look a little bit smaller than Exgraver. I'm disappointed, but only slightly; still committed to getting them all!

[donnie_707]

they all look pretty good and detailed. all pretty much the same height, just like in the cartoon. hopefully they come without any defects since they are 100 bucks a pop. quality should NOT be an issue.

[Stormrider]

I keep going back and forth on whether or not to invest in these guys.

Pros
It's a huge Devastator.
They're green.
TFC did replace Scavanger's shovel for free.


Cons
The price.
Not in scale with Classics
No cartoon homage except for Scrapper.


And the big question - How will Devastator hold together once he is assembled?

[Down_Shift]

Lovin' em!

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

Oh, those look great!

[Gauntlet101010]

Loving the set. They look great all together in robot mode.

[Tigertrack]

Not a fan of Neckbreaker's chest wings.

I imagine I can do something about it when I get mine, but in that picture, I do not like the look.

[Gauntlet101010]

Not a fan of Neckbreaker's chest wings.

I imagine I can do something about it when I get mine, but in that picture, I do not like the look.

They seem to be the same wings as on Devestator's chest shield, so they're probably removable.

[Kibble]

Not a fan of Neckbreaker's chest wings.

I imagine I can do something about it when I get mine, but in that picture, I do not like the look.

They seem to be the same wings as on Devestator's chest shield, so they're probably removable.

They are...they've shown pics without.

[009*]

The sooner these guys are released, the better.

[donnie_707]

im getting them...but i still think a hundred bucks a pop is a little hard to swallow. it better be worth it in the end

[DevastaTTor]

I keep going back and forth on whether or not to invest in these guys.

Pros
It's a huge Devastator.
They're green.
TFC did replace Scavanger's shovel for free.


Cons
The price.
Not in scale with Classics
No cartoon homage except for Scrapper.


And the big question - How will Devastator hold together once he is assembled?

With you all the way on this. I'd add as a con that the combined Devsatator looks very Soul of Chogokin-not a good match for Classics figures, especially since the separate figures look very G1.

And based on how long my TFC GoW2 gun welds held together, I'm still afraid of their long term durability (mainly the connection points).

[ArmadaPrime]

speaking of how they measure up, how big are these guys?
they seem roughly deluxes to me.