The Energon Pub

Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:19 am

So if Voyager FoC Soundwave is near the size of Deluxe WFC Soundwave(since TFs are smaller now), then their wheels are about the same size. Those data disk guys are about the size of his wheel in disk form. WFC Soundwave's wheels are about the size of a quarter. Which means the disks are around the size of a quarter. Maybe a tad bigger.

So... they're pretty tiny. O.o

Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:23 am

I'm still not interested in anything but Shockwave.
I was hoping for a Generations IDW Chromedome reveal... oh well.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:40 am

I must admit I for one am stoked for MP Optimus. ESPECIALLY now that we know he comes with trailer in tact :grin:

But I must say other than some of the Prime figures, FOC Shockwave, FOC Sideswipe, and Voyager Generations Soundwave there really wasn't a whole lot else. I had hoped to see the Dinobots but from what some are saying Hasbro doesn't "do" Dinobots anymore which in my opinion is preposterous. What kid doesn't dig dinosaurs that transform into robots and back? I may be a little biased but the Dinobots are one of the reasons I loved Transformers as a kid. I don't know, it just surprises especially how prominently he's been featured for FOC. Makes me wonderjust how big his role really is after all.

I heard Prime was going to add Dinobots at some point. Is this true or were they shot down by Hasbro?

Sun Apr 29, 2012 9:49 am

dinojack86 wrote:I had hoped to see the Dinobots but from what some are saying Hasbro doesn't "do" Dinobots anymore which in my opinion is preposterous. What kid doesn't dig dinosaurs that transform into robots and back? I may be a little biased but the Dinobots are one of the reasons I loved Transformers as a kid. I don't know, it just surprises especially how prominently he's been featured for FOC. Makes me wonderjust how big his role really is after all.

Hasbro was gonna retire the Dinobots BEFORE they made it into FoC. Now though... no one but Hasbro knows for sure.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 10:59 am

orangeitis wrote:So if Voyager FoC Soundwave is near the size of Deluxe WFC Soundwave(since TFs are smaller now), then their wheels are about the same size. Those data disk guys are about the size of his wheel in disk form. WFC Soundwave's wheels are about the size of a quarter. Which means the disks are around the size of a quarter. Maybe a tad bigger.

So... they're pretty tiny. O.o

I dont think theyll be the same size, that wouldnt make sense

Wolfman Jake wrote:Haven't the Transformers SDCC exclusives been offered after the show on HasbroToyShop.com consistently for the past several years? Why is everyone on pins and needles about these exclusives? If you really want them, you WILL get a fair shot at regular manufacturer's pricing. Just keep your ear to the ground. Heck, you can still order the SDCC First Edition Deluxe Optimus Prime in the special Matrix of Leadership packaging AND the NYCC Prime Bumblebee Taxi and G1 colors Arcee set.

thats what im hoping, cuz i kinda want that bruticus, and i Definitely want the zombie cliff =P~

Sun Apr 29, 2012 11:20 am

Hypershock wrote:
orangeitis wrote:So if Voyager FoC Soundwave is near the size of Deluxe WFC Soundwave(since TFs are smaller now), then their wheels are about the same size. Those data disk guys are about the size of his wheel in disk form. WFC Soundwave's wheels are about the size of a quarter. Which means the disks are around the size of a quarter. Maybe a tad bigger.

So... they're pretty tiny. O.o

I dont think theyll be the same size, that wouldnt make sense

Why not? It makes perfect sense to me.

Bigger deluxe = Smaller Voyager with extra accessories

Seems to fit nicely.

News Credits: 409 · Sun Apr 29, 2012 3:30 pm

Not very impressed with what they revealed. I saw the pictures of Rumble, Ravage, Frenzy and they do not do the characters any justice. Looks like I will be focusing on 3rd party figures this year.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:01 pm

Stormrider wrote:Not very impressed with what they revealed. I saw the pictures of Rumble, Ravage, Frenzy and they do not do the characters any justice. Looks like I will be focusing on 3rd party figures this year.

What justice is there to do? The only ones that have been shown were Rumble, Frenzy, and Laserbeak, in War for Cybertron. Laserbeak resembles his video game counterpart fairly well, except for the wing shape. Rumble and Frenzy are a similar case. You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

We've never even seen Ravage in the Aligned Community (WFC/FOC+Prime), so who knows if he looks accurate or not.

News Credits: 1 · Sun Apr 29, 2012 6:31 pm

"Rust in Peace" Zombie Cliffjumper: That's a very cool/disturbing case and the figure itself is awesome, many times better than Takara's Terrorcon Cliffjumper in my opinion.

Fall of Cybertron Bruticus giftset: Even game accurate colour schemes aren't enough to make me want these figures anymore. Uber pass.

As for the rest, I'll probably end up getting most of them but there's nothing that particularly blows me away. I'm highly impressed/stunned Hasbro is releasing MP-10 with its trailer, and I'm very happy voyager class figures are coming to Generations. Gives me hope for what's to come in 2013.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:21 pm

Gearslide wrote: You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

You have to make "exceptions" when Hasbro makes a 2 inch Transformer. 3rd party companies such as PE for example seem to make their 2 inch or less transform just fine with full articulation and heaps of detail. Don't make excuses for lazy piss poor design.

News Credits: 1 · Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:24 pm

monstergrotusque wrote:
Gearslide wrote: You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

You have to make "exceptions" when Hasbro makes a 2 inch Transformer. #rd party companies such as PE for example seem to make their 2 inch or less transform just fine with full articulation and heaps of detail. Don't make excuses for lazy piss poor design.

They also cost $60 or more ... you get what you pay for.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:26 pm

Gauntlet101010 wrote:
monstergrotusque wrote:
Gearslide wrote: You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

You have to make "exceptions" when Hasbro makes a 2 inch Transformer. #rd party companies such as PE for example seem to make their 2 inch or less transform just fine with full articulation and heaps of detail. Don't make excuses for lazy piss poor design.

They also cost $60 or more ... you get what you pay for.

Ha! good point. But that's just what a 3rd party company charges for an item of limited run. Who knows,in reality, the actual cost of the figure. I bet if Hasbro made PE-09 and with all their resources they could sell it for 5 to 10 bucks much like legends class figs. Just a couple extra ball joints and a little more detail on a Legends figure and you have fully articulated and aestheticly pleasing TF.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:27 pm

Gauntlet101010 wrote:They also cost $60 or more ... you get what you pay for.

I feel like the fact that the price is that much higher is simply because Hasbro isn't making them that articulated. All it is, is more balljoints... and more time spent in the planning process I guess. I'm probably over-simplifying, but you get my point. Hasbro is making this for kids who don't really care about articulation and.. the cool other stuff that really matters.

Sun Apr 29, 2012 8:30 pm

monstergrotusque wrote:
Gearslide wrote: You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

You have to make "exceptions" when Hasbro makes a 2 inch Transformer. 3rd party companies such as PE for example seem to make their 2 inch or less transform just fine with full articulation and heaps of detail. Don't make excuses for lazy piss poor design.

Hasbro Transformers also must go through more crap to get approved. Safety tests, drop tests, etc. 3rd party robots do not. Hasbro toys are also limited by budget. If a design exceeds $x, they must make it simpler. That's why toys like Universe Galvatron were made smaller. That's why toys like RoTF Devastator were made simpler.

I agree that it's BS, but there's nothing we can do about it, sadly.

News Credits: 409 · Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:24 pm

Gearslide wrote:
Stormrider wrote:Not very impressed with what they revealed. I saw the pictures of Rumble, Ravage, Frenzy and they do not do the characters any justice. Looks like I will be focusing on 3rd party figures this year.

What justice is there to do? The only ones that have been shown were Rumble, Frenzy, and Laserbeak, in War for Cybertron. Laserbeak resembles his video game counterpart fairly well, except for the wing shape. Rumble and Frenzy are a similar case. You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

We've never even seen Ravage in the Aligned Community (WFC/FOC+Prime), so who knows if he looks accurate or not.

You can defend them as much as you want, but they are garbage.

Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:57 pm

Stormrider wrote:
Gearslide wrote:
Stormrider wrote:Not very impressed with what they revealed. I saw the pictures of Rumble, Ravage, Frenzy and they do not do the characters any justice. Looks like I will be focusing on 3rd party figures this year.

What justice is there to do? The only ones that have been shown were Rumble, Frenzy, and Laserbeak, in War for Cybertron. Laserbeak resembles his video game counterpart fairly well, except for the wing shape. Rumble and Frenzy are a similar case. You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

We've never even seen Ravage in the Aligned Community (WFC/FOC+Prime), so who knows if he looks accurate or not.

You can defend them as much as you want, but they are garbage.

You make it sound like you were there in person and held them in your hand. The figures aren't even out yet, and quite a few of the figures that were on display were mistransformed (looking at you, Insecticon!). I happen to love the Aligned continuity, ESPECIALLY the War for Cybertron game. To me, these figures are the perfect balance of accuracy and size limitations.

Either way, I'm going to reserve judgment until we get some in hand images, so Rumble (or is that Frenzy?) isn't just standing upright with arms to the side.

Mon Apr 30, 2012 9:13 pm

Stormrider wrote:You can defend them as much as you want, but they are garbage.

Because other people's opinions can't be diffeent than your own?

I like the designs too. Buy on sight for me, all of them.

Mon Apr 30, 2012 11:52 pm

I hope there are more upscaled figures besides SW and bruticus. It'd be kinda weird for SW to be bigger than Prime AND Megs. Here's hoping for voyager dinobots!

News Credits: 8 · Tue May 01, 2012 12:31 am

crazyjeffy wrote:I hope there are more upscaled figures besides SW and bruticus. It'd be kinda weird for SW to be bigger than Prime AND Megs. Here's hoping for voyager dinobots!

The hasbro panel was pretty mute when someone mentioned dinobots. They gave their usual "Stay tuned" answer ~shakes fist at aaron archer~:P We could see a big grimlock but the rest , if they do in fact get made, Will more than likely be deluxe.. They've already more than tripled the figure output of the 1st game so it will be intresting to see if the Dbots do get a gren light.~ crosses fingers for swoop~

Tue May 01, 2012 4:01 am

LiKwid wrote:crosses fingers for swoop~

I'm personally hoping for Snarl and Sludge. Poor bastards haven't had a toy since their original G1 molds. I'm hoping at least Sludge to be Voyager though, but I'll be happy if he's released at all.

News Credits: 1082 · Tue May 01, 2012 8:37 am

orangeitis wrote:
LiKwid wrote:crosses fingers for swoop~
I'm personally hoping for Snarl and Sludge. Poor bastards haven't had a toy since their original G1 molds. I'm hoping at least Sludge to be Voyager though, but I'll be happy if he's released at all.

Depends what you mean. There was a 'Snarl' in Beast Machines (toy-wise anyway), and A 'Snarl' in Animated.

And there were a bunch of Armada Walmart Exclusive two-packs that had the dinobots in them. Snarl was in there from BW, BW2 mold (or neo), I'm not good with my BW.

Speaking of BW, the Snarl name also was used for like a badger, or some such small, mean mammal, I think. Again, not great with my BW stuff.

And there was a justitoys re-release of the G1, albeit shrunk and unofficial.

Tue May 01, 2012 11:28 am

tigertracks 24 wrote:Depends what you mean.

Well since we're on the topic of G1/FoC Dinobots in their classic silver transmetal forms, I think you know what I mean.

Tue May 01, 2012 12:28 pm

Gearslide wrote:
Stormrider wrote:
Gearslide wrote:
Stormrider wrote:Not very impressed with what they revealed. I saw the pictures of Rumble, Ravage, Frenzy and they do not do the characters any justice. Looks like I will be focusing on 3rd party figures this year.

What justice is there to do? The only ones that have been shown were Rumble, Frenzy, and Laserbeak, in War for Cybertron. Laserbeak resembles his video game counterpart fairly well, except for the wing shape. Rumble and Frenzy are a similar case. You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

We've never even seen Ravage in the Aligned Community (WFC/FOC+Prime), so who knows if he looks accurate or not.

You can defend them as much as you want, but they are garbage.

You make it sound like you were there in person and held them in your hand. The figures aren't even out yet, and quite a few of the figures that were on display were mistransformed (looking at you, Insecticon!). I happen to love the Aligned continuity, ESPECIALLY the War for Cybertron game. To me, these figures are the perfect balance of accuracy and size limitations.

Either way, I'm going to reserve judgment until we get some in hand images, so Rumble (or is that Frenzy?) isn't just standing upright with arms to the side.

Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think of the Prime Rumble?

Tue May 01, 2012 12:40 pm

Hypershock wrote:
Gearslide wrote:
Stormrider wrote:
Gearslide wrote:
Stormrider wrote:Not very impressed with what they revealed. I saw the pictures of Rumble, Ravage, Frenzy and they do not do the characters any justice. Looks like I will be focusing on 3rd party figures this year.

What justice is there to do? The only ones that have been shown were Rumble, Frenzy, and Laserbeak, in War for Cybertron. Laserbeak resembles his video game counterpart fairly well, except for the wing shape. Rumble and Frenzy are a similar case. You have to make exceptions to figures when something that is 2 inches tall is designed to transform.

We've never even seen Ravage in the Aligned Community (WFC/FOC+Prime), so who knows if he looks accurate or not.

You can defend them as much as you want, but they are garbage.

You make it sound like you were there in person and held them in your hand. The figures aren't even out yet, and quite a few of the figures that were on display were mistransformed (looking at you, Insecticon!). I happen to love the Aligned continuity, ESPECIALLY the War for Cybertron game. To me, these figures are the perfect balance of accuracy and size limitations.

Either way, I'm going to reserve judgment until we get some in hand images, so Rumble (or is that Frenzy?) isn't just standing upright with arms to the side.

Just out of curiosity, what do you guys think of the Prime Rumble?

I like it. I'm gonna pick it up and the inevitable Frenzy repaint. I do like when the Casseticons (I guess they're Minicons now, huh?) get sized-up figures, like the alternaters cars and the generations tanks.

Tue May 01, 2012 1:30 pm

Gearslide wrote:I like it. I'm gonna pick it up and the inevitable Frenzy repaint. I do like when the Casseticons (I guess they're Minicons now, huh?) get sized-up figures, like the alternaters cars and the generations tanks.

They're way too small to be Minicons, if my math is accurate.

Edit: At least the FoC toy incarnations. The Ravage that came with Universe Hound is Minicon sized though.