The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:51 pm

DevastaTTor wrote:I find these frustrating: they can make all these good looking voyagers for TF Prime but they can't make a voyager Generations Onslaught for FoC Bruticus! That could have made such a HUGE difference! Boooo Hasbro!!!

well look at it this way at least we are getting these nice looking voyagers.

News Credits: 767 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:52 pm

NatsumeRyu wrote:So, I guess Thundertron is probably an Asia exclusive - as it looks like he may be representational of that Asian Transformers mmo. Remember- There's a pirate faction in that game XD (and if I recall correctly that's the same faction logo)

No, he's a character from the Exiles book, which just like the two mmos are in the same universe as Prime, and the leader of said Pirate faction.

News Credits: 4 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:53 pm

TheCrookedMan wrote:Those giant guns stuck on the back of Skyquake and Dreadwing look great and not crappy at all. I'll bet the designers are really happy about the way that gimmick was added.

Megatron is the only one I've seen where it doesn't look all that terrible, and still the Japanese release has a much better looking cannon. (one of them, anyway. Darkness Megs maybe? Or is there one where it's not a Micron at all?)

Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:53 pm

While these are all very nice....

WHERE'S BREAKDOWN?!?!?! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

I desperately hope he gets a US release

News Credits: 198 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:55 pm

njb902 wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:I find these frustrating: they can make all these good looking voyagers for TF Prime but they can't make a voyager Generations Onslaught for FoC Bruticus! That could have made such a HUGE difference! Boooo Hasbro!!!

well look at it this way at least we are getting these nice looking voyagers.

Which is great if you like Prime figures. Oh well...

News Credits: 8 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:56 pm

i really hope these are released in the US and the price on voyagers dont go up, magnus & skyquake look awesome but i wont pay more than $20 for them. Hell even dreadwing doesnt look as bad as i originally thought.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:23 pm

Don't get me wrong, Thundertron's massively cool and everything, but what's with that leg? It's a peg-leg in robot mode, but from where I see, it's a regular leg in lion mode! How does that make sense?

Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:27 pm

Dead Metal wrote:
NatsumeRyu wrote:So, I guess Thundertron is probably an Asia exclusive - as it looks like he may be representational of that Asian Transformers mmo. Remember- There's a pirate faction in that game XD (and if I recall correctly that's the same faction logo)

No, he's a character from the Exiles book, which just like the two mmos are in the same universe as Prime, and the leader of said Pirate faction.

bluecatcinema wrote:Don't get me wrong, Thundertron's massively cool and everything, but what's with that leg? It's a peg-leg in robot mode, but from where I see, it's a regular leg in lion mode! How does that make sense?

It transforms. Duh.

News Credits: 6 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:35 pm

Thundertron looks like one of the 13 primes or something. I mean really.

News Credits: 767 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:39 pm

orangeitis wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
NatsumeRyu wrote:So, I guess Thundertron is probably an Asia exclusive - as it looks like he may be representational of that Asian Transformers mmo. Remember- There's a pirate faction in that game XD (and if I recall correctly that's the same faction logo)

No, he's a character from the Exiles book, which just like the two mmos are in the same universe as Prime, and the leader of said Pirate faction.

Oh you try to start this off again?
OK, since you admitted last time to trolling I'll view this as you baiting me, which is against the rules.
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Warning issued.

Have a nice day.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:41 pm

NatsumeRyu wrote:...Remember- There's a pirate faction in that game XD (and if I recall correctly that's the same faction logo)

Ah yes, I was wondering where I'd seen that symbol before.

I get that these Star Seekers are their own faction, but are they closer to Decepticons or Autobots? Or are they typical pirates and do whatever is in their best interests?

All four of these figures look pretty good. I'd buy them all on the strengths of their bios alone. Thundertron I'll get based on his significance in the various media. Magnus I'll get if only to encourage the desire for him to get more original molds.

News Credits: 6188 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:44 pm

Sodan-1 wrote:
NatsumeRyu wrote:...Remember- There's a pirate faction in that game XD (and if I recall correctly that's the same faction logo)

Ah yes, I was wondering where I'd seen that symbol before.

I get that these Star Seekers are their own faction, but are they closer to Decepticons or Autobots? Or are they typical pirates and do whatever is in their best interests?

Neither. Although a Decepticon, Axer, does joint the Tidal Wave crew in Transformers: Exiles.

As the bio says, Thundertron just hates Cybertronians.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:45 pm

Sodan-1 wrote:
NatsumeRyu wrote:...Remember- There's a pirate faction in that game XD (and if I recall correctly that's the same faction logo)

Ah yes, I was wondering where I'd seen that symbol before.

I get that these Star Seekers are their own faction, but are they closer to Decepticons or Autobots? Or are they typical pirates and do whatever is in their best interests?

All four of these figures look pretty good. I'd buy them all on the strengths of their bios alone. Thundertron I'll get based on his significance in the various media. Magnus I'll get if only to encourage the desire for him to get more original molds.

according to the books they are upset about the cybertronians abandoning them. they will attack anyone from cybertron.

Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:57 pm

Dead Metal wrote:Oh you try to start this off again?
OK, since you admitted last time to trolling I'll view this as you baiting me, which is against the rules.
information-about-trolling-flaming-and-not-respecting-the-opinions-of-others-t16227.php

Warning issued.

Have a nice day.

Woh now, I didn't say a damned thing about it. You need to stop overreacting. It was just one little smiley, and I was trying to be playful, NOT bait at all.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:05 pm

Surely the fact that they all have Meh-Tech weapons means they'll get a western release?

Anyway I want all of them, especially Magnus!

Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:09 pm

MightyMagnus78 wrote:Surely the fact that they all have Meh-Tech weapons means they'll get a western release?

Not necessarily. Having mechtech weps is Hasbro's thing with RiD Voyagers. But Hasbro's releasing Asian exclusives in the Generations line, so there's unfortunately a possibility that these will also be Asian exclusive.

Remember, these aren't Japanese toys(TakaraTomy's domain)

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:19 pm

orangeitis wrote:
MightyMagnus78 wrote:Surely the fact that they all have Meh-Tech weapons means they'll get a western release?
Not necessarily. Having mechtech weps is Hasbro's thing with RiD Voyagers. But Hasbro's releasing Asian exclusives in the Generations line, so there's unfortunately a possibility that these will also be Asian exclusive.

Remember, these aren't Japanese toys(TakaraTomy's domain)

Well they'd be bloody stupid not to. If they don't get a western release then Hasbro's head of marketing should be sacked!

Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:21 pm

MightyMagnus78 wrote:Well they'd be bloody stupid not to.

You're talking about a company that's flooding the shelves with bumblebees. Far more than kids will buy. I don't think being smart is high on their priorities right now. :lol:

News Credits: 1 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:30 pm

That Thundertron is gonna get about 50 repaints!

Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:55 pm

More useless mechtech weapons. Why can't they make them transformable and lock into place.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:01 pm

THE BUMBLEBEE SACRIFICES WORKED!

Skyquake will be mine.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:09 pm

I hope those missiles on Magnus' forearms can attach to his shoulders a la G1
Something tells me that Thundertron is going to appear in the show, seeing as he is a massively obscure character that otherwise is unnecessary for the Prime line. I hope Magnus appears as well seeing as according to his cyberverse bio he sounds like the leader of the Wreckers

News Credits: 6188 · Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:24 pm

NovaSentinel wrote:Something tells me that Thundertron is going to appear in the show, seeing as he is a massively obscure character that otherwise is unnecessary for the Prime line.

By that logic Deadend should appear too. Which would be cool.

Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:28 pm

the missles are snap on so if theres a peg or something on the shoulder they can go there

Tue Jun 26, 2012 5:44 pm

bluecatcinema wrote:Don't get me wrong, Thundertron's massively cool and everything, but what's with that leg? It's a peg-leg in robot mode, but from where I see, it's a regular leg in lion mode! How does that make sense?

His right rear leg is his peg leg. Left rear leg is his left bot leg.

Anyhow....I'm all about Thundertron. I think his alt mode might be a little weak in the poseability department but thems the breaks i guess. Typical beast wars stuff really. I'm just happy to get a non vehicle transformer again. Plus an obscure one too boot. Bot mode is pretty cool and the colours are great. The Star Seeker faction symbol is a pretty exciting feature i must say. I love me some sub-groups.

Ultra Magnus raised a brow as well.