The Energon Pub

[SunScourge]

Me and my son love the Marvel Version and the Star Wars version. (he is going to be five this year) So it gives me and him a chance to play with the toys I like and he has been wanting to play with.

[Big_yellow_glasses]

Yay!

Bumblebee you will BE MINE!

[DetectiveFork]

Anyone know when these come out?

I'm actually glad to hear so many people down on these because perhaps that means I'll have an easier time finding them in stores. Honestly, since they all appear to be G1 and look great, I want them all! And I want them now! (to paraphrase Queen.) A good point was made in that some collectors who snap up similar PVC figures from Japan are turnng their noses up at these. Is it just because the toys are displayed in the section of the store for younger kids?

[Skowl]

I wonder if this whole line will be based on G1.

I don't know. I remember one pack being a Rodimus vs. Insecticon pack. I would guess that these would be the Energon versions...

[QuietStorm]

Ah...similar to those Star Wars and Marvel lines that Hasbro is doing. That's cool. These are sweet!

[jonusjaxon]

I wouldn't mind having some of those, but I think I'll save my money for something better.

[DARKAGEIS]

im gonna have to get grimlock, as for shockwave he'll be a cheeky bonus!

[1337W422102]

They're mini non-transforming SD figures, possibly with better articulation and a cheaper price than the Basic Titaniums. Though they are chibified, it does suit these guys since it makes them look more oldschool cartoony. I might get some of these.

[Skowl]

Here's the listings again in case anyone forgot:

AUTOBOT JAZZ V DECEPTICON FRENZY (6-53569-25832-2)
AUTOBOT JAZZ V THUNDERCRACKER (6-53569-23033-5)
AUTOBOT RATCHET V MEGATRON (6-53569-25833-9)
BUMBLEBEE V BARRICADE (6-53569-25831-5)
BUMBLEBEE V SOUNDWAVE (6-53569-23032-8)
GRIMLOCK VS SHOCKWAVE (6-53569-23029-8)
MIRAGE VS STARSCREAM (6-53569-23030-4)
OPTIMUS PRIME V RAVAGE (6-53569-23023-6)
OPTIMUS PRIME V UNICRON (6-53569-23034-2)
OPTIMUS V BLACKOUT (6-53569-25834-6)
RODIMUS V INSECTICON (6-53569-23027-4)
ULTRA MAGNUS V MEGATRON (6-53569-23035-9)

I really hope the Rodimus/Insecticon pack is the Energon versions. E-Rodimus is my favourite of all the Rodimus homages (and there are plenty of them...) and I'm a big fan of Energon Insecticon!

Also looking forward to the movie versus pack of BB/Barricade. Barricade's my favourite, I'm glad he's getting so many different toy incarnations!

Here's hoping for a "Robot Heroes" version of Shortround... I know it won't happen... but a man can dream, can't he?

[DetectiveFork]

This would suggest to me that these are a mix of Generations. Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like..

G1:
AUTOBOT JAZZ V THUNDERCRACKER (6-53569-23033-5)
BUMBLEBEE V SOUNDWAVE (6-53569-23032-8)
GRIMLOCK VS SHOCKWAVE (6-53569-23029-8)
MIRAGE VS STARSCREAM (6-53569-23030-4)
OPTIMUS PRIME V RAVAGE (6-53569-23023-6)
ULTRA MAGNUS V MEGATRON (6-53569-23035-9)


Movie:
AUTOBOT JAZZ V DECEPTICON FRENZY (6-53569-25832-2)
BUMBLEBEE V BARRICADE (6-53569-25831-5)
OPTIMUS V BLACKOUT (6-53569-25834-6)
AUTOBOT RATCHET V MEGATRON (6-53569-25833-9)


Energon:
OPTIMUS PRIME V UNICRON (6-53569-23034-2)
RODIMUS V INSECTICON (6-53569-23027-4)

[Skowl]

This would suggest to me that these are a mix of Generations. Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like..

G1:
AUTOBOT JAZZ V THUNDERCRACKER (6-53569-23033-5)
BUMBLEBEE V SOUNDWAVE (6-53569-23032-8)
GRIMLOCK VS SHOCKWAVE (6-53569-23029-8)
MIRAGE VS STARSCREAM (6-53569-23030-4)
OPTIMUS PRIME V RAVAGE (6-53569-23023-6)
ULTRA MAGNUS V MEGATRON (6-53569-23035-9)


Movie:
AUTOBOT JAZZ V DECEPTICON FRENZY (6-53569-25832-2)
BUMBLEBEE V BARRICADE (6-53569-25831-5)
OPTIMUS V BLACKOUT (6-53569-25834-6)
AUTOBOT RATCHET V MEGATRON (6-53569-25833-9)


Energon:
OPTIMUS PRIME V UNICRON (6-53569-23034-2)
RODIMUS V INSECTICON (6-53569-23027-4)

Yup, I think you hit the nail right on the head there.

Still, strange pairings for the movie guys. Prime v. Blackout and Ratchet v. Megatron? Shouldn't those be switched?

[--B--]

My son asks for the Marvel ones when he see's them in stores, so as long as they don't cost too much, we should pick up a couple of sets. Anyone know how much the SW and Marvel ones were?

[GetterDragun]

Here's the listings again in case anyone forgot:

AUTOBOT JAZZ V DECEPTICON FRENZY (6-53569-25832-2)
AUTOBOT JAZZ V THUNDERCRACKER (6-53569-23033-5)
AUTOBOT RATCHET V MEGATRON (6-53569-25833-9)
BUMBLEBEE V BARRICADE (6-53569-25831-5)
BUMBLEBEE V SOUNDWAVE (6-53569-23032-8)
GRIMLOCK VS SHOCKWAVE (6-53569-23029-8)
MIRAGE VS STARSCREAM (6-53569-23030-4)
OPTIMUS PRIME V RAVAGE (6-53569-23023-6)
OPTIMUS PRIME V UNICRON (6-53569-23034-2)
OPTIMUS V BLACKOUT (6-53569-25834-6)
RODIMUS V INSECTICON (6-53569-23027-4)
ULTRA MAGNUS V MEGATRON (6-53569-23035-9)

I really hope the Rodimus/Insecticon pack is the Energon versions. E-Rodimus is my favourite of all the Rodimus homages (and there are plenty of them...) and I'm a big fan of Energon Insecticon!

Also looking forward to the movie versus pack of BB/Barricade. Barricade's my favourite, I'm glad he's getting so many different toy incarnations!

Here's hoping for a "Robot Heroes" version of Shortround... I know it won't happen... but a man can dream, can't he?

Of all the ones I saw, they were G1.

Rodimus vs. Insecticon is G1 Rodimus vs G1 Kickback

Prime vs Ravage was G1 Prime vs G1 Ravage that looked like a kitten.

[Bun-Bun]

Those look better than I was expecting....

I may pick up one or too, eventually.

[Kayevcee]

"Anyone know how much the SW and Marvel ones were?"

I can't speak for the US, but in the UK they were a dirt-cheap £4.99 for two. Traditionally to get the US price you change the signs, so... five bucks a pair?

So Rodimus vs Insecticon is Hot Rod vs Kickback, eh? I know a certain Insecticon fan who'll be over the moon.

-Nick

[MaikeruSama]

Nice little toys for kids my nephiew loves the starwars ones.

[Liege Evilmus]

Sometimes I don't understand TF fans. Everyone loves Superdeformed Transformers, but when Hasbro makes figures in the same vain, everyone's like "Those are dumb Action Masters! Waaah!"

I loved the Star Wars line, but I never got around to buying them. I smiled at the Marvel version, but didn't care quite enough. I will be buying the Transformers line, though. I've always loved PVC collectables, and this is the closest thing I've gotten for Transformers. Desk ornamentation.

I figure it this way, it's like a joke at our expense, you can either take it and laugh or not.

The Action Masters where ment to be serious, and take over the line. These are just something to go along with everything else.

Also, with the other series of this ilk, I feel the same as you do.

[Liege Evilmus]

I can't wait to get my hands on these little guys. Ravage is awesome!

Am I missing something?

Ravage and Optimus, top row, near the right:

Thanks Man!

That little dude is going to guard the door on my new apartment(it's in a house not a complex so he shouldn't walk away)!

I can't open the whole link, so I gotta ask, is there a picture of Baby Unicron yet?

[Wheeljack35]

Here's the listings again in case anyone forgot:

AUTOBOT JAZZ V DECEPTICON FRENZY (6-53569-25832-2)
AUTOBOT JAZZ V THUNDERCRACKER (6-53569-23033-5)
AUTOBOT RATCHET V MEGATRON (6-53569-25833-9)
BUMBLEBEE V BARRICADE (6-53569-25831-5)
BUMBLEBEE V SOUNDWAVE (6-53569-23032-8)
GRIMLOCK VS SHOCKWAVE (6-53569-23029-8)
MIRAGE VS STARSCREAM (6-53569-23030-4)
OPTIMUS PRIME V RAVAGE (6-53569-23023-6)
OPTIMUS PRIME V UNICRON (6-53569-23034-2)
OPTIMUS V BLACKOUT (6-53569-25834-6)
RODIMUS V INSECTICON (6-53569-23027-4)
ULTRA MAGNUS V MEGATRON (6-53569-23035-9)

I really hope the Rodimus/Insecticon pack is the Energon versions. E-Rodimus is my favourite of all the Rodimus homages (and there are plenty of them...) and I'm a big fan of Energon Insecticon!

Also looking forward to the movie versus pack of BB/Barricade. Barricade's my favourite, I'm glad he's getting so many different toy incarnations!

Here's hoping for a "Robot Heroes" version of Shortround... I know it won't happen... but a man can dream, can't he?

Hell no I hope there all G1

[Skowl]

Here's the listings again in case anyone forgot:

AUTOBOT JAZZ V DECEPTICON FRENZY (6-53569-25832-2)
AUTOBOT JAZZ V THUNDERCRACKER (6-53569-23033-5)
AUTOBOT RATCHET V MEGATRON (6-53569-25833-9)
BUMBLEBEE V BARRICADE (6-53569-25831-5)
BUMBLEBEE V SOUNDWAVE (6-53569-23032-8)
GRIMLOCK VS SHOCKWAVE (6-53569-23029-8)
MIRAGE VS STARSCREAM (6-53569-23030-4)
OPTIMUS PRIME V RAVAGE (6-53569-23023-6)
OPTIMUS PRIME V UNICRON (6-53569-23034-2)
OPTIMUS V BLACKOUT (6-53569-25834-6)
RODIMUS V INSECTICON (6-53569-23027-4)
ULTRA MAGNUS V MEGATRON (6-53569-23035-9)

I really hope the Rodimus/Insecticon pack is the Energon versions. E-Rodimus is my favourite of all the Rodimus homages (and there are plenty of them...) and I'm a big fan of Energon Insecticon!

Also looking forward to the movie versus pack of BB/Barricade. Barricade's my favourite, I'm glad he's getting so many different toy incarnations!

Here's hoping for a "Robot Heroes" version of Shortround... I know it won't happen... but a man can dream, can't he?

Hell no I hope there all G1

Yeah, because there just isn't enough G1 stuff out there for TF collectors...

Homages in Energon
Homages in Cybertron
Homages in Alternators/Binaltech
Homages in Kiss player line
The entire Classics line
Titanium 3"
Titanium 6"
Reissue series
Club exclusives
Convention exclusives
THS Hybrid
Revoltech
Masterpiece
Robot Masters
Transformers plushies
World's Smallest TFs
Diamond Select statues and busts
G1 Chess set
Just about every comic book series of the last 10 years...

so yeah, you can easily see how all the "robot heroes" must absolutely be 100% Generation 1 characters only... if not, G1 would just fade out of the fans' collective memory.

[MaikeruSama]

Here's the listings again in case anyone forgot:

AUTOBOT JAZZ V DECEPTICON FRENZY (6-53569-25832-2)
AUTOBOT JAZZ V THUNDERCRACKER (6-53569-23033-5)
AUTOBOT RATCHET V MEGATRON (6-53569-25833-9)
BUMBLEBEE V BARRICADE (6-53569-25831-5)
BUMBLEBEE V SOUNDWAVE (6-53569-23032-8)
GRIMLOCK VS SHOCKWAVE (6-53569-23029-8)
MIRAGE VS STARSCREAM (6-53569-23030-4)
OPTIMUS PRIME V RAVAGE (6-53569-23023-6)
OPTIMUS PRIME V UNICRON (6-53569-23034-2)
OPTIMUS V BLACKOUT (6-53569-25834-6)
RODIMUS V INSECTICON (6-53569-23027-4)
ULTRA MAGNUS V MEGATRON (6-53569-23035-9)

I really hope the Rodimus/Insecticon pack is the Energon versions. E-Rodimus is my favourite of all the Rodimus homages (and there are plenty of them...) and I'm a big fan of Energon Insecticon!

Also looking forward to the movie versus pack of BB/Barricade. Barricade's my favourite, I'm glad he's getting so many different toy incarnations!

Here's hoping for a "Robot Heroes" version of Shortround... I know it won't happen... but a man can dream, can't he?

Hell no I hope there all G1

Yeah, because there just isn't enough G1 stuff out there for TF collectors...

Homages in Energon
Homages in Cybertron
Homages in Alternators/Binaltech
Homages in Kiss player line
The entire Classics line
Titanium 3"
Titanium 6"
Reissue series
Club exclusives
Convention exclusives
THS Hybrid
Revoltech
Masterpiece
Robot Masters
Transformers plushies
World's Smallest TFs
Diamond Select statues and busts
G1 Chess set
Just about every comic book series of the last 10 years...

so yeah, you can easily see how all the "robot heroes" must absolutely be 100% Generation 1 characters only... if not, G1 would just fade out of the fans' collective memory.

Yes thats wy they made classics line i wish we had seacons!!!!!!!!! But still you could forget if they just completely droped g1 in any thing. This year is going to be big in transformers.

[spiritofcat]

I have quite a few of the Star Wars ones, and I'm getting some more soon.
I didn't like the Marvel ones so much but I'm definitely interested in these ones!

[Khemical Prime]

I can't wait to get my hands on that Grim Vs Shockwave two pack, and Soundwave looks cool too. Bumblebee meh, paint apps look poor.

[Basketball Jones]

It reeks of false advertising* to me. Transformers lacking the capability to transform?

Of course, it is unreasonable to expect children to acquire large quantities of reissues with a $30 price tag and a limited distribution, but these are not substitutes.


*Perhaps not the legal definition, but in a moral sense.

[Autobobby1]

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