Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure?

Posted by Mkall Jun 6, 2010 at 1:42pm CDT 59,207 views

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Seibertron.com member s250 has made two interesting comments on his Twitter Channel regarding an Energon Scorponok figure

for people waiting for the scorpion toy we talked before,disappointed news:it's not a new mold.just Energon Scorponok repaint.

1000 limted???

If this rumour pans out, and if the reported limited numbers are accurate, it is most likely that this may show up as a Botcon 2010 atendee figure. Given the scattered theme of figures that we've seen so far in the atendee figures, ranging from mid G1 (Sharkticons), to late G1 (Slicer) to G2 (Rapido); there is really only one figure in that scope that would make sense, and that would be Double Punch, released in Europe in 1991.

Is this rumour true? If so we'll find out at Botcon!

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Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jun 6, 2010

I wouldn't be surprised if the rumor was true. We've yet to see the larger figures of the Souvenir Sets and pairing him with Slicer, who was a EU exclusive as well, is a no-brainer.

And yes, Double Punch is based on Masterforce Black Zarak.

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Comment by craggy Jun 6, 2010

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wouldn't be surprised if the rumor was true. We've yet to see the larger figures of the Souvenir Sets and pairing him with Slicer, who was a EU exclusive as well, is a no-brainer.

And yes, Double Punch is based on Masterforce Black Zarak.

pretty vaguely based on Black Zarak, but Double Punch would fit in well with the colours of the rest of the set. Looking forward to seeing it.

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Crystal Rodimus Jun 6, 2010

That looks a LOT like E-Scorponok. Makes too much sense not to be true.

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Mkall Jun 6, 2010

Fun Pub sure like reviving the actionmasters. I approve

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Comment by SoulReaverprime Jun 6, 2010

I don't think that looks anything like Energon Scorponok. He had two big scoop/shovel-like hands instead of actual claws and transformed into both a scorpion themed steam shovel and also into a jet.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rponok/13/

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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jun 6, 2010

SoulReaverprime wrote:I don't think that looks anything like Energon Scorponok. He had two big scoop/shovel-like hands instead of actual claws and transformed into both a scorpion themed steam shovel and also into a jet.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rponok/13/

But it's the closest thing we have to a scorpion type figure that is not a Movie figure, and that's what matters most.

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Forgotten Jun 6, 2010

I hope it's true. I was saying not too long ago that I would like to see that mold in a G2 neon color scheme.

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Comment by Tirade Jun 6, 2010

Forgotten wrote:=P~ I hope it's true. I was saying not too long ago that I would like to see that mold in a G2 neon color scheme.

Why? The original Energon Scorpy had neon colors. Those colors not garrish enough for you?

If they are going to do a repaint, I would rather see a G1 Scorponok Repaint. I don't mind the mold, but the previous colors (both Energon and Cybertron) were lackluster.

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by BattleRoller23 Jun 6, 2010

While that would be cool....
IT IS NOT G2 RELATED DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :BOOM:

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Blurrz Jun 6, 2010

BattleRoller23 wrote:While that would be cool....
IT IS NOT G2 RELATED DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And Sky-Byte and Gnaw are?

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Dai_Ceefax Jun 6, 2010

I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Seibertron Jun 6, 2010

Dai_Ceefax wrote:I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .

Wow. That sums it up best. that's pretty funny when you think about it. Things come full circle, eh?

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Comment by Rated X Jun 6, 2010

Why would they release a repaint of a old mold with no posability ??? Shouldnt old molds be reserved for re-issues or knock-offs ???

If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???

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Comment by chuckdawg1999 Jun 6, 2010

I liked the Cybertron version of the mold but really, how cool would it be since this is a G2 themed set if they went ahead and released some of the G2 figures that never saw release in the US? Collectors would melt.

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Comment by Trikeboy Jun 7, 2010

Rated X wrote:Why would they release a repaint of a old mold with no posability ??? Shouldnt old molds be reserved for re-issues or knock-offs ???

If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???

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The problem with that is Fan Pub are not allowed to use the movie line for their repaints and Botcon exclusives. That is the reason we haven't seen any to them as exclusives yet. Besides, Movie Scorponok!?! Why would you want to pay upwards of $40 for a repaint of that mold? It doesn't even have an alt mode (it is dead to me).

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Comment by Rated X Jun 7, 2010

Trikeboy wrote:
Rated X wrote:Why would they release a repaint of a old mold with no posability ??? Shouldnt old molds be reserved for re-issues or knock-offs ???

If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???

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The problem with that is Fan Pub are not allowed to use the movie line for their repaints and Botcon exclusives. That is the reason we haven't seen any to them as exclusives yet. Besides, Movie Scorponok!?! Why would you want to pay upwards of $40 for a repaint of that mold? It doesn't even have an alt mode (it is dead to me).

Well if the thing about movie line figures is true, that sucks. But give them a few years after TF3 is old news and the movie line will be part of Botcon, guarenteed. Theyre not gonna sleep on a money maker forever. Theyll buy the rights when Hasbro has juiced all they possibly can out of the line.

Sure movie Skorponoks robot mode sucks, but he has one bad ass scorpion mode !!! By movie standards, he is not even supposed to have any other mode but the scorpion, which is how most collectors display him. Just like nobody, displays Ravage in "entry mode". I would love to have this beast in G1 colors just like the Long Haul they made for Toys R Us. Its all about G1 homage...

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Comment by Flux Convoy Jun 7, 2010

Tirade wrote:
Forgotten wrote:=P~ I hope it's true. I was saying not too long ago that I would like to see that mold in a G2 neon color scheme.

Why? The original Energon Scorpy had neon colors. Those colors not garrish enough for you?

No, he doesn't.

Tirade wrote:If they are going to do a repaint, I would rather see a G1 Scorponok Repaint. I don't mind the mold, but the previous colors (both Energon and Cybertron) were lackluster.

Energon Scorponok is about as close of an homage as you're likely to get. He's definitely close enough. Stating opinion as fact, doesn't make it true.

As for me? Sure, sounds like a fun repaint of a mold I really enjoy. I'm fairly certain he'd be based off of the remolded Cybertron version. So, would he actually include a Cyber key?

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Comment by Dai_Ceefax Jun 7, 2010

Seibertron wrote:
Dai_Ceefax wrote:I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .

Wow. That sums it up best. that's pretty funny when you think about it. Things come full circle, eh?

Don't forget the final step in the circle; pictures of stolen prototypes posted on TFclub.com!

Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (view post)

Comment by Diem Jun 7, 2010

Seibertron wrote:
Dai_Ceefax wrote:I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .

Wow. That sums it up best. that's pretty funny when you think about it. Things come full circle, eh?

I'll let you know when it shows up in shops in Japan.

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Comment by Prime Evil Jun 7, 2010

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