The Energon Pub

[AllNewSuperRobot]

Grandus is about as much a City bot as Star Convoy is, he doesn't belong anywhere near Titan Class. If Grandus got a Titan figure then I would demand Star Convoy got one, too, since he's taller than Grandus!

Being an unconvincing base for Micromasters is far from being the same as being a proper city for normal sized bots.

Emerje

1. HasTak really don't need an excuse/demand to keep churning out pointless Convoys in every line and scale, do they?...

2. As people were suggesting we will run out of conventional City Bots for Titan Class, following Omega Supreme and Scorponok. I picked two that would make the most sense to be reworked to apply to that size scale. Tidal Wave, for Decepticons and Grandus, who is essentially Metroplex-Lite.

3. I'm talking about upscaling Grandus into a Micromaster City Bot, not one for normal size bots. Go 'Full Gimmick' on him. Cover him in connector ports etc So literally every Master and Weaponiser can attach onto him. A bit like the Mini-Con gimmick of old, but updated onto a Modern toy.

4. He may have been unconvincing then, but, like Iron Works, we are not talking about just pumping out the original toy again.

[o.supreme]

As people were suggesting we will run out of conventional City Bots for Titan Class, following Omega Supreme and Scorponok.

Has/Tak loves it's repaints. Metrotitan, Black Zarak, and Omega Sentinel...a lot of potential there... But yes, NEW titans would be lacking ideas.

I'd definitely be happy to get an 18 inch Raiden to go along with Devastator and Predaking though...

[Sabrblade]

Has/Tak loves it's repaints. Metrotitan,

Never have I seen a post refute itself so immediately.

[william-james88]

Anyway for Earthrise I predict Headmaster Juniors, or at least a few of them. This is based on Scorponok and the Earth theme being an appropriate time to have some humans in the mix.

That makes a lot of sense. We could get Minerva, Goshooter, and Nightbeat from the same mold, and I'd love a new Horri-Bull figure

Well, this being Hasbro there will be no Minerva because she's just recolored Nightbeat in Japan. If there is a Minerva she'll be from Takara or in SELECTS.

I was just going with the assumption that Hasbro couldn't resist an easy repaint

Hasbro is allergic to Japanese-exclusive characters that aren't Overlord.

Overlord was not Japanese exclusive.

[Sabrblade]

Anyway for Earthrise I predict Headmaster Juniors, or at least a few of them. This is based on Scorponok and the Earth theme being an appropriate time to have some humans in the mix.

That makes a lot of sense. We could get Minerva, Goshooter, and Nightbeat from the same mold, and I'd love a new Horri-Bull figure

Well, this being Hasbro there will be no Minerva because she's just recolored Nightbeat in Japan. If there is a Minerva she'll be from Takara or in SELECTS.

I was just going with the assumption that Hasbro couldn't resist an easy repaint

Hasbro is allergic to Japanese-exclusive characters that aren't Overlord.

Overlord was not Japanese exclusive.

He meant Japanese-original.

[Stargrave]

I’m having Siege separation issues. I love Siege, I’m surrounded by Siege. I don’t know if I feel ready to make the leap from Cybertron. All these waves we got and I feel like they could just keep going and going.

Earthrise...I’m working to like that title. It doesn’t sit with me just yet. I’ve been so moody since Earthrise debuted.

[emlit]

I’m having Siege separation issues. I love Siege, I’m surrounded by Siege. I don’t know if I feel ready to make the leap from Cybertron. All these waves we got and I feel like they could just keep going and going.

Earthrise...I’m working to like that title. It doesn’t sit with me just yet. I’ve been so moody since Earthrise debuted.

If it were my fiction, I would have saved Earth for the last chapter of War for Cybertron - if at all. Part II is too soon... unless they go back

[Zeedust]

Soundbarrier turns into a ramp. If that's not a sign that Primus hates him, I don't know what it.

(And before anyone says "he's a shield", is being a shield really any more pleasant than being a ramp?)

[TF-fan kev777]

Soundbarrier turns into a ramp. If that's not a sign that Primus hates him, I don't know what it.

(And before anyone says "he's a shield", is being a shield really any more pleasant than being a ramp?)

I'm actually torn on that. While having more ramps is fantastic, I really hope we don't have a whole size class where the only transformation is as simple as fold the ramp in 1/2 for bot mode, unfold for ramp mode.

[o.supreme]

Has/Tak loves it's repaints. Metrotitan,

Never have I seen a post refute itself so immediately.

Except maybe your response to a post about hope and potential that cannot be quantified as right or wrong

[Skritz]

So do you guys think we'll just see a slightly more earth-like Megatron or will they use this opportunity to make a more unique Megatron? Granted I'm all for the Earth Meg if its G2 Megatron. And now for silly pipe dreams idea: Generations SELECTS Reverse Convoy!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

OK, I want to place some early bets:

Besides Starscream, the other retail Seeker will be Dirge

Thrust will be a Target Redcard exclusive

Ramjet will be one of the Amazon exclusives

There will be a G2 Optimus selects exclusive

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift and they will find a way to do the other 2 Omnicons too, as this years Powerdashers.

Grapple will get an Inferno retool with an exclusive Artfire with Battlemasters, probably the other amazon exclusive.

Just some guesses on my part!

[Sentinel_Primal]

OK, I want to place some early bets:

Besides Starscream, the other retail Seeker will be Dirge

Thrust will be a Target Redcard exclusive

Ramjet will be one of the Amazon exclusives

There will be a G2 Optimus selects exclusive

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift and they will find a way to do the other 2 Omnicons too, as this years Powerdashers.

Grapple will get an Inferno retool with an exclusive Artfire with Battlemasters, probably the other amazon exclusive.

Just some guesses on my part!

I'd love to see an Artfire redeco. That way we can have the Japanese targetmasters completed

[Sabrblade]

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift

Not Slicer?

[Deadput]

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift

Not Slicer?

I think he means G1 Downshift and not the Energon/Cybertron one.


I'd feel like they would do the Omnibots in a similar fashion to the Powerdashers.

[Sabrblade]

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift

Not Slicer?

I think he means G1 Downshift and not the Energon/Cybertron one.

I know. That's why I asked why not Slicer.

[Deadput]

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift

Not Slicer?

I think he means G1 Downshift and not the Energon/Cybertron one.

I know. That's why I asked why not Slicer.

Ah I misunderstood sorry

In my case I think they would do Downshift over Slicer personally, I think Slicer would only be a Selects or a multipack like the Amazon ones.

[Wolfman Jake]

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift

Not Slicer?

I'll see your Slicer and raise you Exhaust!

[Wolfman Jake]

We're barely a week out since the official reveal of the second part of the Transformers Generations: War for Cybertron Trilogy. Hasbro and Takara have dubbed the second chapter "Earthrise," an apt description given the very 1980's Earth-mode centric nature of the first wave of characters, coming in 2020. Thanks to In Demand Toys on Facebook and a tip from Seibertron.com forum member Survivefan23, we've got a first glimpse at what the packaging will look like for the act to follow up Transformers Generations: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Siege. The packages will be very similar in appearance in Earthrise to their Siege counterparts, with the angled side cut on the left front face of the package, the "Transformers: War for Cybretron Trilogy" emblem on the front, and some great character artwork adorning the sides. We've got samples of Voyager Class Autobot Grapple and Decepticon Starscream for you to enjoy below.





We've also got a picture of the upcoming Leader Class Decepticon Astrotrain, slated to be the final Leader Class figure of the Siege line this winter. The box is still in the Siege format, of course. Though, keep in mind that Astrotrain is also slated to be re-released along side Leader Class Earthrise Optimus Prime in the first wave of product in 2020. It's unknown if Astrotrain will still be in the Siege packaging for his 2020 release, or if he will be changed over to the Earthrise packaging. At any rate, take a look below at the infamous triple changer in his Siege packaging.



Are these veritable "Mini Masterpieces" whetting your appetite for Transformers Generations: War for Cybertron Trilogy - Earthrise? Which are your favorites so far? Let us know in the comments that follow, and as always, stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news in all things Transformers!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Wheeljack will be redecoed into Downshift

Not Slicer?

I think he means G1 Downshift and not the Energon/Cybertron one.

I know. That's why I asked why not Slicer.

and they will find a way to do the other 2 Omnicons too, as this years Powerdashers.

[Triggerdick Megatron]

Oh I want Grapple, Starscream and Astrotrain sooo bad... And Hoist, Scorponok, the micromasters and the bases.

[Sentinel_Primal]

I will say that Starscream's in package photo does actually make me want to pick him up. I didn't pick up Siege Screamer, but I think I may pick up Earthrise Screamer. I am hoping we get the Coneheads from this mold though. I'd be extremely disappointed if we didn't get them from an exclusive or through Generation Selects

[Emerje]

Hey, if we're predicting exclusives then here's a couple I want because I know they don't stand a chance of happening at retail.

Sunstorm vs. Hauler Voyager 2 pack from Starscream and Grapple

Unicron heralds Hook, Line, and Sinker deluxe 3 pack retooled from Ironworks and friends (maybe save for 2021)

Hubcap (or Bumper) from Cliffjumper (I could see this one at retail possibly)

Mini-Spies repainted from random characters (it does get more obscure than Powerdashers!)

Pepsi Optimus Prime Electrum Optimus Prime, no real reason, just think that mold would look good in gold

Rad from Siege Prowl et al mold and a new head because Lionizer needs his partner

Emerje

[Microbot]

Do you think we can get an Overlord into commander class for Decptiocons? Or Titaldwave? Who can fit into this category for Deceptions? I really hope for a new Overlord, it will be great!

[Jeddostotle7]

obscure than Powerdashers!
Pepsi Optimus Prime Electrum Optimus Prime, no real reason, just think that mold would look good in gold

Y'know what deco I'd like to see this new Optimus mold in? The Year of the Horse Masterpiece Optimus deco. I've always loved that deco, and I think it'd be a good way to get some gold on this new Optimus without going full-on drenched in gold chrome.



I was gonna do an edit of it myself using the Earthrise Optimus cg stock photo, but I did not have the patience to even start it at the time, and still do not.