The Energon Pub

News Credits: 6 · Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:17 pm

The new RTS Prime figure looked better in person than in photos, but if it had looked like that I wouldn't have passed on it.

Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:24 pm

Cool, they retooled Wheeljack's bumper, which both makes his carmode look different and gives him a bit more foot.

But most of these there isn't really enough difference to make me want to import instead. Except maybe to pick up Scourge, and use the US version for a couple of Sweeps, but that's hardly a new idea.

Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:10 am

Scourge and Optimus look great. I'm digging Scourge's lucious metallic-blue.

News Credits: 11 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:11 am

I'm excited for all of these, save for G2 Prime. I still think it's one of the ugliest tf's I've ever seen (mainline, that is. Movies don't count)despite the cool innovations in its legs. For me, it just makes more sense to get the TT versions as the Hasbro versions in Thailand are all about 25$. Not worth it for bad paint jobs.

Did anyone else notice how you have to rotate Wheeljack's wheels down into his heel in robot mode? Talk about a serious retool! Both versions look great!

News Credits: 11 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 1:58 am

Overall I refer the Hasbro versions, but Prime looks a lot better. Otherwise, the metallic paint really doesn't suit them. I do like the extra wing app on Scourge though.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:12 am

I have to say I prefer Hasbro's Wheeljack. United's metallic green paint is different from the G1 green, and the sudden splash of bling on an otherwise plastic alt mode looks out of place.

OP looks much better with clear blue windows and a metal grill, but I still don't like him enough to buy him--pass.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:39 am

G2 Optimus is a vast improvement, except for the slightly depressed sword. I just don't have a desire to own a G2 Optimus. Yet.

As someone who has whinged about the half painted blue leading edge of Generations Scourge, I have to say I'm rather disappointed with the look of the fully painted wings. That's what I'd be saying if I was the Shattered Glass version of myself. It looks pretty good and I'm thrilled that Takara has listened to us. Also, RED EYES!!! Excellent! United wins for Scourge, but Generations wins overall for all of it's Scourges I'm going to buy for Sweeps.

Wheeljack. Hmm... It seems everyone else prefers Hasbro's green and I agree with that. But I don't like the fluorescent red and the fact it's all over his chest. The preferred red and paint scheme on Takara's, coupled with the inevitably crisper white plastic means another win for United.

News Credits: 241 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 7:59 am

Vicalliose wrote:It's a battle of blue versus yellow in: Translucent Plastic Wars

Darn...

If it's any help, the yellow is inspired by Movie Prime, while the blue is closer to the original G2.

News Credits: 194 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:04 am

I'm going to get United Scourge, but the rest I'll get the hasbro versions. I'm surprised they put the 'con symbol in the middle of Scourges chest. I like how the hasbro version has it like the G1 toy. You know what really grinds my gears??? The guy that said he had Perceptor and G2 Prime in his hands but put them back on the shelf!!!!!! :grin:

Those figures haven't been spotted in the Detroit area yet. I'm hoping they will be spotted soon.

News Credits: 129 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:10 am

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:I'm going to get United Scourge, but the rest I'll get the hasbro versions. I'm surprised they put the 'con symbol in the middle of Scourges chest. I like how the hasbro version has it like the G1 toy. You know what really grinds my gears??? The guy that said he had Perceptor and G2 Prime in his hands but put them back on the shelf!!!!!! Those figures haven't been spotted in the Detroit area yet. I'm hoping they will be spotted soon.

The centered chest symbol on Scourge is accurate to the cartoon. I think it makes a good differentiation for the leader of the pack.

News Credits: 194 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:12 am

Counterpunch wrote:
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:I'm going to get United Scourge, but the rest I'll get the hasbro versions. I'm surprised they put the 'con symbol in the middle of Scourges chest. I like how the hasbro version has it like the G1 toy. You know what really grinds my gears??? The guy that said he had Perceptor and G2 Prime in his hands but put them back on the shelf!!!!!! Those figures haven't been spotted in the Detroit area yet. I'm hoping they will be spotted soon.

The centered chest symbol on Scourge is accurate to the cartoon. I think it makes a good differentiation for the leader of the pack.

Huh, didn't realize that. Scourge was one of my favorite toys back in the day, so it sticks in my mind. Oh to go back in time and stop my early teen self from selling all of my transformers at a yard sale..... :sad:

Thu Feb 17, 2011 9:48 am

wow, no one's commenting on frenzy and rumble? i'm really liking those two.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:06 am

I have the Hasbro G2 Prime. He may get painted to match schemes. Scoure and Wheeljack look pretty good. I am thinking of hasbro for sweeps and for Scourge the other.

Rumble and Frenzy look great, however I'd have prefered them be cassets to go with Classics/Universe Soundwave.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Feb 17, 2011 11:10 am

Scourge: Maybe.
OP: Pass, I have the original, and even if I wanted this mold, orange is origin-accurate.
Wheeljack: YES.
Frenzy (as in RED): No thank you.
Rumble (BLUE): Nope.