The Energon Pub

mooncake623 wrote:

craggy wrote:

Rated X wrote:

craggy wrote:it's sure unfortunate that none of us have access to the internet or computers that might be able to calculate the difference between inches and centimetres, or even maybe give us a visual representation of said heights.

this looks decent, and i like that he has a shovel (giving me a William H Macy vibe) but $120 is way too much.

Who uses CM anyways ? Is it an Asian thing ? I vaguely remember them from high school but forgot they exist until last weeks UT Blaster reveal. I pulled out a standard ruler hoping to find CM on the flip side and was like WTF where are they ???

#MURICA!

LOL ignorance is bliss? haha

I know. It just makes so much sense to learn a system that has absolutely no relevance in the country I live in...

Rated X wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

craggy wrote:

Rated X wrote:

craggy wrote:it's sure unfortunate that none of us have access to the internet or computers that might be able to calculate the difference between inches and centimetres, or even maybe give us a visual representation of said heights.

this looks decent, and i like that he has a shovel (giving me a William H Macy vibe) but $120 is way too much.

Who uses CM anyways ? Is it an Asian thing ? I vaguely remember them from high school but forgot they exist until last weeks UT Blaster reveal. I pulled out a standard ruler hoping to find CM on the flip side and was like WTF where are they ???

#MURICA!

LOL ignorance is bliss? haha

I know. It just makes so much sense to learn a system that has absolutely no relevance in the country I live in...

Meanwhile, in the rest of the world..



(In black are the countries that don't use it at all.)

Rated X wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

craggy wrote:

Rated X wrote:

craggy wrote:it's sure unfortunate that none of us have access to the internet or computers that might be able to calculate the difference between inches and centimetres, or even maybe give us a visual representation of said heights.

this looks decent, and i like that he has a shovel (giving me a William H Macy vibe) but $120 is way too much.

Who uses CM anyways ? Is it an Asian thing ? I vaguely remember them from high school but forgot they exist until last weeks UT Blaster reveal. I pulled out a standard ruler hoping to find CM on the flip side and was like WTF where are they ???

#MURICA!

LOL ignorance is bliss? haha

I know. It just makes so much sense to learn a system that has absolutely no relevance in the country I live in...

No relevance Huh? You must live a very introverted life.

njb902 wrote:

Rated X wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

craggy wrote:

Rated X wrote:

craggy wrote:it's sure unfortunate that none of us have access to the internet or computers that might be able to calculate the difference between inches and centimetres, or even maybe give us a visual representation of said heights.

this looks decent, and i like that he has a shovel (giving me a William H Macy vibe) but $120 is way too much.

Who uses CM anyways ? Is it an Asian thing ? I vaguely remember them from high school but forgot they exist until last weeks UT Blaster reveal. I pulled out a standard ruler hoping to find CM on the flip side and was like WTF where are they ???

#MURICA!

LOL ignorance is bliss? haha

I know. It just makes so much sense to learn a system that has absolutely no relevance in the country I live in...

No relevance Huh? You must live a very introverted life.

I mean how is there no relevance when you are coming across it in your very own hobby....


Meh whatever...

Va'al wrote:

Rated X wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

craggy wrote:

Rated X wrote:

craggy wrote:it's sure unfortunate that none of us have access to the internet or computers that might be able to calculate the difference between inches and centimetres, or even maybe give us a visual representation of said heights.

this looks decent, and i like that he has a shovel (giving me a William H Macy vibe) but $120 is way too much.

Who uses CM anyways ? Is it an Asian thing ? I vaguely remember them from high school but forgot they exist until last weeks UT Blaster reveal. I pulled out a standard ruler hoping to find CM on the flip side and was like WTF where are they ???

#MURICA!

LOL ignorance is bliss? haha

I know. It just makes so much sense to learn a system that has absolutely no relevance in the country I live in...

Meanwhile, in the rest of the world..



(In black are the countries that don't use it at all.)

The black could also represent the parts of the world that dont like soccer aka Futbol. Whats funny is how most of the same countries emulate american pop culture...

Rated X wrote:The black could also represent the parts of the world that dont like soccer aka Futbol. Whats funny is how most of the same countries emulate american pop culture...

We're not talking about pop culture... we're talking about systems of measurement.

Also, hey! I like Futbol!

megatronus wrote:

Rated X wrote:The black could also represent the parts of the world that dont like soccer aka Futbol. Whats funny is how most of the same countries emulate american pop culture...

We're not talking about pop culture... we're talking about systems of measurement.

Also, hey! I like Futbol!

Which is used constantly in the USA every day by millions of people.

Also what is it that Alpha Trion turns into?

njb902 wrote:

megatronus wrote:Also what is it that Alpha Trion turns into?

Looks to be a space cruiser of some such. I was thinking of pairing him with my YoS Omega, Sharkiton Space Cruiser (Energon?) and FP Assaulter, and maybe even Metroplex, and having a Space Fleet go attack Unicron.

(Whew! Glad to get past the metric discussion. I was sure X was being sarcastic initially. Now, I'm not so sure...)

njb902 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

Rated X wrote:The black could also represent the parts of the world that dont like soccer aka Futbol. Whats funny is how most of the same countries emulate american pop culture...

We're not talking about pop culture... we're talking about systems of measurement.

Also, hey! I like Futbol!

Which is used constantly in the USA every day by millions of people.

Also what is it that Alpha Trion turns into?

Well neither my job or my social life right here in Miami, Florida USA does not require me to know measurement systems from other countries. That’s the bottom line. Until a week ago I never had a use for CM in my 37 years of life.

And I just find it funny how some countries criticize the USA for not using the world’s measurement system or not loving the world’s favorite game, but then they all want to dress like Americans, listen to American music, watch American movies, and come here to earn American wages that are 3 times more then they make at home. I’m not saying it’s everybody or anybody on this website in particular, but in general it’s the truth.

Rated X wrote:

njb902 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

Rated X wrote:
Also what is it that Alpha Trion turns into?

I thought it was those weird Anime water based Battle ships alt modes that also have the ability to fly in the air & space.

Rated X wrote:

njb902 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

Rated X wrote:The black could also represent the parts of the world that dont like soccer aka Futbol. Whats funny is how most of the same countries emulate american pop culture...

We're not talking about pop culture... we're talking about systems of measurement.

Also, hey! I like Futbol!

Which is used constantly in the USA every day by millions of people.

Also what is it that Alpha Trion turns into?

Well neither my job or my social life right here in Miami, Florida USA does not require me to know measurement systems from other countries. That’s the bottom line. Until a week ago I never had a use for CM in my 37 years of life.

And I just find it funny how some countries criticize the USA for not using the world’s measurement system or not loving the world’s favorite game, but then they all want to dress like Americans, listen to American music, watch American movies, and come here to earn American wages that are 3 times more then they make at home. I’m not saying it’s everybody or anybody on this website in particular, but in general it’s the truth.

unless they're of native decent the typical American family is probably one that emigrated to the US because they weren't wanted in their own country. not saying that's true of everybody or anybody on this website in particular, but in general it's the truth*.


*because apparently the truth is whatever you choose to write on internet message boards about japanese transforming robots now.

Alright, maybe we can get back to talking about a pretty decent looking resin kit that makes an awesome Alpha Trion, but only a so-so space cruiser? I like the look of this guy. I'm not sure how excited I am about the resin kit idea. I'd be much more in favor of this if it were ABS and fully painted. Will wait for details and eagerly await possible painted protos or renders.

Agamemnon wrote:Alright, maybe we can get back to talking about a pretty decent looking resin kit that makes an awesome Alpha Trion, but only a so-so space cruiser? I like the look of this guy. I'm not sure how excited I am about the resin kit idea. I'd be much more in favor of this if it were ABS and fully painted. Will wait for details and eagerly await possible painted protos or renders.

wait what resin kit idea? I thought it only looks like that because it's an early prototype.

also his space cruiser mode reminds me of this.

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:Alright, maybe we can get back to talking about a pretty decent looking resin kit that makes an awesome Alpha Trion, but only a so-so space cruiser? I like the look of this guy. I'm not sure how excited I am about the resin kit idea. I'd be much more in favor of this if it were ABS and fully painted. Will wait for details and eagerly await possible painted protos or renders.

wait what resin kit idea? I thought it only looks like that because it's an early prototype.

I was going off of Dead Metal:

Dead Metal wrote:People complaining about the price, know this. It's not a factory made 3rd Party toy, this is a hand-made resin kit, from the same maker like that Scourge, Kup and Ramhorn from a while ago.

I was hoping this was an MP scale figure, but then I realized who makes this. It'll happen soon enough.

Agamemnon wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:Alright, maybe we can get back to talking about a pretty decent looking resin kit that makes an awesome Alpha Trion, but only a so-so space cruiser? I like the look of this guy. I'm not sure how excited I am about the resin kit idea. I'd be much more in favor of this if it were ABS and fully painted. Will wait for details and eagerly await possible painted protos or renders.

wait what resin kit idea? I thought it only looks like that because it's an early prototype.

I was going off of Dead Metal:

Dead Metal wrote:People complaining about the price, know this. It's not a factory made 3rd Party toy, this is a hand-made resin kit, from the same maker like that Scourge, Kup and Ramhorn from a while ago.

I was hoping this was an MP scale figure, but then I realized who makes this. It'll happen soon enough.

I'm not sure what he means but I'm pretty sure this is going to be a fully painted third party figure.

I'm not up on resin kits pricing, so I don't know whether it's good or bad, but for me, especially if this comes unpainted, it's way too expensive.

I don’t think this is a resin kit. BBTS alone has over 500 pre-orders available. And then there’s TF Source. Thats an awful lot for a hand painted project. This may have once been a resin kit like the KFC Ramhorn/Steeljaw molds were when Eagle created them. Someone probably bought the rights to mass produce the mold.

Its not a resin kit.


Product Details

"Figure stands approximately 15cm/6inches tall. Pictures are of an unfinished prototype, the final product will be fully colored.

This is made by the same company that made the Delicate Warrior figure, they are now going by AFT Toys."

This is from TF source's preorder page.

http://tfsource.com/aft-toys/titanium-saint/

mooncake623 wrote:Its not a resin kit.


Product Details

"Figure stands approximately 15cm/6inches tall. Pictures are of an unfinished prototype, the final product will be fully colored.

This is made by the same company that made the Delicate Warrior figure, they are now going by AFT Toys."

This is from TF source's preorder page.

http://tfsource.com/aft-toys/titanium-saint/

Lol AFT Toys. So is this something you can all get behind? Beep Beep Beep! I'm sure these guys will wipe out the competition.

I'm done, I just couldn't resist.

Dat AFT.

That's it'll be a fully painted, proper 3rd party figure is certainly more appealing, but they're going to have to really wow me with the final thing, because right now, as much as I want an Alpha Trion, I don't "$120 want" him.

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:Alright, maybe we can get back to talking about a pretty decent looking resin kit that makes an awesome Alpha Trion, but only a so-so space cruiser? I like the look of this guy. I'm not sure how excited I am about the resin kit idea. I'd be much more in favor of this if it were ABS and fully painted. Will wait for details and eagerly await possible painted protos or renders.

wait what resin kit idea? I thought it only looks like that because it's an early prototype.

I was going off of Dead Metal:

Dead Metal wrote:People complaining about the price, know this. It's not a factory made 3rd Party toy, this is a hand-made resin kit, from the same maker like that Scourge, Kup and Ramhorn from a while ago.

I was hoping this was an MP scale figure, but then I realized who makes this. It'll happen soon enough.

I'm not sure what he means but I'm pretty sure this is going to be a fully painted third party figure.

There was this guy or group who made resin kits and sold them at a convention (not JizaiToys), they made a G1 Kup, Scourge and an Autobot cassette, with a similar design style, but it turns out I was wrong. I was thinking of Eagle.
So my bad.

Which makes this overpriced and even less worth it.

Dead Metal wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:Alright, maybe we can get back to talking about a pretty decent looking resin kit that makes an awesome Alpha Trion, but only a so-so space cruiser? I like the look of this guy. I'm not sure how excited I am about the resin kit idea. I'd be much more in favor of this if it were ABS and fully painted. Will wait for details and eagerly await possible painted protos or renders.

wait what resin kit idea? I thought it only looks like that because it's an early prototype.

I was going off of Dead Metal:

Dead Metal wrote:People complaining about the price, know this. It's not a factory made 3rd Party toy, this is a hand-made resin kit, from the same maker like that Scourge, Kup and Ramhorn from a while ago.

I was hoping this was an MP scale figure, but then I realized who makes this. It'll happen soon enough.

I'm not sure what he means but I'm pretty sure this is going to be a fully painted third party figure.

There was this guy or group who made resin kits and sold them at a convention (not JizaiToys), they made a G1 Kup, Scourge and an Autobot cassette, with a similar design style, but it turns out I was wrong. I was thinking of Eagle.
So my bad.

Which makes this overpriced and even less worth it.

Not a problem. You generally know more than I do. (Which is something my wife wishes I would tell her... )

Agamemnon wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:

mooncake623 wrote:

Agamemnon wrote:Alright, maybe we can get back to talking about a pretty decent looking resin kit that makes an awesome Alpha Trion, but only a so-so space cruiser? I like the look of this guy. I'm not sure how excited I am about the resin kit idea. I'd be much more in favor of this if it were ABS and fully painted. Will wait for details and eagerly await possible painted protos or renders.

wait what resin kit idea? I thought it only looks like that because it's an early prototype.

I was going off of Dead Metal:

Dead Metal wrote:People complaining about the price, know this. It's not a factory made 3rd Party toy, this is a hand-made resin kit, from the same maker like that Scourge, Kup and Ramhorn from a while ago.

I was hoping this was an MP scale figure, but then I realized who makes this. It'll happen soon enough.

I'm not sure what he means but I'm pretty sure this is going to be a fully painted third party figure.

There was this guy or group who made resin kits and sold them at a convention (not JizaiToys), they made a G1 Kup, Scourge and an Autobot cassette, with a similar design style, but it turns out I was wrong. I was thinking of Eagle.
So my bad.

Which makes this overpriced and even less worth it.

Not a problem. You generally know more than I do. (Which is something my wife wishes I would tell her... )

lol

I fear this project has been canned, likely due to low preorders. Sad to say that a character as iconic as Alpha Trion has yet to receive a proper transforming figure that is not a repaint. I have hope that AFT will pull through, only because I am tired of so many companies jumpimg on the combiner bandwagon. Give me the 13, dammit!

I pre ordered this too. I hope its not cancelled. They even had the box made. BBTS still keeps him listed so there is hope.