The Energon Pub

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:15 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Energon Galvatron perhaps (US, not SL Galvatron General)? Or that clear e-Hobby Galvatron? Or maybe even the current BotCon 2013 Hotlink.

Hotlink seems a good fit, but I feel I've seen this color scheme much sooner than this year.

Cybertron Skywarp was a good guess, but I can't help but feel that's not it.

Is there another Galvatron or Cyclonus toy out there that is predominately purple and gray? (I say "Galvatron or Cyclonus" as that's why my gut is telling me)

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:27 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Is there another Galvatron or Cyclonus toy out there that is predominately purple and gray? (I say "Galvatron or Cyclonus" as that's why my gut is telling me)

The one coming remotely close to that exact shade of purple would have to be the clear Cyclonus from that United 3-pack. Purple is such a hard color to get right...

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:30 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Is there another Galvatron or Cyclonus toy out there that is predominately purple and gray? (I say "Galvatron or Cyclonus" as that's why my gut is telling me)

The one coming remotely close to that exact shade of purple would have to be the clear Cyclonus from that United 3-pack. Purple is such a hard color to get right...

Might not have to be an exact shade match (after all, both Cyb Skywarp and MW Hotlink are good candidates despite not being perfect matches), but I don't think the United clear Cyclonus had much gray on him.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:34 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Is there another Galvatron or Cyclonus toy out there that is predominately purple and gray? (I say "Galvatron or Cyclonus" as that's why my gut is telling me)

The one coming remotely close to that exact shade of purple would have to be the clear Cyclonus from that United 3-pack. Purple is such a hard color to get right...
Might not have to be an exact shade match (after all, both Cyb Skywarp and MW Hotlink are good candidates despite not being perfect matches), but I don't think the United clear Cyclonus had much gray on him.

Well, here's a group picture if it helps:

*EDIT* OUCH! What did that realisation have to hurt so hard? Anyhow, found another, obscure possibility: Micron Legend Shockwave

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 1:58 pm

if this does in fact deal with Calvin Johnson then why is it purple? Unless hes getting traded to the ravens or vikings or changing his name to galvatron this makes no sense.

News Credits: 2 · by **jamesbenjamin** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 2:00 pm

There's speculation on TFW that its a Nike toy so it matches the shoes.

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Thu Aug 29, 2013 3:31 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Is there another Galvatron or Cyclonus toy out there that is predominately purple and gray? (I say "Galvatron or Cyclonus" as that's why my gut is telling me)

I may be a bit out of left field here, but Generations Blitzwing? The purples and greys match, but theres alot of other colors as well. Maybe Beast Hunters Shockwave? He's purple grey and red primarily. The original generations Cyclonus? No grid pattern anywere on any of those, but who knows.
The seibertron background with the grid pattern that was up a while ago? 8-}

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:26 pm

Thanks to site sponsor Robotkingdom we have some additional images of the yet to be officially announced Nike redeco of the Generations IDW Stealth Bomber Deluxe Megatron. Earlier images from an eBay auction also included a football accessory sporting a Decepticon logo. The figure itself bears an autograph on it's right chest that appears to that of the Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson who just so happens to have the nickname Megatron. We await further details on exactly what type of exclusive this will likely be and it's availability. Images mirrored below.

by **Metrosuplex** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:09 am

$200!!!!

Someone educate me: do Football and TFs go together? Natural synergy? >:oP

You'd think they'd at least put the guy's face in the helmet (and not Megatron face) - that'd be kind of neat. They make printable face-plates in Japan, and if this guy had a peg for a printable face, it'd at least have the option to be replaced by one's own face. :-?

But I digress.

News Credits: 4 · by **MasterSoundBlaster** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 12:23 am

Anyone else curious as to how he earned the nickname "Megatron"? I mean, it's not like he pulled out a fusion cannon to help him blast past the defensive line and into the end zone.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:13 am

I'm not that interested in this repaint.

by **BATTLEMASTER IIC** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:58 am

Anyone else curious as to how he earned the nickname "Megatron"? I mean, it's not like he pulled out a fusion cannon to help him blast past the defensive line and into the end zone.

I think one of his teammates actually coined his nickname. Probably said something like "You did it just like Megatron" or something

News Credits: 1 · by **Dark Ops** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:18 am

I could understand if he were a QB and someone said he had a cannon for an arm... but a Wide Receiver?

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:26 am

Maybe he loves Transformers and likes imitating their voices and catchphrases whenever he thinks he's alone.
So someone might have caught him while he was repeatedly saying "Fools, I am MEGATRON" while under the shower or something.

As for the toy itself, I love black decoes on toys, but I have to say this looks better to me than the original deco does.

by **DarkEnergon** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:45 am

Nike does know that the Lions' colors are silver and blue? 6"5' Calvin Johnson got the name from a teammate because in his all-silver Lions uniform he kind of looks and plays like a giant unstoppable silver robot, and the TF 2007 movie was big when Calvin Johnson was just blowing up the league.

So, why is Calvin Johnson Megatron purple?

News Credits: 3 · by **No One** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:57 am

This crap and still no 9-11 Fire Convoy tribute.

by **SJ21** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:25 am

Cool idea. Not interested though.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:34 pm

Yes, the nickname was given by teammate Roy Williams way back when. It stuck with fans. CJ now has his own clothes through Nike, and one shirt features a very Decepticon like CJ symbol. Purple is a primary Decepticon color and some of CJ's products are in purple (in lots of colors not just Detroit Lions Honolulu Blue and silver).

Has nothing to do with a fusion cannon. He dominates. He's strong and basically as bad ass as Megatron (referring to movie Megs at the time).

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:44 pm

Tigertrack wrote:Yes, the nickname was given by teammate Roy Williams way back when. It stuck with fans. CJ now has his own clothes through Nike, and one shirt features a very Decepticon like CJ symbol. Purple is a primary Decepticon color and some of CJ's products are in purple (in lots of colors not just Detroit Lions Honolulu Blue and silver).

Has nothing to do with a fusion cannon. He dominates. He's strong and basically as bad ass as Megatron (referring to movie Megs at the time).

Yep dominates like the first movie Megatron (2007) did. Calvin Johnson came out in 2007 when the Movie was still new and Transformers is all the craze. Not to be confused with ROTF and DOTM Megatrons where hes basically just a little bitch... =X

Still deciding if I should get one of these from ebay. The many auctions usually ends at $30-50 bucks shipped now, or wait for an official release. I think this is awesome and would love to support it. hmmm..