The Energon Pub

News Credits: 2 · Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:00 pm

i only have shockwave/blast, and only really look for decepticons...

i was looking at DeadEnd, Rumble and Nemesis Prime.....

News Credits: 2 · Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:43 pm

Well, for now, you already own the best of the Decepticons.
Though the original Ravage does alright.

As for the best of the Alternators, the GT, Mustang and Acura Molds all offer great robot modes. And so does the Scion, once you get past the fact that it is a Scion.

News Credits: 226 · Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:54 pm

I still can't go past Smokescreen.

The original and the best.

News Credits: 7 · Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:57 pm

You forgot tracks who looks great in both vehicle and robot mode the closest to g1 counterpart.

News Credits: 972 · Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:00 pm

Burn wrote:I still can't go past Smokescreen.

The original and the best.

Or if you arent a fan of all the stickers, go for his brother from the same mother Silverstreak!

The Jeep's are also a good mold, Hound is my personal Favourite, although Swindle is alright too.

I dont have a Ford Mustang alternator myself, but most people do seem to love them.

Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:11 pm

If you're only looking for Decepticons then I think Ravage and Rumble are two of the best, decent alt modes and stellar 'bot modes. Dead End has a gorgeous alt mode but I think his robot mode stinks.

As for my overall favorite, it's Mirage. He's just badass in either mode. Second would be Smokescreen (he's much nicer as a Binaltech though).

News Credits: 5 · Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:18 am

CyberTooth wrote:Well, for now, you already own the best of the Decepticons.
Though the original Ravage does alright.

As for the best of the Alternators, the GT, Mustang and Acura Molds all offer great robot modes. And so does the Scion, once you get past the fact that it is a Scion.

very true, but the newer ravage is tits. huge, wonderful tits.
gt mold is superior in my opinion, with the civic mold leaving a desire for more.
but even the subaru mold stood the test of the line.
the dodge ram truck molds are the dissapointment of the series imo.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:22 am

Rodimus/Mirage GT.
Jaguar XK Ravage.

I really like Sunstreaker, but his bot modes chest area is kind of messed up.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:43 am

jazz

Mon Aug 20, 2007 5:42 am

Sportimus Prime wrote:Rodimus/Mirage GT.
Jaguar XK Ravage.

+1000 ... 2 Excellent molds. I have Rodimus though, not Mirage. Same thing basically.

I also agree that the SRT-10 Ram mold is disappointing. I'm not crazy about Sunstreaker. Both modes are just so-so IMHO. Tracks does look great in both modes, but lacks poseability. If that matters to anyone ...

I'll add Grimlock/Wheeljack to the mix. GREAT!

I have the Wrangler mold(rollbar) He is QUITE awesome as well. He is still in stock @ Hasbro toy shop last time I checked. Only $20. Go for it!. You can also preorder Nemesis Prime at BBTS.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 6:18 am

Sunstreaker looks fat. Of the 4 I currently have, Rodimus and Ravage(Jaguar XK) are my favorites.

News Credits: 2 · Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:15 pm

The Subaru Molds is Pretty good. Almost I dentical in transformation to the Mazda. However, if you really want to split hairs, the Shoulders and the Hips were the were draw backs to this mold. Both issues were corrected with the Mazda.

The new Ravage is pretty cool and certainly outside the norm of the line. There just should've been more effort to add flexibility to his hips and shoulders. As it is, he offers very limited, linear posing. Though he does look great in a leaping pose.

I like the Jeep as well, from the waist down he's fine, but the upper torso being hollow and the very outdated arm articulation limit his appeal.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:39 pm

I only have Rumble, but I really like him...aside from the fact he wont' stand up straight and has to be bent over like he's going to pound the ground.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:41 pm

DorkimusPrime wrote:I only have Rumble, but I really like him...aside from the fact he wont' stand up straight and has to be bent over like he's going to pound the ground.

haven't had any problems with my rumble. he can pose just about however. are your legs transformed correctly?

Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:52 pm

decepticonjon wrote:haven't had any problems with my rumble. he can pose just about however. are your legs transformed correctly?

Probably not. :lol:

I'll have a look at him tonight when I get home from work.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 2:52 pm

I support all the alternators.. though the S2000 has the daftest bot mode in my opinion...

Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:03 pm

upther wrote:Sunstreaker looks fat. Of the 4 I currently have, Rodimus and Ravage(Jaguar XK) are my favorites.

I'm quoting myself because I originally said that Smokescreen is fat when I meant to say that Sunstreaker looks fat.

News Credits: 5 · Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:08 pm

Honestly, just try to get the whole damn line, they are all great. I really like the jeep mold as well, it shouldn't be underestimated, and Swindle would be an easy Decepticon to add to your ranks.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:09 pm

upther wrote:I'm quoting myself because I originally said that Smokescreen is fat when I meant to say that Sunstreaker looks fat.

I don't like the.. mediocre paint application of Sunstreakers diffuser.
http://www.seibertron.com/toys/fullsize ... 1&image=32

Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:11 pm

--B-- wrote:Honestly, just try to get the whole damn line, they are all great. I really like the jeep mold as well, it shouldn't be underestimated, and Swindle would be an easy Decepticon to add to your ranks.

I'm trying to, but nemesis Prime is selling over $60 these days. I already had a mental problem with shelling out $45 for camshaft and rodimus.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:49 pm

neliz wrote:
--B-- wrote:Honestly, just try to get the whole damn line, they are all great. I really like the jeep mold as well, it shouldn't be underestimated, and Swindle would be an easy Decepticon to add to your ranks.

I'm trying to, but nemesis Prime is selling over $60 these days. I already had a mental problem with shelling out $45 for camshaft and rodimus.

Then be happy you're collecting Alternators and not Binaltech. $45 is a steal for most of the BT series.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 3:55 pm

lanzajr26 wrote:Then be happy you're collecting Alternators and not Binaltech. $45 is a steal for most of the BT series.

I know

check Here To see binaltechs go at prices.. unimaginable (sellout of BT figures, from €25 to €50 with only Convoy&Melissa selling for €60.)

Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:00 pm

neliz wrote:
lanzajr26 wrote:Then be happy you're collecting Alternators and not Binaltech. $45 is a steal for most of the BT series.

I know

check Here To see binaltechs go at prices.. unimaginable (sellout of BT figures, from €25 to €50 with only Convoy&Melissa selling for €60.)

Looks like it's a worldwide issue

I have 4 more BTs to go and I know they're going to cost me. Prowl and Wheeljack alone will probably run me close to $100 each.

News Credits: 1452 · Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:01 pm

Smokescreen is one of the best. I just like the whole car design, good colours and a great robot mode. Nothing wrong with Jazz Meister either, but you might want to pick up the non-white colour scheme.

Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:03 pm

lanzajr26 wrote:Looks like it's a worldwide issue I have 4 more BTs to go and I know they're going to cost me. Prowl and Wheeljack alone will probably run me close to $100 each.

Wheeljack indeed sells for 40 something euro.
But I was able to get my hands on a Red Alert for less than 25..