The Energon Pub

by **Henry921** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:32 am

LeSamourai wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

Welcome to Seibertron.com, Michael!

The episodes you worked on in the original Transformers cartoon series are among some of my favorites. Starscream's Brigade is easily in my top 5 episodes and Gambler (Devcon's lone episode) has to be in my top 10. Great character. He should've gotten some love a long time ago!

Thanks, Henry!

Actually, that was Seibertron welcoming you. Not that I wouldn't, but he's the one who typed it out.

So, I take the thanks, but be sure to thank him too.

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:35 am

Henry921 wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

Welcome to Seibertron.com, Michael!

The episodes you worked on in the original Transformers cartoon series are among some of my favorites. Starscream's Brigade is easily in my top 5 episodes and Gambler (Devcon's lone episode) has to be in my top 10. Great character. He should've gotten some love a long time ago!

Thanks, Henry!

Actually, that was Seibertron welcoming you. Not that I wouldn't, but he's the one who typed it out.

So, I take the thanks, but be sure to thank him too.

Thanks... and thanks to Seibertron!

MCH

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:34 am

LeSamourai wrote:However, I think it is unlikely that we will ever see an official Hasbro version. Maybe because of Devcon's one and only appearance in the series (sorry... that's my fault as I certainly had plenty of opportunities to bring him back) or maybe because Devcon was never an official Hasbro character in the toy line.

I wouldn't necessarily say that. A few other one-off, single-appearance characters have received official toys over the years. There's still hope for Devcon.

What's more is that, Devcon has come close to having a BotCon toy of his own twice before, so this figure is even more of a long time coming beyond his appearance in "The Gambler".

These were the previous two attempts to make a toy for him:

A recolor of Beast Machines Mirage

A recolor of Energon Slugslinger with a new head:

As cool as those two look (and I do like the first one), I think this new one takes the cake, being the closest to his cartoon look.

by **Deathscythetransform** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:45 am

this is the 7th version of this mold...
I think it may show some degradation now...

1-Classics
2-Henkei
3-Nemesis
4-Ultra Magnus
5-Translucent
6-Shattered Glass
7-Ginrai....

did I left any version out?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:51 am

Deathscythetransform wrote:this is the 7th version of this mold...
I think it may show some degradation now...

1-Classics
2-Henkei
3-Nemesis
4-Ultra Magnus
5-Translucent
6-Shattered Glass
7-Ginrai....

did I left any version out?

Lucky Draw Henkei Convoy, United Ultra Magnus, United Black Optimus Prime, Cloud Optimus Prime.

by **Shadowstream** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:16 am

Generally I tend to be quite excitable over having yet another rendition of the classics mold prime since it's currently still my favorite form of the big OP made in plastic(Can we please get an IDW prime toy that doesn't suck, PLEASE?!), but this feels like one of the least inspiring color schemes yet. I know it's meant to represent Ginrai, but all I can see is Rodimus trying too hard. So as far as I can tell the only thing of interest from the box set is Scorpinok, which irritates me to no end since headrobots and their plans for that mold fell off the face of the earth.

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:17 am

Sabrblade wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:However, I think it is unlikely that we will ever see an official Hasbro version. Maybe because of Devcon's one and only appearance in the series (sorry... that's my fault as I certainly had plenty of opportunities to bring him back) or maybe because Devcon was never an official Hasbro character in the toy line.
I wouldn't necessarily say that. A few other one-off, single-appearance characters have received official toys over the years. There's still hope for Devcon.

What's more is that, Devcon has come close to having a BotCon toy of his own twice before, so this figure is even more of a long time coming beyond his appearance in "The Gambler".

These were the previous two attempts to make a toy for him:

A recolor of Beast Machines Mirage

A recolor of Energon Slugslinger with a new head:

As cool as those two look (and I do like the first one), I think this new one takes the cake, being the closest to his cartoon look.

Thanks, Sabrblade... I wasn't aware of any of the previous attempts you mentioned. So it would seem that Devcon has been getting some "love" before now.

MCH

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:49 am

LeSamourai wrote:Thanks, Sabrblade... I wasn't aware of any of the previous attempts you mentioned. So it would seem that Devcon has been getting some "love" before now.

MCH

He's also had a few comic book appearances.

The first time was in the 2001-2003 Transformers: The Wreckers (later retitled Transformers Universe: Featuring the Wreckers) BotCon comic series, in which he was a semi-major character beginning with the second issue:

In the third issue, he reverted back to his original body since he decided he no longer had any use for his newer body (and picked up a lady bot at a bar):

Here's his profile art from that series:

And in 2003, he made a cameo appearance in the background of one of Dreamwave's Generation 1 comic issues:

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:01 am

Sabrblade wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:Thanks, Sabrblade... I wasn't aware of any of the previous attempts you mentioned. So it would seem that Devcon has been getting some "love" before now.

MCH
He's also had a few comic book appearances.

The first time was in the 2001-2003 Transformers: The Wreckers (later retitled Transformers Universe: Featuring the Wreckers) BotCon comic series, in which he was a semi-major character beginning with the second issue:

In the third issue, he reverted back to his original body since he decided he no longer had any use for his newer body (and picked up a lady bot at a bar):

Here's his profile art from that series:

And in 2003, he made a cameo appearance in the background of one of Dreamwave's Generation 1 comic issues:

Damn... I had no idea. I am pleased to know that he continues to be alive and well!

MCH

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:12 am

LeSamourai wrote:Damn... I had no idea. I am pleased to know that he continues to be alive and well!

MCH

A few other non-G1 series have come up with their own counterpart versions of Devcon as well.

Transformers Animated, the 2008-2009 TV cartoon, had its own version of Devcon who, while he himself didn't appear onscreen in the show, was a member of a martial arts clan called the Cyber-Ninja Corps, and was represented by a hologram bust of his head that was on display among many others in a dojo:

^ He's the third one from the left.

In the third live action movie, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, there was a generic Decepticon who was based on the monster from the movie Cloverfield. Though this Decepticon had no name and no personality (aside from "DESTROY, KILL, RAAARGH!") within the movie itself, production concept art for this thing reveals that a working name for it was "Devcon". But since it looks virtually nothing like G1 Devcon, consider this just a recycled name rather than a tribute.

And, recently, Japan has been creating a series of online mini-comics for the construction-based Kre-O toys, in which one comic had a Kre-O version of Devcon briefly appear:

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:23 am

Sabrblade wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:Damn... I had no idea. I am pleased to know that he continues to be alive and well!

MCH
A few other non-G1 series have come up with their own counterpart versions of Devcon as well.

Transformers Animated, the 2008-2009 TV cartoon, had its own version of Devcon who, while he himself didn't appear onscreen in the show, was a member of a martial arts clan called the Cyber-Ninja Corps, and was represented by a hologram bust of his head that was on display among many others in a dojo:

^ He's the third one from the left.

In the third live action movie, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, there was a generic Decepticon who was based on the monster from the movie Cloverfield. Though this Decepticon had no name and no personality (aside from "DESTROY, KILL, RAAARGH!") within the movie itself, production concept art for this thing reveals that a working name for it was "Devcon". But since it looks virtually nothing like G1 Devcon, consider this just a recycled name rather than a tribute.

And, recently, Japan has been creating a series of online mini-comics for the construction-based Kre-O toys, in which one comic had a Kre-O version of Devcon briefly appear:

Wow... again, I had no idea that Devcon continued to exist. Thanks for the info and for researching/sharing the posts... I am suitably impressed!

MCH

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:26 am

LeSamourai wrote:Wow... again, I had no idea that Devcon continued to exist. Thanks for the info and for researching/sharing the posts... I am suitably impressed!

MCH

Most of this came from the following:

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(disambiguation)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(G1)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(Animated)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(DOTM)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(Kre-O)

News Credits: 3597 · by **Seibertron** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:30 am

LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

Welcome to Seibertron.com, Michael!

The episodes you worked on in the original Transformers cartoon series are among some of my favorites. Starscream's Brigade is easily in my top 5 episodes and Gambler (Devcon's lone episode) has to be in my top 10. Great character. He should've gotten some love a long time ago!

Thanks, Henry!

Actually, that was Seibertron welcoming you. Not that I wouldn't, but he's the one who typed it out.

So, I take the thanks, but be sure to thank him too.

Thanks... and thanks to Seibertron!

MCH

No problem! Glad to have you onboard. Out of curiosity, has anyone from BotCon approached you about attending the event? It'd be pretty cool to have the creator of Devcon there at the event since we're finally getting a Devcon toy.

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:22 pm

Seibertron wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

Welcome to Seibertron.com, Michael!

The episodes you worked on in the original Transformers cartoon series are among some of my favorites. Starscream's Brigade is easily in my top 5 episodes and Gambler (Devcon's lone episode) has to be in my top 10. Great character. He should've gotten some love a long time ago!

Thanks, Henry!

Actually, that was Seibertron welcoming you. Not that I wouldn't, but he's the one who typed it out.

So, I take the thanks, but be sure to thank him too.

Thanks... and thanks to Seibertron!

MCH

No problem! Glad to have you onboard. Out of curiosity, has anyone from BotCon approached you about attending the event? It'd be pretty cool to have the creator of Devcon there at the event since we're finally getting a Devcon toy.

To my surprise... no! And when I moved back to L.A. a few years ago I contacted them to let them know I was still alive and available ... but so far, they don't seemed to be interested. Go figure.

MCH

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:24 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:Wow... again, I had no idea that Devcon continued to exist. Thanks for the info and for researching/sharing the posts... I am suitably impressed!

MCH
Most of this came from the following:

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(disambiguation)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(G1)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(Animated)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(DOTM)
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Devcon_(Kre-O)

Very cool! Thanks again!

MCH

News Credits: 17 · by **Pete@BotCon** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:46 pm

LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

Drop me a line

pete@botcon.com

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:05 pm

Looks like Devcon might just "meet his maker" at BotCon this year, after all! :lol:

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:09 pm

Pete@BotCon wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Henry921 wrote:I find this disappointing, but it's my own fault for getting pumped for a Star Saber figure.

I'm sure this appeals to some fans, but it just weighs on me. I'm buying an Iacon Package so I can have my Scorponok, but want none of the others. They will be eBay bound.

As the original creator of Devcon... I would be happy to take it off your hands!

Michael Charles Hill

Drop me a line

pete@botcon.com

Email sent.

MCH

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:11 pm

Dang Pete, that avatar is awesome.

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:12 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:Looks like Devcon might just "meet his maker" at BotCon this year, after all!

Do you know something I don't?

MCH

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:16 pm

LeSamourai wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Looks like Devcon might just "meet his maker" at BotCon this year, after all!

Do you know something I don't?

MCH

Most likely. But not regarding this situation.

Seriously, I was just saying you might get something going with Pete and end up at BotCon as a guest or something.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:20 pm

ScottyP wrote:Dang Pete, that avatar is awesome.

GASP! That's Ginrai! In all his Super Saiyan glory!!! :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:22 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
ScottyP wrote:Dang Pete, that avatar is awesome.
GASP! That's Ginrai! In all his Super Saiyan glory!!!

And what or who is that in the lower right corner?

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:25 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
ScottyP wrote:Dang Pete, that avatar is awesome.
GASP! That's Ginrai! In all his Super Saiyan glory!!!

And what or who is that in the lower right corner?

Olin's still a handsome devil as a head.

by **LeSamourai** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:29 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
LeSamourai wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:Looks like Devcon might just "meet his maker" at BotCon this year, after all!

Do you know something I don't?

MCH

Most likely. But not regarding this situation.

Seriously, I was just saying you might get something going with Pete and end up at BotCon as a guest or something.