The Energon Pub

In addition to last week's reveal about the biggest Transformers Collector's Club exclusive figure for the upcoming Pasadena BotCon, the official Twitter account for the event has revealed the jet mode for Scorponok and Olin Zarak - as was expected, given that the figure is a redeco of Energon Scorponok. The image is apparently an in-hand shot with tweaked colours, and it also reveals that the Olin figure cannot fit in the closed cockpit. They also posted a second image, showing Olin outside of the vehicle itself. Check them both out below!

Also, they've posted a pic of Olin unseated from the cockpit - https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=742829992424129&set=a.742830042424124.1073741825.247519665288500&type=1

Well, it beats flying around in city mode.

That never looked very aerodynamic.

Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?

AutoBorst wrote:Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?

Yes, it had this Jet Mode.

AutoBorst wrote:Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?

The Energon Decepticon were Triple Changers for the most part. The Deluxes had Attack Modes, while Voyagers and Ultras had all new alt modes. Scorponok had a jet mode and Shockblast was a satellite.

AutoBorst wrote:Did TF Energon Scorpinok have this jet mode also? Or is this just some fabrication that resembles a jet mode?

Yes, the original use of this mold did have the jet mode. He was advertised as a Triplechanger from the start, back in 2004.

I'm disappointed that Zarak doesn't fit in Scorponok's canopy, but that won't hinder me at all. This thing is definitely "King of the BotCon Exclusives"!

Mindmaster wrote:I'm disappointed that Zarak doesn't fit in Scorponok's canopy, but that won't hinder me at all. This thing is definitely "King of the BotCon Exclusives"!

Well, even without the new neck piece, the G1 Headmaster molds are too big to fit inside the cockpit anyway, even with the original Energon head folded out to make more room.

I'm a little concerned about the cockpits. The mold has three cockpits; the one Zarak sits in and two more in front (one on the first section and a second behind that). On the original mold they look like cockpits, with the panes being one color and the supports another. But the Botcon mockup shows the first one all orange and the second all purple. It's not a dealbreaker for me, but I hope it's fixed.

WiseMan wrote:I'm a little concerned about the cockpits. The mold has three cockpits; the one Zarak sits in and two more in front (one on the first section and a second behind that). On the original mold they look like cockpits, with the panes being one color and the supports another. But the Botcon mockup shows the first one all orange and the second all purple. It's not a dealbreaker for me, but I hope it's fixed.

What's wrong with having two cockpits? Some aircraft have two. And since this is an alien jet, it doesn't have to look Earthen/realistic.

This figure looks awesome. I'm really impressed with the exclusive set this year. This one I must possess.

Still not impressed. The only 2 things I like about this figure are that Zarak finally has an accurate head mode, and in robot mode it would be in scale with Powermaster Optimus Prime, according to the comics. They were pretty much the same size, with Scorponok being a big bulkier. So if I ever find this guy by himself on eBay, I may get him if he doesn't cost a body part.

And when is the final figure going to be revealed? Are they saving it for last because they think it's even better (in most fans' opinions) than Scorponok?

I love it!

But for the arm and/or leg this is going to cost me, I'll probably stick with Energon Scorponok

Meh, robot mode still flawed. We need a Scorponok made in the Generations line.

MINDVVIPE wrote:Meh, robot mode still flawed. We need a Scorponok made in the Generations line.

Exactly! A new Leader Class Generations Scorpinok could rival last years Metroplex.

So disappointing that the masses are hardwired to spend ridiculous prices for any repainted bone Botcon throws at them.

I'll just stick with my G1 original till Hasbro get's their act together.

Sabrblade wrote:What's wrong with having two cockpits? Some aircraft have two. And since this is an alien jet, it doesn't have to look Earthen/realistic.

It's the fact that the cockpits are painted over so that they don't look like cockpits when they clearly are that bothers me.

WiseMan wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:What's wrong with having two cockpits? Some aircraft have two. And since this is an alien jet, it doesn't have to look Earthen/realistic.

It's the fact that the cockpits are painted over so that they don't look like cockpits when they clearly are that bothers me.

The orange canopy still looks like a cockpit to me.

YoungPrime wrote:

MINDVVIPE wrote:A new Leader Class Generations Scorpinok could rival last years Metroplex.

nawww... if they made another metroplex sized transformer, id want it to be trypticon. im ok with a smaller scorponok.

I have Dark Scorponok and I love him to bits (although unfortunately a few of his ratchets broke, and whilst the joints still move fine and hold a pose, they don't click any more...). I'd like to see him given a bit more outward hip articulation and maybe a swivel where his elbow meets his claw to avoid Gorilla Arms Syndrome (Medical definition, named by the esteemed Professor V. Angelus), but that's nitpicking, and unfair considering how well engineered he is despite being made on a budget for a "toy".

Never really liked the G1 colours myself. Always looked a bit garish. If they were all in chrome, however...

Sabrblade wrote:

WiseMan wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:What's wrong with having two cockpits? Some aircraft have two. And since this is an alien jet, it doesn't have to look Earthen/realistic.

It's the fact that the cockpits are painted over so that they don't look like cockpits when they clearly are that bothers me.

The orange canopy still looks like a cockpit to me.

I'm with Wiseman on this. The gimmick is great, and the colrocheme does a decentjob of tryingto be the G1 colorscheme, greentread for the legs, lots of purple everywhere, but there are large swaths of solid color and some detailing would be nice. the sides of the tread rollers, the cockpit trim, I just don't like the way the colors work on the mold. Even still I applaud Funpub for going after the gimmick, and if I had the money for an Iacon package I'd do it in a heartbeat.

Henry921 wrote:Not everyone loved LSoTW. Not everyone cares for Roberts' writing styles.

The majority opinion is not the same as truth.

That's a typical anti-movie quote you got there. Pretty copy/paste if you ask me.

Simple counter argument: Just because someone didn't like it, doesn't mean it's bad writing. I mean, everyone tells me Bioshock Infinite had good writing, and I hated the entire plot. Except the movies really are badly written and Bioshock Infinite really did have a terrible plot. DO NOT QUESTION ME!!! I AM AN ANGRY NERD WITH OPINIONS!

Rodimus Prime wrote:The story didn't have enough going on.

Here, we have a grain of truth, though still something of a bad argument. Because yes, nothing really happened that was actually important or that had any lasting effect on the war. But that was the entire point.

"It's a story of sacrifice and betrayal, and of good people dying in stupid, pointless ways." - Verity Carlo

To me it just seems like you didn't care enough about the characters in the miniseries to begin with, and I suppose if you have no investment in any of the cast, you won't really be able to get yourself into the story. But then that's basically the only rational argument I've heard from anyone, so I'm just making an assumption there.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Other than Overlord getting FUBARed, I don't even remember anything else about it.

Ah. Have you actually been reading MTMTE? Because that statement is technically false.

Still. You're entitled to your opinion. Even if this other guy isn't.

84forever wrote:Some stuff.

Why hasn't this obvious troll been banned?

Vicalliose wrote:
"It's a story of sacrifice and betrayal, and of good people dying in stupid, pointless ways." - Verity Carlo

To me it just seems like you didn't care enough about the characters in the miniseries to begin with, and I suppose if you have no investment in any of the cast, you won't really be able to get yourself into the story. But then that's basically the only rational argument I've heard from anyone, so I'm just making an assumption there.

That's pretty much correct. I never cared for the Wreckers. Never. I never read the UK Marvel stuff, and IMO along with forcing Jhiaxus down our throats, they're the main reason ReGeneration was a disappointment. Magnus was good to have, as was Kup, and to me Springer's execution was a highlight, but the others? Totally pointless.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Other than Overlord getting FUBARed, I don't even remember anything else about it.

Ah. Have you actually been reading MTMTE? Because that statement is technically false.

Obviously not, otherwise I probably wouldn't be making false statements. I was going to, but I picked up LSoTW 1st, and its total suckage eliminated whatever little interest I had in it. This coming after an attempt at both Maximum Dinobots and AHM, which were also utterly sub-par, IMO. 3 strikes, iDW is out. Too bad, I heard Rodimus and the story with the Lost Light was actually pretty good. As is psychopath Arcee. Or are those from RiD?

Still. You're entitled to your opinion.

Thank you.

shajaki wrote:

YoungPrime wrote:

MINDVVIPE wrote:A new Leader Class Generations Scorpinok could rival last years Metroplex.

nawww... if they made another metroplex sized transformer, id want it to be trypticon. im ok with a smaller scorponok.

He said Leader Class, not Titan.

Leader Class would be perfect for Scorponok. It would make more sense than Leader Class Megatron, at any rate. That guy desperately needs an updated voyager...