The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:15 am

Yay for the black G2 Streetwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by **RiddlerJ** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:25 am

I still wonder if a G2 Ramjet will show up. If anyone signified G2, it was him.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:57 am

Hey, I just realized that I think this is the first Botcon set to have the both Autobot and Decepticon leaders in one box set. Nice!

Ok, I sent a qustion to Fun Pub at the Botcon site regarding the customization class. My question was, "Regarding the customization class. I don't care what day I can go, I just want to make sure I can get in, so do I sign up for both days and hope to get one of them?"

Answer: "No. Classes are limited to 1 per person. The online system will know how many are left and if you register in time, you will have the option to select a class. If it is full it won't you choose it."

So it looks as if you will see the option available for the classes if there are spots left. Boy do I hope I can get in. This will be the first year I'm trying to get into the class and I've finally have the funds set aside for this whole thing!!

by **Skullcrunchberries** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:18 am

You know what mold, modified for a trailer, would probably best for Clench look-wise? Movieverse Ironhide.

Shame they can't use the movie toys. Damn copyrights.

by **RiddlerJ** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:43 am

Sgt. Grumbles wrote:You know what mold, modified for a trailer, would probably best for Clench look-wise? Movieverse Ironhide.

Shame they can't use the movie toys. Damn copyrights.

Then again I could see them using Octane, ahem, Tankor mold since it is a cheaper toy.

News Credits: 487 · by **Darth Bombshell** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 9:59 am

TheForgottenTaxi wrote:So it's officially a G2-themed set that doesn't include any characters that were actually part of G2?

Sky-Byte might be an odd addition, yes. But as for the rest of the character's, they are all G2 related. As was pointed out, Breakdown, released at Botcon 94 was part of a planned rerelease of the Stunticons, which never happened. Ditto Streetwise, who was part of a planned release of the Protectobots, which also never happend. Unlike Breakdown, though, he was never released. Pyro and Clench, while released in Europe at the tail end of G1, are usually counted as G2 toys.

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:41 am

tigertracks 24 wrote:Yay for the black G2 Streetwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I can't get my G2 Black Sideswipe, Black Streetwise would be a pretty good second place. So far that's the only figure from the set that I am interested in.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:44 pm

--B-- wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:Yay for the black G2 Streetwise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I can't get my G2 Black Sideswipe, Black Streetwise would be a pretty good second place. So far that's the only figure from the set that I am interested in.

I like the idea of all the characters, but only Skybyte if it is Energon Sharkticon. I also am only sold on Clench if he is some awesome repaint of a good mold. Onslaught would be acceptable. Octane/Tankor, not so much.

Plus, the sets and freebee are still anyone's guess.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 1:55 pm

tigertracks 24 wrote:Plus, the sets and freebee are still anyone's guess.

The name Rapido was bounced around as a rumour. Personally I'm hoping that Rotorsotrm and Stalker will be the two larger figs in the atendee only sets.

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:02 pm

Mkall wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:Plus, the sets and freebee are still anyone's guess.

The name Rapido was bounced around as a rumour. Personally I'm hoping that Rotorsotrm and Stalker will be the two larger figs in the atendee only sets.

I really think that Black Sideswipe would be the freebee. Just makes so much sense to me, but then again, they already have the mold used for P/CP and Breakdown, so I could see them not using it.

by **autobot-jolt** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:16 pm

Interesting lineup. Can't wait to see what Streetwise, Clench, and Skybite look loke. My guesses are Classics 2.0 Prowl for Streetwise, Classics 2.0 Onslaught for Clench, and Energon Sharkticon for Skybite.

And not that it matters, but this is my 100th comment! :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:24 pm

What about Energon Rodimus for Clench?

I was looking for some semi trucks that were not cab-over, and since it appears that the movie line is not applicable... The only other transformer from the Unicron Trilogy that would come close is Energon Optimus.

Edit: Err....I meant Armada Optimus (also re-released in Cybertron, I think)

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:35 pm

Agamemnon wrote:What about Energon Rodimus for Clench?

I was looking for some semi trucks that were not cab-over, and since it appears that the movie line is not applicable... The only other transformer from the Unicron Trilogy that would come close is Energon Optimus.

He was already used for last year's Thunderclash, so he's out

Clench is a doozy to guess...

by **Rated X** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:51 pm

This looks great but I didnt see anything about regristration. Is that still coming ?

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:17 pm

What difference does it make to register? Is it required to so so? Or can one just go with General Admission?

I know that General Admitted people can't attend the dinner, but what about other events (I don't care about the NASA tour)?

by **Mystic Metal** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:46 pm

If anyone's getting the boxed set wants to do a straight trade for the 2009 set, PM me or email me at araish@gmail.com . Don't think I'm going to be there this year.

Araish.
IshotJoeDick

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:12 pm

I don't know why everyone is saying Onslaught for Clench because I honestly see Recon Ironhide being a better fitting Clench. They could queer up those arms really fast with coat of lavender...

I mean the shoulders make him a dead ringer, and a Voyager is more likely then an Ultra.

Everything else is pretty obvious.

Now the real questions begin!

Who will be the free attendee figure?

Who will be in the other two side sets?

I'm thinking that blue Glyph we saw a week ago will be the free attendee figure.

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few laserrods or rotorforce characters in there.

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:51 pm

Down_Shift wrote:Now the real questions begin!

Who will be the free attendee figure?

Who will be in the other two side sets?

I'm thinking that blue Glyph we saw a week ago will be the free attendee figure.

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few laserrods or rotorforce characters in there.

This is killing me, too. I figured we'd be seeing more of these exclusives on auction sites by now.

Ugh! I want to know how to spend my money! Hasbro, I want give it all to you.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Fri Apr 16, 2010 8:55 pm

Down_Shift wrote:I don't know why everyone is saying Onslaught for Clench because I honestly see Recon Ironhide being a better fitting Clench. They could queer up those arms really fast with coat of lavender...

I'd agree with you, except they haven't used movie figs in the past. I doube they'll start now.

I mean the shoulders make him a dead ringer, and a Voyager is more likely then an Ultra.

I don't know, last year there was an ultra and a voyager in the box set (Land Shark and Flak)

Everything else is pretty obvious.

Sadly yes

Who will be the free attendee figure?

I'm hoping either Black Sideswipe or G2 Ramjet

Who will be in the other two side sets?

My dream sets would have Energon Bulkhead as Rotorstorm and Cybertron Defence Red Alert as Stalker. I think there'll be G2 minibots Bumblebee, Beachcomber and Cliffjumper thrown in too. I've heard the rumour that Rapido will make a scene too.

I'm thinking that blue Glyph we saw a week ago will be the free attendee figure.

That'd be cool. The shade of blue would match the theme. Skram perhaps?

I wouldn't be surprised if we saw a few laserrods or rotorforce characters in there.

That would rule, though I cannot think of decent modern molds that could do them the justice they deserve.

It Is Him wrote:This is killing me, too. I figured we'd be seeing more of these exclusives on auction sites by now.

Ugh! I want to know how to spend my money! Hasbro, I want give it all to you.

Botcon security is usually pretty tight, last year was the first year we know much of anything figure-wise. 2008 was a huge surprise. No one saw Megatron until 1 week before the conference.

by **Kurai-Z** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:26 am

Clench = Truck w/ grippy-claw thing?

hmmm....

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... kick/1424/

Done! Okay... next?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:34 am

No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.

So far we got:

Autobot Spark: Universe Inferno
Breakdown: Universe Sideswipe (1st of 2 new heads)

I'm guessing:
Streetwise: Universe Prowl (possibly new head), possibly even Energon Prowl
Skybyte: Energon Sharkticon
Clench: Unfortunately, I'm relinquishing to Universe Onslaught. (2nd of 2 new heads)

Why Onslaught? The case breakdown has roughly been like this for the past years:

1 Ultra
1 Voyager
3 Deluxes or smaller.

Everything's covered except the Ultra.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:13 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.

Wrong

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 009/17580/

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:38 pm

Blurrz wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.

Wrong

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 009/17580/

The molds themselves, yes, but the designs are Paramount owned.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:48 pm

Savage wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
Savage wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:So, general admission is only on Saturday and Sunday? I can't tell what events are happening on those days.

And what about the dinner? Is that free or not?

General Admission gets you into the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. This gives you access to the Sales Room, autograph lines, and (i think) the Panels. As for which events are taking place at which times on those days, you will have to check the schedule at the convention for that.

General Admission is not allowed to attend the Saturday Night Dinner. Only Primus Package holders and their Minicons. No Protoforms or General Admissions.

I attended the dinner in 2008 as an Iacon attendee. I'm sure it has to be either of those to attend.

Um...Iacon is the non-attending package.

Energon, sorry. I had to go look at the ID badge lol.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:13 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:No Movie figures whatsoever guys, thanks to Paramount holding the movie license to all movie merchandise, including the toys. So we're restricted to Classics Universe, Unicron Trilogy and possibly RiD and G2.

Wrong

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... 009/17580/

The molds themselves, yes, but the designs are Paramount owned.

Fair enough. And it's not like they'd even use Movie molds anyways. I'm sure it would turn off some 'purist' Botcon collectors.