The Energon Pub

by **Rijie** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:42 pm

The mold is on of my favorite Cybertron Deluxe figures, but I would have never thought he'd make a good Kup. Not bad, but not terribly eye-catching, either.

by **8 bit** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:45 pm

Looks nice! Wish I was going to BotCon.

News Credits: 2 · by **Sid Burn** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:54 pm

I am actually a little underwhelmed, when we were all suspecting animated repaints, I was looking forward to an Animated Cybertronian mode Prime repaint.

I really liked the idea of a nemesis prime based on Animated Earth mode Prime as well.

This Kup looks good, but I wouldn't have picked this mold.

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:11 pm

Don't forget. Just because you can't go to Botcon doesn't mean you can't get the box set. you can still order the Iacon package. Every year people freak out because they think they can't get the box set because they aren't going to Botcon. Not true!!!

News Credits: 10 · by **JazZeke** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:13 pm

Ick, that is gang ugly. The headsculpt looks more like Chromia than Kup.

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:19 pm

Nice. To bad i wont be getting one.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:28 pm

Dead Metal wrote:
Mkall wrote:I don't think that FunPub has the authorization to use the movie molds, since I believe they're joint-owned by Hasbro and ILM

I think he means the repaint of the same mould in the Movie toy line.

Yes that's what I meant, thanks Dead Metal.

The usage of Red Alert for Movie Krankase was better. That trying ot use it for Kup..

I know the movie molds are off limits, even to Hasbro themselves. Which is why Movie molds are not likely to be seen outside movie lines.

News Credits: 6 · by **Dr. Caelus** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:40 pm

For a young Kup?

I think I would have retooled Cybertron Hot Shot.

I know it sounds crazy, but it would have great symmetry, hinting that he was very similar to Hot Rod in his youth, and that clunky backpack which forms the entire top rear of Hot Shots car mode could have been turned into a shallow truck bed for that futuristic El Camino look.

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:49 pm

Meh, not a mold I have chosen. And it looks a little too similar to that movie GoBot-homage repaint of the same mold that came out recently.

by **harvester** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:00 pm

I agree with what most people are saying, it looks good but maybe not the best choice of molds =(

I also have an abundance of this mold owning Red Alert, Cannonball and CrankCase. At least it's 2 Autobots to 2 Decepticons now =P

Im just a bit disappointed since this is the first BotCon I get to go to and already the exclusive mold is one I already own 3 times. I wish they could have at least tooled a new hand. Even if they have a good story with it, that gimmick is already well known for someone else [Red Alert and maybe even Cannonball]. It's like if some other super hero that can excite kinetic energy in a playing card and throw them like little bombs comes on the scene, it's like, "hey wait, that's someone else's thing"

hopefully the other figs will be some interesting and unique retools.

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:07 pm

This is like a dream come true to me. Recently I've been digging through Cybertron molds and collecting all available repaints on some of my favorite molds: Hot Shot (5), Red Alert (3), Crosswise (5) & Defense Hot Shot (3). All of them except Red Alert mold were used in recent convention exclusives, so I was really hoping Red Alert could get a special repaint as well. Here it is, although used for Kup, a character I wouldn't expect, but I am just so excited over it.

Red Alert, Cannonball & Crankcase await comrade Kup! (for my toy collection line up of course, not faction allegiance.)

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:17 pm

UltraPrimal wrote:Meh, not a mold I have chosen. And it looks a little too similar to that movie GoBot-homage repaint of the same mold that came out recently.

You mean Triggercon. The Gobots homage was Fracture, the repaint of Classics Mirage

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:27 pm

I was not expecting that mold for Kup. The head mold does look young but it is too glittery for my liking. I hope it will be better in person. I am happy that we are getting a new Kup figure. Isn't it the first since G1?

by **Riotflea** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:56 pm

The vehicle mode's not very "Kup", but it's a good, solid mold nonetheless.

They can't make enough repaints of it.
It's an good toy that can be played with and DOES look cool. : )

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:59 pm

Not impressed. Nice Kup head mold though.

by **8 bit** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:21 pm

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Don't forget. Just because you can't go to Botcon doesn't mean you can't get the box set. you can still order the Iacon package. Every year people freak out because they think they can't get the box set because they aren't going to Botcon. Not true!!!

Hmm...I did not know this!

News Credits: 128 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:16 pm

I like it.

It's certainly not what I expected, but I like it never the less.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gandalf** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:26 pm

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Don't forget. Just because you can't go to Botcon doesn't mean you can't get the box set. you can still order the Iacon package. Every year people freak out because they think they can't get the box set because they aren't going to Botcon. Not true!!!

Really? I know you can get them second hand for outrageous prices....but are you talking about another method, or what?

If there is a way to get Botcon exclusives outside of Botcon for cheaper than a couple of bill payments, I would certainly like to know how and where.

News Credits: 5 · by **emeraldbeacon** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:29 pm

I'm likin' the head sculpt, but not the paint scheme. What's with the bright orange racing stripes on an SUV? Leave it in Kup's classic colors of dark teal, aqua, and gunmetal gray. Over-decorating toys is one of my big pet peeves with Hasbro these days...

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:42 pm

Gandalf wrote:
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Don't forget. Just because you can't go to Botcon doesn't mean you can't get the box set. you can still order the Iacon package. Every year people freak out because they think they can't get the box set because they aren't going to Botcon. Not true!!!

Really? I know you can get them second hand for outrageous prices....but are you talking about another method, or what?

If there is a way to get Botcon exclusives outside of Botcon for cheaper than a couple of bill payments, I would certainly like to know how and where.

This is from the BotCon brochure.

The Iacon Package ($295 for club members
or $360 ppd for non-members) is for those
who cannot attend the show and consists of
the following:
• Wings of Honor Convention Set: A
five-figure boxed set which includes Kup,
Thunderclash, Landshark, Flak, and Scourge,all presented in an illustrated display
box. Also included with the set is a certificate of
authenticity, tech specs and figure weapons.
• Convention pin.
• Convention program with comic.
• Does not include the secret bonus attendee figure.
• Items will be shipped three to four weeks after
the show to your home address. (Use the BotCon
registration form to order this package.)

by **harvester** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:47 pm

I think there's a cheaper way to get the figs too isn't there? no nice display box though, they come in bags instead

...

Id quote it but I can't seem to get onto BotCon's site right now, seems to be down =\

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:08 pm

harvester wrote:I think there's a cheaper way to get the figs too isn't there? no nice display box though, they come in bags instead

...

Id quote it but I can't seem to get onto BotCon's site right now, seems to be down =\

You have to buy a box set. then you can purchase a bagged set, but only if you buy the box set

News Credits: 349 · by **Bed Bugs** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:18 pm

Yeah, the bagged sets are "earned" by buying a boxset first, then paying $200.

So if you don't care about the box, tech specs, certificate, comic, and pin, and just want the five figures, you can try and track an attendee down online here and work out a deal to buy a bagged set through them.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:56 pm

Fender Bender wrote:Yeah, the bagged sets are "earned" by buying a boxset first, then paying $200.

So if you don't care about the box, tech specs, certificate, comic, and pin, and just want the five figures, you can try and track an attendee down online here and work out a deal to buy a bagged set through them.

Bagged sets have tech specs. I am almost positive. Just no box.