The Energon Pub

So are you fine fellows excited for the upcoming toyfair? I gotta be honest, this is the first time I'm really not. More hopeful that something there will reignite my interest in the main line.

I dunno if it's burn out from the extreme repainting that CW became or what, but from what we've seen so far, Titan Wars holds no interest for me.

I'm still full speed ahead for Masterpiece and related 3rd party figures though. Hell, if I end up ignoring the main line I might finally be able to pick up Starsaber.

Ironhidensh wrote:So are you fine fellows excited for the upcoming toyfair?

The Titans Return line has me more excited than I would have thought at first. It reminds me a lot of the G1 figures I missed out on when they started getting all Cybertroniany (Kup, Hot Rod and such). I'm sure it will still be very repaint heavy, but I think we're going see more mold variations. The line has some fun gimmicks that are not represented in my collection.

I would imagine we're going see a lot of images from the TR line, so if you're not into that it may just be a wash.

They just teased the new Instagram account with a MP Bee, so maybe he will be announced for the States (that would be cool, cause he's on my to do list).

There is also that new mobile game that was front paged yesterday and that machinima show to look forward to (if that kinda stuff gets info at the toy fair).

So yeah, paint me excited.

carytheone wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:So are you fine fellows excited for the upcoming toyfair?

The Titans Return line has me more excited than I would have thought at first. It reminds me a lot of the G1 figures I missed out on when they started getting all Cybertroniany (Kup, Hot Rod and such). I'm sure it will still be very repaint heavy, but I think we're going see more mold variations. The line has some fun gimmicks that are not represented in my collection.

Yes I am Ironhidensh, but I hear ya on not being TOO excited. I've picked up a few figures from CW, but zero limbs. I don't remember the original combiners being so much of the same molds, save for the combiner parts. And Cary, I'm really hoping to get more bots from TF:TM this year (being that it IS the 30th anniversary, but we've been over this )

Ironhidensh wrote:I'm still full speed ahead for Masterpiece and related 3rd party figures though. Hell, if I end up ignoring the main line I might finally be able to pick up Starsaber.

So am I! Although I'll need Ultra Magnus before Star Saber. Maybe I'll end up with my second 3rd Party figure this year. Of course, they won't be displayed at ToyFair NYC. I'm hoping there will be some MP news for us, and I can't wait to see what Fort Max actually looks like.

carytheone wrote:They just teased the new Instagram account with a MP Bee, so maybe he will be announced for the States (that would be cool, cause he's on my to do list).

There is also that new mobile game that was front paged yesterday and that machinima show to look forward to (if that kinda stuff gets info at the toy fair).

So yeah, paint me excited.

TOTES on MP Bee with SPIKE!! I've been waiting and not pulling the trigger hoping we get him (even though I have the G2 version..and I guess the same with Magnus as EVERYONE says HE and SIDESWIPE are coming out in the U.S. ) The mobile game should be a great time-killer! Pre-registered for it just now!

Ya, me too. I'm looking forward to a change of pace and scenery.
I was playing with Bruticus and Sky Lynx last night, and realized that the fire is kind of out for me on CW. I like them both and Bruticus is bad ass and just looks awesome. But the excitement has fizzled a little.

I have one G1 Headmaster in my collection, and I've always liked the gimmick. I only had 3 or 4 HMs as a kid and they all went to my brothers collection. I've also always wanted to see it rebooted. I also like the battle station gimmick.

I'll tell you what I'm NOT looking forward to about Toy Fair weekend. Moderating!
These big reveal events always bring all the jerks out of the wood work, and some ridiculous scuffles are inevitable.

If only everyone could express their displeasure with tact and humor they way you do Iron.
You know, like an adult who can verbally communicate logically with other adults.

I'm excited too. I like headmasters and the whole idea behind them, so I look forward to another full line dedicated to them

Cobotron wrote:I'll tell you what I'm NOT looking forward to about Toy Fair weekend. Moderating!

I hear that; it's all hands on deck for the news team.

I'll be mostly out of pocket this weekend. The wife's BDay is Saturday and Sunday is VDay and we have them plans .

I will be keeping an eye on all the emails from the team in the field though.

carytheone wrote:The wife's BDay is Saturday and Sunday is VDay and we have them plans .

carytheone wrote:Sunday is VDay

Otherwise known as Single Awareness Day.

Cobotron wrote:I'll tell you what I'm NOT looking forward to about Toy Fair weekend. Moderating!

Ah pity on you Cobs. Just try not to kick anybody out ok? I'll be out of town too. I'm headed home. It's my dad, Grandma and uncles birthday, plus the GF is spending the weekend with us so it'll be busy!

itscramtastic wrote:TOTES on MP Bee with SPIKE!! I've been waiting and not pulling the trigger hoping we get him (even though I have the G2 version..and I guess the same with Magnus as EVERYONE says HE and SIDESWIPE are coming out in the U.S. ) The mobile game should be a great time-killer! Pre-registered for it just now!

The price was revealed for Bee though and he ends up being the same price he's currently going for on BBTS (65$ or so). But at least with TRU, you can get coupons or hope for a sale, which BBTS wont give you (but there is also taxes, so its unsure how much money you save one way or another).

Magnus can come to the US because nothing is stopping them, aside from size maybe. And unlike the normal cars, he is a big fellow and his shipping price ends up being higue from Japan, so he becomes a bigger expense. I too am waiting for him to be released throgh Hasbro.

Sideswipe though is another matter. Any rumour or thought that he is coming to the US is now out of fire. There was a window for him to make it here (in 2014) but its gone now. And unlike Ultra Magnus, he doesnt cost much to ship, so there wont be any savings if Hasbro ever releases him.
But I did want to precise that Sideswipe is no longer in any rumour mill for coming to the US, which is sad. The main ones that could come would be Smokescreen, Skywarp, Ultra Magnus, Hot Rod, Iron Hide and Ratchet since Hasbro either has an easy time getting the license of they dont require a license.

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:

carytheone wrote:Sunday is VDay

Otherwise known as Single Awareness Day.

The day after is called VDday I think.

Cobotron wrote:Ya, me too. I'm looking forward to a change of pace and scenery.
I was playing with Bruticus and Sky Lynx last night, and realized that the fire is kind of out for me on CW. I like them both and Bruticus is bad ass and just looks awesome. But the excitement has fizzled a little.

I have one G1 Headmaster in my collection, and I've always liked the gimmick. I only had 3 or 4 HMs as a kid and they all went to my brothers collection. I've also always wanted to see it rebooted. I also like the battle station gimmick.

I'll tell you what I'm NOT looking forward to about Toy Fair weekend. Moderating!
These big reveal events always bring all the jerks out of the wood work, and some ridiculous scuffles are inevitable.

If only everyone could express their displeasure with tact and humor they way you do Iron.
You know, like an adult who can verbally communicate logically with other adults.

Heh, thanks, though I don't feel I've been that great at it lately. I've been trying to stay out of the CW and TR threads to keep the negativity to myself.

Cram, I don't think Sideswipe is ever coming to the States. Lamborghini licensing and all that, but I'll honestly be shocked if ULTRA MAGNUS doesn't. Especially with the movie's big 30. No license is needed either, which should make the big guy a no brained.

itscramtastic wrote:

carytheone wrote:The wife's BDay is Saturday and Sunday is VDay and we have them plans .

We handled that last night, since the wife's aunt Flo will be here this weekend.

TMI Iron, TMI!

Ironhidensh wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:

carytheone wrote:The wife's BDay is Saturday and Sunday is VDay and we have them plans .

We handled that last night, since the wife's aunt Flo will be here this weekend.

Cheese and crackers man!! There's just some things you don't talk about in public!!

Firstly I never answered the question, I am PUMPED for Toy Fair. Of all the fairs in the year, thats the one with the most stuff to see.

Also, Cobotron, I was wrong about something, they did KO the daniel Exosuit. Sadly, you can only get it with the complete KO BB set from Takasa Tony.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Transformers-Masterpiece-CMP-21-BUMBLEBEE-TAKASA-TONY-KO-figure-instock-/151759499197?hash=item2355922fbd:g:8G4AAOSwyQtVtjLv

william-james88 wrote:Firstly I never answered the question, I am PUMPED for Toy Fair. Of all the fairs in the year, thats the one with the most stuff to see.

Also, Cobotron, I was wrong about something, they did KO the daniel Exosuit. Sadly, you can only get it with the complete KO BB set from Takasa Tony.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-Transformers-Masterpiece-CMP-21-BUMBLEBEE-TAKASA-TONY-KO-figure-instock-/151759499197?hash=item2355922fbd:g:8G4AAOSwyQtVtjLv

I remember talking about the KO Exosuit as that, Ratbat, Reximus Prime, and maybe the Streak of Blue being the only KOs I'd want. I'm still sad I bought that dang Dr. Wu "New Partners" head-set with no Exosuit. Besides the end of the movie (group-shot) show me ONE picture of Daniel in Exosuit with Bumblebee!! #teamspike

william-james88 wrote:

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:

carytheone wrote:Sunday is VDay

Otherwise known as Single Awareness Day.

The day after is called VDday I think.

Did you get a bad case of Clampdown? I think you might be doing it wrong.

carytheone wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:

carytheone wrote:Sunday is VDay

Otherwise known as Single Awareness Day.

The day after is called VDday I think.

Did you get a bad case of Clampdown? I think you might be doing it wrong.

Looking at pics, I had not noticed how much bigger Rodrage's gun was to Tracks. It's pretty cool and makes up for the lack of Raul. One question though, I was looking at the accessories she comes with and I found this:



What is that butt plug looking thing?

william-james88 wrote:Looking at pics, I had not noticed how much bigger Rodrage's gun was to Tracks. It's pretty cool and makes up for the lack of Raul. One question though, I was looking at the accessories she comes with and I found this:



What is that butt plug looking thing?

I don't see nuthin'

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:I don't see nuthin'

fixed

william-james88 wrote:Looking at pics, I had not noticed how much bigger Rodrage's gun was to Tracks. It's pretty cool and makes up for the lack of Raul. One question though, I was looking at the accessories she comes with and I found this:



What is that butt plug looking thing?

A butt plug I wanna say Cobs has a picture of it as such around here somewhere.

It's some sort of weapon thingy that plugs into the front bumper.

william-james88 wrote:Looking at pics, I had not noticed how much bigger Rodrage's gun was to Tracks. It's pretty cool and makes up for the lack of Raul. One question though, I was looking at the accessories she comes with and I found this:



What is that butt plug looking thing?

It's the "Laser Ram" that goes on the front of the car in flight mode. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought what you said..

What's REALLY turrible is that same piece is included with Tracks, and the thought never crossed my mind.
Put it with Road Rage and.....