The Energon Pub

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:30 am

In regards to the arm cannon, id say depending on the figure it could. Some of the molds the cannon part is actually mounted under the right arm. But for me, it’s all good.

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 11:57 am

An interesting find at a local flea market store, more so for the price. I happened to find Galaxy Force Vector Prime for 1 dollar. Given the price, as you can see he is missing everything to include the shoulder pieces. In addition, the right foot tiny cannons are broken off.

It was kind of hard to pass up but i do realize trying to find all the pieces to make him 100% is going to be a task in itself. People in hell will get ice water before i find everything for him.

I haven’t decided whether or not to keep him but a plus point, his joints are solid and the overall condition is pretty decent. I do have the regular version of Vector Prime and it would be good to have both complete but we’ll see!

SGM

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:29 pm

It seems he can stand, transform, and look quite alright without those pieces. Maybe ask custom 3d printed parts if the missing pieces would be so expensive? Overall I would say this is a win, saying as you got it for one dollar (how?)

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:32 pm

SGMLordMirage wrote:People in hell will get ice water before i find everything for him.
SGM

Never heard that one before! :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:18 pm

I used that phrase a lot during my time in the Army with my Soldiers.

This was a win for sure, cant beat finding a decent figure for 1 dollar. You asked how, when you go into these flea market stores, they have individual booths, what ever is on the tag that is it. Sometimes these individual sellers may not know what they have, they just tag it and put it up for sale.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Jan 27, 2023 9:42 pm

SGMLordMirage wrote:An interesting find at a local flea market store, more so for the price. I happened to find Galaxy Force Vector Prime for 1 dollar. Given the price, as you can see he is missing everything to include the shoulder pieces. In addition, the right foot tiny cannons are broken off.

It was kind of hard to pass up but i do realize trying to find all the pieces to make him 100% is going to be a task in itself. People in hell will get ice water before i find everything for him.

I haven’t decided whether or not to keep him but a plus point, his joints are solid and the overall condition is pretty decent. I do have the regular version of Vector Prime and it would be good to have both complete but we’ll see!

SGM

Very nice. I actually have this guy's minicon, paired with my normal Vector Prime who came without his original minicon.

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Sun Feb 05, 2023 2:07 pm

It was cool to finally receive Tarn from Hasbro Pulse the other day. In my room I have added a table in the middle area. As you can see Tarn is surrounded by a nice group of Decepticons. I am currently working out details for a future diorama scene for this group. It might include a G1 cartoon inspired space bridge with characters from different series; traveling to earth to fight the Autobots.

I think HasTak did a great job with the overall look of Tarn; giving us a solid figure from the IDW realm.

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:16 pm

Very nice, I cannot wait to get mine!

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:26 pm

Interesting, can't wait to see how the new figures fill in the spots and turn this mish-mashing of characters into an intricate battle scene! ;)^

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:04 pm

An update to my G2 collection, i have added the silver variant of Grimlock to my line up of Dinobots. That leaves the turquoise variant Grimlock and the silver variant Snarl to be 100%. I have to say that the turquoise version has been popping up more but the biggest part is the condition. Most of the ones for sale have a lot of chrome wear on the tail and even the arms. It depends on how much a person is willing to spend. Nevertheless, i enjoy the hunt!

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:59 pm

Awesome! More G2 love!

I too have some more G2 coming, hunting G2 figures has proven to be pretty fun. They are reasonably priced for complete figures that make them affordable but still unique and fun

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:25 pm

Thanks D! It is definitely a fun line. Yeah, if i go after the “Autorollers” then my G2 collection will be 100%. If someone was to nit pick, they could say my G2 collection isn’t 100% because i would be missing the watches that were released and the BOTCON exclusives from 1994 and 1995. You know what, thats all good. I am very happy with what i have from this line.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:27 pm

I have a very hard time counting Botcon stuff towards completeness, outside of pure technicality. Especially with how expensive those things are.

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:59 pm

Most definitely and totally agree with you on that!

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Wed Feb 08, 2023 6:40 pm

Here is my latest update on my Space Bridge diorama. I have the space bridge sculpted/shaped initially were i want it. Today I was able to buy some insulation and began work on the cliff for the right side. Overall i am very pleased how it turned out. Next will be the left side to work on.

Enjoy,

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:13 pm

Good looking setup, can't wait to see the completed stage!

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Thu Feb 09, 2023 4:12 pm

Wow man that's pretty great, especially with it being homemade! I'm sure it'll look real nice when it's done.

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:28 am

Thank you to @ D-Max and @RPU1,

It has been fun to work on and this is my first 360 degree diorama. All the others I have done have just fit onto a shelf in my cases.

So i was able to work on the left side over the last couple of days. It is getting there and i added in rocks laying around on both sides. I think both cliffs are at a good spot while some touch ups will be needed prior to sealing and painting i can move onto to the next phase.

A couple of additions, on the right side i have added a Sharkticon and if you notice i might have the matrix (that comes with Galvatron) draped over a rock near him. On the left side to somewhat conceal the stand for Sweep, i made what would be rocks piled up at the base.

That is it for now, thank you for checking out my photos,

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sat Feb 11, 2023 2:21 pm

Coming along very nicely, well done.

News Credits: 6 · by **RodimusPrimeUkraine1** » Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:37 pm

Saying the decepticons have just summoned Menasor, the legacy autobots are going to have to work hard to fight of this new fiend. Can't wait to see their response, are they ready for a ressistance?

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Sat Feb 11, 2023 6:58 pm

I wanted to share some updated photos of my collection. Some of the changes were due to some new additions and or rearranging some amongst the display cases, walls, closet door etc.

On the one closet door i took down the poster that was there and decided to display all my G1 coloring/sticker books.

On the shorter case, you might be able to see all the micro machines I currently have. In addition, i added a select number of OPs to include my Lego OP and Bulkhead around Metroplex.

Above my movie case on the shelf i parted ways with my BB Movie characters and added the characters that were released within the early movie lines.

To the left of the case with the UT characters on top, i decided to display two of the European G2 Stormtroopers right above the Powermasters. Unfortunately, the other two Stormtroopers are not nicely sealed in a package. I am thankful to have all four though.

The one photo taken from the door of the room, you will see in the middle is my current project i am working on. I will be posting more photos of that project as i go along.

As always thank you for looking and enjoy,

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:01 pm

Awesome looking updates to the shelves. Hopefully in a couple months I can share mine at long last again too

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:07 pm

Thanks D, looking forward to seeing your collection all set up.

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sun Feb 12, 2023 4:35 pm

The effort put in puts even MY collection to shame! I've got a few shelves, and even those aren't glass. One way I found to maximize space is with those little stair-like mini shelves.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07SG ... UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Combination-Life ... 26&sr=8-10

They allow several different rows of figures to occupy one shelf. And there are several different colors/varieties depending on what kinds of shelves you have. There are even clear acrylic versions for those with glass shelves...

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Mon Feb 13, 2023 10:44 am

@DeathReviews appreciate you checking out the collection. I know what you are talking about in regards to those step type display stands. I actually was looking at adding the clear acrylic ones to a couple of the shelves within the cases. The shelf below the OP helmet has a similar acrylic display stand i used for my fembots. Those can definitely be useful for pretty much any shelf. Btw i did subscribe to your channel, good stuff!