The Energon Pub

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:42 pm

So the past two days I’ve been doing some dusting and rearranging of the Transformers i have that sit on top of the five display cases in my room.

The biggest change for my G1 case, i pulled out Trypticon from the 1986 shelf and added him to the top area. By doing so it enabled me to shift the remaining Decepticons and spread out the Autobots. When i had him out I actually transformed into his base mode. I know that may sound crazy but when i bought him several years ago, i never transformed him. Unfortunately the electronics don't work in Dino mode but he is 100% complete.
After i removed Trypticon I was messing with Predaking and forgot just how big each Predacon was. It is hard to compare Predaking with Bruticus and Menasor. A major difference is the size obviously but more so with each Predacon versus the Combaticons and Stunticons, minus Onslaught and Motormaster. The individual Predacons are like deluxe size while the four Stunticons of Menasor are almost like core class size. Same with the four members of the Combaticons. Anyways just something I hadn’t truly thought about other than seeing them in the case next to each other and seeing the obvious difference.
What if Hasbro would have made all the combiners like that from the start? It would have been awesome for sure.

Back to the display cases, the 3rd case that has all the big boys from the Energon and Cybertron line, TFCC, and Universe i moved them around but not sure if i like it at the moment.

The 4th case that primarily has all the Transformers movies, I rearranged them a bit but ended hanging Drangstorm under the Bumblebee helmet. That freed up some space on top of that case.

With the last case, I moved around the Titans to where i am happier with this set up than before. Otherwise as with the other cases, everything got cleaned and pt back into place.

Enjoy and thank you for looking,

SGM

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Thu Apr 21, 2022 9:29 pm

I have some new additions to the collection to share. First up is one of the old 3D puzzles that was released by Warren, its the Starscream one. I was fortunate to get this for a decent price and in good condition. There is some pieces that have some wear and tear but overall not bad. Cool part about these puzzle sets, they are in fact a triple changer puzzle. You can choose between the robot, vehicle mode or just the scene thats illustrated on the box. I attempted to do the jet mode part of the puzzle and if you are not careful you can tear up the puzzle end pieces. So i decided not to push it and only did the scene.

Next up, i finally have the entire Armada Space team (Requiem Blaster). Again got lucky with a new listing coming up for all three, instructions and card back for 22 dollars. I couldn’t believe of course thats not counting shipping but still. This set sells for much higher. I almost have two sets now, still missing a Astroscope for the other set. It was just good to get all three as a set and not piece mill them like i have done on other mini con sets. I have them combined and with Optimus Prime.

My next buy was from the 2007 movie line. It is the final “screens battle” i needed that was sold at Target. A few years back at one of the conventions i was able to buy the Freeway Brawl and now i have the Battle Over Mission City to go with it. Again based on prices on eBay i was able to pick this one up at a rarely decent price with shipping.

From the G2 line, i finally added Road Rocket and a very hard to find Onslaught. Unfortunately the Onslaught didn't come with anything else. I had already found his blaster but still need to find all the rest of the accessories that came with him. That will be a fun hunt for sure.

Enjoy

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 2:09 pm

Very nice, especially those movie 2-packs

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:11 pm

Hope everyone is doing well in their part of the world. Its been a minute since i posted anything new on here. What i am covering in this post is some G2 updates that i have added to my G2 collection.

As i have mentioned in previous post, it does take some patience when you are trying to get those hard to find pieces/accessories or characters at a decent price. I got really lucky in finding the main accessories that comes with G2 Onslaught. The seller actually had them listed as G1 but it included the head, both fist, both feet, ramp, and main chest piece for the combined mode. It was really cool to finally have my G2 Bruticus finally combined. The remaining pieces to be 100% is the larger double barrel weapon and the small yellow chest piece. Of course, it may come to where i have to by another Onslaught to have both of those pieces but we will see in time.

Moving onto the G2 Dinobots, I now have all three variants of G2 Slag with adding the silver variant of Slag. With the remaining variants for Grimlock and Snarl it will be a tough one to complete but it is all good.

From the Laser Rods, i have all four now with recently finding a decent Electro. This had been a tough one but i was able to get him under 100 bucks. Again, another set completed within the G2 line.

Lastly, I finally added G2 GOBOTS, so i now have all four of the Color Changers. With this one, all i was looking for was his weapon and a good sticker sheet but no luck. Then a week ago, I found this one, 100% with instructions and unused sticker sheet. Again having patience paid off for me.

Overall, my G2 collection is just about there or with what i am concentrating on to be complete for myself.

Here is what i am missing at this point.

1. Hook (orange variant)
2. Grimlock (silver/turquoise)
3. Snarl (silver/green)

Accessories- Constructicons- all individual weapons and small orange shield
Onslaught- double barrel turret and small yellow shield

The ones i am on the fence about are the Auto Rollers: Dirtbag and Roadblock but again i am very happy with what have from the G2 line.

As always thank you for checking out my collection and newest additions,

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Jul 05, 2022 7:52 pm

The G2 here is quite wonderful, I love it

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Fri Jul 15, 2022 9:30 am

So after making my WFC Beast Wars diorama, i decided to do something for my Netflix shelf. This diorama isn’t really made to replicate anything from the series, more so just to do something different that enables them to be at various heights on the shelf. Now there is a couple of ideas i used from various things, mainly on the Con side at this point.

In the photos you will see additions to the bridge area (before/after). I decided to go back and give that some more height. As you can see from the photos they have all been painted now. I’m sure once i get the Bot side completed i will go back and make some slight updates.

I am in the process of adding damage affects to a select number of Bots and Cons. I know that is totally ruining them if i chose to sell them at some point but they are not going anywhere any time soon. I’ve included one photo of Deep Cover. He was the first to be sacrificed.

As always thank you for looking,

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:25 pm

Looks pretty great, I love your dioramas

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:15 pm

Thanks D, hope your weekend was good, have a great week!

SGM

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:20 pm

A small update pertaining to my diorama. Today i work on adding damage effects to a select number of Autobots. The ones i want to share are what i did to OP and Impactor. Impactor’s damage is somewhat to reflect the damage he took protecting Ratchet.

Enjoy and thank you for looking!

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 7:39 pm

SGMLordMirage wrote:A small update pertaining to my diorama. Today i work on adding damage effects to a select number of Autobots. The ones i want to share are what i did to OP and Impactor. Impactor’s damage is somewhat to reflect the damage he took protecting Ratchet.

Enjoy and thank you for looking!

SGM

That is some great work, well done!

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:27 pm

Thanks D, I thought they turned out pretty decent. I'll be adding a couple of photos in a day or so of what I did with Megatron.

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:55 pm

Small update on the diorama. I’ve included two photos of what i did to Megatron. Again just adding some slight blast and damage effects; making him sort of look like he did in the series.

For the Autobot side of the diorama, i added more panel lines to the right side floor area. Then for the back wall, i added more lines and what is suppose to be a door. Once i can get this all painted and highlights added, the detail stuff will become more noticeable. With this side, i still need to add some more lines to the left rear floor area and tweak the back lower left wall area. Its coming along, wont be long before i am sealing it all and applying paint.

Enjoy and as always thank you for looking,

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:14 pm

Looking good, enjoying the updates!

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:25 pm

Today i got lucky at my local Target and found Red Cog. In the picture I’ve attached i am highlighting some of the accessories even though Red Cog is in the picture. I have been waiting on these accessories and very happy with them. I especially like the weapon i have with Chromia now. So much better than the one that came with her. For what i am doing with my diorama, these new accessories will be a great addition.

SGM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 5:22 am

Very cool, and nice find on Cog. My Targets did not have him this week, need to keep looking, I have a place in mind for all of his accessory guns

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:35 am

I was surprised about this Target having anything new. I even spotted 1 Motormaster, 2x MPM-13 Blackout, and 3x Buzzworthy Dinobot. While I'm not pursuing any of those, it was just nice seeing them on the shelf.

Only thing crazy is how they packed those accessories. I recall hearing/seeing reviews about how they are in the box but actually seeing it for myself, wow. It is a nice group of accessories to use for anything you like.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:07 am

I have target preorders coming for Motormaster and Metroplex, I am still waiting on Blackout related online orders or to show up in stores, but I have not had good luck with MPs in my local Target now.

Those guns are nice, I plan to give them all to Wrecker Bulkhead to make him a proper AOE Wrecker Hound.

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:17 am

Those weapons will definitely be good for him.

I saw the price label for Metroplex so he ought to be showing up soon. I'm actually looking forward to finding the 4 pack Creatures Collide. I'm wanting that version of Scorponok for my BW diorama. I like this version's colors better.

Looking forward to seeing photos once you have those weapon accessories in hand.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:24 am

I just paid a guy last night who picked up one of those Creatures collide sets for me, I am expecting that set early next week. Looking forward to it

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:41 am

Thats awesome, it is a nice set. I've got a friend in KC is looking out for this set too. We plan on splitting the set between us.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:45 am

The set throws me for a bit of a loop. None of those characters are ones I am really wanting, but Goldbug is nice and I don't own one of him yet, nor do I own a VW G1 Bee. Ransack is a character I don't have and I'd like to work on the Insecticons, i only have FOC Kickback, and I want to build a team around him (I skipped Legacy Kickback since I have a Kickback already). I have a Scorponok, but I love his colors. And then Skywasp has some neat colors, so it's all kinda weird.

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 11:17 am

They are definitely a unique group for sure.

I forgot to mention, speaking of orders, got notification from Hasbrouck Pulse, Cyclonus with Nightstick shipped today. Looking forward to getting this guy in hand.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 12:06 pm

I got notice I was successfully charged for him as well, looking forward to having Cyclonus in proper colors, though I would have preferred an IDW head on him

News Credits: 3 · by **SGMLordMirage** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 2:46 pm

Instead of posting an update on my current diorama project, thought i would highlight some new additions to the collection.

For my Alternator shelf, i have now added Smokescreen and Decepticharge. That is leaving two more that i am wanting to add to be satisfied with this series.

For 3P upgrade weapons, I went a little crazy for Bulkhead by adding some heavy weapons for him. The missile pods are from Matrix Workshop, Giant saw blade is from JRC Design, and the big hammer is from Shockwave Lab. Not pictured is the remaining pieces from JRC but they are of good quality. he other upgrade kits seem to be of good quality as well, I haven’t had any issues from any of them pieces.

Lastly, I am loving Jhiaxus and flag i bought him. I have him pictured with Galvatron, Sweep, and Buklhead for comparison . My only complaint qC wise, his arm limbs seem to be alittle loose but otherwise i am good with him.

enjoy,

SGM