The Energon Pub

by **Ramrider** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:12 am

Interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing how these turn out - whether they're actually redecoing any of the figs (like Megatron) or just redoing paint apps (maybe making Starscream and Bumblebee, for instance, more G1ish).

I wonder if there's any chance, too, that Takara might release repaints that Hasbro aren't (full Seeker set, any body?) - they didn't get the Botcon exclusives, so maybe Takara will fill the gaps...

Bit of a pipe dream, maybe, but something to consider...

by **SoooTrypticon** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:32 am

I'd get Megatron. I'd love to see a purple and grey Astrotrain...

by **Kimmer** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:54 am

as usual takara takes that extra step in quality that hasbro never does.

by **cellshock** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:56 am

I pre-ordered 2 each of Megatron & Starscream since I suspect they'll have the most noticeable (and better) repaints.

Megatron is a no-brainer. ANYTHING would be better than the purple/green/orange NERF mess that Hasbro released, and it'll be nice to finally have a version that doesn't look so out of place with the other Classics.

I'm pretty happy with how Starscream currently looks, but won't say no to a version with a better face and maybe some deeper shades of red as opposed to the current burnt orange.

The current versions of Prime & Bumblebee are already perfect imo, so I'm not gonna pick up the Japanese versions. Not unless they do something drastic like give Prime chrome paint.

If they ever release Cliffjumper, I'll pay attention. I could see them losing the blue headlights in place of clear or black ones instead. Might be cool if they gave him a gun as well.

News Credits: 38 · by **Sunstar** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:18 am

I put a pre-order on Starscream. At least until something local pops up.

News Credits: 6 · by **Dr. Caelus** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:28 am

If it's good, I'd go up to $40 on a G1 repaint of Megatron.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:37 am

Kimmer wrote:as usual takara takes that extra step in quality that hasbro never does.

This is so not even the case since Armada's early days...

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:37 am

Better news than more Movie line repaints.

Except the black version of Arcee. She's just sweet!

by **olokin** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:45 am

A gray Astrotrain would be sweet.

by **Dclone Soundwave** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:14 pm

I would so buy a repaint of Classics Megatron. I've grown tired of the ugly purple & green on him. Silver really is his color. Although he could be considered a shade of white, he's really more grey/silver. As long as they put a removable cap on the gun barrel, I'm good. I don't think there's much to do w/Prime. Starscream, yes, but ujst a little bit. This sounds pretty good to me.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:56 pm

Ramrider wrote:Interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing how these turn out - whether they're actually redecoing any of the figs (like Megatron) or just redoing paint apps (maybe making Starscream and Bumblebee, for instance, more G1ish).

I wonder if there's any chance, too, that Takara might release repaints that Hasbro aren't (full Seeker set, any body?) - they didn't get the Botcon exclusives, so maybe Takara will fill the gaps...

Bit of a pipe dream, maybe, but something to consider...

Dude, that's not an unreasonable thing to think, most people here seem to be very cynical when it comes o possibilities, I suppose its stemming from numerous let downs in he past..

most everyone thought they would just be the same thing that Hasbro released, but look what they have done now...!!! it's possible.. I would love a seeker 3 pack gift set!! and a seeker conehead 3-pack gift set!! Or a 2-pack with Rodimus and Ultra Magnus..

I hope they remold Optimus Prime's shoulder to include an autobot symbol to make him more g-1-ish, I wonder if they are modifying the paint to match the animation version a bit better???

Only time will tell...

by **Ultra Prime** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:02 pm

Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:16 pm

Ultra Prime wrote:
Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

I've tried to be helpful by saying things like that too.

Now it's just open flame, because no one apparently believes words that come straight from Hasbro anyway.

News Credits: 17 · by **JTKranix** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:22 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
Ultra Prime wrote:
Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

I've tried to be helpful by saying things like that too.

Now it's just open flame, because no one apparently believes words that come straight from Hasbro anyway.

Yup. Just about every day someone, usually the same couple of people have to bring up the 2007 Botcon set.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:40 pm

JTKranix wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Ultra Prime wrote:
Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

I've tried to be helpful by saying things like that too.

Now it's just open flame, because no one apparently believes words that come straight from Hasbro anyway.

Yup. Just about every day someone, usually the same couple of people have to bring up the 2007 Botcon set.

Yep sure do!!! :-x

no you know what, that actually deserves a :grin:

News Credits: 1 · by **sto_vo_kor_2000** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 3:15 pm

Ultra Prime wrote:
Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

If Takara desides to repaint Ramjet I cant see why its not posible for Dirge.As long as they use a different paint job then the Bot-con I dont think Hasbro would object much.

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 5:52 pm

Here's hoping for a pretty grey Astrotrain!

by **frgtn340** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:21 pm

got 2 starscreams and a megatron. If they take off that white stripe on bumblebee i might get him too! I have a feeling these are going to go very quickly

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:29 pm

I'm all for a silver Megatron and a grey Astrotrain. Everything else I'm pretty happy with.

News Credits: 38 · by **Sunstar** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 6:50 pm

JTKranix wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Ultra Prime wrote:
Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

I've tried to be helpful by saying things like that too.

Now it's just open flame, because no one apparently believes words that come straight from Hasbro anyway.

Yup. Just about every day someone, usually the same couple of people have to bring up the 2007 Botcon set.

I very rarely ever bring this up. I just though if they are doing some stuff, that they could get away with doing it for Japan.

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:24 pm

Damb, I thought they were just going to rerelease them. But if the paint schemes are totally different, I may have to get the Takara versions to keep my Classics collection complete.

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:54 pm

Sunstar wrote:
JTKranix wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Ultra Prime wrote:
Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

I've tried to be helpful by saying things like that too.

Now it's just open flame, because no one apparently believes words that come straight from Hasbro anyway.

Yup. Just about every day someone, usually the same couple of people have to bring up the 2007 Botcon set.

I very rarely ever bring this up. I just though if they are doing some stuff, that they could get away with doing it for Japan.

That is okay Sunstar, we all know I continually bring it up!! that's my job, be upfront, let ya'll know when i'm pissed about something.. and Botcon 2007 for me will live in infamy!! But lets get a few things straight...

1. I like the Botcon figures from previous releases, and think the majority of them are wonderful..

2. Botcon 2007 was the only time I got upset, because of the characters produced and sold, which I firmly believe should have ended up in a mass release..

3. If Takara Tomy does them, I will forever be a TakTom fan!! I will then finally buy classics for my collection..and ease up on the Botcon 07 issue..

4. I have no hatred for those who went or support Botcon..

5. those who jump on others who say one little bad thing about funpub and Botcon toys and exclusives or scalping, they will always defend their purchase, so if the Takara Tomy classics run steps on their toes, Oh well.. I don't think we should be as gentle about it as they were to us who complained about the exclusives.. so only time will tell if we will get them..

6. I like to bitch about Botcon..

just kidding with that last one...

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:55 pm

double post

by **frgtn340** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 11:33 pm

so how long you think these will last? I think the starscreams will be the first to get sold out

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Fri Oct 19, 2007 12:24 am

skywarp-2 wrote:
Sunstar wrote:
JTKranix wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Ultra Prime wrote:
Sunstar wrote:I want Starscream and maybe we can get the tc, thrust and dirge.

Hate to burst your bubble Sunstar but there won't be a Classics Thrust and Dirge made. Hasbro already said that won't happen so that the value of the exclusives aren't tarnished. You'll just have to kitbash ones or pay through the nose on ebay.

I've tried to be helpful by saying things like that too.

Now it's just open flame, because no one apparently believes words that come straight from Hasbro anyway.

Yup. Just about every day someone, usually the same couple of people have to bring up the 2007 Botcon set.

I very rarely ever bring this up. I just though if they are doing some stuff, that they could get away with doing it for Japan.

That is okay Sunstar, we all know I continually bring it up!! that's my job, be upfront, let ya'll know when i'm pissed about something.. and Botcon 2007 for me will live in infamy!! But lets get a few things straight...

1. I like the Botcon figures from previous releases, and think the majority of them are wonderful..

2. Botcon 2007 was the only time I got upset, because of the characters produced and sold, which I firmly believe should have ended up in a mass release..

3. If Takara Tomy does them, I will forever be a TakTom fan!! I will then finally buy classics for my collection..and ease up on the Botcon 07 issue..

4. I have no hatred for those who went or support Botcon..

5. those who jump on others who say one little bad thing about funpub and Botcon toys and exclusives or scalping, they will always defend their purchase, so if the Takara Tomy classics run steps on their toes, Oh well.. I don't think we should be as gentle about it as they were to us who complained about the exclusives.. so only time will tell if we will get them..

6. I like to bitch about Botcon..

just kidding with that last one...

I don't think it's impossible for Takara to release the other seekers. As long as they're not a 100% match of the BotCon set (I.E. repainted a different shade, Kanji symbols, etc) I think they'd be well within their rights to release those figures. Besides, we've seen that Japan reissues all six seekers in the past...there's nothing to stop them from making their own if they wanted to.

Will they? I have no idea, so don't bank anything on my words here.

Can they? Yes, with certain changes, but yes.

So keep your fingers crossed.

There's nothing wrong with having a little bit of hope, about something.