The Energon Pub

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:41 pm

Kyle from the <a href="http://otca.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=3205&hl=" target="_blank">Ozformers Board</a> has posted some information and images of the new HK-TF Custom Kit for Classics Cliffjumper.

The kit includes:
·G1-style laser cannon with bracket (Nod to Episode 1 in Season 1)
·Cliffjumper's exclusive laser gun
·Spoiler in vehicle mode
·Front bumper in vehicle mode
·Engine hood in vehicle mode
·Blister packaging
·Instruction booklet
·Original comic
·Collector's Certificate (XXX of 300)

<img src="/images/news/gfx/1196544863_cliff_kit.jpg">

<img src="/images/news/gfx/1196544864_cliff_kit1.jpg">

<img src="/images/news/gfx/1196544864_cliff_kit2.jpg">

While Pre-orders are expected to be taken in December with the kit's to be shipped in January, an auction for the kit has been posted on <a href="http://auction1.taobao.com/auction/0/item_detail-0db1-634d2adb5f88b42e88ed8fafa968fff5.jhtml?from_item_detail=true" target="_blank">Taobao</a>.

Only 300 of these kits are set to be made, so you had better get in quick

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:46 pm

Want it but wont be able to get it.

by **Talous** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:47 pm

Huh, thats pretty snazzy. WOuld be fun to have.

News Credits: 4 · by **tom brokaw** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:52 pm

pretty neat, but how much is it going to be?

News Credits: 1 · by **Sherade** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:02 pm

*Begin Rant*
God, thay just had to ruin him. That looks so stupid, except the gun and head.
Damn ricer crap.
*End Rant*

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:46 pm

Very cool, especially the head.

by **Vile MK III** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 5:48 pm

That is sooo ballin'. :grin:

by **zemper** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:12 pm

cool. now Cliffjumper gets to have his own Glass Gas gun. too bad about the limited quantities though, it would be rockin' to see this produced on the same quantities as the Justitoys add-ons.

:MAX:

by **Dclone Soundwave** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:21 pm

When this gets on ebay, I'll pick onw up. I'm sick of the Bumblebee head on Cliffjumper. This will be better, plus both he & Bumblebee can have a weapon.

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:22 pm

I would love to get my hands on that. Really, I'm honestly considering it... but at the same time, I'd rather put money in the pocket of one of our talented Kitbashers who I know for a fact could make something even better.

News Credits: 3 · by **Collector Maximus** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:27 pm

Damn, I do actually like this. They went above just giving him a new head, which is the least Hasbro could have done. I don't care so much for the new labels or front pieces, but the new Spoiler does make him look more Cliffjumpery. Too bad I never bought a red Bumblebee...
Anyway, how can you order it?
Will it just be through the auction site?
Will they have english instructions set up to order?
Anyone know?

by **Supercollider** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:36 pm

Pimp my Cliffjumper
Damn I might have to buy the kit (and another cliffy)!

by **ThunderZap** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:37 pm

Damn, this made me wish i had not pass on cliffjumper :sad:

News Credits: 4 · by **SnapTrap** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:51 pm

looks cool. I'll probably pick up a set...

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:22 pm

Whoa... that's sweet!

News Credits: 1 · by **Heavy B** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:46 pm

145$!!! yea right, ill just get him a gun from the toybox

by **Riotflea** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 7:59 pm

I love all the ricer junk, and the weapons are incredibly fun looking.

And I ask you... are not his knees in robot mode 900 times better now with that split engine block?

... ...wait... $145? WHAT?

News Credits: 8 · by **Liege Evilmus** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:31 pm

To limited for my wallet(I'm guessing).

If this was more of a mass release, I'd scoop it up real quick(oh and a Classics CliffJumper, the only one I skipped)!

News Credits: 49 · by **Scaleface** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:38 pm

For those who want to see, here is the custom Cliffjumper comic that comes with the accessory pack.

http://home.comcast.net/~mathewignash/i ... -comic.jpg

The dialog leaves something to be desired:

Bumblebee: "Hey! Cliff! The bothering fly is chasing after us!"
Cliffjumper: "Maybe we have stinky smell on tires? Huh!"
Bumblebee "Ha! Ha!"

Here is a detail on the head:

News Credits: 3 · by **coolpop** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 8:39 pm

Very nice add-on kit, indeed.

That 145 price was in RMB (Chinese Yuan), which is around US$20 in equivalence. However the Taobao post did mention US$30 price to be listed on eBay auction. To me still a bit overpriced.

Cheers,
Coolpop

by **olokin** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 9:48 pm

Scaleface wrote:For those who want to see, here is the custom Cliffjumper comic that comes with the accessory pack.

http://home.comcast.net/~mathewignash/i ... -comic.jpg

The dialog leaves something to be desired:

Bumblebee: "Hey! Cliff! The bothering fly is chasing after us!"
Cliffjumper: "Maybe we have stinky smell on tires? Huh!"
Bumblebee "Ha! Ha!"

Nice art though.

by **Jazzz** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:03 pm

lol. stupid people think its 145 dollars.
didnt you guys see the 30 us dollars?
looks pretty cool. don't like the door though.
tbut i wouldnt get it cause I hate Cliffjumper as a character and didnt buy his toy.

by **Jazzz** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:05 pm

so Cliffjumper jumps over a cliff. PUN-age.
and bumblebee didnt use that jetpack he came with.

News Credits: 5 · by **emeraldbeacon** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:07 pm

Head & Weapons: Clearly an improvement - I dare anyone to disagree.

Revised Bodywork: I can see how people wouldn't like them - too many modern Transformers have been ruined because Hasbro couldn't release something that didn't look like a ricer. Still, it gives him a distinct look from the Bee, while keeping the two looking like cousins of sorts.

Limited Run & Price: I don't know. I'll really have to think about it... luckily, it looks like the actual price will level off at about $50, once you consider shipping.

News Credits: 1 · by **iron maniac** » Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:21 pm

These kits have been popping up on Ebay for a while now. There's a 2 page thread about this kit around here somewhere(search function is broken?).

If you want a real cheap option, you can always buy the same head I bought from Valkfan for a meager $10: