The Energon Pub

[Sabrblade]

Why did Henkei do one entirely out of clear plastic again?

Cuz Japan likes making special edition clear plastic figures. It makes them look cool, like they're glowing with power/energy.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Why did Henkei do one entirely out of clear plastic again?

Because clear plastic makes him all shiny in the right light! That particular trend originated with Micron Legends Crystal Convoy, which represents his disembodied spark, but the very first was the exclusive God Fire Convoy set, which features clear versions of Fire Convoy and God Magnus, plus the God Sword.

Clear Henkei Convoy was exclusive to Tokyo Toy Fair 2008, but later sold though eHobby.

[shajaki]

[Kurona]

Hot off the heels of a comic bundled with their previous exclusive Convobat, we have yet another comic from e-Hobby for their upcoming exclusive Magna Convoy! There aren't any translations yet, but check it out on the order page for Magna Convoy or just below, then tell us what you think in the forums!

[ScottyP]

Robot Masters Wingstun was my unexpectedly relevant purchase of the year.

[Targetmaster Kup]

I look forward to the translation! Interesting that we have Beast Wars Soundwave in there!

[Sabrblade]

Among those hologram statues, I recognize Black Shadow and Generations Voyager Brainstorm, but can't make out the guy with the cannon on his back or the guy with the door wings.

[Sabrblade]

Revelation of all the statues' identities (except for the bottommost one) - https://twitter.com/tagoal/status/811554498623586304

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Pretty interesting the Hall has both factions... And the big statue is from Microman? Meta!

And stop teasing Nightbeat-head Mindwipe here!

[dragons]

Magna convoy impersonating captain America

[Sabrblade]

Pretty interesting the Hall has both factions... And the big statue is from Microman? Meta!

The bottommost one looks a little Shockwave-y, no?

[Sabrblade]

English translation by Sanchimaru and Jalaguy - http://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/134746-e-hobby-magna-convoy-aka-powered-convoy-cab-robot/page-11#entry3405384

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?

[Sabrblade]

Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?

To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.

[Kurona]

Remember that comic for the e-Hobby exclusive Magna Convoy we showed a few days back? Well, fellow Seribertronian Sabrblade tells us this morning that there's already a translation! From TFW2005 user Sanchimaru and Allspark Forum user Jalaguy, the now-english comic is featured below for your viewing convenience. Have a look and drop a comment in the forums!

[Emerje]

Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?

To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.

Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.

Emerje

[Sabrblade]

Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?

To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.

Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.

Emerje

Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.

[Emerje]

Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?

To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.

Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.

Emerje

Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.

He was a victim of Straxus' experiments, but he was clearly not a hero in the story after revealing ulterior motives and betraying Convobat. I wonder if this will lead to Megalligator getting a new body?

Emerje

[Sabrblade]

Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?

To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.

Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.

Emerje

Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.

He was a victim of Straxus' experiments, but he was clearly not a hero in the story after revealing ulterior motives and betraying Convobat.

I didn't call him a "hero". The word "protagonist" doesn't always refer to a good guy, just the main guy or guys.

[Emerje]

Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?

To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.

Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.

Emerje

Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.

He was a victim of Straxus' experiments, but he was clearly not a hero in the story after revealing ulterior motives and betraying Convobat.

I didn't call him a "hero". The word "protagonist" doesn't always refer to a good guy, just the main guy or guys.

However you want to define it it's clear that "Soundwave" is playing both sides. I'm thinking he'll turn on Magna Convoy as well, maybe take the sword for himself or whoever he may be working for. That'll leave Convobat and Magna Convoy to work together.

Emerje

[Sabrblade]

In both comics, he's helping the side that's against Straxus. Playing both sides would mean that he'd have helped the antagonist (who is Straxus) in once comic and the protagonist(s) in another, but he doesn't. He only helps one of the main guys on the side that's against Straxus in both comics. He's shifty and mysterious as all get out, yeah, but has so far only provided his support for one of the main protagonist characters going against the same main antagonist of each comic.

[Emerje]

Sure, but why help Megalligator instead of Convobat if he's going to turn around and help Magna Convoy later? By playing both sides I mean working with an obvious villain like Megalligator and someone heroic (though vengeful) like Magna Convoy. Though we don't know exactly what kind of support he's providing, we haven't really seen him do anything other than appear in panels.

Emerje

[Va'al]

Via the Twitter account for the e-Hobby shop, we have some more images of their upcoming exclusive Magna Convoy, shown off in a diorama with characters from the comic accompanying the series, next to Convobat, and posing. Check them out below!

[Carnivius_Prime]

How many times has this mold been used now? It's still a good figure but damn, some collectors must have whole shelves of it in different colours by now. I still just have the very first one from 10 years ago. Had the Magnus repaint for a while too.

[Cheetron]

Same here. I've got nemesis and a chromed one too. But when I saw this one I was like wow! It might be the sword. Lol