The Energon Pub

by **WarGraver** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:55 am

Midnight_Fox wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:Forgive my ignorance, but who is Venksta? He seems pretty clued-in. I've seen his name a lot but have no idea of his background. Does he have connections to the manufacturers?

Venksta runs Renderform. And by runs, I guess I mean IS. From his statements, I have a feeling he's collaborated with FP on something, but no idea which piece.

If I recall correctly, Pharaohtron and the Orion stuff from the City Commander comic were borrowed from his fiction. Although... considering that FP hasn't used his fiction since, and his answers don't really give away anything that we didn't know or could guess... I have to question if there is still any actual connection between the two.

Not that I'm specifically calling him a liar, just being a bit skeptical. *shrug*

by **victoryconvoy** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:12 am

oilspill sounds like you know some people there please give us some more hints :grin:

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:28 am

WarGraver wrote:
Midnight_Fox wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:Forgive my ignorance, but who is Venksta? He seems pretty clued-in. I've seen his name a lot but have no idea of his background. Does he have connections to the manufacturers?

Venksta runs Renderform. And by runs, I guess I mean IS. From his statements, I have a feeling he's collaborated with FP on something, but no idea which piece.

If I recall correctly, Pharaohtron and the Orion stuff from the City Commander comic were borrowed from his fiction. Although... considering that FP hasn't used his fiction since, and his answers don't really give away anything that we didn't know or could guess... I have to question if there is still any actual connection between the two.

Not that I'm specifically calling him a liar, just being a bit skeptical. *shrug*

Venksta has NEVER given any false information on FP products before. He isn't a part of FP but he has always been correct with his knowledge of FP products, more then anyone in the fandom currently actually. At times, we know more about FP product through him then though FP themselves.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:06 pm

Venksta is friends with the owner of or has a contact at a local collectible shop which is closely connected with FP. The owner of the shop is part of FP or something like that, and Venksta knows them. Sometimes if you're lucky they'll show off upcoming items to people before they release info online. A friend of mine got to see the first color pics of Protector weeks before they were shown online.

This new shuttle guy (Flameblast?) looks really awesome. If the price is right I will be tempted, because I love the mold in traditional shuttle colors, and the new weapons are sweet. Especially love the buster-looking sword.

Insecticons are interesting, if that's what they turn out to be. I might have to break my no Insecticon rule. Which also means I'll have to pick up the reissues I skipped. #-o

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:08 pm

A transformers company that hears the fans....and listens! I'm in love.

News Credits: 5 · by **Oilspill** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 12:27 pm

WarGraver wrote:
Midnight_Fox wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:Forgive my ignorance, but who is Venksta? He seems pretty clued-in. I've seen his name a lot but have no idea of his background. Does he have connections to the manufacturers?

Venksta runs Renderform. And by runs, I guess I mean IS. From his statements, I have a feeling he's collaborated with FP on something, but no idea which piece.

If I recall correctly, Pharaohtron and the Orion stuff from the City Commander comic were borrowed from his fiction. Although... considering that FP hasn't used his fiction since, and his answers don't really give away anything that we didn't know or could guess... I have to question if there is still any actual connection between the two.

Not that I'm specifically calling him a liar, just being a bit skeptical. *shrug*

I didn't know about the connection to FP via the collectables shop that was mentioned by kirbenvost, or the fiction, but Venksta has done some 3d modelling for FP in the past. I get the impression he is occasionally bought in to design the odd part here and there for FP and maybe to give feedback on some of their designs.

Anyway, he knows what he's talking about, but he's not a direct part of FansProject.

Crossfire03 sounds interesting and confusing - sounds like it wasn't going to be Devy, but now it may be? But again, I didn't think FP were going to do Devy as TFC has it covered. Confused! :-?

Sodan-1 wrote:He makes a very good point about FansProject's numbering of recolours with regards to WB-002. So it will be a new figure? Crap! I'd better get to work on a set of underwear made from 5 inch thick lead.

Haha classic. Prepare for that nuclear bullet to the man-vegetables! :lol:

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 2:30 pm

I am really excited about the continuation of the Warbot line. Especially since Venksta believes it to be a new mold. I was happy with the Springer repaint.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:28 pm

OH MY ACHING WALLET!!!!!! Want them. Love Flamesblast's head! FansProject equals Pokemon. Gotta catch 'em all!!

News Credits: 1 · by **Berserker Prime** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:36 pm

GetRightRobot wrote::shock: OH MY ACHING WALLET!!!!!! Want them. Love Flamesblast's head! FansProject equals Pokemon. Gotta catch 'em all!!

My girlfriend said that when I was saying how all of there products are gold and I want them all.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 6:47 pm

Darth Rodimus wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote::shock: OH MY ACHING WALLET!!!!!! Want them. Love Flamesblast's head! FansProject equals Pokemon. Gotta catch 'em all!!

My girlfriend said that when I was saying how all of there products are gold and I want them all.

HAH! My wife told me to get a "Fansproject job". A second job that the paycheck could just be direct-deposited into a FP bank account! I wish it were that simple!

by **JokerFC** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:09 pm

do you lads think FP will ever attempt a Roadbuster?Im so happy with WD Springer its unreal and Id love for them to tackle Roadbuster,Broadside and Sandstorm too

sorry if any of these have been announced

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:28 pm

JokerFC wrote:do you lads think FP will ever attempt a Roadbuster?Im so happy with WD Springer its unreal and Id love for them to tackle Roadbuster,Broadside and Sandstorm too

sorry if any of these have been announced

I have no clue if they (FP) would, but I would love to have a Roadbuster too. Him and the rest of the Wreckers. One thing is for your sure, if FP made a Roadbuster, it would be unrivaled.

by **victoryconvoy** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:36 pm

that would be awsome :KREMZEEK:

by **JokerFC** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:45 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
JokerFC wrote:do you lads think FP will ever attempt a Roadbuster?Im so happy with WD Springer its unreal and Id love for them to tackle Roadbuster,Broadside and Sandstorm too

sorry if any of these have been announced

I have no clue if they (FP) would, but I would love to have a Roadbuster too. Him and the rest of the Wreckers. One thing is for your sure, if FP made a Roadbuster, it would be unrivaled.

Im inclined to agree chief.....Im just so amazed with Springer.once I put a repro Autobot symbol on that chest it was just like Whoa.....

by **NTESHFT** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:48 pm

I wish they (FP) would just do all the Triple Changers and a non-Sixshot for that matter. I was skeptical, at first, about Warbot. I decided to buy him anyway, and I'm so glad I did.

Where can I get the repro decals at, anyway. I have a few bots to place some on, including him.....

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:53 pm

headsortails wrote:I wish they (FP) would just do all the Triple Changers and a non-Sixshot for that matter. I was skeptical, at first, about Warbot. I decided to buy him anyway, and I'm so glad I did.

Where can I get the repro decals at, anyway. I have a few bots to place some on, including him.....

You can get them right here.

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:14 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
JokerFC wrote:do you lads think FP will ever attempt a Roadbuster?Im so happy with WD Springer its unreal and Id love for them to tackle Roadbuster,Broadside and Sandstorm too

sorry if any of these have been announced

I have no clue if they (FP) would, but I would love to have a Roadbuster too. Him and the rest of the Wreckers. One thing is for your sure, if FP made a Roadbuster, it would be unrivaled.

At this point almost anything they'd do would be unrivaled and welcome on my shelf.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:18 pm

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:
JokerFC wrote:do you lads think FP will ever attempt a Roadbuster?Im so happy with WD Springer its unreal and Id love for them to tackle Roadbuster,Broadside and Sandstorm too

sorry if any of these have been announced

I have no clue if they (FP) would, but I would love to have a Roadbuster too. Him and the rest of the Wreckers. One thing is for your sure, if FP made a Roadbuster, it would be unrivaled.

At this point almost anything they'd do would be unrivaled and welcome on my shelf.

Seriously. I don't really need teaser images anymore. Just tell me when the preorder goes up, and how much it costs. Really, it will be worth it.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:19 pm

REALLY

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 8:24 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
JokerFC wrote:do you lads think FP will ever attempt a Roadbuster?Im so happy with WD Springer its unreal and Id love for them to tackle Roadbuster,Broadside and Sandstorm too

sorry if any of these have been announced

I have no clue if they (FP) would, but I would love to have a Roadbuster too. Him and the rest of the Wreckers. One thing is for your sure, if FP made a Roadbuster, it would be unrivaled.

If they put out a Roadbuster, I would be complete.

by **cartoonconvoy** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 11:43 pm

Very sweet!!!! will get them all

I will still get the Mastermind's HOS insecticons cos they are from 2 different continuity.....

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:12 pm

How much do you think the CA line will cost selling them separately and without "connection" pieces? 40-50 dollar range?

News Credits: 2 · by **Requiem Prime** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 12:22 pm

amcgrath929 wrote:How much do you think the CA line will cost selling them separately and without "connection" pieces? 40-50 dollar range?

Probably less. Shy of 50 was the price of the Crossfire sets. I don't know about the later ones, but anything above 40 would be pushing their luck.

by **WeatherManNX01** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:03 pm

amcgrath929 wrote:How much do you think the CA line will cost selling them separately and without "connection" pieces? 40-50 dollar range?

Despite having new parts, they're still basically using existing molds for the first two, so I'm hoping the price will be down around $35-40. The later ones, not so sure, but I should think they'll still fall short of $50 apiece. And given the volume of figures coming out, I would hope that they can get a better price on the factory costs - greater volume means that they can get the projects done in a larger but continuous time block rather than here-and-there, more on-demand work.

Website · by **RK_Striker_JK_5** » Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:29 pm

GetRightRobot wrote:
RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:
At this point almost anything they'd do would be unrivaled and welcome on my shelf.

Seriously. I don't really need teaser images anymore. Just tell me when the preorder goes up, and how much it costs. Really, it will be worth it.

Hmm... I think teaser images are still needed. Look at CrazyDevy and their advertising.