The Energon Pub

by **Aquashock** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:29 pm

So I was huntng around when I found what
The guy claims is a "variant" is it?

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:50 pm

Well, that is the reissue of G1 Ultra Magnus from 1986. However, I don't recall him coming with Hot Rod (whom is the sports car in the carrier). Did you find this at a store or on eBay?

by **Aquashock** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 8:57 pm

Like I have the exact one except
It doesnt have hot rod and I'm sure I've never heard of such..
Oh and it was at a store for 199.99 lol

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:45 am

You can get both orginal and boxed for that price.

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:24 am

Hot Rod appears to be twist-tied onto Magnus's trailer, but I can't find any information about a Commemorative Ultra Magnus that came with Hot Rod like that. In fact the only bundle I know of is the Insecticon 3-pack. So what you've got is someone who bought Magnus, strapped Hot Rod in, and returned him to the store. I can't fathom why anybody would do this, but there you go.

by **Breakdown 2099** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 4:48 am

I'm also very curious. Has the factory tape been altered in anyway that would suggest tampering?

News Credits: 36 · by **Pretender Skywarp** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 5:03 am

I was collecting when these came out and am fairly certain that *didn't* happen.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:09 am

Pretender Skywarp wrote:I was collecting when these came out and am fairly certain that *didn't* happen.

I agree, Hasbro has never been that cheap (in a good way) with reissues. Trust me, the seller's pulling your leg.

News Credits: 36 · by **Pretender Skywarp** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:46 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Pretender Skywarp wrote:I was collecting when these came out and am fairly certain that *didn't* happen.

I agree, Hasbro has never been that cheap (in a good way) with reissues. Trust me, the seller's pulling your leg.

That and the box would have "value bundle" or similar all over the packaging like the Black Friday specials.

News Credits: 4 · by **freaky777** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 6:55 am

Just make sure it is not a KO..

by **Aquashock** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:46 am

I checked the tape on the sides and it looked authentic, but I know
It wasn't. I tried convincing him it was fake but he thought I was trying
To scam him. I have both in their respective boxes and I was only trying
To help him oh well :-?