The Energon Pub

by **Skritz** » Mon Nov 04, 2019 11:16 pm

I honestly didn't pick Rung as a custom base because of the character, yeah. He's just the mold that fits. However its really funny for me to joke about 'defacing someone's self-insert' with sandpaper or a dremel tool like I'm some sort of mutilating maniac! Truthfully I'm hardly someone who hate 100% IDW, what with wanting Thunderclash when, lets be real, nobody cared about Thunderclash before IDW comics.

News Credits: 6 · by **Sarahthecutevixen** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:53 am

look what Ratchet can do

Before you ask, NO! I DID NOT MODIFY MY FIGURE OUT SIDE OF REMOVING THE HAND BY THE MUSHROOM PEG.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:16 am

I'm pretty sure ScottyP wasn't being that serious with his thoughts. Especially when we've seen someone here taking pleasure in being a scalper

by **emlit** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:36 am

TrypticonCarne wrote:look what Ratchet can do

Before you ask, NO! I DID NOT MODIFY MY FIGURE OUT SIDE OF REMOVING THE HAND BY THE MUSHROOM PEG.

Nice. I’ll have to try that.

Is anyone else’s Ratchet super loose? I didn’t pick up Ironhide and I know tightness varies from figure to figure, but he’s definitely the loosest Siege figure I own.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:39 am

emlit wrote:Is anyone else’s Ratchet super loose? I didn’t pick up Ironhide and I know tightness varies from figure to figure, but he’s definitely the loosest Siege figure I own.

The waist is fairly loose, much looser than Ironhide. Everything else seems normal/acceptable. Fortunately the waist doesn't affect any of the poses or transformation. Alt mode is fine because of the side panes and such.

I can't put a finger on it, but I prefer Ratchet over Ironhide in this mold.

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:50 am

emlit wrote:Is anyone else’s Ratchet super loose? I didn’t pick up Ironhide and I know tightness varies from figure to figure, but he’s definitely the loosest Siege figure I own.

I got Ratchet first and he is pretty tight. Got Ironhide after and was surprised by how loose the hips feel.

by **emlit** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:53 am

carytheone wrote:
emlit wrote:Is anyone else’s Ratchet super loose? I didn’t pick up Ironhide and I know tightness varies from figure to figure, but he’s definitely the loosest Siege figure I own.
The waist is fairly loose, much looser than Ironhide. Everything else seems normal/acceptable. Fortunately the waist doesn't affect any of the poses or transformation. Alt mode is fine because of the side panes and such.

I can't put a finger on it, but I prefer Ratchet over Ironhide in this mold.

Hm. Maybe it’s just mine then. In addition to the waist, my Ratchet’s knees (especially) and elbows are less-than-desirably tight. My only real quality issue with a Siege figure so far (well, considering I did a minor preventative fix on Slamdance, so I don’t count him).

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:55 am

emlit wrote:
carytheone wrote:
emlit wrote:Is anyone else’s Ratchet super loose? I didn’t pick up Ironhide and I know tightness varies from figure to figure, but he’s definitely the loosest Siege figure I own.
The waist is fairly loose, much looser than Ironhide. Everything else seems normal/acceptable. Fortunately the waist doesn't affect any of the poses or transformation. Alt mode is fine because of the side panes and such.

I can't put a finger on it, but I prefer Ratchet over Ironhide in this mold.
Hm. Maybe it’s just mine then. In addition to the waist, my Ratchet’s knees (especially) and elbows are less-than-desirably tight. My only real quality issue with a Siege figure so far (well, considering I did a minor preventative fix on Slamdance, so I don’t count him).

QC is always a dice roll. You can always try and find another and return the loose one. I do that all the time after checking the new one and doing any part swaps 8-)

by **emlit** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 12:11 pm

carytheone wrote:
emlit wrote:
carytheone wrote:
emlit wrote:Is anyone else’s Ratchet super loose? I didn’t pick up Ironhide and I know tightness varies from figure to figure, but he’s definitely the loosest Siege figure I own.
The waist is fairly loose, much looser than Ironhide. Everything else seems normal/acceptable. Fortunately the waist doesn't affect any of the poses or transformation. Alt mode is fine because of the side panes and such.

I can't put a finger on it, but I prefer Ratchet over Ironhide in this mold.
Hm. Maybe it’s just mine then. In addition to the waist, my Ratchet’s knees (especially) and elbows are less-than-desirably tight. My only real quality issue with a Siege figure so far (well, considering I did a minor preventative fix on Slamdance, so I don’t count him).
QC is always a dice roll. You can always try and find another and return the loose one. I do that all the time after checking the new one and doing any part swaps

Your secret is safe with me ;)^

by **Skritz** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:59 pm

My Ratchet is fine. Its Ironhide who has joints too tight.

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 2:14 pm

My Ratchet has perfectly solid joints, not loose and not too tight. He holds a pose without any issue, and I never feel like I'm forcing anything during transformation between modes. My Ironhide is the same, except for the leg panels that like to pop off. That issue got better once I used the small screwdriver trick to help widen the holes slightly for the friction pegs. Ratchet's leg panels have never popped off. He's a solid figure through and through.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:03 pm

I'm in no hurry to get Ratchet, but I do want that wrench

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:53 pm

I happened to find Barricade in stores after work, and I gotta say, in hand, he definitely looks better. Not sure I'll get him though, but I do feel better about possibly picking up Smokescreen

by **emlit** » Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:42 am

Sentinel_Primal wrote:I happened to find Barricade in stores after work, and I gotta say, in hand, he definitely looks better. Not sure I'll get him though, but I do feel better about possibly picking up Smokescreen

I’m really happy with Smokescreen. I agree with others that the mold is one of the worst from Siege, but it’s not bad overall. The racing paint looks great on the alt mode and the fact he came with three weapons is a win in my book.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Nov 06, 2019 5:23 pm

emlit wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I happened to find Barricade in stores after work, and I gotta say, in hand, he definitely looks better. Not sure I'll get him though, but I do feel better about possibly picking up Smokescreen

I’m really happy with Smokescreen. I agree with others that the mold is one of the worst from Siege, but it’s not bad overall. The racing paint looks great on the alt mode and the fact he came with three weapons is a win in my book.

Smokescreen's deco is really great, fun and sporty, but I have to give the "who wore it best" award to Bluestreak. That deco is just pure sex. Everyone else has made it to shelves, but Streak is still camping out on my desk.

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:29 am

Went to the dentist and stopped at the Walgreen's next door. I saw these three with Ratchet kinda tossed back in the shelf sorta hidden like. I already got mine and with him out of stock online I decided to leave him for another lucky individual.
Seeing the single Refraktor makes me wonder if anyone picked up just one besides kids and parents who wouldn't know about the combined camera mode.

by **emlit** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 11:55 am

aronjlove wrote:
Went to the dentist and stopped at the Walgreen's next door. I saw these three with Ratchet kinda tossed back in the shelf sorta hidden like. I already got mine and with him out of stock online I decided to leave him for another lucky individual.
Seeing the single Refraktor makes me wonder if anyone picked up just one besides kids and parents who wouldn't know about the combined camera mode.

I live in a smaller market, but I’ve never seen more than one Refraktor at once anywhere. My closest Walgreens currently has one and I‘ve been debating whether or not to pick him up. I have the Reconnaissance Team set, but would really like all decos.

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:23 pm

emlit wrote:I live in a smaller market, but I’ve never seen more than one Refraktor at once anywhere. My closest Walgreens currently has one and I‘ve been debating whether or not to pick him up. I have the Reconnaissance Team set, but would really like all decos.

I have the reconnaissance team and 3 of the regular release (yeah, I like to army build, especially cons). I'd say go for it. The regular release is a really nice deco, plus you can have the regular release be the photographer when the other 3 are in camera mode.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:47 pm

TF-fan kev777 wrote:The regular release is a really nice deco, plus you can have the regular release be the photographer when the other 3 are in camera mode.

My suggestion as well.

Also, I got Ratchet but yet to release him, but I can already see the leg panel popping off, just like Ironhide.

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 1:55 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:The regular release is a really nice deco, plus you can have the regular release be the photographer when the other 3 are in camera mode.
My suggestion as well.

Also, I got Ratchet but yet to release him, but I can already see the leg panel popping off, just like Ironhide.

I'd free him and see if it is anything to worry about. By all accounts that I've seen (and my own ratchet) the leg panel issues seemed to have been resolved. I wonder if they might have tied the plastic strap a little too tight on your figure and that is the reason it might be popping off in package.

by **emlit** » Thu Nov 07, 2019 3:47 pm

TF-fan kev777 wrote:
emlit wrote:I live in a smaller market, but I’ve never seen more than one Refraktor at once anywhere. My closest Walgreens currently has one and I‘ve been debating whether or not to pick him up. I have the Reconnaissance Team set, but would really like all decos.

I have the reconnaissance team and 3 of the regular release (yeah, I like to army build, especially cons). I'd say go for it. The regular release is a really nice deco, plus you can have the regular release be the photographer when the other 3 are in camera mode.

Ooh, you just sold me.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 11:23 am

emlit wrote:
aronjlove wrote:[img]walgreensfind.jpg[/img]
Went to the dentist and stopped at the Walgreen's next door. I saw these three with Ratchet kinda tossed back in the shelf sorta hidden like. I already got mine and with him out of stock online I decided to leave him for another lucky individual.
Seeing the single Refraktor makes me wonder if anyone picked up just one besides kids and parents who wouldn't know about the combined camera mode.
I live in a smaller market, but I’ve never seen more than one Refraktor at once anywhere. My closest Walgreens currently has one and I‘ve been debating whether or not to pick him up. I have the Reconnaissance Team set, but would really like all decos.

I saw that exact same load out at my Walgreens and have heard of similar reports of Reflector being found. I'd assume Walgreens has their own case variant for Siege. I don't hunt Walgreens often, but I haven't seen Siege figures there until Ratchet showed up.

I've seen multiple Reflectors at both Walmart and Target. IIRC, they were packed two to a case for standard retail.

I can highly recommend any of the Reflectors, I also have both. It's fun mold by itself, but really shines when you have three.

Rodimus Prime wrote:Also, I got Ratchet but yet to release him, but I can already see the leg panel popping off, just like Ironhide.

No worries on Ratchet's leg panels. They tab on perfectly and don't come off even when tugged. Pull hard enough and they will of course. Hasbro fixed the issue with Ratchet. Enjoy, he's the better of the two ;)^

by **emlit** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 5:14 pm

carytheone wrote:No worries on Ratchet's leg panels. They tab on perfectly and don't come off even when tugged. Pull hard enough and they will of course. Hasbro fixed the issue with Ratchet. Enjoy, he's the better of the two

I originally passed on Ironhide and a few others in Siege due to personal preference. However, considering Earthrise is eschewing the Cybertronian alt modes for Earth modes, I’m debating picking up a few Siege bots I didn’t get. I like Ratchet - thoughts on Ironhide as a whole?

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 5:38 pm

emlit wrote:
carytheone wrote:No worries on Ratchet's leg panels. They tab on perfectly and don't come off even when tugged. Pull hard enough and they will of course. Hasbro fixed the issue with Ratchet. Enjoy, he's the better of the two

I originally passed on Ironhide and a few others in Siege due to personal preference. However, considering Earthrise is eschewing the Cybertronian alt modes for Earth modes, I’m debating picking up a few Siege bots I didn’t get. I like Ratchet - thoughts on Ironhide as a whole?

I recently purchased both Ratchet and Ironhide and I don't have any problems with leg panels as others have mentioned. Both figures have good weapons too, not your typical guns.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Fri Nov 08, 2019 5:56 pm

emlit wrote:
carytheone wrote:No worries on Ratchet's leg panels. They tab on perfectly and don't come off even when tugged. Pull hard enough and they will of course. Hasbro fixed the issue with Ratchet. Enjoy, he's the better of the two
I originally passed on Ironhide and a few others in Siege due to personal preference. However, considering Earthrise is eschewing the Cybertronian alt modes for Earth modes, I’m debating picking up a few Siege bots I didn’t get. I like Ratchet - thoughts on Ironhide as a whole?

It's a big, beefy well scaled to the rest of the Siege cast mold. Transformation has some neat tricks and pegs in nicely. My leg panels pop off easily, but when pegged into the side of the leg or alt mode it's a none issue. Looks spot on and is your best CHUG option. I will say alt mode seems a little week, but gets the job done. I do wish the windshield was a smokey grey. The hammer/rifle is cool and works well with the posabilty of bot mode. Click here to see some pics, poses and my initial thoughts.

Here's a pic of Ironhide break dancing. :lol:

I can't put a finger on why, but I feel Ratchet wears the mold much better. If you're on the fence, it might be worth a wait to see if a Earth mode gets announced.