The Energon Pub

by **necr0blivion** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:27 pm

I finally made the time to put install the upgrade kit, here are my thoughts:

I'm happy with my purchase, this is a big improvement. Can only wonder when the next upgrade set will be announced.

by **necr0blivion** » Wed May 27, 2015 9:41 am

And set 2 is up for preorder at BBTS for $44.99 and estimated to arrive 3rd Quarter 2015:

Includes:

2x chrome leg shields
2x chest armors

I really hope this isn't the final price. Buying the 1st kit was a little tough to swallow, but now I've got a shameful feeling. I'd rather use the money for something else, especially knowing that there are 3 more kits planned with prices (and contents) as yet unknown.

by **Rated X** » Wed May 27, 2015 11:38 am

necr0blivion wrote:And set 2 is up for preorder at BBTS for $44.99 and estimated to arrive 3rd Quarter 2015:

Includes:

2x chrome leg shields
2x chest armors

I really hope this isn't the final price. Buying the 1st kit was a little tough to swallow, but now I've got a shameful feeling. I'd rather use the money for something else, especially knowing that there are 3 more kits planned with prices (and contents) as yet unknown.

They lied when they said the claws/neck set was going to be the highest price due to the pieces being the largest. I reluctantly pre-ordered because Im already in it so what the hell...

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed May 27, 2015 1:22 pm

All I needed was the neck piece.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Wed May 27, 2015 2:04 pm

I don't have the first set yet (44.99? Ha! This WILL go on sale) - but that seems to be the only really necessary set. The chest armor is cool, but the leg plating seems unnecessary.

I'm confident we'll see BBTS bundling all these sets down the line.

Also, c'mon Headrobots - I'm still 100% for the Ronin set!!!

by **necr0blivion** » Wed May 27, 2015 2:41 pm

megatronus wrote:Also, c'mon Headrobots - I'm still 100% for the Ronin set!!!

And here's my obligatory request for the Mindwipe set! :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 4 · by **Tsutsukakushi** » Thu May 28, 2015 12:48 am

Think these Headsrobots kits for Scorponok are exspensive.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Thu May 28, 2015 7:32 am

necr0blivion wrote:
megatronus wrote:Also, c'mon Headrobots - I'm still 100% for the Ronin set!!!

And here's my obligatory request for the Mindwipe set!

I would love that too! The slim hope for that set is why I haven't sold my ROTF Mindwipe yet.

by **mazingaspidey** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 4:35 pm

Has anyone tried this on a basic energon scorponok? I can handle repainting the bot (or claws... yeah claws will be easier), and this + PE Death Stalker is a much cheaper alternative than coughing up $200+ for a BC Scorponok.

by **Rated X** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 4:49 pm

mazingaspidey wrote:Has anyone tried this on a basic energon scorponok? I can handle repainting the bot (or claws... yeah claws will be easier), and this + PE Death Stalker is a much cheaper alternative than coughing up $200+ for a BC Scorponok.

Same mold, same thing. If you like painting go for it. You also are going to have to buy a vintage zarak for the head but it wont have funpubs remolded classics style face.

by **mazingaspidey** » Fri Jun 26, 2015 4:51 pm

I was thinking the $25 Perfect Effect Death Stalker

by **mazingaspidey** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 3:35 pm

Crazy question, but what did you do with your original neck mount? I'd be interested in looking at it to see if it's possible to turn a normal energon scorponok into a headmaster if you aren't using it!

Rated X wrote:So here it is. I must say this is very time consuming to install, so give yourself an hour minimum and be careful. I didn’t feel like anything was going to break, but still. The instructions are in color and make it very easy to figure out. The purple plastic is a 99% match to the original and blends quite nicely. My cheap camera pictures do not do the purples justice. The claws are nice and tight and pose nicely. The neck looks so much better. I dont know why Funpub made that huge crappy neck. When you take the stock neck out, it really makes you wonder WTF Funpub was thinking. Oh, well, problem fixed. The new neck turns 360 degrees and can look slightly up or down thanks to the way the piece moves naturally. It is two pieces. The round turning piece comes out with the neck when you remove the head . But its not too loose. You can just remove it from the headmaster and snap it back into place. According to the instructions, set 1 of 5 is the only set that requires installation. The others 4 sets will contain parts that apparently just peg in or snap on. I look forward to the other sets.

by **Rated X** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:55 pm

Cant sell the original neck piece because I want to retain the value of my set. I would recommend talking to one of those shapeways designers and see if they can render one. I can provide pictures if you would like.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:58 pm

Rated X wrote:Cant sell the original neck piece because I want to retain the value of my set. I would recommend talking to one of those shapeways designers and see if they can render one. I can provide pictures if you would like.

I feel like that would actually be a decent seller, I would probably grab a neck mount and a headmaster for my energon scorps...

by **mazingaspidey** » Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:47 am

I've gone that route without much luck. If anyone here has an original neck piece and doesn't mind taking some photos and measurements of it, I don't think it'd be too hard to make one on shapeways.

Rated X wrote:Cant sell the original neck piece because I want to retain the value of my set. I would recommend talking to one of those shapeways designers and see if they can render one. I can provide pictures if you would like.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:41 pm

I'm definitely getting the claws, but I'm also definitely waiting for a sale. Once they drop to $30-$35, I'm buying.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:08 pm

megatronus wrote:I'm definitely getting the claws, but I'm also definitely waiting for a sale. Once they drop to $30-$35, I'm buying.

I'm in the same boat. I like all the upgrades planned so far for this by HR but I can't justify the price they are asking for them.

by **mazingaspidey** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:36 pm

This thread has actually inspired me, I've been tinkering around with 3d modeling all day and have a junk energon scorponok coming in the mail. I'll disassemble it once it comes in and get to work. Any high res pics of the instructions for this kit would be greatly appreciated, or photos of either the updated or original FP neck mount as well.

by **Rated X** » Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:01 pm

Heres the original Funpub neckpiece. Good luck. In my respectful opinion, its easier to just buy the kit and paint it or dye it. It's not super cheap, but its not a purchase that will send you to the poor house either.

by **mazingaspidey** » Tue Nov 03, 2015 6:28 pm

Much appreciated X! Believe it or not, I found a broken scorponok at a thrift store today and have a working model that I'll try to get printed in the next few weeks
. You're right, $45 won't break the bank, but I think that that there are fans out there who don't want the claws, but want the option to make this a headmaster. I'm actually tinkering with making an adapter for the original scorponok head as well.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Tue Sep 25, 2018 11:16 am

Necro Bump!

Just ordered set one with the claws. BBTS had it discounted to $24 and I bit. It was low stock; I ordered yesterday and it's out of stock now.