The Energon Pub

Yotsuyasan wrote:

william-james88 wrote:It doesnt have to be a formal list but I am really curious as to which figures you foresee remainging on your classics shelf from the lines prior to generations, that you dont foresee being replaced. Either due to the character not being released again (ie Wreck Garr) or because the generations figure is inferior (ie Onslaught or the upcoming Rodimus)

Nope, too late. I'm already thinking of a formal list. When I can I shall write it up and probably throw it into a new thread. (Hopefully I can find time tonight. Otherwise, between Passover and Easter, it will likely have to wait until after the weekend.)

Haha, I really like your enthusiasm.

It's been a while since I've had a good think about this, so let me see...

10: Twin Twist
I'm not a huge fan of the Bruticus/Ruination combiner, but I have inordinate amounts of fun with this guy. Also, the drill weapon is pretty awesome.



9: Senator Ratbat
The Generations Scourge Mold is all right, but seeing it in royal purple and gold? f***ing awesome



8: Cosmos
This little dude accurately captures what 3rd parties haven't been able to attain. He's awesome simple and fun. His partner is a decent guy as well.



7: Arcee
To quote Tychus from StarCraft 2: "Hell, it's about time." While I like the Takara version a little better, there's no denying that a splash of pink can make a collection pop.



6: Rhinox
In continuing on with Beast Wars, out comes this hulking beast. He is downright perfect in any way, and a great homage to his original character.



5: Scoop
This dude is so very under appreciated.



4: METROPLEX
He's big, he's monstrous, he's a freaking city! He would be higher up the list but he's pretty hollow, and surprisingly simple (thought that's not always a bad thing). You cannot beat him for presence though.



3: Jetfire
He's hollow, but he's pretty awesome nonetheless! Personally, I got Takara's because I didn't like the chrome on this one.



2: Ultra Magnus (reserved)

I don't have him yet, but I will, and he'd better be as awesome as I think he will be!

1: Springer
While there are quibbles that can be made about any of the previous 9 figures. There is absolutely nothing wrong at all with this toy. He is the current embodyment of perfection that HasTak should aim for every time.

Here are mine (not counting movie figures or platinum reissues)

10.Powerdrive
9. Scourge
8. Brainstorm
7. Cosmos
6. Rhinox
5. Springer
4. Thrust
3. Leader Jetfire
2. Deluxe WFC Optimus
1. Warpath

Here are the other good ones I would recomend that didnt make the cut:

Rattrap
Skybyte
Whirl
Roadbuster
Armada Starscream
Seargent Kup
Orion Pax
Drift

I don't think I have 10 Generations figures, even counting pre-FoC... granted I'd count sets (i.e. Bruticus, Shrapnel and Reflector) as just one. I think once I get a chance at making a proper list I'll just make it my top 5; toys I really, really like instead of ranking everything I got.

Me likey Top Tens

10. Crosscut
9. Rattrap
8. Warpath
7. Waspinator in Takara's colour scheme
6. Armada Starscream Takara's again
5. Sandstorm
4. Rhinox
3. Arcee
2. Leader Jetfire
1 Springer

Nightbeat
Skids
Jetfire
Minicon assault team
CW Cyclonus
FoC Grimlock
Trailcutter
Springer
Rhinox
Swerve