The Energon Pub

News Credits: 62 · Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:40 pm

I am still amazed I have been able to find as many figures as I have in such a short time. Setting goals and reaching them makes me happy. The figure that intrigues me the most right now is the Movie Trilogy Ratchet as I am fond of the G1 deco and the White looks much better then the ugly movie Green.

News Credits: 3644 · Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:55 pm

Congrats! Looks like a great figure.

News Credits: 62 · Wed Jan 01, 2014 9:56 pm

Seibertron wrote:Congrats! Looks like a great figure.

I am more excited to share the packaging pictures with everyone more then anything.

Look forward to doing that within the next day or so.

Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:16 pm

wow.. the ego around here is palpable.

why is it that people want "credit" for any little thing..

and why is it that whenever anyone has something that someone else doesn't have they wield it like some special power..

seems rather immature to me.

it's cool that you posted this.. but we've all seen the hasbro photo's of this thing before. it's not some special figure or special prototype of something completely unknown.

like i said.. it's cool that you posted it, but the ego and the "they hurt my feelings, i'm taking my toy and going home" attitude is crazy.

News Credits: 62 · Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:24 pm

TimothyR wrote:wow.. the ego around here is palpable.

why is it that people want "credit" for any little thing..

and why is it that whenever anyone has something that someone else doesn't have they wield it like some special power..

seems rather immature to me.

it's cool that you posted this.. but we've all seen the hasbro photo's of this thing before. it's not some special figure or special prototype of something completely unknown.

like i said.. it's cool that you posted it, but the ego and the "they hurt my feelings, i'm taking my toy and going home" attitude is crazy.

First off this was not posted on this site. Second you did not see what was posted was slanderous and hurtful and not true.

I would appreciate you keeping out of it as the admin from the other site already removed the negative remark.

This has nothing to do with Ego I was addressing an issue within a public forum which was resolved.

And if I chose to not share anymore pictures and go GHOST then that would be my choice. I am not holding anything over anyone's head. Just bringing up the point that doubters continue to talk smack although I have proved legit time and time again.

Do not dip in the koolade without knowing the flavor?

Know What I am Saying?

News Credits: 62 · Thu Jan 02, 2014 6:33 pm

TimothyR wrote:wow.. the ego around here is palpable.

why is it that people want "credit" for any little thing..

and why is it that whenever anyone has something that someone else doesn't have they wield it like some special power..

seems rather immature to me.

it's cool that you posted this.. but we've all seen the hasbro photo's of this thing before. it's not some special figure or special prototype of something completely unknown.

like i said.. it's cool that you posted it, but the ego and the "they hurt my feelings, i'm taking my toy and going home" attitude is crazy.

Also what does your post have to do with anything in all honesty?

The EGO? I see nothing posted where I have an ego or am flaunting anything or saying I am going to take my toy and run away.

As far as I take it your post is negative and not reflective upon my previous posts. My suggestion to you is to ask questions pertaining to the topic and participate in our conversation rather then coming in here and telling people they have a EGO and THEY HURT MY FEELINGS. I do not see any of that. I am a grown man and I do not get butt hurt over online words.

I do however get offended when people address me by my actual names and accuse me of things I did not do. (which is why I made the post I did originally)

So you should consider thinking about the kind of reaction you would get when you make posts like you just did. (obviously not knowing the previous circumstances)

If you have nothing nice to say keep it to yourself.

News Credits: 62 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:49 pm

Updated pics!

News Credits: 656 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:08 pm

Oh man, that head sculpt is kickin! Hopefully they try to reuse that at some point during the inevitable AoE filler.

News Credits: 7 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:16 pm

That white paint really doesn't match the white plastic...

Thanks for the pics!

News Credits: 241 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:59 pm

ScottyP wrote:Oh man, that head sculpt is kickin! Hopefully they try to reuse that at some point during the inevitable AoE filler.

Me too, I'm really digging it. Maybe he can be called Downshift after the Energon incarnation? Loving the bio, especially with "and the willingness of a few brave warriors to take part in extremely dangerous experiments" :grin:

Fri Jan 03, 2014 3:54 pm

I'm a fan of anything Wheeljack and this would be an awesome addition! Would have loved to come across one of these..

News Credits: 1235 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:55 pm

Seibertron member Primeultimus has brought us more and better quality images of Movie Trilogy Series Wheeljack. In addition to the front of the card, he gives us a look at the side featuring techspecs and the back revealing Wheeljack's bio.

Before Wheeljack joined the cause, the Autobots lagged badly behind the Decepticons in technology, With their brilliant new scientist's innovative mind - And the willingness of a few brave warriors to take part in extremely dangerous experiments - the Autobot arsenal quickly caught up to their enemies'.

News Credits: 104 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:43 pm

Primeultimus wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
Primeultimus wrote:Also wanted to address something while I was at it. I cannot defend myself on another unmentioned site due to having issues with moderators over giving me credit on prior Prototypes / Unreleased figures. I have continued to share this info at no gain to me but as information to share with the community as a whole. This is now the 3rd Confirmed Figure that I myself have sourced and acquired and shared with this Hobby. If you want me to continue to do so I would suggest a little respect when it has been proven again that I am legit and have come with the goods time and time again.

If you wish to remain immature and bandwagon with previous hobbies who have questioned my legitimacy that is your choice. Also you should base your assumptions on facts. I have Delivered those and will continue to deliver those as long as I am part of this hobby!

What is this a reaction to? I don't see anyone questioning your legitimacy, the only real negative comments I see are like 2 typical "Bwah stupid bayformers!" you get in every movie related thread.

This is in reaction to a post on another website not this one.

Honestly there was no need to post this here as it pertained to another webiste. Nobody here knew what you were talking about in this rant so essentially you were defending yourself to no one. Not to mention it nearly started a flame war on page 3.
Please keep other websites issues on other websites and do not bring them here (unless you are publicly called out here). And if someone calls you out here plz report them to me.
Now that is over.
Nice fig thanks for sharing the photos. :grin:

Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:59 pm

Ideally, I'd have loved a version of the mold that combined the best features of both- the blue deco of the Autobot Que release, the Wheeljack head sculpt and red stripes/deco on the hood. Sadly, I probably won't be able to get my hands on either version, c'est la vie.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:02 pm

That I would have bought if only it would be released.

News Credits: 4 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:21 pm

These unreleased movie toys would be perfect for release through the collectors club or Botcon as a run to order product with the price going down per 1000 orders received.

Or would that be too sensible and idea considering the molds exist and not being used?

Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:24 pm

Neurie wrote:These unreleased movie toys would be perfect for release through the collectors club or Botcon as a run to order product with the price going down per 1000 orders received.

Or would that be too sensible and idea considering the molds exist and not being used?

The sensible thing to do would be to just release them under the Generations banner.

Which probably won't happen. :-(

Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:50 pm

Looking at this transformers cool car mode makes me can't wait even more for the tf4 figures. Oh, and they can always use this design for future figures, just put some different car parts on it and there you go.

News Credits: 462 · Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:54 pm

His head looks more like the traditional design of the Matrix of Leadership than the Movieverse's actual Matrix of Leadership. 8-}

Primeultimus, are you going to take pics of the toy out of the packaging, or do plan to keep in MOSC? I'll understand if you want to keep it sealed, but I'm just curious if there's any more cool pics coming.

Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:52 pm

If only this get released instead of all that yellow car variant that keep getting a release (no offense for BB fans, but I'm kind of sick seeing literally BB shelfwarming everywhere here). I'd get this in a heartbeat. There's something I like about his appearance, color, alt mode...

And that he is Wheeljack.

Fri Jan 03, 2014 10:04 pm

Looks like a cool robot and vehicle mode, and decent colours. I wouldn't have minded owning this as a different character, but not that ugly headed blue version.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Jan 04, 2014 2:18 am

Fireblast at 5??? Seriously?

That's just insulting. This is Wheeljack we're talking about. His original incarnation pulled a freaking bomb out of his back-pocket to hand off to Bumblebee and Spike to go blow up a @#$*# mine for crying out loud. They've neutered him in this version. He's supposed to be an EOD techs worst nightmare. Ugh... the car mode, the bot mode... I'm actually glad this version never made it to the shelves. I'd sooner take the Prime/BH version of 'Jack over this and I can't stand most of the Prime/BH molds.
They did a fairly decent job with a Movieverse Brawn (I like Firetrap in the role of Brawn better though) so why couldn't they come up with something better for this one?
And no, I'm not just hating on it for the sake of hating or going into some G1 fueled nerd rage despite how my opening comments sounded. They really did come out with some amazing molds for the characters that didn't get screen time and I could rave about a few of them for days so it's not that I have some kind of bias. This is me genuinely disappointed after having seen them do so much better with other characters.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:33 am

T-Macksimus wrote:Fireblast at 5??? Seriously?

That's just insulting. This is Wheeljack we're talking about. His original incarnation pulled a freaking bomb out of his back-pocket to hand off to Bumblebee and Spike to go blow up a @#$*# mine for crying out loud. They've neutered him in this version. He's supposed to be an EOD techs worst nightmare. Ugh... the car mode, the bot mode... I'm actually glad this version never made it to the shelves. I'd sooner take the Prime/BH version of 'Jack over this and I can't stand most of the Prime/BH molds.
They did a fairly decent job with a Movieverse Brawn (I like Firetrap in the role of Brawn better though) so why couldn't they come up with something better for this one?
And no, I'm not just hating on it for the sake of hating or going into some G1 fueled nerd rage despite how my opening comments sounded. They really did come out with some amazing molds for the characters that didn't get screen time and I could rave about a few of them for days so it's not that I have some kind of bias. This is me genuinely disappointed after having seen them do so much better with other characters.

You could always, you know, ignore the cardboard. If it helps you to sleep better.

News Credits: 767 · Sat Jan 04, 2014 5:52 am

Sabrblade wrote:His head looks more like the traditional design of the Matrix of Leadership than the Movieverse's actual Matrix of Leadership.

The Autobot Wheeljack of Leadership, explode our darkest hour.

Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:08 am

RAcast wrote:
Neurie wrote:These unreleased movie toys would be perfect for release through the collectors club or Botcon as a run to order product with the price going down per 1000 orders received.

Or would that be too sensible and idea considering the molds exist and not being used?

The sensible thing to do would be to just release them under the Generations banner.

Which probably won't happen.

Send this "Johnny come lately" Bayformer repaint to Botcon...? Absolutely!

Mix it in with the current high flying Generations line...?
Not just no but but "Hell no!"

People forget why that last Bayformers line was cut short in the first place. Sneaking these in with Generations figures will not sit well. How about throwing them in with that upcoming Movie where they belong. That would be sensible.