The Energon Pub

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Wed May 02, 2018 4:31 pm

bodrock wrote:I'm trying to balance it with taking pics and Xenoblade Chronicles X, but still going!

How far have you gotten in the game?

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Wed May 02, 2018 4:41 pm

Hey Cobo -- my post failed to hell, so I had to fix it (or not). I wish it was those two, but I felt lucky to get Scuba and Rampage for that price.

I'm in the middle of chapter 4, Sigma! Two more to go...

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Wed May 02, 2018 4:45 pm

bodrock wrote:I'm in the misdle of chapter 4, Sigma! Two more to go...

Nice! Can't wait to see how you react to Chapter 5. Assuming you haven't been spoiled, that is.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed May 02, 2018 4:57 pm

Oh! I see now. Nice!
Great haul! Hope lunch was good too! ;)^

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Wed May 02, 2018 5:08 pm

Ain't no thang but CHICKEN WINGS, Cobo! Bone-in with a side of fries, plz.

The vendor also had Beast Machines Rattrap -- but errybody h8s him lol

But I did consider a BM Cheetor for $10.....but he was missing the tail and wasn't in the best shape.

It'll be great to unite the squid cousins and add BW Rampage to the roster.

I avoid SPOILERS like the plague, Sigma -- now u got me excited....!

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Wed May 02, 2018 5:33 pm

bodrock wrote:I avoid SPOILERS like the plague, Sigma -- now u got me excited....!

Good, good! Oh, PM me if you want, I don't wanna clog up your thread :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Fri May 04, 2018 12:04 am

Zarak arrives at Sector G1-85 with Grimdark (Z actually dubbed him "Dark Grimlock", but all he could say was "Me, Grimdark!") and Protoform X.

Ikard, Dinobot and Longarm attempt to buy more time as Moonracer takes the controls of the Tako Tank and fires it up.

: My Body isssss READY!

Alpha Trion, Metalhawk and Longrack hop aboard as Dinobot & Ikard engage Black Zarak...the last bot they see before take-off is Longarm.

He assures them everything will be alright, to protect Alpha Trion, and locate Vector Prime.

Alpha Trion let's him in on the secret -- that Vector Prime is contained within his liocorn chassis.

: Longarm!

Longarm joins the fray...and sees to it that Dinobot never reveals his true identity.

: SHOCKWAVE?!?

: Logic dictates...

: ...you die, Dinobot.

: Shockwave hopes that delivering bad news (Vector Sigma/Prime's escape) on dinoback works.

: They Got Zak's Back

Dinobot was able to permanently destroy Grimdark's left optic before Shockwave blasts him back to oblivion.

As Ikard lay there, his spark beginning to fade....he sends his cousin a warning. :MAXIMAL:

And then imagines more time with his one true love.

: tastes like burnt

: crab with a k moar like

The rest is silence.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Mon May 07, 2018 1:08 pm

I finally transformed Protoform-X (I already have a prior Predacon Rampage in my Geewunner-heart lol) the other day -- as much as I liked king crab mode, it's got nothing on his bot formation.

: The Warlord

: Not afraid? YOU SHOULD BE.

: Gatling Gunner

: GET OVER HERE, bots!

: Gotcha!

He really is an impressive figure! He's missing his missiles and rifle, but all he needs is that gatling gun anyway. :PREDACON:

: Crab Legtacles for Longtooth

Scuba should also be making an appearance soon, now that he's received his cousin's warning regarding Zak...

: 7,020 Leagues Under the Sea

***
I also purchased something from a German artist last night...

: Mask de TARN!; IMG_2369.JPG (63.37 KiB) Viewed 14867 times

I fully plan to wear it, of course, but it will also make an awesome display piece in the collection.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon May 07, 2018 8:29 pm

I envy that Protoform X.

Someday!

Nice mask by the way :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Mon May 07, 2018 11:01 pm

I felt pretty lucky snatching Proto up for $20, D-Max! I considered hunting his other accessories....but nah. That's just no fun (as I learned from the PretenderQuest). ;p

I can't wait to get the Mask! I scoured the internet for quite awhile during MTMTE's hey-day, and nothing....it took a German costume designer/cosplayer to deliver (literally!). She had designed a full costume for herself that looked amazing -- and happened to have an extra mask-piece she could part with (mine!).

Tarn is really a big reason I started reading the IDW comics -- I just loved Milne's designs so much, and he was the best - a completely brand new character, and Decepticon no less (bonus points lol).

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Mon May 07, 2018 11:17 pm

The mask is great! I liked it before you even said it was Tarn's. I thought it was just a dope Con mask. But of course it's Tarn's.

Do you know what it's made out of?

Edit: What are you missing from your Rampage? the rockets I assume. Anything else? Are the tank treads still in tact?

by **Wingz** » Tue May 08, 2018 12:03 am

.....*peeks into thread*

bodrock wrote:

That is simply terrifying! Always nice to log in and read an awesome bod-comic!

Appologies for being mia a bit >.>;

Nice find, btw! ;)^

I wish there were markets like that around where I live, but I've yet to find any. Even went walking around once just to see everything that was downtown, but Transformers simply appear to be a dead topic in stores here :lol:

Your beast collection is growing nicely!! Are there any you're actively hunting right now?

I know it's a little late, but those were some very pretty cels on the last page, also! Thank you for sharing those, William! I'd thought about buying some before, at least for my favorite Neo characters but never got around to it. I may just have to in the near future

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Tue May 08, 2018 4:16 pm

Hey Cobbes -- the Mask is made out of worbla (thermoplastics). That should ensure it's lightweight enough, and shouldn't rust.

I only asked her for the Decepticon face-plate itself, so no helmet-fitting -- but she said she'd add rings to attach strings.

For Protoform-X, I'm missing his rifle and the missiles -- the treads were intact! I thought they were messed up at first, but no -- I guess you can tuck 'em away in dem claws. I should transform him to tank sometime.

Hi Wingz! I'm glad you were suitably scared by that pic -- I thought the crablegs could do so much more than simply look menacing. He makes me think of Doc Octopus with these extra appendages hanging around. They should be used!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sat May 12, 2018 9:41 am

Springer had nearly destroyed Slash's original chassis when he fought against BB (who was being controlled by Slash, who was remotely-controlled by Black Zarak).

Time was of the essence to repair it, in order to transfer Slash's fading spark back where it belonged.

"Use my spark, so you can save Slash, T-Tran1," urged Springer.

"U do not need 2 do that," advised Teletraan-1.

"No please, I must, for her --"

"U srsly do not have 2; i m not trolling rite nao."

"JUST DO IT, Teletraan-1, please!"

"Yes, AFFIRMATIVE."

: REPAIR

Two hours later...

"Is Springer dead...?" asked Slash.

"No, I put him in sleep mode so he'd stfu for 4 hours while I restored u and your friend BB."

Two more hours later...

: Shortest. Coma. EVER.

: Springer & Slash

Slash's "gift" from Zarak (as well as BB!) was nowhere to be seen...

***

Black Zarak's DEATH LIST FIVE
1) Drift (Cottonmouth) - unknown
2) Arcee (Copperhead) - defunct
3) Springer (Sidewinder) - functional
4) Chromia (Cali Mountain Snake) - defunct
5) Bludgeon (Slash Charmer) - defunct

Three out of five ain't bad.

Black Zarak was pleased to takeout half of the Wreckers, and had growing concerns regarding Bludgeon's loyalty.

Thanks to Drift, he could now implement a manual override for Bludgeon (which he should've done the last time!) -- and the former Pretender and one-time leader of the Decepticons functions once more!

: I could use some angolmois.

: Samurai-Automic 4.0

He rushes off, fueled by vengeance.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Fri May 18, 2018 4:30 pm

Meanwhile, in a parallel dimension...

: Optimal Prime Time

Optimus Primal, with the "Partybots" in-tow (Heinrad & Primus?!), attempt to round-up his Transmetal-self to travel back to Cybertron 7020.

: Tha Gorillaz

But they are unable to convince him that they are more than a dream or Predacon trick. They probably shouldn't have gotten him drunk first.

: Ape-X Armor'd

***
With the tracking device "Longarm" had placed on the Tako Tank, Black Zarak knew exactly where the Cybertrons were headed -- 70,020 leagues under the sea.

Zak sends Protoform-X on a simple job: retrieve Alpha Trion's liocorn transtector.

: TERRORIZE

Going on a rampage with Finback & Submarauder, Protoform-X assaults the undersea base where Jazz, Tigerhawk and Scuba have been waiting.

: Be Cool.

: Scuba Rides Again!

: Think AKIRA

The Tako Tank is able to stop the Pretenders -- but they were the diversion, as PX snatches up A-3's liocorn chassis and escapes...

: Liocorn is in trouble!

The team decide it's best to get to HQ and debrief Magmatron -- much to Longrack's chagrin (he was "in charge" after all).

Moonracer picks up A-3's Alpha Sword, looking for one worthy to carry it (her hands are full!)...

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Fri May 18, 2018 4:34 pm

Oh, and the Mask de Tarn arrived!

: You are being deceived (srsly).

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Fri May 18, 2018 5:25 pm

That mask is so dope. Been a while since I noticed an update here!

I fell behind, got confused, but have been lurking. Since when do you have a Rampage?

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Fri May 18, 2018 6:05 pm

Hey Shaj! I have been away a little while -- the posting issues made it a bit worse, but I was able to post successfully.

I just got Rampage last week -- what a cool lookin' Pred. I especially dig the crab legs. But yeah, I scored him, TF Animated Jazz and Tigerhawk (this week!) as well, all at my fave swap meet.

: RAMPAGE(s)

I may pick up a Shockblast ($15) from him next week!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Fri May 18, 2018 9:11 pm

Awesome adventure! Can't wait to tune in next week for the exciting conclusion! :lol:

The mask looks dope, and intimidating AF!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Fri May 18, 2018 9:55 pm

Thanks Cobo! I need to get a proper strap to put on the mask, but it looks great. I just don't know why I couldn't find one locally, or on Etsy or something. But I'm happy with it!

I have some episodes left in me yet...!

: Femmebot Fatales

: The One True 'CON

I hope you enjoy them as much as I like cooking up ragtag teams. ;p

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun May 20, 2018 7:54 pm

Hey Bod, I love your ragtag teams!

Got a request here: can you do 2 or 3 team shots of your characters in some awesome action poses involving anywhere between 5 and 10 different guys (variety of team sizes) that I can front page and watermark? I have a new photo challenge in mind and you are the perfect source of images.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Mon May 21, 2018 1:43 am

Will some of these work, D-Max?

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Zarak lets Bludgeon run off to the Cybertrons' base. He sends BB & Iggy as backup.

Before they can get very far, they run into a team of Autobots, who call themselves the "Primal Rangers".