The Energon Pub

[shockblast2]

T-Mack - Thirdly... leave the kids in the pics alone. 5 bucks says they were bribed into doing the promo shots with the promise of first grab at the figures, they followed their cues to the letter and, most especially with the kid in the green shirt, walked off the set with their new toy, shaking his head and muttering "Are you f***ing KIDDING ME??" under his breath. I know my youngest son would have done that although he's too old now to be a viable choice for such pictures

This made me laugh! And the really funny thing is you are probably 100% right.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

I wish they would hurry up with the generations reveals so I can forget about this junk. These reveals make the DOTM figures look like Masterpiece figures.

Should I tell him?

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Ok... We've already seen all the Generations reveals for the coming months, the "Movie Generations" that is. Deluxe, Voyager and Leader, Ages 8+.

Do you have the link to it?

Several:

Age of Extinction Voyager Grimlock review
In-Package Images of Deluxe and Leader Class figures
In-Hand Images of Voyagers and Deluxes

OK, some instead of all. But they all are the more complicated figures, hence the 8+.

Excellent, thanks GoldRabbit! I checked them out and they are decent. Not sure I will buy any. But, they are far better than the other reveals. Now, here is the 10K question. What are the price points? Anyone know vs the simplified line? I will be shocked if they are the same.

They will be in the same region as the last few lines as far as I know. By the by, TakaraTomy have their own take on the line. Like Hasbro, it's split between "Lost Age" which covers the kid-friendlier toys, and "Movie Advanced" which covers not only Movie Generations, but also throws in repaints and retools of past figures, some as new (skipped) characters. Highlights include Movie Payload repainted as Dispensor, and RotF Sideways as DotM Dino:

In-Hand Images of Movie Advanced line

[Cyberpath]

I pre-ordered Evasion Mode Optimus Prime from The Chosen Prime. Never heard of the store before, found it through Google since no one else is taking orders yet. (Robotkingdom has the Takara version.) Plus TheChosenPrime has a coupon code ("forum") for $5 off my first order. :)

I'm not into the movieverse, but I like the idea of the classic Freightliner cabover with the moviebot.

This page has clearer images of the figure: http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/showpost ... tcount=192
And there's already a video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jCr6jf3v_c

[BERSEKAEL]

after this fail, I hope they will re-take cyberverse/legends/legion/3" or so collection... I saw it coming when they scaled legion twinstrike (from abominus) to a simplified toy... bad idea from the beginning

[swagitron]

Ok Scorn, Strafe, Slug, and Bumblebee look amazing. Crosshairs, Drift, Slash look ok. But overall I'm excited for all of them, Also where does this guy get these figures?

[-Kanrabat-]

BTW, regarding Evasion Mode Optimus...

Haters gonna hate.



After all, the guy who posted those original pics of him couldn't recommend the figure high enough. The review was a positive one.

still looks like a cheap KO to me. Doesnt matter if its the greatest figure in the world if it looks like crap, feels cheaply made (im guessing these use the same plastic as TFP) & is going to be sold at high prices then it deserves every bit of hate it gets. Evasion Prime looks like a great figure but im not going to pay almost $25 for something that looks like a cheap knock off.

Come on. Does everything MUST have some shiny Takaraesque coat of paint to not "look cheap"? I bought Infiltration OP today and I just transformed him without instructions. The robot itself is well detailed and articulated. He feel as solid and high quality as the infamous HFTD Battle Blades Optimus Prime. Then, the transformation. Wow. Very clever, challenging but not too hard, and also very intuitive. Plus a lot of fun! Finally, the vehicle mode is PERFECT AND BEAUTIFUL, will all the right paint aps in the right places. Sure, the resulting vehicle is very small and compact, but the masterpeice level of engeneering and design make up for it.

Fully worth the whole 35$ taxes included that I paid for. One of the best TF I had in a long while.

[Sabrblade]

@Kanrabat - It's Megatron Wolf. He rarely ever says anything positive anymore.

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

Is it wrong that I like the 1 step change Drift more than I should?

[-Kanrabat-]

Is it wrong that I like the 1 step change Drift more than I should?

Of course not. They are made for fast gameplay and instant fun after all!

[Sabrblade]

Is it wrong that I like the 1 step change Drift more than I should?

Of course not. They are made for fast gameplay and instant fun after all!

Yeah, and who doesn't like the idea of a switchblade-esque thing for kids?

[-Kanrabat-]

Is it wrong that I like the 1 step change Drift more than I should?

Of course not. They are made for fast gameplay and instant fun after all!

Yeah, and who doesn't like the idea of a switchblade-esque thing for kids?

[-Kanrabat-]

I just openned and transformed AoI voyager Grimlock.

Once again, a 35$ (total) that was REALLY worth it! The transformation, like Optimus's, is easy, intuitive, clever, and fun to do. I did it without the instructions. Funny because the instructions are now EXTREMELY CLEAR AND IN FULL COLORS!

The robot mode is just FABULOUS. Grimlock dont look like a pile of junk but like a bad-ass samurai. My only complain is his weapon is a mace with a weird placement for the handle instead of a flaming katana. As for the T-Rex mode, it's intimidating and fearsome looking. FOC Grimlock is a peice of garbage compared to the PERFECT AoI version.

I cant recommend the first two AoI voyagers highly enough! As the voyagers are concerned, so far, the AoI line is very, VERY promising. I can't wait for Bulkh... I mean, Hound to come out. Even Galvatron might surprise me.

On a side note, I do hope Grimlock will not go all GPS on me down the line...

[Sabrblade]

Is it wrong that I like the 1 step change Drift more than I should?

Of course not. They are made for fast gameplay and instant fun after all!

Yeah, and who doesn't like the idea of a switchblade-esque thing for kids?

[Sw4ns]

Gosh, whilst I was keeping optimistic about these toys, the images of Snarl and Slug are really disappointing.

Snarl looks constantly mistransformed, with awkward arm posturing in robot mode and even more-so, the tail in both robot and dinosaur mode.

As for Slug, well, the body of the robot mode look like it's mainly spine, with really heavily laden feet and arms.

Guess it'll be going with the rest of my movieverse figures - unpurchased and still warming shelves in the stores.

[Primeultimus]

Platinum Edition Age Of Extinction Optimus Prime & Grimlock Box set

[El Duque]

The Ragin Nation Facebook page has shared official photos of the upcoming Transformers: Age of Extinction Platinum Edition Optimus Prime & Grimlock set. The set features the Voyager Class Evasion Mode Optimus Prime and Voyager Class Grimlock. In addition to the snazzy collectors style packaging complete with opening display flap, each figure has chrome applications compared to their mass retail releases. Check 'em out below:

[Dead Metal]

Looks like Platinum here means chrome applied on random places just not there where it would make sense. And there don't seem to be any paint apps on Optimus to make his robot-mode more interesting.
I would even go as far as saying that the normal version looks better than this.

[Megatron Wolf]

well that explains why there arent any paint apps, gives them the excuse to make "platinum" editions and charge even more. I bet its also a TRU exclusive & will be $50 or $60.

[K2vox]

Hideous. Saving so much money on this movie line. I only want a few of the toys.

[megatronus]

Chrome on exhaust canisters on legs? Nope.

Chrome on grill? Nope.

[SlyTF1]

They look improved to me.

[rpetras]

This makes that Prime mold almost not look like total crap ... Almost.

[Rated X]

I kind of want em....on clearance...

[Jelze Bunnycat]

That should be #15 of 30 in the Thrilling 30's after First Edition Optimus Prime, #14 of 30. And considering Voyagers cost like $25 these days, $50 for the two together isn't such a bad deal.

[SW's SilverHammer]

Eh, quite honestly the first place I would've put chrome would be the shotgun.