The Energon Pub

I'm surprised you didn't use "Par? PAR!!" from Hot Shots Golf, ct1!!

itscramtastic wrote:I'm surprised you didn't use "Par? PAR!!" from Hot Shots Golf, ct1!!

Never really played that series, searched for Mario Golf Par, was super happy with Wario and Waluigi in antagonizing poses.

But yes, I have let the vidjo game gods down today

carytheone wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:I'm surprised you didn't use "Par? PAR!!" from Hot Shots Golf, ct1!!

Never really played that series, searched for Mario Golf Par, was super happy with Wario and Waluigi in antagonizing poses.

But yes, I have let the vidjo game gods down today

It's ok my friend. I can't remember which character said it and couldn't find it anyway

itscramtastic wrote:

carytheone wrote:

itscramtastic wrote:I'm surprised you didn't use "Par? PAR!!" from Hot Shots Golf, ct1!!

Never really played that series, searched for Mario Golf Par, was super happy with Wario and Waluigi in antagonizing poses.

But yes, I have let the vidjo game gods down today

It's ok my friend. I can't remember which character said it and couldn't find it anyway

itscramtastic wrote:Nice write up on all the movies Shaj!! I still find the ones with Sam Witwicky (and his parents) to be the best.

Don't get me wrong, I love Shia, I do think he's hilarious. His parents too. But, they go too far. His mom being menopausal, getting high, and tackling people? That's ridiculous. And Shia trying to get the Bots out of their base at the start of DOTM, flipping out and literally screaming at the top of his lungs.... was mental.

itscramtastic wrote:OR!! "One man!! Alone!! Betrayed by the country he loves, now their only hope in their hour of need!!"
Ok, so Shia and John Turturro. Best. Ever.

Turturro. Sorry, forgot about him. Best Bayformer human hands down

itscramtastic wrote:I didn't necessarily enjoy AoE as I felt it was too long, and they just jump-cut all over the planet. Also, why humans be killing bots and trying to steal their gold metal?!

TLK was handled very similarly, in regards to the editing style. And AOE was long, but didn't feel like they were staying their welcome. TLK on the other hand....

I don't wanna brag, but today's haul is epic. McDonald's Beast Wars Under-3!!!



Annnd.... not earth shattering or anything, but I spotted some "new" RID Legions. I say "new" because they aren't, but we've never gotten them here before (pretty sure).

Nice, that Under 3 Botcon figure is attractive. That deco is very lovely and works very well. I regret not getting that one just a wee bit. Them RiD legion figures are petty cool for their tiny size. Microchangers

Has anyone got a good look at the TLK legion Megatron. Looks pretty sharp, I keep passing, but it's getting harder and harder.

carytheone wrote:Nice, that Under 3 Botcon figure is attractive. That deco is very lovely and works very well. I regret not getting that one just a wee bit. Them RiD legion figures are petty cool for their tiny size. Microchangers

Has anyone got a good look at the TLK legion Megatron. Looks pretty sharp, I keep passing, but it's getting harder and harder.

The Botcon fella isn't new actually, he's just there for the photo-op
I was searching for the silly McDonalds toy for a while and finally found a couple .

And I actually pretty rarely buy Legion figures, but Starscream is my boy.

I saw TLK Cybertron today at TRU-- but I'd much rather spend $150 on a Tryp.

shajaki wrote:

carytheone wrote:Nice, that Under 3 Botcon figure is attractive. That deco is very lovely and works very well. I regret not getting that one just a wee bit. Them RiD legion figures are petty cool for their tiny size. Microchangers

Has anyone got a good look at the TLK legion Megatron. Looks pretty sharp, I keep passing, but it's getting harder and harder.

The Botcon fella isn't new actually, he's just there for the photo-op
I was searching for the silly McDonalds toy for a while and finally found a couple .

And I actually pretty rarely buy Legion figures, but Starscream is my boy.

Ahhhh, well congrats.

How is dat lil Screamer? Do you have the RiD deluxe? That's a fun figure, if so how do they compare transformation wise?


@the bod, yeah I spotted 3 Cybertrons at our TRU just a few days ago. Nice looking figure, but dayum.... dat price I also find it very convenient that that figure started showing up on shelves the day after the BoGo deal ended.

Convenient, indeed, Cary -- I'm hoping to get Cybertron at Ross for about $60....or less. :p

carytheone wrote:How is dat lil Screamer? Do you have the RiD deluxe? That's a fun figure, if so how do they compare transformation wise?

I dunno! Good? I guess? His jet mode doesn't have the right silhouette, and he has no shoulders. But he was tiny and cheap? The only other Legion I can compare him to is my Cybertron Starscream, and that lil guy is amazing. This one... isn't

And yeah I got the Warrior. Iz nize

Totes jealous of your Primus filled TRU's

shajaki wrote:

carytheone wrote:How is dat lil Screamer? Do you have the RiD deluxe? That's a fun figure, if so how do they compare transformation wise?

I dunno! Good? I guess? His jet mode doesn't have the right silhouette, and he has no shoulders. But he was tiny and cheap? The only other Legion I can compare him to is my Cybertron Starscream, and that lil guy is amazing. This one... isn't

I got a Starcrush something awful, but I'm trying to quit legion/legend figures that don't make sense or I deem unnecessary. Good to know that's an easy pass.

And yeah I got the Warrior. Iz nize

Yeah it is nice. I went and did something stupid and picked up Skywarp as well. Man I hope them paint him blue....

Totes jealous of your Primus filled TRU's

I'm sure they'll make it up there eventually and remember; you buy, I fly

Finally





Time to update the MP Decepticon display!

Hoooooollllyyyyy crap.
He is big. He is heavy. In jet mode, I'd have whooshed him around the house, but I'd have to start lifting weights

Robot mode cannot be beat. He is the spitting image of his cartoon counterpart. His plastic quality is outstanding. Simply put, solid AF. So solid in fact, during transformation I almost broke a (rather thick) tab, but it bent rather than snapped. There's nothing brittle about him.

He isn't perfect though. His legs aren't as possible as I thought. And he's not very smooth in jet mode. The jet seems to lack a certain amount of refinement. But honestly, these complaints feel nit-picky. He is still really satisfying.

LOVE that last pic LMFAO

Wow, he's SO G1 cartoon -- absolutely stunning.

I'm gonna need your thoughts on Dirge.

Sweet merciful cats Shaj! Skyfire!!

Also.

Cram. Always tryin to hurt me

Ironhidensh wrote:I'm gonna need your thoughts on Dirge.

I didn't transform him, but he feels really good. Pretty solid. Ramjet was fiddly, Thrust was much better but his back hanging jet nosecone was pretty loose, and Dirge doesn't appear to have any of these issues. All in all, I'm actually really happy seeing the trio complete.

shajaki wrote:Cram. Always tryin to hurt me

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Nawwwww. You my friend!! Had I realized you didn't have it yet I woulda bought it for you!! You are so on top of those steelbooks for movies I didn't even know had a steelbook!!

Next time, I'll just buy two. Promise. I always got the funds to help out.

Except for TR Fort Max. I just had the funds for two.

itscramtastic wrote:

shajaki wrote:Cram. Always tryin to hurt me

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?! Nawwwww. You my friend!! Had I realized you didn't have it yet I woulda bought it for you!! You are so on top of those steelbooks for movies I didn't even know had a steelbook!!

Next time, I'll just buy two. Promise. I always got the funds to help out.

Except for TR Fort Max. I just had the funds for two.

Haha no worries bro. Them Steelybookers can be tricky sometimes.

Speaking of movies, I just came from Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thanks you, for restoring my faith in movies

O RLY? Tell me more about the new Spidey, Shaj....!

bodrock wrote:O RLY? Tell me more about the new Spidey, Shaj....!

Simply put, fantastic, and what a Spider-Man movie should have been the whole time.

One of the greatest runs of Spider-Man, is the Ultimate Universe', and this borrows heavily from it. Teenage Peter is a pure joy to watch. He's hilarious, awkward, and still learning. Watching characters grow can't be beat.
....... *edit.... I'm just say here, the movie, in general, is hilarious. Halfway through writing I found I was saying that virtually everyone and everything was funny. Because it is. So sorry if it get repetitive.
Happy Hogan makes his return basically as his chaperone adding many lawl's. Aunt May is not 107 years old, which I greatly appreciate. I think maybe they almost went too young and too hot by casting Marisa Tomei, but that seems like a ridiculous thing to complain about. She was funny and cute. And her last words in the movie steal the show. Peter's BFF Ned was a great sidekick, and had some really great moments. There were two ladies they focused on, Liz and Michelle. The one Peter fawns over is Liz, who I found kind of one dimensional, and Michelle who was quite a bit ore interesting even if she was just playing the stereotypical weird girl.

Michael Keaton's Vulture. Am I the only one who liked the Robocop reboot? Keaton plays an amazing villain. He's intimidating, strong, unpredictable, and just all around badass. Not to mention the Vulture design was pretty scary. Bomber jacket with the feather'ish collar, green glowing eyes, giant robot wings (which do some crazy damage), and the robotic talons on his feet. They really give a good impression of the damage he can inflict.

It was a good story. In a nutshell: Peter tries hard, gets a slightly inflated ego, gets slapped down, and straightens up. The action is enthralling, and the stuff in between is well paced. He has the same suit he was given in Civil War, which is promptly taken away from him after a pretty bad dust-up with the Vulture on a sail barge which was only saved due to Ironmans intervention. I assumed the "Liz" of the movie was Liz Allen, but as a strange twist she's actually Liz Toomes. As in, the Vulture's daughter. Once confronted with Peter in his civies taking his daughter to homecoming, the Vulture puts things together pretty quickly. He tells Peter to let it all go and leave him alone, or else. And sadly for Peter, he ditches his date to peruse the daddy-baddy. Naturally he ends up saving the day and proving himself to Stark, and nearly made a full Avenger. But he turns it down because he feels he's not as ready as he thought.

However there were some odd things too. Not bad per say, just odd. There must have been a conscious decision made by the makers, to not cover his origin or powers. There wasn't ONE mention of Uncle Ben, specifically why he is costuming as Spider-Man, and the spider bite was only briefly mentioned. Also, no "Power/Responsibility" quotes. I assume because people are probably bored to death of re-watching said things and they wanted to avoid beating this certain dead horse. Everybody should just know by now.

I'd also be remiss if I didn't mention the Captain America PSA's. Sweet primus, they were hilarious. And the post credits moment is literally the best one of the entire Avengers franchise. That, and the entirety of the movie left me in stitches. I was actually sore from laughing so much.

I had no idea about Michael Keaton! That makes me especially eager to watch it now.

Hooray Homecoming!! I can't wait to see it, and I'm sad I haven't yet. That and Wonder Woman were my two movies to see this summer. Yeah, I said two. Unless there's another coming out soon which I forgot about. I don't think there is.

The MCU does a great job and I'm thrilled Spidey is finally in it. And yeah Shaj, Ultimate Peter Parker/Spider-Man is where it is at. He's the greatest hero ever.