The Energon Pub

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:50 pm

For anyone who missed out, Pulse has Devy in stock right now at the original $149.99 price from years ago. This is part of their back in stock Friday updates, and available only to Premium members until 3:00 eastern then open to anyone.

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/bac ... devastator

Weird collection of back in stock TF's as well. PotP Bludgeon, MP Smokescreen, Siege UM, Selects Super Megatron (for the 4th time) and a handful of ER.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:14 am

I ended up getting the Tailclonus head for CW Cyclonus, who looks extra awesome with a better head and finally a good name. This is my Lost Light combiner, and now he has a proper name and a proper head, and he looks surprisingly good with his little buddy too

by **ZeldaTheSwordsman** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:46 am

That does look better than him being shackled to the "Grand Galvatron" reference.

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:15 pm

That's a nice head! Needs some better feet to go with him though- I'd recommend looking up SteamShield's combiner slippers on Shapeways for some relatively affordable footsies. They clip over the existing HFGs, they give ankle articulation, and being made on Shapeways they'll never go out of stock!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 12:33 pm

Evil Eye wrote:That's a nice head! Needs some better feet to go with him though- I'd recommend looking up SteamShield's combiner slippers on Shapeways for some relatively affordable footsies. They clip over the existing HFGs, they give ankle articulation, and being made on Shapeways they'll never go out of stock!

Thanks! the head was actually purchased from Renderform, I didn't print it myself or anything.

I'm actually content with the feet, I've always liked the HFG

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:02 pm

I'm seriously tempted to try and nab a low-priced auction on eBay for a G2 Menasor. Despite the fact I've bought too many robots recently anyway and Motormaster being a terrible, terrible torso.

What am I doing with my life.

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:36 pm

I was fortunate to reacquire the G2 sets about this time last year. They were going from anywhere between $120-$150. I have no idea what they are now.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:38 pm

Evil Eye wrote:I'm seriously tempted to try and nab a low-priced auction on eBay for a G2 Menasor. Despite the fact I've bought too many robots recently anyway and Motormaster being a terrible, terrible torso.

They're very colorful. I think the G2 limbs would look good with CW Cyclonus.

News Credits: 42 · by **TF-fan kev777** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:05 pm

o.supreme wrote:I was fortunate to reacquire the G2 sets about this time last year. They were going from anywhere between $120-$150. I have no idea what they are now.

I sold mine (G2 Menasor) in November for about $95 on eBay. I think G2 Superion went for about the same and G2 Bruticus for about $80.

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 6:09 pm

I'm guessing that was loose/complete. Sorry...I was only thinking about MIB, because that's how I wanted mine.

Loose yes they can go for under 100, but MIB, the lowest one I currently see is Just under 200 after shipping

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Fri Mar 12, 2021 8:11 pm

Greetings All,

So as some of you may know, I have this long term crazy goal to get one of each variant of the Botcon 2016 Customization Class Ratchet's (as there are 5 variants), as having them all will complete my combiner collection. Well, amazingly I've been making a little progress, but today I hit a snag.

I've received one of the Hand-Foot accessories that was misassembled. Left is misassembled HFG, as opposed to a correct one on the right. It looks like 2 tiny pins would have to be removed and reinserted to correct this. I'm just not sure it is even possible, and if so, what tool should I use? Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you so much.

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 1:04 am

o.supreme wrote:Greetings All,

So as some of you may know, I have this long term crazy goal to get one of each variant of the Botcon 2016 Customization Class Ratchet's (as there are 5 variants), as having them all will complete my combiner collection. Well, amazingly I've been making a little progress, but today I hit a snag.

I've received one of the Hand-Foot accessories that was misassembled. Left is misassembled HFG, as opposed to a correct one on the right. It looks like 2 tiny pins would have to be removed and reinserted to correct this. I'm just not sure it is even possible, and if so, what tool should I use? Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you so much.

This should not be a problem. Whst you need is a watch pin remover. It looks like a really thin ice pick. Get the millimeter radius that works with that particular pin.
Here's a video I looked at to help me out

https://youtu.be/BkvhRoYg4RQ

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:38 am

Awesome. Thank you so much ;)^

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:53 pm

I did a search in this forum for "Raiden" and I was surprised on the level of subject activity for this guy. So I'm sorry for not taking time and reading all the posted comments buuuut with what is known so far will it be a MP figure and not a generations combiner? Everyone's comment is greatly awaited. ;)^

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 10:57 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:I did a search in this forum for "Raiden" and I was surprised on the level of subject activity for this guy. So I'm sorry for not taking time and reading all the posted comments buuuut with what is known so far will it be a MP figure and not a generations combiner? Everyone's comment is greatly awaited.

Yes he is rumored to be. Masterpiece set from what I understand of the rumors. They are written in Japanese so I'm not 100% clear on it. He was rumored along with a MP Skyfire, so there was some confusion regarding size.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:01 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:I did a search in this forum for "Raiden" and I was surprised on the level of subject activity for this guy. So I'm sorry for not taking time and reading all the posted comments buuuut with what is known so far will it be a MP figure and not a generations combiner? Everyone's comment is greatly awaited.
Yes he is rumored to be. Masterpiece set from what I understand of the rumors. They are written in Japanese so I'm not 100% clear on it. He was rumored along with a MP Skyfire, so there was some confusion regarding size.

No rumor, confirmation. He is coming as a Masterpiece, and will be "Unite Warriors size" (whatever that means).

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Mon Apr 05, 2021 11:06 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:I did a search in this forum for "Raiden" and I was surprised on the level of subject activity for this guy. So I'm sorry for not taking time and reading all the posted comments buuuut with what is known so far will it be a MP figure and not a generations combiner? Everyone's comment is greatly awaited.
Yes he is rumored to be. Masterpiece set from what I understand of the rumors. They are written in Japanese so I'm not 100% clear on it. He was rumored along with a MP Skyfire, so there was some confusion regarding size.
No rumor, confirmation. He is coming as a Masterpiece, and will be "Unite Warriors size" (whatever that means).

Alright, then. Asked and answered.

Hopefully an updated version of JRX will follow in some fashion.

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:38 am

The talk has mostly been in the MP thread because that's what TT says it is supposed to be. However this is a toy update I've wanted for a long time. The character didn't get much to do in the Headmasters animated series, but I love the idea, and the fact that his toy goes back to Diaclone along with the Constructicons. I actually was able to obtain the original toy for a short time. It's just a shame the idea that "kids in america don't like trains" prevented it from ever getting a proper release, or have some sort of representation in western TF fiction. It will be my first MP toy since the Hasbro release of MP-1 which I no longer have either. I'm also glad either way if it scales at 12 inches or 18 inches.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:18 pm

Interesting on the comment on kids and the disliking of trains. I had hoped with the release of JRX/Rail Racer at the time :HASBRO:

would have seen that as some kind of opportunity to give us a modern version of Raiden and a new version of Team Bullet Train sometime after.... :PRAY:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:38 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:Interesting on the comment on kids and the disliking of trains. I had hoped with the release of JRX/Rail Racer at the time would have seen that as some kind of opportunity to give us a modern version of Raiden and a new version of Team Bullet Train sometime after....

It's not dislike per se, more like how far you have to walk to see one and what they're used for. In the US, it's cargo most of the time, with passenger trains being limited to larger cities and their suburbs, either as large intercity trains, or commuter lightrail. Japan... it's a regular spaghetti bowl of companies and railway lines going all over the place in city centers, not to mention the Bullet Trains. Watch some Japanese level crossing compilations on YouTube and be afraid...

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Tue Apr 06, 2021 4:11 pm

Oh I agree. The JRX team was one of my favorite toys from Car Robots (Kept that one MISB and purchased the RiD versions to open and display). Also since the Micromaster train team was released as part of Universe, I'm sure if ever there was a mass retail Transformers train again (other than legacy character like Astro Train), they would hopefully not be left out.

raiden is definitely #1 on my list. There are a few other classic Combiner's I'd like to see before a new JRX/rail racer, only becasue the 2000/01 version isn't that bad.

Here's My Wish List

1.Raiden
2.Monstructor and/or Dinoking
3.Road Caesar
4.Landcross

These Next 3 are slam-dunk repaints for TT, hopefully they happen:

5.Battle Gaia
6. Guard City
7. G2 Defensor

Then Of Course

8. JRX (Rail Racer) &
9. Build King (Landfill)

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon May 10, 2021 8:33 pm

This is still my favorite combiner from the Prime Wars. Love this Defensor.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Tue May 11, 2021 6:32 am

He's pretty good, though I swapped out Rook for a customized First Aid that looks like IDW Prowl.

The Hot Spot torso mold could have been a bit better, but at least it's not Motormaster-bad.

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Tue May 11, 2021 9:08 am

My Defensor retains the original configuration Plus legends Groove for the chest plate ( so he is Extra Groovy

) I have obtained an extra First Aid and commissioned someone to repaint him as Medix. Hopefully when it's all said and done I will be using Medix and Rook to finally have a complete Modulus.