The Energon Pub

by **mechabooks** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:23 am

I've been reading the graphic novels of All Hail Megatronand I've been thinking about the characters and the fact that they need newer, updated figures. I really want to see an old war veteran Kup, a Perceptor that is a bad-ass sniper, and a sleek Blurr figure.

Some updated Insecticons would be good too!

Anybody else think so?

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:37 am

I was very tempted to pick up the TRU re-issue Perceptor, as there isn't a very good toy out there to repurpose into Classics Perceptor. He's one of my favorites (me being a real life scientist) and he defiantly needs an update.

Blurr is getting a retool of Generations Drift, that should be fine unless someone manages to screw up and five him a Bayverse face.

*WISHFULL THINKING*

Kup too. Cybertron Breakdown just didn't do it for me. Mayhaps we'll see a Fansproject "Veteran" figure in the future? =P~

??

*WISHFULL THINKING*

News Credits: 129 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:40 am

BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:50 am

Counterpunch wrote:BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

Agree 100%.

I just wish there was a second version with wrinkles.

News Credits: 5 · by **--B--** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:52 am

Counterpunch wrote:BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

He's nice, but I want grizzled old Kup, not shiney new Kup.

by **mechabooks** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:13 am

--B-- wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

He's nice, but I want grizzled old Kup, not shiney new Kup.

That's what I'm talking about! I'd love to have the spark plug cigar thing hanging out of his mouth too!

News Credits: 36 · by **Pretender Skywarp** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:46 am

mechabooks wrote:
--B-- wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

He's nice, but I want grizzled old Kup, not shiney new Kup.

That's what I'm talking about! I'd love to have the spark plug cigar thing hanging out of his mouth too!

That would be great for that "Hannibal" from the A-team look, but a nightmare in terms of pitching a kids toy that would be seen "condone" smoking. We know why it would be there but;

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:04 am

I'm currently using Universe Countdown as my classics perceptor. He's not too bad actually. And if the rumour pans out, we're getting Blurr too. So things are good.

by **ang3l3s** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 11:10 am

Wrinkles would be a nice touch

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 2:29 pm

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

Agree 100%.

I just wish there was a second version with wrinkles.

I just wish I could find him for under $80.

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:00 pm

kirbenvost wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

Agree 100%.

I just wish there was a second version with wrinkles.

I just wish I could find him for under $80.

BBTS has the full set for $225. Which is crazy cheap. I was happy when I got a set for $265 in january from them.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

News Credits: 7 · by **alldarker** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:28 am

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:BotCon Kup is WAY better than people give him credit for.

Agree 100%.

I just wish there was a second version with wrinkles.

I just wish I could find him for under $80.

BBTS has the full set for $225. Which is crazy cheap. I was happy when I got a set for $265 in january from them.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

...And I've seen complete 2009 box sets go for even cheaper on eBay. I myself bought a complete MIB set with unopened accessories and including all paperwork for $222 in February.
Kup is definitely one of the highlights of that set, which even surprised me.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:37 am

Yes I agree. More of me made to look like me for me.

by **mechabooks** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:26 am

Blurrz wrote:Yes I agree. More of me made to look like me for me.

Which Blurr do you think is the best one? I've got the G1, Cybertron and Animated.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:31 am

Animated gets the job done.

We'll wait to see what being a Drift remold will have to offer. I'm not up for being a remold of some no-name character, but I'm so fast, I'll go back in time and everyone will think that Drift is the remold of Generations Blurr. Oh yeah.

News Credits: 104 · by **Cyber Bishop** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 9:10 am

Blurrz wrote:Animated gets the job done.

Agreed.. I so wish they would make an updated G1 style Kup.. Not the Botcon one (I don't have that one.. can't afford it).

Give me a nice Kup classic and I will be one happy camper.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:44 pm

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
I just wish I could find him for under $80.

BBTS has the full set for $225. Which is crazy cheap. I was happy when I got a set for $265 in january from them.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

But...I only want Kup!

News Credits: 129 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:49 pm

kirbenvost wrote:
Razorclaw0000 wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
I just wish I could find him for under $80.

BBTS has the full set for $225. Which is crazy cheap. I was happy when I got a set for $265 in january from them.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

But...I only want Kup!

Doesn't Scourge sell for like, $125 or more by himself?

Plus you get Classics Thunderclash. :grin:

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:00 pm

Good point. I just don't have a spare $225 lying around, I'm afraid. Heck, I don't have a spare $80 either, so it's all just wishes and dreams. :lol:

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:44 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Plus you get Classics Thunderclash.

Whom I love, except for two bum heel spurs. Both of the tension pegs have a ton of extra plastic, and the spurs won't stay on :-(

It seems like too much plastic to safely cut off.

News Credits: 273 · by **Delicon** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 4:37 pm

I'm surprised that Perceptor hasn't gotten a Universe update, either. Well, technically he did get the legends repaint version which actually is not all that bad, especially when originally done for a character that you would have never thought of as Perceptor.

Not to make CP cray, but I am considering trading off my BotCon Kup, just because I really dont feel like I need the entire 09 set (and add-ons) as part of my collection. I plan on keeping the ones that tie into G1 and G2, though. I know Kup sorta does but the arm and the elite guard symbol just sorta detract from him feeling like a true universe style Kup for me. If anyone is interested in trading for (or buying) Kup, Lanshark or Flak send me a PM.

As for the old, wrinkly Kup, yeah I'd love to see that. They never really gave us a G1 one in his true Sunbow colors, either.

My favorite Blurr is Cybertron Blurr, he's really the only one they ever got even close to getting the head mold and overall colors right on. Evil BotCon Blurr is pretty cool, too.

by **mechabooks** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 5:37 pm

Blurrz wrote:Animated gets the job done.

We'll wait to see what being a Drift remold will have to offer. I'm not up for being a remold of some no-name character, but I'm so fast, I'll go back in time and everyone will think that Drift is the remold of Generations Blurr. Oh yeah.

I expect you to come bursting through a brick wall in a blue blur as a pitcher of rasberry Kool Aid. OH YEAH! :lol:

by **Shadowstream** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:10 am

mechabooks wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Animated gets the job done.

We'll wait to see what being a Drift remold will have to offer. I'm not up for being a remold of some no-name character, but I'm so fast, I'll go back in time and everyone will think that Drift is the remold of Generations Blurr. Oh yeah.

I expect you to come bursting through a brick wall in a blue blur as a pitcher of rasberry Kool Aid. OH YEAH!

If Blurr advertised Kool-Aid I would be tempted to start drinking the **** again.

Also, 88mph is not very impressive, but nice try Blurrz :lol:

by **Prime Riblet** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 3:56 am

Shadowstream wrote:
mechabooks wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Animated gets the job done.

We'll wait to see what being a Drift remold will have to offer. I'm not up for being a remold of some no-name character, but I'm so fast, I'll go back in time and everyone will think that Drift is the remold of Generations Blurr. Oh yeah.

I expect you to come bursting through a brick wall in a blue blur as a pitcher of rasberry Kool Aid. OH YEAH!

If Blurr advertised Kool-Aid I would be tempted to start drinking the **** again.

Also, 88mph is not very impressive, but nice try Blurrz

88 mph is pretty impressive when the Flux Capacitor is functioning properly.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 4:38 am

Botcon Kup is real nice, but I'd like a fresh Kup classic figure that's truer to the G1 model. Preferably stands taller too, since Protector, Magnus, Springer and Blurr will all stand taller than the botcon one.

Still, botcon Kup looks fantastic with Hot Rod, Energon Arcee and Cybertron Blurr. Just the right size.