The Energon Pub

News Credits: 104 · Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:19 pm

I got my Silverbolt and Prime last week from TRU online and I love them both. Optimus looks like a power lifter but I was hoping Silverbolt would have been a little taller. Superion looks awesome and I can't wait for Air Raid so he will look complete.

Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:21 pm

I'm really hoping for a third party Prime Trailer Ala pm prime. Failing that I might repaint a MW Primer Trailer for him to command.

News Credits: 104 · Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:29 am

Some pix I took last week.. Sorry I did not post them sooner but we have been busy with wizard world this past weekend.

Wed Jan 14, 2015 9:37 am

I think I want to take a light paint wash to Silverbolt, particularly in Superion mode. He has a lot of nice details when you see him in person, but his photos are always washed out. I can't wait for the 3rd party hands and feet upgrades! The only part of these combiners that I dislike are their hands/feet.

News Credits: 131 · Wed Jan 14, 2015 10:01 am

The feet do look a little gimpy. As hands they are ok, but I don't like the always there "toes". That 3rd part kit looks boss.

News Credits: 131 · Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:11 pm

On my way up to Hattisburg and stopped by the Slidell TRU.

2 each of the CW legends.

The WM on Northmall had nothing. The target had plenty of the RID warriors.

Wed Jan 14, 2015 2:47 pm

The walmart on I49 was always good to me in my College years, haven't been up that way in forever though.

News Credits: 131 · Wed Jan 14, 2015 2:49 pm

I was in Hattiesburg a week ago and it was barren. Checked the TRU, WM & Target on Hwy 98.

I'll hit them again on my way out of town, when I'm finished with work.

I did see another WM that caught my eye on the way in though.

News Credits: 131 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:30 am

I know most of you guys have all the CW figs you want, but hasbrotoyshop.com has all the deluxe and voyagers in stock. Only T Cracker and Windcharger are left in the legends class. Go figure.

Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:45 am

Super20 should give you 20% off and free shipping too! Dang, knew I should have waited.

News Credits: 131 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 10:57 am

Thanks, but that one is expired.

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:06 am

Well, have a look at my first stage of adding some paint apps to CW Optimus then! I've got a sweet translucent blue that I'm going to use in the matrix area. Never tried paint washing and dry brushing, but the figure was so lackluster in combiner mode that I felt compelled to do something.

News Credits: 131 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:19 am

Looks good so far. Did you do anything to that center silver part yet? A black wash would probably make it pop.

I've never tried any painting on my TF figures, but I'm interested in trying it out.

Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:30 am

Heading to Hobby Lobby at lunch to grab some black, gold and am going to try and match the red and windows today actually!

News Credits: 131 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 11:38 am

Cool beans. Hit us up with some pics when you've finished. I kinda feel like we are clogging up a sighting thread though. I guess that call is up to CB.

I plan on creating a collections/random pics thread once we get settled into the new digs and everyone one is released from their cardboard prisons.

Do any of you have a place online to peruse/covet your collection?

Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:07 pm

Yeah... stupid excitement for only the best thing to happen to Transformers ever!

News Credits: 131 · Fri Jan 16, 2015 3:55 pm

This gives new meaning to "brickformers". Okay so not Transformers but a transforming thing. They are called Tenkai Knights and come in various 3 packs. I found these on clearance at a target in Hattiesburg, MS, but I've seen them on clearance elsewhere. That store just had the magic price point.

Plain and bricked up

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Transformed

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Geared Up

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After gearing them up; I can totally see why these are getting the ole clearance axe. They are more fun naked and as a novelty. I don't get exposed to many toys outside of what I collect and not sure if any of you have kids or have seen these. They will make a nice addition as a desk distraction toy. Going toss the gear in a drawer and forget it exist.

I don't collect legos either so I cannot confirm they fit, but they look like they are a good match for the thick 2x4 brick a days long past. They also seem about the same size a lego minifig. I don't feel like breaking down Brickastator to test that theory.

News Credits: 104 · Sat Jan 17, 2015 11:46 am

carytheone wrote:Cool beans. Hit us up with some pics when you've finished. I kinda feel like we are clogging up a sighting thread though. I guess that call is up to CB.

I plan on creating a collections/random pics thread once we get settled into the new digs and everyone one is released from their cardboard prisons.

Do any of you have a place online to peruse/covet your collection?

not up to me anymore, I gave up being admin months ago.
I put my collection pic on my Facebook

Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:52 pm

carytheone wrote:Cool beans. Hit us up with some pics when you've finished. I kinda feel like we are clogging up a sighting thread though. I guess that call is up to CB.

I plan on creating a collections/random pics thread once we get settled into the new digs and everyone one is released from their cardboard prisons.

Do any of you have a place online to peruse/covet your collection?

I have a picture of my collection on another Transformers website. Here's an old picture of my collection. I need to update it though.

Also got Microblaze Creation's Not-Onslaught and I'm loving the combined mode. I'm now EXTREMELY tempted to get Combiner Wars Superion so he can have someone to fight.

Sat Jan 17, 2015 3:03 pm

How is the military titans set? I had it ordered but canceled it after xmas. Worth the $100?

News Credits: 104 · Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:25 pm

Man that bruticus add on set looks BOSS!

News Credits: 104 · Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:59 pm

Combiner wars alpha bravo and dragstrip at the Kenner Target as of 3:59 on Saturday.

Sat Jan 17, 2015 8:11 pm

Cyber Bishop wrote:Man that bruticus add on set looks BOSS!

Yea man, I don't make 3rd party purchases all that often, but this guy was definitely worth the upgrades!

mazingaspidey wrote:How is the military titans set? I had it ordered but canceled it after xmas. Worth the $100?

The set is really great. I actually paid 120 for mine, and that was the cheapest I could find him. I'd say he was well worth it. Onslaught looks great in all 3 modes, and I love how the accessories improve Swindle and Brawl's bot modes. I've heard people complain about Swindle's ankle rockers falling off easily in combined mode, but honestly, I've never had it happen. It's sturdy as hell to be quite honest. Bruticus is my favorite combiner, and he upgrade does his FoC self major justice (ironically, I bought Fall of Cybertron for my PS3 last week and love it too!).

Here's a pic of my new shelf that I set up for him. He looks great with Colossus (even if he is bigger than him).

News Credits: 131 · Sun Jan 18, 2015 12:42 pm

That kit makes me regret not picking up Bruticus when he was at retail. Boss is indeed the right word! Also digging the handhelds; and is that a PSone I spy?

I really enjoyed FOC. It's a lot more fun than WFC. I played them both via gamefly and I'm always on the look out for a cheap copy so I can bash around cybertron again. There is at least one really fun Easter egg hidden in FOC and the end credits are pure win.

Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:31 pm

carytheone wrote:That kit makes me regret not picking up Bruticus when he was at retail. Boss is indeed the right word! Also digging the handhelds; and is that a PSone I spy?

I really enjoyed FOC. It's a lot more fun than WFC. I played them both via gamefly and I'm always on the look out for a cheap copy so I can bash around cybertron again. There is at least one really fun Easter egg hidden in FOC and the end credits are pure win.

I was one of those people who actually sat around for 4 days on Hasbro Toy Shop waiting on SDCC Bruticus to go up. When I got the figure in hand...well, disappointed is putting it mildly. The kit really does make up for Hasbro's shortcomings though. Now I'm hoping for a G2 deco.

Also, yep, that's a PSone that I play ever now and then. I really love the LCD screen it comes with. I was planning on dusting/reorganizing my display today, but I've been hooked on The Last of Us, and between that game and a 10 month old, I haven't had the time. I'll probably do it tomorrow and post an updated picture. Really interested in seeing some fellow Louisianians post pictures of their setups though. Seems like I'm the only person who posted theirs. :lol: