The Energon Pub

News Credits: 5 · Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:46 am

Woo-Hoo! I'm reporting in from my new computer. It's actually the first computer that I've bought myself, which is kinda weird, I guess, but who cares. It's all mine and I am excited!

I had a Super Smash Bros. Brawl "party" on Saturday. That was good times. I'm probably going to do another one sometime soon. I'm definitely going to have to get a few more people over next time.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Mar 18, 2008 5:37 pm

No sir PQP, I do not need any third-world chesticles

GM, Super Smash Bros. rocks!! I can't wait to play the new one!! My favorite game of all time though would have to be Super Mario Kart Double Dash!! Mainly because I rock balls at it

Oh, and have i mentioned to day that SCHOOL IS TEH SUCK!!!

News Credits: 5 · Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:01 pm

tfpredaking wrote:GM, Super Smash Bros. rocks!! I can't wait to play the new one!! My favorite game of all time though would have to be Super Mario Kart Double Dash!! Mainly because I rock balls at it

Brawl is pure awesomeness! I almost have all of the characters and stages unlocked.

News Credits: 194 · Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:54 am

sweet.. my revoltechs and classics shipped from BBTS today. if all goes well, I should have them by friday. I went to canton meijer yesterday, but they didn't have anything new. I didn't make it anywhere else.

News Credits: 17 · Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:12 pm

It might be a good idea to watch hasbrotoyshop.com prior to the supposed launch of the Animated toys.

They currently have the toys listed as "out of stock" on the website.

News Credits: 1082 · Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:33 pm

JTKranix wrote:It might be a good idea to watch hasbrotoyshop.com prior to the supposed launch of the Animated toys.

They currently have the toys listed as "out of stock" on the website.

We reported that as news yesterday...you're a day behind!

And the going theory is that you will be able to order them, but they won't ship until June-ish. I'll be interested to see if that is the truth or not.

News Credits: 194 · Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:41 pm

tigertracks 24 wrote:
JTKranix wrote:It might be a good idea to watch hasbrotoyshop.com prior to the supposed launch of the Animated toys.

They currently have the toys listed as "out of stock" on the website.

We reported that as news yesterday...you're a day behind!

And the going theory is that you will be able to order them, but they won't ship until June-ish. I'll be interested to see if that is the truth or not.

that would be kind of lame. I won't order them if that is the case, I'll just wait.

Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:10 pm

They had better not be so stupid. I'm not not even interested in ordering them, but there's no point if you have to wait until they hit shelves to even get them. 'Tis the very definition of redundancy.

Got another shelf today, I'm going to use the long weekend to do more in the collection room. It'll be a grand spectacle by the time I'm through with it.

TT, I'm really bummed that those glass-cabinet shelves aren't available anymore. I only need one more for my BT display, and the closest that I could find was a 3shelf version, not the 4-shelf version that you and I have. If you see something close to that style, could you let me know?

News Credits: 17 · Wed Mar 19, 2008 6:45 pm

tigertracks 24 wrote:
JTKranix wrote:It might be a good idea to watch hasbrotoyshop.com prior to the supposed launch of the Animated toys.

They currently have the toys listed as "out of stock" on the website.

We reported that as news yesterday...you're a day behind!

And the going theory is that you will be able to order them, but they won't ship until June-ish. I'll be interested to see if that is the truth or not.

The supposed launch I was talking about was next Tuesday

News Credits: 1082 · Wed Mar 19, 2008 9:05 pm

JTKranix wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
JTKranix wrote:It might be a good idea to watch hasbrotoyshop.com prior to the supposed launch of the Animated toys.

They currently have the toys listed as "out of stock" on the website.

We reported that as news yesterday...you're a day behind!

And the going theory is that you will be able to order them, but they won't ship until June-ish. I'll be interested to see if that is the truth or not.

The supposed launch I was talking about was next Tuesday

As am I. I used your info on the listings being up now though. B-)

Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:24 pm

Massive BBTS haul today:

MD-22 Incinerator

Henkei Classics:

Optimus x2
Megatron x2
Starscream x2
Bumblebee
Mirage
Grimlock

Aaaannnd...a second MP-04 to keep sealed.

And, as always, the day after I've had my POL shipped, Premium Prime and Megatron come in, as well as the Revoltechs...

The Henkei Classics look great, but I've yet to open them. Not liking Grimlock's chrome very much, so he'll probably stay sealed along with my duplicates. I prefer the blackwashed US version much more.

I really hope that they do Ramjet, he's very drab(and the least G1-accurate) next to his brothers. And I'm looking forward to Astrotrain!

I just wish my MA-20 Arcee would come in. I got the preorder in late, so I have to wait for the restock. ::Jealous of TT24::

News Credits: 17 · Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:38 pm

My order from BBTS showed up today, including the Takara classics figures.

Needless to say I was rather pissed. Grimlock and Starscream were the only things that got damaged.

News Credits: 194 · Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:06 pm

JTKranix wrote:My order from BBTS showed up today, including the Takara classics figures.

Needless to say I was rather pissed. Grimlock and Starscream were the only things that got damaged.

You have the worst luck with packages. You must have pissed off UPS at some point

sorry about your Grimlock and Starscream

News Credits: 17 · Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:27 pm

I have no idea what the deal is. I sent the pictures to Joel so hopefully I can get a couple of replacements.

News Credits: 5 · Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:28 pm

JTKranix wrote:My order from BBTS showed up today, including the Takara classics figures.

Needless to say I was rather pissed. Grimlock and Starscream were the only things that got damaged.

That's UPS for ya. For them, "fragile" translates to "throw it harder."

Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:52 am

That sucks, JT. I guess that I have been lucky so far. The only thing that UPS has ever damaged was the box of my Star Convoy Reissue...not the toy itself!

I'm sure that BBTS will take care of it. They probably have some agreement with UPS that holds them liable for this sort of thing.

Also remember that it is a holiday weekend, they tend to take longer to reply during those.

News Credits: 5 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:25 am

Sweet, I made some news! Take that, everyone that ever said I'd never do anything with my life!

On a side note, I'm buying a camera today. If I don't chicken out, that is. Here's hoping I don't wind up buying something stupid and crappy.

News Credits: 194 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:51 am

BBTS has the revoltech Hot rod and starscream in stock.. my second Hot Rod is now processing. they must have only received a few on monday to send out. I should have both starscream and hot rod later this afternoon along with my takara classics :grin:

News Credits: 17 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:32 am

Well, I am shocked (and very impressed) with BBTS customer service.

I decided to keep the Henkei Starscream but they are sending me "the best standard grade Grimlock" they can find since they are sold out of the collector's grade. They are also letting me keep the Grimlock with the damaged card and gave me $29.99 in store credit.

Wow!

News Credits: 5 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:37 am

JTKranix wrote:Well, I am shocked (and very impressed) with BBTS customer service.

I decided to keep the Henkei Starscream but they are sending me "the best standard grade Grimlock" they can find since they are sold out of the collector's grade. They are also letting me keep the Grimlock with the damaged card and gave me $29.99 in store credit.

Wow!

That is fantastic! They have, and always have had, the best customer service of any online retailer ever. That's why I always hate when people slam them for "high prices" and shipping time. They are the best. Period.

News Credits: 17 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:33 pm

God Magnus wrote:
JTKranix wrote:Well, I am shocked (and very impressed) with BBTS customer service.

I decided to keep the Henkei Starscream but they are sending me "the best standard grade Grimlock" they can find since they are sold out of the collector's grade. They are also letting me keep the Grimlock with the damaged card and gave me $29.99 in store credit.

Wow!

That is fantastic! They have, and always have had, the best customer service of any online retailer ever. That's why I always hate when people slam them for "high prices" and shipping time. They are the best. Period.

I admit, I talked **** about their prices on some stuff especially when compared to tfsource but what they did today just amazes me. I feel bad because it's not even their fault and they went above and beyond to make me happy.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:30 pm

JTKranix wrote:
God Magnus wrote:
JTKranix wrote:Well, I am shocked (and very impressed) with BBTS customer service.

I decided to keep the Henkei Starscream but they are sending me "the best standard grade Grimlock" they can find since they are sold out of the collector's grade. They are also letting me keep the Grimlock with the damaged card and gave me $29.99 in store credit.

Wow!

That is fantastic! They have, and always have had, the best customer service of any online retailer ever. That's why I always hate when people slam them for "high prices" and shipping time. They are the best. Period.

I admit, I talked **** about their prices on some stuff especially when compared to tfsource but what they did today just amazes me. I feel bad because it's not even their fault and they went above and beyond to make me happy.

They FEAR the e-Pythons dude

News Credits: 194 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:49 pm

my classics and revoltechs have arrived!!! they are all so awesome. Classics megatron looks fantastic! the revoltechs kick ass.

look out though! the snow is coming!! :shock:

News Credits: 1082 · Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:26 pm

Laura came back and brought my gifts with her too!

She brought me Big Daddy, who is cool, but beware he has the cheap plastic where he is orange. I snapped a tab trying connect is torso to his abdomen without even trying.

Jolt is nice, but not sweet, just nice.

Grindcore is also okay, a worthy pickup, especially if you like construction vehicles or that mold in particular.

Boba Fett and droid two pack- meh, another Fett I probably didn't need.

Best toy of the day...the Galactic Marine, and Colonel Keller Star Wars two pack. Nice comic, and really nice figures.

Oh and the Starwars toy shop has Shadow Bikerr Scouts on sale for $10 plus shipping each. I ordered a few more (5!)... :twisted: