The Energon Pub

tfpredaking wrote:Wizzywig is gone as far as I know from downtown. I think they still have the warehouse out off of Ellsworth, but google bought their building a few years ago and forced them out their Liberty street location. Haven't seen them since

Wow, that's just sad. Odd thing is, the first two results on Google for "wizzywig" would seem to indicate that they're still there.

In happier news, from the seen-around-town department, I just finished reading Green Lantern 56 and I thought this was kind of fun:

Not a very surprising reference considering Geoff Johns is from around here (Clarkston?) but that's a rather humorous misrepresentation of the population.

Another place, not very near Ann Arbor, that has a lot of Transformers, anything from G1 to present, is Time Traveler's in Berkley, MI. It's probably close to an hour from Ann Arbor, depending on the time of day. They're somewhat overpriced, but they have tons of stuff. One of the guys that works there doesn't really understand good customer service, but the other people I've interacted with there are nice.

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Another place, not very near Ann Arbor, that has a lot of Transformers, anything from G1 to present, is Time Traveler's in Berkley, MI. It's probably close to an hour from Ann Arbor, depending on the time of day. They're somewhat overpriced, but they have tons of stuff. One of the guys that works there doesn't really understand good customer service, but the other people I've interacted with there are nice.

Pff. Time Traveler's is an armpit covered in 2-inches of dust. Mike Lester is only slightly more respected than Dennis from Wonderworld and it's only because Mike won't shut up.

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Another place, not very near Ann Arbor, that has a lot of Transformers, anything from G1 to present, is Time Traveler's in Berkley, MI. It's probably close to an hour from Ann Arbor, depending on the time of day. They're somewhat overpriced, but they have tons of stuff. One of the guys that works there doesn't really understand good customer service, but the other people I've interacted with there are nice.

Time travelers is awesome...they got a lot of stuff....but you're right about the prices and the customer service.

That's the comic shop I frequent. I usually just get new issues or raid their $0.50 comic bin, but once in a while they'll have a figure I'm looking for too. Their used Transformers section is kinda scary.

They do have a LOT of stuff, so definitely worth a look. Customer service.. eh. They know me there by now, lol. We chit chat, I have no complaints. He's given me random little deals just cuz I frequent the place.

on the other side of town.....

comics corner in fraser at masonic/utica is good, i go there for my comics. liberty comics in roseville on gratiot(past 11mile i think) is supposed to be pretty big. and unlike comics corner theysell alot of figures too. masqurade(sp?) games in eastpoint used to have alot of TF stuff but they closed down a couple years ago.

Target in Livonia between 7-8 mile (and on Haggerty), has reset and has the new TF packs out. Picked up a couple (cade and swipe, and Arcee and tailwhip), wave one HFTD deluxes, wave one Generations, wave 1 HFTD legends, Leader scream, new joes, and joe vehicles, and I grabbed a 3 3/4 inch Marvel Juggernaut!

Fun to see new stuff on the shelf. Oh I grabbed Firefly and Snowjob. No Dusty or Alley Viper in sight. Otherwise they had Duke, Beachhead, SEyes, ans Sshadow.

Mechs, and the Ghosthawk, and Dreadnok cycle were there.

Canton Walmart had some new stuff. Wave 1 Generations, Wave 1 HFTD deluxes, one voyager ratchet I think and some legends figures. Still lots of ROTF tuner Mudflaps. Those will never go away

Same deal at the Plymouth Rd Livonia Target.

Seems like the new 7-mile Walmart is open now. I haven't ventured inside yet. Perhaps later today. The big banner on the front of the building indicates some sort of "grand opening" event scheduled for Wednesday at 8am.

moneycon wrote:

ionacus wrote:what does everyone think about the deluxe ironhide? i think its a good figure, but the size is all wrong. deluxe ratchet is just a bit taller than ironhide too.

I have one....anyone want it(free)...right now it is in a bag with the back of the box and instructions....needless to say, I almost don't think it is worth even storing...

*raises hand* I'll take him if you really don't want him. After having seen the Ironhide truck in person, I have to collect every one I can find

I stopped by the TRU and Target just off I-94 in Jackson yesterday evening and both stores were fully stocked with the new lines. I picked up Hubcap, legends Ravage, and HA Jazz (loooove!!!). I picked up my leader Starscream that was site-to-store delivered to the local Walmart earlier in the week. For $30, it was a steal He rocks, but I wish he wasn't all tattooed.

thanks for the suggestions about these comic shop places.

i might do time travelers seeing as that i'm going to catch a tigers game on thursday so it's sorta close by.

Highbeam wrote:

moneycon wrote:

ionacus wrote:what does everyone think about the deluxe ironhide? i think its a good figure, but the size is all wrong. deluxe ratchet is just a bit taller than ironhide too.

I have one....anyone want it(free)...right now it is in a bag with the back of the box and instructions....needless to say, I almost don't think it is worth even storing...

*raises hand* I'll take him if you really don't want him. After having seen the Ironhide truck in person, I have to collect every one I can find

I'm serious...He will stay in a bag unless taken by someone who wants him....I usually go to xtravacon...or pm me and maybe we can hook up near my work or home.

Highbeam wrote:For $30, it was a steal He rocks, but I wish he wasn't all tattooed.

I think there's an international one that comes in the first film's color scheme. I saw it being reviewed on some YouTube page.

Oh, right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_in2wicADY0
Good ol' Peaugh. I just wish I'd known about this before I got mine. Oh well. The tattoos really help accentuate his details in robot mode, so whatever.


I found a Deluxe Sideways on clearance today, so I picked him up. I'll be giving him his proper paint job at some point, I've been wanting to do that since I first noticed the difference, but I didn't wanna wreck the one I got. Not sure when I'll do it, but I'll definitely post my results.

Vapes wrote:

Highbeam wrote:For $30, it was a steal He rocks, but I wish he wasn't all tattooed.

I think there's an international one that comes in the first film's color scheme. I saw it being reviewed on some YouTube page.

Oh, right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_in2wicADY0
Good ol' Peaugh. I just wish I'd known about this before I got mine. Oh well. The tattoos really help accentuate his details in robot mode, so whatever.


I found a Deluxe Sideways on clearance today, so I picked him up. I'll be giving him his proper paint job at some point, I've been wanting to do that since I first noticed the difference, but I didn't wanna wreck the one I got. Not sure when I'll do it, but I'll definitely post my results.

FYI-- $100 for the MP Movie Starscream, which is leader Starscream here.

found the same as everyone. tru in flint has 1 bb ops left and the targets and kmarts are all stocked up. saw a giganta dcuc baf at target on miller...oh god if I ran into a gentlemen ghost...they don't have a smilie on the right to materialize that...but of course...no go..can't remember which one it was, but it was surprising..since it's the first one I've seen on the shelves at a target. one could hope they have them out there, and since so many stores are behind on the waves...maybe it's coming.

tigertracks 24 wrote:
Fun to see new stuff on the shelf. Oh I grabbed Firefly and Snowjob. No Dusty or Alley Viper in sight. Otherwise they had Duke, Beachhead, SEyes, ans Sshadow.

Guess I should pay closer attention

I never bothered to look at the "Duke" figures I saw the other day, guess one of them was Dusty since I was standing there as the employee un-boxed them. Wish I'd seen it now, probably would have bought it.

I have a bad habit of glazing over Duke, Cobra Commander, Snake-Eyes, Storm Shadow, and Destro figures since they are all you usually see

Certainly agree with TFPK. SS, SE, Duke, Destro, and CC, rarely get a second look from me either. The SS does look interesting as does the Duke though.

Sorry I didn't post this earlier. Mich Ave Target in Canton had the exclusive 2 packs. lots of drifts and thrusts as well. There was one HA Jazz, but Rijie grabbed it.

Well, that was kind of a boring 2000 post. I didn't realize it was my 2000 post. I don't even know what sub group you get to be at 2000. I'm now on the News Crew here so it doesn't say the sub group under my screen name anymore. Well, it's time to watch Mad Men...

moneycon wrote:I'm serious...He will stay in a bag unless taken by someone who wants him....I usually go to xtravacon...or pm me and maybe we can hook up near my work or home.

I'll be at the next Xtravacon so that will work.

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Well, that was kind of a boring 2000 post. I didn't realize it was my 2000 post. I don't even know what sub group you get to be at 2000. I'm now on the News Crew here so it doesn't say the sub group under my screen name anymore.

I believe the sub group you are part of would be.....
HAW, HAW...P-O-T-A-T-O!

ionacus wrote:on the other side of town.....

comics corner in fraser at masonic/utica is good, i go there for my comics. liberty comics in roseville on gratiot(past 11mile i think) is supposed to be pretty big. and unlike comics corner theysell alot of figures too. masqurade(sp?) games in eastpoint used to have alot of TF stuff but they closed down a couple years ago.

i used to work at masquerade. ah, the good ol' days.

anyone know where i could find a classics 2.0 legend class Brawn and Voyager class Inferno? i never actually saw them in the stores.

ChZuck wrote:

ionacus wrote:on the other side of town.....

comics corner in fraser at masonic/utica is good, i go there for my comics. liberty comics in roseville on gratiot(past 11mile i think) is supposed to be pretty big. and unlike comics corner theysell alot of figures too. masqurade(sp?) games in eastpoint used to have alot of TF stuff but they closed down a couple years ago.

i used to work at masquerade. ah, the good ol' days.

anyone know where i could find a classics 2.0 legend class Brawn and Voyager class Inferno? i never actually saw them in the stores.

never saw brawn in store and inferno took forever to get in my area. your best bet if no one here has them, try www.tfw2005.com 's michigan thread. i know a couple guys there that might have an extra inferno.

tfpredaking wrote:

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:Well, that was kind of a boring 2000 post. I didn't realize it was my 2000 post. I don't even know what sub group you get to be at 2000. I'm now on the News Crew here so it doesn't say the sub group under my screen name anymore.

I believe the sub group you are part of would be.....
HAW, HAW...P-O-T-A-T-O!

Would that be these purple Energon potatoes?


actually, those are real potatoes that my brother grew one year. I can't remember what they were called though