The Energon Pub

Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:18 pm

So let me get this straight - the "red G1" reissue is just the (improved) OG figure, the G2 figure comes with extra guns and sword. Anyone know if it will also have the QC improvements?

I'm leaning towards the G2 figure because I am not particularly wed to sideswipe wearing red, and I like extra accessories. Anybody got 2c?

News Credits: 12 · Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:25 pm

My GUESS would be that the G2 version will use the improved mold. I only say that because it comes out at the same time as the 2nd run of the red version. But I'm just guessing.

News Credits: 1235 · Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:24 pm

Did Sideswipe have any issues other than paint? Mine seems fine.

G2 Sideswipe also comes with the spiked wheels for his shoulders.

News Credits: 123 · Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:36 pm

I was under the impression that the 2nd production run was meant to:

(1) Fix the paint issues many (but by no means all) people experienced with the 1st run
(2) Bash the after market in the face (by giving people who missed out an affordable MP)

I don't think they changed the actual mold in any way. But if they did, I would suspect they made a slight tweak to the hands so he can hold his gun better.

Tue Jan 07, 2014 2:06 pm

i would much prefer a re-release of red alert since i deciced to skip him at first, which i'm regretting now

News Credits: 12 · Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:03 pm

TFsource refers to "QC issues" being fixed but doesn't say what those issues were.

News Credits: 123 · Tue Jan 07, 2014 3:17 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:TFsource refers to "QC issues" being fixed but doesn't say what those issues were.

As I said - it's most likely the paint. That was the only real, widespread QC complaint out there.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Jan 07, 2014 9:32 pm

I ended up going with the G2 version, as I got a killer import price on it in the mid 50s plus shipping.

I do agree with wilcosu35 for a reissue of the Red Alert; i admire the toy but i am not going to pay a hundred plus for it.

News Credits: 12 · Thu Jan 09, 2014 11:00 am

triKlops wrote:I ended up going with the G2 version, as I got a killer import price on it in the mid 50s plus shipping.

Is that offer still available and if so would you share the source?

News Credits: 3 · Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:13 pm

Would you settle for a link offering it in the mid 40s + shipping instead?

http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/fig ... ombor.html

News Credits: 12 · Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:14 pm

Kibble wrote:Would you settle for a link offering it in the mid 40s + shipping instead?

http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/fig ... ombor.html

That's a great price! $45 + $15 S/H. :shock:

Now I have to think about whether or not I should really be spending that money right now. :-?

News Credits: 3 · Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:17 pm

You do have the option to pay later, too. Although 'later' looks to be fairly soon for this figure...

News Credits: 372 · Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:50 am

Does anyone know how come none of the Japanese sites have pre-orders up for the Sideswipe reissue?

News Credits: 15 · Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:03 am

Hoping for a Red Alert reissue as I missed him and regret it.

Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:46 pm

The G2 Sideswipe leaves me wanting a Geoff Senior Grimlock (Rambo-Bandanna and "Big Grim" decals), Derek Yaniger head and guns for Prime and a Starscream in bright white and pink-tone red.

~sighs~ We can but dream.