The Energon Pub

News Credits: 131 · Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:27 am

Indeed. I've decided on the round hilt; it looks the best, Meg's holds it very tightly and it give me more options.

I think this will be my default shelf pose.

There's also a really bitchin' reflection in the laptop that doesn't translate well in a picture.

News Credits: 41 · Thu Apr 25, 2019 8:29 am

Scramjet wrote:Well then there you go. A sword for everyone.

You get a sword, and you get a sword! You get a sword, and you get a sword! Everyone gets a sword!

That sword is gorgeous! Sworgeous!

News Credits: 1646 · Thu Apr 25, 2019 6:29 pm

That Mega-sword is AWESOME!

News Credits: 131 · Wed May 01, 2019 7:15 am

Updated my Neo G1 Decepticon Shelf.

Going farther down the ghetto cheap 3P "MP" bots rabbit hole. Picked up Ace Design's Tumbler aka not Cliffjumper. Looks the part enough, has 3 derp heads, but the one I picked is good enough. Comes with a pistol and the obligatory bazooka. Transformation is fiddly as is everything, especially the die-cast feet/hood. At least it's stable standing up. Ultimately it was cheap and looks good on my MP shelf. Needs faction stickers. Oh, it comes with an acrylic case and stand (that can't be used without a partial untransformation), the case is funny cause there's nothing premium here, but then again maybe it's to keep people from touching it. Also has a bonus "Gobot" mode.

Speaking of rabbit holes, how about a KO of 52Toys BeastBOX line. So far they only have 3 shades of the dino, but I'm really impressed here. In some ways the KO is better than the original. The joints are nice and tight (some too tight), but some seams have a small gap and there are no paint apps. Still I'm really liking "Sakura" which I've renamed Pinky Lee and trying to decide if and where to put Autobot symbols. Maybe rename it to Arcee for giggles. I like it so much I ordered the blue one named "Specter" as well.

And finally one last rabbit hole I'm standing on the edge of. TF MP coins. I'm finding it very hard to not track them down and order them all! I have several tabs open for a week now and trying really hard to say no. The only thing holding me back is that they are not as heavy as I'd like. Also some have a weird "protective" coating that keeps them from feeling nice and metaly. Pretty sure they are some type of die-cast alloy. Not sure how to explain this, but they feel like if I was to cut them in half, they'd have air pockets like a sponge. Why can't they just be made of steel?

News Credits: 15 · Wed May 01, 2019 7:34 am

Very nice update Cary!

I do remember that weird film on the coins, was it fully removable or no? If they are in fact diecast, that film may be there so they don't tarnish like MP-5's feet did!! I'm with you though, it's a rabbit hole I'd love to go down. I'm all about the accessories, and I know there was a coin album at some point but I'm not sure how far it went. It would be nice to set one up like Cobotron's collector card albums

News Credits: 131 · Wed May 01, 2019 7:41 am

Scramjet wrote:Very nice update Cary!

I do remember that weird film on the coins, was it fully removable or no? If they are in fact diecast, that film may be there so they don't tarnish like MP-5's feet did!! I'm with you though, it's a rabbit hole I'd love to go down. I'm all about the accessories, and I know there was a coin album at some point but I'm not sure how far it went. It would be nice to set one up like Cobotron's collector card albums

Thanks, but nothing you haven't already seen. I just wanted to share with the class.

It seems like a protective film to prevent oxidation and to keep the "aging/antique" finish from rubbing off.

I'd rather some type of shelf/cabinet/stand display so I can pick them up and enjoy them. I know some weirdos would keep them in their sleeve forever behind the plastic shell and never be able to touch the metal.

Anyway, as far as the collectible coin market go, storage/display options almost seem infinite. I'd like something simple like a tray stand/shelf to line them all up in and keep them handy to touch whenever I feel the urge.

News Credits: 15 · Wed May 01, 2019 7:43 am

That makes sense. Maybe I'm thinking of the actual plastic that was keeping it attached to the cardback (the MP12 coin is the only one I had, and now D-Max has it).

Ooooooh a Challenge Coin display would work nicely!!

News Credits: 131 · Wed May 01, 2019 7:51 am

Scramjet wrote:That makes sense. Maybe I'm thinking of the actual plastic that was keeping it attached to the cardback (the MP12 coin is the only one I had, and now D-Max has it).

Ooooooh a Challenge Coin display would work nicely!!

Feels like a sprayed on clear coat. I'm sure a little high octane rubbing alcohol or lacquer thinner would take it right off along with everything else.

They do feel "kinda cheap" compared to real money. I carry an Eisenhower dollar coin from my birth year on my person at most times. It's good and dense and heavy for it's size. I also own a few premium old Mardi Gras doubloons and they make the MP coins seem like toys. I think they're made of either brass or bronze, you know the good stuff!

And yes to the challenge coin options, good call.

News Credits: 15 · Wed May 01, 2019 7:55 am

Old cheap Has/Tak. Where the 3rd Party coins at?! :lol:

Was it the Australian or New Zealand mint that had some very cool actual coins made for Bayverse?

News Credits: 15 · Wed May 01, 2019 8:09 am

It was the Australian mint!! Some dang cool fools down there!!
Dem coins

News Credits: 131 · Wed May 01, 2019 8:12 am

Soundwave is 27g
"Ike" is 23g
Tracks (not pictured) is 29g
MST3K is 54g

News Credits: 15 · Wed May 01, 2019 8:26 am

Ike is made of what, zinc with trace amounts of copper and nickel? Now I'm interested in the blend!! You should ask your Autobot metallurgist friend who goes on the road with you.

News Credits: 131 · Wed May 01, 2019 8:45 am

Scramjet wrote:Ike is made of what, zinc with trace amounts of copper and nickel? Now I'm interested in the blend!! You should ask your Autobot metallurgist friend who goes on the road with you.

Swerve: "outer layers of 75.0% copper 25.0% nickel clad with a core of 100% copper (in all 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel)"

News Credits: 41 · Wed May 01, 2019 9:49 am

I vote for the wooden HLS coin rack! But only if it says HLS on it. :lol:

Swerve is a metallurgist? I just thought he was a mixologist.

News Credits: 131 · Wed May 01, 2019 9:51 am

Cobotron wrote:I vote for the wooden HLS coin rack! But only if it says HLS on it.

Swerve is a metallurgist? I just thought he was a mixologist.

yeah, I couldn't be assed to find another image without the HLS text :lol:

That dude can make a sword and a drink just as dangerous. Why do you think I let that guy pal around with me. ;)^

News Credits: 1646 · Wed May 01, 2019 5:23 pm

carytheone wrote:

Something about that middle head looks insanely cool to me

News Credits: 131 · Wed May 01, 2019 5:54 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
carytheone wrote:

Something about that middle head looks insanely cool to me

It's them Duane Johnson smelling what the rock is cooking pouty lips. Otherwise it looks kinda Prime Cliffjumper ish.

News Credits: 1646 · Wed May 01, 2019 6:04 pm

carytheone wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
carytheone wrote:

Something about that middle head looks insanely cool to me
It's them Duane Johnson smelling what the rock is cooking pouty lips. Otherwise it looks kinda Prime Cliffjumper ish.

It does a bit.

That one on the right looks like a really pouty Cliffjumper, and I like it. It looks better in your pictures than I have seen him

News Credits: 15 · Wed May 01, 2019 7:39 pm

Megan Foxjumper.

News Credits: 131 · Thu May 02, 2019 1:38 pm

News Credits: 41 · Thu May 02, 2019 1:48 pm

Awe! Grim found love.

News Credits: 131 · Thu May 02, 2019 1:49 pm

Cobotron wrote:Awe! Grim found love.

Huh, the intention was a stare down. They both look so aggressive.

News Credits: 41 · Thu May 02, 2019 1:52 pm

carytheone wrote:
Cobotron wrote:Awe! Grim found love.
Huh, the intention was a stare down. They both look so aggressive.

Oh. Sorry. I must be stuck in in antiquated gender stereo types. :lol:

#meGrimlocktoo

News Credits: 15 · Thu May 02, 2019 1:53 pm

The aggression IS the love!

News Credits: 131 · Thu May 02, 2019 1:53 pm

Cobotron wrote:
carytheone wrote:
Cobotron wrote:Awe! Grim found love.
Huh, the intention was a stare down. They both look so aggressive.
Oh. Sorry. I must be stuck in in antiquated gender stereo types.

#meGrimlocktoo

I didn't want to say anything. I also wanted to state that Pinky Lee is a boy, but that has no bearing on their love. It's canon now! 8-)