The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1235 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:42 am

The Seibertron.com galleries swing back into the world of Transformers Prime. This update includes the fan favorite Autobot with very little screen time Cliffjumper and an army builder on many fans wishlist Vehicon. Get ready for season 2 of Transformers Prime premiering February 18 on the Hub by checking out and clicking on the galleries below.

Cliffjumper (Deluxe Class)
Transformers Prime

Vehicon (Deluxe Class)
Transformers Prime

Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:35 am

Great pics. These look very good. I am digging the Vehicon.

News Credits: 668 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:37 am

Yay! Someone showed Cliffjumper's flip out cannons! Yay! So many people neglect those.

News Credits: 273 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:41 am

I'm not 100% sold on whether I'm collecting prime or not yet but these 2 figures definitely make me more likely to.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:31 am

wherethey released yet? I want Cliffjumper and about 9 Vehicons

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:16 am

I really like that Cliffjumper figure, now if I could only find one.

News Credits: 6 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:32 am

GIVE ME CLIFFJUMPER OR GIVE ME DEATH!
I really want a Cliffjumper... :-(

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:53 am

Can anyone else who owns a Takara Tomy Cliffjumper like mine confirm that mine is missing the black paint application on his right shoulder?

Kind of a bummer if it is. Wonder if it's a widespread problem or just an isolated incident?

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:54 am

Vehicon is one of my favorite Transformers toys from the past few years. Very fun and unique transformation. Kudos to Hasbro and Takara Tomy for this one.

(and before anyone points this out ... yes, I noticed while I was cropping the photos that I forgot to flip down the window on Vehicon's right forearm when I had the hand extended. Ooops!)

News Credits: 273 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:01 pm

Seibertron wrote:Vehicon is one of my favorite Transformers toys from the past few years. Very fun and unique transformation. Kudos to Hasbro and Takara Tomy for this one.

Before I even saw these pics (which are awesome)I was pretty excited about Vehicon, if for no other reason than I think we need more army builder type Transformers. Compared to other toy lines, we're really lacking there. They tend to be great both for collectors and for business.

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:14 pm

Delicon wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Vehicon is one of my favorite Transformers toys from the past few years. Very fun and unique transformation. Kudos to Hasbro and Takara Tomy for this one.

Before I even saw these pics (which are awesome)I was pretty excited about Vehicon, if for no other reason than I think we need more army builder type Transformers. Compared to other toy lines, we're really lacking there. They tend to be great both for collectors and for business.

It seems like this would be a no-brainer. Give us a Sweeps 3 pack. Give us a Vehicon 3 pack. Give us Energon Terrorcons 3 packs. I can't figure out why we've never had troop builder sets. Seems like this would be an easy way to please fans and make $$$$ for Hasbro.

News Credits: 273 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:24 pm

Seibertron wrote:
Delicon wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Vehicon is one of my favorite Transformers toys from the past few years. Very fun and unique transformation. Kudos to Hasbro and Takara Tomy for this one.

Before I even saw these pics (which are awesome)I was pretty excited about Vehicon, if for no other reason than I think we need more army builder type Transformers. Compared to other toy lines, we're really lacking there. They tend to be great both for collectors and for business.

It seems like this would be a no-brainer. Give us a Sweeps 3 pack. Give us a Vehicon 3 pack. Give us Energon Terrorcons 3 packs. I can't figure out why we've never had troop builder sets. Seems like this would be an easy way to please fans and make $$$$ for Hasbro.

What makes it even more puzzling is that 2 of Hasbro's other main lines, Star Wars and G.I. Joe have a LOT of this going on (and have for 30 or so years)

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:37 pm

Dr. Heavy B wrote:wherethey released yet? I want Cliffjumper and about 9 Vehicons

I think Cliffjumper might have been released in Canada already, but Vehicon is not part of Hasbro's "First Edition" toy line to the best of my knowledge. These two toys are from Takara Tomy's Transformers First Edition line-up. They were released in Japan earlier this month.

News Credits: 11 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:03 pm

Cliffjumper has come and gone in Canada.

Only lasted a day or two in stores at most. I only hope they restock because I really want him. But Vehicon looks amazing too.

The only thing I don't like about troop builders is that people hoard them and others who only want 1 (like me) sometimes miss out. :BANG_HEAD:

I have never seen a Wreck-Gar in store for that reason, I'm just lucky someone was kind enough to sell me one at cost.

News Credits: 2 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:12 pm

Anyone else think the Vehicon could make for a good Prime Lockdown?

Reguardless, I would like a Vehicon or four.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:05 pm

Twitchythe3rd wrote:Anyone else think the Vehicon could make for a good Prime Lockdown?

Reguardless, I would like a Vehicon or four.

Hmm, I can see it. A few green highlights and a new head and that would make a pretty good Lockdown.

Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:32 pm

Noice

im still lovin the cliffjumper, but ive been waitin forever! when r they guna effin get here?!?!?!

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:11 pm

Hypershock wrote:Noice im still lovin the cliffjumper, but ive been waitin forever! when r they guna effin get here?!?!?!

BBTS has all of their upcoming Prime products listed as due this month, which is why I'm assuming we haven't seen any more at TRU recently. Must be when the next shipment comes off the boat from overseas.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

News Credits: 6 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:16 pm

Seibertron wrote:Can anyone else who owns a Takara Tomy Cliffjumper like mine confirm that mine is missing the black paint application on his right shoulder?

Kind of a bummer if it is. Wonder if it's a widespread problem or just an isolated incident?

IDK, but what kind of camera do you use? How much does it cost?

News Credits: 3646 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:31 pm

BeastProwl wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Can anyone else who owns a Takara Tomy Cliffjumper like mine confirm that mine is missing the black paint application on his right shoulder?

Kind of a bummer if it is. Wonder if it's a widespread problem or just an isolated incident?

IDK, but what kind of camera do you use? How much does it cost?

I am currently using a Sony NEX-5N with a Macro Lens which I just purchased a couple of weeks ago after researching the NEX family of cameras for the past 14 months or so.

Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera With 18-55mm Lens
(Normally retails for $699 but prices are higher right now because of the factory flooding in Thailand back in November)
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Compact-Inte ... 782&sr=8-2

I use a non-zooming Macro lens now.

Sony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 e-mount Macro Lens
Retails for $249
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054I ... 00_details

The price of the camera doesn't matter though. I started out taking photos for Seibertron.com 8 years ago with a normal point-and-shoot Sony Cybershot camera that cost $250 back in 2002. I've learned a lot about cameras and how to manipulate them to do what I want over the course of taking hundreds of thousands of photos. I guess you could say it's my "other" hobby besides collecting Transformers.

When I see people having problems taking photos, it's rarely because of the camera (unless it's a $40 P.O.S.). It's usually because people don't take the time to learn how to use their camera. All of those buttons, menus and various configurations are there for a reason. People just have to take the time to learn how to properly use their camera(s).

News Credits: 6 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:28 pm

Seibertron wrote:
BeastProwl wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Can anyone else who owns a Takara Tomy Cliffjumper like mine confirm that mine is missing the black paint application on his right shoulder?

Kind of a bummer if it is. Wonder if it's a widespread problem or just an isolated incident?

IDK, but what kind of camera do you use? How much does it cost?

I am currently using a Sony NEX-5N with a Macro Lens which I just purchased a couple of weeks ago after researching the NEX family of cameras for the past 14 months or so.

Sony NEX-5N 16.1 MP Compact Interchangeable Lens Touchscreen Camera With 18-55mm Lens
(Normally retails for $699 but prices are higher right now because of the factory flooding in Thailand back in November)
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Compact-Inte ... 782&sr=8-2

I use a non-zooming Macro lens now.

Sony SEL30M35 30mm f/3.5 e-mount Macro Lens
Retails for $249
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054I ... 00_details

The price of the camera doesn't matter though. I started out taking photos for Seibertron.com 8 years ago with a normal point-and-shoot Sony Cybershot camera that cost $250 back in 2002. I've learned a lot about cameras and how to manipulate them to do what I want over the course of taking hundreds of thousands of photos. I guess you could say it's my "other" hobby besides collecting Transformers.

When I see people having problems taking photos, it's rarely because of the camera (unless it's a $40 P.O.S.). It's usually because people don't take the time to learn how to use their camera. All of those buttons, menus and various configurations are there for a reason. People just have to take the time to learn how to properly use their camera(s).

The Camera I have is a $100 P.O.S. I say this because it takes AAA Batteries, and burns through them in like, an hour. It even burns through them when it's turned off, the photos always come out blurry, and the only settings on it are "Contrast" and "Filter" and a few light settings, along with a couple filters that make your photos look old, or sepia, but it's a crap camera, and it doesn't work well, no matter what you do. My DSi takes better pictures, and it's camera's pretty low quality in comparison. I don't have my DSi on me, so no good photos I guess.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:29 pm

Seeing these 2 together, I couldn't help to think what it would look like with Cliff's head (in black, of course) on the Con's body.

News Credits: 1 · Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:14 am

I'll wait for the better version of Cliffjumper, but I've got to get a Vehicon. When's he coming out?

News Credits: 335 · Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:14 am

You have any problems with CJs chest opening up? I can't seem to get it to open any more then a crack.

News Credits: 3646 · Sat Jan 14, 2012 11:21 am

Down_Shift wrote:You have any problems with CJs chest opening up? I can't seem to get it to open any more then a crack.

It's touchy ... not sure what I did to get it to open up more. Sometimes it was opened more, sometimes not. Didn't pay much attention to what I was doing to get it to work when it did.