The Energon Pub

[chuckdawg1999]

So basically you can get the Evasion mode Prime with chrome, and a faceplate, in the two pack with Grimlock

OR

Evasion mode Prime without chrome, closer G1 robot mode, with flames, and a faceplate with the 6th or 7th domestic release of the Classic Prime mold, with chrome. Don't know about you but I'm having a hard time figuring out which set I want.

I feel like the confusion about which product you prefer is part of the business strategy with all of these repaints. Somewhere in these, if you mix and match parts, is the perfect versions of each of these molds. Curious to see what people come up with.

Agreed. >:oP

Yeah but you're not helping me on which I should get, come on and Counterpunch me!

[-Kanrabat-]

So basically you can get the Evasion mode Prime with chrome, and a faceplate, in the two pack with Grimlock

OR

Evasion mode Prime without chrome, closer G1 robot mode, with flames, and a faceplate with the 6th or 7th domestic release of the Classic Prime mold, with chrome. Don't know about you but I'm having a hard time figuring out which set I want.

I feel like the confusion about which product you prefer is part of the business strategy with all of these repaints. Somewhere in these, if you mix and match parts, is the perfect versions of each of these molds. Curious to see what people come up with.

Agreed. >:oP

Yeah but you're not helping me on which I should get, come on and Counterpunch me!

Someone may have said it, but the one coming with FOC Grimlock is the DotM DELUXE mold.
Personally, if you dont own either Classic Prime nor AoE Evasion Prime, the box set countaining both is a no brainer. There's no point otherwise.

[chuckdawg1999]

So basically you can get the Evasion mode Prime with chrome, and a faceplate, in the two pack with Grimlock

OR

Evasion mode Prime without chrome, closer G1 robot mode, with flames, and a faceplate with the 6th or 7th domestic release of the Classic Prime mold, with chrome. Don't know about you but I'm having a hard time figuring out which set I want.

I feel like the confusion about which product you prefer is part of the business strategy with all of these repaints. Somewhere in these, if you mix and match parts, is the perfect versions of each of these molds. Curious to see what people come up with.

Agreed. >:oP

The one with the DOTM deluxe Prime is a Target exclusive all in white and I'm ALL over that.

I'm trying to decide between the Platinum set with AOE Grimlick and Evasion Prime and this Classics set

Yeah but you're not helping me on which I should get, come on and Counterpunch me!

Someone may have said it, but the one coming with FOC Grimlock is the DotM DELUXE mold.
Personally, if you dont own either Classic Prime nor AoE Evasion Prime, the box set countaining both is a no brainer. There's no point otherwise.

[Prime-emirp007]

this really pisses me off.

ya mean to tell me, that those listings of the suppose 'cyberverse' line turns out this be this? this dino sparkers CRAP?! So the one line i've collected is being canned for sparkers and fast action battlers. way to **** me in the ass hasbro...

i mean, i would hope we still get generations legends! hell, that minicon assault team deluxe was great for my collection. i actually hope hasbro makes more of those!

i hope cyberverse will return again, or atleast make a re-vision/remake of the micro masters line! i demand and desire small transformers damnit! with playsets, and bases!

knowing cyberverse and legends/legions wont make it to the movie retail market really makes want to

I'm sooooooo glad someone feels the same way as I do! I've been a long time Legion/Legend/Cyberverse collector since back in the Armada line and now Hasbro has left us in the cold.

[Wolfman Jake]

The chromed thighs is off-putting to me, but I might like it better in person.

the way i rationalize it, is G1 prime had chromed thighs. but i can see how people would think that amount of chrome is overkill.

Yeah, it's pretty obviously Hasbro playing up the details of the original toy instead of the original animation model. The odd paint apps on the knees and toes. The clear, colorless windows, the chromed thighs. If you prefer your Classics figures to be G1 toy accurate, this one can't be beat, but I prefer "screen" accurate, so Henkei Optimus Prime still wins the day for me.

[BERSEKAEL]

they almost got it!!! I don't understand why is that hard to get it done the right colors...

-in general that blue and yellow colors are a bit off.
-flames out
-elbow sigil
-aside head and hands no blue on upper torso.
-white stripes on wrists and elbows.
-blue feet

I did a quick photoshop of what I am talking/wishing about...



VS

[craggy]

The chromed thighs is off-putting to me, but I might like it better in person.

the way i rationalize it, is G1 prime had chromed thighs. but i can see how people would think that amount of chrome is overkill.

g1 Prime also had the clear windows (not blue windows until later) that people don't seem to like. Me? call me Ronald, because I'm loving it

[Yotsuyasan]

That much is obvious from this discussion. Me, on the other hand:

Please please please take no offense at this...but:

My first thought was "Hank Williams, Canadian Mountie"

No offence taken. (Although the Mountie thought probably would have been better if I was wearing the proper hat, which I do have! But tended to wear on more formal occasions.)

It is kind of an odd photo of me, I suppose... Taken years ago during my brief flirtation with the idea of facial hair. I ended up deciding it didn't really work on me. But I didn't have handy (and already online!) any other good solo picks of me in a Boy Scout uniform.

And so that this post isn't completely off topic...

I did a quick photoshop of what I am talking/wishing about...

That is almost perfect! While I wish I could agree with it being there, I think the faction symbol looks a bit off being placed there on that mold. But other then that, perfection!

[Sabrblade]

Why are people complaining about a Movieverse figure finally having a Movieverse-based deco when we've already got three options for a G1-based deco version of it to pick from?

[-Kanrabat-]

Why are people complaining about a Movieverse figure finally having a Movieverse-based deco when we've already got three options for a G1-based deco version of it to pick from?

Because, fanboys.

[Sabrblade]

Honestly, out of all of the known Evasion Mode OP figures we've seen thus far, it's this one that I'm leaning towards the most since it's the only one that bares any remote resemblance to Optimus's deco in the movie, instead of pretending to be something it's not.

[Mindmaster]

Honestly, out of all of the known Evasion Mode OP figures we've seen thus far, it's this one that I'm leaning towards the most since it's the only one that bares any remote resemblance to Optimus's deco in the movie, instead of pretending to be something it's not.

Not to mention that it actually looks like there was some thought put in on the paint detailing. >:oP

[shajaki]

Honestly, out of all of the known Evasion Mode OP figures we've seen thus far, it's this one that I'm leaning towards the most since it's the only one that bares any remote resemblance to Optimus's deco in the movie, instead of pretending to be something it's not.

yup. and hence why i said im drooling over the thought of a rusty dirty movie accurate evasion prime.

imagine it with me..... mmmmmmmm.....

[Sabrblade]

Honestly, out of all of the known Evasion Mode OP figures we've seen thus far, it's this one that I'm leaning towards the most since it's the only one that bares any remote resemblance to Optimus's deco in the movie, instead of pretending to be something it's not.

yup. and hence why i said im drooling over the thought of a rusty dirty movie accurate evasion prime.

imagine it with me..... mmmmmmmm.....

No need to imagine:

[Mindmaster]

Honestly, out of all of the known Evasion Mode OP figures we've seen thus far, it's this one that I'm leaning towards the most since it's the only one that bares any remote resemblance to Optimus's deco in the movie, instead of pretending to be something it's not.

yup. and hence why i said im drooling over the thought of a rusty dirty movie accurate evasion prime.

imagine it with me..... mmmmmmmm.....

No need to imagine:

It's so... perfect.

[Burn]

Not rusty enough.

[Peridot]

Honestly, out of all of the known Evasion Mode OP figures we've seen thus far, it's this one that I'm leaning towards the most since it's the only one that bares any remote resemblance to Optimus's deco in the movie, instead of pretending to be something it's not.

yup. and hence why i said im drooling over the thought of a rusty dirty movie accurate evasion prime.

imagine it with me..... mmmmmmmm.....

No need to imagine:

The yellowing/rusted effect is a bit over the top (seriously, it's almost green), but otherwise, that is so slagging perfect.

[Sabrblade]

Yeah, I guessing he got the yellowing from the evening toned color tint of the box art.

Consider this rust AOE Optimus at sunset. Or in a tropical climate at sunset.

[Shadowstream]

Looks less like rust and more like barf

[SlyTF1]

I just got the Leader class Optimus. The fact that he can't hold his shield on his right arm, like he did in the trailer pisses me off.

[Mindmaster]

I just got the Leader class Optimus. The fact that he can't hold his shield on his right arm, like he did in the trailer pisses me off.

But he had it on his left arm in the trailer.

[Burn]

I just got the Leader class Optimus. The fact that he can't hold his shield on his right arm, like he did in the trailer pisses me off.

But he had it on his left arm in the trailer.

Be quiet with your logic. Sly's raging again over plastic children's toys.

[SlyTF1]

I just got the Leader class Optimus. The fact that he can't hold his shield on his right arm, like he did in the trailer pisses me off.

But he had it on his left arm in the trailer.

Not in the new one, after he jumps off of Grimlock and slashes through those vehicons.

Be quiet with your logic. Sly's raging again over plastic children's toys.

Wrong. It's life.

[Burn]

I just got the Leader class Optimus. The fact that he can't hold his shield on his right arm, like he did in the trailer pisses me off.

But he had it on his left arm in the trailer.

Not in the new one, after he jumps off of Grimlock and slashes through those vehicons.

Be quiet with your logic. Sly's raging again over plastic children's toys.

Wrong. It's life.

Actually no. It's not life. It's a fictional story turned into a movie based on children's toys. Go take a long hard look at yourself in the mirror and say to yourself "I really do need anger management if my panties are getting so bunched up over children's toys and a movie"

[Sabrblade]

Ya'll wanna see something funny?

On the side of the Strafe Evolution 2-Pack's packaging is some box art for the "classic" version of the character. One would think this would either be new art for the repackaged, repurposed DOTM Rav figure, or simply some recycled art of G1 Swoop. It's neither.

Behold:



























Pic originally from here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/124037884@N05/14074500097/