The Energon Pub

I'm in at a hundred, for now. I'd love to go more, but the accountant and all...

I'm hoping this gets to the stretch goals. I'll be very willing to pitch in a few bucks more at that point.

Some of the exclusive items are also very tempting.

And in case anyone was wondering where it stands, just shy of $25k in what, three or four hours? I am impressed. As much as I want this project to succeed, I am still surprised it has received the support it has. I wonder if there are metrics that show typical Kickstarter support growth on projects that exceed their goals.

(Yes, I'm weird like that...)

I pledged for it all, now I just need to figure out what preorders I'm canceling and what stuff I'm selling off.

Robogeek1973 wrote:I pledged for it all, now I just need to figure out what preorders I'm canceling and what stuff I'm selling off.

I don't wanna cancel any preorders or sell things off!!!

Actually, I'm hoping that some items just get "finalized" a month or so after their expected release dates, like some Fans Toys products.

Also, can anyone confirm what Calaminous Haagenti homages? Is that Hordak?

necr0blivion wrote:
Also, can anyone confirm what Calaminous Haagenti homages? Is that Hordak?

I'm pretty sure it is.

Robogeek1973 wrote:

necr0blivion wrote:
Also, can anyone confirm what Calaminous Haagenti homages? Is that Hordak?

I'm pretty sure it is.

It's in the colors of the animation model of Hordak, not in the toy colors, which were more black and grey.

Also, if they added a cape from the cape set it would help him look even better, since Hordak sometimes wore a cape.

Think the Kickstarter funds for this has reached it's max. Don't see it going over Fifty Thousand dollars. Speculating the only reason it got so high, so quickly, was due to some imports sites placing big orders.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the Kickstarter funds for this has reached it's max. Don't see it going over Fifty Thousand dollars. Speculating the only reason it got so high, so quickly, was due to some imports sites placing big orders.

What is the purpose of this post? Just to try to diss them after they blew away all expectations with an outstanding first day?

Good work Rik and company on your amazing job!

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the Kickstarter funds for this has reached it's max. Don't see it going over Fifty Thousand dollars. Speculating the only reason it got so high, so quickly, was due to some imports sites placing big orders.

Yep what a waist of time it's all been guess PWTT should just give up , after all it's been one whole day out 30 no point in hanging around right ? they might as well give up now and call it quits

Wow, fantastic start!

I wouldn't mind the 900 dollar option, getting everything would be really neat, and seriously, all of the stretch-goals will be unlocked, pretty sure I would then be able to sell off anything I don't want or need, and make back a neat bit of cash later. Only thing holding me back are funds and well, I can't back stuff on kickstarter due to not having a credit card.

I would wish them luck and success with this, but as I said, this will be completely funded.

Autobot Genocide wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the Kickstarter funds for this has reached it's max. Don't see it going over Fifty Thousand dollars. Speculating the only reason it got so high, so quickly, was due to some imports sites placing big orders.

Yep what a waist of time it's all been guess PWTT should just give up , after all it's been one whole day out 30 no point in hanging around right ? they might as well give up now and call it quits

I think virtually everyone interested pledged today because they knew about it. The question is who is going to front the rest of the money once pledges start slowing down ?

What shall I do today? I know, I must post on some threads that I have no interest in to see if I can get a rise out of people. Good times..........

It's unfortunate that you need a credit card for Kickstarter, means I have to convince the accountant of the merits of these figures!

If need be you can purchase a prepaid Visa for $55 or $100 and use it to pay.

Anyways, be prepared. Once they reach the $80,000 goal, the "voices of reason" will post here saying they have no chance to reach any of the stretch goals. Then once the stretch goals are getting unlocked, if there is even a single goal unreached they will claim it's proof of a lack of interest in the product. Then on the last day of the campaign they will claim that everyone is about to pull out of the campaign and you will all loose out, so you better pull out your money now. Once the campaign succeeds they will say that the factories in China will take the money and run, and once the product is delivered to your door they will pick apart any problem they can find or imagine. If a second Kickstarter or retail product is then started they will say that the first Kickstarter is a one-trick pony that cannot possibly duplicate its success...

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Think the Kickstarter funds for this has reached it's max. Don't see it going over Fifty Thousand dollars. Speculating the only reason it got so high, so quickly, was due to some imports sites placing big orders.

If you check the stats of the campaign, the average supporter spend just over $200, which is 3 figures and the bonus swag. Also, NO ONE has purchased a single "army" 10-pack yet, which is what you would expect retailers to purchase.

Rated X wrote: I think virtually everyone interested pledged today because they knew about it.

That's what I speculated as well.

Rated X wrote:The question is who is going to front the rest of the money once pledges start slowing down ?

Probably nobody.

Don't think many Transformers fans are interested in buying Transformers toys that look like MOTU and spawn type toys.

Would love to see Hasbro release a few Pretenders styled toys in their Hero Mashers toy line for $10. So Hasbro kills the the sales of these PWTT toys that stole their Hero Mashers toy idea.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

Rated X wrote: I think virtually everyone interested pledged today because they knew about it.

That's what I speculated as well.

Rated X wrote:The question is who is going to front the rest of the money once pledges start slowing down ?

Probably nobody.

Don't think many Transformers fans are interested in buying Transformers toys that look like MOTU and spawn type toys.

Would love to see Hasbro release a few Pretenders styled toys in their Hero Mashers toy line for $10. So Hasbro kills the the sales of these PWTT toys that stole their Hero Mashers toy idea.

The only thing these figures share with HM is the gimmick to swap limbs other than that these are "superior" action figures , there not aimed at transformers fans like other 3rdp companys, pwtt market is the action figure community which as a whole drownds the transformers . so ther is every chance of the ks being fully funded.

Autobot Genocide wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

Rated X wrote: I think virtually everyone interested pledged today because they knew about it.

That's what I speculated as well.

Rated X wrote:The question is who is going to front the rest of the money once pledges start slowing down ?

Probably nobody.

Don't think many Transformers fans are interested in buying Transformers toys that look like MOTU and spawn type toys.

Would love to see Hasbro release a few Pretenders styled toys in their Hero Mashers toy line for $10. So Hasbro kills the the sales of these PWTT toys that stole their Hero Mashers toy idea.

The only thing these figures share with HM is the gimmick to swap limbs other than that these are "superior" action figures , there not aimed at transformers fans like other 3rdp companys, pwtt market is the action figure community which as a whole drownds the transformers . so ther is every chance of the ks being fully funded.

They share something else in common with HM/MOTU...big steroids muscles

With that being said I gotta wonder why these things were "pushed" so hard on a TF website ? For somebody who is supposed to be a 3rd party journalist, Scaleface spends too much time covering PWTT and not enough time covering other companies that are way hotter right now. How come we never get a Scaleface thread showing us the latest offerings from Toyworld ? How come we never get a Scalface thread showing us the latest fansproject prototypes ? Sure he compiles them all together in his retro robot podcasts which I appreciate. But why does PWTT (and BMOG) get all this extra attention through his barrage of threads ? Thats very biased journalism. He is a journalist, right ? Or is he a part time PWTT/BMOG salesman ? If he is, no worries. But Scaleface should just be upfront about his intentions here so people dont confuse him with unbiased journalists like yourself and daimchoc. You guys update all the threads with new pics, not just one favorite company or agenda.

well, I'll say this for them, they got Tsu and X on the same side of a bonkers, stupid argument. That's a hell of an achievement.

I haven't put my pledge in yet, because I'm waiting to see what stretch goals are unlocked, or to maybe partner up with someone (or 2 someones) to put in for the $900 option

Anyways, back to the toys!

Seems popular demand for package with Bloodbath and Desolataur is being served.

We are 45% of the way funded with over 28 days left to go!

NEW BACKER OPTIONS

We've added four new backer options for your consideration. The first is PLAY WITH LEVEL 3A - TRIO OF TERROR at $150. This includes 1 Desolataur, 1 Kickstarter Exclusive Bitemark and 1 Bloodbath.

The second is PLAY WITH LEVEL 3B - GRUESOME THREESOME at $150. This includes 1 Desolataur, 1 Catastropheles and 1 Bloodbath.

The third is PLAY WITH LEVEL 4A - ULTIMATE TERROR at $200. This includes 1 Desolataur, 1 Kickstarter Exclusive Bitemark, 1 Bloodbath, T-Shirt, set of 9-art prints and glow in the dark button/shield.

The final new option is PLAY WITH LEVEL 4B - ULTIMATE THREESOME at $200. This includes 1 Desolataur, 1 Catastropheles, 1 Bloodbath, T-Shirt, set of 9-art prints and glow in the dark button/shield.

We also have a special preview for you guys! Something we're working on... Here is a vision of what might light the very near future!

[url]https://www.kickstarter.com/…/play-with-this-…/posts/1150263[/url]

Actually 46% done by now, but who's counting!

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I wish it were possible to get Bitemark on his own- he's the one I'm really after...

Delta Magnus wrote:I wish it were possible to get Bitemark on his own- he's the one I'm really after...

Most people want one of the others try splitting the Bitemark/Desolataur pack with someone.

Looks like Hasbro is joining in on the Animal Monster six inch action figure Pretender looking things market. The Rid 2015 Hero Mashers line promises to create almost a dozen of these things. If I were PWTT, I'd be worried that fans would want to buy these $10 toys instead of paying $55 for those PWTT toys.




Don't think Hasbro has any competition to worry about here. As the PWTT kickstarter is perfoming so low and badly in the past 48 hours. Speculating, It's Doubtful it will reach it's 80 grand goal.

Guess not that many TF fans are interested in 3rd party toys that look like abominations that look like they came from the spawn, WWE, MOTU steriods using universe.

Fyi: 47% to the goal in 2 days is considered a resounding success by most sane people.

Tsutsukakushi, we get it. You don't like these offerings. You don't need to constantly state it. You're bordering on baiting. Drop it, and walk away.

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For anyone wishing to discuss crowd funding, you can head to this thread.

discussion-crowd-funding-t103397.php

Please keep this topic related to PWTT figures and updates on their Kickstarter campaign (emphasis on updates ... not discussion of pros and cons of what they're doing).

Any off-topic posts will be removed.

Not really understanding the hate from some members in here to be honest. If you don't like it, just avoid the thread, it's definitely easy enough to do. Why some folks need to keep knocking this kick starter and condemning it is a real head scratcher.

Anyay, I'm glad that after two days it's already just about 50% towards the goal already.

Sorry for my behavior.

Earlier today I decided to stop posting replies in this PWTT thread.