The Energon Pub

Tue May 19, 2009 9:00 am

Some recent grabbings off the 'bay

& I blame my mate Nala of http://plasticcrack.net/ & his luv of Microman/Micronauts for my acquisition of Robot-Man... heh

Seriously, How cool is this vintage ad? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmluvXqzMY0 The 70's music is awesome!

News Credits: 9 · Tue May 19, 2009 10:04 am

Animated Megatron/Prime two pack for £12!

News Credits: 12 · Wed May 20, 2009 9:24 am

I just recieved by ROTF voyager prime from amazon.com :grin:

. Does anyone know why he was the only fig you could purchase before the release date? Well anyway here are images of him MIB enjoy.

Wed May 20, 2009 10:49 am

Mighty Muggs Starscream
Masterpiece Grimlock
Encore Trailbreaker

News Credits: 4 · Wed May 20, 2009 12:50 pm

I bought ROTF Sideswipe and Ransack at my local comic shop today with AHM #11

Love Sideswipes silver paint

News Credits: 97 · Wed May 20, 2009 1:11 pm

Today I finally got my hands on a figure I've been wanting since childhood. Good old G1 Repugnus. Granted, he's a bit brickish compared to the more contemporary figures, but I'm just happy to finally be able to add him to my collection.

Thanks go out to fellow Seibertronian Emperor Primacron for the hook-up. You rock, dude.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

My shipments from Ebay, BBTS and First Gen have all arrived, giving me the following figs:

TFCC Breakaway, Landquake and Skyfall
TFU Darkwind and Countdown
Henkei Hot Shot, Ratchet and Red Alert
Beast Wars Break, Drillnuts and Diver w/Waterfall base (so awesome to own!)
Car Robots Black Convoy
Galaxy Force Inch Up (Who shall now be known as Shattered Glass Kup)

It's been a good day

Wed May 20, 2009 10:08 pm

Finally found Activators Dirge at Y'all-Mart!

Then stopped at Target, where in the absence of any ROTF stuff, preview or otherwise, I picked up an Atomic Lugnut, but only because someone accidentally put a $12.95 price sticker on it. It came up @ regular price at the register, but they didnt give me any hassle when I pointed out the sticker.
Come on, May 30th....I'm really scraping the barrel's bottom now!

Thu May 21, 2009 5:59 am

Just a pre-G1 & 2 late G1s... heh

Thu May 21, 2009 12:21 pm

GET A LIFE!!! :APPLAUSE:

Thu May 21, 2009 4:52 pm

Stopped by another Michigan Target today.
Animated Leader and Universe Voyagers are half off now.
Picked up RB Magnus in the possible but likely event that in the upcoming final episode of TFA Magnus will be revived from his critical condition wearing these new colors (pulling a Shockwave), and got a Universe Treadbolt simply because the recolor is somewhat striking and 10 bucks was too good to pass up.
Now, bring on the ROTF!!!!!

News Credits: 11 · Fri May 22, 2009 4:43 am

My latest BBTS box came the other day too...almost forgot to post about it. Stupid Canada Post keeps screwing me on the customs fees, but what can you do...

Henkei Smokescreen - A bit more pastel than I wanted, which sadly doesn't match the G1 or Cybertron versions, but otherwise great. His weapon even fits better in car mode than his American brothers. The chrome spoiler's a bit lame but at least not as noticeable as on the other Henkei releases of this mold. I'm glad to have finished the set. He may also be my last Universe fig.

BTS Trailer (Silver Prime Version - I'm simultaneously impressed and disappointed. The paint apps and design look fantastic. Really sharp-looking unit that looks great in both modes. However it's a bit flawed in design. Some parts around the hinges and joints seem thin and easily breakable. The drone arm joints are all very loose, as are the extending wheels on Roller (which is actually a really cool design idea). I really like the ingenuity of Roller becoming the wheels for the trailer, yet for some reason I can't help feeling I'd like it if Roller were separate altogether. The most serious flaw of this trailer is the design of the repair drone. In trailer mode it's really hard to close the top of the trailer, because the design of the hinges and joints of the drone don't give it enough articulation to easily fit inside. Overall, it's an impressive piece, and well worth its relatively low price, but quality and functional design-wise it doesn't quite stack up to Fansproject's efforts.

News Credits: 3 · Fri May 22, 2009 3:24 pm

Went to 7-11 and they had the new slurpee cups, but no straws, and the Tranformers Passion fruit flavor. I also saw a cup that I didn't previously hear about. Its a small 12oz cup with the pyramids in the background and removable stickers of Optimus, Starscream, Megatron and Bumblebee.

News Credits: 23 · Fri May 22, 2009 3:39 pm

Got my Powered Commander armor last Tues in the mail and a buddy in Japan picked me up a Henkei Red Alert!!

Next on my list will be the Gear of War Weapon set. Might try and get that at Botcon if Robotkindgom will be there, if not, I'm placing n order as soon as I get back.

News Credits: 11 · Fri May 22, 2009 8:41 pm

Sweet, I got my Classics Ultra Magnus in the mail today, $50 USD shipped to Canada. Not bad! It's in perfect shape and the seller shipped really quickly too. Probably my last TF purchase for awhile while I let my finances recover...at least until I see the ROTF toys. :mrgreen:

News Credits: 12 · Fri May 22, 2009 11:21 pm

leader ultra magnus animated $30
roft scout ransack, dead end, depthcharge, rollbar from walgreens LOL
2 pack allspark night watch optimus prime and stelth starscream