The Energon Pub

[kirbenvost]

Got DOTM Thundercracker yesterday and a price adjustment for 30% off today. Surprisingly awesome figure, relatively small amount of kibble in vehicle mode, fun transformation and good articulation. Well done Hasbro! Now if only he came with the proper Mechtech weapon he'd be perfect.

I am also now addicted to Hot Wheels, because every time I go to TRU and don't find MP Rodimus, I end up buying Hot Wheels...

[triKlops]

SDCC TFPrime Optimus Prime, under 20 shipped

RTS SSGrappel, 10 bucks at TJMAXX

[pr0digital]

I managed to get MP Rodimus today finally. Also got the scan series Ironhide and both DotM and Generations Thundercrackers.

[WheelTracks]

Bought ROTF Thrust at Marshalls, HFTD Jetblade at Walmart and ROTF Lockdown at Tjmaxx. Lockdown, what can I say. I've been looking for this figure since his release. I'm a big fan of the Animated character and toy. I felt that you get more out of DLX Animated Lockdown than any other DLX I've had. The same with ROTF Lockdown. In fact, he gives me the same vibe as HA Jazz. A lot of robot packed in a small car. He stands tall like a voyager, lean and mean! One of Hasbro's best DLX figures IMO.

[Air Commander Starscream]

Went out looking for Hot Rod and came up short. I did however get a Human Alliance Roadbuster, this thing is awesome!

[ionacus]

rts starscream
rts optimus
rts BB
rts megatron

this weeks comics

[AshesOfPain]

the promised pics.

are here

[Giant Purple Griffin]

I got the little Kre-O Optimus Prime for 20% off at TRU. He's my first foray into Kre-O and I really liked him in both modes--even his hands (or what passes as hands) look decent in person.

I just wish they made some more characters in this smaller scale, at least maybe Megatron or Starscream. The build time made it enjoyable to go from one mode to another, whereas I could see it getting tedious with the bigger sets.

[tformsopti8]

I recently picked up the MechTech Voyager version of Ironhide. It's probably the best version of Ironhide I have ever seen. The detail is really good. I did find the difficulty of the transformation to be toned down. There were only a couple of parts that were remotely difficult. Overall, love this Transformers toy.



Here's a full list of transformers 3 toys. I am trying to collect all the Transformers Dark Of The Moon toys if I can.

[freaky777]

HFTD Sea Attack Ravage

Was on a 50% discount so I thought why not?

[LOST Cybertronian]

Got my POL in today with... Exgraver, Thundershred, Devil Horn CJ kit, Jetwing Optimus Prime, Grand Patriot (Green), United Bumblebee, Animated Jetpack Bumblebee.

[Dogma]

Waiting on Soundwave with Ravage and Frenzy and also a nice almost mint Cosmos.

[grimdragon2001]

masterpiece rodimus was at my TRU today

[kirbenvost]

Got DOTM Laserbeak yesterday for 30% off. He's pretty cool. A LOT bigger than I expected. Way out of scale, but I guess that's okay.

[WolfDawg]

Filled out my Alternators collection. Got Ravage (Walmart Jaguar version), Rumble, Prime, Mirage, Swindle, Dead End, and Decepticharge.

Got one of the figures I've been dying to get for AGES; Hybrid Style Black Convoy. As a bonus, the seller threw in Hybrid Style Optimus Prime and two dust free cases. Figures were opened and used for display only, but 100% complete. All for 175 dollars shipped!

Lastly, got Beast Machines Deluxe Primal and Megabolt Megatron.

[kirbenvost]

Holy crap, all that for $175? That is a steal! Well done!

[WolfDawg]

Holy crap, all that for $175? That is a steal! Well done!

Ah, I think you may have misread my post. I got the 2 Hybrid Style figures complete with Dust cases for 175 bucks. However, I did get a good deal on the Alternators, seeing as how I got them in a lot for 80 dollars. The Beast Machines figures also came in a lot that I bought for 5 dollars. Still a good deal, but nowhere near as getting EVERYTHING for 175 dollars.

[Flux Convoy]

Side Burns came in, yes plural. I also picked up Cyberverse Hatchet and I'm pretty sure I hate him. Side Burn looks cool though. He's better than I thought he'd be.

[Mizuno]

just got the rotf nest battle pack with BB and soundwave in the mail yesterday ^^
so its just one more soundwave from the movies to go until the deluxe (and leader) of dotm hit the shelves

[Dogma]

I just got a Shockwave.

It has some issues with the cable, a missing battery cover, and a little crack.
It does have good electronics, and stands up without a problem.

I plan on trying to repair it to the best of my ability. Does anyone have any idea how to fix the cable?

[ionacus]

deep space starscream

[kirbenvost]

Finally got my hands on MP Rodimus! And get this - it was 30% off and I had a gift card from a Buyer Protection Plan return, so in the end he only cost me $15! I am EXTREMELY happy about this. He was always one of my favorite characters, contrary to what a lot of people think. I feel like this is one of the most amazing TFs they have ever released. And for this price, I don't even care about the stupid trailer. I even figured out how to get his hands to fit in car mode. More on that later, I plan to make a thread with pics to show those interested.

[WolfDawg]

Finally got my hands on MP Rodimus! And get this - it was 30% off and I had a gift card from a Buyer Protection Plan return, so in the end he only cost me $15! I am EXTREMELY happy about this. He was always one of my favorite characters, contrary to what a lot of people think. I feel like this is one of the most amazing TFs they have ever released. And for this price, I don't even care about the stupid trailer. I even figured out how to get his hands to fit in car mode. More on that later, I plan to make a thread with pics to show those interested.

I just flip the hands into the forearms leaving the pointed ends that are required for the blade and welding accessories exposed. By transforming him with his hands inside the forearms, I'm able to get everything flush and he rolls on all 4 wheels.

[kirbenvost]

I tried that but the arms still wouldn't peg in right...however that's before I realized I was doing the ankle joints wrong, so maybe that would work better now. Never had a problem with the wheels. I don't think I'll make a thread now though, seems like a lot of people know how to fit it together properly.

What I'm really surprised about is how many people think the Targetmaster doesn't fit on the engine in vehicle mode! You just have to use the smaller nub part on the back of the gun, it's super easy.

[Giant Purple Griffin]

I got PCC Salvage with Bomb-Burst in order to get some free shipping on Amazon.

I was a little worried he might suffer from the same leg breakage I read Mudslinger had (I never had Mudslinger), but so far he seems solid. I like his compact alt-mode, grumpy head-sculpt, and dinosaur-esque combiner head (which goes nicely with the dinobot limbs).