The Energon Pub

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:07 pm

jezones wrote:
i was just saying as a whole package for a toy. a lot of these toys i could not see a kid playing with them. when i transform a lot of them i always feel like im on the edge of breaking something.

Oh, definitely. Luckily the parts that have fallen off on me have snapped back in place so far...

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:20 pm

I'm going to exclude the Real Gear robots from my judging as whenever I seem to mention them, people get upset.

The figure that has impressed me the most is Deluxe Wreckage, top robot mode, a nice normal head sculpt, great articulation and posing ability, best weapon in the movie line, decent alt mode, and a kinda lame paint job.

I love Ironhide, 08 Bumblebee and Barricade, but all figures have far too many flaws in comparison to Wreckage.

by **boyarque** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:26 pm

hi all!

since u were discussing about the best tftm toy...I would have to say ironhide :grin:

given the design and the long, illustrious history of ironhide....this reincarnation of him in the michael bay's version is just SPOT-ON!

tall, dark, brooding....my kind of hero!

by **zemper** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:25 pm

concept camaro bumblebee. solid and posable, plus as close as movie-accurate as you can get from a deluxe toy without sacrificing mobility. this thing can do a lot of cool poses. check my sig out. 'nuff said.

by **zemper** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:28 pm

oh, and i realize that some of you might have some gripes with BB especially if you got him above MSRP. relax, wait for a while, don't give in to scalpers, and soon, hasbro's gonna restock these 'luxes at retail stores there in the states.

by **megatroptimus** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:33 pm

Leader Prime. Rock solid in both modes and great transformation.

by **Trelve** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:49 pm

^ No question ^
(xcuse the poor paint job.)
He's got holsters! Somehow Wreckage reminds me of Clint Eastwood and a Ninja. The more blades you add, the sweeter the things you can do with them.

by **videriant** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:09 pm

For the movie line, when we say easy we mean that you don't have a 50/50 chance of dislocating a joint when you're transforming him. Complex is only good when it doesn't need to come with a FRAGILE stamp on him. If you have a ironhide you know what I mean. He's held together by a toothpick. Luckily it gets better when he loosens up.

by **Grendel** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:22 pm

I've only gotten the g1 repaint of jazz and megatron and they're both pretty good in my book, megatron just needs a repaint wich i plan on soon

News Credits: 2 · by **Moonbase2** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:28 pm

Does anyone else have a hard time keeping 76 BB's side panels in place when he's in car mode? They don't seem to want to stay in. Other than that, I really love that figure.

by **Deadpool.** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:32 pm

I face that too. It just keeps popping back up.

News Credits: 2 · by **Moonbase2** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:34 pm

You know what's poo? Robot Replica Barricade. Don't even bother. His legs are the funkiest things I've ever seen.

by **voice of hoist** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:44 pm

There's not nearly enough love being expressed for ratchet here. He's so much more solid than most of the others and has a great transformation.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:00 pm

How's leader Brawl? Wife just bought him for me, but I don't know for sure if I wanna keep him. The TMNT head is a bit of a turn-off, but I can get past it if he has a great transformation...ie Leader Prime-esque. Also, how about Leader Megatron? I've been pretty hesitent thus far and if he's anything like the Voyager Megs (transformation-wise) I won't even bother...

by **olokin** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:07 pm

zemper wrote:oh, and i realize that some of you might have some gripes with BB especially if you got him above MSRP. relax, wait for a while, don't give in to scalpers, and soon, hasbro's gonna restock these 'luxes at retail stores there in the states.

But would the Philippine stores restock? I'm in a bind bcoz i'm in the provinces. we don't get as much tf toys than the ones in metro manila

News Credits: 3 · by **Canned Pasta** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:08 pm

So far, I've been able to get

Leader Prime
Both Starscreams
Barricade
Both Jazz figures
Wreckage
Robo-Vision Prime
and the old bumblebee

My three favorites are
1. Leader Prime
2. Wreckage
3. G1 Jazz

by **Raymond101** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:08 pm

Joe123 wrote:How's leader Brawl? Wife just bought him for me, but I don't know for sure if I wanna keep him. The TMNT head is a bit of a turn-off, but I can get past it if he has a great transformation...ie Leader Prime-esque. Also, how about Leader Megatron? I've been pretty hesitent thus far and if he's anything like the Voyager Megs (transformation-wise) I won't even bother...

From what I hear people saying, Brawl is worth it. Best LEader toy besides Prime.

Don't get Megatron unless you're willing to repaint him.

by **Death_Destructicon** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:09 pm

One word says it all. Wreckage.

by **olokin** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:09 pm

Trelve wrote:

^ No question ^
(xcuse the poor paint job.)
He's got holsters! Somehow Wreckage reminds me of Clint Eastwood and a Ninja. The more blades you add, the sweeter the things you can do with them.

now i have to get Wreckage

by **Deadpool.** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:15 pm

I've been able to get

Leader Prime
Voyager G1 Starscream
Bonecrusher
Deluxe Jazz
Wreckage
Deluxe 1976 Bumblebee
RG Speed Dial
Deluxe Longarm
Deluxe Payload

My three favorites are
1. Leader Prime
2. Longarm
3. Starscream.

by **zemper** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:40 pm

olokin wrote:
zemper wrote:oh, and i realize that some of you might have some gripes with BB especially if you got him above MSRP. relax, wait for a while, don't give in to scalpers, and soon, hasbro's gonna restock these 'luxes at retail stores there in the states.

But would the Philippine stores restock? I'm in a bind bcoz i'm in the provinces. we don't get as much tf toys than the ones in metro manila

where ya located in the good 'ol 'Pinas dude? i'm in the province too, iloilo in fact. for restocks, i rely this site:

http://www.cybertronphils.proboards18.c ... 92&page=58

you gotta sign up for an account to access it though. got some cool TFans in the Metro who have some insider info on restocks not only in MM but in the provinces too.

by **olokin** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:11 am

zemper wrote:
olokin wrote:
zemper wrote:oh, and i realize that some of you might have some gripes with BB especially if you got him above MSRP. relax, wait for a while, don't give in to scalpers, and soon, hasbro's gonna restock these 'luxes at retail stores there in the states.

But would the Philippine stores restock? I'm in a bind bcoz i'm in the provinces. we don't get as much tf toys than the ones in metro manila

where ya located in the good 'ol 'Pinas dude? i'm in the province too, iloilo in fact. for restocks, i rely this site:

http://www.cybertronphils.proboards18.c ... 92&page=58

you gotta sign up for an account to access it though. got some cool TFans in the Metro who have some insider info on restocks not only in MM but in the provinces too.

I'm located in Cagayan de Oro. I'm a bit sore coz some dudes from the Metro M planed in to scoop all of the good movie figures (i.e. bumblebee) I never got that bumblebee.
Thanks for the info man.

by **zemper** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:28 am

olokin wrote:
zemper wrote:
olokin wrote:
zemper wrote:oh, and i realize that some of you might have some gripes with BB especially if you got him above MSRP. relax, wait for a while, don't give in to scalpers, and soon, hasbro's gonna restock these 'luxes at retail stores there in the states.

But would the Philippine stores restock? I'm in a bind bcoz i'm in the provinces. we don't get as much tf toys than the ones in metro manila

where ya located in the good 'ol 'Pinas dude? i'm in the province too, iloilo in fact. for restocks, i rely this site:

http://www.cybertronphils.proboards18.c ... 92&page=58

you gotta sign up for an account to access it though. got some cool TFans in the Metro who have some insider info on restocks not only in MM but in the provinces too.

I'm located in Cagayan de Oro. I'm a bit sore coz some dudes from the Metro M planed in to scoop all of the good movie figures (i.e. bumblebee) I never got that bumblebee.
Thanks for the info man.

hmmm, wasn't concept BB released in your local malls? do you have SM in your area? i actually got 2 BBs, the first one i sold to a guy in MM thru forums for 500Php because i lost its gun, then i bought another one, the last BB here in iloilo. that was 2 months ago.

by **Auto Bot** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:28 am

videriant wrote:I have most of the toys but I've only opened half.

Wreckage is nice deluxe. He got a nice weapon, a nice transformation, and semi-articulated hands that can still hold peg weapons. Haven't opened Dropkick but he's got good reviews too. I haven't opened Arcee either because I can't stand the face.

Ironhide looks awesome but is fragile. Voyager Starscream, especially the G1 redeco is interesting. He definitely grows on you. Blackout's alt mode is detailed but there were so many things they could have done better with the chopper half. Ratchet is puke green, about as interesting as the movie character. Maybe when I get a white version. . .

Leader Optimus' main drawback is that he didn't come with a sword. He's the only movie character whose hands i like since he can move all the digits.

I had a good laugh with this comment about Arcee. :lol:

by **Auto Bot** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:37 am

Trelve wrote:

^ No question ^
(xcuse the poor paint job.)
He's got holsters! Somehow Wreckage reminds me of Clint Eastwood and a Ninja. The more blades you add, the sweeter the things you can do with them.

I've always avoided Wreckage. Mainly because he was not in the Movie. But this picture got me itching to buy one.