The Energon Pub

by **Afterlife07** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 8:53 pm

I recently started to finish of my collection of Classics/Universe/Generations G1 based characters and as I was browsing through Toys R Us today I realized I haven't bought a scout class character since '09 (the last being "The Doctor" from ROTF) and there are a couple of really cool looking ones around.

I need some recommendations on some good Scout Class characters (or from the new DOTM HA figures as well) that are available on the market currently if anyone can recommend some good ones (besides Windcharger, he's the only Scout class I'm buying for sure.)

News Credits: 3 · by **Samsonator** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:04 pm

Breacher, Insecticon, Breakdown, Skystalker, Hubcap.
Own all but Skystalker, never saw one in stores. All awesome, though.

by **Autobot Strider** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:58 pm

I really like Dune Runner and Scattorshot. I use them as my movie-verse Hound and Pipes, and they are pretty solid figs. The "Backfire" bike mold looks pretty good too, and if I can find one cheap I'll buy it.

News Credits: 1 · by **adamassc** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:19 pm

There's a chopper one, Brimstone I think, that's a total awesomesauce container overflowing with greatness. He's a slightly harder one to find, and his repaint Chopsaw is even worse. Breacher and Breakdown/Oil Pan are definate must owns. I never got an Insecticon, but I've heard only good things from him.

The HA Basics are equally wonderous. I love and own all of the first wave, so I can recommend Backfire and Sandstorm as flawless. Thunderhead is okay, but I'm not a big fan of his Spidertank altmode or piloted mech third mode. Icepick is great, but his head is noted as falling off easily.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gandalf** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:39 pm

Power Core Combiners Huffer is a really great toy. It's the only PCC I have, and I was surprised at how much I like him. He is a decent "Classics" representation of Huffer (or even Micromaster Powertrain), and I imagine he looks pretty cool posed with Scout class Windcharger.

by **Afterlife07** » Fri Jul 01, 2011 10:51 pm

Nice list from everyone!

I bought Huffer earlier today (and he's awesome), and I think I've seen Breacher or Hubcab at my local Ralph's. Hunting down Decepticons (literally...hunt for Decepticons) in my area is a little tougher I only recall seeing Autobots.

by **Valandar** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:36 am

Out of all of them, the absolute BEST is Hubcap. I still need to get around to painting the ZZ Top stripes down the side.

by **Optimum Supreme** » Sat Jul 02, 2011 2:39 am

Whatsisname, the Decepticon scout that turns into a biplane. I like that one.

News Credits: 1 · by **adamassc** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:29 pm

Dark Optimum Supreme wrote:Whatsisname, the Decepticon scout that turns into a biplane. I like that one.

Ransack is the first one, then he got repainted into divebomb.

A third, called Blue Maximus, was shown in instructions but never released.

by **Starscream's Girl** » Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:15 pm

I have to say that Breacher is my fave! I have Hubcap also. I seem to find more Autobots then 'cons in the scout HFTD line.

News Credits: 10 · by **gavinfuzzy** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:38 am

Breacher is awesome!Uf you have scourge, PCC icepick is good too, then you get a lil targetmaster for your scouge :lol:

Also, if you see windcharger or rumble i say you pick them up, or maybe even 2 of each just 'cos its so rare

News Credits: 3 · by **DISCHARGE** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 10:18 am

Backfire makes a great fusion cannon for DOTM Megatron. HA Tailpipe is pretty cool, he comes with a smaller robot(Pinpoint) that is basically an over sized Targetmaster. Thrid modeis a dual spin blade.
I also like HFTD Firetrap. Dual rifles and I use him as movieverse and/or Classics Brawn.

by **alternator77** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:55 am

if you get one get breacher great transformation, articulation and vehicle mode and a hidden gerwalk mode (rolls on wheels while head and arms are extended)
my second favorite figure from rotf behind leader prime.

by **blotbot** » Mon Jul 04, 2011 2:03 pm

Breacher is great. I can also recommend: Rollbar, Sunpot, Backfire, Hubcab; PCC: Leadfoot, Huffer, Undertow, Icepice, Sledge, Smolder, and DotM Sandstorm.
(I tend to dislike the movieverse aesthetic and only make exceptions for those that fit in with neo-g1)