The Energon Pub

by **Milesy** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:26 pm

I saw these selling in a shop yesterday, but they were not the classic voyagers, just the standard size same as rodimus, bumblebee, starscream etc. Was megatron as a tank, and a malnourished looking optimus prime.

I have not seen these before anywhere? Are they new or just rare or?

News Credits: 1 · by **Redimus** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 1:29 pm

They've been out ages.

Megatron has a nice alt, and a robot mode which would be nice if it wasnt ruined by the flailing gun arm gimmick.

Prime has a reasonably rubbish alt mode, but a VERY nice VERY G1 and VERY posable robot mode, and a nice gun to boot. Prime was based on Takara's Robot Masters version of G1 Prime/Convoy, but is by and large rather better.

by **publicvisage** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 2:07 pm

It's probably just surplus they recently put out to fill shelves.

I'd stay away from them, though. Neither figure is good enough to warrant the price. *thumbs down*

News Credits: 1 · by **Redimus** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 2:42 pm

publicvisage wrote:It's probably just surplus they recently put out to fill shelves.

I'd stay away from them, though. Neither figure is good enough to warrant the price. *thumbs down*

I actuclly like the set. Ahh well, each to their own.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 2:46 pm

Redimus wrote:
publicvisage wrote:It's probably just surplus they recently put out to fill shelves.

I'd stay away from them, though. Neither figure is good enough to warrant the price. *thumbs down*

I actuclly like the set. Ahh well, each to their own.

They have their downsides, I admit, but I still like them

by **AutobotServo** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:44 pm

I got it at Wal-Mart a few days ago. I think it's pretty good! Both nice little figures, plus a DVD!
;)^

by **publicvisage** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:11 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Redimus wrote:
publicvisage wrote:It's probably just surplus they recently put out to fill shelves.

I'd stay away from them, though. Neither figure is good enough to warrant the price. *thumbs down*

I actuclly like the set. Ahh well, each to their own.

They have their downsides, I admit, but I still like them

I'll admit that I *really* like Megatron's alt mode, and his robot mode isn't bad. But, on mine at least, a lot of parts keep falling off his right arm. Plus there's the feet problem.

Prime's alt mode is just disgusting in my opinion. His robot mode is very poseable, but, again on mine, his neither his upper body or his alt mode wheels lock into place. The former resulting in a "tazmanian" Prime every time I pick him up, and the latter just looking bad. He does, however, have the most awesome gun ever.

All that said, I would definitely put down 10 dollars for Megatron, but I'm not going to pay 20 for him. That's just me though.

Glad somebody likes them!

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:21 pm

Prime has a small black tab on his back, if you pull it out enough until it locks, his upper body locks into place. So he doesn't flail around like a crazy person. (Or the Tazmanian Devil)

Anyway, I kinda like those 2.I agree Megatron's, gun arm gimmick is really dumb, and mine keeps popping off. But he looks pretty cool in both modes.
Prime, I'll agree has a really poor alt mode. But his robot mode is fantastic. Completely poseable. And if you lock that little black tab on his back, he can even pose well, as his upper body then ratchets, and stays in place. His gun is also pretty cool.

They have some flaws, but overall, I think they looks very nice posed.

I don;t regret paying the 20 bucks for them. but i think around 15 maybe less would have been a better price

by **Homeboy44** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:27 pm

quick question,But it was probably answered, whats on the DVD that comes with the two-pack Optimus Prime vs Megtron.Message me back please. Im also wondering if i should buy it, or is anyone willing to sale the DVD seperate if its worth it. thanks

News Credits: 7 · by **shortround** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:30 pm

It just covers the history of conflict between optimus prime and megatron during armada,energon and cybertron it's o.k. if you missed the first two series. But other than that it really isn't worth it.

by **AutobotServo** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:34 pm

Overcracker wrote:Prime has a small black tab on his back, if you pull it out enough until it locks, his upper body locks into place. So he doesn't flail around like a crazy person. (Or the Tazmanian Devil)

Thanks! I was thinking that because I just HAD to see the action feature I'm now stuck with a flailin' Optimus Prime!
:lol:

The DVD is a big 22 minute recap episode of Cybertron I think. It's a nice rundown of Transformers. It also has a little photo gallery of the toys. It's nice, and advanced my knowledege of Transformers somewhat. If you know everything about it though I can't imagine you'd find it too entertaining.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:52 pm

AutobotServo wrote:Thanks! I was thinking that because I just HAD to see the action feature I'm now stuck with a flailin' Optimus Prime!

No prob. it seams everybody that has this figure always misses that you can pull on the black tab, and it locks the upper body. It makes a world of difference.

And yeah the DVD really isn't all that great. I mean if you did not see any of the 3 cartoons, you might get a kick out of it. With Prime explaining the war between himself and Megs. and why they change bodies, etc...

I saw it once, and now Its landed in the never to be seen again DVD box.

by **Uniprimus** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:45 pm

Get them. They are Classics G2 Prime and Megs!

News Credits: 972 · by **i_amtrunks** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:04 pm

The G2 Megatron almost saves the horrible Prime mold.

If the set is cheap (for two deluxe figures) pick it up, if not skip it.

News Credits: 1 · by **D-340** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:10 pm

Redimus wrote:
publicvisage wrote:It's probably just surplus they recently put out to fill shelves.

I'd stay away from them, though. Neither figure is good enough to warrant the price. *thumbs down*

I actuclly like the set. Ahh well, each to their own.

Same here. I recommend it.

News Credits: 1 · by **Craven Knight** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:57 am

This set is way under rated, in my opinion.

The Prime figure comes across as a youthful version of the character(not that machines age) with its slim body and big eyes. its poseable and has a neat gun, plus the head lights on his fists look like knuckle dusters - However the spin gimmick & alt mode are total rubbish.

Megatron is wicked, he's my second favourite Classics Deluxe(after Skywarp) just imagine how cool he'd be if he didn't have that dopey arm and was Voyager class!
He's covered in detail too, if you look up into his chest from behind you'll see molded detail like circuts and wires etc - that's great.

The DVD is garbage BTW.

by **Milesy** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:34 am

i_amtrunks wrote:The G2 Megatron almost saves the horrible Prime mold.

If the set is cheap (for two deluxe figures) pick it up, if not skip it.

Wasn't a set. Both were seperate.

by **publicvisage** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:44 am

Overcracker wrote:Prime has a small black tab on his back, if you pull it out enough until it locks, his upper body locks into place. So he doesn't flail around like a crazy person. (Or the Tazmanian Devil)

Anyway, I kinda like those 2.I agree Megatron's, gun arm gimmick is really dumb, and mine keeps popping off. But he looks pretty cool in both modes.
Prime, I'll agree has a really poor alt mode. But his robot mode is fantastic. Completely poseable. And if you lock that little black tab on his back, he can even pose well, as his upper body then ratchets, and stays in place. His gun is also pretty cool.

They have some flaws, but overall, I think they looks very nice posed.

I don;t regret paying the 20 bucks for them. but i think around 15 maybe less would have been a better price

Thanks for the tip with Prime's upper body! It never occurred to me to pull the tab the other way.

I'm still not a huge fan of the set, but a few glue applications on Megs I'll at least be a bit more pleased.

by **valanx** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:47 am

I ordered this set from play.com and its currently waiting for me at the post office collection place (couldnt make it this morning arghh)

Cool to read peoples varying opinions of the set, i really liked the look of them both from the pics on here and im looking forward to getting my hands on it.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:36 am

Milesy wrote:
i_amtrunks wrote:The G2 Megatron almost saves the horrible Prime mold.

If the set is cheap (for two deluxe figures) pick it up, if not skip it.

Wasn't a set. Both were seperate.

What do you mean it wasn't a set, of course it was a set. They come packaged together with a DVD.

Here is the set:

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:56 am

Overcracker wrote:
Milesy wrote:
i_amtrunks wrote:The G2 Megatron almost saves the horrible Prime mold.

If the set is cheap (for two deluxe figures) pick it up, if not skip it.

Wasn't a set. Both were seperate.

What do you mean it wasn't a set, of course it was a set. They come packaged together with a DVD.

Here is the set:

In Scottland they were sold seperately.

by **publicvisage** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:59 am

Finished gluing Megatron's parts on. Much better. I'm also beginning to think that this mold is a few tweaks away from becoming Warpath!

On another note, does anyone have any advice on how to turn his feet around properly? I've removed the screw in his ankles, but the foot piece remains tightly in place.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:06 pm

publicvisage wrote:Finished gluing Megatron's parts on. Much better. I'm also beginning to think that this mold is a few tweaks away from becoming Warpath!

Now that would be an interesting repaint.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:12 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
Overcracker wrote:
Milesy wrote:
i_amtrunks wrote:The G2 Megatron almost saves the horrible Prime mold.

If the set is cheap (for two deluxe figures) pick it up, if not skip it.

Wasn't a set. Both were seperate.

What do you mean it wasn't a set, of course it was a set. They come packaged together with a DVD.

Here is the set:

In Scottland they were sold seperately.

I did not know that. I guess you learn something every day.

As for Megs, yeah he's got potential for Warpath.

by **upther** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:40 pm

I saw this set in the store yesterday and passed on it. I like Megs well enough but the Prime just bothers me and I'm not about to pay $20 for one figure that I have lukewarm feelings about.