The Energon Pub

I really like Cybertron Snarl. He's very poseable and has a neat transformation. He lacks some paint apps but, with a little time and effort, he now looks great.

Right, I'm going to give two different answers, the first is an actual answer to the title question, but the second is an answer to the opposite.

I really love Protoform Prime & '76 BB, they have great posability & look great together but for some reason very few like them. Though I did notice Dead Metal posting Protoform Prime so maybe it's just Europeans that like him XD

Now I'm going to go in reverse & say who I think has been getting so much praise & adoration, but in my opinion doesn't deserve it. I'm not saying I don't like him, I'm just saying I don't think its a good enough figure to deserve the high ranking he's getting. And this little 'bot is:

'08 Bumblebee

I'd maybe give him 8 or 9 out of ten, but his overall fan reaction seems to be up near 20 out of ten. He's nicely detailed, he's possible, he's got a good transformation, but his joints were week when I got him out the box, his gun looks too big for his arm, his ball jointed hip makes his legs difficult to pose so he's standing straight, and the way the joint is placed on the car bonnet-seperaty-section makes the parts that twist upwards to form the chest look like boobs. I really do like the figure but I don't think he deserves the applauds he's getting.

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-ALL the energon combiners are cool. Not just the gestalt modes, the individual bots are great too, I think.

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yup, i'd agree on those energon combiners, great fun combining them and great bots anyway, lots of G1 homage and tough to boot!.

Classics ultra magnus he is just an all around better version of the classics optimus prime mold.

I'm a huge fan of some of the Japanese Beast Wars molds. Mach Kick, Corahada, Moon, Stampy, Long Rack, Sharpedge, and Heinlad all make me very happy.

But ESPECIALLY Metals Ravage, Break, and Max B.

FAB Frenzy.

This guy is great for a FAB figure, and he has the same feeling of comical Evil and mischief that I got from the Movie CGI model, even though they look nothing alike.

whoever doesnt own a classics mirage is missing out. his robot mode just looks like a cartoon char. very articulated and looks great. so he has big feet, and a small waist. he is one of the best classics out. astrotrain second. astrotrain in my very honest opinion is an engineering super feat. awesome alt modes and a great robot mode. there will always be ppl out there that is going to be critical of him, but trust you me, you will and should kick yourselves in the ass for not getting these 2. cant wait for the confirmed octane and blitzwing classics coming in the next wave. so happy.
zedz

i_amtrunks wrote:FAB Frenzy.

This guy is great for a FAB figure, and he has the same feeling of comical Evil and mischief that I got from the Movie CGI model, even though they look nothing alike.

I can see that, I really like my FAB Frenzy.

I think FAB Brawl gets undeserved kicks in the face...he's better than the deluxe in alot of ways (IMO). Like the stupid arm-tab thing on the Deluxe.

Actually, now that I think about it...all of my FABs are pretty great. FAB Jazz is better than the deluxe. FAB Ratchet is pretty decent (though the Voyager is the better toy). They're also Transformers I think that my 6-year-old nephew would be able to transform on his own, unlike the movie Deluxes/Voyagers (with Barricade being an exception for the most part). I dunno, maybe I underestimate him.

I agree with Classics Mirage - he's pretty kewl, but not so much with Astrotrain...the train kibble on the shuttle doesn't bother me, but the bot and train modes are aren't even mediocre.

I like classic Camaro BB, too...mine has AN issue with the automorph (but it's not the broken automorph), but it's easy to fix with a tiny screwdriver or the like when I transform him back to car mode.

DorkimusPrime wrote:
I think FAB Brawl gets undeserved kicks in the face...he's better than the deluxe in alot of ways (IMO). Like the stupid arm-tab thing on the Deluxe.

Actually, now that I think about it...all of my FABs are pretty great. FAB Jazz is better than the deluxe. FAB Ratchet is pretty decent (though the Voyager is the better toy).

Cant comment on Jazz, but with the rest I agree, I quite like the size of FAB Brawl and Ratchet, even FAB Megatron is not too bad. Transformation is lame, but that goes for every size class of him. The detail is good though.

I personally like Cybertron Metroplex.. I am probably gonna get it for that, but seriously, he's sweet, and makes a great city base and spaceship too!!!

BW II Galvatron

I ordered one from Japan when he first came out along with Lio Convoy. Recently I noticed the gold plastic in one of his shoulder pads cracking. I've always been the type to pose and play with the toys, never one to keep them totally pristine, mint in box. But I took advantage of BBTS recent restock of the item and ordered a second one to keep perfect forever. It's the only transformer I've ever done this for.

I've also got the chibi beast change kit version of this figure.

i really like powermaster prime......but only as the powered up god ginrai in the reissue version. The cab prime and powermaster version are pretty lame but adding those god bomber bits makes it quiet a cool toy, for a brick. it is at least very big and very versatile, and can be bought for a rather inexpensive price (lb per $).

skywarp-2 wrote:I personally like Cybertron Metroplex.. I am probably gonna get it for that, but seriously, he's sweet, and makes a great city base and spaceship too!!!

Seeing him in the box (though I didn't buy) I can understand this statement...he does look pretty interesting in the box.

Also, Rodney Dangerfield never got the respect he deserved...rather, coudln't get no respect I think is how he phrased it...not sure what he turned into tho...

Deluxe Movie Wreckage. Poor guy sits as a shelf warmer, but is probably the coolest and maybe even the most poseable of all the movie deluxes. Definitely my favorite of the movie line.

Respect me. NOW......please?

Alt. Ravage. Come on, a Jaguar that transforms into a giant robot jaguar! He even has a little tail!

The entire Robot Heroes line. Sure they don't transform but they're damned adorable.

I'm not exactly sure if the fandom is still hating on him, but I think Titanium Diaperwa... err Soundwave isn't a bad figure. I mean he's not as cool as Rodimus, Fallen, or G-1 Magnus are, but I can think of several figures people love that he is better than. *Glares at you Lio Convoy.*

RID Air Attack Optimus Primal! Quite possibly one of the best TF figures ever made and yet he gets no love becuase he was part of an unpopular TF series and released as part of a thrown together hotch-potch of a toy line. IMO He's easily a contender for the first unofficial Masterpiece figure. He's huge, He's show accurate, he's fantastically detailed, he's well articulated, He fires discs, he has lights and sounds, he has actual phrases from the beast Machines show by Gary Chalk AKA Optimus Primal himself! What more could you want in a figure!

Yours AK

joequick wrote:BW II Galvatron

I ordered one from Japan when he first came out along with Lio Convoy. Recently I noticed the gold plastic in one of his shoulder pads cracking. I've always been the type to pose and play with the toys, never one to keep them totally pristine, mint in box. But I took advantage of BBTS recent restock of the item and ordered a second one to keep perfect forever. It's the only transformer I've ever done this for.

I've also got the chibi beast change kit version of this figure.

Glad to hear that, I won one on Tuesday for AU$33 shipped.

ZedzDead wrote:whoever doesnt own a classics mirage is missing out. his robot mode just looks like a cartoon char. very articulated and looks great. so he has big feet, and a small waist. he is one of the best classics out. astrotrain second. astrotrain in my very honest opinion is an engineering super feat. awesome alt modes and a great robot mode. there will always be ppl out there that is going to be critical of him, but trust you me, you will and should kick yourselves in the ass for not getting these 2. cant wait for the confirmed octane and blitzwing classics coming in the next wave. so happy.
zedz

when i first saw mirage i didnt really like the overall look of the bot, I grabbed on on sale and can say that once you get it out its a piece of creative genius, the transformation is fun and hes super posable too. yes, a great toy. i also like astrotrain, i feel his feet could have been made to look better and this thighs need more meat but otherwise i love the toy.

Classics Astrotrain looks OK in bot mode, and pretty nice in Shuttle mode, but the bullet train is horrifically maimed. I hear that you shouldn't be sad; two out of three ain't bad.

I'm probably just going to amen a lot of people who've already gone, but Titanium Soundwave, the Energon combiners, and Botcon Wierdwolf for sure are underappreciated. I don't like Cybertron Snarl, but the Wierdwolf repaint is most excellent. Good thing they sold him with that ugly Alpha Trion at Botcon or no one would have been able to hate him and sell me a single Wierdwolf. Personally, and I know it's not the point of this thread, I hate that stupid A3. Energon Slugslinger is another one. Totally overlooked and it shouldn't be. Energon Sharkticon. I think the deluxe class Energon Decepticons are terribly overlooked.

zatara1701 wrote:Hmmmm...I always find my tastes in Transformers tend to be a tad eccentric, but here are my votes from my collection...

Beast Wars Silerbolt: I just cant get enough of this guy. Great articulation in beast and robot mode. Whats cooler than a half wolf/ half eagle?? Then he swings two swords when he's a robot!

Classics Mirage: I saw these guys on the shelf alot first run, and now during the Movie shortfall I see them again at my local Walmarts. His design is not only unique but he's super poseable... makes for some dramatic posing.

Classics Bumblebee/Cliffjumper: these are just some cool little dudes... I have Cliffjumper, bought Bumblebee for my nephew.

Movie Protoform Prime: yet another shelf warmer (untill everyone had nothing else to buy). Alternate mode...ehhh...but in robot mode he just looks B-A-D.

Movie Real Gear: I bought High Score for myself and a slew of others for my Nephew again...these are just some cool little Transformers. Reminds me of the Transformer watches and such that we had ages ago.

If I think of any others unsung heroes I'll drop a line.


PS- I agree, Primus kicks ass too... and he's twice as cool since I got him for $25 on clearence from the Hasboshop.com!!

BW Silverbolt was one I really liked too. I've moved twice since I bought him and can't find him any more. Bummer.

Armada Predacon

Armada Terrorsaur

I'm not going to justify those choices either. If you don't see their awesomeness...