The Energon Pub

[Overcracker]

Godzilla is green. Watched since we were a kid. No thank you.

You're experiencing the Mandela effect hard at work. Not once in any movie has he ever been green. Maybe with poor colorization, but he's always been mostly dark gray to black.

Here's the original 1954 costume on display:

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Here's every movie Godzilla to 2014, all of these images are in color.

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Emerje

We agree and blame a toy we played with.

That, and the H-B cartoon from the 70's:

Loved that show!.

Up from the depths.... 30 stories high.... breathing fire.... his head in the sky!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I just pre-ordered from there.

I sort of thought we'd get options from outlets like BBTS, but I guess the Godzilla part of this is complicating things. Or maybe I'm just being impatient.

They've been also been weeks behind, all the importers I use have been. but they have been worth it to save on shipping.

[Dino-Snarl]

Godzilla is green. Watched since we were a kid. No thank you.

You're experiencing the Mandela effect hard at work. Not once in any movie has he ever been green. Maybe with poor colorization, but he's always been mostly dark gray to black.

Here's the original 1954 costume on display:

1aem1y620l431.jpg

Here's every movie Godzilla to 2014, all of these images are in color.

R.jpg

Emerje

We agree and blame a toy we played with.

That, and the H-B cartoon from the 70's:

Loved that show!.

Up from the depths.... 30 stories high.... breathing fire.... his head in the sky!

Same!

[Acolyte]

If I’m not mistaken, the OP repaint is based on Kiryu colors.Still a strange thing to behold, but it isn’t completely thoughtless.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Godzilla megs went up on Pulse, I got my PO in.

Surprised Kiryu Prime wasn't put up.

[-Kanrabat-]

Godzilla megs went up on Pulse, I got my PO in.

Surprised Kiryu Prime wasn't put up.

Link just in case:

https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... /G31450000

65$US is expensive, but that's how it goes.

The base price is much cheaper at Hobby Search (7650JPY).
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11137613
However, taxes and shipping will be the final arbiter. I have no idea what those will be at Hobby Search.

[Emerje]

Takara Tomy held a special T-Spark Zone 2025 event this week, revealing a number of upcoming releases that have been previously teased.

The biggest of the reveals is Adamas Machina AMT-2 Predaking. Things are still early, only revealing a gray model and photos, but what we can see is interesting. It's hard to gauge size, but it is next to AMT-1 Rodimus who stands at 9 inches so he may be in that new standard 12 inch range. It appears we're going for a classic "Deluxe and Voyager" type setup rather than trying to keep all of the members at the same general height. It's an interesting take for sure. Side note, a clear Rodimus was shown, but that was likely just to show off the die cast content.

Then we've got our first look at Missing Link Arcee! We were teased previously by Takara Tomy asking if fans were interested in seeing her get made and the reaction must have been positive because here she is. The placard next to her specifically points out this is the prototype version so perhaps a pink movie version is also in our future.

Then there's our first ever actual Macross crossover with Macross 7 Basara Prime. Basara is a Japanese word that, in the case of the anime, means "acting without restraint, self indulgence", but it's also the name of the main character, Basara Nekki, properly fitting for a rock star. So yes, if you were sure we were getting another Prime as a crossover from Takara Tomy, pat yourself on the back. Once again we're treated to a gray model, but we can at least confirm the alt mode is based on the VF-19 "Fire" Valkyrie so expect a very orange Prime this time. Most importantly he has a guitar!

Finally we've got the no so surprising Nucleon Quest Super Convoy repaint of the recently released MPG Super Ginrai. Not much to say here, it sure does look cool, though!

None of these new figures have release info or prices, but Nucleon Quest Super Convoy and Missing Link Arcee will likely go up for pre-order soon enough.

Pictures via @TF_pr, @tspark_official, @Hobbywatch_jp

[Gauntlet101010]

At first I was disappointed by no Jetfire and yet another Prime, but I have to say, that guitar really sells it. I really need to watch Macross again. It's been ages.

Arcee ... that face. Geez. Still tempting. I hope we see other Arcees with this color scheme, though. I'll pretend they're other characters.

Predaking looks great, but probably too rich for my blood.

[Kyleor]

Matrix-guitar? Yes please.

[Overcracker]

Metal Valkyrie Prime looks pretty cool. Wonder how expensive it will be.

EDIT:
Interestingly, I just noticed Prime is using Last Knight Megatron's Wing / Leg transformation so it does not get a wing pack like a traditional Valkyrie.

Wing Leg

Preview of Studio Series TLK Megs? You be the judge.

[-Kanrabat-]

I only have eyes for Nucleon Ginrai and ML Arcee.

[Whifflefire]

Wasn't in the market for the Valkyrie Prime until I saw that guitar, and now I pretty much need it.

Arcee, on the other hand, was always an instant pick-up. I would have no issue getting both colour schemes, either.

Still awaiting that Rodimus. I am content with POTP Predaking, but my brother might get this one for his collection, so I may still get to experience it.

With the next Haslab on the Horizon, 2025 is off to a great but expensive start!

[Emerje]

At first I was disappointed by no Jetfire and yet another Prime, but I have to say, that guitar really sells it. I really need to watch Macross again. It's been ages.

It's on Hulu starting this week, including Macross 7.

Emerje

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

That Macross Optimus better be wary of pineapple salad.

[Brokebot]

Predaking is awesome but what in the name of Temu are they thinking with that Arcee? I realize that was a proposed figure back in the day, but it was killed off for a reason. It needs to stay dead.

[-Kanrabat-]

Predaking is awesome but what in the name of Temu are they thinking with that Arcee? I realize that was a proposed figure back in the day, but it was killed off for a reason. It needs to stay dead.

The only reason they never made it was because "boy would never want to buy a toy of a girl", forgetting that GI Joe had them for years.

[Rodimus Prime]

Nucleon Quest Convoy is definitely a purchase. So can we expect Fire Guts as well?

[cloudballoon]

People sick of getting yet another OP can just consider this TF x Macross7 crossover as Starscream instead.

This figure rocks and pulling my heart strings pretty hard. Hope I can afford it.

I watched the OG Macross & Frontier and nothing in between or after, but the Valkyries have alway been cool in every series (unlike Gundam).

[Brokebot]

Predaking is awesome but what in the name of Temu are they thinking with that Arcee? I realize that was a proposed figure back in the day, but it was killed off for a reason. It needs to stay dead.

The only reason they never made it was because "boy would never want to buy a toy of a girl", forgetting that GI Joe had them for years.

Yep, which means there's no nostalgia factor for that hideous thing.

[Emerje]

Predaking is awesome but what in the name of Temu are they thinking with that Arcee? I realize that was a proposed figure back in the day, but it was killed off for a reason. It needs to stay dead.

The only reason they never made it was because "boy would never want to buy a toy of a girl", forgetting that GI Joe had them for years.

And Star Wars before that.

As for nostalgia factor, it's finally an Arcee in the same aesthetic as the rest of the 86 movie toys, we haven't had that yet. She's a missing link in more ways than one, she'll look great on your vintage shelf or a Missing Link collection.

Emerje

[-Kanrabat-]

Predaking is awesome but what in the name of Temu are they thinking with that Arcee? I realize that was a proposed figure back in the day, but it was killed off for a reason. It needs to stay dead.

The only reason they never made it was because "boy would never want to buy a toy of a girl", forgetting that GI Joe had them for years.

And Star Wars before that.

As for nostalgia factor, it's finally an Arcee in the same aesthetic as the rest of the 86 movie toys, we haven't had that yet. She's a missing link in more ways than one, she'll look great on your vintage shelf or a Missing Link collection.

Emerje

I also love the very vintage look.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Predaking himself looks amazing, really curious to see more of him.

Nucleon quest convoy! That mold looks great is black.

Guitar riff Convoy also looks super neat, I like it

[Nemesis Destron]

I'm curious to see what comes for Predaking and Convoy.

Me being a old boy growing up with Macross/Robotech I am hoping for total greatness for PrimCross/MacPrime....'nuff said!

[Nemesis Destron]

I'm curious to see what comes for Predaking and Convoy.

Me being a old boy growing up with Macross/Robotech I am hoping for total greatness for PrimCross/MacPrime Convoy....'nuff said!

[Till-all-R1]

I had a thought today about maybe using VW Bee for Herbie, Being that Hasbro already has a close relationship with Disney it probably wouldn't be too difficult to do.

I wonder how Hasbro even approaches ideas on what characters to base them on, do they go to the licensor first or does the company that holds it IP come to them?