The Energon Pub

by **wmpyr** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:13 pm

Vector Prime is my fave. :grin:

1. affordable
2. cool looking in both modes
3. weapons are cool
4. his mini-con rocks
5. good character in show
6. doesn't take up too much space
7. simple transformation
8. has plenty of gimmicks in a plus way

what about you?

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:21 pm

R.I.D. Omega Prime

Large.
Complex Transformations
Complex Combination
Lights and Sounds, that aren't annoying, unlike Vector Prime's Arm Swoosh sound.
Overall Awesomeness in Plastic.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:55 pm

I gotta love Classics Jetfire.

Brilliant in all the modes he has (jet, super-jet, gerwalk, bot, super-bot-- any more??), and the attention to detail on him is amazing. The paint apps are brilliant, two heads for one, both looking brilliant, is truly amazing.

The box he comes in shows him off lovely, and only £20!!!

If you see one, pick it up. Treasure it for always.

Although I do agree with you two. I love my Vector Prime, even if his paint apps are less amazing than his Jap version. I would love to get hold of the Takara version sooner or later.

And my Omega Prime is a thing of beauty. Both Prime and Magnus in that line were fab, and their combined mode was excellent too.

Like Exulted Unicron on Facebook · by **Exulted Unicron** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:58 pm

G1 inferno

1st transformer I ever had...nuff said

by **wmpyr** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:08 pm

Exulted Unicron wrote:G1 inferno

1st transformer I ever had...nuff said

wow! did not expect this answer.

btw my 1st was Soundwave,
2nd = G1 Thundercracker
3rd = G1 Grimlock

those 3 is all I had between the ages of like 7~16

by **wmpyr** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:09 pm

Lord Crump wrote:I gotta love Classics Jetfire.

nice pick!

Like Exulted Unicron on Facebook · by **Exulted Unicron** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:11 pm

wmpyr wrote:
Exulted Unicron wrote:G1 inferno

1st transformer I ever had...nuff said

wow! did not expect this answer.

btw my 1st was Soundwave,
2nd = G1 Thundercracker
3rd = G1 Grimlock

those 3 is all I had between the ages of like 7~16

You never ever forget the first transformer you ever had. It was just cool to ghave a two toys in one

by **Swerve** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:16 pm

Exulted Unicron wrote:G1 inferno

1st transformer I ever had...nuff said

I get that way with Starscream. He was the first Transformer I remember owning. Jetfire is right up there to for similar reasons.

Overall, Soundwave was one of my favorites. He was just a really awesome character and a well thougt out design for the time, plus he had tapes that transformed into characters. He was just totally unique even if he was "unchrasmatic".

I also have to agree that RiD Prime is great. He's a huge departure from our classic ideas of what Prime should be, yet such an awesome figure that everyone has nothing but good things to say about him, even with the ocassional tire issue.

by **Unicron's_head** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:16 pm

My favorite is G1 ScatterShot. I got him from my older cousin along with G1 Ramjet and Hun-Gurr. All of them were incomplete. SS only had a shoulder gun, Ramjet had both wings and landing gear but those are MIA and Hun-Grr came with nothing.

Even though G2 SideSwipe was my first TF figure, ScatterShot remains my favorite with MP Megs in 2nd and 20th anniversary Prime in 3rd

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:20 pm

I had two tfs at the same time for my first.

Grimlock and G2 Laser Prime.

Both rocked.
Both gone now sadly :sad:

I really don't wanna follow the trend for Classics Jetfire love, but when bits that will never see the light of day due to the transformation have such incredible detail, you know you got something wonderful.

News Credits: 2 · by **osiricon** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:30 pm

Mine was G1 Ratchet!! *swoon* :grin:

I would love to get him again

News Credits: 1 · by **Asderiphel** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:44 pm

Figure wise, I have to go with a two-way tie b/t G1 Soundwave & Grimlock. I nearly wore them out as a kid, and when I sold out the first time, they were the only two I missed.

As for first TF, it was G1 Ironhide, and he's always been my favorite cartoon character. With the southern accent, and the gruff attitude, I've always thought Ironhide, when not busting decepta-chops, would've been an avid fan of SEC football. He'd have to be a Bama fan, of course...he'd fit right in with the RV fleet.

by **Emperor Primacron the 1st** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:07 pm

Black Big Convoy: A Convoy who becomes a big, mean wholly mamoth, excellent robot form and loaded with weaponry.

TM2 Blackarachnia: Just look at her.

Tarantulas: It's simple and good.

Armada Hotshot: Same as with Tarantulas.

Energon Arcee: Classic character with a nice new form.

Allagator Megatron: :mrgreen:

Classics Ramjet: Supository head lives! :lol:

by **liveconvoy** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:07 pm

First TF was a G1 Scorponok, and I stand by that as my favorite. Big and clunky but awesome in bot or alt. I also love Energon Scorpo for strangely non-coincidental reasons, mainly for his unique aesthetic.

Fave from the show was Shockwave. He was so cool and quiet and he wasn't always in the episodes. He was a holy grail for a long time, and when I finally got him, didn't disappoint at all!

News Credits: 1 · by **JetfireUK** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:42 pm

Gen 1 Jetfire.

Amazing alt mode that looks great as a straight jet
Looks amazing with his Scram jets and battle armour attached
Great articulation
Perfect colours
The one figure I always wanted as a kid

by **wmpyr** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:59 pm

JetfireUK wrote:Gen 1 Jetfire.

I like how the head is at the tail and
serves as rear machineguns like in the film Firefox!

wish they did that for classics instead of up on
the nose...

by **wmpyr** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:01 pm

liveconvoy wrote:First TF was a G1 Scorponok, and I stand by that as my favorite.

dang what a first TF!!! :shock:

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:05 pm

Cybertron Shortround.

Great head sculpt.
Great alt mode.
Great colours (seriously, my favourite of any TF).
Great colour distribution
Great detailing (check the silver tubes on his face!).
Great proportions.
Love the claw arms.
Love the shoulder cannons.
Love the little gun.
Great, classic profile.
Small, cute & affordable.
TOILET MODE!!!
Unique, bizarre, obscure, a great TF to have as a favourite!

EDIT: I can't believe I forgot the toilet mode!!

by **tentagil** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:25 pm

Beachcomber. My first TF and I still have him making him also my oldest TF.

by **wmpyr** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:31 pm

SKowl wrote:Cybertron Shortround.

you gots to be jokin!
have u seen his toilet bowl mode?

if your serious then kudos to you man!
wow never in a million yrs. did I expect this one! :shock:

News Credits: 665 · by **Skowl** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 7:52 pm

wmpyr wrote:
SKowl wrote:Cybertron Shortround.

you gots to be jokin!
have u seen his toilet bowl mode?

if your serious then kudos to you man!
wow never in a million yrs. did I expect this one!

Oh man! I can't believe I forgot the toilet mode! That's extra points!

by **Bonger** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:38 am

Hmm, tough question.

Off the top of my head:

G1 Insecticons - The chest cavities, great colors and theyre freakin insects!
G1 Devastator - The first combiner and the coolest.
G1 Megs I have always though that this was the best alt mode, period.
Classics Seekers - Finally, real coneheads!!

And ofcourse the MP line. Prime and Megs are awesome. Starscream can hold a Megs gun finally. This is just pure love!

by **wmpyr** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:02 am

Bonger wrote:G1 Megs I have always though that this was the nest alt mode, period.

*nods*

by **Bonger** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:06 am

Not to mention, you can shoot your gfs eye out with G1 Megs if she pisses you off. ;-)

News Credits: 553 · by **Professor Smooth** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:28 am

Powermaster Optimus Prime. My parents were right. You really DO appreciate something more when you save money for it yourself.

...that was almost 20 years ago. I feel so unbelievably old right now.