The Energon Pub

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:37 pm

Reprolabels have updated their website with new sets for the following figures:
Autobot twins Jetstorm and Jetfire

Universe Smokescreen

Masterpiece Thundercracker

The Transformers Train Set

G1 Faction Symbols in colour

Sticker sets for G1 Mini spies

Energon Black Unicron

Check them out!

News Credits: 2 · by **TFBuyer** » Wed May 13, 2009 12:50 pm

Dang, and I used to have that train set, too.... :-(

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed May 13, 2009 1:16 pm

...I think the Jet Twins look terrible with that set on. There's something about them being left as is (though panel lining does help bring out loads of detail) that adds to their overall lovable design. These labels are just a tad too busy and make the whole thing look...not show accurate and a mess.

Though I do love the smile labels. Those are well worth getting. Too bad you can't buy just those pieces.

News Credits: 23 · by **1337W422102** » Wed May 13, 2009 2:59 pm

"In Soviet Union, stickers upgrade YOU!" Still, those Animated 'jets' look smeg-awful with those stickers...

News Credits: 5 · by **emeraldbeacon** » Wed May 13, 2009 5:02 pm

And, as usual, Reprolabels drops the ball. Again.

Wasn't the whole point of Mini-Spies that they DON'T have faction logos, but rubsigns instead? They ALMOST manage to help Smokescreen, but leave those hideously awful yellow spoilers. How hard would it have been to wrap them in blue, or white - or some 'corporate sponsor'? And I think we can all agree that the Jet Twins look ridiculous with all of that garbage all over them.

It's safe to say that Reprolabels won't receive any more of my money until they come up with a product that actually improves a toy, rather than change it for change's sake.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed May 13, 2009 6:13 pm

emeraldbeacon wrote:And, as usual, Reprolabels drops the ball. Again.

Wasn't the whole point of Mini-Spies that they DON'T have faction logos, but rubsigns instead? They ALMOST manage to help Smokescreen, but leave those hideously awful yellow spoilers. How hard would it have been to wrap them in blue, or white - or some 'corporate sponsor'? And I think we can all agree that the Jet Twins look ridiculous with all of that garbage all over them.

It's safe to say that Reprolabels won't receive any more of my money until they come up with a product that actually improves a toy, rather than change it for change's sake.

Whoa chief. You're entitled to your opinion, but don't you think you're being unfair?

So they haven't made anything that was to your liking in the current offering, but to say they've dropped the ball is a little unfair towards them.

And if bothers you that bad, you don't have to buy their product, but making a post with the tone this harsh is a little excessive in voicing your displeasure.

It's your right, and no one can take that from you, but is it really worth getting that up in arms about?

O_o

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:40 pm

I think I'm missing something here. What's the story behind that train?

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Wed May 13, 2009 7:55 pm

Sabrblade wrote:I think I'm missing something here. What's the story behind that train?

Back in 85 (I believe) Tyco made a TF train set where the cars would actually transform and roll around the track.

Apparently it's extremely rare to find complete, and Reprolabels has restored and replicated the decals for it.

There were cardboard buildings to go with it, among other things.

It's a pretty expensive piece if you can find one.

by **NostagiBot** » Thu May 14, 2009 8:17 am

Just for the record, I would like to go on to say that I suggested a few ideas to Reprolabels.Com. One of which, actually made it into being- that being the design for Suki's Honda S2000 from 2 Fast 2 Furious, which I thought specifically for any Alternator TFs that transformed into the S2000. Sadly, however, my other ideas did not receive attention. Oh well, can't win them all.