The Energon Pub

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:38 am

Sigh...

It's from the game, the RotF game.

Also, it's awesome, very, very awesome.

News Credits: 49 · by **Scaleface** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:42 am

You sure it's a G2 homage and not a homage to the 2003 Universe line?

http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Tankor/tankor.htm

News Credits: 12 · by **GuyIncognito** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 8:57 am

Oh, hell yeah. That's a great repaint. Looks just like my old Tonka truck. Must-buy for me.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:11 am

Scaleface wrote:You sure it's a G2 homage and not a homage to the 2003 Universe line?

http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/Tankor/tankor.htm

No, what I'm telling you is that I'm sure, 100% that it's representative of the Truck Drones in the RotF game.

It's also Long Haul's alternate skin in that game.

News Credits: 49 · by **Scaleface** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:19 am

I saw those and they are sorta generic pee yellow/green. Thhis guy has nice Tankor-like detailing. If it's chance, I still love it.

by **Cobalt Prime** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:06 am

I really dig those red blades. Its a shame the first release had those nondescript clear ones instead of red or orange.
Will probably pick this one up since it is a striking enough repaint to warrant a purchase.

by **Ironhide516** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:23 am

Think I'm glad I held off buying the green one; liking this repaint better. It'll probably be packaged w/ a deluxe fig. & be a TRU exclusive.

by **Nickolai** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:39 am

The color scheme is very... let's say 'Energon'. I like it, strong yellow and translucent red look great paired together.

by **Cobalt Prime** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 10:49 am

Ironhide516 wrote:Think I'm glad I held off buying the green one; liking this repaint better. It'll probably be packaged w/ a deluxe fig. & be a TRU exclusive.

Ooh! You're probably right on that. That would be cool!
Like what they did with Hoist and Mixmaster. I'm really picky with repaints, but that set's colors along with the new head on MM prompted me to buy it. Now you got me wondering what deluxe Autobot they'll repaint to go with LH, and if they'll alter the mold in any way to make it more distinct.

News Credits: 2 · by **First-Aid** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 11:11 am

Fender Bender wrote:This will go great with Rampage.

An all Yellow and Black set of Constructicons would look a lot better than the G1 Green and Purple if you ask me.

Agreed. Never really liked the green and purple much myself...I always thought disguises were meant to be, you know, disguising. But in my 35+ years, I have NEVER seen construction vehicles the colors of the G1 'Cons so I always figured they'd stick out like a neon green thumb. This repaint is really nice though...I'm particularly impressed by the dirt detailing on the bed.

News Credits: 49 · by **Scaleface** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:04 pm

I just hope that Hasbro has more imagination with his name then just calling him "Longhaul" again. How about Tankor? (just forget that Legends Brawl redeco!)

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:10 pm

That is a really nice repaint. I really like the more traditional black & grey head, and all these colors are a nice combo in general. Not so sure I like the brown wheels though. However, since I already have the first version I won't be getting this one. Also, green screams 'Decepticon' to me a lot more than yellow.

by **NassaDane** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 12:47 pm

Its really hard to say which is better. I think i have to say green looks best but both are very nice colors indeed. The red clear plastic looks amazing and the dirt touch is great. Green just seems to fit him a tad bit better. Plus the green looks more G1-ish. I missed the Green one so its possible i could get this one. The only problem is that i enjoy having money... It seems brown wheels are being abused just a tad in the most recent figures. I like the red dots oh his chest, just a nice touch.

by **Swiftpaw** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:27 pm

Not a surprising repaint to see coming. Both the generic 'constructicon' trucks and Long Haul himself appear in a G2 yellow skin in the high end console games.

Not that I'd get him a second time, but I do like the weathering touches. Despite being a bit taller and less broad than his screen incarnation, this is a really nice figure and I'm glad to see it getting the repaint treatment instead of ANOTHER Blackout redeco or something.

Now if only they'd actually MAKE a Scrapper and Hightower other than Legends form...

News Credits: 4 · by **Swiftknife24** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 2:55 pm

You know, when I say the thumb-nail I thought 'that's one goofy lookin' figure'...

Then it dawned on me; the truck's yellow, usually...

So now I don't think it looks so bad. :lol:

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:22 pm

GuyIncognito wrote:Oh, hell yeah. That's a great repaint. Looks just like my old Tonka truck. Must-buy for me.

Hmmm, if Reprolabels makes a Tonka set for this, I might not be able to resist.

News Credits: 609 · by **Razorclaw0000** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:23 pm

Blurrz wrote:Personally I believe that Red Rampage, White Demolisher, G1 Mixmaster and Yellow Long Haul are superior to their original renditions. Here's hoping that whatever's left of the ROTF toy line after NEST finishes strong. Well... we're starting off well.

I agree with you except for G1 Mixmaster. That things is terrible. Too much going on.

News Credits: 387 · by **Nekoman** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:28 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Sigh...

It's from the game, the RotF game.

Also, it's awesome, very, very awesome.

So that's what it is, I like it somewhat better now.

Though, I think I'll pass. Money's tight and I have other things I'd want more than a yellow Long Haul.

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 4:39 pm

Still cant find the original version, maybe ill have better luck with this one. Why the hell is Long Haul so frakin hard to find?

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:31 pm

Meh. I like the green better.

News Credits: 1 · by **YRQRM0** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 5:36 pm

I was gonna get the green one as soon as I found it again at Walmart, but I might wait for this one. The Vehicle mode looks great

News Credits: 3 · by **Kibble** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:05 pm

Megatron Wolf wrote:Still cant find the original version, maybe ill have better luck with this one. Why the hell is Long Haul so frakin hard to find?

They're practically shelfwarmers 'round these parts...

News Credits: 8 · by **Forgotten** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:17 pm

Megatron Wolf wrote:Still cant find the original version, maybe ill have better luck with this one. Why the hell is Long Haul so frakin hard to find?

I have no idea but I FINALLY found one at wally world about a month ago. PURE WIN

by **zenosaurus_x** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 6:36 pm

Got the Green Version already...the only thing better about this one is the red swords, Long haul looks too much like a Tonka truck to me. The Red swords are cool however I just wish they'd finish making all of the constructicons instead of just more repaints.

News Credits: 3 · by **Samsonator** » Wed Jan 13, 2010 7:15 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Sigh...

It's from the game, the RotF game.

Also, it's awesome, very, very awesome.

As to be expected, CP's right. Any time I was Long Haul in that game, I played as the yellow alternate skin. The only thing missing on this toy version is the yellow head to match.

- Sam