The Energon Pub

Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:48 pm

Got this toy at this shop called robocon for 29.00.What are your thoughts about this toy?

Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:54 pm

My thoughts are that he LOOKS awesome but its a waste IMO. What good is a transformer that DOESNT TRANSFORM? :-?

Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:56 pm

Axlmus Prime wrote:My thoughts are that he LOOKS awesome but its a waste IMO. What good is a transformer that DOESNT TRANSFORM?

I was thinking about of not buying him.But his robot mode suckered me into buying it.

News Credits: 5 · Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:01 pm

Worth it for this alone:

Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:08 pm

Axlmus Prime wrote:My thoughts are that he LOOKS awesome but its a waste IMO. What good is a transformer that DOESNT TRANSFORM?

To quote the master of light piping:

Thew wrote:-of course it doesn't transform because it's not a 'Transformer'. It's a Revoltech of a character of the Transformers, so you can't possibly complain.

Plus it's super poseable, if that isn't worth loosing the transformation I can't imagine what would be.

News Credits: 9 · Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:48 am

Shadowstream wrote:
Axlmus Prime wrote:My thoughts are that he LOOKS awesome but its a waste IMO. What good is a transformer that DOESNT TRANSFORM?

To quote the master of light piping:
Thew wrote:-of course it doesn't transform because it's not a 'Transformer'. It's a Revoltech of a character of the Transformers, so you can't possibly complain.

Plus it's super poseable, if that isn't worth loosing the transformation I can't imagine what would be.

Actually I don't find them superposeable so much as annoying. I have Megatron to go with my THS-02. The joints tend to want to sit not quite where I want them so they don't stand up cos one foot is not quite flat on the floor.

Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:51 am

Mykltron wrote:Actually I don't find them superposeable so much as annoying. I have Megatron to go with my THS-02. The joints tend to want to sit not quite where I want them so they don't stand up cos one foot is not quite flat on the floor.

Admittedly there can be issues regarding the alignment of the revolver joints and the holes they go in not being quite the same on both sides, but I've never had one that didn't at least stand flat.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:29 am

I have it and it's pretty decent.

Really, out of all my Revoltechs, the Transformer Revoltechs are the least impressive by far. They lack accessories and stands and don't even have many different hands for different poses. My Starscream's Megatron gun also broke fairly quickly (although my Revoltechs have a knack for being broken) and my Ultra Magnus refuses to hold his gun without dropping it whenever he's slightly bumped. Its a bit sad putting my Transformer Revoltechs next to my Evangelion and Gurren Lagann ones because they do look out of place and clearly had MUCH less thought put into them.

News Credits: 15 · Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:28 pm

I like the revoltech figures. I have them all and wish they had made a few more. No, they dont transform but they can achieve more dynamic poses than most transforming figures due to no kibble and supportive joints.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:04 pm

I was actually surprised by how affordable they are. I was expecting like $70ish...but found tons on Ebay for $35 and as low as $17.

How many did they make? I've seen Prime, UM, Rodimus, Megs and SS. Wasnt there another?

Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:15 pm

Those 4 are the only TFs. You could buy the one from Robotech that the original Jetfire was taken from and pretend it's J. Fire.

I've got my eyes on these. I love the robot forms that are G1 accurate. Is it weird I watch YouTube videos reviewing then because I like the way the clicking joints sound?

News Credits: 5 · Tue Feb 08, 2011 5:35 pm

dirk2243 wrote:I was actually surprised by how affordable they are. I was expecting like $70ish...but found tons on Ebay for $35 and as low as $17.

How many did they make? I've seen Prime, UM, Rodimus, Megs and SS. Wasnt there another?

A semi-licensed 3rd party in Japan did Shockwave, armored Ultra Magnus and I think Soundwave for Wonderfest. I remember a Skywarp but in all honesty I may be thinking of the SCF.

Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:11 pm

zodconvoy wrote:
dirk2243 wrote:I was actually surprised by how affordable they are. I was expecting like $70ish...but found tons on Ebay for $35 and as low as $17.

How many did they make? I've seen Prime, UM, Rodimus, Megs and SS. Wasnt there another?

A semi-licensed 3rd party in Japan did Shockwave, armored Ultra Magnus and I think Soundwave for Wonderfest. I remember a Skywarp but in all honesty I may be thinking of the SCF.

They did?

.But they also made a hot rod

Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:53 pm

zodconvoy wrote:
dirk2243 wrote:I was actually surprised by how affordable they are. I was expecting like $70ish...but found tons on Ebay for $35 and as low as $17.

How many did they make? I've seen Prime, UM, Rodimus, Megs and SS. Wasnt there another?

A semi-licensed 3rd party in Japan did Shockwave, armored Ultra Magnus and I think Soundwave for Wonderfest. I remember a Skywarp but in all honesty I may be thinking of the SCF.

I also that one too.

Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:12 pm

From what I remember, Revoltech Ultra Magnus was released twice. The first version had an extra set of white revolver joints in a blister card while the second release didn't.

Personally, I'm not too fond of it. The sculpting was faithful to Pat Lee's design, but it was a pretty weak design to begin with. The extras are severely lacking and bland. Sure, it has a lot of joints, but the placement of said joints leave a lot to be desired. Heck, he can't even fully raise his arms to the side.

News Credits: 5 · Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:59 pm

Nujevad wrote:The sculpting was faithful to Pat Lee's design... Heck, he can't even fully raise his arms to the side.

See how one explains the other?

And I liked the Dreamwave style.

Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:31 pm

Nujevad wrote:From what I remember, Revoltech Ultra Magnus was released twice. The first version had an extra set of white revolver joints in a blister card while the second release didn't.

Personally, I'm not too fond of it. The sculpting was faithful to Pat Lee's design, but it was a pretty weak design to begin with. The extras are severely lacking and bland. Sure, it has a lot of joints, but the placement of said joints leave a lot to be desired. Heck, he can't even fully raise his arms to the side.

They said that was a limited edition figure.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:56 pm

I'm thinking of buying this one, too. Need to sell some stuff on eBay first, though. Spent the last of my avialable money on G1 Blitzwing.

Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:49 pm

Skywarp64 wrote:I'm thinking of buying this one, too. Need to sell some stuff on eBay first, though. Spent the last of my avialable money on G1 Blitzwing.

On ebay i saw one go for $10.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:54 pm

Starbeamer wrote:
Skywarp64 wrote:I'm thinking of buying this one, too. Need to sell some stuff on eBay first, though. Spent the last of my avialable money on G1 Blitzwing.

On ebay i saw one go for $10.

Shipping costs, man, shipping costs.