The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1 · by **Cyberseven** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:54 am

Well, I have mixed feeling so far about what is displayed, and what is not there. I hope we get more clarification on upcoming figures.

1st as others stated, no Breakdown??( extra glad I have my Takara version). No Skyquake to go with Dreadwing?? Also once again Takara outdoes Hasbro on display pieces, and desired character count.

I hope this changes when we hear from Hasbro panel later on at SDCC. Otherwise I am going to be paying up to get the characters I want fromTakara/ Tomy. I have already preordered Nemesis Prime, and Gia Unicron. That's going to increase if I don't hear some good news from Hasbro.

News Credits: 1 · by **SKYWARPED_128** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 6:54 am

Really curious to see what the "Silas version" of Breakdown looks like, and what kind of differences he has. Seems like Takara's going to release it before Hasbro like the first version, seeing as the promo renders show him with a praying mantis-like arms micron.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:03 am

Still interested in Thundertron. Kup looks nice. Rumble/Frenzy looks like a mess. I'm only picking up the show characters for Prime. If neither of those is in the show, it wouldn't break my heart.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:43 am

I actually like the way Kup's shoudler pads are transformed. I think it would give him a distinction between him and Ironhide. Rumble looks amazing, and Thundertron just might have the same flip-down mask gimmick that Hot Shot has (in his case, goggles). Can't wait for Dreadwing....this month? Well hurry it up then, Hasbro! God....

This leaves me wondering if HasTak'll make the other Star Seekers; Brimstone, Cannonball, Axer, and Sandstorm.

Damn-worthy Decepticons, Shivering Sharkticons, Greedy Griffins...I...I think I'm out of cheesy alliterations. *cough* anyway.... now they jack the price up on Deluxes for what? A stupid ass DVD?! Fuuuuuuuu- :BOOM:

News Credits: 1 · by **Heavy B** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:53 am

Great, KUP. Any word on Ironhide?

And hey, where are first edition Cliffjumper/Bulkhead/Optimus Prime. Asia has no problem using the molds, whats YOUR excuse hasbro, you bloody wankers.

News Credits: 2 · by **NemesisMonkeySupreme** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:32 am

With Rumble's chest design and some swords instead of piledrivers, I see a Bludgeon repaint — or at least another iteration for Headrobots to work on (though Dr. Wu could easily beat them to it).

News Credits: 6 · by **BeastProwl** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:21 am

OMG

Kup's Kibble is HORRIFIC!
But thundertron's face is win! :APPLAUSE:

Seriously, everything about Thundertron is AWESOME from the peg leg (Not shown) and the battle mask, right down to his old grizzled face.

News Credits: 2 · by **paul053** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:35 am

I like the Kup mold if they release the Ironhide one (and if they ever show up in the retail store). But it looks very tiny.

by **optimuscarlos** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:42 am

Rumble looks like gaiking

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:52 am

Rumble looks a little plain colour wise but it's a badass looking mold. I'd probably get him and call him something else. I'll definitely get Kup as soon as he turns up in red, and while I initially wasn't blown away by the photo of Thundertron from the Malaysian product catalogue he's looking pretty boss here. Can't wait for him. He's a definite purchase.

by **RAcast** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:55 am

BeastProwl wrote:OMG Kup's Kibble is HORRIFIC!
But thundertron's face is win! Seriously, everything about Thundertron is AWESOME from the peg leg (Not shown) and the battle mask, right down to his old grizzled face.

Agreed, definitely looking forward to him.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:48 am

Despite mistransformation, Kup looks pretty awesome. Definitely looking forward to him. Thundertron's kind of cool but the face is really weird, I'd probably pass because I'm not too interested in the character. Rumble's okay but I'd rather have a red version, so we'll see about that...

News Credits: 33 · by **Genocide G2.0** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:16 pm

Only Thundertron & Dreadwing look good to me. i think Kup looks weak i'll wait for ironhide and rumbles shoulders #-o

News Credits: 4 · by **King Kuuga** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:09 pm

Va'al wrote:
wilcosu35 wrote:looks good so far.... really hoping for voyager breakdown

Yeah, where is the guy?

This is the preview selection. Right now, there is nothing featured in any of the displays that we didn't already know about in some capacity, even if it's the first time we've seen an actual display piece. Hasbro's panel is today at 12:30 PM Pacific Time, 4:30 Eastern. All their big reveals will happen then and the new figures will be on display afterwords.

Mykltron wrote:Why dilute the line with figures that aren't in the cartoon? I just want to complete the cast. If these figures stop me getting the ones I want I'll be very annoyed.

The toylines have a quota of about 100 figures across the various size classes. To fill those ranks, they have to make characters that aren't on the show. It's how Hasbro has always operated.

News Credits: 18 · by **Immortal Starscream** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 1:19 pm

man thundertron looks awsome. he totaly reminds me of beastwars tigerhawk too.

by **trence5** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:41 pm

TulioDude wrote:Nice galleries!

Kup looks nice!
But i wonder why they did him before Ironhide?

wow, funny you should mention that because this is almost dead-on for Prime Ironhide concept art:

So Kup and Ironhide are just palette-swap characters? Oh well, I maaaaaay the Ironhide, as good as this look I see no need to replace Generations Kup with this one

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:36 pm

The SDCC 2012 coverage rages on! The Seibertron.com SDCC 2012 Transformers Prime gallery has been updated with more product images from the Hasbro display cases. This update brings us:

Cyberverse repaints: Skyquake, Knock Out, Battle Tactics Bulkhead, Tailgate, and Fallback
Voyagers: Ultra Magnus and Dreadwing
BBTS Exclusive Dark Energon Figures
The Return of First Edition!

The updates start when you click right here!

by **Gearslide** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:49 pm

OH MY SWEET BANANA DONUTS, "DARK ENERGON KNOCKOUT" IS COLORED LIKE WASPINATOR!

Durnit, guess now I have to buy him and Slicer...

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:51 pm

Finally don't have to deal with getting outscalped.. hello FE Bulkhead ^^

Slicer looks real nice

News Credits: 54 · by **Deadput** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:59 pm

tail who? tail gate is that you?

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News Credits: 1 · by **Heavy B** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:00 pm

Magnus is definately interesting. Especialy the hammer.

by **MINDVVIPE** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:07 pm

You know, I actually kinda don't like that Magnus. Its kinda boring with the paint aps. And the translucence is and always shall be lame. What I liked about Ultra Magnus was that he was particularly blocky, especially in the chest area. The PRIME aesthetic just doesn't work well for him. Thankfully, I can get FoC UM and be satisfied.

by **ShadowTracker** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:14 pm

does anybody know if dreadwing will be released as a solo wave??
not sure but i think i saw the others for a later release..

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:06 am

November 2012 for the FE return? Ultra Magnus & I can deal with that.

Alas, I can see the FE prices on eBay dropping now. At least I don't have to fold out 40-50 bucks for Bulkhead

ShadowTracker wrote:does anybody know if dreadwing will be released as a solo wave??
not sure but i think i saw the others for a later release..

Yeah, he's gonna be in a solo wave; Wave 3.

Looks like Thundertron & Ultra Magnus are in Wave 4 together. I wonder if Skyquake will be in his own solo wave too, or if they'll do another Voyager to accompany him.

We need a Deluxe retool of this motherplucker:

At least we know what Tailgate would look like if he was on Earth. We already knew he shared Cliff's body type.

Ultra Magnus' paint scheme seems dull, but I can't deal with that now. Ultra Magnus must sit on my shelf with his fellow Autobots.

If I don't see Dreadwing this month like they say we will, I will...uhm...keep waiting.

Fallback? Outback continues to be remembered! Thank you, RTS! Thank you!

Anyone getting an Armada Blurr vibe from DE Wheeljack?

DE Knock Out looks ugly as ass to me. I thought DE Bumblebee was gonna be swindle until I saw him closer.

Looks like Hasbro's turning things around a bit. :-?

I'll have total faith in Hasbro reclaimed when I actually see FEs on the shelves in November.

News Credits: 387 · by **Bounti76** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:14 am

My thoughts on these....

Bulkhead repaint? Pegwarmer.

Tailgate? Pegwarmer. But...I'm still gonna get him and shave/cut off those horns. The only look normal on Cliffjumper.

Skyquake? Should sell okay for a character that was in all of 1 epsiode. Plus he kind of gives me an Acid Storm vibe..

Ultra Magnus? Win. Should sell pretty well, because it's a good mold, plus it's not Prime or Megatron, who are cluttering up the shelves.

Knockout repaint? :SICK:

Ugly as hell.

First Edition Re-releases? Better than RID (though I do like RID Vehicon better), but I already have them all. It'll be good for those who want them.

Dark Energon redecos? :SICK:

Again, ugly...not even one that looks mildly okay to me.