The Energon Pub

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:21 am

Yeah, aside from one store a month or so ago, northern Indiana has not seen anything past TR wave 3 in deluxe class.

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 8:12 am

Nice apollyon.

36 still in the box?

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:44 am

Rated X wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Yeah, aside from one store a month or so ago, northern Indiana has not seen anything past TR wave 3 in deluxe class.
Cant speak for the rest of the US, but here in miami nothing. Last month we got a small run of octanes and blitzwings in target. And a few brawns and chases showed up in walmart but thats it. They all gone now.

Damn, I assumed you guys were swimming in the new TF's months before we see them :-?

Bumblebee21 wrote:Nice apollyon.

36 still in the box?

Unfortunately. I got the reissue pre-ordered, which I'll open regardless but I hope the chipping issues are addressed.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:24 pm

Noice shelves! That Artfire looks good with Star Saber (I need one of him). Cannot wait to get my newer MP's to add to my shelf, and to move in to a house/apartment where I can set mine up better :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 12:04 am

Masterpieces, Shaj.... :BOWDOWN:

I went on the hunt today (Oregon), and saw lots of TLK. There was MP10 at TRU, though! I didn't have the funds, unfortunately.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:46 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Noice shelves! That Artfire looks good with Star Saber (I need one of him). Cannot wait to get my newer MP's to add to my shelf, and to move in to a house/apartment where I can set mine up better

*cough cough*

bodrock wrote:There was MP10 at TRU, though! I didn't have the funds, unfortunately.

If you can manage, do it. Much like G1 Prime, this is something everyone TF fan needs in his collection!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:40 pm

It's my goal this week to do some trade/sales, Shaj! I think my store has MP10....as well as a version of Unicron. I still don't have any version of him, so I may be tempted to get him first. >_<

And I got the Eness swords comin!!

: All TF, erry damn day

I can't wait to see Shattered-D with one!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:27 am

shajaki wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Noice shelves! That Artfire looks good with Star Saber (I need one of him). Cannot wait to get my newer MP's to add to my shelf, and to move in to a house/apartment where I can set mine up better
*cough cough*

If only I had the moneys for that right now :-(

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:52 pm

bodrock wrote:It's my goal this week to do some trade/sales, Shaj! I think my store has MP10....as well as a version of Unicron. I still don't have any version of him, so I may be tempted to get him first. >_<

Platty Unicron? So expensive..... I grew up with TFTM and feel everyone needs at least 1 Unicron, but I can't justify that price. I'd highly recommend MP10 over that Unicron.

bodrock wrote:And I got the Eness swords comin!!I can't wait to see Shattered-D with one!

Nice. The red jewelled ones?

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:If only I had the moneys for that right now

Don't worry, they have a few

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:18 pm

shajaki wrote:
bodrock wrote:It's my goal this week to do some trade/sales, Shaj! I think my store has MP10....as well as a version of Unicron. I still don't have any version of him, so I may be tempted to get him first. >_<
Platty Unicron? So expensive..... I grew up with TFTM and feel everyone needs at least 1 Unicron, but I can't justify that price. I'd highly recommend MP10 over that Unicron.

bodrock wrote:And I got the Eness swords comin!!I can't wait to see Shattered-D with one!
Nice. The red jewelled ones?

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:If only I had the moneys for that right now
Don't worry, they have a few

Oh yeah, I emailed to confirm those Eness swords had the red jewels before ordering -- had to! But I wasn't as careful with space walrus Longtooth -- he had a minty shell and tight joints, but no vehicle front hood. I shoulda asked but it was a good deal....it wouldn't be if I bought another innerbot. :BANG_HEAD:

And I hear ya on MP10, Shaj. But being short on funds (as well as having MPP10 as my placeholder) and having the option to trade towards TF Armada Unicron (MISB, $120) appealed to the trader in me. My son also requested Unicron so I couldn't really say no. :p

: Wut dis not TF

I then picked up Hordak (loose, $12) to make today's haul not 100% TF lol

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:44 pm

shajaki wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:If only I had the moneys for that right now
Don't worry, they have a few

I'm still really hoping for a PotP Star Saber. He works into the leader gimmick so well! He needs to happen, and I need one of him eventually

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:55 am

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
shajaki wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:If only I had the moneys for that right now
Don't worry, they have a few

I'm still really hoping for a PotP Star Saber. He works into the leader gimmick so well! He needs to happen, and I need one of him eventually

YES! I never thought of that, but he'd be a perfect addition to POTP :-?

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:25 pm

I have yet to own any incarnation of Star Saber, so yes please PotP!

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:36 pm

shajaki wrote:everyone needs at least 1 Unicron

Or three.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:16 pm

If you have 3, Burn, which one do you like the most? Armada Unicron is my first and maybe last, but I'd like to hear your thoughts on them.

I still want DAT LAMP tho

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 4:31 pm

Can't say I have a preference really. I probably should get rid of two of them.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:57 pm

Unicron.... I love me some Unicron. It was seriously one of my happiest (collecting) days of my life when I got Armadacron in hand. I'd only been waiting since the mid 80's :lol:

I've got every version except the newest one (which is 99% the same as Amacron) and my favorite... is probably the Black Enercron. Something about him. Headcannon like, he's a dead zombie'ish version of the one who died in TFTM :-?

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:59 pm

Got this guy on the cheap today

So.... he's not bad.
I really didn't like the Legion Abominus, so I wasn't too excited about this. But it's a bit bigger and a bit better. It's pretty limited in what it can do, but looks pretty badass. Not to mention we're not likely to get a better version. After the coupon, I'm ok with it.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:12 pm

Black Enercron looks really cool, and actually sought him out on eBay! But never pulled the trigger.

I was happy to trade towards Armadacron though -- I'm happy to finally have a Unicron.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:20 am

bodrock wrote:Black Enercron looks really cool, and actually sought him out on eBay! But never pulled the trigger.

I was happy to trade towards Armadacron though -- I'm happy to finally have a Unicron.

*searches eBay*

A patient frugal buyer could nab a loose complete Black Unicron for about a hundred bucks. :-?

Speaking of Planetformers.... with Infernocus popping up at my TRU the yesterday, I hope that opens the floodgates for more TLK TRU Exclusives... specifically this beauty

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 8:24 am

Oh man, that Primus deco is so cool. I've seen him and held him in my hands, but dang it there is no room in the 'Tron for that guy. Especially with the OG holding court.

He is a beaut!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:42 am

I'd really like to get that Primus, but not for $150. If he drops to $120ish or lower, I will pull the trigger. I need that mold and the colors are fantastic!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:48 am

I love the new Primus/Cybertron deco, too -- but there's a part of me hoping to get him for $60 at Ross Dress 4 Less around Xmas time.

And yes, I totally considered a loose Necrocron for ~100, shaj! But I do have Armadacron now, so that itch has been satisfied.

And then I heard about a Takara LG re-release (?) for Titan-class Metroplex for next March!! $250+ is too much for me, though. ;_;

At least MP Megz 2.0 will come to me....

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:24 pm

bodrock wrote: I heard about a Takara LG re-release (?) for Titan-class Metroplex for next March!! $250+ is too much for me, though. ;_;

Yeah.... I'm actually pretty surprised people aren't complaining about the price. I mean, it IS cheaper than the first issues on the aftermarket, and it IS a TakaraTomyMall exclusive... but damn. I have the HK ACG-Con Metroplex, which at the time was all I wanted, but after double dipping on Max I kinda want all the Metro's now. Doubt I'll bother though :lol: