The Energon Pub

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Dec 12, 2017 10:22 pm

shajaki wrote:Time to grow up.

I tried that once, didn't care for it much, don't recommend it

I kid of course, all things in moderation ;)^

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:02 pm

Shanksh guyz

I got some stuff, and more coming. But it's the beginning of the end for random hauls. I figure the only randoms I'ma buy for a while a deals, and I mean nothing more than stupid crazy good deals, and things that are just impossible to find. Like if I finally find a FP Diaclone Grimlock, I'll pounce. Damn elusive bastard 8-}

Anyways, on to stuff! Walmart TLK Hotrod, QC free unlike my Takara one :roll:

Friday the 13th, complete Bluray collection.

Damn.... just damn. Retail price for this set was almost 200 CAD when it came out a few years ago and I was all "pfff no way, it'll come down or something". It didn't, then it disappeared. I researched and it was kind of a miracle that it was even released in the first place due to all the fact that the rights of the movies are all over the place. And there's no hint of a rerelease. And aftermarket has slapped it with that delightful new term OOP (out of print). Now, this set is a steal for less than 400 :SICK:

Then there was my HLJ and TFCC packages!

The latest LG's, MP+ Sideswipe, Diadudes, Botcon 2016 Boxed Set, Blastcharge, another set of Waruders, and another Depthcharge. Those last two... I bought purely because they were so cheap and why not :lol:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Dec 13, 2017 6:31 pm

More on my new adult journey....

That new haul, I haven't opened anything yet... and I'm not sure I'm gonna. I'm surrounded by literal piles of toys with nowhere to display them. And now with all the plans I have, I'm thinking in order to keep things simpler that I'll just leave them that way. I mean unless it's something that I really gotta open (like Big Powered when he shows up). Maybe I'll even be inspired to get some proper toy sorting done :-?

Not to imply I'm not excited by the new hauls, but most of them are just new versions of ones I already got.

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:38 am

Sweet hauls, Shaj! I was really tempted to order-up LG Misfire, but in the end went with the Hasbruh's version. I think Takara's is clearly superior though.

I still impulse-buy, but mainly on vintage figures. I did impulse-buy the TR Arcee from TRU, though -- $20 sounded good and I liked the packaging. Leinad looks good as Arcee's head, but my go-to will remain Generations...no, LG.....no, Combiner Hunter Arcee! If I had her Prime incarnation(s) and that Platinum edition of her, I think I'd have just about all her official releases.

You got that covered, right Shaj?

But yeah, most of my collection is in the attic or cupboards, only to come out when a meme hits me. I imagine someday I'll sort through what I got and only keep my favorite go-to's....but I know that I love collecting things. I'm not sure what it is, as I know that money can only buy fleeting happiness; it must be the addiction of being able to spend as little as $10 (or up to $250!) for a piece of nostalgic joy.

And if seeing my bots continues to brings me joy, I will keep on collecting. :RUBSIGN:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:51 pm

bodrock wrote:I still impulse-buy, but mainly on vintage figures. I did impulse-buy the TR Arcee from TRU, though -- $20 sounded good and I liked the packaging. Leinad looks good as Arcee's head, but my go-to will remain Generations...no, LG.....no, Combiner Hunter Arcee! If I had her Prime incarnation(s) and that Platinum edition of her, I think I'd have just about all her official releases.

You got that covered, right Shaj?

I think so.. ? :-?

Yeah I do! I remember now, the only one I was missing was the Platinum 5 Pack Arcee, but I got that now too. Kills me though, one of the nicest boxes for a TF ever, and Kingston chews a corner out of it :roll:

He's gettin squirly in his old age :lol:

20 bucks for TRcee is pretty nifty though. Easily worth that ;)^

bodrock wrote:But yeah, most of my collection is in the attic or cupboards, only to come out when a meme hits me. I imagine someday I'll sort through what I got and only keep my favorite go-to's....but I know that I love collecting things. I'm not sure what it is, as I know that money can only buy fleeting happiness; it must be the addiction of being able to spend as little as $10 (or up to $250!) for a piece of nostalgic joy.

And if seeing my bots continues to brings me joy, I will keep on collecting.

See, and this is why, even with all these new plans of mine, I'm not quitting. The TF's are still giving me the feels, so I'ma continue. And I think once I get a more suitable place and can do some proper displays, my enjoyment will on increase.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu Dec 14, 2017 10:37 pm

I totally respect your new plan, and you know I'm all for some sweet displays. I think I've even offered to fly to Canada and help you set them up.
I'm totally serious! :lol:

It sounds like you're kind of headed down the same path I've taken. I'm trying to trim down chasing everything I think I want.
I'm still down for main line while it's hot and available. I've become more choosey with everything else like MPs, vintage, even Diaclone. I love them but I just don't need them all.

It's cool to keep the ball rolling, but at our age it also super cool to have things like, new carpet, a new kitchen, or a finished basement.

Good luck with the direction shift brotherman! ;)^

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Dec 15, 2017 11:02 am

The funny thing about that haul is I got about half of that just before you did: I got a MP-12, a Botcon 2015, and a Depthcharge! It's like looking at a mirror :lol:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:02 am

Cobotron wrote:I totally respect your new plan, and you know I'm all for some sweet displays. I think I've even offered to fly to Canada and help you set them up.
I'm totally serious!

Clear your schedule in 2 years. When the house is built, hop a plane bro :lol:

Cobotron wrote:It sounds like you're kind of headed down the same path I've taken. I'm trying to trim down chasing everything I think I want.
I'm still down for main line while it's hot and available. I've become more choosey with everything else like MPs, vintage, even Diaclone. I love them but I just don't need them all.

But see.... the cut backs right now are for a purpose. Once the goal is reached, assuming how I feel, I might just go back to....

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:The funny thing about that haul is I got about half of that just before you did: I got a MP-12, a Botcon 2015, and a Depthcharge! It's like looking at a mirror

Great minds D

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:04 am

Yesterday afternoon there were multiple reports of massive POTP displays in town. But I had to go to a child's birthday party :-(

I'm at work, but hitting up one of these places afterwords.... Jaki might have a full Wave 1 this afternoon to play with.... :shock:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:10 am

More mail. But seriously, no Big Powered yet??!!! :BOOM:

Enter some 3P Screamers, 3P CJ's, LGEX Ginrai, MP Coin Holder thingy, and that last TR dude :DANCE:

Ok Shawn.... you just finished your MP Seekers. You do NOT need to start over, much less with a 3rd Party.

Well @#$!

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 2:15 pm

DAMN, dat 3P Screamer is PERFECT

Can't wait to see more pics of Ginrai!

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 3:28 pm

shajaki wrote:Well @#$!

Hahaha

you gotta watch your step, never know when you're going trip into a rabbit hole :lol:

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:07 pm

bodrock wrote:DAMN, dat 3P Screamer is PERFECT

He really is. Man does he ever give the feels

carytheone wrote:
shajaki wrote:Well @#$!
Hahaha you gotta watch your step, never know when you're going trip into a rabbit hole

He just looked too good to pass up. Sure I've fallen into a trap, but I don't even care 8-}

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 16, 2017 10:07 pm

Don't worry everyone. It's all a part of the plan :lol:

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:22 am

Voyagers in da house! I assume you'll be seeking the Prime Masters, too, Shaj?

I'm hoping mine come from HTS soon....

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 7:44 am

Jeebus, that's almost the the entire first wave in one Swoop :shock:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:46 am

Look at all these robots. ROBOTS ERRYWHERE!!!!!!!!

That Galaxy Meteor looks SOOOOOOOOOO dope!

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:30 pm

This has been one supremely sh!!!y week >:oP

The weeks pre and post Christmas at work are so !@#$ing stressful that's enough to make me quit my job entirely. It was a nightmare, every day being almost 13 hours. On top of that, Tuesday night through rush hour traffic on my way to the vet for dog meds, I wrecked my car. I was car number 3 in a 3 car rear ending and mine was the worst looking somehow. She drove home just fine though, and to work the nest morning. Work was so nuts though that I couldn't even get out of there to take care of my car stuff. And when I was able to get out, car wouldn't start. Thursday I was able to tend to car stuff, and thankfully my boss offered me a company truck. So at least there's that.

The real kicker though? All them plans of mine, I put away a little over 3K this month thanks to some OT and a yearly bonus... literally every dollar of that will be going towards this car s#!t.... FML... one step forward two steps back...

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:47 pm

Because my week was the way it was, I've only made it halfway through my recent hauls. And I didn't get much for mail either (seriously no Big Powered yet!!?). What I did get though...

GF DVD Noisemaze Mass Production Type. Hard to come by and expensive, sad news for a troop builder

Then there was this little bundle.

I gotta give mad props to Cary for helping me out with these States only Spideybooks. :APPLAUSE:

Sorry for not dropping you a line when they arrived, but y'know. Thanks again brah ;)^

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 1:50 pm

No problem, I am so relieved they got to you. I was just wondering after your last post. So how bout dat packing? :lol:

Sorry to hear about your ride, but most importantly you made it through ;)^

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:23 pm

carytheone wrote:No problem, I am so relieved they got to you. I was just wondering after your last post. So how bout dat packing?

That packaging was INSANE dude :lol:

I go kinda overboard when I package stuff, but I think you even outdid that. If y'all need something sent securely, talk to my man Cary here :lol:

carytheone wrote:Sorry to hear about your ride, but most importantly you made it through

Yeah shoulda mentioned. The accident itself was pretty mild, no one hurt

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:02 pm

Glad to hear you're alright, despite the supremely $h1t week!

I recently got rid of my car -- it was 13 years old, and scarred me for life when the alternator failed. Not many things are worse than car probz, Shaj.

And yeah, Cary is the One when it comes to awesome! Those Spideybooks look sweet.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 3:44 pm

Cars can be replaced.

Shajakis can not.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 9:11 pm

bodrock wrote:Not many things are worse than car probz, Shaj.

Just makes me feel like an idiot is all. I don't even know what I coulda done different, but it just felt so avoidable if that makes any sense. But talkin to you guys puts it into perspective. It sucks, but everyone was alright