The Energon Pub

Moonshot wrote:So I have one of each, Scourge and a Sweep(found 4 of them at Walmart this morning), and I'm only keeping one as my Scourge. Although I cant decide which. I want the most Sunbow/Marvel accurate. What are u guys opinion on which one is the most accurate colours?

Whichever best matches these colors:




To me personally, Scourge's colors are like "Scourge at night", while the Sweep's colors are like "Scourge in daylight".

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:
Agreed. Although I don't know how I feel about Eject and the transparent plastic...
It's kinda cool, but I think I would've liked regular plastic and coloring more.

Conversely, you could have gotten a Voyager Blaster with NO cassette whatsoever. I agree the translucent plastic isn't 'ideal', but I don't mind it either. Plus, there's always the chance for an opaque reprint somewhere down the line. It's not like I have a choice - if I want the Blaster (I do, desperately), then I'm getting the Eject - translucency and all.

It wasn't a complaint, just a thought. I'm getting Blaster no matter what.
Really, Eject is just a tiny bonus, and never played into whether or not I'd get this figure.
Similar to my extreme dislike of Wheelie and Daniel; although with those two, I found them a complete waste (which is why they're still in the packaging).
But I'll take whatever pack-in's are included with future Dinobots, just because they're that good.



In terms of Scourge vs Sweep, I'd say keep Scourge.
I don't mind the color variation of Sweep at all, but in my opinion Scourge looks better.
It's more Blue-Violet than just a plain Blue, and I dig it. He's just a less "little kid" looking imo.
Not to mention, he visually fits in better with Galvatron and Cyclonus.

Sabrblade wrote:

Moonshot wrote:So I have one of each, Scourge and a Sweep(found 4 of them at Walmart this morning), and I'm only keeping one as my Scourge. Although I cant decide which. I want the most Sunbow/Marvel accurate. What are u guys opinion on which one is the most accurate colours?

Whichever best matches these colors:




To me personally, Scourge's colors are like "Scourge at night", while the Sweep's colors are like "Scourge in daylight".

Well, going by just those pics, Sweep is definitely the most accurate colour for Scourge. Also I just finished watching The Burden Hardest to Bear and Ghost in the Machine, I agree completely with ur day and night thing. Another reason its hard to decide. That is pretty much the way I was leaning before and why I came here to ask others opinions. Thanks everyone.

Sowndwave76 wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:
Agreed. Although I don't know how I feel about Eject and the transparent plastic...
It's kinda cool, but I think I would've liked regular plastic and coloring more.

Conversely, you could have gotten a Voyager Blaster with NO cassette whatsoever. I agree the translucent plastic isn't 'ideal', but I don't mind it either. Plus, there's always the chance for an opaque reprint somewhere down the line. It's not like I have a choice - if I want the Blaster (I do, desperately), then I'm getting the Eject - translucency and all.

It wasn't a complaint, just a thought. I'm getting Blaster no matter what.
Really, Eject is just a tiny bonus, and never played into whether or not I'd get this figure.
Similar to my extreme dislike of Wheelie and Daniel; although with those two, I found them a complete waste (which is why they're still in the packaging).
But I'll take whatever pack-in's are included with future Dinobots, just because they're that good.

I really think the inclusion of Eject was probably a late decision. Two things should stand out when looking at the art.



First there's no Eject shown, not even in his chest. Second he gun is blue and silver (with some black) like many of the other energon weapons instead of just black. I think at some point they decided to include Eject and make him the Energon accessory instead of his gun.

Emerje

Nemesis Primal wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:When I was at Target last on Wednesday, there was an entire endcap on I think one of the sporting goods aisles that was just full to the brim of Slags and Grindors, it was insane to see.

Could you share a pic next time you go?

Assuming it's still there, yeah.

As requested, this nonsense:

Something similar is happening at my local Walmart: more than usual Slugs and Grindors on the shelves, to the point a good portion is relocated to the "eye-catcher" aisle at the beginning of the toy section. And that's when they already had a "featured" endcap section before the Transformers aisle.

Him Grimlock strong.

On the matter of Coronation Starscream and Perceptor...
I'm honestly tempted more by Screamer. I don't already have an Earthrise Starscream so he wouldn't be redundant, and the throne looks nice. Meanwhile, I do already have Titans Return Perceptor and am fairly happy with him.

Do we have confirmation yet about whether this Perceptor's scope works?

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:
Him Grimlock strong.

On the matter of Coronation Starscream and Perceptor...
I'm honestly tempted more by Screamer. I don't already have an Earthrise Starscream so he wouldn't be redundant, and the throne looks nice. Meanwhile, I do already have Titans Return Perceptor and am fairly happy with him.

Do we have confirmation yet about whether this Perceptor's scope works?

Not as of yet I'm afraid.

My local targets are usually pretty well stocked but last time I went there about a week ago they had no actual Hasbro TFs. Just some super 7, and some of those new statues. I hope they got something for black Friday or it would have been very disappointing.

Nemesis Primal wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Nemesis Primal wrote:When I was at Target last on Wednesday, there was an entire endcap on I think one of the sporting goods aisles that was just full to the brim of Slags and Grindors, it was insane to see.

Could you share a pic next time you go?

Assuming it's still there, yeah.

As requested, this nonsense:

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This is incredible. Does anyone else have something like this in their targets?

william-james88 wrote:This is incredible. Does anyone else have something like this in their targets?

Not to this extent... But within the first two weeks of this month my Target had 8-9 Grindors, and 6 Slags...
I thought that was a whole lot of leader class figures...

That endcap is seriously ridiculous. I don't understand how that happens.
Especially when what I mentioned was the first time I ever saw Slag.

Grinder lingering I can see. Slag is a bit more surprising; I guess perhaps it's down to him not being as big a name as Grimlock? I hope he does start shifting - though into the hands of real consumers, not the damn scalpers. If Slag is a bad seller that'll jeopardize the other three.


...By the way, am I the only one planning to double-dip on these Dinobots for the sake of doing G2 customs?

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:...By the way, am I the only one planning to double-dip on these Dinobots for the sake of doing G2 customs?

I have two Grimlocks, but I didn't buy him for that...it's for my son. But it's not a terrible idea...

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Grinder lingering I can see. Slag is a bit more surprising; I guess perhaps it's down to him not being as big a name as Grimlock? I hope he does start shifting - though into the hands of real consumers, not the damn scalpers. If Slag is a bad seller that'll jeopardize the other three.


...By the way, am I the only one planning to double-dip on these Dinobots for the sake of doing G2 customs?

I'm not too worried about the other 3 Dinobots getting made... It will happen, just not as soon as I'd like!!

I've double-dipped on the Dinobots... I plan to keep a set sealed.
And who knows, I may sell them down the road. Doubtful, but I won't say it could never happen.

I told someone else from the boards that I could see Hastak making G2 versions for the Selects line.

Got my Sweeps in the mail today. I opened up one, and one of the wing/shell pieces was so warped in the package that I couldn't get the little nacelle part to stay attached. I transformed him and slotted that part back in, and I'm going to keep him in alt mode for a while in the hopes that helps set the plastic right. I think it'll be fine in the end, it's probably just like Rodimus's trailer that way.

AcademyofDrX wrote:Got my Sweeps in the mail today. I opened up one, and one of the wing/shell pieces was so warped in the package that I couldn't get the little nacelle part to stay attached. I transformed him and slotted that part back in, and I'm going to keep him in alt mode for a while in the hopes that helps set the plastic right. I think it'll be fine in the end, it's probably just like Rodimus's trailer that way.

Not that anyone should have been worried, but my second Sweep didn't have any similar issues with warped plastic.

AcademyofDrX wrote:

AcademyofDrX wrote:Got my Sweeps in the mail today. I opened up one, and one of the wing/shell pieces was so warped in the package that I couldn't get the little nacelle part to stay attached. I transformed him and slotted that part back in, and I'm going to keep him in alt mode for a while in the hopes that helps set the plastic right. I think it'll be fine in the end, it's probably just like Rodimus's trailer that way.

Not that anyone should have been worried, but my second Sweep didn't have any similar issues with warped plastic.

Good tp hear. All mine were within spec as well.

I'm hoping / is considering the Hot Rod mold for a nice Sideburn and release him in the Selects line.... .

Nemesis Destron wrote:I'm hoping / is considering the Hot Rod mold for a nice Sideburn and release him in the Selects line.... .

I would rather see a recreation of the real Sideburn mold than another Hot Rod redeco.

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:I'm hoping / is considering the Hot Rod mold for a nice Sideburn and release him in the Selects line.... .

I would rather see a recreation of the real Sideburn mold than another Hot Rod redeco.

Agreed. A new Licensed Dodge Viper mold would be sweet.

If they really want to reuse molds, I'd love a 3 pack of Autobot brothers from Hot Rod, Sunstreaker or Side Swipe and the JP93 SUV for SideBurn, Prowl and X-Brawn respectively.

Just a thought I had as I was rearranging my MP Decepticons…
Without getting my hopes up, my fingers are crossed that Core Class Rumble is a solid figure…
He could scale really well and look great displayed with MP figures.
Funny how my MP Rumble looks better with ER/Siege figures.
If nothing else, the scale is pretty on point.

Moonshot wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Moonshot wrote:So I have one of each, Scourge and a Sweep(found 4 of them at Walmart this morning), and I'm only keeping one as my Scourge. Although I cant decide which. I want the most Sunbow/Marvel accurate. What are u guys opinion on which one is the most accurate colours?

Whichever best matches these colors:




To me personally, Scourge's colors are like "Scourge at night", while the Sweep's colors are like "Scourge in daylight".

Well, going by just those pics, Sweep is definitely the most accurate colour for Scourge. Also I just finished watching The Burden Hardest to Bear and Ghost in the Machine, I agree completely with ur day and night thing. Another reason its hard to decide. That is pretty much the way I was leaning before and why I came here to ask others opinions. Thanks everyone.

Just in case anyone was curious; I ended up keeping my Scourge and returned the Sweep.

I have both, Sweep repping Scourge on my movie shelf, and Scourge as himself on my comics shelf.

I went 1 and 2 on Scourge and Sweeps with my TR Scourge playing the role of Lil Sweep.