The Energon Pub

Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:13 pm

1- Is it possible for Transformers to get a new, not as kid-friendly version of a Transformers cartoon? Thinking more in the style of GI: Joe Ressolute, where humans are getting bloodied on the pavements and the Decepticons being more serious and bloodthirsty than ever

2- Are any attempts being made to let the Revenge of The Fallen toyline not be as "shelfwarmed" as the previous movies? I've seen armys of Leader Class Megatron's and plenty of other movie figures still in stock at some stores despite this being the time of the Animated and Universe toylines.

3- Is there going to be a Devastator figure in the RoTF toyline where the individual limbs transform into arms/legs, robots and vehicles?

4- Before Transformers Animated sadly kicks the bucket. will we be able to see figures of other characters such as Omega Supreme and The Constructicons

Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:51 am

1. Two words-- Omega Supreme -- are we getting a toy for the TFA line??? If so what class?? If not, "why not?"

2. Is season 3 of TFA really the end?? If so can you explain why it would be cancelled?? It's hard to imagine that this isn't a profitable venture. It's been stated that the ratings are still good, and the toys are awesome, and there is so much other merchandise from shoes (which both of my kids have several pairs) and clothing (also have several) to lunchboxes and on and on and on. It seems logical that if the show ends, there will be residual interest in the goods for a while (like as long as there are re-runs) but after that I would imagine the demand for these product will disappear. We know that Derrick Wyatt (lead designer) has left a lot of things open with ways for the story to continue and all we really know is that Marty Isenberg is no longer involved. Is it not possible to hire someone to replace Marty? It's hard to fathom that Cartoon Network and/or Hasbro would want this to end, so if this really is the end can you give us some insight as to why and who makes those decisions? From where I'm sitting it makes no sense at all. I know a lot of people on here are asking about new plans, but if it aint broke, why fix it?
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Sounds like Derrick Wyatt just went on record at TFCON and stated that they will discuss the cancellation of TFA season4 (hopeing that means wheather it will be or not) at a later convention. Sounds like we will have to wait till the end of May to get an answer to this one.

3. Is there any consideration of lowering the MSRP on the deluxe line back below the $10 mark? I know for me when the deluxe figures where retailing for between $8-$10 I never hesitated to by several a week. I would buy them for me, my kids, family friends, and never hesitated, but $12.88 ea.? I can't even buy 2 now for what I used to pay for 3. Really makes me hold back.

4. Is the "Robot Heroes" line being cancelled? We already know ROTF Robot Heroes are coming, so I guess the better question is will the Classic or Universe line of Robot Heroes continue after the break? (i.e. after the new movie toys fade out?)

5. Will we see any new leader class figures in the TFA line? They are awesome and would love to
see more.

News Credits: 4 · Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:02 am

1. Can u make a release of MP grimlock but with scale accurate with MP prime meaning, make it way bigger and taller than him. its going to be great!

2. make a release for henkei thrust & dirge but under tfu. meaning using henkei thrust & dirge mold.

3. make bigger than supreme class tf...as the same height with fort max or slightly bigger and taller. i suggest starting with tfa omega supreme.

4. continue tfu with 3.0 and cocerntrate with G1 characters only. remake them as accurate as possible.

thanks

Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:13 am

One more question

*. Will we see any new TFA bumper battlers?? hopefully like Blurr, Rodimus, or Swindle maybe?

News Credits: 8 · Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:13 am

I too would like to see Animated Omega Supreme & The Constructicons in toys, I mean we got Wreck-Gar and he's only been in two episodes. I would also like to say that if Hasbro wants to make some real money DO SOME MASTERPIECES THAT ARE AMERICAN!!! I have a lot of problems getting Masterpieces from Japan because I hate to pay the mark ups and shipping and whatnot, I would love to pick them up at HTS or even locally(as long as they are up and packaged so the kiddies don't ruin them by picking them up, fingering them & throwing them.) Why not do a 25th Anniversary Masterpiece Soundwave?? That would be a very good idea for you and a great money maker. Release him with scout class cassettes, he would be awesome.

Edit: The Animated Omega Supreme would be awesome in a Supreme class with a digital face like he had in the cartoon, so it could be switched from Omega's to Megatron's to Starscream's. That would be so cool.

News Credits: 10 · Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:49 am

Many fans want to know what the future holds in store for the Transformers we know and love. Animated was directed towards a younger age, while the movie line is directed towards a slightly older market. Universe seems to appeal to kids and adult collectors alike. We understand it may not be time to reveal specifics about the next Transformers line, but how do you describe the tone of the next upcoming toyline and series?

News Credits: 1 · Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:08 am

This may have been asked and/or answered already, but why leave out Red Alert from the TFU line? Is it because slight remolding had to be done?

I can't of any others right now, I'll post two more when the come to me.

News Credits: 1 · Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:21 pm

1. with the Universe 2.0 coming to an end with Countdown and Darkwind to make room for the ROTF line; can we expect to see a universe 3.0 line (or line of equal nature) after ROTF has run its course?

2. when, if ever, is the female Starscream clone (TFA) going to get an official name, and when, if ever can we expect a toy to be released?

Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:51 pm

Can we get a complete set of Universe deluxe seekers for USA retail (wal-mart, toys-r-us, etc.)

Give us:

Skywarp
Thundercracker
Thrust
Dirge
Sunstorm
Yellow and Blue Rainmakers

Think about the profits ! For every rich boy who spends 100 bucks on a Henkei figure, there will be thousands willing to buy it in retail !

Were in a recession...Make it happen guys !

= $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:17 pm

1. The quality of Transformers has noticably gone down, especially with the recently released Revenge of the Fallen Robot Heroes 2 packs. While the price for these toys has gone up considerably (more than 30% in some cases). Will Hasbro be addressing this unjust imbalance by either improving the quality of their product and/or lowering the price.

2. Could Hasbro actually have a contest or poll to either pick the next figure to be made or to design a (custom)figure to be made or what that has never been made before? It seems that some figures that were never very popular are being pointlessly remade, repainted or re-released.

3. Since Hasbro is so fond of endlessly repaiting figures, could they cast several different heads so at least the repaints would have the appearance of being completely new figures/characters. Hasbro has repainted some same figures over 10 times now.

Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:11 pm

Any chance there will be a Classics/Universe (2008) style updated Wreck-Gar? With Animated Wreck-Gar, kids will certainly recognize the name, and even the more obscure guys like Smokescreen have done pretty good, so a new Wreck-Gar should sell well.

Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:49 pm

1. Universe 3.0 ... will it happen after RoTF?

2. Combiners ... or at least release figures from the combiners, like SIlverbolt, Onslaught, SE Drag Strip, Henkei Stunticon Wildrider and Strafe? I personally would like to see so tribute to the Predacons, Technobots and Terrorcons since the Combaticons have seen RiD, Energon and an RoTF make-over as well as the Constructicons getting Energon and Classics make-overs and Superion getting both Energon and RoTF make-overs.

3. Voyager class triple-changers ... Astrotrain and Octane look great, but would look better if they were bigger, so they could go toe to toe with Jetfire, Optimus, Ultra Magnus and Inferno.

4. Leader class Blackout ... the Voyager class Blackout for Transformers was kind of a disappointment in terms of scale and since he is back in RoTF triple-teaming Optimus with Megatron and Starscream, it' would be nice to have a figure that does him justice.

5. New scuplts instead of countless repaints ... kitbashes and groups like FanProjects are raising the bar when it comes to creating brand new molds for upgrade kits and new figures entirely. Can we expect to see ANYTHING like what they're going from Hasbro?

Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:22 am

Why do you let your copyrights run out?

News Credits: 2 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:22 am

May I ask the update on TFA Arcee , Rodimus , Blackout , Hydrodrive Bubmlebee , Soundwave with Ratbat , The Constructicons and Omega Supreme

News Credits: 2 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:27 am

I'd like to say thanks for you're time, and that most of Transformers Universe 2.0 have been the best yet and I hope it continues!!

Since 2009 markes the anniversary and with the Universe line gone as quick as it came, will Hasbro some how compensate for that "hole" that I feel is there if nothing is expected long after Revenge figures have made their play on store shelves? Or is there something more fans can expect before the anniversary year is over?

And last can Hasbro consider a "Fans Choice" figure or figures like say Star Wars has done??

Thanks.

News Credits: 129 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:14 pm

There appears to be a significant design flaw in Universe Ironhide which restricts his trasformation. Was this an engineering issue or was this the result of a safety concern?

News Credits: 273 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:32 pm

On average, how many units are produced per figure?

News Credits: 9 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:15 pm

1) With the usage of of names and likenesses being used in various lines, and the usage of characters in the fan-club publications, is there any possibility of doing a line with the focus based around the Go-Bots updating them for today and cementing them into the G1 timeline for Transformers?

2) Seeing that Fandom for the most part seems to be finally embracing Animated. If TF:A is being cancelled, will Hasbro continue to support the lines?

3) With Go-bots being a part of Transformers now, and the addition of MASK into G.I.Joe. Are there any other brand crossovers currently in the works we can look forward to?

4) If Animated is coming to an end, Is the next step for Transformer media already in developement?

5) Regardless of the state of TF:A, how does Hasbro feel about it's ability to chart the future of the brand? Is Hasbro more likely to spearhead the future shows as they have with Beast wars and Animated, or should we expect more Takara features that will be redubbed for the english market?

News Credits: 1 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:25 pm

somthing else i would like to inquire about:

during the course of the Universe 2.0 line(much to my and many others liking)we saw the release of many Cybertron molds. But throughout its run i had been hoping for a few Armada and Energon molds. (the closest thing I got was Hotshot) is it likely that we may be seeing some re-releases from the earlier parts of the Unicron trillogy in the next line?

News Credits: 1 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:56 pm

Are there any plans to produce further toys of War Within or perhaps some IDW inspired Cybertronian-style designs? They would be nice additions to TFU 3.0.

Is there any chance of Star Destroyers and Super Star Destroyers finding their way into the SWTF line?

Are there any plans for other crossover lines?

Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:47 pm

i would just like to say that i completely support the direction hasbro was taking universe and would love to see it continue!

1) as a question, i would ask if robot heroes would consider having a selection of vehicles, maybe small shuttles or pieces of a large battle playset that could form together? the star wars heroes figures have vehicles and i feel an ark playset or autobot shuttle would look awesome in the robot heroes line, maybe an axalon or nemesis too!

News Credits: 1 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:55 pm

1) In the past it was said that Hasbro would only do another MP release if the toy was Grimlock. Now that there is a Grimlock, will it see a release here? And, if so, will it include the waiter accessories? Or the crown? (which was based off US comics).

2) While Hasbro and Takara can't aknowledge fan projects like City Commander, the Animated All Spark and Stasis Cuff set, the Quint sets, and the WSTF Dinobots, do the ideas behind them ever get discussed? Are there any discussions going on for an official add-on (or armor) set for Tfs?

3) When seeing fan sets (like City Commander), people often comment that "Hasbro should just hire these guys". Seruiously, can this happen? Is it possible for Hasbro or Takara to buy the molds off these fan projects and then use them in an official capacity? Or is it possible, but just not something that anyone is interested in doing?

Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:08 pm

Why will there only be Voyager Class Constructicon releases for Revenge Of The Fallen and not Deluxe Class ones?

Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:43 pm

Will there be a classics Soundwave, Jazz, Grapple, and will the other classic seekers be released for mass retail in the US?

If so, please do not make them too complicated because it seems when they are too complicated in transformation, more problems tend to occur. That's why the Cybertron line and original classics line has always been my favorite.

News Credits: 3 · Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:26 pm

The questions with really negative connotations to them are funny...maybe we should just ask "Why does Hasbro suck?" while we're at it. 8-}

I second the question regarding which Human Alliance figures they plan to release AND will they be in scale with each other? If they can't give away the first part, I'd still be interested in the answer to the second.