The Energon Pub

News Credits: 241 · Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:53 pm

william-james88 wrote:Darn, they still didnt show that mysterious alternate deco for the steeljaw mold (either called snarl or wolf).

"Snarl" is actually a possibility, as Animated Snarl has been redecoed into Slug for the line.

News Credits: 8 · Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:54 pm

william-james88 wrote:Darn, they still didnt show that mysterious alternate deco for the steeljaw mold (either called snarl or wolf).

It is an amazing mold and if that "Snarl" is in a nice new colour scheme I will buy it in a heartbeat. I am dreaming of it done up in brown and tan, akin to Wolverine's coolest costume.

News Credits: 4877 · Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:59 pm

NuclearConvoy wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Darn, they still didnt show that mysterious alternate deco for the steeljaw mold (either called snarl or wolf).

It is an amazing mold and if that "Snarl" is in a nice new colour scheme I will buy it in a heartbeat. I am dreaming of it done up in brown and tan, akin to Wolverine's coolest costume.

Fair warning though, as you can maybe see with the link, that deco (like Gregevor) is only available in a two pack.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

Disappointed that those big garish circle insignias are being used by Takara, even though their QR-like function seems not to have been incorporated.

News Credits: 23 · Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:04 pm

william-james88 wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Darn, they still didnt show that mysterious alternate deco for the steeljaw mold (either called snarl or wolf).

It is an amazing mold and if that "Snarl" is in a nice new colour scheme I will buy it in a heartbeat. I am dreaming of it done up in brown and tan, akin to Wolverine's coolest costume.

Fair warning though, as you can maybe see with the link, that deco (like Gregevor) is only available in a two pack.

Probably to save money, they'll release a figure with a normal color scheme (Grimlock, then one with a different one (Gregevor). SO figure this'll have Strongarm with either a Cybertron Snarl or G1 Weirdwolf repainted Steeljaw.

News Credits: 241 · Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:07 pm

Madeus Prime wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Darn, they still didnt show that mysterious alternate deco for the steeljaw mold (either called snarl or wolf).

It is an amazing mold and if that "Snarl" is in a nice new colour scheme I will buy it in a heartbeat. I am dreaming of it done up in brown and tan, akin to Wolverine's coolest costume.

Fair warning though, as you can maybe see with the link, that deco (like Gregevor) is only available in a two pack.

Probably to save money, they'll release a figure with a normal color scheme (Grimlock, then one with a different one (Gregevor). SO figure this'll have Strongarm with either a Cybertron Snarl or G1 Weirdwolf repainted Steeljaw.

Actually, Gregevor is available separately, as number TAV08. I expect the same to happen with "Snarl" here.

News Credits: 1235 · Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:40 pm

william-james88 wrote:ok so those stickers are optional right? because they seem really off on all of them.

I believe and I could be wrong about this, but I think those are fake stickers over the real ones to keep people from scanning the figures in the package without purchasing them.

News Credits: 8 · Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:55 pm

I'm kind of okay with a two-pack. Oddly enough I'm growing to like Strongarm and I would be far more willing to get her with a recolor of a killer mold than without.

News Credits: 3 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:14 am

You know,Takara always has to mess up

and turn them into

First Go! Hunter Ratchet,now Strongarm?Takara,why is this happening?

News Credits: 65 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 1:48 am

Lockdownhunter wrote:You know,Takara always has to mess up and turn them into First Go! Hunter Ratchet,now Strongarm?Takara,why is this happening?

Uh, there's a perfectly

Strongarm in the line. Are you confused with the repaint "Gregevor" as a new Decepticon character? Gregevor isn't replacing Strongarm.

Sun Mar 22, 2015 2:04 am

Seriously, this line looks like crap. GG :-(

News Credits: 101 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:15 am

Siger wrote:Seriously, this line looks like crap. GG

> opinion

News Credits: 6188 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:02 am

Fellow Transformers and Seibetron.com fan Matt Daniele, contacting us from Japan, has recently acquired a Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV07 Roadblock, the G1-Constructicon-esque green and purple deco (in fact a G2 callback to its predecessor) of the Generations Deluxe Scoop figure, and has shared images with us all. Check them out below!

News Credits: 1 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:13 am

'Roadblock', eh? Clever bastards!

News Credits: 101 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:31 am

Erh... Even if the targetmaster is better painted than Scoop's Nerf Guns,I find that deco pretty boring and an easy pass. Also, only ONE tragetmaster.

The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject. Seriously, Roadblock year the colors but he never made it into the team. He keep wearing the Constructicon's colors, hoping to be part of the legendary team. He's the ultimate and somewhat pathetic fanboy. His targetmaster is actually his therapist, trying to make him give up on his impossible dream and go back to being a normal, well ajusted 'con trooper.

News Credits: 8 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:38 am

I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

News Credits: 6 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:03 am

NuclearConvoy wrote:I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

What was wrong with his colors? It's almost identical to his G1 self.

This would have been better homage if they did the G2 colors, given him a double missile launcher. Save the Targetmaster for another exclusive.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/roadblock/517/1/

News Credits: 13 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:15 am

one gun? thats a bummer. Anyway I do like Generations Scoop better, but that's nostalgia mostly. Scoop was one of my first Transformers figures, at least he is the 1st one I remember owning.

News Credits: 8 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:15 am

Metroplex79 wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

What was wrong with his colors? It's almost identical to his G1 self.

This would have been better homage if they did the G2 colors, given him a double missile launcher. Save the Targetmaster for another exclusive.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/roadblock/517/1/

While accurate, the toy looks tacky and eye-gougingly bright. I think the mold is cool, but I passed over it multiple times in store because I don't really like how bright it is.

News Credits: 293 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:16 am

Honestly, the colors aren't rich enough (for me). If a 3P made a Scrapper head replacement, I might consider it.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

Now all we need is a dump truck to repaint into Dirt Bag

News Credits: 6 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:39 am

NuclearConvoy wrote:
Metroplex79 wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:I really like the Scoop mold but the Hasbro version looked ugly in its colors. I think this is a cool alternative, but I lament the fact he only has one targetmaster. Did Takara do a nice looking Scoop? God, my back-collecting is getting expensive. ..

What was wrong with his colors? It's almost identical to his G1 self.

This would have been better homage if they did the G2 colors, given him a double missile launcher. Save the Targetmaster for another exclusive.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/roadblock/517/1/

While accurate, the toy looks tacky and eye-gougingly bright. I think the mold is cool, but I passed over it multiple times in store because I don't really like how bright it is.

True. But most construction vehicle toys were made bright for kids...ie Tonka trucks.

I get your point, the 80s comics did used a more darker color scheme as their pallet, the new Generations one would have been more realistic as well:

http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-133286582/stock-photo-bulldozer-on-a-building-site.html?src=NQIJrPBPBef4DBEOl5CpnQ-1-14

News Credits: 1 · Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:08 pm

Mkall wrote:Now all we need is a dump truck to repaint into Dirt Bag

Dare I suggest Energon Demolishor? Take note, Takara.

Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:10 pm

Scoop mold is awesome. (oh wait, >opinion) Too bad I don't need an evil version of him.

Sun Mar 22, 2015 12:32 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
The only reason to get that one is if you missed out on Scoop and you prefer a Constructicon reject.

I was going to buy it because I like it, but that doesn't fit your single reason for justifying the purchase. I guess it's fortunate that I don't take your post seriously, because then one of us would look pretty silly.