The Energon Pub

[DedicatedGhostArt]

Am I a perve for liking the granny pants. I thought it was a fun touch to the idea of oversexualizing these girls in a halloween context. Especially since the previous comics gave Slipstream panties.

Ehhh I think the panties looked better.

[Evil Eye]

I could be wrong, but I think the panties are supposed to poof out somewhat, like bloomers, to resemble pumpkins. Nice touch, I must admit.

[Hellscream9999]

Woo

Got my Nightbird today (and a couple of fairly boss kfc swords) and she is glorious (the swords too)

Interestingly, TT seems to have compromised on the hands, and thinned out the plastic strip on her palms. It's still there, but lets her hold more of the handles now; I have a small enough knife to cut it off, but I'm not sure I want to; some of her joints creak so much


Even more interestingly, TT designed her sai's with a notch cut out, so she can hold them properly while retaining the structural integrity of her hands

Well played TT, well played

[fenrir72]

Woo

Got my Nightbird today (and a couple of fairly boss kfc swords) and she is glorious (the swords too)

Interestingly, TT seems to have compromised on the hands, and thinned out the plastic strip on her palms. It's still there, but lets her hold more of the handles now; I have a small enough knife to cut it off, but I'm not sure I want to; some of her joints creak so much


Even more interestingly, TT designed her sai's with a notch cut out, so she can hold them properly while retaining the structural integrity of her hands

Well played TT, well played

Must have listened to the fan's feedback. Well played indeed. I can't wait for mine to ship.

[megatronus]

I got my 3 ladies today from Anime Export. Problem is, I ordered 2 of each, but they only sent 1 of each...

I hope this gets resolved quickly.

[william-james88]

I got my 3 ladies today from Anime Export. Problem is, I ordered 2 of each, but they only sent 1 of each...

I hope this gets resolved quickly.

Oh man, sorry to hear that. That happened last time with arcee, windblade and chromia but it was widespread and an e-mail was sent out. Doesnt seem to be the case this time.

I also hope for you that it gets resolved quickly, I hear anime export are not great for customer service. Give us an update when you can.

[megatronus]

I got my 3 ladies today from Anime Export. Problem is, I ordered 2 of each, but they only sent 1 of each...

I hope this gets resolved quickly.

Oh man, sorry to hear that. That happened last time with arcee, windblade and chromia but it was widespread and an e-mail was sent out. Doesnt seem to be the case this time.

I also hope for you that it gets resolved quickly, I hear anime export are not great for customer service. Give us an update when you can.

Will do! I'm hopeful. Proof's in the weight of the package and the actual shipment cost vs. what I paid for shipment.

[LOST Cybertronian]

Interestingly, TT seems to have compromised on the hands, and thinned out the plastic strip on her palms. It's still there, but lets her hold more of the handles now; I have a small enough knife to cut it off, but I'm not sure I want to; some of her joints creak so much

Really? Because mine seem identical.

[Hellscream9999]

Interestingly, TT seems to have compromised on the hands, and thinned out the plastic strip on her palms. It's still there, but lets her hold more of the handles now; I have a small enough knife to cut it off, but I'm not sure I want to; some of her joints creak so much

Really? Because mine seem identical.

Couldn't tell ya actually, I have long since removed that bit from my arcee, but I immediately noticed it; and based on the remnant of the toy surgery it is indeed thinner by a mircometer or so, gotta look very carefully with the hands right next to eachother

[Wolfman Jake]

I just got my femmebot trio in the mail today. Nightbird is amazing. Slipstream looks great but is just as fiddly as her mold-mate Windblade. Blackarachnia is kinda...underwhelming. Do her legs/shins lock together solidly at all, or just flop around the swivel mid-shin? Also, mine seems to have an big unsightly gap right in her upper chest below her neck. You can see clear through to the back of her. Is that supposed to be like that, or am I missing a transformation step? It does look like her neck and head are raised a bit too far up, so if they could be pushed down, it would fill in that weird gap and improve her proportions.

[Sabrblade]

Blackarachnia is kinda...underwhelming. Do her legs/shins lock together solidly at all, or just flop around the swivel mid-shin? Also, mine seems to have an big unsightly gap right in her upper chest below her neck. You can see clear through to the back of her. Is that supposed to be like that, or am I missing a transformation step? It does look like her neck and head are raised a bit too far up, so if they could be pushed down, it would fill in that weird gap and improve her proportions.

All those shortcomings are due to the figure having originally been Animated Blackarachnia.

Animated Blackarachnia's legs shins do not lock firmly into place. They just have the little notch inside each of them to hold them together.

Animated Blackarachnia's upper chest was shaped differently from the newly-molded one for the Legends figure. The original chest covered more of that gap better. Because of how Beast Wars Blackarachnia's chest was shaped, the new chest on the Legends figure leaves the gap more noticeably exposed, even after being slid all the way up.

Animated Blackarachnia had a long enough neck to allow the head to be fully tucked away in spider mode, but because the new head is smaller than the original Animated head, the length of the neck is made more obvious than it was on the original version of the figure.

Such is the price paid for their trying to make this figure into being something it's not. Granted, their efforts, while not quite there, were admirable, as that new headsculpt looks great and the new chest is very accurate to the BW cartoon model (even if it's translucent). It's just... not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

[william-james88]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

[D-Maximal_Primal]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

[william-james88]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

[Hellscream9999]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

Movie leader starscream and bw injector should be on that list

[william-james88]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

Movie leader starscream and bw injector should be on that list

Technically, is there a flaw with injector aside the fact that he is one ugly transformer that shelfwarmed so hard, he was still around when RID came around? Is that a flaw? Maybe not, would be a fun honourable mention just to get an idea of what Flawless really means to some people.

But yes for Leader Starscream.

[Hellscream9999]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

Movie leader starscream and bw injector should be on that list

Technically, is there a flaw with injector aside the fact that he is one ugly transformer that shelfwarmed so hard, he was still around when RID came around? Is that a flaw? Maybe not, would be a fun honourable mention just to get an idea of what Flawless really means to some people.

But yes for Leader Starscream.

Yep he was so ugly his value never inflated 25 years later, now that's ugly

[william-james88]

Yep he was so ugly his value never inflated 25 years later, now that's ugly

To be fair, a lot of Beast Wars toys have not gone up in value unless sealed (and even then it depends). Better versions of these toys like Legends Rhinox (bringin it back ) affect the value of these toys as well since there ends up being less demand for them.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

Swerve is my favorite mold that I own. He is the definition of fun! Yes, he could have more articulation, but if he did he would be on the level or up of 3rd party, and who knows what would happen then.

Movie leader Screamer is another good one, as is animated Rodimus. I think we have us another top 5 here Will!

[Hellscream9999]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

Swerve is my favorite mold that I own. He is the definition of fun! Yes, he could have more articulation, but if he did he would be on the level or up of 3rd party, and who knows what would happen then.

Movie leader Screamer is another good one, as is animated Rodimus. I think we have us another top 5 here Will!

I dunno, that chest-to-waist ratio on animated rodimus is fairly horrifying to me, how 'bout gen Springer instead? Ya know, the greates tf of all time

[fenrir72]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

NOT perfect...because...no Fire breathe feature

[D-Maximal_Primal]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

Swerve is my favorite mold that I own. He is the definition of fun! Yes, he could have more articulation, but if he did he would be on the level or up of 3rd party, and who knows what would happen then.

Movie leader Screamer is another good one, as is animated Rodimus. I think we have us another top 5 here Will!

I dunno, that chest-to-waist ratio on animated rodimus is fairly horrifying to me, how 'bout gen Springer instead? Ya know, the greates tf of all time

another fine mold and example of ingenuity. They should not have made a legends repaint though. Hasbro won that round and takara should maybe just stop trying

[fenrir72]

not a piece of perfection (though, no toy ever is).

Sorry to go off topic for this but I think MP Grimlock would argue that

Legends Swerve would argue that as well (and maybe buster Optimus Prime)

Swerve could really use some extra articulation, especially on the legs. That dissapointed me quite a bit.

Though I do agree that I cant conceive a better version of the movie Opitmus design than Buster Optimus Prime.

Maybe that could be a list, top 5 most flawless Transformers. Buster Optimus Prime is good, and MP Grimlock as well. I would also include animated Rodimus and a few other MPs (wheeljack maybe)

It doesnt have to be ultra subjective, we could look at it from the standpoint where we are looking for the transfomer toy with the least flaws, or least negative things we can say about them.

And that is different than best TF, since the amount of work and ingenuity might not count as much if the design is simple enough. A Simple design can still be perfect, as can an overcomplicated design, when looking at what it is trying to achieve and if it achieves it.

Swerve is my favorite mold that I own. He is the definition of fun! Yes, he could have more articulation, but if he did he would be on the level or up of 3rd party, and who knows what would happen then.

Movie leader Screamer is another good one, as is animated Rodimus. I think we have us another top 5 here Will!

I dunno, that chest-to-waist ratio on animated rodimus is fairly horrifying to me, how 'bout gen Springer instead? Ya know, the greates tf of all time

another fine mold and example of ingenuity. They should not have made a legends repaint though. Hasbro won that round and takara should maybe just stop trying

It was more anime accurate compared to the 1st which was toy accurate colors.

[Sabrblade]

So how bout them TakaraTomy Transformers Legends toys, eh?

[Hellscream9999]

So how bout them TakaraTomy Transformers Legends toys, eh?

What about 'em? We're comparing legends springer to hasbro's springer, totally