The Energon Pub

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

Posing is posing. Who cares? They're toys. No one complains if Grimlock is posed, stepping on a Decepticon and holding two more in each hand by the throats. Or beating his chest.



Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD

[SKYWARPED_128]

I'm putting finis on that other "issue"

As am I.

Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.

I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.

Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.

[fenrir72]

Posing is posing. Who cares? They're toys. No one complains if Grimlock is posed, stepping on a Decepticon and holding two more in each hand by the throats. Or beating his chest.



Anyway, the figures are actually looking pretty sweet. I just wish the shipping cost to Canada weren't stupid. But I'm sure I'll be fine with the domestic releases. If they ever get here! XD

Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?

I'm putting finis on that other "issue"

As am I.

Now, concerning Windblade. I also own the domestic release and am quite satisfied for a 1st release. I feel the complaints against the mold is unwarranted..........BUT, the new face paint/deco that follows the art style done by the lady IDW artist Sarah Stone.........awesomesauce! The advantage of Tomy of having a delayed release. They can improve on what maybe a somewhat subdued 1st release product. From the vantage view we can see from these shots, it really accentuates Windblade's face details.

I agree. The TT version's face is at least more in keeping with Sarah Stone's depiction of the character.

Funny thing is, I'd spent all that effort sculpting a "bishoujo" face for Windblade on ZBrush (3d modeling software), and it turns out that her head is nigh impossible to remove. It CAN be done, but it involves either prying the 2 parts of her head apart, or replacing the connecting ball joint parts as well.

Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?

[SKYWARPED_128]

Ain't her head too small to even try to mod?

Actually, I was planning on sculpting a whole head in a 3D software and 3d printing it to replace the stock one. The face was just the first step.

I'd posted that question about Arcee's head just to make sure I don't make the same mistake again, and end up putting all that effort into modeling a head, only to not be able to use it on the fig. But in Arcee's case, I'll probably buy it anyway, since the head's not bad. Could be better, though.

[Cobotron]

Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?

Fen, it's a Real Gear toy. can't recall his name, but he is a gaming controller that turns into a gorilla. Real silly, but lots of fun.

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

Who/what's that white figure in the lower right corner?

That's High Score 100, from the Real Gear toyline that Hasbro did for the 2007 movie.

[fenrir72]

Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.

[Sabrblade]

Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.

Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.

[fenrir72]

Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.

Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.

Not a Bayformer? Okay I won't derail the thread any further.

[Sabrblade]

Thanks for the clarification.......so a Bayformer.

Developed before the movies circa TF: Cybertron, though.

Not a Bayformer? Okay I won't derail the thread any further.

The Real Gear Robots were made to be a line released after Cybertron, but got delayed in their release. Luckily for them, the 2007 Movie 1 line provided an opening for them to get released since the film had cellphones and other small devices get turned into Transformers.

[Flux Convoy]

Looking forward to these ladies. C'mon Valentine's Day!

[Robogeek1973]

I'm glad I've got all three preordered.


It's gonna be hard opening them though as they look great in their boxes.

[william-james88]

Takara Tomy has just released the 19th comic in their Japanese Transformers Legends Comic Series.
This one features, as they put it, fun everyday drama with Tailgate and Groundshaker as they dispose of a bomb, speak of the Planet Micro and defeat Trypticon, all in a day's work.
The comic has been mirrored below for your enjoyment.

[Sabrblade]

Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,

If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!

The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.

But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.

Sincerely,

The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.

[Rated X]

Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.

[william-james88]

Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.

It's Rattrap, you can tell because he has the same weapon he comes with (the boniculars looking thing)

[Sabrblade]

Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.

What Kirby thing? You mean Rattrap?

And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.

[fenrir72]

Ok this is really weird. Whats up with that kirby looking thing ? Its like some KISS Players type stuff.

What Kirby thing? You mean Rattrap?

And, no, it's not like Kiss Players. Kiss Players' schtick was its being sexually disturbing.

It just has the KISSPlayers writer and artist if I'm not mistaken.

As for Rodimus' involvement with Planet Micro........could that be the reason why he shrunked down to Micromaster size during Battlestars?

[Desslok2201]

Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,

If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!

The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.

But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.

Sincerely,

The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.

I don't know why I never connected those dots...Rodimus Prime leaving and the sudden appearance of a micromaster Hot Rod in Return of Convoy. It makes perfect sense now

[Convoy]

Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,

If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!

The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.

But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.

Sincerely,

The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.

Uh, yes to all of that. It's almost kinda scary. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the wiki!

[JasonCanty79]

Also works with how the Beast Warrior TFs are smaller than G1 TF Ancestors. Planet Micro becomes "NEW" Cybertron in Beast era. Sort of how in IDW universe Gorlam Prime's organic inhabitants became Micromasters thanks to Jhiaxus, and in an ALt future/Dream? Grlam Prime
becomes a new Cybertron.

Maybe Gorlam Prime and Planet Micro will become one in the same. Considering that Rodimus will
get New Legends Figure in the form of Blackjack retool and repaint. I can see the Tomy Takara staff will try to use that as a connection in a future Legends webcomic.

[Sabrblade]

Also works with how the Beast Warrior TFs are smaller than G1 TF Ancestors. Planet Micro becomes "NEW" Cybertron in Beast era.

Except that the original Cybertron gets restored to being hospitable again by the time of G-2, with the Autobots and Decepticons living on it again.

Not to mention the Cybertron of the Beast Era containing several things found only on the original Cybertron such as Vector Sigma, the Plasma Energy Chamber, Iacon, etc.

Maybe Gorlam Prime and Planet Micro will become one in the same. Considering that Rodimus will
get New Legends Figure in the form of Blackjack retool and repaint. I can see the Tomy Takara staff will try to use that as a connection in a future Legends webcomic.

Takara's Legends line seems to be ending with Megatron, as Superion will be part of a new line called Unite Warriors. And with Rodimus's new toy being a retool of Blackjack, it is possible that Takara might ignore releasing it just as they have ignored several other retooled Generations molds lately.

[Desslok2201]

Dear portion of the fandom that does translations of Japanese TF fiction,

If there were ever to be a chapter of the Legends manga, even just a single one, to be translated, it would, without a doubt, HAVE to be this one!

The final panel that shows Micromaster Hot Rodimus with the Matrix, Alpha Trion' ghost, and a bunch of other Micromasters, is definitely of some significant importance to the Headmasters cartoon, implying that it might possibly be canonizing the longstanding fan theory that Rodimus found Planet Micro for the Transformers to live on after Cybertron was destroyed.

But, we cannot know for sure without a proper translation. So please, PLEASE, you masters of Japanese translations, kindly work your skills and magic upon this lone piece of Legends media. You won't regret your service to this fandom, as many will be most greatful for your efforts.

Sincerely,

The eager portion of the fandom that is fascinated with the Japanese TF lore.

Uh, yes to all of that. It's almost kinda scary. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the wiki!

Any theory about what happens to Kup and Blurr?

[no-one]

For on the spot translations, you can try Google translate on mobile. It will take a picture and you highlight the portion you want to translate. I'm getting mixed results at best, but you can get the jest of what they are saying.

I think the top right panel Tailgate states his name and maybe the one below he says he works in waste management. A lot of talk of microns.

Some languages will translate in real time.

[Sabrblade]

For on the spot translations, you can try Google translate