The Energon Pub

[Hellscream9999]

I want me some Technobots now

August or October 2016

Sooner. I am impatient. Technobots now please please please

lol, you were saying that last October

And if I don't have technobots by this October there will be hell to pay!

So, would this be considered The Hunt for Tech October?

[fenrir72]

I want me some Technobots now

August or October 2016

Sooner. I am impatient. Technobots now please please please

Bruticus barring delays is on June/July so given how Superion and Menasor was released (the latter on August 2015).

Computicon more or less so be........ware of the path to the "darkside" DMP

[Bounti76]

Computron is the only complete combiner that I owned all the pieces of as a kid, so he's one I'm most interested in. My take on Takara Afterburner? He looks good in robot mode, and the weapons are awesome. My biggest issues are with his vehicle mode. The canopy should be up and over the seat; like many have said, Generations Chromia does this perfectly. As it is, Afterburner's altmode looks goofy. The canopy is covering up the handlebars, which, by the way, shouldn't be there. Nor should spokes on his wheels. He just looks like an ordinary Earth motorcycle with an oddly placed canopy/windscreen. A little let down by that. Hopefully we'll see the other Technobots soon.

[grimdragon2001]

Computron is the only complete combiner that I owned all the pieces of as a kid, so he's one I'm most interested in. My take on Takara Afterburner? He looks good in robot mode, and the weapons are awesome. My biggest issues are with his vehicle mode. The canopy should be up and over the seat; like many have said, Generations Chromia does this perfectly. As it is, Afterburner's altmode looks goofy. The canopy is covering up the handlebars, which, by the way, shouldn't be there. Nor should spokes on his wheels. He just looks like an ordinary Earth motorcycle with an oddly placed canopy/windscreen. A little let down by that. Hopefully we'll see the other Technobots soon.

I get where your coming from, but at the same time I'm also hoping Yuki-san posts a pic of TFCC Marissa Fairborn riding this Afterburner. But yea, I always saw Afterburner as more of a 2 wheeled tank rather than a standard motorcycle.

[SureShot18]

UW Technobots looking good! I think I've gotta agree either almost everyone here, Takara won this time. I hope Yuki shows nosecone of strafe next. However the deco could easily make or break this set for me.

[william-james88]

Takara won this time.

When did they lose?

[Agamemnon]

Takara won this time.

When did they lose?

Bruticus, maybe? There hasn't been much love for the new Blast Off...

[william-james88]

Takara won this time.

When did they lose?

Bruticus, maybe? There hasn't been much love for the new Blast Off...

But does that make him worse than Hasbro's reuse of quickslinger for Blastoff? And I felt that Takara's Vortex was much preferred over Hasbro's.

[Agamemnon]

Takara won this time.

When did they lose?

Bruticus, maybe? There hasn't been much love for the new Blast Off...

But does that make him worse than Hasbro's reuse of quickslinger for Blastoff? And I felt that Takara's Vortex was much preferred over Hasbro's.

I'm not sure what my opinion on Bruticus versions is, I'd like to see Blast Off in person. But I remember comments about a preference for a fighter plane for Blast Off over a space shuttle. So, I suppose for some people, Hasbro's Bruticus would win over Takara's.

[Counterpunch]

Takara won this time.

When did they lose?

Bruticus, maybe? There hasn't been much love for the new Blast Off...

But does that make him worse than Hasbro's reuse of quickslinger for Blastoff? And I felt that Takara's Vortex was much preferred over Hasbro's.

I'm not sure what my opinion on Bruticus versions is, I'd like to see Blast Off in person. But I remember comments about a preference for a fighter plane for Blast Off over a space shuttle. So, I suppose for some people, Hasbro's Bruticus would win over Takara's.

I think what Takara did for UW Bruticus when it comes to his feet is an example of G1 accuracy failing us.

[william-james88]

I think what Takara did for UW Bruticus when it comes to his feet is an example of G1 accuracy failing us.

I would agree, but then why was the update kit below praised so highly when it did something similar?



To me a bigger problem is with the current MPs, which are a bit bland on their surfaces due to wanting to achieve the G1 show aesthetic.

[Counterpunch]

I think what Takara did for UW Bruticus when it comes to his feet is an example of G1 accuracy failing us.

I would agree, but then why was the update kit below praised so highly when it did something similar?

Honestly, I'm not sure that's related. The update was praised for Onslaught mostly. The parts had to be that color scheme due to how that particular Bruticus transformed.

[william-james88]

I think what Takara did for UW Bruticus when it comes to his feet is an example of G1 accuracy failing us.

I would agree, but then why was the update kit below praised so highly when it did something similar?

Honestly, I'm not sure that's related. The update was praised for Onslaught mostly. The parts had to be that color scheme due to how that particular Bruticus transformed.

But in the end arent both cases of adding on feet that are colour coordinated with the legs? The way Bruticus transforms in the show is that Swindle and Brawl become legs and feet, like FOC Bruticus. Since the CW toy could not replicate that transformation, they tab on feet that are colour coded to mimick that idea that both are part of their coresponding legs/robots. Its a fake part add on similar to the chest of UW bruticus which imitates being a part from Blastoff.

[Hellscream9999]

I think what Takara did for UW Bruticus when it comes to his feet is an example of G1 accuracy failing us.

I would agree, but then why was the update kit below praised so highly when it did something similar?

Honestly, I'm not sure that's related. The update was praised for Onslaught mostly. The parts had to be that color scheme due to how that particular Bruticus transformed.

But in the end arent both cases of adding on feet that are colour coordinated with the legs? The way Bruticus transforms in the show is that Swindle and Brawl become legs and feet, like FOC Bruticus. Since the CW toy could not replicate that transformation, they tab on feet that are colour coded to mimick that idea that both are part of their coresponding legs/robots. Its a fake part add on similar to the chest of UW bruticus which imitates being a part from Blastoff.

Because that's how the game model looked. And because the game design was subtle about it and didn't utilize parts-forming, therefore the 'feet' had to be within the color scheme of that particular character as they were protrusions from the body of the vehicles instead of actual feet. Even if you don't get the 3p add on kit, the feet are color coded already, there is no tabbing on of fake feet; TT didn't have to be that show accurate

[william-james88]

Because that's how the game model looked. And because the game design was subtle about it and didn't utilize parts-forming, therefore the 'feet' had to be within the color scheme of that particular character as they were protrusions from the body of the vehicles instead of actual feet.

I can say the exact same for the show model of G1 Bruticus, I dont see how one is different than the other.

[Counterpunch]

I think what Takara did for UW Bruticus when it comes to his feet is an example of G1 accuracy failing us.

I would agree, but then why was the update kit below praised so highly when it did something similar?

Honestly, I'm not sure that's related. The update was praised for Onslaught mostly. The parts had to be that color scheme due to how that particular Bruticus transformed.

But in the end arent both cases of adding on feet that are colour coordinated with the legs? The way Bruticus transforms in the show is that Swindle and Brawl become legs and feet, like FOC Bruticus. Since the CW toy could not replicate that transformation, they tab on feet that are colour coded to mimick that idea that both are part of their coresponding legs/robots. Its a fake part add on similar to the chest of UW bruticus which imitates being a part from Blastoff.

Because that's how the game model looked. And because the game design was subtle about it and didn't utilize parts-forming, therefore the 'feet' had to be within the color scheme of that particular character as they were protrusions from the body of the vehicles instead of actual feet. Even if you don't get the 3p add on kit, the feet are color coded already, there is no tabbing on of fake feet; TT didn't have to be that show accurate

Exactly. Spot on.

[Hellscream9999]

Because that's how the game model looked. And because the game design was subtle about it and didn't utilize parts-forming, therefore the 'feet' had to be within the color scheme of that particular character as they were protrusions from the body of the vehicles instead of actual feet.

I can say the exact same for the show model of G1 Bruticus, I dont see how one is different than the other.

Because one was intentional and well done, the other is a 30 year old lazily/hastily drawn piece of crap drawn that way for efficiencies sake, not exactly something anyone should be setting much store by for inspiration. Note that the game didn't include parts, everything was stored within his body - and must be colored as such - whereas the show didn't

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I want me some Technobots now

August or October 2016

Sooner. I am impatient. Technobots now please please please

Bruticus barring delays is on June/July so given how Superion and Menasor was released (the latter on August 2015).

Computicon more or less so be........ware of the path to the "darkside" DMP

I will jump as soon as technobots become available. Defensor was a rush and Computron just can't get to me quick enough!

I want me some Technobots now

August or October 2016

Sooner. I am impatient. Technobots now please please please

lol, you were saying that last October

And if I don't have technobots by this October there will be hell to pay!

So, would this be considered The Hunt for Tech October?

Naw, not October. If it takes until October for me to own them I may go insane, like Galvatron towards the end of the Target: 2006 insane. Defensor is my favorite, but I just so want my technobots!!!

[Hellscream9999]

I want me some Technobots now

August or October 2016

Sooner. I am impatient. Technobots now please please please

Bruticus barring delays is on June/July so given how Superion and Menasor was released (the latter on August 2015).

Computicon more or less so be........ware of the path to the "darkside" DMP

I will jump as soon as technobots become available. Defensor was a rush and Computron just can't get to me quick enough!

I want me some Technobots now

August or October 2016

Sooner. I am impatient. Technobots now please please please

lol, you were saying that last October

And if I don't have technobots by this October there will be hell to pay!

So, would this be considered The Hunt for Tech October?

Naw, not October. If it takes until October for me to own them I may go insane, like Galvatron towards the end of the Target: 2006 insane. Defensor is my favorite, but I just so want my technobots!!!

Well, if they are released in October, it'll be at the end of the month like the rest - I think - so it'll be well into November before you actually get them

[ZeroWolf]

Because that's how the game model looked. And because the game design was subtle about it and didn't utilize parts-forming, therefore the 'feet' had to be within the color scheme of that particular character as they were protrusions from the body of the vehicles instead of actual feet.

I can say the exact same for the show model of G1 Bruticus, I dont see how one is different than the other.

Because one was intentional and well done, the other is a 30 year old lazily/hastily drawn piece of crap drawn that way for efficiencies sake, not exactly something anyone should be setting much store by for inspiration. Note that the game didn't include parts, everything was stored within his body - and must be colored as such - whereas the show didn't

If I could buy you a beer I would but I can't so you'll have to settle for a virtual beer and a thumbs up, once again your thoughts have synced up to mine

[Hellscream9999]

Because that's how the game model looked. And because the game design was subtle about it and didn't utilize parts-forming, therefore the 'feet' had to be within the color scheme of that particular character as they were protrusions from the body of the vehicles instead of actual feet.

I can say the exact same for the show model of G1 Bruticus, I dont see how one is different than the other.

Because one was intentional and well done, the other is a 30 year old lazily/hastily drawn piece of crap drawn that way for efficiencies sake, not exactly something anyone should be setting much store by for inspiration. Note that the game didn't include parts, everything was stored within his body - and must be colored as such - whereas the show didn't

If I could buy you a beer I would but I can't so you'll have to settle for a virtual beer and a thumbs up, once again your thoughts have synced up to mine

Wi-fi High Five

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Well, if they are released in October, it'll be at the end of the month like the rest - I think - so it'll be well into November before you actually get them

Depends on if I go takara or hasbro. Not enough data to make a good decision. But the takara one is awesome and I am considering it

[Robogeek1973]

Afterburner is looking pretty good even though I was hoping for a little more remolding on his alt mode.

[hinomars19]

Because that's how the game model looked. And because the game design was subtle about it and didn't utilize parts-forming, therefore the 'feet' had to be within the color scheme of that particular character as they were protrusions from the body of the vehicles instead of actual feet.

I can say the exact same for the show model of G1 Bruticus, I dont see how one is different than the other.

Because one was intentional and well done, the other is a 30 year old lazily/hastily drawn piece of crap drawn that way for efficiencies sake, not exactly something anyone should be setting much store by for inspiration. Note that the game didn't include parts, everything was stored within his body - and must be colored as such - whereas the show didn't

If I could buy you a beer I would but I can't so you'll have to settle for a virtual beer and a thumbs up, once again your thoughts have synced up to mine

Wi-fi High Five

Surely that'd be a 'Wi-five'

I also agree. Not everything on those G1 animation models should be followed-some of it was god awful! UW Brute's feet are too small, making the 'intergrated look' fail, and it also ruins the scramble aspect-something UW/CW was specifically designed for!!

And Will, my good man, what's good for the goose is not always good for the gander. Gotta size up each decision on an individual basis.

[william-james88]

And Will, my good man, what's good for the goose is not always good for the gander. Gotta size up each decision on an individual basis.

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment! Its the one that rings the most true since in the end its about what people feel works and looks good, and thats beyond any logic.