The Energon Pub

[Carnivius_Prime]

I already own at least two of each of every mold-type found in this set, but that gorgeous Takara packaging alone makes this a tempting set.

I don't like the toys at all but the way they are presented in that box like that makes them look a lot more appealing.

[Gallifreyan Autobot]

I hate to admit it but Shuttle!Blast off looks cool. I could see it being retooled into figures like Galaxy Shuttle, Armada Jetfire (USS Challenger and Antonov An-225 bodies), and Cybertron Sky Shadow if it was imported to the US. From what I have seen... I had my doubts but looking at it now, Jet!Blast off has an "older brother"

[alexison]

Shuttle still looks good to me but not good enough for me to pay for the box set. I'm still holding out hope he & deluxe Groove will get a singles release through an online retailer or something. I'll get them then.

[jgilkinson]

SOLD

When I see that picture I just think of this scene from Family Guy

[Cyberpath]

[Microraptor]

Are the TF designers just now getting around to watching Hellboy?

[Va'al]

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has pointed us in the direction of the TF_pr Twitter account - the official one for Takara Tomy Transformers, rather than teasing machine TFYuki - and their latest offering of the Unite Warriors UW07 Decepticon Combaticons Combiner Bruticus package art! Check it out mirrored below.

[MemphisR56]

Oooh neat.

[Hype continues to build steadily]

[Alpha Dominus]

The back lit approach does a lot to emphasis his size. Absolutely badass! Looking forward to closer and better shots.

[Warpstorm]

...Brutal artwork

[Kibble]

...Brutal artwork

Why, what's wrong with it?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Takara sure can make those boxarts look awesome

[BumbleDouche]

Now that's a spicy meatball

[william-james88]

Now that's a spicy meatball

[o.supreme]

New Convoy Grand Prime images:

Nice. The return of the window box (as if there was any doubt) *ahem* but anyway...

I just wonder why Hasbro didn't do this in the first place. I mean when Optimus Maximus was introduced at the end of CW#4 comic THIS (as shown above) was more or less what he looked like (some limbs changed place but you get the idea). Why he magically changed white Battle Core (at Hasbro's insistence no doubt) in the next issue is beyond me.

I mean is Hasbro that greedy so as to swap Body parts thinking everyone would have original Optimus Prime be a Hodge-podge like Cyclonus, and the Battle Core would be the "True" Optimus Maximus?

Well I guess its a moot point, since any fan who wants can just have the standard Optimus along with the Correct "Maximus" Autobot limbs, or just get the UW-05 either way.

I mean I think both Combiner Wars and Unite Warriors are amazing. But it seems Hasbro has had so many misfires along the way, and I have no idea if they were intentional, or accidental (or a combination thereof)

At any rate, I wonder what the future of UW will be? -No doubt they will release Computron at some point, but beyond that is anyone's guess (will TT release Sky Reign & Victorian? , will they create their own release?)

I was thinking it would be kind of neat to repurpose the Battle Core Optimus as Ultra-Magnus and have 4 new (repaint/remold) Autobot limbs to go with him (ala Grand Galvatron), so he would no longer be a Hodge-podge. But then again, they already released Grand Scourge as an exclusive, probably wouldn't want to use that mold a 4th time.

[bvzxa]

I have UW-01, UW-02, and UW-04 with UW-03 on the way. I have to admit I love that packaging except for UW-04. It has the cardboard cuts for the Constructicons and all the weapons and parts came in a big baggie. Thanks Jeebus for the instructions. It's not as sturdy as the original Styrofoam, but it works and the window gives it the old giftset feel.

[King Kuuga]

I prefer cardboard inserts over styrofoam. I can easily recycle the cardboard.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Now that's a spicy meatball

May I ask real quick if this is a reference to something? Cause I have heard it before and took it as a reference

[william-james88]

Now that's a spicy meatball

May I ask real quick if this is a reference to something? Cause I have heard it before and took it as a reference

The Mask with Jim Carrey. If you havent seen it, I strongly recomend it. You also get to see Cameron Diaz at her all time hottest. You can put some cheese between 2 loafs of bread next to the screen and she could turn it into a grilled cheese.

[ZeroWolf]

Now that's a spicy meatball

May I ask real quick if this is a reference to something? Cause I have heard it before and took it as a reference

The Mask with Jim Carrey. If you havent seen it, I strongly recomend it. You also get to see Cameron Diaz at her all time hottest. You can put some cheese between 2 loafs of bread next to the screen and she could turn it into a grilled cheese.

However do not (I can't stress this enough) do not watch the "sequel" son of the mask. By all means watch the mask cartoon adaption as it crosses over with Ace Venture and is hilarious for it.

[Cobotron]

Which is a reference to an old Tums commercial.
I would guess MegaDump's referring to the fact that Bruticus will do to the Autobots what that meatball did to that poor construction workers stomach.
I get the sense MegaDump nows a thing or two about GI discomfort.

[BumbleDouche]

Which is a reference to an old Tums commercial.
I would guess MegaDump's referring to the fact that Bruticus will do to the Autobots what that meatball did to that poor construction workers stomach.
I get the sense MegaDump nows a thing or two about GI discomfort.

Indeed I do, as the workings of Michael Bay commonly assault my senses. Nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, all frequently follow lol. But no, in this case, my meatball reference was in regard to an episode of The Simpsons I saw years ago, something Milhouse says to Bart or vice-versa. I had completely forgotten about its inclusion in The Mask.

[ZeroWolf]

Actually it was also something homer said when the government told him about the trillion dollar bill that they wanted him to find.

[BumbleDouche]

Actually it was also something homer said when the government told him about the trillion dollar bill that they wanted him to find.

Talk about mental decay - in the absence of anything better to do, I had a look online... I can find no evidence that Bart or Milhouse ever said anything about meatballs lol. I'm actually finding this whole false or twisted "memory" rather disturbing! Is it possible that I didn't seduce Lady Godiva before teleporting back onto the Enterprise to blow up the Death Star?

[william-james88]

Actually it was also something homer said when the government told him about the trillion dollar bill that they wanted him to find.

Talk about mental decay - in the absence of anything better to do, I had a look online... I can find no evidence that Bart or Milhouse ever said anything about meatballs lol. I'm actually finding this whole false or twisted "memory" rather disturbing! Is it possible that I didn't seduce Lady Godiva before teleporting back onto the Enterprise to blow up the Death Star?

I dont know. I myself still refuse to believe that the time I made out with JLo was a dream.

But yes, memory has been known to be unreliable. Check this out for some interesting reading: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hi ... ble-memory