The Energon Pub

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:08 pm

For you collectors and enthusiasts out there which would you pick up if you were only going to get one of them for the TF Prime line.

AM-01 Optimus Prime Exclusive with Battle Shield

or

AM-25 Nemesis Prime

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:13 pm

Well, what's more important to you, the microns that make up the shield, or the awesome RiD Scourge-homage deco? Personally, I'd jump on Nemesis if I were to pick one of those two.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:14 pm

The microns are nice for sure, but I am leaning toward Nemesis, just love the dark deco. Wish they sold the shield and canon separately.

For me its more about the detail in the figure mold and the dark decore just grabs my attention more.

I only recently started picking up the AM series of figures over the Hasbro ones.

AM-33, 30, 31, and 24.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:18 pm

MenaceRX wrote:The microns are nice for sure, but I am leaning toward Nemesis, just love the dark deco. Wish they sold the shield and canon separately.

They do...or they did, dunno if you'll still be able to find them easily. The shield consits of Pral, Sais, and Jayz.

What cannon are you referring to? O.P.?

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:19 pm

Thanks I will look into that.

News Credits: 241 · Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:20 pm

The shield is sold separately, albeit in different colors (red, grey and blue, like Optimus Prime!). Look for AMW-07 Pral, AMW-08 Sais, and AMW-09 Jayz. Like Final Battle Megatron's Microns are sold separately, under AMW-01 Gabu, AMW-02 Baru and AMW-03 Dai. Again, in different colors, but the clear black looks way cooler.

I can add that O.P. comes in different colors, but your easiest bet is the AMW-13 Advanced Star Saber. Also nets you 1 and 2/3 of a Super Combo Weapon

EDIT: ninja'ed... And I want my Ulma!

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:29 pm

CapturedPrey has the Autobot micron set (which is fantastic) and Sais in stock, but not Pral or Jayz I'm afraid.

Big Bad has all three components in stock, as well as a bunch of others. If you like the microns, look into Zori M (Soundwave/Terrorbee's micron), I'm really a fan of that mold. They have the Autobot and Decepticon sets as well, but they're asking a good deal more for them. I'm a huge fan of Gabu/Baru/Dai who combine into the sword also.

Edit: It's a shame Ulma didn't get included in the Autobot micron set, that looks like a great mold.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:30 pm

Are they the same scale as the Voyager scale? Just curious the figures I mean.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:32 pm

MenaceRX wrote:Are they the same scale as the Voyager scale? Just curious the figures I mean.

I'm not sure what your question is..? All the microns are about the same size, if that's what you're asking.

News Credits: 241 · Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:36 pm

MenaceRX wrote:Are they the same scale as the Voyager scale? Just curious the figures I mean.

If you're talking about the Microns, the ones in the AMW-series are stand-alone, no bigger figures. Think of them as a cheaper alternative

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:36 pm

Sorry I meant is the Hasbro Prime the same scale as the AM OP Prime's? I have never seen them in person. Photos only tell you so much you know.

News Credits: 241 · Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:40 pm

MenaceRX wrote:Sorry I meant is the Hasbro Prime the same scale as the AM OP Prime's? I have never seen them in person. Photos only tell you so much you know.

Same mold, same height. The Hasbro one only misses a few of the ports to attach Microns to, but no big loss, at least for me.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:41 pm

MenaceRX wrote:Sorry I meant is the Hasbro Prime the same scale as the AM OP Prime's? I have never seen them in person. Photos only tell you so much you know.

It's the same mold, in fact. Scroll down a bit for the version with the shield.
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Optimus_Prime_%28Prime%29#Prime

Ninja'd! :lol:

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:44 pm

Ok. I dont want the Hasbro Megatron anyway, I like the AM-33 and AM-15 ones a bit more color combination wise. And the Dark Energon one has a certain appeal as well. But the new one coming this month or next Sharkticon Megatron doesnt interest me currently.

News Credits: 241 · Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:48 pm

RAcast wrote:Ninja'd!

Now we're even. :lol:

Now I'm the one asking which to get: Hasbro + another O.P., AM-01 or Battle Shield.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:48 pm

Well alright then.. I will probably get the Nemesis one with some additional microns. Thank you for the information, appreciate the info.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 4:49 pm

See they make so many variations and for once they dont all suck, so its a hard choice, I really dont want to spend 60 or more per figure and then have to go collect all the little parts to that I want!

Its such are hard decision when I see this guy in Hi-Res he is giving me that look that says you know you need me in your collection how could you say no!

News Credits: 4 · Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:07 pm

sounds like your best bet would be the Nemesis bot, then the AMW Microns. I've got all the ones released as AMWs and they're great.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:15 pm

Think thats what I will be doing. Though I would love to have that TRU asia exclusive with the standard sword that comes with the AM-01 Prime.

Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:23 pm

And thats that.. Nemesis is on his way to my home! AMW's you will be next pay day I am thinking, got to pace myself lol

Sat Jun 08, 2013 6:04 am

Got them in the mail yesterday from BBTS. Beautiful figures both Nemesis Prime and Final battle Megatron. I also grabbed a Springer 30 Year from TRU since they were finally in stock. My collection continues to grow....