The Energon Pub

News Credits: 15 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:51 pm

shajaki wrote:Do you have a G1 Perceptor?

I have no G1 Blaster OR Perceptor, and I've never had them!! I do have most of the Autobot cassettes somehow..

Same goes for Generations, no/never Blaster/Perceptor.

News Credits: 131 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:54 pm

It's time to get your Blasceptor on. TFS has that 3p Perceptor on sale this weekend, Mugan Scope I think. I got him for less some time ago - I have mixed feeling about that mold.

That's a helluva deal on that platty set though.

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:57 pm

Speaking of TFS, can someone answer a question for me?

So last night I went to that sale and ordered the Boosticus black version that was half off, but I accidentally ended up with 2 in my stack. I sent them an email, but was charged for both today. I also purchased the Wave 2 TR voyagers and a leader Thundercracker. They won't respond till at least Monday due to business hours.

Everything has been rung up in price, bringing my total to just over $150. But when I sent to "ship my stack" just to see if the free shipping would work, it wouldn't. It was charging the vintage (TC and Roadbuster) separate. Do I need to spend $150 at each location to get the free shipping? I thought it was overall?

News Credits: 131 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:00 pm

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Do I need to spend $150 at each location to get the free shipping? I thought it was overall?

Unfortunately yes. I just had two stacks shipped on my last haul, fortunately each was over 150. :ic$:

They may or may not ref nd one of those kits. They are kind of ass when it comes to that sort of stuff.

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:02 pm

carytheone wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Do I need to spend $150 at each location to get the free shipping? I thought it was overall?
Unfortunately yes. I just had two stacks shipped on my last haul, fortunately each was over 150.

They may or may not ref nd one of those kits. They are kind of ass when it comes to that sort of stuff.

well son of a gun...

That really hurts. The only reason I placed those wave 2 guys in there was to help get the order up to $150.

And I really hope they do...

News Credits: 15 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:02 pm

carytheone wrote:It's time to get your Blasceptor on. TFS has that 3p Perceptor on sale this weekend, Mugan Scope I think. I got him for less some time ago - I have mixed feeling about that mold.

That's a helluva deal on that platty set though.

Hmm.. Not sure I want to go that route for Perceptor..I kicked around the RTS version but never saw him in the wild originally.

$59 shipped and sold by Amazon, it would be here Monday!!

D-Max, I think Cary ran into that before, it is $150 in both areas not combined.

News Credits: 131 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:07 pm

I know I'm usually the prophet of TFS, but I currently don't have a stack with them and I'm not sure if I'll make another. If your shipping isn't free it's really high.

Also they really are ass about not allowing cancellations.

@cram,ive changed my way - go platty or go home ;)^

If it's blaster your looking for I think either would fit the bill. I may still be on a platinum high from my set. Search WJ88s review of that set. He spoke very highly of it.

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:20 pm

Thanks guys. I appreciate the info.

I'll see what they say about that kit on Monday. If they refund it, I may pick up the Wave 2 deluxes, and if need be that 3rd party Perceptor for $19.95 to get the free shipping and then ship the whole lot.

Really not the way I wished things would go. Way too much money in too short a time. But, at least I learned the lesson. After SG Prime, I'm gonna stay away for a while most likely.

News Credits: 131 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:23 pm

NP, D. Hey, I'm about to snap some pics of Mugan Scope, sit tight.

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:28 pm

carytheone wrote:NP, D. Hey, I'm about to snap some pics of Mugan Scope, sit tight.

Thanks buddy. If they do the refund, I just calculated it out that I would only need like $1.03 to get free shipping, so yeah

It's been really long and kinda crappy week. But I do have a haul from tonight to show off here in a bit as well.

News Credits: 131 · Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:30 pm

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
carytheone wrote:NP, D. Hey, I'm about to snap some pics of Mugan Scope, sit tight.

Thanks buddy. If they do the refund, I just calculated it out that I would only need like $1.03 to get free shipping, so yeah

It's been really long and kinda crappy week. But I do have a haul from tonight to show off here in a bit as well.

No sweat, he was on my punch list tonight anyway. I got a few TF photo projects I'm juggling. Keep an eye open, 'specially you newsies

News Credits: 15 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:08 am

Soooooooooooooo I never pulled the trigger on that Platinum Set, and it's probably for the better. I think I'd be disappointed with Blaster compared to the TR version but Perceptor is probably as good as it gets for an "official" version. Oh well.

The other day I finally labeled up Before and After's Six Sigma (Generations Six Gun). He's got a lot of chromey parts now! Basically everything that you can see as chrome was plain red plastic. There's some other details to match up with Generations Metroplex. Really happy with how it turned out! I'll need to take some better pictures, it's been really rainy for the last few days.

I also brought Generations Galvatron and Generations Thunderwing to the office. Thunderwing knows his way around so he'll be showing Galvatron the ropes. Possible shenanigans to come.

News Credits: 41 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:13 pm

Stickers look goowood Crama Lama!
I like how they tie him in with Plex with the chrome and the ener-glow bits.

So Galvatron and Thunderwing are gonna start their conquest to world domination at the county level, eh?
Interesting tactics. :-?

News Credits: 23 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:27 pm

the sticker master :SG-BOTS:

News Credits: 15 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:43 pm

Cobotron wrote:Stickers look goowood Crama Lama! I like how they tie him in with Plex with the chrome and the ener-glow bits.

After getting them all on, I definitely like the look. Didn't realize how much red he had and how it is now broken up nicely. There's some other details I'll show when Metro is in city mode, mainly the "window" effects on Slammer.

Cobotron wrote:So Galvatron and Thunderwing are gonna start their conquest to world domination at the county level, eh? Interesting tactics.

They gotta start small, might as well strike the nerve center!! :lol:

Bumblebee21 wrote:the sticker master

Thank you for the compliment! It's actually quite relaxing, and it's usually a quiet activity unlike posing and transforming the bots for photoshoots. It doesn't help that I try to be super precise, there's definitely some stickers that have a pattern and the cutout doesn't balance around the pattern. Quite annoying when trying to line it up symmetrically!

News Credits: 131 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:44 pm

You mean Sexy Sigma? I like the indoor lighting, looks great ;)^

News Credits: 41 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 12:49 pm

Cram, do you use a tool of some kind to help with stickers? Like tweezers, or a hobby knife?

News Credits: 15 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:01 pm

carytheone wrote:You mean Sexy Sigma? I like the indoor lighting, looks great

Cary I really hope you find a Metroplex one day, so you can then find a Six Sigma, so you can then enjoy the awesomeness that they both are.

I really don't know what happened, but I adore Metroplex. Wait, I know what happened, I invested time and Reprolabels on him and then I went crazy bananas with accessories 8-}

(can't wait for the DNA kit!!)

I'm not a fan of the interior lighting. There's not enough :lol:

!! And I re-arranged the porch (to test my dog) and now my staging area is gone. I don't know what I'm gonna do for pictures!!!! It was extremely overcast and raining that day though, there was no additional brighter light from the outside pouring in through the windows.

Cobotron wrote:Cram, do you use a tool of some kind to help with stickers? Like tweezers, or a hobby knife?

I just use a Sword of Exact Zero for placement (between heartbeats), then I use a little heat from my breath or fingers to help press them down. Steady hands and timing ;)^

I really only use the very edge of the blade at the point. I'll never use tweezers again on them. I think I tried with two stickers on Metro and said "NEVER AGAIN!!" :lol:

EDIT: Here it is!!

News Credits: 41 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:20 pm

Cool. That is how I do it too. I've never used tweezers, but am curious if/how it would help.

News Credits: 15 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:23 pm

Cobotron wrote:Cool. That is how I do it too. I've never used tweezers, but am curious if/how it would help.

Tried it, didn't like it. I did use the tweezer to press the ends down though, which worked well. Still prefer some fingers and the cap to or end of that hobby knife.

News Credits: 15 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:29 pm

All this model stuff talk really makes me want to do some work to Apollyon. I just have to figure out where to start!! His face needs a different shade to differentiate from his helmet..and those panels on his legs need to go somewhere..and Pledge floor polish is needed in joints..so much effort...

AND THEN REPROLABELS!! :lol:

News Credits: 131 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:42 pm

I use an olfa knife, this one to be exact.

There isn't anything special about it other than its super slim, replaceable pop a point blades and I've had it for years for handy man work.

I also use toothpicks to help nudge or set stickers where I want them. And I use toothpicks, fingers and q-tips to press the stickers down. For example I used a toothpick to trace the details on that gundam model and on Devy or the sides to press down edges in tight spaces.

I also prep the area with rubbing alcohol to remove any finger or mold oil.

News Credits: 15 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:47 pm

carytheone wrote:I use an olfa knife, this one to be exact.

There isn't anything special about it other than its super slim, replaceable pop a point blades and I've had it for years for handy man work.

I also use toothpicks to help nudge or set stickers where I want them. And I use toothpicks, fingers and q-tips to press the stickers down. For example I used a toothpick to trace the details on that gundam model and on Devy or the sides to press down edges in tight spaces.

Very nice! But I think you meant Fleece-Crested Scepter of Que-Teep.

carytheone wrote:I also prep the area with rubbing alcohol to remove any finger or mold oil.

Whoa whoa whoa. Too much effort :lol:

Po'lish Remover of Na'il on the other hand..

News Credits: 131 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 1:52 pm

Nail Polish remover?¡? That's typically acetone, M.E.K. or some hot solvent based. I'd be worried about it marring the plastic.

I'm assuming it's been good to go?

News Credits: 15 · Tue Oct 04, 2016 2:09 pm

carytheone wrote:Nail Polish remover?¡? That's typically acetone, M.E.K. or some hot solvent based. I'd be worried about it marring the plastic.

I'm assuming it's been good to go?

I was in a LEGO Movie quote mode. I'm sure that stuff is horrible on Transformers :lol: