The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:13 pm

carytheone wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:You know, I miss that Sideswipe figure. Not that one but the mold.
The RID2015 one? I've got one I wouldn't mind parting with for cheapsies or tradesies.

Oh and D, I haven't forgotten about Airachnid, well not completely

As time has gone on, his shoulders have gotten sturdier, and he really ins't that bad a figure. But he still is the weakest of the RiD Autobots in my opinion.

And Cary, i was just thinking about asking you about him, considering my Paypal will be used quite shortly here to pay another Seiber-dude on here and I wanted to re-check your interest :lol:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Nov 05, 2018 10:06 pm

Finally, PotP gave me the ability to do this. Video first for reference, and then the pictures hopefully speak for themselves:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:59 pm

Gotta actually work on getting some shelf work done this week. I got some bots that need to go on the shelf. Maybe I'll start playing a movie while doing the work.

Anyway, Within this weekend, I have now completed PotP and am only 1 figure away from completing this year's Studio Series lineup! Also got a figure I cancelled a pre-order to back way earlier this year for half the price I was about to pay for it. Pretty stoked, will hopefully be sharing Tuesday.

Starscream is really fun! Love the tattoos and the saw! Only the 2nd movie Starscream I have behind the original Voyager, and he was worth the wait. The TLK Deluxe Megatron is definitely going on the Generations shelf. and this is my definitive Soundwave

Also, enjoy some deskbots!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 8:47 pm

BOOM

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 10:37 pm

I got this guy in the mail this weekend and just got to open him. He's pretty nifty to me! Got me a nice Ravage, and the gold chrome looks great with the silver and black

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Dec 03, 2018 8:18 pm

The Christmas tree is up!!!

Scooped this guy up at Ross on Saturday. Only one there. Bunch of Bees and Strafes, but only 1 Crosshairs. He is definitely a big improvement over the original, I really like this new one!

And then, this arrived this morning. Time to build and Bumblebee it up!

And I brought Wreckage home over the weekend and got Crosshairs, so I got to have the pair have a standoff at work today!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sun Dec 09, 2018 9:19 pm

Massive picture dump complete with a fantastic MPM, Flame toys model kit, Siege Haul, Deskbots, and more!

MPM Bumblebee:

now DANCE

Flame Toys:

Siege:

Deskbots:

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:36 am

MPM Bee looks awesome. I'm hoping for a sale one day. Can I get a 360°? I wanna compare his backpack to the SS version (which I love).

How cool is that lil chunk Bulkhead huh? I took his head apart and painted his horns silver.

Man, you bring some big bots to work. I was always afraid to bring anything bigger than a voyager (asshats had a camera over my desk). I just started a new job and I can have as many toys as I want in my new office

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:29 pm

carytheone wrote:MPM Bee looks awesome. I'm hoping for a sale one day. Can I get a 360°? I wanna compare his backpack to the SS version (which I love).

How cool is that lil chunk Bulkhead huh? I took his head apart and painted his horns silver.

Man, you bring some big bots to work. I was always afraid to bring anything bigger than a voyager (asshats had a camera over my desk). I just started a new job and I can have as many toys as I want in my new office

I'll get a 360 put together for you here soon!

Beast Bulkhead is fantastic. I love the design and the colors. The helmet and chest design are spectacular.

Yeah, I've brought some big boys. It's a real fun time when people are walking past your cubicle admiring the robot that's tall enough to see the entire office :lol:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:32 pm

So i found Dropkick on my way home from work today, and I must say I am not a fan. He really needed his muscle car form to be a far better toy

Also, Cary, here are some turnaround shots for you. the backpack really isn't that much less egregious on the MPM, but the limbs are far cleaner and the head far better. The backpack doesn't really take away from this figure, and I think it is far better than the SS one

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:56 pm

Carey, if you like the Studio Bee, you'll love the MPM.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:48 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Carey, if you like the Studio Bee, you'll love the MPM.

Even if you don't like the Studio one, I think you can love the MPM. I like the MPM much better, and I'm not that big a fan of the Studio one

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:39 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Carey, if you like the Studio Bee, you'll love the MPM.

Even if you don't like the Studio one, I think you can love the MPM. I like the MPM much better, and I'm not that big a fan of the Studio one

I like the SS version quite a lot actually. The MPM looks nice and not much different, almost like an "improved" version. Thanks for that little turn on the cat walk.

I spotted Dropkick the other day at target, wasn't impressed.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:38 pm

Yeah, I'm super disappointed with Dropkick. On mine, the whirlybird mode will not hold together, and in bot mode, it just looks thin and empty, and the joints are super weak.

Really sucks, because the movie renders look so awesome.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:38 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Yeah, I'm super disappointed with Dropkick. On mine, the whirlybird mode will not hold together, and in bot mode, it just looks thin and empty, and the joints are super weak.

Really sucks, because the movie renders look so awesome.

120% agreed. The toy doesn't have the life the awesome con in the movie has. Or I should say looks to have, I still haven't seen it, and I'm doing my damndest to avoid spoilers (damn you Deadput in the Bee movie toys thread).

They need to try Dropkick again in muscle car mode.

Also, spent the evening putting the 2nd kit together. 3 hours or so is about the build time for me with these, and they are pretty sweet! The Japanese Gundam/TF mix is awesome

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:44 am

Who makes those model kits and how much?

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:16 pm

carytheone wrote:Who makes those model kits and how much?

Flame Toys. Really great stuff!

Their Twitter: https://twitter.com/flametoys_staff

TFsource listings for the following:

Attack mode Prime: https://tfsource.com/flame-toys/furai-m ... us-primus/

Starscream: https://tfsource.com/flame-toys/furai-model-starscream/

Upcoming IDW Prime: https://tfsource.com/flame-toys/furai-m ... mus-prime/

Nemesis Prime: https://tfsource.com/flame-toys/furai-m ... sis-prime/

They also have an upcoming IDW Autobot Megatron, and a Gundam-esque Bumblebee and Hound much like Prime and Scream above.

In addition to the kits, they also are the ones doing those highly posable IDW statue figures. They've done Drift and Tarn, and have Shattered Glass Drift up, and a Star Saber and Victory Leo that combine into Victory Saber coming too

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:24 pm

Neat, are they fun to build? How would you compare them to Gundam kits?

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Dec 12, 2018 7:26 pm

carytheone wrote:Neat, are they fun to build? How would you compare them to Gundam kits?

Yes, they are fun to build.

It took me about 3 hours for each model I have so far to build and sticker. The pieces are usually a good size, and no bullshit tiny pieces that are are only to fill in a tiny hole in the pointy ears that could have been molded that way and are just a pain in the ass.

It's like a fun Gundam kit, and the designs are original enough that it feels more like you are assembling a gundam that looks like your favorite TFs.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:41 pm

Botbots in the Den!! and they are cute and fun!! I really want more of these little guys, can't wait for the 5 and 8 packs!

Remember that Optimus sweatshirt I got? It got me 2nd in my company's ugly Christmas sweater contest, and won me a $25 amazon card! I even took Prime to work today to nearly match the sweatshirt!

Check out this awesome book from my girl's family as a gift! The ultimate guide baby!

also brought Flywheels and Dropkick to work. You have no idea how badly I wish Dropkick was better

Flame Toys continues to impress me with Sass-ScreamScreamer! Looking forward to Bee, Hound, and DEVASTATOR

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:18 am

That's an awesome sweater, I want a pic of who took first [-(

I think I've decided that I'm going to try and resist the BotBots as hard as possible. I've seen estimates of the minimum cost to catch em all and it scares me ($200+). I mean how many KO MPs can I get with that or put a dent in the Siege line at least.

Sass Scream is looking nice and you're making it hard for me to resist the non transforming TFs.

Also what ever that lvl 3 card is on your belt, makes me wanna switch into video game stealth mode and steal it. To much MGS and more recently, Deus Ex 8-)

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 8:01 pm

carytheone wrote:That's an awesome sweater, I want a pic of who took first

I could not beat a Christmas Taco Cat with light up lights, bells, and ornaments

carytheone wrote:I think I've decided that I'm going to try and resist the BotBots as hard as possible. I've seen estimates of the minimum cost to catch em all and it scares me ($200+). I mean how many KO MPs can I get with that or put a dent in the Siege line at least.

That's why I am not going completionist on them, I just want a tasty few!

Speaking of which, the Guardian of the Botbots!

carytheone wrote:Sass Scream is looking nice and you're making it hard for me to resist the non transforming TFs.

If you just give in and try one, it's fun! It's a model kit too, so it's justified in not transforming. Definitely recommend Attack mode Prime as my favorite so far

carytheone wrote:Also what ever that lvl 3 card is on your belt, makes me wanna switch into video game stealth mode and steal it. To much MGS and more recently, Deus Ex

That number was my judging competition number :lol:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:39 pm

Just realized I never shared this image. Jazz is so photogenic, and he is my figure of the year. He's going with me next week during my week off of work, so I'm hoping he, Siege Sideswipe, and Cog can take some great pictures

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:34 am

Pretty shot, D!

Can't wait to read your entry for fig-of-the-year Jazz in the year end article.
Don't have him, and won't get him, so I'm interested to hear why he's the bomb.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:54 pm

Cobotron wrote:Pretty shot, D!

Can't wait to read your entry for fig-of-the-year Jazz in the year end article.
Don't have him, and won't get him, so I'm interested to hear why he's the bomb.

I think this shot might beat my shots of Springload and Outback from a camping trip back in July, I love fall and the fall colors so much!

He's such a gem Cobs. Probably the only thing I wish they could have done differently was make the backpack a bit more compressed, but hot dang is he a ton of fun.