The Energon Pub

[Batfan007]

I was watching reviews of cube combiner dudes the other day, what's the best price anyone has seen them for (with international shipping)?

[wilcosu35]

No idea, i buy all new sentai stuff from HLJ.

Robot in poor disguise

[Jelze Bunnycat]

No idea, i buy all new sentai stuff from HLJ.

Robot in poor disguise

Hope he spares your laundry...

[-Kanrabat-]

I was lost and made a thread that had no point. So here's what I'll salvage from that last one with a recent haul:

I took the opportunity of a TrU sale to get myself one hell of a dinamic duo:
Power Rangers - Dino Super Charge - Plesio Charge Megazord and Dino Charge Megazord. 80$CAN with free shipping for the lot is not too shabby. I got a LOT of toys!



Out of the packaging, both Zords need to have their feets attached. Also, NO ANNOYING TIE-WRAP! The toys are stuck snugly in the clampshell. Nice!



Both are pretty big. About standard leader size for a TF.

The transformation is more partforming than anything else. Like 90% partforming. It's almost like construction sets! If partforming make you angry, better forget about most Power Ranger toys. The altmodes are very nice. I really love that spaceship.



Everything can combine into one HUGE "supre size" mofo. That's why for all the partforming. BTW, Pink is on the back. Only the little helmet have nowhere to go. I really like this mode but the legs are a bit weak due to some odd design choices. Overall, Idon't regret that purchase at all.

BTW, I learned that the red helmet go into the spaceship arm hole. Man, I'm bad at rememberring the 'zord's names!

Also, is this the one I'm missing to make Pléizord (?) complete?
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... d=82019156

[-Kanrabat-]

It's here! My Biklonz Thunder Guardian!

Man, that box is HUGE!



I'll do a quick review along my bragging.
For 160$CAN with free shipping, I got one hell of a GIANT and HEAVY robot! Just look at that monster!



It can't hold the "mammoth club" properly unfortunately and the posability is basically non-existent. Still you can make him look totally badass nonetheless. Here he is with his partner Cross-Attacker and MP Silverstreak for size comparison.



With very minimal partforming, Thunder Guardian separate into 3 beasts. A huge eagle, a mammoth, and an elk. The transformation is easy to figure out and the plastic is SOLID. Cybertron solid. Man, I missed that feel! There is also lots of spring loaded things that pop out to fill in gaps. The Biklons are wonderful toys and I LOVE it!



And here's a group shot with a separated Cross-Attacker and MP Silverstreak for comparison.



Each of there bots are numbered 1 through 5. Here's the reason:

BAM!



Thunder Guardian have a super mode with Cross-Attacker! And the resulting bot is GIGANTIC! It also have sounds. See compared to MP SS and CW Defensor.



Do I regret buying the Biklonz over MP shockwave or the like? HELL NO! That feel when I play with it, the marvelous design, the weight of the figure (around 3kg for the super mode!) I just don't have enough praize for that team. That's a 220$CAN grand total that was way worth it. Do I recommend it? Oh HELL YEAH!

[-Kanrabat-]

I may have openned the Pandora Box...



My first ever PR action figure! To go with Pleiozord.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Also, is this the one I'm missing to make Pléizord (?) complete?
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... d=82019156

Sure is, either grey or purple. He serves as the other arm.

The Zord names are based on the Dinosaurs they're modeled after, you can get those names from the batteries, aside from Titano which is modeled after a Brachiosaurus.

[-Kanrabat-]

Also, is this the one I'm missing to make Pléizord (?) complete?
http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp ... d=82019156

Sure is, either grey or purple. He serves as the other arm.

The Zord names are based on the Dinosaurs they're modeled after, you can get those names from the batteries, aside from Titano which is modeled after a Brachiosaurus.

Just ordered it. Luckily, the shipping was free. It better be because at 22$CAN+tx, it's very expensive for such a simplistic toy. And I thought a 20$ deluxe Transformers was a high price...

[wilcosu35]

[-Kanrabat-]

Damn! I can just imagine the price tag on that thing. Have fun building it!

BTW, do you have the other buildings to make a whole street?

[wilcosu35]

Damn! I can just imagine the price tag on that thing. Have fun building it!

BTW, do you have the other buildings to make a whole street?

The price was high but acceptable I already have 5 others: cinema, petshop, restaurant, detective office and bank. I still want the firehouse and department store. The older ones (cafe corner, green grocer and market street) cost too much even second-hand so i will never have those.

[-Kanrabat-]

Damn! I can just imagine the price tag on that thing. Have fun building it!

BTW, do you have the other buildings to make a whole street?

The price was high but acceptable I already have 5 others: cinema, petshop, restaurant, detective office and bank. I still want the firehouse and department store. The older ones (cafe corner, green grocer and market street) cost too much even second-hand so i will never have those.

Never say never. Lego is known to re-issue sets that are not that old. Unfortunately, they NEVER make any sales.

BTW, the Ghostbusters headquarter and Ecto-1 could fit well in that street of yours.

[wilcosu35]

Damn! I can just imagine the price tag on that thing. Have fun building it!

BTW, do you have the other buildings to make a whole street?

The price was high but acceptable I already have 5 others: cinema, petshop, restaurant, detective office and bank. I still want the firehouse and department store. The older ones (cafe corner, green grocer and market street) cost too much even second-hand so i will never have those.

Never say never. Lego is known to re-issue sets that are not that old. Unfortunately, they NEVER make any sales.

BTW, the Ghostbusters headquarter and Ecto-1 could fit well in that street of yours.

IF they every reissue those 3 sets, i'll be all over that.
I already have the Ecto-1 Still need the HQ but i want to get my missing modulars first since they're more rare and the HQ is readily available.

[wilcosu35]

[-Kanrabat-]

I buyed myself Quillfire and PR Pachi.

I also got a Legacy Thunder Megazord in one epic trade.



So my friend went to the local TrU and spend almost 300$CAN to buy the Legacy Thunder Megazord. Man, that thing is EXPENSIVE! I then gave to him: (all 100% complete)
-- Cybertron Defence Red Alert
-- Henkei Optimus Prime with BTS-01S (or something) trailer
-- RiD Scourge
-- And a custom commition to turn the "Bruticus" combiner with Swindle limbs into something unique. (Will post pic in the appropriate thread once I'm done.)

So, is it worth it?





Oh hell yeah! So much luxury!
And so small compared to my Bikonz Thunder Guardian!

[william-james88]

Nice trade! Why didnt your friend want that Power Ranger anymore?

What has me curious now is that Bikonz Thunder Guardian. What is it and is it all available in one package or do you have to buy several different items to complete him?

[-Kanrabat-]

Nice trade! Why didnt your friend want that Power Ranger anymore?

What has me curious now is that Bikonz Thunder Guardian. What is it and is it all available in one package or do you have to buy several different items to complete him?

You forgot to read a sentence above. We went to the local Toys R Us together and he bought it for me! He bit the bullet, and I give back some precious collectors items that he'll love, plus the PERFECT combiner he always wanted. Everybody win!

As for that Biclonz set, you can buy them separately, but who'll want to do that? However, it's in 2 sets. Here are the cheapest ones available. Let me tell you, those will be a purchase you will NEVER regret!

Biklonz Cross Attacker:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BIKLONZ-MEGA-BEA ... Sw3mpXOI9R

Video review:


And Thunder Guardian:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BIKLONZ-MEGA-BEA ... SwaA5Wk7FN

Video review, which also show how it combine with Cross Attacker:


The transformation is pur genius for all characters, with barely any partformings. Truly worth every cents and then some!

[william-james88]

However, it's in 2 sets. Here are the cheapest ones available. Let me tell you, those will be a purchase you will NEVER regret!

I know its in two sets, hence why I asked. I thought maybe it couuld come in 1 set, that was more my question. Anyways, are these better than the Megazords? How did you find out about them? And the prices you found,a re those similar to the prices you paid?

And do you have this guys too?

https://www.amazon.com/BIKLONZ-Copolyme ... EAST+cross

[-Kanrabat-]

However, it's in 2 sets. Here are the cheapest ones available. Let me tell you, those will be a purchase you will NEVER regret!

I know its in two sets, hence why I asked. I thought maybe it couuld come in 1 set, that was more my question. Anyways, are these better than the Megazords? How did you find out about them? And the prices you found,a re those similar to the prices you paid?

And do you have this guys too?

https://www.amazon.com/BIKLONZ-Copolyme ... EAST+cross

What I meant was that EVERY SINGLE CHARACTERS that form any duo or trios ARE sold separately. At 75$ a pop. I paid my X-Attacker set roughly 10$ cheaper because it was used. It's pretty rare to find it used. As for Thunder Guardian, you can make a best offer. It's the seller I bought from. I initially offered 110$. He countered offered 120$. It eneded up at 115$. It shipped quickly and well packaged. NO CUSTOMS because he's a bro who declare a 30$ value.

Even if Megazords have a charm on their own, it's LEAGES above them. Think Cybertron Extended. Go for it, man!

As for the Ursa team, I don't have it and I don't plan to. General concensus say that the Thunder Guardian and X-Attacker teams are the superior toys.

[william-james88]

What I meant was that EVERY SINGLE CHARACTERS that form any duo or trios ARE sold separately. At 75$ a pop.

Eeesh thats rough, but good thing these exist. So how did you find out about these toys and are they linked to any particular fiction? Did you get yours when our exchange was better?

[-Kanrabat-]

What I meant was that EVERY SINGLE CHARACTERS that form any duo or trios ARE sold separately. At 75$ a pop.

Eeesh thats rough, but good thing these exist. So how did you find out about these toys and are they linked to any particular fiction? Did you get yours when our exchange was better?

Bought them pretty recently. And I know them just because of Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that.............................................

Anyway, Biklons is a cartoon show from south Korea. It's pretty neat but sadly, only the first 2 episodes have been subbed so far:

[william-james88]

What I meant was that EVERY SINGLE CHARACTERS that form any duo or trios ARE sold separately. At 75$ a pop.

Eeesh thats rough, but good thing these exist. So how did you find out about these toys and are they linked to any particular fiction? Did you get yours when our exchange was better?

Bought them pretty recently. And I know them just because of Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that lead to more Youtube suggestions that.............................................

Thanks If our exchange was better I would get them without question. But now, it seems like a lot. Especially when I am buying YOTG MP Soundwave for only 100$ tomorrow. Now thats good value (an it will be my very first time with an MP Soundwave).

But still, I will get those before I get any Megazords, thats for sure!

[-Kanrabat-]

Thanks If our exchange was better I would get them without question. But now, it seems like a lot. Especially when I am buying YOTG MP Soundwave for only 100$ tomorrow. Now thats good value (an it will be my very first time with an MP Soundwave).

But still, I will get those before I get any Megazords, thats for sure!

Look like our exchange rate is stuck at the 70ish cents. So, it's more a matter of heart than money at that point. Also, a YOTG Soundwave at 100$? Well, despite the pukish collors, it's still better than the kidney you'd have to sell for the Hasbro original.

Speaking of Megazords, there's one that I desire very much :



But yeah, when you got the money, Biklonz Cross Attacer and Thunder Guardian should be your highest priorities.

[fenrir72]

Diabattles finally....as in FINALLY arrived! (Though I still see this as an archetype for TF)

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Any Walmarts in your area using a new system for storing additional stock? The ones in my area have, instead of in the back, they're now on the top section of the shelves with the message "Please ask assistance for items on the top shelf". Yeah right, with my 5'10" I can reach the items in front, and occasionally they're newly arrived items, waiting to be put on display.

Guess what I found there:



No, it wasn't empty, I already removed the contents:



Power Rangers Dino Super Charge Titano Charge Megazord

He's so long I had to split the total in 2 photos. But I finally have him, and not disappointed. If you have DX Gigant Bragi-Oh, he's almost the same except sleeker, missing electronics (on par with US Zords) and one key feature: he can't store Chargers in his back, which is a main selling point for some (some are regretting getting that complete Dino
Charger set now). I don't mind it missing tho, in fact along with how the Ultrazord backpack is formed, this only strengthens my suspicions that the US Zords are taking design cues from the Minipla kits.

I feel a certain urge to review him in detail, but not right now, maybe when people want one.