The Energon Pub

Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:27 am

I'm sorry, but those Arcee modes are just plain disturbing...

News Credits: 3 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:29 am

wut in tarnation.jpg

News Credits: 19 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:10 am

Yeah I'm gonna go ahead and agree with the nightmare fuel thing with the Arcee molds there.

News Credits: 419 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:30 am

ToaLeePrime wrote:
wut in tarnation.jpg

Terrsolpix wrote:"Do you think God stays in heaven because he too is afraid of what he has created?" - Steve Buscemi Spy Kids 2

I believe that's the first time I've seen a Spy Kids 2 quote unironically used in conversation. Congratulations are in order. :lol:

Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:59 am

Those Arcees give me the heebie-jeebies. They look like an IT crossover.

News Credits: 149 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:08 am

That Fractal is gorgeous!

News Credits: 56 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:26 am

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Yeah I'm gonna go ahead and agree with the nightmare fuel thing with the Arcee molds there.

I'm getting a Transmutate Vibe from one of them (ironically also voiced by Sue Blu) , but I find that episode of BW to be disturbing, so I don't watch it often. I get an excorcist vibe from others...nope, glad I don't have any of these in my collection.

on the other hand...BBTS still has these up for "pre-order" I would have thought they would have got their shipment by now and started distributing them... /:)

News Credits: 16 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:31 am

Those Arcees are going to give me nightmares

News Credits: 13 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:47 am

The dark side of Transformers. :-s

News Credits: 6 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:33 pm

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:
The dark side of Transformers.

"We toys can see everything Sid. So play nice"

News Credits: 1235 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:41 pm

Looks kinda hoe Hasbro would transform it if they were in a display case at a show

News Credits: 6 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:54 pm

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Looks kinda hoe Hasbro would transform it if they were in a display case at a show

To quote VH1's We love toys special, "Looks kind of like a robot right? Did I transform it correctly?"

News Credits: 8 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:14 pm

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Looks kinda hoe Hasbro would transform it if they were in a display case at a show

Nah, Hasbro woulda forgotten an arm or something, or had it sticking straight up.

News Credits: 295 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 8:03 pm

Our very own Grimdragon2001 has done a video review of Funpub Transformers Timelines Lifeline and Quickslinger. In this video we can see that Lifeline is a redeco of Thrilling 30 Arcee and Quickslinger is a redeco of Thrilling 30 Flanker. These figures were available through The Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club.

Lifeline is a Paradon medic from the G1 cartoon. She sports a mint green and white paint job that nearly mirrors Arcee. Quickslinger was once a soldier before she decided to become Lifeline's assistant. If you would like to see some in hand images of these figures please check out this article.

News Credits: 191 · Fri Mar 31, 2017 9:30 pm

Mmmm, Lifeline looks lovely. The deco is superb, though I doubt I'll ever have the chance to own her.

News Credits: 8 · Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:14 am

Kurona wrote:Mmmm, Lifeline looks lovely. The deco is superb, though I doubt I'll ever have the chance to own her.

Eh, you never know. Secondhand market, or one of the online shops might have some extra stock. (not at a reasonable price, mind you, even considering the markup for exclusivity) I liked Lifeline when I saw the announcement. She wasn't a "must have", but a figure I would have been glad to own. Speaking now though as a proud owner, I think I woulda been dissapointed if I had skipped her. So if you ever do get a chance, and are willing to pay a reasonable mark-up, I reccomend you do so. For me, Quickslinger is a neat piece on her own, but as an homage she misses the mark for me. Other than color, nothing makes me think of the Ransack redeco. I mention this, because you might find a loose Lifeline without Quickslinger. And since one cannot hold the other anyway, that might be a satisfactory option for you?

News Credits: 2 · Sat Apr 01, 2017 3:04 pm

bleh

puke

News Credits: 7 · Sun Apr 02, 2017 7:44 pm

Kurona wrote:

So there's a Cybertronian version of Silent Hill. Good to know.

Big Grim wrote:That Fractal is gorgeous!

The colors are beautiful. I was surprised how nice he looked when I opened the box.

Flashwave wrote:For me, Quickslinger is a neat piece on her own, but as an homage she misses the mark for me.

I didn't even realize she was a homage until just now when you pointed out that the Ransack repaint was the same colors.

Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:24 pm

Well, payment processed for the next two toys.

Sat Apr 08, 2017 7:39 pm

Lifeline has paint dipped pink hands.

Fortunately I had already decided to cancel the remaining installments and sell the first shipment. Asinine decision.

Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:42 am

Regarding the painted hands, that's a choice based on where the molded plastic tree colors come out. Can't get around it if you want that color hands.

Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:00 am

gothsaurus wrote:Regarding the painted hands, that's a choice based on where the molded plastic tree colors come out. Can't get around it if you want that color hands.

Fully aware. Questionable decision. Heck initial mockupnhad green hands.

Hope you like ruining the hands if you ever insert her guns.

Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:41 am

I recognized the painted hands and am choosing to simply display the item without guns in hands, thanks.

News Credits: 56 · Tue Apr 11, 2017 2:43 pm

wow, total B.S. move BBTS. --If anyone has pre-ordered TFSS 5.0 from them, you should be getting an e-mail soon in you haven't already. They are stating now that because of TFCC combining the figure shipments, they are changing their orders accordingly, they had to have known about this months ago when everyone else was informed as well. I thought they'd do the right thing and just ship the figures I pre-ordered, but nope, they want you to order the whole thing, or nothing at all.--I honestly don't care about the packaging, I just wanted the figures to be able to finish "Wreckage"...and I had them all ordered individually.

So I've just cancelled all my pre-orders, and have to go searching on eBay, who knows, its probably for the best.

Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:12 pm

o.supreme wrote:wow, total B.S. move BBTS. --If anyone has pre-ordered TFSS 5.0 from them, you should be getting an e-mail soon in you haven't already. They are stating now that because of TFCC combining the figure shipments, they are changing their orders accordingly, they had to have known about this months ago when everyone else was informed as well. I thought they'd do the right thing and just ship the figures I pre-ordered, but nope, they want you to order the whole thing, or nothing at all.--I honestly don't care about the packaging, I just wanted the figures to be able to finish "Wreckage"...and I had them all ordered individually.

So I've just cancelled all my pre-orders, and have to go searching on eBay, who knows, its probably for the best.

Imo how would bbts have known about the combined packaging? Funpub was less than clear other than stating "we will double ship." I doubt fp gave any more info that etailers than fans. They probably learned of the shenanigans when the toys first arrived as well.