The Energon Pub

[-Kanrabat-]

I don't understand why they purposely limit the articulation on these. If they all had elbows and knees I'd probably buy most of them. But as is, they are all passes.

Why articulation are limited?

2 reasons.

First, it make transformations easier.
Second, il lower the parts count by a lot, thus reducing the price of the toys by a significant margin.

Also, this line is not meant for collectors, but for fun and quick play. This is the main point of the line. Going WOOOOSH and BAMBAMBAM, then transforming in 3 seconds for more WOOOOOSH and more BANGBAMGVANG.

That's it.

[cloudballoon]

I don't understand why they purposely limit the articulation on these. If they all had elbows and knees I'd probably buy most of them. But as is, they are all passes.

So they get to make these again in Studio Series in a few years. Hasbro always have a way to bleed your wallet dry if they didn't get you the first time.

Seriously, EarthSpark's warriors weren't bad to begin with, yet Hasbro followed up w/ Deluxes for many of them, and they were great figures. So we might have a chance to get these designs in Generations.

[-Kanrabat-]

So we might have a chance to get these designs in Generations.

The best proof are the Rescue Bots in Legacy and AotP. It took years, but they did came.

[bluecatcinema]

"Ultimate Scourge"? Interesting...

[steve2275]

Just want Scorpie.

I do not blame you

[Emerje]

"Ultimate Scourge"? Interesting...

I know people are mostly thinking "black Optimus", but I really hope it's a big blue and white ship. G1 Scourge already looks the part of a pirate captain and has the name to match.

Emerje

[william-james88]

Transformers Cyberworld is upon us! The toys have started coming out, with a sighting of Scorponok from the UK. And now we have official images of the wave 2 figures. These Cyber Changers are 4 inch figures that have less articulation than a deluxe figure but are priced at $11.99 USD. Those that come with an extra armor/weapon, like Offroad Optimus and Chop Shop, are 15.99. These have an August rekease date on entertainment earth, which is also the source of the images.
This series blends a lot of aspects from all over. Bumblebee sport his Prime headsculpt and Reactivate alt mode while Elita 1 is based on IDW Riptide and Chop Shop is based on Beast Wars Insecticon.

[Emerje]

Anyone else seeing this?




Probably just me, but I feel like there's some retooling potential.

Emerje

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I really wish these had elbows, otherwise I love how they look

[-Kanrabat-]

Optimus and Bee are "meh," but all the rest are pretty boss.

[First Gen]

Strawdeath on TFW just posted in hand images of Scorponok. Hate scooping from TFW but here's one pic.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/06/26/tra ... RIZVQXe1KQ

[Cheetron]

Looks like hasbro has forgotten how easy it is to steal toys. Open packages with just tiny strips.
Fingernail clippers and they are all gone. Nobody would really want these but still, it's that easy.

[Emerje]

Looks like hasbro has forgotten how easy it is to steal toys. Open packages with just tiny strips.
Fingernail clippers and they are all gone. Nobody would really want these but still, it's that easy.

I mean, it took them until just this year to make Studio Series boxes that can't be opened simply by pushing in on the bottom of the box, no need to cut tape or anything. They are very slow to catch on.

Emerje

[-Kanrabat-]

Looks like hasbro has forgotten how easy it is to steal toys. Open packages with just tiny strips.
Fingernail clippers and they are all gone. Nobody would really want these but still, it's that easy.

I mean, it took them until just this year to make Studio Series boxes that can't be opened simply by pushing in on the bottom of the box, no need to cut tape or anything. They are very slow to catch on.

Emerje

Meanwhile, for over a year, I saw the same SS86 Ironhide without a head on the shelves at Walmart. I kept reporting it, they kept putting it back. They have zero fawks to give.

[-Kanrabat-]

I recently got my first Cyberworld toy with that big Grimlock. It is way, WAY better than I expected. Sure, the bot is flat, but it does look awesome. Plus the dino mode isn't bad either, once the legs are properly transformed. I didn't expect all that FLAT black paint. Usually, it's always glossy or metallic paint. To see flat "powdered" paint on a toy is a refreshing change.

The one feature I like the most about that Grimlock is the pilotable "mech" mode. I tried 3 riders:

First, the authentic "scout" one. He cannot truly sit, but it works.

Then, the Classic deluxe. Nope. It doesn't.

Finally, the G1 Pretender. He cannot sit at all, but the fit is PERFECT. Pretender Grimlock's feet fit snugly on the seat, and his height is tailored to him. Bonus points, his gun can be pegged on almost all ports.

For around the price of a deluxe, this big Grimlock is a ton of fun!