The Energon Pub

Diem wrote:

It Is Him wrote:Who's going to break it to everyone that one or two of these limbs will end up in a Deluxe wave that's either shortpacked or distributed poorly? Anyone up for the job? Bueller?

OK, seriously. I really hope those limbs don't run into the Spring 2013 resets, or we'll never see them.

If Hasbro are smart they'll do boxes of 10, 2 each.

You mean that if hasbro were kind, they would do that.

If Hasbro were smart, Hasbro would dangle them in front of us like a cat toy, yanking them away just as we're ready to pounce. And they will do this five times. Two to a wave at most.

Cybershark wrote:You are totally right. They always do something stupid like that. And its NOT a sure thing that they will be in 1 box set. In fact I would almost bet the bank it WILL NOT be in a box set. Why? because they then have a $50 minimum price tag on 5 deluxes!! Hasbros to greedy and they wont do it. Maybe later in a BBTS exclusive or another "I" store maybe.

If they're all deluxes, it won't be a boxset, guaranteed. Though I agree we might see a box set as a store exclusive within a few years (Toys R Us maybe). Oh, yeah, in G1 colors of course.

I'm really OK with all this, though. I could see myself owning this Bruticus three times over. Seriously. I rarely double up on anything, but I definitely want 5 for display, another five for combined mode, and a G1 colors release boxset.

It Is Him wrote:I definitely want 5 for display, another five for combined mode, and a G1 colors release boxset.

thanks for puttin that idea in my head....

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan Blast-off & Vortex looks like they're gonna suffer from GPS somethin' fierce. I like the look of them, and the more I see Onslaught the more I like him. I don't really care for Bruticus as he is for the moment, but I usually give things like this time to show what it's really made of. When comparing it to the concept art Blast-off @ Swindle are upside down on Bruticus and I think it looses something in the toy photo.

I will much rather the United versions I think.

I don't fricken understand why you guys are complaining about. You should be grateful that Hasbro is releasing a Combiner. This hasn't happened in decades. The last combiner we got was Jetfire prime from ROTF. U all should be happy the Bayverse TF toys are over for now and Hasbro is finally going back to making Transformers the way it should be made. Im so sick of everyone complaining about the figure, we havent even seem the actual thing yet. Just stop complaining, remember that Hasbro is a multi-million company and it needs to make money and it targets not only fan but kids as well and they have production regulation and safety conduct and tons of rules that they have to pass before they can release anything in the market. Be a little more considerate and optimistic, Gosh!

shortimusPrime wrote:I don't fricken understand why you guys are complaining about. You should be grateful that Hasbro is releasing a Combiner. This hasn't happened in decades. The last combiner we got was Jetfire prime from ROTF. U all should be happy the Bayverse TF toys are over for now and Hasbro is finally going back to making Transformers the way it should be made. Im so sick of everyone complaining about the figure, we havent even seem the actual thing yet. Just stop complaining, remember that Hasbro is a multi-million company and it needs to make money and it targets not only fan but kids as well and they have production regulation and safety conduct and tons of rules that they have to pass before they can release anything in the market. Be a little more considerate and optimistic, Gosh!

your so right, please impart more wisdom to us spoilt children in big boy clothing... We all jumped the gun, coz as you said, we haven't even seen it yet. We all deserve a caning.

bah, now i want sugar cane.

Thank you for ur agreement. I don't think its that bad over all. Every figure has its good and bad. I understand everyone's frustration and unsatisfactory but we all need to come down and reconsider the important things, not just the tiniest things that bother us.

Well now. That's HIGHLY disappointing, unfortunately.

shortimusPrime wrote:Thank you for ur agreement.

Wow.

I don't speak for everyone here but IMO fan (consumer for that matter) has the right to voice out their opinion on things. Keep in mind that most who complaint here will end up buyin the releases cause in the end, we're all a fan. But there's a fine line of being grateful and just accepting everything being release. Do I hate the toy? Nope, in fact will reserve judgement till i see it at least transformed right.

And what the relation between having a decent toy and safety regulation. To me, bruticus can be better (assume the pic is how he's goin to be) if has bulkier thigh, combination points that are well hidden, right colors, well-proportioned body. What do all these got to do with safety regulations? Unless people here demand a 1:1 scale bruticus that could accidentally stomp or fall on their kid or pets

MINDVVIPE wrote:To be honest, I like Vortex's colour scheme, but not as Vortex. He makes for a very unique looking chopper con, but its a shame they used that mould for Vortex.
Vortex... sounds wierd after saying it a few times.

Seems its time for me to ruin it for those who like Blastoff...

That alt mode looks quite penis-ey... blast-off...

Blast Off is my favourite of the bunch!! Make fun of someone else please

gema wrote:I don't speak for everyone here but IMO fan (consumer for that matter) has the right to voice out their opinion on things. Keep in mind that most who complaint here will end up buyin the releases cause in the end, we're all a fan. But there's a fine line of being grateful and just accepting everything being release. Do I hate the toy? Nope, in fact will reserve judgement till i see it at least transformed right.

And what the relation between having a decent toy and safety regulation. To me, bruticus can be better (assume the pic is how he's goin to be) if has bulkier thigh, combination points that are well hidden, right colors, well-proportioned body. What do all these got to do with safety regulations? Unless people here demand a 1:1 scale bruticus that could accidentally stomp or fall on their kid or pets

I understand that everyone wants to give their opinion on the figure but judging it this early doesn't justify anything. Until there is a video review, no one really knows if the figure actually look as bad as the one in the photo.

Autobot032 wrote:

shortimusPrime wrote:Thank you for ur agreement.

Wow.

monstergrotusque wrote:Blast Off is my favourite of the bunch!! Make fun of someone else please

Looks like you have somthing to replace that pop can in that photo

Oh I want this so bad. I am very happy

*Looks at all the complaints about Blast Off*

Uh, guys...

Blast Off was brown in G1.

Okay, maybe not this shade, but his G1 toy was indeed brown. Not purple, BROWN.

Sabrblade wrote:*Looks at all the complaints about Blast Off*

Uh, guys...

Blast Off was brown in G1.

Okay, maybe not this shade, but his G1 toy was indeed brown. Not purple, BROWN.

Maybe he will be that brown. With the levels of photoshop and overlighting in those pics, who knows what the real colour is

If you look really close at the hip joints, there are some light grey ball joints. If I'm seeing this right, then the legs should be turned in. That would put the green color on the inside of the thigh. This would make him look more solid in front. I'd go so far as to say after zooming in closer to the hip area that the legs are too far down. Why give the built in waist plate and then put it some where not even close to the waist? The legs should be turned forward and tucked up into the waist area near the plate. It is feasible, when you look at all the joints crammed in there. They are there for a reason, though at this time, who knows! Blast Off is clearly twisted in two different spots. One below the arm connector, at the silver apps, then again at the forearm. Vortex like wise isn't pulled down at the elbow joint, as seen in the black connector joint being tucked back inside the figure giving his arm a rounded look. Onslaught's regular arms are not folded back, which most have stated are out of place already. As for my opinion of the Blast Off/ Vortex connector ports, I think they may just be like everything else in the picture... out of place! The connector port on Vortex has a red swivel joint near it, it may be connected to. If so then it may just not be pushed into place correctly. I can't tell from the image if Blast Off has the same joint or not in this image. My call is terrible, quick transformation. I think they just threw out a picture in a hurry, trying to make the news, and just didn't take time to transform all the characters correctly. My conclusion is bad transformation. And then again I could be wrong, and like the First Edition Prime figures, we get to scream, Hasbro you did it to us again! But, that is just my opinion on things.

I got 2 issues with him, first is his torso is to small compared to the limbs and second is the colours of Vortex, but i see a future repaint where vortex is G1 grey, bluegreen and purple as i more would like him be coloured. I also predict ruination recolours of him after all hasbro/takara loves repaints.

Who cares what color Vortex is?!!!

This is NOT G1! Vortex can be whatever color he wants. Isn't his altmode enough? He's not G1 Vortex, so what does it matter?

I have been critical of Hasbro in the past. While this is not the most awesome thing ever, it is a decent product. I will buy it in hopes that it encourages more attempts like this in the future.

I do think for the first time ever, IMO, the individual bots outshine the combined form. Usually the limbs of a combiner barely beat some of the happy meal TF's in design.

Bottom line for me- big step right direction. Thank you Hasbro.

Sabrblade wrote:Who cares what color Vortex is?!!!

This is NOT G1! Vortex can be whatever color he wants. Isn't his altmode enough? He's not G1 Vortex, so what does it matter?

But it's inspired by G1, even though it's not G1.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:Who cares what color Vortex is?!!!

This is NOT G1! Vortex can be whatever color he wants. Isn't his altmode enough? He's not G1 Vortex, so what does it matter?

But it's inspired by G1, even though it's not G1.

Like I said, isn't the altmode enough in that regard?

Sabrblade wrote:Who cares what color Vortex is?!!!

I would assume, that the people complaining about the colour in this thread care, at least a bit.

This is NOT G1! Vortex can be whatever color he wants. Isn't his altmode enough? He's not G1 Vortex, so what does it matter?

Oh yeah? Well, you're not G1 Vortex either! Nyah!

Down_Shift wrote:Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan Blast-off & Vortex looks like they're gonna suffer from GPS somethin' fierce.

you think they'll be useful in planning a route from one place to another via car?

craggy wrote:

This is NOT G1! Vortex can be whatever color he wants. Isn't his altmode enough? He's not G1 Vortex, so what does it matter?

Oh yeah? Well, you're not G1 Vortex either! Nyah!

Yay! Then I can be whatever color I want too!