The Energon Pub

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:02 am

We can only hope that at least Grimlock is a Voyager, but I fear they'll all be Deluxes due to Hasbro's strict "All Generations are Deluxes only" rule. :-|

by **Rated X** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:42 am

Nice, but Im more interested in the possibility of figures. I dont do video games.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:47 am

Rated X wrote:I dont do video games.

I don't really either. but I still wanted to know what went on in the story of WFC. So, what I did was, instead of playing the game myself, I watched a complete walkthrough of the story mode gameplay on YouTube, in which I got the full feel the game's plot, characters, levels, and events; all without having to play it on my own (I probably wouldn't have been any good at it anyway, since I'm beyond terrible at shooter games :oops:

).

by **VectaSigma** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:49 am

For scale purposes, am I the only one that finds the best size for Grimlock and Sludge to be one size larger than voyager class?

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:50 am

VectaSigma wrote:For scale purposes, am I the only one that finds the best size for Grimlock and Sludge to be one size larger than voyager class?

You mean Ultra class? That would look cool but I think they would be far to big.

by **VectaSigma** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:56 am

Trikeboy wrote:
VectaSigma wrote:For scale purposes, am I the only one that finds the best size for Grimlock and Sludge to be one size larger than voyager class?

You mean Ultra class? That would look cool but I think they would be far to big.

Yeah, you're right. Voyager class FOC Dinobots would look rather perfect next to TFC Hercules! That should make for some intriguing diorama *crosses fingers for a release* C'mon Hasbro, design a Lightning Strike Coalition!!

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:01 am

VectaSigma wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:
VectaSigma wrote:For scale purposes, am I the only one that finds the best size for Grimlock and Sludge to be one size larger than voyager class?

You mean Ultra class? That would look cool but I think they would be far to big.

Yeah, you're right. Voyager class FOC Dinobots would look rather perfect next to TFC Hercules! That should make for some intriguing diorama *crosses fingers for a release* C'mon Hasbro, design a Lightning Strike Coalition!!

Thing is, like I said, Hasbro is strict about making all Generations figures be Deluxe class only. Remember how we felt that Onslaught would have worked better as a Voyager to make a better proportioned Bruticus? Well, look what size he is. :-|

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:29 am

Following yesterday's Transformers: Fall of Cybertron Sludge reveal, the official Transformers Game facebook page is now giving as a look at Snarl! Check out the awesome concept art below. Transformers: Fall of Cyberton will be in stores on August 28th, 2012!

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:29 am

Sabrblade wrote:
VectaSigma wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:
VectaSigma wrote:For scale purposes, am I the only one that finds the best size for Grimlock and Sludge to be one size larger than voyager class?

You mean Ultra class? That would look cool but I think they would be far to big.

Yeah, you're right. Voyager class FOC Dinobots would look rather perfect next to TFC Hercules! That should make for some intriguing diorama *crosses fingers for a release* C'mon Hasbro, design a Lightning Strike Coalition!!
Thing is, like I said, Hasbro is strict about making all Generations figures be Deluxe class only. Remember how we felt that Onslaught would have worked better as a Voyager to make a better proportioned Bruticus? Well, look what size he is.

I know, it's like I posted earlier:

However, what is obvious to us seems to not be obvious to Hasbro and we will most likely get them in the new tiny Deluxe scale that is becoming the norm.

To all of the fans, a voyager sized Onslaught makes sense, Hasbro just don't seem so see it.

Edit for the Snarl reveal:
Dude I think I just filled the cup. Snarl looks amazing. He is the only Dinobot I had as a kid and I love this. I want a Snarl toy more than ever now.

by **Dorkimus** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:37 am

Yeah, they look cool alright, but where did you get the info that hastak would actually ever do toy versions of these guys. Maybe they will, but I really wouldn't hold my breath to wait that. There is a really small change that they will come in 2013 like the voyager class Starscream/seekers, but so far we haven't seen any pictures or got any info. Or have I missed something important? So isn't it a bit early to debate what size they might be (or will be, as some suggets). Don't you think

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:38 am

Dorkimus wrote:There is a really small change that they will come in 2013 like the voyager class Starscream/seekers,

That Starscream will be a Deluxe, not a Voyager.

by **VectaSigma** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:40 am

Okay...after seeing that robot form of Snarl I am completely sold. He looks uttlerly bad-ass! Can I say that here? And yes @Trikeboy, FOC Onslaught being voyager class would have resolved so much for this newly-designed Bruticus. He just looks so awkward being the centerpiece all flimsy.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:41 am

Dorkimus wrote:Yeah, they look cool alright, but where did you get the info that hastak would actually ever do toy versions of these guys. Maybe they will, but I really wouldn't hold my breath to wait that. There is a really small change that they will come in 2013 like the voyager class Starscream/seekers, but so far we haven't seen any pictures or got any info. Or have I missed something important? So isn't it a bit early to debate what size they might be (or will be, as some suggets). Don't you think

It's pure speculation right now. It's what we want to see from Hasbro. I think Grimlock was confirmed, the other 4, nothing so far.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:50 am

So much awesome!!!!! No way a toy could live up to these designs, no matter what size they are! I cannot wait for this game!

News Credits: 2 · by **ubertenorman** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:55 am

REALLY hope we get figures of these guys. Even if they're deluxes-they look awesome

by **VectaSigma** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:56 am

GetRightRobot wrote:So much awesome!!!!! No way a toy could live up to these designs, no matter what size they are! I cannot wait for this game!

I second that. i.e. Take a look at the FOC Slag..his conversion from Triceratops to robot form in particular. There is virtually no feasible approach in designing him. Unless you have a crapload of snap-on/snap-off pieces like the ever-classic G1 Omega Supreme figure. And how humble of you to say, Get Right..honestly, no future dinobot could live up to your masterpiece custom work.

News Credits: 1082 · by **Tigertrack** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:01 pm

It's so G1-y in it's Transformation and robot mode.

Just a couple of updates/tweaks to both.

I'd love a toy of this. Sad that it is more likely there will not be a toy, as that there will.

News Credits: 187 · by **GetRightRobot** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:04 pm

VectaSigma wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:So much awesome!!!!! No way a toy could live up to these designs, no matter what size they are! I cannot wait for this game!

I second that. i.e. Take a look at the FOC Slag..his conversion from Triceratops to robot form in particular. There is virtually no feasible approach in designing him. Unless you have a crapload of snap-on/snap-off pieces like the ever-classic G1 Omega Supreme figure. And how humble of you to say, Get Right..honestly, no future dinobot could live up to your masterpiece custom work.

I don't know about that. There are some really talented designers out there. Hasbro/Takara/3rd Party/Customizers. I don't think I've made the end all of Dinobots, but I really appreciate you saying so.

I just can't see how these can be translated into great toys. These game designs are what I've imagined for a long time. I love them!

News Credits: 32 · by **UltraPrimal** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:13 pm

Yay, Snarl! He was my favourite Dinobot in G1.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:13 pm

Lets face it, this is something Hasbro will know. If they don't make toys of the Dinobots, they will get one upped by a 3rd party. To be honest, I would prefer a 3rd party version because they would probably all be voyager sized.

News Credits: 4 · by **MasterSoundBlaster** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:33 pm

That. Is. Epic beyond words. I'm loving his robot mode right now.
This is how I rate the dinobots
1) Grimlock
2) Snarl
3) Slag
4) Swoop
5) Sludge

News Credits: 12 · by **GuyIncognito** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:39 pm

Trikeboy wrote:To be honest, I would prefer a 3rd party version because they would probably all be voyager sized.

Voyager sized 3rd-party versions would cost about $100 each. Maybe that's OK for you, but a lot of us can't afford that. I'd rather have Hasbro Deluxes for $12/each.

by **Smokescreen85** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:40 pm

Snarl looks awesome! However, has anyone else noticed that while the facebook page names Sludge and Swoop, they don't specifically name Snarl and Slag. I wonder if there will be a name change there considering the word Slag is frowned upon in some places.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:41 pm

SmokescreenGT wrote:Snarl looks awesome! However, has anyone else noticed that while the facebook page names Sludge and Swoop, they don't specifically name Snarl and Slag. I wonder if there will be a name change there considering the word Slag is frowned upon in some places.

The Triceratops' name is Slug.

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:53 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
SmokescreenGT wrote:Snarl looks awesome! However, has anyone else noticed that while the facebook page names Sludge and Swoop, they don't specifically name Snarl and Slag. I wonder if there will be a name change there considering the word Slag is frowned upon in some places.
The Triceratops' name is Slug.

Slug! I like it.