The Energon Pub

[Sabrblade]

I only have the Hasbro version of Ultra Magnus and have had no notable problems with it. I do want Takara's version as well though since it's more comic-accurate to MTMTE season 1 (save for Minimus Ambus being redecoed into Alpha Trion, but since I already have Hasbro's, I can put Hasbro's Minimus into Takara's Ultra Magnus for maximum MTMTE season 1 accuracy).

Rapid fire question: You only have the money for either CW G2 Superion or G2 Menasor, which one do you get?

Superion. His is the superior torso mold and all the Aerialbot limb molds hold together well enough.

[Noideaforaname]

Neither. Keep the $100 (or however much it is).


I suppose Menasor, since the Stunticons are more gaudy than the Aerialbots.

[william-james88]

While I do thank you all for your responses, the lack of a united opinion isnt helping in the least

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Superion for mold superiority, Menasor for paint superiority

[Sabrblade]

While I do thank you all for your responses, the lack of a united opinion isnt helping in the least

I guess it really depends on whether you care more about G2 gaudy deco goodness or combiner structural integrity. Menasor is the better looking one as far as G2 colors are concerned, but Superion is the more stable combiner whose molds better hold together in one piece.

[Hellscream9999]

While I do thank you all for your responses, the lack of a united opinion isnt helping in the least

I guess it really depends on whether you care more about G2 gaudy deco goodness or combiner structural integrity. Menasor is the better looking one as far as G2 colors are concerned, but Superion is the more stable combiner whose molds better hold together in one piece.

Maybe he should save his money and buy G2 bruticus, who is both sturdy and gaudy

[Agamemnon]

While I do thank you all for your responses, the lack of a united opinion isnt helping in the least

I guess it really depends on whether you care more about G2 gaudy deco goodness or combiner structural integrity. Menasor is the better looking one as far as G2 colors are concerned, but Superion is the more stable combiner whose molds better hold together in one piece.

Maybe he should save his money and buy G2 bruticus, who is both sturdy and gaudy

That's what I was going to say.

Or maybe G2 Defensor...

(Or maybe G2 Victorion? )

[Sowndwave76]

I bought mine at 40$ and thought it was a very fair price. He is far more worth 40$ than any of those leader seekers (who I got at 30$, which seemed mroe fair). I would suggest to still get him eventually just to have that molding in your collection, since no other toy shares it. But of course, at the right price.

Oh and here he is at the perfect price: http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/b2443as00--1

I saw that, but thanks none the less.
That is tempting, but I'm going to wait.

To answer your question, I would go G2 Menasor.
I like all of the characters better, and I actually don't mind the G2 colors of those guys.
Are you really wanting one of them?
If not, save the $$$. You're planning on getting stuff from TR, right?
I on the other hand, am not (other than maybe TT Blurr), which is part of the reason I started considering Magnus. Not to mention, my checking account just needs a break.
Oh, and I really am considering getting another UW Computron set.
I personally need to just start saying "no" to anything I'm on the fence about.
If I don't love it, or truly need it, the answer is easy.

[Hellscream9999]

(Or maybe G2 Victorion? )

That... doesn't even make sense

I'd like to see that though

[Wolfman Jake]

Ok so Leader Magnus is a good toy. I like him and I had no problems with mine. If you want a competent version of magnus who has a robot mode that fully integrates the armour then this is your best bet for the price. However, its too bad the question is asked now since just last week there was an incredible sale on the Takara version which has much better colours than Hasbro's.

Those red thighs, though...

[albnok]

Would G2 Victorion have better colors? Or can it outdo Victorion in gaudiness?

G2 Motormaster has fixed thighs though. However, G2 Superion is super with his squats, though fragile at Silverbolt's fist joints.

[Kurona]

While I do thank you all for your responses, the lack of a united opinion isnt helping in the least

Well... how about this; in what context would you be asking? Based on what we think looks best for them, which about them would make a better set, or for personal reasons (since I wanna use them for turbomasters)?

[william-james88]

While I do thank you all for your responses, the lack of a united opinion isnt helping in the least

Well... how about this; in what context would you be asking? Based on what we think looks best for them, which about them would make a better set, or for personal reasons (since I wanna use them for turbomasters)?

In the context that both are currently available at 65$ USD through a particular outlet for me in canada and at that price, I was going "why not" but didnt want to buy both.

[Autobot N]

Rapid fire question: You only have the money for either CW G2 Superion or G2 Menasor, which one do you get?

Superion, because he's Superion.

[Ironhidensh]

While I do thank you all for your responses, the lack of a united opinion isnt helping in the least

Well... how about this; in what context would you be asking? Based on what we think looks best for them, which about them would make a better set, or for personal reasons (since I wanna use them for turbomasters)?

In the context that both are currently available at 65$ USD through a particular outlet for me in canada and at that price, I was going "why not" but didnt want to buy both.

Menosaur looks nice enough, but Superion is simply the better combiner. Better molds, and more stable for display both combined and in individual robot modes.

[william-james88]

You guys are very kind but you are also tearing me apart. I want both G2 gaudiness but I want to have a good combiner too. Its almost like to experience these toys, I should get both or just stick to the ones I already have.

[Kurona]

You guys are very kind but you are also tearing me apart. I want both G2 gaudiness but I want to have a good combiner too. Its almost like to experience these toys, I should get both or just stick to the ones I already have.

Maybe in your case you should go for Menasor, considering your CW Menasor has an unorthodox selection of limbs (Offroad over Breakdown), so this way you can get the 'correct' lineup.
Or, maybe because it's the correct lineup you wouldn't want it over Superion.

[Bumblebee21]

superion because he is sturdier and has gold on him

[o.supreme]

Rapid fire question: You only have the money for either CW G2 Superion or G2 Menasor, which one do you get?

I really am an all or nothing person when it comes to my collections, which is why I am still holding out hope (againast all odds) that the glorious horror that is G2 Defensor will get a release somehow.

But to answer the question...I'd say G2 Menasor, because It wasn't mass produced in 1993 like Superion & Bruticus were, thus it is like a "new toy" to me.

[william-james88]

Maybe in your case you should go for Menasor, considering your CW Menasor has an unorthodox selection of limbs (Offroad over Breakdown), so this way you can get the 'correct' lineup.
Or, maybe because it's the correct lineup you wouldn't want it over Superion.

Haha, I actually have all the right molds for Menasor but I preffer to use Offraod over breakdown since i hate that mold. However, I am really not ipessed with any of the deluxe jets and while they arent all the same mold, they sure dont provide much variety in transformation. If i had gone Hasbroall the way from the get go and not gotten the corret configurations, then these would be awesome. But since I have Takara Superion and every stunticon released its down to the deco. Arrrgh. I might just wait for an even bigger discount from walmart when everything is 50% . (which is bound to happen)and just buy both.

Althugh I really like hat argument of getting G2 Menasor because he was never made in G2 and thus is the first ever release of G2 menasor.

[o.supreme]

Just a quick question...

I know Hasbro has done a pretty good job of making the Full sets (Devastator, G2 sets, Victorion etc...) easily obtainable online, and often at discounted rates. I was just wondering, has anyone in the United States actually sighted any of these for sale at a retail store (presumably TRU?)

[william-james88]

Just a quick question...

I know Hasbro has done a pretty good job of making the Full sets (Devastator, G2 sets, Victorion etc...) easily obtainable online, and often at discounted rates. I was just wondering, has anyone in the United States actually sighted any of these for sale at a retail store (presumably TRU?)

Yup, this was a pic from TRU in Amherst NY.

[Insurgent]

Sounds like you don't really want either, your just getting them because they are there. In which case, I say neither and save your money for something you really want.



But if you have to get one, you must simply ask yourself: of the superior and menasor toys, which do you enjoy the most? Then get that one.

Ugh, autocorrect. You know the two I mean, can't be bothered to fight to fix it.

[william-james88]

I bought Menasor, that paintjob just looked too intense for me to miss out on it. DOnt know if I will get superion but at laest I have a fun memento of a toy that never was... until now.

[Sigma Magnus]

I bought Menasor, that paintjob just looked too intense for me to miss out on it. DOnt know if I will get superion but at laest I have a fun memento of a toy that never was... until now.

Have fun!