The Energon Pub

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 1:57 pm

I keep missing these designer desk videos. How many more are there?

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:00 pm

Autobot032 wrote:I think you give yourself too much credit. You weren't the only one who made comments

Well than, may my apology extend to all those who poked fun at someone who deserves our respect.

Autobot032 wrote: It's not uncommon for Hasbro to play Musical Chairs with their staffers

Through a reliable source with first hand experience, I have heard that the corporate structure and culture in the design departments at Hasbro is super competitive and down rite cut throat.I asked my source his opinion on why the TF designers aren't idolized like they are in Japan, and he answered, because Hasbro will not stand for it. Take from that what you will.

Autobot032 wrote:getting rid of Kyde and Archer was pretty big...

I've always hoped that Archer left on his own volition, possibly due to said culture. But, that is all speculation on my part.

Anyway...
Viva La Guerras Combinador!!!!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:02 pm

NuclearConvoy wrote:I keep missing these designer desk videos. How many more are there?

1st one, 1st page, 2nd post.
The other 2 should be easy to find via the front page news. They hit last week, I think.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:15 pm

ThunderThruster wrote:Depends how you do it.
Someone on TFW has it "up"

OK, if you notice the white plastic sticking out is the head/chest piece for robot mode. If you're ok with that sticking out cool, but there's no way for it to fold flush with the hood like that. I'd also stress caution as those hinges are pinned in and the wrong kind of pressure could cause damage.

Well since Adventure Nemesis Prime has been delayed I bit the bullet and ordered Slingshot and Wildrider. It'll be interesting to see how they look in hand.

News Credits: 3 · by **Shockwave7** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:17 pm

I note in this video, the guy did NOT try to rotate Menasor's arm in his socket. Due to weak tabbing, trying this without keeping a grip on the Motormaster sections of the torso will cause them to pop loose....

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:24 pm

Shockwave7 wrote:I note in this video, the guy did NOT try to rotate Menasor's arm in his socket. Due to weak tabbing, trying this without keeping a grip on the Motormaster sections of the torso will cause them to pop loose....

Ya! You know, Prime doesn't have this problem. I think MM wears the mold better than Prime, but he is a sloppy mess of noodlieness. :-(

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:31 pm

New/awesome/hilarious video from my favorite reviewer!

by **ClearlySane88** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:39 pm

shajaki wrote:New/awesome/hilarious video from my favorite reviewer!

Wow, that's pretty quick for Thew. He just came out with the Apollyon review the other day.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:46 pm

"It's dumb. It's fun. It gets friggin done." :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:48 pm

Once again I have to state that if you're posting reviews in the reviews forum, DO NOT POST THEM IN OTHER DISCUSSION THREADS. It's akin to spamming.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 10:52 pm

Speaking of fun and dumb...

Dead End's flight mode

by **brokenchopstick** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:14 am

Cobotron wrote:Speaking of fun and dumb...

Dead End's flight mode

"Where we're going, we don't need... roads."

News Credits: 34 · by **Logan.** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:35 am

In my opinion, Cyclonus is a good remold, but I could to give a sense only like Sweeps team body.

...and Rook has found his collocation in the historical group, carrying all Defensor components. ^ ^

by **RAcast** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:36 am

brokenchopstick wrote:
Cobotron wrote:Speaking of fun and dumb...

Dead End's flight mode

"Where we're going, we don't need... roads."

That's beautiful and I love it.

Logan79 wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjQPaBVYTQk

News Credits: 2 · by **Stumpybot** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:17 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtyA1Z5j1-U

first Combiner Wars slingshot review is up

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:26 am

And here I am, still waiting for my pre-orders for ****ing Stunticons to finally fill, looking at all these awesome pictures.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:32 am

Is there any online store other than Robot Kingdom with the Quickslinger and Brake-Neck up for order?

by **Moosey** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:58 am

Haha wave 3..... I don't have a single figure from wave two yet........

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:06 am

NuclearConvoy wrote:Is there any online store other than Robot Kingdom with the Quickslinger and Brake-Neck up for order?

Not yet, but I do suspect they will be available elsewhere.

News Credits: 5 · by **Mr O** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:50 am

william-james88 wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Is there any online store other than Robot Kingdom with the Quickslinger and Brake-Neck up for order?

Not yet, but I do suspect they will be available elsewhere.

Someone said they're on Amazon for £30 inc. postage. I couldn't find them but I haven't had chance to look properly yet. I don't know if it's Amazon.com or .co.uk but by all means, check it out so I don't have to!

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:39 am

Mr O wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
NuclearConvoy wrote:Is there any online store other than Robot Kingdom with the Quickslinger and Brake-Neck up for order?
Not yet, but I do suspect they will be available elsewhere.
Someone said they're on Amazon for £30 inc. postage. I couldn't find them but I haven't had chance to look properly yet. I don't know if it's Amazon.com or .co.uk but by all means, check it out so I don't have to!

Smaller retailers that sell on Amazon will probably get them, right? Maybe?

News Credits: 5 · by **Mr O** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 11:50 am

itscramtastic wrote:Smaller retailers that sell on Amazon will probably get them, right? Maybe?

Maybe, maybe not, which is really saying the same thing twice. All I know for sure is that I hope I can get them without having a nosebleed.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:07 pm

Kapow toys has them too. Since these are available through diamond distribution, I am certain there will be lots of other smaller sellers selling them in e-bay stores and on amazon, but once they are released (since only then will they know their orders have been fulfilled). So while you might not preorder your toys right now, I am sure that they will be available once released in May.