The Energon Pub

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:11 pm

Was that tiger there before? Because I never noticed it until now.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:14 pm

Just got this a few minutes ago... SOON

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:15 pm

All I imagine when I see those words..

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:13 pm

Greetings All,

My apologies to sidetrack this active forum with such a beginner level question, but I figure it never hurts to ask...

After "retiring" myself from TF toy collecting for almost 10 years, Combiner Wars has me sorely tempted to jump back in. Of course since I sold my vast Original TF -TF: Energon collection back in 2005, of course I have occasionally bought random toys for my son, but very few have enticed me as this line has. For the past several months I have been slowly observing & gathering data, and I think I know almost everything I need to know.

The huge draw for me is of course the return of classic combiners which were always my favorites (aside from Omega Supreme). But a whole line built around them is pretty much a dream come true.

Now finally to my question ---It appears the Leader Class Figures (Megatron, Armada Megatron, Ultra Magnus etc...) really have no "combiner" aspect to them. i.e. -they don't have any design to combine with any other toys from any of the other size classes in any way. Is this true? Any assistance is appreciated. Thank you.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:20 pm

Yep, none of them combine. Closest we have is Minimus Ambus sits in a station inside Ultra Magnus.

Though apparently the Armada Megatron can still combine with Tidal Wave...

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 4:32 pm

Wonderful. Thank you. Seems like the best strategy for my preferences would be to start with all the UW sets from Takara. (for OTF accuracy). Then pick up all the Legends class figures from Hasbro. Then any Hasbro Deluxe class limbs that were exclusively made that deviated from OTF.

Finally, with the G2 sets I'll have to wait and see if Takara plans to release them or not. I'm guessing no because they were not part of the vastly limited G2 line that Japan had back in 1995.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:13 pm

Thanks to T.F.N.D. user Blacklai, we now have new in hand images of Combiner Wars G2 Superion! This radical new eye-searing combiner is the G2 redeco of our beloved Aerialbots, complete with Quickslinger and Powerglide for a full 6-member team of awesome! Seibertron galleries of the set can be found here, and the opening coverage of G2 Superion beginning with his first official reveal can be found here. Is this G2 dude worth your time? Are you going to hunt him down to add to your collection? He is not your dad's Superion that is for sure!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:22 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote: He is not your dad's Superion that is for sure!

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:24 pm

Cobotron wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote: He is not your dad's Superion that is for sure!

Seemed to be the theme for this guy's news, so I figured I'd run with it :lol:

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:27 pm

That would even be a bigger coincidence, if he's never read the marvel G2 comic

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:29 pm

o.supreme wrote:That would even be a bigger coincidence, if he's never read the marvel G2 comic

I have actually seen it and I got that reference

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:38 pm

I don't get the reference. I just thought it was a funny thing to say.

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Was that tiger there before? Because I never noticed it until now.

He was always there, but you know, the white tiger is an elusive beast. 8-)

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:41 pm

Cobotron wrote::( I don't get the reference. I just thought it was a funny thing to say.

The tagline for the G2 comics was "These aren't your daddies Autobots!" or something along those lines. And it is funny to say nonetheless

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:42 pm

Cobotron wrote::( I don't get the reference. I just thought it was a funny thing to say.

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:Was that tiger there before? Because I never noticed it until now.
He was always there, but you know, the white tiger is an elusive beast.

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 6:47 pm

Gaah! UW Devs and Defensor came in so I ended up shipping my POL from BBTS. Then just got notification that CW voyagers are in. After the POL already shipped! :BANG_HEAD:

Might go ahead and spend the extra shipping...

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:06 pm

Mindmaster wrote:Just got this a few minutes ago... SOON

Pfft, onslaught is still sold out and still $33... screw that

News Credits: 8 · by **Autobot Roadburn** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:07 pm

Hellscream9999 wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:Just got this a few minutes ago... SOON

Pfft, onslaught is still sold out and still $33... screw that

If I'd had more money I would have gone for the 2 pack with Scattershot. I don't mind his design, and if I really didn't want him I could sell him.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:20 pm

Autobot Roadburn wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:Just got this a few minutes ago... SOON

Pfft, onslaught is still sold out and still $33... screw that

If I'd had more money I would have gone for the 2 pack with Scattershot. I don't mind his design, and if I really didn't want him I could sell him.

I went for the two-pack of Onslaught and Scattorshot, which I wouldn'tve done if it weren't for the point system used by The Chosen Prime. I'm basically getting Scattorshot for free, and once they get here, Ill probably turn around and sell him to my local comic shop, and use the proceeds to get myself a set of those PE hand/feet sets. Cash back! :michaelbay:

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:24 pm

So Japan gets the G1 box sets, and the Americas get garish G2. Fitting, I guess.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 8:29 pm

Aww man, benscollectables put up a review for onslaught, and bruticus has x and y movement :shock:

That means that he can look up, finally, the joint we've been missing for so long returns :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:12 pm

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:He is not your dad's Superion that is for sure!

If it was, Slingshot Quickslinger would have disintegrated from Gold Plastic Syndrome by now. :lol:

megatronus wrote:So Japan gets the G1 box sets, and the Americas get garish G2. Fitting, I guess.

Hasbro released the G1 versions as singles and Takara didn't, though, so it makes sense to me that they'd think a box set of G1 versions might be a bit superfluous compared to something that's at least had a color change. They probably figured G2 was the closest they could get to a "classic" alternate color scheme.

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 10:46 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:He is not your dad's Superion that is for sure!

If it was, Slingshot Quickslinger would have disintegrated from Gold Plastic Syndrome by now.

megatronus wrote:So Japan gets the G1 box sets, and the Americas get garish G2. Fitting, I guess.

Hasbro released the G1 versions as singles and Takara didn't, though, so it makes sense to me that they'd think a box set of G1 versions might be a bit superfluous compared to something that's at least had a color change. They probably figured G2 was the closest they could get to a "classic" alternate color scheme.

That, and they probably figured the same figures probably wouldn't sell all over again - especially in those colors :HEADHURTS:

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:17 pm

Nemesis Primal wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:He is not your dad's Superion that is for sure!

If it was, Slingshot Quickslinger would have disintegrated from Gold Plastic Syndrome by now.

Ah, good ole GPS. Good thing the newer plastics are immune. We would need a G2 Alpha Bravo to take G2 Quickslinger's spot after his GPS death otherwise

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:27 pm

Scored the Combaticon Deluxes at Target today.

Guys! Brawl' waste situation REALLY isn't that bad!
There is enough tension to hold it. It's not perfect, but it's not a deal breaker.

Edit: OH! I almost forgot. Swindle is all WIN! ;)^

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:32 pm

Cobotron wrote:Scored the Combaticon Deluxes at Target today.

Guys! Brawl' waste situation REALLY isn't that bad!
There is enough tension to hold it. It's not perfect, but it's not a deal breaker.

Edit: OH! I almost forgot. Swindle is all WIN!

Lucky you