The Energon Pub

[RAR]

Well I put my Sky Lynx in the operating Theatre to deal with his joint issues - much better now he can both support his own weight on his back ankles and actually form a stable combiner now.

I just need to drip some floor polish in his tail plane's hinges for a few days to try to tighten then up a bit and perhaps the hinge at the base of his neck and I'll be happy with him.

I also put a piece of thin scrap plastic under some of his ratchets D-plugs so they are a bit tighter too.

He's a fun toy now he's mostly fixed and he works like he should - Though I do wish he had the ability to look up on his lynx head. I wish I had the Aerialbots as I bet he'd look nice wearing them.

[TFPhotoguy]

Play-ception

[D-Maximal_Primal]

There have been rumors floating about that the Combiner Wars boxsets have started popping up at TJMaxx's across the United States now for a few days, but thanks to Seibertronian Emerje we now have proof to show you that these sets have landed at stores at reduced costs. Emerje found this G2 Menasor set at his local TJMaxx for $39.99, apparently marked down from the "original" $65.00 price. You can check out the image of the price tag below on the back on the box, and you can start searching your TJMaxx's in earnest with a real chance of finding a cheap Combiner Wars boxset!

[Kurona]

That's barely more than two deluxes come to think of it; so if you're interested in at least two of the deluxes, then it's an easy pick up.

[Rysquad]

There have been rumors floating about that the Combiner Wars boxsets have started popping up at TJMaxx's across the United States now for a few days, but thanks to Seibertronian Emerje we now have proof to show you that these sets have landed at stores at reduced costs. Emerje found this G2 Menasor set at his local TJMaxx for $39.99, apparently marked down from the "original" $65.00 price. You can check out the image of the price tag below on the back on the box, and you can start searching your TJMaxx's in earnest with a real chance of finding a cheap Combiner Wars boxset!

Looks like I'll be on the hunt. That's a steal!

[Emerje]

That's barely more than two deluxes come to think of it; so if you're interested in at least two of the deluxes, then it's an easy pick up.

Yeah, in fact even by TJ Maxx pricing it's cheaper than buying individual combiner members. It's basically the same price as buying four Deluxe limbs from them and getting the Voyager and Legend free.

(Hmm. My news credit count still says 11 even though my list says 12.)

Emerje

[D-Maximal_Primal]

That's barely more than two deluxes come to think of it; so if you're interested in at least two of the deluxes, then it's an easy pick up.

Yeah, in fact even by TJ Maxx pricing it's cheaper than buying individual combiner members. It's basically the same price as buying four Deluxe limbs from them and getting the Voyager and Legend free.

(Hmm. My news credit count still says 11 even though my list says 12.)

Emerje

This happens all the time. You usually have to wait an hour or so before the number actually turns over.

[Terrsolpix]

Here's hoping for my local two to have a CW Computron. Knowing my luck it'll be Menasor. Then Menasor again. Then I will have gotten it online. Then it will be in my local store.

[Kurona]

If it does turn out that Computron's a part of this then this'd be a perfect deal. Most people would want him only for Strafe, Afterburner, Scrounge and the hands/feet - $40 is less than if they individual components were sold alone. And even if only one of the deluxes appeals to you... 16 + 10 = 26 for one deluxe and Scrounge, and the hands/feet... I dunno, 5? 31. Still not bad at all.

[bodrock]

There have been rumors floating about that the Combiner Wars boxsets have started popping up at TJMaxx's across the United States now for a few days, but thanks to Seibertronian Emerje we now have proof to show you that these sets have landed at stores at reduced costs. Emerje found this G2 Menasor set at his local TJMaxx for $39.99, apparently marked down from the "original" $65.00 price. You can check out the image of the price tag below on the back on the box, and you can start searching your TJMaxx's in earnest with a real chance of finding a cheap Combiner Wars boxset!

Found and totally picked up G2 Menasor today - I prefer the original G1's face, but could not resist this impulse-purchase at $39.99!

No Superion, but also had Motormaster and Onslaught for $15; $8 for an opened Brawl. The haul was almost as awesome feeling as finding Sky Lynx for $13.99 at RD4L!

But that still kinda grinds mah gearz, since I NEVER saw either at mainstream retailers.

Still, I'm happy to have hunted them down thanks to other collectors sharing their finds.

[Noideaforaname]

That's pretty rad! Dunno if I really want any of the Combiner sets even at that price, but still.

Though it makes me wonder at the viability of these $100+ sets. Rumor seems like they'll become a fairly common thing, yet they don't look to be doing all that well...

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Well, I know what I'm getting for Christmas... maybe. And I just know Liokaiser and Computron will eventually end up there.

[bodrock]

I'd totally buy the Computron set for $40! And that's despite the slight butthurt I felt at getting the first CW release of Scattershot, only to then see the packaged release.

[Railbomb]

I thought I was done with combiners but if I can find Computron for that price I'll have to pick him up.

[Kurona]

Well, I know what I'm getting for Christmas... maybe. And I just know Liokaiser and Computron will eventually end up there.

I'm not sure about Liokaiser since that's a Platinum set and an exclusive. The other boxsets make sense as they're general retail sold at a lot of places, but Liokaiser's... a bit different.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Well, I know what I'm getting for Christmas... maybe. And I just know Liokaiser and Computron will eventually end up there.

I'm not sure about Liokaiser since that's a Platinum set and an exclusive. The other boxsets make sense as they're general retail sold at a lot of places, but Liokaiser's... a bit different.

I found the Amazon exclusive AoE First Edition Optimus Prime at Ross last year, both variants. Anything can happen with overstock

[Autobot Roadburn]

There have been rumors floating about that the Combiner Wars boxsets have started popping up at TJMaxx's across the United States now for a few days, but thanks to Seibertronian Emerje we now have proof to show you that these sets have landed at stores at reduced costs. Emerje found this G2 Menasor set at his local TJMaxx for $39.99, apparently marked down from the "original" $65.00 price. You can check out the image of the price tag below on the back on the box, and you can start searching your TJMaxx's in earnest with a real chance of finding a cheap Combiner Wars boxset!

Found and totally picked up G2 Menasor today - I prefer the original G1's face, but could not resist this impulse-purchase at $39.99!

No Superion, but also had Motormaster and Onslaught for $15; $8 for an opened Brawl. The haul was almost as awesome feeling as finding Sky Lynx for $13.99 at RD4L!

But that still kinda grinds mah gearz, since I NEVER saw either at mainstream retailers.

Still, I'm happy to have hunted them down thanks to other collectors sharing their finds.

That's... literally exactly what the TJ Maxx by my place had. Do you live in Oregon in the U.S. by any chance?

[RAR]

I wonder if they only had a few or if they are going to share with their Sister companies in Canada & The U.K.

I'd be kinda happy to find a G2 Menasor for £39.99

[william-james88]

I wonder if they only had a few or if they are going to share with their Sister companies in Canada & The U.K.

I'd be kinda happy to find a G2 Menasor for £39.99

Yeah, thats what I am hoping too. I hope Victorion ends up there.

[Bumblebee21]

I wonder if they only had a few or if they are going to share with their Sister companies in Canada & The U.K.

I'd be kinda happy to find a G2 Menasor for £39.99

Yeah, thats what I am hoping too. I hope Victorion ends up there.

the oonly 2 i want to end up there are vicky and compy. only ones i want.
maybe liokaiser

[Counterpunch]

I understand the desire to save money, but I'm about to take us into the jungle so get ready for savageness...

We all want specialized sets and unique, refreshing new designs. For that to happen, to see another thing like Victorion, it needs to be supported.

If you want "exotic" fringe characters like Liokaiser, you need to support the efforts.

I think it's great if by chance, these kinds of things are on sale when finances allow for them.

However, if you're the guys who wait for stuff to go to clearance and don't support these kinds of fan-targeted specialized efforts; it's kind of scummy.

Don't be a scummy guy or gal. Be a dude or dudette.

[Kurona]

I understand the desire to save money, but I'm about to take us into the jungle so get ready for savageness...

We all want specialized sets and unique, refreshing new designs. For that to happen, to see another thing like Victorion, it needs to be supported.

If you want "exotic" fringe characters like Liokaiser, you need to support the efforts.

I think it's great if by chance, these kinds of things are on sale when finances allow for them.

However, if you're the guys who wait for stuff to go to clearance and don't support these kinds of fan-targeted specialized efforts; it's kind of scummy.

Don't be a scummy guy or gal. Be a dude or dudette.

But I don't have money

[Bumblebee21]

I understand the desire to save money, but I'm about to take us into the jungle so get ready for savageness...

We all want specialized sets and unique, refreshing new designs. For that to happen, to see another thing like Victorion, it needs to be supported.

If you want "exotic" fringe characters like Liokaiser, you need to support the efforts.

I think it's great if by chance, these kinds of things are on sale when finances allow for them.

However, if you're the guys who wait for stuff to go to clearance and don't support these kinds of fan-targeted specialized efforts; it's kind of scummy.

Don't be a scummy guy or gal. Be a dude or dudette.

But I don't have money

its not our fault they end up there. it's Hasbro's choice since they didn't make them more desirable.

[william-james88]

I understand the desire to save money, but I'm about to take us into the jungle so get ready for savageness...

We all want specialized sets and unique, refreshing new designs. For that to happen, to see another thing like Victorion, it needs to be supported.

If you want "exotic" fringe characters like Liokaiser, you need to support the efforts.

I think it's great if by chance, these kinds of things are on sale when finances allow for them.

However, if you're the guys who wait for stuff to go to clearance and don't support these kinds of fan-targeted specialized efforts; it's kind of scummy.

Don't be a scummy guy or gal. Be a dude or dudette.

I spend as much as I deem warrants the effort. I bought many of these titans return toys and combiner wars (and UW toys) at retail prices. But I really disliked how Combiner Wars became repaint/retool wars. To the point that now one of the first things I read on these boards when a mold is revealed is people wondering what it will be reused for. Its depressing, especially when it was only 2 years ago that we could have nice unique molds (ex: Brainstorm). Victorion was a pretty huge offender. This first female combiner is just made of slight retools of pre-existing toys, with two of them just slightly different in colour, getting away with it by having them be twins. Computron is a pretty big offender too, especially when hasbro already released voyager scattorshot, with the new one having no remolding whatsoever from the previous retail release. The effort on both those sets is low and reaks of opportunistic vibes. Liokaiser is in that same pack, where we have to "settle" for this temporary liokaiser while we wait for one to be made correctly one day. If hasbro saved some money developing these by reusing what they already had available, I dont see why I shouldnt also try to save money procuring them. I vote with my wallet. If Hasbro wants me to pay full price, they better up their game. I had 0 problems preordering UW computron and I would have had no problem giving that money to Hasbro if they had delivered. If you have ever purchased a Takara item instead of a hasbro item because you preferred the paint apps, then the blame is the same since the Hasbro item was not encouraged and hasbro sees none of your money.
No one should feel obliged to pay full price for something they dont want, it will only encourage the company to keep things the same.

[hurricane567]

If its just Menasor, i might pass. If its also Computron, hell yeah! Please also be aware that JTX owns TJ Maxx and Marshalls so check there, too.