The Energon Pub

[MightyMagnus78]

Looks like closing Menasor's chest cavity provides a faux-Blackjack look with the two silver 'windows' on the chest. Also has a vague skull on the chest, which is pretty awesome.

I feel closed definitely looks better than open and empty, but I also now find myself doubting Blackjack's merit. I think I might like the visible silver and purple truck components connecting to the arms.

I believe that's our first look of the compartment being closed. Certainly does call into question of Blackjack's necessity.

Like Prime, it seems to be a dual homage: closed, it resembles the Cartoon Model, opens with Blackjack it calls back to the original toy. Have we figured out the chest detailing yet? I'm not buying the AoE Galvatron bit...

G1 Menasor toy?

[Cobotron]

vikings never wore horned helmets

Good point Zero, good point. I still really like those horns.

Except the purple type.

GO SOTA!

[Cobotron]

I don't need a new head, I just want those gray horns black. That's not too much to ask for.

You can bet your bunsen burner Takara will take the more traditional route. They always do.

[Desslok2201]

I don't need a new head, I just want those gray horns black. That's not too much to ask for.

You can bet your bunsen burner Takara will take the more traditional route. They always do.

Well, most of the time. There is always the possibility that the stunticons will be packed with huge chested anime racing groupies

[Moosey]

Anyone see the news (on TFW2005 I think) about the supposed confirmation Cyclonus (not yet sure if it's a silver bolt redeco or not, but it's likely) as well as confirming wave 4 being "Fakeasaur" with ironhide and prowl, both of which i'm SUPER excited about.

[Cobotron]

I heard something like that. Is "Fakeasour" a reference to that G1 episode where they disguise themselves?

[RiddlerJ]

Weren't there pics of a white Optimus repaint. Does anyone know what that was about?

[Desslok2201]

Weren't there pics of a white Optimus repaint. Does anyone know what that was about?

It was speculated that it was a promo for the fan poll

[Wolfman Jake]

Anyone see the news (on TFW2005 I think) about the supposed confirmation Cyclonus (not yet sure if it's a silver bolt redeco or not, but it's likely) as well as confirming wave 4 being "Fakeasaur" with ironhide and prowl, both of which i'm SUPER excited about.

I was struggling to understand why Ironhide and Prowl would make up part of a gestalt called "Fakeasuar," which sounds like a faux-dinosaur. Then I realized it was an attempted portmanteau of "fake" and "Menasor," which should probably be spelled "Fakeasor" instead.

[RiddlerJ]

Anyone see the news (on TFW2005 I think) about the supposed confirmation Cyclonus (not yet sure if it's a silver bolt redeco or not, but it's likely) as well as confirming wave 4 being "Fakeasaur" with ironhide and prowl, both of which i'm SUPER excited about.

I was struggling to understand why Ironhide and Prowl would make up part of a gestalt called "Fakeasuar," which sounds like a faux-dinosaur. Then I realized it was an attempted portmanteau of "fake" and "Menasor," which should probably be spelled "Fakeasor" instead.

Shouldn't it be Jazz, Windcharger, Mirage, and Sideswipe if it's referencing the Masquerade episode?

If they're doing that, they should try the 2005 Autobots in a combiner too.

Ultra Magnus - Optimus Prime
Kup - Offroad
Hot Rod - Breakdown
Blurr - Dead End
Springer - Alpha Bravo
Wheelie - Blackjack

[shajaki]

heres what i found! info-combo from TFW2005 and Cybertron.ca:

Even more rumors have arrived! TFW2005 boards member Mr. Chaos reports that his friend had gone digging through a list of items in the product information database at his store (a large supercenter), and came across some new Generations Combiner Wars figure names.

First off, it appears as though we will be getting a Voyager Cyclonus! It seems he will be the wave-mate of Protectobot Hot Spot, as both have similar coding (Hot Spot is B2397, and Cyclonus is B2398), and are one digit off in UPC (Hot Spot is 63050929832, and Cyclonus is 63050929833). Secondly, the previously-reported white Voyager Optimus Prime redeco will be named Optimus Maximus, and will be in wave 4 (his code is B2727, with the UPC 63050932502).

Mr. Chaos also reports having the UPCs for some of the upcoming Deluxe and Legends figures, though it is nothing that we haven't heard of before. The wave 3 Deluxes will consist of the Protectobots. Their codes and UPCs are as follows:

Blades - B2393, UPC 63050929828
Streetwise - B2394, UPC 63050929829
First Aid - B2395, UPC 63050929830
Rook - B2396, UPC 63050929831

Wave 4 will be the Autobot "Masquerade homage" figures - those being Sunstreaker, Ironhide, Prowl, and Mirage. While we have no definite word on wave numbers, Legends Blackjack, Huffer, Groove, Warpath, Viper, Rodimus, and Skywarp are also coming up.

Following on the inventory data confirming Combiner Wars Cyclonus, we've learned that the Transformers Battle Tactics game has been giving hints about this already. In game images captured by down shift of cybertron.ca we can see through the chibified proportions their their Cyclonus has design details in common with Silverbolt's toy, especially evident in vehicle mode. We also have clear indication that Viper is Powerglide's recolor and strongly resembled the Rattler aircraft from GI Joe.

[Madeus Prime]

Weren't there pics of a white Optimus repaint. Does anyone know what that was about?

It was speculated that it was a promo for the fan poll

Yes, but those same supposed confirmations included something called Optimus Maximus. Maybe it's a Nexus Prime repaint?

In regards to Motormaster, his bot mode is PERFECT, his vehicle mode is PERFECT, but his torso mode is MEH. Superion nailed it, Motormaster just looks weird.

[Cobotron]

That above Cyclonus sure has Silverbolt's gun.

[shajaki]

That above Cyclonus sure has Silverbolt's gun.

s'what i was thinkin. and whats the thingy on his chest?

[Cobotron]

Well, lets have a look see.


Edit: YUP

Kinda exciting

[shajaki]

iiiiiiiitttttt's on his stomach! helloooo combiner head cavity!

[Cobotron]

I'll make it even easier to see.

[RiddlerJ]

heres what i found! info-combo from TFW2005 and Cybertron.ca:

Even more rumors have arrived! TFW2005 boards member Mr. Chaos reports that his friend had gone digging through a list of items in the product information database at his store (a large supercenter), and came across some new Generations Combiner Wars figure names.

First off, it appears as though we will be getting a Voyager Cyclonus! It seems he will be the wave-mate of Protectobot Hot Spot, as both have similar coding (Hot Spot is B2397, and Cyclonus is B2398), and are one digit off in UPC (Hot Spot is 63050929832, and Cyclonus is 63050929833). Secondly, the previously-reported white Voyager Optimus Prime redeco will be named Optimus Maximus, and will be in wave 4 (his code is B2727, with the UPC 63050932502).

Mr. Chaos also reports having the UPCs for some of the upcoming Deluxe and Legends figures, though it is nothing that we haven't heard of before. The wave 3 Deluxes will consist of the Protectobots. Their codes and UPCs are as follows:

Blades - B2393, UPC 63050929828
Streetwise - B2394, UPC 63050929829
First Aid - B2395, UPC 63050929830
Rook - B2396, UPC 63050929831

Wave 4 will be the Autobot "Masquerade homage" figures - those being Sunstreaker, Ironhide, Prowl, and Mirage. While we have no definite word on wave numbers, Legends Blackjack, Huffer, Groove, Warpath, Viper, Rodimus, and Skywarp are also coming up.

Following on the inventory data confirming Combiner Wars Cyclonus, we've learned that the Transformers Battle Tactics game has been giving hints about this already. In game images captured by down shift of cybertron.ca we can see through the chibified proportions their their Cyclonus has design details in common with Silverbolt's toy, especially evident in vehicle mode. We also have clear indication that Viper is Powerglide's recolor and strongly resembled the Rattler aircraft from GI Joe.

It's nice to know the Protectobots will all be available at the same time. None of this 4-members-now-wait-til-the-next-wave-for-the-last-guy stuff we're dealing with now.

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

[shajaki]

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

we dont know that. we barely even know about cyc here. maybe his limbs are yet to be revealed. or maybe cyclonus is actually the torso of devastator

[Seibertron]

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

we dont know that. we barely even know about cyc here. maybe his limbs are yet to be revealed. or maybe cyclonus is actually the torso of devastator

Cylconotron or Sweepatron

Cyclonus + 4 Sweeps for limbs ;D

[shajaki]

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

we dont know that. we barely even know about cyc here. maybe his limbs are yet to be revealed. or maybe cyclonus is actually the torso of devastator

Cylconotron or Sweepatron

Cyclonus + 4 Sweeps for limbs ;D

OMG OMG.... get this....


with!





targetmaster galvatron.



HOW AWESOME WOULD THAT BE?
i would buy it.

[RiddlerJ]

Let's see

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

we dont know that. we barely even know about cyc here. maybe his limbs are yet to be revealed. or maybe cyclonus is actually the torso of devastator

Oh boy! More Repaint Theatre!

Let's see.

Darkwing - Air Raid
Dreadwind - Sky Dive
Spinister - Alpha Bravo
Flattop (or Needlenose) - Fireflight

[Madeus Prime]

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

we dont know that. we barely even know about cyc here. maybe his limbs are yet to be revealed. or maybe cyclonus is actually the torso of devastator

Cylconotron or Sweepatron

Cyclonus + 4 Sweeps for limbs ;D

I'd actually buy that.

[Shuttershock]

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

we dont know that. we barely even know about cyc here. maybe his limbs are yet to be revealed. or maybe cyclonus is actually the torso of devastator

Cylconotron or Sweepatron

Cyclonus + 4 Sweeps for limbs ;D

Sounds like a Botcon exclusive box set. Either 4 identical Scourges or 1 for every continuity.

1 G1 Scourge
1 BW Scourge
1 RID Scourge
1 Cybertron Scourge

[Cobotron]

I guess there's no other Decepticon limbs to go with Cyclonus. That's kinda disappointing.

we dont know that. we barely even know about cyc here. maybe his limbs are yet to be revealed. or maybe cyclonus is actually the torso of devastator

Cylconotron or Sweepatron

Cyclonus + 4 Sweeps for limbs ;D

I'd actually buy that.

But... nobody liked this idea, huh?


I want BOTH!
So's dey kin BEEATLE.

I like Galvatron targetmaster.