The Energon Pub

[ScottyP]

One thing I was just thinking is that I love how a lot of these appear to be finished products, molded in the correct color plastic with paint apps, rather than fully-painted prototypes. Which *hopefully* means that we can expect the actual releases to look just like this, and not lose 1/4 of their paint apps on the way to production. And it might also mean that these will be released sooner than one would expect.

Cyclonus, RiD Jazz, and RiD Sideswipe were painted protos. Cyclonus didn't even have the combiner head built in yet But yeah, other than those, everything pretty much looked like a production model and that was very cool to see.

[fenrir72]

I actually had MP Ultra Magnus on order and after seeing these pics, I asked if I could cancel it. Not that this one is better, but I cant justify getting 2 big Magnus toys that emulate a similar look, albeit different of course. And the combiner wars one will both be more compact, 75% less costly and fit with more of my toys. So it was a no brainer for me in this particular case. What I really feared was missing out on the engineering involved in turning a car carrier into a robot and this one fits that bill just fine.

On question though, who is minimus ambus?

Also, I find Defensor super bulky. Groove making the chest piece is a cool look but the whole combiner just seems too wide, especially his legs. And I do not like that Rook figure, whose hands are not working at all.

Love t=what they did with the other protectobots though.

DON'T DO IT!

Keep MP UM. You won't regret it wj88!

[megatronus]

On question though, who is minimus ambus?

Minimus Ambus is a character in the IDW comics:

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Minimus_Ambus

It takes the idea of a "White Optimus Prime within Ultra Magnus" concept to a new level. I won't spoil the details for folks here, but the TF Wiki entry is pretty comprehensive.

[ScottyP]

On question though, who is minimus ambus?

If you find out in the comics, you won't regret it for a second! More Than Meets the Eye is the bee's knees, the cream of the crop, the gold standard, the, well, go buy 'em!

[william-james88]

DON'T DO IT!

Keep MP UM. You won't regret it wj88!

Sorry to dissapoint Fenrir, its done. I preffer just getting this generations magnus for now and pay my bills properly (MP Magnus was going to cost me 210$ due to my location). He will make me wait till MP Magnus gets a more affordable US release, and even if he doesnt, I will be able to save up till then.

Also, I do have a softspot for more general release figures. They keep the brand grounded and price conscious. Its less collector oriented, sure, but it gives me an idea of where the brand is at for the kids getting into these toys now. Dont know if I am making any sense.

[Va'al]

More official images directly from Hasbro are mirrored below, showing off some crisp clean (touched-up) shots of the Transformers Combiner Wars figures revealed today, featuring Defensor and the single Protectobots - First Aid, Alpha Bravo Blades, Rook, Hot Spot, Streetwise and Groove; the new leader Ultra Magnus, with Minimus Ambus, partsforming hammer and non-detachable cab; Silverbolt retool Voyager Cyclonus; Legend class Viper with Cobra insignia and Megatron retool Warpath!

[Moosey]

Goddamn everything looks so amazing! Especially Ultra Magnus. Really diggin the idw influence.

[william-james88]

Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Kal El, we now have the first video review of the Armada version of Generations Leader Megatron, which was previously reviewed here. The 2015 Toy Fair also allowed us to take a bunch of pictures of him for those interested in seeing more.

Kal El also has a review of the G1 deco version of Leader Megatron and will also be posting a comparison video. You can follow his reviews here.

[Mechastrike]

FINALLY! an G1 accurate, no Optimus Prime look alike Ultra Magnus. gave those 3rd party people a run for their money.

[Wolfman Jake]

While Seibertron.com has provided a bunch of photos of the newly announced Combiner Wars figures, showcased at the US Toy Fair, we now also have a video for you. The first video shows what was found on the showcase floor, which includes Defensor, Ultra Magnus and the new Legends figures. The second shows the assembly of Leader Magnus' Hammer.

I would like to point out that the first video PROVES what calmer heads (Shajaki and myself, among others) have been saying for weeks. Generations Devastator is NOT as tall as Generations Metroplex. The back of the box clearly says Devastator is 18 inches tall. Metroplex is just over 24 inches.

[ShardFenix]

The protectobots and Ultra Magnus look fantastic. I Might wait on Defensor instead of Dropping money on Superion.

[william-james88]

FINALLY! an G1 accurate, no Optimus Prime look alike Ultra Magnus. gave those 3rd party people a run for their money.

Isn't that what the MP was?

Also, haha I was right, The protectobots' alt modes are definitely futuristic. I would not call Hot Spot's alt mode earth based. It's design is far more cybertronian.

[prjkt]

Hotspot reminds me of a stylised Airport fire truck, so yeah, I can see these as Earth modes, just kinda "futuristic" versions, rather than Cybertronian

[Flashwave]

Is it wrong of me to want to paint Minimus as Powered Buggy?

[Gearslide]

So of the Protectobots, Blades is a repaint of Alpha Bravo with a new head, Streetwise is a significant retooling of Dead End, and First Aid is a "reshelling" of Offroad, to the point that he barely resembles him at all.

They're very well done.

[prjkt]

I love post-movie years.

[SW's SilverHammer]

Is it wrong of me to want to paint Minimus as Powered Buggy?

If hasbro doesn't get to it first; then i'm damn skippy in a few years the club will repaint it as Powered Convoy.

[G1OPT1MU5PR1M3]

That ultra magnus is Soooo mine.. I'm liking the detail in the protectobots when they are combined, except those wide thighs and feet. Way too thick and bulky, but wow, hasbro has stepped up their game

[Wolfman Jake]

FINALLY! an G1 accurate, no Optimus Prime look alike Ultra Magnus. gave those 3rd party people a run for their money.

Isn't that what the MP was?

Also, haha I was right, The protectobots' alt modes are definitely futuristic. I would not call Hot Spot's alt mode earth based. It's design is far more cybertronian.

I'd say they're pretty believably Earth-based. What's so Cybertronian about Blades? Rook doesn't look so much alien as utilitarian for a SWAT vehicle. First Aid is just an SUV. Streetwise is a little stylized, but lacks anything truly alien in his design. And has already been pointed out several times now, Hot Spot is based on an airport firetruck, like Sentinel Prime in Dark of the Moon.

[megatronus]

Do folks think that Minimus Ambus figure is new-Legends-sized (i.e. Powerglide, Skrapnel, etc.) or old-Legends-sized? His lack of elbow articulation would suggest the latter, but I really hope it's the former. Ambus is tiny, but not that tiny.

[shajaki]

I would like to point out that the first video PROVES what calmer heads (Shajaki and myself, among others) have been saying for weeks. Generations Devastator is NOT as tall as Generations Metroplex. The back of the box clearly says Devastator is 18 inches tall. Metroplex is just over 24 inches.

its ok. we knew. we had math on our side

[william-james88]

This short video shows how minimus ambus hides away in Ultra Magnus

[Henry921]

I don't like Rook's molded hands. I like being able to mix and match weapons between characters, so closed fists annoy me. Still gonna get him, tho.

Viper does nothing for me (not a Joe fan) and while I love IDW Thundercracker, I'm not digging this particular retool. Suspect I'd also be into Voyager Cyclonus were it not for Silverbolt's tail sticking out the back, but I'm withholding judgment on him until I see who he's meant to combine with.




Buying:

EVERYTHING!!! Ultra Magnus, all of Defensor

[Wolfman Jake]

I would like to point out that the first video PROVES what calmer heads (Shajaki and myself, among others) have been saying for weeks. Generations Devastator is NOT as tall as Generations Metroplex. The back of the box clearly says Devastator is 18 inches tall. Metroplex is just over 24 inches.

its ok. we knew. we had math on our side

*math fistbump*

[prjkt]

Do folks think that Minimus Ambus figure is new-Legends-sized (i.e. Powerglide, Skrapnel, etc.) or old-Legends-sized? His lack of elbow articulation would suggest the latter, but I really hope it's the former. Ambus is tiny, but not that tiny.

Maybe this is the Minimus from within the Minimus armour that's in the Ultra Magnus armour...

But yeah he looks tiny. Joint size, paint apps and lack of wheels kinda hint at that.