The Energon Pub

[william-james88]

if they do have plans for beast combiners, they're not gonna tell us until they want to. saying anything besides 'no plans' would just be giving it away.

No, hasbro's usual phrase for when that's the case is "we'll see" which is what they said about deluxe groove. Them giving a direct "no" is not as common and is really reserved for letting fans not get any hope up. We already know that combiner wars is ending soon and they are moving on so i greatly suggest we actually take their word for it and not put any hope up to avoid what is going on in the "platinum editions" thread.

[robotmel]

Too late now but I wonder if Hasbro had put some 5mm holes/ports in the sides of the Combiner Wars gestalt feet where any of the Deluxe appendages could plug in their weapons, which may have helped to bulk out the feet so they didn't look so tiny?

This would only look possibly okay depending on how the weapons where designed I guess but would no doubt cause a flurry of "its partsforming" responses but that's a given when we are talking about combiners! It may well have given us better feet and handy storage for all those little guns and what not!

Just a thought. Good afternoon!

[Rodimus Prime]

So when exactly are the Combaticons slated to his the shelves?

[Ironhidensh]

So when exactly are the Combaticons slated to his the shelves?

Next spring, I believe. Frustrating, since bruticus is the only other team I want to buy.

[chuckdawg1999]

So when exactly are the Combaticons slated to his the shelves?

Next spring, I believe. Frustrating, since bruticus is the only other team I want to buy.

Is Skylynx coming before that?

[william-james88]

So when exactly are the Combaticons slated to his the shelves?

Next spring, I believe. Frustrating, since bruticus is the only other team I want to buy.

Is Skylynx coming before that?

No, Skylynx is wave 2. While they say Bruticus is spring 2016, they said the same about Superion so it can very well be that we see Bruticus in stores by the end of 2015.

[Sabrblade]

if they do have plans for beast combiners, they're not gonna tell us until they want to. saying anything besides 'no plans' would just be giving it away.

No, hasbro's usual phrase for when that's the case is "we'll see" which is what they said about deluxe groove.

That or "Stay tuned", which has been used for both things that did come later (like Unicron's return in the Predacons Rising movie) and things that never came at all (like Hasbro releases of Prime War Breakdown and Gaia Unicron).

[Rodimus Prime]

So when exactly are the Combaticons slated to his the shelves?

Next spring, I believe. Frustrating, since bruticus is the only other team I want to buy.

I hope that's just an estimate, and he'll get here earlier. like maybe Christmas. From the few shots I have seen, it looks like Bruticus will be the best looking gestalt in the line, at least out of the traditional 5-member teams.

[william-james88]

if they do have plans for beast combiners, they're not gonna tell us until they want to. saying anything besides 'no plans' would just be giving it away.

No, hasbro's usual phrase for when that's the case is "we'll see" which is what they said about deluxe groove.

That or "Stay tuned", which has been used for both things that did come later (like Unicron's return in the Predacons Rising movie) and things that never came at all (like Hasbro releases of Prime War Breakdown and Gaia Unicron).

Yeah precicely, so when they say no, that really means no chance in hell and please stop hoping for it. I think they knew in this case how much fans wanted these animal based combiners that they thought a real "no" for once was the best approach. Still, people like peaces are proof that no matter how much hasbro tries to do damage control, they can't reach everyone.

[Ironhidensh]

So when exactly are the Combaticons slated to his the shelves?

Next spring, I believe. Frustrating, since bruticus is the only other team I want to buy.

I hope that's just an estimate, and he'll get here earlier. like maybe Christmas. From the few shots I have seen, it looks like Bruticus will be the best looking gestalt in the line, at least out of the traditional 5-member teams.

My feelings as well, though I'll hold final decision and judgment until I see what Takaras plans are for Blastoff.

I firmly believe Hotspot is the repaint as that figure fits Onslaught much better.

[william-james88]

My feelings as well, though I'll hold final decision and judgment until I see what Takaras plans are for Blastoff.

I firmly believe Hotspot is the repaint as that figure fits Onslaught much better.

I am totally there with you on both those points.

[Stuartmaximus]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

[william-james88]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

People might think it looks good there, but I am certain this would make fans far more pissed than the platinum dinobots we just got. I think people are pretty sick of repaints at this point for the line.

[no-one]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

People might think it looks good there, but I am certain this would make fans far more pissed than the platinum dinobots we just got. I think people are pretty sick of repaints at this point for the line.

I would be fully on board for some pre dino Cybertron flavored Dynobots.

[william-james88]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

People might think it looks good there, but I am certain this would make fans far more pissed than the platinum dinobots we just got. I think people are pretty sick of repaints at this point for the line.

I would be fully on board for some pre dino Cybertron flavored Dynobots.

The last time we had that, it didnt fare too well:



Also, would you be down for more repaints?

[Stuartmaximus]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

People might think it looks good there, but I am certain this would make fans far more pissed than the platinum dinobots we just got. I think people are pretty sick of repaints at this point for the line.

btw how are ppl sick of repaints? coz we're getting one of the Stunticons repainted as Sunstreaker! an Airelbot repainted as Blast Off, Hot Spot repainted/retooled as Onslaught, Off Road repaint/retool as Ironhide, Alpha Bravo/Blades/Vortex repaint, Drag Strip/Mirage repaint, Dead End/Streetwise repaint, ppl seemed quite pleased with the cyberverse sized Optimus/Huffer/Nemesis Prime repaint that we got! as well as the seeker repaints...Thundercracker/Skywarp & Starscream & Powerglide/Viper repaint plus we got the Voyager Optimus/Motormaster(granted a slight retool) & now a White Optimus repaint.

YOU! might be sick of repaints.....but not everyone shares that same sentiment.

but tbh...I seriously doubt that Hasbro UK will do Wave 1, 2 & maybe 3, figures repainted as the G1 Dinos! but it's a nice idea.....& would've been a way around them not bringing out any Beast Combiners.

[no-one]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

People might think it looks good there, but I am certain this would make fans far more pissed than the platinum dinobots we just got. I think people are pretty sick of repaints at this point for the line.

I would be fully on board for some pre dino Cybertron flavored Dynobots.

The last time we had that, it didnt fare too well:

Also, would you be down for more repaints?

In an ideal world they would be new molds, with that said I'd be more cool with remolds than repaints.

As it stands I'm not really sure how much more of the CW line I will he picking up. Probably the new molds and Swindle. Of the repants, Mirage is the only one I definitely want. On the rest, I'll make the call at retail.

I'm a pretty open minded guy when it comes to my collection and I pick up what I like the looks of. I'm a mold collector more than a bot collector. I guess thats why Mirage and Swindle appeal to me. I only own one of each of those. To answer your question: no, the repaints are starting to wear a little thin.

[Ironhidensh]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

Some men just want to watch the world burn.....

[leokearon]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

Grimlock looks very good, the others not so.

Still I see why Hasbro like reusing the molds, Digibashing them is a lot of fun. http://leokearon.deviantart.com/gallery ... ansformers

[william-james88]

btw how are ppl sick of repaints? coz we're getting one of the Stunticons repainted as Sunstreaker! an Airelbot repainted as Blast Off, Hot Spot repainted/retooled as Onslaught, ppl seemed quite pleased with the cyberverse sized Optimus/Huffer/Nemesis Prime repaint that we got! as well as the seeker repaints...Thundercracker/Skywarp & Starscream & Powerglide/Viper repaint plus we got the Voyager Optimus/Motormaster(granted a slight retool) & now a White Optimus repaint.

YOU! might be sick of repaints.....but not everyone shares that same sentiment.

but tbh...I seriously doubt that Hasbro UK will do Wave 1, 2 & maybe 3, figures repainted as the G1 Dinos! but it's a nice idea.....& would've been a way around them not bringing out any Beast Combiners.

It seems you are not up to date with the rest of the announced repaints.

Scattershot/betatron for instance:

Actually, I was gonna list more but it seems you havent been paying too much attention, so here is a recap of all the repaints announced so far. And no, I didnt make this chart, someone who was far more frustrated by the amount of repaints did:



Here are more repaints for you in these links and yes they are all happening (even if they look like cheap digibashes):

http://www.seibertron.com/events/gallery.php?event_id=434&size=0&start=0

http://www.seibertron.com/events/gallery.php?event_id=419&size=2&image=11

[Stuartmaximus]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

Some men just want to watch the world burn.....

so does Megatron!

[Agamemnon]

The last time we had that, it didnt fare too well:



Also, would you be down for more repaints?

Well, to be fair, the whole of the Titanium line wasn't well received, if I remember correctly. Personally, I liked the War Within molds, including this Grimlock...

[Stuartmaximus]

btw how are ppl sick of repaints? coz we're getting one of the Stunticons repainted as Sunstreaker! an Airelbot repainted as Blast Off, Hot Spot repainted/retooled as Onslaught, ppl seemed quite pleased with the cyberverse sized Optimus/Huffer/Nemesis Prime repaint that we got! as well as the seeker repaints...Thundercracker/Skywarp & Starscream & Powerglide/Viper repaint plus we got the Voyager Optimus/Motormaster(granted a slight retool) & now a White Optimus repaint.

YOU! might be sick of repaints.....but not everyone shares that same sentiment.

but tbh...I seriously doubt that Hasbro UK will do Wave 1, 2 & maybe 3, figures repainted as the G1 Dinos! but it's a nice idea.....& would've been a way around them not bringing out any Beast Combiners.

It seems you are not up to date with the rest of the announced repaints.

Scattershot/betatron for instance:

Actually, I was gonna list more but it seems you havent been paying too much attention, so here is a recap of all the repaints announced so far. And no, I didnt make this chart, someone who was far more frustrated by the amount of repaints did:



Here are more repaints for you in these links and yes they are all happening (even if they look like cheap digibashes):

http://www.seibertron.com/events/gallery.php?event_id=434&size=0&start=0

http://www.seibertron.com/events/gallery.php?event_id=419&size=2&image=11

yes I couldn't list them all, that would take far too long

& at the end of the day....whether your sick of repaints or not...

it's Hasbro that's to blame!(apart from that fanmade or fan favourite one)

as we're obviously getting these! coming out soon.


but it doesn't stop there! coz when CW is finished, we're getting a Generations Metroplex repaint/retool as Titan Wars Fort Max(or is it Warden? depending on what his alt modes look like).

[Optimum Supreme]

So when exactly are the Combaticons slated to his the shelves?

Next spring, I believe. Frustrating, since bruticus is the only other team I want to buy.

Is Skylynx coming before that?

No, Skylynx is wave 2. While they say Bruticus is spring 2016, they said the same about Superion so it can very well be that we see Bruticus in stores by the end of 2015.

Or still not have much luck finding it by July 2016.

[Sabrblade]

well I still say that they could get around the whole Dinobot issue with something like this

Why, hello there, Lightning Strike Coalition!