The Energon Pub

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Funding just hit 6K, that's awesome!

Emerje

I love that Omega Prime is getting this kind of love, it's great to see

[Nemesis Destron]

If this hits the production floor and by the looks of things it will I will buy it if / gives us a repaint of both!

I always did like the Piss Yellow Prime repaint!

[-Kanrabat-]

If this hits the production floor and by the looks of things it will I will buy it if / gives us a repaint of both!

I always did like the Piss Yellow Prime repaint!

I don't think a HASLAB repaint will ever happen.

But heh, never say never.
A black and electric green Dark Unicron would be boss.

[Nemesis Destron]

If this hits the production floor and by the looks of things it will I will buy it if / gives us a repaint of both!

I always did like the Piss Yellow Prime repaint!

I don't think a HASLAB repaint will ever happen.

But heh, never say never.
A black and electric green Dark Unicron would be boss.

That is epic sounding....along with this old boy!

[Emerje]

Should probably be pointed out that Encore God Fire Convoy was 32,000 JPY in 2018, which at the time was USD $300! Of course few people actually paid that amount (though TFSource sold their last for $400), I got mine from AmiAmi for 22,860 plus shipping which was around 4,500 JPY (it shipped with a few other much smaller things, so it was probably quite a bit more) so let's call it 27,000+ JPY which would have been US $254+ at the time. Like I wouldn't buy a bigger and subjectively better version for roughly the same price ($263.75 for me) in 2024.

Oh, and I haven't seen this answered but a few people asked, the Matrix Blade does appear to be entirely new. It's not the one from Legends Fort Max (which has handles for each segment) or the vintage one used in Car Robots/Encore which had sticker details, the new ones appears to have sculpted details. I do hope the end of the sword ends up being clear.

Emerje

[Ironhidensh]

Omega Prime looks absolutely fantastic.

Backed.

Ditto.

[Sabrblade]

Confirmation from Evan that the ladder can indeed extend, and that the success of this figure could lead to certain redeco possibilities:

[Sabrblade]

TakaraTomy Mall has put up their order page for the set's Japanese crowdfund.

Unlike all other Legacy releases in Japan, which all use the same English names as Hasbro's releases (e.g. "Scourge" instead of "Black Convoy", "Leo Prime" instead of "Lio Convoy"), the Japanese release of this set uses the original Japanese names of "God Fire Convoy", Super Fire Convoy", "God Magnus", "Blue Bolt", "Super God Sword", and "Cybertron Net"; rather than "Omega Prime", "Optimus Prime", "Ultra Magnus", "Bluebolts", "Matrix Blade", and "Global Space Bridge".

The Japanese release will also include an exclusive sleeve for the packaging.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Confirmation from Evan that the ladder can indeed extend, and that the success of this figure could lead to certain redeco possibilities:

I am praying beyond hope this happens, While I do really want Yellow Splendid, I particularly want to see the old Defensor finally bear fruit, I absolutely love that one!

[william-james88]

We thanks fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade for letting us know of this neat tidit. Evan Brooks, the Hasbro designer who is handling the Omega Prime Haslab figure is responding to multiple fans on social media. The question of redecos came up and fans were wondering if this being a Haslab release meant there wouldn'd be a chance of that. Well the short answer is "no", as Evan says
"It's certainly possible, I think. I think this is new Territory for the Haslab teams as there hasn't been such an outcry for a future Redeco of a figure until now, haha"

He also confirmed that the ladder can extend. Below is a screenshot of said quotes.

Confirmation from Evan that the ladder can indeed extend, and that the success of this figure could lead to certain redeco possibilities:

[o.supreme]

Until now, the others TF Haslabs really didn't lend themselves to "practical" Redecos. But I thought part of what made a Haslab special was the idea that it would only be usedfor that purpose, and never again. I mean the molds for Unicron, VS, and DS still exist, they could put our feelers for another run, but of course, probably face backlash for it.

[sideswipe6520]

I think certainly there would be room for another run of Unicron. I would probably buy a second one myself. But repaint potential would be limited to what? 2 other color variations based off the Unicron Trilogy?
Victory Saber I think they could do some sort of shattered glass concept while understanding there would be a smaller run and smaller demand than even for VS. Deathsaurus would have a potential repaint as Red Geist which would be a fun way to bring some Brave Universe into the Legacy line. But again that market would likely be very small. like 1/3rd of the run of Deathsaurus

[Sabrblade]

Victory Saber I think they could do some sort of shattered glass concept

[#1 Signal Lancer fan]

I think certainly there would be room for another run of Unicron. I would probably buy a second one myself. But repaint potential would be limited to what? 2 other color variations based off the Unicron Trilogy?

You could have the two UT repaints (Unicron of Light and Energon's Unicron) and a potential Prime color-scheme retool (with the rocky texture added)

[Sabrblade]

Looks like there was a decent-sized bump in the backer count today. Ever since Day 2, the count has been climbing steadily day-by-day, averaging at about 200-300 new backers per day. This morning, it was at just over 6500 but has suddenly increased to over 7200 in only a few hours! That's more than twice the average backer additions per day we've had so far!

[o.supreme]

Looks like there was a decent-sized bump in the backer count today. Ever since Day 2, the count has been climbing steadily day-by-day, averaging at about 200-300 new backers per day. This morning, it was at just over 6500 but has suddenly increased to over 7200 in only a few hours! That's more than twice the average backer additions per day we've had so far!

That must be the first bump from international orders (It is a Monday Afterall). Still the fact that it got 65% funded in just 6 days, before international orders started coming in is very encouraging. I'm sure it will make the tiers no problem. Man I just wish i had a place for this in my collection.... Its really cool, but I just cant justify it at the moment.

[Emerje]

I will take absolutely any repaint they want to do of Omega Prime. I'd even take Titanium Defensor colors, maybe paired with a Magnus in the Diaclone colors of his namesake.

I think certainly there would be room for another run of Unicron. I would probably buy a second one myself. But repaint potential would be limited to what? 2 other color variations based off the Unicron Trilogy?
Victory Saber I think they could do some sort of shattered glass concept while understanding there would be a smaller run and smaller demand than even for VS. Deathsaurus would have a potential repaint as Red Geist which would be a fun way to bring some Brave Universe into the Legacy line. But again that market would likely be very small. like 1/3rd of the run of Deathsaurus

Takara Tomy no longer has the rights to Brave, it's why literally everyone in Japan is making Brave toys right now except for them (mostly Bandai who own the anime). And I'm pretty sure none of those have been based on figures based on Transformers.

Until now, the others TF Haslabs really didn't lend themselves to "practical" Redecos. But I thought part of what made a Haslab special was the idea that it would only be usedfor that purpose, and never again. I mean the molds for Unicron, VS, and DS still exist, they could put our feelers for another run, but of course, probably face backlash for it.

Unicron and a bunch of other HasLab figures were supposed to be available for around a month on Pulse late last year. They sold out in less than an hour.

Emerje

[Coptur]

the original looked horrible in yellow as it did in Hot Spot blue.

nobody wants some Woketimus Primher and hasbro knows it, i'm glad that its been partially recognised here


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[Emerje]

the original looked horrible in yellow as it did in Hot Spot blue.

nobody wants some Woketimus Primher and hasbro knows it, i'm glad that its been partially recognised here


3...2...1...

Thats... the exact opposite of what they said.

Emerje

[#1 Signal Lancer fan]

nobody wants some Woketimus Primher

I felt like I was having a stroke trying to read that.

Not sure how making Optimus Prime yellow is woke, and genderbent characters aren't exactly anything new if you've been online in the past few decades. Its just a fun alternate take on the character.

[Gauntlet101010]

I disagree with the sentiment, but kind of agree with the point. This is a figure with one HEFTY price tag. Is it a great idea to start making repaints? Is there gonna be a lot of demand for that? Won't it start watering down the exclusivity of a Haslab release if you make a bunch of (potentially more desirable) repaints?

Although that black one is really, REALLY, nice not gonna lie.

[o.supreme]

Until now, the others TF Haslabs really didn't lend themselves to "practical" Redecos. But I thought part of what made a Haslab special was the idea that it would only be usedfor that purpose, and never again. I mean the molds for Unicron, VS, and DS still exist, they could put our feelers for another run, but of course, probably face backlash for it.

Unicron and a bunch of other HasLab figures were supposed to be available for around a month on Pulse late last year. They sold out in less than an hour.

Emerje

True. But it is strongly surmised (and I agree). These were holdovers for QC issue replacements, thus why there were so few. This was not an additional run of the toys. Still, people lost their S##t over it.

*I paid 3 times cost for THIS *, If I had known Hasbro was gonna make it available again...blah blah blah...."

Can you imagine what would happen if Hasbro decided to do another run on Unicron? First, it would probably BE closer to $700 in todays prices, but also, it would split the fandom. From those rejoicing at another shot, to those cursing Hasbro with spittle flecked rage.

[#1 Signal Lancer fan]

*I paid 3 times cost for THIS *, If I had known Hasbro was gonna make it available again...blah blah blah...."

Can you imagine what would happen if Hasbro decided to do another run on Unicron? First, it would probably BE closer to $700 in todays prices, but also, it would split the fandom. From those rejoicing at another shot, to those cursing Hasbro with spittle flecked rage.

I can understand the frustration for the same toy being available again, being available long-term, or being available at a cheaper price.

In regards to the potential repaints, I don't get why people would be upset about a redo/repaint having its own limited run for (presumably) the same price or higher. Yes, the mold may be slightly less exclusive, but it's a different variation having its own limited run.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Until now, the others TF Haslabs really didn't lend themselves to "practical" Redecos. But I thought part of what made a Haslab special was the idea that it would only be usedfor that purpose, and never again. I mean the molds for Unicron, VS, and DS still exist, they could put our feelers for another run, but of course, probably face backlash for it.

Unicron and a bunch of other HasLab figures were supposed to be available for around a month on Pulse late last year. They sold out in less than an hour.

Emerje

True. But it is strongly surmised (and I agree). These were holdovers for QC issue replacements, thus why there were so few. This was not an additional run of the toys. Still, people lost their S##t over it.

*I paid 3 times cost for THIS *, If I had known Hasbro was gonna make it available again...blah blah blah...."

Can you imagine what would happen if Hasbro decided to do another run on Unicron? First, it would probably BE closer to $700 in todays prices, but also, it would split the fandom. From those rejoicing at another shot, to those cursing Hasbro with spittle flecked rage.

I'm glad Unicron sold out quickly, when it was announced they were selling him again, my brain kicked in with some degree of skipping regret, but as soon as he was gone, the feeling vanished again thankfully

[o.supreme]

I'm glad Unicron sold out quickly, when it was announced they were selling him again, my brain kicked in with some degree of skipping regret, but as soon as he was gone, the feeling vanished again thankfully

I have no regrets. I mean even if in some crazy universe I was given one for FREE, it would just be sitting in the box taking up space in my closet, or bedroom. I literally have no way to display it.