The Energon Pub

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:04 pm

For those of you wondering Robot Kingdom has the cases in stock for the new Warrior wave and Legion class. Unfortunately as of right now they don't have singles or sets available of the new figures. Something tells me they won't.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:30 pm

Yesterday I picked up Optimus. He's neat, glad I bought him, but nothing to write home about.

Today I picked up Drift. OH. MY. GAWD. It's like they had a budget for the pair, and 80% of it was spent on Drift. Because he is miles above Prime. My opinion of Prime has actually dropped after handling Drift.

In the RID line, Drift is now the guy to beat.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:34 pm

I hate to say I told you so, but...

glad you like him.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:45 pm

YES!!! Glad to know hes great. I hope they have him this week-end when I go because they will be 25% off at TRU.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:48 pm

I have a feeling Sideswipe will give Drift a run for his money.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:54 pm

Cobotron wrote:I hate to say I told you so, but...

glad you like him.

I know! But Prime looked so good! Even with your input I didn't want to believe. Prime would be great if it weren't for those shoulders and strangely positioned wrists.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:57 pm

Cobotron wrote:I have a feeling Sideswipe will give Drift a run for his money.

YES. I'm so down for Sideswipe. With that newest batch of in hand pics, I went from "meh" to "OMG NOW".

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:03 pm

shajaki wrote:
Cobotron wrote:I have a feeling Sideswipe will give Drift a run for his money.
YES. I'm so down for Sideswipe. With that newest batch of in hand pics, I went from "meh" to "OMG NOW".

I didnt like his big bulky lower legs when I first saw them, but then I watched another episode and noticed that they are indeed quite big, hence why his drop kick is so lethal. Looking forward to him now. Although I am super intrigued by what Takara will do with jazz's car mode.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:51 pm

Y'know something I've wanted to do since day 1? Peel off their stickers and replace them with proper looking reprolabel insignias. I wonder if anyones done this yet?....

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:56 pm

shajaki wrote:Y'know something I've wanted to do since day 1? Peel off their stickers and replace them with proper looking reprolabel insignias. I wonder if anyones done this yet?....

Personally, I will never. As gaudy these huge-ass insignas look, they are part of what make this line it's own thing. Plus, the Takara ones have some blue in the circle. It help differentiate them from the Hasbro's at a glance.

News Credits: 3 · by **MrBlack** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:25 am

shajaki wrote:Yesterday I picked up Optimus. He's neat, glad I bought him, but nothing to write home about.

Today I picked up Drift. OH. MY. GAWD. It's like they had a budget for the pair, and 80% of it was spent on Drift. Because he is miles above Prime. My opinion of Prime has actually dropped after handling Drift.

In the RID line, Drift is now the guy to beat.

Drift is easily the best figure of the line, although I am quite partial to Strongarm.

I was lukewarm on the upcoming Sideswipe Warrior figure, but the recent photos have changed my mind. Forearm kibble aside, he looks great!

News Credits: 3 · by **Kyleor** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 3:50 pm

shajaki wrote:Y'know something I've wanted to do since day 1? Peel off their stickers and replace them with proper looking reprolabel insignias. I wonder if anyones done this yet?....

I think I saw they have a sticker set for Bumblebee already.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 1:38 am

Drift is the best thus far for me, I'm really looking forward to Jazz since I think it'll be as good.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:07 am

Directly from Hong Kong, the Facebook group HK-TF and their member PoorGuy Kaiser, we have a sighting and both boxed and in-hand images for Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Fracture, the purple motorbike who will receive the Deployer treatment at a later stage in the line. Check out the mirrored images below!

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:33 am

Also courtesy of Mr Chaos, we have a number of listings for the Transformers: Robots in Disguise line from the animated series - and the potential arrival of more Warrior class Decepticons with Quillfire and Thunderhoof, and two new Legends Optimus Prime and Ratchet. Remember, all this is currently marked as 'maybe', but feel free to discuss in the Energon Pub!

Mr. Chaos has some Robots in Disguise reveals. First, something that will really delight people: new warrior class Decepticons!

Quillfire- b5597
Thunderhoof- b5546

And rounding out the reveals for today are the RID Legends. Only two new ones... an Optimus redo... and the return of an old friend.

Blizzard Strike Optimus Prime- No Item Code listed as he was the final one I was given
Ratchet- b5394

News Credits: 7 · by **Zeedust** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:03 am

By Legend I presume he means Legion?

As for the Warriors, YES PLEASE, the one thing I'm digging most about the new RiD is the robo-beastman (or metal furry) aesthetic for the 'cons. It's fresh and creative.

News Credits: 1 · by **RhA** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:09 am

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Drift is the best thus far for me, I'm really looking forward to Jazz since I think it'll be as good.

Jazz seems like a good idea that didn't get finished to me. It's like they quit halfway through the design process. I haven't seen Drift here yet. If he shows up, I'll get him.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:28 am

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Drift is the best thus far for me, I'm really looking forward to Jazz since I think it'll be as good.

So far, I only have Warrior Strongarm, the wolf that I never remember his name, and Bee. Strongarm is acceptable, the wolf is disapointing, but Bee is FANTASTIC. Way batter than the latest Generations deluxe. And especially in Takara deco.

Still, everyone parise Drift so I may buy him as well. However, I<ll wait to see how the comarison between Takara nad Hasbro.

News Credits: 8 · by **NuclearConvoy** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 5:34 am

If Quillfire and Thunderhoof get warrior class toys I'll be on them like white on rice.

News Credits: 8 · by **Autobot Roadburn** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 5:54 am

I'm pretty excited for most of these. The only one I'm unsure of is Ratchet, but as long as he's better than the legion Steeljaw I'll get him. I'm happy with the original Legion Prime, so this one will be bought too. I'm a sucker for Cyberverse sized figures.

Also liking Thunderhoof, but the one I'm most excited for is Quillfire. He's easily my favorite Decepticon design in the show so far, and as long as he looks decent enough he will be mine.

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:05 am

I should really buy Strongarm and Drift. They're only £11 at the moment and I've ony heard good things about them.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kyleor** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 7:52 am

That one step Fracture is definitely a pass.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:29 am

Va'al wrote:Directly from Hong Kong, the Facebook group HK-TF and their member PoorGuy Kaiser, we have a sighting and both boxed and in-hand images for Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Fracture, the purple motorbike who will receive the Deployer treatment at a later stage in the line. Check out the mirrored images below!

85 dollars for a 1-Step?! Hoowee! I am NEVER moving to Hong Kong.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:02 am

Delta Magnus wrote:I should really buy Strongarm and Drift. They're only £11 at the moment and I've ony heard good things about them.

I'm real partial to Strongarm, and not just because she is a good toy, but Delt, if you had to pick just one of those definitely grab Drift.

News Credits: 2 · by **grimlockprime108** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:15 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:Directly from Hong Kong, the Facebook group HK-TF and their member PoorGuy Kaiser, we have a sighting and both boxed and in-hand images for Transformers: Robots in Disguise One-Step Fracture, the purple motorbike who will receive the Deployer treatment at a later stage in the line. Check out the mirrored images below!

85 dollars for a 1-Step?! Hoowee! I am NEVER moving to Hong Kong.

yeah thats about 11 bucks american