The Energon Pub

News Credits: 14 · Fri May 05, 2023 11:33 am

Rhinox looks really nice. I'm impressed how well the Rhino mode, just disappears into the Robot mode, with minimal kibble. Hopefully there's not a massive rhino backpack we can't see though.

Megs is amazingly good looking. Definitely picking him up on pre-order the he shows up. Also, the mace looks great.

News Credits: 19 · Fri May 05, 2023 12:06 pm

Rhinox beastmode looks like an incomplete Armadillo but at least it's truer to the live action. Robot mode looks pretty good. I'd be tempted for the other rhinox if if was released in foxkids transmetal colours.

Megatrons just money saved to me, so no complaints there. Hope he is good inhand for those that want him.

Fri May 05, 2023 12:07 pm

wow finally a good looking rhinox for rotb

Fri May 05, 2023 12:36 pm

Rotb, I always read Revenge of the Beasts -_-

For me, the mainline Rhinox looks a bit better. Happy that we get 2 Generations styled versions so people can choose.
WFC Megatron looks awesome, will get.

As for the Leader class story, nah, Leaders cost 70 euro's now in Holland (72 usd). That's too much for an Ultra class figure. They aren't Leaders. Guys, Cybertron Optimus is about as big as War for Cybertron Commander Jetfire, and Cybertron Optimus is a Leader.

We are getting voyagers with a backpack > Leader. A voyager slightly bigger > Leader. It's getting a bit ridiculous in my opinion.
I hope we get a mainline Scourge so I can choose which version I like best.

Hyped for the movie, from what I see from the trailer it's just fun and respect for the fans.

News Credits: 12 · Fri May 05, 2023 12:57 pm

Pretty sweet Rhinox
Might get that one and pass him off as a transmetal rhinox or predacon rhinox. Or a post Beast machines rhinox with the memories of tankor idk

News Credits: 4880 · Fri May 05, 2023 3:26 pm

noctorro wrote:
We are getting voyagers with a backpack > Leader. A voyager slightly bigger > Leader. It's getting a bit ridiculous in my opinion.

The new era of leaders started with Jetfire in the thrilling 30 line in 2014, so almost a decade ago. Did you find that toy to be leader class?

News Credits: 6 · Fri May 05, 2023 3:37 pm

Rhinox is looking good with his giant meat hammer.

News Credits: 22 · Fri May 05, 2023 5:03 pm

For Megatron, we need views from the back for robot mode and underneath for tank mode. I have a feeling at least his legs are hollow.

News Credits: 90 · Fri May 05, 2023 5:11 pm

Hoping for an FOC Megatron at some point, really do like the new WFC one though. He's gonna be a definite pickup for me once I have the funds and find him.

News Credits: 101 · Fri May 05, 2023 5:13 pm

Lightshield82 wrote:I think it's aa little strange that they have dedicated new toys to the High Moon games which are out of print and unavailable for purchase. I wish they'd at least make the originals available again, if not a remaster.

Yeah, those games deserves a solid remaster to be released on Steam.

News Credits: 22 · Fri May 05, 2023 5:30 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Lightshield82 wrote:I think it's aa little strange that they have dedicated new toys to the High Moon games which are out of print and unavailable for purchase. I wish they'd at least make the originals available again, if not a remaster.

Yeah, those games deserves a solid remaster to be released on Steam.

I'm still playing the original on my PS3. :lol:

News Credits: 101 · Fri May 05, 2023 5:40 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Lightshield82 wrote:I think it's aa little strange that they have dedicated new toys to the High Moon games which are out of print and unavailable for purchase. I wish they'd at least make the originals available again, if not a remaster.

Yeah, those games deserves a solid remaster to be released on Steam.
I'm still playing the original on my PS3.

I still have both for X-360.

But a PC remaster (that would not be a buggy mess) would give the chance to everyone who missed out.
And I may even buy them again.

Sat May 06, 2023 1:36 am

william-james88 wrote:
noctorro wrote:
We are getting voyagers with a backpack > Leader. A voyager slightly bigger > Leader. It's getting a bit ridiculous in my opinion.

The new era of leaders started with Jetfire in the thrilling 30 line in 2014, so almost a decade ago. Did you find that toy to be leader class?

True, it has been going downhill for quite some time. I consider to be honest that Jetfire (and seeker repaints / Ultra Magnus) large Ultra's more than Leaders. But Ultra was too close to Mega so they dropped it as a scale I think.

Armada Overload is that a Mega or an Ultra? I know Armada Jetfire was an Ultra and Armada Scavenger a Mega.

It's confusing

Sat May 06, 2023 1:38 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Lightshield82 wrote:I think it's aa little strange that they have dedicated new toys to the High Moon games which are out of print and unavailable for purchase. I wish they'd at least make the originals available again, if not a remaster.

Yeah, those games deserves a solid remaster to be released on Steam.
I'm still playing the original on my PS3.

I still have both for X-360.

But a PC remaster (that would not be a buggy mess) would give the chance to everyone who missed out.
And I may even buy them again.

Man I mis Escalation, that was soo cool guys.

News Credits: 462 · Sat May 06, 2023 2:13 am

noctorro wrote:Armada Overload is that a Mega or an Ultra? I know Armada Jetfire was an Ultra and Armada Scavenger a Mega.

Overload was a Max-Con, but, strangely, his Energon redeco Ultra Magnus was sold as one size class higher in that line, right alongside Tidal Wave (who had previously been sold as a Giga-Con in the Armada line).

News Credits: 22 · Sat May 06, 2023 1:44 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
noctorro wrote:Armada Overload is that a Mega or an Ultra? I know Armada Jetfire was an Ultra and Armada Scavenger a Mega.
Overload was a Max-Con, but, strangely, his Energon redeco Ultra Magnus was sold as one size class higher in that line, right alongside Tidal Wave (who had previously been sold as a Giga-Con in the Armada line).

Didn't Energon Magnus come with a set of 3 exclusive mini-cons as well? They were a repaint of the Requiem Blaster, I think. Wouldn't that be enough to bump up the price to the next class?

News Credits: 14 · Sat May 06, 2023 2:12 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
noctorro wrote:Armada Overload is that a Mega or an Ultra? I know Armada Jetfire was an Ultra and Armada Scavenger a Mega.
Overload was a Max-Con, but, strangely, his Energon redeco Ultra Magnus was sold as one size class higher in that line, right alongside Tidal Wave (who had previously been sold as a Giga-Con in the Armada line).
Didn't Energon Magnus come with a set of 3 exclusive mini-cons as well? They were a repaint of the Requiem Blaster, I think. Wouldn't that be enough to bump up the price to the next class?

Yep:

Transformers Energon Ultra Magnus Gallery

News Credits: 241 · Sat May 06, 2023 2:15 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
noctorro wrote:Armada Overload is that a Mega or an Ultra? I know Armada Jetfire was an Ultra and Armada Scavenger a Mega.
Overload was a Max-Con, but, strangely, his Energon redeco Ultra Magnus was sold as one size class higher in that line, right alongside Tidal Wave (who had previously been sold as a Giga-Con in the Armada line).
Didn't Energon Magnus come with a set of 3 exclusive mini-cons as well? They were a repaint of the Requiem Blaster, I think. Wouldn't that be enough to bump up the price to the next class?

It sure is, or rather, Energon Ultra Magnus was bumped up a Class possibly to not to crowd the first Mega Class wave with Treadbolt and Ironhide, and to give Command Class which only had Tidal Wave a second figure (solid cases for anything lower than Leader was a no-go).

News Credits: 332 · Sat May 06, 2023 5:21 pm

I think I'm going to start using old Hasbro Class scale sizing to describe myself.

News Credits: 2 · Sat May 06, 2023 5:28 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think I'm going to start using old Hasbro Class scale sizing to describe myself.

I think the new ones are more appropriate for me.

I'm not overweight, I'm Titan Class!

News Credits: 241 · Sat May 06, 2023 5:36 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I think I'm going to start using old Hasbro Class scale sizing to describe myself.

Plenty of names to choose from too :lol:

News Credits: 61 · Sat May 06, 2023 8:57 pm

I just tracked down one of the last gaps in my Studio Series collection - here’s Lockdown!

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It’s actually the Takara version, which is kinda neat! Only difference is the box, but it’s still cool to compare to the regular Studio Series boxes.

Lockdown himself is great! The molded detail is especially good on this guy, and the gunmetal paint looks really nice too. There actually isn’t too much paint work I have to add for alt mode!

I wasn’t too sure if he used both these weapons at the same time in AOE, but I rewatched the final battle again, and he does!

News Credits: 61 · Sun May 07, 2023 6:11 pm

Just finished up the current NEST trio in Studio Series with my custom NEST Ratchet! This guy may be my favorite of the bunch, detailing both modes (especially robot mode) was a blast!

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News Credits: 101 · Sun May 07, 2023 6:47 pm

The neon-green highlights for the bot mode is a very nice touch! 8-)

News Credits: 1 · Sun May 07, 2023 7:27 pm

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Just finished up the current NEST trio in Studio Series with my custom NEST Ratchet! This guy may be my favorite of the bunch, detailing both modes (especially robot mode) was a blast!

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Excelent choice of colors, black and neon never fails. Reminds me a bit of the Night Ops Ratchet repaint.