The Energon Pub

[-Kanrabat-]

That must have been a lot of work, painting on that basically blanc canvas.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

That must have been a lot of work, painting on that basically blanc canvas.

Not as much as you might think, the alt mode flames are actually really well done so I didn't have to add too many new ones! Just had to paint over them with the new colors. I did also redo a few inaccurate ones on the front, but overall much less work than the SS-44s I've done xD

[Overcracker]

Lot's of awesomely painted Prime pictures

Looks amazing.

Mine looks so drab now.

Currently having fun with the PR of Jazz. Loving that pseudo Porsche 935 alt mode.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Lot's of awesomely painted Prime pictures

Looks amazing.

Mine looks so drab now.

Thank you very much! It was a blast to work on.

I'll get to do it all over again with next year's Nemesis Prime too! xD

[Till-all-R1]

Sorry, wrong thread.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

With Prime done, I figured it was finally time to tackle AOE Grimlock! I used 8 different colors/paints to recreate the worn and rusted look Grimlock has in the movie, but my favorite detail I added is actually the green Energon on his face from when Prime punches him xD

Grimlock ended up being super fun to paint, I can't wait to work on the other Dinob-. . . oh, right.

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

Looks like PvP already stole his copy of studio series Megatron because he's been posting things on tfw2005.

This is a compiled post of things he's said about it that was posted to Instagram by ruination_20:

Edit: I'm glad he comes with himself in gun mode at an accessory!

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

“Good job, little friend!”

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Some SS stuff from me to catch up.

First up, despite how bad his photos looked, Devastation Prime is a joy. No idea why, but I really love this guy






Next up, I got the AOE Prime. God, they nailed this guy. This right here is a fantastic figure. So complex in an intelligent way, with both modes being beautiful. And his posing and accessories? Perfection.

He needed more paint, but hot damn, this mold is a strong mold. Great, fantastic figure








I also finally got Que. Bit of a finnicky fellow, but he's still really nice. He doesn't need to be highly posable, given his scientist role, and his arms can do what I want them to, so I am satisfied with him. I also love the headsculpt.







I also got Sentinel at last. Man, for as simple as he is (using RiD2015 seeker magic no less), he is really cool. Love how solid the built in rage mode is too.

[Emerje]

Looks like PvP already stole his copy of studio series Megatron because he's been posting things on tfw2005.

This is a compiled post of things he's said about it that was posted to Instagram by ruination_20:

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Edit: I'm glad he comes with himself in gun mode at an accessory!

He also supposedly has Widowmaker, but is holding off on showing her (only shown her massive boot) for the same reason he's only shown Megatron's arms, supposedly Hasbro is putting pressure on him not to show them.

Emerje

[Sabrblade]

TakaraTomy teaser pic for the following Studio Series figures:

• TFTM Scavenger
• TFTM Mixmaster
• TF One Starscream
• TF One Elita-1
• TFTM Megatron

[-Kanrabat-]

The Constructicons are a given. What's I'm really looking forward to is the SS86 Megatron, how he will be designed.

Also, TF1 Starscream is interesting.

[Emerje]

Over on X Takara Tomy has given us our first real look at the highly anticipated Studio Series Transformers the Movie (SS86) Megatron as well as the last two Constructicons Scavenger and Mix Master, and Transformers One Starscream and Elita-1. They didn't say when the full reveals would be coming, just that they'd be "soon", but hopefully we can look forward to a full reveal next week!

Big thanks to our own Seibertronian, Sabrblade for posting this in our own Energon Pub forums where you can let us know what you think of this teaser.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Kinda bummed there’s no Widowmaker since that’s the only one I’m interested in, but hopefully we see her soon! The leaks so far look great, I think it’s super cool they went with the orange McLaren from AOE as the alt mode!

[blackeyedprime]

Trukk not tanky


I'd be more happy with a megatron that turns into a monkey. But ever since monkeys have been mishandled by human kind and the king of pop, children can no longer enjoy the pleasures that 80s kids once knew. You can't just put an orange safety cap on a monkey and call it socially acceptable.

[Sowndwave76]

I'm definitely happy with how Megatron looks, at least from what can be seen in that image. Does anyone think images of the whole figure will get leaked before June 10th?

And since there's not a really thread for it, I'm also pretty excited for the new Dramatic Capture set! With having the Triple Takevoer set and seeing how good Starscream is, I'll probably end up keeping Thundercracker, but the highlight for me is Reflector... And knowing it will be the most show-accurate decos makes this an instant buy for me. Also nice that it shouldn't be over $100.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

We have pictures of Studio Series Concept Art Widowmaker! (Reportedly going by KSI Widow on the packaging due to copyright)

For those unfamiliar, Widowmaker is a concept character from Age of Extinction who eventually became Stinger by the time of the final film. She has an extensive amount of concept art, some of which varies pretty significantly. There is one key difference with this figure compared to the concept art and that is the alt mode: rather than use the Pagani Huayra, Widowmaker turns into a licensed orange McLaren. This vehicle actually appears with some of the other KSI vehicles in AOE, though its robot mode is not seen on-screen.

Despite the alt mode change, Widowmaker still sports similar kibble management to one of her concept art designs, with the headlights on the shoulders and the alt mode doors trailing behind them.

The figure is largely based off this piece of concept art, particularly with the headlight shoulders, blades on the forearms, and leg detailing:

While the head sculpt is more reminiscent of this artwork:

[-Kanrabat-]

The toy of Widow is passable. However, that concept art requires some Blokee, Yolopark, or 3-0 models to be made of her.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Widow is a beauty, I am thrilled with how she turned out!

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Fresh from JTPrime, we have Studio Series listings from 2026 and some of 2027! A couple notes he mentions first:

-No AOTP Titan in 2026. That's because Studio Series is getting its first Titan instead. AOTP will have 2 Commanders instead.
-Comics is being introduced to Studio Series in 2027.
-Leader Hound, Swoop, Slp Prime, Fort Max and Soundwave are super early 2027 listings.

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES TITAN
Product Number: G1888

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES ROLEPLAY
Product Number: G1889

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR 86 BLITZWING
Product Number: G2187

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR TF7 SCOURGE
Product Number: G2189

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES VOY 86 CYCLONUS
Product Number: G2193

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES VOY TF4 OPTIMUS EV
Product Number: G2194

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX 86 WHEELJACK
Product Number: G2198

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF4 BUMBLEBEE
Product Number: G2199

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES DLX TF ONE SOUNDWAVE
Product Number: G2200

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR 86 SWOOP
Product Code G3505

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR COMICS FORT MAX
Product Code: G3506

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR COMICS SOUNDWAVE
Product Code: G3507

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR TF5 HOUND
Product Code: G3508

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR 86 OPTIMUS SLP MODE
Product Number: G3509

TRA GEN STUDIO SERIES LDR TF5 MEGATRON
Product code: G3467

Exclusive:
TRA GEN SS ANNY LDR 86 MEGATRON
Product Number: G2255

Our 2026 Bayverse lineup is now:

- Deluxe TLK Barricade
- Deluxe AOE Bumblebee
- Voyager Evasion Mode Optimus Prime
- Leader Nemesis Prime
- Leader TLK Megatron

That is a STACKED lineup for 2026, I'm so excited! And not only that, but HOUND is finally on his way not long after! Surprised they're doing the TLK version first, but not complaining.[/quote]

[Sabrblade]

Well, now I'm compelled to wait before getting the normal SS86 Megatron until after we see what the exclusive Anniversary version looks like.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Additional reply here to take count of things, our 2026 Bayverse lineup is now:

- Deluxe TLK Barricade
- Deluxe AOE Bumblebee
- Voyager Evasion Mode Optimus Prime
- Leader Nemesis Prime
- Leader TLK Megatron

That is a STACKED lineup for 2026, I'm so excited! And not only that, but HOUND is finally on his way not long after! Surprised they're doing the TLK version first, but not complaining.

[-Kanrabat-]

AoE Hound will be a leader.
F YEAH!

That old oversized K.O will finally be irrelevant.

[Sowndwave76]

Well son of a b!tch, Hastak really may have me reeled-in to 2027…
First and mainly, for SS86 Soundwave…. Why in the world he isn’t part of the line-up for 2026 is baffling.
But also, if one of the CC figures for AotP is Hot Spot, assuming there would be 1-2 Protectobots in ‘27, that would also keep me in the game. I’m ready to ditch the CW set. I’m hoping for a new set of Predacons and a Predaking, but after getting Menasor, Devastator, and Bruticus, I’m assuming they want to get another Autobot combiner released.

SS86 Blitzwing seems really pointless. I’ll be almost shocked if somehow that’s better than the Triple Takeover version.
I love that Cyclonus mold so much, if the SS86 figure has a more movie accurate deco, I’ll get it and still keep my Kingdom version.
I’m also most likely in for a Comics version of Soundwave, although it’s going to bug me that it’s probably the one last use of the Netflix mold…. Which helps explain why the new SS86 figure isn’t being released until ‘27. I guess the comics version is going to be a ‘maybe’.

Lastly, I’m betting that the Selects Anniversary Megatron is a reformatting version. And yes, I will get that for sure.

Definitely some additional figures to look forward to, but I’m really not happy about putting off my collecting retirement.

Thanks for sharing this news, EMBee.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Thanks for sharing this news, EMBee.

You're welcome! These are just the new listings too, we are getting a leader 86 Soundwave in 2026 that was part of the first batch of listings.

Edit: also had to make this xD