The Energon Pub

[Sentinel_Primal]

There is a possibility that this Bee will be a part of Buzzworthy but not Studio Series, leaving room for a new Studio Series one.

For example, there was a repaint of the original 1976 Camaro Bumblebee mold in a box set (with the prior release of HO Bee) that came out less than a year before SS-01 was released. Hasbro definitely knew they had a new mold in development, but they used the older mold in the meantime since the new one wouldn’t be out for a while longer. Maybe that’s the situation we’re in now?

Does Age of Extinction have a big anniversary coming soon? Cause if not, then I kind of doubt that they're using it as a placeholder until the new figure cause typically when they use an old mold instead of a new, more accurate one, it's because they have a big anniversary coming up and can't wait for the new mold. The only recent one I can think of was the use of IDW Blurr in the TF:TM boxset instead of the Titans Return one that was coming out a year later.

That said, it's not impossible. After all, they repainted AOE Bee into TLK Bee because they hadn't finished the mold for actual TLK Bee by the first wave of figures after all.

[Mindmaster]

I don’t remember Jolt’s head looking like… that. Then again, it’s been a very long time since I last watched Revenge of the Fallen so I might be misremembering. Won’t stop me from getting him, and I like Sideswipe with a hardtop hood more than his convertible hood version so I’ll get him too.

[Sabrblade]

I don’t remember Jolt’s head looking like… that. Then again, it’s been a very long time since I last watched Revenge of the Fallen so I might be misremembering. Won’t stop me from getting him, and I like Sideswipe with a hardtop hood more than his convertible hood version so I’ll get him too.

Yeah, most of Jolt's previous toys had a head design based on early concept art instead of his onscreen movie model.

[LinaNui]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffU0-qQ ... =chefatron

We've got our best look yet at BB movie Thrust from chefatron. I got say, he looks really good and I can not wait to add him to my collection! I am actually looking forward to all the repaints, especially the skywarp that leaked already.

[-Kanrabat-]

Greetings Seibertronians!

Fellow user LinaNui pointed us out that Youtuber chefatron found SS-76 Thrust!
He found it at his local Toys R Us in Asia.

This voyager class figure is a repaint/retool of SS-72 Bumblebee Movie Starscream. Thrust have a new head with a "gaz mask" much like Blitzwing. A "conehead crest" have been added behind his head to give him that iconic "conehead" look. His overall colors give strong Armada Thrust vibes.

chefatron may have landed a serious lemon with his SS-72 Starscream. But this time around, it seems that Thrust's quality is greatly improved over his moldmate.

You can check out the video review below:



What do you think of this release? Will this Thrust be the gateway to build yet another seeker armada?

Please let us know!

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Box pics for Jolt and ROTF Bee:

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Jolt has a seemingly new render of what he actually looks like in the movie, can’t wait for some clearer pics of that. It also looks like Jolt might have a new backdrop.

I’ve always liked that render for ROTF Bee, so I’m glad they’re using it here, especially since the Buzzworthy release used 07 Bee art instead of an ROTF render.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

The newest wave of SS Leaders has been spotted at a Target in the US (Virginia), including Grindor.

[Hellscream9999]

I know selects don't use studio molds, but I would kill for a darksteel retool of sidswipe, that was a killer figure

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

I know selects don't use studio molds, but I would kill for a darksteel retool of sidswipe, that was a killer figure

I’m all for a Studio Selects line, it’d be cool to get figures like Stealth Bumblebee with the updated molds.

[-Kanrabat-]

I know selects don't use studio molds, but I would kill for a darksteel retool of sidswipe, that was a killer figure

I’m all for a Studio Selects line, it’d be cool to get figures like Stealth Bumblebee with the updated molds.

It could also be a good opportunity to have a few OFFICIAL Nemesis Primes. Both ROTF and Bee Movie versions.

[william-james88]

Firstly, the final Studio Series leader class toys of 2021 are out at US retail. Those are Grindor with Ravage and Slag. They were found at Target in Virginia by TF fans Bryanwes and mlgpapalouie. As predicted, Grindor is out before Hasbro officially revealed him.

We also finally have stock images for Studio Series ROTF Bumblebee, Jolt and Sweep. As the Studio Series 86 line is all about movie accuracy, the Sweep is indeed almost identical to Scourge. The only difference with this toy seems to be that he has the "closed" hand on the left. Scourge had been hard to find for many and the sweeps are supposed to all look the same as him so this just makes any army building easier and gives others a chance to add Scourge to their collection.

Jolt's box is rather noteworthy since this is the very first accurate image we have ever had of his final look in the movie. These product images came from a site called koreannet.

[Mechastrike]

seibertron.com: shows pics of Scourge and a Sweep.
me: they're the same picture.

[Sabrblade]

seibertron.com: shows pics of Scourge and a Sweep.
me: they're the same picture.

Look closer.

[-Kanrabat-]

seibertron.com: shows pics of Scourge and a Sweep.
me: they're the same picture.

Look closer.

The joke is there's barely any difference.
Did I really had to explain it?

[william-james88]

seibertron.com: shows pics of Scourge and a Sweep.
me: they're the same picture.

Joking aside, this is the best scenario to satisfy both army builders and ensure everyone gets scourge. Don't know of they opted for this instead of simply repacking scourge so to ensure that stores would stock a "different" product and make sure everyone gets as many as they need.

[King Kuuga]

Mandatory:


That said I'll be buying two Sweeps and selling off my duplicate Scourge.

[transformers_va]

Looks like Slag was actually found in Virginia, NOT West Virginia as reported by william-james

[transformers_va]

Mandatory:


That said I'll be buying two Sweeps and selling off my duplicate Scourge.

His left hand is different.. completely worth it

[Ultra Markus]

I guess we will have to wait for someone's toy review of the sweep to really see if there are any differences besides the hand swap
the fact is there shouldn't be any differences at all but it would be nice to have the sweeps at least have a slightly different shade of blue than scourge

[Razorbeast88]

Looks like Slag was actually found in Virginia, NOT West Virginia as reported by william-james

Mountain mama?

[Blackstreak]

Did anyoen else notice there is a difference in the chest piece of The Sweep? I think the head module is slightly smaller too.

[Munkky]

As far as I can tell, other than the remoulded hands the only big difference I can see with the Sweep is the blues and greys seem to be slightly different shades, with the Sweep's greys having a feint purple tint to them. But that could just be the lighting quality in the photo.

[Gauntlet101010]

I'm going to go out on a limb and that that's lighting.

The more I think about it, the more I think I think the way they handled it was for the best. At least for this line.

[AllNewSuperRobot]

I thought the SS Sweeps were rumoured to be a two pack IE specifically due to their Army Building nature?

[-Kanrabat-]

I thought the SS Sweeps were rumoured to be a two pack IE specifically due to their Army Building nature?

Very rare are those who would buy a two pack of the EXACT SAME TOY.

If such a two pack would be a thing, one of the two should have a different facial expression plus added deco like the good old "battle damage".

Sweep is basically a re-release of Scourge anyway.