The Energon Pub

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

That DOTM Optimus look bland and underwhelming.

I'll wait for the superior Takara version.

Seriously, if a "premium" version ever come out, I may consider it. But as it is right here, it's a solid pass. (I have way too many Optimusses anyway)

It already has a premium version: #32 Clear windows and all, just need those DotM pecs.

That doesn't do anything for the almost-unpainted plain gray trailer, which is what Kanrabat takes issue with.

Funny, I thought of DOTM Prime to be the "premium" version of the mold, with the orange fade and what not.
I could do without the painted windows though. They're annoying to me and only are really there to "differentiate" the robot mode.[/attachment]

Actually, they might be a sign that the pecs are cast in opaque plastic.

[Nathaniel Prime]

That DOTM Optimus look bland and underwhelming.

I'll wait for the superior Takara version.

Seriously, if a "premium" version ever come out, I may consider it. But as it is right here, it's a solid pass. (I have way too many Optimusses anyway)

It already has a premium version: #32 Clear windows and all, just need those DotM pecs.

That doesn't do anything for the almost-unpainted plain gray trailer, which is what Kanrabat takes issue with.

Funny, I thought of DOTM Prime to be the "premium" version of the mold, with the orange fade and what not.
I could do without the painted windows though. They're annoying to me and only are really there to "differentiate" the robot mode.[/attachment]

Actually, they might be a sign that the pecs are cast in opaque plastic.

I dunno, they look painted to me. I think they were cast in red plastic and then painted silver. Same goes for the windows.

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

...That's what I what I was getting at. I was saying that the silver paint on the pecs might be more to compensate for them being cast in opaque red plastic, than any attempt to "differentiate" the robot mode.

[Nathaniel Prime]

...That's what I what I was getting at. I was saying that the silver paint on the pecs might be more to compensate for them being cast in opaque red plastic, than any attempt to "differentiate" the robot mode.

I get that, the abs needed that paint, both to break up the red and to be more accurate. It's the windows being painted silver that bothers me. They are distracting, not movie accurate, and in my opinion, only there to make it look different (apparently abs and trailer aren't considered "different")

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

...That's what I what I was getting at. I was saying that the silver paint on the pecs might be more to compensate for them being cast in opaque red plastic, than any attempt to "differentiate" the robot mode.

I get that, the abs needed that paint, both to break up the red and to be more accurate. It's the windows being painted silver that bothers me. They are distracting, not movie accurate, and in my opinion, only there to make it look different (apparently abs and trailer aren't considered "different")

Pecs =/= Abs. Pecs = the upper chest muscles. I'm talking about the (robot mode) windows.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Pecs =/= Abs. Pecs = the upper chest muscles.

ABS is what they're called, I knew that!

[Nathaniel Prime]

...That's what I what I was getting at. I was saying that the silver paint on the pecs might be more to compensate for them being cast in opaque red plastic, than any attempt to "differentiate" the robot mode.

I get that, the abs needed that paint, both to break up the red and to be more accurate. It's the windows being painted silver that bothers me. They are distracting, not movie accurate, and in my opinion, only there to make it look different (apparently abs and trailer aren't considered "different")

Pecs =/= Abs. Pecs = the upper chest muscles. I'm talking about the (robot mode) windows.

Looks like I don't understand basic human anatomy terms

I see where you come from, thanks for helping me understand

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Really? Nothing new SS wise?

The latest figures are getting ready to hit any day, and we have nothing for the wave past it.

I'm really disappointed in SDCC for the SS stuff.

I am however fairly stoked at the idea of the Arcee sisters. We knew Mixmaster was coming 4 months ago or so.

Optimus and Dropkick look good! I like the Optimus mold and look forward to it with the jetpack and trailer. Also hoping Dropkick is much more solid than Shatter

[-Kanrabat-]

Exactly as it was said above, my main beef with the DOTM Leader is the trailer. I don't have much space for Optimus trailers. So if I have to make room for it, it better be damn beautiful. This look like a cheap dollar store storage box. And the voyager optimus, I kinda already have.

[-Kanrabat-]

I am however fairly stoked at the idea of the Arcee sisters.

Please tell me they are not the ROTF abominations but rather, the "classics" Bee Movie ones.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I am however fairly stoked at the idea of the Arcee sisters.

Please tell me they are not the ROTF abominations but rather, the "classics" Bee Movie ones.

The RotF ones. Those 3 are among a very tiny part of the movie Autobot cast that I do not have in toy form. I think once they come, Wheelie and Brains will be it for missing movie Autobots in my collection. (well, Dino needs more than his legion figure, soooooooo)

And don't even say anything about the designs and how "ugly" they are. The classics one from the Bee movie wasn't particularly good to me, I like Bayformers, and I have grown very tired over the past week and a half with "ugly Bayformers still up in this mess" comments

[Nathaniel Prime]

I am however fairly stoked at the idea of the Arcee sisters.

Please tell me they are not the ROTF abominations but rather, the "classics" Bee Movie ones.

[-Kanrabat-]

I am however fairly stoked at the idea of the Arcee sisters.

Please tell me they are not the ROTF abominations but rather, the "classics" Bee Movie ones.

The RotF ones. Those 3 are among a very tiny part of the movie Autobot cast that I do not have in toy form. I think once they come, Wheelie and Brains will be it for missing movie Autobots in my collection. (well, Dino needs more than his legion figure, soooooooo)

And don't even say anything about the designs and how "ugly" they are. The classics one from the Bee movie wasn't particularly good to me, I like Bayformers, and I have grown very tired over the past week and a half with "ugly Bayformers still up in this mess" comments

Well, if they are in scale, (meaning Legend sized) come as a 3 pack, and actually combined as it was initially promised way back then, all would be forgiven. Price point could be voyager-like.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Prime looks great! Hopefully I’ll have him in-hand in the next few weeks.

I’m glad the abs are painted, but I’m even more glad that they used the brighter red like SS-32. The trailer being gray doesn't really bug me, I’ll enjoy painting it myself.

[Nathaniel Prime]

Apparently people are bothered by the fact that DOTM Prime's colors won't match the ab piece that Jetfire comes with. I kinda recall that piece being a bit darker, now that you mention it.

[william-james88]

Really? Nothing new SS wise?

The latest figures are getting ready to hit any day, and we have nothing for the wave past it.

I'm really disappointed in SDCC for the SS stuff.

Thats a lot like last year when all the ss reveals were at Fan Expo

[bacem]

ohh, dropkick actually looks better than i initially expected from the stock image. those pics with his body slightly crouched makes her chest looks bigger than necessary.

[ZeroWolf]

I am however fairly stoked at the idea of the Arcee sisters.

Please tell me they are not the ROTF abominations but rather, the "classics" Bee Movie ones.

The RotF ones. Those 3 are among a very tiny part of the movie Autobot cast that I do not have in toy form. I think once they come, Wheelie and Brains will be it for missing movie Autobots in my collection. (well, Dino needs more than his legion figure, soooooooo)

And don't even say anything about the designs and how "ugly" they are. The classics one from the Bee movie wasn't particularly good to me, I like Bayformers, and I have grown very tired over the past week and a half with "ugly Bayformers still up in this mess" comments

Well, if they are in scale, (meaning Legend sized) come as a 3 pack, and actually combined as it was initially promised way back then, all would be forgiven. Price point could be voyager-like.

They'll be at the deluxe price point, so they may be smaller

[Stargrave]

Coming on the heels of our previous post of Studio Series images are a few more from Planet Iacon on Facebook. This time we have Hightower, Long Haul, and a couple of the KSI Boss!

Long Haul comes smashing through your bots like a Decepti-Hulk, KSI Boss swoops down on his enemies from above sporting an incredibly detailed new paint job and Hightower...well, he's a robot. At least I'm pretty sure. Teeny arms, so creepy!

Very much keeping in the odd band of merry monsters theme Hightower definitely stands out as an incredibly unique character the physical likes of which haven't really been seen before in Transformers outside of the previous renditions of the character. Anyone who's picked up the Constructicons so far will no doubt feel that pull on their purse strings to pick up this little nasty.

Enough fan service! Enjoy the views and share your thoughts with the Seibertron crew in the forums, and stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

The KSI boss' head looks like a mixture of Soundwave and Shockwave

[-Kanrabat-]

The KSI boss' head looks like a mixture of Soundwave and Shockwave

Exactly like the original. It's TLK voyager Nitro. But this time, they bothered doing the paint job.



I want it because mine was turned into Thunderwing and that mold is pretty.... Boss.

[DecepticonFinishline]

I don't mean to sound ungrateful, because I am happy to see anything about the Devastator bois... But... How have we not gotten a video review for Hightower? Not even a Ton Ton Review. I need to see how this boi really works.

[Ig89ninja]

I don't mean to sound ungrateful, because I am happy to see anything about the Devastator bois... But... How have we not gotten a video review for Hightower? Not even a Ton Ton Review. I need to see how this boi really works.

I know, we don’t even have images of his combined mode!

[-Kanrabat-]

I don't mean to sound ungrateful, because I am happy to see anything about the Devastator bois... But... How have we not gotten a video review for Hightower? Not even a Ton Ton Review. I need to see how this boi really works.

I know, we don’t even have images of his combined mode!

With a bit of googling, the concept pictures can be found. Posting from phone here so I cant right now.

[Stargrave]