The Energon Pub

[Spider5800]

I am just curious because I am not a hardcore SS enthusiast. When it comes to TLK, since the main 2017 TLK toyline was basically a precursor to SS, would you all prefer to see all of TLK toys re-released in slightly different colors( such as Cogman) in SS. Or do you consider them ok as is, and want the SS to focus on characters that didn't get toys previously?(WWII BB, WWII Hotrod, Drift with Baby Dinobots)

I'd honestly prefer the latter. Cogman was somewhat of an exception, because his original toy barely saw release (at least in the US), but for the most part TLK toys were pretty easy to find, as they ROTTED on shelves (was finding Berserkers for years at some stores in my area). I'd rather they focus on new molds (a better Lamborghini Hot Rod, leader class Dinobots, any of Megatron's crew that hasn't released yet) than re-release molds of a toyline that was, and still is, pretty easy to obtain (most of those toys aren't in high demand, because that movie was terrible).

I think the only ones I'd really want to see re-released is some of the voyagers, like knight Optimus Prime in a more accurate paint job, or Hound with better paint and/or accessories.

[-Kanrabat-]

I am just curious because I am not a hardcore SS enthusiast. When it comes to TLK, since the main 2017 TLK toyline was basically a precursor to SS, would you all prefer to see all of TLK toys re-released in slightly different colors( such as Cogman) in SS. Or do you consider them ok as is, and want the SS to focus on characters that didn't get toys previously?(WWII BB, WWII Hotrod, Drift with Baby Dinobots)

All the old characters that were released in TLK could definitely be remade and improved in SS. Especially Megatron. The leader was too big and look daff, the voyager was basically perfect but was too small. I want a new SS TLK leader Megatron that would use clever tricks like they did for the DOTM one.

Plus, Knight Optimus need to be redone too. The voyager was a step in the right direction. So imagine a SS leader TLK Optimus that would use panels magic like Dino.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Today marks one year since I started my Studio Series customs page, so I have a couple new things to celebrate!

First up, we have an update to Sentinel Prime that I've been working on for a while. Repainted all the red sections in a new glossier red, repainted the 316 in a more accurate size, and a lot of other small things.

Up next we have Dino!

Finally, I took every project I've finished over this last year and got a group shot! Sentinel and Dino weren't quite finished when I took this, but they're both pretty close.

I've enjoyed the Studio series line so much - it is absolutely my favorite toyline Hasbro has ever done. Both as figures and customs project, I'm so satisfied with them.

[ZeroWolf]

That looks absolutely amazing. Wish I had that skill in painting

[Munkky]

Plus, Knight Optimus need to be redone too. The voyager was a step in the right direction. So imagine a SS leader TLK Optimus that would use panels magic like Dino.

I agree with this, a new AOE/TLK Optimus is the last Baybot I still really want from Studio Series. The wave 1 and 5 mould never really did it for me, there probably won't be another toy of his original movie design, and I have no interest in the Beewun Optimus. I'd even be happy with a repaint or reissue of the original Last Knight Voyager, because I missed out on it the first time around and Ebay is full of "Deformation" knock-offs.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

That looks absolutely amazing. Wish I had that skill in painting

Thank you very much!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

First up, I would rather them prioritize TFs that didn't get toys from AOE and TLK at wide retail before they do those guys again, and even then, the only 2 I really want to see a new attempt at are Galvatron and Knight Prime, those 2 could use another go with the premium paint some of the figures have seen like Grimlock.

On a different note, I got the SS Devastator upgrade kit, and it does a lot for the figure. I already loved this figure with all my heart, but the new muscle and size added by the upgrade kit is huge. They nailed it. This is such a great package

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[EvasionModeBumblebee]

On a different note, I got the SS Devastator upgrade kit, and it does a lot for the figure. I already loved this figure with all my heart, but the new muscle and size added by the upgrade kit is huge. They nailed it.

Looks awesome! I really like the shoulder panels in particular. The extra pieces on the head are great too.

[Emerje]

Those are some adorable bunny ears he's now sporting.

Emerje

[Rodimus Prime]

First up, I would rather them prioritize TFs that didn't get toys from AOE and TLK at wide retail before they do those guys again, and even then, the only 2 I really want to see a new attempt at are Galvatron and Knight Prime, those 2 could use another go with the premium paint some of the figures have seen like Grimlock.

On a different note, I got the SS Devastator upgrade kit, and it does a lot for the figure. I already loved this figure with all my heart, but the new muscle and size added by the upgrade kit is huge. They nailed it. This is such a great package

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Not bad! I'm kinda teetotaling on getting the boxset, I have been ever since it was released. I'm honestly not a big fan of the combined mode but I love the individual bots, especially the leaders. But with the upgrade kit the big guy looks better. Can he be qualified as a Titan? Is he massive enough to measure up to G1 Devy weight-wise?

[Sabrblade]

Can he be qualified as a Titan? Is he massive enough to measure up to G1 Devy weight-wise?

He's more like a Unicron Trilogy Supreme class toy in size and mass.

Comparison with the ROTF Supreme toy:

The original and the update

And versus the Titan CW G1 Devastator:

Here's a comparison shot with Generations Devastator.

[Rodimus Prime]

Can he be qualified as a Titan? Is he massive enough to measure up to G1 Devy weight-wise?

He's more like a Unicron Trilogy Supreme class toy in size and mass.

Really? 2 leaders, 4 voyagers and 2 deluxes add up to that little? Compared to Titans, anyway. Wow. I am disappoint. Thanks for the comparison shots.

[Sabrblade]

Can he be qualified as a Titan? Is he massive enough to measure up to G1 Devy weight-wise?

He's more like a Unicron Trilogy Supreme class toy in size and mass.

Really? 2 leaders, 4 voyagers and 2 deluxes add up to that little? Compared to Titans, anyway. Wow. I am disappoint. Thanks for the comparison shots.

He seems to be about the height of Armada Unicron's robot mode, but much wider too.

[Rodimus Prime]

Can he be qualified as a Titan? Is he massive enough to measure up to G1 Devy weight-wise?

He's more like a Unicron Trilogy Supreme class toy in size and mass.

Really? 2 leaders, 4 voyagers and 2 deluxes add up to that little? Compared to Titans, anyway. Wow. I am disappoint. Thanks for the comparison shots.

He seems to be about the height of Armada Unicron's robot mode, but much wider too.

I meant little weight-wise. I figured 2 leaders + 2 deluxes = 4 voyagers, so it's like he's made up of the weight of 8 voyagers, so he should be heavier than Titan Devy. But that's just a guess. I know the Supreme class figures are lighter.

[Sabrblade]

Can he be qualified as a Titan? Is he massive enough to measure up to G1 Devy weight-wise?

He's more like a Unicron Trilogy Supreme class toy in size and mass.

Really? 2 leaders, 4 voyagers and 2 deluxes add up to that little? Compared to Titans, anyway. Wow. I am disappoint. Thanks for the comparison shots.

He seems to be about the height of Armada Unicron's robot mode, but much wider too.

I meant little weight-wise. I figured 2 leaders + 2 deluxes = 4 voyagers, so it's like he's made up of the weight of 8 voyagers, so he should be heavier than Titan Devy. But that's just a guess. I know the Supreme class figures are lighter.

Ah, I dunno about weight. I was going by size, but yeah I would imagine that eight figures would make him fairly heavy.

[-Kanrabat-]

Ah, I dunno about weight. I was going by size, but yeah I would imagine that eight figures would make him fairly heavy.

Not just that but each components of CW Devastator are hollow and feel like they are made out of tupperware containers. I hated that so I sold him with no regrets.

I got the undersized KO that is the same size as a regular CW combiner. It's a perfect copy of the original down to even the same kind of plastics. But at that size (and at that price) it feel like the best combiner I've ever handled. Weird.

But anyway, comparing CW Devy to the SS one is like comparing a Generations figure to a Masterpiece. The quality and number of parts cannot be fairly compared.

[Rodimus Prime]

With Titan being the Generations and SS being the MP?

[-Kanrabat-]

With Titan being the Generations and SS being the MP?

Quality and part counts wise, yes.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

I had really written this figure off at first, but I decided to do some quick paint work the other day (not a full custom or anything), and it’s actually growing on me quite a bit.

[TulioDude]

His proportions look better with these colors.

[Evil Eye]

Got Scrapmetal in today! He's a good little figure, works just great as a standalone figure. I kinda want to get Hightower and Scrapper now for the full "Team Tonka" experience.

[william-james88]

Did BB ever have the mask on in that opening Cybertron scene?

I believe he had it immediately after transforming to robot mode, but it folded away when he started talking to Prime

Watching it now, he never has it on. This thing represents no part in the film.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Did BB ever have the mask on in that opening Cybertron scene?

I believe he had it immediately after transforming to robot mode, but it folded away when he started talking to Prime

Watching it now, he never has it on. This thing represents no part in the film.

I guess it's a good incentive since you can swap the masked head with Offroad Bee, but yeah, it's a little weird that they used the mask since he doesn't use it in that mode.

Speaking of masked vs unmasked, I'm kinda shocked that we've had 3 Bayverse Primes in SS without an unmasked head. There was that picture of one on SS-05, but that never seemed to make it to retail. If the rumors of a SS Evasion Prime do pan out, I'm guessing we'll see one on that.

[-Kanrabat-]

Well, I went full YOLO and bought SS-69 with the upgrade kit from BBTS. I bet even if customs hit, it will still be the best overall price.

Once I get this behemoth, I'll be busy for a loooooong while.

[Sabrblade]

Maybe there's some concept art of B-127 in his Cybertronian body out there somewhere that shows him wearing the mask or says that he has the ability to wear his mask.