The Energon Pub

[-Kanrabat-]

Is there a possibility they'll ever re-release the previous SS Dreads, or would they make a 3 pack with Hatchet?

[Emerje]

Is there a possibility they'll ever re-release the previous SS Dreads, or would they make a 3 pack with Hatchet?

They really should, '18-'19 was a long time ago. Would be a good opportunity for a 2-pack at Target or somewhere.

Emerje

[-Kanrabat-]

Is there a possibility they'll ever re-release the previous SS Dreads, or would they make a 3 pack with Hatchet?

They really should, '18-'19 was a long time ago. Would be a good opportunity for a 2-pack at Target or somewhere.

Emerje

They were once everywhere and often on sale. They could be found for cheap at my local geek store.

I skipped them all and now, it is too late.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Is there a possibility they'll ever re-release the previous SS Dreads, or would they make a 3 pack with Hatchet?

They really should, '18-'19 was a long time ago. Would be a good opportunity for a 2-pack at Target or somewhere.

Emerje

They were once everywhere and often on sale. They could be found for cheap at my local geek store.

I skipped them all and now, it is too late.

Just pray they switch out SS Crankcase for a redeco of TLK Berserker.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Just pray they switch out SS Crankcase for a redeco of TLK Berserker.

Exactly right! I managed to grab TLK Berserker just in time to turn one into Crankcase, but it'd be great to get a real Crankcase in the line! Might be a good opportunity to include Crankcase and Crowbar's blasters too.

Hatchet just went up for preorder, got one! Very excited to finally have another Bayverse deluxe on the way in the main line after (by the time it releases) more than 2 years!

[Emerje]

Hatchet was the only thing I went for in this batch of pre-orders, need him to finish the trio. These days I just pre-order the stuff that don't want to miss and then hope for a sale on the rest.

We're supposed to be getting a new Deluxe Bumblebee movie Bee (though that might have become One B-127) and Leader Apelinq in this wave, those will probably be shown this weekend.

Emerje

[Overcracker]

Surprisingly enough, I have no interest in any of these reveals.

Galvatron is definitely a lazy release. Hope they don't do the same thing for Megatron now, and re-issue the same Siege mold yet again but with minimal deco changes.

That is now, a definite possibility.

[Emerje]

Surprisingly enough, I have no interest in any of these reveals.

Galvatron is definitely a lazy release. Hope they don't do the same thing for Megatron now, and re-issue the same Siege mold yet again but with minimal deco changes.

That is now, a definite possibility.

Megatron is going to be a Leader class, which I know doesn't mean much after Legacy United Soundwave, but I'm pretty sure the leakers were saying it's a new mold for sure. After Concept Megatron I don't think it'll take much for it to be a Leader, especially if it's going to be height matched to CC Optimus Prime.

Emerje

[Rtron]

Just pray they switch out SS Crankcase for a redeco of TLK Berserker.

Exactly right! I managed to grab TLK Berserker just in time to turn one into Crankcase, but it'd be great to get a real Crankcase in the line! Might be a good opportunity to include Crankcase and Crowbar's blasters too.

Hatchet just went up for preorder, got one! Very excited to finally have another Bayverse deluxe on the way in the main line after (by the time it releases) more than 2 years!

Man, I hope they eventually do a real Crankcase too... I still don't understand how that mix-up happened. The dreads had really cool blasters too, I think they were the blasters used by the Decepticon protoforms in general?

Surprisingly enough, I have no interest in any of these reveals.

Galvatron is definitely a lazy release. Hope they don't do the same thing for Megatron now, and re-issue the same Siege mold yet again but with minimal deco changes.

That is now, a definite possibility.

Not really, Galvatron is getting rereleased as is because he's plenty accurate already. But Earthrise Megatron is nowhere near screen accurate enough in robot mode to fit with Studio Series, so he'll get a new toy for sure.

[Sabrblade]

Not really, Galvatron is getting rereleased as is because he's plenty accurate already.

It's not a straight rerelease. Galvatron's colors have been changed.

[william-james88]

The first wave of 2025's Studio Series was revealed last week-end and below we have official images of those reveals along with the panel itself (starts at 22 minute mark). But first, because that's always the most pressing, you'll find the preorder links.

DOTM Hatchet
Pulse: https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... ansformers
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D952PVRZ?ta ... formers-20

WFC Skywarp
Pulse: https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... ansformers
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D952BQF7?ta ... formers-20

ROTB Double Punch
Pulse: https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... ansformers
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D94ZRVMB?ta ... formers-20

86 Galvatron
Pulse: https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... ansformers
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D952GBRL?ta ... formers-20


Also, here are the Pulse links for the exclusive Retro Gears and Bumblebee, which are still in stock.

https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... ansformers

https://www.hasbropulse.com/product/tra ... ansformers

[-Kanrabat-]

Pre-ordered Hatchet.

As for the scorpions, I plan to get 2, but I'll wait for a sale.

[Dominus Prime]

I will be getting Galvatron now that his color is correct. I find Skywarp to be underwhelming because there's no break up of the purple on his legs with another color and no break up of color on his solid black arms. I just looked at an in game pic and the front part of the leg has black but the arms are solid black. But even the previous version of this figure had gray added to the legs and forearms to break things up a little

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Got Hatchet preordered, can't wait to get him!

[-Kanrabat-]

can't wait to get him!

Unfortunately, you have to.



As do I...

[william-james88]

We finally have our first look at Transformers Studio Series Apelinq. At least in terms of the robot mode it seems to be very similar to leader class Optimus Primal but with new forearms. He has a faceplate headsculpt. He also has the new blade accessories. The shoulder pads are also different and its more apparent in the alt mode, which also has a different headsculpt.

[Rtron]

The pictures in the news post only show the accessories, the figure itself seems to be out of frame.

[Triceratops3]

Not sure if my phone is the issue, but for some reason I can only see what I believe to be Apelinq's hand. Looking forward to seeing more when pics are released.

[william-james88]

The pictures in the news post only show the accessories, the figure itself seems to be out of frame.

Ah, i misinterpreted, thanks

[Triceratops3]

He looks like Optimus Primal. He's like a linq to the past. It's incredible.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Some very exciting reveals out of MCM Comic Con!

First up is DOTM Que, who looks spectacular! Note that he has the big gun thing he wears on his back in the movie, and has his tools built in!

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Next up is MV6 Bee, who is actually a heavy retool of SS-18! The vehicle shell is largely reused but pretty much all the inner structure is new. He does have door wings but they can reportedly swivel down now.

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We also have a repack of 86 Jazz:

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WFC Ironhide, who actually has more retooling than I thought from Ratchet. Includes what’s either a scatter blaster or EMP shotgun:

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And lastly is AOE Prime! Important note that the colors in this render are incomplete per Hasbro. Love that the sword and shield are properly scaled! Definitely need to see more pics!

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[Overcracker]

Apelinq is fine, no real interest there, when I already have Primal.

Que, is calling me, but will need to see alt-mode pics.

BBMBB is o.k, no real interest.

Definitely interested in Jazz in the toy colors.

Ironhide, yes, gimme…

And Prime, ohh my… yes!.

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Need to see truck mode pics though.

More and higher quality pics of Apelinq in this completed eBay sale.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126743695414

[-Kanrabat-]

The blurry picture isn't showing much. The TLK voyager of Optimus was a great improvement over the AoE leader. So I wonder how they will do with the SS leader AoE/TlK Optimus? I already spy a huge backplate. That's not good.

[Sabrblade]

The blurry picture isn't showing much. The TLK voyager of Optimus was a great improvement over the AoE leader. So I wonder how they will do with the SS leader AoE/TlK Optimus? I already spy a huge backplate. That's not good.

Do you suppose it could be a retool of that TLK mold?

[-Kanrabat-]

PvP haters, time so seethe so hard, you'll cooooooom.

Apelink review!