The Energon Pub

[MaverickPrime]

Will, what do you mean by the crotch hole leader Megs and MP10 have?

[william-james88]

Will, what do you mean by the crotch hole leader Megs and MP10 have?

I mean that Leader Megatron has a hole around his crotch area...



... and it reminded me of the hole found at a similar area on MP 10



Also guys, you will be seeing a lot of that Leader Megatron, he also comes in the next Leader wave with Dragonstorm. So he will be there until the movie line dies out.

[nycPrime]

Also guys, you will be seeing a lot of that Leader Megatron, he also comes in the next Leader wave with Dragonstorm. So he will be there until the movie line dies out.

Hopefully at a huge discount!

[primalxconvoy]

Here comes a new challenger!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=f2SocYIRO18

[Rodimus Knight]

The first Movie figure since the classic Optimus movie version was released that I'll buy.
Although not the best fit perhaps because of the some detailing, but I think this would be a great one for Toyhax to create labels for to make a body for the upcoming Minvera Headmaster release.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Ok, so after playing around with the 3 TLK figures I got Saturday, I have some thoughts of my own to add to Will's review.

First, and most importantly, both voyagers are in my running for Figure of the Year. They are both that good, and the only contender at this point to them is MP Artfire.

Now, we'll start with Hound first, because it's easier. This mold blows the AoE one out of the water. the wheel to feet transformation is brilliant, and the legs overall are great. The fender flipping, the wheel gears, the giant utility belt, it is all brilliant and lots of fun. This Hound is also more his size in comparison to the others. He actually looks like the bulkhead he is supposed to be. The upper body is also far better. The arms on the AoE one were wonky, but this one nails it. The arms the great, the sculpting is great, and there is just enough paint to make the detailing work. The head sculpt is really good too, though its a tossup between the 2 figures over which is better. The TLK one is a lot bigger though, so i like it more. Oh and the removable helmet, nice touch.

The only place he is really lacking is in the weapons. Come on, where is the Gatling gun!

Transformation is great too. It is not finnicky, it is fairly straightforward while still being fairly complex in movement, and the altmode looks great with the weapons wrack installed.

Really great figure, highly recommended.

Now, for the Megatrons. The voyager is overall the "better" figure, but I find the leader to be the more "fun" figure.

the voyager in incredibly intuitive. the transformation is insane and cool and is where this figure to me really stands out. There is nothing finnicky or panicky about this figure's moves. It shifts modes like a RotF figure, it is that good. The robot mode looks awesome, the headsculpt is amazing, and the only bad thing i have to say about the figure is the smallish cannon and a wish for a wrist swivel. that is it. The alt mode is brilliant too, and I love how both figures don't really have a "jet under robot" style. They are a lot like Leader Generations Jetfire: the robot is there, but it is not obvious, and it really blends in with the rest of the jet mode.

The leader is huge man, huge! And heavy! I love the flame effects, the face plate gimmick, and the giant kibble free jet mode. The jet mode may be the best alt mode of any movie jet figure. the robot mode is really cool too, but the transformation is just ever so slightly more nickpicky than the voyager, and the leader's arms are a bit wonky, but it can pull some awesome poses. And I love the giant cannon. I will be able to post some pictures hopefully wednesday so I can show off these figures, because they are both well worth having.

My final verdict: voyager is the best overall figure, leader is the more fun figure overall, both are worth their price and owning. And you should get Hound too. This is the fat ballerina we have been waiting for!

[Jelze Bunnycat]

On the side, has there ever been a confirmation about the exclusivity of the Reveal the Shield subline? From the looks of it it's partially shared, as I've spotted the One-Step set at a local Target... but the DotM Voyager redeco I spotted at TRU, sticker and all.

[william-james88]

On the side, has there ever been a confirmation about the exclusivity of the Reveal the Shield subline? From the looks of it it's partially shared, as I've spotted the One-Step set at a local Target... but the DotM Voyager redeco I spotted at TRU, sticker and all.

There was never any specified exclusive retailer for the entire line. Target was presumed by process of elimination.

[EunuchRon]

I know it ain't a hundred percent movie accurate, but I look at the big jet nose on the arm for Leader Megs as being a big shield. I mean he's got that big sword axe thing, and Prime's got a shield with a gun in it, so why not Megs? It's like the tank turret on ROTF Megs. Only gripe I got is no waist swivel, and what is up with those weak hips? Awesome in every other way though!

[nycPrime]

So I'm not very familiar with the TLK line of toys. Why is the voyager optimus so hard to find? I saw that it was in wave 1 with Grimlock, and my local TRU had almost 10 Grimlocks. I don't even see a good option of getting it online unless I buy it with Grimlock from BBTS. Any chance this will become readily available again, either online or in stores?

[Sabrblade]

So I'm not very familiar with the TLK line of toys. Why is the voyager optimus so hard to find?

Simple. Optimus Prime sells, while nobody wants that AOE Grimlock mold, so Prime flies off the shelves while unsold Grimlock pile up.

[nycPrime]

Yea figured that was the answer. Any insight on if there may be more available down the line, especially given the popularity of the figure?

[Sabrblade]

Yea figured that was the answer. Any insight on if there may be more available down the line, especially given the popularity of the figure?

The SDCC one is, amazingly, still for sale on HTS.

[nycPrime]

Yea figured that was the answer. Any insight on if there may be more available down the line, especially given the popularity of the figure?

The SDCC one is, amazingly, still for sale on HTS.

LoL thought about it when I ordered Primitive OP but didn't feel like dropping 50 on a voyager. After tax and shipping, I'm better off with the 2 pack from BBTS. But then I'd be stuck with Grimlock.

[william-james88]

Yea figured that was the answer. Any insight on if there may be more available down the line, especially given the popularity of the figure?

The SDCC one is, amazingly, still for sale on HTS.

LoL thought about it when I ordered Primitive OP but didn't feel like dropping 50 on a voyager. After tax and shipping, I'm better off with the 2 pack from BBTS. But then I'd be stuck with Grimlock.

Is he really sold out everywhere you looked? Including Tru, target and Walmart? I still see him myself. Sure, lots more Grimlock, But Optimus is still around. He's he most popular character so stores would order more of that wave than any other.

In any case, he is available on e-bay for 45$ shipped

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/TRANSFORMERS-5-T ... SwhvFZArNh

[nycPrime]

Is he really sold out everywhere you looked? Including Tru, target and Walmart? I still see him myself. Sure, lots more Grimlock, But Optimus is still around. He's he most popular character so stores would order more of that wave than any other.

In any case, he is available on e-bay for 45$ shipped

I haven't looked for it that much. I can probably find it if I tried harder. There are no Walmarts in NYC. There's only one TRU that is convenient for me, and that's the one with 10 Grimlocks. I'll look around at some Targets near me. I'll also be in NJ next weekend, and pretty sure I'll be near a Walmart and Target. It just struck me as odd that it wasn't even readily available online.

[Autobot Roadburn]

Is he really sold out everywhere you looked? Including Tru, target and Walmart? I still see him myself. Sure, lots more Grimlock, But Optimus is still around. He's he most popular character so stores would order more of that wave than any other.

In any case, he is available on e-bay for 45$ shipped

I haven't looked for it that much. I can probably find it if I tried harder. There are no Walmarts in NYC. There's only one TRU that is convenient for me, and that's the one with 10 Grimlocks. I'll look around at some Targets near me. I'll also be in NJ next weekend, and pretty sure I'll be near a Walmart and Target. It just struck me as odd that it wasn't even readily available online.

I'd occasionally check the Toys R Us shopping site, I've seen him pop up once or twice while I've been looking for Masterpiece Bumblebee.

[Rodimus Prime]

I saw last night that my Walmart has a few Flip and Change Bees and Rods. I was gonna pass on TLK Hot Rod, but if the deluxe is painted as sharp as the Flip and Change is, I'm gonna pick one up if I ever find it. Also, I wonder if there's any chance of a TLK Hot Rod in G1 colors somewhere down the line.

[william-james88]

Also, I wonder if there's any chance of a TLK Hot Rod in G1 colors somewhere down the line.

[Hellscream9999]

Also, I wonder if there's any chance of a TLK Hot Rod in G1 colors somewhere down the line.

HEY!

That banner is out of date, arcee, artfire, g2 menasor, exhaust and oil slick all exist now

Guess its not too wishful at this point based on some of the obscurities there that now have figures

[Omegatron.]

Rodimus277 posted this in the Titans Return thread a few days ago but in case anyone hasn't seen it here is a review of Cogman.

It has English subtitles, which I think were only recently added.

[-Kanrabat-]

All of these Grimlocks gonna go on super clearance SOMEDAY, right? Because I'd get one in those sexy colors for 15 or 20$CAN. But not the 40$CAN plus taxes they ask for.

[nycPrime]

Voyager Megatron arrived via HTS today. It's my first ever live action movie figure. Wow, what a figure! I've only seen the first movie and I'm not a huge fan of any of the bot modes so that's why I've avoided getting into this line. I'm okay with the bot mode here, but man, amazing quality. I don't remember the last time I got a figure that had such nice and tight joints. As some have mentioned, I feel the arm cannon is a tad too small. And I really, really, really wish it had that battle mask gimmick.

I'm not the type of person that cares for transformation (unless it's annoyingly difficult), but it was actually enjoyable in this case. And the main reason I got: jet mode, which is a winner. The feet under the wings do annoy me more than I thought it would. The jet mode is so lovely I'm super attempted to get the leader as well. Must. Resist. Temptation.

[Autobot Roadburn]

Voyager Megatron arrived via HTS today. It's my first ever live action movie figure. Wow, what a figure! I've only seen the first movie and I'm not a huge fan of any of the bot modes so that's why I've avoided getting into this line. I'm okay with the bot mode here, but man, amazing quality. I don't remember the last time I got a figure that had such nice and tight joints. As some have mentioned, I feel the arm cannon is a tad too small. And I really, really, really wish it had that battle mask gimmick.

I'm not the type of person that cares for transformation (unless it's annoyingly difficult), but it was actually enjoyable in this case. And the main reason I got: jet mode, which is a winner. The feet under the wings do annoy me more than I thought it would. The jet mode is so lovely I'm super attempted to get the leader as well. Must. Resist. Temptation.

Glad you like it! The tight joints were one of my favorite things about him too, nearly all my figures for months have had one loose joint in one spot or another. It's something I can deal with, but man, when I opened up my Megatron it was nice to just have literally zero issues right out of the box. He's easily my favorite movie Megs, with the DotM voyager fairly close behind.

I agree about the gimmick, that was literally the only thing making me want the leader after how satisfying the voyager was. I doubt it'll happen, but since there were a couple voyager Optimus figures found with an exposed face I wonder if we'll get a voyager Megatron variant with the faceplate on.

[william-james88]

If any of you are are thirsty for more Cogman, Kevin Liu has posted a video review. While it is in Chinese, he does add English subtitles so you can follow along and see him in all his aspects.

We also have additional images from Toy-People of the deluxes from Transformers: The Last Knight that have yet to be released: Crosshairs and Bumblebee. Dragonstorm can be found there too. There is also a great group shot of the Autobot team from Transformers the Last Knight. Say what you want about this toy line but those sure are some pretty bots.