The Energon Pub

[william-james88]

I found a leader Megs and a leader prime about two weeks ago at the local Target. No Dragon. I snagged Megs. I checked back the other day, and leader Prime was still shelf warming in the exact same spot, and nuthin else new. Gonna have to check some other stores.

Is 2 weeks really the time we now wait to call something a shelfwarmer?

Well how long should it be, dude? Nobody ever told me how long somethin's gotta sit. Can you throw me a bone here?

After two weeks there's NO other leaders there except Prime, and it's the same one sitting in the same spot at the same funky angle it was when I got Megs. All I'm saying is... they got nothin' else in. I was lucky to get the only Megs that showed up, and I'm not sure they're gonna get any more.

Yeah but the idea of a shelfwarmer is that the toy is still there when the line outstayed its welcome. Thats what makes them so distinctive. In this case you have a movie leader in the shelf space for movie leaders for people to buy while waiting for a restock. Thats just business as usual. You get where I am coming from right?

[Jason5billion]

Are there any TLK Transformers with eight steps or more that cost less than $20? I saw a Hot Rod Walmart exclusive for about that much; but he only had about three steps, so that's why I wouldn't pay much for that figure. I did see larger leader Transformers that had plenty of steps, but they're about $50. Now if someone gives me examples of Dinobots, that won't do because I have plenty of beast Transformers now. I know TTC's don't have many steps, but at least they're they're not expensive, and you get a surprise when you see what's inside.

[Qwan]

Are there any TLK Transformers with eight steps or more that cost less than $20? I saw a Hot Rod Walmart exclusive for about that much; but he only had about three steps, so that's why I wouldn't pay much for that figure. I did see larger leader Transformers that had plenty of steps, but they're about $50. Now if someone gives me examples of Dinobots, that won't do because I have plenty of beast Transformers now. I know TTC's don't have many steps, but at least they're they're not expensive, and you get a surprise when you see what's inside.

Yes, any Deluxe Class Transformer from TLK should be about (maybe a little less or more than) $20, depending on exactly where you look. Bumblebee, Berserker, Barricade, those guys. Not that I'd wholeheartedly recommend any of them for that price, you'd be far better off saving a bit more and getting one of the Voyagers from Wave 2 or 3 - they're much better figures by comparison, and far more worth their price-tag, even if that price-tag is a bit higher.

As for shelfwarming, I think a good definite example is the occasional CW Leader Skywarp one may see sitting around. It's obviously a little hazy when exactly a toy becomes a 'shelfwarmer', but personally I feel like it's safe to assume a toy has at least overstayed its welcome when every other figure has turned over a few times and the one in question hasn't (not just the figure type e.g. TLK Leader Optimus Prime, but the exact individual figure hasn't moved while everything else has to a notable degree).

[-Kanrabat-]

Are there any TLK Transformers with eight steps or more that cost less than $20? I saw a Hot Rod Walmart exclusive for about that much; but he only had about three steps, so that's why I wouldn't pay much for that figure. I did see larger leader Transformers that had plenty of steps, but they're about $50. Now if someone gives me examples of Dinobots, that won't do because I have plenty of beast Transformers now. I know TTC's don't have many steps, but at least they're they're not expensive, and you get a surprise when you see what's inside.

Dude, don't waste your time with TLK if you want some epic transformations. Go hunt the classifieds or even Ebay for some nice ROTF, HFTD, or DOTM goodness. Those deluxes, voyagers, and leaders were EPIC. So much so that with all the complaints parents gave Hasbro, the Transformers have been heavily simplified starting AoE and RiD.

EDIT:
Holy ****... What have I done? I responded to the legendary Jason5billion...

[Jason5billion]

When it comes to movie Transformers, I'd rather stay away from Voyager class Transformers because they're probably just double changers, but a Bumblebee would be nice. They probably made a Laserbeak from that one movie where he turned into quite a few things, but I have a feeling that they released him as a double changer, but I could be wrong. Too bad Hasbro won't go back to putting out Scout class Transformers. Whatever you do, I'd highly advise hanging on to ones you've got. There's one store I want to check out; but I know how it'll be if I see a TM Optimus Prime or Sandstorm, so I'm gonna stay away from there until a week from Friday at least because if they have either of those and TTC Transformers, I'll buy one and find myself with very little money. I came to the realization that my mom has six great grandkids, not five, so hopefully, I'll get another duplicate because then they can each get a gift from me for Christmas.

[EunuchRon]

I found a leader Megs and a leader prime about two weeks ago at the local Target. No Dragon. I snagged Megs. I checked back the other day, and leader Prime was still shelf warming in the exact same spot, and nuthin else new. Gonna have to check some other stores.

Is 2 weeks really the time we now wait to call something a shelfwarmer?

Well how long should it be, dude? Nobody ever told me how long somethin's gotta sit. Can you throw me a bone here?

After two weeks there's NO other leaders there except Prime, and it's the same one sitting in the same spot at the same funky angle it was when I got Megs. All I'm saying is... they got nothin' else in. I was lucky to get the only Megs that showed up, and I'm not sure they're gonna get any more.

Yeah but the idea of a shelfwarmer is that the toy is still there when the line outstayed its welcome. Thats what makes them so distinctive. In this case you have a movie leader in the shelf space for movie leaders for people to buy while waiting for a restock. Thats just business as usual. You get where I am coming from right?

Yeah. I dig.

[-Kanrabat-]

When it comes to movie Transformers, I'd rather stay away from Voyager class Transformers because they're probably just double changers, (...)

Leave it to the Master!

EDIT:

Damn, look like The Master will share his infinite wisdom to greener pastures.
So long, you will be missed....
... Or not.

[Evil Eye]

Moving swiftly on...

Is Berserker worth buying? I enjoyed Barricade for what he was, and Berserker does look cool. Plus I just adore the Dread designs.

[-Kanrabat-]

Moving swiftly on...

Is Berserker worth buying? I enjoyed Barricade for what he was, and Berserker does look cool. Plus I just adore the Dread designs.

Dunno. Look at video reviews and judge for yourself. I'd wait for a sale but even then, I now limit myself for the TFs I buy. After dumping so many toys to get some sweet, sweet geewun at my local geek store, I came to realise how much crap I bought before just to have something new.

So now I concentrate to only what REALLY matter. Space and money are not infinite and I'm now past buying everything in sight.

Beside, a TR Trypticon will soak most of my TF ressources for this month.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Moving swiftly on...

Is Berserker worth buying? I enjoyed Barricade for what he was, and Berserker does look cool. Plus I just adore the Dread designs.

From what I've seen and read, his biggest problems are the panels not being glued in so they fall off during transformation. He still seems better than his twin Crankcase, though that's not saying much.

[Quantum Surge]

Found Leader Megs yesterday; like Optimus, part of me wanted to buy him since I have been interested in getting bigger versions of them to mess around with (especially with Megs's alt mode), but the reviews have been putting me off with the legs, fusion cannon, and the nosecone gimmick; plus I still need to find the Voyager version (which thanks to poor distribution all that my closest Walmart has are Grimlocks and Slashes).

[Qwan]

Moving swiftly on...

Is Berserker worth buying? I enjoyed Barricade for what he was, and Berserker does look cool. Plus I just adore the Dread designs.

From what I've seen and read, his biggest problems are the panels not being glued in so they fall off during transformation. He still seems better than his twin Crankcase, though that's not saying much.

Berserker has the somewhat sad honor of being the only TLK Deluxe figure that I've purchased, and I'm pretty happy with him honestly. Admittedly, I absolutely coated him in Sharpie which makes him look a fair sight nicer, and I also didn't get him for too much more than "normal" Deluxe price, so that may have colored my opinion somewhat.

It's worth noting however, that despite the other major complaint being that his vehicle mode is a total PiTA to line up all the panels correctly, I haven't had much trouble myself. Sure it would be nice if I didn't have to put any effort at all into making it come together, but I haven't found it nearly as impossible as it's often made out to be. And he looks pretty great once you've got him together, too

[william-james88]

Moving swiftly on...

Is Berserker worth buying? I enjoyed Barricade for what he was, and Berserker does look cool. Plus I just adore the Dread designs.

I like him way more than barricade, his kibble is folded away very neatly, here is my review:

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ker/37879/

He looks really good too:

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Berserker is a cool toy, but one that sort of needs to fit into a specific type of transformer you like. He can be a bit difficult, but he looks really good, and he pretty functional too. I enjoy him, though Barricade is definitely the better deluxe

[Bronzewolf]

As just a quick update for the fans of the Transformers The Last Knight toy line, we wanted to let you know that some of the most hard to find figures are back in stock at Hasbro Toy Shop! Deluxe class Drift, Slug, Steelbane, and Sqweeks are all currently available to order for $19.99 USD.

This grouping of figures has been extremely hard to find in stores all across the country, so we wanted to provide a connection to a site where you could pick some up.



Stay tuned to Seibertron.com for more Transformers news and reviews!

[Bounti76]

Hopefully this means that they'll be showing up at wider retail soon.

[Quantum Surge]

This is something I have on my chest that I wanted to bring up: I want to make a custom DOTM Soundwave by using ROTF Soundwave's head, TLK Drift's torso and Cogman's limbs. Only problems are that distribution is really bad as of now and I'm really uncomfortable with taking figures apart. Hopefully it could work.

[Terrsolpix]

This is something I have on my chest that I wanted to bring up: I want to make a custom DOTM Soundwave by using ROTF Soundwave's head, TLK Drift's torso and Cogman's limbs. Only problems are that distribution is really bad as of now and I'm really uncomfortable with taking figures apart. Hopefully it could work.

TLK drift is in wave 3, which is starting to make its way on Walmart.

[-Kanrabat-]

This is something I have on my chest that I wanted to bring up: I want to make a custom DOTM Soundwave by using ROTF Soundwave's head, TLK Drift's torso and Cogman's limbs. Only problems are that distribution is really bad as of now and I'm really uncomfortable with taking figures apart. Hopefully it could work.

Wouldn't it be weird, Soundwave with a samurai chest?

[Quantum Surge]

This is something I have on my chest that I wanted to bring up: I want to make a custom DOTM Soundwave by using ROTF Soundwave's head, TLK Drift's torso and Cogman's limbs. Only problems are that distribution is really bad as of now and I'm really uncomfortable with taking figures apart. Hopefully it could work.

Wouldn't it be weird, Soundwave with a samurai chest?

I can glue the alt mode front since the faux chest doesn't fit the DOTM asthetic, also some epoxy clay could work make some new details.

[-Kanrabat-]

This is something I have on my chest that I wanted to bring up: I want to make a custom DOTM Soundwave by using ROTF Soundwave's head, TLK Drift's torso and Cogman's limbs. Only problems are that distribution is really bad as of now and I'm really uncomfortable with taking figures apart. Hopefully it could work.

Wouldn't it be weird, Soundwave with a samurai chest?

I can glue the alt mode front since the faux chest doesn't fit the DOTM asthetic, also some epoxy clay could work make some new details.

Oh so it's more like a structural issue. Nice.
I do hope your custom will still transform.

Also, a challenge out of the left field. Why not make that Soundwave AoE/TLK style? And plot twist, no mouthplate and he have LIPS! Gasp!

[Quantum Surge]

This is something I have on my chest that I wanted to bring up: I want to make a custom DOTM Soundwave by using ROTF Soundwave's head, TLK Drift's torso and Cogman's limbs. Only problems are that distribution is really bad as of now and I'm really uncomfortable with taking figures apart. Hopefully it could work.

Wouldn't it be weird, Soundwave with a samurai chest?

I can glue the alt mode front since the faux chest doesn't fit the DOTM asthetic, also some epoxy clay could work make some new details.

Oh so it's more like a structural issue. Nice.
I do hope your custom will still transform.

Also, a challenge out of the left field. Why not make that Soundwave AoE/TLK style? And plot twist, no mouthplate and he have LIPS! Gasp!

But Movie Soundwave never had a mouthplate. Still, the AOE/TLK style design could work for him, maybe a Doctor Claw homage could work.

[-Kanrabat-]

But Movie Soundwave never had a mouthplate. Still, the AOE/TLK style design could work for him, maybe a Doctor Claw homage could work.

Many characters had a radical design change for the "Knight Trilogy". Just look at Barricade. So a "knight" Soundwave may also be very interesting... Especially with a face reveal!

[-Kanrabat-]

I wanted to post this last night but Seibertron assplowded.

So here's Emgo's review of deluxe Cogman.



Personally, I'd buy it twice. One to keep sealed and the other for play. The open one, I'll "finish" painting it.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Thanks to a tip from Seibertronian IAPETUS_PRIME, we have news that a new stop motion video is now up on the Hasbro Youtube channel, called 'Stunts!' This new short features the voyager class Optimus Prime and Megatron toys along with the Mega 1-step Turbo Changer Dragonstorm toy. The video runs as a sort of blooper reel, with all 3 characters getting beat up in a funny series of events. Check out the video below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!