The Energon Pub

[-Kanrabat-]

That Crosshair could interest me. If only he didn't look like a damn marker.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Thanks for your thoughts Will, I still want that Bee though, considering I think he may be the best of the deluxe molds I would have, and I really like the chest on him better than any other

The Knights of Iacon (16 named characters in all, can you find and name them all?):



The Dragon knights:



And then this guy. I'm still torn over if he or Megatron will win TLK figure of the year (Nitro is figure of the year, so he doesn't count). He is really good, and he is a dead ringer for a Beast Wars Megatron with the legs mistransformed (last picture)

[william-james88]

Thanks for your thoughts Will, I still want that Bee though, considering I think he may be the best of the deluxe molds I would have, and I really like the chest on him better than any other

Do you mean he's a better deluxe movie bee than any other so far or the best deluxe from TLK?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Thanks for your thoughts Will, I still want that Bee though, considering I think he may be the best of the deluxe molds I would have, and I really like the chest on him better than any other

Do you mean he's a better deluxe movie bee than any other so far or the best deluxe from TLK?

movie Bee. I have the deluxe from 2007 (which I still consider to be the best looking of his deluxe toys, especially since I got him twice with the legacy of Bumblebee set), the Nitro one from DotM, human alliance from RotF, and the 2 from AoE).

[william-james88]

Thanks for your thoughts Will, I still want that Bee though, considering I think he may be the best of the deluxe molds I would have, and I really like the chest on him better than any other

Do you mean he's a better deluxe movie bee than any other so far or the best deluxe from TLK?

movie Bee. I have the deluxe from 2007 (which I still consider to be the best looking of his deluxe toys, especially since I got him twice with the legacy of Bumblebee set), the Nitro one from DotM, human alliance from RotF, and the 2 from AoE).

Well there are two deluxes that are probably the best out there which you dont have then: HFTD Battle Blade Bee and DOTM Bumblebee, this guy below:

https://static.seibertron.com/images/to ... ee-127.jpg

Thats the mold Takara deemed to be the best hence why they used that one for their MB line (its the same mold used for the lazerbeak pink redeco).

I dont know where this new Bee would fit in a top 5 (which I am working on). His QC issues of doors popping off, feet undoing constantly and super loose hips would probably disqualify him. We'll see. I know you dont like loose joints, so I dont know how you will feel about this new bee. But the chest is cool, sure.

[EunuchRon]

The Knights of Iacon (16 named characters in all, can you find and name them all?):

I'm only countin' 14, but here goes.

Last row is Leaders Megs, Optimus with Quintessa on his shoulder, and Grimlock.

Second row is Voyagers Scorn, Slog, Megs, Optimus, Stormreign, and Dragonicus.

First row is Deluxe Strafe, Slug, Scorn, Snarl, and Slash.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Well there are two deluxes that are probably the best out there which you dont have then: HFTD Battle Blade Bee and DOTM Bumblebee, this guy below:

https://static.seibertron.com/images/to ... ee-127.jpg

Thats the mold Takara deemed to be the best hence why they used that one for their MB line (its the same mold used for the lazerbeak pink redeco).

I dont know where this new Bee would fit in a top 5 (which I am working on). His QC issues of doors popping off, feet undoing constantly and super loose hips would probably disqualify him. We'll see. I know you dont like loose joints, so I dont know how you will feel about this new bee. But the chest is cool, sure.

The reason for me that the movie 1 deluxe is the best is because it came the closest to having the wings done right, which is a major nitpick of mine with movie Bee. Almost every mold after the 2007 deluxe has the wings way too far out, they need to collapse closer to the center of his back. And the only major issue I had with that mold are the arms, everything else is great to me.

And as for his issues, Maybe it is a case of mileage may vary. My MP Bee doesn't have standing or feet issues, his only issue being fingers that are a teensy bit too loose, affecting how he can hold his hammer.

The Knights of Iacon (16 named characters in all, can you find and name them all?):

I'm only countin' 14, but here goes.

Last row is Leaders Megs, Optimus with Quintessa on his shoulder, and Grimlock.

Second row is Voyagers Scorn, Slog, Megs, Optimus, Stormreign, and Dragonicus.

First row is Deluxe Strafe, Slug, Scorn, Snarl, and Slash.

I'm sorry, I may not have stated the question properly. You did find 15 (I was counting Quintessa), and the combined Dragonstorm counted as 16 since all his components were there.

Oh well, I'm glad someone tried it. I wanted to show off the knights all together (minus Steelbane and Skullitron) and just threw that question in there for fun!

[EunuchRon]

Awesome, I guess I win both showcases!

It's funny 'cause got Steelbane and Skullitron and I knew I didn't see them. I'm still waiting for Draggie to show up around here to complete my Knights collection.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Awesome, I guess I win both showcases!

It's funny 'cause got Steelbane and Skullitron and I knew I didn't see them. I'm still waiting for Draggie to show up around here to complete my Knights collection.

I managed to snag him off Amazon when he was down to $49.99, haven't had much luck otherwise. I love the robot mode headsculpts though, they are the best thing about him

[Rysquad]

Target has sales going from now through 11/22 (Wednesday before Thanksgiving).

The Target Toy Book is going out now. There's a $10 Target car with $50 toy purchase offer on the back of the Toy Book.

https://www.bfads.net/Target-2017-Toy-Book-Posted

Starting on Sunday 10/29 through 11/11, texting TOY to Target (827438) will get you a 25% a single toy (or sporting good or kids' craft) item. It's probably one coupon per phone number so you probably can't get one each day. Also, starting on 11/1 through Thanksgiving, there will be a daily deal on a toy each day. I can't recall if any Transformers toys popped up there on last year.

Specific to the Last Knight toys:

Transformers The Last Knight Autobot Sqweeks RC on sale for $68.99 (Reg. 79.99)

Transformers Allspark Tech Figure Assortment $12.99 (Reg. 14.99)

Transformers Allspark Tech Starter Pack $27.49 (Reg. 29.99)

[Jelze Bunnycat]

I finally spotted Wave 2 Deluxes en masse at my local Walmart. And I mean, en masse. They're not in the regular section, rather they have their own special display in between the aisles. Better check the endcaps too

[Burn]

Nitro has been broken out of his cardboard prison.

I can see where people are coming from on why they think he's a great figure, I just can't fully agree with them.

While it's a new take on a transforming jet, the figure is quite bland. Which is where I think the figure fully excels.

In having potential to be someone else.

Most of us will have seen the Thunderwing customs out there. So a different head and a lot more paint apps would REALLY make this figure pop.

Is it a bad figure? No, definitely not, but I wouldn't call him figure of the year, not when you factor in a good chunk of Titans Return figures.

[william-james88]

Is it a bad figure? No, definitely not, but I wouldn't call him figure of the year, not when you factor in a good chunk of Titans Return figures.

Which TR figures do you feel are better than him?

[Burn]

Is it a bad figure? No, definitely not, but I wouldn't call him figure of the year, not when you factor in a good chunk of Titans Return figures.

Which TR figures do you feel are better than him?

Windblade, the Jumpstarters.

[Rysquad]

Still waiting on Deluxe Cogman.

[-Kanrabat-]

Nitro has been broken out of his cardboard prison.

I can see where people are coming from on why they think he's a great figure, I just can't fully agree with them.

While it's a new take on a transforming jet, the figure is quite bland. Which is where I think the figure fully excels.

In having potential to be someone else.

Most of us will have seen the Thunderwing customs out there. So a different head and a lot more paint apps would REALLY make this figure pop.

Is it a bad figure? No, definitely not, but I wouldn't call him figure of the year, not when you factor in a good chunk of Titans Return figures.

That's EXACTLY why I bought it and the main reason to get the whole Siege on Cybertron set. Pretty soon I'll have my own Thunderwing 3.0!

[Burn]

That's EXACTLY why I bought it and the main reason to get the whole Siege on Cybertron set. Pretty soon I'll have my own Thunderwing 3.0!

Yes well such sets aren't readily available to everyone.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

That's EXACTLY why I bought it and the main reason to get the whole Siege on Cybertron set. Pretty soon I'll have my own Thunderwing 3.0!

Yes well such sets aren't readily available to everyone.

Not in the US, anyway. Argh, I hope overstock ends up at Ross or TJMaxx, but knowing my luck last year...

Am I weird for not seeing how Nitro fits Thunderwing so well?

[-Kanrabat-]

That's EXACTLY why I bought it and the main reason to get the whole Siege on Cybertron set. Pretty soon I'll have my own Thunderwing 3.0!

Yes well such sets aren't readily available to everyone.

You can say that again.
Those sets are unavailable on TrU.ca for starter.
Then I randomly went to TrU with my combiners-loving friend. While he was busy with a random encounter (RPG style), I notice two of those sets perched atop the shelf, way out of reach. I had to find a TrU clerk so that he'd fetch it for me. But I was completely broke. Not even for a candy bar. So I made a deal with my friend and I'll give him a set of CW limbs, fully customised in a few weeks.

And to go back to TLK, Nitro wasn't easy to get either. Late release, and he's the most popular. Get one with luck. Unpack it at home and he was missing a set of missiles right out of the box. So two days later I got back to TrU to return it and they had only one left. A perfect one fortunately.

Anyway, now that most hurdles have been jumped over, I just need to not mess up my Thunderwing custom and pay my friend back with yet more work for the TR set.

[-Kanrabat-]

Am I weird for not seeing how Nitro fits Thunderwing so well?

Oh no. EVERYONE see Thunderwing in Nitro for obvious reasons. The overall shape, the chest details, the base colors, as if that TLK figure was purposely MADE for Thunderwing.

[Emerje]

Am I weird for not seeing how Nitro fits Thunderwing so well?

Oh no. EVERYONE see Thunderwing in Nitro for obvious reasons. The overall shape, the chest details, the base colors, as if that TLK figure was purposely MADE for Thunderwing.

I don't know if that's quite the Thunderwing people see when they look at Nitro. It's more like this:



Good ol' IDW Stormbringer. I imagine it's only a matter of time before ToyHax does a label set for this.

Emerje

[-Kanrabat-]

I imagine it's only a matter of time before ToyHax does a label set for this.

Emerje

I do have most of my G1 Thunderwing repros sheet unused. I'll use them for this custom.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Still waiting on Deluxe Cogman.

You and pretty much everyone else

[Stuartmaximus]

isn't he(deluxe Cogman) available online?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

isn't he(deluxe Cogman) available online?

For horrendous amounts of money yes. Cheapest I've found him is halfway between voyager and leader