The Energon Pub

A guy from TFW and myself just cleared out the case that they had at the Downer's Grove Fry's Electronics. Working on galleries now for these plus the Wave 1 Leaders and Titan Masters.

Yeah, Fort Max doesn't look bad, but I'm definitely not impressed.
But for the asking price, I would need quite a bit more for me to buy it.
I can't specifically explain what I expected and what would've been needed to change my view on this... But kinda as people are saying, it's just not enough for me.
Even when it goes on sale... I'll probably pass. And I really like the idea of having a Fort Max.
But only if I really like it.

I'm feeling the same about Headmasters. Some of them look pretty decent, but nothing that has me excited or wanting to search them out in stores or online.

I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Sigma Magnus wrote:

Sigma Magnus wrote:I'm really on the fence about him. Any other thing from this line has been 'want' or 'don't want'. Him though, I just can't decide...

...would any of you recommend Skullwhatever? If so, why?

Yes because he looks awesome

Why is everyone using that $17.99 price tag? The scan of the receipt over at TFW2005 says that they were $13.61. That seems quite fair to me. http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/29/tran ... ail-318093

Black Bumblebee wrote:Why is everyone using that $17.99 price tag? The scan of the receipt over at TFW2005 says that they were $13.61. That seems quite fair to me. http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/29/tran ... ail-318093

That's the employee price, which was verified by the employee at my Fry's Store. Here's my receipt with the $17.99 price, which is around what MSRP is on these figures just like with Combiner Wars figures.

Sowndwave76 wrote:
I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Yeah that is nuts. You might want to move to canada, check what they are charging here instead:




And remember that 11.99$ CDN = 9.27$ USD

Bumblebee21 wrote:

Sigma Magnus wrote:

Sigma Magnus wrote:I'm really on the fence about him. Any other thing from this line has been 'want' or 'don't want'. Him though, I just can't decide...

...would any of you recommend Skullwhatever? If so, why?

Yes because he looks awesome

I like your excitement, and that is my reasoning as well

Sowndwave76 wrote:I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Considering that they've been 23.99 in the store, that's an improvement.

Autobot N wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Considering that they've been 23.99 in the store, that's an improvement.

This, already hit my stores; but I won't pay $18 for them, nor will I pay $16 unless it's at my target, and then, the only one I would be getting would be skullsmasher, no one else looks worth the money

Autobot N wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Considering that they've been 23.99 in the store, that's an improvement.

Daaayum!!
The highest I saw them in stores was $19.99
$24??? That's just stupid.

Man I miss the days where TRU would have buy 2 get one free sales, and each Generations/Reveal the Shield Deluxe was only $9... Walking out of that place with 3 figures for under $20...

Stupid inflation.

Sowndwave76 wrote:

Autobot N wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Considering that they've been 23.99 in the store, that's an improvement.

Daaayum!!
The highest I saw them in stores was $19.99
$24??? That's just stupid.

Man I miss the days where TRU would have buy 2 get one free sales, and each Generations/Reveal the Shield Deluxe was only $9... Walking out of that place with 3 figures for under $20...

pffft, yeah, those days are long gone and they aren't coming back - in the US at least, f%$k TRU

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot N wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Considering that they've been 23.99 in the store, that's an improvement.

This, already hit my stores; but I won't pay $18 for them, nor will I pay $16 unless it's at my target, and then, the only one I would be getting would be skullsmasher, no one else looks worth the money

Titans Retrn has already hit your store?

And why wouldnt you pay 16$ unless its at target?

Typically Deluxe class figures 'round here in Oklahoma are $14.99... Though it has been a little bit since I know of someone that bought one. Are they any cheaper with Amazon Prime?

william-james88 wrote:

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Autobot N wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Considering that they've been 23.99 in the store, that's an improvement.

This, already hit my stores; but I won't pay $18 for them, nor will I pay $16 unless it's at my target, and then, the only one I would be getting would be skullsmasher, no one else looks worth the money

Titans Retrn has already hit your store?

And why wouldnt you pay 16$ unless its at target?

Was talking about the TRU $24 deluxe prices. And my target is my local place to buy figures, has been for a long time - I'll support it for a figure

william-james88 wrote:Yeah that is nuts. You might want to move to canada, check what they are charging here instead:




And remember that 11.99$ CDN = 9.27$ USD

That's not really a fair comparison. Those are TRU Canada's clearance prices on Combiner Wars, not the regular retail price (regardless of whether or not they're actually called "clearance" prices). Combiner Wars is done minus a few odds and ends. Stores are going to blow out whatever product is left, if they're not already doing so. I expect that Target US will start blowing out Combiner Wars some time in the next month as Titans Return products make their way through retail distribution.

Bumblebee21 wrote:What do you think of you the Headmasters

The headmasters are impressively *tiny* were I the target demographic (younger child) I could see losing some of these. They have impressive detailing for figures so small. Though I wish there was just a *smidge* more paint detailing. The arms only go up to about a 45 degree angle (mostly due to blockage, probably could force it... but i haven't tried) they are on balljoints though.

Sigma Magnus wrote:

Sigma Magnus wrote:I'm really on the fence about him. Any other thing from this line has been 'want' or 'don't want'. Him though, I just can't decide...

...would any of you recommend Skullwhatever? If so, why?

I really like him. All the figures have rather impressive articulation. Pretty much all have shoulder, bicep, wrist swivel. Skullcruncher's alt mode is the "largest" (longest?) for the deluxes and it has tons of character to it. The ball-jointed neck, and swivel tail were nice touches they didn't *have* to include. he does have the least amount of titanmaster ports though (unless i can't spot the others)

I do wish posting pictures was a bit easier on the site, otherwise I'd bomb you guys with more photos. But i see Seibertron will be on the case soon. What's your take on them so far? if you've managed to free them from their cardboard prisons?

The cross-play between the masters and their transectors/bodies (whatever you want to call them) was a lot more engaging that I was expecting. Maybe it's the posts... maybe it's the decent articulation/detail of the little buggers. But i'm really sold on them in a Micromaster/diaclone sorta way.

As far as you guys going on about pricing. I know it really depends on your personal incomes/budgets; but I'd say MSRP is fair for these guys. Considering the Marvel BaF (build a figures) are usually $20. They "do" a lot less, I'd through the 6" SW:Black series in with that.

There is a fair bit of paint on these guys, though it's not necessarily where maybe it *should* have been. (I'm looking at your Scourge).

I'm having a hard time deciding what "scale" these guys should be.... are the Masters "regular" sized or are they indeed mini-cons/micromasters? I guess we'll find out soon in the comics.

SpikeyTigertron wrote:
I do wish posting pictures was a bit easier on the site, otherwise I'd bomb you guys with more photos.

Could always upload 'em all to an Imgur gallery and link that.

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

Bumblebee21 wrote:What do you think of you the Headmasters

The headmasters are impressively *tiny* were I the target demographic (younger child) I could see losing some of these. They have impressive detailing for figures so small. Though I wish there was just a *smidge* more paint detailing. The arms only go up to about a 45 degree angle (mostly due to blockage, probably could force it... but i haven't tried) they are on balljoints though.

Generations brainstorm has more paint on his headmaster

That raises a query for me, is Generations Brainstorm's headmaster compatible with these figures? Cause I like hi head better than TR Brainmaster's

Madeus Prime wrote:That raises a query for me, is Generations Brainstorm's headmaster compatible with these figures? Cause I like hi head better than TR Brainmaster's

It is not compatible.

Sowndwave76 wrote:

Autobot N wrote:

Sowndwave76 wrote:I recently checked out ToysRUs.com, and their price for deluxe CW figures is now $18.99...
That's pretty crazy imo.

Considering that they've been 23.99 in the store, that's an improvement.

Daaayum!!
The highest I saw them in stores was $19.99
$24??? That's just stupid.

Man I miss the days where TRU would have buy 2 get one free sales, and each Generations/Reveal the Shield Deluxe was only $9... Walking out of that place with 3 figures for under $20...

My TRU has deluxes for $24 as well, and voyagers for $30. Went up $8 for deluxes since Christmas. I will almost never buy transformers there. Now Walmart and Target sell them for $14.99, and that is what I am willing to pay for a deluxe.

Madeus Prime wrote:That raises a query for me, is Generations Brainstorm's headmaster compatible with these figures? Cause I like hi head better than TR Brainmaster's

You can always pretend. Just sit it there and it'll be fine... just don't ever move it.

May have a *slight* Superdeformed look to it. head is a bit bigger.

I just watched all 4 of the deluxe reviews by Chosen Prime, and I have changed my mind. I may have to get Skullsmasher. That croc mode is just too amazing, and he looks so awesome. Hardhead and Blurr are already definitelies, but now so is Skullsmasher. May have to pass on Prime and wait on the voyager for cost reasons, but Skullsmasher... oh word...