The Energon Pub

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:24 pm

Optimizzy wrote:Yeah and it's interesting to note how little and dinky everything was compared to what we have now. I love old g1 stuff but the stuff now is relatively cheaper and bigger.

Well...the stuff from a few years ago. How I wish for 2005-2010 again

Yeah, starting at Cybertron until DOTM was a real golden era of nice solid TFs where leaders were truly leaders. I still cant believe at how incredible that value was on HFTD Starscream.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Oh why was I broke on Black Friday?

We couldnt have known, remember the year before when we walked through Target making fun of their signs marking "sale" on items that had absolutely no discount. This year was better. Walmart had those super cheap seekers, TRU had that nice Platinum Dinobot set as well as the exclusive legion 2 packs. I just got the other one today. 9.99$ for these two was not bad at all:

robotmel wrote:
I need to see MOAR!
If the price doesn't rocket after Christmas I would like to see these guys as my Classics Dinobots, unless of course Hasbro surprise us with some all new Classics styled Dinorobits!

Somewhat related, whilst browsing my local Wilko's for rubber dinosaurs I had a nagging itch which resulted in the purchase of Legends Combiner Wars Groove?
I was drunk in need of robot!

HA, nice! And if you want to see more, I jotted down the differences here where you can see more pics of them: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... dow/34292/

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:12 am

My hual from yesterday.

Grindrod and the little guys I got off of eBay, and my wife actually got me Sunstreaker just because.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:14 pm

I came to accept the fact that voyager Generations Brainstorm will NEVER come to Canada. So I bit the bullet and bought it off Ebay. 41$CAN shipped is not too bad considered that full price is 35$CAN with taxes.

I've yet to receive it. Once I do I'll share my thoughts. I do hope I will not regret it.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:30 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:I came to accept the fact that voyager Generations Brainstorm will NEVER come to Canada. So I bit the bullet and bought it off Ebay. 41$CAN shipped is not too bad considered that full price is 35$CAN with taxes.

I've yet to receive it. Once I do I'll share my thoughts. I do hope I will not regret it.

I think its a fun figure that looks good in both modes. And that's just icing on the cake if you're into MTMTE. It's a great representation of that version of the character. Shame he doesn't come with a briefcase though. :lol:

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:48 pm

carytheone wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I came to accept the fact that voyager Generations Brainstorm will NEVER come to Canada. So I bit the bullet and bought it off Ebay. 41$CAN shipped is not too bad considered that full price is 35$CAN with taxes.

I've yet to receive it. Once I do I'll share my thoughts. I do hope I will not regret it.
I think its a fun figure that looks good in both modes. And that's just icing on the cake if you're into MTMTE. It's a great representation of that version of the character. Shame he doesn't come with a briefcase though.

If I remember right, there is a 3rd party add on kit for that.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:33 pm

carytheone wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:I came to accept the fact that voyager Generations Brainstorm will NEVER come to Canada. So I bit the bullet and bought it off Ebay. 41$CAN shipped is not too bad considered that full price is 35$CAN with taxes.

I've yet to receive it. Once I do I'll share my thoughts. I do hope I will not regret it.
I think its a fun figure that looks good in both modes. And that's just icing on the cake if you're into MTMTE. It's a great representation of that version of the character. Shame he doesn't come with a briefcase though.

Yeah thats a totally decent deal. I do warn you though, you wont care for his transformation. This guy is the essence of Style over Substance but boy is he stylish!

And Cary, Megamoonman is your man for this stuff, I like his product and he does it all himself on a 3D printer. His site is currently in reconstruction but you can alwaye e-mail him http://www.megamoonman.com/

I recommend his Jetfire kit to fill up all his holes (and let me tell you, that dirty w#%$@ loved it :twisted:

)

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:05 am

Finally caved in and bought G1 Megatron. I am just too scared I will regrt it later if I dnt. Pretty good Transformers toy overall. And the minicon ports were quite the surprise.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:28 am

william-james88 wrote:Finally caved

Nice! Got him!

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:01 am

william-james88 wrote:Finally caved in and bought G1 Megatron. I am just too scared I will regrt it later if I dnt. Pretty good Transformers toy overall. And the minicon ports were quite the surprise.

Regrt is the worst kind of regrt one can have!

Glad you finally decided to get him! Did Gen Armada Megs finally decided you? For me, he's the defenitive Megatron. G1 look, plus perfect altmode for him.

BTW, for that ultimate G1 look, the Reprolabels work wonder!

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:13 am

Finally got around to picking up the CW Motormaster with the fixed hips. I made a TRU employee climb to the top shelf to get the case down, and lo and behold there he was with Battlecore Prime.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:42 pm

What do you mean by "fixed" hips, and where did you get your signature pic from?

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:42 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:What do you mean by "fixed" hips, and where did you get your signature pic from?

He means the ratchet in the hip is better, here is a breakdown for you to see the issues and fixes with that mold: http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... ter/34064/

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:10 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:What do you mean by "fixed" hips,

What Willy J said. The hips in the wave 4 version hold up better in combined mode.

and where did you get your signature pic from?

Behold, the Rodpod:

Isn't it glorious? (Rodimus's expression is so ridiculous. Like the Rodpod is the greatest thing ever.)

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:15 pm

william-james88 wrote:Finally caved in and bought G1 Megatron. I am just too scared I will regrt it later if I dnt. Pretty good Transformers toy overall. And the minicon ports were quite the surprise.

Pretty cool ain't he?

Minicon ports, huh, so that's what those are for.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:32 pm

carytheone wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Finally caved in and bought G1 Megatron. I am just too scared I will regrt it later if I dnt. Pretty good Transformers toy overall. And the minicon ports were quite the surprise.
Pretty cool ain't he?

Minicon ports, huh, so that's what those are for.

Its really more for the armada version to reference that toy's playability. But I guess they just kept them there for the mold in general.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:40 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:What do you mean by "fixed" hips,
What Willy J said. The hips in the wave 4 version hold up better in combined mode.
and where did you get your signature pic from?
Behold, the Rodpod:

Isn't it glorious? (Rodimus's expression is so ridiculous. Like the Rodpod is the greatest thing ever.)

I know the Rodpod, I just didn't remember Hotrod ever acting the pirate.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:09 am

I picked up MP Tracks from the Post Office today.

meh, Binaltech is better.

by **thisisshaz** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 3:45 am

Just finished my 1st custom of Optimus Prime.. now this new haul!!
My custom thread here http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/oversize-taikongzhen-optimus-prime-in-depth-review-customizing-part-2-is-live-t105890.php

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 5:29 am

Burn wrote:I picked up MP Tracks from the Post Office today.

meh, Binaltech is better.

Really? Its got its flaws, but I don't know if I'd go that far. I always felt the 'vette was one of the weaker Binaltech molds.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 10:25 am

Burn wrote:I picked up MP Tracks from the Post Office today.

meh, Binaltech is better.

Wow, that is saying something. Wasnt too big a fan of that binaltech mold (prefferred the honda and jeep). What dont you like about MP Tracks?

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:17 pm

I have yet to own MP Tracks, and I'm not sure of the differences between Binaltech and Alternators, but that Alternators blue Tracks is pretty damn cool.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:41 pm

I personally hate the Alternator Tacks mold. Vastly inferior to Jazz, Rodimus, Hound, and Skids.

If the MP is worst than that, it just mean more money saved.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 4:03 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:I have yet to own MP Tracks, and I'm not sure of the differences between Binaltech and Alternators, but that Alternators blue Tracks is pretty damn cool.

The only difference is that the Binaltech car shells are made of die cast.

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:13 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:I picked up MP Tracks from the Post Office today.

meh, Binaltech is better.

Wow, that is saying something. Wasnt too big a fan of that binaltech mold (prefferred the honda and jeep). What dont you like about MP Tracks?

Needlessly over-complicated.

Honestly, they could have just taken the G1 figure and given it some articulation in the legs and it would have been better.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:26 pm

Burn wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:I picked up MP Tracks from the Post Office today.

meh, Binaltech is better.

Wow, that is saying something. Wasnt too big a fan of that binaltech mold (prefferred the honda and jeep). What dont you like about MP Tracks?

Needlessly over-complicated.

Honestly, they could have just taken the G1 figure and given it some articulation in the legs and it would have been better.

But that's what the generations line is for

Thanks for answering me. That's how I felt about MP 03 Starscream when I fist got my hands on that mold. And it's why I stay away from third party releases. I dont mind complexity and rather welcome it, but I always give props to an elegant transformation that isn't needlessly over-complicated (which distinguishes the Combiner Wars toys over the 3P Combiners). I find it takes just as much effort, if not more, to make something less complicated while achieving a similar result.