The Energon Pub

[william-james88]

...dangit, still not very familiar with that era. Care to identify?

Sure, they are Cybertron Repugnus, Scattershot and Ransack.

Its a great era, you should look into it. Those are solid toys and the best example of Takara and Hasbro working hand in hand, every step of the way (while these days, its mostly just Hasbro doing the design).

[-Kanrabat-]

...dangit, still not very familiar with that era. Care to identify?

Sure, they are Cybertron Repugnus, Scattershot and Ransack.

Its a great era, you should look into it. Those are solid toys and the best example of Takara and Hasbro working hand in hand, every step of the way (while these days, its mostly just Hasbro doing the design).

I concur. It's also from Cybertron that we got one of the best Optimus toy ever.
Also, Will, you lucky, lucky basterd. That's one hell of a lucky strike!

[william-james88]

...dangit, still not very familiar with that era. Care to identify?

Sure, they are Cybertron Repugnus, Scattershot and Ransack.

Its a great era, you should look into it. Those are solid toys and the best example of Takara and Hasbro working hand in hand, every step of the way (while these days, its mostly just Hasbro doing the design).

I concur. It's also from Cybertron that we got one of the best Optimus toy ever.
Also, Will, you lucky, lucky basterd. That's one hell of a lucky strike!

Yeah I know thanks. I mean, its not much when you think about it, but its incredibly rare to find anything complete there let alone an entire set, so yeah this was super lucky.

[bodrock]

Late Xmas haul from my little sis!!

[william-james88]

Thats a pretty damn cool haul!

[bodrock]

I got a fun little haul too.

Here is what I got for $1.50 at the Thrift shop. Seemingly junk.





But, it turns out...





They are 3 complete Cybertron toys

Wow $1.50!! Amazing.

And that Cyclonus D-Maximus_Prime got is a personal fave!

[Burn]

Yesterday was a long day, not a bad day, just one of those long ones that drain you. I find the best way to finish those sorts of days is with plastic crack. This was all I could find.



Can't say I'm overly enthused with him. There's definitely better Legion class figures out there.

[Cobotron]

But did it help? did you get that fix?

Your right though. Not the best, but not the worst.

[Burn]

But did it help? did you get that fix?

Not really.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Hey Will, about that Cybertron haul you got:



I believe those are the Universe 2008 re-releases, as all 3 came in a single set:



Also, be careful with Repugnus here. He's a more recent victim of the dreaded Gold Plastic Syndrome, in the head and jaw pieces.

[Ironhidensh]

But did it help? did you get that fix?

Not really.

I got a fix for you.



Seriously though, I have a couple of packages on the slow boat because I decided to have patience and cheap shipping. So I've been feeling the same itch, but no big purchases for a while, and there is nothing of interest to me in the stores. Just some RiD stuff for the boys.

[Sigma Magnus]

Today's my birthday. I have opened my present. And, I hereby issue a challenge to you all.

Here is a hint or two as to what I got. I leave it to you to figure out what was in the box.



"I've just remembered where I've seen you before..."

[Burn]

Seriously though, I have a couple of packages on the slow boat because I decided to have patience and cheap shipping. So I've been feeling the same itch, but no big purchases for a while, and there is nothing of interest to me in the stores. Just some RiD stuff for the boys.

There's not much I'm interested in either, just the latest TR stuff. And every day on an Australian TF Facebook page I see people posting about their latest finds, but they're finding them at stores that are an hour drive from me. Will see how I go on Sunday, hopefully I can find something, will be happy if it's just Gnaw.

I should pay to get Ginrai released from HLJ.

[bodrock]

Also going cheap on shipping, here's where my Tarn is....

[Ironhidensh]

Also going cheap on shipping, here's where my Tarn is....

I had to miss out on this wave of Tarns, but I've got my pre order in for the next round in Mar.

[bodrock]

Also going cheap on shipping, here's where my Tarn is....

I had to miss out on this wave of Tarns, but I've got my pre order in for the next round in Mar.

You shouldn't get screwed by the Lunar New Year by then!

[WreckerJack]

If you lose the keys, do they lose the ability to transform?

[D-Maximal_Primal]

If you lose the keys, do they lose the ability to transform?

No, but it makes it much harder to activate their fun gimmick

[TF-fan kev777]

If you lose the keys, do they lose the ability to transform?

No, the cyber keys usually unlock some type of spring loaded weapon feature that usually works in both modes, and are separate from the transformation.

[william-james88]

I believe those are the Universe 2008 re-releases, as all 3 came in a single set:



Also, be careful with Repugnus here. He's a more recent victim of the dreaded Gold Plastic Syndrome, in the head and jaw pieces.

His head broke as soon as I tried to plug in the weapnon. But no worries, its glued now and i have another junk repugnas somewhere so I could always switch the hands. Thanks for the pic, now I know that the little blue double gun goes with scattershot, its pretty nuts how this set was 100% complete but all haphazard in a plastic bag. Like I pretty much got that set in box for 1.50 and then threw away the box and instructions. Might be my luckiest haul yet, when you think of it (or maybe it ws G1 Windsweeper for $1)

[WreckerJack]

If you lose the keys, do they lose the ability to transform?

No, the cyber keys usually unlock some type of spring loaded weapon feature that usually works in both modes, and are separate from the transformation.

I suppose that is better than not but if you lose the key you lose the weapon which kinda sucks. I just hope the keys are cross compatible. They sure look cool.

[Kurona]

If you lose the keys, do they lose the ability to transform?

No, the cyber keys usually unlock some type of spring loaded weapon feature that usually works in both modes, and are separate from the transformation.

I suppose that is better than not but if you lose the key you lose the weapon which kinda sucks. I just hope the keys are cross compatible. They sure look cool.

Yup, all the keys can fit in all the ports - the only difference in molding is their symbol.

[Cobotron]

The Cyber Keys are cross compatible, and if you lose them you can just stick a thing in the slot and push the button inside.

[Ironhidensh]

just stick a thing in the slot and push the button inside.

[bodrock]

just stick a thing in the slot and push the button inside.

That's wut I did to my loose Elita-1 from eBay (no key).