The Energon Pub

[-Kanrabat-]

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The rubber tires on mine are perfect and he's always stable when I display him in ultimate combined mode.

What can I do, I'm just perfect that way.

[william-james88]

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The rubber tires on mine are perfect and he's always stable when I display him in ultimate combined mode.

What can I do, I'm just perfect that way.

Could it depend on the version of release? The ones I got are from the costco set. And the combined mode is stable enough (though I have to make his upper legs fall towards his shins to maintain the balance).

[Jelze Bunnycat]

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The rubber tires on mine are perfect and he's always stable when I display him in ultimate combined mode.

What can I do, I'm just perfect that way.

Could it depend on the version of release? The ones I got are from the costco set. And the combined mode is stable enough (though I have to make his upper legs fall towards his shins to maintain the balance).

You can partially slide Prime's torso back in, which should improve balance a it, and put the crotch guard closer to where it belongs

[MrBlack]

Finally caved after finding Soundwave for a decent price. I picked up Night be at for my developing Lost Light shelf.

[SkyWarpt]

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The rubber tires on mine are perfect and he's always stable when I display him in ultimate combined mode.

What can I do, I'm just perfect that way.

Could it depend on the version of release? The ones I got are from the costco set. And the combined mode is stable enough (though I have to make his upper legs fall towards his shins to maintain the balance).

Just enjoy a friggin awesome set wj88

[fenrir72]

Speaking of things that sell for 100$ on e-bay, Costco exclusive Cybertron RID Ultra Magnus and Fire Convoy, loose in box (UM was still attached to his plastic) with instructions. For 30$, Mike Drop

30$ Locally or + shipping I presume? Still way better than the 50$ + ship that I paid at the time. Great deal!

You will LOVE the EPIC combined mode.

Locally, so no shipping

And thanks for the warnings, guys. How do I avoid the rot?

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The Japanese version is the most stable. The ratcheted spine of the Fireconvoy part is tighter than the Hasbro version. I had first the Hasbro, sold it then replaced it with the Car Robot version. Only drawback was that I didn't get the Godmagnus bio card.

[fenrir72]

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The rubber tires on mine are perfect and he's always stable when I display him in ultimate combined mode.

What can I do, I'm just perfect that way.

Aside from K being cool, the weather in Cabada maybe good for rubber tires too.

[-Kanrabat-]

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The rubber tires on mine are perfect and he's always stable when I display him in ultimate combined mode.

What can I do, I'm just perfect that way.

Aside from K being cool, the weather in Cabada maybe good for rubber tires too.

Ahem. Canada. With a N.

Anyway, I bought my set used from the US some years ago. I don't remember which state it was from exactly, but my version was perfect and still is.
In summer, we have a few weeks of sauna-like weather. It's pretty humid. So, what cause the tires to crack, is it dry weather?

[william-james88]

Just enjoy a friggin awesome set wj88

Thanks!!!!! And yes, I am enjoying it. It's so.. Japanese. That headsculpt on Super Fire Convoy and God Fire Convoy seems to come from a totally different line, I love it!

[Mr O]

Finally caved after finding Soundwave for a decent price. I picked up Night be at for my developing Lost Light shelf.

Hm. Soundwave warmed shelves until they began to melt around here, at half-price. It's weird how stuff like that happens. Over here, I just paid a great price for a 'high quality KO' of ROTF Bludgeon, estimated to arrive within a month. It's a week later and I've got it, it's not a KO. It's been from the factory, to Newport, to Hong Kong and has ended up back in Newport - it may even be the very one I refused to pay £35 for in Tesco years ago - and who knows where else. The box has taken a whack but a brown felt-pen will deal with the actual damage; damage consistent with the one I refused to pay for years ago. I understood that I was buying a KO, the pictures in the auction were of a KO, I got the real thing. When I tried to direct a link to the seller towards a friend, I couldn't find them - a genuine, 'it was here, I swear' experience. Sorry if I should have posted this on Fortean Times but it was 50/50 upstairs. It may be the very one come back to it's rightful owner...

[Jeen0808]

Finally caved after finding Soundwave for a decent price. I picked up Night be at for my developing Lost Light shelf.

Who are you gonna use for Rodimus?

[Ironhidensh]

You don't. It's the material. Also, the combined mode looks epic, yes, but it is ridiculously unstable. Display combined and it will fall and break. Just an fyi.

The rubber tires on mine are perfect and he's always stable when I display him in ultimate combined mode.

What can I do, I'm just perfect that way.

Aside from K being cool, the weather in Cabada maybe good for rubber tires too.

My stuff was in storage for about ten years as well, but it was climate controlled as I had several firearms in there as well (gun safe). The packaging looks pristine.

And above all, yes, enjoy two fantastic figures.

[Ironhidensh]

Two hauls today. One at the store, which I don't regret as much as Optimus, but the line is still disappointing, so I'll probally give this to my boys.



and one in the mail, to make MP G2 Sideswipe complete.



Also, you see at the bottom of the pic, Age Of Extinction Bluray is only $13 at Target right now. I have a Bluray addiction.

[MrBlack]

Finally caved after finding Soundwave for a decent price. I picked up Night be at for my developing Lost Light shelf.

Who are you gonna use for Rodimus?

Energon Rodimus. Not exactly comic accurate, but it's what I have available.

[MrBlack]

Finally caved after finding Soundwave for a decent price. I picked up Night be at for my developing Lost Light shelf.

Hm. Soundwave warmed shelves until they began to melt around here, at half-price. It's weird how stuff like that happens. Over here, I just paid a great price for a 'high quality KO' of ROTF Bludgeon, estimated to arrive within a month. It's a week later and I've got it, it's not a KO. It's been from the factory, to Newport, to Hong Kong and has ended up back in Newport - it may even be the very one I refused to pay £35 for in Tesco years ago - and who knows where else. The box has taken a whack but a brown felt-pen will deal with the actual damage; damage consistent with the one I refused to pay for years ago. I understood that I was buying a KO, the pictures in the auction were of a KO, I got the real thing. When I tried to direct a link to the seller towards a friend, I couldn't find them - a genuine, 'it was here, I swear' experience. Sorry if I should have posted this on Fortean Times but it was 50/50 upstairs. It may be the very one come back to it's rightful owner...

I didn't start collecting again (aside from the occasional toy) until late last year, so I missed a lot of figures. I like Soundwave. He looks the part, and I don't mind his alt-mode. He looks good alongside CW Megatron and BH Shockwave.

[Mr O]

Yeah, I like Soundwave. The gimmick is a bit naff but he looks great, I would have gone without Laserbeak if it meant another gun though.

[SkyWarpt]

Just enjoy a friggin awesome set wj88

Thanks!!!!! And yes, I am enjoying it. It's so.. Japanese. That headsculpt on Super Fire Convoy and God Fire Convoy seems to come from a totally different line, I love it!

Arg!!! You got me!!! Dagnabit!
As for the haul...Armada Cybertron Prime and Cybertron Monkey arrived today. Both were NIP, monkey prime has a stripped screw in the shoulder straight out of package:( Awesome Transformation though otherwise...my crystal ball foresees model glue.

Ooh! I have arms and legs coming!!!

[arnie001]

Got this yesterday for around 8 bucks.

[shajaki]

Nice hauls guys!

@Ironhidensh- how do you like the Rambo kit? would you recommend it?

@MrBlack- No knockin E.Roddy here! I love that mold (just got Superlink recently) and still think it's a good stand-in for a C/G Rodimus Prime.

@arnie001- Welcome! Killer figure (and price)!

[Cobotron]

It's an uneasy feeling in the pit of your guts when you open the door and find lurking on your front stoop, the creator of chaos, the architect of anarchy, the master of malice. Megatron. And to make it worse, he is hungry for conquest. (according to his bio anyway.)



He arrived from HTS 3 weeks earlier than estimated.
Thanks Uncle Hasby!

By the way, he is HUGE! I knew he was big but to see him in hand, just WOW!


@arnie001 - That is an amazing find for that price!

[Ironhidensh]

Nice hauls guys!

@Ironhidensh- how do you like the Rambo kit? would you recommend it?

@MrBlack- No knockin E.Roddy here! I love that mold (just got Superlink recently) and still think it's a good stand-in for a C/G Rodimus Prime.

@arnie001- Welcome! Killer figure (and price)!

I'm loving it. Highly recommended.

[Cobotron]

I'm loving it. Highly recommended.

Besides being awesome, hilarious, and just bad arse . Is that Sideswipe kit referencing something? Actually, what is the whole over the top vibe with G2 Swipe?

If it's all just for fun. I can except that. 'Cause it is fun.

[SkyWarpt]

I'm loving it. Highly recommended.

Besides being awesome, hilarious, and just bad arse . Is that Sideswipe kit referencing something? Actually, what is the whole over the top vibe with G2 Swipe?

If it's all just for fun. I can except that. 'Cause it is fun.

References his G2 comic appearance

[Cobotron]

I'm loving it. Highly recommended.

Besides being awesome, hilarious, and just bad arse . Is that Sideswipe kit referencing something? Actually, what is the whole over the top vibe with G2 Swipe?

If it's all just for fun. I can except that. 'Cause it is fun.

References his G2 comic appearance

Ah hah! Thanks.

[MrBlack]

I'm loving it. Highly recommended.

Besides being awesome, hilarious, and just bad arse . Is that Sideswipe kit referencing something? Actually, what is the whole over the top vibe with G2 Swipe?

If it's all just for fun. I can except that. 'Cause it is fun.

References his G2 comic appearance

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