The Energon Pub

[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

For reference:

AWESOME! thanks.

[Ironhidensh]

The add on kit is about 30 bucks, but totally worth it.

[Ironhidensh]

[shajaki]

The add on kit is about 30 bucks, but totally worth it.

I've had MP G2 SS since he came out and I've been meaning to get this set. I'm sure I'll bite when I get the chance.

Have you opened up Jetfire yet?

[william-james88]

AWESOME! thanks.

Just to drive the point a bit more home:

[Ironhidensh]

The add on kit is about 30 bucks, but totally worth it.

I've had MP G2 SS since he came out and I've been meaning to get this set. I'm sure I'll bite when I get the chance.

Have you opened up Jetfire yet?

Not yet. I'm terrified to find out that there is a reason the seller accepted my offer of $20 and free shipping.

Actually, it is because the box has damage, but the figure appears fine.

[william-james88]

The add on kit is about 30 bucks, but totally worth it.

I've had MP G2 SS since he came out and I've been meaning to get this set. I'm sure I'll bite when I get the chance.

Have you opened up Jetfire yet?

Not yet. I'm terrified to find out that there is a reason the seller accepted my offer of $20 and free shipping.

Actually, it is because the box has damage, but the figure appears fine.

Thats a great deal. Just open it and if theres a problem contact Hasbro's customer service. They'll either exchange for a new one or something of equal value, which right now would be Leader Megatron. Either way you'll have a great toy for 20$

[SkyWarpt]

Orion Pax arrived today!

[william-james88]

Orion Pax arrived today!

Awesome, love that guy!

[Ironhidensh]

The add on kit is about 30 bucks, but totally worth it.

I've had MP G2 SS since he came out and I've been meaning to get this set. I'm sure I'll bite when I get the chance.

Have you opened up Jetfire yet?

Not yet. I'm terrified to find out that there is a reason the seller accepted my offer of $20 and free shipping.

Actually, it is because the box has damage, but the figure appears fine.

Thats a great deal. Just open it and if theres a problem contact Hasbro's customer service. They'll either exchange for a new one or something of equal value, which right now would be Leader Megatron. Either way you'll have a great toy for 20$

Jetfire is fine. I really like this figure, but im glad I only paid $20 for it. Doesn't quite feel like a leader class to me.

[SkyWarpt]

Animated BB and Leader Bulkhead arrived today! Finally got some friends for my Lumberjack Prime!!!

[shajaki]

Jetfire is fine. I really like this figure, but im glad I only paid $20 for it. Doesn't quite feel like a leader class to me.

That's about the consensus. It's still a great looking/fun figure, but a shame he costs what he does. So it's awesome you were able to snag one for cheaper

[Ironhidensh]

Mr.Mailman did not disappoint today.



Not the official transformer, that is a long missing addition to my Starscream shelf, but a not so official Seeker, who is what CW leader Thundercracker should have looked like.

[william-james88]

that is a long missing addition to my Starscream shelf, .

Let me know how you find that toy once you took it out and tried transforming it. No kidding, it's one of the fiddliest and trickiest transformers I have to transform back and forth. I am curious to know your opinion.

[CombaticonsCombine?]

The Easter Cyclonus did not disappoint. (NOTE: This haul was partially done yesterday.)


I got Drag Strip yesterday, as I already posted.
Today, though...

MEET THE MOTORMASTER! OH YEEEEEEEAH!

Sorry. I had to.
Anyways, Motormaster is a great figure with very little problems.
He can't hold his gun very well, though that CAN be worked around a bit.
Slightly worried, however, because a tiiiny, maybe half-inch piece of grey, unpainted plastic snapped off somewhere. It's an L-shaped tube, and I hope it doesn't impede combined mode. But as long as it isn't VISIBLE in any mode, I don't care WHAT broke.

Motormaster's articulation is VERY nice, with a cool headsculpt. His chest is pretty cool as well, and the figure has some great paint apps on his windows, with a neatly-tampographed 'Con insignia on his grill. I appreciate that fact that he's more than a new-head Optimus.

His vehicle mode is VERY imposing, and I love it. Wish the weapon storage was a bit better, though.


Now, for the guest of HONOR...The 'Bot that's eluded me for TWO WEEKS...

BRAINSTORM

Okay, where to start? I think I'll start with robot mode.

Brainstorm is a very nice figure in both modes, but in robot mode? HE SHINES. Not literally, but still. He's very solid with some nice clickety-clackety joints, like Motormaster. His guns can be positioned to your liking, or he can just hold them. He has great articulation, with some decent paint apps. His paint is a little iffy on some parts of his body. The silver looks great, though. I love his feet, And I have NO IDEA WHY.
Also, I hear a lot of complaints about the Headmaster gimmick, and I don't get that. It works fine for me.

His altmode is still great, but not as good as robot mode. The four thrusters are actually in pretty clever spots, and I enjoy the G1 toy-accuracy* in terms of the back part of the ship. The (VERY NICE) tampographed 'Bot symbols show up pretty well on the wings. A complaint I have, though, is the single landing gear.

*I really enjoy the Tech-Spec meter, and how it doesn't really stand out all that much.

My biggest complaint with Brainy is that he HAS NO BRIEFCASE!

[SkyWarpt]

Not seeing any L shaped tubes on my Motormaster, unless it came off of a weapon.

[CombaticonsCombine?]

Not seeing any L shaped tubes on my Motormaster, unless it came off of a weapon.

Must have been an internal thing then. He poses and transforms fine, and he wasn't holding any weapons at the time.

Actually, wait.
I think it came from his head-flip transformation step.
After it broke, the head flipped a lot faster and smoother...

Odd.

[Moosey]

The Easter Cyclonus

Funny you say that, as I got an RID blind bag figure for easter. I had low expectations, as I'm not collecting RID with the exception of like 1 or 2 figures, but I got Cyclonus!!!!!!
He's a great little guy, but my main Easter Haul was a [very] late birthday gift; AOE Lockdown and Galvatron.

[Ironhidensh]

that is a long missing addition to my Starscream shelf, .

Let me know how you find that toy once you took it out and tried transforming it. No kidding, it's one of the fiddliest and trickiest transformers I have to transform back and forth. I am curious to know your opinion.

I've actually had Alternity Skywarp for a while now, so I'm familiar with the transformation. Once I'd been through it a few times, I found it to be no big deal.

[SkyWarpt]

Got 3 Easter Eggs from Mom-in-law...Prime, Soundwave and Bee pretty cool

[Ironhidensh]

Mailman came early.

[Cobotron]

Mailman came early.

Man! Great haul!
That tax refund was like free crack huh?
You had mentioned something about the tax advantage of having kids, and I hear you.
Just got ours back. Hoping there's a little extra after we're done "being responsible" with it.

Enjoy those awesome toys!

[shajaki]

Mailman came early.

Please let us know what you think of BB once you've messed around with him

[Ironhidensh]

Mailman came early.

Please let us know what you think of BB once you've messed around with him

He is awesome. I literally have no complaints about the Bee.

[shajaki]

I literally have no complaints about the Bee.

Don't as me why, but I get really happy when I hear about satisfied MP BB owners. I feel he was kinda glossed over for some reason.

Anyways, now we dance!