The Energon Pub

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:20 am

Sabrblade wrote:
aronjlove wrote:
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Perce I at least got off the shelves.

I kinda prefer the TR versions to the Legends ones for the most part because I like the weapons the TR toys come with (and the attendant gimmick) and the Legends Targetmaster Partners have accuracy issues (which wound up spreading to SIEGE; Aimless gets it the worst)... And Windblade and the Jumpstarters essentially come with other characters' weapons at the expense of their own (as does Doublecross). Well, Windblade has the sword from another Windblade toy, but it doesn't go with her properly.
I didn't have a problem with her sword but making her a Titanmaster wasn't thought through enough. Her neck hole is a little too big and neither her Titanmaster nor any other Titanmaster fit good. Don't know if the Hasbro version has the same problem but I can't find that for less than $50 so I won't be finding out myself.
I find that most Titan Masters fit better into the neck ports after their little heads are first rotated backwards.

Even then she still has a loosey goosey feel. She can hold a pose but if a kid had this figure I could see the Titanmaster come flying off during play.

News Credits: 10 · by **sol magnus** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 1:59 pm

I'll add my hopes for a WFC Rodimus Prime, but not at the expense of Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr.

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 3:18 pm

What if they did a WFC Rodimus like they did the original MP Rodimus? Use a swappable face similar to Super Megatron to make Hot Rod's face and Rodimus Prime's face, maybe some extra parts like Shockwave or Astrotrain to give the Rodimus mode some more height. I think that'd be a decent solution to making both characters without using two slots for very similar looking characters

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 3:58 pm

I might be the only one thinking this, but Hot Rod needs a rest. The TR figure is very good, and the only reason I would like to see a Rodimus in WFC sometime is because I think the PoTP figure is poor. I think that Rodimus is the perfect candidate for the WFC's version of leader class (voyager-plus-useless crap), if we get a voyager Rodimus that's the same size as Optimus and the extra parts would add on to be his trailer in vehicle mode and armor in robot mode.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:00 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:I might be the only one thinking this, but Hot Rod needs a rest. The TR figure is very good, and the only reason I would like to see a Rodimus in WFC sometime is because I think the PoTP figure is poor. I think that Rodimus is the perfect candidate for the WFC's version of leader class (voyager-plus-useless crap), if we get a voyager Rodimus that's the same size as Optimus and the extra parts would add on to be his trailer in vehicle mode and armor in robot mode.

Honestly that's what I think we'll get.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 4:25 pm

I got Ironworks this weekend, and am excited to get Modulating. He seems to be a pretty neat bot right out of the package, it's time to mess around and get his Micromaster self involved too.

Only wave 1 Earthrise left for me to find is Wheeljack, we'll see when he shows up and is in stores when I'm there.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:02 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:I might be the only one thinking this, but Hot Rod needs a rest. The TR figure is very good, and the only reason I would like to see a Rodimus in WFC sometime is because I think the PoTP figure is poor. I think that Rodimus is the perfect candidate for the WFC's version of leader class (voyager-plus-useless crap), if we get a voyager Rodimus that's the same size as Optimus and the extra parts would add on to be his trailer in vehicle mode and armor in robot mode.

I feel the same way. TBH, I still like the old Classics mold, but I'm the only one.

News Credits: 20 · by **Tuned Agent** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:18 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Emerje wrote:my own belief is that they'll make him a Voyager with just the canon mode.
Which is what the TR figure should have been.
Of even more boring, a retool of Megatron.
Yeah, I think that's what's gonna happen. I'm not sure how exactly, because if they want to be faithful to G1 Galvatron, an H-tank will not work.

If we get a new Galvatron, I would seriously doubt it would get anything less than a new mold. Virtually every deluxe-sized-or-larger G1 character in Siege and ER has gotten a new mold (unless they share a mold, like the seekers), so I wouldn't expect this to change for Galvatron.

News Credits: 10 · by **sol magnus** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:57 pm

Gauntlet101010 wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:I might be the only one thinking this, but Hot Rod needs a rest. The TR figure is very good, and the only reason I would like to see a Rodimus in WFC sometime is because I think the PoTP figure is poor. I think that Rodimus is the perfect candidate for the WFC's version of leader class (voyager-plus-useless crap), if we get a voyager Rodimus that's the same size as Optimus and the extra parts would add on to be his trailer in vehicle mode and armor in robot mode.

I feel the same way. TBH, I still like the old Classics mold, but I'm the only one.

I do, too. But I sold mine.

by **Skritz** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:28 pm

You know, looking at Siege/ER Astrotrain I keep thinking: this looks like its a pretty good mold and I do like it, but I don't need or want a second Astrotrain. Man, this guy needs a retool into an Autobot like Shouki or Galaxy Shuttle. I want the mold but not the character, how weird is that? :lol:

News Credits: 12 · by **Sentinel_Primal** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:32 pm

Skritz wrote:You know, looking at Siege/ER Astrotrain I keep thinking: this looks like its a pretty good mold and I do like it, but I don't need or want a second Astrotrain. Man, this guy needs a retool into an Autobot like Shouki or Galaxy Shuttle. I want the mold but not the character, how weird is that?

Trust me, I've been feeling that for a while :lol:

I want that Prime mold so bad, I'll even buy the dead version just because it's a different color scheme so I can pretend it's a different character :lol:

by **Skritz** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:33 pm

Sentinel_Primal wrote:
Skritz wrote:You know, looking at Siege/ER Astrotrain I keep thinking: this looks like its a pretty good mold and I do like it, but I don't need or want a second Astrotrain. Man, this guy needs a retool into an Autobot like Shouki or Galaxy Shuttle. I want the mold but not the character, how weird is that?

Trust me, I've been feeling that for a while I want that Prime mold so bad, I'll even buy the dead version just because it's a different color scheme so I can pretend it's a different character

The reason I'm sticking to my guns is I literally bought Legends Astrotrain and they announced the Siege version a day or two after.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:33 pm

Skritz wrote:You know, looking at Siege/ER Astrotrain I keep thinking: this looks like its a pretty good mold and I do like it, but I don't need or want a second Astrotrain. Man, this guy needs a retool into an Autobot like Shouki or Galaxy Shuttle. I want the mold but not the character, how weird is that?

If the TCC still existed, they could redeco him into Star Dasher.

by **Skritz** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:40 pm

I'm the kind of weirdo who would get Galaxy Shuttle.

News Credits: 23 · by **aronjlove** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 7:50 pm

Skritz wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
Skritz wrote:You know, looking at Siege/ER Astrotrain I keep thinking: this looks like its a pretty good mold and I do like it, but I don't need or want a second Astrotrain. Man, this guy needs a retool into an Autobot like Shouki or Galaxy Shuttle. I want the mold but not the character, how weird is that?

Trust me, I've been feeling that for a while I want that Prime mold so bad, I'll even buy the dead version just because it's a different color scheme so I can pretend it's a different character

The reason I'm sticking to my guns is I literally bought Legends Astrotrain and they announced the Siege version a day or two after.

That's the same reason I haven't pulled the trigger on Legends Blitzwing. I keep hoping he will get an update in this trilogy.

by **Skritz** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 8:00 pm

aronjlove wrote:
Skritz wrote:
Sentinel_Primal wrote:
Skritz wrote:You know, looking at Siege/ER Astrotrain I keep thinking: this looks like its a pretty good mold and I do like it, but I don't need or want a second Astrotrain. Man, this guy needs a retool into an Autobot like Shouki or Galaxy Shuttle. I want the mold but not the character, how weird is that?

Trust me, I've been feeling that for a while I want that Prime mold so bad, I'll even buy the dead version just because it's a different color scheme so I can pretend it's a different character

The reason I'm sticking to my guns is I literally bought Legends Astrotrain and they announced the Siege version a day or two after.
That's the same reason I haven't pulled the trigger on Legends Blitzwing. I keep hoping he will get an update in this trilogy.

Blitzwing is the only member of the trio I'm missing.

News Credits: 2 · by **SpikeyTigertron** » Tue Jun 02, 2020 11:30 pm

The TR Blitzwing is really solid imo… I even liked the Megatron retool.

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 12:46 pm

AcademyofDrX wrote:On topic, has anyone published this Target Clones link?
https://www.target.com/p/transformers-w ... A-79446848
It can't be used for preordering, but it does have a sign up for an in-stock email alert.

Does anyone have the same for the Seeker 2-pack? I can't find it via Target or Google.

Not sure if anyone else cares, but the Seeker 2-pack link is also up. As with the Clones, it's not in stock and there's no pre-order, but you can sign up for an email alert.
https://www.target.com/p/transformers-g ... A-78917026

News Credits: 2 · by **SpikeyTigertron** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 2:43 pm

Well... if that was "in stock"/"preorder" that sold out quick T_T

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:16 pm

I don't think there was ever a pre-order, and I haven't seen these links formally published anywhere to date.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:52 pm

Did some modulating today, I think it's pretty fun!

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:07 pm

Skritz wrote:I'm the kind of weirdo who would get Galaxy Shuttle.

I'd be extremely excited for a new Galaxy Shuttle, would have to be CC at least though.

News Credits: 17 · by **AcademyofDrX** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:56 pm

You literally just described Sky Lynx? I mean I can't imagine getting two different Commander Class space shuttles with completely different builds and alt-modes.

News Credits: 56 · by **o.supreme** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:15 pm

AcademyofDrX wrote:You literally just described Sky Lynx?

Galaxy Shuttle and Sky Lynx are both completely different characters despite both being large and having Space Shuttle Alt Modes

AcademyofDrX wrote:I mean I can't imagine getting two different Commander Class space shuttles with completely different builds and alt-modes.

And I cant imagine getting a tiny Voyager "Leader with extra parts" Sized Galaxy Shuttle from Astrotrain...so I guess we are at a stand still

by **ZeldaTheSwordsman** » Wed Jun 03, 2020 5:20 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:I might be the only one thinking this, but Hot Rod needs a rest.

You're not.

Rodimus Prime wrote:The TR figure is very good, and the only reason I would like to see a Rodimus in WFC sometime is because I think the PoTP figure is poor.

I disagree about the PotP figure being poor, but he's definitely too big to be regular Rodimus Prime within Generations (goes nicely with the big bastard that is Galvatron's G1 toy though).
Do agree about TR Hot Rod being very good. He's awesome, his being a Titan Master means Hot Rod has a working canopy, his proportions are better than Classics Roddy... He's the TF that got me into collecting CHUG actively.

Rodimus Prime wrote:I think that Rodimus is the perfect candidate for the WFC's version of leader class (voyager-plus-useless crap), if we get a voyager Rodimus that's the same size as Optimus and the extra parts would add on to be his trailer in vehicle mode and armor in robot mode.

Armor or battle station. I would personally hope for him to be taller than WFC Optimus since WFC Optimus comes up a bit short scale-wise. It shouldn't be hard, since the most complex thing Roddy would need is struts to make the spoiler not partsform.