The Energon Pub

[Sabrblade]

Is anyone familiar with the King of Braves series?

If not, way interesting stuff if you're into Transformers you might find a series in there you really like. I believe it was what Takara started putting out post Transformers to stay in the toy robot game.

Anyways the last season that they did of that was called GaoGaiGar. Now, if you don't know the King of Braves series and you like Transformers? Oh, you'll love this guy. Super combining robot with a train a drill tank a robo lion and a bomber jet....and it all works somehow? Like, awesomely?

All this to make one small observation - I really think Cybertron Prime/Galaxy Upgrade Prime is an homage to GaoGaiGar. He's got the cannon on the right arm, the almost sheild generator-ish looking cannon on the left, the giant winged back pack, the shoulders that almost give you that feel of when the train slides through the torso....ok, again if you haven't seen any of this or know what I'm talking about this probably doesn't make too much sense. But if you look up on Youtube like GaoGaiGar final fusion (his combination sequence) you'll get a good image of him. Now, of course he looks nothing like Prime, but the asthetics are all there the shoulders the winged helmet crests especially. It's like GaoPrimeGar.

Let me know what y'all think. And if you dig that combination sequence the whole series is on Youtube it's actually a really fun old fashioned super well animated show. Totally worth checking out.

This was noticed 14 years ago.

Also, Brave Exkaiser homage:

[Stargrave]

Well, I mean, yeah, 14 years ago, but I only discovered the internet like last week.

[Stargrave]

You know speaking of Exkaiser...I mean, secondary units, splitting up into armored up forms, that's kind of like the new Siege line with the Weaponizers.

I don't know with Siege I see a lot of things. I see elements of Centurions with the various peg holes and specific Weaponizer load outs. That same ability of the Weaponizers to break apart really gives me a Micronauts vibe too. Heh I don't know it's just fun to think about, like when Titans Return came out I was like different helmets with powers, oh, you're talking about M.A.S.K.formers right on.

Oh and you mentioned Leobreaker that brought me back I had that same Goldion hammer vibe too I totally know what you mean. Dude, the finale with the Goldion hammer space station....so, freaking, cool.

[Stargrave]

And what is it with boots? Weaponizers make boots Cybertron Prime, boots, Victory Saber - I mean, Leo is two guns, and then the entire rest of him, so much boots. All the Braves series, every one of them, these bots love their boots. It's all about height in robot culture you can have tiny Tyrannosaur arms but you better be scraping the ceiling with your head fins. You have to be tall, extremely tall and able to shoot. A lot. Agility is highly overrated in a giant robot fight. One kick from Siege Ultra Magnus and I would probably explode into just a cloud of red powder. Nothing left.

[chuckdawg1999]

Is anyone familiar with the King of Braves series?

If not, way interesting stuff if you're into Transformers you might find a series in there you really like. I believe it was what Takara started putting out post Transformers to stay in the toy robot game.

Anyways the last season that they did of that was called GaoGaiGar. Now, if you don't know the King of Braves series and you like Transformers? Oh, you'll love this guy. Super combining robot with a train a drill tank a robo lion and a bomber jet....and it all works somehow? Like, awesomely?

All this to make one small observation - I really think Cybertron Prime/Galaxy Upgrade Prime is an homage to GaoGaiGar. He's got the cannon on the right arm, the almost sheild generator-ish looking cannon on the left, the giant winged back pack, the shoulders that almost give you that feel of when the train slides through the torso....ok, again if you haven't seen any of this or know what I'm talking about this probably doesn't make too much sense. But if you look up on Youtube like GaoGaiGar final fusion (his combination sequence) you'll get a good image of him. Now, of course he looks nothing like Prime, but the asthetics are all there the shoulders the winged helmet crests especially. It's like GaoPrimeGar.

Let me know what y'all think. And if you dig that combination sequence the whole series is on Youtube it's actually a really fun old fashioned super well animated show. Totally worth checking out.

What we call the Unicron Trilogy is a big, wet, sloppy, tongue kiss to the brave series.

[Burn]

So back to Siege (you know, the thing this thread is supposed to be about ...), I got Chromia the other day.

Her "cod piece" not wanting to attach and stay on, that's a regular thing?

[sol magnus]

Anyways the last season that they did of that was called GaoGaiGar. Now, if you don't know the King of Braves series and you like Transformers? Oh, you'll love this guy. Super combining robot with a train a drill tank a robo lion and a bomber jet....and it all works somehow? Like, awesomely?

Never watched the show. Only have seen limited animation cells. But I walked into a store that had a scale model kit. I bought it and assembled it. It's just a cool looking robot. If I see something affordable I don't have to put together, I would buy the figure. Immediately.

Back to the Micromasters.

I found a lone Red Heat and Stakeout and thought - this is too much like destiny. However, i looked under the shelves at the Walmart, and lo...there was a Sideswipe hiding out there. So, I got him. But - I...took steps...to come back and get the Red Heat and Stakeout.

[chuckdawg1999]

So back to Siege (you know, the thing this thread is supposed to be about ...), I got Chromia the other day.

Her "cod piece" not wanting to attach and stay on, that's a regular thing?

Mine doesn't come off but it is way too floppy.

[Stargrave]

Mine flings off like it’s spring loaded. Almost lost an eye. Not sure if glueing it will really work.

[Burn]

So back to Siege (you know, the thing this thread is supposed to be about ...), I got Chromia the other day.

Her "cod piece" not wanting to attach and stay on, that's a regular thing?

Mine doesn't come off but it is way too floppy.

I can barely get mine to stay on.

Mine flings off like it’s spring loaded. Almost lost an eye. Not sure if glueing it will really work.

I can't see glue working given that joint rotates.

Best option might just be to paint those hips blue.

[Stargrave]

Without her waist price she looks like she’s had organs removed I don’t think painting will work either. I’m just careful with it and hold it down when transforming or posing. I like her overall though, I wish her leg panels came up a little bit more but they definitely worked out the backpack issue a little better than the previous releases.

[Stargrave]

Voids:
I have either been blessed with luck or the QC game has been stepped up. Outside of minor complaints with Siege I’ve found each figure to feel pretty well put together with better joint friction and stability. There are a few gaps in a few pieces though that I keep wondering if it’s just the molding or if there’s dual purpose.
1. Ironhide’s rocket launcher has a rectangular hole on its right side - could just be for the molded panel on the reverse.
2. Megatron’s fusion canon has a rectangular notch towards the end of the barrel. Why?
3. Galaxy Upgrade Prime’s rifle has a small hole on one side similar to Ironhide’s. Probably just molding. The two large backpack guns though have matching rectangular holes cut into them with hollowed out undercarriages. I’ve seen if it’s maybe for some compatibility with the included black guns but it doesn’t seem to work. Maybe it’s just to make them light so they don’t bow down too much. Hmm.

These are all probably just engineering necessities for things I don’t understand but since Hound has that cool unsuspecting magazine that attaches to his rifle I’ve been looking at the other figures for subtle versatility like that.

Let me know if anyone know what those are for if anything at all. And Happy Mother’s Day!

[Stargrave]

And what is it with boots? Weaponizers make boots Cybertron Prime, boots, Victory Saber - I mean, Leo is two guns, and then the entire rest of him, so much boots. All the Braves series, every one of them, these bots love their boots. It's all about height in robot culture you can have tiny Tyrannosaur arms but you better be scraping the ceiling with your head fins. You have to be tall, extremely tall and able to shoot. A lot. Agility is highly overrated in a giant robot fight. One kick from Siege Ultra Magnus and I would probably explode into just a cloud of red powder. Nothing left.

[Skritz]

I think the 'boots' on weaponizers are meant to be some kind of hovering system that allow them to slide around the battlefield at high speed while not having to rely on their altmode.

[Nathaniel Prime]

I think the 'boots' on weaponizers are meant to be some kind of hovering system that allow them to slide around the battlefield at high speed while not having to rely on their altmode.

I like your headcanon. I think I may go with it as well

Someone on Reddit pointed out that there is cybertronian text on Siege Barricade's door that writes "To Punish and Enslave", and showed the door that does indeed have extra text closer to the bottom

Can someone confirm this?

[Nemesis Primal]

I think the 'boots' on weaponizers are meant to be some kind of hovering system that allow them to slide around the battlefield at high speed while not having to rely on their altmode.

I like your headcanon. I think I may go with it as well

Someone on Reddit pointed out that there is cybertronian text on Siege Barricade's door that writes "To Punish and Enslave", and showed the door that does indeed have extra text closer to the bottom

Can someone confirm this?

Yeah, I noticed that text on the door in the pictures from that event in Japan the MP Blackarachnia photos came from. I guessed it probably said that, I'm glad it did, but I didn't have the time to try to translate it.

[Stargrave]

Boom. Gimme a sec I’ll double check the translation...

[Stargrave]

That side says POLICE

[Stargrave]

I don’t see extra text but that would be so rad if they did it...
Hey Barricade looks like his head mold is more Smokescreen-ey than Prowl-ish. I think it’s not just a repaint.

[Nemesis Primal]

The text you're talking about isn't in the stock photos. Here's what I was referencing:

It's under where it already says Police on the door.

[Nathaniel Prime]

The text you're talking about isn't in the stock photos. Here's what I was referencing:

Barricade's door.jpg

It's under where it already says Police on the door.

Yep, that's what I'm talking about. You see? The letters look like they spell "Punish and Enslave", but I can't give full confirmation yet. I'm glad that it's there though

[Wolfman Jake]

Seriously!? They go ahead and add "To Punish and Enslave" to Barricade's deco, but they took away "Fire Chief" from Red Alert? Why!?

[Stargrave]

That's rad I hadn't seen that before! I can't make out all the characters but I can make out enough that I do believe that's what it's saying. Hey why do you think it's left off the production photos?

[Stargrave]

Nono I'm pretty sure Red's got it on his hood.

[Nathaniel Prime]

That's rad I hadn't seen that before! I can't make out all the characters but I can make out enough that I do believe that's what it's saying. Hey why do you think it's left off the production photos?

Maybe they thought it was neccesarily enough to add in. I wish they did the same with Siege Red Alert and just left how he originally looked. The black light bar and boring arms were a bit of a letdown, but at least they retooled the head.