The Energon Pub

[blackeyedprime]

Yeah, I think a Perceptor retool is a safe bet.

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Hopefully not, nice that refraktor can do it, but nearly every other Perceptor figure out there is better as being Perceptor.

[TF-fan kev777]

Yeah, I think a Perceptor retool is a safe bet.

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Maybe with some heavy retooling, to keep the silhouette right without resorting to partsforming too much of the optical cylinder. But then, why bother at all? The Titans Return version is already amazing.

Those were my thoughts, sure you could retool it, but it would be pretty hard to beat the TR version.

[Wolfman Jake]

Not that I was intending on getting them anyway, but the prices on those Amazon exclusives do seem a bit high. Phantomstrike and Alphastrike are only marked up 2 and 3 dollars respectively. But the *Fan Vote* one marked up by $10 seems a bit much. Hopefully since I only want Aragon to be my Grand Max Cog, I can sell the other two and recoup some of the cost.

Agreed on the Amazon pricing. I can forgive the "rounding up" on the Alphastrike and Phantomstrike sets. It's only a few more dollars each. But the "Fan Vote" 3-pack is just greedy. It chould have just been $60, or even $65 if they wanted just a little bit of a mark-up. It's especially off-putting when you consider that the Target Exclusive Rainmaker 3-Pack and Micromaster 10-Pack are both LESS than the cost of the individual size classes involved. The Rainmakers are a $90 value at only $79.99 and the Micromasters are a $50 value at only $39.99. That's a nice savings of $10 each. Thanks, Target! Amazon is just being greedy, methinks.

I wish we had actual product shots of these two animated versions. Other than brightening up the colors I can't see there will be much difference? ANyone?

There is all that cell shaded like detailing. Looks really neat, but not to my taste. I'd also like to see some actual product shots. Hopefully they'll look as good as the 3P cell shaded offerings.

I can't help but feel that these figures will only look their best from certain angles.

I've preordered "Classic Cartoon" Optimus Prime and Megatron, but just to make sure I have them when actual product shots and in-hand pictures finally come out. I worry that painting these figures to look like they've got lighting effects on them will look doofy in a lot a poses. Shading in animation changes depending on the depicted light source and position of the character. My display shelf isn't a two dimensional animation cell where I can pretend the light is coming from off screen. There are real light sources in my room, and I can change the angle I'm looking at my figure at will. I can't change the shaded deco to match. I really wish these two were just "clean" deco versions of their regular releases without the battle damage and with the few added paint app details, like on Optimus Prime's pelvis and Megatron's abdomen.

[Sabrblade]

Set as a whole looks pretty damn meh. Just flat out repaints

Irontread and Ricon are both retools.

[Skritz]

Set as a whole looks pretty damn meh. Just flat out repaints

Irontread and Ricon are both retools.

Really? My bad. Hard to tell with such small figures.

[Nemesis Primal]

Stock photos for Barricade finally!

Looks like the Cybertronian Punish and Enslave is gone on the doors, sad.

[matthewrex]

Ooh, that looks awesome! I want it!

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Yeah, I think a Perceptor retool is a safe bet.

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Maybe with some heavy retooling, to keep the silhouette right without resorting to partsforming too much of the optical cylinder. But then, why bother at all? The Titans Return version is already amazing.

Thank you, Wolfman Jake! Like seriously, the Titans Return version looks good and as G1 as you could ask for, and turns into a (working!) microscope once again.

I maintain that a better retool candidate for Refraktor would be the Decepticon warriors from War Dawn. They look kinda similar, they turn into boxes, they're army-building bait..

[The_Cryptid_Person]

Stock photos for Barricade finally!

Nice find! The alt-mode looks slick, but I can't unsee the windows as purple pants.

[william-james88]

So are the Rainmakers confirmed to never show up in Canada?

Yup 100% confirmed never to show up

[shikyrie]

been watching for these, still nothing at our local targets in/near Harrisburg, PA. I hope they are released before August, as I have a $40 gift card to use for this

[Skritz]

So are the Rainmakers confirmed to never show up in Canada?

Yup 100% confirmed never to show up

God **** damn it.

[Autobot N]

So are the Rainmakers confirmed to never show up in Canada?

Yup 100% confirmed never to show up

God **** damn it.

Pretty sure Will’s being sarcastic.

[Microbot]

Stock photos for Barricade finally!

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Looks like the Cybertronian Punish and Enslave is gone on the doors, sad.

Really cool!!! Just want this!!!

[The_Cryptid_Person]

Shocktopus.

[Sabrblade]

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Shocktopus.

That's Doctor Shocktopus, good sir.

He ain't a scientist for nuthin'.

[Cobotron]

Just got this email.

Hello,

We're writing about the order you placed on July 18, 2019 (Order# nunyabuizznuts). Unfortunately, the release date for the item(s) listed below has changed, and we need to provide you with a new delivery estimate based on the new release date:

"Transformers Toys Generations War for Cybertron Deluxe Fan-Vote Battle 3 Pack with Holo Mirage, Powerdasher Aragon, & Decepticon Impactor (Amazon Exclusive)"
Estimated arrival date: October 17, 2019

Blahbity Blah Blah...

Please accept our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience caused by this delay.

Sincerely,

Customer Service Department

Honestly after last nights PREORDERAPALOOZA, I don't actually remember what the EAD originally was.

It's fine. Spread them out. My wallet will thank you.
But, did anyone else or everyone else get this?

[TF-fan kev777]

Just got this email.
*snip*
But, did anyone else or everyone else get this?

Yep, I just got it too. I think the original date was somewhere in September, but I can't keep track either. I also got one for the Alphastrike set last night pushing it from early August to the same date later in August as the Phantomstrike set.

I also have no problem spreading out the payments. As long as Pulse keeps that reflector set on target.

[-Kanrabat-]

Thank you again for your order! Listed below is an updated status report for all items in your order.

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Item #, Quantity, Name, Status
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HSE8290, 1, Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Lancer - Exclusive, On Pre-Order, Earliest Arrival Date is August 2019
HSE6719, 1, Transformers Generations Selects Deluxe Ricochet - Exclusive, On Backorder
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Prices, items, availability, and ship dates are subject to change without notice. We will not charge your credit card until items are in stock and being prepared for shipment. You will only be charged once for shipping & handling if your order is sent in multiple shipments.

That's not reassuring at all.

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

I'm sure it's very reassuring to their legal department

[triKlops]

I got the same delay notice for the Fans 3 pack.

BTW, does anyone have a good Amazon link for that Barricade? Preemptive thanks!

[ZeroWolf]

Greetings Seibertronians! Fresh from his recent appearance at SDCC, Transformers War for Cybertron Siege Deluxe Class Ratchet has been found in a Toy's R Us in Hong Kong! And it wasn't just one that was found either but a whole shelf full. The sighting appears couresty of fellow Seibertron user, TFanPage101, who found it on the Snakas blog, who presented the picture. According to Snakas, the image was posted to the HK-TF Facebook group.



It's been known for a while now that Siege Ratchet was going to be a Walgreens exclusive in the USA, but was unclear what that meant for fans elsewhere but this does mean they could show up at other stores. We'll have more news for you as we get it.

Siege Ratchet is a redeco and slight retool of Wave Two Deluxe Class Ironhide. Instead of coming with Ironhide's weapon, he comes with his own unique weapon and has a third mode of sorts where he can fix Micromasters.

You looking to get Ratchet? Does this spell good news for you? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

[sol magnus]

But we can't get it until Christmas?

[Sentinel_Primal]

I can't wait for Ratchet. I hope they fixed the hinges though

[Cobotron]

But we can't get it until Christmas?

Maybe more like Oct-Nov?
I wonder though, if these are already produced, could we see them earlier?