The Energon Pub

[X3ROhour]

HAS ANYONE NOTICED
Optimus Prime
smoke stacks & rifle

a bit too... underwhelming?

OIIJM?

I rh8nk his rifle is the perfect size to satisfy any fan.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Shame he didn't take the opportunity to compare him with the regular Voyager...

The smaller robot has to be the weaker of the modes, like Ultra Magnus, a bit chunkier (tho not Energon bad) than I would have liked and the G1 style vs. Cybertron... It makes me wanna yell:

"Armor Time! <insert Galaxy Force/Cybertron theme> Galaxy Force!"

[-Kanrabat-]

As a owner and fan of the Cybertron original, the Siege leader Optimus is a solid PASS for me. It's fake-overkill and it's just a pale hommage to the original. It's even more of a pass because I plan to get Siege leader Ultra Magnus.


Still, look like a solid toy for those who don't have the Cybertron original and/or don't plan to get Siege Magnus.

[Skritz]

I suspect only those interested in the very specific details of the figure, such as wanting a Galaxy Force/Cybertron Optimus or those who just want a Siege Optimus with a super mode. That said, it being a Leader Class Optimus mean it should still do decently at retail in spite of it's flaws.

If only his smaller robot head was that of the mouthed Cybertron Optimus. Then he'd actually shoot up a couple point up for me but as he is right now, it somewhat stink of compromise to appease TEH GEEWUN. I'm really tempted to get one for custom fodder, however.

Edit: Beside people saying it could work as Nova Prime, I want to turn mine into neo-G1/Aligned Prima by painting him white, light blue and silver.

[-Kanrabat-]

I'm really tempted to get one for custom fodder, however.

That's a good idea. And the fact that the super mode is 100% partforming open an infinity of possibilities.

[Vic Zanzibar]

I like that this figure exists, but I already have the black-ish repaint version wearing the '07 movie Wingblade as a backpack and that is more than good enough for me. Actually, that figure was the first Prime I ever got and is among the first Transformers I ever got at all. Feels kind of weird that it is old enough now to be remade.

[Survivefan23]

Honestly, I think TonTon got him from a overseas seller or off of a Ebay seller. Remember with lines like ROTF & Animated? Back in the day, some well known YouTube reviewers like Peaugh got figures early before their release. That, I think, is how TonTon got him.

[Skritz]

I'm really tempted to get one for custom fodder, however.

That's a good idea. And the fact that the super mode is 100% partforming open an infinity of possibilities.

Like I said, one idea I'm legit thinking of doing is a G1-ish version of Aligned Prima. You see, Marvel Comics Prima was this yellow and blue kibble-less Silverbolt lookalike. However his Aligned design (which also got used in IDW), or 'neo-G1' as I call it depict him as primarily a heavenly white and blue. This design also depict his helmet with side wing-like protrusions.

My idea is to use this mold because it look suitably Optimus Prime (I mean, it is an Optimus toy!) in its Super Mode without having a headsculpt that is identical to G1 Prime. That helmet and the big wings make him look suitably angelic, hence my Prima idea.

Then I'd get a Star Saber (the sword, not the dude) off Shapeways and insert the matrix part that come with Optimal Optimus in the hilt.

[Lunatic Prime]

I like that this figure exists, but I already have the black-ish repaint version wearing the '07 movie Wingblade as a backpack and that is more than good enough for me. Actually, that figure was the first Prime I ever got and is among the first Transformers I ever got at all. Feels kind of weird that it is old enough now to be remade.

I have the regular version of OP with the '07 Wingblade attached to him and it's just an awesome combination. I have to say the new looks better in the review than in the pictures that leaked first. But I only like his powered up robot mode. All other modes are kind of ugly. And he's missing too many cool gimmick of the original. The only reason I would get him is if they'll give him a good partner to combine with and make an awesome combination.

As speaking of that: since Combiner Wars I want a Leader class Tidal Wave to combine with CW or a new Armada Megatron. And retool of this SIEGE Leader class UM/OP mold into Thunderclash would be amazing

[Skritz]

I think Siege Cybertron Optimus might be a figure that look and feel better in hand. But that's just me.

[ZeroWolf]

I like that this figure exists, but I already have the black-ish repaint version wearing the '07 movie Wingblade as a backpack and that is more than good enough for me. Actually, that figure was the first Prime I ever got and is among the first Transformers I ever got at all. Feels kind of weird that it is old enough now to be remade.

I have the regular version of OP with the '07 Wingblade attached to him and it's just an awesome combination. I have to say the new looks better in the review than in the pictures that leaked first. But I only like his powered up robot mode. All other modes are kind of ugly. And he's missing too many cool gimmick of the original. The only reason I would get him is if they'll give him a good partner to combine with and make an awesome combination.

As speaking of that: since Combiner Wars I want a Leader class Tidal Wave to combine with CW or a new Armada Megatron. And retool of this SIEGE Leader class UM/OP mold into Thunderclash would be amazing

I think we are overdue a thubderclash

[Skritz]

Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold. The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'.

[Lunatic Prime]

Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold.

But this one would definitely be perfect

The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'.

And I still want my super mode Thunderwing

[Skritz]

Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold.

But this one would definitely be perfect

The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'.

And I still want my super mode Thunderwing

What annoy me is that Titans Return gave us Sky Shadow, whose jet part is basically 100% Thunderdwing on the basis that Black Shadow was a retool of G1 Thunderwing. All he would have needed is a new helmet, a new head a tiny bit of chest remolding and BAM! Leader class Thunderwing.

But nope. All we got is a small diecast head.

[Lunatic Prime]

Thunderlcash is one of these guys a lot of older fans beg for whenever there is a chunky Optimus mold.

But this one would definitely be perfect

The same way people beg for a Thunderwing whenever there is a chunky jet mold. The curse of the 'Thunder'.

And I still want my super mode Thunderwing

What annoy me is that Titans Return gave us Sky Shadow, whose jet part is basically 100% Thunderdwing on the basis that Black Shadow was a retool of G1 Thunderwing. All he would have needed is a new helmet, a new head a tiny bit of chest remolding and BAM! Leader class Thunderwing.

But nope. All we got is a small diecast head.

Absolutely my words. I guess they wanted to save him in case PotP Evolution Thunderwing would be a thing especially as the chest is completely hollow and no transformation going in this part but as he didn't... I hope they'll still give us a WfC trilogy Leader class Thunderwing with upgrade armor.

[Skritz]

I'm one of those people hoping that the contender for the Prime votes all get toys some day, at least those who were characters in need of a good Voyager/Leader update. So, you know, Star Saber, Deathsaurus, Thunderwing and Shockwave. Of course we did get Shockwave and while Ultra Magnus had the CW toy, he also got a Siege toy nonetheless.

[Sentinel_Primal]

I feel like perhaps in the second installment we may get a leader Star Saber, and a retool could be Thunderwing. It's not the best solution, but it's one I feel works well enough that Hasbro might do it. They see a demand for both, and they can save money by just retooling them into each other, if we do get them at all

[Albatross250]

And now for the time being, i'll wait for Apeface and Snapdragon, which can be retooled into Primal and Megatron.

How many weeks till toyfair?

[Albatross250]

I'm one of those people hoping that the contender for the Prime votes all get toys some day, at least those who were characters in need of a good Voyager/Leader update. So, you know, Star Saber, Deathsaurus, Thunderwing and Shockwave. Of course we did get Shockwave and while Ultra Magnus had the CW toy, he also got a Siege toy nonetheless.

Id be really rolling myself if Star Saber is a leader class and also a brainmaster of him included. Dezaras either too.

we might get Thunderwing, Arcee on the other hand.

[Rodimus Prime]

Man, this Siege version makes the original Galaxy Convoy look chunky and clumsy. And the super mode is the same size as the original without the armor. I like this figure, I'll probably pick it up. I don't care for the faux wheels on the trailer, but I'll get over it. Otherwise, the figure looks solid. I like Magnus, and this is a retool, so I'll probably like it as well. Just like all the other Siege figures, it will be an in-hand decision.

[Barricade.it]

Too bulky. I don't like it.

[Emerje]

Honestly, I think TonTon got him from a overseas seller or off of a Ebay seller. Remember with lines like ROTF & Animated? Back in the day, some well known YouTube reviewers like Peaugh got figures early before their release. That, I think, is how TonTon got him.

If you go to TonTon's Google+ page the one person in his circle (Minh Huy Le) appears to be from Vietnam. Vietnam is where the Transformers factory is located, you do the math.

Emerje

[Lunatic Prime]

I feel like perhaps in the second installment we may get a leader Star Saber, and a retool could be Thunderwing. It's not the best solution, but it's one I feel works well enough that Hasbro might do it. They see a demand for both, and they can save money by just retooling them into each other, if we do get them at all

I am pretty sure we'll get Star Saber. It'd be foolish of HASBRO to not give us a new Generations version of him And I'd be down for a retool in Thunderwing.

How many weeks till toyfair?

Almost 2

[Nemesis Maximo]

Honestly, I think TonTon got him from a overseas seller or off of a Ebay seller. Remember with lines like ROTF & Animated? Back in the day, some well known YouTube reviewers like Peaugh got figures early before their release. That, I think, is how TonTon got him.

If you go to TonTon's Google+ page the one person in his circle (Minh Huy Le) appears to be from Vietnam. Vietnam is where the Transformers factory is located, you do the math.

Emerje

Wow, sucks to be this Minh Huy Le, what with Google+ going away in April.

[ZeroWolf]

I feel like perhaps in the second installment we may get a leader Star Saber, and a retool could be Thunderwing. It's not the best solution, but it's one I feel works well enough that Hasbro might do it. They see a demand for both, and they can save money by just retooling them into each other, if we do get them at all

I am pretty sure we'll get Star Saber. It'd be foolish of HASBRO to not give us a new Generations version of him And I'd be down for a retool in Thunderwing.

How many weeks till toyfair?

Almost 2

Would you be down for Star Saber if they modeled him on his IDW version? while I think they'll do him, it's most certainly a question of when, and I'd rather have him in a line that makes sense and one where its clear he's the leader of the Autobots, best way to reference JG1. As for Thunderwing... A crazy idea... An exclusive set, called Battle of Thunder (or thunderdome) where we get two leader Class retools, one for Thunderwing...One for Thunderclash!