The Energon Pub

[Lunatic Prime]

Hey, come on, this is hardly our first brick-with-wings!

That's right
But somehow he seems to be especially bricky to me.

[Rodimus Prime]

Yes on Apeface and Spinister, probably on Crosshairs, and maybe on Astrotrain. I like the TR version. Or maybe I can repurpose that into someone else if the new one is that good. The good thing about Spinister is that now I don't have to be tempted by the ridiculously overpriced exclusive Thunder Mayhem member. Hopefully Needlenose, Windsweeper and Ruckus will also be in the line later.

And I didn't care about Skywarp to begin with, but it's really stupid that his wings are gray instead of black. I mean, why couldn't they just painted them black?

Also, I purchased Greenlight earlier. Here's hoping for Lancer being the last limb.

[Skritz]

Hey, come on, this is hardly our first brick-with-wings!

That's right
But somehow he seems to be especially bricky to me.

The original toy was only slightly better and less cubic. But only barely.

[Lunatic Prime]

And I didn't care about Skywarp to begin with, but it's really stupid that his wings are gray instead of black. I mean, why couldn't they just painted them black?

They ARE black

[Lunatic Prime]

Hey, come on, this is hardly our first brick-with-wings!

That's right
But somehow he seems to be especially bricky to me.

The original toy was only slightly better and less cubic. But only barely.

I wouldn't sign that

[Rodimus Prime]

But aren't the other sides of the wings gray?

[Skritz]

I think the reason Apeface jet mode suffered is because the new figure has to account for articulation in not one, but two modes.

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Hey, come on, this is hardly our first brick-with-wings!

That's right
But somehow he seems to be especially bricky to me.

The original toy was only slightly better and less cubic. But only barely.

I wouldn't sign that

Uhhh... Looking at this comparison, I would sign that.

I think the reason Apeface jet mode suffered is because the new figure has to account for articulation in not one, but two modes.

Indeed. And IMO it didn't suffer too much.

But aren't the other sides of the wings gray?

No, they're black. Also, this site is glitchy. I clicked "QUOTE" on your previous post and the site decided I wanted to quote this one instead.

[Lunatic Prime]

But aren't the other sides of the wings gray?

Aren't you able to for yourself? Especially before making false statements.

[Skritz]

I do prefer the older, more colored nosecone of G1 Apeface but I'm not going to complain too much now that he's going to exist.

[Burn]

But aren't the other sides of the wings gray?

Aren't you able to for yourself? Especially before making false statements.

It's a discussion forum, nothing wrong with asking questions.

[TF-fan kev777]

The fact that Astrotrain has a tender now makes me want redecos of him as Edward, Henry, Gordon, and James.

Man, too bad they couldn't then use them to make a live action show narrated by/starring George Carlin. Guess we'll have to settle for Ringo.

[TF-fan kev777]

Anybody else get Greenlight in the mail today? I got her and something is really off with her new arms. They don't clip in anywhere in vehicle mode and her hands prevent her back wheels from touching the ground. Anyone else have this problem or am I doing something wrong?

You might be doing the weird remolded forearm panels wrong. They actually fit around the outside of the pointy part of the fender panels instead of tabbing in behind like on Moonracer and Chromia. I'll try to get a photo when I get home.

[Mindmaster]

Guess I found my stand-in Masterpiece Astrotrain. But what’s the “Astroforce”...?

Aprface looks good, hoping they do a Snapdragon to compliment him.

I like Spinister, but what is up with that head? It looks way too long.

Disappointed Crosshairs is just Ironhide with a new head, wished they did more, but beggars can’t be choosers.

[blackeyedprime]

Apeface looks amazing in gorilla mode/robot, jet could have used more black but he's a must for me.

Spinister, looks great (his copter looks much better than springers which has a lot of inaccuracies to the toon)

Astro train, earth modes galore so we can finally ditch the not so cybertronian alts for some figures going forward which is great for me and the characters. Think shuttle mode looks a bit clunky but still.

Crosshairs, I will be picking him up. Dunno if I'd rather have had a tr Kup repaint but at least this way I get the new mold to differentiate the character (repainted Kup figure would have been a bit too similar to orion pax) and I can really pass on Iron hide/ratchet just to have the mold and stick to the third party figures for them.

[Stormtalon]

Me: Fry? Do the thing.
Fry: Do the thing?
Me: Do the thing.
Fry: Shut up and take my money!

A nice selection. After 2 waves top heavy with Autobots its good that the Decepticons get a turn.

Astrotrain
Definitely a step up from TR Astrotrain. This looks like a direct update from the G1 model. And a combined weapon to boot.

Apeface
Most impressive. I'm looking forward on how this transforms. Hasbro/Takara have really been on their game so I'd like to see how they tackle this triple changer. plus I can hold out for a Snapdragon that looks like a dragon and not Trypticons sickly little brothers.

Spinister
On paper, I should love this. A chopper instead of a jet. A double targetmaster. But it just doesn't wow me. I didn't read all the IDW comics so I don't have a character to attach to Spinister.

Crosshairs
Clever. A redeco of Ironhide. It certainly is novel. One recommendation Hasbro, give him a bio and a backstory. You want me to buy the same toy twice, make it seem like its a different toy.

I hope we get a few more reveals before Comic Con. But overall a good selection.

[Mindmaster]

Just realized Trenchfoot would make a good stand-in for Pinpointer if you want to give Crosshairs a Targetmaster. Not quite a perfect match, but it’s close enough.

[Skritz]

I'm hoping next line has more Battlemasters to partner up.

[Lunatic Prime]

Apeface
Most impressive. I'm looking forward on how this transforms. Hasbro/Takara have really been on their game so I'd like to see how they tackle this triple changer. plus I can hold out for a Snapdragon that looks like a dragon and not Trypticons sickly little brothers.

You can pretty much tell from the pictures how he transforms:

[CLICK ME, PLEASE]

robot to beast mode - turn him upside down

beast to vehicle mode - make a square out of him and flip out the jet parts

[DeathReviews]

Wow, Astro train looks like a great first Astro Train to get!

Anything would be an improvement over that horrible Titans Return version...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7lqyiicrK4&t=30s

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

Just realized Trenchfoot would make a good stand-in for Pinpointer if you want to give Crosshairs a Targetmaster. Not quite a perfect match, but it’s close enough.

I pointed that out too.

I'm hoping next line has more Battlemasters to partner up.

I hope for the same. And hopefully with more varied gun modes

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Wow, Awesome reveals!

Crosshairs is sort of eh, but FINALLY, FRIKKIN FINALLY, Autobot Targetmasters!!!

Spinister is fantastic, and I am so happy to have him. We only need a Crankcase and Fulcrum, and we will have the Scavengers! And his figure looks great too with an awesome transformation!

Apeface, that is a gorgeous figure right there! I am so happy the Headmasters may finally be complete! And it's a great looking update, I love that ape mode.

And Apeface's titan master? the front of the head/back of Spasma is the face, while the back of the head/the legs of the titan master form the beast head! That's clever!

Astrotrain looks incredible! That train mode is incredible! That is the train mode that we always needed! Shuttle is ok, and robot mode looks great! He is a fantastic looking figure right off the bat.

Really nice and surprising reveals! Perfection!

The fact that Astrotrain has a tender now makes me want redecos of him as Edward, Henry, Gordon, and James.

Hell. Yes. Please.

The fact that Astrotrain has a tender now makes me want redecos of him as Edward, Henry, Gordon, and James.

Can someone define tender for this situation? I work in POS and tender only means one thing to me outside of soft.

"Coal car"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tender_(rail)

Ah, thanks. Red lasers, blue lasers

I am honestly completely surprised there are people who don't know what a Tender is. It's something I never thought wouldn't be something everyone picked up at some point, huh.

Just realized Trenchfoot would make a good stand-in for Pinpointer if you want to give Crosshairs a Targetmaster. Not quite a perfect match, but it’s close enough.

I was sort of thinking the same, though i think that I may keep him with Swiper, makes for a great G2 sort of gun for him.

I'm hoping next line has more Battlemasters to partner up.

Same, I love weapon people. They are a blast.

Wow, Astro train looks like a great first Astro Train to get!

Anything would be an improvement over that horrible Titans Return version...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7lqyiicrK4&t=30s

I actually enjoy the TR one. These are 2 very different ponies right here.

[Sentinel_Primal]

Hm... Thinking about it, a reshell of Counterpunch's vehicle mode and robot mode could serve as a good base for Pointblank and Mirage could also be reshelled for Sureshot. Then we just need a new deluxe Cyclonus for having a complete lineup of the original Targetmasters

[Stargrave]

Apeface and Spinister are much YES. Astrotrain? meh ... he's okay.

Crosshairs I'm a little saddened by. Relegated to a mold share. He was my first Autobot Targetmaster as a kid so he has that special meaning to me.

I mean the Cybertronian alt mode suits him, and he looks good in robot mode ... but not original mold.

Mine too! He’s got his cartoon comic face instead of that really cool sculpted one the toy had. I loved that thing so easy to transform and some actual articulation. I actually had cut the bar on his legs to give him separate knee bends. I must have him.

[Inactive_____]

Well, Apeface is certainly unexpected. I'm glad to see that he looks to still be TR compatible. That was too good a system to just be left behind. I do wonder how well his Titan Master face will match. Plus, I think this will make Apeface one of an elite few that can wield themselves as weapons.

Astrotrain is an... Odd choice. I don't feel like there was a huge outcry for this figure to be updated. Like, I'm not trying to be contrarian, but the TR figure is still damn great, and I can't shake the feeling that out of all the figures that they could have picked, this is kind of a headscratcher. Plus, one thing that's kinda funny, due to the new smaller size across the board, Siege leaders, (judging by Leader Prime) are only about the same size as the old Astrotrain mold anyhow.

Crosshairs is a cool addition. It's always nice when more obscure characters get thrown a bone like this. He looks good, while personally not for me, I'm glad he exists for those that may have been waiting.