The Energon Pub

[galvatron00]

Has anyone picked up the 2nd issue of this? Are the shoulders "fixed" this time around?

A quote of a quote of fenrir72?! WHAT IS GOING ON?!

I know Shajaki bought the drill separate from the figure, I haven't seen any comparisons for improvements though.

I need to update tfwiki concerning the shoulders issue. No one in seibertron seems to have gotten IH for the 2nd time to make a comparison.

Ahhh. Well that makes sense

[william-james88]

I havent seen anyone in the west on any forum get this rereleased Ironhide.

[fenrir72]

Any seibertronians not in the west got the second release? Even TFYuki in twitter never answered the question on the IH shoulders.

[william-james88]

Any seibertronians not in the west got the second release? Even TFYuki in twitter never answered the question on the IH shoulders.

But he wouldnt know, its not related to Takara since its handled entirely by Hasbro Asia.

[fenrir72]

Any seibertronians not in the west got the second release? Even TFYuki in twitter never answered the question on the IH shoulders.

But he wouldnt know, its not related to Takara since its handled entirely by Hasbro Asia.

You don't get it. I posted that question for the 1st release IH. just when the comparisons with Ratchet became obvious.

He never answered that. Oh, and IH was also given a 2nd release in the Japanese market sans the die-cast drill.So both versions should be theoretically the same (same plant in Vietnam etc etc)

[william-james88]

Any seibertronians not in the west got the second release? Even TFYuki in twitter never answered the question on the IH shoulders.

But he wouldnt know, its not related to Takara since its handled entirely by Hasbro Asia.

You don't get it. I posted that question for the 1st release IH. just when the comparisons with Ratchet became obvious.

He never answered that. Oh, and IH was also given a 2nd release in the Japanese market sans the die-cast drill.So both versions should be theoretically the same (same plant in Vietnam etc etc)

I didnt know that japan got a rerelease too, thanks for clearing that up Hopefully you get your answer some day.

[fenrir72]

Any seibertronians not in the west got the second release? Even TFYuki in twitter never answered the question on the IH shoulders.

But he wouldnt know, its not related to Takara since its handled entirely by Hasbro Asia.

You don't get it. I posted that question for the 1st release IH. just when the comparisons with Ratchet became obvious.

He never answered that. Oh, and IH was also given a 2nd release in the Japanese market sans the die-cast drill.So both versions should be theoretically the same (same plant in Vietnam etc etc)

I didnt know that japan got a rerelease too, thanks for clearing that up Hopefully you get your answer some day.

Not for me but for the benefit of all TF fandom. I'm also updating many stubs there.

[Cyberpath]

[Sabrblade]

If they intended that to be for Ironhide, it's weird that they didn't make it look like either of those cartoon designs.

Otherwise, if it is supposed to stay with Ratchet, the only Ratchet, cartoon-wise, who pulled up an EKG image on his window chest was Animated Ratchet.

[fenrir72]

Any seibertronians not in the west got the second release? Even TFYuki in twitter never answered the question on the IH shoulders.

But he wouldnt know, its not related to Takara since its handled entirely by Hasbro Asia.

You don't get it. I posted that question for the 1st release IH. just when the comparisons with Ratchet became obvious.

He never answered that. Oh, and IH was also given a 2nd release in the Japanese market sans the die-cast drill.So both versions should be theoretically the same (same plant in Vietnam etc etc)

I didnt know that japan got a rerelease too, thanks for clearing that up Hopefully you get your answer some day.

Not for me but for the benefit of all TF fandom. I'm also updating many stubs there.

Given the absence of any official confirmation and how the mold pieces of IH are just that, correctly designated as R and L so reversing them (the shoulders) via cosmetic re-engineering will be a waste of effort and that the shoulders of IH is what it is meant to be as Ratchet's is to differentiate them.

So tfwiki gets updated as such with the drill as this reverse shoulders issue is a non issue until further confirmed by Takara

[Ironhidensh]

I didn't consider it a waste of effort. I think it looks much better.

[fenrir72]

I didn't consider it a waste of effort. I think it looks much better.

No offense meant IHD As I mentioned, I've been trying to get an official confirmation if there really is an error. Given that the mold pieces seem to be designated correct with R is to R and L to L. TFYuki never responded to my tweet and no one in seibertron has given a clear response if they see a change at all in IH's shoulders in the second release.

So TFwiki just gets the die-cast drill updated entry.

[Cyberpath]

If they intended that to be for Ironhide, it's weird that they didn't make it look like either of those cartoon designs.

Otherwise, if it is supposed to stay with Ratchet, the only Ratchet, cartoon-wise, who pulled up an EKG image on his window chest was Animated Ratchet.

Intended for Ratchet, but also works well for Ironhide (beyond sharing a mold.)

[Emerje]

Transformers Asia really missed an opportunity to include his suction cup sensor thing for his arm.

Emerje

[fenrir72]

Chrome corrosion already!

Iirc, only MP-01 and MP-10 had chromed parts (MP-10's grill /pectorals and the stacks). Anyway, my 1st release Ironhide's chrome parts have suddenly been wearing out with black spots everywhere on the chrome. From the front and rear bumpers! Especially the sharp angled parts. This despite the fact that I never ever handled those parts with exposed hands. It's like a kept on rubbing on them and they are now black!

Did Takara scrimp and only used a thin layer?Jeez Louise!

I HATE chrome!

[Cobotron]

That's terrible news Fen. Sorry to hear it.
Mine has held up fine, but I don't handle him that much.

[fenrir72]

#-o That's terrible news Fen. Sorry to hear it.
Mine has held up fine, but I don't handle him that much.

Same here. I avoid holding those parts. Ratchet being much newer, well I'll be keeping my eyes on his shiny parts.

[Cobotron]

#-o That's terrible news Fen. Sorry to hear it.
Mine has held up fine, but I don't handle him that much.

Same here. I avoid holding those parts. Ratchet being much newer, well I'll be keeping my eyes on his shiny parts.

I had to step away for a bit, but I just inspected my IH closer.
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!
The corners of his front bumpers are worn down to black! What a crock of ****!

Ratchet seems to be OK for the time being.

[fenrir72]

#-o That's terrible news Fen. Sorry to hear it.
Mine has held up fine, but I don't handle him that much.

Same here. I avoid holding those parts. Ratchet being much newer, well I'll be keeping my eyes on his shiny parts.

I had to step away for a bit, but I just inspected my IH closer.
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!
The corners of his front bumpers are worn down to black! What a crock of ****!

Ratchet seems to be OK for the time being.

Yup! Those are the parts!

[Cyberpath]

Transformed IH without the instructions yesterday! Anyone else find it really satisfying to transform an MP? Like in a sense that it's a challenge and you've accomplished something.

Regarding chrome, yeah that sucks. If you can't make it stick, Takara, at least use white or grey plastic underneath so it won't be as noticeable when it wears off.
I wonder, can't they make these parts out of stainless steel? Or would that be too expansive?

btw, did either of you try to seal the chrome parts before they started to flake off?

[fenrir72]

Transformed IH without the instructions yesterday! Anyone else find it really satisfying to transform an MP? Like in a sense that it's a challenge and you've accomplished something.

Regarding chrome, yeah that sucks. If you can't make it stick, Takara, at least use white or grey plastic underneath so it won't be as noticeable when it wears off.
I wonder, can't they make these parts out of stainless steel? Or would that be too expansive?

btw, did either of you try to seal the chrome parts before they started to flake off?

I did try. Applying nail polish on my iPod Optimus Prime G1 colors. The discoloration still happened on his smoke stacks and front grill.

[Cyberpath]

HLJ suggested this for touch-ups: http://hlj.com/product/TAMPM-X11 But I don't know if it's any good.

If the chrome wear is not that bad it might be better to leave it alone. But if it's a real eyesore maybe it's worth unscrewing the part and painting it with an airbrush or spray and sealing it off after it cures.

[fenrir72]

HLJ suggested this for touch-ups: http://hlj.com/product/TAMPM-X11 But I don't know if it's any good.

If the chrome wear is not that bad it might be better to leave it alone. But if it's a real eyesore maybe it's worth unscrewing the part and painting it with an airbrush or spray and sealing it off after it cures.

I just got this. Will update the effects.

[Bumblebee21]

my ironhide has chrome wear. i saw rpas review of the ko and the chrome is perfect on that.

Transformed IH without the instructions yesterday! Anyone else find it really satisfying to transform an MP? Like in a sense that it's a challenge and you've accomplished something.

really i never needed the instructions even when i first got him

[Burn]

Just checked mine and he's good so far.