The Energon Pub

[-Kanrabat-]

Finally have my Azalea, Protoform Special Edition, by Ocular Max!



Head over THERE for my full review.

[no-one]

I got things. I not sure if Machine Robo counts as 3P or not? But does it matter as long as this thread is getting some love?

[X3ROhour]

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[triKlops]

Frumble by triKlops, on Flickr

[-Kanrabat-]

Time for another robot extravaganza!

I went to my local geek store to trade some transformers that I no longer wanted to get some sweet stuff.



The only official Transformers here is Generations Cybertronian Cliffjumper in anticipation to get the Studio Series version. I also got Unique Toys Dragoon and Fancy Cell Toys FCT-X01 Transportation Captain. The last two being non-official third party figures.

Dragoon is absolutely fantastic. Posability is perfect, his look is phenomenal, and he feel solid in hand. This interpretation of The Last Knight Megatron is truly on masterpiece level.






His transformation is pretty hard and look impossible at first glance. But once I gave up trying to figure out the unclear instruction and let my instincts take over, the transformation went smoothly. It still took me around an hour to figure it out and to properly do it. The result is a fantastic spaceship that was completely hidden in bot mode!




This Megatron was totally worth the 220$CAN plus taxes. At least I gave G1 Transformers to get 220$CAN in store credit Gamestop style and all I had to do was to pay the taxes.

This Megatron is truly a work of art. I wonder if Hasbro/Takara will beat it with their official MPM TLK Megatron if they ever make one?



Next trade was for FTC-X01, the (first ever?) non-official "masterpiece" Astrotrain.



For it I gave MP Exhaust and Arms Micron Swerve. No cash needed. This Astrotrain is a bit small to truly be a "masterpiece", but it's pretty damn close to the cartoon model. I got it used and the only thing missing is an energon cube and the box.



This bot is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. However, his plastics feel pretty cheap. Like a cheap knock-off. It's also very, VERY fragile. Transforming him require you to be carful as if handling a glass flower. I didn't paid attention and this tiny and crucial tab on this panel broke off. Took me the whole weekend to glue it back in place solidly. I also had to file the slot so the tab slide more easily after thickening it with glue.



Regardless of fragility, this "MP" Astrotrain transform very easy. More easy than the recent Siege leader!



I could use the missiles on the shutter and the satellite too, but I didnt felt like it.

The train is the BEST one so far compared to the official one. If Takara would make an official MP Astrotrain, they could be inspired with this one to make it right. As long that the fragility issues are fixed.



Seriously, if you ever get yourself this EXTREMELY RARE 3P figure, pay close attention to the chimney pannels.

And here's a group shot with all the official Astrotrains in train mode.



Overall, I think I made some great trades this weekend!

[blackeyedprime]

Nice astrotrain, I always thought it was too small for mp and wouldn't spend tthe amount being asked for it for a 'toy' version. With the price being asked for siege astrotrain with its short bot mode I'm thinking fanstoys astrotrain and hope it displays well with the 'toys' and the mps like the FT dinobots. Benn awhile since I've considered or wanted to spend money on a fanstoys bot.

[-Kanrabat-]

Nice astrotrain, I always thought it was too small for mp and wouldn't spend tthe amount being asked for it for a 'toy' version. With the price being asked for siege astrotrain with its short bot mode I'm thinking fanstoys astrotrain and hope it displays well with the 'toys' and the mps like the FT dinobots. Benn awhile since I've considered or wanted to spend money on a fanstoys bot.

That Astrotrain is closer to CHUG than Masterpiece scale-wise. But it's still a fence-sitter that can't fit anywhere. But I don't care because I display all my Astrotrains together regardless of scale. I'm mostly looking for looks and engineering than scale. And that FCT-X01 is pretty much perfect. I just wish it was more solidly built. If some Chinese bootleggers would pick it up, oversized it just enough, and correct the solidity flaws, it would truly be a "Masterpiece".

[wilcosu35]

Tom Selleck has arrived

[-Kanrabat-]

Got something really nice! Fan Hobby Athena, A.K.A non-official MP Minerva

After applying the stickers, she's very nice lookin in car mode.



Unfortunately, the headmaster is not good at all because her damn legs keep popping off at the slightest touch. Too bad because the little girl is pretty posable in theory.



The transformation is a breeze despite partforming the roof. At least it does peg back at the exact same spot so it barely count.

Minerval is cool, fun, and she's not a shellformer at all. A feat for a fembot.





Because I don't have 2000$+ for the limited Japanese repaint of G1 Downbeat that is the original Minerva for the comparison, at least I have G1 Downbeat. So, close enough.



I really recommend her. For MP lovers to fembots lovers. Especially for the ridiculous price of below 110$CAN shipped AND taxed. Truly cheap for a "MP" category toy.

[X3ROhour]

AOYI SINNERTWIN

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PLANET X ULTRA MAGNUS

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[wilcosu35]

It's Hunk time

[X3ROhour]

APC TOYS
Dark Master!
A badass, 4th Party redesigned / perfected
TF: Prime
MEGATRON!!!

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[triKlops]

Ah, that's the one i have been seeing bump around eBay for the last month or 2. Looks badass AF!

[-Kanrabat-]

Oh boy.

I just applied the Reprolabels on my ER Leader Optimus Prime. I've got the Centurion set on Preorder. So might as well fully commit into upgrading.

So I bought the back filler for the cab off Ebay. (15$US)

Then the trailer fillers from Shapeway for 52$US total.

Counting everything, that ER Optimus cost me as much if not more than MP-10 back in the day!

[X3ROhour]

I got a Final Victory HUMMER
custom painted
Nice!

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[wilcosu35]

Mail has come in!

[-Kanrabat-]

Mail has come in!

"Thomas"

I see what they did there!

[wilcosu35]

Mail has come in!

"Thomas"

I see what they did there!

The name is clever, but the bio on the back of the box is just hilarious, especially the last bit.

[blackeyedprime]

Awesome, nothing about his services under Sir Topham Hatt before joining Megatron though looks a good toy as well, I'd probably use this in my generations figures instead of hasbros past Astrotrains.

[-Kanrabat-]

That last paragraph of Thomas's bio was pure gold!

[PrimeTime]

That last paragraph of Thomas's bio was pure gold!

Make one little teensy-weensy mistake 15 years ago (TFtM was set in the year 2005) and nobody lets you forget it!

[-Kanrabat-]

Make one little teensy-weensy mistake 15 years ago (TFtM was set in the year 2005) and nobody lets you forget it!

May I ask what are e talking about and what does it have to do with this thread?

[PrimeTime]

Make one little teensy-weensy mistake 15 years ago (TFtM was set in the year 2005) and nobody lets you forget it!

May I ask what are e talking about and what does it have to do with this thread?

Your last post dude, there I quoted it!

[-Kanrabat-]

Make one little teensy-weensy mistake 15 years ago (TFtM was set in the year 2005) and nobody lets you forget it!

May I ask what are e talking about and what does it have to do with this thread?

Cheater.

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

Got BigFirebird's Nicee on Friday. She's awesome, I'd say you should get her but she's sold out now. (3rd time's a charm)

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