The Energon Pub

News Credits: 1 · by **Magnus2501** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:11 am

Not sure whether this is an unfinished prototype or a custom. Either way it looks like it fits the G1 Prime pretty well.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:19 am

I'd say it's a custom job. Not new if I may add, nor even needed. The later versions of the G1 Prime mold have two notches for the matrix that comes with the New Year's release and the Galvatron reissues.

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 7:25 am

Yep, looks custom. I do like the base though, so that it can be secured. The fact that it opens is pretty darn cool too.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:04 am

Though it looks nice and all, I wonder if it locks in a stable position on all Convoy versions. Why so? well the official Takara Matrix only locks properly with the Convoy's made 2000 up. In the pre 2000 versions, it hangs loose 'cause the notch in between the pseudo seats in the chest cavity is kind of thin.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:24 am

Not bad, but Fansprojects woulda been better.

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Sun Jun 06, 2010 11:22 am

Looks nice.

For a cheaper alternative, Cybertron Prime's Matrix fits perfectly in G1 Prime:

Tested in Encore Convoy, and here on 25th Anniversary Prime.

Snug fit, and stays in place in both modes.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Mon Jun 07, 2010 4:21 am

I say it's a custom because I can't believe Hasbro would have made something so accurate and detailed at that size in that era.

News Credits: 1 · by **Magnus2501** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 1:38 am

More info has been released on this, apparently it is an upcoming product by BTS. The jetpack looks similar to the one that comes with THS Prime, and fits on Prime's trailer too. Looks like the jetpack doubles as storage for the accessories as well.

Pretty neat, I wouldn't mind picking this up for my Prime.

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 4:04 am

Now I need two for both my out-of-box primes.

Oh! And one for Ultra Magnus...

....and another for....

This is getting expensive.
:lol:

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:29 am

Holy sh*T! I am so getting this one!

by **Axlmus Prime** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:32 am

I love everything about this set except for those hands. They just dont look good IMO. I still want this set though. one for Prime and one For Ultra Magnus.

News Credits: 1 · by **adamassc** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:22 am

ohh, nice. My poor Prime has no hands anymore, and his rifle is gone, so I might get this set for him.

He's also missing his trailer door, Roller, half his front bumper, and a lot of chrome, but this set wont help those problems. Poor guy :sad:

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:55 am

I'm interested...

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 10:43 am

I wonder if this backpack is compatible with Sideswipe?

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:15 pm

What a strange and unnecessary set. The only thing I'm interested in is the Matrix, but I'm not going to bother paying for the whole set just for that.

I kind of think most of the upgrades to G1 figures are a little unnecessary. I guess maybe CrazyDevy can get away with it, but otherwise, they look even clunkier when they've got extra updated bits. Prime's arms look ridiculous here when he's holding the matrix in his new articulated hands. :lol:

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 5:37 pm

Loving the jetpack and the fact that it stores unused accessories. Prime does look rediculous holding up that matrix with his hollow forearms. I just might have to get this set. The hands look a little redic also.

by **Nujevad** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:39 pm

kirbenvost wrote:What a strange and unnecessary set. The only thing I'm interested in is the Matrix, but I'm not going to bother paying for the whole set just for that.

I kind of think most of the upgrades to G1 figures are a little unnecessary. I guess maybe CrazyDevy can get away with it, but otherwise, they look even clunkier when they've got extra updated bits. Prime's arms look ridiculous here when he's holding the matrix in his new articulated hands.

If you're gonna be pessimistic because you only want the matrix, then stick to Cybertron Prime's Matrix, like what Overcracker suggested.

It's a more financially viable move to release upgrades as part of a set instead of a part by part basis like what Crazy Devy does since it keeps costs down, both for the producer and the consumer.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:05 pm

Optional Upgrades are just that........optional or to put it in another way, unnecessary. Optimus doesn't need it necessarily but if you want to accurately relive the original pilot episode, then the product is a a good fan wank.

The articulated fist looks kind of clumsy but given the limitation of the original design, we'll just have to take it as it is.

I hope the final product would emulate the semi transparent "energon" effect of his axe without melting like the "original" MP-01 (don't know much about TFC-0 though)a somewhat metallic weathered effect on the "pack" and a shiny black ion blaster.

If they chrome the matrix, make it a neat gold finish plus a rainbow effect spectrum center.

News Credits: 33 · by **Amelie** » Tue Jun 22, 2010 9:30 pm

fenrir72 wrote:If they chrome the matrix, make it a neat gold finish plus a rainbow effect spectrum center.

A decent lead-level czech-crystal would be much, much cooler. Or even a cheap, non-leaded with a blue\rainbow coating might work

I'm going to guess it'll be sky-blue paint, though. With grey and orange casing.

Big question - will the colours fit the "Purple" G1, "blue" G1, G2 or 25th Reissue Prime?

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:24 am

I think the casing of this product will hold because it's got a box like compartment unlike the official "Matrix' which depended on the middle plastic structure of the simulated "seats" in Convoy's chest. The original G1 is somewhat thinner that's why the official Matrix wobbled a lot.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:11 am

This set is up for sale over at BigBadToyStore for $19.99, release date September 2010.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BTS10001&mode=retail

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Sat Jun 26, 2010 11:39 am

preordered and not too shabby for 19.99

News Credits: 1 · by **Magnus2501** » Thu Jul 01, 2010 5:24 am

Pre-ordered 2 sets myself, great price for this set. More pictures here showing how some of the accessories look on some other TFs.

Man... can't wait to see how the whole set will look once it has been painted. :KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 1 · by **Magnus2501** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:57 am

Some shots of the almost finished products

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Mon Aug 23, 2010 10:25 am

Its even got a decent price for the set. Just pre-ordered this. The axes look cool. Not sure the hands needed to be translucent too though.

But it looks very nice.