The Energon Pub

[El Duque]

Wow, that was quick! After seeing our news this morning that the new Argos catalog featured advertisements for new Transformers Prime figures YouTube member BM8709 rushed out to his local store and managed to snag one of the new mold "Robots in Disguise" Deluxe Cliffjumpers. Check out his review embedded below or check out his channel here!

Transformation video for Cliffjumper and Bumblebee:

[Seibertron]

Interesting that the UK is getting these before us. I wish I could get my hands on these right now so that I could start work on the galleries for them.

[El Duque]

Interesting that the UK is getting these before us. I wish I could get my hands on these right now so that I could start work on the galleries for them.

I just wish we could get the rest of the "First Edition" wave!

[Dead Metal]

That thing is freaking tiny also the arms suck.

Yea I'll get the First Edition one.

[Doubledealer93]

uh yeah no. im getting the first edition stuff. especially of cliffjumper, prime and bulkhead.

[Megatron Wolf]

dear god that thing is smalland ugly, makes the overpiced first edition look like a masterpiece.

[robotmel]

Hmm odd that Argos sold an item before the catalogue had even been put out knowing how strict they are (I worked at they're distribution warehouse)?
I find this really difficult to believe, as I am sure many others will?
How about a scan of your Argos receipt to keep the nay sayers down?
The catalogue isn't officially put out until this saturday (21st) and like most Argos stores, they never have all the latest new items in stoke for a week or three!
Fail!

In fact, I will be checking both the stores in my town first thing tomorrow!

[robotmel]

...don't get me wrong, I love the work you do Duck, but I did work for them and know exactly what they're like! Luv ya!

[Autobot032]

So glad I bought the First Edition. Until this video, I had no idea they stripped out his arm cannons in favor of that ridiculous ass, I mean axe thing.

Plus, he's smaller than the First Edition? The First Edition is as small as the DOTM Deluxes! How much tinier are these things gonna get?

Plus, I don't like the coloring or how the car breaks up to form robot mode. The grill on his shoulders? No thanks.

Doggone it Hasbro, what are you doing?!? First Edition is leaps and bounds better than this. I'm starting to think First Edition is for the collectors, Robots In Disguise is the kids line.

Hmm odd that Argos sold an item before the catalogue had even been put out knowing how strict they are (I worked at they're distribution warehouse)?
I find this really difficult to believe, as I am sure many other will?
How about a scan of your Argos receipt to keep the nay sayers down?
The catalogue isn't officially put out until this saturday (21st) and like most Argos stores, they never have all the latest new items in stoke for a week or three!
Fail!

*sighs* This is pretty ridiculous. This whole... proof required thing. I mean, he owes you absolutely NOTHING.

1.) We know the catalog has the items.
2.) The store confirmed it for him.
3.) He has the item IN HAND.

It didn't come from eBay, as there are none on there, you can call your local store and ask and see if they have them. He has all the proof he needs. Really, what it is is that you're jealous you didn't get it before him and you're just going to whine about it.

Go to the store and get it. Sitting there complaining won't do you a bit of good.

...don't get me wrong, I love the work you do Duck, but I did work for them and know exactly what they're like! Luv ya!

Obviously, things have changed at Argos. I live in the States, so I can't attest to that, but all evidence points to the contrary of what you were shown/know.

[robotmel]

<lol @ Autobot032>

[Nemesis Destron]

His gun sucks @$$...WTF??

[robotmel]

The 'Prime' line is gonna be a whole new world for 3rd party folk to get creative with... and I can't wait!
Love the show and getting hold of the figures now seems to be almost within my grasp ( @ El Duque)!
Off topic, all over Radio 1 today about Megaupload being taken down! Is this pre-SOPA/PIPA kicking in?

[Sodan-1]

Hmm odd that Argos sold an item before the catalogue had even been put out knowing how strict they are (I worked at they're distribution warehouse)?
I find this really difficult to believe, as I am sure many other will?
How about a scan of your Argos receipt to keep the nay sayers down?
The catalogue isn't officially put out until this saturday (21st) and like most Argos stores, they never have all the latest new items in stoke for a week or three!
Fail!

*sighs* This is pretty ridiculous. This whole... proof required thing. I mean, he owes you absolutely NOTHING.

1.) We know the catalog has the items.
2.) The store confirmed it for him.
3.) He has the item IN HAND.

It didn't come from eBay, as there are none on there, you can call your local store and ask and see if they have them. He has all the proof he needs. Really, what it is is that you're jealous you didn't get it before him and you're just going to whine about it.

Go to the store and get it. Sitting there complaining won't do you a bit of good.

...don't get me wrong, I love the work you do Duck, but I did work for them and know exactly what they're like! Luv ya!

Obviously, things have changed at Argos. I live in the States, so I can't attest to that, but all evidence points to the contrary of what you were shown/know.

I'm not jealous, but as a current Argos employee I am intrigued as to how this guy got hold of this figure seeing as these new items aren't on sale until start of business tomorrow.

[Seibertron]

:D
The 'Prime' line is gonna be a whole new world for 3rd party folk to get creative with... and I can't wait!
Love the show and getting hold of the figures now seems to be almost within my grasp ( @ El Duque)!
Off topic, all over Radio 1 today about Megaupload being taken down! Is this pre-SOPA/PIPA kicking in?

We were all successful with our efforts it appears. For the time being, SOPA and PIPA are dead and the take down of MegaUpload.com is proof that SOPA and PIPA are unnecessary. The debate about what happened with MegaUpload.com continues however.

http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/a ... ssary.html

[NatsumeRyu]

I think he looks very cute...but like others small just doesn't do it for me. I'm even more desperate for the 1st Ed. figures now. No clear plastic gimmicks, and not tiny. But I have a feeling I may be picking up a few of these smaller ones to avoid the clear plastic on the others....especially if the FE continue to elude me. I hope there's plenty at botcon :S

[robotmel]

@ BM8709 - You naughty robot! Who let you in through the back door?

@ SEIBERTRON - How dull the world would be without internet freedom? Where would I get my official TF3 t-shirt wearing robot on robot action then?

[Neurie]

Robomel is quiet right, the codes dont even work in Argos until tomorrow, thier websites will not even allow you to reserve things until 8 AM tomorrow.

Argos are rediculously anal.

[TimothyR]

know what would be super awesome.. if us in the US actually got the full first edition wave before other countries start getting the main line figures.

oh well. i guess the stores around here have no interest in making money for a while.

[kirbenvost]

Wow, it's tiny... D: And that is SOME backpack. But I guess if I can't get a hold of the First Edition one I could be halfway satisfied with this one...

[Autobot032]

Wow, it's tiny... D: And that is SOME backpack. But I guess if I can't get a hold of the First Edition one I could be halfway satisfied with this one...

Pay extra for the First Edition. Trust me, it's worth it to import it from Canada like I did. About $25-30.00 shipped.

I'm not jealous, but as a current Argos employee I am intrigued as to how this guy got hold of this figure seeing as these new items aren't on sale until start of business tomorrow.

Now, see.... That's a reasonable and respectful response. Had it been asked in that manner, rather than accusatory and basically calling the OP a liar, I'd have had no complaints, most likely.

[kirbenvost]

Wow, it's tiny... D: And that is SOME backpack. But I guess if I can't get a hold of the First Edition one I could be halfway satisfied with this one...

Pay extra for the First Edition. Trust me, it's worth it to import it from Canada like I did. About $25-30.00 shipped.

I'm IN Canada. CJ disappeared off shelves in a single day, and the remaining Prime figures sold out the day after Christmas.

[Autobot032]

Wow, it's tiny... D: And that is SOME backpack. But I guess if I can't get a hold of the First Edition one I could be halfway satisfied with this one...

Pay extra for the First Edition. Trust me, it's worth it to import it from Canada like I did. About $25-30.00 shipped.

I'm IN Canada. CJ disappeared off shelves in a single day, and the remaining Prime figures sold out the day after Christmas.

Buy from Transwars707 on eBay, I can fully vouch for him. Ships fast, packs well, picks the best specimens.

[Dead Metal]

know what would be super awesome.. if us in the US actually got the full first edition wave before other countries start getting the main line figures.

oh well. i guess the stores around here have no interest in making money for a while.

No you know what would be awesome? If the UK and the rest of Europe would even get one of the First Edition figures.

[Vicalliose]

To all the European fans who can't get the first editions. I'm sorry. I am so, so sorry.

Hasbro: "Here's all the first editions. We hope you like them, because all future editions will be gimmicky crap."

[robotmel]

know what would be super awesome.. if us in the US actually got the full first edition wave before other countries start getting the main line figures.

oh well. i guess the stores around here have no interest in making money for a while.

No you know what would be awesome? If the UK and the rest of Europe would even get one of the First Edition figures.

Yup! I'm down with that Mr Metal!

BTW I hauled my ass around my Argos stores this moring and they pulled it out the bag (or stockroom) for me!!
Picked up TF Prime - Cliffjumper, Wheeljack and.... wait for it... SOUNDWAVE!!!
Voyagers (Powerizers) are not gonna be in stock until mid-week, so popped a reserve on a pair (Prime and Megatron I guess).
I have a couple of in-package pics if I can work out how to upload...?

Some folk on these forums do make me laugh with their troll-like behaviour, maybe they should stick to buying Power Rangers!