The Energon Pub

I received a bunch of new products during the past two days that I had on pre-order from BBTS. I'm going to bust my butt to get galleries of all of these figures posted as soon as possible since I know it's going to be a little while until they saturate the retail market.

* LEGENDS CLASS - Arcee, Jolt, Stealth Bumblebee (plus Takara version from DVD)
* SCOUT CLASS - Brakedown, Wideload, Sonar, Skystalker, Scattorshot, Divebomb
* DELUXE CLASS - Strike Mission Sideswipe, Ratchet, Lockdown, Brawn, Battlefield Bumblebee*, Infiltration Soundwave*
* VOYAGER CLASS - Defender Optimus Prime, Mindwipe

* I received the Battlefield Bumblebee vs Infiltration Soundwave today that I purchased from ToysRUs.com.

I finished taking pictures of all of those items in package this morning (400 pics total so far). I have to unpackage them and do the vehicle mode pics next. I'll keep you guys posted of my progress.

Awesome, I'm really looking forward to the Lockdown, Brawn & Mindwipe galleries!

Thanks again for all your hard work, Seibs.

I have taken 1,230+ photos in the past two days. Box pics, vehicle mode pics and vehicle mode comparison pics are completed for everything but the Legends Class (which will wait until all of the other figures mentioned below have been completed since they're not holding up any of the other galleries at the moment). Heading to bed. I'll be back at it in the morning for robot mode pics.

My goal is to get the Bumblebee / Soundwave 2 pack, Lockdown, and Ratchet up ASAP followed by the others later this week and next.

Here are a few preview pics for all of you to enjoy!

Don't you DARE make me buy Deluxe Ratchet! I know how your galleries work, mister. Many a TF has found its way into my home because of the cool pics you take.

I'm watchin' you, bub. *resumes gawking at preview pics*

Hah, I've already decided I want ROTF Lockdown, I just hope comparison pics don't make me want the Animated version too.

And the little Red Baron guy, I love that paint job.

Those are gonna be some purty pics.

Bad news about Ratchet ... one of the side panels on my figure WOULD NOT transform properly under any circumstances. Ratchet's right side transformed just fine, but the left side would not. One of the tabs snapped off and one piece of the side panel broke off after trying to transform it for about ten minutes or so. I finally got the idea to drill down two pieces of plastic that I thought were causing the problem and it worked (sort of) after that. I was able to get the piece in place and glue the other pieces back together. I checked out a few video reviews on YouTube during this time as well to see if any of the video reviewers reported any problems, but none seemed to have an issue with it that I saw. Hopefully mine was an isolated case. Guess I'll be getting another deluxe Ratchet here after they start showing up in stores.

Other than the above issue, this looks like a really great figure. Much more movie like than the Voyager class version.

Fortunately, I will be able to use this figure to complete the gallery. I just won't be able to transform him back to vehicle mode now.

That's sad news.

I focused mostly on getting pics finished for Infiltration Soundwave and Battlefield Bumblebee today. Here're a couple of new preview pics before I hit the sack. Enjoy!

Looking forward to Lockdown, Mindwipe, Skystalker and the Red Baron!

On the down side, seeing the 2 Pack Soundwave so much is making me want it despite having the original figure and knowing how weak it is!

Here's another teaser ...

I'm exhausted ... heading to bed. Ratchet and Lockdown will have to wait to get posted some time tomorrow. Legends Wheelie and Soundwave should be posted on Sunday.

Sorry to hear about your Ratchet.

I'm drooling in anticipation for Lockdown. Awesome!

Man that lockdown looks tall.

I love your galleries Ryan, best on the 'net hands down (Bias don't even come into it).

Skystalker is an awesome little figure. I had a lot of fun with his gallery. Mindwipe also.

I finished taking photos for the following galleries tonight. Next step is to crop all of the photos and get them ready to be uploaded to the site. It's going to take me a few days to get through all of these. I'll probably group them by waves.

Dirt Boss
Rollbar

Brakedown
Divebomb
Scattorshot
Skystalker
Sonar
Wideload

Beachcomber
Slap Dash
Trenchmouth
Deadlift

Spoons (Gobot)

Black Optimus Prime (Takara Tomy DVD version)
Shadow Command Megatron