The Energon Pub

[Soulgem]

I hope if they release Galvatron that it's not a repaint of Megatron, but rather a new sculpt. I'll tolerate modifications of Megatron mold. Thing is, since Megatron is supposed to be an actual gun, he still looks way to flimsy in robot mode. But with Galvatron, they have really no restriction to the disguise mode, and can make all modes look good.

On another note, I know many of us predicted Rodimus would be next, but my preferred MP-09 is still Shockwave - Who is such a cool character. Or Ratchet, who had an awful G1 toy.

[Galvatron X]

Aw, sweet. I'd definitely buy a MP Rodimus.

That hidden message is pretty cool. It's like the Bible code!

Are there any more messages in there we should know about? Floods? War?

[Neurie]

Perhaps well get a animated coloured e, classic toy coloured one and a comics coloured one?

Or maybe a gen 2 with friggin huge arsed guns and a grenade bandolier

[tfgeek4life]

If we do get a Rodimus Masterpiece toy, the trailer should somehow combine with the main cab to form the whole body of Rodimus.

[Mkall]

Or maybe a gen 2 with friggin huge arsed guns and a grenade bandolier

I'd so get that one.

[Skullcrunchberries]

Nice, but I'll need to see pictures before I consider preordering. Just too much upcoming stuff to start spending willy-nilly...

[sabrigami]

Nice, but I'll need to see pictures before I consider preordering. Just too much upcoming stuff to start spending willy-nilly...

I feel the same. I really like the masterpiece collection but I got into this stuff too late to find any in stores anymore. Importing them is far too expensive too (darn you guys who can just pick up skywarp for $30) But if He looks good he may be worth the price for me

[TFIta369]

I´d say the next Transformers japanese releases are at the 2010 section of the Takara 2010 page in the same order:
First MP Rodimus Prime, then MP Galvatron, then the Matrix stand, then MP Ultra Magnus "Perfect Edition", then Encore Springer, then some sort of quintessons, then Encore Scourge, and Encore Trypticon.

[LOST Cybertronian]

I can get behind a masterpiece Rodimus but I will probably wait for Hasbro's eventual release. Hope to see pics soon.

[fenrir72]

@ Diem and Stormrider. Could you confirm this? I mean read Japanese?

[Oilspill]

That hidden message is an awesome way to spill the beans. Sneaky and clever.

[vectorA3]

I wouldn't mind a MP Hot Rod and MP Rodimus Prime. But right now, only looks like we're getting Rodimus. I'm cool with that b/c I passed on the G1 RP when I was a kid - didn't like how it looked. Still don't. Something about that mold irked me. Only liked Hot Rod & still have my G1.
Hopefully we get more info/full confirmation and/or pics at SDCC. I'm goin to that panel & Hasbro better not blow me off after I ask my Masterpiece question as they did last year. (Asked about Grimlock - 'no comment' -'next question' Bastards!!!!!!)

[Jelze Bunnycat]

@ Diem and Stormrider. Could you confirm this? I mean read Japanese?

I did, Masterpiece and Rodimus are written (phonetically) in katakana, and the kanji match up with the meanings:

名 = Name
新 = New

I'm not too familiar with sentence structure and grammar yet, though.

[fenrir72]

Thanks JZR. I wish we'll get a full translation.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Thanks JZR. I wish we'll get a full translation.

It basically reads like this, right to left:

"Sono mei wa Rodimus shin tana Masterpiece.

The "sono" and "tana" I can't quite grasp unfortunately

[Midnight_Fox]

Encore Trypticon.

PLEEEEAASE tell me this is true.

[/v\egatron]

I'd dig an MP Rodimus. I look forward to your knee & elbow articulation, Rodimus Prime.

[kirbenvost]

I was hoping they'd show off a picture. At least a silhouette! Too early to get excited yet.

[DMSL]

Rodimus AKA Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime?

If it's Hot Rod i hope he's as big as an Alternator/Binaltech in carmode and a little bit taller in robot mode. That way you get a great scale.

If it is Rodimus Prime, i hope he will be as big as MP Prime in botmode but still to scale with Alternators/Binaltechs when he is in his mega supercar speedster caravan trailer mode.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Rodimus AKA Hot Rod or Rodimus Prime?

As I said before, could be either. Hot Rod was called Hot Rodimus and Rodimus Prime was Rodimus Convoy. Now that I think about it though, it's more than likely plain Hot Rod if the Sons of Cybertron sets, especially the Classics one, is any indication...

[Counterpunch]

Nice, but I'll need to see pictures before I consider preordering. Just too much upcoming stuff to start spending willy-nilly...

But spending all willy-nilly is the best ichiban #1 way to do it...

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

So, except for this odd hidden code, there's literally nothing else, right?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

So, except for this odd hidden code, there's literally nothing else, right?

And an empty Masterpiece slot in the 2010 Campaign line-up.

[REMINATOR]

I´d say the next Transformers japanese releases are at the 2010 section of the Takara 2010 page in the same order:
First MP Rodimus Prime, then MP Galvatron, then the Matrix stand, then MP Ultra Magnus "Perfect Edition", then Encore Springer, then some sort of quintessons, then Encore Scourge, and Encore Trypticon.

I'll take that in a heart beat if it's true!!!