The Energon Pub

[Tigertrack]

Toys R' Us Japan.com- More pictures of the new Alternity line's initial offering have appeared at Toys R' Us Japan online (http://www.toysrus.co.jp).

You can see the new images of the Vibrant Red Alternity Convoy here, and the silver version here.





What do you think of the new Alternity concept? Is it a workable replacement for Binaltech? Do you think that HASBRO should import them to the U.S. for domestic release here? Let us know what you think.

[neliz]

Win, who could fail with Autobot shorts and a six pack like that??

Only the piece on the back of Prime's head distracts from his distinctive facial features.

[Diem]

I'll get the silver version and pretend it's a new and interesting character...

...instead of yet...another...bloody...Prime!

[Asphalt22]

If they were inexpensive I would pick up Us released ones. But really robot Abs? Is that really needed?

[Grimpoo]

Robot abs 4TW!!!! Now Transformers are reaching out to body builders! hellz yeah! I think ill smoke some crack now!

[neliz]

I'll get the silver version and pretend it's a new and interesting character...

...instead of yet...another...bloody...Prime!

Dude, mandatory Magnus Repaint!

[Diem]

I'll get the silver version and pretend it's a new and interesting character...

...instead of yet...another...bloody...Prime!

Dude, mandatory Magnus Repaint!

And the inevitable Nemesis Prime...

...sigh.

[neliz]

And the inevitable Nemesis Prime...

...sigh.

Gotta Catch'm All!

[Sledge]

If Hasbro do an all-plastic version, as with Binaltech, I'd be interested. Depending on price, of course.

[Diem]

And the inevitable Nemesis Prime...

...sigh.

Gotta Catch'm All!

Gotta catch the same ones repeatedly. Seriously. New characters please.

[Robot4762]

I think the silver one is UM.

[astrobard]

why must create a new line named alternity? why can't just continue in alt/bt line?

[neliz]

why must create a new line named alternity? why can't just continue in alt/bt line?

So Tak/Has can make more money.. it's quite simple really.

[Hard Hacker]

Just like the movie line but with less kibble splits. I like the look of the silver version though, but I get the impression Prime'll be better as Smockscreen.

[coolpop]

With the revival of Takara's Binaltech line, I began to think less of this new Alternity line, mainly due to smaller 1:32 scale. Smaller figures with diecast materials tend to yield bigger panel gaps in proportion. Well, I'm still sitting on the fence.

[J.T.Silversmith]

I am suprised to find I like the silver version better, I was expecting to prefer the red one. Like some of you others, I am going to pretend this guy is a new character, sort of. In my mind the silver one is Prowl after he becomes leader of the Autobots. I just hope I can get a hold of one, this guy looks quite interesting.

[Solrac333]

I like and I want. Not sure which one though.

[Tigertrack]

With the revival of Takara's Binaltech line, I began to think less of this new Alternity line, mainly due to smaller 1:32 scale. Smaller figures with diecast materials tend to yield bigger panel gaps in proportion. Well, I'm still sitting on the fence.

I think the last story of Binaltech that came with Convoy basically turned it into Alternity. I don't think BT will continue except as Alternity.

[TFBuyer]

Wow, I guess ending the Alternators line wasn't a bad move after all, because I'm finding it very difficult to get excited about this whatsoever.

[wardamnpjm1]

I am beginning to think we (the trans collecting community)are getting duped.I am tired of half lines(exeption animated)! Has/Tak/Tommy are milking me/us dry.They always start a new line the same way Prime/Megs then 1 or 5 other characters and the line dies,and we start over again.I have more Prime/Megs/seeker molds and repaints of these same molds than I have shelf space.Is it us?Have we become so picky that we lose interest in a line or characters that quickly that Has/Tak/Tommy has to scrap the line because of dying profits? or Is it that they know we will buy the 10,000th prime and Megs mold if they make it.G1 (toys r us)re-issue line died,binaltech/alternators,etc....etc....all dead. How long before encore and masterpiece follow? Then we start all over again with lines like alternity.I make a stand today,I cancelled my alternity orders.I want some continuity from a line before I start over with another with the same ol same characters!!!!Rant over.

[neliz]

Good point.. but the less people buy it, the bigger the chance it gets canceled..

I want Alts to come back, heck.. just a few repaints at first maybe, but the thing is that that same repaint strategy is costing has/tak.

I'll buy quality over quantity (alts/mp over animated/universe) but asking one new Alternator mold per year and a repaint or two is obviously too much already.

Dwindling intrest? don't produce 15.000 Sunstreakers and 2000 Swerves!

[Mykltron]

What really matters to me is that they are still producing new designs and new tranformations after 25 years and thousands of designs - no mean feat considering they are almost all cars that turn into humanoids.

The mold looks great, it looks like it might be more detailed than Alt/Bin and maybe more poseable too - cos some of the Alt/Bins are quite poor on the articulation front.

[Raphael Prime]

I believe i'll have to try and get me one of each, and possibly a second silver(as i feel silver would be easier to repaint into my HMW character). I want both simply because i love GT-R's, although i'd prefer an R34 one, i have nothing against the new ones. I actually like the red just as much, just like the colors regardless of it being a Prime.

[Autobot Snake Eyes]

That looks SO cool!

[rpetras]

I hope hasbro does import these.

I'd buy them for around $15, but not import prices, no way.

I really wish this was Bluestreak though.