The Energon Pub

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:46 am

BBTS has a pre-order for the upcoming FansProject Superion Accessory Kit. The pre-order is priced at $44.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

-The toy has been released as Galaxy Force (JP), Energon, Universe and is rumored to be released as part of the ROTF Series. If you don't have Superion yet, be sure to pick up the TF Movie II version so you can enjoy this great add-on kit.
-Color and scale fit on any version.
-New form of transformation.
-Full improvement of the articulation.
-Stand much more steady.
-Include a set of removable clear goggles.
-Comes with Guns.
-Upgrade kit also turns into Fast pack, armours and radar disc for the jet mode.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:50 am

Hell yeah!

This is an awesome kit, my only concern is that it places a lot of strain on a single ball joint per elbow.

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:52 am

I already placed my order. 44.99 takes a craptacular figure and turns him awesomtacular!! :grin:

News Credits: 4 · by **Firebird** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:54 am

I saw this upgrade set at TFcon, the pictures don't do it justice.

Preordered without a second thought. I love the Energon combiners

News Credits: 5 · by **Universe** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:00 pm

Sweet. just pre-ordered this. Anyone know when the combiners will be released or if they're coming stateside? Only see them listed on ebay as of now. Would prefer to purchase retail or BBTS, but don't want to miss an opportunity.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:03 pm

Universe wrote:Sweet. just pre-ordered this. Anyone know when the combiners will be released or if they're coming stateside?

Combiners will be available in Target and Zellers to coincide with the release of the Movie.

News Credits: 16 · by **It Is Him** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:07 pm

Does $45 sound steep to anyone else? I was expecting maybe $20, $30 tops. Also, Superion will probably retail between $30 and $35 when they're released as a box set stateside.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:10 pm

BBTS wrote:-The toy has been released as Galaxy Force (JP), Energon, Universe and is rumored to be released as part of the ROTF Series. If you don't have Superion yet, be sure to pick up the TF Movie II version so you can enjoy this great add-on kit.

May I gag at this inaccuracy? Superlink, Energon and Universe.

And I agree with Mkall on the single joint. Otherwise it looks quite good. Not that I'm getting it...

News Credits: 4 · by **typh0id** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:18 pm

Wow...yeah that IS a bit more than I was expecting to have to pay for this...

I guess I'll still get it though...

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:19 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
BBTS wrote:-The toy has been released as Galaxy Force (JP), Energon, Universe and is rumored to be released as part of the ROTF Series. If you don't have Superion yet, be sure to pick up the TF Movie II version so you can enjoy this great add-on kit.

May I gag at this inaccuracy? Superlink, Energon and Universe.

And I agree with Mkall on the single joint. Otherwise it looks quite good. Not that I'm getting it...

I saw it...but I just report the news.

Besides, BBTS is entirely out of Superlink toys. They just don't get along with the line well.

News Credits: 9 · by **Editor** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:19 pm

and ordered.

It will be for the movie set if Zellers actually gets it, but if not my Energon Superion will be looking much better.

News Credits: 7 · by **Narc** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:26 pm

Done! Looks very cool.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:09 pm

I'm sorry Fansproject, but no. I'm not willing to spend that kind of money on a set of hands and feet with a couple extras.

I support what they do, but that's just too much. Of course, that could be the usual BBTS markup. If not, then things may be as I feared, their projects will get more and more expensive. I just hope I don't end up having to spend $100 to get the Protector set.

by **Starscream6** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:18 pm

Was really looking foward to this, but that price is FN ridiculous. . . i'll have to let that one work on me

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:25 pm

Really guys?

I know I take a devil may care attitude about spending a lot of times as a result of my philosophy on buying...

but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

News Credits: 4 · by **Firebird** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:38 pm

Counterpunch wrote:but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

I completely agree.

Not only does the kit fix almost all the problems that Superion Maximus has, but the Individual jet modes also benefit from not having those ridiculous energon weapons/combiner bits plugged on.

If FansProject somehow included a piece to address the waist issue on the combined mode then all the flaws that Superion has will be fixed.

$40 really isn't that bad. Considering their origional Cliffjumper kit was $35, and that had way less pieces than this.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:41 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Really guys?

I know I take a devil may care attitude about spending a lot of times as a result of my philosophy on buying...

but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

I think you and I have about the same attitude when it comes to spending my friend, price seems fair.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:58 pm

This kit is pretty cool and does finish off the Superion combiner very nicely! However, I just don't see it in the cards for me to go out and buy the TF2 set this summer along with this add-on; too much other stuff in the pipeline. But hey, I may cave-it's happened many time in the past.

Price is up there a bit but not terribly unexpected or surprising for a custom set that serves a dual purpose.

I hate FP for being so good at what they do as does my wallet!

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:18 pm

PRE-ORDERED!!

Now I just have to wait to buy the set this summer. LOL!!

I don't think it's too expensive. Again, we always want this stuff to be cheaper, but that is really not denting my pocket like some of the other stuff that's out there.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:49 pm

Oh my.. This is just way too awesome. FP keeps surprising me. I didn't expect Superion!

News Credits: 335 · by **Down_Shift** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:53 pm

After seeing these up close this past weekend I know that I have to add this to my collection.

News Credits: 194 · by **RodimusConvoy13** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:01 pm

do we know if that is the actual color of the pieces or are the pics still prototypes?

News Credits: 2 · by **[JRX]** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:31 pm

Prime Evil wrote:I don't think it's too expensive. Again, we always want this stuff to be cheaper, but that is really not denting my pocket like some of the other stuff that's out there.

true... it would be nice if these things were cheaper, but we're not talking about grain or fuel. we're talking about a luxury item... and like most luxury items, the retail price has nor relation to the cost of materials and labor.

in other words, our idea of what the price "should" be is equally arbitrary as the shelf price :-B

News Credits: 1 · by **Primacron's Little Helper** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 5:56 pm

Pre-ordered with only a quick glance at the price. To be honest I want it so much I would pay more.

I think the release of this item will end any 'who's the best combiner?' type threads, it's awesome! It makes the figure more imposing in a way that combiners generally aren't.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 6:30 pm

Counterpunch wrote:Really guys?

I know I take a devil may care attitude about spending a lot of times as a result of my philosophy on buying...

but this really doesn't seem an unfair price to me.

Well, I'd probably go for it, if it were say... $10 cheaper, but I've gotta draw the line somewhere, especially since I live in Canada where the exchange adds another 15-20% to the price tag.

IMO the Cliffjumper set was a bit too expensive for what it was, but since it was a very limited run I suppose it was warranted. I didn't get it anyway.

I like having these cool add-ons or exclusives and whatnot, but being that Superion isn't one of my priorities, the price alone convinces me I can pass on this. Much like I'm passing on the ROTF Leader Prime, because the one I have is good enough. I just can't afford to buy items I only sort of want.

Protector, on the other hand, I have to have even if it does end up being $100. I won't be happy about the price, but I'll buy it, because I love Hot Rod that much.

All that said, I may change my mind on this Superion set as more info comes to light, but for now it's definitely a pass.