The Energon Pub

[o.supreme]

You know what Hasbro should do to shock fans? Two pack of Optimus Primal and Megatron (Ape and T-Rex versions). Sneak them in there with the G1 reissues and see what sells.

This prior TRU shelf warmer says "hello" . Seriously though, I agree it does seem a bit criminal that BW 20th was unceremoniously skipped over, I woujld actually like to see some BW toys get reissues. Not to compete against the original Transformers, but merely to give the series, and it's fans, their due respect.

[Burn]

This prior TRU shelf warmer says "hello"

I don't recall these getting released in Australia, like a lot of things really.

But the BW kids would have more disposable income by now. The G1 love will dry up eventually (unless they actually delve into later years with lesser known characters)

Oh hey how about that G1.5 stuff that wasn't released in America? Everybody needs a Stalker ...

[no-one]

But the BW kids would have more disposable income by now. The G1 love will dry up eventually

I'd say they'll wait for BW's 30th when all the BW kids are in their 40s (like us G1 kids) when nostalgia knocks on the door the hardest. By then the G1 kids will be too worried about their prostates.

But for now we need to enjoy ruling the roost with the umpteen pending G1 Optimus Prime releases.

[Emerje]

You know what Hasbro should do to shock fans? Two pack of Optimus Primal and Megatron (Ape and T-Rex versions). Sneak them in there with the G1 reissues and see what sells.

This prior TRU shelf warmer says "hello" . Seriously though, I agree it does seem a bit criminal that BW 20th was unceremoniously skipped over, I woujld actually like to see some BW toys get reissues. Not to compete against the original Transformers, but merely to give the series, and it's fans, their due respect.

Problem with the 10th anniversary is that it was being sold to a lot of collectors that already had the originals, despite the nice improvements. 10 years just isn't enough to hit the nostalgia sweet spot since their target audience during the original release would still most likely be in high school during the anniversary.

But if they did do a two pack I'd want it to be this in Hasbro packaging:



Because I am scared as hell of doing anything with my Transmetals Megatron and would like a new one without GPS.

Emerje

[Burn]

Because I am scared as hell of doing anything with my Transmetals Megatron and would like a new one without GPS.

I don't fear doing anything with my TM Megatron and his GPS.
He already broke because of it.

[-Kanrabat-]

One that I'd really love to see reissued, just so I can have one at a reasonable price is the G1 Sharkticon.

[Emerje]

One that I'd really love to see reissued, just so I can have one at a reasonable price is the G1 Sharkticon.

Surely the gods of army building would smile on this.

Emerje

[-Kanrabat-]

Surely the gods of army building would smile on this.

Emerje

Damn right! Especially if they over produce and overstock him, making clearance sales inevitable.

[Ironhidensh]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

[william-james88]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

Because you were such a big fan of the latest one?

[no-one]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

Because you were such a big fan of the latest one?

How many wdre there? Rhinox, Rattrap and Waspinator?

[william-james88]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

Because you were such a big fan of the latest one?

How many wdre there? Rhinox, Rattrap and Waspinator?

Cheetor, Dinobot, Tankor and Optimal Optimus

[no-one]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

Because you were such a big fan of the latest one?

How many wdre there? Rhinox, Rattrap and Waspinator?

Cheetor, Dinobot, Tankor and Optimal Optimus

Forgot about Tankor. The others were pre-generations? Like universe or something?

[Sabrblade]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

Because you were such a big fan of the latest one?

How many wdre there? Rhinox, Rattrap and Waspinator?

Cheetor, Dinobot, Tankor and Optimal Optimus

Forgot about Tankor. The others were pre-generations? Like universe or something?

Only Cheetor and Dinobot were Universe.

[Ironhidensh]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

Because you were such a big fan of the latest one?

How many wdre there? Rhinox, Rattrap and Waspinator?

Cheetor, Dinobot, Tankor and Optimal Optimus

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations. Optimal Optimus was severly handicapped by one of the most stupid-ass gimmicks I've ever seen out of Hasbro. Tankor was pretty good, just needed to be larger.


So yeah, I'm mainly referring to Rattrap, Rhinox, and Waspinator.

[no-one]

I'm not a beast mode guy but I enjoyed Rattrap and Waspinator. I do prefer my beast more robo then flesh and fur. TR and PotP sold me on beast modes, but I wouldn't mind seeing more Gen BW figures in the style of the T30 stuff. Rhinox is still on my list, just low on the list.


Oh hey speaking of G1, looky what I found this morning while waiting on a WM pickup order.

In about an hour my wife and I will watching the new Bumblebee movie along with GeeBee.

[-Kanrabat-]

While I'm not very interested in BW reissues, I'm totally down for more Generations style BW figures.

Because you were such a big fan of the latest one?

How many wdre there? Rhinox, Rattrap and Waspinator?

Cheetor, Dinobot, Tankor and Optimal Optimus

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations. Optimal Optimus was severly handicapped by one of the most stupid-ass gimmicks I've ever seen out of Hasbro. Tankor was pretty good, just needed to be larger.


So yeah, I'm mainly referring to Rattrap, Rhinox, and Waspinator.

This guy kinda count too, right?



Sure, Sky Byte is not a Beast Wars character, but it was a Beast Wars repaint.

[Sabrblade]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

[Ironhidensh]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

Fine. Cheetor and Dinobot do not count because they were god awful pieces of ****. Is that better? I know a lot of people like to group it all together in the 'chug' line, but I really felt that generations, especially the thrilling 30 line, was a higher quality beast.

[Wolfman Jake]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

Fine. Cheetor and Dinobot do not count because they were god awful pieces of ****. Is that better? I know a lot of people like to group it all together in the 'chug' line, but I really felt that generations, especially the thrilling 30 line, was a higher quality beast.

Oh, how I wish I could erase the term "CHUG" from everyone's lexicon!

[Burn]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

Fine. Cheetor and Dinobot do not count because they were god awful pieces of ****. Is that better? I know a lot of people like to group it all together in the 'chug' line, but I really felt that generations, especially the thrilling 30 line, was a higher quality beast.

Quite frankly all the "modern" takes of Beast Wars characters have been pieces of ****.

[Ironhidensh]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

Fine. Cheetor and Dinobot do not count because they were god awful pieces of ****. Is that better? I know a lot of people like to group it all together in the 'chug' line, but I really felt that generations, especially the thrilling 30 line, was a higher quality beast.

Quite frankly all the "modern" takes of Beast Wars characters have been pieces of ****.

[Wolfman Jake]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

Fine. Cheetor and Dinobot do not count because they were god awful pieces of ****. Is that better? I know a lot of people like to group it all together in the 'chug' line, but I really felt that generations, especially the thrilling 30 line, was a higher quality beast.

Quite frankly all the "modern" takes of Beast Wars characters have been pieces of ****.

I thought Thrilling 30 Rattrap, Rhinox, and Waspinator were all excellent figures, frankly.

[Burn]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

Fine. Cheetor and Dinobot do not count because they were god awful pieces of ****. Is that better? I know a lot of people like to group it all together in the 'chug' line, but I really felt that generations, especially the thrilling 30 line, was a higher quality beast.

Quite frankly all the "modern" takes of Beast Wars characters have been pieces of ****.

I thought Thrilling 30 Rattrap, Rhinox, and Waspinator were all excellent figures, frankly.

They were okay, but I preferred the original releases. It's like they took already good figures and said "hey, we can make these better by complicating them".

[Sabrblade]

Cheetor and Dinobot don't count because they were pre Generations.

So? Generations started off as a continuation of 2006-2007's Classics and 2008-2009's Universe lines. It's all still the same concept of updating old characters with modern day regular retail toys. Generations even featured Classics and Universe molds in its initial phase (e.g. - Thrust, Red Alert, Dirge, Thundercracker, etc.), and is where the C and U in "CHUG" come from.

Fine. Cheetor and Dinobot do not count because they were god awful pieces of ****. Is that better? I know a lot of people like to group it all together in the 'chug' line, but I really felt that generations, especially the thrilling 30 line, was a higher quality beast.

Quite frankly all the "modern" takes of Beast Wars characters have been pieces of ****.

I thought Thrilling 30 Rattrap, Rhinox, and Waspinator were all excellent figures, frankly.

They were okay, but I preferred the original releases. It's like they took already good figures and said "hey, we can make these better by complicating them".

Waspinator's mold is the only one that I felt was truly a worthy successor to its predecessor. Both Rhinox's and Tankor's molds seemed like decent tries but also could have been better. Rattrap's mold, meanwhile, frustrates me to no end.

I still have yet gotten around to opening up my Optimal Optimuses yet (been distracted with other priorities, but they're on the "To open" list), so I can't comment on them yet. Though, I do plan to get the Ocean decals for the retail version so as to rectify the cockpit's not being properly orange.

As for Cheetor and Dinobot, I skipped Cheetor altogether because it looked hideous no matter how you slice it, but for Dinobot I snagged the Henkei! Henkei! version because of its gorgeous deco and, while not a perfect figure, I honestly don't find to be as terrible as people make it out to be. Now, the Universe deco was very much "Lolwut?", but the gorgeous deco of the Henkei! Henkei! is what made me go for it, and I honestly find a lot of its sculpted deco to be quite mice in that deco, and I especially love the silver chrome that was restricted to the most appropriate place, the sword/missile. I sincerely have had fun playing with this figure, posing it in whatever poses I could pull off with it (yes, the knees are restricted a bit, but it's not like I'm gonna have him doing aerobics or crouching all the time). Though, I will agree with the sentiment that it should have been a Voyager.