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Post by shaxper on Aug 17, 2003 17:43:31 GMT -5
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Post by OmegaWeapon on Aug 18, 2003 7:24:32 GMT -5
My best guess for the two:
1. Energon = the core series
2. Alternators = prevent Takara from being the ones who make all the money off of the sale of imports to Americans by releasing a version of it (all-plastic) at the same time. Hasbro is usually up to a year behind when it comes to Takara releasing stuff that's in high demand, and I think Hasbro is only trying to make more money by co-releasing Alternators instead of waiting up to a year to release a US version and try to sell to many who already own the Takara version. Their version of Smokescreen will be $40 and made entirely out of plastic, which is crap since you can buy 1/24 scale cars made of die-cast (probably more die-cast than what we'll find on the Takara version) for $10.
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Post by shaxper on Aug 18, 2003 8:33:02 GMT -5
I saw a few more Energon protos and was really unimpressed. I truly hope that doesn't become the core series.
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Post by OmegaWeapon on Aug 18, 2003 8:35:44 GMT -5
It is Hasbro after all, and Energon will most likely become the core series since it'll be much cheaper than the Alternators.
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Post by Omni Existence on Aug 18, 2003 11:45:02 GMT -5
 Oy! TF toy lines have become less and less impressive with every release. In my opinon at least. Most of the time, the toy looks like a vehicle (a car for example) with a robot stuffed inside it. The only redeeming (new line) TF I've seen so far is the Alternator Optimus Prime.
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Post by shaxper on Aug 20, 2003 6:03:49 GMT -5
I felt that same way until recently. You really should check out some of the new Armadas, like Tidal Wave, Hoist, Skywarp/Thundercracker, Wheeljack, etc.
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Aug 25, 2003 15:44:39 GMT -5
Energon is too kiddie for me   |
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Post by Omni Existence on Aug 25, 2003 16:27:24 GMT -5
Energon is too kiddie for me JEEBUS CRIPES  That is fug-leeee!!!!! He that prime looks like he stole the legs off of a Tallgeese III. Alternators all the way! Shax, I've heard a lot of good things about the Tidal Wave Tf. I want to have at least 3 TF's for my collection (G1 Prime, Alternator Prime, and  ), and the Tidal Wave sounds juicy, but for now I cannot afford it and it's not on my TO BUY list...for now anyway ;D Can anyone post pics? |
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Post by shaxper on Aug 26, 2003 6:16:16 GMT -5
Most sources are saying that Prime figure is incorrectly transformed, and that that's the head for his larger mode on his smaller body. I'm hoping it'll look better when done correctly.
As for pics, I'm sorry to say that's hard for me to do at the moment, but I'll try.
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Aug 26, 2003 10:01:48 GMT -5
Now what again does this Energon toy represent?
There is the ARMADA.....UNICRON BATTLES....Alternators....Minicons versions...
THIS?
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Post by shaxper on Aug 26, 2003 15:04:24 GMT -5
Okay, quick review of current TF series: Armada: Hasbro/Takara's current main transformers series, like RID, Beast Wars, and G1 and G2 before it. The Unicron Battles: A subset of Armada. Basically, the second half of the Armada releases. Transformers Universe: A Repaint series running alongside Armada in the US. Energon: The next major Hasbro/Takara series after Armada. Alternaters: Special additional TF series featuring SOC quality updates of G1 characters. Six will be released next year, and more may follow. Optimus Prime Anniversary Edition: One shot update of G1 Prime that will be quite big and expensive. It may or may not contain diecast. Reissues/Commemorative edition: Rereleases of G1 in Japan and as a Toys R Us exclusive in the US Smallest Transformers (or whatever they're called): Completely random Japanese release of tiny scaled G1 toys. Heroes of Cybertron/ACT (not to be confused with the world's best comic strip  ) PVC figures |
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Aug 27, 2003 7:26:10 GMT -5
**ALL HAIL SHAX** ;D
Thanks there buddy!
I was worried the above was the new Optimus commerative issue. -whew!
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Post by shaxper on Aug 27, 2003 10:55:16 GMT -5
I knew you guys would get the idea, sooner or later |
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Aug 31, 2003 16:18:17 GMT -5
This must be the larger form you were talking about Shax.  |
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Post by shaxper on Sept 1, 2003 7:37:08 GMT -5
Yuck. Worse than I imagined. And it means that oversized chest in the first pic is correct for that mode  How could they get it so wrong after they did so well with Armada?? |
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Post by admin1 aka Ed on Sept 1, 2003 10:33:28 GMT -5
I don't know about that Energon design either Maybe it will be easier to end the purchasing spree when Armada completes.  |
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Post by shaxper on Sept 1, 2003 11:42:49 GMT -5
Yes. That, at least, will be nice.
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Sept 9, 2003 14:49:11 GMT -5
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Post by shaxper on Sept 9, 2003 21:32:52 GMT -5
Yeah. Just saw those today. I'm excited about Scorpanok and maybe the Unicron repaint, but I must say I found the rest REALLY disappointing. I wonder if they're continuing with the mini-con gimmick, since only the Star Sabor repaint is shown.
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