THE_CRIPPLER Posted Wednesday at 03:28 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:28 AM 13 hours ago, nandoninny said: i'd have to reread the Duke series but have Flint and Lady Jaye shown up yet? i can't recall. but i think we have enough here to get going. hopefully the line lasts longer than the ARAH line and we get there I don't recall seeing them in any of the Energon Universe books that have been released so far. On a side note, the BATS played a significant role in the Destro comic. I hope we see them in a wave. It could be Destro, Mercer, a BAT, Chameleon, Scrap Iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandoninny Posted Wednesday at 11:50 AM Share Posted Wednesday at 11:50 AM Let’s see. These could be 4 packs. But yeah - at least a bat would be cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaan Posted Wednesday at 01:31 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:31 PM 23 hours ago, nandoninny said: i'd have to reread the Duke series but have Flint and Lady Jaye shown up yet? i can't recall. but i think we have enough here to get going. hopefully the line lasts longer than the ARAH line and we get there They're with Hawk doing some TOP SECRET DON'T LET DUKE KNOW things. IDK, breadcrumbs were given in the Free Comic Book Day oneshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandoninny Posted Wednesday at 01:52 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 01:52 PM that's right! i thought they were in there somewhere but couldn't remember where in the story they fit in. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted Wednesday at 02:51 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 02:51 PM What do you guys think are the chances that it doesn't include: CC, Scarlett, Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow? If DST is making a new set, I hope they at least make it "new". There are four box sets so far and 3 characters have appeared 3 times already, and one twice. Every set has had a Snake Eyes or a Storm Shadow or both. I understand the need for anchor characters, but they are averaging one new character and 3 repeats per set. One could have skipped the first set entirely and not be missing any characters. 4 sets in is too early for this to happen IMHO. I'm extremely disappointed in the way this line has been managed. But apparently I just don't understand "supply and demand" or marketing. I'll go back to shutting up on this line now. I hope the next set has a great and unique line up, and everyone loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloDelorean Posted Wednesday at 03:18 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 03:18 PM Well, of those four only Cobra Commander is on the cover that seems to be DST's inspiration, although I know Scarlett also has her own book. It sounds like Snake Eyes hasn't shown up at all, maybe because his movie flopped. I guess it could just be the four corner box heads, but I bet there'll be at least one new character. Not Road Pig, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaan Posted Thursday at 04:19 AM Share Posted Thursday at 04:19 AM 13 hours ago, cylonchaney said: What do you guys think are the chances that it doesn't include: CC, Scarlett, Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow? If DST is making a new set, I hope they at least make it "new". There are four box sets so far and 3 characters have appeared 3 times already, and one twice. Every set has had a Snake Eyes or a Storm Shadow or both. I understand the need for anchor characters, but they are averaging one new character and 3 repeats per set. One could have skipped the first set entirely and not be missing any characters. 4 sets in is too early for this to happen IMHO. I'm extremely disappointed in the way this line has been managed. But apparently I just don't understand "supply and demand" or marketing. I'll go back to shutting up on this line now. I hope the next set has a great and unique line up, and everyone loves it. Snake-Eyes has not shown up, yet, so, can't be him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaan Posted Thursday at 04:25 AM Share Posted Thursday at 04:25 AM 13 hours ago, BuffaloDelorean said: Well, of those four only Cobra Commander is on the cover that seems to be DST's inspiration, although I know Scarlett also has her own book. It sounds like Snake Eyes hasn't shown up at all, maybe because his movie flopped. I guess it could just be the four corner box heads, but I bet there'll be at least one new character. Not Road Pig, though. No, I have two theories on that- One, they are waiting for the boost his reveal will give (the Energon comics have been hitting that well a lot), and they want it to be a surprise. Some very popular characters have not yet appeared, at all, and some have had cameos, only. Still, of all of Hasbro's darlings, Snake-Eyes is easily and by far the highest profile character. Hell, DC let Batman fight him to a draw in a comic. But two... there's been a push in some parts of Hasbro, perhaps, to get Snake-Eyes to be different than his classic interpretation, in fear of reception in modern times. Maybe they're waiting to figure out either how to bring him in and not have that conversation be a concern, or to bring him in a way that they might piss off old fans but hit certain demos- or at least try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted Thursday at 01:40 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:40 PM 22 hours ago, cylonchaney said: What do you guys think are the chances that it doesn't include: CC, Scarlett, Snake Eyes or Storm Shadow? If DST is making a new set, I hope they at least make it "new". There are four box sets so far and 3 characters have appeared 3 times already, and one twice. Every set has had a Snake Eyes or a Storm Shadow or both. I understand the need for anchor characters, but they are averaging one new character and 3 repeats per set. One could have skipped the first set entirely and not be missing any characters. 4 sets in is too early for this to happen IMHO. I'm extremely disappointed in the way this line has been managed. But apparently I just don't understand "supply and demand" or marketing. I'll go back to shutting up on this line now. I hope the next set has a great and unique line up, and everyone loves it. I highly doubt the set will have no repeats, but hopefully it's a character that has not been done three times already. Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow are not on that cover, but we'll see -- I have not seen the final lineup. Cobra Commander is certainly a possibility, as is Duke. But hopefully it's the start of a longer, more affordable series of 4-packs. (I am pushing for no individual cardbacks.) The line has not gone exactly as I would have hoped, to be honest, but I have faith we can fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted Thursday at 01:44 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:44 PM 2 minutes ago, DSTZach said: The line has not gone exactly as I would have hoped, to be honest, but I have faith we can fix it. Good luck. I hope you are able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandoninny Posted Thursday at 01:56 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:56 PM 14 minutes ago, DSTZach said: The line has not gone exactly as I would have hoped, to be honest, but I have faith we can fix it. We believe in you! i loved the card backs but the price point hurt. since these aren't based on the old toys i wouldn't think the packaging should be retro. save that for the con exclusives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaan Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:14 PM 2 hours ago, DSTZach said: I highly doubt the set will have no repeats, but hopefully it's a character that has not been done three times already. Scarlett, Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow are not on that cover, but we'll see -- I have not seen the final lineup. Cobra Commander is certainly a possibility, as is Duke. But hopefully it's the start of a longer, more affordable series of 4-packs. (I am pushing for no individual cardbacks.) The line has not gone exactly as I would have hoped, to be honest, but I have faith we can fix it. Hasbro should have been offering it through Pulse and advertising it in their streams. They don't even alow Hiya's Joe figures in the states, officially. Seriously, I love their brands but damn do they get in their own way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooch Posted Thursday at 04:24 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:24 PM A soft Energon Universe re-launch could be great. Then you could even get in some more Transformers, add Void Rivals, and while you're at it work out a deal with Skybound for more Invincible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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