Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure?
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Seibertron.com member s250 has made two interesting comments on his Twitter Channel regarding an Energon Scorponok figure
If this rumour pans out, and if the reported limited numbers are accurate, it is most likely that this may show up as a Botcon 2010 atendee figure. Given the scattered theme of figures that we've seen so far in the atendee figures, ranging from mid G1 (Sharkticons), to late G1 (Slicer) to G2 (Rapido); there is really only one figure in that scope that would make sense, and that would be Double Punch, released in Europe in 1991.
Is this rumour true? If so we'll find out at Botcon!
Stay tuned to Seibertron.com and we'll keep you up to date with the newest news from the 'net!
for people waiting for the scorpion toy we talked before,disappointed news:it's not a new mold.just Energon Scorponok repaint.
1000 limted???
If this rumour pans out, and if the reported limited numbers are accurate, it is most likely that this may show up as a Botcon 2010 atendee figure. Given the scattered theme of figures that we've seen so far in the atendee figures, ranging from mid G1 (Sharkticons), to late G1 (Slicer) to G2 (Rapido); there is really only one figure in that scope that would make sense, and that would be Double Punch, released in Europe in 1991.
Is this rumour true? If so we'll find out at Botcon!
Stay tuned to Seibertron.com and we'll keep you up to date with the newest news from the 'net!
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Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082811)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2010 @ 1:49pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2010 @ 1:49pm CDT
I wouldn't be surprised if the rumor was true. We've yet to see the larger figures of the Souvenir Sets and pairing him with Slicer, who was a EU exclusive as well, is a no-brainer.
And yes, Double Punch is based on Masterforce Black Zarak.
And yes, Double Punch is based on Masterforce Black Zarak.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082815)
Posted by craggy on June 6th, 2010 @ 1:59pm CDT
pretty vaguely based on Black Zarak, but Double Punch would fit in well with the colours of the rest of the set. Looking forward to seeing it.
Posted by craggy on June 6th, 2010 @ 1:59pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wouldn't be surprised if the rumor was true. We've yet to see the larger figures of the Souvenir Sets and pairing him with Slicer, who was a EU exclusive as well, is a no-brainer.
And yes, Double Punch is based on Masterforce Black Zarak.
pretty vaguely based on Black Zarak, but Double Punch would fit in well with the colours of the rest of the set. Looking forward to seeing it.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082817)
Posted by Crystal Rodimus on June 6th, 2010 @ 2:11pm CDT
Posted by Crystal Rodimus on June 6th, 2010 @ 2:11pm CDT
That looks a LOT like E-Scorponok. Makes too much sense not to be true.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082820)
Posted by Mkall on June 6th, 2010 @ 2:20pm CDT
Posted by Mkall on June 6th, 2010 @ 2:20pm CDT
Fun Pub sure like reviving the actionmasters. I approve
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082834)
Posted by SoulReaverprime on June 6th, 2010 @ 2:57pm CDT
Posted by SoulReaverprime on June 6th, 2010 @ 2:57pm CDT
I don't think that looks anything like Energon Scorponok. He had two big scoop/shovel-like hands instead of actual claws and transformed into both a scorpion themed steam shovel and also into a jet.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rponok/13/
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rponok/13/
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082837)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2010 @ 3:05pm CDT
But it's the closest thing we have to a scorpion type figure that is not a Movie figure, and that's what matters most.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2010 @ 3:05pm CDT
SoulReaverprime wrote:I don't think that looks anything like Energon Scorponok. He had two big scoop/shovel-like hands instead of actual claws and transformed into both a scorpion themed steam shovel and also into a jet.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rponok/13/
But it's the closest thing we have to a scorpion type figure that is not a Movie figure, and that's what matters most.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082855)
Posted by Forgotten on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:00pm CDT
I hope it's true. I was saying not too long ago that I would like to see that mold in a G2 neon color scheme.
Posted by Forgotten on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:00pm CDT
I hope it's true. I was saying not too long ago that I would like to see that mold in a G2 neon color scheme.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082864)
Posted by Tirade on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:27pm CDT
Why? The original Energon Scorpy had neon colors. Those colors not garrish enough for you?
If they are going to do a repaint, I would rather see a G1 Scorponok Repaint. I don't mind the mold, but the previous colors (both Energon and Cybertron) were lackluster.
Posted by Tirade on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:27pm CDT
Forgotten wrote:=P~ I hope it's true. I was saying not too long ago that I would like to see that mold in a G2 neon color scheme.
Why? The original Energon Scorpy had neon colors. Those colors not garrish enough for you?
If they are going to do a repaint, I would rather see a G1 Scorponok Repaint. I don't mind the mold, but the previous colors (both Energon and Cybertron) were lackluster.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082866)
Posted by BattleRoller23 on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:31pm CDT
Posted by BattleRoller23 on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:31pm CDT
While that would be cool....
IT IS NOT G2 RELATED DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT IS NOT G2 RELATED DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082868)
Posted by Blurrz on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:38pm CDT
And Sky-Byte and Gnaw are?
Posted by Blurrz on June 6th, 2010 @ 4:38pm CDT
BattleRoller23 wrote:While that would be cool....
IT IS NOT G2 RELATED DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And Sky-Byte and Gnaw are?
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082877)
Posted by Dai_Ceefax on June 6th, 2010 @ 5:02pm CDT
Posted by Dai_Ceefax on June 6th, 2010 @ 5:02pm CDT
I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082964)
Posted by Seibertron on June 6th, 2010 @ 10:19pm CDT
Wow. That sums it up best. that's pretty funny when you think about it. Things come full circle, eh?
Posted by Seibertron on June 6th, 2010 @ 10:19pm CDT
Dai_Ceefax wrote:I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .
Wow. That sums it up best. that's pretty funny when you think about it. Things come full circle, eh?
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082969)
Posted by Rated X on June 6th, 2010 @ 10:59pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on June 6th, 2010 @ 10:59pm CDT
Why would they release a repaint of a old mold with no posability ??? Shouldnt old molds be reserved for re-issues or knock-offs ???
If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???
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If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???
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Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082970)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 6th, 2010 @ 11:03pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 6th, 2010 @ 11:03pm CDT
I liked the Cybertron version of the mold but really, how cool would it be since this is a G2 themed set if they went ahead and released some of the G2 figures that never saw release in the US? Collectors would melt.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082993)
Posted by Trikeboy on June 7th, 2010 @ 1:09am CDT
The problem with that is Fan Pub are not allowed to use the movie line for their repaints and Botcon exclusives. That is the reason we haven't seen any to them as exclusives yet. Besides, Movie Scorponok!?! Why would you want to pay upwards of $40 for a repaint of that mold? It doesn't even have an alt mode (it is dead to me).
Posted by Trikeboy on June 7th, 2010 @ 1:09am CDT
Rated X wrote:Why would they release a repaint of a old mold with no posability ??? Shouldnt old molds be reserved for re-issues or knock-offs ???
If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???
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The problem with that is Fan Pub are not allowed to use the movie line for their repaints and Botcon exclusives. That is the reason we haven't seen any to them as exclusives yet. Besides, Movie Scorponok!?! Why would you want to pay upwards of $40 for a repaint of that mold? It doesn't even have an alt mode (it is dead to me).
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1082998)
Posted by Rated X on June 7th, 2010 @ 1:22am CDT
Well if the thing about movie line figures is true, that sucks. But give them a few years after TF3 is old news and the movie line will be part of Botcon, guarenteed. Theyre not gonna sleep on a money maker forever. Theyll buy the rights when Hasbro has juiced all they possibly can out of the line.
Sure movie Skorponoks robot mode sucks, but he has one bad ass scorpion mode !!! By movie standards, he is not even supposed to have any other mode but the scorpion, which is how most collectors display him. Just like nobody, displays Ravage in "entry mode". I would love to have this beast in G1 colors just like the Long Haul they made for Toys R Us. Its all about G1 homage...
Posted by Rated X on June 7th, 2010 @ 1:22am CDT
Trikeboy wrote:Rated X wrote:Why would they release a repaint of a old mold with no posability ??? Shouldnt old molds be reserved for re-issues or knock-offs ???
If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???
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The problem with that is Fan Pub are not allowed to use the movie line for their repaints and Botcon exclusives. That is the reason we haven't seen any to them as exclusives yet. Besides, Movie Scorponok!?! Why would you want to pay upwards of $40 for a repaint of that mold? It doesn't even have an alt mode (it is dead to me).
Well if the thing about movie line figures is true, that sucks. But give them a few years after TF3 is old news and the movie line will be part of Botcon, guarenteed. Theyre not gonna sleep on a money maker forever. Theyll buy the rights when Hasbro has juiced all they possibly can out of the line.
Sure movie Skorponoks robot mode sucks, but he has one bad ass scorpion mode !!! By movie standards, he is not even supposed to have any other mode but the scorpion, which is how most collectors display him. Just like nobody, displays Ravage in "entry mode". I would love to have this beast in G1 colors just like the Long Haul they made for Toys R Us. Its all about G1 homage...
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083044)
Posted by Flux Convoy on June 7th, 2010 @ 5:48am CDT
No, he doesn't.
Energon Scorponok is about as close of an homage as you're likely to get. He's definitely close enough. Stating opinion as fact, doesn't make it true.
As for me? Sure, sounds like a fun repaint of a mold I really enjoy. I'm fairly certain he'd be based off of the remolded Cybertron version. So, would he actually include a Cyber key?
Posted by Flux Convoy on June 7th, 2010 @ 5:48am CDT
Tirade wrote:Forgotten wrote:=P~ I hope it's true. I was saying not too long ago that I would like to see that mold in a G2 neon color scheme.
Why? The original Energon Scorpy had neon colors. Those colors not garrish enough for you?
No, he doesn't.
Tirade wrote:If they are going to do a repaint, I would rather see a G1 Scorponok Repaint. I don't mind the mold, but the previous colors (both Energon and Cybertron) were lackluster.
Energon Scorponok is about as close of an homage as you're likely to get. He's definitely close enough. Stating opinion as fact, doesn't make it true.
As for me? Sure, sounds like a fun repaint of a mold I really enjoy. I'm fairly certain he'd be based off of the remolded Cybertron version. So, would he actually include a Cyber key?
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083050)
Posted by Dai_Ceefax on June 7th, 2010 @ 6:11am CDT
Don't forget the final step in the circle; pictures of stolen prototypes posted on TFclub.com!
Posted by Dai_Ceefax on June 7th, 2010 @ 6:11am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Dai_Ceefax wrote:I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .
Wow. That sums it up best. that's pretty funny when you think about it. Things come full circle, eh?
Don't forget the final step in the circle; pictures of stolen prototypes posted on TFclub.com!
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083051)
Posted by Diem on June 7th, 2010 @ 6:16am CDT
I'll let you know when it shows up in shops in Japan.
Posted by Diem on June 7th, 2010 @ 6:16am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Dai_Ceefax wrote:I'm crossing my fingers for this one being true. New headsculpt and I'll be buying. Plus, it's just too damn fun having an American con-exclusive homage to a Europe/Australasia exclusive toy that was originally based on a Japanese-only character .
Wow. That sums it up best. that's pretty funny when you think about it. Things come full circle, eh?
I'll let you know when it shows up in shops in Japan.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083053)
Posted by Prime Evil on June 7th, 2010 @ 6:26am CDT
Posted by Prime Evil on June 7th, 2010 @ 6:26am CDT
>.>
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Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083074)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 7th, 2010 @ 7:10am CDT
I would not count on it. The designwork will always be Paramount, even if the molds are all Hasbro and TakaraTomy; that's where the main licensing fees come from.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 7th, 2010 @ 7:10am CDT
Rated X wrote:Trikeboy wrote:Rated X wrote:Why would they release a repaint of a old mold with no posability ??? Shouldnt old molds be reserved for re-issues or knock-offs ???
If the rumor is true, Im betting on a movie Scorponok in the famous green and purple paint scheme from both G1 and Energon series. Kind of like the Dead End made from the Sideways mold. Just an easy way to pay homage and make a profit. Who wouldnt buy it ??? it's not like they ever got the colors movie accurate on either previous mold so why not radiate him with neon colors ???
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The problem with that is Fan Pub are not allowed to use the movie line for their repaints and Botcon exclusives. That is the reason we haven't seen any to them as exclusives yet. Besides, Movie Scorponok!?! Why would you want to pay upwards of $40 for a repaint of that mold? It doesn't even have an alt mode (it is dead to me).
Well if the thing about movie line figures is true, that sucks. But give them a few years after TF3 is old news and the movie line will be part of Botcon, guarenteed. Theyre not gonna sleep on a money maker forever. Theyll buy the rights when Hasbro has juiced all they possibly can out of the line.
I would not count on it. The designwork will always be Paramount, even if the molds are all Hasbro and TakaraTomy; that's where the main licensing fees come from.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083176)
Posted by --B-- on June 7th, 2010 @ 11:26am CDT
Curse you and your knowledge!!!
Posted by --B-- on June 7th, 2010 @ 11:26am CDT
Prime Evil wrote:>.>
<.<
Curse you and your knowledge!!!
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083192)
Posted by Prime Evil on June 7th, 2010 @ 11:52am CDT
Let's just say I like to chime in only when I don't have to reveal anything.
Posted by Prime Evil on June 7th, 2010 @ 11:52am CDT
--B-- wrote:Prime Evil wrote:>.>
<.<
Curse you and your knowledge!!!
Let's just say I like to chime in only when I don't have to reveal anything.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083200)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 7th, 2010 @ 12:06pm CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 7th, 2010 @ 12:06pm CDT
This isn't the first time a BotCon has homaged Double Punch, either.
Re: Rumour: Energon Scorponok Repaint Coming; Perhaps A Botcon Figure? (1083233)
Posted by Dead Metal on June 7th, 2010 @ 1:24pm CDT
I think you're a little confused here, the figure you're seeing in the news post is Actionmaster Doublepunch, it is believed that the upcoming Energon Scorponok repaint is going to be in Doublepunch colours as a homage. The image is just there to serve as an example to what colour scheme to expect.
Posted by Dead Metal on June 7th, 2010 @ 1:24pm CDT
SoulReaverprime wrote:I don't think that looks anything like Energon Scorponok. He had two big scoop/shovel-like hands instead of actual claws and transformed into both a scorpion themed steam shovel and also into a jet.
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/ ... rponok/13/
I think you're a little confused here, the figure you're seeing in the news post is Actionmaster Doublepunch, it is believed that the upcoming Energon Scorponok repaint is going to be in Doublepunch colours as a homage. The image is just there to serve as an example to what colour scheme to expect.
