FansHobby MB-18 Energy Commander (Energon Optimus Prime)

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  1. SelectedLime375

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    Energon Optimus!

    10/25/2020
    TFCon 2020 3rd Party Presentation Panel
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    1/1/2021

    Combined mode prototype with torso.
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    2/5/2021
    Truck and trailer prototype teaser.
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    2/8/2021
    Truck and modular trailer prototype reveal.
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    2/9/2021
    Robot mode prototype reveal.
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    5/22/2021
    Grey prototype teaser.
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    5/26/2021
    Grey prototype.
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    2/8/2021
    Combined mode teaser.
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    5/28/2021
    Combined mode grey prototype.
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    6/2/2021
    Robot mode grey prototype.
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    6/2/2021
    Grey prototype limb options.
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    10/24/2021
    TFcon Baltimore 2021 slides.
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    12/19/2021
    New images from Shanghai 13th SGC online.
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    1/1/2022
    Runners and modular trailers.
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    2/11/2022
    Drill demo.
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    2/14/2022
    Drill, helicopter, and trailer demo.
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    2/15/2022
    Fire truck, submarine, and launchers demo.
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    2/19/2022
    Truck and trailer test shot.
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    2/21/2022
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    2/22/2022
    Robot mode test shot.
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    2/23/2022
    Base mode test shot.
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    2/23/2022
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    2/25/2022
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    2/28/2022
    Combined mode test shot and size comparison.

     
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  2. Nova Maximus

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    Well my inner 6 year old just a nostalgia punch to the gut.

    Excited for when this gets released in 3 years.
     
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    Sucks that they're moving on so soon without any updates to their Armada Megatron, but I'm excited nonetheless!
     
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    Weird right? That they're already starting this with them doing juniors, overload and jetfire, and armada megs, but sure fh, you do you. They have an iron will thats for sure
     
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    Exciting! I'm iffy on their Armada OP, especially in comparison to Takara's, but it is not all that hard to make a good update of the Energon OP design. Arguably, it's also the UT design I hold the most nostalgia for since Energon was the only TF show I had on DVD.
     
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    I couldn't care less about this design. As long as they finish the Armada cast...
     
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    Noted
     
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  10. mikeszekely

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    I feel for the UT fans that were hoping for more Armada before going to Energon, but I collect Primes, so the more the merrier.
     
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    Well FH have already teased two more autobots and shown off a Megatron. It's a matter of time, especially with FH showing off all the HM Jrs for their Masterforce line. Patience pays off and whatnot
     
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    It's still a thing we want believe me XD
     
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    mikeszekely Not Pessimus Prime

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    Honestly, I want everyone to be happy, but this time your loss is my gain. :D  If Maketoys or that other company ever finishes a Galaxy Force Optimus I'll have the UT Primes covered. I just REALLY want/need an RiD Prime/Fire Convoy.
     
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  14. The13Primes

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    Lets fucking go!
    Didnt think id see the day. Guess 2021 is gonna be an expensive year for me
     
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    Not really interested in this, but if they follow it up with a Wing Saber, that would be an instant buy.
     
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    I wonder if they found a way to make his chest change sizes from truck to bot like in the show, or if it will just be a smaller front in general to avoid the Fat Prime look.
     
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    Grand Scourge colors would be amazing
     
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    I might've just squealed in excitement, I really hope the core robot looks good so I can just have a giant UT shelf
     
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    Whilst I don't disapprove, Fans Hobby really keeps clinging to that Prime crutch.
     
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    On the subject of Energon, I wonder if FansHobby plans on any other figures, aside from a Wing Saber to pair with OP.
     
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