Banzai-Tron 09 Botcon Energon Mirage NEW PHOTOS

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by chinaseller, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. Kupp

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    I would love that.

    Hell I would love to see updated Actionmasters and each one comes with a part to make a Giant Actionmaster Devastator, ala Marvel Legends.
     
  2. wheeljack01

    wheeljack01 Happiness is a warm gun

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    Wow...that is a cool repaint on a great mold! Very wanted.
     
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    One of my favorite molds from Energon - great to see him making a re-appearance, and a thoughtful recreation of an obscure character. As an Iacon non-attendee buyer, I'm definitely disappointed that the attendee offerings are ten times better than the box set.

    Guess I'll be bending over for eBay after the con. :lol 
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  4. Dinobot Nuva

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    I now see why they didn't use it for Scourge. This works better anyway.
     
  5. Prime Aspect

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    I really like the mold and have the Dreadwind repaint, but I'm not liking the colors or the name (in general; I think it's a stupid name and ugly paint-job, homage aside)

    Looks like the only attendee figure I care about is the hopeful Sweep repaint, since it doens't look like we'll get the Elita-1. Still very glad I'm getting the box set. I don't think I'll ever get why people like dumb characters like Leozack and Banzai-Tron, but dislike incredily cool figures like Flak and Scourge.
     
  6. Optimus Prime

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    Leozack was part of the Liokaiser combiner set and was a character in the Japanese-only continuation of G1. A lot of people are big fans of both Liokaiser and the Japanese TF shows that continued the story after the cartoon ended elsewhere.
    As for Banzai-Tron, it's a cool concept because they took a pretty obscure character, an Action Master, nonetheless, and have given him an alt. mode as well as a new story.
    And he's a freakin' ninja.
     
  7. The_Black_Sheep

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    The only deco I own of this mold is Dreadwing as I feel it's colours work well together. Cos IMO, the way in which Banzai-Tron's & Mirage's decos clash ultimately justify my non-interest in them :) .

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  8. Ian7

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    He looks really nice. The writing on the side is not needed. But a great addition.
    Not needed as in im surprised they went that far!
    Awesome color scheme too.
     
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    a Phenominal mold to be sure, but Dreadwing is all the repaint that toy will ever need!
     
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    Oh man, that is a good choice of mold for the character! Personally think he could have used a remolded head, but the old Mirage head suits just fine anyways.
     
  11. Backscatter

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    Best Botcon Robot so far for 2009! It looks really really good.
     
  12. Feralstorm

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    Nice exclusive, with a good non-remold homage. Not something I expect I'll pursue once it's available though.

    Razorclaw, on the other hand...

    (maybe Leozack too)
     
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  14. Automorpher

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    Well, saves me the trouble of asking these questions so many thanks there. :tongue: 
     
  15. diablo

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    It's a pretty decent homage for an obscure character.

    I might look for this and kup on the secondary market. The rest of the botcons are not very interesting.
     
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    I think a Zod paint scheme would of worked better.

    Action Master Zod to be specific.
     
  17. Emperor Zarak

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    I sooooooo want that......
     
  18. SentinelPrime

    SentinelPrime I NEEDED THAT!

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    Weeeeeeeeeeird.

    I never really knew anything about this character.....what a bizarre, color-blind paint scheme.
     
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    Hmmm, I wonder if there is a design on his hidden wings on his forearms? I liked the tribal on Energon Dreadwing, just wondering if he might have something under there...