Energon Insecticon (Random Review)

[@towzone]

That much accessory would make him a voyager these days.

[@episodenull]

Size/mass-wise he's absolutely in line with a modern deluxe.

[@jedijack0577]

I actually thought the core class “Energon Monster” was going to be this and the deluxe was going to be Battle Ravage Disappointing to know that it was just a placeholder, It would’ve been a great army builder especially with Insecticon in that $11.99 price point

[@RKStrikerJK5]

I'd love this guy simply because he's NOT Insecticon colors. I like him because he's got a really nice alternate mode and his robot mode is not too bad.

[@DetectiveBarricade]

+Jonathan Ellis Not the main Insecticon colors, anyway... He does remind me of a muted Barrage.

[@RKStrikerJK5]

Oh, yeah. He slipped my mind. and you're right, too. :)

[@RialVestro]

+Jonathan Ellis Actually, the Deluxe Insecticons which were never featured in the cartoon did have a color scheme similar to this... I could be wrong because I am color blind but the Energon Insecticon looks like G1 Barrage to me.

[@ivanprime93]

I am surprised nobody repainted him as Bombshell.

[@armorhide]

at 4:38 Big Bad Bettleborgs song starts playing in my head lol

[@hotdogfingerz9674]

A couple questions: 1) what is your favorite transformer line? 2) what's your least favorite? 2) favorite autobot/decepticon? 2) are you getting combiner wars Skylinx next year? And 3) if you had to choose one toy off your shelf, which one would you pick?

[@hotdogfingerz9674]

Oops the second 2) is supposed to be a 3)

[@guyfireyboi1982]

He will be getting skylynx I know that kuch

[@guyfireyboi1982]

+Lance Robson much*

[@TJOmega]

+Ernestdoesgaming Andstuff 1) Cybertron, 2) Beast Machines, 3) Autobot Star Saber, Decepticon Blitzwing, 4) I probably will, I like Skylinx, 5) G1 Star Saber, that's my grail and hardest to replace.

[@hotdogfingerz9674]

Thank you for your time. Have a cookie 🍪

[@lekanraposte6732]

I love that little guy.

[@dol_mel7487]

It was a neat figure at the time

[@jonfoy6477]

maybe add a new random review title screen animation , the v places itself early

[@tannerkristopher3063]

You prolly dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last few days xD

[@rubenazariah8516]

@Tanner Kristopher Yup, been watching on instaflixxer for since november myself :)

[@obotprime339]

I had this guy back when I was little. Though... all that remains of him now is a pair of robot mode legs.

[@dol_mel7487]

To be honest most energon scout class figures were pretty awesome Troop Builders

[@Fluffkitscripts]

Divebomb’s got a ninja theme, and buggy here seems to be a samurai (especially considering traditional Japanese beliefs regarding beetles). Seems like we might have a theme going here.

[@masterben9592]

was it demolishor

[@takanuinuva]

Why is it Hasbro has a problem with transparent plastic when Lego can make sets that have transparent joints that you can even take apart without them breaking

[@Nickster891]

rid predacons were beasts

[@twilight_phantom2969]

I'm suprised botcon didn't make this guy into an army builder in Insecticon colors

[@Deceptiwolf]

side note: the handle of the energon weapon can break off rather easily when attached in beast mode. Its rather sad really, when it happens.

[@ohmaigods]

I got one from goodwill exactly what happened

[@CassidyShadewing]

Now I'm kinda curious to which guy was unarmed...

[@Straswa]

Neat little figure! Nice review.

[@SeanBatemanblobord]

Thicc beetle

[@mephosto]

this is one i keep meaning to get.

[@crimson_orion6935]

i like him and even 20 years later i still have mine and he's held up well over the years they clearly don't build bots like the unicron trilogy bots anymore

[@NightmareZerogbs]

Hey TJ, after reading what you posted on Twitter about the possible upcoming Skullcruncher, I gotta ask, do you have a G1 one? That would be an awesome Random Review!

[@TJOmega]

+Gustavo Barrios I have Skullcruncher, but not his head, that I lost as a kid... twice. Never got around to replacing it.

[@NightmareZerogbs]

+TJOmega that's why I've always felt Headmasters work better in fiction, the increased loseability factor of a toy's head is always a problem :/ however I've always said Skullcruncher gets a pass because A)I love crocodiles and B)the fact that he eats his own partner to give him a seat is hilarious xD

[@NightmareZerogbs]

When toys are this fun and well made, I can forgive brickishness, which is why I managed to like Armada a lot :)

[@jjbussey]

Got this thing on a camping trip when I was a kid, one of the few energon toys I had despite how energon was my favourite of the unicron trilogy, still my favourite from them, and one of my favourites in my collection

[@woogha]

Shame about the loss of the Addict episode. But at least we have the memory of your experience from the podcast. :) So what figure died?

[@AedrickHelltown]

I still have mine...

[@dunkanbulk14]

(singing)MEDABOT!

[@MrHands-lx4vo]

Reminds me of Tyrest...

[@flameflamedramonva]

Energon Incescticon is just barrage with brown

[@bubblesboy3666]

Gourai Beetle Mk2

[@ShadowMagnus]

now I wonder who was the victim of clear plastic syndrome.....

[@DetectiveBarricade]

+ShadowMagnus Energon Demolishor... I've actually had that happen to mine way back when I had it. That elbow joint is just too tight for what it really needs to do.

[@dukeofluns]

+DetectiveBarricade Same here. I never got E. Demolisher during the initial run, then when I finally did his arm broke after only a couple weeks(or was it days?). Either way, I was disappointed, though I didn't pay much. Good thing is I jury rigged up a replacement arm pin with one of those old cloth twist ties Transformers were packed in for awhile. The threads stick out of one end just a hair but retains functionality.

[@TFGourmet]

is he the only insecticon in the energon line?

[@johnnyprime0446]

I think

[@MiXVoy]

Hyper Zecter Mk2

[@IAmJames_Art]

this guy was one of my two first transformers ever, now he is missing his drill sword and one gun leg thing, but I have always loved him

[@likeits1985]

Transformers Marvel Crossovers...Electro.

[@wesleyv1]

Interesting bit of info. Energon was a line with a lot of homages and this guy was an homage to g1 barage

[@zachadair52]

Dang I can't believe I still have this guy😂 lost his front insect legs but otherwise he's in awesome condition. I threw away all my cybertron and movie and energon figures and all that. Stupid decision lmao.

[@Blakewyattdunfee]

This guy has a face on his back and even tfwiki mentions it. But every time I show my brother he told me and I quote I don't see it. But when I showed my older half brother and mom they can see it just fine but then asked why is it there. Now my brother can see just fine but some how hard I try and show him he still doesn't believe me and I showed him insecticon's tfwiki page and read it out loud and emphasize the face on his back part but he still doesn't believe me.

[@CrimsonKnight]

CAST OFF

[@Undrave]

I've been thinking of getting this guy and other terrorcons so this is a pretty nice surprise! :D And I totally know about beetle wrestling!

[@RialVestro]

I was never able to make use of the Energon Star ports on any of my Energon toys because I never bought any of the Omnibots or Terrorcons. Didn't realize that they were the only figures that actually came with Energon Stars.

[@TheKing-qz9wd]

take a company. remake. release as better toy

[@Phantom9252]

I'd be cool with you doing less or taking a break entirely from Random Reviews this month if it helps you focus on your other projects.

[@UrluckUR]

I used to have this, but I sold it on as I really didn't like the lack of jointage. Energon scouts were a bit inconsistent on that front. Battle Ravage and Strongarm have enough articulation and excellent accessories, so they can keep pace with modern toys. Insecticon, Skyblast, Signal Flare etc, not so much.