Transformers - Energon / Superlink

Transformers Energon Opening


OK.. let us continue on talks of the different TF series that's been released over the years... So let's get on with it. Transformers - Energon / Superlink is perhaps my most fav series among the Trilogy of TF Armada/Micron legend - Energon/Superlink and Cybertron/Galaxy Force. Transformers Energon/Superlink is the second installment in the trilogy following the success of Transformers Armada.I will dwell into the success of TF Armada in my next post, For now i'll try not to stray and stick to the topic

Ok, let's Roll Out!!! First of all i must say that this series is literally bursting at it's seams with G1 homages. There r so many newly designed characters that pay homage to G1 favs that u get giddy just wanting to chase after them and get em all. Some notable mentions r Rodimus,, Scorponok, Omega Supreme, Iron Hide, Shockblast, Megatron/Galvatron, Starscream, Slugslinger, Sharkticon, Ravage and a heck lot more!!! Arcee is the GEM of the lot...( Sadly she is now being repainted and reissued to hell ) and arguably a TF milestone in my opinion... A QUINTESSON TOY!!!! Alpha Quintesson or Alpha Q as it is known in the animation. They had to do some changes for the name of Alpha Q to Alpha Quintesson because if u were to say - Alpha Q quickly and repeatedly, it would end up sounding like a profanity.. as in " Ah..Fuck..U"

Another notable mention is that in all three installment of the trilogy, a common character aside from Optimus Prime making repeat appearance is "Hotshot" a character roughly based on the G1 "Hot Rod".

What else could you possibly ask for in a series full of G1 homages. Nothing u say??.. Well how about combiners!!! yes, this series reintroduces updated look of G1 fav's like Devastator (Constructicon maximus ), Bruticus ( Bruticus maximus ) and Superion ( Superion maximus ). Still not enough?? How about throw in 2 Dinobots, Grimlock and Swoop.. n yes, they do powerlink as well. U also get a G1 "Springer" inspired character named "Bulkhead"!!!

Here's a link to the this series toy lines - http://www.bigbot.com/transformers-energon/



This time around, the gimmick that was introduced into this series is the ability to combine to A-Bots into One new figure. This concept is called "Powerlink". The Japs called this concept "Superlink". The above video clip from Youtube, is a rather ironic depiction of "Hotshot" a "Hotrod" character clone... powerlinking with "Rodimus" literally an evolution of the "Hot Rod" character in the G1 TF Movie and season 3 series.



This series also decided to bank in on collectors by introducing the army builder concept. the "Terrorcons" and the "Omnicons". The Terrorcons r mindless drones belonging to the D-Cons while the "Omnicons" are like the working class of A-Bots miners who mine for Energon and convert them into "Energon Stars", serving as a temporary power boosts for the A-Bots when using em.

Arcee is the only single character Omnicon among the A-Bots while the other Omnicons r like clones, all looking the same. As you can see from the somewhat awe inspiring and funny video clip of Energon Arcee.. She is indeed the "Gem among gems" in this series. it's been a long time coming since we finally got a TF toy of Arcee that really looked like her G1 counterpart aside from the fact that she is a bike now and not a Cybertronian car.

Transformers Energon Commercial


Now for the "BAD PART"... I know that i have mentioned it earlier about the "Powerlink" features...so why am i repeating myself here?.. Well it's somewhat of a "Love, Hate" thing for me... i love it that the playability is more fun when they powerlink...plus u get a new biger toy... but i also hate how some of the toy look after they have powerlinked. The lack of articulation and some even have their partners head behind their arse after linking up!!!

This time around like every other TF series aside from the "Beast Wars/Machines" series, An irritating human character is introduced, he serve as the main human character in the show while there r other human interaction as well. This time around.. it's a biker punk named "Kicker" which i just wanna kick his head in all four directions n throw him into a lion's den. this kid is damn bratty!!! I get all fired up whenever he goes "Aww man"!!!

Power Ranger Optimus Prime!!!


Then comes the one gimmick that Takbro can never and will never abandon.. something which i like to call the "Barbie Doll and Accessories" concept and the "Murder of all things Prime". This time around.. they not only make "Prime" merging with other bots to become bigger bots...he also merge with his trailer components and become what is affectionately called "Power Ranger Optimus Prime" among the TF fans!!!

To make it even more insulting on Prime... when he is not powerlinked with his trailer and 4 smaller vehicles components to become "Power Ranger Optimus prime"... he is a rather chunky and stout looking bot.. also nick named - "Fattimus Prime"!!! ... But luckily he still looks remotely good as "Power Ranger Prime" As seen above.. it's a video clip from youtube candidly depicting Prime powerlinking with the "Power Rangers" theme!!!

Well honestly speaking... there isn't much that i don't like about this series... It is definitely a plus to have so many homages of the G1 inspired characters. I would give this series a B++. The story is not bad too... Arguably perhaps the best of the trilogy...

Cheers!!!
N_M