Altenators

[Rattrrap Primal]

OK, are any of the Altenators worth picking up, or should I save for Energon figures?

[Devastator_2000]

OK, are any of the Altenators worth picking up, or should I save for Energon figures?

All the Alternator figures are worth gitting. In fact, between Alternators and Energon, I would buy Alternators any day over Energon.

[OMEGAPRIME1983]

I agree with Devestator 2000, There are very few energon figures that are any where near wrth picking up.

[TheSlup]

As always, D2K is right. Alternators is the only line that I will be a completist with.

[Reminator]

:) Here's my sincere answer, ALT/BT outclasses Energon line by a mile, there's no competition between the two. ALT/BT outscores in the department of articulation, the design, the detail, the colors. Okay nuffs said.

 

I'm still waiting for my first Energon toy, ehehhee. And darn it, I still don't have Energon Magnus, hehehee. Ebay is too much for me, ehhehe.

[Stevy Maximus]

Alts vs. Energon really isn't a fair comparison, but between the two Alts are definately worth getting, though if there are some Energon stuff you really want, most Alts will probably be available for some time given their release schedule.

[TheSlup]

I like the Alternators line so much that *braces for impact* it is #2 on my favorite line list, G1 of course being first.

[SKYWARP]

Yeah you just have to go with the Alternators.

[synch]

So uhm... are you gona like... ask this for every single tf toy/toyline you come across or are you gona get a mind of you're own? Anyways I'm gona say both are worth getting just to confuse you

[computron]

when it comes to posing figures...energon has no chance..but lately, i've been seeing the same transformation techniques between the alternators, repaints with slightly retooled heads and body structures. to me, energon has a broad range of transformations that could keep someone busy for a good while

[synch]

Thats basicly what the transformers line is man... retooled/colored figures Even in energon! Just look at all the repaints that are out allready Sure theres more difference vechials & what not but thats because there not based on real cars hasbro does not have to make up a contract with someone to do a fantasy veichal

[slippy]

if you are under 3 years old then go for energon

if not, then alts all the way!

[synch]

I'm TWO!

[Insane Galvatron]

Why not buy a bunch of alts and energon figs, put them on your desk/floor and let them fight it out. Stand them all around, sit on your couch and watch them. Let us know how it went.

[JayCueBatman]

i have been collecting the Alt since thier conception...the only one i havent gotten thats i have seen is Silver Streak...should i get him too?

[Ren]

i have been collecting the Alt since thier conception...the only one i havent gotten thats i have seen is Silver Streak...should i get him too?

Yes.

[redrum2581]

yes, he's one of the best looking ones out currently, until we get Meister and Tracks imho to stores.

[Skips]

I would get Alternators over Energon any day!

[MegaPrime33]

Yes, all alternators are worth getting. I am not a fan of energon, but if you're interested it seems that with the sale now over, TRU is restocking their shelves with new energon. So check it out!

[Starscream49]

Alt are better figures but they also arent really toys. Energon has way more playablity. If you just want a display go with Alternators. If you want toys to go with your other TFs go with Energon.

[grand theft autobot]

In a way, it's kinda like the difference there was between the 12" Joes and the smaller ones. The smaller ones were for more play while the larger ones were for display/collection. Of course, now that JvC crossed over to the 12" scale...screw that analogy.

[pesatyel]

ALT/BT outscores in the department of articulation, the design, the detail, the colors. Okay nuffs said.

Actually, they don't really. They are roughly the same. In fact several Energon figures have better articulation.

 

Of course, I only have Smokescreen, Side Swipe and Silverstreak, so I can't speak about the others Alts. But look at Side Swipe's legs, for example.

[pesatyel]

Thats basicly what the transformers line is man... retooled/colored figures Even in energon! Just look at all the repaints that are out allready Sure theres more difference vechials & what not but thats because there not based on real cars hasbro does not have to make up a contract with someone to do a fantasy veichal

But that's just it, all they do is repaint the toys. They don't DO retooling anymore, except on the Alternators line.

 

Back with G1, only Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp were repaints. All the others had SOME kind of remold, even the minibots.

[DPrime]

Haha - I hope someone from Hasbro reads this thread - bring on the Alts!!!

 

Seriously, I've been tempted to get some Energon figures (so far I have none) ONLY because the Alts aren't readily available here. They're awesome, though. Go for it.

[synch]

Thats basicly what the transformers line is man...  retooled/colored figures   Even in energon! Just look at all the repaints that are out allready   Sure theres more difference vechials & what not but thats because there not based on real cars hasbro does not have to make up a contract with someone to do a fantasy veichal

But that's just it, all they do is repaint the toys. They don't DO retooling anymore, except on the Alternators line.

 

Back with G1, only Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp were repaints. All the others had SOME kind of remold, even the minibots.

I'm confused about what you are talking about now...

@hmmm@

 

I'm gona guess energon cause thats not the case with the alts/bts