Title:
Scorponok
Description:
• ENG12
• Scorponok (Ultra Class, 2004)
• Takara name: Mega Zarak
• Takara ID number: SD-05
• Takara release date: December 25 2003
• Accessories: 2 missiles
• Known designers: Aaron Archer (Hasbro), Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy), more»
Energon Scorponok transforms into a scorpion-shaped construction vehicle thing. He has two articulated, scorpion pincer-shaped bucket scoops on two articulated arms along with a scorpion stinger-shaped crane hook on the end of a scorpion tail-shaped crane arm. The tail also has a really sensitive sound effects button that is set off whenever somebody breathes near the toy, filling the room with the sound of metal clanking. The vehicle is also armed with decidedly non-scorpion-like double laser cannons behind each tread, two translucent yellow laser cannons on either side of his cockpit, and two flip-out laser cannons on the end of his crane arm, which are activated by pushing the small cockpit-shaped device (which also has a Mini-Con Powerlinx port) forwards. Inside his bucket scoops are two spring-loaded missile launchers in translucent housings. The right pincer houses his spark crystal while the left has another Mini-Con Powerlinx port.
Scorponok can also transform into a non-aerodynamic space fighter mode, with his crane arm serving as the nose, the tiny, translucent spikes on his pincer-shaped bucket scoops acting as the wing tips, and the turbines on his ankles becoming the engines.
In robot mode, Scorponok bears a significant resemblance to his Generation 1 namesake, though pretty much all Scorponoks who transform into robot mode end up with a similar arrangement of beast mode parts in robot form. While his legs have articulation typical of toys in that size class of the time, Scorponok has extremely restricted arm articulation due to the fact he has no up-and-down shoulder movement. This could be rectified by leaving his shoulder pads transformed as they would be in space fighter mode, but of course, this is not his proper appearance. On Scorponok’s pincers are 5mm peg holes to accommodate all forms of Terrorcon and Omnicon energon weaponry, as well as most other accessories featuring a similar peg system.
The pale gold shoulder fronts/panels are prone to breaking due to the friction on the joints. This causes the panels to snap apart between the connection points; particularly if one attempts to transform Scorponok into his jet mode. Initial versions of the figure and the original prototypes (which the show and comic models were based on) featured the shoulder panels assembled in a way that creates more friction than is needed due to the ”sharper” corners at the bottom joint being placed against the torso, preventing the movement needed. An easier way to recognize which version is which, is by looking at the center molded triangle detail: if the triangle is pointed inwards, it’s the first release. If the triangle is pointed outwards, it is the second. Ultimately, this running change didn’t end up preventing the breakage, but it did help alleviate the stress on the joint. To prevent breakages, a video by Seibertron.com uploaded to their YouTube channel provides a solution to this problem.
The Takara Super Link release Mega Zarak has a similar but considerably different deco, removing the black and red, replacing them with metallic dark green and gold. The Takara version of the mold also uses the second Hasbro release’s shoulder panel assembly.
Mega Zarak was also part of two different promotional campaigns in late December/early January. Buying him at JUSCO stores netted you the Energy Spear Corona Flame Edition energon weapon, while buying him at Hello Mac got you the Energy Spear Royal Clear Edition.
This mold was also used to make Timelines Double Punch, and was retooled and recolored to make BotCon 2014 Scorponok. Oddly, the former of these two figures uses the first release’s shoulder assembly.
• Scorponok (Ultra Class, 2004)
• Takara name: Mega Zarak
• Takara ID number: SD-05
• Takara release date: December 25 2003
• Accessories: 2 missiles
• Known designers: Aaron Archer (Hasbro), Shogo Hasui (TakaraTomy), more»
Energon Scorponok transforms into a scorpion-shaped construction vehicle thing. He has two articulated, scorpion pincer-shaped bucket scoops on two articulated arms along with a scorpion stinger-shaped crane hook on the end of a scorpion tail-shaped crane arm. The tail also has a really sensitive sound effects button that is set off whenever somebody breathes near the toy, filling the room with the sound of metal clanking. The vehicle is also armed with decidedly non-scorpion-like double laser cannons behind each tread, two translucent yellow laser cannons on either side of his cockpit, and two flip-out laser cannons on the end of his crane arm, which are activated by pushing the small cockpit-shaped device (which also has a Mini-Con Powerlinx port) forwards. Inside his bucket scoops are two spring-loaded missile launchers in translucent housings. The right pincer houses his spark crystal while the left has another Mini-Con Powerlinx port.
Scorponok can also transform into a non-aerodynamic space fighter mode, with his crane arm serving as the nose, the tiny, translucent spikes on his pincer-shaped bucket scoops acting as the wing tips, and the turbines on his ankles becoming the engines.
In robot mode, Scorponok bears a significant resemblance to his Generation 1 namesake, though pretty much all Scorponoks who transform into robot mode end up with a similar arrangement of beast mode parts in robot form. While his legs have articulation typical of toys in that size class of the time, Scorponok has extremely restricted arm articulation due to the fact he has no up-and-down shoulder movement. This could be rectified by leaving his shoulder pads transformed as they would be in space fighter mode, but of course, this is not his proper appearance. On Scorponok’s pincers are 5mm peg holes to accommodate all forms of Terrorcon and Omnicon energon weaponry, as well as most other accessories featuring a similar peg system.
The pale gold shoulder fronts/panels are prone to breaking due to the friction on the joints. This causes the panels to snap apart between the connection points; particularly if one attempts to transform Scorponok into his jet mode. Initial versions of the figure and the original prototypes (which the show and comic models were based on) featured the shoulder panels assembled in a way that creates more friction than is needed due to the ”sharper” corners at the bottom joint being placed against the torso, preventing the movement needed. An easier way to recognize which version is which, is by looking at the center molded triangle detail: if the triangle is pointed inwards, it’s the first release. If the triangle is pointed outwards, it is the second. Ultimately, this running change didn’t end up preventing the breakage, but it did help alleviate the stress on the joint. To prevent breakages, a video by Seibertron.com uploaded to their YouTube channel provides a solution to this problem.
The Takara Super Link release Mega Zarak has a similar but considerably different deco, removing the black and red, replacing them with metallic dark green and gold. The Takara version of the mold also uses the second Hasbro release’s shoulder panel assembly.
Mega Zarak was also part of two different promotional campaigns in late December/early January. Buying him at JUSCO stores netted you the Energy Spear Corona Flame Edition energon weapon, while buying him at Hello Mac got you the Energy Spear Royal Clear Edition.
This mold was also used to make Timelines Double Punch, and was retooled and recolored to make BotCon 2014 Scorponok. Oddly, the former of these two figures uses the first release’s shoulder assembly.
Theme:
Transformers Energon
Manufacturer:
Hasbro
Year:
2004
Series:
Energon
Asst. Number:
ENG12
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:37:55
Automatic Estimated Date:
2024-02-19
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:37:55
