I try not to be biased, cuz' we're all TF fans, but those Energon figures suck. I like the designs(better than G1 in fact), but the material is just too damn cheap for my taste. No wonder G1 TF's like Trailbreaker cost $35+, because they were made of sterner stuff. Accept no substitute for metal diecast.
If I was going to buy modern TF's, if would be MP's, BT's, and probably Beast Wars toys.
Still, I love all these TF, Joes, and Macross toys coming out.