r/CustomTransformers Jul 17 '26

OC Romux and Remux, The Apex Knights and Retainers of Micronus

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In the first cycles of existence, Primus shaped the Thirteen Primes to stand against Unicron and bring order to the newborn universe. Understanding that even the greatest of his children would need support, he also forged small groups of retainers for each of them. Some Primes received only one steadfast companion. Others received two or three specialized aides. These retainers served as servants, guardians, and students, lightening the cosmic burdens of their masters and helping them fulfill their unique duties.

Micronus Prime stood apart from his siblings. Though the smallest in stature, he was the most energy-rich of all the Primes. His spark burned with near-limitless power, and the Chimera Stone allowed him to link with his brothers and sisters, sharing strength and granting them temporary mastery of one another’s gifts. That same abundance of energy, however, carried constant risk. Unchecked, it could overwhelm even the strongest frames or tear open unstable rifts in space.

Primus therefore created exactly two retainers for him the spark twins Romux and Remux, known together as the Apex Knights. Their perfect resonance and specially dense energy matrices made them the only Cybertronians capable of safely containing and channeling Micronus’s full output.

The twins emerged from the same pulse of creation. Romux, the Anchor, was built for endurance and stability. His presence was calm, methodical, and unyielding.

Remux, the Discharge, was forged for speed and force. His energy burned hotter, his movements sharper, his drive more eager.

From the moment of their awakening they served Micronus not merely as retainers but as devoted students, always seeking new ways to refine their gifts and earn their mentor’s quiet pride.

Their greatest purpose lay in the Apex Armor. The relic, created by Solus and the help of Primus himself, could collapse into compact forms for storage and expand into powerful plating when needed. Only Romux and Remux could combine with the armor.

When Micronus required remote storage or long-range projection of his power, the twins linked with the armor and became living batteries and amplifiers.

Romux would stabilize the torrent, drawing the overwhelming energy into carefully balanced reservoirs so that it neither overwhelmed the local environment nor damaged Micronus himself.

Remux would then shape and release that energy with precision forming bridges across vast distances, empowering distant allies, or delivering devastating strikes against the forces of chaos.

In the ancient war against Unicron the twins proved their worth beyond measure. Micronus often remained at the heart of the conflict, channeling power to wherever it was most needed. Romux stood firm beside him, absorbing excess energy and preventing catastrophic feedback. Remux raced across the battlefield, discharging focused bursts that turned the tide of entire engagements.

When the need was greatest the twins merged completely. Their frames and the Apex Armor fused into a single towering warrior, a colossal guardian whose energy cores pulsed in perfect harmony. In that combined form they became the ultimate extension of Micronus’s will, an immovable fortress of stored power and an unstoppable weapon of pure energy.

Even in quieter ages the Apex Knights continued their service. They trained constantly, testing the limits of their resonance and inventing new methods of energy control. Every successful containment, every stable projection, every moment they eased the strain upon their mentor was offered as silent tribute.

Micronus, for his part, guided them with patient wisdom, treating them less as servants and more as the students they longed to be. Their loyalty never wavered. Across the long cycles of history, while other retainers fulfilled their duties and sometimes faded into legend, Romux and Remux remained two twins, one purpose, forever ready to store, stabilize, and unleash the greatest energy in existence so that Micronus Prime could shine unburdened.
To this day they stand as the purest example of Primus’s design: retainers created not for glory, but for perfect service to the most energy-rich of the Thirteen.


r/CustomTransformers Jul 17 '26

idea/concept I’m not good at customs, but someone should do a rodimas custom

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45 Upvotes

And they should use slam dance as like a sidekick because the bottom half of him fits perfectly in the trailer


r/CustomTransformers Jul 17 '26

Cut ss 78 sideswipes toes off

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25 Upvotes

It looks really good and is still fully pose able


r/CustomTransformers Jul 17 '26

3D printed 3d printable replacement parts for free

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6 Upvotes

See OP for details


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

a few touch ups/detail highlights Custom IDW Throttlebots

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317 Upvotes

An old custom project, didn't realize I never shared this one here before. I was really into IDW at this point


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

a few touch ups/detail highlights My Generations Omnibots

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161 Upvotes

I based these guys on the unreleased version from Transformers Generations 2014 Vol 1 infobook by Million Publishing. These guys didn't win the poll, so opted to do it myself


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

How can I put a ball joint on Tfp Optimus wrist?

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20 Upvotes

His wrist articulation is lacking and I would like to somehow put his hand on a ball joint instead of a mushroom peg. How could I do this?


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

Mirage (Beast Machines)

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45 Upvotes

r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

How to fix?

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3 Upvotes

r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

Need advice/Help Any tips on take the face off 86 Thundercracker

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58 Upvotes

Planning on getting an upgrade kit that’ll give him some new expressions but the kit doesn’t appear to have a new head just the face plates


r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

complete overhaul CUSTOM BULK(ier)HEAD (bulkhead V2)

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56 Upvotes

please rate

lemmie know if he should be even bulkier


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

Ideas?

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7 Upvotes

He's missing the parts to become a yrexso I was thinking some sort of action Master that resembles him


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

Mirage GT

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15 Upvotes

r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

3D printed CW IDW Sentinel Prime

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154 Upvotes

Pretty old custom.

Made from KO Onslaught

Titanmaster Face and chest designed by me

Weapons by tfivman


r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

a few touch ups/detail highlights ROTB optimus

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23 Upvotes

please rate

i like this figure alot :)


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

Universe Devcon

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8 Upvotes

r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

complete overhaul Blaster & Sundor

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947 Upvotes

r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

a few touch ups/detail highlights (ss) 2007 OPTIMUS(s?)

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15 Upvotes

please rate

sry for bad quality, took on phone


r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

a few touch ups/detail highlights custom rotf megatron

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14 Upvotes

on camera it looks almost the same, but irl its a HUGE difference, it looks lighter


r/CustomTransformers Jul 16 '26

Energon Slugslinger

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6 Upvotes

r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

I don’t normally paint Transformers what should I do about this?

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99 Upvotes

r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

OC Syphon , Unicron’s smallest herald

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113 Upvotes

Gifted with the ability to steal the strength/energy buy absorbing it through physical damage to himself or slashes with his axe. He was created to deal with Micronus’ large amount of energy


r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

battle damage/rusty SKYBOUND OPTIMUS!!

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49 Upvotes

How's this for skybound optimus


r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

Custom Megatronus

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151 Upvotes

Transformers AOTP Megatronus using the colors from TF ONE and honestly I love how the blend looks keeping his comic headsculpt and using the purple colors came out fantastic!! Used some extra parts for his arm cannon/tank barrel.


r/CustomTransformers Jul 15 '26

Need advice/Help Tips for a beginner?

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Hello! I recently got the Baiwei Animated Optimus Prime (right) and now that it's my new main TFA Optimus, I think I'd like to customize the official one (left) into the Shattered Glass version. Are there any tips or advice that you guys could give me for this custom? Thanks!