Exclusive Thundercracker from Transformers Cyberverse Found at US Retail

20$US.

US.

Damn...

Exclusive or no, they're not tempting me with anything from the Cyberverse line. I've pretty much written the whole line off as kid stuff, barely a step removed from the "Rescue Bots". And that's cool - if there's a kid-friendly line the more the merrier. But it's not for me...

-Kanrabat- wrote:20$US.

US.

Damn...

Isn’t this the Warrior/Deluxe class price point though, same as Siege? I’m frankly more surprised it isn’t higher based on exclusivity and a smaller market store.

Not that I want this, or 99% of anything from Cyberverse, but still

Flashwave wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:20$US.

US.

Damn...

Isn’t this the Warrior/Deluxe class price point though, same as Siege? I’m frankly more surprised it isn’t higher based on exclusivity and a smaller market store.

Not that I want this, or 99% of anything from Cyberverse, but still

The price is somewhat higher by default because of the stores being located in proper (outlet) malls, not in standalone buildings or even open strip malls (Toys 'R Us Express actually charged more for some toys than the regular one ). Gotta pay the rent. Go! Calendars is a bit... unusual I must say because that chain focuses more on games, gifts and (of course) calendars, but some stores do have a toy section from what I've seen. My nearest one used to be in an outlet mall my wife works at (Crocs if you must know) a stone's throw away, now the nearest is in a mall that's a 45 minute drive.

If your local mall has a toy store (*GASP*), or even a store with a toy section, check it out!

That Thundercracker is a shelf warmer at TRU Canada.

Well... I don't think this figure is an exclusive: I've sighted it many times here in Italy, even in supermarkets...

Barricade.it wrote:Well... I don't think this figure is an exclusive: I've sighted it many times here in Italy, even in supermarkets...

When we say "exclusive" we usually mean the U.S. market, even if the item in question could be general retail elsewhere, like in Europe.

Not sure how new this is, spotted Cyberverse Hot Rod at a Walmart north of Richmond, VA. Pretty cool looking, almost bought him. I don’t collect this line but it was tempting.

SGM

Flashwave wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:20$US.

US.

Damn...

Isn’t this the Warrior/Deluxe class price point though, same as Siege? I’m frankly more surprised it isn’t higher based on exclusivity and a smaller market store.

Not that I want this, or 99% of anything from Cyberverse, but still

I'm freaking out a bit because that's 20$ for Americans while it's 20$ for Canadians. Meaning it's around 30% more expensive for Americans.

Transformers costing more in the USA than in Canada. That doesn't happen often.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Flashwave wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:20$US.

US.

Damn...

Isn’t this the Warrior/Deluxe class price point though, same as Siege? I’m frankly more surprised it isn’t higher based on exclusivity and a smaller market store.

Not that I want this, or 99% of anything from Cyberverse, but still

I'm freaking out a bit because that's 20$ for Americans while it's 20$ for Canadians. Meaning it's around 30% more expensive for Americans.

Transformers costing more in the USA than in Canada. That doesn't happen often.

That' cuz calendar stores upsell toys at really high mark-ups, like absurdly high, I wouldn't look into it any further than that

Found these guys at the target in Oswego Illinois

Never mind!

Funny, I just found another Cyberverse Hot Rod, and I thought that was news worthy

all these products have been around for a while now though distribution has been spotty

Thanks to yours truly, more news has been uncovered, this time related to the new Cyberverse: Spark Armor figures. Thanks to NDA Toys, we now have stock images of the figures and packaging of the Ark Power Optimus Prime, Sky Turbine Optimus Prime & Ocean Storm Bumblebee. A few images have been mirrored for your convenience. Optimus with Ark Armor is much bigger than the other two figures, around leader class, and will be $49.99, while the other Optimus and Bumblebee, called Elite Class, will be closer to voyager size and be $24.99.







So what do you think? Will you be collecting these, or will you be skipping these entirely? Let us know your thoughts in the discussion below

Yeah, i need that Ark. Not so much the Prime though.

Maybe it's just how few TFs we have with proper battleship alts, but that Bumbleship armor just conjures up frustrating memories of the GoBot Man-O-War KO who lost 100% of his articulation when included with one of those Operation Combination KO teams Big Lots used to sell. I want to like what they're going for, but will probably want to spend $25 on something else even more. Maybe an actual Man-O-War...

But we've gotten even fewer representations of the Ark, so the $50 Op will be bought on sight! Maybe twice, if I get ambitious enough to attempt a custom Auntie bot-mode.

these guys are looking great, can't wait to grab that bee

When are these supposed to be released?

Fellow Seibertronians, yours truly has an update of the recently revealed stock images of the new Transformers Cyberverse Spark Armor figures. NDA Toys has updated their listings. Now, in addition to stock photos of the packaging, we bring you stock photos of the figures themselves. You will see in addition to new stock photos of the Cyberverse Spark Armor Demolition Starscream, Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. there are also more images of the Arc Armor Optimus Prime

What do you think of these figures? Will you be picking these up, or will they be a skip for you? Share your thoughts in the discussion below.

By the maniacal machinations of Micronus Prime himself, the toy aisles are about to come under attack from the Cyberverse styled Tiny Turbo Changers! Direct in from Kidtoy Canada come images of the new Transformer collectible soon to be hitting the shelves including Optimus Prime, Megatron, Shockwave, Grimlock, Starscream, Jetfire, Prowl, Black Arachnia, Decepticon Soundwave, Bumblebee, Autobot Hot Rod, and Autobot Drift! These will be blind bagged and sell for about $3.00 USD. The due date is for late this summer and should be available at retailers nationwide. Feel free to tell us your thoughts on these tiny titans in the forums below!

Can't wait to see the alt modes! The movie ones are pretty nice, but all of these G1-esque Cyberverse versions really speak to me.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Can't wait to see the alt modes! The movie ones are pretty nice, but all of these G1-esque Cyberverse versions really speak to me.

Emerje

We saw their alt modes at a show, you can click the image below to see more

william-james88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:Can't wait to see the alt modes! The movie ones are pretty nice, but all of these G1-esque Cyberverse versions really speak to me.

Emerje

We saw their alt modes at a show, you can click the image below to see more

Huh, I somehow don't remember those at all. I mean, I remember knowing these are coming, but don't remember actually seeing any of them. How did they managed to mistransform Megatron on the display?

Emerje

It doesn't make any sense - Bumblebee, armed with a ...bathtub battleship, or maybe a Broadside mass compacted battleship...but it just looks so, danged, cool. I love the claws on the battleship it totally makes me think of the SDF1. Or the Macross, I know I know, I'm just saying.

And Starscream with a bulldozer? Again, it's the weirdest combo but it still looks cool. Take robots, add armor, usually ends up pretty cool.

armorizers still look fun, I feel like if the base figures from these were released initially as the 'warrior class' the line would be popular with adult collectors

Just random, but at first glance BB armored up reminded me or Demolishor from Armada. Prime evoked an image of Energon Optimus Supreme....

I'm enjoying the Spark armor figures the more I see. I really do think I'll give one or 2 a try.

I'm eager to see the Cheetor though.

I want to see both Optimi and Bumblebee in stores to get a good look to buy them

Good evening and happy Wednesday fellow Seibertronians! Just in on the heels of the initial official images of the Tiny Turbo Changers, we get some more, including some alt modes! Posted to the TFW2005 boards by Dorksidetoys you will note obvious compromises are made at this scale, but some of them have what appear to be very clever transformations for their size. These again are expected later this June and are expected to cost $3.00/each USD. With a mix of the new with some G1 fun there’s a little something in this new line for everyone! What you will see below are Bumblebee, Jetfire, Starscream, Shockwave, Blackarachnia, Soundwave, Drift, Grimlock and Hot Rod.

Oh dear. One more "G1" Jetfire to hunt! Even if that's just a TTC. Once the baggie numbers are out, I'll be sure to get him.

Also, Classic Jetfire got a LOT of love in recent years.

I adore that Jetfire smile

I love that Shockwave. Honestly the Hot Rod looks more like a Hot Blob I wish that they'd done a better job with that one.

Fellow Seibertronians just in from Dorksidetoys are some more new images from the Cyberverse line, Energon Attack Optimus Prime and Saw Tooth Spin Scraplet! We get to see Scraplet in package with battle damage – a detail not previously noticed. You will unfortunately also notice we are getting yet another Optimus who only half Transforms. One could see this as disappointing to a degree, but really, imagine if only the top half transformed? It’s all about perspective. Enjoy the images and let us know your thoughts below!

The Cyberverse Scout Class is the worst, most terrible part of a disappointing toyline. That said, at least Scraplet looks fun and is true-ish to being a Scraplet.

I know right? I can totally see that on my desk but I pass on the rest.

Seriously!?! The one bot I want from this line and they have to it up with "battle" damage?!? Hasbro's CEO's deserve a vigorous -bagging.

The entirety of the Cyberverse line has been an easy pass for me...

You have to realize that... someone got PAID to suggest and design those Scout class figures. Like, how did that conversation go?

Hasbro executives: Alright sales team. We have this new cartoon coming out. As with the proud tradition of the Hasbro company dating back many years ago to 1984, a toyline absolutely must come out with this cartoon. Ideas?

Rando Sales person #1: Well, we must include the Warrior class line. It was a big hit with the fans during Robots in Disguise.

HasEx: You're right. However, many people thought those toys were too complex for little kids... any ideas of to fix this problem?

#1 (hesitating): I mean, we could maybe take out some of the articulation... it would make the toy less complicated, but also less fu-

HasEx: Righto! Do that. Send that to design team. Anything else? Remember, think stupidly simple.

Rando Sales person #2: How about partly transforming figures?

HasEx: What do you mean?

#2: Instead of going from robot to vehicle complete, depict the end mode of the transformation as being midway into tranforming. You'd save on design time and cost because we could literally make the robot mode end up looking anyway we want and claim that it's supposed to look partly transformed.

HasEx: Well, we're always looking to save a little money...

#1: Wait! That's completely stupid. What's the play value in that? Won't kids notice how idiotic that'll look?

#2: Nah, we can make up some "use your imagination" BS like we do for the Power Ranger toys that don't actually morph. Or maybe add a simple gimmick that'll totally distract from the transforming gimmick. We could even pacify older fans by naming after an old class size we don't use anymore, like Scout or something.

#1: That'll just pi-

HasEx: Yes! Great plan, #2. Get that to the design teams too!

at least scraplet's transformation make sense, and actually looks proper. probably gonna snag him up.

Amazing. The one figure from this wave that I was going to buy in bulk without question, because we've never gotten a Scraplet before, and it's technically a callback to Marvel US #3 that wouldn't have any rights issues with Disney...and they manage to give it a deco that actually makes me think twice. Because a whole swarm of Scraplets can't all have the exact same battle damage, so if you army build--

Wait, maybe this is a clever ploy to prevent troop-building-adult-collectors from clearing the pegs and leaving no Scraplets for the kids find! And all because I (and so many others) went overboard with TR Sharkticons!

On second glance, it's just paint, the pock-marks are just screw-holes...

Say, does anyone else think the Scraplet's supposed to look like it has a mild case of Cosmic Rust?! Perhaps they have partial immunity, making them the perfect carriers? That'd be the ultimate Marvel/Sunbow disease-fusion, a perfect example of what I love most about Cyberverse! Now we just need a flashback to Alpha Trion and Emirate Xaaron having a heated argument at the Iacon High Council, and my life will be complete!

Oh, and I love it's card art! Makes it look like Ben 10's going to turn into one next season.

HALFORMERS: WHY? WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO WRONG TO DESERVE THIS?

They dont even have all the wheels attached on Prime.

They’re just Gerwalk modes come on we all love a good fan made Gerwalk mode

That Prime looks solid

I'm really happy about the battle damaged Scraplets. I hope I can get 3 of them, considering my local stores stopped carrying Cyberverse at Christmas time.

Fellow Seibertronians, yours truly has discovered some exciting news regarding the Transformers Cyberverse Spark Armor figures. Some time ago, the show's Season 2 trailer featured the return of a long time favorite, the Beast Wars Maximal, Cheetor.

Naturally, the Maximal is getting a new toy to go with the new show. Thanks to In Demad Toys, we’ve got some images of this new version of Cheetor. Cheetor transforms from a rather nice looking robotic cheetah into a robot stylized after his Beast Wars appearance, and apparently transforms without any faux parts. As part of the Spark Armor lineup, he too comes with his own Battle Armor, his being a retooled version of Bumblebee’s Spark Armor.

We have mirrored the images for your convenience:








What do you think? Will he be worth getting, or will he be a skip for you? Tell us in the discussion below

Its a nice feeling to see a Cheetor toy at retail again.

Awesome; just awesome, cannot wait to get my hands on him

Take that first picture of him in bot mode wearing the armor.

Now step back several feet and glance at it. Just a glance.

You just saw Clocker