Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 7:45PM CST
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This Whirl is a "one step" toy. I use quotes because while it is as simple in articulation as all one steps, it actually has 4-5 steps depending on how you count it. While the bulk of the transformation is pulling down the cockpit, which slides the entire robot body down, you then have to flip the feet, fold the rotor and bring up the tail to keep the rotor from flailing around. The extra transformation steps make the rotors add a nice design to his back. In helicopter mode, the rotor moves freely, as should always be the case.
The robot mode is nice though. The proportions are about right. He mainly takes inspiration from the Generations toy and I think the design is even better here, especially with the legs. I also think he looks better in helicopter mode than the Generations version did. The biggest change from usual Whirl look is the head sculpt which I find fascinating. It's length is shortened and while it looks slightly smaller than normal, the cyclopean eye is bigger, for the head. So that gives the head an overall chibi (super deformed) aesthetic. He looks pretty cute for a crazed bot.
In robot mode, the left arm has a similar gimmick to the T30 Generations toy where the claw hand can sprout when activated. The two arms are the only parts that are articulated in robot mode.
Overall, when it comes to a one step toy, this is as good as we have gotten so far, since both modes look rather good.
The robot mode is nice though. The proportions are about right. He mainly takes inspiration from the Generations toy and I think the design is even better here, especially with the legs. I also think he looks better in helicopter mode than the Generations version did. The biggest change from usual Whirl look is the head sculpt which I find fascinating. It's length is shortened and while it looks slightly smaller than normal, the cyclopean eye is bigger, for the head. So that gives the head an overall chibi (super deformed) aesthetic. He looks pretty cute for a crazed bot.
In robot mode, the left arm has a similar gimmick to the T30 Generations toy where the claw hand can sprout when activated. The two arms are the only parts that are articulated in robot mode.
Overall, when it comes to a one step toy, this is as good as we have gotten so far, since both modes look rather good.
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Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045569)
Posted by Full-Tilt on November 28th, 2019 @ 9:20am CST
Posted by Full-Tilt on November 28th, 2019 @ 9:20am CST
where and how did you get them?
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045578)
Posted by william-james88 on November 28th, 2019 @ 1:37pm CST
Locally, I newsed that too
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... led/44258/
Posted by william-james88 on November 28th, 2019 @ 1:37pm CST
Full-Tilt wrote:where and how did you get them?
Locally, I newsed that too
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... led/44258/
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045585)
Posted by Aimless Misfire on November 28th, 2019 @ 4:39pm CST
Posted by Aimless Misfire on November 28th, 2019 @ 4:39pm CST
We could've had a nice Siege or Earthrise Whirl & Bludgeon but instead Hasbro gives us this horse ****.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045586)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 28th, 2019 @ 4:44pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 28th, 2019 @ 4:44pm CST
Aimless Misfire wrote:We could've had a nice Siege or Earthrise Whirl & Bludgeon but instead Hasbro gives us this horse ****.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045605)
Posted by Ultra Markus on November 29th, 2019 @ 9:21am CST
There's the Titans return Titan master
And thrilling 30 whirl is probably the best whirl we will ever have
Posted by Ultra Markus on November 29th, 2019 @ 9:21am CST
Aimless Misfire wrote:We could've had a nice Siege or Earthrise Whirl & Bludgeon but instead Hasbro gives us this horse ****.
There's the Titans return Titan master
And thrilling 30 whirl is probably the best whirl we will ever have
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045643)
Posted by Aimless Misfire on November 30th, 2019 @ 12:58pm CST
Posted by Aimless Misfire on November 30th, 2019 @ 12:58pm CST
I buy every version of Whirl. One of my all time favorite characters. But this??? I wouldn't even buy this as a dog chew toy. It's that bad!
I was in Walmart the other day looking at Cyberverse Drift & Deadlock. How the **** can anybody actually spend real hard earned money on these? I just cannot believe how cheap & crappy this line is. I just stare in awe & can't believe these are official Hasbro product. The dollar stores sell cheap crappy Chinese KO's that are higher quality than this line.
I was in Walmart the other day looking at Cyberverse Drift & Deadlock. How the **** can anybody actually spend real hard earned money on these? I just cannot believe how cheap & crappy this line is. I just stare in awe & can't believe these are official Hasbro product. The dollar stores sell cheap crappy Chinese KO's that are higher quality than this line.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045644)
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 30th, 2019 @ 1:32pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on November 30th, 2019 @ 1:32pm CST
So you don't even like the look of the new deluxe class figures that come with build a figure Maccadams? Also the figures are fun for those that wish to buy them, and I know several kids who are into them just accept this range isn't for you and move on. No point in saying harsh things over it, it's only a toyline, nothing important.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045648)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 30th, 2019 @ 4:45pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 30th, 2019 @ 4:45pm CST
Aimless Misfire wrote:I buy every version of Whirl. One of my all time favorite characters. But this??? I wouldn't even buy this as a dog chew toy. It's that bad!
I was in Walmart the other day looking at Cyberverse Drift & Deadlock. How the **** can anybody actually spend real hard earned money on these? I just cannot believe how cheap & crappy this line is. I just stare in awe & can't believe these are official Hasbro product. The dollar stores sell cheap crappy Chinese KO's that are higher quality than this line.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045720)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 1st, 2019 @ 5:57pm CST
Speaking of:
In-Box Images of Cyberverse Deluxe Class Wave 1
Out-of-Box Images of Cyberverse Deluxe Class Optimus Prime
Both courtesy of Kenneth Y. and BWTF.com.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 1st, 2019 @ 5:57pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:So you don't even like the look of the new deluxe class figures that come with build a figure Maccadams? Also the figures are fun for those that wish to buy them, and I know several kids who are into them just accept this range isn't for you and move on. No point in saying harsh things over it, it's only a toyline, nothing important.
Speaking of:
In-Box Images of Cyberverse Deluxe Class Wave 1
Out-of-Box Images of Cyberverse Deluxe Class Optimus Prime
Both courtesy of Kenneth Y. and BWTF.com.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045722)
Posted by bacem on December 1st, 2019 @ 6:53pm CST
Posted by bacem on December 1st, 2019 @ 6:53pm CST
Edit: huh, weird. The picture insertion doesn't seem to work as it usually does. Are there any change i am not aware of?
Courtesy to vector sigma on facebook. This is definitely something i can finally get into. Also, we get confirmation of the other deluxe figures, as well as which BAF parts comes with who.
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Courtesy to vector sigma on facebook. This is definitely something i can finally get into. Also, we get confirmation of the other deluxe figures, as well as which BAF parts comes with who.
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Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045725)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 1st, 2019 @ 7:24pm CST
Some sites have hotlink protection because linking directly to images on a certain site is considered bandwidth theft. Also, "Copy Image Location" will not always give you right address (it has to end in the image filename plus extension), especially if the image on the site opens in a java-script window.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 1st, 2019 @ 7:24pm CST
bacem wrote:Edit: huh, weird. The picture insertion doesn't seem to work as it usually does. Are there any change i am not aware of?
Some sites have hotlink protection because linking directly to images on a certain site is considered bandwidth theft. Also, "Copy Image Location" will not always give you right address (it has to end in the image filename plus extension), especially if the image on the site opens in a java-script window.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045727)
Posted by bacem on December 1st, 2019 @ 8:10pm CST
I am not exactly linking tho. I just did what usually i did and works on this site. I upload the pic on "upload attachment" section, click "add the file" button, then after that clicking "put inline" button. This usually works smoothly here.
Posted by bacem on December 1st, 2019 @ 8:10pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:bacem wrote:Edit: huh, weird. The picture insertion doesn't seem to work as it usually does. Are there any change i am not aware of?
Some sites have hotlink protection because linking directly to images on a certain site is considered bandwidth theft. Also, "Copy Image Location" will not always give you right address (it has to end in the image filename plus extension), especially if the image on the site opens in a java-script window.
I am not exactly linking tho. I just did what usually i did and works on this site. I upload the pic on "upload attachment" section, click "add the file" button, then after that clicking "put inline" button. This usually works smoothly here.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045729)
Posted by william-james88 on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:05pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:05pm CST
We got some pretty big news coming from fellow fan Kenneth Y who had this posted through BWTF.com. Firstly, the first 4 deluxes from the Transformers Cyberverse line are out in Hong Kong. The back of the packaging reveals 2 facts. The first being that it will be indeed 8 toys that are needed to build Maccadam. And the second being the reveal of the other 4. We already knew the first wave would be Bumblebee, Shockwave, Megatron and Optimus, which we can all see in their packaging. Now we know that the second wave will consist of Arcee, Hotrod (who we saw already), Grimlock and a new character called Thunderhowl. This is great news since Transformers cartoons have often been the place for new characters that can grow the franchise and keep it from being stale. Thunderhowl continues that tradition.
From the same fan, we also have images of deluxe Optimus Prime. Now we can see the full range of motion of this figure and that it is indeed on par with the Siege line in terms of detail, complexity and articulation. Meaning that at the $20 price point, the extra build a figure pieces are really just a bonus, as they were meant to be when the concept first started.
You can see all the images below, let us know what you think!
From the same fan, we also have images of deluxe Optimus Prime. Now we can see the full range of motion of this figure and that it is indeed on par with the Siege line in terms of detail, complexity and articulation. Meaning that at the $20 price point, the extra build a figure pieces are really just a bonus, as they were meant to be when the concept first started.
You can see all the images below, let us know what you think!
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045731)
Posted by aronjlove on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:26pm CST
Posted by aronjlove on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:26pm CST
These look pretty decent! I've picked up a few Cyberverse figures for my godkids, mostly Scout class. I want to see what that Arcee figure is going to look like. The pics of Optimus show decent articulation.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045734)
Posted by Skritz on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:45pm CST
Posted by Skritz on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:45pm CST
Man I'm not gonna lie, compared to everything else in Cyberverse these looks REALLY good. As in actual, solid, complete and functionnal Transformers figures not too hampered by their gimmicks. They have a nice presentation, decent articulation, look mostly good enough in both modes and are show accurate. There's absolutely nothing wrong with those figures, unlike the early offerings of Cyberverse which always had some issue.
This looks good. If I had watched the show and was interested in it I'd be quite happy. This...really looks good. Like what you'd expect of a TF toyline. Why weren't these made from the get go?
This looks good. If I had watched the show and was interested in it I'd be quite happy. This...really looks good. Like what you'd expect of a TF toyline. Why weren't these made from the get go?
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045735)
Posted by william-james88 on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:51pm CST
I think its because they initially wanted a clearer seperation of pricepoints and complexity between this G1 based line and the other G1 based generations line.
Posted by william-james88 on December 1st, 2019 @ 9:51pm CST
Skritz wrote:Man I'm not gonna lie, compared to everything else in Cyberverse these looks REALLY good. As in actual, solid, complete and functionnal Transformers figures not too hampered by their gimmicks. They have a nice presentation, decent articulation, look mostly good enough in both modes and are show accurate. There's absolutely nothing wrong with those figures, unlike the early offerings of Cyberverse which always had some issue.
This looks good. If I had watched the show and was interested in it I'd be quite happy. This...really looks good. Like what you'd expect of a TF toyline. Why weren't these made from the get go?
I think its because they initially wanted a clearer seperation of pricepoints and complexity between this G1 based line and the other G1 based generations line.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045736)
Posted by Zeedust on December 1st, 2019 @ 11:59pm CST
Posted by Zeedust on December 1st, 2019 @ 11:59pm CST
I'm surprised they made Arcee one of the deluxes, given her relatively low amount of screentime thus far. Maybe she's going to have a bigger role in Season 3? Also really curious as to who this "Thunderhowl" guy is, since he seems to be completely new.
I like that Bee's stinger piece is removable, from the first photos I thought he was just going to have that instead of a hand.
I like that Bee's stinger piece is removable, from the first photos I thought he was just going to have that instead of a hand.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045739)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 2nd, 2019 @ 1:28am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 2nd, 2019 @ 1:28am CST
She'll get her due in a forthcoming Season 2 episode.Zeedust wrote:I'm surprised they made Arcee one of the deluxes, given her relatively low amount of screentime thus far.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045808)
Posted by durroth on December 2nd, 2019 @ 6:20pm CST
Posted by durroth on December 2nd, 2019 @ 6:20pm CST
where does optimus' crotch keep disappearing to in those pose shots?
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045811)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 2nd, 2019 @ 6:51pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on December 2nd, 2019 @ 6:51pm CST
Hmm, I noticed in a pic or two of Prime that its hand is folded in sideways holding the ion blaster. I wonder if Prime has an issue holding the blaster properly.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045812)
Posted by william-james88 on December 2nd, 2019 @ 6:59pm CST
I wondered the same thing.
Posted by william-james88 on December 2nd, 2019 @ 6:59pm CST
durroth wrote:where does optimus' crotch keep disappearing to in those pose shots?
I wondered the same thing.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045827)
Posted by Zeedust on December 2nd, 2019 @ 7:54pm CST
Okay. Still, that's just one episode. I'm kinda surprised we're not seeing someone more prominent, like Cheetor or Slipstream. Or Starscream for that matter, he's usually right up there with Prime, Megs, and Bee on the "put him in everything" list.
Posted by Zeedust on December 2nd, 2019 @ 7:54pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:She'll get her due in a forthcoming Season 2 episode.Zeedust wrote:I'm surprised they made Arcee one of the deluxes, given her relatively low amount of screentime thus far.
Okay. Still, that's just one episode. I'm kinda surprised we're not seeing someone more prominent, like Cheetor or Slipstream. Or Starscream for that matter, he's usually right up there with Prime, Megs, and Bee on the "put him in everything" list.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045829)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 2nd, 2019 @ 7:58pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 2nd, 2019 @ 7:58pm CST
I will get that Whirl, he looks cool!
Also excited for those deluxes, they are looking great, looking forward to this next year
Also excited for those deluxes, they are looking great, looking forward to this next year
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045831)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 2nd, 2019 @ 8:02pm CST
Hinge in the front.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 2nd, 2019 @ 8:02pm CST
william-james88 wrote:durroth wrote:where does optimus' crotch keep disappearing to in those pose shots?
I wondered the same thing.
Hinge in the front.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045870)
Posted by noctorro on December 3rd, 2019 @ 1:07am CST
Posted by noctorro on December 3rd, 2019 @ 1:07am CST
Wow, these look very good!
Haven't found that big Grimlock yet, is it out?
Arcee, can never have too many Arcee options.
What's a Maccadam?
And where do you Americanas watch Cyberverse? I'm Dutch and most of the time we don't get all Transformers things.
How many episodes are out on the interwebz for every Transformer fan to enjoy around the planet (that's fair and all).
Build a figure, that's completely new for Transformers! I love the concept and all 4 of these guys look fantastic so I will be getting them all. Eventough I just bought Spark Armor Optimus and Megatron.
I love the simplicity of the Cyberverse line, Slipstream (voyager sized) looks very good and is pretty solid (only a small torso looseness). But she has her very own mold!
I would love if they redo Acid Storm/Thundercracker/Starscream as Mold buddies. The small deluxe sized ones are very underwhelming. I had Starscream a while back, thought he was flimsy and Thundercracker/Acidstorm don't have the square head but are just repaints of that sleek Starscream head.
I have all the Shockwaves from Cyberverse. The Warrior (great figure), the voyager (Decent) and the Spark Armor (still in package) and in the future this Deluxe Shockwave.
I'm building a Shockwave army. Anyone remember Battalion Shockwave? GREAT figure that is
More aimed at kids but I like simple transformations and half of the Cyberverse figures are very decent in my opinion. I do hope they size up Ratchet at some point.
Wait, Warrior Prowl, that guy is amazing! Very simple but very well proportioned. I love Warrior Prowl. I hope they repaint him at least 2 times. Even has flip out cannons guys!
Haven't found that big Grimlock yet, is it out?
Arcee, can never have too many Arcee options.
What's a Maccadam?
And where do you Americanas watch Cyberverse? I'm Dutch and most of the time we don't get all Transformers things.
How many episodes are out on the interwebz for every Transformer fan to enjoy around the planet (that's fair and all).
Build a figure, that's completely new for Transformers! I love the concept and all 4 of these guys look fantastic so I will be getting them all. Eventough I just bought Spark Armor Optimus and Megatron.
I love the simplicity of the Cyberverse line, Slipstream (voyager sized) looks very good and is pretty solid (only a small torso looseness). But she has her very own mold!
I would love if they redo Acid Storm/Thundercracker/Starscream as Mold buddies. The small deluxe sized ones are very underwhelming. I had Starscream a while back, thought he was flimsy and Thundercracker/Acidstorm don't have the square head but are just repaints of that sleek Starscream head.
I have all the Shockwaves from Cyberverse. The Warrior (great figure), the voyager (Decent) and the Spark Armor (still in package) and in the future this Deluxe Shockwave.
I'm building a Shockwave army. Anyone remember Battalion Shockwave? GREAT figure that is
More aimed at kids but I like simple transformations and half of the Cyberverse figures are very decent in my opinion. I do hope they size up Ratchet at some point.
Wait, Warrior Prowl, that guy is amazing! Very simple but very well proportioned. I love Warrior Prowl. I hope they repaint him at least 2 times. Even has flip out cannons guys!
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045871)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 3rd, 2019 @ 1:20am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 3rd, 2019 @ 1:20am CST
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Maccadamnoctorro wrote:What's a Maccadam?
TV-wise, it is broadcast on Cartoon Network on Saturday mornings. Meanwhile, Hasbro uploads the episodes to their official YouTube channel every Sunday.noctorro wrote:And where do you Americanas watch Cyberverse? I'm Dutch and most of the time we don't get all Transformers things.
All episodes of Season 1 and 2 can be found online for anyone to watch (the ones on YouTube are only just now getting halfway through Season 2; the rest of the Season already finished airing in Australia back in September, so every episode was put on other sites like Dailymotion ahead of the episodes' U.S. airdates)noctorro wrote:How many episodes are out on the interwebz for every Transformer fan to enjoy around the planet (that's fair and all).
Beast Wars 10th Annivrsary Transmutate from 2006 was a build-a-figure.noctorro wrote:Build a figure, that's completely new for Transformers!
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045919)
Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 3rd, 2019 @ 3:50pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 3rd, 2019 @ 3:50pm CST
So Thunderhowl is a thing that exists, I guess. Not gonna lie, that name and the very small look at him and his color scheme honestly makes me think of RiD Steeljaw, but it looks like he's an Autobot, so I have no idea what to expect from him. Hopefully he's cool though, new characters are always appreciated.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045933)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 3rd, 2019 @ 6:29pm CST
I've seen on Twitter that apparently, he was a RiD con who did not make the show, but is appearing now
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 3rd, 2019 @ 6:29pm CST
Nemesis Primal wrote:So Thunderhowl is a thing that exists, I guess. Not gonna lie, that name and the very small look at him and his color scheme honestly makes me think of RiD Steeljaw, but it looks like he's an Autobot, so I have no idea what to expect from him. Hopefully he's cool though, new characters are always appreciated.
I've seen on Twitter that apparently, he was a RiD con who did not make the show, but is appearing now
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045980)
Posted by noctorro on December 4th, 2019 @ 1:53am CST
Cool, thanks for the answers!
Forgot about Transmutate. That was a build a figure as well for a very limited line as I member.
Posted by noctorro on December 4th, 2019 @ 1:53am CST
Sabrblade wrote:https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Maccadamnoctorro wrote:What's a Maccadam?TV-wise, it is broadcast on Cartoon Network on Saturday mornings. Meanwhile, Hasbro uploads the episodes to their official YouTube channel every Sunday.noctorro wrote:And where do you Americanas watch Cyberverse? I'm Dutch and most of the time we don't get all Transformers things.All episodes of Season 1 and 2 can be found online for anyone to watch (the ones on YouTube are only just now getting halfway through Season 2; the rest of the Season already finished airing in Australia back in September, so every episode was put on other sites like Dailymotion ahead of the episodes' U.S. airdates)noctorro wrote:How many episodes are out on the interwebz for every Transformer fan to enjoy around the planet (that's fair and all).Beast Wars 10th Annivrsary Transmutate from 2006 was a build-a-figure.noctorro wrote:Build a figure, that's completely new for Transformers!
Cool, thanks for the answers!
Forgot about Transmutate
. That was a build a figure as well for a very limited line as I member.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2045988)
Posted by william-james88 on December 4th, 2019 @ 8:15am CST
Yup
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /996149196?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Posted by william-james88 on December 4th, 2019 @ 8:15am CST
noctorro wrote:Haven't found that big Grimlock yet, is it out?
Yup
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Transformers ... /996149196?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2046059)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 4th, 2019 @ 5:44pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 4th, 2019 @ 5:44pm CST
And that big Grimlock is a wonderful toy too. One of the best Grimlock toys and one that is an appropriate size
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2046067)
Posted by william-james88 on December 4th, 2019 @ 8:04pm CST
Once cyberverse runs its course, I'll have to redo my top 5 grimlock list. Also I realized something cool about Cyberverse grimlock. While the design is very G1, it removes the excess kibble flaps on his back. It's subtle but it calls for a whole new approach to transformation. D-Max did you have a chance to transform that Spark Armor Grimlock yet? That one too reinvents the classic transformation.
Posted by william-james88 on December 4th, 2019 @ 8:04pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And that big Grimlock is a wonderful toy too. One of the best Grimlock toys and one that is an appropriate size
Once cyberverse runs its course, I'll have to redo my top 5 grimlock list. Also I realized something cool about Cyberverse grimlock. While the design is very G1, it removes the excess kibble flaps on his back. It's subtle but it calls for a whole new approach to transformation. D-Max did you have a chance to transform that Spark Armor Grimlock yet? That one too reinvents the classic transformation.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2046074)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 4th, 2019 @ 8:48pm CST
No, I only got the big one. Didn't really have an interest in the spark armor one, and only got Cheetor, Ratchet, and Sky Byte from the armors anyway.
The transformation is really fun on the big one too, I love how bulky but still posable it is, and pretty clean too, even if I think the dino snout could use a bit more color
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 4th, 2019 @ 8:48pm CST
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And that big Grimlock is a wonderful toy too. One of the best Grimlock toys and one that is an appropriate size
Once cyberverse runs its course, I'll have to redo my top 5 grimlock list. Also I realized something cool about Cyberverse grimlock. While the design is very G1, it removes the excess kibble flaps on his back. It's subtle but it calls for a whole new approach to transformation. D-Max did you have a chance to transform that Spark Armor Grimlock yet? That one too reinvents the classic transformation.
No, I only got the big one. Didn't really have an interest in the spark armor one, and only got Cheetor, Ratchet, and Sky Byte from the armors anyway.
The transformation is really fun on the big one too, I love how bulky but still posable it is, and pretty clean too, even if I think the dino snout could use a bit more color
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 4th, 2019 @ 10:48pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 4th, 2019 @ 10:48pm CST
FOC Grimlock nixed the kibble wings first.william-james88 wrote:Also I realized something cool about Cyberverse grimlock. While the design is very G1, it removes the excess kibble flaps on his back. It's subtle but it calls for a whole new approach to transformation.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 4th, 2019 @ 11:43pm CST
I thought that Energon did that first... Or the Pretender if anyone is fair game.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 4th, 2019 @ 11:43pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:FOC Grimlock nixed the kibble wings first.william-james88 wrote:Also I realized something cool about Cyberverse grimlock. While the design is very G1, it removes the excess kibble flaps on his back. It's subtle but it calls for a whole new approach to transformation.
I thought that Energon did that first... Or the Pretender if anyone is fair game.
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 4th, 2019 @ 11:45pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 4th, 2019 @ 11:45pm CST
I tend to forget that those two existed.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Sabrblade wrote:FOC Grimlock nixed the kibble wings first.william-james88 wrote:Also I realized something cool about Cyberverse grimlock. While the design is very G1, it removes the excess kibble flaps on his back. It's subtle but it calls for a whole new approach to transformation.
I thought that Energon did that first... Or the Pretender if anyone is fair game.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2046137)
Posted by william-james88 on December 5th, 2019 @ 12:43pm CST
I found this quote randomly and it turns out you didn't jinx anything since we are at least getting Rack'n'Ruin in some way.
Posted by william-james88 on December 5th, 2019 @ 12:43pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Man, they just had to go and make Maccadam a build-a-figure. Who's next, Rack'n'Ruin?
Crud, I probably just jinxed it, didn't I?
I found this quote randomly and it turns out you didn't jinx anything since we are at least getting Rack'n'Ruin in some way.
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Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2019 @ 12:47pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 5th, 2019 @ 12:47pm CST
Hindsight is a killer of a drug.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Man, they just had to go and make Maccadam a build-a-figure. Who's next, Rack'n'Ruin?
Crud, I probably just jinxed it, didn't I?
I found this quote randomly and it turns out you didn't jinx anything since we are at least getting Rack'n'Ruin in some way.
Re: Pictorial Review of Cyberverse Whirl One Step Figure (2046141)
Posted by william-james88 on December 5th, 2019 @ 12:55pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 5th, 2019 @ 12:55pm CST
Amazon UK has some nice new photos up for the upcoming Transfomrers Cyberverse deluxe figures. They have preorders for Optimus Prime and Megatron up at 20.99 pounds a piece and each listing shows us the robot pose, the vehicle mode and the toy in package. What is really fun about these toys is that getting some standard traditional toys means we finally have decent representations of the new designs Emiliano Santalucia had done for Hasbro a while back. They are included below, mixed along with the images of the toys for you to compare. These toys are slated for a January 1 release and have already been spotted in Hong Kong. These have a similar height/articulation/complexity/price to siege deluxe toys but also come with a clear plastic effect piece and a build a figure piece to make a bonus Maccadam figure.
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Posted by Rodimus Knight on December 5th, 2019 @ 3:20pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Knight on December 5th, 2019 @ 3:20pm CST
I'm more interested in seeing the other characters. We get so many Optimus Primes and Megatons as it is.
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Posted by SiegeFan on December 5th, 2019 @ 5:28pm CST
Posted by SiegeFan on December 5th, 2019 @ 5:28pm CST
Something about Megs puts me off 
Really need video reviews before I jump in. Season 2 didn't know what it was and these are costly. Plus do I even bother with Prowl and Alpha Trion now?
Urgh. Hate not knowing ahead of time, especially when I'm going all out on WFC.
Really need video reviews before I jump in. Season 2 didn't know what it was and these are costly. Plus do I even bother with Prowl and Alpha Trion now?
Urgh. Hate not knowing ahead of time, especially when I'm going all out on WFC.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 5th, 2019 @ 6:49pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 5th, 2019 @ 6:49pm CST
I really like Megatron's head
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Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on December 5th, 2019 @ 7:52pm CST
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on December 5th, 2019 @ 7:52pm CST
I'm really excited for BAF Thew!
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Posted by william-james88 on December 5th, 2019 @ 9:57pm CST
I am not bothering with any other cyberverse toy aside from these deluxes.
Posted by william-james88 on December 5th, 2019 @ 9:57pm CST
SiegeFan wrote:Something about Megs puts me off
Really need video reviews before I jump in. Season 2 didn't know what it was and these are costly. Plus do I even bother with Prowl and Alpha Trion now?
Urgh. Hate not knowing ahead of time, especially when I'm going all out on WFC.
I am not bothering with any other cyberverse toy aside from these deluxes.
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Posted by SiegeFan on December 6th, 2019 @ 3:12pm CST
Yeah, I can totally see why!
It's only frustrating to me because I have the whole deluxe set so far, and while some are totally rubbish like Bumblebee, some are bloody excellent like Grimlock and Starscream in terms of looks and gimmicks (to my mind).
I'll see what the reviews say and then check them out in stores. I now wish I'd been more selective previously!
I suppose the new ones are all hitting pretty much at once at least, letting me know if I need to get Prime, Bee, Shockwave and Grimlock again... Hmmm. Need to see Prowl and Alpha Trion!
Posted by SiegeFan on December 6th, 2019 @ 3:12pm CST
william-james88 wrote:SiegeFan wrote:Something about Megs puts me off
Really need video reviews before I jump in. Season 2 didn't know what it was and these are costly. Plus do I even bother with Prowl and Alpha Trion now?
Urgh. Hate not knowing ahead of time, especially when I'm going all out on WFC.
I am not bothering with any other cyberverse toy aside from these deluxes.
Yeah, I can totally see why!
It's only frustrating to me because I have the whole deluxe set so far, and while some are totally rubbish like Bumblebee, some are bloody excellent like Grimlock and Starscream in terms of looks and gimmicks (to my mind).
I'll see what the reviews say and then check them out in stores. I now wish I'd been more selective previously!
I suppose the new ones are all hitting pretty much at once at least, letting me know if I need to get Prime, Bee, Shockwave and Grimlock again... Hmmm. Need to see Prowl and Alpha Trion!
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Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 9th, 2019 @ 3:51pm CST
Posted by Nemesis Primal on December 9th, 2019 @ 3:51pm CST
So one of these I submitted to news already, and the other was found afterwards, but a credible detective/TFW user found listings for Cyberverse Ultra Class figures of Thunderhowl (the guy who's also getting a Deluxe that we know basically nothing about) and interestingly Skull Cruncher (the space is there in the listing, I assume the name is split to get around copyright stuff) on the Walmart mobile app. Both listings are locked from public view, but they do have UPC numbers.
UPC for Thunderhowl: 630509902583
UPC for Skull Cruncher: 630509902606
UPC for Thunderhowl: 630509902583
UPC for Skull Cruncher: 630509902606
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 9th, 2019 @ 6:18pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 9th, 2019 @ 6:18pm CST
Thanks to our very own Nemesis Primal and TFW2005's own jtrprime, we have news that the Cyberverse ranks may be expanding even more.
As you might recall, the entire Maccadam wave was revealed a few weeks back, and among those figures was a brand new face, Thunderhowl. While we yet do not have any more images or pictures of Thunderhowl, we do have a new UPC code for the character. And surprisingly enough, along with Thunderhowl, we have another UPC code revealed, and this one is for a Cyberverse Skullcruncher!
Cyberverse has not provided us with a hint of a Skullcruncher joining the show or toy ranks so far, but we now have this UPC code that indicates that we may very well be getting a Skullcruncher. We will note that Skullcruncher's name is now spaced out to Skull Cruncher, probably to secure the trademark. The UPC's were located on the Walmart mobile app, and you can find them listed below.
We will keep an eye on the situation and let you know as soon as we get more news regarding a potential Skull Cruncher figure, as well as any and all Cyberverse news that might be coming!
UPC for Thunderhowl: 630509902583
UPC for Skull Cruncher: 630509902606
As you might recall, the entire Maccadam wave was revealed a few weeks back, and among those figures was a brand new face, Thunderhowl. While we yet do not have any more images or pictures of Thunderhowl, we do have a new UPC code for the character. And surprisingly enough, along with Thunderhowl, we have another UPC code revealed, and this one is for a Cyberverse Skullcruncher!
Cyberverse has not provided us with a hint of a Skullcruncher joining the show or toy ranks so far, but we now have this UPC code that indicates that we may very well be getting a Skullcruncher. We will note that Skullcruncher's name is now spaced out to Skull Cruncher, probably to secure the trademark. The UPC's were located on the Walmart mobile app, and you can find them listed below.
We will keep an eye on the situation and let you know as soon as we get more news regarding a potential Skull Cruncher figure, as well as any and all Cyberverse news that might be coming!
UPC for Thunderhowl: 630509902583
UPC for Skull Cruncher: 630509902606
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Posted by bacem on December 9th, 2019 @ 6:19pm CST
Posted by bacem on December 9th, 2019 @ 6:19pm CST
There's in hand image of all 4 deluxes on tfw2005. The more i look at these, the more i want them. Also, i noticed that on all in-hand image of optimus that we got so far, none of those utilizing his ankle tilt on any of the poses. I wonder if that means he doesn't actually have ankle tilt, or it is forgotten. I really hope it is the latter.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/12/08/transformers-cyberverse-deluxe-wave-1-optimus-prime-bumblebee-megatron-shockwave-in-hand-images-401857
https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/12/08/transformers-cyberverse-deluxe-wave-1-optimus-prime-bumblebee-megatron-shockwave-in-hand-images-401857
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Posted by Flashwave on December 10th, 2019 @ 11:33am CST
Agreed. I don't need another Prime or Megs, but Bee and Shockwave, whomever this new Thunderhowl is, are really tempting and I do want a Maccadam
Posted by Flashwave on December 10th, 2019 @ 11:33am CST
bacem wrote:There's in hand image of all 4 deluxes on tfw2005. The more i look at these, the more i want them. Also, i noticed that on all in-hand image of optimus that we got so far, none of those utilizing his ankle tilt on any of the poses. I wonder if that means he doesn't actually have ankle tilt, or it is forgotten. I really hope it is the latter.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2019/12/08/transformers-cyberverse-deluxe-wave-1-optimus-prime-bumblebee-megatron-shockwave-in-hand-images-401857
Agreed. I don't need another Prime or Megs, but Bee and Shockwave, whomever this new Thunderhowl is, are really tempting and I do want a Maccadam
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Posted by william-james88 on December 10th, 2019 @ 12:01pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 10th, 2019 @ 12:01pm CST
A few Seibertronians have made us aware of new in hand images of the first wave of Cyberverse deluxe figures due out January 1st. These images come from the Hobbymizer Faebook page and feature Deluxe Optimus Prime, Shockwave, Megatron and Bumblebee. There are also images showing their scale where we see that they are indeed, as expected, the size of a deluxe Siege toy. They also have the same articulation and complexity as Siege figures and are priced the same. However, you get bonus pieces to build a non transforming Maccadam figure. The images show how well these figures are articulated.
And good news for Canadians, these have also been found in Canada now. Over at Cybertron.ca, we have a sighting from Matt McNally who found these figures at a Toys R Us in Burlington, Ontario.
Let us know what you think!
And good news for Canadians, these have also been found in Canada now. Over at Cybertron.ca, we have a sighting from Matt McNally who found these figures at a Toys R Us in Burlington, Ontario.
Let us know what you think!
