The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected
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Due to a lack of reveals, the Cyberverse line has been full of surprises lately with toys that look great and others that are really lacklustre, you'll choose where this news fits. We had a listing of a Volcanicus toy coming but it's Ultimate Class price point was relatively cheap for a combiner. That's because, as it turns out, he isn't a combiner. Still looks like one though, with the individual combiner limbs sculpted with the individual dino heads near the legs. However, the toy itself goes from gestalt to a quadrupedal Dragon beast. While other toylines for very little kids do something similar (see image of Playskool Power Ranger below), it doesn't happen as often with Transformers. The toy being a "combiner" is stated on the back, referring to the character in the fiction/show, but that is bound to stir some confusion, bot for kids and parents. The images were found on Amazon.
Here is a similar toy in concept from Playskool
Credit(s): Amazon
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Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113420)
Posted by Mistaken_Table on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT
Posted by Mistaken_Table on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT
Everyone stop laughing. Its not funny.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113421)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:57pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:57pm CDT
That Volcanicus actually please me a lot! I don't care that it's not a combiner. Taking it as it is, it look like a ton of fun! Plus not gonna like, he looks BAD-ASS!
I may not buy him at full price, but I'll keep an eye open for a sale.
I may not buy him at full price, but I'll keep an eye open for a sale.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113425)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Due to a lack of reveals, the Cyberverse line has been full of surprises lately with toys that look great and others that are really lacklustre. This news steers more towards the later than the former, sadly.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113427)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:07pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:07pm CDT
Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa 
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113428)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:09pm CDT
For me, it's the "Go Go Power Rangers" bit that's bothering me. It's a Wild Force toy, so it oughta say "Guardians of the Earth, United we Roar!"ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113443)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:45pm CDT
I didn't know you knew your Power Ranger teams ZeroWolf, very cool.
Also, the reactions to this toy here and on facebook are far more favourable than I thought. Seems people are finally getting the idea that this is the kids line.
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:45pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa
I didn't know you knew your Power Ranger teams ZeroWolf, very cool.
Also, the reactions to this toy here and on facebook are far more favourable than I thought. Seems people are finally getting the idea that this is the kids line.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113446)
Posted by Triggerdick Megatron on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:04pm CDT
Posted by Triggerdick Megatron on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:04pm CDT
I love Power Rangers too. 
As for this Volcanicus.... It might be ok for kids but don't try to put it next to POTP Volcanicus lol.
As for this Volcanicus.... It might be ok for kids but don't try to put it next to POTP Volcanicus lol.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113450)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:39pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:39pm CDT
What I find too bad about all this is that this toy represents something pretty damn cool that we probably won't get. This Cybervere Volcanicus is a new design and has a different combination scheme than the POTP Volcanicus. While the legs are similar, the arms are done by a larger Sludge seperating in half to become the two arms (reminds me of Beast Wars Tripredicus) and Swoop becoming the wings in the back. Would be cool to get a Cyberverse Dino Combiner team that transformed to give us this design but from the listings of toys we know we are getting, this is not in the cards.
Still, so odd that they would design something feasible for toy form and not make it.
Still, so odd that they would design something feasible for toy form and not make it.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113461)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:18pm CDT
Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?
If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:18pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.
Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?
If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113463)
Posted by Dr. Gellar v.2 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:21pm CDT
Posted by Dr. Gellar v.2 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:21pm CDT
What the WHAT?!?! Maaaaaan...I don't even know where to begin. Most of me considers this toy utter junk, yet a part of me is kinda\sorta intrigued by it.
I didn't expect a whole lot when it was said there would be a Volcanicus in Cyberverse. Figured this would be something along the lines of RID Galvatronus, Menasor, and Ultra Bee (or whatever it is called)...which would not have been terrible. Certainly not this.
"Loooook....me Volcanicus now have Sky Lynx-mode!!" (said in G1 Grimlock's voice)
Cyberverse....so much untapped potential. Could'a been really cool...like Transformers Animated, with interesting designs and style, and (mostly) really good toys. Instead, Cyberverse has interesting designs and style, with more or less garbage toys (there are a few exceptions I'm sure).
Now....if they did something like this for Predaking, that could be pretty neat (if done right). Gestalt-mode would be G1 Predaking, while dragon-mode could be Transformers Prime Predaking, or even a tribute to Dragon Beast (what I believe the G1 Predacons (or rather...Anibots) were originally meant to form).
I didn't expect a whole lot when it was said there would be a Volcanicus in Cyberverse. Figured this would be something along the lines of RID Galvatronus, Menasor, and Ultra Bee (or whatever it is called)...which would not have been terrible. Certainly not this.
"Loooook....me Volcanicus now have Sky Lynx-mode!!" (said in G1 Grimlock's voice)
Cyberverse....so much untapped potential. Could'a been really cool...like Transformers Animated, with interesting designs and style, and (mostly) really good toys. Instead, Cyberverse has interesting designs and style, with more or less garbage toys (there are a few exceptions I'm sure).
Now....if they did something like this for Predaking, that could be pretty neat (if done right). Gestalt-mode would be G1 Predaking, while dragon-mode could be Transformers Prime Predaking, or even a tribute to Dragon Beast (what I believe the G1 Predacons (or rather...Anibots) were originally meant to form).
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113466)
Posted by Ultra Markus on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:44pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:44pm CDT
this looks like skylinx and grimlocks lovechild
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113471)
Posted by Emerje on August 17th, 2021 @ 11:05pm CDT
(photos from Mr Skram in the Combiner Wars forum)
I like it, I've always thought combiners should be able to combine in any number of ways, doesn't always have to be a big bot. Sure, it'd be nice if it could actually combine, but I've already got two of *whatever the plural of Volcanicus is* I wont miss not getting a third.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on August 17th, 2021 @ 11:05pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:this looks like skylinx and grimlocks lovechild
(photos from Mr Skram in the Combiner Wars forum)
I like it, I've always thought combiners should be able to combine in any number of ways, doesn't always have to be a big bot. Sure, it'd be nice if it could actually combine, but I've already got two of *whatever the plural of Volcanicus is* I wont miss not getting a third.
Emerje
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113474)
Posted by Nexus Knight on August 17th, 2021 @ 11:45pm CDT
And thus why I love Cyberverse, tho I haven't bought any of the toys.
Posted by Nexus Knight on August 17th, 2021 @ 11:45pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.
Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
And thus why I love Cyberverse, tho I haven't bought any of the toys.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113481)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 18th, 2021 @ 1:15am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 18th, 2021 @ 1:15am CDT
What if Volcanicus isn't a combiner but a last-ditch effort to save the lives of the Dinobots after a horrible attack. Their bodies are merged into this one bot that has a new alt mode that encompasses the powers of the individual members.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113487)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 18th, 2021 @ 2:29am CDT
Power rangers became a big part of my childhood, and I was able to revisit it when my oldest got into it.
I'm glad the reaction to this has been good, kids will love this, so would I
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 18th, 2021 @ 2:29am CDT
william-james88 wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa
I didn't know you knew your Power Ranger teams ZeroWolf, very cool.
Also, the reactions to this toy here and on facebook are far more favourable than I thought. Seems people are finally getting the idea that this is the kids line.
Power rangers became a big part of my childhood, and I was able to revisit it when my oldest got into it.
I'm glad the reaction to this has been good, kids will love this, so would I
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113499)
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 6:39am CDT
That's ok, they are on the same level as Rescue bots or slightly higher, so they wouldn't really be enjoyed by us much. The deluxes are similar to deluxes in other lines though and I do wish we had an older kids toy option for many of these great looking designs, like this volcanicus.
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 6:39am CDT
Nexus Knight wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.
Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
And thus why I love Cyberverse, tho I haven't bought any of the toys.
That's ok, they are on the same level as Rescue bots or slightly higher, so they wouldn't really be enjoyed by us much. The deluxes are similar to deluxes in other lines though and I do wish we had an older kids toy option for many of these great looking designs, like this volcanicus.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113525)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 18th, 2021 @ 11:32am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 18th, 2021 @ 11:32am CDT
Potential buy for me, potp volcanicus would have been a lot better with swoop on the back (even if it meant only having one arm hahahah).
Liking the design and the beast mode.
Liking the design and the beast mode.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113543)
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 3:29pm CDT
Yup it was. Hasbro took that idea to heart with the evergreen designs and built more new designs based on that modernized G1 aesthetic for the Cyberverse show. What I find cool is they went beyond G1 with that aesthetic and brought in elements from Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Animated, Bayverse, and Neo G1 (ie Windblade) all in a new unified design that is seen in both a show and toyline.
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 3:29pm CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.
Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?
Yup it was. Hasbro took that idea to heart with the evergreen designs and built more new designs based on that modernized G1 aesthetic for the Cyberverse show. What I find cool is they went beyond G1 with that aesthetic and brought in elements from Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Animated, Bayverse, and Neo G1 (ie Windblade) all in a new unified design that is seen in both a show and toyline.
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Posted by First-Aid on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:17pm CDT
THis.
It's redundancy. A second, all-different line would probably result in increased sales. I wonder how many Cyberverse sales were lost to WFC and vice versa for this exact reason...
Posted by First-Aid on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:17pm CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.
Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?
If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.
THis.
It's redundancy. A second, all-different line would probably result in increased sales. I wonder how many Cyberverse sales were lost to WFC and vice versa for this exact reason...
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113550)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:22pm CDT
I'm pretty sure that's completely irrelevant. Appart the deluxes (who are all the same size so screw scale) the markets are completely different.
I didn't bought much Cyberverse but if I see a bot that is cool, awesome, and fun, (and I have the spare cash) I'm not stopping myself from buying it. No matter the line.
Restrictive rules for collecting suck out all the fun.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:22pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.
Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?
If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.
THis.
It's redundancy. A second, all-different line would probably result in increased sales. I wonder how many Cyberverse sales were lost to WFC and vice versa for this exact reason...
I'm pretty sure that's completely irrelevant. Appart the deluxes (who are all the same size so screw scale) the markets are completely different.
I didn't bought much Cyberverse but if I see a bot that is cool, awesome, and fun, (and I have the spare cash) I'm not stopping myself from buying it. No matter the line.
Restrictive rules for collecting suck out all the fun.
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Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:30pm CDT
None, because the lines are for different age groups. Some people even say the WFC lines is for teens and adults only (which is wrong, but goes to show how people view them as completely different markets).
Also, I interpreted Gauntlet's line as meaning the original classics line, which had updated designs (different alt modes, different looking bot modes). The WFC line doesn't have much in terms of updated designs. It's basically G1 plus articulation.
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:30pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Nexus Knight wrote:Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.
Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?
If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.
THis.
It's redundancy. A second, all-different line would probably result in increased sales. I wonder how many Cyberverse sales were lost to WFC and vice versa for this exact reason...
None, because the lines are for different age groups. Some people even say the WFC lines is for teens and adults only (which is wrong, but goes to show how people view them as completely different markets).
Also, I interpreted Gauntlet's line as meaning the original classics line, which had updated designs (different alt modes, different looking bot modes). The WFC line doesn't have much in terms of updated designs. It's basically G1 plus articulation.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113556)
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT
We saw a small image of Transformers Cyberverse Ultimate Rodimus on yesterday's Volcanicus reveal and now we have the stock images from Amazon. Fans were rather forgiving, and some even excited, for Ultimate Volcanicus, due to his unconventional toy aspect (a combiner with an alt mode) but we'll see what the fan response for this Rodimus toy is (even though this is for young kids and not older fans).
Some interesting things to note, with this release we now have a Rodimus toy for every main class.
His weapon plugs into the front of the car and serves as his flame design in car mode, although the unpainted nature of the flames is too bad. It may not be intentional but the weapon does remind some of the weapon they gave the Rodimus toy in Combiner Wars (image below).
Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Rodimus Gallery
Some interesting things to note, with this release we now have a Rodimus toy for every main class.
His weapon plugs into the front of the car and serves as his flame design in car mode, although the unpainted nature of the flames is too bad. It may not be intentional but the weapon does remind some of the weapon they gave the Rodimus toy in Combiner Wars (image below).
Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Rodimus Gallery
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113560)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 18th, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 18th, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113566)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 18th, 2021 @ 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 18th, 2021 @ 5:30pm CDT
The weapon is a Doink-Doink Stick, like what the Mistress of Flame had in Machinima's Prime Wars Trilogy.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113596)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on August 18th, 2021 @ 9:15pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on August 18th, 2021 @ 9:15pm CDT
I dunno, I think the "weapon" is for playing shuffleboard. In fact, he looks rather enthusiastic for the next game in the pic on the back of the box.
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Posted by Emerje on August 19th, 2021 @ 3:19am CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 19th, 2021 @ 3:19am CDT
Yeah, not doing it for me, just like most of the figures in this class these days. Doubly so because my Iaconus seems to be broken after transforming him just once. Went to put him back into bot mode and his torso refuses to lock so the the whole top half swings backwards. I don't see any broken parts, but I also can't see what actually locks it in place. If I can't figure it out then a kid sure wouldn't be able to so there's something definitely wrong.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113609)
Posted by MaximalNui on August 19th, 2021 @ 4:35am CDT
Guys, relax, it's a toy for preschoolers; they're not gonna care about continuity like grown fans. Heck, they're far more likely to play out this exact same scenario, plus throw some LEGO and Transformers in for good measure, plus a plushie for a Kaiju.
(though I will admit, the random "Go Go Power Rangers" as if it's a franchise-wide expression and not something more recognizable from the first seasons is a bit wince-inducing)
As for the Volcanicus toy, while it is disappointing that it's not a "real" combiner, it does bring to mind two concepts which I think haven't really been fully explored in Transformers combiners yet and I'd like to see in the future: animal combiners instead of humanoid, weapon or vehicle combiners(the closest I can think from the top of my head are G1 Sky Lynx, Beast Wars Neo Magmatron and The Last Knight Dragonstorm), and combiners with their own alt-mode (which admittedly, would be a nightmare to engineer).
It also reminds me of the Anibots and their Dragon Beast combiner from the early draft of the 86 movie.
Posted by MaximalNui on August 19th, 2021 @ 4:35am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:For me, it's the "Go Go Power Rangers" bit that's bothering me. It's a Wild Force toy, so it oughta say "Guardians of the Earth, United we Roar!"ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa
Guys, relax, it's a toy for preschoolers; they're not gonna care about continuity like grown fans. Heck, they're far more likely to play out this exact same scenario, plus throw some LEGO and Transformers in for good measure, plus a plushie for a Kaiju.
(though I will admit, the random "Go Go Power Rangers" as if it's a franchise-wide expression and not something more recognizable from the first seasons is a bit wince-inducing)
As for the Volcanicus toy, while it is disappointing that it's not a "real" combiner, it does bring to mind two concepts which I think haven't really been fully explored in Transformers combiners yet and I'd like to see in the future: animal combiners instead of humanoid, weapon or vehicle combiners(the closest I can think from the top of my head are G1 Sky Lynx, Beast Wars Neo Magmatron and The Last Knight Dragonstorm), and combiners with their own alt-mode (which admittedly, would be a nightmare to engineer).
It also reminds me of the Anibots and their Dragon Beast combiner from the early draft of the 86 movie.
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Posted by griftimus prime on August 19th, 2021 @ 6:08am CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on August 19th, 2021 @ 6:08am CDT
hotrod dreamed of being leader of the autobots and cleaning up the galaxy. good you can start by sweeping the floor.
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Posted by Sabrblade on August 19th, 2021 @ 10:47am CDT
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Posted by Sabrblade on August 19th, 2021 @ 10:47am CDT
Relax, we're not being that serious (hence why ZeroWolf even used aMaximalNui wrote:Sabrblade wrote:For me, it's the "Go Go Power Rangers" bit that's bothering me. It's a Wild Force toy, so it oughta say "Guardians of the Earth, United we Roar!"ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa
Guys, relax, it's a toy for preschoolers; they're not gonna care about continuity like grown fans. Heck, they're far more likely to play out this exact same scenario, plus throw some LEGO and Transformers in for good measure, plus a plushie for a Kaiju.
(though I will admit, the random "Go Go Power Rangers" as if it's a franchise-wide expression and not something more recognizable from the first seasons is a bit wince-inducing)
emoticon).
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113653)
Posted by MaximalNui on August 19th, 2021 @ 6:00pm CDT
Sorry, I'm new to the whole forum thing; sometimes it's hard to tell what people are really saying.
Posted by MaximalNui on August 19th, 2021 @ 6:00pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Relax, we're not being that serious (hence why ZeroWolf even used a
Sorry, I'm new to the whole forum thing; sometimes it's hard to tell what people are really saying.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113659)
Posted by NeonPrime on August 19th, 2021 @ 7:53pm CDT
Posted by NeonPrime on August 19th, 2021 @ 7:53pm CDT
Normally I don't pick this kind of figure up. But, Hot Rod is my favorite 'Bot and this version immediately reminded me of another favorite A.B.C. Warriors! Now I might jut have to pick him up.
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Posted by Rodimus Knight on August 20th, 2021 @ 4:28pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on August 20th, 2021 @ 4:28pm CDT
saw the vehicle mode and thought, looks kind of cool, saw the robot mode and threw up a little in my mouth.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2113757)
Posted by bvzxa on August 21st, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
Posted by bvzxa on August 21st, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
Clearly Hot Rod is going to a curling competition
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Posted by BERSEKAEL on August 23rd, 2021 @ 3:21pm CDT
Posted by BERSEKAEL on August 23rd, 2021 @ 3:21pm CDT
Those legs, really lazy engineering...
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2114026)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 24th, 2021 @ 7:00pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 24th, 2021 @ 7:00pm CDT
On Slug: man he looks so cool! He looks far more interesting than his SS86 counterpart. I actually cancelled my preorder for him after seeing this Slug. So far the Cyberverse Dinobots have 3/5 classic teammates in good toy form and it makes me very excited for them. And they are a unique and cool design with new weapons that I love. I feel great about getting them!
Volcanicus: god, that thing is so stupid and I absolutely love it. I will be getting it
Volcanicus: god, that thing is so stupid and I absolutely love it. I will be getting it
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Posted by khrome on August 25th, 2021 @ 9:50am CDT
Posted by khrome on August 25th, 2021 @ 9:50am CDT
Its nice he comes with a broom
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Posted by william-james88 on August 25th, 2021 @ 1:37pm CDT
I'm just curious, do you laugh at the 4 winds?
Posted by william-james88 on August 25th, 2021 @ 1:37pm CDT
khrome wrote:Its nice he comes with a broom
I'm just curious, do you laugh at the 4 winds?
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2114119)
Posted by william-james88 on August 25th, 2021 @ 9:42pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 25th, 2021 @ 9:42pm CDT
We have another previously unannounced toy now found at retail (always a fun surprise). This is from the Cyberverse line, which Hasbro does not promote. It Ramjet, which is a new entry into the ultra Energon Armour class. These are voyageur-ish height and simple enough for 6 year olds. The energon armour on this one is rather interesting since it looks like Divebomb. This toy comes with two gun accessories.
BattkeUpSaber found it at a Takashimaya store in Singapore.
You'll let us know what you think.
BattkeUpSaber found it at a Takashimaya store in Singapore.
You'll let us know what you think.
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on August 25th, 2021 @ 10:00pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on August 25th, 2021 @ 10:00pm CDT
And Skullcruncher's shipping again? Awesome! I kept putting off getting him before, and then suddenly he was nowhere to be found in any Target.
Maybe there'll be some reason for the Divebomb homage in the last two Cyberverse specials (or not), but I'd have been happier with Energon Armor resembling Nosecone or Zetar for an Animated homage, and a more functional look. Still, just nice to have a Conehead Cyberverse Seeker in a decent size!
Maybe there'll be some reason for the Divebomb homage in the last two Cyberverse specials (or not), but I'd have been happier with Energon Armor resembling Nosecone or Zetar for an Animated homage, and a more functional look. Still, just nice to have a Conehead Cyberverse Seeker in a decent size!
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Posted by BattleUpSaber on August 26th, 2021 @ 4:05am CDT
Posted by BattleUpSaber on August 26th, 2021 @ 4:05am CDT
Hi,I'm the one who first sighted this and posted it on TFW. I found it at a Takashimaya store in Singapore.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2114130)
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2021 @ 5:44am CDT
Cool, we'll give you credit.
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2021 @ 5:44am CDT
BattleUpSaber wrote:Hi,I'm the one who first sighted this and posted it on TFW. I found it at a Takashimaya store in Singapore.
Thanks!
Cool, we'll give you credit.
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 27th, 2021 @ 12:28pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 27th, 2021 @ 12:28pm CDT
I never thought I'd get Skullcruncher but I did. And no regrets even at full price because he's AWESOME!
Sure, he's hollow and light. He pose well enough and surprisingly, he's incredibly well balanced!
The armor gimmick is clever and even have a "chomping action"!
The transformation is clever and fun. The Croc is superb looking from all angles.
Cyberverse Skullcruncher may not be a headmaster, but I think he's way superior than the Titan Return deluxe.
I highly recommend him.
Sure, he's hollow and light. He pose well enough and surprisingly, he's incredibly well balanced!
The armor gimmick is clever and even have a "chomping action"!
The transformation is clever and fun. The Croc is superb looking from all angles.
Cyberverse Skullcruncher may not be a headmaster, but I think he's way superior than the Titan Return deluxe.
I highly recommend him.
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Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2021 @ 10:21pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 28th, 2021 @ 10:21pm CDT
Many fans have been posting images of the barren Transformers section of their local Target. Even if there are no toys one may be specifically looking for, it's nice to know there are some toys of our favourite brand around for anyone who may want some, be it kids or collectors. Well, it seems Target is in full swing for restocking their Transformers section. Right now, the latest Transformers toys being released by Hasbro are all from the new Dinobots Unite subline of their Cyberverse line. While that means it is mostly for kids with many reissues from the previous year(s), there are some items that fans of any age might like. For instance, deluxe Cheetor is being found on shelves now. We also have wave 5 of the Tiny Turbo Changers. Wave 5 is all repacks but it helps fans get another chance at characters they may have missed in the past since the distribution of these toys was pretty rough for people.
Any restocking is good news, so we wanted to share that with you. You'll let us know if your local Target is getting restocked too and if you are picking up any of these new toys.
The image below is from a Target in Costa Mesa, California, and was taken by Shark Jumper who posted it on the TFW2005 boards.
Any restocking is good news, so we wanted to share that with you. You'll let us know if your local Target is getting restocked too and if you are picking up any of these new toys.
The image below is from a Target in Costa Mesa, California, and was taken by Shark Jumper who posted it on the TFW2005 boards.
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Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 28th, 2021 @ 10:44pm CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on August 28th, 2021 @ 10:44pm CDT
Glad to know my local Targets aren't the only ones that have been lacking in non-Buzzworthy Bumblebee stuff. It's also kind of depressing to know that too...
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Posted by Cheetron on August 29th, 2021 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by Cheetron on August 29th, 2021 @ 12:29pm CDT
I have people hunting in 4 states for the world's collide 4 pack. Its good to know I'm not the only one running into barren empty shelves and echos in the aisles.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 29th, 2021 @ 5:38pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 29th, 2021 @ 5:38pm CDT
Kanra, that Skullcruncher is a fun toy, I love it! I'm hoping that once the Den is reassembled, Cyberverse will have more room and I can spread them out so Crunchy can be in alt mode.
I'm going to have to start hunting that Cheetor now, me wants it.
I'm going to have to start hunting that Cheetor now, me wants it.
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Posted by darthravage07 on August 29th, 2021 @ 6:07pm CDT
Posted by darthravage07 on August 29th, 2021 @ 6:07pm CDT
Even though I have found the stuff I am looking for by going multiple times a day, its ridiculous the slow rate be it at Target, Walmart, Walgreens...the brick retailers are showing us their bare bricks. Its sad to say but I am starting to believe this may be the end of retail period.
Stores dont order as soon as its sold, has it tied up in automation, or dont have enoough staff to work the stock they get in.
Its time to figure out the disconnect before there is only online and thats no fun as I enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week out there all.
Stores dont order as soon as its sold, has it tied up in automation, or dont have enoough staff to work the stock they get in.
Its time to figure out the disconnect before there is only online and thats no fun as I enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Stay safe, be well, and have a good week out there all.
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Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2021 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2021 @ 8:05am CDT
Transformers Cyberverse deluxe Cheetor was found in US retail a few days ago and now we have some in hand images to share for those curious. While the robot mode looks very show accurate, this gives us a much better look at the cheetah mode and, well, you'll see. The stock images had only showed us the cheetah mode with armour and we never saw a view from the side. These pictures come from AGMagnus who posted them, along with a quick written review, on the TFW2005 boards.
Here are the images followed by a slightly edited version of the review:
Here are the images followed by a slightly edited version of the review:
As a figure, he's alright. Not a Masterpiece by any stretch of the imagination, but fans of the character might appreciate having a more show-accurate Cheetor on their shelf.
Naturally, Cheetor turns into a cheetah. No surprises there. He's a bit kibbly due to the robot mode arms, so it's not the cleanest cheetah mode we've gotten. It doesn't help that there's a lot of sharp angles that make it look much more messy than it otherwise would be.
In lieu of effect parts, Cheetor comes with a set of translucent green armor, which clips over the face and tabs onto the front paws. The sword placement seems to reference Night Slash Cheetor from the Beast Machines line, which I found to be a nice homage. It's just a bit annoying that the shades of yellow don't match.
Robot mode is where I think this guy displays best. It's much more show-accurate than the Spark Armor figure. I just wish the tail folded up against his back or swiveled around to the side, since detail for this character's signature tail belt (which I think is one of the best aspects of his design) is present. The collar is a bit tall, but that's also a byproduct of the character design.
The armor attaches in robot mode too, but it's more decorative here. What's particularly annoying is that the tabs in the claw armor are too small for the forearm slots, so the opportunity to have Wolverine claws was totally missed.
The articulation is nothing mind blowing, but it's at least functional.
Overall, he's okay. He's not the best Cyberverse Deluxe, but I think he's one of the better ones in the line. Unless you're as crazy as I am about being completionist with this line, need a representation of Cyberverse Cheetor in your collection, or you just HAVE to have every toy of Cheetor out there, your money is better off going to a Generations figure.
Re: The Cyberverse Volcanicus Toy Is Not What Any of Us Expected (2114641)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2021 @ 4:39pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 30th, 2021 @ 4:39pm CDT
That Cheetor have a very clean bot but the cheetah mode suffer a bit due to "donut chest syndrome". Otherwise, he's still very interesting and I'm sure to pick him up.
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Posted by blackeyedprime on August 30th, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 30th, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
Still better than kingdoms to me but tbf that's not hard to do. I like the design despite its alt mode flaws but Reds probably going to fit better with the bots I already have.
