Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online
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Thanks to a listing from Amazon.com, the new Ultra Class Skullcruncher for Transformers Cyberverse is now available for purchase, and yours truly managed to get a hold of one and is ready to show off some pictures and thoughts on the figure!
The Cyberverse Ultra class has proven to be a mixed bag in regards to good toys, and a mixed bag in terms of characters. There have been some typical Transformers characters that have shown up in this class, such as Grimlock and Hot Rod, and also some atypical or even original characters, such as Rack n' Ruin, Clobber, Thunderhowl, and now Skullcruncher.
Skullcruncher proves to be of similar quality and playability as Rack n' Ruin and Clobber, proving a fun and satisfying experience while not quite living up to generations quality, and that is OK, this line isn't designed for the older audience. But the Ultras have still proven to be fun and worthwhile experiences.
The robot mode on Skullcruncher is pretty solid. It stand well, looks nice and imposing, and has a pretty nice headsculpt. Posing is limited, you can move the legs on ball jointed thighs and hinge knees, but that's about it downstairs. The arms can swing out and hinge at the elbow, and you can rotate the bicep around, but you can't really pose the figure pointing the weapons anywhere but forward, and of course there is no head articulation. But the figure looks good, so it's sort of OK.
The spark armor is the form of a Croc head, and it's really funny because the spark armor head comes right out of the actual croc head, implying Skullcruncher has a energon armor-esque Skull inside his head that can flip out, which is pretty dang fun.
The transformation is similar to the Titans Return toy, but it has some nice new features and engineering that help make a more stable croc mode and allow for a cleaner robot mode. I like that the back of the croc mode becomes solid heels, so this Skullcruncher will not fall over on you.
The croc mode is nice and big, and I love how solid and stable it is. It's quite cute while also just loud and obnoxious thanks to the colors. I love it! The mouth does not open, because the spark armor hinge is located at the front of the mouth, which is a shame, but still looks good despite it.
Overall, this new Skullcruncher is a pretty nice toy. I would say it is the 2nd best Ultra behind Thunderhowl, but it's still a really good toy. He also compares nicely to the Titans Return toy, and I would say he is the better engineered toy.
If this is a figure or character that interests you, go pick him up. He is worth the $20.
Credit(s): D-Maximal_Primal @Seibertron
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Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082758)
Posted by Master Farr 1 on October 4th, 2020 @ 1:32pm CDT
Posted by Master Farr 1 on October 4th, 2020 @ 1:32pm CDT
Maccadam: Good boy
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082759)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 4th, 2020 @ 2:02pm CDT
There will be a full video review coming hopefully later tonight. I wonder if this was meant to be released after Maccadam was complete.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 4th, 2020 @ 2:02pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:How the hell did I call Skullcruncher a Quintesson???
Let me take a few more images of Skullcruncher with the TR one, and then it can go front page. These are the first in hand images as far as I know!
There will be a full video review coming hopefully later tonight. I wonder if this was meant to be released after Maccadam was complete.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082761)
Posted by o.supreme on October 4th, 2020 @ 2:28pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 4th, 2020 @ 2:28pm CDT
I know everyone has there own preferences, and I try not to compare toys made for kids with other lines, but since the reviewer made the comparison, the TR toy just looks way better, and less cartoony IMHO.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082762)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2020 @ 2:51pm CDT
That's the point. Difference in style. I have the TR and G1 version of most Headmasters and I find that Cyberverse one surprisingly good. It's a difference in style but it work.
I'll be skipping because that Skully is not a headmaster and for the constency of my collection. But as a toy itself, I think it's actually better than the TR toy. Not in looks, but in playability. Less fragile, more stable, and most likely easier to transform.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2020 @ 2:51pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I know everyone has there own preferences, and I try not to compare toys made for kids with other lines, but since the reviewer made the comparison, the TR toy just looks way better, and less cartoony IMHO.
That's the point. Difference in style. I have the TR and G1 version of most Headmasters and I find that Cyberverse one surprisingly good. It's a difference in style but it work.
I'll be skipping because that Skully is not a headmaster and for the constency of my collection. But as a toy itself, I think it's actually better than the TR toy. Not in looks, but in playability. Less fragile, more stable, and most likely easier to transform.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082763)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 4th, 2020 @ 3:34pm CDT
The TR figure has a nicer look and detail, but to me, the Cyberverse one is the better engineered one. They definitely could have made this one mold a headmaster and it still would work, better than the TR one. There is no backpack, it has proper feet, and nothing is negatively impacted by this. I would love to see them use this style of engineering to make another headmaster Skullcruncher.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 4th, 2020 @ 3:34pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I know everyone has there own preferences, and I try not to compare toys made for kids with other lines, but since the reviewer made the comparison, the TR toy just looks way better, and less cartoony IMHO.
The TR figure has a nicer look and detail, but to me, the Cyberverse one is the better engineered one. They definitely could have made this one mold a headmaster and it still would work, better than the TR one. There is no backpack, it has proper feet, and nothing is negatively impacted by this. I would love to see them use this style of engineering to make another headmaster Skullcruncher.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082766)
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 4th, 2020 @ 4:20pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 4th, 2020 @ 4:20pm CDT
TRs definitely better engineered and more playable, ball jointed croc legs for more posability, cockpit, removable Croc head backpack, headmaster and likely a secret base mode (that probably isn't at all basey) but for a younger audience Cyberverse Skullcruncher looks fairly decent and play gimmicks work for it. Would have been nice if it was even bigger but I guess it has to stick to the size classes.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082768)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 4th, 2020 @ 7:14pm CDT
I would argue against the TR one being better engineered.
The Cyberverse one could be equally as posable if they used the proper joints, but that's a cost decision not engineering.
Removable croc head is an engineering weakness to me, and was it really actually removable? The Cyberverse one tucks it into the figure, eliminating that backpack without any removal needed, and it does not impact the croc mode.
Cyberverse could easily have a headmaster, and still have a cockpit for it, but the character in Cyberverse was not a headmaster so it wasn't needed, but could easily have been done.
Base mode is all fiddling, no engineering whatsoever.
Agreed it would have been nicer to be bigger, but it works for its size.
Even with the limitations posed on it by the kid-friendly line and budget, i would say Cyberverse contains the better engineering. Smarter, tighter, more fun package. Just needing the couple extra things for posing, but again cost not engineering
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 4th, 2020 @ 7:14pm CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:TRs definitely better engineered and more playable, ball jointed croc legs for more posability, cockpit, removable Croc head backpack, headmaster and likely a secret base mode (that probably isn't at all basey) but for a younger audience Cyberverse Skullcruncher looks fairly decent and play gimmicks work for it. Would have been nice if it was even bigger but I guess it has to stick to the size classes.
I would argue against the TR one being better engineered.
The Cyberverse one could be equally as posable if they used the proper joints, but that's a cost decision not engineering.
Removable croc head is an engineering weakness to me, and was it really actually removable? The Cyberverse one tucks it into the figure, eliminating that backpack without any removal needed, and it does not impact the croc mode.
Cyberverse could easily have a headmaster, and still have a cockpit for it, but the character in Cyberverse was not a headmaster so it wasn't needed, but could easily have been done.
Base mode is all fiddling, no engineering whatsoever.
Agreed it would have been nicer to be bigger, but it works for its size.
Even with the limitations posed on it by the kid-friendly line and budget, i would say Cyberverse contains the better engineering. Smarter, tighter, more fun package. Just needing the couple extra things for posing, but again cost not engineering
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Posted by blackeyedprime on October 4th, 2020 @ 8:16pm CDT
Even if Cyberverses front legs were folded and tucked under to give the same log with legs look the rear legs have (Not saying a croc doesnt look like a log with legs, it just looks bad on this figure) it wouldnt hide the lack of enigineering of having robot arms dangling off the crocs body.
The way that the TR shoulders angle make its front legs look better through a transformation process -Cyberverse doesnt even have a transformation process there. Two sides of the Cyberverse lacking better engineering despite the clever folding croc head. The robot head doesnt look to rotate either. Overall it is worse to me even with giving the cyberverse figure credit for the gimmick and target audience.
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 4th, 2020 @ 8:16pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:TRs definitely better engineered and more playable, ball jointed croc legs for more posability, cockpit, removable Croc head backpack, headmaster and likely a secret base mode (that probably isn't at all basey) but for a younger audience Cyberverse Skullcruncher looks fairly decent and play gimmicks work for it. Would have been nice if it was even bigger but I guess it has to stick to the size classes.
I would argue against the TR one being better engineered.
The Cyberverse one could be equally as posable if they used the proper joints, but that's a cost decision not engineering.
Removable croc head is an engineering weakness to me, and was it really actually removable? The Cyberverse one tucks it into the figure, eliminating that backpack without any removal needed, and it does not impact the croc mode.
Cyberverse could easily have a headmaster, and still have a cockpit for it, but the character in Cyberverse was not a headmaster so it wasn't needed, but could easily have been done.
Base mode is all fiddling, no engineering whatsoever.
Agreed it would have been nicer to be bigger, but it works for its size.
Even with the limitations posed on it by the kid-friendly line and budget, i would say Cyberverse contains the better engineering. Smarter, tighter, more fun package. Just needing the couple extra things for posing, but again cost not engineering
Even if Cyberverses front legs were folded and tucked under to give the same log with legs look the rear legs have (Not saying a croc doesnt look like a log with legs, it just looks bad on this figure) it wouldnt hide the lack of enigineering of having robot arms dangling off the crocs body.
The way that the TR shoulders angle make its front legs look better through a transformation process -Cyberverse doesnt even have a transformation process there. Two sides of the Cyberverse lacking better engineering despite the clever folding croc head. The robot head doesnt look to rotate either. Overall it is worse to me even with giving the cyberverse figure credit for the gimmick and target audience.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082771)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2020 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 4th, 2020 @ 8:17pm CDT
Plus let's not forget the running fault of the criminally loose joints on TR Skully.
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Posted by Emerje on October 4th, 2020 @ 9:18pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 4th, 2020 @ 9:18pm CDT
Maybe it's just me, but I feel like the Cyberverse figure wouldn't look out of place in an Animated display (which I suppose is true for a lot of Cyberverse figures), especially in croc mode. It's just a shame that the action feature took precedence over allowing his croc jaws to open in beast mode.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082788)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:27am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:27am CDT
Open the jaw you mean?
Yeah, that's the main flaw that the Cyber Skully cant go all
Yeah, that's the main flaw that the Cyber Skully cant go all
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082792)
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2020 @ 8:14am CDT
I don't really see that much of a difference. I preffer the way the croc mode looks, its much cleaner with less panel lines. Of course, there is also less articulation and that is a dealbreaker for me in robot mode. Also, I am surprised that he is not that much bigger/taller/longer than the deluxe toy.
Posted by william-james88 on October 5th, 2020 @ 8:14am CDT
o.supreme wrote:I know everyone has there own preferences, and I try not to compare toys made for kids with other lines, but since the reviewer made the comparison, the TR toy just looks way better, and less cartoony IMHO.
I don't really see that much of a difference. I preffer the way the croc mode looks, its much cleaner with less panel lines. Of course, there is also less articulation and that is a dealbreaker for me in robot mode. Also, I am surprised that he is not that much bigger/taller/longer than the deluxe toy.
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Posted by Bounti76 on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:14pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on October 5th, 2020 @ 3:14pm CDT
Thanks to Seibertronian and regular toy reviewer chuckdawg1999, we have a video review to bring to you of one of the latest Cyberverse figures, that of Ultra Class Skullcruncher! While labeled as a Decepticon on his packaging, and sporting a Decepticon symbol, in the show, he's an unaffiliated Cybertronian beast. He's heavily based on his Titans Return toy of a few years ago. Take it away, Chuck!
And while you're checking out the video review, why not check out our pictorial review as well?
What are your thoughts on this figure, fellow Seibertronians? Is he a worthy successor to the previous Skullcruncher figure? Do you think he'll be making his way into your collection? Let us know what you think below!
chuckdawg1999 wrote:When first revealed some months ago Skullcruncher was a pleasant surprise, then nothing; no leaked in-hand images, no early reviews, nothing. So it was a pleasant surprise when the figure showed up in-stock on Amazon. The figure really doesn't disappoint, transformation is fun and the armor gimmick is one of the best I've seen. If you're a fan of the Cyberverse line this is a definite pick up, for those who might want to try something new with their Transformers, give this figure a shot too.
And while you're checking out the video review, why not check out our pictorial review as well?
What are your thoughts on this figure, fellow Seibertronians? Is he a worthy successor to the previous Skullcruncher figure? Do you think he'll be making his way into your collection? Let us know what you think below!
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2082889)
Posted by DMSL on October 6th, 2020 @ 9:35am CDT
Posted by DMSL on October 6th, 2020 @ 9:35am CDT
Just a retool, nothing to write home about.
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 6th, 2020 @ 9:39am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 6th, 2020 @ 9:39am CDT
What retool? You don't mean Skullcruncher, do you? D-Max's pics showed it's a complete different, bigger mold from the Titans Return Deluxe.DMSL wrote:Just a retool, nothing to write home about.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2020 @ 4:12pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2020 @ 4:12pm CDT
Running errands today, I found this guy! Someone tried to hide him, but I found him, can't fool me!
Thunderhowl himself is a sort of lackluster toy. Both modes aren't bad, but so far nothing really to write home about. His transformation however is frikkin great. He quite literally folds in half in 2 separate areas. He's a lot like that type of calendar that is a cube that shows 6 months, and when you fold it around inside out and such you find the other 6 months. It's great
Now the more important part: Maccadam. Gosh i love this thing, he is great! Except for the ankle tilts, he is very posable, and his aesthetic is really nice. I love the headsculpt, and the colors are nice. I love how bulky he is, and the hammer weapon is great in his hands. He is far better than people give him credit for, he's great
Thunderhowl himself is a sort of lackluster toy. Both modes aren't bad, but so far nothing really to write home about. His transformation however is frikkin great. He quite literally folds in half in 2 separate areas. He's a lot like that type of calendar that is a cube that shows 6 months, and when you fold it around inside out and such you find the other 6 months. It's great
Now the more important part: Maccadam. Gosh i love this thing, he is great! Except for the ankle tilts, he is very posable, and his aesthetic is really nice. I love the headsculpt, and the colors are nice. I love how bulky he is, and the hammer weapon is great in his hands. He is far better than people give him credit for, he's great
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 12th, 2020 @ 5:14pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 12th, 2020 @ 5:14pm CDT
It's so cool to have another toy of the Thirteen.
Heck, it's so cool that Cyberverse canonized the idea of Maccadam being Alchemist Prime when that connection was only a possibility, rather than a fact, in Fun Pub's Ask Vector Prime fiction.
Heck, it's so cool that Cyberverse canonized the idea of Maccadam being Alchemist Prime when that connection was only a possibility, rather than a fact, in Fun Pub's Ask Vector Prime fiction.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083611)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2020 @ 5:18pm CDT
You've reminded me to take a picture of the 13 Primes I have represented now thanks to Maccadam's completion. I'll need to pull all the bots together tonight for a picture
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2020 @ 5:18pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:It's so cool to have another toy of the Thirteen.
Heck, it's so cool that Cyberverse canonized the idea of Maccadam being Alchemist Prime when that connection was only a possibility, rather than a fact, in Fun Pub's Ask Vector Prime fiction.
You've reminded me to take a picture of the 13 Primes I have represented now thanks to Maccadam's completion. I'll need to pull all the bots together tonight for a picture
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2020 @ 7:15pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2020 @ 7:15pm CDT
Thanks to Maccadam, we now have 8 of the 13 Primes in a canonical body in toy form
And depending on your creativity, you can have a full team of 13 Primes with Maccadam as well
And depending on your creativity, you can have a full team of 13 Primes with Maccadam as well
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 12th, 2020 @ 11:18pm CDT
Only the Cyberverse one, not the rest thanks to FunPub's handiwork at the end.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 12th, 2020 @ 11:18pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:It's so cool to have another toy of the Thirteen.
Heck, it's so cool that Cyberverse canonized the idea of Maccadam being Alchemist Prime when that connection was only a possibility, rather than a fact, in Fun Pub's Ask Vector Prime fiction.
Only the Cyberverse one, not the rest thanks to FunPub's handiwork at the end.
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 12th, 2020 @ 11:55pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 12th, 2020 @ 11:55pm CDT
I only see 12 in this pic.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And depending on your creativity, you can have a full team of 13 Primes with Maccadam as well
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083646)
Posted by Emerje on October 13th, 2020 @ 1:02am CDT
Look on Nexus Prime's shoulder.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on October 13th, 2020 @ 1:02am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I only see 12 in this pic.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And depending on your creativity, you can have a full team of 13 Primes with Maccadam as well
Look on Nexus Prime's shoulder.
Emerje
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083647)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 13th, 2020 @ 1:10am CDT
Though, why Movie Dropkick for Amalgamous?
Posted by Sabrblade on October 13th, 2020 @ 1:10am CDT
Ah.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I only see 12 in this pic.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And depending on your creativity, you can have a full team of 13 Primes with Maccadam as well
Look on Nexus Prime's shoulder.
Emerje
Though, why Movie Dropkick for Amalgamous?
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 9:20am CDT
Quintessa is the one that has thrown everyone off
Honestly, Amalgamous does not have any figure that even sort of remotely looks like him, but movie Dropkick with his backwards knees and heavy upper torso that has so many parts sprawled in all directions, might be the closest figure i own to the appearance, so since he was the only of the 13 without a good standin, I figured why not?
I would not mind future TV shows following sort of what Cybertron started and Cyberverse continued: throwing in a new Prime complete with toy as we go until we have the full 13. They did Maccadam so well in the series and then gave him a pretty great toy. I would love to see Solus or Onyx next complete with a toy, and i still wish we had gotten a Micronus from RiD2015.
Funny enough, the monsterbots have faired the same way as the 13: RiD2015 gave us Twinferno, and then Cyberverse Repugnus. We need the next series to have a Grotusque and we will be golden!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 9:20am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Ah.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I only see 12 in this pic.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:And depending on your creativity, you can have a full team of 13 Primes with Maccadam as well
Look on Nexus Prime's shoulder.
Emerje
Though, why Movie Dropkick for Amalgamous?
Quintessa is the one that has thrown everyone off
Honestly, Amalgamous does not have any figure that even sort of remotely looks like him, but movie Dropkick with his backwards knees and heavy upper torso that has so many parts sprawled in all directions, might be the closest figure i own to the appearance, so since he was the only of the 13 without a good standin, I figured why not?
I would not mind future TV shows following sort of what Cybertron started and Cyberverse continued: throwing in a new Prime complete with toy as we go until we have the full 13. They did Maccadam so well in the series and then gave him a pretty great toy. I would love to see Solus or Onyx next complete with a toy, and i still wish we had gotten a Micronus from RiD2015.
Funny enough, the monsterbots have faired the same way as the 13: RiD2015 gave us Twinferno, and then Cyberverse Repugnus. We need the next series to have a Grotusque and we will be golden!
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 13th, 2020 @ 10:12am CDT
Had it been me, I would have used the Car Robots Gigatron mold in some freakishly bizarre configuration with all his limbs approximating the orientation of Amalgamous's limbs seen in his main artwork.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 13th, 2020 @ 10:12am CDT
I guess.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Honestly, Amalgamous does not have any figure that even sort of remotely looks like him, but movie Dropkick with his backwards knees and heavy upper torso that has so many parts sprawled in all directions, might be the closest figure i own to the appearance, so since he was the only of the 13 without a good standin, I figured why not?
Had it been me, I would have used the Car Robots Gigatron mold in some freakishly bizarre configuration with all his limbs approximating the orientation of Amalgamous's limbs seen in his main artwork.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 10:15am CDT
I guess that one could work, I have both regular and Devil Gigatrons.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 10:15am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I guess.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Honestly, Amalgamous does not have any figure that even sort of remotely looks like him, but movie Dropkick with his backwards knees and heavy upper torso that has so many parts sprawled in all directions, might be the closest figure i own to the appearance, so since he was the only of the 13 without a good standin, I figured why not?
Had it been me, I would have used the Car Robots Gigatron mold in some freakishly bizarre configuration with all his limbs approximating the orientation of Amalgamous's limbs seen in his main artwork.
I guess that one could work, I have both regular and Devil Gigatrons.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 11:24am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 11:24am CDT
So Thunderhowl then, this toy isn't really good. The best part about this toy is the transformation, it's great, but neither resting mode is particularly good. The Ultra class figure is the better Thunderhowl, no doubt in my mind.
And of the deluxes, I think Bumblebee ended up being the best one. I'd rank them:
1) Bumblebee
2) Grimlock
3) Arcee
4) Optimus Prime
5) Hot Rod
6) Megatron
7) Thunderhowl
Shockwave
And of the deluxes, I think Bumblebee ended up being the best one. I'd rank them:
1) Bumblebee
2) Grimlock
3) Arcee
4) Optimus Prime
5) Hot Rod
6) Megatron
7) Thunderhowl
Shockwave
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 8:03pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 13th, 2020 @ 8:03pm CDT
My newly updated Cyberverse shelf, most likely completed now.
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Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2020 @ 7:55pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2020 @ 7:55pm CDT
We have quite a bit of Thunderhowl news. Firstly, we've been getting sightings of this new deluxe figure since early October and it seems he is becoming easier to find at Targets across the US as the days pass.
Him being found means we now have a good look at him. Below you will find plenty of images from fellow Seibertronian D-Maximus primal along with a video review by Emgo. The images show a comparison with the Ultra class figure, which is the same price. You'll let us know which onw you like best. D-Max also has a written review posted on our boards if you want another opinion.
We also have shots of the now fully built Maccadam.
Him being found means we now have a good look at him. Below you will find plenty of images from fellow Seibertronian D-Maximus primal along with a video review by Emgo. The images show a comparison with the Ultra class figure, which is the same price. You'll let us know which onw you like best. D-Max also has a written review posted on our boards if you want another opinion.
We also have shots of the now fully built Maccadam.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083933)
Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2020 @ 8:25pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2020 @ 8:25pm CDT
We have quite a bit of Cyberverse news to get through. Firstly, below you will find video reviews from Chuckdawg for the following figures:
Battle Call Officer Class Bumblebee
1 step Cybertronian Megatron
Ultra Class Skullcruncher
Those are all below but before we get to them we also have some sightings. Officer Class Bumblebee (the giant one that has a face that looks like Gypsy Danger) was found at Canadian Walmarts. In Australia, the Warrior Starscream/Hammerbyte wave was found at Toyworld, which is a more collector oriented store that also got their hands on the exclusive Slipstream figure. That came from Ozformers on Facebook and they also posted that Ultra Class Thunderhowl was found at BigW.
Battle Call Officer Class Bumblebee
1 step Cybertronian Megatron
Ultra Class Skullcruncher
Those are all below but before we get to them we also have some sightings. Officer Class Bumblebee (the giant one that has a face that looks like Gypsy Danger) was found at Canadian Walmarts. In Australia, the Warrior Starscream/Hammerbyte wave was found at Toyworld, which is a more collector oriented store that also got their hands on the exclusive Slipstream figure. That came from Ozformers on Facebook and they also posted that Ultra Class Thunderhowl was found at BigW.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Battle Call Officer Class Bumblebee is a complex figure, kids will like it for a while until the same sound clips bore them, but not until it drives parents nuts. Transformation is relatively simple, just make sure the panels line up, and vehicle mode unlocks more lights and sounds, but you'll miss the lights since the chest faces down. There isn't any cross-play with the Trooper Class which is a shame, the Trooper sized figures are now that much harder to recommend. Overall, at the price point, I just can't recommend buying the figure.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:We all know the deal with 1-step figures so I won't go through it again. Megatron is fun and a great representation of its Cybertron design. As always I appreciate how Hasbro has been able to work an action feature into such a small and simple figure.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:When first revealed some months ago Skullcruncher was a pleasant surprise, then nothing; no leaked in-hand images, no early reviews, nothing. So it was a pleasant surprise when the figure showed up in-stock on Amazon. The figure really doesn't disappoint, transformation is fun and the armor gimmick is one of the best I've seen. If you're a fan of the Cyberverse line this is a definite pick up, for those who might want to try something new with their Transformers, give this figure a shot too.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083945)
Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2020 @ 9:46pm CDT
Wow, I thought you liked Shockwave. I havent come up with my list but I know that my number 1 is Bumblebee and the one I like least is Hot Rod. I like Arcee a lot too, she's just so cute all around and wonderfully show accurate, right size too.
I know we have another line of Cyberverse deluxe class toys coming out since the line and the show are not over after all. But so far, the contenders for a top 5 list for me would be, Deluxe Bumblebee and Arcee, Ultimate Grimlock, Ultra Thunderhowl and Warrior Hammerbyte.
Posted by william-james88 on October 14th, 2020 @ 9:46pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:So Thunderhowl then, this toy isn't really good. The best part about this toy is the transformation, it's great, but neither resting mode is particularly good. The Ultra class figure is the better Thunderhowl, no doubt in my mind.
And of the deluxes, I think Bumblebee ended up being the best one. I'd rank them:
1) Bumblebee
2) Grimlock
3) Arcee
4) Optimus Prime
5) Hot Rod
6) Megatron
7) Thunderhowl
Wow, I thought you liked Shockwave. I havent come up with my list but I know that my number 1 is Bumblebee and the one I like least is Hot Rod. I like Arcee a lot too, she's just so cute all around and wonderfully show accurate, right size too.
I know we have another line of Cyberverse deluxe class toys coming out since the line and the show are not over after all. But so far, the contenders for a top 5 list for me would be, Deluxe Bumblebee and Arcee, Ultimate Grimlock, Ultra Thunderhowl and Warrior Hammerbyte.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083963)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 15th, 2020 @ 1:13am CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 15th, 2020 @ 1:13am CDT
I love the engineering on Thunderhowl, but I think there's just too much going on for a Cyberverse figure compared to a Generations deluxe. Mine has little issues I haven't experienced in that line: for example, the wolf jaw is prone to falling out. I also wish the blast effect didn't have a unique port. You can use it on his sword or mouth, but not on any other figure, as far as I can tell. He looks good in both modes and has good poseability, so even with my complaints he's probably the best of the Cyberverse Deluxe line. I just can't help but think he would be a better fit as a Generations build.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083964)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 15th, 2020 @ 1:15am CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 15th, 2020 @ 1:15am CDT
I also don't have the Ultra class figure so I can't compare. I don't doubt it's better, as I've really enjoyed others in that class like Clobber and Rack 'n Ruin.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083972)
Posted by PerfectVision on October 15th, 2020 @ 5:02am CDT
Earlier,i said this:
"Some display advice for Dreadwing BH:his epaulettes and wings should be painted in black,don't open them.
Thunderhowl is basically a beasty version of Skyququake."
He's simpler than a PRIME figure,like if he has been delayed for very long.
And there is Thundertron who is a lion out of nowhere.
Posted by PerfectVision on October 15th, 2020 @ 5:02am CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:I love the engineering on Thunderhowl, but I think there's just too much going on for a Cyberverse figure compared to a Generations deluxe. Mine has little issues I haven't experienced in that line: for example, the wolf jaw is prone to falling out. I also wish the blast effect didn't have a unique port. You can use it on his sword or mouth, but not on any other figure, as far as I can tell. He looks good in both modes and has good poseability, so even with my complaints he's probably the best of the Cyberverse Deluxe line. I just can't help but think he would be a better fit as a Generations build.
Earlier,i said this:
"Some display advice for Dreadwing BH:his epaulettes and wings should be painted in black,don't open them.
Thunderhowl is basically a beasty version of Skyququake."
He's simpler than a PRIME figure,like if he has been delayed for very long.
And there is Thundertron who is a lion out of nowhere.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083974)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 15th, 2020 @ 7:01am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 15th, 2020 @ 7:01am CDT
From looks alone, Ultra Thunderhowl is the clear winner. In both modes. Deluxe pose better, but my money would be on the Ultra.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083977)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 15th, 2020 @ 7:20am CDT
The funny thing is, thanks to the way they both transform and share limbs between modes, the only way the new deluxe is more posable is his head can rotate a little bit while the ultras head cannot rotate at all. But the ultra also has a movable cape and full range of leg movement with nothing to impede it going in either direction, so it sort of makes up for no head movement with unrestricted legs. It even has all the swivels and the wrist as well. Neither have waists.
No, I always found shockwave to be mediocre at best. And his tube thingy is just a royal pain to work with.
I still like Hot Rod, his main weakness was utter lack of paint. Megatron's sort of wonky arms and occasional legs giving out/falling off put him below Hot Rod.
Top 5 of the line so far for me would include deluxe Bee, ultimate Grimlock, ultra Rack n' Ruin, BAF Maccadam, and 1-step Whirl.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 15th, 2020 @ 7:20am CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:I also don't have the Ultra class figure so I can't compare. I don't doubt it's better, as I've really enjoyed others in that class like Clobber and Rack 'n Ruin.
The funny thing is, thanks to the way they both transform and share limbs between modes, the only way the new deluxe is more posable is his head can rotate a little bit while the ultras head cannot rotate at all. But the ultra also has a movable cape and full range of leg movement with nothing to impede it going in either direction, so it sort of makes up for no head movement with unrestricted legs. It even has all the swivels and the wrist as well. Neither have waists.
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:So Thunderhowl then, this toy isn't really good. The best part about this toy is the transformation, it's great, but neither resting mode is particularly good. The Ultra class figure is the better Thunderhowl, no doubt in my mind.
And of the deluxes, I think Bumblebee ended up being the best one. I'd rank them:
1) Bumblebee
2) Grimlock
3) Arcee
4) Optimus Prime
5) Hot Rod
6) Megatron
7) Thunderhowl
Wow, I thought you liked Shockwave. I havent come up with my list but I know that my number 1 is Bumblebee and the one I like least is Hot Rod. I like Arcee a lot too, she's just so cute all around and wonderfully show accurate, right size too.
I know we have another line of Cyberverse deluxe class toys coming out since the line and the show are not over after all. But so far, the contenders for a top 5 list for me would be, Deluxe Bumblebee and Arcee, Ultimate Grimlock, Ultra Thunderhowl and Warrior Hammerbyte.
No, I always found shockwave to be mediocre at best. And his tube thingy is just a royal pain to work with.
I still like Hot Rod, his main weakness was utter lack of paint. Megatron's sort of wonky arms and occasional legs giving out/falling off put him below Hot Rod.
Top 5 of the line so far for me would include deluxe Bee, ultimate Grimlock, ultra Rack n' Ruin, BAF Maccadam, and 1-step Whirl.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083986)
Posted by william-james88 on October 15th, 2020 @ 8:28am CDT
You find one step Whirl better than Hammerbyte?
Posted by william-james88 on October 15th, 2020 @ 8:28am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Top 5 of the line so far for me would include deluxe Bee, ultimate Grimlock, ultra Rack n' Ruin, BAF Maccadam, and 1-step Whirl.
You find one step Whirl better than Hammerbyte?
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2083987)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 15th, 2020 @ 8:32am CDT
I do, I think he is better, though Hammerbyte is a really good figure, but I'm not sure I could accept him knocking anyone out of that top 5 except maybe Rack n' Ruin, but that's also both a good figure and a long awaited one
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 15th, 2020 @ 8:32am CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Top 5 of the line so far for me would include deluxe Bee, ultimate Grimlock, ultra Rack n' Ruin, BAF Maccadam, and 1-step Whirl.
You find one step Whirl better than Hammerbyte?
I do, I think he is better, though Hammerbyte is a really good figure, but I'm not sure I could accept him knocking anyone out of that top 5 except maybe Rack n' Ruin, but that's also both a good figure and a long awaited one
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2084071)
Posted by Burn on October 15th, 2020 @ 4:13pm CDT
Toyworld is not collector oriented. They're a plain ol toy store franchise but are limited in number throughout the country, far from collector oriented.
Posted by Burn on October 15th, 2020 @ 4:13pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:In Australia, the Warrior Starscream/Hammerbyte wave was found at Toyworld, which is a more collector oriented store
Toyworld is not collector oriented. They're a plain ol toy store franchise but are limited in number throughout the country, far from collector oriented.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2084294)
Posted by william-james88 on October 16th, 2020 @ 7:30pm CDT
I see, thanks.
Posted by william-james88 on October 16th, 2020 @ 7:30pm CDT
Burn wrote:william-james88 wrote:In Australia, the Warrior Starscream/Hammerbyte wave was found at Toyworld, which is a more collector oriented store
Toyworld is not collector oriented. They're a plain ol toy store franchise but are limited in number throughout the country, far from collector oriented.
I see, thanks.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2085984)
Posted by william-james88 on November 3rd, 2020 @ 6:25pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 3rd, 2020 @ 6:25pm CST
We have news that the latest (last?) wave of Transformers Cyberverse trooper class figures have been found in Canada. Yours fellow news editor found them at Walmart in the Montreal area.
These are Transformers Cyberverse Battle Call Megatron and Starscream.
These Trooper class figures are 5.5 inches tall and convert from vehicle to robot mode in six easy steps.
This is our first sighting of these toys in North America, if you find them in the US, let us know.
And remember, for Transformers toys, you can share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
These are Transformers Cyberverse Battle Call Megatron and Starscream.
These Trooper class figures are 5.5 inches tall and convert from vehicle to robot mode in six easy steps.
This is our first sighting of these toys in North America, if you find them in the US, let us know.
And remember, for Transformers toys, you can share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086654)
Posted by william-james88 on November 12th, 2020 @ 12:12am CST
Posted by william-james88 on November 12th, 2020 @ 12:12am CST
Remember those tiny Sharkticons that came with one step Hot Rod in the retailer exclusive set? Well those were actually Tuny Turbo Changers from series 4, which we didn't know existed at the time. That series has been found in Canada at Toysrus and Walmart now, with the specific sighting below from a Walmart in the Montreal area. You can see the full list of characters along with the codes and images of both Thunderhowl and Shockwave (the two I brought home). Regarding the code, each blind bag comes with a code that begins with a letter and it is that letter, which we list below, that helps identify them.
A – Gnaw (Redeco of the mold included in the Cyberverse Sharkticons Attack pack)
B – Kup
C – Wildwheel
D – Skybyte
E – Alpha Strike (Strika)
F – Thunderhowl
G – Ironhide
H – Slipstream
I – Energon Prime
J – Stealth Bumblebee
K – Dark Energon Shockwave
L – Wheeljack
A – Gnaw (Redeco of the mold included in the Cyberverse Sharkticons Attack pack)
B – Kup
C – Wildwheel
D – Skybyte
E – Alpha Strike (Strika)
F – Thunderhowl
G – Ironhide
H – Slipstream
I – Energon Prime
J – Stealth Bumblebee
K – Dark Energon Shockwave
L – Wheeljack
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086673)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 12th, 2020 @ 9:13am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 12th, 2020 @ 9:13am CST
Weird that they added a space to Alphastrike's name.
Also, "Dark Energon" Shockwave? We haven't heard of that stuff in anything for a while.
Also, "Dark Energon" Shockwave? We haven't heard of that stuff in anything for a while.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086674)
Posted by Glarryg on November 12th, 2020 @ 9:47am CST
Posted by Glarryg on November 12th, 2020 @ 9:47am CST
Thunderhowl and Wildwheel don't look too bad, as far as the new molds go, but Wheeljack? I don't know; it was one thing to re-use the Hot Rod mold for Sideswipe. Using it for Wheeljack seems like a stretch now.
... I'll probably still buy it, though.
Glarryg
... I'll probably still buy it, though.
Glarryg
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086692)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on November 12th, 2020 @ 2:46pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Knight on November 12th, 2020 @ 2:46pm CST
Would like to find Series 3 somewhere.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086719)
Posted by hurricane567 on November 12th, 2020 @ 8:09pm CST
Posted by hurricane567 on November 12th, 2020 @ 8:09pm CST
I wasn't willing to pay MSRP for Cyberverse Sharkticons Attack set. I saw them at Ross for for less, and still didn't want it. I don't know any kids that'd like a 1 Step Changer and all i wanted was teeny tiny Sharks. Now this is a better deal, even if they aren't G1 colors.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086753)
Posted by ScottyP on November 13th, 2020 @ 10:40am CST
Price isn't ideal but I have no faith these are going to show up anywhere in the US, which is too bad because I'd love more tiny Sharkticons.
Posted by ScottyP on November 13th, 2020 @ 10:40am CST
I just bought series 4 from this ebay seller, they still have one of those and a set of the 8 series 3 figs: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fwecango88%2Fm.html%3F_nkw%26_armrs%3D1%26_ipg%26_from%26Rodimus Knight wrote:Would like to find Series 3 somewhere.
Price isn't ideal but I have no faith these are going to show up anywhere in the US, which is too bad because I'd love more tiny Sharkticons.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086861)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 14th, 2020 @ 6:17pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 14th, 2020 @ 6:17pm CST
Found a couple of these guys tonight at the local JCPennys. I didn't get one, but they are out there
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086895)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 14th, 2020 @ 10:45pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 14th, 2020 @ 10:45pm CST
Yeah, I've seen X at Walmart.
Re: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Skullcruncher Pictorial Review and Available Online (2086898)
Posted by Emerje on November 14th, 2020 @ 11:06pm CST
Same here, couldn't remember if he was new or if my brain was mixing him up with the regular gray version before when I saw a few of him on the shelf the other day.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on November 14th, 2020 @ 11:06pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, I've seen X at Walmart.
Same here, couldn't remember if he was new or if my brain was mixing him up with the regular gray version before when I saw a few of him on the shelf the other day.
Emerje
