Video Reviews for Cyberverse Deluxe Prowl, Soundwave and Starscream

I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else and I was too dumb to take a photo in store, but I saw at Target the Megatron with the helicopter armor in the Buzzworthy Bee packaging.

TF-fan kev777 wrote:I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else and I was too dumb to take a photo in store, but I saw at Target the Megatron with the helicopter armor in the Buzzworthy Bee packaging.

There's also a Bumblebee with a redeco of Grimlock's garbage truck Spark Armor.

I got the new deluxes in, and they are decent with some mixed bags.

Prowl is the best of the lot. He is really solid, I love how the legs work, the robot mode is pretty good, transformation has some neat new tricks while also using some from Siege, car mode is decent, and he looks and feels good.

Soundwave was the one I was most excited for, because I loved him in the show. He's not too bad, the kibble gets in the way some around back, but at least they gave him his killer show headsculpt. I like the truck mode too, and he has his little Laserbeak! He's good.

Starscream is good in robot mode, with excellent paint and detail, and the best effects parts. Sadly, while the transformation is involved, the result sucks. So he is probably my 2nd least favorite deluxe above Thunderhowl. Also my wife said his chest missiles make him look like he's lactating, and I can never see him the same again

Looks like Prowls wheels are decent unlike the early images of the figures. I don't really like this soundwaves car mode but his bot mode seems to make up for it (though that pose is def doing wonders to hide the flaps for shoulders) and the arms look posable compared to siege/netflixs visible hollows when striking 90% of poses.
Will be intersting to see if soundave and Satarscream get any repaints.

blackeyedprime wrote:Will be intersting to see if soundave and Satarscream get any repaints.

I hope they don't. Starscream was entirely unique compared to every other seeker.

But. Soundwave did have the waves from other universes, so maybe that could work

That prowl headsculpt is pretty bad though, and the bad paint gives it no favours.

william-james88 wrote:That prowl headsculpt is pretty bad though, and the bad paint gives it no favours.

That is the 1 detriment of the mold to me, but I think the kibble on Soundwave still ranks him a little lower than Prowl

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

william-james88 wrote:That prowl headsculpt is pretty bad though, and the bad paint gives it no favours.

That is the 1 detriment of the mold to me, but I think the kibble on Soundwave still ranks him a little lower than Prowl

For sure, that back kibble is what is stopping me from getting the toy most.

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

william-james88 wrote:That prowl headsculpt is pretty bad though, and the bad paint gives it no favours.

That is the 1 detriment of the mold to me, but I think the kibble on Soundwave still ranks him a little lower than Prowl

For sure, that back kibble is what is stopping me from getting the toy most.

It does get in the way of the waist swivel, legs moving, and posing. I don't know why there could not have been just a little more work done to it to not have that issue

newly updated Cyberverse shelves with the new deluxes! The Resistance is looking better than ever!

yeah that one step whirl looks really good with the rest

william-james88 wrote:yeah that one step whirl looks really good with the rest

Still one of the best one-steps ever made, it's a fantastic little toy

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

william-james88 wrote:yeah that one step whirl looks really good with the rest

Still one of the best one-steps ever made, it's a fantastic little toy

Amen!

I guess I have to write a top 5 Best One Steps list and have him in it. Wonder who else I'd put. I like the Cyberverse Megatron (with the pop out missile), along with AOE Heli Drift, G1 Twin Twist and Rescue Bot Blades.

william-james88 wrote:I guess I have to write a top 5 Best One Steps list and have him in it. Wonder who else I'd put. I like the Cyberverse Megatron (with the pop out missile), along with AOE Heli Drift, G1 Twin Twist and Rescue Bot Blades.

If you're including Jumpstarters and Rescue Bots, that oughta open the door for other single-step transforming toys like the Flipchangers of Beast Wars and Machine Wars, the Beast Machines Deployers, the Fall of Cybertron Data Discs, the G2/BWII Autorollers, Bot Shots, etc.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I guess I have to write a top 5 Best One Steps list and have him in it. Wonder who else I'd put. I like the Cyberverse Megatron (with the pop out missile), along with AOE Heli Drift, G1 Twin Twist and Rescue Bot Blades.

If you're including Jumpstarters and Rescue Bots, that oughta open the door for other single-step transforming toys like the Flipchangers of Beast Wars and Machine Wars, the Beast Machines Deployers, the Fall of Cybertron Data Discs, the G2/BWII Autorollers, Bot Shots, etc.

If anything is only one step, then sure. None of the Beast Wars figures are though since they require an additional step of sorts. If there's a figure that transforms in just one step that you think is better than anything else mentionned, let me know.

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I guess I have to write a top 5 Best One Steps list and have him in it. Wonder who else I'd put. I like the Cyberverse Megatron (with the pop out missile), along with AOE Heli Drift, G1 Twin Twist and Rescue Bot Blades.

If you're including Jumpstarters and Rescue Bots, that oughta open the door for other single-step transforming toys like the Flipchangers of Beast Wars and Machine Wars, the Beast Machines Deployers, the Fall of Cybertron Data Discs, the G2/BWII Autorollers, Bot Shots, etc.

If anything is only one step, then sure. None of the Beast Wars figures are though since they require an additional step of sorts. If there's a figure that transforms in just one step that you think is better than anything else mentionned, let me know.

I definitely like the Machine Wars Basics. The jets in particular since their altmode kibble doesn't get in the way of their articulation like the race car and tow truck kinda do.

Though, wait, 1996 Rattrap can transform in one step. I just tried it with mine.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I guess I have to write a top 5 Best One Steps list and have him in it. Wonder who else I'd put. I like the Cyberverse Megatron (with the pop out missile), along with AOE Heli Drift, G1 Twin Twist and Rescue Bot Blades.

If you're including Jumpstarters and Rescue Bots, that oughta open the door for other single-step transforming toys like the Flipchangers of Beast Wars and Machine Wars, the Beast Machines Deployers, the Fall of Cybertron Data Discs, the G2/BWII Autorollers, Bot Shots, etc.

If anything is only one step, then sure. None of the Beast Wars figures are though since they require an additional step of sorts. If there's a figure that transforms in just one step that you think is better than anything else mentionned, let me know.

I definitely like the Machine Wars Basics. The jets in particular since their altmode kibble doesn't get in the way of their articulation like the race car and tow truck kinda do.

Though, wait, 1996 Rattrap can transform in one step. I just tried it with mine.

A lot of Basic Beast Wars figures are like that since they're spring loaded. At best you have to readjust the arms and maybe feet, but it's basically one big step. Same can be said for a lot of figures called one step, like Repugnus who needs to have his monster legs moved to his back in an extra step once you unfold him. BW bat Primal is exactly one step, no need to adjust any other parts aside from his swords which aren't part of the transformation.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I guess I have to write a top 5 Best One Steps list and have him in it. Wonder who else I'd put. I like the Cyberverse Megatron (with the pop out missile), along with AOE Heli Drift, G1 Twin Twist and Rescue Bot Blades.

If you're including Jumpstarters and Rescue Bots, that oughta open the door for other single-step transforming toys like the Flipchangers of Beast Wars and Machine Wars, the Beast Machines Deployers, the Fall of Cybertron Data Discs, the G2/BWII Autorollers, Bot Shots, etc.

If anything is only one step, then sure. None of the Beast Wars figures are though since they require an additional step of sorts. If there's a figure that transforms in just one step that you think is better than anything else mentionned, let me know.

I definitely like the Machine Wars Basics. The jets in particular since their altmode kibble doesn't get in the way of their articulation like the race car and tow truck kinda do.

Though, wait, 1996 Rattrap can transform in one step. I just tried it with mine.

A lot of Basic Beast Wars figures are like that since they're spring loaded. At best you have to readjust the arms and maybe feet, but it's basically one big step. Same can be said for a lot of figures called one step, like Repugnus who needs to have his monster legs moved to his back in an extra step once you unfold him. BW bat Primal is exactly one step, no need to adjust any other parts aside from his swords which aren't part of the transformation.

Emerje

While we're talking one steps, not only would Whirl deserve to be on such list (as #1 no doubt to me) but Cyberverse Repugnus deserves to be on there too. That is also a great figure. And we cannot forget RiD2015 Springload, that's a pretty fun toy too

Very few of the "One-Step" Transformers actually Transform in one-step.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Very few of the "One-Step" Transformers actually Transform in one-step.

What if we discount manipulating limbs and add/remove accessories? I only have the Switchblade-style AoE Bumblebee mold, and all I have to do is move the arms to their proper position.

We found some new Transforemrs Cyberverse toys in the Walmart app. Most of these have a S4 connotation, meaning season 4. However, "season 4" will actually be a pair of TV films. And we know that the Dinobots will be involved so we see that play out in the toyline. Not only will we be geting Sludge and Slug but there will be an Ultimate class Volcanicus. Since this has always been a gimmick line for a younger audience, there will be new gimmicks here. This time we have a "roll and combine" gimmick and a "roll and transform" gimmick, which dates all the way back to G1 Topspin and Twin Twist. We'll see how that gimmick functions in this line.

We also have a listing for Botbots that seems to also be Dinosaur themed.

Let us know what you think!

Transformers Cyberverse Ultimate S4 Hot Rod
Transformers Cyberverse Ultra S4 Sludge
Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe S4 Slug
Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe S4 Cheetor
Transformers Cyberverse Ultra S4 Ramjet
Transformers Cyberverse Ultimate S4 Volcanicus
Transformers Cyberverse Roll And Combine Assortment
Transformers Cyberverse Roll And Transform Assortment
Transformers Dino Optimus Prime
Transformers Dinobot Defenders
Transformers Dinobot Strikers
Transformers Botbots Dino Store

So we're getting Combiners, eh? Nice.

bluecatcinema wrote:So we're getting Combiners, eh? Nice.

Remember, we also go combiners in RID, this could be similar

bluecatcinema wrote:So we're getting Combiners, eh? Nice.

Don't expect Combiner Wars material. To add to Will's predictions, Ultimate Volcanicus could very well be like RiD 2015 Combiner Force Menasor:


I'll spare you their robot modes.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

bluecatcinema wrote:So we're getting Combiners, eh? Nice.

Don't expect Combiner Wars material. To add to Will's predictions, Ultimate Volcanicus could very well be like RiD 2015 Combiner Force Menasor:


I'll spare you their robot modes.

That was still a pretty fun combiner. I won't complaint about any of the 3 team combiners too much, they were fun for what they were

Botbots Dino Store is pretty intriguing. I guess Botbots aren't done yet after all. Probably "toy" dinosaurs? I imagine they wouldn't be much different from any of the Dinobot Tiny Turbo Changers which were almost all great.

Emerje

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

bluecatcinema wrote:So we're getting Combiners, eh? Nice.

Don't expect Combiner Wars material. To add to Will's predictions, Ultimate Volcanicus could very well be like RiD 2015 Combiner Force Menasor:


I'll spare you their robot modes.

That was still a pretty fun combiner. I won't complaint about any of the 3 team combiners too much, they were fun for what they were

True, they had more in common with Bandai's Super Sentai and especially Machine Robo Rescue offerings which were fun in their own way. The torsos just needed better hands... or hands period

And count me in for more Dinos!

Emerje wrote:Botbots Dino Store is pretty intriguing. I guess Botbots aren't done yet after all. Probably "toy" dinosaurs? I imagine they wouldn't be much different from any of the Dinobot Tiny Turbo Changers which were almost all great.

Emerje

Or it's a rerelease of the botbots that already exist and become dinosaurs in new decos.

Nice to see that we have a Deluxe Cheetor along with Sludge, though I'd love to get Windblade, Slipstream, Shadowstriker, Lockdown, Clobber, Dead End, Perceptor, Jetfire, and Sky-Byte;

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

bluecatcinema wrote:So we're getting Combiners, eh? Nice.

Don't expect Combiner Wars material. To add to Will's predictions, Ultimate Volcanicus could very well be like RiD 2015 Combiner Force Menasor:


I'll spare you their robot modes.

That was still a pretty fun combiner. I won't complaint about any of the 3 team combiners too much, they were fun for what they were

They were great. Could hold their weapons up and didn't lean at the hips.

Quantum Surge wrote:Nice to see that we have a Deluxe Cheetor along with Sludge, though I'd love to get Windblade, Slipstream, Shadowstriker, Lockdown, Clobber, Dead End, Perceptor, Jetfire, and Sky-Byte;

I just hope this Cheetor is a little more show-accurate.

Just wanted to remind everyone that Maccadam is actually really damn good

Have there been reports of any knock off figures in this line?

I bought a deluxe Optimus Prime from Amazon and the plastic feels really flimsy.

I know this is a "kids line" and sacrifices were made to include the BAF pieces but it's the single cheapest feeling Transformer I own.

I feel like these figures would be pretty low on the list to create KOs of considering they would also have to include the Maccadam parts (and, ironically, the arm piece that came with Optimus feels of much higher quality than Prime himself) but I just wanted to make sure.

FellintoOblivion wrote:Have there been reports of any knock off figures in this line?

I bought a deluxe Optimus Prime from Amazon and the plastic feels really flimsy.

I know this is a "kids line" and sacrifices were made to include the BAF pieces but it's the single cheapest feeling Transformer I own.

I feel like these figures would be pretty low on the list to create KOs of considering they would also have to include the Maccadam parts (and, ironically, the arm piece that came with Optimus feels of much higher quality than Prime himself) but I just wanted to make sure.

Maybe you got a dud.

Just got Deluxe Grimlock last week. The one who has a firepiece that doubles as a burning club/sword in his hands and a Maccadam piece.
Still he is quite badass in robot form even if his T-Rex form is rather chubby.

Is Titty-blast Starscream any good? Better than Prowl or Soundwave?

Figure as the TF section at the local K-Mart is rapidly disappearing to an ever-growing sea of Bakugan, I should help reduce their stock levels of TF's.

Burn wrote:Is Titty-blast Starscream any good? Better than Prowl or Soundwave?

Figure as the TF section at the local K-Mart is rapidly disappearing to an ever-growing sea of Bakugan, I should help reduce their stock levels of TF's.

I quite liked it, feel free to check my review.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:feel free to check my review.

Where do people get the idea I have enough of an attention span to sit through reviews?

Burn wrote:Is Titty-blast Starscream any good? Better than Prowl or Soundwave?

Figure as the TF section at the local K-Mart is rapidly disappearing to an ever-growing sea of Bakugan, I should help reduce their stock levels of TF's.

He's pretty decent.

His alt mode is a hot slab of nothing, and the transformation is very intricate to get to that hot slab, but he is really sharp in bot mode. And the effects parts are great.

You have nothing to lose to get him

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Burn wrote:Is Titty-blast Starscream any good? Better than Prowl or Soundwave?

Figure as the TF section at the local K-Mart is rapidly disappearing to an ever-growing sea of Bakugan, I should help reduce their stock levels of TF's.

He's pretty decent.

His alt mode is a hot slab of nothing, and the transformation is very intricate to get to that hot slab, but he is really sharp in bot mode. And the effects parts are great.

You have nothing to lose to get him

His altmode would look much better if certain blue parts had been colored gray instead (and certain other gray parts colored blue).

I just packed all my Cyberverse stuff in preparation for moving to our first house, and I have a couple here I wanted to highlight as they were packed.

Meteorfire was so close to being a good toy, he just needed a little more, but he needs another go at a toy.



Iaconus definitely needs another toy. This just doesn't do him proper justice. I loved him in the show, fantastic addition to the lore.



Another guy who needs a new toy. Wildwheel is such a neat design



This is my Quintesson. This is the one version I actually like. So neat



Spark armor didn't get enough credit. These were fun toys. And this is the best Sky Byte toy



One of the best one Steps. Repugnus was neat, loved the concept of him



And finally, WHIRLS

I see this topic is receding into the past but man, we know there are so many more products coming. With them being for the younger audience, we might only see them when they actually hit stores so it might not be soon. But when that happens, it will be a deluge

I'm eagerly awaiting the season 4 stuff. I really want a better fully transforming Dead End

william-james88 wrote:I see this topic is receding into the past but man, we know there are so many more products coming. With them being for the younger audience, we might only see them when they actually hit stores so it might not be soon. But when that happens, it will be a deluge

I'm ready.

While we have had reveals for the Kingdom and Studio Series lines, along with exclusives, let's not forget that we are going to get a lot of new Cyberverse figures. We are getting two TV movies, one heavily featuring the Dinobots and it is getting a whole bunch of toys to support it in a Dinobots Unite subline. We have the first images of those, courtesy of fellow Seibertronian JTPRime 17. As with the rest of the Cyberverse line, these are for kids and very reminiscent of the crash combiners from RID. Here, a Dinobot will combine with a popular G1 character. For now we have Bumblebee and Swoop becoming Bumbleswoop and Megatron and Slug becoming Slugtron.
These are the Roll and Combine figures we saw listing of though that actual name is not on the box.

Of all the possible imaginable outcomes when the listings for these leaked, this is the worst one. Nothing was learned with Crash Combiners.

ScottyP wrote:Of all the possible imaginable outcomes when the listings for these leaked, this is the worst one. Nothing was learned with Crash Combiners.

They are some of my 3 year old's favourite toys and aftermarket prices for many crash combiners are nuts now. So I'm glad these are coming out. Plus he likes the dinobots, so it will be a double win for him.