Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign

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Fellow Seibertronians, we have for you today, a full set of video reviews for the upcoming wave 2 Combiner Wars figure's by Chefatron, including a review of Sky Reign himself. Take a look at the reviews below and let us know what you think of this next set of combining Ark-bots. Will you be getting any of them? Let us know in the comments below.

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Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763282)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 5th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CST

Ya know, for not having the G1 figure and not 'getting' the G1 figure, this guy sure can't get over this guy not living up to the G1 figure :roll:

And reviewers still can't get over the torso's being light, as though they've forgotten the mess that was menasor :roll:

Though his amount of paint apps may have reached an all time low, him and his wavemates, so unfortunate :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763285)
Posted by no-one on February 5th, 2016 @ 12:34pm CST

I just watched the TB review. That was an ummm... experience.

I'll check the others later.

I was planning on just WJ (not 88) and Hound, but I really want to play around with TB's HFG and that arm cannon looks pretty darn slick.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763288)
Posted by Microraptor on February 5th, 2016 @ 12:49pm CST

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Microraptor wrote:Is the gun-hand a 5mm port?
Yes it is.

Which means that he can have a cannon or a hulk hand. Sweet.

Or an axe-hand!

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763294)
Posted by Corsair on February 5th, 2016 @ 12:57pm CST

Microraptor wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Microraptor wrote:Is the gun-hand a 5mm port?
Yes it is.

Which means that he can have a cannon or a hulk hand. Sweet.

Or an axe-hand!

Trailbreaker with Trailcuttin' Axe Hand! :-P

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763299)
Posted by no-one on February 5th, 2016 @ 1:01pm CST

Tyberion wrote:
Microraptor wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Microraptor wrote:Is the gun-hand a 5mm port?
Yes it is.

Which means that he can have a cannon or a hulk hand. Sweet.

Or an axe-hand!

Trailbreaker with Trailcuttin' Axe Hand!

How about: "Now with Trailbuttering axetion"?

I'll see my way out.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763313)
Posted by MemphisR56 on February 5th, 2016 @ 1:20pm CST

I actually found that review deeply irritating. We've seen 4 characters out of the off-road mold now, and people STILL don't know how the handfootgun plugs into the truckbed.

And when he couldn't transform it properly
-whine
-complain
-blame hasbro
-physically slap the figure
-try to force the joints
-only then calmly check to see if something hadn't lined up properly.

Good god man, treat your figures better!

Needs a disclaimer: "No trailbreakers were harmed during the making of this film."

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763322)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 5th, 2016 @ 1:42pm CST

MemphisR56 wrote:I actually found that review deeply irritating. We've seen 4 characters out of the off-road mold now, and people STILL don't know how the handfootgun plugs into the truckbed.

And when he couldn't transform it properly
-whine
-complain
-blame hasbro
-physically slap the figure
-try to force the joints
-only then calmly check to see if something hadn't lined up properly.

Good god man, treat your figures better!

Needs a disclaimer: "No trailbreakers were harmed during the making of this film."

Yeah, not the best reviews I've seen, the sky lynx and reign one's were worse :roll:

Kinda regret front paging them, but they are informative in the barest sense of the review >:oP

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763324)
Posted by gothsaurus on February 5th, 2016 @ 1:45pm CST

I'm finally warming up to taking a paint marker to some figures to give them silver hubcaps, black out Wheeljack's windows and chest, etc. The paint apps in the past year have been so skimpy in USA.

I hate it that paint apps are where Hasbro cuts costs. (Wish they could put out another dozen Bumblebees or some simple 3-step kid toys to raise some money instead.)

As for other cost saving methods, I've been okay with thinner cardboard and cheaper paper for instructions. But degrading the toy, its plastic quality, its paint, etc. That's a downer. The wing holes (to cut out plastic use) on Sky Lynx — like we saw on Jetfire — are a real bummer, though the figure looks pretty spot on besides that.

I'm pretty excited about all of these. Though they're not perfect, and are retools of Stunticons etc., the head sculpts and homages (like Trailbreakers hand) are lovingly done. Will definitely pick them up.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763327)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 5th, 2016 @ 1:49pm CST

gothsaurus wrote:The wing holes (to cut out plastic use) on Sky Lynx — like we saw on Jetfire — are a real bummer, though the figure looks pretty spot on besides that.

Why? If you leave the wings folded in, the blue shows throught the cut-outs, which would probably make it look awesome 8-)

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763328)
Posted by no-one on February 5th, 2016 @ 1:51pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:
gothsaurus wrote:The wing holes (to cut out plastic use) on Sky Lynx — like we saw on Jetfire — are a real bummer, though the figure looks pretty spot on besides that.

Why? If you leave the wings folded in, the blue shows throught the cut-outs, which would probably make it look awesome

I like the peekaboo blue. Looks neat. It's a nice compromise to hollow-ness or lack of paint apps.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763330)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 5th, 2016 @ 1:56pm CST

caryweeone wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
gothsaurus wrote:The wing holes (to cut out plastic use) on Sky Lynx — like we saw on Jetfire — are a real bummer, though the figure looks pretty spot on besides that.

Why? If you leave the wings folded in, the blue shows throught the cut-outs, which would probably make it look awesome
I like the peekaboo blue. Looks neat. It's a nice compromise to hollow-ness or lack of paint apps.

At least, since they had to do this, they made it look really cool - this is the type of cost-cutting I'm okay with

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763332)
Posted by Evil Eye on February 5th, 2016 @ 2:03pm CST

No pics of that fist plugged into the arm cannon?

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763367)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 3:49pm CST

Just got my Onslaught/Skylynx box this afternoon. All I can say is wow. Onslaught is incredible! Easily the best torso for the entire line, everything on him is so secure and tight. Well, actually I haven't turned Skylynx into torso mode yet so I can't definitively say that, too busy drooling over Bruticus.
=P~

I think someone wanted to see Skylynx with 4 legs? I don't know if anyone posted a pic yet, but he looks goofy as heck. Doesn't work very well imo. Makes him look like a weird tower with a bird head on top or something :lol:

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763369)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 5th, 2016 @ 3:51pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:Just got my Onslaught/Skylynx box this afternoon. All I can say is wow. Onslaught is incredible! Easily the best torso for the entire line, everything on him is so secure and tight. Well, actually I haven't turned Skylynx into torso mode yet so I can't definitively say that, too busy drooling over Bruticus.

I think someone wanted to see Skylynx with 4 legs? I don't know if anyone posted a pic yet, but he looks goofy as heck. Doesn't work very well imo. Makes him look like a weird tower with a bird head on top or something

Oh my gosh that is hilarious.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763374)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 3:57pm CST

I was too busy fawning over Bruticus so I really didn't bother trying to make Skylynx look good in that first pic. Here's a couple pics of a slightly better configuration with the back legs reversed to allow the joint to move more freely.

There are probably better options if you're gonna do this, but these are my only free limbs at the moment.

All hail Stomplynx!

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763379)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:00pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:

Is that a custom Cyclonus gun/Galvatron cannon on his wing?

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763382)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:04pm CST

SillySpringer wrote:Is that a custom Cyclonus gun/Galvatron cannon on his wing?

Yeah, I painted the one that came with Cyclonus awhile back. No reason for Skylynx to have it other than it was sitting there when I was taking pics, and well, why not?
:-D

I actually never got around to painting the back section that pops off, but you can't really tell in the pic. It would have been mostly gray anyway.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763385)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:07pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:I was too busy fawning over Bruticus so I really didn't bother trying to make Skylynx look good in that first pic. Here's a couple pics of a slightly better configuration with the back legs reversed to allow the joint to move more freely.
[snipped while laughing]

There are probably better options if you're gonna do this, but these are my only free limbs at the moment.

All hail Stomplynx!

Hey thanks for remembering my request!!! That does look a bit goofy but for some strange reason I love it! Could you do it backwards in the fan mode Lynx mode by chance?

Tyberion wrote:
Microraptor wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Microraptor wrote:Is the gun-hand a 5mm port?
Yes it is.

Which means that he can have a cannon or a hulk hand. Sweet.

Or an axe-hand!

Trailbreaker with Trailcuttin' Axe Hand!

I can go for this. Trailbreaker with a little Cutter in him! (puns haha)

But this review didn't cover that much extra. I will be posting Emgo reviews as they come cause he does show stuff that most other reviewers don't, such as proper H/F/G integration.

Optibotimus, you got these guys yet? Able to give any other opinions or have any reviews up soon?

And I'm hoping at least someone does a review that does include Hound's shoulder cannon attachment. It really does work and is awesome for the mold.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763386)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:08pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:Is that a custom Cyclonus gun/Galvatron cannon on his wing?

Yeah, I painted the one that came with Cyclonus awhile back. No reason for Skylynx to have it other than it was sitting there when I was taking pics, and well, why not?

I actually never got around to painting the back section that pops off, but you can't really tell in the pic. It would have been mostly gray anyway.

That cannon looks pretty incredible in those colors. I even like the little green sight!

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763399)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:25pm CST

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hey thanks for remembering my request!!! That does look a bit goofy but for some strange reason I love it! Could you do it backwards in the fan mode Lynx mode by chance?

Sure thing, D-Max!

Now I'm not sure if I have the optimal configuration for Lynx mode, still not too familiar with this figure yet but hopefully it's close enough to give you a good idea.

The front legs in Lynx mode(back legs in bird-dino) are a lot harder to pose since they don't have any outward movement at the shoulder(hip) area.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763401)
Posted by Railbomb on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:32pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Hey thanks for remembering my request!!! That does look a bit goofy but for some strange reason I love it! Could you do it backwards in the fan mode Lynx mode by chance?

Sure thing, D-Max!

Now I'm not sure if I have the optimal configuration for Lynx mode, still not too familiar with this figure yet but hopefully it's close enough to give you a good idea.

The front legs in Lynx mode(back legs in bird-dino) are a lot harder to pose since they don't have any outward movement at the shoulder(hip) area.

I was playing around with this concept before with Superion but it didn't really work well with his head. I think it would be kind of cool to see a combiner that was like the original plans for what turned int Predaking- 5 beastbots that combine into a larger animal.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763403)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:40pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:

The front legs in Lynx mode(back legs in bird-dino) are a lot harder to pose since they don't have any outward movement at the shoulder(hip) area.

Alright, despite posability issues, that is really awesome looking!! If the Sky part of him was extended out as a tail, that would totally work (and if Ironhide were a back leg and maybe SunStreaker was a front leg). I really like this. I might actually pose him like this normally....

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763408)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:52pm CST

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Alright, despite posability issues, that is really awesome looking!! If the Sky part of him was extended out as a tail, that would totally work (and if Ironhide were a back leg and maybe SunStreaker was a front leg). I really like this. I might actually pose him like this normally....

Yeah, I didn't really mess with the limb options too much, but he does look pretty good with Optimus's guys(even if Sunstreaker clashes with the color scheme). Swap Sunstreaker out for Wheeljack or Smokescreen, or any other mostly red/white/blue dude, and you got yourself a real good looking combiner.

Here's one more shot for good measure, the *mostly* correct combined mode:

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763411)
Posted by shajaki on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:56pm CST

Hellscream9999 wrote:Ya know, for not having the G1 figure and not 'getting' the G1 figure, this guy sure can't get over this guy not living up to the G1 figure

I know! And the review for Reign was weird. He praises the combiner in the beginning, then 12 seconds later is all "... ehhh... meehhh...". Do you like it or not dude? Overall a pretty negative fella.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763413)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 5th, 2016 @ 4:58pm CST

shajaki wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Ya know, for not having the G1 figure and not 'getting' the G1 figure, this guy sure can't get over this guy not living up to the G1 figure
I know! And the review for Reign was weird. He praises the combiner in the beginning, then 12 seconds later is all "... ehhh... meehhh...". Do you like it or not dude? Overall a pretty negative fella.

Well SkyLynx looks pretty disappointing though. I'm definitely not planning on getting him.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763415)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:07pm CST

You can do some goofy things with him, but after handling the greatness that is Bruticus he's a bit of a let down. The hot/cold reactions to him make sense to me. Parts pop off left, right, and center too often for my liking. I am happier with him than I thought I'd be, though. He's a fun quirky figure to have on hand.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763419)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:14pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:You can do some goofy things with him, but after handling the greatness that is Bruticus he's a bit of a let down. The hot/cold reactions to him make sense to me. Parts pop off left, right, and center too often for my liking. I am happier with him than I thought I'd be, though. He's a fun quirky figure to have on hand.

He looks to me like an up-scaled arms micron kit. He has too many holes and gaps in him and just looks plain cheap. At least to me. Even if I had Chefatron's review on mute, I could see a whole list of grossly ignored problems with him.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763420)
Posted by shajaki on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:18pm CST

SillySpringer wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Ya know, for not having the G1 figure and not 'getting' the G1 figure, this guy sure can't get over this guy not living up to the G1 figure
I know! And the review for Reign was weird. He praises the combiner in the beginning, then 12 seconds later is all "... ehhh... meehhh...". Do you like it or not dude? Overall a pretty negative fella.
Well SkyLynx looks pretty disappointing though. I'm definitely not planning on getting him.

To each his own I 'spose. Aside from not having a lynx mode, I have nothing to complain about.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763424)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:24pm CST

shajaki wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Ya know, for not having the G1 figure and not 'getting' the G1 figure, this guy sure can't get over this guy not living up to the G1 figure
I know! And the review for Reign was weird. He praises the combiner in the beginning, then 12 seconds later is all "... ehhh... meehhh...". Do you like it or not dude? Overall a pretty negative fella.
Well SkyLynx looks pretty disappointing though. I'm definitely not planning on getting him.
To each his own I 'spose. Aside from not having a lynx mode, I have nothing to complain about.

It's rare that I think the G1 toy looks better, and that's how I feel about Skylynx. The legs and everything just look so bad to me. Chefatron even said that the box was cheaper than normal, unless he somehow got a knockoff.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763431)
Posted by steals_your_goats on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:35pm CST

SillySpringer wrote: Chefatron even said that the box was cheaper than normal

Yeah because God forbid they use less packaging materials. Who needs trees when you can have toy boxes that just get thrown away.. >:oP

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763432)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:38pm CST

steals_your_goats wrote:
SillySpringer wrote: Chefatron even said that the box was cheaper than normal

Yeah because God forbid they use less packaging materials. Who needs trees when you can have toy boxes that just get thrown away..

...and don't protect the figures worth a hoot.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763434)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:39pm CST

Hmm, my Skylynx box does feel slightly "fuzzy" compared to Onslaught's box, but other than that the art and rest of the printing looks just as good. Same quality plastic insert, window, instructions, and plastic tie-downs as well. Actually, the printing on the inner box looks way better than Onslaught's for some reason.

I mean, I totally get the complaints, I wasn't too keen on the figure myself for most of the same reasons as anyone else. I preordered the voyager wave 2 box before looking too much into it and was starting to regret it once I did, but now that I have him in hand I do enjoy him. Nowhere near my favorite by any means, but I kinda figure that every mold has its problems and I overlook those easily enough on other characters. Not trying to sell anyone on the guy, just my opinion.
;)^

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763436)
Posted by steals_your_goats on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:41pm CST

SillySpringer wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
SillySpringer wrote: Chefatron even said that the box was cheaper than normal

Yeah because God forbid they use less packaging materials. Who needs trees when you can have toy boxes that just get thrown away..

...and don't protect the figures worth a hoot.

Cardboard boxes don't protect against anything no matter how thick. It's the plastic tray that keeps figures from getting damaged

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763437)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 5:43pm CST

SillySpringer wrote:
steals_your_goats wrote:
SillySpringer wrote: Chefatron even said that the box was cheaper than normal

Yeah because God forbid they use less packaging materials. Who needs trees when you can have toy boxes that just get thrown away..

...and don't protect the figures worth a hoot.

Well if his was anything like mine, it's just different, not worse. Has a texture instead of being glossy smooth. It would protect the figure as much as any other CW box would.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763461)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 6:58pm CST

I just went back and checked out that Skylynx video review. His box must be an early production thing meant for review purposes(though I'm not sure if he mentions anything like that), a factory error, or possibly a KO. I'm leaning towards factory error. I'm close to some people who make boxes for a living and sometimes they send out bad shipments by mistake. My Skylynx box is definitely nothing like chefatron's. Solid as can be, insert and all. Well, solid as the other CW boxes anyway.

But enough about boxes... Skylynx has me excited for Liokaiser, and I don't even have any attachment or knowledge of the characters. Hopefully they tweak the torso mold in some positive ways like they did for the Hotspot>Onslaught "upgrade". Though I don't expect anything quite as drastic.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763464)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on February 5th, 2016 @ 7:16pm CST

SillySpringer wrote:
shajaki wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:Ya know, for not having the G1 figure and not 'getting' the G1 figure, this guy sure can't get over this guy not living up to the G1 figure
I know! And the review for Reign was weird. He praises the combiner in the beginning, then 12 seconds later is all "... ehhh... meehhh...". Do you like it or not dude? Overall a pretty negative fella.

Well SkyLynx looks pretty disappointing though. I'm definitely not planning on getting him.

I'll get Skylnx regardless. He seems to be the kind of figure that feels better in hand. Not only that but I still need a Skylinx for my collection.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763467)
Posted by Quinturion on February 5th, 2016 @ 7:22pm CST

This "altmode" may be a bit far fetched. That being said; I still wonder how the Sky Reign torso would look with the G2 Superion combiner limbs? I have a United Superion and a G1 Sky Lynx, but it could be love at first sight without buying a 3rd Party hands&feet set?! :-?

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763476)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 5th, 2016 @ 7:42pm CST

Just remember folks, looks are deceiving before in-hand. MP Ironhide and Bumblebee ring some bells. And even then everyone has different expectations and loves in hand. A figure widely disliked can be like by several, so anything's possible. Plus he looks very cool and he has a frikkin beast head for combined mode! And he can combine as a 4-legger! Awesome!!!

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763492)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 8:33pm CST

I know people might be getting sick of Skylynx chatter, but really he's one of the more versatile torsos we've seen.

He has so many alt modes: Bird-Dino, Shuttle, Lynx, Torso, not to mention...

bird!

manticore!-

and even The Shrugging Lynx-man!

Beyond his official combination he can walk on all fours like a massive dino OR lynx beast, plus if you're short on limbs... Gorillynx mode!

What's not to love? Other than the crappy camera quality... :HEADHURTS:

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763497)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 5th, 2016 @ 8:48pm CST

I appreciate all the pics. It really is awesome!

Also, here is the Emgo review of Hound. He does show about halfway through how to attach the shoulder gun. and his Swindle couldn't attach the gun on the shoulder so it may be a running change.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763515)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 5th, 2016 @ 9:41pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763519)
Posted by Mr Skram on February 5th, 2016 @ 9:52pm CST

Quite the accidental resemblance. Good stuff! (What is that, btw?)

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763523)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 5th, 2016 @ 9:56pm CST

Mr Skram wrote:Quite the accidental resemblance. Good stuff! (What is that, btw?)

Power Rangers Lightspeed Recsue Omega Megazord in vehicle mode

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763530)
Posted by Crosscheck on February 5th, 2016 @ 10:09pm CST

Has anyone figured out why Sky Lynx's swords combine? I am looking for a purpose behind it but can't find one. I also need to take Groove and attempt to connect him to the back of Sky Reign. My guess is that the arm pegs will face outward and attach to the peg holes on the wings (which are turned to face inward). The end result will be something like a jetpack using Groove/Wreck-Gar's feet as jump jets, or maybe he can angle his feet to face forward over SR's head to look like a pair of guns.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763537)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 5th, 2016 @ 10:22pm CST

Crosscheck wrote:Has anyone figured out why Sky Lynx's swords combine?

So that Sky Reign can be armed with a big sword?

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763541)
Posted by Solrac333 on February 5th, 2016 @ 10:35pm CST

Terrible. I could not watch these reviews. I had to skip all over his videos. He's all over the place "The worse paint aps out of the entire lot." and the very next thing he says, "Definitely surprisingly great!" Mashes Trailbreaker into truck mode and can't figure out why it doesn't work, "Apparently you have to be subtle with it". Ugh. He is WAY too generous with his scores for these crappy looking figures. 8's and 9's?!

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763542)
Posted by Crosscheck on February 5th, 2016 @ 10:43pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Crosscheck wrote:Has anyone figured out why Sky Lynx's swords combine?
So that Sky Reign can be armed with a big sword?

Yeah, but that isn't what I am talking about. There is a tab that connects the swords side-by-side. I suppose it would be to have them only use one 5mm hole somewhere, but there isn't any utility beyond that. The big sword is great for combiner mode, though. I am debating on if I am going to get his limbs. I really wish they had included something other than the 3rd/4th/5th! use of the Dead End mold. ANYTHING. I would have taken Brawl as Warpath over another use of that same mold.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763543)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 5th, 2016 @ 10:45pm CST

Crosscheck wrote:Yeah, but that isn't what I am talking about. There is a tab that connects the swords side-by-side.

Oh, that? It's to let them become part of Sky Lynx's tail.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763548)
Posted by Crosscheck on February 5th, 2016 @ 10:56pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Crosscheck wrote:Yeah, but that isn't what I am talking about. There is a tab that connects the swords side-by-side.
Oh, that? It's to let them become part of Sky Lynx's tail.

Thanks! I knew there had to be something I was missing. I looked for an image after I saw your post, and yup, they fit right on there to make his tail a lot less stubby. With that out of the way, now I can focus on getting Groove to integrate with him.

Re: Video Reviews of Combiner Wars Wave 2 Figures and Sky Reign (1763573)
Posted by Crosscheck on February 6th, 2016 @ 12:07am CST

My Bruticus has a paint imperfection on his right eye. It makes it look like he was shot in the face. The question is, do I scrape the paint off and repaint the eyes to match, paint the eye a darker color and draw little cracks on it to look like it was damaged but he just keeps going because he is Bruticus, or repaint the eyes but draw a targeting reticle on there. Because it kinda looks cool with the asymmetry. Another option is to paint the eye yellow or green and paint a targeting reticle on it.

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