Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review

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Thanks to our very own Seibertron we now have a video review of the fan built combiner Victorion! As many of you will remember, we have already had an unboxing video as well as a whole gallery dedicated to her, but now we get a whole look at her in all her Christmasy rusty-renegade-y glory! Check out the video review below, and let us know what you think of her in the comment section. And as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!

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Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788245)
Posted by Grimlarz on May 9th, 2016 @ 8:41pm CDT

I think this is a great figure and certainly on my want list. What I believe the most important thing to think about this is the key to more "fan built" figures/concepts probably largely based on sales of figures like this!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788259)
Posted by DeathReviews on May 9th, 2016 @ 9:49pm CDT

Victorion goes down pretty easy - wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooah!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788268)
Posted by Mr Skram on May 9th, 2016 @ 10:01pm CDT

DeathReviews wrote:Victorion goes down pretty easy - wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooah!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788685)
Posted by Va'al on May 11th, 2016 @ 3:12pm CDT

SHIPPING UPDATE! - All pre-ordered Stomps & Foragers will finish shipping today, Victorion has started and will hopefully be finished by Friday
smile emoticon

Any questions or queries please email contact@kapowtoys.co.uk

Thanks !

*excited jig*

ALSO!!!

Not sure if this is your purview or not, but I translated the cybertronian text on the torchbearers and figured someone might want to add it to their pages. (not confident enough to format it in an edit myself)

Each one has a part of message from the g1 episode cosmic rust, specifically: PM R: If/Cyber/tron L: be/your/home, RD R:far/away L:never/roam, Sb R:Hear-my/message/listen/and-fear, Sc L:Danger/comes/the-end/is-near, Du R:Just/like-us L:you-soon/will-rust Js R:All/shall-be L:turned/to-rust

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788696)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 11th, 2016 @ 4:08pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:
Not sure if this is your purview or not, but I translated the cybertronian text on the torchbearers and figured someone might want to add it to their pages. (not confident enough to format it in an edit myself)

Each one has a part of message from the g1 episode cosmic rust, specifically: PM R: If/Cyber/tron L: be/your/home, RD R:far/away L:never/roam, Sb R:Hear-my/message/listen/and-fear, Sc L:Danger/comes/the-end/is-near, Du R:Just/like-us L:you-soon/will-rust Js R:All/shall-be L:turned/to-rust

Now this is cool :MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788697)
Posted by Va'al on May 11th, 2016 @ 4:12pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
Not sure if this is your purview or not, but I translated the cybertronian text on the torchbearers and figured someone might want to add it to their pages. (not confident enough to format it in an edit myself)

Each one has a part of message from the g1 episode cosmic rust, specifically: PM R: If/Cyber/tron L: be/your/home, RD R:far/away L:never/roam, Sb R:Hear-my/message/listen/and-fear, Sc L:Danger/comes/the-end/is-near, Du R:Just/like-us L:you-soon/will-rust Js R:All/shall-be L:turned/to-rust

Now this is cool

'But Hasblow doesn't caaaaare'

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788698)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 11th, 2016 @ 4:15pm CDT

The Cosmic Rust quote was pointed out quite a ways back when we got our very first look at Victorion at NYCC.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788699)
Posted by Va'al on May 11th, 2016 @ 4:20pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:The Cosmic Rust quote was pointed out quite a ways back when we got our very first look at Victorion at NYCC.

But Va'al doesn't caaaaaaare, Va'al is excited nooooooooow...

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788700)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 11th, 2016 @ 4:20pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
Not sure if this is your purview or not, but I translated the cybertronian text on the torchbearers and figured someone might want to add it to their pages. (not confident enough to format it in an edit myself)

Each one has a part of message from the g1 episode cosmic rust, specifically: PM R: If/Cyber/tron L: be/your/home, RD R:far/away L:never/roam, Sb R:Hear-my/message/listen/and-fear, Sc L:Danger/comes/the-end/is-near, Du R:Just/like-us L:you-soon/will-rust Js R:All/shall-be L:turned/to-rust

Now this is cool

'But Hasblow doesn't caaaaare'

Sabrblade wrote:The Cosmic Rust quote was pointed out quite a ways back when we got our very first look at Victorion at NYCC.

True, but sometimes it's fun to have a reminder of something we may have forgotten (which I had) :MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788703)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 11th, 2016 @ 4:22pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:The Cosmic Rust quote was pointed out quite a ways back when we got our very first look at Victorion at NYCC.

But Va'al doesn't caaaaaaare, Va'al is excited nooooooooow...

What he said^^

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788866)
Posted by Va'al on May 12th, 2016 @ 5:02am CDT

It shipped it shipped it shipped!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788869)
Posted by Rainmaker on May 12th, 2016 @ 5:06am CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:It shipped it shipped it shipped!

No one can match the happiness of a Va'al getting a Transformer.

:MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788872)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 12th, 2016 @ 5:22am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:The Cosmic Rust quote was pointed out quite a ways back when we got our very first look at Victorion at NYCC.

Captain Killjoy strikes again.

I missed that before, so it's neat to read about it. But...they rhyme. Like, they're Wheelie's relatives or something...

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788876)
Posted by Va'al on May 12th, 2016 @ 5:30am CDT

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:It shipped it shipped it shipped!

No one can match the happiness of a Va'al getting a Transformer.

I get new toy joy so rarely. Last time was Superion. This is just poetic justice.

(Here, the last proper toy joy feeling: awesome-pictures-and-poses-thread-post-customs-in-customizations-forum--t80180s4850.php#p1649666 )

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788877)
Posted by Rainmaker on May 12th, 2016 @ 5:39am CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:It shipped it shipped it shipped!

No one can match the happiness of a Va'al getting a Transformer.

I get new toy joy so rarely. Last time was Superion Alpha Bravo.

FTFY

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788880)
Posted by Va'al on May 12th, 2016 @ 5:52am CDT

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:It shipped it shipped it shipped!

No one can match the happiness of a Va'al getting a Transformer.

I get new toy joy so rarely. Last time was Superion Alpha Bravo.

FTFY

Good boy.

But y'know, it actually was Superion as a whole, back then. With Alpha Bravo as a highlight, of course.

Boy oh boy new toy incoming.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788892)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 12th, 2016 @ 7:25am CDT

Glad you're happy good doctor! We look forward to your pictures :MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788929)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2016 @ 9:53am CDT

The original notice of the quote from Page 45 - http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=102938&p=1707880&hilit=cosmic#p1707880

Remember this teaser for Victorion?

Look closely at the Groove mold component on her chest.

See the little bits of Cybertronian text on there? That's "Ancient Autobot".

On her left (our right) reads "far away", and on her right (our left) reads "never roam".

What do these words mean? Well, here's the full quote they come from:

"If Cybertron be your home, far away never roam. Hear my message, listen and fear. Danger comes, the end is near! Just like us, you soon will rust. All shall be turned to dust."

And here's where this quote comes from:

The G1 episode "Cosmic Rust".

Why is this relevant? Victorion hails from the Sea of RUST!

Plus, her sword's hilt is totally beetle-esque, like the Lightning Bug:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788937)
Posted by Va'al on May 12th, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT

No one's telling you you're wrong, we're just saying that we forgot and are now excited again. Why do you kill everything we love, SabrMartin?! :-(

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788943)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2016 @ 10:08am CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:No one's telling you you're wrong, we're just saying that we forgot and are now excited again. Why do you kill everything we love, SabrMartin?!

Simple!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788948)
Posted by Va'al on May 12th, 2016 @ 10:26am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:No one's telling you you're wrong, we're just saying that we forgot and are now excited again. Why do you kill everything we love, SabrMartin?!
Simple!

We have a Burn for that. [-(

I am going to be so incredibly heartbroken if the set does not satisfy my plastic craving. :PRAY:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788949)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2016 @ 10:30am CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:We have a Burn for that.

Dr Va'al wrote:I am going to be so incredibly heartbroken if the set does not satisfy my plastic craving.

Looks to have a ton of plastic in it to me. :-P

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1788951)
Posted by Va'al on May 12th, 2016 @ 10:41am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:I am going to be so incredibly heartbroken if the set does not satisfy my plastic craving.
Looks to have a ton of plastic in it to me.

Why Miles WHY. :HEADHURTS:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789035)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 12th, 2016 @ 2:43pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:The original notice of the quote from Page 45 - http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=102938&p=1707880&hilit=cosmic#p1707880

Ah, but see now we have the WHOLE QUOTE between the figures, whereas in that post we didn't! :MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789076)
Posted by Rainmaker on May 12th, 2016 @ 4:09pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:

That Menasor looks different...

:MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789162)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 12th, 2016 @ 8:28pm CDT

[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:

That Menasor looks different...

Yeah, this is a prime example of why adhering to the show isn't necessarily a good thing :-P

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789164)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 12th, 2016 @ 8:50pm CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:
[BW] Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:

That Menasor looks different...

Yeah, this is a prime example of why adhering to the show isn't necessarily a good thing

Good thing he didn't always look like that.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789366)
Posted by Va'al on May 13th, 2016 @ 12:19pm CDT

The more I look at Groove, the more I like the figure. Small size, easy to tinker with, no space taking issues in bags.

Which means Rust Dust might just be my next passion project.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789395)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 13th, 2016 @ 2:41pm CDT

Do you actually have Groove, or are you looking at pictures? :MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789399)
Posted by Va'al on May 13th, 2016 @ 2:50pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Do you actually have Groove, or are you looking at pictures?

Pictures, reviews, all of the things. But look at tiny Rust Dust. Isn't she adorable?

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789400)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 13th, 2016 @ 2:52pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Do you actually have Groove, or are you looking at pictures?

Pictures, reviews, all of the things. But look at tiny Rust Dust. Isn't she adorable?

She is very adorable. If only she had the remolded head, But at least in comic form she is an awesome little gal :MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789403)
Posted by Va'al on May 13th, 2016 @ 2:58pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Do you actually have Groove, or are you looking at pictures?

Pictures, reviews, all of the things. But look at tiny Rust Dust. Isn't she adorable?

She is very adorable. If only she had the remolded head, But at least in comic form she is an awesome little gal

Not having the mold at all, that will not be an issue for me!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789405)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 13th, 2016 @ 3:01pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Do you actually have Groove, or are you looking at pictures?

Pictures, reviews, all of the things. But look at tiny Rust Dust. Isn't she adorable?

She is very adorable. If only she had the remolded head, But at least in comic form she is an awesome little gal

Not having the mold at all, that will not be an issue for me!

Very true!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789415)
Posted by Va'al on May 13th, 2016 @ 3:41pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Do you actually have Groove, or are you looking at pictures?

Pictures, reviews, all of the things. But look at tiny Rust Dust. Isn't she adorable?

She is very adorable. If only she had the remolded head, But at least in comic form she is an awesome little gal

Not having the mold at all, that will not be an issue for me!

Very true!

She gon' mess you up, son.

Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Rust Dust Gallery

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789418)
Posted by RevTibe on May 13th, 2016 @ 3:52pm CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:She gon' mess you up, son.

Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Rust Dust Gallery

:3 Rust Dust makes up for the lack of retooling through being a cool looking toy and having the best colour layout of the team.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789423)
Posted by Va'al on May 13th, 2016 @ 4:03pm CDT

RevTibe wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:She gon' mess you up, son.

Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Rust Dust Gallery
:3 Rust Dust makes up for the lack of retooling through being a cool looking toy and having the best colour layout of the team.

Yes! I am really looking forward to playing around with the three molds I have never had in hand.

(I have my special edition 'Be Cool' Hot Spot and of course (b)AB(e).)

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789424)
Posted by Cobotron on May 13th, 2016 @ 4:07pm CDT

It brings me joy to see the Doc this excited about a toy.
I hope the roller derby team delivers.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789431)
Posted by Va'al on May 13th, 2016 @ 4:27pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:It brings me joy to see the Doc this excited about a toy.
I hope the roller derby team delivers.

Tchah.

From https://twitter.com/FM_Luffy

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789434)
Posted by Mr Skram on May 13th, 2016 @ 4:32pm CDT

Butterfly wing swords? I feel less bad about passing on Vic seeing when more detailed pics. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad people like her, but it's just not a set for me.

Though I'm still a little peeved I don't get the nice copter forearms on other characters. And those head sculpts look great too, actually.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789572)
Posted by Va'al on May 14th, 2016 @ 8:49am CDT

Mr Skram wrote:Though I'm still a little peeved I don't get the nice copter forearms on other characters. And those head sculpts look great too, actually.

Slooowly, you will join ussss...

Also - my BOX LEFT THE UK, IT IS GETTING CLOSER

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789856)
Posted by Agamemnon on May 15th, 2016 @ 10:25am CDT

Looks like these are finally up for preorder in the States:

TFSource $99.99
BBTS $99.99

:DANCE:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789934)
Posted by Madeus Prime on May 15th, 2016 @ 5:25pm CDT

Ordered her! Damn I can't wait for this set!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1789955)
Posted by Va'al on May 16th, 2016 @ 3:03am CDT

My tracking thingie says the box should be here by Thursday! O frabjous day!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1790243)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 17th, 2016 @ 7:52am CDT

Guess who just scored the gals from Hasbro Toy Shop for $90.09 after tax!! She arrived just in time and I had that May Mayhem coupon, so booyah! :MAXIMAL:

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1790250)
Posted by william-james88 on May 17th, 2016 @ 8:13am CDT

DeathReviews wrote:Attention mortals: My minions inform me that the fan-femme combiner set for 'Victorion' is up for sale at HasbroToyShop.com. http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/en/htsusa/-b3901as00

The promocode MAYMAYHEM is still in effect, so you can order this box set for $90 instead of $100. Order yours before they vanish and always remember, Death has your back!

PS - Subscribe to Death Reviews!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1790718)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 18th, 2016 @ 8:14pm CDT

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1790720)
Posted by Counterpunch on May 18th, 2016 @ 8:47pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:

Was your Pyro Magna misassembled?

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1790725)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 18th, 2016 @ 8:57pm CDT

To anyone with vicotiron in hand, can the combined mode be mistransformed like my bruticus here; I don't like her having the proportion of defensor.

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1790740)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 18th, 2016 @ 10:56pm CDT

Well, yours truly has managed to snag hold of a Combiner Wars Victorion from Hasbro Toy Show using that good ole 15% off May Mayhem code, and it even managed to arrive 30 hours after ordering. A great story, but one for another time.

Now, it is time to give the Rust Renegades a good pictorial review. Now, most of you will remember that our very own Seibertron did a nice little Video Review as well as his typical and fantastic Gallery, but now it is time for a different type of review. We will be taking a nice pictorial review of the figure that I received today, and we will also bring up some important characteristics of the figure, such as some remolding, some neat little tricks, and a few issues to keep an eye out.

Alright folks, dudes and dudettes, ladies and gents, lets get rolling!

First up, We will investigate the Box and the extra little pieces of paper and posterboard:

That's right peoples, she not only has a massive box, but she comes with a collectors card, instructions, and a poster of herself with her individual bots in alt mode! (Well, except for poor old Rust Dust...)

Alright, now on to the alt modes:

For quick clarification: Stormclash has the visor and the left-side chest-mounted Autobot symbol, while Skyburst has the individual eyes and the right-side chest-mounted Autobot symbol.

And if you use the feet on the underneath side, you can get some nice flying poses!

Now, Jumpstream's front end where the chest tabs to the bumber is a bit messy, but it still pegs in nice and snug. She also looks really good with the Pyra Magna axe as a spoiler.

Be careful with Dust up: her underside likes to drag on the ground. Just a warning.

And here is a nice little look at the new ladder and bucket assembly Pyra Magna is decorated with.

Now, after looking at that, some thoughts:

Dust up to me feels like she could be the winner since, despite the several uses of the mold, besides Dead End I don't have this version of the mold, so it feels cool. I only wish some of her other issues did not exist, but we'll see those later.

Pyra Magna has some issues with the front of her firetruck mode as it won't level out, so the second set of wheels is almost always off the ground. But overall, not terrible. I just wish it leveled out and had some better plastic.

The twins are a choice treat. Yes, they are the coptor mode, but they feel a little bit different and nice, and I love their heads. One issue: Their legs peg together so snug that separating them is a bit scary.

Jumpstream has a bit of a roundish and weird looking head, but overall she is not bad. Mine came with some paint chips off the chest plate, but she transforms well, and may be the most fun one to transform.

Rust Dust may be a repaint, but she is still nice, and I like her, she makes me smile.

Robot modes:

A comparison for the Twin's heads

The new head and chest of Jumpstream

And this is where I have another issue with the figure. if you look at the joint close enough, you see stress marks from only transforming her 3 times. The roof joint is very tight and I worry for the longevity of the windshield screen. she has major issues staying together and transforming. Ouch.

Another issue: her chest panel does not want to peg into the main body.

Pyra Magna may use the main Hot Spot body and alt mode, but she did get Onslaught's heel spurs, a nice touch very much appreciated since her ladder assemble is shorter and no longer touches the ground.

and how I find the feet and hands store away the best.

Now, you may notice that the hands are hiding inside the feet. They actually slide in there pretty nicely too. In the images shown below, you can see how this works, but the hands have a little slot on the underside of the hand in the 5mm port that enables them to slide into the feet, and they stay very snug. Nice touch.

Now, for a quick peak at her fantastic new weapon, which is the combined mode of all 5 weapons seen previously:

And now for some combined mode:

This right here is her new chest detail without Rust Dust

Nice little trick here. I have seen several reviewers have the issue of the new coptor arms clashing, but there are 2 different tabs in the arms, so you can rotate them and peg them in like this, meaning that there are no clashing parts in combined mode

She has 2 different limb configurations. Here is the "Flight mode" with the coptor twins as the feet.

And gravity control mode, with the coptor twins as the arms

Dust up is a recurring issue, as her arm mode does not like to stay together unfortunately. If hse is still she won't separate, but if you move her, BAM! She will fall apart.

So, on to my final thoughts.

Box and bonus stuff: Works for me. The poster was a nice touch and I will hang it up somewhere, and the card shall join my other cards lying on my desk. Awesome art though, as per usual boxy stuff.

Pyra Magna: the plastic is very soft and not overly heavy, a major weak point. Her knees no longer want to tab in place and I'm scared to push any farther, and her left arm does not like combined mode. I do appreciate the heel spurs, a great improvement, and she does look good. Her new chest and head are also pretty good. I'd give her an 7/10, with the alt modes, left arm, and plastic quality issues letting her down.

Dust up: The weakest of the group. Alt mode drags the ground, the chest won't tab, and the roof scares me, not to mention sticking together in arm mode. But, she does look awesome, and the Nightbird head is amazing. So, 6/10. She is the one that I fear actually breaking.

Jumpstream: the best of the bunch to me. Decent head, transforms well, the hips are now far more solid than the original Breakdown and she has some nice new arms to go with the head. Plus, she rolls nice, and looks awesome with the axe weapon. 9/10, with the only losing points going to the nose piece.

Stormclash/Skyburst: I love me some twins, and they are no exception. The mirrored paint apps and the slightly different heads make them just different enough, and they transform nice, have new parts, and they make great limbs. They may be the best pair of limbs. 9/10 for both, the legs transformation being the only letdown, due to the scariness of potential breaking.

Rust Dust: Nice little repaint. she works, and she looks alright. tabs in better than Groove too, so 10/10 for what she is.

Victorion: the main event herself, and the best of the combiners in my opinion. The uniform color scheme is awesome and matches and makes her look like a big bot made from a cohesive team. And she has loads of paint, loads and loads of it. You will not get bored looking at the amount of paint apps. this is on par with club or Botcon exclusives! nicely done there. She also looks symmetrical and the new hands and feet are awesome, just wish the hands were a touch bigger. Now, I found that she is more balanced with the coptor sisters as legs, but you can go whatever route you want. It's combiner wars! Mix and Match! And her head, oh wow, it is big and detailed and lovely. she actually has eyes, and then the visor overtop! I really like that, and the detail on the crest is nice touch. Overall, I give her a 10/10 for what she is.

Now, you may be exhausted when you consider she is entirely repaints with some retooling, but she is still well worth it. She is uniform in paint and symmetry, has special new parts, some fantastic heads, and that sword! I'd recommend her, even if you have collected all the other combiner like I have. Take a look, and should you decide to leap: Hasbro Toy Shop still has that May Mayhem coupon, so go get her!

I hope you all enjoyed this review. Let us know what you think of this new gal in the comments section down below, and as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!

Re: Combiner Wars Fan-Built Victorion and the Rust Renegades Review (1790747)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 18th, 2016 @ 11:35pm CDT

Nice review! I picked her up at my local Target today (had her shipped to the store), and really like her. Some of the issues you mentioned I'm not having with mine. My Dustup stays together fairly well in arm mode (that's how I have her right now), and her chest piece does peg in, but it takes some effort. It fits tightly in there, though. Also, I've noticed that if you pull up on the windshield a bit on her, then open it the rest of the way by pressing down at the back of the windshield piece, on the roof, that it avoids those stress marks. I started doing that when I got Wildrider and the stress marks on his haven't gotten any bigger.

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