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News Credits: 1646 · Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:32 am

Sabrblade wrote:Are his robot mode eyes supposed to be unpainted silver?

That's what it looks like yes

News Credits: 4877 · Thu Sep 03, 2020 1:18 pm

I really really love that Cyberverse arcee. Everything about her is excellent. It's just a very well made toy all around and it is the best Cyberverse figure we have so far. All just my opinion of course. I do like all the deluxes, except for Hot Rod and truly wish this is what the Cyberverse line was all about. Using the same complexity and detail of the deluxe class and giving us that at a multiple different classes suiting the characters. I kid you not but if that is what the Cyberverse line would have been, then I am pretty sure it would be the standout line from hasbro (like Transformers Prime was), beating out Studio Series and Earthrise.

News Credits: 462 · Thu Sep 03, 2020 4:43 pm

After picking up the Meteorfire and Whildwheel toys, I think it just hit me that the "Autobots Unite!" and "Decepticons Attack!" glowing power-ups in the show were meant to be an advertisement of the Battle Call gimmick, since the whole gimmick is "Yelling equals glowing."

News Credits: 4877 · Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:10 am

Sabrblade wrote:After picking up the Meteorfire and Whildwheel toys, I think it just hit me that the "Autobots Unite!" and "Decepticons Attack!" glowing power-ups in the show were meant to be an advertisement of the Battle Call gimmick, since the whole gimmick is "Yelling equals glowing."

Sadly those characters dont go "autobots unite" on the show

News Credits: 462 · Fri Sep 04, 2020 10:23 am

william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:After picking up the Meteorfire and Whildwheel toys, I think it just hit me that the "Autobots Unite!" and "Decepticons Attack!" glowing power-ups in the show were meant to be an advertisement of the Battle Call gimmick, since the whole gimmick is "Yelling equals glowing."

Sadly those characters dont go "autobots unite" on the show

I know, but they also aren't the only ones in the Battle Call assortment.

News Credits: 13 · Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:02 pm

so now that Tarn has made it into the Cyberverse series, what do you think the odds are of us getting an action figure of him?

News Credits: 462 · Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:08 pm

grimdragon2001 wrote:so now that Tarn has made it into the Cyberverse series, what do you think the odds are of us getting an action figure of him?

Not likely since it was just a last-episode cameo.

And it's not Tarn.

News Credits: 101 · Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:13 am

After finally getting the big gimmicky Splitstream because 50% off, I can say that I regret nothing.

She's way, WAY better than expected. Sure, there's the usual hollow parts and lack of articulations. Contrary with most other bots of her wave, she's great looking in bot mode with awesome colors that don't feel cheap. Plus that jet mode is surprisingly sleek and streamlined.

Finally the gimmick is funny. A jet with a propeller. Why not? :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 1646 · Thu Sep 17, 2020 2:15 pm

The War Titan has arrived

News Credits: 1646 · Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:12 pm

Well, here are some thoughts.

alt mode is shite, that we all knew. And you can't really do much with it since it's springloaded to transform.

But the springloaded transformation is really fun, I like how inserting the sword and then removing it triggers the transformation. It's great, very enjoyable.

robot mode isn't overly posable, legs are basially a wash due to the gimmick, though the arms are still fully posable. No head movement, as is the norm, but the detailing on this cyberverse figure is quite impressive. I really like how imposing the robot mode is. The shield is a little awkward since the tab is on the underside instead of side of the arm, but it still works. The armor looks pretty nice too, I'm tempted to do a little touchup work on it, it matches his armored headcrest nicely.

Overall, it's a nice piece. I enjoy it. I hope we get a good Titan sized figure of this War Titan some day

News Credits: 1350 · Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:56 pm

So is that the back of his alt? Or his front end?

News Credits: 1646 · Thu Sep 17, 2020 8:08 pm

ZeroWolf wrote:So is that the back of his alt? Or his front end?

I have no idea, probably supposed to be the back since it has thrusters.

News Credits: 1646 · Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:54 pm

Iaconus made his way into the Cyberverse shelf. He looks appropriately large next to the rest of the Resistance

News Credits: 332 · Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:57 pm

News Credits: 462 · Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:10 pm

Amazon had Skullcruncher in stock - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083VL7LLQ

News Credits: 332 · Fri Oct 02, 2020 11:15 pm

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:46 am

Sabrblade wrote:Amazon had Skullcruncher in stock - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083VL7LLQ

Mine should be arriving today

News Credits: 1646 · Sat Oct 03, 2020 8:12 pm

Got my Cyberverse Quintesson today. This is quite a lovely toy. While posability wise it's only OK, Engineering wise, it is the superior of the TR one. the using of the torso armor to form solid feet is really clever, and the headsculpt is pretty cool. i love that the spark armor is literally the skeleton of the croc head in green plastic. This is a nice toy. Only 1 Cyberverse figure to go!

News Credits: 462 · Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:16 pm

News it!

News Credits: 1350 · Sun Oct 04, 2020 5:59 am

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Got my Cyberverse Quintesson today. This is quite a lovely toy. While posability wise it's only OK, Engineering wise, it is the superior of the TR one. the using of the torso armor to form solid feet is really clever, and the headsculpt is pretty cool. i love that the spark armor is literally the skeleton of the croc head in green plastic. This is a nice toy. Only 1 Cyberverse figure to go!

That's a funny looking Quint

Is this the first in hand images of the toy?

News Credits: 1646 · Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:34 pm

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!

News Credits: 1646 · Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:10 pm

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.

Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:32 pm

Maccadam: Good boy

News Credits: 332 · Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:02 pm

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.

News Credits: 56 · Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:28 pm

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.