Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners

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With the new Cyberverse Dinobot combniner 2 packs making the rounds in Canada and the US, some fans are asking if it's possible to mix and match, especially with just the dinos. And it turns out, yes you can. Here is an image below of Swoop combined with Slug. You can see how it looks like front and back. Of course, the issue is that the combiner head is no longer a combination of the two bots. These sets can be found at Walmart right now in the US and Canada for $25 and $36 respectively.

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Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112798)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2021 @ 10:09am CDT

I'll have to look up for these.
I like that Energon vibes from Grimswoop. 8-)

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112805)
Posted by TulioDude on August 13th, 2021 @ 10:33am CDT

Having a head behind the robot mode head,reminds me of Revenge of The Fallen Soundwave.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112887)
Posted by First-Aid on August 13th, 2021 @ 2:08pm CDT

I think the TF:Energon combiners had better appearance and articulation. This just seems rushed and gimmicky.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112889)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2021 @ 2:36pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:I think the TF:Energon combiners had better appearance and articulation. This just seems rushed and gimmicky.

I have many Energon combiners and they CANNOT be compared to the Cyberverse duocons. First, the Energon ones were deluxes. And those deluxes were BIG. The Cyberverse are barely legends scale and they have an automorph gimmick. That design is from years ago in the RiD line. There is a gimmick, but there's no "rush" here. Well, unless you want fast gameplay.

So, apples and oranges, really.

Still, one thing you can compare both to are their weird proportions and the fact that most bots are silly looking. Especially in combined mode. Like, really. Don't tell me that this Swoop/Grimlock combined mode look "good":

It also can't pose at all due to the top-heaviness.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112891)
Posted by First-Aid on August 13th, 2021 @ 2:46pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
First-Aid wrote:I think the TF:Energon combiners had better appearance and articulation. This just seems rushed and gimmicky.

I have many Energon combiners and they CANNOT be compared to the Cyberverse duocons. First, the Energon ones were deluxes. And those deluxes were BIG. The Cyberverse are barely legends scale and they have an automorph gimmick. That design is from years ago in the RiD line. There is a gimmick, but there's no "rush" here. Well, unless you want fast gameplay.

So, apples and oranges, really.

Still, one thing you can compare both to are their weird proportions and the fact that most bots are silly looking. Especially in combined mode. Like, really. Don't tell me that this Swoop/Grimlock combined mode look "good":

It also can't pose at all due to the top-heaviness.

That is the exception, not the rule. I meant in general for that line. Ironhide+Jetfire. Rodimus+Prowl. Outside of that Dinobot combiner, all the others in that line are far higher in quality and poseability than these are.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112895)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2021 @ 3:17pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:Outside of that Dinobot combiner, all the others in that line are far higher in quality and poseability than these are.

Once again, I have to point out that it's an unfair comparison. My initial comment was about those Cyberverse thing to be "in the spirit" of the old Energon combiners. Not "exactly like them".

You point out "poseability" and "quality". "Quality" make no sense because they are pretty solid in hand and the gimmicks work perfectly. Nothing break here. As for posing, you cannot compare these at all because they are not in the same category. If the individual bots of those Cyberverse duocon teams were the same size and the same price as deluxe figures each, then maybe. But here, it's like comparing regular WFC deluxes with the 1 steps Cyberverses.
What's next, comparing oranges to bowling balls? 8-}

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112896)
Posted by william-james88 on August 13th, 2021 @ 3:30pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:That is the exception, not the rule. I meant in general for that line. Ironhide+Jetfire. Rodimus+Prowl. Outside of that Dinobot combiner, all the others in that line are far higher in quality and poseability than these are.

I hate most of the autobot deluxes from Energon. That Hot Shot is one of the worst toys of all time. I preffer this cyberverse Megatron/Slug over him for sure.

Anyways, these Cyberverse toys are more about the combined gimmick and not the individual modes (which I admit, are not good). It was the inverse with the Energon deluxes which don't even have a combiner head.

Also, them being simpler in articulation and design means that a younger audience can appreciate these, despite what it says on the box. While the Energon figures would be too complex (possibly) for 3-4 year olds.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112910)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 13th, 2021 @ 5:31pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:It was the inverse with the Energon deluxes which don't even have a combiner head.

That's because they weren't true "Combiners" per se, but were instead a new take on "Powerlinxing", in which one Autobot augmented the other instead of it being a Mini-Con who augmented the Autobot in question. It's like when Optimus Powerlinxed with Jetfire and/or Overload, who augmented Optimus's super mode instead of making a new combined identity. The Energon gimmick was basically "Every Autobot gets a Super Mode with help from someone or something else".

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112938)
Posted by william-james88 on August 13th, 2021 @ 9:16pm CDT

Just to guve an idea of the size of these toys, they are 1 step size, exactly.
So much bigger than legends size and less than a head shorter than deluxe size.

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Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112975)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 14th, 2021 @ 7:47am CDT

william-james88 wrote:Just to guve an idea of the size of these toys, they are 1 step size, exactly.
So much bigger than legends size and less than a head shorter than deluxe size.

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So they are not the same size as the previous batch, who were just a re-release and repaints of the RiD Crash Combiners?
Nice for the size increase, but unfortunate for the cross-compatibility.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2112987)
Posted by william-james88 on August 14th, 2021 @ 11:17am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Just to guve an idea of the size of these toys, they are 1 step size, exactly.
So much bigger than legends size and less than a head shorter than deluxe size.

20210813_215658.jpg

So they are not the same size as the previous batch, who were just a re-release and repaints of the RiD Crash Combiners?
Nice for the size increase, but unfortunate for the cross-compatibility.

That's ok, they are releasing as many sets of these new ones so they have their own compatibility.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113291)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 16th, 2021 @ 7:31pm CDT

I'm curious to see those combiners in stores, I am probably going to get them.

Also, Deluxe Slug was revealed today, and dang does he look great! He is both original and a great callback. He made himself all brand new, and I love it. His aesthetic rocks!

Between Ultimate Grimlock, deluxe Slug, and ultra Sludge, we are shaping up to have some great Dinobots from this line

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113303)
Posted by william-james88 on August 16th, 2021 @ 10:59pm CDT

Well this is quite the surprise. Fellow Seibertronian D-Maximal_Primal and others have told us of a new review for the upcoming deluxe class Slug (Slag) from the Transfomers Cyberverse line. We had never seen an image of this toy and now we see it's already been packaged and ready for distribution. Then again, this is now how we get to see these Cyberverse toys since Hasbro no longer reveals them and relegates them to retail finds. It is understandable since the line is not meant for collectors, but this toy in particular is the kind of toy collectors have been asking for. Not something meant for them (us) directly but at least the type of toy we used to find in the lines supporting a cartoon, like the RID warrior class figures. Something meant for kids but that any age group would enjoy, like the Beast Wars toys of old.

Since there is no BAF component, this Slag comes with quite the arsenal, including a long cannon and an axe that can be mounted atop the Triceratops mode.

For those wondering, there is a Snarl that will also be coming to the deluxe line and a bigger Sludge figure released in the Ultra class.

The review is from Prime vs Prime.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113306)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 16th, 2021 @ 11:02pm CDT

He's very colorful.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113310)
Posted by Dr. Gellar v.2 on August 16th, 2021 @ 11:45pm CDT

Between this new Cyberverse Slag, and the previously shown Cyberverse Sludge...I'm starting to get fairly excited for these. I find the aesthetic of these Cyberverse Dinobots interesting....stylized, but with (mostly) more anatomically correct\modern dinosaur modes vs the G1 Dinobots. Not only is it nice to see other Dinobots (besides Grimlock) finally getting some Cyberverse love, but these new figures should be easier on my wallet as well...

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113311)
Posted by Nexus Knight on August 16th, 2021 @ 11:57pm CDT

Not gonna lie, the article title (and the fact I tend to zoom down to look at the photos before reading the article), I got super confused when I saw the color scheme. It looks amazing, tho. I may pick this dude up if I ever see him in my store.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113327)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:28am CDT

If he was generations leader class size, or even a bulky voyager, I think I actually would prefer this over the studio series version. He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113329)
Posted by Cheetron on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:41am CDT

Im kind of on the fence. I want him to be cool, to be perfect..Especially with not having seen a single new transformer in months....

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113331)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:04am CDT

Cheetron wrote:Im kind of on the fence. I want him to be cool, to be perfect..Especially with not having seen a single new transformer in months....

He won't be perfect, he doesn't have a bicep swivel.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113332)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:07am CDT

I really like the Dino mode. I preffer it to the SS86 one, since I think they botched the hind legs on that one, making them look so puny. And the Dinosaur frill is nice here, feels more like a Triceratops and makes for a nice effect in Robot mode.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113336)
Posted by Evil Eye on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:41am CDT

You know, hollow bits aside he actually looks really really good! I love the colours, and the triceratops mode is awesome.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113339)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:48am CDT

It's a really nice design. I like the look a whole compared to other Slags at that size.

But I'm done collecting G1-esque Grimlocks and other dinos. The Studio series is their last hurrah for me.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113389)
Posted by Nexus Knight on August 17th, 2021 @ 12:39pm CDT

Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113394)
Posted by Cheetron on August 17th, 2021 @ 12:54pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Cheetron wrote:Im kind of on the fence. I want him to be cool, to be perfect..Especially with not having seen a single new transformer in months....

He won't be perfect, he doesn't have a bicep swivel.

Well then, guess he would still be better than anything on these constantly empty shelves I've seen within 100 miles for months

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113413)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:13pm CDT

Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113416)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:29pm CDT

Due to a lack of reveals, the Cyberverse line has been full of surprises lately with toys that look great and others that are really lacklustre, you'll choose where this news fits. We had a listing of a Volcanicus toy coming but it's Ultimate Class price point was relatively cheap for a combiner. That's because, as it turns out, he isn't a combiner. Still looks like one though, with the individual combiner limbs sculpted with the individual dino heads near the legs. However, the toy itself goes from gestalt to a quadrupedal Dragon beast. While other toylines for very little kids do something similar (see image of Playskool Power Ranger below), it doesn't happen as often with Transformers. The toy being a "combiner" is stated on the back, referring to the character in the fiction/show, but that is bound to stir some confusion, bot for kids and parents. The images were found on Amazon.

Here is a similar toy in concept from Playskool

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113417)
Posted by PushYouDown on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:30pm CDT

...I...I may actually like this one more than the SS86 one.
I think he looks good in both modes...where SS86 is kind of boring to me.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113418)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:31pm CDT

Magmatron redeco when, please?

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113420)
Posted by Mistaken_Table on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT

Everyone stop laughing. Its not funny.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113421)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:57pm CDT

That Volcanicus actually please me a lot! I don't care that it's not a combiner. Taking it as it is, it look like a ton of fun! Plus not gonna like, he looks BAD-ASS!

I may not buy him at full price, but I'll keep an eye open for a sale.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113425)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Due to a lack of reveals, the Cyberverse line has been full of surprises lately with toys that look great and others that are really lacklustre. This news steers more towards the later than the former, sadly.

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Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113427)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:07pm CDT

Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa :lol:

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113428)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:09pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa

For me, it's the "Go Go Power Rangers" bit that's bothering me. It's a Wild Force toy, so it oughta say "Guardians of the Earth, United we Roar!"

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113443)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:45pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa

I didn't know you knew your Power Ranger teams ZeroWolf, very cool.

Also, the reactions to this toy here and on facebook are far more favourable than I thought. Seems people are finally getting the idea that this is the kids line.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113446)
Posted by Triggerdick Megatron on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:04pm CDT

I love Power Rangers too.

As for this Volcanicus.... It might be ok for kids but don't try to put it next to POTP Volcanicus lol.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113450)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:39pm CDT

What I find too bad about all this is that this toy represents something pretty damn cool that we probably won't get. This Cybervere Volcanicus is a new design and has a different combination scheme than the POTP Volcanicus. While the legs are similar, the arms are done by a larger Sludge seperating in half to become the two arms (reminds me of Beast Wars Tripredicus) and Swoop becoming the wings in the back. Would be cool to get a Cyberverse Dino Combiner team that transformed to give us this design but from the listings of toys we know we are getting, this is not in the cards.

Still, so odd that they would design something feasible for toy form and not make it.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113461)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:18pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?

If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113463)
Posted by Dr. Gellar v.2 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:21pm CDT

What the WHAT?!?! Maaaaaan...I don't even know where to begin. Most of me considers this toy utter junk, yet a part of me is kinda\sorta intrigued by it.

I didn't expect a whole lot when it was said there would be a Volcanicus in Cyberverse. Figured this would be something along the lines of RID Galvatronus, Menasor, and Ultra Bee (or whatever it is called)...which would not have been terrible. Certainly not this.

"Loooook....me Volcanicus now have Sky Lynx-mode!!" (said in G1 Grimlock's voice)

Cyberverse....so much untapped potential. Could'a been really cool...like Transformers Animated, with interesting designs and style, and (mostly) really good toys. Instead, Cyberverse has interesting designs and style, with more or less garbage toys (there are a few exceptions I'm sure).

Now....if they did something like this for Predaking, that could be pretty neat (if done right). Gestalt-mode would be G1 Predaking, while dragon-mode could be Transformers Prime Predaking, or even a tribute to Dragon Beast (what I believe the G1 Predacons (or rather...Anibots) were originally meant to form).

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113466)
Posted by Ultra Markus on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:44pm CDT

this looks like skylinx and grimlocks lovechild :lol:

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113471)
Posted by Emerje on August 17th, 2021 @ 11:05pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:this looks like skylinx and grimlocks lovechild

(photos from Mr Skram in the Combiner Wars forum)

I like it, I've always thought combiners should be able to combine in any number of ways, doesn't always have to be a big bot. Sure, it'd be nice if it could actually combine, but I've already got two of *whatever the plural of Volcanicus is* I wont miss not getting a third.

Emerje

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113474)
Posted by Nexus Knight on August 17th, 2021 @ 11:45pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

And thus why I love Cyberverse, tho I haven't bought any of the toys.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113481)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 18th, 2021 @ 1:15am CDT

What if Volcanicus isn't a combiner but a last-ditch effort to save the lives of the Dinobots after a horrible attack. Their bodies are merged into this one bot that has a new alt mode that encompasses the powers of the individual members.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113487)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 18th, 2021 @ 2:29am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:Well that really wasn't what I was expecting! I don't mind it though, my eyebrow twitches more looking at the box for the power rangers toy, seeing The wildforce red ranger, green Dino charge Ranger, blue and yellow dino thunder rangers fighting Rita Repulsa

I didn't know you knew your Power Ranger teams ZeroWolf, very cool.

Also, the reactions to this toy here and on facebook are far more favourable than I thought. Seems people are finally getting the idea that this is the kids line.

Power rangers became a big part of my childhood, and I was able to revisit it when my oldest got into it.

I'm glad the reaction to this has been good, kids will love this, so would I :lol:

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113499)
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 6:39am CDT

Nexus Knight wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

And thus why I love Cyberverse, tho I haven't bought any of the toys.

That's ok, they are on the same level as Rescue bots or slightly higher, so they wouldn't really be enjoyed by us much. The deluxes are similar to deluxes in other lines though and I do wish we had an older kids toy option for many of these great looking designs, like this volcanicus.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113525)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 18th, 2021 @ 11:32am CDT

Potential buy for me, potp volcanicus would have been a lot better with swoop on the back (even if it meant only having one arm hahahah).

Liking the design and the beast mode.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113543)
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 3:29pm CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?

Yup it was. Hasbro took that idea to heart with the evergreen designs and built more new designs based on that modernized G1 aesthetic for the Cyberverse show. What I find cool is they went beyond G1 with that aesthetic and brought in elements from Beast Wars, Beast Machines, Animated, Bayverse, and Neo G1 (ie Windblade) all in a new unified design that is seen in both a show and toyline.

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Posted by First-Aid on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:17pm CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?

If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.

THis.

It's redundancy. A second, all-different line would probably result in increased sales. I wonder how many Cyberverse sales were lost to WFC and vice versa for this exact reason... :-?

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113550)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:22pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:
Gauntlet101010 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?

If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.

THis.

It's redundancy. A second, all-different line would probably result in increased sales. I wonder how many Cyberverse sales were lost to WFC and vice versa for this exact reason...

I'm pretty sure that's completely irrelevant. Appart the deluxes (who are all the same size so screw scale) the markets are completely different.

I didn't bought much Cyberverse but if I see a bot that is cool, awesome, and fun, (and I have the spare cash) I'm not stopping myself from buying it. No matter the line.

Restrictive rules for collecting suck out all the fun.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113552)
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:30pm CDT

First-Aid wrote:
Gauntlet101010 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Nexus Knight wrote:
Dr. Caelus wrote:He is G1 enough, while having a more modern design.

Honestly, if they have to keep releasing the same characters, I'd prefer this. I like the idea of modernizing existing designs, allowing the brand to grow and do new things while still banking on nostalgia.

That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.

Wasn't that the original goal of the Classics line? Modernizing old characters and designs?

If the new trilogy stuff didn't exist I'd have happily added some Cyberverse toys into my collection.

THis.

It's redundancy. A second, all-different line would probably result in increased sales. I wonder how many Cyberverse sales were lost to WFC and vice versa for this exact reason...

None, because the lines are for different age groups. Some people even say the WFC lines is for teens and adults only (which is wrong, but goes to show how people view them as completely different markets).

Also, I interpreted Gauntlet's line as meaning the original classics line, which had updated designs (different alt modes, different looking bot modes). The WFC line doesn't have much in terms of updated designs. It's basically G1 plus articulation.

Re: Image of Mix and Match Possibility with new Cyberverse Dinobot Combiners (2113556)
Posted by william-james88 on August 18th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT

We saw a small image of Transformers Cyberverse Ultimate Rodimus on yesterday's Volcanicus reveal and now we have the stock images from Amazon. Fans were rather forgiving, and some even excited, for Ultimate Volcanicus, due to his unconventional toy aspect (a combiner with an alt mode) but we'll see what the fan response for this Rodimus toy is (even though this is for young kids and not older fans).
Some interesting things to note, with this release we now have a Rodimus toy for every main class.
His weapon plugs into the front of the car and serves as his flame design in car mode, although the unpainted nature of the flames is too bad. It may not be intentional but the weapon does remind some of the weapon they gave the Rodimus toy in Combiner Wars (image below).