Pictorial Review of Transformers: The Last Knight Mission to Cybertron Skullitron
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I spotted the TLK MtC Deluxe figures Megatron and Skullitron in a Toys R Us in Canberra. They were $30, $5 less than the Premier ones which are $35. But the Premier ones are on a sale right now ($5 off) so the MtC ones might be as well.
Rainmaker wrote:Okay, here it is.
First off, the robot mode. The robot mode is okay, the headsculpt is great. It has decent articulation. You can put it in some cool poses but some you need to use the transformation joints. Also, if you tried hard enough I'm pretty sure it could duel wield it's sword. The only thing letting it down is how the beast kibble usually gets in the way and the chest keeps coming undone, making him annoying to play with because his chest goes all floppy. His knee articulation is also hindered by the beast kibble, but you can fix that by pulling the tail and head out of his legs.
Robot Mode - 6/10
Next, the transformation. I hate the transformation, things get in the way and things pop off a lot while transforming. The transformation is unique though, but because of that the beast mode suffers. The legs split to become the dragon tail and head, because of this the head and tail are uneven.
Transformation - 2/10
Finally, the beast mode. The beast mode is flimsy, it doesn't have much articulation and barely counts as a dragon. I know it's supposed to be Cybertronian but there's too much robot kibble. A top-down view of the dragon makes it look horrendous. The uneven tail and head also kills it for me, and the poorly molded hind feet. There's also no storage for the weapon. (If there is, the instructions fail to mention it)
Beast Mode - 3.5/10
I do not recommend this figure, the only reason I want to keep this is for the Mission To Cybertron card so I can put all the cards together and finish the puzzle. But I'm just gonna refund it anyways and pick up Megatron or Berserker because guess what? These are the same price as their counterparts, yay!
Overall - 4/10 (Poor)
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on June 16th, 2017 @ 6:57am CDT
Posted by Kotori_Sonoda on June 16th, 2017 @ 8:20am CDT
Also picked up TLK Slug the other day, and I'm gonna pick up the Voyager Megs soon since he's out here in my country.
Posted by william-james88 on June 16th, 2017 @ 10:14am CDT
Enjoy!
Posted by Sigma Magnus on June 16th, 2017 @ 10:20am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 16th, 2017 @ 10:23am CDT
Rainmaker wrote:I just realised, I think it has the same problem as Universe Galvatron, it would've been a lot better off as a Voyager.
hey rainmaker, you mention a card that connects to form a biger image for the mission to cybertron toys. Could you show us a picture of that card for both skullitron and megatron? I dont think we have ever seen it.
Posted by fruityrobo on June 16th, 2017 @ 10:44am CDT
Posted by griftimus prime on June 16th, 2017 @ 11:00am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2017 @ 11:12am CDT
griftimus prime wrote:is crosshairs a repaint?
Kind of a remold, I guess. His trench coat works differently, and his vehicle mode has been remolded to better represent his corvette alt-mode. And yes, he is sporting some new paint apps in car mode.
Also, Bumblebee's knee spikes are yellow like they should be now, in all the pictures we've seen so far, they've been silver. Man, I can't wait for this figure!
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on June 16th, 2017 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 16th, 2017 @ 12:58pm CDT
SpaceKaseJase wrote:What's with Bee's mega butt-flap? I understand many feel it is improperly transformed, but I'm not so sure. Are there any other pics that show the hood folded up onto his back?
Judging by the stock photos and the pins, the backpack will hug farther up like on past bees, but better. If you do want a butt accessory his gunarm can peg there
Posted by william-james88 on June 16th, 2017 @ 1:07pm CDT
USA
Titan Changer Megatron, who transforms in 5 steps, has been found at Walmart in the US by Rookbartley from TFW2005.
Canada
The Mission for Cybertron 2 pack of deluxes has been found at Toysrus, by Seibertronian Kanrabat, for the price of $70 CDN.
Cybertron.ca user cli1ck found the Wave 2 voyagers at Walmart in Ontario, Canada, and Pascal from the same site found the Wave 2 legions in Quebec.
Philippines
In Manila, the aforementioned Wave 2 voyagers were also found along with the sought after leaders, both Megatron and Optimus. These sightings come from Cybertron Philippines.
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 16th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 16th, 2017 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on June 16th, 2017 @ 2:13pm CDT
Terrsolpix wrote:SpaceKaseJase wrote:What's with Bee's mega butt-flap? I understand many feel it is improperly transformed, but I'm not so sure. Are there any other pics that show the hood folded up onto his back?
Judging by the stock photos and the pins, the backpack will hug farther up like on past bees, but better. If you do want a butt accessory his gunarm can peg there
Nah, bro. I'm good.
Posted by RAR on June 16th, 2017 @ 2:26pm CDT
It would a bit like his 2007 Shoulder Rocket launchers then.
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I don't personally have an issue with Skullitron/Steelbane being floppy i'm sure it's easy enough to fix with whatever the appropriate required combination of resin glue, nail Polish and Floor polish might be.
Posted by Tyrannacon on June 16th, 2017 @ 2:28pm CDT
Posted by Microraptor on June 16th, 2017 @ 2:41pm CDT
Posted by Jason5billion on June 16th, 2017 @ 3:15pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:i can see a skeletor kitbashh out of skullitron
They're using names of Masters of the Universe characters?
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 16th, 2017 @ 3:17pm CDT
Jason5billion wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:i can see a skeletor kitbashh out of skullitron
They're using names of Masters of the Universe characters?
A kitbash is when you use a hammer or flat tool to flatten parts to form new armor and accessories for existing figures
Posted by Ultra Markus on June 16th, 2017 @ 3:31pm CDT
or modify existing characters to look more detailed or add accessories or turn one character into anotherTerrsolpix wrote:Jason5billion wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:i can see a skeletor kitbashh out of skullitron
They're using names of Masters of the Universe characters?
A kitbash is when you use a hammer or flat tool to flatten parts to form new armor and accessories for existing figures
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 16th, 2017 @ 3:31pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:or modify existing characters to look more detailed or add accessories or turn one character into anotherTerrsolpix wrote:Jason5billion wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:i can see a skeletor kitbashh out of skullitron
They're using names of Masters of the Universe characters?
A kitbash is when you use a hammer or flat tool to flatten parts to form new armor and accessories for existing figures
fwooooooooosh
Posted by Jason5billion on June 16th, 2017 @ 4:42pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 16th, 2017 @ 4:47pm CDT
It's sad. The molds look rather nice, but the severe lack of paint makes them look like dollar store KO's. Couple that with their lovely price hike... damn what a kick in the teeth.
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 16th, 2017 @ 4:53pm CDT
Posted by Rainmaker on June 16th, 2017 @ 4:55pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I just realised, I think it has the same problem as Universe Galvatron, it would've been a lot better off as a Voyager.
hey rainmaker, you mention a card that connects to form a biger image for the mission to cybertron toys. Could you show us a picture of that card for both skullitron and megatron? I dont think we have ever seen it.
I don't have Megatron yet, but Skullitrons card piece is part of the word Transformers
Posted by Kurona on June 16th, 2017 @ 5:04pm CDT
Stuartmaximus wrote:Someone's prob posted this already....but here's someone's video review of Leader Class Megs
Yupyup, we already got that ^-^
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ish/38478/
Posted by RAR on June 16th, 2017 @ 6:09pm CDT
Chefatron reviews :
Posted by Kotori_Sonoda on June 16th, 2017 @ 6:54pm CDT
Posted by Rainmaker on June 17th, 2017 @ 4:48am CDT
Now I kinda want him back...
well slag
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2017 @ 7:52am CDT
Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I just realised, I think it has the same problem as Universe Galvatron, it would've been a lot better off as a Voyager.
hey rainmaker, you mention a card that connects to form a biger image for the mission to cybertron toys. Could you show us a picture of that card for both skullitron and megatron? I dont think we have ever seen it.
I don't have Megatron yet, but Skullitrons card piece is part of the word Transformers
Can you take a pic and show us what that looks like?
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2017 @ 7:55am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 17th, 2017 @ 8:25am CDT
Posted by Kurona on June 17th, 2017 @ 8:28am CDT
Posted by zatara1701 on June 17th, 2017 @ 8:43am CDT
Walmart-exclusive?? So Hot Rod is only available at Walmart OR this version of him?
I have most of the Walmart-Exclusives from the other movies, but those were usually either repaints of the then current toys or old molds re-purposed.
I will probably get him either way, was just curious.
Can't help imagining them doing a repaint of him Old School- G1 paint job on this mold, could be wicked.
Posted by Kurona on June 17th, 2017 @ 9:11am CDT
Posted by MGrotusque on June 17th, 2017 @ 11:39am CDT
Not to mention all those blatant hack job brush strokes all over the armor. It's a total garbage paint job. It's shockingly bad actually.
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on June 17th, 2017 @ 12:47pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2017 @ 1:00pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:My priority is the voyager for Megatron. The leader, I may still get but only on clearance.
The voyager is pretty good but he is a bit kibble heavy in both modes with piece from one mode trying to hide in the other one and faling (lik the wings in robot mode and shoulders/pecs in vehicle mode.
But hes good and I like his integrated arm cannon.
Hound is fine but I dont know if I like him better than the previous one. He is far more of a shellformer this time with more alt mode kibble stuck around the robot mode. The articulation for the legs is very restricted. But not a bad figure by any means, just not overly imaginative (like the previous one). Looks more like Hound though, so there's a plus. Not sure if I should do a pictorial review, have we seen enough of these guys?
zatara1701 wrote:Looks pretty cool...
Walmart-exclusive?? So Hot Rod is only available at Walmart OR this version of him?
Every Hot Rod toy from this film, even the non transforming cars, can only be purchased at Walmart in the US.
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2017 @ 2:09pm CDT
You can see images of these toys in their packages below. They were found by TFW2005 member vproject. Legion Dragonstorm and Hound were also found in this store and you can view reviews of those two legions here if you are interested. There is currently no review for these newly revealed one steps so if any of you find some online, let us know!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 17th, 2017 @ 2:20pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 17th, 2017 @ 2:50pm CDT
MGrotusque wrote:Oh my lord Skullitron has the worst paint apps I've seen. It looks like he explosively vomited all over himself.....
Not to mention all those blatant hack job brush strokes all over the armor. It's a total garbage paint job. It's shockingly bad actually.
I think that's the point.
He's supposed to be old, rusted, and decayed. The entire point is he looks damaged. Its intentional. This is also an extreme closeup. In reality the paint on the face should probably look fine to naked eye, disfigured sure, but that's the point.
It gets across the disfigurement he's suffered. He's not supposed to have a nice pristine face.
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2017 @ 3:32pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It looks like the Premier Editions are the only toys with licensed vehicle modes
Then what is this giant western star logo doing on the back of this titan changer?
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/38021/
The tiny turbo changers also have a western star licence
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... des/38001/
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 17th, 2017 @ 3:39pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It looks like the Premier Editions are the only toys with licensed vehicle modes
Then what is this giant western star logo doing on the back of this titan changer?
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... ail/38021/
The tiny turbo changers also have a western star licence
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... des/38001/
... Western Star and Chevrolet Camaro, aka Optimus Prime and Bumblebee aside.
Posted by RAR on June 17th, 2017 @ 4:03pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:It looks like the Premier Editions are the only toys with licensed vehicle modes, I don't see any Aston Martin info anywhere. Also, he seems to reuse the basic transformation of the... *counts* third and latest RiD Sideswipe one.
I noticed that too.
Nice to have another One step dino though in the form of Scorn.
Strange that I've yet to see a single "Baby Dinobot" bit of merchandise - not even a stuffed one.
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I was perplexed by how different Nitro is in the Movie the toy certainly IS Not a Saab Fighter jet like he seems to be in the Movie.
(If that is Nitro in the Movie).
Posted by Rainmaker on June 17th, 2017 @ 4:30pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I just realised, I think it has the same problem as Universe Galvatron, it would've been a lot better off as a Voyager.
hey rainmaker, you mention a card that connects to form a biger image for the mission to cybertron toys. Could you show us a picture of that card for both skullitron and megatron? I dont think we have ever seen it.
I don't have Megatron yet, but Skullitrons card piece is part of the word Transformers
Can you take a pic and show us what that looks like?
I can't because I've exchanged him already for Berserker
But I'm probably gonna get him again
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2017 @ 8:34pm CDT
Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I just realised, I think it has the same problem as Universe Galvatron, it would've been a lot better off as a Voyager.
hey rainmaker, you mention a card that connects to form a biger image for the mission to cybertron toys. Could you show us a picture of that card for both skullitron and megatron? I dont think we have ever seen it.
I don't have Megatron yet, but Skullitrons card piece is part of the word Transformers
Can you take a pic and show us what that looks like?
I can't because I've exchanged him already for Berserker
Now that you have berserker, do you think it was a wise trade?
Also, Toysrus lets you return open boxes?
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2017 @ 9:43pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:... Western Star and Chevrolet Camaro, aka Optimus Prime and Bumblebee aside.
But that covers like 50% of the toys that should be based on licenced vehicles. Saying the premiere line is the only one with licenced vehicles becomes quite the hyperbole.
Plus we have no clue what Berserker is really supposed to be or even if he is in the film. So his one step could be just as legit as his deluxe if he doesnt exist.
Also, I am now wondering if Sqweeks has a mercedes trademark on all his premiere line stuff only because his cross sell is Drift
If he has a mercedes trademark on everything linked to him, but isnt a mercedes, does that make him still licenced?
Posted by Rainmaker on June 17th, 2017 @ 10:59pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Rainmaker wrote:I just realised, I think it has the same problem as Universe Galvatron, it would've been a lot better off as a Voyager.
hey rainmaker, you mention a card that connects to form a biger image for the mission to cybertron toys. Could you show us a picture of that card for both skullitron and megatron? I dont think we have ever seen it.
I don't have Megatron yet, but Skullitrons card piece is part of the word Transformers
Can you take a pic and show us what that looks like?
I can't because I've exchanged him already for Berserker
Now that you have berserker, do you think it was a wise trade?
Also, Toysrus lets you return open boxes?
Not really, I traded a bot with a good robot mode, annoying transformation and a mediocre alt mode for a bot with a good robot mode, annoying transformation and a mediocre alt mode
Also, yes
Posted by Stuartmaximus on June 18th, 2017 @ 1:00am CDT
RAR wrote:Strange that I've yet to see a single "Baby Dinobot" bit of merchandise - not even a stuffed one.
nor have we seen anything toywise for Onslaught, Dreadbot, Bulldog(WW1 Tank), Mohawk, WW2 Mercedes Bumblebee, WW2 Hot Rod(whatever his alt mode was back then?), Wreck-Gar(or whoever that 1920's Mecedes Benz Dump Truck is supposed to be?), the mysterious Amphion Class Submarine Transformer?, the red McLaren 570S Transformer? & Silver LeEco LeSEE Pro Concept?
Posted by Deadput on June 18th, 2017 @ 1:36am CDT
Take it with a grain of salt though.