Review Roundup of all Transformer Cyberworld Toys Released: Mixed to Disappointing Reactions

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Cyberworld has arrived in stores in the west with not much fanfare. That wasn't entirely unforseen since the show is very much a short ad for toys that are very clearly meant for younger kids. Then again, the boxes indicate 6 and up, but after handling them and seeing reviews, the toys seem more akin to 5 year olds, like a slight step above Rescue Bots. Nothing wrong with that as a toy but they seemed marketed towards older kids. My review below compares them to Beast Wars basics, which have similar easy transformations, similar price points (when taking inflation into account) and the same target audience, and the result of that comparison isn't pretty, showcasing a major downgrade in 30 years time.

You can derive your own conclusion from the reviews. The larger toys seem to be faring better, with our own Kanrabat writing a nice review for Grimlock and G2 Megatron. You can find it after the various video reviews. Enjoy!


Balmatrix reviews Cyber Changers Snarl, Megatron, Optimus Prime and Skybyte


That Toy Guy reviews most of the first wave:


Chuckdawg 1999 reviews Armored Cyber Changer Galvatron:


I review Cyber Changer Mirage:


Long's Toys reviews Cyber Changer Elita-1, Starscream, Chop Shop, Armored Optimus Prime and Wheeljack:






TRDQ reviews the massive Scorponok toy:


Finally here is Kanrabat's written review for Grimlock and the Walmart Exclusive G2 coloured Megatron:

-Kanrabat- wrote:I recently got my first Cyberworld toy with that big Grimlock. It is way, WAY better than I expected. Sure, the bot is flat, but it does look awesome. Plus the dino mode isn't bad either, once the legs are properly transformed. I didn't expect all that FLAT black paint. Usually, it's always glossy or metallic paint. To see flat "powdered" paint on a toy is a refreshing change.

The one feature I like the most about that Grimlock is the pilotable "mech" mode. I tried 3 riders:

First, the authentic "scout" one. He cannot truly sit, but it works.


Then, the Classic deluxe. Nope. It doesn't.



Finally, the G1 Pretender. He cannot sit at all, but the fit is PERFECT. Pretender Grimlock's feet fit snugly on the seat, and his height is tailored to him. Bonus points, his gun can be pegged on almost all ports.



For around the price of a deluxe, this big Grimlock is a ton of fun!

-Kanrabat- wrote:Got my Transformers CYBERWORLD Ultimate Cyber Changers Megatron, A.K.A G1 Houndatron.

Compared to the original, he have a new head (with the mask gimmick removed) a new chest part, and 2 new accessories. I have no idea if that original Hound came with a gun of some sort.



Armed up, this new Megatron looks fantastic, but I just wish he had more paint. Especially on his feet and under (where the vehicle's missile pods are) and on the vehicle's windows. I understand that it was to keep his G2 colors as close as possible to the original, but it does not excuse the lack of windows paint.





Despite the no-windows of the vehicle, it still look great and it rolls perfectly. The overall colors are also great. Plus, the new accessories give a basket to the vehicle so that he can carries his baby to school!







Overall, for the price of a deluxe, this new Megs is very, very worth it.