Review of Transformers Cyberworld Chomp & Battle Grimlock

Yeah, my Cyberworld Grimmy arrived on Wednesday. Posted tons of pics all over the internet already, Fun toy!

The chances that I buy that Grimlock are low... That is, unless it is 50% off so that I can customise it into Beast Megatron.

I wish that Scorponok at least had some sort of leg movement, it just continues to be cool

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I wish that Scorponok at least had some sort of leg movement, it just continues to be cool

Meh, I'm forgiving it for the huge, gimmick filled nonsense that he is.

In Demand Toys got some publicity stock photos for this line and one of them shows us our first look at Wheeljack's toy and... he's kinda bizarre, even for this line. He looks more Jazz simply colored like Wheeljack, complete with his helmet colored like Jazz's (with black painted around the ears so it looks like a Jazz/Wheeljack fusion helmet) and a front-bumper chest.

He doesn't even have a wacky new altmode that leans into the "fun" of the line like Megatron, Snarl, and others do. He's just "Wheeljack, but he's shaped like Jazz for some reason".




There are more pics in the link, but these two are the ones with Wheeljack.

We have lots of Cyberworld news for you. Thanks to JT-Prime17, we have the 2026 line up. This line is going to be WILD. Not only do we have Beast Wars characters coming, like Primal and Cheetor, but we also have Deep Sea Explorer Soundwave, a Scourge Pirate Ship and a Yeti Hound among a bunch of other toys. The full list is below. We also have new images of this year's toys including the first look at Wheeljack. Fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade breaks that down for us after the list.

TRA CYBERWORLD SOUNDWAVE DEEP SEA EXPLORER
Product Number: G1964

TRA CYBERWORLD ULTIMATE SHOCKWAVE DINO
Product Number: G2162

TRA CYBERWORLD ULTIMATE SCOURGE PIRATE SHIP
Product Number: G2163

TRA CYBERWORLD ULTIMATE HOUND YETI
Product Number: G2164

TRA CYBERWORLD ARMORED AIRACHNID
Product Number: G2166

TRA CYBERWORLD ARMORED RATCHET
Product Number: G2167

TRA CYBERWORLD ARMORED MEGATRON DRILL
Product Number: G2168

TRA CYBERWORLD CC CHEETOR
Product Number: G2227

TRA CYBERWORLD CC JAZZ
Product Number: G2228

TRA CYBERWORLD CC LOCKDOWN
Product Number: G2232

TRA CYBERWORLD MULTIPACK
Product Number: G3181

TRA CYBERWOLRD CC PRIMAL CLASSIC
Product Number: G3255

TRA CYBERWORLD CC OP CLASSIC E
Probably Number: G3256

TRA CYBERWORLD CC BB OFFROAD E
Product Code: G3257

TRA CYBERWORLD CC MEGATRON BULL E
Product Code: G3258

TRA CYBERWORLD ARMOR AIRACHNID CLASSIC
Product Number: G3259

TRA CYBERWORLD ARMOR BB CLASSIC E
Product Number: G3260

TRA CYBERWORLD ARMOR OP OFFROAD E
Product Number: G3261

Sabrblade wrote:In Demand Toys got some publicity stock photos for this line and one of them shows us our first look at Wheeljack's toy and... he's kinda bizarre, even for this line. He looks more Jazz simply colored like Wheeljack, complete with his helmet colored like Jazz's (with black painted around the ears so it looks like a Jazz/Wheeljack fusion helmet) and a front-bumper chest.

He doesn't even have a wacky new altmode that leans into the "fun" of the line like Megatron, Snarl, and others do. He's just "Wheeljack, but he's shaped like Jazz for some reason".

Yeti Hound is such an exciting prospect

Just want Scorpie.

I don't understand why they purposely limit the articulation on these. If they all had elbows and knees I'd probably buy most of them. But as is, they are all passes.

LE0KING wrote:I don't understand why they purposely limit the articulation on these. If they all had elbows and knees I'd probably buy most of them. But as is, they are all passes.

Why articulation are limited?

2 reasons.

First, it make transformations easier.
Second, il lower the parts count by a lot, thus reducing the price of the toys by a significant margin.

Also, this line is not meant for collectors, but for fun and quick play. This is the main point of the line. Going WOOOOSH and BAMBAMBAM, then transforming in 3 seconds for more WOOOOOSH and more BANGBAMGVANG.

That's it.

LE0KING wrote:I don't understand why they purposely limit the articulation on these. If they all had elbows and knees I'd probably buy most of them. But as is, they are all passes.

So they get to make these again in Studio Series in a few years. Hasbro always have a way to bleed your wallet dry if they didn't get you the first time.

Seriously, EarthSpark's warriors weren't bad to begin with, yet Hasbro followed up w/ Deluxes for many of them, and they were great figures. So we might have a chance to get these designs in Generations.

cloudballoon wrote:So we might have a chance to get these designs in Generations.

The best proof are the Rescue Bots in Legacy and AotP. It took years, but they did came.

"Ultimate Scourge"? Interesting...

Dino-Snarl wrote:Just want Scorpie.

I do not blame you

bluecatcinema wrote:"Ultimate Scourge"? Interesting...

I know people are mostly thinking "black Optimus", but I really hope it's a big blue and white ship. G1 Scourge already looks the part of a pirate captain and has the name to match.

Emerje

Transformers Cyberworld is upon us! The toys have started coming out, with a sighting of Scorponok from the UK. And now we have official images of the wave 2 figures. These Cyber Changers are 4 inch figures that have less articulation than a deluxe figure but are priced at $11.99 USD. Those that come with an extra armor/weapon, like Offroad Optimus and Chop Shop, are 15.99. These have an August rekease date on entertainment earth, which is also the source of the images.
This series blends a lot of aspects from all over. Bumblebee sport his Prime headsculpt and Reactivate alt mode while Elita 1 is based on IDW Riptide and Chop Shop is based on Beast Wars Insecticon.

Anyone else seeing this?




Probably just me, but I feel like there's some retooling potential.

Emerje

I really wish these had elbows, otherwise I love how they look

Optimus and Bee are "meh," but all the rest are pretty boss.

Strawdeath on TFW just posted in hand images of Scorponok. Hate scooping from TFW but here's one pic.

https://news.tfw2005.com/2025/06/26/tra ... RIZVQXe1KQ

Looks like hasbro has forgotten how easy it is to steal toys. Open packages with just tiny strips.
Fingernail clippers and they are all gone. Nobody would really want these but still, it's that easy.

Cheetron wrote:Looks like hasbro has forgotten how easy it is to steal toys. Open packages with just tiny strips.
Fingernail clippers and they are all gone. Nobody would really want these but still, it's that easy.

I mean, it took them until just this year to make Studio Series boxes that can't be opened simply by pushing in on the bottom of the box, no need to cut tape or anything. They are very slow to catch on.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Cheetron wrote:Looks like hasbro has forgotten how easy it is to steal toys. Open packages with just tiny strips.
Fingernail clippers and they are all gone. Nobody would really want these but still, it's that easy.

I mean, it took them until just this year to make Studio Series boxes that can't be opened simply by pushing in on the bottom of the box, no need to cut tape or anything. They are very slow to catch on.

Emerje

Meanwhile, for over a year, I saw the same SS86 Ironhide without a head on the shelves at Walmart. I kept reporting it, they kept putting it back. They have zero fawks to give.

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!

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.

Cyberworld has arrived with not much of a bang. 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. A 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. 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.

We also gave a run-down of most of the released Cyberworld stuff last episode https://www.seibertron.com/transmission ... rld/48653/

So far, I ADORE Cyberworld. The designs are creative, the toys feels good in hand, and they are fun to fiddle with. I'm looking for my Amazon orders to finally deliver.

I'm intrigued by the different takes on these characters that I've got all of them (except for Ultimate Megatron which I can't find anywhere online). Galleries are in progress but are a week or so away.

I'm far more excited about Chop Shop thanks to his connection to Beast Wars Insecticon (though this really makes me want to call Insecticon "Chop Shop" now after disliking that name usage from 29 years ago.

Thanks for the round-up, William-James. I added "toy news" category to the story.

Does anyone know where I can order Ultimate Megatron?

Seibertron wrote:Does anyone know where I can order Ultimate Megatron?

Is that the G2 repaint/remold of the gimmicky TLK Hound?
If yes, I bought mine at Canadian Walmart online. So logically, it will pop in an American Walmart sooner or later.

Seibertron wrote:Does anyone know where I can order Ultimate Megatron?

It's a Walmart exclusive. Not sure if it will show up on walmart.com or just be found in stores.

Is this it? I thought there was supposed to be two waves but it seems like all the figures were dumped at once. Like everyone else I'm looking for that G2 Megs but have no idea what's after that.

I thought that more figures were coming too. Wasn't they suppose to have a couple dinos and like an elephant or giraffe? They are arms for Prime and Megatron?

Hero Alpha wrote:I thought that more figures were coming too. Wasn't they suppose to have a couple dinos and like an elephant or giraffe? They are arms for Prime and Megatron?

You're confusing 's Cyberworld with 's Wild King. I don't know if Cyberworld is a Hasbro exclusive, but Wild King is Takara's, only in Japan.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Hero Alpha wrote:I thought that more figures were coming too. Wasn't they suppose to have a couple dinos and like an elephant or giraffe? They are arms for Prime and Megatron?

You're confusing 's Cyberworld with 's Wild King. I don't know if Cyberworld is a Hasbro exclusive, but Wild King is Takara's, only in Japan.

Yep thanks, you are correct. I thought there was some crossover, or assumed.