New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada
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People have been showing a lot of images of barren Transformers shelves lately, which doesn't just suck for us collectors but for kids wanting to buy toys with their birthday money or parents looking for Transformers toys. Well, looks like a new Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Subline is slowly making it's way onto Canadian and American shelves to start bringing more life to them. Canada just got the Dinobot combiners Bumblebeswoop and Slugtron. They retail for $36 CAD and were found at Walmart. Those two are the only ones that come in the cases being sent so the other dinobot combiners will appear in a different wave. The bigger Roll and Change Optimus Prime and Bumblebee toys were also found at Walmart and can be seen in the same image.
In the US, things are starting really slow with the first items coming to shelves being the reviled scout class figures. Reports come from all across the US. They are all rereleases with nothing new, but they do include Ramjet who some liked since he does give the illusion of fully transforming from one mode to the next. More are bound to come, especially since they are appearing in Canada.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
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Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112214)
Posted by ScottyP on August 6th, 2021 @ 12:51pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on August 6th, 2021 @ 12:51pm CDT
The reality of how messed up supply chains are right now hit me when some local Targets did their late summer toy reset and didn't even have Cyberverse stuff to fill the space with. Not finding desirable stuff is typical, but usually there's at least plenty of kid product when these hit. Not this time.
Obviously this is all anecdotal and potentially localized, but I've been collecting for a long time and brick and mortar has never been this devoid of TF product. I don't blame the stores or even Hasbro, stuff is just clogged up.
Obviously this is all anecdotal and potentially localized, but I've been collecting for a long time and brick and mortar has never been this devoid of TF product. I don't blame the stores or even Hasbro, stuff is just clogged up.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112270)
Posted by Emerje on August 8th, 2021 @ 7:03am CDT
It's been the same here, especially after both Walmart and Target clearanced out the 1 Step figures. All that's left is some peg warming Deluxe figures (mostly Megatron and Shockwave). I've also been surprised by how empty the Rescue Bot section is. Though one of my local Walmarts did restock a bunch of RB Optimus and Bumblebee figures (vehicles, not the current Dino stuff), but put them on the Cyberverse 1 Step pegs. Oops, let's see how long it takes for those to get moved, if ever.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on August 8th, 2021 @ 7:03am CDT
ScottyP wrote:The reality of how messed up supply chains are right now hit me when some local Targets did their late summer toy reset and didn't even have Cyberverse stuff to fill the space with. Not finding desirable stuff is typical, but usually there's at least plenty of kid product when these hit. Not this time.
Obviously this is all anecdotal and potentially localized, but I've been collecting for a long time and brick and mortar has never been this devoid of TF product. I don't blame the stores or even Hasbro, stuff is just clogged up.
It's been the same here, especially after both Walmart and Target clearanced out the 1 Step figures. All that's left is some peg warming Deluxe figures (mostly Megatron and Shockwave). I've also been surprised by how empty the Rescue Bot section is. Though one of my local Walmarts did restock a bunch of RB Optimus and Bumblebee figures (vehicles, not the current Dino stuff), but put them on the Cyberverse 1 Step pegs. Oops, let's see how long it takes for those to get moved, if ever.
Emerje
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112289)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 8th, 2021 @ 10:23pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 8th, 2021 @ 10:23pm CDT
Finally decided to get that seeker squadron pack. These figures are pretty neat but I wished that the bonus member was Splitstream instead of Thrust and that TC was clear like his teammates. Plus no landing gears make the planes tilt around.
Still for what they are, they are well worth the 13$CAN each toys.
Still for what they are, they are well worth the 13$CAN each toys.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112337)
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2021 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 9th, 2021 @ 12:05pm CDT
I'd not seen Jazz yet
https://www.thetoyshop.com/action-toys- ... 4605_E3522
Seems okay for what it is. Flattest feet ever though?
https://www.thetoyshop.com/action-toys- ... 4605_E3522
Seems okay for what it is. Flattest feet ever though?
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112370)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 9th, 2021 @ 4:02pm CDT
It's a re-shell of Prowl
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 9th, 2021 @ 4:02pm CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:I'd not seen Jazz yet
https://www.thetoyshop.com/action-toys- ... 4605_E3522
Seems okay for what it is. Flattest feet ever though?
It's a re-shell of Prowl
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112582)
Posted by william-james88 on August 11th, 2021 @ 5:01pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 11th, 2021 @ 5:01pm CDT
That didn't take long. After only a week of being found in Canada, the Transfomrers Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Roll N Change Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are appearing at US Walmarts as part of the back to school reset currently underway. Regardless of what you feel on the line, it's good to have some Transformers toys on shelves and we hope that means more is underway. Both are $50 and that hefty price tag is due to them being larger than even ultimate class Cyberverse figures, with more accessories (detachable armour) and lights and sounds. Intrepid TF fan Cardion took a bullet for all of us and bought the Optimus Prime figure on Amazon to see what it was all about and was rather surprised by this child's toy. You can read the full review below but in short, they seemed impressed with the auto converting gimmick which is more involved than previous attempts and they were surprised by the articulation in the upper half after assuming (as we all did) that this figure was just a brick. Of course, the gimmick being involved means there are lots of steps to get it back to vehicle mode and the lower half of the body is almost devoid of articulation as we all could guess.
Enjoy the pics and the review along with this video showing the gimmick.
Enjoy the pics and the review along with this video showing the gimmick.
First impression: He's okay.
The Negatives: The primary auto-transform, which is his big selling feature, is on a hair-trigger. This made him a bit of a pain to transform into truck. Plus, the auto-transform still requires a bit of shoulder manipulation. Also, those legs are both immobile and can do the splits. Pretty crazy.
The Positives: Upper body was more flexible and articulated than I expected. His head sculpt is a gorgeous show accurate representation, and his head can pivot! I love his weight. He feels very solid. I can imagine 8-year old me going crazy over the light and sound clips (very short though). The sword and claws are a nice touch, although I'm not a fan of the chest armor. He sizes pretty well with my one large Cyberverse Megatron.
Overall: Good toy. Fun. Probably could have waited for him to go on sale for $45 or $40 though. For what he is, I'm super-glad I got him.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112624)
Posted by william-james88 on August 11th, 2021 @ 11:06pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 11th, 2021 @ 11:06pm CDT
TF fan Chico reached out to us to let us know that they found the Transformers Cyberverse Adventures Dinobots Unite Roll and Change Bumblebee at a Walmart in California for $49.67. While they only found Bumblebee, the toy's wavemate is Optimus Prime. These are both big toys that have an auto converting gimmick. Chuckdawg has a video review of the Optimus figure below. and I made a review of the Bumblebee figure, which I really did not like (would not recommend to parents for their kids).
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Cyberverse line has always given us new and inventive ways to transform and play with our Transformers, the Roll and Change line is no different. Optimus Prime features lights and sounds as well as some snap-on Energon blue body armor. The included sword is a great weapon but is also used as a lock to the changing gimmick. While the price might be a bit high for most, the toy is a solid, beefy, fun figure.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112718)
Posted by william-james88 on August 12th, 2021 @ 2:10pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 12th, 2021 @ 2:10pm CDT
The new Transformers Cyberverse Dinobots Unite combiners were found in Canada a little while ago (image of sighting below) and now we have a video review for both the Slugtron and Bumbleswoop combiners. Each of those consist of an Autobot or Decepticon paired up with a Dinobot. We will be getting a combiner for each of the five Dinobots, it seems. They use the same mechanisms as the RID crash combiners but are much larger, as you can see from comparisons in the videos.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112761)
Posted by william-james88 on August 12th, 2021 @ 9:44pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 12th, 2021 @ 9:44pm CDT
We have news that the Transformers Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Slugtron and Bumbleswoop combiners have been found at US retail. Thlinux found them at a local Walmart in Pooler, GA. The Slugtron set comes with Dinobot Slug and Megatron while the Bumbleswoop set comes with Swoop and BUmblebee. We have already seen another set coming later with Wheeljack and Grimlock. These retail for $25 USD. To get an idea of the size of these, since they are much bigger than the previous crash combiners, you can look at the two video reviews below.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
This sighting was originally posted here.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112794)
Posted by william-james88 on August 13th, 2021 @ 9:44am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 13th, 2021 @ 9:44am CDT
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.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
If you have found them, share your sightings with our community in the sightings section and on our boards in your region related thread.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112798)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2021 @ 10:09am CDT
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.
I like that Energon vibes from Grimswoop.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112805)
Posted by TulioDude on August 13th, 2021 @ 10:33am CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112887)
Posted by First-Aid on August 13th, 2021 @ 2:08pm CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112889)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2021 @ 2:36pm CDT
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112891)
Posted by First-Aid on August 13th, 2021 @ 2:46pm CDT
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112895)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 13th, 2021 @ 3:17pm CDT
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?
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?
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112896)
Posted by william-james88 on August 13th, 2021 @ 3:30pm CDT
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112910)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 13th, 2021 @ 5:31pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 13th, 2021 @ 5:31pm CDT
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".william-james88 wrote:It was the inverse with the Energon deluxes which don't even have a combiner head.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112938)
Posted by william-james88 on August 13th, 2021 @ 9:16pm CDT
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.
So much bigger than legends size and less than a head shorter than deluxe size.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112975)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 14th, 2021 @ 7:47am CDT
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.
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2112987)
Posted by william-james88 on August 14th, 2021 @ 11:17am CDT
That's ok, they are releasing as many sets of these new ones so they have their own compatibility.
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113291)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 16th, 2021 @ 7:31pm CDT
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
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113303)
Posted by william-james88 on August 16th, 2021 @ 10:59pm CDT
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113306)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 16th, 2021 @ 11:02pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 16th, 2021 @ 11:02pm CDT
He's very colorful.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113310)
Posted by Dr. Gellar v.2 on August 16th, 2021 @ 11:45pm CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113311)
Posted by Nexus Knight on August 16th, 2021 @ 11:57pm CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113327)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:28am CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113329)
Posted by Cheetron on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:41am CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113331)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:04am CDT
He won't be perfect, he doesn't have a bicep swivel.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113332)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:07am CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113336)
Posted by Evil Eye on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:41am CDT
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113339)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:48am CDT
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.
But I'm done collecting G1-esque Grimlocks and other dinos. The Studio series is their last hurrah for me.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113389)
Posted by Nexus Knight on August 17th, 2021 @ 12:39pm CDT
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113394)
Posted by Cheetron on August 17th, 2021 @ 12:54pm CDT
Well then, guess he would still be better than anything on these constantly empty shelves I've seen within 100 miles for months
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113413)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:13pm CDT
That's what the Cyberverse designs and show are all about.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113416)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:29pm CDT
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
Here is a similar toy in concept from Playskool
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113417)
Posted by PushYouDown on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:30pm CDT
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.
I think he looks good in both modes...where SS86 is kind of boring to me.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113418)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:31pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:31pm CDT
Magmatron redeco when, please?
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113420)
Posted by Mistaken_Table on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT
Posted by Mistaken_Table on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:54pm CDT
Everyone stop laughing. Its not funny.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113421)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 17th, 2021 @ 4:57pm CDT
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.
I may not buy him at full price, but I'll keep an eye open for a sale.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113425)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:04pm CDT
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.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113427)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:07pm CDT
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 
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113428)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 17th, 2021 @ 5:09pm CDT
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!"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
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113443)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 7:45pm CDT
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113446)
Posted by Triggerdick Megatron on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:04pm CDT
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.
As for this Volcanicus.... It might be ok for kids but don't try to put it next to POTP Volcanicus lol.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113450)
Posted by william-james88 on August 17th, 2021 @ 8:39pm CDT
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.
Still, so odd that they would design something feasible for toy form and not make it.
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113461)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:18pm CDT
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.
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113463)
Posted by Dr. Gellar v.2 on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:21pm CDT
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).
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: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113466)
Posted by Ultra Markus on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:44pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on August 17th, 2021 @ 10:44pm CDT
this looks like skylinx and grimlocks lovechild
Re: New Cyberverse Dinobots Unite Toys found in US and Canada (2113471)
Posted by Emerje on August 17th, 2021 @ 11:05pm CDT
(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
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
