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Transformers Collection – Cyberverse

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And thus the great cataloging of my collection continues.

Transformers Cyberverse got off to a slow start.  Not a great amount of toys and most of those either Warrior-class or 1-step changers.  Also the cartoon was pretty lackluster, it seemed that, like the comics, it was the ‘Bumblebee & Windblade Show’ – two characters definetely overused in recent years.

Then in the second year Cyberverse really took off!  Better toys, way better cartoon and a much bigger range of characters in both.  Also Cyberverse brought back a something that had been missing from Transformers for a long time – humour!  Some of those cartoon episodes were genuinely funny, such as Wheeljack magnetizing an energon-infused Grimlock or Grimlock & Arcee standing on the prow of The Ark blasting asteroids with gattling guns while laughing their heads off!

Yes, like Robots in Disguise (15) Cyberverse is probably not the favorite iteration of Transformers for many fans, but seasons 2 to 4 were great fun and we got some cool figures – even our first official Scraplet!

 

Transformers Cyberverse Action Figure Collection

Cyberverse Autobot Figures

 

*Item #CV0001: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Autobot Optimus Prime (MOSC)

 

*Item #CV0002: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Autobot  Optimus Prime

*Item #CV0003: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Autobot  Thunderhowl

 

*Item #CV0004: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Autobot  Bumblebee

*Item #CV0005: Transformers Cyberverse Roll & Combine Autobot  Bumblebee

*Item #CV0006: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Autobot  Bumblebee

 

*Item #CV0007: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Autobot Hot Rod

*Item #CV0008: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Autobot  Hot Rod

 

*Item #CV0009: Transformers  Cyberverse Ultra Dinobot Grimlock

*Item #CV0010: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Dinobot Grimlock

Toys Review – Cyberverse: Grimlock & Shockwave

 

*Item #CV0011: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Dinobot Slug

*Item #CV0012: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Dinobot Sludge

*Item #CV0013: Transformers Cyberverse Roll & Combine Dinobot Swoop

*Item #CV0014: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Dinobot Snarl

Toys Review – Cyberverse Dinobots

 

*Item #CV0015: Transformers Cyberverse 1-step Autobot Repugnus

*Item #CV0016: Transformers Cyberverse 1-step Autobot Whirl

*Item #CV0017: Transformers Cyberverse 1-step Autobot Blurr

 

*Item #CV0018: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Autobot Windblade

*Item #CV0019: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Autobot Prowl

*Item #CV0020: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Autobot Jetfire

*Item #CV0021: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Autobot Arcee

Toy Review: Cyberverse Prowl

 

*Item #CV0022: Transformers Cyberverse Autobot Wheeljack (MOSC)

*Item #CV0023: Transformers Cyberverse Autobot Windblade (MOSC)

 

*Item #CV0024: Transformers Cyberverse Autobot Cosmic Patrol Prowl (MOSC)

*Item #CV0025: Transformers Cyberverse Autobot Blizzard Breaker Ratchet (MOSC)

 

*Item #CV0026: Transformers Cyberverse Autobot TCV-26 Jazz (MOSC)

 

*Item #CV0027: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Autobot Rack’n’Ruin

*Item #CV0028: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Autobot Alpha Trion

Toy Review – Cyberverse Alpha Trion

 

*Item #CV0029: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #CV0030: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #CV0031: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Autobot Hot Rod

*Item #CV0032: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Autobot Bumblebee vehicle

*Item #CV0033: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Autobot Optimus Prime vehicle

*Item #CV0034: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Autobot Hot Rod vehicle

 

Cyberverse Decepticon Figures

 

*Item #CV0035: Transformers Cyberverse Elite Decepticon Megatron

*Item #CV0036: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Decepticon Megatron

 

*Item #CV0037: Transformers Cyberverse 1-Step Decepticon Megatron X

 

*Item #CV0038: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Decepticon Shockwave

*Item #CV0039: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Decepticon  Shockwave

*Item #CV0040: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Decepticon  Shockwave

Toys Review – Cyberverse Deluxe Class, Wave 1

 

*Item #CV0041: Transformers Cyberverse Decepticon Solar Shock Shockwave (MOSC)

*Item #CV0042: Transformers Cyberverse Decepticon Demolition Destryoyer Starscream (MOSC)

 

*Item #CV0043: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Decepticon Deadlock

*Item #CV0044: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Decepticon Acid Storm

*Item #CV0045: Transformers Cyberverse 1-Step Decepticon Bludgeon

*Item #CV0046: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Deepticon Dead End

Toy Review – Cyberverse: Acid Storm

 

*Item #CV0047: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Decepticon  Slipstream (MOSC)

 

*Item #CV0048: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Decepticon  Slipstream

*Item #CV0049: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Decepticon Starscream

Toy Review: Cyberverse Slipstream (Ultra)

 

*Item #CV0050: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Decepticon Clobber

*Item #CV0051: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Decepticon Ramjet

*Item #CV0052: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Decepticon Wildwheel

 

*Item #CV0053: Transformers Cyberverse Scout Decepticon Ramjet (MOSC)

*Item #CV0054: Transformers Cyberverse Scout Decepticon Shadow Striker (MOSC)

*Item #CV0055: Transformers Cyberverse Scout Decepticon Dead End (MOSC)

 

*Item #CV0056: Transformers Cyberverse Deluxe Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #CV0057: Transformers Cyberverse Decepticon Laserbeak

*Item #CV0058: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Decepticon Soundwave

Toy Review – Cyberverse Soundwave

 

*Item #CV0059: Transformers Cyberverse Ultra Decepticon Skullcruncher

 

*Item #CV0060: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #CV0061: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Decepticon Megatron

*Item #CV0062: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Decepticon Starscream

*Item #CV0063: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Decepticon Soundwave vehicle

*Item #CV0064: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Decepticon Megatron vehicle

*Item #CV0065: Transformers Cyberverse Busy Books Decepticon Starscream vehicle

 

Other Cyberverse Character Figures

 

*Item #CV0066: Transformers Cyberverse (Alchemist Prime)  MacAddams

*Item #CV0067: Transformers Cyberverse Titan Iaconus

 

*Item #CV0068: Transformers Cyberverse Scraplet

 

*Item #CV0069: Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Sharkticon Gnaw

 

-Quintesson Invasion Pack (MISB). Including:

*Item #CV0070: Transformers Cyberverse Prowl

*Item #CV0071: Transformers Cyberverse Quintesson Judge

*Item #CV0072: Transformers Cyberverse Decepticon Shockwave

 

-Sharkticons Attack Pack (MISB). Including

*Item #CV0073: Transformers Cyberverse Autobot Stealth Force Hot Rod

*Item #CV0074: Transformers Cyberverse Sharkticon 1

*Item #CV0075: Transformers Cyberverse Sharkticon 2

*Item #CV0076: Transformers Cyberverse Sharkticon 3

 

Transformers Collection – Animated

 

My Transformer Collection Showcase, Transformatorium

Transformers Collection – Robots in Disguise (2015)

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And thus the great cataloging of my personal collection continues.

Transformers Robots in Disguise (15) was very much an “Eh – it was ok” entry into the Transformers multiverse.  Set in the Aligned Continuity, it was meant to be the sequel to Transformers Prime and run cocurrent to Transformers Rescue Bots.  However whilst Prime impressed fans with its ongoing mature storyline, impressive graphics and excellet figures, Robots in Disguise was far more simplistic and considered a downgrade.  The cartoon became a The Tick like show where the team battled a differently themed bad guy each week, and the toyline introduced Warrior-class and 1-step changer toys – simplistic toys with simplistic transformations.

Whilst never hated like Kiss Players, Robots in Disguise (15) failed to impress anyone, and will remain a cartoon and toyline that the majority of fans feel ambivelent about.   At least we got some better figures from other toylines RID crossed over with such as Adventure and Go! 

 

Transformers Robots In Disguise (15)/Adventure Action Figure List

Autobot Figures

 

*Item #RID150001: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Mega Optimus Prime

*Item #RID150002: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Optimus Prime

 

*Item #RID150003: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Drift

*Item #RID150004: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Jetstorm

*Item #RID150005: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Slipstream

 

*Item #RID150006: Transformers Robots in Disguise Strongarm

*Item #RID150007: Transformers Robots in Disguise 9 (1-step) Strongarm

 

*Item #RID150008: Transformers Robots in Disguise Sideswipe

*Item #RID150009: Transformers Robots in Disguise Activator Sideswipe

*Item #RID150010: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Great Byte

 

*Item #RID150011: Transformers Robots in Disguise Twinferno

*Item #RID150012: Transformers Robots in Disguise Bumblebee

*Item #RID150013: Transformers Robots in Disguise Blurr

*Item #RID150014: Transformers Adventure TAV23 Jazz

*Item #RID150015: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stormshot

*Item #RID150016: Transformers Robots in Disguise Windblade

*Item #RID150017: Transformers Adventure TAV59 Ratchet

 

*Item #RID150018: Transformers Robots in Disguise Dinobot Grimlock

*Item #RID150019: Transformers Robots in Disguise (1-step) Gold Armour Grimlock

 

*Item #RID150020: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Sawback

*Item #RID150021: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Windstrike

*Item #RID150022: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Velocirazor

*Item #RID150023: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Sawtooth

*Item #RID150024: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Beastbox

*Item #RID150025: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Tricerashot

 

*Item #RID150026: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Bashbreaker

 

*Item #RID150027: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Fixit

 

*Item #RID15MD0028: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #RID15MD0029: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Optimus Prime(V2)

 

*Item #RID15MD0030: Transformers Robots in Disguise Dinobot Grimlock

*Item #RID15MD0031: Transformers Robots in Disguise Dinobot Grimlock (V2)

*Item #RID15MD0032: Transformers Robots in Disguise Dinobot Grimlock (V2) (MISB)

 

*Item #RID15MD0033: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #RID15MD0034: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Bumblebee (V2)

*Item #RID15MD0035: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Bumblebee (MISB)

*Item #RID15MD0036: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Bumblebee (MISB)

 

*Item #RID15MD0037: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Strongarm

*Item #RID15MD0038: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Drift

*Item #RID15MD0039: Transformers Robots in Disguise Autobot Sideswipe

 

*Item #RID150040: Transformers Robots in Disguise TAV10 Dinobot Slug

 

**Item #RID150041: Transformers Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime vehicle (MOSC)

 

*Item #RIDTT0042: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Autobot Optimus Prime

 

*Item #RIDGO0043: Transformers Go! Kenzan

*Item #RIDGO0044: Transformers Go! Ganoh

 

Decepticon Figures

 

*Item #RID150001: Transformers Robots in Disguise Megatronus

*Item #RID150002: Transformers Adventure TAV37 Megatronus

 

*Item #RID150003: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Starscream

*Item #RID150004: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Lancelon

 

*Item #RID150005: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Chompazoid Underbite

*Item #RID150006: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Quillfire

*Item #RID150007: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Amphiboid Springload

 

*Item #RID150008: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Fracture

*Item #RID150009: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Airazor

*Item #RID150010: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Divebomb

 

*Item #RID150011: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Overload

*Item #RID150012: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Backtrack

 

*Item #RID150013: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Crazybolt

*Item #RID150014: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Crazybolt (vehicle)

*Item #RID150015: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Hammer

 

*Item #RID150016: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon (Warrior) Soundwave

*Item #RID150017: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon (Activator) Soundwave

*Item #RID150018: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Mini-Con Laserbeak

*Item #RID150019: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Mini-Con Ratbat

 

*Item #RID150020: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Thermoidor

*Item #RID150021: Transformers Adventure TAV38 Decepticon Thunderhoof

*Item #RID150022: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Skywarp

*Item #RID150023: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Bludgeon

*Item #RID150024: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Steeljaw

 

*Item #RID150025: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Clampdown

*Item #RID150026: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Cyclonus

*Item #RID150027: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Groundbuster

 

*Item #RID150028: Transformers Robots in Disguise Combiner Force Decepticon Bisk (MOSC)

 

-Combiner Menasor, consisting of:

*Item #RID150029: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stunticon Motormaster

(torso)

*Item #RID150030: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stunticon Drag Strip

(right arm)

*Item #RID150031: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stunticon Wildbreak

(left arm)

*Item #RID150032: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stunticon Heatseeker

(right leg)

*Item #RID150033: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stunticon Slashmark

Left (leg)

*Item #RID150034: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stunticon Crash Combiner Drag Strip

*Item #RID150035: Transformers Robots in Disguise Stunticon Crash Combiner Wildbreak

 

*Item #RID150036: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Crash Combiner Warnado

*Item #RID150037: Transformers Robots in Disguise Decepticon Crash Combiner Shockdrive

 

*Item #RID150038: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Swelter

*Item #RID150039: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Doomitron

*Item #RID150040: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Lord Back

*Item #RID150041: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Sandsting

*Item #RID150042: Transformers Robots in Disguise Mini-Con Dragonus

 

*Item #RID150043: Transformers Adventure TAV08 Decepticon Gregevor (MOSC)

 

*Item #RID150044: Transformers Adventure TED-05 Decepticon Junkion

 

*Item #RID15MD0045: Transformers Robots in Disguise Chompazoid Underbite

 

*Item #RID150046: Transformers Robots in Disguise Steeljaw (vehicle) (MOSC)

 

*Item #RIDTT0047: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Fracture

*Item #RIDTT0048: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Fracture ((2nd unit)

*Item #RIDTT0049: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Steeljaw

*Item #RIDTT0050: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Minimus Ambus

*Item #RIDTT0051: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Minimus Ambus (2nd unit)

*Item #RIDTT0052: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Thunderhoof

*Item #RIDTT0053: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Terrashock

*Item #RIDTT0054: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Nightstrike

*Item #RIDTT0055: Transformers Robots in Disguise Tiny Titans Filch

 

Transformers Collection – Prime

Transformers Collection – Rescue Bots

My Transformer Collection Showcase, Transformatorium

Transformers Collection – Prime

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And thus the great cataloging of my personal collection continues.

The Transformers Prime cartoon came out while the live-action movies were at their peak in popularity,  and so took on much of their asthetic.  Prime as a long-nosed cab, Arcee as a motorcycle, Bumblebee having a damaged voicebox – all lifted from the Movieverse.  This meant that poor old Ironhide lost his spot on Team Prime as in the Movieverse, Sentinel had just killed him.

Prime has proven to be one of the most popular Transformer cartoons of all time, and it had a pretty good toyline to go with it, although all the sublines contained within became very confusing, including: First Edition, Robots in Disguise, Cyberverse, Arms Micron, Go!, Adventure, Thrilling 30, Beast Hunters, Beast Hunters: Preadacons Rising and even more!

 

Transformers Prime Autobot Figures

Transformers Prime Autobots

 

*Item #PRA001: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Autobot Ultimate Optimus Prime

Reference Photo: #P00260

 

*Item #PRA002: Transformers Prime  Autobot  Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA003: Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Autobot  Optimus Prime

Reference Photo: #P00261

 

*Item #PRA004: Transformers Prime  Autobot Weaponizer Bumblebee

*Item #PRA005: Platinum Edition Transformers Prime  Autobot Weaponizer Ultra Magnus (MISB)

*Item #PRA006: Transformers Prime  Autobot Weaponizer Optimus Prime

Reference Photo: #P00262

 

*Item #PRA007: Transformers Prime  Autobot Ultra Magnus

*Item #PRA008: Transformers Adventure  Autobot TAV14 Ultra Magnus

Reference Photo: #P00263

 

*Item #PRA009: Transformers Prime  Autobot Cliffjumper

*Item #PRA010: Transformers GO! Prime  Autobot G06 Smokescreen

*Item #PRA011: Transformers Prime  Autobot Kup

*Item #PRA012: Transformers Prime  Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #PRA013: Transformers Prime  Autobot Wheeljack

*Item #PRA014: Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #PRA015: Transformers Prime  Autobot Arcee

*Item #PRA016: Transformers Prime  Autobot Ratchet

Reference Photo: #P00264

 

*Item #PRA017: Transformers Prime  Autobot Bulkhead

Reference Photo: #P00265

 

*Item #PRA018: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Smokescreen

*Item #PRA019:  Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising Autobot Smokescreen

Reference Photo: #P00266

 

*Item #PRA020: Transformers Prime  Autobot Fallback

*Item #PRA021:  Transformers Prime  Autobot Tailgate

Reference Photo: #P00267

 

*Item #PRA022: Transformers Prime  Autobot Ironhide

*Item #PRA023: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Huffer

*Item #PRA024: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Trailcutter

Reference Photo: #P00268

 

*Item #PRA025: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Arcee (MOSC)

*Item #PRA026: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Arcee

Reference Photo: #P00269

 

*Item #PRA027: Transformers Arms Micron Orion Pax  (MISB)

*Item #PRA028: Transformers Arms Micron Gold Metal R.A (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00270

 

*Item #PRA029: Transformers Prime  First Edition Terrorcon Cliffjumper (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00271

 

*Item #PRA030: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Autobot Quickblade Bumblebee (MOSC)

*Item #PRA031: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Autobot Arcee (MOSC)

*Item #PRA032: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Autobot Prowl (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00272

 

*Item #PRA034: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Autobot Wheeljack (MISB)

*Item #PRA035: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Star Hammer (vehicle) (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00273

 

*Item #PRA036: Transformers Arms Micron  Shadow C.L

*Item #PRA037: Transformers Arms Micron  Shining B.B

Reference Photo: #P00274

 

*Item #PRA038: Thrilling 30 CollectibleTransformers Prime  Autobot Wheeljack

Reference Photo: #P00275

 

*Item #PRA039: Mashems Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA040: Mashems Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime (2nd unit)

*Item #PRA041: Mashems Transformers Prime   Autobot Bulkhead

*Item #PRA042: Mashems Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

Reference Photo: #P00276

 

*Item #PRA043: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #PRA044: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA045: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee (vehicle mode)

*Item #PRA046: McDonald’s Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime (vehicle mode)

Reference Photo: #P00277

 

*Item #PRA047: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Ratchet

*Item #PRA048: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Arcee

*Item #PRA049: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Bumblebee

*Item #PRA050: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #PRA051: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Bulkhead

*Item #PRA052: Kinder Surprise Transformers Prime  Autobot Bulkhead (2nd unit)

Reference Photo: #P00278

 

Transformers Prime Decepticon Figures

Transformers Prime Decepticons

 

*Item #PRD001: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Megatron

Reference Photo: #P00279

 

*Item #PRD002: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Starscream

Reference Photo: #P00280

 

*Item #PRD003: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #PRD004: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Laserbeak

Reference Photo: #P00281

 

*Item #PRD005: Transformers Go! Prime Decepticon G13 Shockwave

Reference Photo: #P00282

 

*Item #PRD006: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Skyquake

Reference Photo: #P00283

 

*Item #PRD007: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Knock Out

Reference Photo: #P00284

 

*Item #PRD008: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Arachnid

Reference Photo: #P00285

 

*Item #PRD009: Transformers Prime  Decepticon Dead End

Reference Photo: #P00286

 

*Item #PRD010: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Stunticon Wildrider

*Item #PRD011: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Ozu

Reference Photo: #P00287

 

*Item #PRD012: Transformers Adventure TAV-12 Decepticon Dreadwing

Reference Photo: #P00288

 

*Item #PRD013: Transformers Arms Micron  Decepticon AM-30 Rumble

*Item #PRD014: Transformers Arms Micron  Decepticon AM-31 Frenzy

*Item #PRD015: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Dago-R

*Item #PRD016: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Dago-F

Reference Photo: #P00289

 

*Item #PRD017: Transformers Arms Micron  AM-34 Jet Vehicon General

*Item #PRD018: Transformers Prime  Arms Micron Igu S

Reference Photo: #P00290

 

*Item #PRD019: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Vehicon

*Item #PRD020: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Cyberverse Jet Vehicon

Reference Photo: #P00291

 

*Item #PRD021: Transformers Prime  Insecticon

Reference Photo: #P00292

 

*Item #PRD022: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Decepticon Knock Out

Reference Photo: #P00293

 

*Item #PRD023: Transformers Thrilling 30 Collecible Prime  Decepticon Shockwave

*Item #PRD024: Transformers Thrilling 30 Collectible Prime  Insecticon

Reference Photo: #P00294

 

*Item #PRD025: Transformers Prime  Robots in Disguise Vehicon (MOSC)

*Item #PRD026: Transformers Prime  First Edition Vehicon (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00295

 

*Item #PRD027: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Decepticon Soundwave (MOSC)

*Item #PRD028: Transformers Prime  Beast Hunters Decepticon Ravage (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00296

 

*Item #PRD029: Transformers Prime  Cyberverse Decepticon Flamewar (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00297

 

*Item #PRD030: Transformers Prime  Decepticon EZ-SP2 Breakdown (MOSC)

*Item #PRD031: Transformers Prime Cyberverse  Decepticon Breakdown (MOSC)

Reference Photo: #P00298

 

*Item #PRD032: Transformers Arms Micron  Decepticon AM-22 Dreadwing (MISB)

*Item #PRD033: Transformers Arms Micron  Jigu (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00299

 

*Item #PRD034: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Decepticon Knock Out

*Item #PRD035: Transformers Prime Cyberverse Energon Driller (vehicle)

Reference Photo: #P00300

 

*Item #PRD036: Transformers Prime Star Seeker Thundertron

Reference Photo: #P00301

 

*Item #PRD037: Transformers Arms Micron  Shadow Gora

*Item #PRD038: Transformers Arms Micron  Shadow Balo

Reference Photo: #P00302

 

*Item #PRD039: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Breakdown

Reference Photo: #P00303

 

*Item #PRD040: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Megatron

*Item #PRD041: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream

*Item #PRD042: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Megatron (vehicle)

*Item #PRD043: McDonald’s Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream (vehicle)

Reference Photo: #P00304

 

*Item #PRD044: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Megatron

*Item #PRD045: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream

*Item #PRD046: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Starscream (2nd unit)

*Item #PRD047: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #PRD048: Kinder Surprise Transfomers Prime Decepticon Soundwave (2nd unit)

Reference Photo: #P00305

 

Transformers Prime Predacon Figures

Transformers Prime Predacons

 

*Item #PRP001: Transfomers Prime Predacon Predaking

Reference Photo: #P00306

 

*Item #PRP002: Transfomers Prime Predacon Skylynx

*Item #PRP003: Transfomers Prime Predacon Vertebreak

Reference Photo: #P00307

 

*Item #PRP004: Transfomers Prime Predacon Cindersaur

*Item #PRP005: Transfomers Prime Predacon Rot Gut

Reference Photo: #P00308

 

*Item #PRP006: Transfomers Prime Predacon Blight

*Item #PRP007: Transfomers Prime Predacon Windrazor

*Item #PRP008: Transfomers Prime Predacon Hun-Grrr

*Item #PRP009: Transfomers Prime Predacon Rippersnapper

*Item #PRP010: Transfomers Prime Predacon Twinstrike

Reference Photo: #P00309

 

Transformers Prime Gods Figures

*Item #PRG001: Transfomers Arms Micron Unicron

*Item #PRG002: Transfomers Arms Micron Bogu

Reference Photo: #P00310

 

Transformers Prime VS

*Item #PRV001: Transfomers Prime Robots in Disguise Autobot  Bumblebee (MISB)

*Item #PRV002: Transfomers Prime Human MECH Soldier (MISB)

*Item #PRV003: Transfomers Prime Human Silas (MISB)

*Item #PRV004: Transfomers Prime Robots in Disguise  Starscream (MISB)

Reference Photo: #P00311

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Transformers Collection – Animated

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And so the great cataloging of my personal Transformers Collection continues.

Animated still proves to be a much beloved and popular part of the Transformers cartoon franchise.  It saw a return to character-driven storylines with each Bot and Con portrayed as having special and unique powers.  With a touch of humour and new takes on classic characters, both the show and toyline proved incredibly popular with fans, especially with their unique visual asthetic.

Transformers Animated Collection

 

Transformers Animated Autobot Figures

Transformers Animated Autobots

 

*Item #ANA001: Transformers Animated Autobot Optimus Prime

*Item #ANA002: Transformers Animated Autobot Optimus Prime Cybertron Mode

(Reference: Photo #P00233)

 

Item #ANA003: Transformers Animated Autobot Ultra Magnus

(Reference: Photo #P00234)

 

Item #ANA004: Transformers Animated Autobot Blurr

Item #ANA005: Transformers Animated Autobot Sentinel Prime

Item #ANA006: Transformers Animated Autobot Jazz

(Reference: Photo #P00235)

 

Item #ANA007: Transformers Animated Autobot Ratchet

Item #ANA008: Transformers Animated Autobot Ratchet Cybertron Mode

(Reference: Photo #P00236)

 

Item #ANA009: Transformers Animated Autobot Prowl

Item #ANA010: Transformers Animated Autobot Bumblebee

(Reference: Photo #P00237)

 

Item #ANA011: Transformers Animated Autobot Bulkhead

(Reference: Photo #P00238)

 

Item #ANA012: Transformers Animated Autobot Rodimus Minor

Item #ANA013: Transformers Animated Autobot Ironhide

Item #ANA014: Transformers Animated Autobot Arcee

(Reference: Photo #P00239)

 

Item #ANA015: Transformers Animated Autobot Wreck Gar

(Reference: Photo #P00240)

 

Item #ANA016: Transformers Animated Autobot Bumblebee (Activators)

Item #ANA017: Transformers Animated Autobot Cliffjumper

(Reference: Photo #P00241)

 

Item #ANA018: Transformers Animated Autobot Jetstorm

Item #ANA019: Transformers Animated Autobot Jetfire

(Reference: Photo #P00242)

 

Item #ANA020: Transformers Animated Dinobot Snarl

Item #ANA021: Transformers Animated Dinobot Grimlock

Item #ANA022: Transformers Animated Dinobot Swoop

(Reference: Photo #P00243)

 

Item #ANA023: Transformers Timelines Animated Autobot Jackpot

(Reference: Photo #P00244)

 

Item #ANA024: Transformers Animated McDonalds Autobot Bumblebee

Item #ANA025: Transformers Animated McDonalds Autobot Optimus Prime

Item #ANA026: Transformers Animated McDonalds Autobot Ratchet

(Reference: Photo #P00245)

 

Transformers Animated Decepticon Figures

Transformers Animated Decepticons

 

Item #AND001: Transformers Animated Decepticon Megatron

Item #AND002: Transformers Animated Decepticon Megatron Cybertron Mode

(Reference: Photo #P00246)

 

Item #AND003: Transformers Animated Decepticon Shockwave

(Reference: Photo #P00247)

 

Item #AND004: Transformers Animated Decepticon Blitzwing

(Reference: Photo #P00248)

 

Item #AND005: Transformers Animated Decepticon Soundwave

Item #AND006: Transformers Animated Decepticon Laserbeak

(Reference: Photo #P00249)

 

Item #AND007: Transformers Animated Decepticon TA-35 Sunstorm (MISB)

Item #AND008: Transformers Animated Decepticon Starscream

Item #AND009: Transformers Animated Decepticon Skywarp

(Reference: Photo #P00250)

 

Item #AND010: Transformers Animated Decepticon Dirge

Item #AND011: Transformers Animated Decepticon Thundercracker

(Reference: Photo #P00251)

 

Item #AND012: Transformers Animated Decepticon  TA-20 Blackout

(Reference: Photo #P00252)

 

Item #AND013: Transformers Animated Decepticon Lockdown

(Reference: Photo #P00253)

 

Item #AND014: Transformers Animated Lugnut

(Reference: Photo #P00254)

 

Item #AND015: Transformers Animated Decepticon Swindle

(Reference: Photo #P00255)

 

Item #AND016: Transformers Animated Decepticon Wapinator

Item #AND017: Transformers Animated Decepticon Black Arachnia

(Reference: Photo #P00256)

 

Item #AND018: Transformers Animated Decepticon Oilslick

(Reference: Photo #P00257)

 

Item #AND019: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Motormaster

Item #AND020: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Dead End

Item #AND021: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Dragstrip

Item #AND022: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Breakdown

Item #AND023: Transformers Timelines Animated Stunticon Wildrider

(Reference: Photo #P00258)

 

Item #AND024: Transformers TMcDonalds Animated Decepticon Megatron

(Reference: Photo #P00259)

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Transformers Collection – Cybertron

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And the great journey of cataloging my collection continues!

In the 3nd installment of the Unicron Trilogy we got the Cybertron series.  The main gimmick with this series was the Cyber Planet Keys, which could unlock spring-activated weapons in both bots and vehicles.  It also saw the introduction of themed colony planets, which has now become a staple of Transformers lore.

Transformers Cybertron Action Figures
Transformers Cybertron Action Figures

 

Transformers Cybertron Autobot Figures

Transformers Cybertron Autobots
Transformers Cybertron Autobots

 

*Item #CYBA001: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Optimus Prime

(Reference: Photo #P00212)

 

*Item #CYBA002: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Metroplex

*Item #CYBA003: Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Drill Bit

(Reference: Photo #P00213)

 

*Item #CYBA004: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Wing Sabre

*Item #CYBA005: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Jetfire

(Reference: Photo #P00214)

 

*Item #CYBA006: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Quickmix

*Item #CYBA007: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Vector Prime

*Item #CYBA008: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Evac

*Item #CYBA009: Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Stripmine

*Item #CYBA010: Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Safeguard

(Reference: Photo #P00215)

 

*Item #CYBA011: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Cybertron Defence Scattorshot

*Item #CYBA012: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Cybertron Defence Red Alert

*Item #CYBA013: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Cybertron Defence Hot Shot

(Reference: Photo #P00216)

 

*Item #CYBA014: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Longrack

*Item #CYBA015: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Override

*Item #CYBA016: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Hot Shot

*Item #CYBA017: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Downshift

*Item #CYBA018: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Landmine

*Item #CYBA019: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Smokescreen

(Reference: Photo #P00217)

 

*Item #CYBA020: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Scattorshot

*Item #CYBA021: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Clocker

*Item #CYBA022: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Swerve

*Item #CYBA023: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Repugnus

*Item #CYBA024: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Armorhide

*Item #CYBA025: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Overhaul

*Item #CYBA026: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Backstop

*Item #CYBA027: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Breakdown GTS

(Reference: Photo #P00218)

 

*Item #CYBA028: Transformers Cybertron Autobot Leo Breaker

(Reference: Photo #P00219)

 

Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Figures

Transformers Cybertron Decepticons
Transformers Cybertron Decepticons

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Megatron

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Scourge

(Reference: Photo #P00220)

 

*Item #CYBD003: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Starscream

(Reference: Photo #P00221)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Crumplezone

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Mudflap

(Reference: Photo #P00222)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Soundwave

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Laserbeak

(Reference: Photo #P00223)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Dirt Boss

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Thundercracker

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Thunderblast

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Cannonball

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Runamuck

(Reference: Photo #P00224)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Shortround

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Scrapmetal Thundercracker

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Ransack

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Hardtop

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Lugnutz

(Reference: Photo #P00225)

 

*Item #CYBD001: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Sunstorm

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Sunstorm (MOSC)

(Reference: Photo #P00226)

 

*Item #CYBD002: Transformers Cybertron Decepticon Swindle (MOSC)

(Reference: Photo #P00227)

 

Transformers Cybertron Mini-Con Figures

*Item #CYMC001: Transformers Cybertron Giant Planet Team Mini-Con Longarm

*Item #CYMC002: Transformers Cybertron Giant Planet Team Mini-Con Overcast

*Item #CYBMC003: Transformers Cybertron Giant Planet Team Mini-Con Deepdive

(Reference: Photo #P00228)

 

*Item #CYBMC004: Transformers Cybertron Recon Team Mini-Con Reverb

*Item #CYBMC005: Transformers Cybertron Recon Team Mini-Con Jolt

*Item #CYBMC006: Transformers Cybertron Recon Team Mini-Con Six-Speed

(Reference: Photo #P00229)

 

*Item #CYBMC007: Transformers Cybertron Lunar Assault Team Decepticon Mini-Con Kobushi (MOSC)

*Item #CYBMC008: Transformers Cybertron Exploration Team Autobot Mini-Con Landslide (MOSC)

(Reference: Photo #P00230)

 

Transformers Cybertron Gods Figures

*Item #CYBG001: Transformers Cybertron Primus

(Reference: Photo #P00231)

 

*Item #CYBG002: Transformers Cybertron Unicron (disembodied head)

*Item #CYBG003: Transformers Cybertron Unicron

(Reference: Photo #P00232)

 

Transformers Collection – Armada

Transformers Collection – Energon

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Australian Radio First – Ravage by Cybertronic Spree

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In an exclusive to The Big DJ Trev Show on KRR.fm, for the first time on Australian Radio, we are proud to present Ravage – the newest album from Cybertronic Spree.

For anyone unfamiliar with the band, Cybertronic Spree released their first album in 2019; Transformers 1986, containing covers from soundtrack of that cult-classic The Transformers: The Movie.  Known to perform live in excellently crafted costumes of beloved Transformers characters such as Hot Rod, Unicron, Shockwave and Soundwave, the band had found a successful niche within the pop-culture world.

Album Review – Cybertronic Spree: Transformers 1986

Ravage is a collection of new original music by the band, with heavy 80’s influences.  However don’t let me spoil it for you – why not take the opportunity to listen for yourself!

Tune in to The Big DJ Trev Show from 6 to 9pm AEST on Thursday October 5th to hear the album played for the first time on Australian Radio!

For those in Central West NSW, tune into to 98.7fm.  For everyone else around the world go online to KRRfm.org.au.  To celebrate the new album Ravage, not only we will be playing tracks from this new album, but having a Transformers themed night, complete with music from Cybertronic Spree’s first album, as well as music from the live-action movie soundtracks and other Transformer musical releases!

So tune in, rock on and roll out!

 

Album Review – ‘Transformers: Roll Out’

Album Review – Respect The Prime 1986 Revisited

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Transformers Collection – Beast Wars/Beast Machines/Machine Wars

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And so the great cataloging for my personal and ever expanding Transformers Collection continues!

I pretty much took the 90’s off Transformer collecting, so my collection of original Beast Wars, Beast Machines and Machine Wars is so tiny I can pop them all in the one post!

(Note: All figures in photographs listed from Left to Right)

 

Transformers Beast Wars Collection

MOSC Reissues

*Item #BW0001: Transformers Beast Wars Maximal Rattrap (reissue) (MOSC)

*Item #BW0002: Transformers Beast Wars Maximal Cheetor (reissue) (MOSC)

(Reference: Photo #P00145)

 

Optimus Primal

*Item #BW0003: Transformers Beast Wars Maximal Optimus Primal (reissue) (MISB)

(Reference: Photo #P00146)

 

*Item #BW0004: Transformers Beast Wars Maximal Depth Charge

(Reference: Photo #P00147)

 

Waspinator

*Item #BW0005: Transformers Beast Wars  Predacon Waspinator (10th Anniversary reissue)

(Reference: Photo #P00148)

 

Transformers Beast Machines Collection

Vehicon Generals

*Item #BM0006: Transformers Beast Machines Vehicon General Jetstorm

*Item #BM0007: Transformers Beast Wars Vehicle General Tankor

(Reference: Photo #P00149)

 

Transformers Machine Wars Collection

Soundwave

*Item #MW0008: Transformers Machine Wars Soundwave

(Reference: Photo #P00150)

 

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Exclusive Card Reveal: Electro-Optical Visor. Transformers: TCG

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Thanks to Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, BigAngryTrev.com has once again been given an exclusive reveal for the Transformers: Trading Card Game to share with the world! Rather than a new character, this card is an Upgrade – Armour card from the new Titan Master packs that will be available later in the year.

Note: Neither Hasbro nor WOTC have paid for this reveal and have in no way tried to dictate the content of this review. BigAngryTrev would like to thank both companies for the continuing opportunities to share facets of this card game with the public.

 

So let’s have a look at the Action Card Electro-Optical Visor. 

 

Using the card in game

The usefulness of the card will rely heavily on what cards you and your opponent are sporting. If you are sporting a team of all Autobots, when you place this on a character and it adds 1 Defence point via an Armour Upgrade to its stats and the cards usefulness stops there.

However, if you have any Decepticons in your team, putting this card on one of them will not only add 1 Armor Upgrade point, but also:

*Makes your opponent reveal their hand

*Your opponent must scrap an Autobot card of their choosing from their hand

Of course, your opponent could quite easily have no Autobot cards in their hand, which means they don’t have to scrap any card at all. But even if this is the case, it still means that you get to have a good look at their hand, see what cards they are sporting and prepare yourself accordingly.

 

The Artwork

The artwork is lovely, showing Soundwave wearing what one assumes to be an Electro-Optical visor. Oddly I don’t recognise the origin of the artwork, so I am making the assumption it is from the IDW Transformers comics reboot, as I have not read all of them yet. If I am in error, or you know which exact comic, please pop it in the comments section below and I will be sure to credit you.

Note: According to reader ‘Flip Flip Bang Bang’ this is probably new artwork as WOTC no longer uses IDW comic art.

 

So all in all, depending on the cards you and your opponent have, this could prove to be either an average or a very useful card to pick up. I look forward to getting a physical copy in my hands and trying it out in gameplay.

The new Titan Master Packs for Transformers: TCG are slated for a release on the 17th of April, 2020.

  

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Transformers Siege trailer: Character breakdown and analysis

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Today at the New York Toyfair the world was treated to the teaser trailer for the new Transformers cartoon trilogy coming to Netflix later this year – War For Cybertron: Siege.   Even though this has been touted as ‘Anime’ we are getting a CGI cartoon like the Power of the Prime’s trilogy rather than some stylized Japanese animation.  Based mainly on the Siege Toyline, but also reminiscent of the opening sequence to the 2018 Bumblebee Movie, this cartoon has kept many of us in keen anticipation and is set in the final stages of their war on Cybertron.  Watch below:

Video from Transformers Official Youtube Channel

 

So let’s have a quick rundown of what characters we saw in this short video, what they did and what implications it could have for the upcoming cartoons storyline.

 

AUTOBOTS

Optimus Prime: Voiced by Peter Cullen, we see Optimus doing his usual – saving other Autobots, battling Megatron, protecting the Allspark and so on.  More interestingly, you get to see some of his warriors questioning his methods rather than talking about how great he is.

Elita-1: The only  Transformer from the video that did not have a toy in the Siege line or the upcoming Earthrise (her figure coming out in POTP).  Her line said to Optimus ‘This is not the life I imaged for us’ brings up the question: is she referring to her and Optimus indicating a relationship between the two, or referring to the Transformer race in general.

Ultra Magnus: Instead being his usual ‘Yes Prime’ self, we see him questioning Prime’s methods, and even going in secret to see the Decepticon command.  This potentially could be the most interesting we have ever seen him portrayed on screen.

Bumblebee: Another bot that is usually at Prime’s beck and call, we see him telling Prime his attitude to the war will get him killed.  Thankfully it seems he is based on his G1 self which will get a toy in the Earthrise line, rather being based on the Bumblebee Movie.

Chromia: Seen fighting Barricade, one wonders with the inclusion of her and Elita, does this mean we will finally get a break from Windblade and Arcee being the two main female Autobots in any given story?

Cog: Seen dying of an injury, but his parts being used by Sideswipe in Weaponizer fashion.  Oddly later in the trailer we see a bot that has Cog’s body type but is coloured like Six-Gun running after Elita.  A trick of the lighting or the first animation error?

Wheeljack: Like Bumblebee, he has a figure coming up in the Earthrise toyline, so will he transform in the cartoon?

Sideswipe & Hound: Both seen in fight scenes

DECECEPTICONS

Megatron: Not voiced by Frank Welker, but sounds good all the same.  Sporting some battle damage and some big Overlord-style lips.  Like Optimus he is doing his usual – inspiring his army and trying to kick Prime’s butt.

Soundwave: Seen standing off to the side of the Decepticon command table.  Does this mean he wont be as big a character as usual?  Or without Welker’s voice that he may remain silent?

Shockwave: Also seen at the command table.

Refracktor/s: Two Refracktor’s are seen firing over a barricade.  The powers that be have obviously gone for the choice of having them all identical like the G1 cartoon, rather than Spectro, Viewfinder and Spyglass getting their own colour schemes and weaponry.

Barricade: I guess this solidifies Barricade’s inclusion to the G1 universe.  Seen sitting at the command table as well as putting the smack down on Chromia.

Skytread: Seen getting punched in the face by Optimus.

Jetfire: In a few scenes with Megatron and most definitely sporting the Decepticon symbol.  Looks like we will get the inevitable ‘Jetfire swaps sides’ storyline at some point.

Impactor: Like Jetfire we see his Decepticon incarnation.  Will he, like Jetfire undoubtedly will, join the side of the Autobots at some stage in the series?

SEEKERS: From some shots it looks like there is going to be a lot of them, perhaps all of them.  Here are the ones that were definitely spotted:

Starscream: In both battle scenes and at the command table.  Given all the other story implications, we might actually be spared the ‘Starscream betrays Megatron’ story that has been played to death in the past.

Skywarp: Battle scenes and at the command table.

Thundercracker: In a few battle scenes

Redwing and Acid Storm:  Seen standing guard as Ultra Magnus approaches the Decepticon base.

 

So, seems like there may be some interesting story arcs and some interesting takes on characters.  One can just hope that this cartoon is better than the last CGI transformers cartoons we received.

What do you think of this trailer?  Pop it in the comments section below!

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Album Review – Cybertronic Spree: Transformers 1986

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Ok, c’mon Trev, be objective here…

Do not come across like a teenage girl at a ‘One Direction’ reunion concert screaming ‘Oh they are so dreamy!  I want to have their babies!’ 

Be harsh mate, be scathing, pull apart song by song to find any fault so that you can give a frank assessment of this CD….

 

… fuck it, I can’t! Its just too good!

 

Ahem.  I got my Cybertronic Spree CD this week.  I kinda like it.

 

About the Band

For those that don’t know, Cybertronic Spree is a true fan success story.  A bunch of singers and musicians came together about six or so years ago, dressed in awesome looking self-made Transformers costumes and sang songs from the Transformers 1986 movie.

It proved popular.  Amongst us TF fans it proved really popular.  So much so that they started getting gigs, appearing at various conventions and even earlier this year got their own IDW Comic Cover variant.

 

 

And so a Crowdfund Project is born!

So riding on the wave of that popularity they decided to Crowdfund a CD where they played 10 of the songs from the 86 movie. CD title appropriately ‘Transformers 1986‘.

The reaction was better than they could have hoped.  It all sold out fast.  I mean, really fast!  So then they reopened the Crowdfund and then that all sold out.  

So they now had the money and went to work recording their album.  Digital copies to those who contributed to their Crowdfunding went out about a month ago.

As much as I would have loved getting a signed poster, my funds at the time meant I was only able to order the CD.  And when it came to writing a review I wanted to review the CD, as I knew the digital copy I received would not do the music justice played over the shitty little speakers on my computer.  

So having received the CD this week, I set up my sound system in the disused outdoor carport on the farm, where the acoustics are puzzingly good and I could crank the volume to max, pulled out a deck chair, cracked a beer and sit back to listen to the music.

 

It did not disappoint.

 

The Music

This is a fucking awesome CD!  Damn they did a good job.  Whilst this CD is primarily a Crowdfunded fan project, you can tell that these are all singers and musicians who know what they are doing and have a genuine love for the material.

As someone who has the soundtrack to the 86 movie and knows every song by heart, it was so cool to hear these songs faithfully redone but with the twist of having new musicians and, most importantly to differentiate them from the originals, new vocalists.

Damn Arcee has a set of pipes on her!  Don’t get me wrong, Spike is a good backup vocalist and Hot Rod can sing his arse off, but Arcee has a voice that can pick you up and pound you flat with its power!  I’ve always loved female vocalists who sound like they could kick my arse.  I shudder to think of the poor singer inside the costume – how many TF Fanboys must there be out there she is currently starring in the fantasies of (my own efforts to get my good wife to dress as a Transformer have always met failure, as public record will testify).  As all the original songs were sung by men, to have Arcee singing half the songs and providing backup vocals on many others gives the songs a new and unique twist, breathing new life to tunes you’ve been listening to for the past 33 years.

Full credit to the musicians too, The guitarists (Unicron & Hot Rod) provide those tasty big 80’s riffs big time and Rumble the Drummer pounds those skins like a true professional.  

 

This CD hits all the right notes for me.  The Touch gave me goosebumps, Dare gave me a nostalgic lump in my throat.  I didn’t understand why they chose to have Hunger as the last track on the album until I heard the end.  That massive instrumental finale right at the end of the song kicks so much arse you wanna put your fist through a wall, headbutt a tank and yell to the world that every other sci-fi genre sucks Quintesson Balls compared to ours!

 

So yes, I liked this CD.

 

 

Cybertronic Spree, all I can say to you is (cue eye-rolling song lyric references):

 

You’ve indeed got both the touch and the power

You’ve got the passion and the pride.  It can’t be denied.

When it came to getting this CD made you let nothing stand in your way and us fans count ourselves among the fortunate ones.

 

And if you ever decide to tour internationally, I can guarantee you a sold out show in Sydney.  The tendrils of Big Angry Trev will twist throughout the Aussie Fandom to hound TF geeks out of parents basements, comic stores and online chatrooms across the land to fill a venue in your honour (with extra security to keep the fanboys off Arcee).

All I ask in return is that you let me get on stage and do the ‘AAAAAAAA-AAAAA’ at the end of Instruments of Destruction 😉 

 

 

 

Extra Merchandise

As I mentioned, I was only able to afford at the time the CD.  However fellow Transformer Enthusiast and Skydiving Superstar Brendan was able to get some more of the merch. 

 

 

Got something to add to this review?  Pop it in the comments section below!

 

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