English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime

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If you recall, we posted a news article on the Transformers Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Class Optimus Prime sightings in U.S. retail. And now, we have an English review of it! Coming from the YouTube reviewer "Bert the Stormtrooper" made a video review on both Warrior Class Optimus Prime and the Battle Base Trailer. He actually had a good time with the set, specifically the trailer, and how it looked. For those who don't know, the set includes a straight re-release of the Cyberverse Warrior Optimus Prime, with the axe gimmick, and a completely new trailer meant to hold figures as a playset.

Watch the review below, and make a judgement of the set, and tell us in the Pub forums below!

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Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2001113)
Posted by X43 on December 26th, 2018 @ 1:21pm CST

The Cyberverse toys are shaping up to be a lot of fun for the 6-10 year old demographic. I think that the trailers playability is AWESOME. I wish I could just get the trailer and bypass that Prime. I haven't bought any of the Cyberverse toys, but I'm glad there is something for the kids.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2001116)
Posted by Mindmaster on December 26th, 2018 @ 2:04pm CST

I received one of these sets as a Christmas gift yesterday. I actually enjoyed the trailer more than I did Optimus himself.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2002421)
Posted by Emerje on January 4th, 2019 @ 1:57am CST

You've got to love it when Amazon tries to be coy by sticking with code names while giving us a full look at the figure. That doesn't seem to be changing any time soon, the latest cases being our first look at stock photos of two Cyberverse Scouts on Amazon.com.au. This time around it's Ratchet under the name "Aces" and Shadow Striker under the name "Rockhounds". We got a look at these two in bot mode at New York Comic Con and later we got CG pictures, but this is our first look at both modes of the actual figures.

These are basically what you'd expect from the Scout class; barely acceptable bot modes and half an alt mode with an action feature. Ratchet's "Grapple Grab" is a crane that swings up over his shoulder. Shadow Striker's "Stealth Sniper Shot" isn't a shot at all, but rockets that come out of the back of her "car" mode. Because of her feature being in the back we've yet to actually see any pictures of her alt mode from the front as the rockets have been the focus.

So are you a fan of the Cyberverse Scout class or are these the bane of your collector existence? Sound off in the Energon Pub below.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2002471)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 4th, 2019 @ 9:40am CST

The front of that Ratchet's ambulance hood is the same as Animated Ratchet's:

Emerje wrote:

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2002472)
Posted by wolverinetodd on January 4th, 2019 @ 9:41am CST

I'm likely to buy Shadow Striker, depending on the size of her head, because it's definitely not for the toy itself. I like the character, being that she's a femcon with a sports car alt mode, but I'm thinking a Transformers Prime Deluxe Vehicon that actually transforms would make for a better Shadow Striker in my CHUG collection. I just have to find a suitable Shadow Striker head to put in place of the Vehicon's.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2002511)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 4th, 2019 @ 2:07pm CST

Interesting that Cyberverse Shadow Striker's head looks to be based more on the original Side Burn (AKA Speedbreaker) head..

rather than the retooled head created for the original Roulette and Shadow Striker:

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2002550)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 4th, 2019 @ 5:10pm CST

It's kinda disheartening to see how close Shadowstriker is to actually having a proper alt mode. A backpack and a flip up chest would have done it for her.

These half-formers really needed more thought

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2002569)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 4th, 2019 @ 5:51pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:It's kinda disheartening to see how close Shadowstriker is to actually having a proper alt mode. A backpack and a flip up chest would have done it for her.

These half-formers really needed more thought

Instead, she has a rocket-powered, ground-based, rolling skydiver mode.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2002621)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 4th, 2019 @ 10:29pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:It's kinda disheartening to see how close Shadowstriker is to actually having a proper alt mode. A backpack and a flip up chest would have done it for her.

These half-formers really needed more thought

They're the greatest Transformers made since G1

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003233)
Posted by william-james88 on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:28pm CST

If you did not know yet, the entire Cyberverse toyline is based around gimmicks. We knew Soundwave would have a Laserbeak gimmick but we never really got a good look at it. It turns out Lazerbeak will be made of clear red plastic and a third of his body (before you get to the wings) will be popping out of Soundwave's chest. This is for the Warrior Soundwave toy. We also have images of Warriors Prowl and Hot Rod as well as Ultimate Bumblebee and One Steps Megatron, Bumblebee and Prowl. While we did just get a One Step Cyberverse Megatron, this one has a new transformation and a missile firing gimmick.

Enjoy all the pics below, which were found on Hasbro's site.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003238)
Posted by Lucky Logician on January 7th, 2019 @ 10:47pm CST

It looks like Laserbeak put on some weight and got his big butt stuck inside Soundwave. Looking less like a condor and more like a chicken. Time for a New Year's resolution diet to get rid of that excess badonkadonk.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003264)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 8th, 2019 @ 2:39am CST

Lucky Logician wrote:

It looks like Laserbeak put on some weight and got his big butt stuck inside Soundwave. Looking less like a condor and more like a chicken. Time for a New Year's resolution diet to get rid of that excess badonkadonk.

Yea, and looks like a skinned raw chicken is coming out of the oven.

If SIEGE's effect parts would fit on his shoulder cannons :-?

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003267)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 8th, 2019 @ 2:53am CST

Oh hey, it's Discount Universe Prowl!

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003268)
Posted by primalxconvoy on January 8th, 2019 @ 2:59am CST

It looks like Laserbeak can't be removed?

Regardless, with that colour scheme for Laserbeak...

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Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003274)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on January 8th, 2019 @ 4:33am CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:Yea, and looks like a skinned raw chicken is coming out of the oven.

Was gonna say the same thing. Is that Soundwave's new alt-mode now? An oven? Eh, still probably a better alt-mode than a tape-deck these days since most folk still use ovens.

These toys... they look pretty lousy. I dunno. Maybe they're more fun to play with than look at. One step and flip and change thingies were pretty poor looking but I could understand the quick transform appeal for younger folk.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003275)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 8th, 2019 @ 4:39am CST

Carnivius_Prime wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:Yea, and looks like a skinned raw chicken is coming out of the oven.

Was gonna say the same thing. Is that Soundwave's new alt-mode now? An oven? [...]

If so they can retool him into Helex (DJD).

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003278)
Posted by Emerje on January 8th, 2019 @ 4:55am CST

Warriors look OK, nothing exciting. Ultimate Bumblebee would be pretty nice if not for the gimmick taking over his arm.

BTW, been playing around with Ultimate Optimus and he really isn't a terrible figure. He isn't a particularly good figure, but he does have some interesting features that he probably didn't have to have like the folding panels on his shoulders and the panel under his feat that forms the sides of the truck. Plus he has a TON of paint on the cab. His chest doors are clear blue and mostly painted over along with large spring-loaded portion of the top of the truck. All for the sake of having clear windows. I also like the atypical leg transformation so his toes aren't sticking out the back. I'm sure we've seen that before, but I can't think when. And I'm digging the low profile truck mode, it's wide and low. Shame the gimmick is annoying as all hell and likes to pop out if you accidentally hit the button or just barely tap the top of the truck. Still, if you like the cartoon and can find one on sale then go for it.

Emerje

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003294)
Posted by no-one on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:02am CST

Lucky Logician wrote:

It looks like Laserbeak put on some weight and got his big butt stuck inside Soundwave. Looking less like a condor and more like a chicken. Time for a New Year's resolution diet to get rid of that excess badonkadonk.

Some already beat me to the chest burster.

Looks like a fun gimmick and is that the Soundwave with that sweet mural?

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003296)
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:08am CST

Nah Cary, the mural Soundwave us part of the Bumblebee Movie line

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003299)
Posted by no-one on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:35am CST

ZeroWolf wrote:Nah Cary, the mural Soundwave us part of the Bumblebee Movie line

Ha, jeez and thanks. I can't keep track of all these toys. Guess you newsies need to do a "all the Soundwave toys of 2019" article

I remember seeing the pop-o-matic chest minion gimmick somewhere and thought it was cool and fitting of the character and the line wide gimmick. Both Cyberverse and the Bee toys have very fun toy gimmicks.

Whelp, I guess that's two C-list Soundwaves I'll be considering 8-}

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003302)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on January 8th, 2019 @ 7:46am CST

In this case, Lazerbeak popping out of Soundwave makes me think of the chest bursters from Aliens.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003317)
Posted by TheAmazingBrave on January 8th, 2019 @ 9:22am CST

I can't keep my self from seeing Soundwave and Lazerbeak as a Cuckoo clock now.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003320)
Posted by william-james88 on January 8th, 2019 @ 9:39am CST

TheAmazingBrave wrote:I can't keep my self from seeing Soundwave and Lazerbeak as a Cuckoo clock now.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003412)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 8th, 2019 @ 6:40pm CST

i'm so let down by the warriors. How did we go from the awesomeness of RiD to this so quickly? Shockwave, Windblade, and Prowl are really the only 2 of the class to work out at all

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003496)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 9th, 2019 @ 2:18am CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:i'm so let down by the warriors. How did we go from the awesomeness of RiD to this so quickly? Shockwave, Windblade, and Prowl are really the only 2 of the class to work out at all

They are meant for an even younger audience than the R.i.D. toys so don't complain. They are not meant for you

Just get the Generations toys.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003611)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 9th, 2019 @ 2:00pm CST

I don't know how relevant this is, but last time I was at Walmart I saw they started putting some Cyberverse toys on Clearance already; specifically the half-transforming Scout Class. Going back there tonight to see what's really up, but this could not bode well for the line.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003614)
Posted by Emerje on January 9th, 2019 @ 2:04pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I don't know how relevant this is, but last time I was at Walmart I saw they started putting some Cyberverse toys on Clearance already; specifically the half-transforming Scout Class. Going back there tonight to see what's really up, but this could not bode well for the line.

I've seen some of the Ultras on clearance as well, but not Shockwave.

Emerje

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003623)
Posted by Lunatic Prime on January 9th, 2019 @ 2:30pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I don't know how relevant this is, but last time I was at Walmart I saw they started putting some Cyberverse toys on Clearance already; specifically the half-transforming Scout Class. Going back there tonight to see what's really up, but this could not bode well for the line.

In whose right mind thought that those would be a good idea or even be selling well?
:BANG_HEAD:

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003680)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 9th, 2019 @ 6:35pm CST

Lunatic Prime wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:i'm so let down by the warriors. How did we go from the awesomeness of RiD to this so quickly? Shockwave, Windblade, and Prowl are really the only 2 of the class to work out at all

They are meant for an even younger audience than the R.i.D. toys so don't complain. They are not meant for you
Just get the Generations toys.

I know that, but at the same time, RiD was meant more for little kids, but its warriors still kicked butt. I wish they had kept that frame of mind

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003693)
Posted by william-james88 on January 9th, 2019 @ 7:29pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Lunatic Prime wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:i'm so let down by the warriors. How did we go from the awesomeness of RiD to this so quickly? Shockwave, Windblade, and Prowl are really the only 2 of the class to work out at all

They are meant for an even younger audience than the R.i.D. toys so don't complain. They are not meant for you
Just get the Generations toys.

I know that, but at the same time, RiD was meant more for little kids, but its warriors still kicked butt. I wish they had kept that frame of mind

Me too. Some if those transformarions and designs were more originsl than what we were getting in the generations line. What I find crazy is that its the same Hasbro team behind both toylines.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003702)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on January 9th, 2019 @ 8:04pm CST

They've obviously been set different design targets.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003735)
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 10th, 2019 @ 2:53am CST

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:They've obviously been set different design targets.

And budgets I'd reckon :-?

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2003752)
Posted by Emerje on January 10th, 2019 @ 6:30am CST

Warrior Windblade and Ultra Shockwave show some signs of being from the same team at least. Ultimate Optimus Prime isn't terrible, he feels a lot like a Cyber Battalion figure and worth picking up if you can get him on sale. Ultra Grimlock isn't great, but I do like his clever transformation and T-rex mode.

Emerje

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2005039)
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 16th, 2019 @ 1:25pm CST

The newest releases for the Warrior class in the Transformers Cyberverse line have arrived at North American retail! This time it's Warrior Class Prowl and Hot Rod. This sighting comes to us by fellow Seibertron user, and the voice behind Soundwave and Shockwave in the smash hit Transformers Bumblebee movie, jON 3.0!

Jon informs us that the sighting was made at a Walmart in the Los Angeles area, so these should and could be hitting shelves near you now!

Happy hunting folks!

Will you be adding these to your collection? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2005052)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 16th, 2019 @ 2:26pm CST

I bet kids will have a blast with these, cuz they are selling like hotcakes here. I'm only interested in Soundwave and the more articulated(ultra?) Shockwave. They look cool. But, I will save my money for both Siege Megatron and SS38 Bumblebee Prime. Those are needs right now

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2005120)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 16th, 2019 @ 7:05pm CST

Nathaniel Prime wrote:I'm only interested in Soundwave and the more articulated(ultra?) Shockwave.

Both the Warrior and Ultra class toys for Shockwave are pretty well articulated (compared to the rest of the line, that is).

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006009)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 21st, 2019 @ 12:07pm CST

For those of you interested here's a review of the upcoming Ultra Class Slipstream.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006019)
Posted by Patrickab7 on January 21st, 2019 @ 1:42pm CST

Complete transformation! MY GOD!

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006026)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 21st, 2019 @ 1:54pm CST

Patrickab7 wrote:Complete transformation! MY GOD!

Of course. It's an Ultra, not a Scout.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006054)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 21st, 2019 @ 4:40pm CST

Patrickab7 wrote:Complete transformation! MY GOD!

I know right? Make sure to tell your friends and get excited for tomorrow!

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006111)
Posted by notsoalex on January 21st, 2019 @ 10:11pm CST

Our old pal chuckdawg1999 comes through with a new review of the Cyberverse Ultra Class Slipstream toy. This is her first figure that isn't a redeco and can actually transform completely! Wow! Chuck clearly enjoys the figure very much, putting it right under Ultra Class Shockwave. The Slipstream toy itslef has a more complex transformation than other figures, and has an interesting Action Attack: when squeezing the null rays, a rotor blade spins out behind the figure!

Chuck himself says:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ultra Class Slipstream is a good figure. While not overly articulated it does enough to have a fair amount of play value. The action gimmick is relatively unobtrusive and fun, while the transformation is surprisingly involved for a simplified figure. Overall I feel this is worth a look if not a purchase.

So thought's on this figure? Watch the video below and tell us your thoughts in the Pub forums below!

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006119)
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 21st, 2019 @ 10:55pm CST

I guess ultra class doesn't mean ultra articulation

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006121)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 21st, 2019 @ 10:56pm CST

Ultra Markus wrote:I guess ultra class doesn't mean ultra articulation

With the exception of Shockwave.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006123)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 21st, 2019 @ 11:04pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:I guess ultra class doesn't mean ultra articulation
With the exception of Shockwave.

Even that's mostly for his transformation. Happy Accident.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006125)
Posted by william-james88 on January 21st, 2019 @ 11:06pm CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:I guess ultra class doesn't mean ultra articulation
With the exception of Shockwave.

Even that's mostly for his transformation. Happy Accident.

Yeah, his knee joints arent even in the right place. Instead his knees are sculpted detail.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006136)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 22nd, 2019 @ 12:06am CST

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:I guess ultra class doesn't mean ultra articulation
With the exception of Shockwave.

Even that's mostly for his transformation. Happy Accident.

Funny story, my parents wanted to name me Happy Accident, never understood why.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006141)
Posted by Emerje on January 22nd, 2019 @ 12:19am CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:I guess ultra class doesn't mean ultra articulation
With the exception of Shockwave.

Even that's mostly for his transformation. Happy Accident.

Funny story, my parents wanted to name me Happy Accident, never understood why.

So, what, did they decide to give you away and name you Chuck? :-?

Emerje

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006151)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 22nd, 2019 @ 1:28am CST

Emerje wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ultra Markus wrote:I guess ultra class doesn't mean ultra articulation
With the exception of Shockwave.

Even that's mostly for his transformation. Happy Accident.

Funny story, my parents wanted to name me Happy Accident, never understood why.

So, what, did they decide to give you away and name you Chuck?

Emerje

It took me a minute but I got it. Well done sir.

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006208)
Posted by Starscream on January 22nd, 2019 @ 9:43am CST

Purchased at Collecticon Toys! ^___^

Re: English review of Cyberverse Battle Base Trailer with Warrior Optimus Prime (2006383)
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 23rd, 2019 @ 9:58am CST

Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, Chuckdawg1999, (and thanks to fellow Seibertron user What's Crackin? for letting us know as well!) we now have a review of Transformers Cyberverse Warrior Class Soundwave! This figure's gimmick is that pressing the button on his shoulder causes Lazerbeak to fly out of Soundwaves chest! Note however that Lazerbeak is not detachable.

Here's a snippet of Chucks thoughts on the figure:

Chuckdawg1999 wrote:The Warrior Class from the Cyberverse line has been hit or miss, mostly miss. Soundwave benefits from a gimmick that isn't tied to a limb or something more intrusive. Yes it's still a simplified figure, and it doesn't have the articulation most collectors would want, but it's an overall good figure that I feel a lot of fans and collectors would be satisfied with.

We have embedded the video below for your convenience:

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