Transformers Prime Cyberverse: Legion Class Ratchet`

Ratchet is something of a medic/scientist for the autobots, during the course of the show some of the episodes focused on him and his different skills whether it was helping the autobots to achieve a new synthetic energon or fighting the decepticons Ratchet is definitively a grumpy old bot loyal to the cause but wary of the war itself. Toy wise how would it fare among the other cyberverse toys? Lets check it out.

Ratchet Alt mode

Transformers Cyberverse: Legion Class Ratchet
Current Pricepoint:  $30 to +$50 dollars
Found at: Ebay.com and Amazon.com
Rating: A-

Ratchet with Optimus alt mode

Ratchet comes in the legion class , but dont let his class deter you, he has a fun transformation with some points of articulation which makes it an interesting choice to pose and play around with. His color is very much in line with the character itself, orange red hue and white, it makes a convincing ambulance as an alternate mode (which is only missing the tampoes of the lifeline).

Ratchet ready to help

The figure comes with a sword/gun accessory which is very accurate, get another one from Cliffjumper and you can re create that scene with Optimus Prime fighting the undead bots raised by the dark energon (geek alert here!)

Ready for surgery

For articulation he has 2 at the shoulders and 6 at the legs (2 for knees, 2 for leg joint and 2 for the ankles). I know it might be not as posable as lets say Cliffjumper but the mold is amazing and it is very much a unique transformation among its peers (no remold/repaint for him). Overall its an interesting figure which will definitively add depth to your autobot roster in any kind of situation.

Taking down a con

The reviewed so far from Team Prime

Transformers Prime Cyberverse: Legion Class Bumblebee

Between the Cyberverse line there was two main categories, the commander class which included figures on the $10 price and the legion class which range in the $6 to $8 price,  which were less detailed and articulated figures, more on a scout class than a deluxe. In other words, where commander class had detail and articulation, legion was a bit smaller but still functional within the cyberverse toyline.

Bumblebee driving along

Transformers Cyberverse: Legion Class Bumblebee
Current Pricepoint: $10 to $50 dollars
Found at: Ebay.com and Amazon.com
Rating: C+

Bumblebee which covers our second review falls in the later, given the size comparison with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee is a good solid figure (on its own right). Back in the 1980's he was a small Volkswagen bug; fast forward now this incarnation is a generic sports car similar to a Chevrolet Camaro . There isn't much to say from it, the car mode is somewhat detailed, the front grill  and the head lights are highlighted with interesting color apps, the engine features the pistons which is a welcome addition in any sports car. There are also a couple of black lines complementing the always grinding yellow colored vehicle.

Highly detailed car

Windshield along with the side windows of the vehicle are somewhat detailed, missing paint in the rear part of the vehicle along with the back lights which is not a play ability issue but Hasbro could had done more here. Overall the car mode as I mentioned is ok, nothing special.

Resemblance? Robots in disguise right?

Transform...

Robot mode follows in the similar venue, articulation points only in the legs and arms, head sculpt is nicely detailed , the chest section is painted in a different color along with the feet of the figure. Still I cant stand the overly used yellow color, probably if they had done some black coloring in the hips and the arms would had help the figure a lot. One addition is its twin cannon which looks like a gummy red plastic thingy (when Hasbro wasn't that cheap and use to sell legion class with additional weapons), it is somewhat fragile but it works good with the figure.

Double cannon barrel Bee

Lasting impressions is while this figure is part of the main cast I would say it is not one of the best out there, with some missing paint details, the overly used yellow color and the limited range of motion (because of the class) Bumblebee sometimes leaves you wondering if something else could had been done for it. 

During the course of the Transformers Prime Cyberverse line several incarnations of Bumblebee came across (including 2 in playsets) changing color and then the mold was changed in the Beast Hunters line. Only then Bumblebee came across to look something more interesting. Until then fans had to rely on this figure. 

Because he can swing and shoot

Bee and some nasty Vehicons

"Beep Beep Beeeep....Booop?"





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Transformers Prime Cyberverse: Commander Class Optimus Prime

At last I write again, its been one year I haven't been posting in this blog, whereas was because of the lack of time or inspiration I been busy pursuing other interests, starting with my newly found love for Transformers, but not any kind of transformers, I found my love for them with the Cyberverse line which was brought in 2007 and kept up until this day, of course as Mattel with hot wheels, Hasbro as well has been lowering the quality of their products to cut costs and increase the profit but there was one line in particular which caught my attention and therefore, I got as much as I could from it.

Optimus Prime and a Hot Wheels Highway Blast -Size comparison

Enter Transformers Prime, continuing the story left by the videogames Transformers War for Cybertron the series takes place on Earth, long gone are the days where the transformers behaved like kids, this is a serious tone cartoon where transformers cry, moan, laugh, bleed and die. The line for this particular series within the Cyberverse universe has been praised as something to reckon , lots of characters, interesting transformations (for the most part) and sets (yes they got playsets!)

Prime towing

Transformers Cyberverse: Commander Class Optimus Prime
Current Pricepoint: $20 to $40 dollars
Found at: Ebay.com and Amazon.com
Rating: A+

This review will start with the main hero for the autobot fraction; enter Optimus Prime. Here the figure comes with its usual red and blue color, so famously stated over the years, instead of being a flat truck he comes in as a nosed truck which might deter some of the old fans but nevertheless the detail works for this figure very well. One of the things I appreciate the most from Hasbro is the level of detail put into this figures, it has everything a truck should have including smoke stacks!

Ramp up!

For the robot mode this figure really shines, as detailed as the cartoon with almost no kibble at all; just a small complain would be the backpack on its back which I am not sure how the engineers designing this could had modify. The face sculpt on this figure is gorgeous and the pose ability is wonderful for such a small figure, virtually you can take this in your pocket and roam around with it. 

Optimus Prime...Transform!

Blasting on!

Prime comes with 2 cannons which is a nice addition considering they are translucent and they perfectly fit its hands (reminiscent to what the show does with the transformers hands turning into weapons). The weapons uses 3 mm pegs post which Prime has 2 on its back to store the weaponry. Overall this figure is superb and it is a must in your collection, back in the heyday 2011 this figures would sell for $10 price point, currently as of 2015, this figure can be around $30 - $40  price point (which is hefty expensive if you ask me). I got mine for $12 last year and ever since I haven't seen it again. You might hit amazon or ebay to find out; whatever the case is this figure is awesome and I am fully recommending it!

Pose ability for this fella rocks!

Backpack mode 

"Transform and Roll out!"

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