TF Prime Cyberverse Ironhide Pictorial

TCracker · 04-23-2012, 09:54 AM

Mods, I could not find a thread for the pictorial feedback. If there is one, please kindly merge, thanks.

On to the figure.

Got lucky today while I was shopping in the local Tesco and stumbled upon TF Prime Cyberverse Ironhide and Dreadwing. Since they were the only 2 new figures on the shelf, I quickly snagged it.

Summary Impressions:
Ironhide have designs that harks back to the G1 days. The headsculpt is undeniably Ironhide with some movie-verse concepts thrown in. The paint apps are minimal at best but works surprisingly well for him. I have heard people complaining about his lack of color, but in my case it is sufficient and adequate.

He comes packed with his cannons that are translucent blue and pegs literally anywhere that has the same sized peg hole.

Truck mode looks great and it jives well with his tough guy and muscular stature. The molded details in vehicle mode is also done nicely particularly on his front grille and kangaroo bar. I like this sort of attention to detail.

Here are pics of the transformation sequence that I took for the heck of it.

The one thing that bugged me was that he SHOULD have neck articulation / swivel. The transformation design is as such that the designers could have worked in a neck swivel. Methinks if they did, this figure would be improved tenfold. He has this staring straight at you look/pose all the time.

The molded plastic detail are great for a figure this small. If TT and Hasbro keeps this up, I will buy all the Cyberverse Commander figure irregardless of line.

And speaking of weapons, he can combine the weapons with his wave mate Dreadwing for added bad-assery.

Once thing I like about the Cyberverse toys be it Commanders or even Legions, the interactivity and combination possibilities are endless. This is the mini version of 'ARMS UP', in my opinion.

Overall I am very pleased with him and if you see him anywhere, just grab him. Definitely worth your time and money.

Thanks for reading.

World Prime · 04-23-2012, 03:58 PM

Despite the awful arm kibble and lack of a swivel neck (the main drawback of cyberverse leaders), this figure looks fantastic.

I like the paint details a lot, and the fact that he has a bit of ankle articulation is great! A badass design and a nice middle ground between G1 and Movieverse.

Tytus · 04-23-2012, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the pics! I might pick him up, as well as Dreadwing.

baggzey23 · 04-23-2012, 04:19 PM

About damn time the uk got something new

OptimusPrime108 · 04-23-2012, 06:34 PM

So far, the cyberverse figures have been awesome. I'll definitely be picking up Ironhide and Dreadwing.

Robogeek28 · 04-23-2012, 07:35 PM

I really wish these things would start showing up over here.

theestampede · 04-23-2012, 09:15 PM

great review, can't wait to get my hands on this guy he's looking really excellent.

Won't deny that I'm disappointed in the lack of a head swivel, head and thigh swivels should be mandatory on all cv commanders imo. At the very least those fantastic ankle joints are really helping balance out the lack of thigh swivels though.

Snake_eyes1975 · 04-23-2012, 10:47 PM

Looks STELLAR.

I love that look for 'Hide. I dunno about you, but it SCREAMS Ironhide to me.

Nice pics too!

ORIO · 05-20-2012, 03:18 PM

Does anyone have Cyberverse DOTM Ironhide and this guy? Mine is at my office and I bet you can use the Dotm cannons on the prime version.

ORIO · 05-20-2012, 04:19 PM

Nevermind, Autobot_Jacer sent me a pic!

Looks awesome!

04-23-2012, 09:54 AM	#1
TCracker おもちゃは今とても暑いです Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,542 News Credits: 7	TF Prime Cyberverse Ironhide Pictorial Mods, I could not find a thread for the pictorial feedback. If there is one, please kindly merge, thanks. On to the figure. Got lucky today while I was shopping in the local Tesco and stumbled upon TF Prime Cyberverse Ironhide and Dreadwing. Since they were the only 2 new figures on the shelf, I quickly snagged it. Summary Impressions: Ironhide have designs that harks back to the G1 days. The headsculpt is undeniably Ironhide with some movie-verse concepts thrown in. The paint apps are minimal at best but works surprisingly well for him. I have heard people complaining about his lack of color, but in my case it is sufficient and adequate. He comes packed with his cannons that are translucent blue and pegs literally anywhere that has the same sized peg hole. Truck mode looks great and it jives well with his tough guy and muscular stature. The molded details in vehicle mode is also done nicely particularly on his front grille and kangaroo bar. I like this sort of attention to detail. Here are pics of the transformation sequence that I took for the heck of it. The one thing that bugged me was that he SHOULD have neck articulation / swivel. The transformation design is as such that the designers could have worked in a neck swivel. Methinks if they did, this figure would be improved tenfold. He has this staring straight at you look/pose all the time. The molded plastic detail are great for a figure this small. If TT and Hasbro keeps this up, I will buy all the Cyberverse Commander figure irregardless of line. And speaking of weapons, he can combine the weapons with his wave mate Dreadwing for added bad-assery. Once thing I like about the Cyberverse toys be it Commanders or even Legions, the interactivity and combination possibilities are endless. This is the mini version of 'ARMS UP', in my opinion. Overall I am very pleased with him and if you see him anywhere, just grab him. Definitely worth your time and money. Thanks for reading.

04-23-2012, 03:58 PM	#2
World Prime Za Warudo! Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,264 Location: NYC Collection Count: Too effing many!	Despite the awful arm kibble and lack of a swivel neck (the main drawback of cyberverse leaders), this figure looks fantastic. I like the paint details a lot, and the fact that he has a bit of ankle articulation is great! A badass design and a nice middle ground between G1 and Movieverse. "Bonecrusher hates everything"____________-Official Movie Profile

04-23-2012, 04:19 PM	#4
baggzey23 psn - baggzey23 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,541 Location: stoke, longton, UK Collection Count: ??? (in a massive green box)	About damn time the uk got something new Sig pictures are to be no larger than 40KB in file size and should be no larger than 300 pixels in height and 500 pixels wide - 2005 Staff

04-23-2012, 07:35 PM	#6
Robogeek28 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,586 Location: Rotterdam NY News Credits: 9	I really wish these things would start showing up over here. My feedback

04-23-2012, 09:15 PM	#7
theestampede Wandering Artist Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 3,413 News Credits: 2	great review, can't wait to get my hands on this guy he's looking really excellent. Won't deny that I'm disappointed in the lack of a head swivel, head and thigh swivels should be mandatory on all cv commanders imo. At the very least those fantastic ankle joints are really helping balance out the lack of thigh swivels though. Here is my Sale/ trade thread:http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...ale-trade.html

04-23-2012, 04:13 PM	#3
Tytus Protectobot Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,231 Location: Butler, PA News Credits: 1	Thanks for the pics! I might pick him up, as well as Dreadwing.

04-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#5
OptimusPrime108 Autobot Field Commander Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 455 Location: The Sunshine State Collection Count: Not enough.	So far, the cyberverse figures have been awesome. I'll definitely be picking up Ironhide and Dreadwing.

04-23-2012, 10:47 PM	#8
Snake_eyes1975 Herald of Unicron Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,420 Location: Metro D West Burb Collection Count: 100+ News Credits: 3	Looks STELLAR. I love that look for 'Hide. I dunno about you, but it SCREAMS Ironhide to me. Nice pics too! BLITZWING ARM FIX 15 minute job to fix your blitzwing arms so they lock in how they should from the factory. TF LEGENDS NAME TADAVE79