As you all vote on that all important Transformers Hall of Fame 2011 poll, I thought I’d draw your attention to this Generation 1 Skullcruncher gallery, recently submitted to us by 2005 Boards member HighPrime.
Skullcruncher is a Decepticon with a special place in my heart – back in the New Year’s sales of 1988, I remember picking up this alligator Decepticon to give some backup to my Scorponok who I got for Christmas. For a long time it was him, Apeface, Snapdragon and Scorponok as my Headmasters – he is one of the toys from my childhood who got a lot of play. And even now looking back and reading his bio, there’s nothing about him that is not cool. He’s an alligator Decepticon whose gun has the sole purpose of making his enemies easier to chew! He’s partnered with a businessman who plans on using the Decepticon to get rid of his business rivals! Grax’s pilot seat in beast mode is sitting inside Skullcruncher’s mouth (better hope he doesn’t get hungry while you’re in there guy)!
Looking at this gallery brought back a lot of happy childhood memories for me. Click here to check out the gallery and see if HighPrime’s excellent photography does the same for you too.
And who knows, maybe it will be Skullcruncher for the Hall of Fame 2012?
HighPrime
Thanks alot When I was but a wee lad, I never owned Skullcruncher. My cousin owned him, though, so I got some playtime out of it Wasn't until last year that I finally picked one up (along with Weirdwolf).
Batman
Nice Gallery, I always loved Skullcruncher as a kid. I should track one down one of these days.
zephon
His fist hole isn't exactly 5mm, right? I had to resort to some improvisation for him to be able to use PCC Minicons since my Skullcruncher didn't have a gun….
I love the gallery especially the part where the box is also shown!
KnightHawkke
This makes me desire an alligaticon.. 3rd party 2nd party or whatever
Superquad7
What other TF can say they have a pilot that rides in its mouth?
HighPrime, great work, and I hope we see more G1 galleries
HighPrime
Thanks everyone for the kind words. To be honest, I'm not sure this is one of my better galleries. Always working to improve. If anyone has any tips, or something they'd like to see (or not see) I'm listening.
thenatureboywoo
I just wanted to say what an awesome little figure this guys is. And I remember seeing when this gallery was uploaded, I wanted to say how awesome of a gallery this is. I am really looking forward to seeing moar fotos from you HighPrime.
Backscatter
Funny, I've had Skullcrucher with the rest of the Headmasters since the 80's. Never gave SC a second thought. Nice gallery.
Cybertronian
Great photography.
Until I eBay something better,
this is my Skullcruncher. Sadly he is missing all of his accessories and head, but even in this state, he was one of my favorites as a kid. I got him used with other thrift store stock (which I think included a unbelievably cheap Scorponok, with head, helmet, and orange ramps!). As you can see, his pink arms (but not his fists?) have yellowed slightly. For some reason, Headmasters seemed to be very prone to this, especially the 1988 ones.
In this pic, "Brisko" is piloting him. ("Wilder" pilots Fangry.)
— Cybertronian.
P.S.: The custom HM piloting a Horri-Bull junker needs a name. Would y'all mind sending me some suggestions?
Spekkio
I'll bet Friskies loves the free advertising here on 2005.
I, too, have my Skullcruncher figure from "back in the day." Sadly, one or both of the headmaster's arms broke off (I don't remember and I'm not going to run into my office to check). I lost the gun, too. But he was played with…and if you believe the "Toy Story" movies, that's what matters.
Now…back to homework. RotF Brawn is helping. He's all about copyright policy.
moreprimeland
Some great shots!! Nice Work!!
I especially like the Friskies shot..nice to know Skullcruncher will eat the Whitefish and Tuna flavor, my Screamer won't touch it!!
Optimus Prime
Nice! Skullcruncher was my first Headmaster and has a permanent place on my G1 Trophy Shelf. Despite the fused legs and the goofy magenta, he's a great toy.
MaxLinden
I think I may get one now… He look amazing!
Kickback
Amazing gallery. I loved Skullcruncher. Still do. My favorite Headmaster.
EDIT: And for Starscream fans, he was voiced by Chris Latta
("The female one, mighty Scorponok! She has the key!")
HighPrime
Thank you for posting this, sir. It is a pleasure to give something back to the forum that has provided me with some of the best experiences of any site. Looking forward to submitting more galleries (and with a little more action…) in the future.
Enjoy
samtastic
Nice! Makes me wish I owned it — and more importantly, that beautiful SC Robot Heroes toy they cancelled to make me mad
tusko
My first headmaster.
I played and played with this guy. I loved his almost Dinobot aesthetic for the transformation, since I didn't have any of the dinobots. Great toy and great proportions. A treasure in my collection, for sure.
ORIO
One of my favorites from when I was a kid too
DeltaMagnus13
Mine is beat up but i still cherish it. The alt mode reminds me of New Orleans(home)
Sol Fury
Skullcruncher – 1987 Decepticons – TFW2005.COM
Some excellent work by boards member HighPrime in here. Skullcruncher is a great toy, and this gallery really brings back a lot of memories for me – Skullcruncher was one of my childhood Transformers, and one of my personal favourites out of the Headmasters set even today.