Rounding out our look at the current crop of Generations Deluxes, here’s Crosscut! Crosscut is another character who did not previously exist in the established lore – he’s based on the alternate Diaclone version of Skids whose sole Transformers release before this toy was as an E-Hobby exclusive, which is where this character’s bio comes from.
As a toy, we’re happy to report that Crosscut appears to not suffer from the hip-related issues that dragged Skids down. The new head tooling is pretty sharp and accurately captures the look of the original Diaclone head, and the use of metallic red paint on the toy is a nice surprise. Functionally, this is the same toy as Skids though, so all that was good and bad about Skids other than the aforementioned hips is present here.
All in all, a nice homage to the pre-Transformers origins of the brand, and a good addition to any Generations or Classics shelf. Check out our gallery at the link below to see what you think:
[Wing_Saber-X]
caved in and bought Crosscut from a local Ebay seller from KL.
TFcustoms91
I read information that a second release of Skids Waspinator Dreadwing and Goldfire in September that is this month.
Dinobot Snarl
Nice figure, but the feet whoa… too much going on in the legs. too busy.
Ellamin
needs a minicon gun scooter.
Autovolt 127
Heh not bad though Crosscut sounds more like William Shakespeare (or a characterecture) due to the IDW incarnation being a playwright.
Slimshadow457
Yeah, if anyone could explain da fuq happened with Skids that's be great, cuz I never saw a single one, and the resell prices are through the roof
Argentenoboy
For some reason, this guy to me seems like a great Army Builder
Burnout
Black dynamite!
[Wing_Saber-X]
still waiting for a silvery, shiny painted Takatom Generations Crosscut..
thunder117
Nah. Just 'cause he has a faceplate, doesn't make him Prime material.
Jerrimus
I agree!! Man, this guy looks GREAT! I didn't see skids at retail, but if I find this guy I'm gettin him! I could care less if its an original character, this looks like a modern version of something G1 that I'd of played with as a kid. The metallic paint apps help as well.
Am I the only one thats sensing a trend where Hasbro and Takara are getting more neck and neck with their releases? It's seemed like the trend recently…of course there will always be the be all-end all Takara release of a certain figure, but for the most part, domestic releases here in the US are just as good, or better.
Addressing the feet…I haven't owned this mold yet, and I cannot attest to its stability…but it does not put me off. They are large, yes, but I do not get the image of a clown.
CVprowl
the blue foot on skids helps hide it. every tf should pass the "not wearing ronald mcdonld clown shoes test" before it makes it to production.
crosscut looks like the diaclone silver skids. i like it. idw, i like it. only 2 problems: this mold can't stand up for sh** and he is wearing clown shoes…
unicronic
Optimus Prime repaint potential?
optimusmegas
eh it's not his fault Sol he's from new jersey he can't help it.
i'm thankful for the review getting better pics outside of official photos and behind glass cases are always welcome. i know it has it's problems but i rather enjoy the skids mold (hip swap and all) maybe its the love of the character but im willing to give the mold another buy.
someone mentioned a black repaint before. how about crosscut head and all for the repaint. change the shoulder guns a bit and he'd make a decent looking flatline (decepticon medic from the Dark Cybertron story)
BuzzingNeon
We demand rolling, followed by bouncing, followed by rolling of the third type!
Burnout
"We have all seen too many deaths and too many ball sacks"-Kissinger futurama
Couldn't help myself
BuzzingNeon
I hope he sounds like Henry Kissinger, then he can negotiate a peace treaty alongside Bender on that ball planet.
TFcustoms91
Crosscut looks good but what happened to Skids i never saw a single one.
shadowfall1976
The molds are decent, I can't get past the huge ass pieces of alt mode quarter panels stick off the back of his legs. They could have added a hinge to tuck it around back.
LegendAntihero
Crosscut look fantastic. I love the silver