Hasbro has released official images and descriptions for the next Transformers Cyberverse Adventures line – Battle Call. Included are Officer and Trooper size classes featuring Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron, Starscream, Meteorfire, and Wildwheel. All are due out in the second half of this year. Read on to check them out!
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Officer Bumblebee
(Ages 6 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99 / Available: August 1, 2020)
The Officer Class BATTLE CALL BUMBLEBEE figure is an impressive 10 inches tall and easily converts from car to robot mode in 10 steps. Officer Class BATTLE CALL BUMBLEBEE features voice-activated phrases, lights and sounds for a cool new play experience. Kids can use voice activation to armor up their BUMBLEBEE in translucent Energon Armor that flips out from behind the figure and onto the chest, complete with sound effects. With the included signature pull-n-covert weapon, BUMBLEBEE is ready for battle! Officer class BATTLE CALL BUMBLEBEE also says 15+ phrases such as “AUTOBOTS, Unite! and “Go AUTOBOTS!”, and can command Trooper Class figures with interactive sounds. The BUMBLEBEE figure is inspired by the courageous AUTOBOT scout from the TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE CYBERVERSE ADVENTURES series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube. With Battle Call Officer Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power. Collect other Battle Call Trooper and Officer Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series – one of the best ways to introduce young and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers.
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Officer Optimus Prime
(Ages 6 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/ Available: August 1, 2020)
The Officer Class BATTLE CALL OPTIMUS PRIME figure is an impressive 10 inches tall and easily converts from truck to robot mode in 14 steps. Officer Class BATTLE CALL OPTIMUS PRIME features voice-activated phrases, lights and sounds for a cool new play experience. Kids can use voice activation to armor up their OPTIMUS PRIME in translucent Energon Armor that flips out from behind the figure and onto the chest, complete with sound effects. With the included signature pull-n-covert weapon, OPTIMUS PRIME is ready for battle! Officer class BATTLE CALL OPTIMUS PRIME also says 20+ phrases such as “AUTOBOTS Unite!” and “AUOTBOTS Roll Out!”, and can command Trooper Class figures with interactive sounds. The OPTIMUS PRIME figure is inspired by the heroic AUTOBOT leader from the TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE CYBERVERSE ADVENTURES series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube. With Battle Call Officer Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power. Collect other Battle Call Trooper and Officer Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series – one of the best ways to introduce young and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at Walmart only.
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Trooper Meteorfire
(Ages 6 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: August 1, 2020)
The Trooper Class BATTLE CALL METEORFIRE figure is an impressive 5.5 inches tall, includes a signature weapon and Energon Armor that attaches to the chest, and easily converts from vehicle to robot mode in 8 steps. Trooper Class BATTLE CALL METEORFIRE features voice-activated Energon Power lights that pulse through the chest for a cool new play experience! The METEORFIRE figure is inspired by the alien interpreter from the TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE CYBERVERSE ADVENTURES series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube. With Battle Call Trooper Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power lights and attachable Energon Armor. Collect other Battle Call Trooper and Officer Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series – one of the best ways to introduce young and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers.
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Trooper Bumblebee
(Ages 6 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: August 1, 2020)
The Trooper Class BATTLE CALL BUMBLEBEE figure is an impressive 5.5 inches tall, includes a signature weapon and Energon Armor that attaches to the chest, and easily converts from vehicle to robot mode in 6 steps. Trooper Class BATTLE CALL BUMBLEBEE features voice-activated Energon Power lights that pulse through the chest for a cool new play experience! The BUMBLEBEE figure is inspired by the courageous AUTOBOT scout from the TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE CYBERVERSE ADVENTURES series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube. With Battle Call Trooper Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power lights and attachable Energon Armor. Collect other Battle Call Trooper and Officer Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series – one of the best ways to introduce young and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers.
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Trooper Wildwheel
(Ages 6 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: August 1, 2020)
The Trooper Class BATTLE CALL WILDWHEEL figure is an impressive 5.5 inches tall, includes a signature weapon and Energon Armor that attaches to the chest, and easily converts from vehicle to robot mode in 6 steps. Trooper Class BATTLE CALL WILDWHEEL features voice-activated Energon Power lights that pulse through the chest for a cool new play experience! The WILDWHEEL figure is inspired by the intergalactic outlaw from the TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE CYBERVERSE ADVENTURES series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube. With Battle Call Trooper Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power lights and attachable Energon Armor. Collect other Battle Call Trooper and Officer Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series – one of the best ways to introduce young and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers.
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Trooper Megatron
(Ages 6 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: October 1, 2020)
The Trooper Class BATTLE CALL MEGATRON figure is an impressive 5.5 inches tall, includes a signature weapon and Energon Armor that attaches to the chest, and easily converts from tank to robot mode in 11 steps. Trooper Class BATTLE CALL MEGATRON features voice-activated Energon Power lights that pulse through the chest for a cool new play experience! The MEGATRON figure is inspired by the ruthless DECEPTICON leader from the TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE CYBERVERSE ADVENTURES series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube. With Battle Call Trooper Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power lights and attachable Energon Armor. Collect other Battle Call Trooper and Officer Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series – one of the best ways to introduce young and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers.
Transformers Bumblebee Cyberverse Adventures Battle Call Trooper Starscream
(Ages 6 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: October 1, 2020)
The Trooper Class BATTLE CALL STARSCREAM figure is an impressive 5.5 inches tall, includes a signature weapon and Energon Armor that attaches to the chest, and easily converts from jet to robot mode in 6 steps. Trooper Class BATTLE CALL STARSCREAM features voice-activated Energon Power lights that pulse through the chest for a cool new play experience! The STARSCREAM figure is inspired by the scheming, second-in-command DECEPTICON from the TRANSFORMERS BUMBLEBEE CYBERVERSE ADVENTURES series, as seen on Cartoon Network and YouTube. With Battle Call Trooper Class figures, kids can lead the charge to action with voice-activated Energon Power lights and attachable Energon Armor. Collect other Battle Call Trooper and Officer Class figures (each sold separately, subject to availability) to discover more exciting characters from the G1-inspired CYBERVERSE series – one of the best ways to introduce young and new fans to the exciting world of TRANSFORMERS! Available at most major toy retailers.
iacon45
I had picked up a Cyberverse Iaconus from Amazon.com. I don't know if I might have gotten a lemon but it definitely had problems. First, I know this is not a Generations toy so I was not expecting a ton of articulation and I understood that going in with no leg articulation. But the problems pertained to the alt mode. He would fold down and there would be a clip to hold it all together and that clip was pretty weak on mine because he would pop back into robot mode just by looking at him funny. His Energon Armor also would not deploy correctly. But the last straw was the waist spring action. The upper torso would swing freely and would settle with the torso facing backwards compared to his lower body. I looked at the instructions to see if I missed some kind of locking mechanism for his upper body but I ended up sending him back to Amazon for a refund. I really wanted to like him, but in the end, it wasn't worth $30.
DarkEyes
Considering they are kids centric, Battle Call Optimus Prime looks AWESOME!
The gimmick works really well! Love the helmet and the animated style. Sounds are also pretty good, "pretty Optimus Prime".
Venixion
He looks nice. There's nothing visually wrong with him.
Fc203
Its an edit by this person Login • Instagram they edited from the original leak
prfctcellrulz
Cyberverse Iaconus revealed and HOLY MOTHERF—KING PRIMUS IS THIS THING BEYOND ABYSMAL!!!
GIVE US A PROPER TITAN CLASS IACONUS IN GENERATIONS, HASBRO, OR ELSE!!!
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Fenrys
yes and no. Sketchy definitely (as he puts stuff up for preorder well before it's actually revealed by hasbro and even bought up his local walgreens stock of ratchets to resell at a markup) and definitely over charges, but anything I've ever ordered from him has arrived without issue
Skycutter
isn't that the website that people been saying sketchy and kinda scams people
BB Shockwave
Found a better pic of the toy boxed, also this place has him on preorder for 39$.
Transformers Cyberverse Adventures Iaconus – Ultimate
T-Hybrid
Heh, no wonder the stuff following Prime was where we saw prices start going up. Can see that whole situation making Hasbro get very cautious about how it handled animated series going forward. Because I can see people who liked Prime thinking "Yeah suck it Hasbro let those creators do their thing!" but that kind of out of control spending could kill a lesser franchise. Like, say, if Transformers hadn't been elevated financially due to the movies at that time.
Berser Car
For those unhappy about how the episode The Crossroads presented the multiverse as a bunch of identical copies, wait until the second arc of season 3 for one or two actually different versions of characters, and some characters new to Cyberverse.
I really hope we can get more toys after the series ends. I still need a big Croaton.
With the character designs being used for the upcoming videogame (even if its not titled Cyberverse and lacks a bumblebee in the cover) I have hope we can get more waves of Deluxes. I hope for Windblade, Slipstream, Cheetor, Bludgeon, and someone in the generic male seeker mold.
ckhtiger
Thanks! Rik is actually local, and I've picked up figures for him
Pravus Prime
Rik Alvarez has done a number of appearances and panels at TFCons, I did a quick search on YouTube but I'm not seeing the panel where he went into detail the train wreck that was Prime (it may have been pulled or maybe I just can't find it). However, on the TFWiki page that I linked to, there's a link to a Tumblr that may be pictures from that panel, but since you need a Tumblr account to see it and I don't and will not just to see what slides they are, it's up to you. If I recall correctly, the panel was from Charlotte about 5 years ago, you may have better luck finding it then I have in a few minutes. In short, the episodes were supposed to max out at 750K and most came in at 1.6 with some costing almost 2 million in later seasons because Hasbro didn't put their foot down; to make up for the extreme overspending UNIT:E got shut down as did a few other ideas in the works. On top of that, the writers and producers deliberately went out of their way to not include anything from the "Binder of Revelation" or integrate itself into the Aligned universe simply because they didn't want to, even when their plot ideas fell seamlessly into the universe by coincidence (Case in point, they had the Nemesis gain sentience, which worked as Trypticon was the Nemesis in Aligned, but when Hasbro asked for it to be refereed as such, the Prime people refused and actively went out of their way not to name him). There was an article about the animation studio from around between season 1 and 2, about what they were doing, and one of the points they were really proud of was that every Transformer cast member had multiple transformation sequences; so that they could use one depending on the camera angle, how fast the transformation needs to be, and the characters mood. Those sequences ate up an enormous amount of the budget, which is why Predaking couldn't transform for several episode, there was no money left at that point to pay for it until they could eat up more budget later for it.
The TFWiki does have a blurb on it under the Prime Cartoon's Production entry: The show also went overbudget (each episode cost $1.6 million)[16] and The Hub itself didn't have as many people as planned, dooming the show despite plans for a fourth year.[17][18] Dropped plans included a S3 set mostly on Cybertron, with Maximals and Predacons in a 'wild west' set up [19] and an idea for pirates in S4.[18] In turn, this also derailed plans for a massive Avengers-style crossover project for Hasbro properties, launching off the end of Prime called Unit:E, which began as a one-off comic in 2011, and had seeds planted in various episodes (implying Agent Fowler worked for Unit:E itself, plus mentioning Skystrikers and M.A.S.K.).
You can also check out either the "Which was better, Animated or Prime?" or "Was Prime that Bad?" (or something to those effect) threads in the cartoon forum, someone there as I recall did find the Rik Alvarez panel and may be in a better position to help you out.
ckhtiger
Do you by any chance have a link for a story about this budget for a Transformers Prime? I really love that show, and I'd be interested to read more about the history of it.
Fenrys
It is and isn't it's own toyline. More of an ongoing subline really as it still shares branding for the WFC Trilogy that Siege, Earthrise and Selects all have.
Fc203
Goddamn i miss that guy
Yeah because a new character would definitely sell when theyre a $80+ toy
Beastbot X
I'm not saying there won't be more cartoons or media– I mean, we've got a movie coming out in roughly two years. I'm saying they probably won't be aimed at the "traditional kid" demographic of 6-11 or so, or at the very least they won't be backed up by a major toyline with nearly as many releases as Cyberverse has. In two series we've gone from the cartoon-backed toyline being the main line– as it had always been since Transformers began– to Cyberverse being probably 4th out of 5 Transformers lines in terms of market permeation (The Generations/WFC figures, Studio Series, and Rescue Bots get more backing, while Botbots has less). Wal-Mart didn't really even stock the line nationwide last year, remember.
Pravus Prime
Given that Prime was given a pretty high budget as they wanted a flagship show and expected to get some other methods of return on it, that episodes still ballooned out of control and cost 2-3 times the budget per episode that they were given, that should be a non-starter.
A show with a first season cost of at least 40 million to advertise a toy line that brought in 300K in revenue isn't something anyone should want to replicate. Is it any wonder that after that Hasbro shifted gears after that to more budget oriented production companies?
TBH and on another note, I genuinely wonder how well the original RID App game did, especially with their target audience. I had fun with it when it launched, but later updates changed the way the game worked fundamentally, making it substantially less fun, then further updates made it so it wouldn't work at all on my device and I deleted the app altogether. Or if that was another money pit for them.
Back on topic, I'm quite wanty on seeing what Iaconus transforms into, I'd be game for a lot of things, from a Stargate Atlantis/show city to a more streamlined cityship, to a kind of classic church style design to emulate the top of the city. It also does look like some of the other Ultimate figures did suffer so that Iaconus could get a greater part of the budget and be a better figure.
T-Hybrid
The weird thing with WfC is the Netflix show uses the same molds/models as the Generations line, but has it's own toyline.
In theory, WfC could just align with generations. Except due to production schedules it's lagging behind the toys. So it's almost like a reissue in sheep's clothing to get those toys on shelves to tie in to the show.
We also don't know the timing of the EntOne show. What if that show aligns with the next Generations trilogy/theme while Hasbro supplies Walmart with repainted Earthrise and WfC3 figures until the Netflix show wraps?
It could turn out Walmart was putting pressure on Hasbro because Generations didn't have a media presence behind it like Cyberverse or Studio Series. So when Hasbro greenlit the Netflix show they decided to do repaints to offer Walmart a juicy long term exclusive with a media presence behind it.
Fenrys
Except we know rooster teeth has two more seasons of war for cybertron (in addition to the soon to be released season) and entertainment one is working on developing a transformers cartoon as well
Beastbot X
Good theory. Ever since Cyberverse was fully revealed, I've had a strong notion this would be the last major media-backed line aimed at the "traditional" kids market of 6-12 or so (with it obviously skewing towards the younger end of that spectrum for several years now). Ever since Beast Hunters the "main" line has slowly been getting simpler/hollower/less focus, and now with Cyberverse– with only a few exceptions, most of them interestingly enough towards the end of the line– they aren't really new designs, just stylized/simplified versions of existing ones. The cartoon's budget has obviously cratered since Prime's.
I think after Cyberverse we'll see more of a jump where you go straight from Rescue Bots to Generations (of whatever kind) since the traditional kids' market is all but gone now. (What was it, 2013 or 2014 Aaron Archer said he thought we would go to this 2-tiered structure within a decade? I think he's pretty on-point with his analysis.) Maybe a size class or two of in-between TFs like "Authentics" just to keep the major characters on the pegs for whatever is left of that traditional kids' market, and a temporary ballooning of Cyberverse-complexity toys whenever a movie comes out, but that'll be it.