Actually found and purchased all four of the current Battle Masters, including a very nice mini Primal who has one of the best gorilla modes of the line, and a pretty good hand cannon/grenade launcher gun mode to go with it
No toy in the entire line excited me more than Chainclaw (who I will call Carnivac, and no one can stop me). I was literally screaming "CHAINSAWWW WOLLLLLF!!!" at my friends when I saw the first photos. After getting him in hand, I'm genuinely impressed at how sharply-painted his tiny eyes are.
I've got two of Skullcruncher and paired them with TR Krok because I love the idea of having a family of crocs turning into a duel weilding football player.
@@Beedo_Sookcool Be careful of the spikes on Skullcruncher's back as they could cause scratches on Krok's arm but go for it. I think he would be a good fit with that mold
Found the Primal Beast Battle Master at my local walmart the other day and immediately bought him, he's maybe my favorite out of all of them because he's just a fun little funky monkey
I grew up with GI Joes having little animal companions so this seems like a logical next step to me. Now if only MASK characters would have tiny animal friends!
"So give Hasbro a round of applause." I will not. Hasbro can just go sod off, since they still haven't personally given me my Titan-class Grandus, autographed and served on a tea tray with biscuits. But yeah, these guys _are_ a bit of alright. Especially Skullcruncher. So I guess I can give Hasbro a pass. But next time, they'd better be ready with my Grandus and biscuits, or I'll riot!
My local Walmart has an entire center aisle island filled with these toys. Every week, it looks EXACTLY THE SAME!. I honestly don't think many people are buying these. We'll just have to see when the movie is released. Great review though.
I still want chainclaw, but as soon as I saw the optimus he’s partnered with for the first time IRL instead of photos I involuntarily said, aloud, in a toy shop, “ohhh he’s SHITE.” Very glad there were no kids actually in earshot
Out of the Battlemater, I have only bought Skullcruncher! I do want to get that Optims Prime Battlemaster but I have no idea when that one is officially coming out? Also watching this review, I do hope the battlemaster pack will sell them individually as I liked that chainsaw looking wolf!
Love when I buy a toy because I needed to hit $70 total on a Target run for a discount and then come home to find Gavin reviewed it while I wasn’t looking and said: “eh”
I actually quite enjoy little Targetmaster/Weaponizer/Whatever Cheetor. I mean, I am a big fan of the boy, so I wasn't not going to pick him up! I just wish he could be wielded like a sword, is all. Really fun, simple Primal to just fiddle with endlessly, too.✌️
I'm a sucker for small companions on bigger figures, I'm a sucker for Targetmaster-esque Weapon Mode for said companions AND I'm a super sucker for Beast to weapon small companions for bigger transformers. I need more.
It only just dawned on me now, but this version of Primal’s chest thingy looks like the bomb that Argo Grullski from G Gundam has strapped to his chest. I wonder if that means primal will explode in the movie?
Wait, I think you are on to something with that Destiny joke, Skullcruncher kinda looks a bit like Fighting Lion. Great, now I'm thinking of exotic ornaments based on all these guys: Chainclaw Lament, Rhinox Sweet Business
I came across the weaponiser guys the other day and bough Skullcruncher on a whim. I was surprised to see them out here already and he seemed the nicest. sure didn't have much packaging. I skipped Cheetor and considered but skipped Primal. the gorilla face is just too movieverse in a bad way, the fundamental movie aesthetic is holding the Beast film toys back a lot for me. real shame. but I can at least appreciate the mechanics of them! and Skullcruncher really IS very nice! it's strange that they're bringing battlemasters back for another go after they apparently didn't do well in WoC. maybe they're hoping animal modes and a film for advertising will do the trick?
Same! I would really like to snag Chainclaw too, but I'm not real interested in the Optimus that comes with them. But! Targetmaster Cheetor is getting released with a new Arcee figure, so perhaps Hasbro'll release all of the little guys on their own at some point. 🤞
Oh boy where do I start, seeing these weapons transform into little animals I suddenly realise why I never liked Target Masters. Instead of transforming into humanoids their weapons should have been like these critters. The tiger crossbow transformation is disturbing as is the rhino, also giving someone a chainsaw as a weapon makes them look like a maniac or Bruce Campbell. Also what's the deal with Transformer names, no I'm serious, Titans Return Skull Cruncher was called Skull Smasher, but this little crocodile thing that transforms into a weapon who is inspired by Action Master Krok (also in Titans Return) or possibly Krok's gun can have that name and the tiger can't be Tigertron! It seems like Hasbro's plan is to play musical chairs with character names, even with G.I. Joe! Also seeing these guys catch and use these little animals as weapons reminds me of Pokemon or the Care Bear Cousins, remember them, yeah you do!
I'm surprised with all of your crocodiles you've been on about lately, you've not made yourself a crocodile shelf. Of course, having 3 shelves each dedicated to an animal is out of the question, people might start to think you're doing a power rangers thing.
@@TRDQ very true. I know people do and that's great. I'm hoping some stuff comes out that's new characters. I'm on that stuff. Thank you for your amazing content. Btw...please reissue your Cosmos pin. I bought two desperately need two more!
Skullcruncher might not be the only gun that can bite people, but he sure is the best gun that can bite people.
I'd prefer if he was a blunderbuss.
Becuz...
*Starts trumpet*
Oh my god. Primal’s crossbow has literal sights on it lol.
Glad I'm not the only one who realized you can make Arrowstripe a pretty okay wingpack.
Rhinox is the one I have managed to find so far, amuses me how he turns into what I can only describe as a shattling gun
I really like Skullcruncher as well. Out of all the battle masters, he looks like he would do the most damage and have the loudest bang.
You mean Gatoraider?
Actually found and purchased all four of the current Battle Masters, including a very nice mini Primal who has one of the best gorilla modes of the line, and a pretty good hand cannon/grenade launcher gun mode to go with it
No toy in the entire line excited me more than Chainclaw (who I will call Carnivac, and no one can stop me). I was literally screaming "CHAINSAWWW WOLLLLLF!!!" at my friends when I saw the first photos.
After getting him in hand, I'm genuinely impressed at how sharply-painted his tiny eyes are.
I've got two of Skullcruncher and paired them with TR Krok because I love the idea of having a family of crocs turning into a duel weilding football player.
NICE! I'm thinking of getting this Targetmaster Skullcruncher, repainting him a bit, and giving him to my Subscription Service Krok as Gatoraider.
@@Beedo_Sookcool Be careful of the spikes on Skullcruncher's back as they could cause scratches on Krok's arm but go for it. I think he would be a good fit with that mold
1:10 Primal looks like he's going all "UGH!!! It should've been me, not him! IT'S NOT FAIR!!!"
3:16 oooooh nice look! Armed to the teeth!
I love the animal battle masters. You get a tiny robo animal, and an over the top weapon for your larger figures. What’s not to love?
I have both Cheetor and Rhinox, and today I found out there was also a battle master size Optimus Primal. IT TURNS INTO A GRENADE LAUNCHER!
I for one am quite pleased to have Beast Wars Targetmasters, which I've wanted ever since the TransMetals and Fuzors line.
Found the Primal Beast Battle Master at my local walmart the other day and immediately bought him, he's maybe my favorite out of all of them because he's just a fun little funky monkey
Great coverage! Thank you! Skullcruncher? Nah, I don't care what Hasbro says -- that's Gatoraider!
For those who don't know, G1 Chainclaw was an Autobot Pretender Beast whose shell was a bear.
I love the little battle masters. Skullcruncher is my current favourite.
Got the prime and he’s become one of my favorite toys I’ve gotten he’s so nice to fidget with
I grew up with GI Joes having little animal companions so this seems like a logical next step to me. Now if only MASK characters would have tiny animal friends!
Was that a Requiem reference? Half the fun is finding your little nods.
“Maximals! Weaponize!”
“Uh don’t you mean maximi-“
*proceeds to dislocate all their bones to make guns*
"So give Hasbro a round of applause."
I will not. Hasbro can just go sod off, since they still haven't personally given me my Titan-class Grandus, autographed and served on a tea tray with biscuits.
But yeah, these guys _are_ a bit of alright. Especially Skullcruncher. So I guess I can give Hasbro a pass. But next time, they'd better be ready with my Grandus and biscuits, or I'll riot!
My local Walmart has an entire center aisle island filled with these toys. Every week, it looks EXACTLY THE SAME!. I honestly don't think many people are buying these. We'll just have to see when the movie is released. Great review though.
I still want chainclaw, but as soon as I saw the optimus he’s partnered with for the first time IRL instead of photos I involuntarily said, aloud, in a toy shop, “ohhh he’s SHITE.” Very glad there were no kids actually in earshot
Out of the Battlemater, I have only bought Skullcruncher! I do want to get that Optims Prime Battlemaster but I have no idea when that one is officially coming out?
Also watching this review, I do hope the battlemaster pack will sell them individually as I liked that chainsaw looking wolf!
Love when I buy a toy because I needed to hit $70 total on a Target run for a discount and then come home to find Gavin reviewed it while I wasn’t looking and said: “eh”
I actually quite enjoy little Targetmaster/Weaponizer/Whatever Cheetor. I mean, I am a big fan of the boy, so I wasn't not going to pick him up! I just wish he could be wielded like a sword, is all.
Really fun, simple Primal to just fiddle with endlessly, too.✌️
I just grabbed the prime and chainclaw set for £8 from the range and for that price he's great fun!
Skullcruncher is actually really solid. I like him.
I caught myself singing the Monkey Mania theme again
I'm a sucker for small companions on bigger figures, I'm a sucker for Targetmaster-esque Weapon Mode for said companions AND I'm a super sucker for Beast to weapon small companions for bigger transformers. I need more.
I’m so excited for this movie, I just wish they would stop making so many tv spots
If there only was one more battle master, that was possibly a monkey, if only that existed. Laughs in already owning the Optimus primal battle master
Unfortunately it only just released in certain stores here
I love the Rhinox minigun so much I bought two, so my bigger Rhinoxes can dual-wield them
It only just dawned on me now, but this version of Primal’s chest thingy looks like the bomb that Argo Grullski from G Gundam has strapped to his chest. I wonder if that means primal will explode in the movie?
Never thought I’d ever hear big man all mighty Gavin Spence say ‘spread dem cheeks’, but oh my am I happy. Need on a shirt for TFN
Wait, I think you are on to something with that Destiny joke, Skullcruncher kinda looks a bit like Fighting Lion. Great, now I'm thinking of exotic ornaments based on all these guys: Chainclaw Lament, Rhinox Sweet Business
A wolf that turns into a chainsaw is very 40K-esque
I came across the weaponiser guys the other day and bough Skullcruncher on a whim. I was surprised to see them out here already and he seemed the nicest. sure didn't have much packaging. I skipped Cheetor and considered but skipped Primal. the gorilla face is just too movieverse in a bad way, the fundamental movie aesthetic is holding the Beast film toys back a lot for me. real shame. but I can at least appreciate the mechanics of them!
and Skullcruncher really IS very nice! it's strange that they're bringing battlemasters back for another go after they apparently didn't do well in WoC. maybe they're hoping animal modes and a film for advertising will do the trick?
Me: I don't think anybody would buy most of these RotB toys.
You: [Proves me wrong]
Skullcruncher is in 2 sets? Huh neat
Things are looking up for Skullcrusher in the last few years.
I’m not interested in the actual figures, but if I could find Chainclaw individually I would very much appreciate it.
Same! I would really like to snag Chainclaw too, but I'm not real interested in the Optimus that comes with them. But! Targetmaster Cheetor is getting released with a new Arcee figure, so perhaps Hasbro'll release all of the little guys on their own at some point. 🤞
Does a targetmaster monkey throw its pew! at you?
Ohhh Gavin- you forgot the little beast battle master Optimus Primal
(Edit) sorry I couldn't resist saying that. Enjoy watching your reviews
Oh boy where do I start, seeing these weapons transform into little animals I suddenly realise why I never liked Target Masters. Instead of transforming into humanoids their weapons should have been like these critters. The tiger crossbow transformation is disturbing as is the rhino, also giving someone a chainsaw as a weapon makes them look like a maniac or Bruce Campbell. Also what's the deal with Transformer names, no I'm serious, Titans Return Skull Cruncher was called Skull Smasher, but this little crocodile thing that transforms into a weapon who is inspired by Action Master Krok (also in Titans Return) or possibly Krok's gun can have that name and the tiger can't be Tigertron! It seems like Hasbro's plan is to play musical chairs with character names, even with G.I. Joe! Also seeing these guys catch and use these little animals as weapons reminds me of Pokemon or the Care Bear Cousins, remember them, yeah you do!
Will you be ranking all of the monkeys this month at the end? Like a tier list of sorts?
Nah haha
Hello Lex
@@TRDQ understandable. Just thought I’d ask because there’s so many.
there should be a name for this kind of weaponsizer where their spinal cord is just a weapon of sorts
>Ahem< . . . Verteblade.
Do I dare ask if you have enough Monke for May?
I'm surprised with all of your crocodiles you've been on about lately, you've not made yourself a crocodile shelf. Of course, having 3 shelves each dedicated to an animal is out of the question, people might start to think you're doing a power rangers thing.
Can Skullcruncher fit a blast effect?
Yep
If only they had evofusion. 🤷♀
That's all right for a fiver. I mean for a fiver that's all right.
For a fiver? That's alright
Hello Gavin
1st comment🎉......even if u dont care
They are kinda shit, but Hasbro just had to make those cute little battlemasters.
yeah optimus prime is a bit shit, but it's still optimus prime with a pet wolf that becomes a chainsaw. would have lit my world on fire when I was 8
I want a care about the rise the Beast stuff and I just don't.
Ah well
Ah well
@@TRDQ very true. I know people do and that's great. I'm hoping some stuff comes out that's new characters. I'm on that stuff. Thank you for your amazing content. Btw...please reissue your Cosmos pin. I bought two desperately need two more!