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[@lagerbeer1974]

Stability issues aside, I think this is an amazing piece of smart engineering. Probably the best looking "All in one" combiner I've ever seen. Wish it was a tad taller. But I have to give them credit, they did a great job.

[@robertdigianni3484]

Do you wish he was a baller?

[@lagerbeer1974]

@@robertdigianni3484 lol

[@syazwanali7094]

The size & the aesthetics of Ocular Max's Bruticus works for me. IMHO, this combiner release is a love note to the original Bruticus toy & the G1 cartoon. And I fucking love it. A definite buy for me in the near future once i can sell my organs for the right price 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Cheers for the video Bobby ✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽✌🏽

[@jamesburr25]

Iv had this guy in combined mode for a few weeks now and for everything it is I think it’s great. If you get the chance to mess with the add on kit I would, I have him displayed with the kit as I prefer the toy look, very nostalgic for me, it hands a little height due to the feet also making it more stable, but not to a great extent. It does suffer from poor ratchets all over the figure in relation to weight of individual figures, meaning it is unstable in poses and hard to pose. Overall it’s a great effort for a unique concept, I am in on their Defensor, if they can learn from the stability and ratchet issues then Defensor will be great, an MMC are usually on point when progressing and learning from past products. Great review as always

[@schlitzy-1031]

Impressive piece!! It's not for me, but impressive nonetheless. I'm glad the people who hate parts-forming have this as an option. I'm full on board with parts-forming and the advantages that come with it. Thanks for reviewing this.

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[@PopePlatinumBeats]

I love parts forming

[@Nicks-Toy-Pics]

It’s definitely the first time for an3p combiner where I’m not sure how I want to display this set. The combined mode is REALLY well done. The robot modes are REALLY well done. Absolutely agree with your issues on the set bother me as well personally. But overall I’m pretty darn happy with it. And I’m glad they’ve already started on Defensor!

[@0anesthetic4u70]

You got unlucky here, or I got lucky. Mines got tight enough hips and knees that I can just basically drop him into any pose I'm looking for and have him stand on his own power. He can sometimes take a moment to get there, but that'll be when I have too much of his mass unsupported.

[@b.l.8755]

He's a big bad battling dude-icus.

[@holden_7597]

This is the only Bruticus figure that has stood out to me. All the other look bad in at least 1 way besides Zeta’s.

[@astromotive6047]

And even with the Zeta NOBODY would use that set for Bot Modes, but their combined mode makes it worth it.

[@VikingEric]

@@astromotive6047 For me, Zeta doesn't evoke the toy or the toon enough to fit with a MP look. As BSF said about Assaultus, it doesn't know what it wants to be. it's got a toy accurate leg and a toon accurate chest with arms that are just wrong, period.

[@ratbat1072]

What about iron factorys bruticus?

[@astromotive6047]

@@ratbat1072 Not even in the conversation.

[@iamtheomnimonkey]

@@ratbat1072 we're only talking MP. Iron Factory is legends.

[@colecv01]

Thank you for the early morning post. Perfect to watch while having my morning coffee

[@GibDozer1]

Haha I did the same.

[@TJsVette]

Great looking figure, I watched EMGOs review the other day and this set looks good.

[@johngavin1175]

Impressive for sure. Just a bummer about the stability. Hopefully MMC has learned from it. Cant wait to see how their Defensor turns out

[@VikingEric]

From reading the boards, supposedly, the loose knees and hips are easily remedied by tightening the screws.

[@rick-ry3kj]

I just completed mine, which was the reissue, and thank goodness, I did not have to change the connector piece for Blastoff, and the joints from Onslaught`s hips and knees are stronger, could not be happier.

[@AMZOD]

The gimmick of this thing was enough to propel me through this entire figure. It was my first 3P combiner and it was really fun slowly building this fella. I really hope they learn from this thing and do even better with their Defensor!

[@wonderbread9038]

I am glad and happy that I went with Zeta's combaticons. Thanks for review.

[@muhammadfazli3875]

nicely and wonderfull robot combiners ever .....

[@2dbeats3d]

It being a “one off thing” or “league of its own” is where I might just put it. I was really hoping it would do well in combined mode since I ordered two sets. One for bot mode an another in combined. I still love the way it looks but it’s a shame it has a bunch of stability issues and it isn’t as tall as I’d like it to be. The height is what disappoints me the most since word on the street is that MMC has a defensor in the works. I still love the set tho, but it’ll definitely have to be by itself and that’s a major bummer to me

[@Dai_Tallsian]

Completely agree with the stability issues with the thigh ratchets. Thankfully the boots with the upgrade set do add a decent amount of stability by giving him a bigger, sturdier footprint (at the cost of the all in one gimmick).

[@XMattingly]

Awesome combiner; this guy’s a bruiser. ... Did you find his wallet? It’s the one that says “Bad Motherfucker” on it.

[@mikathomo391]

I think it will make a GREAT chug Bruticus. Wayyyy better then the combierwm wars one with its stupid gorilla arms.

[@samthebrownman]

I get it but I still think for the reasons u stated I’m still gonna get it because it scales well with my mainline stuff that I could actually afford and I’m 13 so perfection isn’t all I need. I also already have onslaught and vortex in pre order

[@keviniaquinto128]

This set almost made me get back in to g1 mps, but I decided to put my funds elsewhere. Looks great, I will probably grab their Defensor.

[@bradbattley1509]

Just depends on what people are looking for as an mp collection. Looks very impressive.

[@suprasport9118]

Awesome!! Review!! Am glad you like him! I also think is an amazing figure forsure! Yeah, I agree..his just too small to fit in the current Masterpiece line in combine mode. But as separate Bot modes I personally think they're amazing! As always great video review!🌟

[@edmundolastra3279]

Super useful and super interesting. Thanks! I've been on the fence for this set for a while now and all this info an analysis is super helpful.

[@Sportimus]

MMC pulled off a non-parts-forming combiner and succeeded. That's a Masterpiece. If they strengthen the ratchets on their Onslaught reissue, this thing will be even better. No fake pelvis, torso, or hands. No cheats. That's a Masterpiece. Cool video. You're awesome.

[@fernandoflores3161]

Agree, that's what Takara would do if they release a MP combiner.

[@cadsux]

Hey folks. This sizes well with Hasbro's recent offerings, like Power of the Primes Predaking & Combiner Wars Devastator. And the individual bots are Masterpieces.

[@soulcraft_84]

Great review! ... bummer about those ratchets!

[@scottcampbell9515]

I just finished this team last weekend, but I'm not combining them (mainly due to lack of space for display as a combiner). I'm glad the individual bots still scale well with other teams (FT Stunticons for example). I think MMC was going for a more toy accurate combine mode instead of toon accurate which is fine. This is my favorite Decepticon team.

[@andrewb8789]

Great review. Thanks for being this thorough.

[@harryfromwork]

OHYEAH>>>>> can't wait for this...nothing like a little Uncle Bobby while enjoying your dinner.

[@twilight_phantom2969]

If I was to get an MP style Bruticus I'd go for this set. I don't mind parts forming, however I generally prefer it when I can combine a set together without having to grab something separate from the figures to make it happen.

[@nujevad28]

Plug in feet and hands are sometimes acceptable, but when you can't even make the form of the giant robot without using an extra part is where you lose me.

[@swindle8359]

if you dont care about partsforming, you can get zeta toys one, its a bit more accurate and taller

[@astartespete]

I really do admire what MMC have done here, but I don't admire it enough to go in on the set. It just won't work in my collection and I don't have the space for stand alone pieces anymore. I hope its done well enough for them to continue and improve on it.

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[@jackmanzino9212]

Back here after the G2 got listed. Let's GOOOOO

[@sgisaza]

DAMN IT!.. @9:47 into the vid... I saw it.. now I can't un-see it... what in the blue hell is that purple smiley face doing right in the middle center chest... I tried unseeing it but now I see it everywhere. thank master mind creations kids..... Thanks MMC!!

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I agree with your opinion, that's it... I agree with your opinion. Thanks for the review Mr. Skullface.

[@impossiblepie]

The two that are the legs are great looking figures! Combiner joints should be the number 1 concern for designers if it can't stand it's a deal breaker, great video

[@astromotive6047]

I think that this Bruticus best works as a stand in for a Titan Class Bruticus to go alongside the Hasbro/Takara Devastator and Predaking, as well as the rest of the mainline Generations; especially the WFC Trilogy stuff.

[@PopePlatinumBeats]

He is shorter than titan class Devastator

[@astromotive6047]

@@PopePlatinumBeats Yeah, but not by much at all, and of course the add-on kit would fix that up for those who insist that they be the same height.

[@quocd5580]

Fits well for the OS KO combiners and Hasbro titan combiner scale.

[@cybertronianexchange595]

The old MMC joint struggle. Their Nero Rex has the same issues.

[@ahchiu9]

18:18 - Bobby will say that until the day he dies. Which one do you think he'll be saying longer? Lightsabers need a white core, we need a TwoTubes, or this combiner would be better without the gimmick?

[@lowellmartens6135]

I think what they have managed to do, it is quite impressive. It doesn't fit into my collection but that doesn't mean I don't appreciate it. Thank-you for the review, it is very much appreciated.

[@BadLamprey]

An interesting experiment, but ultimately, not what I'm looking for in a bruty. I like their swindle best out of all swindles so far though. And luckily for swindle he's enough of a character that I don't mind having 2 of him.

[@trence5]

Well said. I don't collect at that "scale" - but I still appreciate what they accomplished.

[@fernandoflores3161]

Fair enough, thanks Bobby.

[@sofubisamurai]

I bought it for the individual bots, I really like the look of all of them.

[@mrnobody2174]

Honestly, this fella made me rethink my view on combiners. I thought the TW/Zeta scale was the way to go but, I enjoyed handling him more than I did Zeta's who felt like a choir to get in a pose due to the size and bulk. Can't wait for their defensor who is my favorite combiner and IMHO hasn't gotten a real fair shake. Hopefully MMC learns from this and rectify that.

[@ericburgess4184]

As an owner of this set, I agree 99%. I bought these for the robot modes which I wish the onslaught was better because the proportions are off a bit. Zetas onslaught would be my bot mode if I could find just that piece. That said, the combined mode is lacking for the reasons you stated but the vehicles are spot on. Well said, well done, keep it going.

[@PicklerEntertainment]

I think Bobby nailed it on his final thoughts. I own all (5) of these bots, because I do think what they did here was impressive, and also because I like most of their individual Bot modes. But, if I'm being honest I do wish they would have went the route of Zeta and added the parts forming element, because I think if they weren't bound to this all-in-one gimmick they could have made something to replace my Zeta Bruticon. Instead we got some pretty solid bots, with some impressive alt modes, that falls just a bit short when combined.

[@tbonbrad]

You know who would be a good candidate for all in one combiner; Piranhacon. The Seacon ascetic is reanimated buckets of chum with kibble hanging off in all modes and I want them.

[@baredas]

To me, stability and the general solid feel of a Transformers figure is most important. So this looks nice but it looks nowhere near the stability we got from POTP Predaking and War for Cybertron Scorponok.

[@strategygalactic]

I really wish the manufacturers would make the torso LAST!

[@transformnroll2752]

I mean on one hand I can kinda see why they don't do that. But I definitely see more ups than down to doing the torso bot last.

[@hanzohattori755]

Now lets have a mp scale combiner made of combiners......devastator as the torso, bruticus and menasor as the legs with preadking and abominus as the arms

[@nujevad28]

That kind of insanity would only work in Power Rangers.

[@hanzohattori755]

Ha ha

[@voodazz]

That's what I love about MMC, they pretty much personify the "I do what I want" attitude.

[@cadsux]

Right on. And why not? MMC was one of the first 3rd Party companies.

[@itsme-notyou]

Pretty clean job from the back, so to speak

[@daddysbabygirl9620]

On a positive note, Blast Off appears to be a lady pleaser in combined mode...if you know what I mean.

[@bastard2134]

Bobby I have to agree totally with your final thoughts. Bruticus is my favorite combiner. So I got this set for the novelty and for alt mode. I'll continue to use Zeta's for my displayed Bruticus . Problem is now I think I'm going to have to get a second set of these for robot mode as I feel they look better in robot mode than both Zeta, and Unique toys offerings. Decisions, Decisions. LOL

[@emblom52]

I think this looks really nice, but it's not my particular cup of tea. If MMC did a repaint in Baldigus/Ruination colors, though, I'd definitely be interested.

[@vince0896]

Great! Now i need to get the Constrocticons to fix his shoulder.

[@qemuel]

Completely fair review, and I say this as someone who owns and loves this set. Sixo pointed out most of the same things (but probably won't catch as much flack; you both liked it, by the way), and neither is incorrect. Mine seems more stable, but as always time will tell. I bought this 'cuz the engineering made me want to play with it, and it does not disappoint. I also want to pick up one of the Zeta combiners eventually (probably Superitron), as I want to experience the behemoth nature of the sets. There is no wrong answer here, as you've pointed out time and time again. You like it? You win. I'm glad you enjoyed messing around with it as well. Great review, thanks! 👍

[@stormgemios1343]

I wanna eventually makd this Bruticus, i have their Vortex and Swindle. I'd wonder if in future batches, they'd make the ratchets of Onslaught stronger. It seems like they didn't consider how heavy Brawl and Blast Off would be

[@texl]

I agree with you on nearly all fronts, but I value the all-built-in gimmick very differently. Most of my enjoyment with these toys comes from handling and transforming them, and from that perspective parts-forming combiners come with a pile of bits you have to keep track of and carry around just in case you feel like combining them. This set is a dream for me really, as long as they keep up the quality I'm probably in for every other combiner they make in this line.

[@ArionRDAW]

Probably for those who collect 45cm combiners / Hasbro Titan class. Problem is, that segment already has Unique Toys Ragnaros at the same price range and Jinbao's KO Warbotron at the bottom range. The individual bots and alt modes though give Assaultus the edge over those two.

[@Marneus28]

The place that this sits in my collection is actually with my normal combiners. I got the foot upgrade kit for it and that makes him the exact same height as the titan scale Devastator and Predaking and also with my KO upscaled version of Superion (which I don't feel bad about buying because I also bought the original combiner wars one). And they all look great at that size together. So now if someone would just upscale the other four combiners I would be super happy. XD

[@texasbeast239]

Absolutely will replace my Jinbao OS KO Warbotron with this. I will simply floor polish the hell out if his joints to tighten it up a bit. I can't sacrifice the toon accuracy of this and the MP scale of the individual alt modes because of the looseness.

[@5tar5c34m]

I would probably use the combined mode for my classics display. I passed in this set cause I already have both the Zeta and Uniquetoys versions, and I really like both of them!! Thanks for the review!! Always great to hear your opinions on this stuff even if I sometimes do not agree with ya!!

[@thedrifter5531]

the mmc bruticus seems to scale with the combiner wars devastator(from what i've seen both are roughly the same height) which i think is cool the 2 most accurate combiners with barely any parts forming being the same height is nice now i've gotta be critical/defensive it might have helped the stability if you used his heels fully they weren't even touching the ground in the last bit and the hand articulation is well realistic hands don't do 360 rotations and the robots look great they are all accurate hell this entire set is the most accurate bruticus set i feel like you for some reason have this hate towards all in one sets its odd this figure is great and shows that you can do combiners without needing to partsform and that it can be done with insane accurate robots and vehicles and a insanely accurate combined mode, i do think sometimes parts forming is required with certain figures like galvatron he has to partsform his cannon or headmasters and 1 combiner (menasor is the only one you can really say has to parts form) or omega supreme but if its not needed and can be done without partsforming and still be good then partsforming on expensive figures shouldn't be a thing at all its just well lazy hell look at zeta toys bruticus the fucking head on it is parts forming

[@TP3_5]

Bobby, there is an add on kit that will make Bruticus taller. Maybe not Zeta y’all, but should come close. I bought the add on kit when I bought the onslaught

[@Fentan99]

Bobby, been watching you for years. I love ya, man. But I gotta say, I too have this figure and you're ham-fisting the heck outta him. Maybe that's the point you're trying to make - that some care is needed. But I have no issues getting a number of poses out of mine (maybe it's the mis-transformed Swindle ankle you got going on that's working against you) and while I don't have Superion or Constructor, this guy is much more stable (imo) than Generation Toys Devvy, Warbotron and the disappointment that was Feral Rex. I'm using these as an example because I have them.

[@robertdigianni3484]

HAHAHAHA

[@GibDozer1]

Love this set especially how they handled Brawl in combined mode. I think this Bruticus looks infinitely better with the upgrade set. Very G1 toy vibe. It's a shame he's so unstable.

[@franktavares668]

Zeta Bruricon gives that thing noogies at recess👊🏾

[@ydin9]

You could easily add boots to it and blend it better with other combiners, its already got a bit of tiny arm tiny midbody syndrome. Its still a pretty set

[@scottboehmer1975]

I'm in on this set, and for me the size and scale won't be an issue. However, I do think MMC made a mistake releasing Onslaught when they did. If they had made it the last release they hopefully would have realized they needed stronger ratchets, but as is I think combined mode will work fine for what I need it for.

[@harryfromwork]

stability might be better with the add-on feet

[@tbonbrad]

This is a toy box toy set. You transform them, play with them, then put it back in the drawer with all your other figures. In other words it's for people like me. I say like me because I don't care about Bruticus.

[@aaronmauer7225]

I wish xtb would put the trailer out already.

[@magnusprime27]

Is there a Shockwave out there assaultus hold?

[@davidaunger]

"For the novelty"

[@aaronmauer7225]

The scale made this a no go

[@VRHyoumaru]

Given everything Bobby said, I guess we're not likely to see or hear any thoughts on how it looks with the supplemental pieces. If nothing they do give him better feet.

[@williehenrybaxtoniii1808]

Am I the only one that yells wooo, and claps his hands to the intro?

[@Youwillnotlikemyopinion]

You have to give MMC their applause for engineering & design, so disappointing it's not MP scale especially with defensor rumoured.

[@stormriderx4460]

Would rubber tabs on the bottom of his feet prevent him from slipping and keeping the hips from being wobbly?

[@mark4flair376]

Bobby "loves Bruticus" Face!

[@richardgrey3656]

Works fine with my CW Devastator and WJ Predaking

[@Qc4073]

Well done. I think the review was fair and balanced. Do you see what I did there? Balanced? LOL

[@jaredcreamer3611]

Well played Sir!!!

[@jerryderry3834]

Im going on this set as my first complete combiner but soon i might get the zeta bruticus and i will have these in robot mode but im not sure yet

[@JMitsuruDavis]

He’s like the bow legged Dad from Hey Arnold!

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[@Fenrek]

I'm ok with the combiner not being 'incredible' as the individual modes are what i was after, the team not the united combiner. The knees and hips are rubbish though, no real strength in them for the combined mode. Still a damn good bash at the all-in-one and the upgrade kit helps with height a bit and the bigger feet help with stability.

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[@aarongrove4744]

MMC always dances to there own tune.. those joints are a shame.. thanks for the review Bobby it was an interesting one!

[@tfdude4891]

I really have to commend MMC for making such an amazing combiner without any parts-forming. Yeah, the individual bots do suffer a bit to necessitate the combination and the joints aren't as tight as I'd like, but I'd argue that they're still some of the best toon-style Combaticons we have ever gotten. My only legitimate complaint (and this is more of a nitpick) is that Vortex's blaster doesn't store on Vortex in combined mode. Every other limb stores their guns and bits on them, but Vortex has to throw his in Onslaught's back. I could just slide it in the hollow tail section, but it's not attached anywhere. Ah well, still one of the best Bruticuses (Brutici?) on the market out there. I can't wait to see a Defensor in this style.

[@PaulSpurgeon]

I bought these for bot mode representations on my MP shelf because there's nothing else that's even close. Certainly not UT. Absolutely not Zeta. There probably won't be anything that competes until Fans Toys delivers their Combaticons.

[@darrencheong2231]

My issue with this was .. were they going to go for "toy look" or "g1 sunbow look" If they planned to make a g1 sunbow look, correct me if I'm wrong the thighs are the wrong color. I think it would have better if they just made it toy look. However I think they couldn't figure out how to do the studio ox /toy look and engineer the silver feet... (hence the silver feet add-on) So for me, this is kinda neither here or there.. I do really like Blast-Off's colors and the transformation.

[@The_Troid]

Question did you try the upgrade kit? For what I know it make it more stable but now the figure would be a semi part forming

[@The_Troid]

And sorry for my broken english

[@daddycool3angels]

where can i buy the full set of this wonderful toy?

[@zilvertron]

Chase down each individual on ebay, try chosen prime if they got any in stock or Tfsource, or worst case bbts, or like they guy Deluxe Baldwin recommends, terry wong. But as Bobby said, its like lifting a small toddler that refuses to stand up when handling it in combiner due to too weak ratchets in Onslaughts legs and the weight difference between Swindle vs Brawl, and that it wouldnt hurt if it were about a head higher, those upgrade parts dont rectify that and in my opinion destroys the idea itself of the entire thing being self contained.

[@carlsommerfeld3207]

I wonder if the upgraded feet make any difference at all. Granted, with weak joints I guess that will not really matter.

[@Necro_123]

what happened to the zeta raiden and predaking

[@Giancarlo81]

Hey Bobby! I wanted to know, why do you no longer have the Unique Toys Bruticus. I am curious because I remember you saying that you are a big fan of Bruticus. Any collector's details and tips would be appreciated as always.

[@NekkidSnek420]

yeah...this is my choice for Bruticus...very toon accurate...love it....also...at 2:25...Brawl not Brawn

[@Lucavi00]

knees are weak, back is heavy, moms spaghetti, etc etc etc