Transformers War For Cybertron Trilogy: Siege SKYTREAD

[@robertkusk8795]

I am loving siege so far! None of the sticker bullshit of Titans Return, and none of the oversimplification of Combiner Wars. These figures feel like the Thrilling 30 generations is back, and it feels great.

[@RodimusPrimal]

I so want this toy to accompany Battletrap. I'm more than fine with Flywheels (Skytread) not being two separate bots and would prefer if BattleTrap was made that way too. Either way, having both will be great.

[@Zyugo]

Maybe hope for it to happen? I've been hoping for a WFC Battletrap, if not just in Siege but in War for Cybertron in general.

[@alumlovescake]

Sadly. Can not spearte

[@Zyugo]

@@alumlovescake What do you mean?

[@KamisamanoOtaku]

RodimusPrimal: Does it really "hurt" Battletrap to be able to separate into not only two vehicle modes but two smaller bots? I'll sound super greedy, but I'd actually like the Duocons to have gone one step *further.* I know folks are sick of new combiners, but I'd like a third Duocon and to be able to combine them all...so that Hasbro can release them in the appropriate colors as the Autobot "Multiforce" characters that debuted in Transformers: Victory. ^^' I'll gladly *take* what we've gotten, however. :)

[@Zyugo]

@@KamisamanoOtaku Agree. Three Deluxe Class Multiforce Autobots just stuck in their default small combiners, that combine into Landcross. Makes me also wonder about Road Caesar too albeit dropping the huge combiner ports from the Prime Wars Trilogy.

[@ampedup8309]

Siege is like candy after having cough medicine(cyberverse)

[@nucleonegro9762]

ye boi ikr

[@syafiqjabar]

Siege is not even supposed to compete with Generations figures.

[@Shockwave-vo5ty]

syafiqjabar But seige is part of a generations line

[@syafiqjabar]

@@Shockwave-vo5ty I meant Cyberverse.

[@Zyugo]

I agree. Cyberverse may be the more child-oriented series, it's nothing like Siege which is indeed, part of the War for Cybertron Trilogy, and further, the Generations line.

[@smoldream2908]

Finally, a Flywheels to accompany Battletrap

[@maxmc55_0]

🚶

[@vustvaleo8068]

the reverse compatibility with Battletrap is a nice touch.

[@dunkanbulk14]

i love how battletrap is skinny, while skytread is bulky

[@duyphan4617]

Well. Their alt mode matters.

[@isdrnguerrerobadilla]

It would be funny if someone repaints this into a tiny overlord. That would be hilarious.

[@roadblock7801]

😂😂😂😂

[@grahamball3330]

That is an amazing idea

[@My03Tundra]

Meta Doodles *drunk Takara-Tomy designer* Oh? Here, hold my saki!

[@yeojin4thgenmainslayyer898]

don't jinx it

[@d55core23]

Microlord

[@Brorca]

Perfect names! Skyquake and Heavytread. Any third-party companies are free to use this idea.

[@cybersilver5816]

Those names are too good to have _not_ been used

[@notimuscrime9477]

Good suggestions but both of those names have already been taken by other transformers.

[@cyankoopa8111]

Skyquake was the green dreadwing recolor in prime. And heavytread was a figure in the PCC line. Though these are really good names.

[@Brorca]

@@cyankoopa8111 I know. I just think the two characters didn't get enough screen time, so this would be a perfect excuse to bring them back.

[@cyankoopa8111]

@@Brorca Yeah. makes sense.

[@BWxEclipse]

7:46 “One, two, three, four How many Duo-Cons are in my store?”

[@RPO808]

I'd like to see Hasbro come up with new original Duocon figures that play like Skytread. Just thinking about vehicle combinations and colors of each half has my mind going crazy. The Battletrap figure is cool, but the Skytread looks better.

[@AJW17769]

"You have to punch me." Skytread 2021

[@pandoranbias1622]

Love the new Blitzwing repaint.

[@TheActs2021]

What new Blitzwing ?!?

[@astrotanker3887]

@@TheActs2021 its a joke Because jet n tank

[@EnderTitan]

Unironically though, we may get a Blitzwing repaint of this.

[@swivelboiiguess6422]

No it's starscream. Get it?

[@TimeLord675]

Ironically, I'd be cool with a Duocon Blitzwing lol

[@rantmasterbeta1955]

I'm loving this entire line, they're fantastic

[@NinjabillReviews]

The new line is like a long-awaited reuniting of something you misplaced decades ago but found in your attic. I love it so far, keep up the awesome you do!

[@syntheticpacifist]

And now I'm even more excited for this figure! Thanks for the early look, Balt!

[@kasualtoycollector]

I can’t wait to find these! Everything I could have dreamed of is finally being made! Awesome review!

[@megatron2171]

Im going to pick him up but its just weird for me that hasbro decided to not make a robot mode for each torso part like battletrap.

[@mrmoomooface1662]

Agreed

[@bumblebot2458]

I kinda have to agree. It adds a good deal of play value to the BattleTrap set, in my own personal opinion. Then again, I don't have the figure yet, so...

[@zhao4113]

Balt: “ hes flaking “ Me : someone give this man some head and shoulders xDDDD

[@ratbat1072]

I'm glad that they made a figure of this character because I've been planning a Lego version of flywheels and it helps to know a transformation scheme for it

[@great159]

Just when I thought TITANS RETURN was the BEST transformers line since the 80's!😲 SIEGE IS ON FIRE!🔥

[@easeone]

Why isn't overlord considered a duocon an addition to being a powermaster? His alt modes are exactly the same as flywheels here

[@deestttone791]

Some of the character guides (especially the "TF:More Than Meets The Eye", by Dreamwave Comics) do describe Overlord as having a dual "mitotic spark", along with the Duocons, microcassette combiners SquawkBox and Slamdance, and creatures such as Sky Lynx.

[@alphatrion100]

G1 Skylinx is a duocon too

[@brianboland9276]

Hey Baltmatrix I just wanted to say I love your reviews. Watching your stuff is what got me back into collecting. Thank you for everything you do.

[@SKYTREADEDIT]

Rip skytread 😢😢

[@th3_unkn0wn_1]

Rip fly wheels , idw

[@th3_unkn0wn_1]

Balt best

[@elisahenry8809]

I wish we saw more of him. And too bad battletrap never made an appearance. RIP

[@Peshi80]

Last LL issue is tomorrow and I miss the series already... Never felt this way about a comic.

[@A.MNeverP.M]

My favourite line from him was quite impressive but short- if I remember correctly it was: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[@bethashford358]

agreed. r.i.p.

[@STARSCREAMER142]

I WANT THIS!!! THANK YOU FOR REVIEWING THIS GUY! I HAVE BEEN OBSESSING ABOUT THIS CHARACTER FOR THE PAST DAY OR TWO

[@smithysforge5309]

Slightly disappointed that they didn't give him a 2 figure treatment like they did with Battletrap

[@jaunearc5568]

I absolutely love this figure, he looks awesome.

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

The Flip-in-fists transformation is the most. Common step on most transformers!

[@Drewbe821]

I had both of the auto transforming duocons when I was a youngster. I will need to grab them both to complete my duocon set that has overlord and skyshadow.

[@Starwarp1]

Now all we need is a legit Spinister and Fulcrum and the Scavengers will be complete!

[@dangernew7104]

The g1 spinister and there's a good idea to make a fulcrum out of titans return dcourge

[@kastreya]

love those proportion not too beefy not too skinny they nailed the g1 style into a modern update appearance specialy the head love those blocky visor g1 style heads

[@SeraphimRoad]

I first encountered Flywheels..i mean Skytread in a Transformer Marvel UK story called "City of Fear". Its about the Autobot Wreckers and Deception Flywheels being stucked in an outpost in the middle of a zombie robot infested city called Kalis, Cybertron. There they had to team up to fight against an unending horde of undead transformers which were controlled by an unknown device deep underground. Flywheel barely escaped and promised to return with reinforcement. Since the other Autobots and Deceptions were busy with their campaign in Nebula and Earth and actually never received their distress call, Flywheel could muster with the only reinforcement he could find, the city Titan Tripticon. What a sight to behold to see Tripticon stomping through a horde of undead transformers and Flywheel riding on top of him. After reading that story I always wanted the toy of Flywheels and Tripticon and reenact the scene as a kid. It's great Hasbro remembers him. tfwiki.net/wiki/City_of_Fear!

[@michaellombardi1620]

Sweet! This one is a must buy for me. I had the G1 and he's combatible with Battletrap, a fave from the last line

[@mikeyfourbarrel8473]

Nooo! Every time Balt puts up a new review, I have to find room in my budget for one more Siege figure. This one looks way better than I had anticipated. Awesome job with the review as always, Mr. Matrix.

[@BfordOfficial]

Are there are other figures like Battle Trap where it's two robots that can combine into one? Like of their size?

[@BlackhandPL]

Thank you, Mr baltmatrix. This one was on my wishlist since Decepticon reveal at NYCC, it looked great. I was a bit afraid he'll suffer "big feet syndrome", but from what I see, it's not that bad. He's great, wonderful head sculpt, it's awesome he scales that well with Battletrap (and fact he can exchange parts with Battletrap is cherry on top). And he is packaged as deluxe, so no need for third party accessories. Only thing I regret is that his parts do not have robot modes (it would be justified here because of his split personality). I hope Hastak will make more of such figures (Slamdance?)

[@dariusq8894]

Another fig who joins the exclusive club of characters that are also Titan Masters. Too funny. "I shall call him Mini-Me."

[@besnikzogaj9887]

0:05 I will call him: Sky Mazinger!

[@Shockwave-ob2tx]

I want this figure just so I can finally have a complete Scavengers team from IDW's MTMTE/Lost Light...

[@tronlives1004]

How DID YOU GET THIS BEFORE IT IS IN STORES?????????

[@kriticalreviewer9580]

One word "sponsors" or in case luck on the internet

[@danipatel6215]

ebay most likely

[@Delfromteamrad]

well.. prime and megs are on amazon.

[@kriticalreviewer9580]

All too pricey I just have to stalk the stores again if I want one stinks it’s near the holidays so shopping will be horrible

[@Delfromteamrad]

@@kriticalreviewer9580 yea... oh well.. I wanna wait till these guys are in stores.

[@Cyclone_J-_-J]

This is just galvatron but with a few changes

[@2BrosOfficialGaming]

1:53 wow. Flywheels. You should’ve been the one to name this character. 10/10 best character name.

[@Cybermat47]

That’s actually the original name of the character. He’s only called Skytread now for copyright reasons.

[@pacos601]

Cybermat47 which is a better name

[@originaluddite]

A Battletrap that lacks separate robot modes is simply the toy you have, as long as you never choose to use those robot modes. :P

[@TheTFfan75]

I'm sort of disappointed that he doesn't have individual robot modes, but as far as being a figure in it's own right, it looks cool; more of a shout-out to his G1 predecessor. He looks like he'll be worth the money.

[@KrytenMark]

I simply LOVE how compatible Siege Skytread is with POTP Battletrap! Y'know, even though that particular Battletrap is a combination of two original robots. This? To me, this Skytread figure feels much more like a true Duocon. 👍☺💙

[@erickrarick]

I feel like Hasbro missed an opportunity to make Skytread a Weaponizer figure, in lieu of individual robot modes. Cog is basically also a duocon... two vehicle drones that combine into a robot, and he didn't originally separate into a bunch of weapons. So they could have justified carrying that reinterpretation over into Skyread too. The wings could have been swords, the fuselage a giant arm canon, parts of the tank could have been shoulder mounted rocket launchers.. you get the idea. It also would've given us 2 Autobot (Cog, Sixgun) and 2 Decepticon (Brunt, Skytread) Weaponizers. But I guess it's a gimmick they wanted to reserve for the Titan class partner figures.

[@Renkencen]

Funny how I used to have the old toy of him from my brother well half of him. I just had the tank part and I never figure out what he suppose to be since the plance part was gone!

[@CallieBlader]

only figure worth getting to me right now, but would love to see them having their own robot modes, not having one is kinda killing it for me tbh

[@rav_productions2136]

@Starscream91 bruh... whats the point of doing it again without putting a twist to it and last time i checked people have a right to complain after all they are buying it

[@rav_productions2136]

But still and hasbro wouldn't really care anyways because their big company

[@rav_productions2136]

And plus hasbro got better things to do then "respond negatively" people are still gonna buy skytread or flywheels whatever your gonna call him, and plus this isn't a free figure, Its a figure people got to pay money for and people can judge it if they want if they paided for the dam thing

[@kabuto1859]

Perfect with battletrap! Plus why didnt they stay with flywheels for him-oh... If you look it up,theres another thing of that

[@Barbatos08th]

now you can recreate his death in idw

[@TornaitSuperBird]

Absolutely churning these out.

[@TFfangeek]

They are the same height, and can exchange legs just like the G1 toys!?!?!?!?!?! FLYWHEELS IS A MUST HAVE TOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

[@Holy_Moly69]

This I gonna look GREAT with battletrap!

[@masterben9592]

I like how flywheels was handled better then battletrap a lot of stores here never had his other half

[@haydenrhardy1204]

Finally! A "reasonable" place for arms to go on a jet.

[@spinnyboi5659]

Is it weird that I want this figure, only for the leg section? Yes

[@technosaurusarcanex3247]

Definitely getting this guy, he was one of the toys I originally had back in they day when it was new. I think I still have the jet half in a box somewhere.. lost the tank half.

[@todddavis2041]

I love PotP Battletrap, & I will love Skytread, and cant wait to get him!

[@rugalheidbernstein9944]

If only Battletrap was this size.

[@crispcat]

I had this when I was a kid. Happy times at the laundromat! I miss the combining snap gimmick.

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

Damn, 4 in a row, Seige is really hitting it out of the park.

[@shaldurprime7154]

my mood in regards to this toy changed so fast when i saw that there weren't individual robot modes DISSAPOINTED

[@tiburonroano]

Just picked him up from Target today! Also saw these new cars that combine to form a weapon.

[@exodia396sforbiddenreviews7]

Ya know, I haven't seen a good figure since the generations line ended. I had been disillusioned with new Hasbro figures. But this guy impressed me. He's actually pretty cool.

[@rowantritton8659]

With how much I love the new Battletrap, I can’t wait for this!!!

[@rowantritton8659]

The lack of seperate robot modes is disappointing though :(

[@Genjunk84]

God these figures sound so good i must have them ALL!

[@BeazleyStudios]

I have the original tank and fighter jet combo in my toy collection. Didn't know they did a modern day re-issue

[@DCRAIDER05]

Ohhh he dropped, gotta cop this asap!!!

[@doomslayerprime9749]

This figured really does look pretty amazing in fact it kind of reminds me of the G1 blitzwing toy you reviews that also came with a Astrotrain in a Transformers Platinum Series set that came with this color scheme

[@ShadowEclipex]

I am really looking forward to this line.

[@Crazyredemu]

Im glad he only has one robot mode, I have the orginal and loved it.

[@VAULT-TEC_INC.]

We finally have a Siege bot who isn't squinting!

[@Nexturz]

I wouldn’t even think twice about buying this figure if it had been two Legends class figures that combine like Battletrap, real missed opportunity

[@Zilyamiibo]

Skyflight and turbotread?

[@thelad5]

Nice!

[@Cyclownus]

Or Skyfly and Treadwheels

[@justanothermollusk5829]

Or Skystrike and Retread.

[@justinmontana3710]

I'm kinda surprised they didn't make Flywheels two new robots like Battletrap, but it definitely makes for a sleeker combined robot mode. Definitely gonna pick this one up if I find one

[@Cole_Clawheart-Clips]

I can’t tell if it was on purpose or just a fantastic coincidence that they are interchangeable, either way I’m happy

[@Zyugo]

A proper Duocon. How we could wish for a WFC Battletrap without his alt bots.

[@MisaelCastilloBrenes]

A battletrap that can transform into tank and plane at the same time is called Blitzwing. Kidding... I had the old toy and it was kind of frustrating because I liked how it looked, but the lack of any kind of articulation made me feel I had a brick. Btw when I saw overlord the first time I always saw him as a rip-off of Flywheels. At least imho

[@austinhinton3944]

Kinda wished his halves had their own robot modes like Battletrap, that was neat.

[@optimoosejones9493]

does anyone besides me think that this guy would make a good deluxe blitzwing?

[@gavinerickson9392]

I like this era of painted accessories.

[@Mr007jamster]

Holy fuck, look at those solid limbs. No hollowness at all. Reminds me of Generations Warpath.

[@tarnkazsu]

I know how to fix his cannon on the tank mode! You have to sand off the little overhanging piece of plastic on the end with the 5MM socket

[@andrewmichael9201]

The trilogy has been completed

[@ollienix3285]

To be honest, SkyTread is a better name the FlyWheels

[@Matt-cn2nn]

Apparently Flywheels and Battletrap had their names accidentally switched in G1, which stuck. Flywheels definitely needed a change more than Battletrap.

[@jackalopeking9426]

Flywheels is an interesting name though moreso than skytread

[@androzani84productions85]

Matt TooFast4U no, that’s just a rumour, based on the supposed lack of wheels on Flywheels

[@titanstudios2683]

Ollie Nix yeah agreed

[@ninomitchell2039]

If they did want to pull off an "auto transforming" version of one of these guys, i know they have an Ultra Magnus that can't turn into robot mode without the trailer but can be separated from it in truck mode. I know they're totally different vehicles but it could work

[@NationalSniper]

Vehicle mode is not a tank but an assault gun. Because it has no 360 degrees rotating turret. Drawback on the vehicle mode is that the gun can't mode up and down (that was one of the few things articulation the original toy did have). Disappointed to see he does not have 2 robot modes like Battletrap. They either should have given both of them 2 robot modes or neither of them. For consistency. Having no individual robot modes is more G1 accurate. However after they gave Battletrap two robot modes they should have made Flywheels the same way. I do love it that both of them do exist now as a modern classics deluxe Transformer. Had lots of fun with the original Duocons as a kid. Although in a way they were terrible toys. The arms didn't even move. Well those on Flywheels move sideways, which was useless. Nonetheless I do LOVE It that both characters are back. I am currently using Sky Shadow with the Skytread Titan Master head to be Flywheels just because I wanted the Duocons to be complete. So despite being disappointed that Skywheels/Skytread has no separate robot modes I do really love to have one that scales with Battletrap. I have Battletrap ordered, he was a must-have to me. Despite the flaws I mentioned. BTW. Wouldn't it be fun if you could have replaced his head with the Skytread Titan Master? : )

[@besnikzogaj9887]

Sky Mazinger: 😡😐Never! I could never give up you can't catch us! We're out of here!

[@ProjectThunderclaw]

The lack of triple changing halves is probably for the best, given how questionable Battletrap's vehicle modes turned out.

[@gavinerickson9392]

This line has a great gimmick because it's not invasive. The only invasive gimmick should be transformation.

[@thelicensednerd1626]

Wish my clothes turned into vehicles!!😂

[@sunnivab302]

Flywheels should be his name! Awesome update and good review Balt 😊

[@elisahenry8809]

Ive been waiting for this figure for a while now but i really wish they stayed consistent with battletrap and gave him two robot modes. It would be cool two have four legends figures. Come on hasbro. But thank you also.

[@satyalegawa3290]

Deluxe classic universe line far more better than todays deluxe class toys..

[@kadenvanciel9335]

The Skytread we've seen in Siege has a tetrajet as his vehicle mode.

[@festivemoth1150]

ITS NOT FLY WHEELS!!!!!!! ITS SKY TREAD!!!!

[@gim95697]

The duocon comparability suprised me

[@ZZtheDark]

We're the terror warriors! I'm Flywheels! And I'm BATTLETRAP!! - Omni dubs TF Headmasters

[@thepikachu176]

I love that stoic g1 face

[@nightburner5357]

Must...resist....urge....to....buy! SCREW IT, TAKE MY WALLET!