Zeta Toys Armageddon (Bruticus)

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This is a review of Zeta Toys Armageddon Bruticus. where we take a look at the figure, accessories, and talk about the parts forming.
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[@DendrakeCollections]

The tab behind the thigh is to connect the feet for base mode. The "key hole" is for the giant back cannon to peg in.. the blue pegs are actually in semicircle...

[@johnbirkenmaier6641]

Congrats on completing your Bruticus! I knew you were excited to get this guy all together, and I’m just as excited to complete mine. I’m glad that this “paid off” in the end result. Already waiting for your review of Onslaught. I think this set looks amazing with the MakeToys Starscream, and I’m glad you showed us that. That’s what I was hoping for in this review, and you delivered it. Well done! Bring on Superion!

[@Mandalore2280]

It's 1am, as much as I love this thing, I've nearly thrown it across the room. Those damn tracks...

[@christianc.christian5025]

It's two years later and they just reissued the metallic version... I still almost threw it across the room. Even seeing how Bobby handles the figures from the early release, I can tell just how bad the tabbing and joints are. While they improved some of that stuff with the new guys, there are some *abysmal* aspects to it. My Vortex broke with very little effort. The twin turbines on either side of the propeller? They popped right off and you can see how short and impotent the screws holding them in place are. That was enough for me to contact Zeta and to say, "It looks great but don't touch it." I really feel for you guys with the first set.

[@mayadawnfisher3222]

Oh man, I am so excited for this guy. Mine is en route from Hany, it shipped the day this was posted. It will be my very first MP scaled combiner. I have the Iron Factory Bruticus, and now having an MP scaled one, I am going to be super happy. I alwas liked Bruticus over the other teams, even Devastator. And the colors on this guy do not bother me at all, I really dig them due to the original G1 toy acuracy. Solid review, Bobby! You could definitely hear the enthusiasm in your voice in getting him built.

[@Paintingwithpug]

I know you may now see this but I have waited years to finalize my Bruticus as he is one of my favorite combiners … I finally settled on the Zeta Toys and thank you for the great and honest review Decepticons for life!

[@christopherpavlas8376]

Congratulations on completing him, and Thanks for getting this out so fast, you’re faith in this set sold me long before this review, so I’m just waiting (anxiously) for my onslaught. Seeing this thing as bruticus, is exciting!

[@SgtRoxx72]

Great review as always Bobby. I'm definitely looking forward to completing this set, and displaying him next to Constructor. No regrets from me going in on the Zeta bots. Thanks again for all you do for the community. It is greatly appreciated!!

[@TheDarkestHour1]

The shot with MakeToy's Starscream sold it to me, cool video.

[@DrCalligari]

Damn! Looks fantastic! Thanks a bunch for staying up and pushing this out for us man, very much appreciated.

[@alexpavon1858]

Awesome review thanks! Knowing these companies, I will wait for the boxed set that most likely will have all the fixes and be took accurate.

[@allhailmegatron8043]

I finally got this guy at TF Con today. Such a great bot! So happy with my purchase.

[@roguewar7153]

Exceptional review! Excited to see what Adam does with it. Thank you for your time and efforts for putting these videos together man!

[@thegreatestevil1616]

This video only confirms my choice to go with zeta. This thing is awesome beyond words. Great video, i agree with everything.

[@TheMichaelStott]

I would love to see Bruticus after you get it painted😎 I was so waiting for the "FEEEEEEET"😂

[@Wayo.]

Man! Now I cant wait to get mine in. Glad I decided to go with this one.

[@sanderswes]

Only Computron, Abominus, Piranacon, Superion, Menasor, Monstructor, Defensor, and Predaking left. Still got a long ways to go yet guys, and don't even get me started on decent sized MP Titan bots, and World bot Unicron. Great review as always, keep it up!

[@paulgraham4567]

Don't forget Monstructor.

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

Thankx man for the review.. I'M with ZETA for Bruticus - size is perfect for what I'm looking 4.

[@Pool-qm4og]

Thanks Bobby! I just got this from East Coast Toys last week and I am very pleased. Your reviews were a big part of my decision over the UT bot! Looking forward to their Superion!

[@bosyber]

Well, this does look great as a combined bot, amazing in fact.

[@Shockwave-ob2tx]

"Get to the Choppah! And the Shuttle! And the Hummah! And the Tank! And the ArtlleryTruck! And put that cookie down!"

[@Sportimus]

I like the blue parts over the gray. Gives him more color and character. Not perfect, but I think "Armageddon" this one. ;)

[@gunslin33able]

Great review and thank you sooo much yr viedo showed me how to transform and combine them into Bruticus.. thank you again.

[@bryanweatherhead5191]

I have the Matallic set otw now. Can't wait.

[@masterhoarder9118]

BAM!! This is exacting what I'm expecting!! All I mainly care for is their combined mode. I need more...NOW!!

[@tydiriumhanger1320]

Great vid and great points. Funny, I just put my TW constructor together last night. Looking forward to Superion the most!

[@razingst0rm]

Looks nice, definitely the way to go if you want a Bruticus you'll never de-combine for fun. That's not me, so hanging with UT.

[@erikadorno7878]

Yeah I'm with you on that as I myself am a collector and I am collecting two sets of combiners for my collection and this is an exceptional piece thanks again for your work and keep it up

[@pferguson19]

Great review man, and thanks to you and your Wife for pushing this out so fast!

[@thecartooncynic]

I bought the Metallic version, no regrets, he's my favorite Decpeticon combiner

[@richardsugai55]

Bet that guy looks sick on the shelf with the other combiners

[@gunslin33able]

Great review Bobby... that how combiner master piece should look with the master piece collection ..thanks again

[@josephfoor4321]

Bobby, thanks for this video! I've been waiting forever to see this in scale with other combiner bots! Mine is an route, and I'm looking forward to slamming this monster on my MP shelf!

[@keithwesaw5308]

Thanks for the review Im almost wanting to pull the trigger on this one not sure yet.

[@adrianarium2956]

So glad I went with this now!

[@TrypticOwen]

I'm glad you're happy. I'm definitely steering clear of MP scale combiners. It's a very big investment for something that tends not to be quite right, for me. With maybe two exceptions - I'd be in on an MP-scale Devastator (I know there've been options. I haven't wanted any of them) because my MP Decepticon lineup is looking pretty decent and he'd finish off that aspect of my collection nicely. I'd maybe be in if Zeta did Seacons. Whilst I don't like the partsforming waist, they do offer a very good value product and, whilst their combiners' styles don't quite say 'masterpiece' to me, I could go for such a thing as a large mass-displaced CHUG combiner. It's interesting that you would accept Predaking as a larger combiner, I'd've said the opposite. For me, his status as largest combiner is purely a function of his G1 toy incarnation. I think a smaller, more agile, more poseable combiner would better represent his G1 character and the idea that the unity of purpose and ability to operate together as pack hunters leads to the Predacons forming a more effective combiner.

[@henmar354]

Thank you for this. These days I only trust your reviews because you look at everything I want to know about.

[@donovanjd3]

the Toyhax upgrade sticker set is on sale right now. Just applied mine to Bruticus. Takes a long time, but it is well worth it

[@YasapYaakov018]

The part you mentioned that you was uncertain about is for the base alt mode.

[@nestronicalnet7620]

#ThrotchCrust

[@keithhunt8]

One of the worst STDs out there. Be careful people.

[@Levi_52_336]

Counch-Punter Counch

[@hatmann5697]

The better known successor to #CounchPunterCounch

[@walkers198]

Ditto. Can’t wait to get onslaught!

[@erikw5]

I prefer the unique toys for the individual bot modes but holy crap this is the one of the best Combined modes I’ve ever seen

[@peterlaforteza1553]

The mystery slots and pegs are for the torso bot base mode. You attach the feet at the bottom and cannons at the side

[@NightFallDarkOne]

I admit I was thinking of going with Unique Toy after that review, but now I'm glad I've been short of money cause I'm all for this one instead, great review.

[@alexandrebelinge8996]

Looks great , those shoulder joints though .... scary .

[@realsupercobble]

I know this is old, but I like how this man said “It’s affordable” 😂😂😂 bruh the cheapest I can find is $390 and all of them have a minimum $90 shipping fee or higher. Imo almost none of the figures from 3rd party are worth the sheer f-ton they ask for. Like this is MAYBE $200 max and that’s really pushing it. Hell I’d buy one right now if it was $175 plus shipping. For that money they better be damn near perfect and made basically all out of metal and have perfect ratchets and articulation.

[@ThePenanceStare]

Almost sold. Zeta isn't completely Toyworld... but I do expect to see this in a boxed set with whatever BS addon kits they come up with. Grey cartoon legs... and a brown/purple cartoon shuttle chest?? Yeah.. I bet we see this. A shame the eyes look so dead not lit. Thanks for busting this one out!!

[@smsno1]

Dear Mr Skullface. The shoulder ratchets can pull out on a spring so you don't have I'm fall apart all the time. Love, Emalies boyfriend

[@thugg4lif]

smsno1 it has serious problems which need to be fixed which is why its a pass for me

[@smsno1]

@@thugg4lif I have it. What are your "serious problems"?

[@mephInc]

This needs more upvotes so people know how the shoulders work. I find it odd seeing all of the reviews saying that the shoulder connections are bad and none of them seem to know that they pull out to disengage the ratchet..... Which then makes me wonder how many people are destroying their Constructor shoulders.

[@thugg4lif]

Bearistopheles dearest bear please make a video and show us or many armageddons will continue to suffer. #nomorezetatears

[@thugg4lif]

smsno1 did you watch mr skulls video? Juice > squeeze

[@youmongrel]

FYI it's way easier if you don't want the rotors to unscrew the whole assembly from beneath, than to unpin every individual blade like Bobby did here. It is a shame it wasn't built to just let you slide it out though.

[@ericboyer5335]

I like him. He would definitely stay in combined mode. And with the paint added to it it will look great.

[@Ecybertron9521]

Wow Bro I honestly didn't realize how big this combiner was until I saw how big his legs were when you were putting him together...holy crap

[@Pinion327]

Outstanding!

[@CowleyStudentJ]

This is going to end up looking so good standing next to my Zeta Superion, when I get them both finished.

[@2007suprasport]

Wow! That's crazy!

[@inflewence]

Someone on FB said fine was coming but they couldn't have predicted throtch crust 😂😂

[@tangthebang]

Great review. Can't wait for the preorders to ship. I think some prolabels and maybe some add ons would really knock this guy out of the park.

[@anthonycourt7977]

I feel maketoys makes equally stable combiners with the great artculation. But for this size this is amazing

[@8474Starscream]

Awesome! Bruticus combined....Bruticus angry 😠 so stoked. Placing Revoltech Starsream on shoulder to recreate G1 cartoon!

[@CobraLaLaLa77]

Thank you for this review. My wife though doesnt!! Time to go order him.

[@DolkkarToyznstuff]

Yes, I prefer the combiners to be around the same size. Armageddon is indeed, NOT too big here. Now on to their Superion and all the rest! Excellent review and I like how GCI and Titan One are treating you. Good stuff!

[@NathanSimmonsSworn]

Holy sweet baby Jesus, that Bruticus is awesome!

[@jonfoy6477]

Those holes are part of a "base" mode for the bruticus torso

[@5tar5c34m]

Those parts you mentioned in the thighs are for the room let base mode that you can make with the excess parts

[@wretchedthe638]

Oh yeah zeta bring them all.im hoping to see every known combiners at this size its just wow And amen

[@syawedisideways8538]

BT FABI really do love this boi. He’s my favorite combiner. I want this as a show off item for my display. I think that this figure would be absolutely perfect if it was just a little more g1. Like not having vortex be the same helicopter as MB Blackout and the shuttle cockpit chest piece. I still love it. I’m also really excited for the new stunticons. That menasor makes me giddy

[@Autobot666]

....And they did release a G1 colored parts forming piece

[@zeevgoshen]

Thanks Bobby

[@dj3ntyb01]

Great review! Can’t wait till mine arrives

[@sentinelprime12]

Totally awesome! Can’t wait to get my Onslaught!

[@aaronmauer7225]

I just combined mine and holy moly thing thing is pretty cool. Not nearly as cool as constructor but still pretty cool

[@GeneralRasp]

Thanks for the great review!

[@RCCrawlerz209]

Can't wait for their Superion!

[@PicklerEntertainment]

I've been holding out on these guys... until I saw a review. So thank you for getting this out so quickly. Honestly, as happy as I am with my Devy (Version 2), I'm a little hesitant with this purchase. The four limbs look amazing, but the legs and the torso look a little plain in comparison. They both could have used some additional details and panel lining of some sort or another.... But, it also could be just the coloring like you mentioned. Now I wonder if I should wait for a Version 2 with a leg correction.

[@RTsunami23]

oh boy...I had a feeling this is gonna replace my KO oversized Warbotron. Those knee connectors are scary tho, hope they don't get stress marks. Burnin' the midnight box o'wine to get us this review. Thank you.

[@siniquezu]

I would like to see a size comparison between the two.

[@astartespete]

I feel like there is a noticeable drop in quality for the last one, its covered in sprue marks and the swindle connection on mine barely holds, its a terrible design choice and that piece should have been able to lock in. Had to paint the eyes and glue those antenna in place too. For all that though he looks phenomenal, but Devy is still the number one for now.

[@thugg4lif]

astartespete thank you

[@joshuaworley4761]

Absolutely get Adam to paint it, Nerd Rage is where it's at

[@cameronmoriarty3313]

One defense if they do make a Toon upgrade kit later, a lot of the design was done for TW before the split. Afterward Zeta really kept the thing cheap to buy. We don't know whether Zeta would have gone this route if they had been on their own from the start or not. If they continue that with whatever is after Superion I would hold it against them though. They do APPEAR to be taking steps with Superion to have it "right" without a separate upgrade kit though.

[@cameronmoriarty3313]

This is 100% speculation on my part, but my impression is the TW mold reissues were done for the express purpose of keeping the remaining Aerialbots priced similar to the Combaticons and first Aerialbots. TW had done a lot on the early Combaticons and Aerialbots before the split so that allowed Zeta to sell cheap since they didn't have all the costs, but the later ones that hadn't progressed as far were more expensive to make. You know what the fan base is like. Imagine for a second people bought the first two Aerialbots at $60 each and then suddenly the other 2 limbs were $100 each. Wasting time releasing a few reissues is probably worth it to avoid that particular firestorm. Of course I have no idea if those TW reissues actually even sold very well which would completely torpedo this theory. I've also heard in the past that TW was huge in China so judging by US sales may not really work for them.

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

I love my Constructor, but I have no regrets passing this guy up for the Unique Toys version. The colours on Armageddon just make him look a bit patchwork.. Ragnaros' muted colours are easier on the eye in my opinion. I am commited to Zeta Superion, and he should look more cohesive since all the individual bots share similar colours.

[@michaelkeesee3218]

Your sizes will be all over the place

[@drewlovelyhell4892]

@@michaelkeesee3218 -- Put MP01 and MP10 next to each other and you'll see that scale isnt even consistent within one brand. Scale is well below quality, looks, value and fun on my list of priorities.

[@michaelkeesee3218]

@@drewlovelyhell4892 for display purposes it won't look that great. I dont think scale was a factor until around mp10. But at the end of the day you like what you like. All good

[@JimmyHauser]

I don't have any problems at all with 3Ps taking liberties with the colors. It doesn't always have to match the G1 cartoon. The G1 cartoon didn't always match the G1 cartoon. And even when it did, it wasn't always appealing. I also don't have any problems with partsforming. Especially on a combiner, which by its very nature, IS partsforming.

[@PaulSpurgeon]

Good job, Bobby. Thanks for the video.

[@doro626]

Oh, I almost forgot, TOTALLY do a series if he paints that for you. I feel that a ton of these bots could use some fan paint love. Pastor Robins lights are a little beyond me, but I can pick up a paintbrush ( or learn how to airbrush).

[@_AlexB_]

Nice!

[@jerrypayne1114]

I do think Ragnaros looks more like how I envisioned Bruticus as a kid - but love the articulation and size of this guy. Unique Toys wasn’t to Zeta there. Great video.

[@chojinacd]

The manual isn t complete. In blitzkrieg productshots you see a battlestation mode of all the partsforming parts. The FEET 😂 connect to the black pegs you mention above the back of the knee of bruticus. Further more the manual doesn t say how to use the 2 grey parts you get, i guess also also the battle station? I hate the knee connection to swindle, thx for the review, i thought i put it together wrong. I do like the overall product as a combiner. Thanks.

[@kek23k]

Nice, fair review. I do think it looks awesome combined.

[@GrimLocke161]

This is perfect... besides the eyes needing to be lit, and other revisions to the G1 that I dig, such as Swindle’s roof not being forward, or the pleasant surprise that Iron Factory took with using a G2 Vortex. Still, if I wanted to buy an MP Bruticus, I’d go with Armageddon over UT’s Ragnaros or MMC’s Assaultus, ... so far, assuming there aren’t more Bruticii in the works. Also, this is pantsforming, which goes even further than draping on a poncho, mits, and boots. Though, it also doesn’t bother me. But I will note that Iron Factory did partsforming perfectly by turning thejr accessories into a trailer and a little bust. Granted... that’s also the other side of the sizing... 😋 Oh, one more thing, let’s hope the Combaticons get some more love in IDW Phase 3! Like having them be lead about on Starscream’s misadventures and then having to pull together to save Screamer from himself. Or, ya know, just the Combaticons being cool, and blowing stuff up. 🤩

[@LS-jk3fk]

this guy is absolutely huge, i saw on tfsourceh es like 22 inches, do yo uthink you could possibly scale him, bobby skullface L? Thanks

[@thugg4lif]

Mr. Skullface can you please review jujiang’s combiners really want to hear what you think! Very provocative topic!

[@lordscreamer2823]

Bobby, the blue color is meant to emulate the G1 toy.

[@Thalon77]

One of the hooks securing the left leg bot is a bit bent and showing a light stress mark: hope it will hold in the future.

[@matthurd991]

Nice review. Thanks Bobby.

[@TMan978]

The proportions look good. It doesn't look fun to manipulate at all though. That's one of my main happiness killers. Do the eyes have a light-up feature? They were completely transparent and blank. When you didn't mention anything about the eyes not being red I thought for sure that it would have a light-up feature. I do realize that you don't use batteries.

[@michaelkeesee3218]

It lights up and uses sounds from g1 bruticus in english.

[@nymike969]

Looks awesome. Zeta (toy world ) is funny about there G1 accuracy. Everyone knows about the color difference and accessories on constructor. And I got burned on them. That's why I waited on this set. I'm ready to pull the trigger but I'll but those silver thigh pieces as well as some other slight differences will be available when they relese the "box set"

[@karamokolopez4464]

I think you may have actually put up the first full review of this beast....still don't know if I'll be happy with him, I DEFINITELY will be peeved if they do an an accurate toon version later

[@alexriggs220]

Thanks for the review. I’m in on the set now. Might wait for a boxset. I waited on constructor and got in on the preorder of the rusted yellow one. It’s always a gamble to wait though. I’d be interested to see this one in different color options. I know how you feel about repaints but If it’s additional detail or new effect I think it gets a pass

[@babymoose69]

at 6:23 when brawl comes off. it show the hooks used to hold together and there are stress marks on it. do think the hooks are thick and strong enough to hold long term or one wrong move and snap?

[@fernandoflores3161]

Bobby didn't see that either... That hook will snap off over time

[@dj3ntyb01]

babymoose if you dont force the plastic and actually attach Brawl it should be fine

[@kalajel]

Oh, those hooks for legs connectors. They make me so nervous. I can already picture them stressing and breaking...

[@aaronmauer7225]

I just watched the season 2 episodes with bruticus in preparation for this. I’m also getting all the bots in combined mode

[@scrantonisity]

He looks awesome, but very wobbly. I'm fine with parts forming but I would hope it would make it rock solid. Doesn't seem to be the case.

[@Neil_M]

Cool review! It look awesome thanks for posting.

[@SteveSmith-tp4mn]

Great video! Did you take note about the head piece lighting up and possible sounds?