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That MMC is a true transformer and I love it. All modes of EVERY figure look amazing.... The only thing I'd give Zeta is is clean thighs but the lack of creativity with the set throws it out the running for me..... I also like to enjoy my figures in every mode and transform them back and forth every now and then but thats just me. I'm only one that actually transforms these things lol
@@schrikeiv It is Masterpiece Scale. Onslaught is bigger than MP Prime, Brawl is around MP Starscream in height, and Swindle as around the same size as as typical MP Carbot. If you're talking about combined mode, then none of them are right, since they should be big enough to hold an average sized transformer by the waist. Zeta being the tallest by a few inches doesn't mean much since it should be at least half a foot taller to be in the ballpark of MP Combiner scale.
Nope, you're not the only one who actually transforms them. I probably transform all of mine about once a year just because it's fun to do. There are some exceptions--I'm not transforming my MP Megatron due to risk of scratching, but for all the ones that I can safely transform without risking damaging them, I do it. I mean, what's the point of having them in the box and never doing anything with them?
I actually like the style of the Jingbao one actually being a bit bigger and looking like real vehicles that are kinda gritty. Also helps that it's very economically priced.
I just got my Ocular Max Impetus, and I'm in love. Since he's my favorite Deception, I'm quite content with just Vortex. I might get the others if I'm in the mood for some some big'un action.
I'm going with Ocular Max Assaultus: the cartoon accuracy, lack of partsforming for the Bruticus hands/feet/head and overall quality just puts him above the other choices for me. I already have Swindle and Vortex, awaiting Onslaught next.
It really boils down to what are you going to do with it? If you're a shelf combiner collector, go with zeta. If you are like me, transforming like mad and in and out of combine mode go with ut or mmc.
I have been dying to get an all in one transformation. I've been saying they just need to ditch the scramble city each limb can be any limb gimmick. To me it's about the transformation as much as the scale and look.
I love the MMC Combaticons and the Fans Toys Stunticons. They are cartoon accurate, well made, nicely detailed, and are pretty much how I've always wanted to see them made. There's no wrong choice; its about what each person is looking for. The cartoon never got scale right anyway lol so ill just keep that tradition...
My CW onslaught has a problem in his knee that makes his knee floppy and useless, I have to prop him up against something to get him to stand. Swindle’s back panel (car mode front) falls off way to easily, and brawl’s cannon got lost because it was a separate part. Blast off’s backpack is HORRIBLE and I cannot stress that enough. Vortex is the only one who doesn’t have a problem. The combined mode just shouldn’t. I’m super excited to see how much better the MMC OX one is.
For me 18-20” is the perfect masterpiece size so MMX is the one for me. Plus I like the all in one. I will get the upgrade kit and from what I’ve seen it’s supposed to be 19” after that’s added. Perfect. I just hope they keep making more combiners. They have the right formula for me.
Dang those choices make it hard to decide because it looks like they need ot combine the ideas and make ONE REAL Awesome one. MMC has a good looking head, unique toys arms are too big but has a more true to G1 color. Zeta could use a better Shield plate. They all look cool but if only they could combine or be TRANSFORMED into one ultimate BRUTICUS! Bruticus is my favorite Combiner.
I no longer care about scale anymore....Hell G1 didn't LOL...... Plus the combiners honestly are not even scale what they are. A space shuttle and a tank which one is bigger ..... I enjoy collecting . The cartoon had combiners scale to whatever story they are telling. The combiners that would be close to in scale with each other are Terrorcons, Predacons, and seacons. But each there own I say grab the one or ones that speak to you.
Yea but I’m to excited about it to wait. I’m getting the parts over time (Christmas this year has vortex and swindle garunteed, with a chance of onslaught)
The fans project is actually an upgrade for bruticus maximus which gives you swindle and blastoff as new figures, the rest are the original toys from bruticus maximus
So far, I’m still waiting for something that looks good in all 3 modes. I don’t want pure G1, their designs look way to boring for me personally. The closest thing to that is Warbotron Bruticus, but that Onslaught kills it for me. He just doesn’t look any good, and I’m not a fan of the combined design. If the WFC trilogy gives us a new CHUG scaled Bruticus, I’ll probably take it. I just hope it’s not too G1 accurate.
You missed the Power Combiners version! Spoiler: it was a POS. I'm waiting for a set that looks good in all modes. If it never happens I'll never have an MP Bruticus.
Mike...another fantastic video. Thanks for this. I really enjoy combiners and love comparing them. My personal favorite is the ko os jimbo warbatron....although it is the only one I have touched. I never combined him yet but I do enjoy looking at their alt modes...What is your favorite alt mode displayed Bruticus? One day I will have many but for now I'll stick with just the ok os jimbaos for the fight scene I'm making on my shelf.Gravity Builder vs Warbatron. Thanks for keeping that content rolling. I watch em all even if I don't have time for a comment.
I'm on the same page as you. I have Zeta's, because of the size so it will scale with my other combiners (have KRONOS and Constructor is on the way) but I do prefer the aesthetic of Unique Toys, though my preference is toon coloring vs. toy coloring. My only issue with Bruticon is Brawl's color. I prefer the Brawl from Armageddon. I think I'll try to trade with someone or simply pick one up on eBay. Thanks for the video, I always seek out your content!
Actually, I'm wondering if with Combiner Wars Devastator being way bigger than other combiners in the line mean that Hasbro officially considers Devastator to be bigger in scale with the rest of the combiners. If that is the case, MMC Bruticus could work with Toyworld Constructor.
The MMC with the upgrade kit so you can make him look more G1 then cartoon and the individual's are 10+. The MMC is without a question the best Combaticons toys to ever come out especially once you get the upgrade kit the make the feet bigger and make him look G1 toy accurately compared to cartoon accurate.
Warbotron also seems to be synonymous with Generation Toy. Not sure about that, but given the aesthetic of the Warbotron Computron & Bruticus and the Generation Toy Devastator & IDW Menasor, I wouldn't be surprised if they were one and the same. CW Bruticus is a nicer design in terms of modern updated G1 - the Fansproject was really just a new Swindle, Blastoff, & upgrade parts for Energon/RotF Bruticus Maximus - but FP has a more militaristic look. That said, I'm more partial to the Hasbro CW (plus Prime Wars Trilogy release of the Takara Blastoff mold) one. HOWEVER!! While Bruticus is easily my favorite Combiner (Predaking in second place), I don't really care about the MP scaled options except the Jinbao KO (since even now, it's way cheaper than the Warbotron/Generation Toy original). Similarly, I don't care for the Iron Factory Legends scale version...though there's that much more respectably priced KO set... UPDATE 2022May16: A couple years later, and I still stand by what I said. Besides, the Jinbao Bruticus matches the aesthetic of the Devastator. (But if stability is an issue, I may need to look at the more expensive third-party options...) Meanwhile, MMC is surprisingly STILL the most expensive option. Unique Toys is...probably the cheapest option for a MP sized set of Combaticons, but the robot modes do tend to suck. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ UPDATE 2024Jan22: Well, now. After having had Jinbao's Predaking & Devastator...it's funny. I'd guess that this applies to Jinbao's Bruticus, too: while the indimavidual robot modes are better suited to chill amongst MP level figures (because among mainline, they're literally like 2009-2014 Leader size), the combined modes can go either way. I remember a pic I did of Devy with my MP Decepticons, and they look great. I also did a pic of ol' Preds with Kingdom Galvatron, Kingdom Cyclonus+Reveal the Shield Nightstick, Reveal the Shield Cyclonus as "his Armada", SS86-10 Sweep as Scourge+Siege Fracas, Titans Return Scourge & T30 Scourge as Sweeps, and Siege 35th Anniversary Soundblaster (and a couple Tape Minions in Siege Rumble & Ratbat plus Generations Selects Wingthing & Frenzy)...and that REALLY looks great!! Can't really pull that off with mainline Combiner Wars/Power of the Primes/Unite Warriors/(Takara) Generation Selects...
Imma get the MMC figure, I grabbed a measuring tape and compared his size to my unite warriors devastator, literally perfect to go with him. Not to mention that I find most of the other 3rd party bruticus to dark and gritty, compared to his bright and colorful cartoon look (especially swindle, who is my absolute favorite). My favorite combiner I currently own is devastator and this set will get him an appropriate combatant!
The problem is that dx9 and fanstoys are working on there combiner set in the same scale that we're saying from toyworld and zeta. So there Menasor and superior should be within scale the MP scale were use too seeing now. But Mmc and x-transbots are almost going back to the old Unique toys scale. Not sure how I feel about that.
With all the different choices, I can't imagine how a collector could make an informed decision with what to buy online without awesome channels like yours
Check out Ben's reviews. I love mine. Believe it or not, mine took a 6 foot tumble off the shelf and somehow it did not break, probably helped it fell on carpet, but still 6 foot without breaking!!! Came apart though need to put him back together and buy the upgrade kit to increase stability. In my opinion, it looks better than Toyworld, and neither are toon accurate. Hope FT and or XTB and or Zeta will make a close toon Devastator.
@@daddysbabygirl9620 There are so many options these days for that Gravity Builder. There is the KO OS and there are upgrade kits as well. It does seem solid! Thanks
I have no idea which one I’m going to get. I like the Unique Toys version’s look. Especially the chest plate. Hoping to find one in the 14 inch plus range that looks the most cartoon accurate. Thanks for the informed video, this helps a lot
Going with the G2 MMC Bruticus myself (Assaultus Regenesis). Since it’s the third version, I’m hoping that they’ve worked out all the bugs… Also, I had the G2 set as a kid, so I’m looking to recapture some of that nostalgic feeling.
i´m sticking with my g1 version, i upgraded it with some stickers that make a huge difference and also got it 100 percent complete now. still waiting for something else that suits my interest!!
What I'd really like is 100% scale accuracy in ALTMODE, and to hell with worrying about scaling in bot mode. But I'm in the extreme minority here. Almost no one else wants a 1/35th scale Optimus Prime whose truck mode sans trailer is less than half as long as Starscream's F-15 mode. idk why. Why can't Starscream just be a towering behemoth next to Prime?
I too have all of the Toyworld and Zeta combiners. I love em. Question -- Did yours have the right leg/Swindle connection problem as well? If so did ya fix it or come up with a fix?
Mine did have a slight issue but I just handle it with care and it has not fallen off in months. I bet I could source stronger springs to fix but that is just a guess. Thanks
I understand that Jinbao's Bruticus Oversized is compatible with my pocket. I'm getting the Devastator from Jinbao Oversized as well. Would there be an upgrade kit for this version of Bruticus? The other versions presented are exorbitantly expensive and are not compatible in size with my Devastator Jinbao.
I mixed UT limbs with Zeta tors , lately I'm using MMC Vortex as one of the arms instead of UT Vortex www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/zeta-toys-onslaught-with-unique-toys-upgrade-kit-plus-g1-chest.1165573/#post-16401244
Nearly all the combiner figures have had heads too small for their body. The unfortunate consequence of hiding the head inside the bot. I think UT Abominus's head is decently sized.
I hope someone replys, Im looking for my first MP bruticus to collect and dont know where to begin. Guess something good as a start set but close to the G1 colors and look.. the Cartoon and not the toy G1.. any help would be very much welcomed
I have the OS warbotron bruticus. Pretty happy with the quality and price. I dont like the hollow elbows when combined though. About to pull the trigger on the Zeta for combined mode and keep these for alt/bot mode. Should hold me over until maybe fanstoys takes a stab at him.
Ugh the Bruticus wars beating me up, having a hard time deciding, on this subject it seems my mind changes from day to day. lol Probably just going with the four MMC limb bots, and no combined Bruticus, so technically no Bruticus for me, just Combaticons. Zeta Combaticons are fugly.
I recently got the leader, MMC Incursus. At the outset I thought I just wanted the leader, and not Bruticus (so opposite of you). But after getting Incursus, I really got to love the guy. Transformation, engineering, stability, presence, and lights lighting up. My son comes in my room all the time just to push his head to get the head lights. I'm now thinking I want the rest of the team.
I don’t usually go for 3rd party. Generally way out of my price range. I’m good with the official stuff. I probably should look into ko stuff sometimes but I’m also terribly lazy about keeping up with releases.
@@tydiriumhanger1320 that's the one I'm going to go with two besides it matches up perfectly with the Hasbro Devastator and it has more of a real-world look to it
I have the original Warbotron and the OS Jinbao set. The OS Jinbao is definitely a cheaper, flimsier set. Several of the figures have floppy legs and just feel lighter and cheaper, too. The original Warbotron figures have a sturdier feel as well as some really awesome light piping the OS version doesn't have, either, so yes the Jinbao OS set is cheaper money-wise but you also get what you pay for. I could never get into the Zeta or UT sets because I didn't like the individual bot modes (I like the individual Combaticons and often display the figures separately) and because $ but I will say the MCC Assaultus looks great to me. I've seen the Impetus in person and it was like he stepped out of the cartoon, so if you want a G1 cartoon version, MMC is definitely a great way to go.
Sorry to say this but I've passed on all 3 companies version of Bruticus. None of them have succeeded in capturing the cartoon accurate look. I'll patiently wait until Xtb releases their Bruticus since I've stuck with their Menasor prior to finding out FT were going to release The Stunticons and Aerialbots. I don't want to be jumping from company to company.
I got the CW and OS Warbotron versions of Bruticus. The Warbotron version is great. Good price and decent quality. Its after my Titan class Fort Max the tallest transformer i got.
There is no all-encompassing answer to date. I have the Zeta Armageddon and it's a great combiner, specifically because they went all in on the combined mode and didn't worry about getting docked for using parts forming. Their torso bots fold into a cube and just plug into the back of the extra combiner torso. For their bots in this team, however, they went way too far away from G1 to me, to be worth displaying. I am getting the MMC figures, which do a much better job in bot mode. Vortex is tremendous, and Swindle is mostly good. His legs are too thick, which decided to do to make him a viable combiner leg, but it's still passable and it does feel like the character. I'll display the MMX figures as bots, sometimes alt modes, and rarely if ever in combined mode. There's no one company which has produced good bots and a good combiner. I think everyone is waiting for Fans Toys to try its hand at this team.
Well, the one and only combiner I have is Combiner Wars Bruticus. It was also the first combiner I decided to pursue and I completed it even getting the little Shockwave. I am set on getting MMC's Bruticus because everything is all built into the figure and I like that engineering - I collect transformers mostly out of an appreciation for the engineering of the toys so I like seeing things like that even though it is impossible for me to care less about partsforming. I cannot care less about partsforming idiocy, but to attempt the Gravity Builder gimmick of including all the combine mode stuff in the toy and none of the modes suffer for it and fall victim to ugly kibble hanging off the vehicle or robot modes like a tumor? That's impressive to me. I do agree that the feet are kinda small and dinky, I wish they had figured out a way to make them just a little bit bigger, they don't have to be massive but just a little bit bigger would be nice, but it isn't a deal breaker for me and maybe I'll go ahead and get little upgrade kit thing for the feet. Regardless I'm going with MMC as my Masterpiece Bruticus. I feel an obligation as a Starscream fangirl to get a nice, big MP Bruticus to stand among my Starscream collection looking ready to destroy the Autobots and Megatron. And I'll just go ahead and admit that MMC's style is also calling back to the old G1 look in a way that I think is a lot better than other companies. Other guys are updating the Alt-Modes into more modern vehicles (I mean Zeta's Vortex has the same Alt-Mode as Bayverse Blackout for cripes sake and I honestly find some bent appeal in showing folks the two choppers and then the two radically different robots.) and there's nothing wrong with that at all but I just like that MMC Bruticus is like G1 remastered. Heck Brawl's leg mode looks just like G1 upscaled.
MMC Bruticus is literal witchcraft. Every figure including combined mode managed to be so accurate and it doesn't require partsforming
That MMC is a true transformer and I love it. All modes of EVERY figure look amazing.... The only thing I'd give Zeta is is clean thighs but the lack of creativity with the set throws it out the running for me..... I also like to enjoy my figures in every mode and transform them back and forth every now and then but thats just me. I'm only one that actually transforms these things lol
Yes I find that the overwhelming majority of collectors do not transform them but they need to know they will transform. Thanks
Agreed 100%. The Zeta puts me off, because of it is a partsformer. And then look at the price.
Love that it is very G1....Just....Wish it( MMC )was masterpiece scale.
@@schrikeiv It is Masterpiece Scale. Onslaught is bigger than MP Prime, Brawl is around MP Starscream in height, and Swindle as around the same size as as typical MP Carbot.
If you're talking about combined mode, then none of them are right, since they should be big enough to hold an average sized transformer by the waist. Zeta being the tallest by a few inches doesn't mean much since it should be at least half a foot taller to be in the ballpark of MP Combiner scale.
Nope, you're not the only one who actually transforms them. I probably transform all of mine about once a year just because it's fun to do. There are some exceptions--I'm not transforming my MP Megatron due to risk of scratching, but for all the ones that I can safely transform without risking damaging them, I do it. I mean, what's the point of having them in the box and never doing anything with them?
I actually like the style of the Jingbao one actually being a bit bigger and looking like real vehicles that are kinda gritty. Also helps that it's very economically priced.
I'm all in on the MMC set
I look forward to getting their swindle to check out this all in one transformation. Thanks
I'm three deep and love how secure they combine together
I’m looking to buy that Mmc it looks great
MMC’s just looks great to me. I’m in for the set.
I have not ruled out that set yet myself. Once I get my hands on Swindle I may really like that set. Thanks
Tydirium hanger I have Swindle & Vortex. I’m in..
the fact that MMC managed to have little to no parts forming is what impressed me.
I just got my Ocular Max Impetus, and I'm in love. Since he's my favorite Deception, I'm quite content with just Vortex. I might get the others if I'm in the mood for some some big'un action.
Burticus was always smaller than devastator and predaking. Those 2 were the tallest at least in the cartoon. Mmc feet are from the cartoon
One is an ultimate predator and the other made of way more transformers, they should be taller by right
I have the KO over-sized and they fixed a lot of the issues the official warbatron had. They even added ratchets where there weren't any.
Yup I own it too and it’s solid as a rock
I'm going with Ocular Max Assaultus: the cartoon accuracy, lack of partsforming for the Bruticus hands/feet/head and overall quality just puts him above the other choices for me. I already have Swindle and Vortex, awaiting Onslaught next.
I'm all for MMC/OX's Bruticus because the "ALL BUILT IN" thing tickles my fancy.
It really boils down to what are you going to do with it? If you're a shelf combiner collector, go with zeta. If you are like me, transforming like mad and in and out of combine mode go with ut or mmc.
I have been dying to get an all in one transformation. I've been saying they just need to ditch the scramble city each limb can be any limb gimmick.
To me it's about the transformation as much as the scale and look.
MMC looks the best!
Which is the most toon accurate Bruticus of them all? How does MMC Assaultus rank? Thank you kindly
I love the MMC Combaticons and the Fans Toys Stunticons. They are cartoon accurate, well made, nicely detailed, and are pretty much how I've always wanted to see them made. There's no wrong choice; its about what each person is looking for.
The cartoon never got scale right anyway lol so ill just keep that tradition...
Only one I have is the Combiner Wars one & it is ugly, inarticulate & cumbersome compared to the others
The CW Bruticus way better than the CW Menasor for sure but still is a bit stiff. Thanks
My CW onslaught has a problem in his knee that makes his knee floppy and useless, I have to prop him up against something to get him to stand. Swindle’s back panel (car mode front) falls off way to easily, and brawl’s cannon got lost because it was a separate part. Blast off’s backpack is HORRIBLE and I cannot stress that enough. Vortex is the only one who doesn’t have a problem. The combined mode just shouldn’t. I’m super excited to see how much better the MMC OX one is.
For me 18-20” is the perfect masterpiece size so MMX is the one for me. Plus I like the all in one. I will get the upgrade kit and from what I’ve seen it’s supposed to be 19” after that’s added. Perfect. I just hope they keep making more combiners. They have the right formula for me.
That set is very impressive and I can speak more about it once I get their Swindle in for a review. Thanks
Dang those choices make it hard to decide because it looks like they need ot combine the ideas and make ONE REAL Awesome one. MMC has a good looking head, unique toys arms are too big but has a more true to G1 color. Zeta could use a better Shield plate. They all look cool but if only they could combine or be TRANSFORMED into one ultimate BRUTICUS! Bruticus is my favorite Combiner.
I no longer care about scale anymore....Hell G1 didn't LOL...... Plus the combiners honestly are not even scale what they are. A space shuttle and a tank which one is bigger ..... I enjoy collecting . The cartoon had combiners scale to whatever story they are telling. The combiners that would be close to in scale with each other are Terrorcons, Predacons, and seacons. But each there own I say grab the one or ones that speak to you.
That is so true! So many options and so many perspectives! Thanks
Really nice comment and I totally agree!
Bit old to this string but MMC is blowing my mind. I can't wait for the gift set truly amazing combiner.
Yea but I’m to excited about it to wait. I’m getting the parts over time (Christmas this year has vortex and swindle garunteed, with a chance of onslaught)
I guess MCC, maybe bruticus doesn’t look exactly like cartoons but vehicles separated do
What’s about the third party Fall Of Cybertron bruticus
That is an interesting option! Thanks
Do you mean the Boosticus kit for the Hasbro/Takara Bruticus?
MMC for me.. I love the G1 look and each figure looks great by separately..
still happy with warbotron brutucus for now. none of the others give me as much oomph and nastiness
It's funny how FansProjects modeled the torso on bruticus after bruticus maximus from Energon.
The fans project is actually an upgrade for bruticus maximus which gives you swindle and blastoff as new figures, the rest are the original toys from bruticus maximus
Zeta toys Bruticus is by far my favorite Bruticus and is the best Bruticus aestheticly imo
That figure has size and presence on it's size. Thanks
Tydirium hanger yup I think it’s my favorite piece in my collection 💯
Bruticus outnumbered, but Bruticus will win! The Zeta one looks the best for me.
So far, I’m still waiting for something that looks good in all 3 modes. I don’t want pure G1, their designs look way to boring for me personally. The closest thing to that is Warbotron Bruticus, but that Onslaught kills it for me. He just doesn’t look any good, and I’m not a fan of the combined design. If the WFC trilogy gives us a new CHUG scaled Bruticus, I’ll probably take it. I just hope it’s not too G1 accurate.
It would be interesting to see what a combiner would look like in the new direction of Hasbro Mainline for sure! Thanks
You missed the Power Combiners version! Spoiler: it was a POS.
I'm waiting for a set that looks good in all modes. If it never happens I'll never have an MP Bruticus.
Sounds like we need a Fanstoys Bruticus! Thanks
@@tydiriumhanger1320 Yeah, I thought about just posting "I'm waiting for the FT" but thought I'd put more detail.
Actually assaultus is good in all modes if you’re going for a G1 look (which I am!)
I'm a CHUG collector therefore I'm going with MMC besides, I just love the allinone concept and their design is perfect for me.
That one would look great with chug! Thanks
waiting on you, fans toys!
Yes that would be cool! Thanks
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Plz don't correct the title's spelling. It looks kinda cool just as it is
LOL Thanks for the heads up!
Mike...another fantastic video. Thanks for this. I really enjoy combiners and love comparing them. My personal favorite is the ko os jimbo warbatron....although it is the only one I have touched. I never combined him yet but I do enjoy looking at their alt modes...What is your favorite alt mode displayed Bruticus? One day I will have many but for now I'll stick with just the ok os jimbaos for the fight scene I'm making on my shelf.Gravity Builder vs Warbatron. Thanks for keeping that content rolling. I watch em all even if I don't have time for a comment.
I'm on the same page as you. I have Zeta's, because of the size so it will scale with my other combiners (have KRONOS and Constructor is on the way) but I do prefer the aesthetic of Unique Toys, though my preference is toon coloring vs. toy coloring. My only issue with Bruticon is Brawl's color. I prefer the Brawl from Armageddon. I think I'll try to trade with someone or simply pick one up on eBay.
Thanks for the video, I always seek out your content!
UT Bruticus is my favorite
Actually, I'm wondering if with Combiner Wars Devastator being way bigger than other combiners in the line mean that Hasbro officially considers Devastator to be bigger in scale with the rest of the combiners. If that is the case, MMC Bruticus could work with Toyworld Constructor.
Magic square has a great Bruticus
The MMC with the upgrade kit so you can make him look more G1 then cartoon and the individual's are 10+. The MMC is without a question the best Combaticons toys to ever come out especially once you get the upgrade kit the make the feet bigger and make him look G1 toy accurately compared to cartoon accurate.
MMC looks the best
Warbotron also seems to be synonymous with Generation Toy. Not sure about that, but given the aesthetic of the Warbotron Computron & Bruticus and the Generation Toy Devastator & IDW Menasor, I wouldn't be surprised if they were one and the same.
CW Bruticus is a nicer design in terms of modern updated G1 - the Fansproject was really just a new Swindle, Blastoff, & upgrade parts for Energon/RotF Bruticus Maximus - but FP has a more militaristic look. That said, I'm more partial to the Hasbro CW (plus Prime Wars Trilogy release of the Takara Blastoff mold) one.
HOWEVER!! While Bruticus is easily my favorite Combiner (Predaking in second place), I don't really care about the MP scaled options except the Jinbao KO (since even now, it's way cheaper than the Warbotron/Generation Toy original). Similarly, I don't care for the Iron Factory Legends scale version...though there's that much more respectably priced KO set...
UPDATE 2022May16: A couple years later, and I still stand by what I said. Besides, the Jinbao Bruticus matches the aesthetic of the Devastator. (But if stability is an issue, I may need to look at the more expensive third-party options...) Meanwhile, MMC is surprisingly STILL the most expensive option. Unique Toys is...probably the cheapest option for a MP sized set of Combaticons, but the robot modes do tend to suck. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️
UPDATE 2024Jan22: Well, now. After having had Jinbao's Predaking & Devastator...it's funny. I'd guess that this applies to Jinbao's Bruticus, too: while the indimavidual robot modes are better suited to chill amongst MP level figures (because among mainline, they're literally like 2009-2014 Leader size), the combined modes can go either way. I remember a pic I did of Devy with my MP Decepticons, and they look great. I also did a pic of ol' Preds with Kingdom Galvatron, Kingdom Cyclonus+Reveal the Shield Nightstick, Reveal the Shield Cyclonus as "his Armada", SS86-10 Sweep as Scourge+Siege Fracas, Titans Return Scourge & T30 Scourge as Sweeps, and Siege 35th Anniversary Soundblaster (and a couple Tape Minions in Siege Rumble & Ratbat plus Generations Selects Wingthing & Frenzy)...and that REALLY looks great!! Can't really pull that off with mainline Combiner Wars/Power of the Primes/Unite Warriors/(Takara) Generation Selects...
MMC all the way! I am so happy with it!
Imma get the MMC figure, I grabbed a measuring tape and compared his size to my unite warriors devastator, literally perfect to go with him. Not to mention that I find most of the other 3rd party bruticus to dark and gritty, compared to his bright and colorful cartoon look (especially swindle, who is my absolute favorite). My favorite combiner I currently own is devastator and this set will get him an appropriate combatant!
I like the mmc version
The problem is that dx9 and fanstoys are working on there combiner set in the same scale that we're saying from toyworld and zeta. So there Menasor and superior should be within scale the MP scale were use too seeing now. But Mmc and x-transbots are almost going back to the old Unique toys scale. Not sure how I feel about that.
Yes I did not talk about Gravity Builder for comparisons because I have not handled that one.
With all the different choices, I can't imagine how a collector could make an informed decision with what to buy online without awesome channels like yours
Check out Ben's reviews. I love mine. Believe it or not, mine took a 6 foot tumble off the shelf and somehow it did not break, probably helped it fell on carpet, but still 6 foot without breaking!!! Came apart though need to put him back together and buy the upgrade kit to increase stability. In my opinion, it looks better than Toyworld, and neither are toon accurate. Hope FT and or XTB and or Zeta will make a close toon Devastator.
@@leyenda6149 I appreciate it! Thanks
@@daddysbabygirl9620 There are so many options these days for that Gravity Builder. There is the KO OS and there are upgrade kits as well. It does seem solid! Thanks
@@daddysbabygirl9620 Gravity Builder succumbing to gravity. That's darn near ironic
I have no idea which one I’m going to get. I like the Unique Toys version’s look. Especially the chest plate. Hoping to find one in the 14 inch plus range that looks the most cartoon accurate. Thanks for the informed video, this helps a lot
I think zetas version looks the best out of these choices seems equally proportioned ,good review.
I will have all three and the best one seems to be OM version followed closely by UT's.
Going with the G2 MMC Bruticus myself (Assaultus Regenesis). Since it’s the third version, I’m hoping that they’ve worked out all the bugs…
Also, I had the G2 set as a kid, so I’m looking to recapture some of that nostalgic feeling.
OS Worbotron for me plus someone made a 3d printed Head,chest,and waist upgrade.
Zeta hands down.
I like ridiculously large combiners that can do the Iron Man pose, thankyouverymuch lol
Zeta is the combiner game changer for sure! Thanks
I’m 99% sure assaultus can do that pose too. I’ll tell u after Christmas (I’m getting swindle, vortex, and (hopefully) onslaught)
MMC IS real!!
Mmc is so cool
i´m sticking with my g1 version, i upgraded it with some stickers that make a huge difference and also got it 100 percent complete now. still waiting for something else that suits my interest!!
What I'd really like is 100% scale accuracy in ALTMODE, and to hell with worrying about scaling in bot mode.
But I'm in the extreme minority here. Almost no one else wants a 1/35th scale Optimus Prime whose truck mode sans trailer is less than half as long as Starscream's F-15 mode. idk why. Why can't Starscream just be a towering behemoth next to Prime?
I too have all of the Toyworld and Zeta combiners. I love em. Question -- Did yours have the right leg/Swindle connection problem as well? If so did ya fix it or come up with a fix?
Mine did have a slight issue but I just handle it with care and it has not fallen off in months. I bet I could source stronger springs to fix but that is just a guess. Thanks
@@tydiriumhanger1320 what figure had that issue?
Your videos make my day because you talk what I care about! 👍
I understand that Jinbao's Bruticus Oversized is compatible with my pocket. I'm getting the Devastator from Jinbao Oversized as well.
Would there be an upgrade kit for this version of Bruticus? The other versions presented are exorbitantly expensive and are not compatible in size with my Devastator Jinbao.
To me, all the long the winner is Weijiang Bruticus BUT NOW....the winner Bruticus is MMC ya. 🙂👍🏼
i like the MMC and UT sets
Same
Crazy how just few years ago there were like... NO...combiners you could buy.
I mixed UT limbs with Zeta tors , lately I'm using MMC Vortex as one of the arms instead of UT Vortex www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/zeta-toys-onslaught-with-unique-toys-upgrade-kit-plus-g1-chest.1165573/#post-16401244
I’d say don’t go for jinbao oversized warbotron bruticus mine is to wobbly if I push him 5 degrees forward he falls 5 backward he falls
I've got UT version. I'm happy with it but the more I look at it, the more I think it needs a bigger head
Now that you said it He could use a bigger head to match his proportions. Thanks
Nearly all the combiner figures have had heads too small for their body. The unfortunate consequence of hiding the head inside the bot. I think UT Abominus's head is decently sized.
@@darwinxavier3516 Yeah, I have Armageddon and it has a small head too, so I don't understand why people often mention that with regard to Ragnaros.
Ocular Max but :
1- improve head sculpt
2- Gray color for tights
3- improve chest aspect
ironfactoryのブルーティカスがない！
I really enjoy my Iron Factory Bruticus, an oversized KO would be straight awesomeness 🤙
I hope someone replys, Im looking for my first MP bruticus to collect and dont know where to begin. Guess something good as a start set but close to the G1 colors and look.. the Cartoon and not the toy G1.. any help would be very much welcomed
so, which one scales better with CHUG/deluxes and voyagers in general ?
video is a bit hard to follow.
Zeta's size is nice but they did a butcher job on the individual figures. Plus Zeta is kind of cheap looking too. Just my opinion
I have the OS warbotron bruticus. Pretty happy with the quality and price. I dont like the hollow elbows when combined though. About to pull the trigger on the Zeta for combined mode and keep these for alt/bot mode. Should hold me over until maybe fanstoys takes a stab at him.
ShowZ had a good deal on Bruticon and I pondered jumping on that one myself. Thanks
Ugh the Bruticus wars beating me up, having a hard time deciding, on this subject it seems my mind changes from day to day. lol Probably just going with the four MMC limb bots, and no combined Bruticus, so technically no Bruticus for me, just Combaticons. Zeta Combaticons are fugly.
I recently got the leader, MMC Incursus. At the outset I thought I just wanted the leader, and not Bruticus (so opposite of you). But after getting Incursus, I really got to love the guy. Transformation, engineering, stability, presence, and lights lighting up. My son comes in my room all the time just to push his head to get the head lights. I'm now thinking I want the rest of the team.
Combiner wars...ugly but easier assemble...jia bio...marvellous but hell assemble
Unique toys is very G1, wish it would had been a few inches bigger to knock it out the park.
I think zeta needs better robot modes mmc's feet look a little too small and unique toys just doesn't stack up for me so I think I gonna go with mmc
No mention of Pocket Toys Bruticus?
I don’t usually go for 3rd party. Generally way out of my price range. I’m good with the official stuff. I probably should look into ko stuff sometimes but I’m also terribly lazy about keeping up with releases.
Sometimes It pays off to wait and get some deals down the road. Thanks
None of the current offerings. I'll probably wait for Fans Toys.
Lets hope they can work a Bruticus in their busy schedule! Thanks
I picked up the Warbotron-Bruticus,
mostly because I had never had any Bruticus....and the set was on sale too.
I liked that OS version and it works well in that scale. I love saving some $$$$. Thanks
That's the one I'm going with two because it fits best with the
@@tydiriumhanger1320 that's the one I'm going to go with two besides it matches up perfectly with the Hasbro Devastator and it has more of a real-world look to it
G1 isn't transformed correct g2 is
My fans project brutikus the helicopter does not have atms
Jinbao Bruticus works for my size and budget.
Zeta is the best I think but Devistator should always be bigger than any other combiner
I wanted the fans project bruticus so bad but couldn’t afford him and now it’s just so hard to find one in good condition and decent price
Oversized warbotron is my choice because of the price and size.
not happy with warbotron or jinbao godofwar.
I would like a game accurate FOC Bruticus
The Fanstoys one.
I hope so! Thanks
I have the Jinbao and Zeta Bruticus
I got a Japanese edition predating last year
I have the original Warbotron and the OS Jinbao set. The OS Jinbao is definitely a cheaper, flimsier set. Several of the figures have floppy legs and just feel lighter and cheaper, too. The original Warbotron figures have a sturdier feel as well as some really awesome light piping the OS version doesn't have, either, so yes the Jinbao OS set is cheaper money-wise but you also get what you pay for.
I could never get into the Zeta or UT sets because I didn't like the individual bot modes (I like the individual Combaticons and often display the figures separately) and because $ but I will say the MCC Assaultus looks great to me. I've seen the Impetus in person and it was like he stepped out of the cartoon, so if you want a G1 cartoon version, MMC is definitely a great way to go.
Sorry to say this but I've passed on all 3 companies version of Bruticus. None of them have succeeded in capturing the cartoon accurate look. I'll patiently wait until Xtb releases their Bruticus since I've stuck with their Menasor prior to finding out FT were going to release The Stunticons and Aerialbots. I don't want to be jumping from company to company.
Jinbao Warbotron still for my tastes.
I got the CW and OS Warbotron versions of Bruticus. The Warbotron version is great. Good price and decent quality. Its after my Titan class Fort Max the tallest transformer i got.
Bruticus is my favorite combiner but I really don't like any of these sets. Hopefully DX9, X-Transbot or Fans Toys can put out a better set.
There is no all-encompassing answer to date. I have the Zeta Armageddon and it's a great combiner, specifically because they went all in on the combined mode and didn't worry about getting docked for using parts forming. Their torso bots fold into a cube and just plug into the back of the extra combiner torso. For their bots in this team, however, they went way too far away from G1 to me, to be worth displaying. I am getting the MMC figures, which do a much better job in bot mode. Vortex is tremendous, and Swindle is mostly good. His legs are too thick, which decided to do to make him a viable combiner leg, but it's still passable and it does feel like the character. I'll display the MMX figures as bots, sometimes alt modes, and rarely if ever in combined mode. There's no one company which has produced good bots and a good combiner. I think everyone is waiting for Fans Toys to try its hand at this team.
I think I’ll buy the JinBao Oversized Warbotron Bruticus. I have to work more with a budget in mind.
Well, the one and only combiner I have is Combiner Wars Bruticus. It was also the first combiner I decided to pursue and I completed it even getting the little Shockwave.
I am set on getting MMC's Bruticus because everything is all built into the figure and I like that engineering - I collect transformers mostly out of an appreciation for the engineering of the toys so I like seeing things like that even though it is impossible for me to care less about partsforming.
I cannot care less about partsforming idiocy, but to attempt the Gravity Builder gimmick of including all the combine mode stuff in the toy and none of the modes suffer for it and fall victim to ugly kibble hanging off the vehicle or robot modes like a tumor? That's impressive to me.
I do agree that the feet are kinda small and dinky, I wish they had figured out a way to make them just a little bit bigger, they don't have to be massive but just a little bit bigger would be nice, but it isn't a deal breaker for me and maybe I'll go ahead and get little upgrade kit thing for the feet.
Regardless I'm going with MMC as my Masterpiece Bruticus. I feel an obligation as a Starscream fangirl to get a nice, big MP Bruticus to stand among my Starscream collection looking ready to destroy the Autobots and Megatron.
And I'll just go ahead and admit that MMC's style is also calling back to the old G1 look in a way that I think is a lot better than other companies.
Other guys are updating the Alt-Modes into more modern vehicles (I mean Zeta's Vortex has the same Alt-Mode as Bayverse Blackout for cripes sake and I honestly find some bent appeal in showing folks the two choppers and then the two radically different robots.) and there's nothing wrong with that at all but I just like that MMC Bruticus is like G1 remastered. Heck Brawl's leg mode looks just like G1 upscaled.
Jinbao bruticus bc he looks cool