Skullcruncher (ROTB) - Revision history

Saix at 00:24, 27 March 2025

2025-03-27T00:24:05Z

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	Really, the sole lore we have for this character is the fact that no one ''knows'' for sure what his faction is.		Really, the sole lore we have for this character is the fact that no one ''knows'' for sure what his faction is.

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	==Toys==		==Toys==

Metalstar: /* Notes */ not how you use a semicolon

2024-03-19T21:01:06Z

Notes: not how you use a semicolon

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	[[File:Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode.jpg\|thumb\|"It's all a machine, partner. Live free, don't join."]]		[[File:Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode.jpg\|thumb\|"It's all a machine, partner. Live free, don't join."]]
	*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Battle Masters release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.		*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Battle Masters release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.
	**Naturally, it is also rather odd that he is packed and meant to combine with Optimus Primal, who is, obviously; a Maximal himself.		**Naturally, it is also rather odd that he is packed and meant to combine with Optimus Primal, who is, obviously a Maximal himself.
	**Adding to the confusion, his Beast Battle Masters packaging shows him being brandished by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], an ally of the Maximals rather than the Decepticons. This could have been done to skip on rendering a separate character since his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)#Beast Battle Masters\|other wave-mates]] also feature Optimus as the weapon mode holder on the packaging - however, this does make sense for the other characters since they're all Maximals, whereas Skullcruncher isn't.		**Adding to the confusion, his Beast Battle Masters packaging shows him being brandished by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], an ally of the Maximals rather than the Decepticons. This could have been done to skip on rendering a separate character since his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)#Beast Battle Masters\|other wave-mates]] also feature Optimus as the weapon mode holder on the packaging - however, this does make sense for the other characters since they're all Maximals, whereas Skullcruncher isn't.

Grievous Prime at 13:22, 17 February 2024

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	:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:marcelo-matere-skullcruncher-toy-concept.jpg\|thumb\|480px\|"I'll find you, rip your flesh like paper."]]		[[File:marcelo-matere-skullcruncher-toy-concept.jpg\|thumb\|480px\|"I'll find you, rip your flesh like paper!"]]

	'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]]. Though, maybe, he's also a [[Maximal]] (see [[Skullcruncher_(ROTB)#Notes\|notes]]).		'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]]. Though, maybe, he's also a [[Maximal]] (see [[Skullcruncher_(ROTB)#Notes\|notes]]).

Grievous Prime at 13:22, 17 February 2024

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	:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:~~Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode~~.jpg\|thumb\|"It'~~s all a machine, partner. Live free~~, ~~don't join~~."]]		[[File:marcelo-matere-skullcruncher-toy-concept.jpg\|thumb\|480px\|"I'll find you, rip your flesh like paper."]]

	'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]]. Though, maybe, he's also a [[Maximal]] (see [[Skullcruncher_(ROTB)#Notes\|notes]]).		'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]]. Though, maybe, he's also a [[Maximal]] (see [[Skullcruncher_(ROTB)#Notes\|notes]]).
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
			[[File:Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode.jpg\|thumb\|"It's all a machine, partner. Live free, don't join."]]
	*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Battle Masters release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.		*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Battle Masters release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.
	**Naturally, it is also rather odd that he is packed and meant to combine with Optimus Primal, who is, obviously; a Maximal himself.		**Naturally, it is also rather odd that he is packed and meant to combine with Optimus Primal, who is, obviously; a Maximal himself.

FortressMaxxing: /* Notes */

2024-01-16T22:25:26Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Battle Masters release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.		*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Battle Masters release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.
	**Adding to the confusion, his Beast Battle Masters packaging shows him being brandished by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], ~~obviously;~~ an ally of the Maximals rather than the Decepticons. This could have been done to skip on rendering a separate character since his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)#Beast Battle Masters\|other wave-mates]] also feature Optimus as the weapon mode holder on the packaging - however, this does make sense for the other characters since they're all Maximals, whereas Skullcruncher isn't.		**Naturally, it is also rather odd that he is packed and meant to combine with Optimus Primal, who is, obviously; a Maximal himself.
			**Adding to the confusion, his Beast Battle Masters packaging shows him being brandished by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], an ally of the Maximals rather than the Decepticons. This could have been done to skip on rendering a separate character since his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)#Beast Battle Masters\|other wave-mates]] also feature Optimus as the weapon mode holder on the packaging - however, this does make sense for the other characters since they're all Maximals, whereas Skullcruncher isn't.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

Archforce: /* Notes */

2024-01-10T05:03:08Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast ~~Combiners~~ release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.		*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Battle Masters release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.
	**Adding to the confusion, his Battle Masters packaging shows him being brandished by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], obviously; an ally of the Maximals rather than the Decepticons. This could have been done to skip on rendering a separate character since his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)#Beast Battle Masters\|other wave-mates]] also feature Optimus as the weapon mode holder on the packaging - however, this does make sense for the other characters since they're all Maximals, whereas Skullcruncher isn't.		**Adding to the confusion, his Beast Battle Masters packaging shows him being brandished by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], obviously; an ally of the Maximals rather than the Decepticons. This could have been done to skip on rendering a separate character since his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)#Beast Battle Masters\|other wave-mates]] also feature Optimus as the weapon mode holder on the packaging - however, this does make sense for the other characters since they're all Maximals, whereas Skullcruncher isn't.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

BluJayWarrior: /* Rise of the Beasts */

2023-10-06T17:44:54Z

Rise of the Beasts

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	===''Rise of the Beasts''===		===''Rise of the Beasts''===
	[[File:Skullcruncher_rotb_bm_croc.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\| '' pocket crocodile, hold him in your hand'']]		[[File:Skullcruncher_rotb_bm_croc.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\| '' pocket crocodile, hold him in your hand'']]
	*'''Skullcruncher''' (Beast Battle Masters, 2023)		*'''Skullcruncher''' (Beast Battle Masters, [[2023]])
	**''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Kakusei Weapon Skullcruncher'''		**''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Kakusei Weapon Skullcruncher'''
	**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''BW-03'''		**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''BW-03'''
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	{{toydesigner\|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)}}

	: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)\|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Beast Battle Masters, Skullcruncher is a 3-inch figure that transforms from robotic crocodile into a gun and back. In weapon form, he can be wielded by any other figure with [[5 mm post\|5 mm ~~post~~]]~~-holes~~. He features an opening jaw and has ball jointed limbs, giving him a fairly impressive range of motion.		: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)\|Rise of the Beasts]]'' Beast Battle Masters, Skullcruncher is a 4-inch figure that transforms from robotic crocodile into a gun and back. In weapon form, he can be wielded by any other figure with [[5 mm post\|5 mm ports]]. He features an opening jaw and has ball jointed limbs, giving him a fairly impressive range of motion.

	: In the realm of undocumented features, his gun barrel ends in a 5 mm hole, making him compatible with certain [[Fire Blast effect]]s, ~~plus~~ his handle is ~~actually~~ compatible with [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]] sockets.		: In the realm of undocumented features, his gun barrel ends in a 5 mm hole, making him compatible with certain [[Fire Blast effect]]s, while his handle is compatible with [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]] sockets.

	:According to his designer [[Shogo Hasui]], Skullcruncher was selected for the Battle Master class in homage to Generation 1 gun gator [[Gatoraider]].<ref>Interview with [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]] in the April 2023 issue of ''[[Figure King]]''.</ref>		:According to his designer Shogo Hasui, Skullcruncher was selected for the Battle Master class in homage to Generation 1 gun gator [[Gatoraider]].<ref>Interview with [[TakaraTomy]] designer [[Shogo Hasui]] in the April 2023 issue of ''[[Figure King]]''.</ref>

	{{-}}{{anchor\|BeastCombiner}}		{{-}}{{anchor\|BeastCombiner}}

FortressMaxxing: More about the faction confusion musing

2023-06-23T12:46:31Z

More about the faction confusion musing

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	:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode.jpg\|thumb\|"It's all a machine, partner. Live free, don't join."]]

	'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]].		'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]]. Though, maybe, he's also a [[Maximal]] (see [[Skullcruncher_(ROTB)#Notes\|notes]]).

			Really, the sole lore we have for this character is the fact that no one ''knows'' for sure what his faction is.

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Combiners release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.		*Skullcruncher is labelled as a Decepticon on the packaging of both his toys, but the instructions for the Beast Combiners release designates him as a [[Maximal]] instead.
			**Adding to the confusion, his Battle Masters packaging shows him being brandished by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]], obviously; an ally of the Maximals rather than the Decepticons. This could have been done to skip on rendering a separate character since his [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (toyline)#Beast Battle Masters\|other wave-mates]] also feature Optimus as the weapon mode holder on the packaging - however, this does make sense for the other characters since they're all Maximals, whereas Skullcruncher isn't.

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

Saix: This joke doesn't really make sense because he didn't show up in the movie

2023-06-21T19:01:25Z

This joke doesn't really make sense because he didn't show up in the movie

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	:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode.jpg\|thumb~~\|Now he's made the jump to the big screen? Talk about zero to hero!~~]]		[[File:Skullcruncher ROTB Beast Mode.jpg\|thumb]]

	'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]].		'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]].

Saix at 18:55, 16 June 2023

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	[[File:Skullcruncher_rotb_bm_croc.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\| '' pocket crocodile, hold him in your hand'']]		[[File:Skullcruncher_rotb_bm_croc.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\| '' pocket crocodile, hold him in your hand'']]
	*'''Skullcruncher''' (Beast Battle Masters, 2023)		*'''Skullcruncher''' (Beast Battle Masters, 2023)
	**''TakaraTomy name:'' '''~~Awakening~~ Weapon Skullcruncher'''		**''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Kakusei Weapon Skullcruncher'''
	**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''BW-03'''		**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''BW-03'''
	**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[April 15]], 2023		**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[April 15]], 2023
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	[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastAllianceSkullcruncher.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|"You know, you SAY 'Beast Alliance' but I feel like this is more 'Beast You-Wear-Me-As-A-Suit'."]]		[[File:ROTBtoy-BeastAllianceSkullcruncher.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|"You know, you SAY 'Beast Alliance' but I feel like this is more 'Beast You-Wear-Me-As-A-Suit'."]]
	*'''Optimus Primal & Skullcruncher''' (Beast Combiners, 2023)		*'''Optimus Primal & Skullcruncher''' (Beast Combiners, 2023)
	**''TakaraTomy name:'' '''~~Awakening~~ Change Armor Set Optimus Primal & Skullcruncher'''		**''TakaraTomy name:'' '''Kakusei Change Armor Set Optimus Primal & Skullcruncher'''
	**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''BCAS-03'''		**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''BCAS-03'''
	**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[June 24]], 2023		**''TakaraTomy release date:'' [[June 24]], 2023

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	:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''		:''Skullcruncher is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (franchise)\|Rise of the Beasts]] portion of the [[movie continuity family]].''

	[[File:marcelo-matere-skullcruncher-toy-concept.jpg\|thumb\|480px\|"I'll find you, rip your flesh like paper."]]		[[File:marcelo-matere-skullcruncher-toy-concept.jpg\|thumb\|480px\|"I'll find you, rip your flesh like paper!"]]

	'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]]. Though, maybe, he's also a [[Maximal]] (see [[Skullcruncher_(ROTB)#Notes\|notes]]).		'''Skullcruncher''' is a crocodilian [[Decepticon]]. Though, maybe, he's also a [[Maximal]] (see [[Skullcruncher_(ROTB)#Notes\|notes]]).