In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 11:47AM CDT

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Autobot Genocide has pointed us in the direction of Pax Cybertron's Facebook page, which has posted some in-hand images of the upcoming Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte. Check out the mirrored images below. Sky-Byte should be releasing soon along with his wavemate Roadbuster.

Credit(s): Pax Cybertron

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Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587377)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on July 2nd, 2014 @ 11:50am CDT

Can NOT wait for this figure to release!

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587378)
Posted by Optimizzy on July 2nd, 2014 @ 11:53am CDT

sigh. so hollow. its looks great but I'm just hoping it is sturdier than it looks. I don't like loose panels.

but yeah, I'd like him.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587382)
Posted by KirbyForce1 on July 2nd, 2014 @ 12:01pm CDT

I guess I'm not the only one who noticed that every other figure nowadays seems to have a hexagonal butthole.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587387)
Posted by Twitchythe3rd on July 2nd, 2014 @ 12:06pm CDT

Those legs frighten me a bit. They're probably sturdier than they look, but still.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587401)
Posted by gothsaurus on July 2nd, 2014 @ 12:25pm CDT

I'm guessing the hollow parts may be 'necessary' in order to slim down the skinny tail portion of the alt mode.

I think — if anything — these photos are highlighting that the paint apps are pretty poorly applied... and the tabs don't quite fit together. (?) I'm a bit bummed about it, but seems par for the course these days.

Still, I DO like the figure. For anyone with a Beast Wars or RID collection, seems like a must.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587411)
Posted by RhA on July 2nd, 2014 @ 12:33pm CDT

...i want it... Yes. But! The original is more accurate.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587417)
Posted by gothsaurus on July 2nd, 2014 @ 12:55pm CDT

I agree... but I DO really like the curve to the shark mode. It models after how he looked in the show so often when he was talking... or reading a haiku.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587418)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on July 2nd, 2014 @ 12:56pm CDT

at first i was all
'THIS THING SUCKS'
but now i am eating my words. forgive me best shark in town. :BOWDOWN:

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587419)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 2nd, 2014 @ 1:00pm CDT

RhA wrote:The original is more accurate.

My 1st thought. Therefore, I will stick to the original. Nice try, though.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587422)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 2nd, 2014 @ 1:11pm CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
RhA wrote:The original is more accurate.

My 1st thought. Therefore, I will stick to the original. Nice try, though.

To the original cartoon, yes. This Sky-Byte however seems more based on his G1 IDW comic appearance. I wonder which direction his bio will take :lol:

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587426)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 2nd, 2014 @ 1:51pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I wonder which direction his bio will take

Hasbro has finally listened to fans when they asked that a Classics Sky-Byte has to have a haiku in his bio. :DANCE:

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587481)
Posted by adamassc on July 2nd, 2014 @ 5:25pm CDT

As someone who raced home from school everyday to watch RiD, this is a must have.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587482)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 2nd, 2014 @ 5:26pm CDT

I like the look of this, although I may try to get either the original sky-byte or the release from beast wars.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587549)
Posted by Ultra Markus on July 2nd, 2014 @ 10:45pm CDT

i want to see comparisions of the RID version and this

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587561)
Posted by Zeedust on July 3rd, 2014 @ 12:13am CDT

Aside from there apparently being no place to store the missile in shark mode, I like it! It's a good update, capturing the essence of the character without being just an uninspired remake of the original. There's no mistaking it for someone other than Sky-Byte, but at the same time, it's a fresh take on him.

Plus, it's always nice to see signs that someone remembers and cares about all the quirky little detours in the history of Transformers.

...And since nobody else has done it yet, I feel we need a haiku!

He returns to us.
Long lost, but we remember.
Welcome home, Sky-Byte.

Now if only they'd get the rights back from Disney and release RiD on DVD.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587620)
Posted by gothsaurus on July 3rd, 2014 @ 9:36am CDT

Yeah, I can't believe it's never seen a stateside DVD release. I remember scouring eBay for a seller from Holland selling the set... then going about some trouble to be able to watch the Region 2 discs.

While it's not the BEST series... it still was a beautiful return to traditional animation... and vehicles. The toy line had some shockingly good toys (The Car Brothers, Fort Max, Build King, a ten changer)... and it still trumps Energon and Cybertron in most every way.

I hope Shout Factory gets access to it and releases it. I'd buy it again just for the ease of being able to play it in a standard DVD player.

Oh, but I digress
We should talk about the shark
And write more haikus

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587909)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 4th, 2014 @ 2:58pm CDT

You've seen the in-hand images of Generations Sky-Byte, but are you ready to see the video review? Once again, courtesy of Pax Cybertron, we have our first in-depth video review of the upcoming Generations Voyager! The video review has been mirrored below.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587929)
Posted by griftimus prime on July 4th, 2014 @ 4:09pm CDT

i wonder if the will retool the chest area for a hammerhead mold

looks cool though. although i do not think cybershark was a figure screaming to be remade.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587937)
Posted by Janus Prime on July 4th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CDT

Not bad. To me, the original is one of the best molds from the entire Beast Wars line, but this one is cool too. I hope they repaint it into a Maximal or Predacon, I don´t care what character they use.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587957)
Posted by megatronus on July 4th, 2014 @ 6:47pm CDT

These Generations voyagers have been awesome. Really looking forward to Sky Byte & Roadbuster.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587975)
Posted by dragons on July 4th, 2014 @ 9:16pm CDT

I could less shell former, basic former it don't matter to me what does matter how toy looks in bot and alternate mode I like both modes MISTRANSFORMED or not I will get it I always fast forward past articulation care less how
Much or less movement toy has I know a lot of other people care about that but I don't thanks for sharing its weird sharkbite video review showed up first and not hardhead

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1587996)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 4th, 2014 @ 11:00pm CDT

After watching the video I changed my preorder on BBTS to just Roadbuster. Something tells me this figure will sit for a bit and if it gets repainted into Cybershark I'll jump on that one instead.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588025)
Posted by Zeedust on July 5th, 2014 @ 12:55am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:After watching the video I changed my preorder on BBTS to just Roadbuster. Something tells me this figure will sit for a bit and if it gets repainted into Cybershark I'll jump on that one instead.

I think you might be misjudging the situation. Sky-Byte as a character seems to be remembered pretty fondly, and unless they changed the case assortment, there's only one of him to every two Roadbusters (with a Springer filling the last slot), so he may go faster than you think.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588027)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 5th, 2014 @ 1:21am CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:After watching the video I changed my preorder on BBTS to just Roadbuster. Something tells me this figure will sit for a bit and if it gets repainted into Cybershark I'll jump on that one instead.

I think you might be misjudging the situation. Sky-Byte as a character seems to be remembered pretty fondly, and unless they changed the case assortment, there's only one of him to every two Roadbusters (with a Springer filling the last slot), so he may go faster than you think.

You're right but I really have no connection to it and the next two months are going to be BIG in terms of stuff coming.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588029)
Posted by Zeedust on July 5th, 2014 @ 1:51am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:After watching the video I changed my preorder on BBTS to just Roadbuster. Something tells me this figure will sit for a bit and if it gets repainted into Cybershark I'll jump on that one instead.

I think you might be misjudging the situation. Sky-Byte as a character seems to be remembered pretty fondly, and unless they changed the case assortment, there's only one of him to every two Roadbusters (with a Springer filling the last slot), so he may go faster than you think.

You're right but I really have no connection to it and the next two months are going to be BIG in terms of stuff coming.

Fair enough, and you're entitled to your opinion, I'm just pointing out that plenty of people feel differently. Plus after your first post I thought you were kinda interested in Sky-Byte but putting it off, rather than just not interested. So, um, just pretend this conversation never happened?

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588143)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 5th, 2014 @ 4:50pm CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Nemesis Primal wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:After watching the video I changed my preorder on BBTS to just Roadbuster. Something tells me this figure will sit for a bit and if it gets repainted into Cybershark I'll jump on that one instead.

I think you might be misjudging the situation. Sky-Byte as a character seems to be remembered pretty fondly, and unless they changed the case assortment, there's only one of him to every two Roadbusters (with a Springer filling the last slot), so he may go faster than you think.

You're right but I really have no connection to it and the next two months are going to be BIG in terms of stuff coming.

Fair enough, and you're entitled to your opinion, I'm just pointing out that plenty of people feel differently. Plus after your first post I thought you were kinda interested in Sky-Byte but putting it off, rather than just not interested. So, um, just pretend this conversation never happened?

Nah it's cool, I'm interested in the "Oh, a new Transformer" vein rather than the "This was my favorite character growing up!" vein. I also was reading a lot of disappointed posts on Twitter. Eh, if I get it, I get it. If not, no loss

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588155)
Posted by Neurie on July 5th, 2014 @ 6:18pm CDT

Sky-Byte and Roadbuster turned up today whilst I was out so will be opening them tomorrow!

Looking forward to both of these sooo much! Sucks having to import almost all the Generations stuff to the UK.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588215)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 5th, 2014 @ 10:17pm CDT

Neurie wrote:Sky-Byte and Roadbuster turned up today whilst I was out so will be opening them tomorrow!

Looking forward to both of these sooo much! Sucks having to import almost all the Generations stuff to the UK.

Look at it like this, you got it before some of us in the US!

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588319)
Posted by MGrotusque on July 6th, 2014 @ 1:08pm CDT

I'm really anticipating this fig. Even with the flaws in bot mode. Which for me are mostly with the articulation and less with the gaps and holes.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588325)
Posted by Neurie on July 6th, 2014 @ 2:16pm CDT

Just opened them both, Sky-Bite I actually really like the fact you can flip his nose in beast mode to reveal the predacon symbol making it look like a light/torch is hilarious and you know if he was in a show now they would actually do that

The biggest surprise I had was with Roadbuster as he had an alternate sticker to replace his Autobot symbol with the Botcon Wreckers blue symbol

I can see a few people buying two if these for just that purpose, one for the Neo-G1 collection and one for the Wreckers

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588330)
Posted by Neurie on July 6th, 2014 @ 2:34pm CDT

Heres the sticker sheet and a size check with Gelshak and Sharpedge who I happened to have near b.

Sadly Cybershark, TM Cybershark, Sharkticon Megatron and Gnaw were in the other room or would have had put together a proper TF proper Sharknado moment. Actually that is what I will be entering as my art for Botcon for next year, made of awesome. :michaelbay:

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588331)
Posted by Neurie on July 6th, 2014 @ 2:38pm CDT

Sky torch.jpeg

How to see in the dark

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588334)
Posted by Noideaforaname on July 6th, 2014 @ 2:47pm CDT

Why in blue blazes did they pose the shark mode in a permanent nosedive?

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588336)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 6th, 2014 @ 3:03pm CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:Why in blue blazes did they pose the shark mode in a permanent nosedive?

Sky-Byte is happy
His own mold, not a repaint
Being well-loved rules

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1588339)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on July 6th, 2014 @ 3:47pm CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:Why in blue blazes did they pose the shark mode in a permanent nosedive?

Guess Hasbro thinks that it makes him more like a shark despite the fact that he is a shark that converts into a robot.
And back again!

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1589200)
Posted by indarkestknight on July 9th, 2014 @ 4:51pm CDT

Its so awesome to see an original Skybyte mold after all these years...Shows me why I'm getting back into transformers after so long

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1589345)
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on July 10th, 2014 @ 5:31am CDT

I'm not keen on Skybite (puts tin hat on), hollow parts and to much kibble just killed it for me.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1589357)
Posted by Midnight_Fox on July 10th, 2014 @ 7:21am CDT

Noideaforaname wrote:Why in blue blazes did they pose the shark mode in a permanent nosedive?

Indeed. I was kinda hoping for this pose myself.

Re: In-Hand Images: Transformers Generations Voyager Sky-Byte (1589600)
Posted by indarkestknight on July 10th, 2014 @ 7:14pm CDT

MightyMagnus78 wrote:I'm not keen on Skybite (puts tin hat on), hollow parts and to much kibble just killed it for me.

Yeah the RID form was...a mess. Just a bad mold in general. Its his character from the show that I loved so much. So very...unPredacon like.

Plus, he does Haiku. Thats just awesome.