Autobot Hound The Cybertronic Two-Step Transformers Cyberworld Energon Surge Ultimate Cyber Changers Class Item No.: Asst. G1963 No. G2164 Manufacturer: Hasbro Includes: Blue Energon hammer, blue claws, blue armor Action Feature: Converts from truck to robot, claws glow in the dark Retail: $21.99 Availability: June 2026 Other: Vehicle also has a battle mode where other figures can ride it
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When I saw the test shots for these Transformers Cyberworld Energon Surge at a work thing, my reaction was "wow." The first year's were good, but year two? Fantastic. Dubbed a yeti on early leak lists, Autobot Hound is like a truck. It reminds me of Age of Extinction Junkheap [FOTD #1,424] colors, but the rest of the vehicle seems pretty futuristic and fantastical. The robot reminds me of the old Cybertron Overhaul/Brushguard mold. In other words, this is a thing that pushes all the parts of your brain that go "hey, that looks like a fun toy."

It seems this class of toy has Optimus Prime-like opening chests on all the releases so far, Right out of the box you can see a Matrix-like orb with blue energy surging out of the sides, which carries through on his blue accessories.

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This is a big robot, with some assembly required. The box has two black treads that you need to mount on the cab, but it's easy to do. You may also want to close the chest, which is packaged open. After that, you've got a 6 1/2-inch tall robot that is a fair bit larger than a lot of entries in the collector line. He has jointed knees, hips, and shoulders - the neck doesn't turn on this one. If you were a kid in the 1980s, this might seem familiar as a lot of those early Generation 1 toys didn't have a lot of moving parts unrelated to transformation. What's particularly notable here is that Hound's knees serve no purpose in transformation. It just seems to be a nice extra feature that breaks up the colors on a particularly colorful mold.

The head looks more or less like what you would want out of a mutated Yeti Hound. The eyes are more goggle-like than the original toy, and Hasbro sculptors added some large teeth and big patches of fluffy scruff to the head. Unfortunately, all the scruff and teeth are painted silver so my old eyes had to get in close to see them. (They're white on the packaging 2D illustration, and it looks great there.) I don't think it takes much away from the actual toy, but it may not be immediately obvious that his sideburns are in fact patches of fur. The sculpted grooves are carved quite nicely, making this Hound head look a little bit better than a lot of his plastic peers.

The body carries forward the Yeti motif, but it's subtle in spots. You can't miss the giant clawed toes, but the clawed fingers require closer investigation. The shins, forearms, and thighs all have sculpted patches of fur that may not be immediately obvious, but undoubtedly future figure fanatics may wind up customizing them. Hound is covered in the standards robot tech bits, plus elements that look like a truck. I would say the robot mode feels like a superbly plussed-up version of last year's $10 guys, with stronger joints and more gear. You can plug the blue claws in his forearms, and they glow surprisingly well. I'm very fond of the Wreckers-style hammer, and his Energon surge crystals are no slouch. I assume kids are going to lose more than a few of these, though. The gear is designed with multiple pegs so kids can swap them between toys (or locations), which is kind of frustrating. I always liked knowing exactly where a part should go, but also, I'm an adult writing about toys decades after aging out of the advertised range.

Transformation is easy - he's basically a 1-step, but it's a 2-step. Put up the arms, fold back the legs, and everything else largely goes where it needs to be. You might need to push the arms down on the back of the truck mode, or decide where you want the clear blue parts to go. Your kid can do it. You can do it. It's simple.

The truck is really cool. They did a decent job giving it some functionality, although I'm sad to say it has no wheels. You have some ornamental treads, though. At least they gave it some other useful play features, like a control yoke of sorts you can cobble together from the clear blue parts. A smaller figure can "pilot" the truck on the back and grab on easily, as long as he has at least one properly oriented fist. At a hair over 6-inches long, it's pretty sizable for the price. It just doesn't roll. I was surprised how well my Sky-Byte stayed on the back despite having only one functional fist.

I was surprised how it looked, because it reminded me of Combiner Wars-era Ultra Magnus' futuristic cab, a WMS truck's colors, and a battering ram. It seems like a vehicle that could ram in to something and do some damage. The yeti-like parts are very subtle here, with the green fur patches largely blending in to the green panels that make up the truck. This is probably for the best, but I wouldn't have minded seeing a deco sheet showing how a furred-out version might look. Granted, you do get a little animalistic boost from his glow-in-the-dark claws.

For those who play with toys, you might also be delighted by the pop-open chest in vehicle mode. The cab pops open and feels something like a snow plow. It exposes what I assume his his transformation cog or spark - the box doesn't specify the story or play function, but I bet kids will come up with stories of their own.

I assume a few collectors are going to see these guys and shrug, because they're not from a 40-year-old cartoon. I like the changes, and I appreciate Hasbro making a big toy that might be fun for kids to play around with. It's especially nice to see a vehicle mode that could serve as a toy to go with your other toy figures. Admittedly it is not loaded with articulation, but it does feel durable and I really do like the concept. Given inflation across the economy, it's a decent plaything for the asking price. Give it a look, Hound seems a lot like a great kid toy.

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