Crankcase

Character Background

Crankcase is a member of the "Dreads," a specialized Decepticon unit featured as elite trackers and saboteurs in the 2011 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This Legion Class figure was released exclusively as part of the "Battle in the Moonlight" gift set, a Walmart-exclusive pack that also included Optimus Prime and Ratchet.

Key Features:

• Cyberverse Scale: Designed at the Legion Class scale (approximately 3 inches tall) for compatibility with Cyberverse playsets.
• 3mm Clip System: Features hands and points designed to hold 3mm "clip-on" weapons used throughout the Dark of the Moon toy line.
• Simplified Engineering: Utilizes a straightforward transformation sequence intended for quick play and "legion" army building.

Alt Modes and Real-World Inspiration

• SUV Mode: Based on a 2010-2011 Chevrolet Suburban. The vehicle is depicted as a blacked-out emergency or government agency transport, consistent with the character's appearance in the film's highway chase sequence.

Collectibility

Collectors value this version of Crankcase because it allows for a scale-accurate "Dread" team when paired with other Cyberverse-scale figures. While the mold is a standard Legion Class design, this specific release features a slightly different deco to match the "Moonlight" theme of the gift set. A common concern for collectors is the lack of the character's signature "dreadlocks" due to the small scale, and the figure's simplicity may not appeal to those who prefer the complex transformations of the larger Deluxe Class versions.