Hatchet

Character Background

Hatchet is a member of the "Dreads," a trio of Decepticon infiltrators featured in the 2011 film Transformers: Dark of the Moon. This figure was released as part of the Cyberverse Commander Class line, serving as the primary representation of the character during the movie's initial toy launch.

Key Features:

• Includes two detachable missile launcher accessories.
• Utilizes the "C-clip" weapon system, allowing the launchers to be mounted on the wings or held in the hands.
• Features a unique quadrupedal robot mode design, mimicking a predatory beast rather than a standard humanoid.

Alt Modes and Real-World Inspiration

• Robot Mode: Based on a quadrupedal mechanical beast, resembling a cybernetic lion or wolf.
• Fighter Jet Mode: Based on a Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighter jet.

Collectibility

Hatchet is particularly valued by collectors because he was the only version of the character released during the original 2011 toy line, as a larger Deluxe-class figure was famously cancelled. He is essential for fans looking to complete the "Dreads" trio in the Cyberverse scale alongside Crowbar and Crankcase. While the figure is praised for its unique beast-like engineering, collectors should be wary of the "C-clip" weapons, as the plastic clips can become stressed or snap if handled roughly.