| Cruel | |
|---|---|
 The Detonator | |
| Vital statistics | |
| Name | Cruel |
| Species | Zetonian |
| Origin | Zeton |
Story
"With his terrifying crushing grapplers and abilities in demolition that match even WRECKER, his counterpart on MAXX STEELE's team, CRUEL™ is the equal of any robot in individual combat. Nearly indestructible, he is silent, save for menacing grunts that often accompany his wicked acts. In order to keep up-to-date with his evil master Nazgar's strategies, CRUEL™ has two communication antennae on the upper sides of his head. He also carries two evil weapons for fighting the Robo Force team." From the original file card.[1]
Cruel and Brutal began as standard Drone Troopers for the Cult of Dred. Hun-Dred originally sent out dozens of these soldiers, rebuilt from the remains of Zetonian citizens, to expand their domain. MAXX and the Robo Force were able to decimate the ranks of these Troopers forcing Hun-Dred to turn the remains over to his NEM scientists for research. The NEM scientists have been charged with finding new and dangerous weapons to take down the Robo Force. Part of this research involves the various compounds which NAZGAR has discovered over his 1000+ years of life. Collectively, the serums are referred to by the NEMs as the "dark forces" - a quirk from their reprogramming by Nazgar's drainer helmets. Batch after batch is run through reconfigured robotic entities, seeing what will activate new life in their Zetonian power sources.
Cruel was the result of batch 237, a mixture of numerous serums. Though granted new life by the serum, Cruel's voice has been taken from him (even though an examination of his vocal circuitry reveals no reason for this lack of speech). Cruel breaks free of the NEMs and builds himself a new body, along with a small mindless drone friend he calls "Vul-gar".
Now, he will carry out his mission - destroy MAXX Zero!
Versions
Basic Edition
"This silent warrior enforces the will of Hun-Dred with his Hammerforge Fists!"
The standard Robo Force kit with all of the parts normally included, along with an extra arm set in black to replicate the classic toy, as well as a select few Weaponeer parts to give him the massive fists of the original figure. There are no detail lines on this edition. First offered for pre-order August 26th and ended September 20th, 2015. An unpainted version was also available.[2]
Ultimate Edition
The standard Robo Force kit with all of the parts normally included, along with an extra arm set in black to replicate the classic toy, as well as an option to combine with a Weaponeer Soldier Cruel Red who has been fused with Cruel to unleash his unnatural strength and power. 100% detail lined and matches with other Ultimate Robo Force editions. Having both Cruel and Weaponeer Soldier Cruel Red allows you to build Toyfinity's CRUEL! First offered for pre-order August 26th and ended September 20th, 2015.[3]
