Note that the hook is unpainted/unchromed, the forearm guards are fixed and no longer rotate, and that it appears the RtS version is perhaps a lighter shade of yellow/orange than what we've previously seen.
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In Hand Pictures of Reveal the Shield Grapple
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Nov 1, 2010 at 7:34am CDT
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Note that the hook is unpainted/unchromed, the forearm guards are fixed and no longer rotate, and that it appears the RtS version is perhaps a lighter shade of yellow/orange than what we've previously seen.
Check out the other images here.
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Comment by It Is Him
Nov 1, 2010
I like it!
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Comment by Wheeljack35
Nov 1, 2010
I was just noticing his forearms they are more round the the forearms of Inferno
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Comment by horus
Nov 1, 2010
no gun. -_-
think a prefer the RTS version to the United version this time
think a prefer the RTS version to the United version this time
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Comment by alexison
Nov 1, 2010
I'm still going to pick him up but these pictures make him look a lot less impressive.
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Comment by Joker'sRequiem
Nov 1, 2010
I'll probably pick him up when I see him. I still need to recoup my loses from going TF crazy on eBay. But hopefully by the time he comes out I'll have my TF budget back to normal.
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Comment by Mkall
Nov 1, 2010
I think I may enjoy this version more thann the United version, though I'll need to see comparison pics too.
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Comment by mattyc1007
Nov 1, 2010
I knew about the silver paint, I knew about the arms being rounder, what I didnt know is the change of arm mold with no rotating arm guards, is this hasbro changing the mold for cosmetic reasons? I though hasbro would only ever do that if it was something substantial to the figure, nice touch I like it.
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hasstle anymore
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hasstle anymore
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I think they removed a moving part from the toy as a cost cutting measure to balance out the remolded head and crane.
Comment by Counterpunch
Nov 1, 2010
mattyc1007 wrote:I knew about the silver paint, I knew about the arms being rounder, what I didnt know is the change of arm mold with no rotating arm guards, is this hasbro changing the mold for cosmetic reasons? I though hasbro would only ever do that if it was something substantial to the figure, nice touch I like it.
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hasstle anymore
I think they removed a moving part from the toy as a cost cutting measure to balance out the remolded head and crane.
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Comment by Mindmaster
Nov 1, 2010
Since I never got the Inferno version, I'll definitely get this guy. If I have the cash. 
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Comment by --B--
Nov 1, 2010
I have liked this less and less since first hearing about it. I wish they would have just re-painted the awesome Inferno mold, rather than remold it. It's not about G1-ness, I just think they missed the mark on this one, as the head isn't too great. I could even have lived without a new head.
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Comment by Oilspill
Nov 1, 2010
Hmm.. they both look pretty good. I'm leaning towards the United version, as the yellow head differentiates him from Inferno more. But the price difference may be the deciding factor here.
Nice job Habro/Takara on so much remoulding. I'll definitely be picking up some version of Grapple in addition to Inferno because of this.
Nice job Habro/Takara on so much remoulding. I'll definitely be picking up some version of Grapple in addition to Inferno because of this.
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Comment by Optimus1138
Nov 1, 2010
Good. Looks like he's not quite as bright of a yellow as he had looked in previous pictures.
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Comment by Stormrider
Nov 1, 2010
They even remolded some of the side panels.
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc412/TUgrapple/TUGRAPPLE15.jpg
I really like what they have done with it.
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc412/TUgrapple/TUGRAPPLE15.jpg
I really like what they have done with it.
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Comment by OptiMagnus
Nov 1, 2010
Hmm...on the fence with this guy. I like the vehicle detail. He would look good beside my movie collection too.
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Comment by Blurrz
Nov 2, 2010
Joins Costco Overload and Prime...
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They did, and I think it suffers for it. That and they really got stingy on the paint apps. I dunno about everyone else, but I like to see more than 2 colors of plastic and a paint app here or there. Detail is very important in bringing these out of the realm of toys and into detailed robot collectibles. Especially in a larger toy like this. Not that I'd buy it anyways since don't collect Grapples, but still.
Comment by kirbenvost
Nov 2, 2010
Counterpunch wrote:mattyc1007 wrote:I knew about the silver paint, I knew about the arms being rounder, what I didnt know is the change of arm mold with no rotating arm guards, is this hasbro changing the mold for cosmetic reasons? I though hasbro would only ever do that if it was something substantial to the figure, nice touch I like it.
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hasstle anymore
I think they removed a moving part from the toy as a cost cutting measure to balance out the remolded head and crane.
They did, and I think it suffers for it. That and they really got stingy on the paint apps. I dunno about everyone else, but I like to see more than 2 colors of plastic and a paint app here or there. Detail is very important in bringing these out of the realm of toys and into detailed robot collectibles. Especially in a larger toy like this. Not that I'd buy it anyways since don't collect Grapples, but still.
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You're forgetting they're still toys meant to be played with, by kids
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Nov 2, 2010
kirbenvost wrote:Counterpunch wrote:mattyc1007 wrote:I knew about the silver paint, I knew about the arms being rounder, what I didnt know is the change of arm mold with no rotating arm guards, is this hasbro changing the mold for cosmetic reasons? I though hasbro would only ever do that if it was something substantial to the figure, nice touch I like it.
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hasstle anymore
I think they removed a moving part from the toy as a cost cutting measure to balance out the remolded head and crane.
They did, and I think it suffers for it. That and they really got sting on the paint apps. I dunno about everyone else, but I like to see more than 2 colors of plastic and a paint app here or there. Detail is very important in bringing these out of the realm of toys and into detailed robot collectibles. Especially in a larger toy like this. Not that I'd buy it anyways since don't collect Grapples, but still.
You're forgetting they're still toys meant to be played with, by kids
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Yeah yeah, I know. Really, they're just not living up to precedents set in the past. There's a noticeable decline in paint apps in each line after RiD. It was tolerable until recently, when they stopped doing exhaust pipes, emblems and tail lights. 
Comment by kirbenvost
Nov 2, 2010
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Counterpunch wrote:mattyc1007 wrote:I knew about the silver paint, I knew about the arms being rounder, what I didnt know is the change of arm mold with no rotating arm guards, is this hasbro changing the mold for cosmetic reasons? I though hasbro would only ever do that if it was something substantial to the figure, nice touch I like it.
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hassle anymore
I think they removed a moving part from the toy as a cost cutting measure to balance out the remolded head and crane.
They did, and I think it suffers for it. That and they really got stingy on the paint apps. I dunno about everyone else, but I like to see more than 2 colors of plastic and a paint app here or there. Detail is very important in bringing these out of the realm of toys and into detailed robot collectibles. Especially in a larger toy like this. Not that I'd buy it anyways since don't collect Grapples, but still.
You're forgetting they're still toys meant to be played with, by kids
Yeah yeah, I know.
Really, they're just not living up to precedents set in the past. There's a noticeable decline in paint apps in each line after RiD. It was tolerable until recently, when they stopped doing exhaust pipes, emblems and tail lights.
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All the more for me or anyone else to practice painting skills I guess
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Nov 2, 2010
kirbenvost wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Counterpunch wrote:mattyc1007 wrote:I knew about the silver paint, I knew about the arms being rounder, what I didnt know is the change of arm mold with no rotating arm guards, is this hasbro changing the mold for cosmetic reasons? I though hasbro would only ever do that if it was something substantial to the figure, nice touch I like it.
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hasstle anymore
I think they removed a moving part from the toy as a cost cutting measure to balance out the remolded head and crane.
They did, and I think it suffers for it. That and they really got sting on the paint apps. I dunno about everyone else, but I like to see more than 2 colors of plastic and a paint app here or there. Detail is very important in bringing these out of the realm of toys and into detailed robot collectibles. Especially in a larger toy like this. Not that I'd buy it anyways since don't collect Grapples, but still.
You're forgetting they're still toys meant to be played with, by kids
Yeah yeah, I know.
All the more for me or anyone else to practice painting skills I guess
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I'd rather they give me fully painted figures, I've got a huge backlog selection of wargame figures to "practice" painting skills.
Comment by Midnight_Fox
Nov 2, 2010
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:kirbenvost wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:kirbenvost wrote:Counterpunch wrote:mattyc1007 wrote:I knew about the silver paint, I knew about the arms being rounder, what I didnt know is the change of arm mold with no rotating arm guards, is this hasbro changing the mold for cosmetic reasons? I though hasbro would only ever do that if it was something substantial to the figure, nice touch I like it.
"Hasbro are surely more than meets the eye"
I might pick him up if I ever see him. I havent ebay'd for a while and I can't be bothered with the hasstle anymore
I think they removed a moving part from the toy as a cost cutting measure to balance out the remolded head and crane.
They did, and I think it suffers for it. That and they really got sting on the paint apps. I dunno about everyone else, but I like to see more than 2 colors of plastic and a paint app here or there. Detail is very important in bringing these out of the realm of toys and into detailed robot collectibles. Especially in a larger toy like this. Not that I'd buy it anyways since don't collect Grapples, but still.
You're forgetting they're still toys meant to be played with, by kids
Yeah yeah, I know.
All the more for me or anyone else to practice painting skills I guess
I'd rather they give me fully painted figures, I've got a huge backlog selection of wargame figures to "practice" painting skills.
