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News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Tue Sep 15, 2015 5:22 pm

I'm still down for all of them. Although I wish they'd have made Grimlock the same size as the rest in bot mode ... whatchagonnado?

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:08 am

I apologize for dragging this tread from the depths but I have a question regarding Cubrar. I brought one from TFSource during their Black Friday sale. I received one with the red head. While transforming him I noticed that his right shoulder part that rotates is ratcheted but the left one is not. If that a defect? Should I ask for a replacement? I hesitant since I got the red head one which is rarer or so I've heard. Thanks in advance.

by **Andrius** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:01 pm

Pretty much a universal issue. Be happy you have one shoulder that ratchets, since many don't even have that.

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:09 pm

Andrius wrote:Pretty much a universal issue. Be happy you have one shoulder that ratchets, since many don't even have that.

Ah ok, thanks. Should I be worried that the shoulder joint will break?

by **Andrius** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:54 pm

ZenPrime wrote:
Andrius wrote:Pretty much a universal issue. Be happy you have one shoulder that ratchets, since many don't even have that.

Ah ok, thanks. Should I be worried that the shoulder joint will break?

Hasn't happened to me and I've not heard of specific instances, but I'm also careful not to mess with it too much. I think I'd heard that it was mainly an issue with the ratchet teeth and not one of the joint itself. Some of them ratchet for a bit and then stop, after the teeth snap off. So you'll *probably* be okay.

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 1:10 pm

Andrius wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:
Andrius wrote:Pretty much a universal issue. Be happy you have one shoulder that ratchets, since many don't even have that.

Ah ok, thanks. Should I be worried that the shoulder joint will break?

Hasn't happened to me and I've not heard of specific instances, but I'm also careful not to mess with it too much. I think I'd heard that it was mainly an issue with the ratchet teeth and not one of the joint itself. Some of them ratchet for a bit and then stop, after the teeth snap off. So you'll *probably* be okay.

Thanks again, much appreciated!

by **Andrius** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 2:49 pm

No problem!

It's a shame, really, because this guy is the best of FP's Dinobots so far and probably one of the best 3rd-party Dinobots, period. Still, despite those shoulders, he's really a lot of fun!

by **Rated X** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:11 pm

ZenPrime wrote:
Andrius wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:
Andrius wrote:Pretty much a universal issue. Be happy you have one shoulder that ratchets, since many don't even have that.

Ah ok, thanks. Should I be worried that the shoulder joint will break?

Hasn't happened to me and I've not heard of specific instances, but I'm also careful not to mess with it too much. I think I'd heard that it was mainly an issue with the ratchet teeth and not one of the joint itself. Some of them ratchet for a bit and then stop, after the teeth snap off. So you'll *probably* be okay.

Thanks again, much appreciated!

Ive only had Cubrar displayed in robot mode for a brief time due to his complex transformation. It’s a real pain in the ass to get back in dino mode. Im not sure I understand exactly what this arm problem is. Granted I don’t get into crazy action poses, but could you try to explain this universal issue with Cubrar so I can see if mine has the issue ? a picture would also be great. Thanks in advance.

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 8:09 pm

Rated X wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:
Andrius wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:
Andrius wrote:Pretty much a universal issue. Be happy you have one shoulder that ratchets, since many don't even have that.

Ah ok, thanks. Should I be worried that the shoulder joint will break?

Hasn't happened to me and I've not heard of specific instances, but I'm also careful not to mess with it too much. I think I'd heard that it was mainly an issue with the ratchet teeth and not one of the joint itself. Some of them ratchet for a bit and then stop, after the teeth snap off. So you'll *probably* be okay.

Thanks again, much appreciated!

Ive only had Cubrar displayed in robot mode for a brief time due to his complex transformation. It’s a real pain in the ass to get back in dino mode. Im not sure I understand exactly what this arm problem is. Granted I don’t get into crazy action poses, but could you try to explain this universal issue with Cubrar so I can see if mine has the issue ? a picture would also be great. Thanks in advance.

In robot mode it's the roundish rotating plates that the arms are attached to. They are suppose to ratchet when you rotate them to transform to dino mode. On mine only one side ratchet the other just smooth rotation. Sorry I can't get th photo size small enough to upload on my phone

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:47 pm

Took this a long time ago, don't know if I ever shared it. Can't tell you how much I like the guy

News Credits: 23 · by **ZenPrime** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 12:52 pm

Lost Exo-Realm - LER-04 Severo and LER-04DX Severo pre-order up @ BBTS for $119.99 and $139.99

Lost Exo-Realm - LER-04 Severo
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FPJ10055&mode=retail

Lost Exo-Realm - LER-04DX Severo
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=FPJ10056&mode=retail
"The DX version also includes a throne, crown, and another mini warrior."

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:11 pm

I don't need the throne and other mini warrior.

But, still.... Yeah, I bit on the whole package. I've been all in on the project. What's another $20? That barely buys a Hasbro deluxe these days...

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Wed Jan 13, 2016 1:28 pm

Agamemnon wrote:I don't need the throne and other mini warrior.

But, still.... Yeah, I bit on the whole package. I've been all in on the project. What's another $20? That barely buys a Hasbro deluxe these days...

I know, right? I don't need that either, and it may go right into my parts bin, but ... I want 'em.

News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Thu Jan 14, 2016 2:49 pm

I have my preorder in but I went the cheap route. The throne has no place in my display or storage but it is a fun accessory. If the second targetmaster would have been different I might have changed my mind but he looks identical to me.

by **NOS** » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:00 am

Me Grimlock not kisser! Me Grimlock king!

. . . I went with the throne . . .

by **Rated X** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:14 am

I went the el cheapo route and snubbed the throne. I dont need crowns, aprons, computron brain caps, or any other silly accessories that are just going to end up in a parts box. Dinobots are one of the few groups worthy of being displayed in alt mode 99% of the time anyways.

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:23 am

Rated X wrote:I went the el cheapo route and snubbed the throne. I dont need crowns, aprons, computron brain caps, or any other silly accessories that are just going to end up in a parts box. Dinobots are one of the few groups worthy of being displayed in alt mode 99% of the time anyways.

>Thrones and crowns
>Silly

Sh*t taste pleb confirmed. How else is Grimlock supposed to keep his head warm, have a nice place to sit down AND let people know that HIM GRIMLOCK KING while he's at it?

I mean I'm not even buying the FP Dinobots and I want that throne.

by **Rated X** » Sun Jan 17, 2016 10:48 pm

Delta Magnus wrote:
Rated X wrote:I went the el cheapo route and snubbed the throne. I dont need crowns, aprons, computron brain caps, or any other silly accessories that are just going to end up in a parts box. Dinobots are one of the few groups worthy of being displayed in alt mode 99% of the time anyways.

>Thrones and crowns
>Silly

Sh*t taste pleb confirmed. How else is Grimlock supposed to keep his head warm, have a nice place to sit down AND let people know that HIM GRIMLOCK KING while he's at it?
And where did the whole throne/crown thing originate from anyways? Im assuming IDW...
I mean I'm not even buying the FP Dinobots and I want that throne.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:15 am

Rated X wrote:
Delta Magnus wrote:
Rated X wrote:I went the el cheapo route and snubbed the throne. I dont need crowns, aprons, computron brain caps, or any other silly accessories that are just going to end up in a parts box. Dinobots are one of the few groups worthy of being displayed in alt mode 99% of the time anyways.

>Thrones and crowns
>Silly

Sh*t taste pleb confirmed. How else is Grimlock supposed to keep his head warm, have a nice place to sit down AND let people know that HIM GRIMLOCK KING while he's at it?
And where did the whole throne/crown thing originate from anyways? Im assuming IDW...
I mean I'm not even buying the FP Dinobots and I want that throne.

"King grimlock" crown from Bob Budiansky. Marvel Comics group circa the 1984 up series

by **Rated X** » Mon Jan 18, 2016 8:59 am

fenrir72 wrote:
Rated X wrote:
Delta Magnus wrote:
Rated X wrote:I went the el cheapo route and snubbed the throne. I dont need crowns, aprons, computron brain caps, or any other silly accessories that are just going to end up in a parts box. Dinobots are one of the few groups worthy of being displayed in alt mode 99% of the time anyways.

>Thrones and crowns
>Silly

Sh*t taste pleb confirmed. How else is Grimlock supposed to keep his head warm, have a nice place to sit down AND let people know that HIM GRIMLOCK KING while he's at it?
And where did the whole throne/crown thing originate from anyways? Im assuming IDW...
I mean I'm not even buying the FP Dinobots and I want that throne.

"King grimlock" crown from Bob Budiansky. Marvel Comics group circa the 1984 up series

Thanks. That would explain why I never heard of it. Im not an avid comic reader and prefer the G1 cartoon as my primary G1 continuity. But even though Grimlock isnt the sharpest tool in the shed, Autobots dont use thrones. Plus he only commands 4 troops, not an empire.

News Credits: 1 · by **Gauntlet101010** » Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:33 am

Rated X wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
Rated X wrote:
Delta Magnus wrote:
Rated X wrote:I went the el cheapo route and snubbed the throne. I dont need crowns, aprons, computron brain caps, or any other silly accessories that are just going to end up in a parts box. Dinobots are one of the few groups worthy of being displayed in alt mode 99% of the time anyways.

>Thrones and crowns
>Silly

Sh*t taste pleb confirmed. How else is Grimlock supposed to keep his head warm, have a nice place to sit down AND let people know that HIM GRIMLOCK KING while he's at it?
And where did the whole throne/crown thing originate from anyways? Im assuming IDW...
I mean I'm not even buying the FP Dinobots and I want that throne.

"King grimlock" crown from Bob Budiansky. Marvel Comics group circa the 1984 up series

Thanks. That would explain why I never heard of it. Im not an avid comic reader and prefer the G1 cartoon as my primary G1 continuity. But even though Grimlock isnt the sharpest tool in the shed, Autobots dont use thrones. Plus he only commands 4 troops, not an empire.

In that particular story he became all-out Autobot leader (not just Dinobot leader) and it went right to his head, hence the crown. Sure Optimus Prime wouldn't go in for crowns and thrones, but Grimlock? He's a very different guy.

Anyhow, depending on how you collect you might have more than just one set of Dinobots for Grimlock to rule over. So there's that.

IMO, it's not a necessary accessory, but it's a pretty cool one.