The Energon Pub

Fri Nov 16, 2012 5:52 pm

i have a few concerns/questions about MP Grimlock. So as some of you know who frequent the B/S/T forum, i've been looking for Grimlock for some time now. A few things come to mind that make me kinda on the edge about saving up and buying him. Here they are in numerical order.

1. Does he feel cheap? Like does the plastic feel like it will last awhile?
2. Does he have alot of hollow spaces?
3. Are there any particular ''points of stress''?

Thats it. Please tell of any problems you've had with yours.

thanks!

News Credits: 10 · Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:03 pm

I've got the Tak version and he certainly doesn't feel cheap. After many transformations he has no stress marks and it never feels like I will break him.

The only hollow space in in the upper torso of the T-Rex mode, but that is rather show accurate when you watch him transform in the cartoon.

The only problem I have with him is that they didn't design his weapons to fold up to take advantage of that space

Overall he is a very nice figure IMHO.

News Credits: 104 · Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:14 pm

I have both versions, neither feel cheap or loose.. Excellent must buys IMHO.

Fri Nov 16, 2012 6:57 pm

Have the Hasbro version and I can answer all those questions with a resounding no.

News Credits: 60 · Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:03 pm

Try getting the Takara version. Worth the pain and pleasure! Just watch out for battery leaks(he is quite old by now)

Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:08 pm

Whichever one you get, you will be happy with, I'm sure. I have the Hasbro version......LOVE IT........

Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:38 pm

deffinatly get one if you can. he is deffinatly worth getting. i still bring it out and transform it alot.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:01 am

MP Grimlock is like MP Prime (01 and 10, both) - a serious tank compared to Starscream and Megatron. Tough as nails, and utterly awesome.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 2:29 am

I was wondering the exact same thing the other day, AdamFett. Really glad to hear that MP Grimlock's as solid as they come.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:08 am

Ain't nothin wrong with MP Grimlock. They nailed it with him. You can get some pretty dynamic poses with him too. I've had him balancing on one leg no problem.
I would like him to be tighter in the chest area but the slack is so minimal that it really is of little consequence.
I have the Hasbro version.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:10 am

FortMacs wrote:deffinatly

Brutal!! I don't think it could be spelled any worse. :lol:

Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:11 am

Sweet! I'm more then sold now! I can't wait to save up! Gonna have the time of my life with it... :grin:

Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:12 am

monstergrotusque wrote:I would like him to be tighter in the chest area but the slack is so minimal that it really is of little consequence.

Do you know if the slack in the chest area also exists in the Takara version?

Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:17 am

I believe it is but i don't have first hand knowledge. It's not really a QC thing inasmuch as it's just a necessary (but unfortunate) variable due to transformation tolerances.

But don't quote me on that.

by no means is it a deal breaker though.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:34 am

monstergrotusque wrote:
FortMacs wrote:deffinatly

Brutal!! I don't think it could be spelled any worse.

LOL

News Credits: 9 · Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:16 am

He flails around a lot in mid transformation but he's sturdy, as everyone else said. I wish his shoulders had better articulation but his legs and neck are great.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:56 am

Gah!!! I need one ASAP now!

Should have one by Feb. :sad:

News Credits: 104 · Sat Nov 17, 2012 7:40 am

FortMacs wrote:deffinatly get one if you can. he is deffinatly worth getting. i still bring it out and transform it alot.

So do I.

Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:44 am

nickh wrote:I was wondering the exact same thing the other day, AdamFett. Really glad to hear that MP Grimlock's as solid as they come.

IKR. Good thing. Grimlock will be a B-day present to myself this year. Hopefully. :lol:

Sat Nov 17, 2012 8:59 am

I love my MP Grimlock, the great thing about him is he displays equally awesome in both modes, and unlike some MP figures, he's a lot of fun to transform. I still have a sneaking suspicion that Takara might release a bigger version now that scale is the big thing, but nonetheless, great figure!

Sat Nov 17, 2012 5:28 pm

I have the takara version. He is fantastic. I display him in bot mode. He looks very intimidating on the shelf.

Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:35 am

I can't wait to finally get my hands on him!

News Credits: 11 · Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:56 pm

fenrir72 wrote:Try getting the Takara version. Worth the pain and pleasure! Just watch out for battery leaks(he is quite old by now)

I wouldn't bother with the Takara version, unless they're the same price and you have a preference for the packaging & waiter accessories. Otherwise the Hasbro one is nearly the same and comes with the crown accessory which the regular Takara edition did not. If you can get the Hasbro one for cheaper, I say go for it!