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News Credits: 905 · Sat May 15, 2010 8:43 am

Seems like the Hasbro version of Transformers Masterpiece Grimlock has surfaced and available in China toy market, as multiple Chinese Transformers collectors have got their hands on this leader of Dinobot.

Actoys forum member 红银蓝 has posted some toy images of the toys, interesting thing is that the version of Hasbro MP Grimlock that he got has sharp teeth and claws.

Check out the original thread here: http://bbs.actoys.net/read.php?tid-476159.html

News Credits: 217 · Sat May 15, 2010 8:51 am

The Hasbro version comes with the crown? That's gonna cause some ruffled feathers among people who bought the Takara version...

News Credits: 767 · Sat May 15, 2010 8:55 am

Diem wrote:The Hasbro version comes with the crown? That's gonna cause some ruffled feathers among people who bought the Takara version...

Screw the crown, I want the tray and apron, for more iconic.

This looks excellent, I hope it will be available over here.

News Credits: 1 · Sat May 15, 2010 9:01 am

Any chance of the following:

- US Retail Date?
- Retail Price?
- Stores carrying the item?

News Credits: 251 · Sat May 15, 2010 9:03 am

Will this be coming out before July? If so, my birthday's coming up, and he'd make a great Autobot counterpart for my Masterpiece Skywarp. :grin:

Can't wait for it to come out in retail! :APPLAUSE:

Sat May 15, 2010 9:03 am

I hope it comes to Minnesota. I am really glad that I passed on the Takara version just as long as I can get my hands on this.

News Credits: 8 · Sat May 15, 2010 9:12 am

Looks pretty good. I'd like to know US retail info as well. But I would also like to know if this version has the diecast content that the Takara version has. The heft is one of the deciding factors for me.

News Credits: 10 · Sat May 15, 2010 9:27 am

Diem wrote:The Hasbro version comes with the crown? That's gonna cause some ruffled feathers among people who bought the Takara version...

Really? I didn't realize it would be that big of a deal. Never really considered the inclusion or omission of the crown a factor in my buying decision for this one.

I already have both TT versions, and the paint apps are just different enough for me to pick the Hasbro version up, as well. In fact, the Hasbro version looks to be the best out of the 3 if these photos are any indication of how production will turn out :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 10 · Sat May 15, 2010 9:29 am

vegetacron wrote:Any chance of the following:

- US Retail Date?
- Retail Price?
- Stores carrying the item?

I don't know about the first 2 Qs, but this is supposed to be a TRU exclusive. That was announced in February of this year.

News Credits: 4 · Sat May 15, 2010 11:00 am

I am really liking this figure. For $69.99 (Canadian) it's pretty expensive, but from what I can tell, it'll definitely be worth it.

Sat May 15, 2010 11:03 am

I'm sure it's a dumb question, but I really wonder how these supposed US exclusives ALWAYS end up in the Chinese market months before the American release. Same thing happened with the Hasbro Toy Shop Exclusives a few years ago.

As for the figure, I'll definitely purchase it on sight. TRU tends to be really good with getting their exclusives (as opposed to Walmart and Target).

News Credits: 4 · Sat May 15, 2010 12:25 pm

looks brilliant!
will buy this when I see it

WolfDawg wrote:I'm sure it's a dumb question, but I really wonder how these supposed US exclusives ALWAYS end up in the Chinese market months before the American release. Same thing happened with the Hasbro Toy Shop Exclusives a few years ago.

As for the figure, I'll definitely purchase it on sight. TRU tends to be really good with getting their exclusives (as opposed to Walmart and Target).

well, they're made in china. i guess these are test figures for final approval

News Credits: 7 · Sat May 15, 2010 12:26 pm

Oh so glad I waited. Looks to have the best of both the previous versions (crown and no "comics" blue) with rather spiffing paint, and for a cheaper price tag. Plus as a TRU exclusive it's got a fair chance of making it to UK retail (we lucked out with Skywarp getting picked up by Argos when Walmart didn't see fit to put it out on the shelves of their Asda chain over here, no such luck with the Walmart Universe ultras as yet).

Sold.

News Credits: 104 · Sat May 15, 2010 12:55 pm

That looks sweet. I have the TT version, and I will buy this one as well.

News Credits: 1452 · Sat May 15, 2010 12:58 pm

A figure for the ages. Definitely have to pick it up if I see it. I'm glad Hasbro provides an option for those who don't tend to deal with buying figures from overseas.

News Credits: 11 · Sat May 15, 2010 1:03 pm

Agreed, Blurrz. This almost makes me confident that if there is indeed an MP Rodimus this year, I might be okay waiting for a domestic release. Maybe.

Forgotten wrote:Looks pretty good. I'd like to know US retail info as well. But I would also like to know if this version has the diecast content that the Takara version has. The heft is one of the deciding factors for me.

There's not really a lot of diecast in the Takara one, it's just his dino toes, codpiece, shoulder joints, and two internal chest frame parts. I guess that's still more than Megatron and the Seekers. But so far the diecast content for the domestic MPs has been the same, there's no reason to believe Grimlock will be different. From the looks of these images, I don't think you have worry.

Sat May 15, 2010 2:34 pm

i'm definitely goin to try and get my grubby lil paws on this one. Wanted the previous release but it was too expensive. So much so that I have a collection tub for small change on my desk at work with a picture of this toy on it...

One interesting thing bout this masterpiece is that it is perhaps the closest to the original toy compared to the other 3 masterpieces (OP, Megatron and Starscream) - perhaps it's due to the original cartoon model not being so far away from the toy as the others were.

News Credits: 1235 · Sat May 15, 2010 3:35 pm

This looks awesome but I already have the Takara version and don't see enough different to have two.

Sat May 15, 2010 4:12 pm

The crown... always just looked dumb to me. It'd be in the box if the Takara version I got came with it. *Shrugs*

Sat May 15, 2010 4:32 pm

Stupid question time: The crown does come off, right?

Sat May 15, 2010 4:40 pm

Thank you Hasbro !!!

All of us in the USA appreciate every time you go against the grain and bring out releases for everyone to enjoy. Hoping for an Mp Thundercracker from Wal-Mart in the future.

News Credits: 767 · Sat May 15, 2010 4:42 pm

10thEnemyHasTheBomb wrote:Stupid question time: The crown does come off, right?

Yes it does.

News Credits: 5 · Sat May 15, 2010 4:46 pm

Buy On Sight.

Already have some cash set aside for it!

News Credits: 33 · Sat May 15, 2010 5:30 pm

I have the G1 and there's nothing here save a cheap gold-chromed crown that makes me want this figure.

I'd pass on this one, even if I could afford it.

On a side note? Why bother with an MP Grimlock? The G1 version is nearly perfect anyways. I'd much rather they concentrated on characters where the toy doesn't fully do the character justice. Roll on MP Rodimus Prime - I could be convinced to get that.