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Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:36 am

Seriously considering part-exchanging my soul for this!

News Credits: 8 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:39 am

Guys, there is no blue version of Grimlock coming...

It's the LEDs in his eyes. His eye color can either be red (toy) or blue (cartoon).

As for there not being die-cast, this is a prototype cast from the prototype mold. These are never in die-cast, the die-cast parts are added in the testshot fase. Most of the time the plastic has been colored at this point as well.

Which doesn't say that there are going to be huge die-cast parts... there might not be. We simply don't know yet at this stage.

Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:49 am

Absolutely 100% sold!
This figure looks amazing.
"One Grimlock to rule them all," as Tolkien might say.

I just wish there was some way we could split this Mickeymus Prime away from MP Grimlock.
Yes, I know they were announced together, but they *really* aren't in the same vein here. Lol...

Anyway...
Like most of y'all, I'm hoping that Hasbro releases MP Grimlock in the USA.
I dont' want to have to pay extra to import a Takara figure from Japan.
Is that so wrong?
That said, weren't we once bludgeoned over the head by people who claimed an MP Grimlock would *never* be produced, because he's not as popular a character in Japan?
Maybe this big fellow will be a USA exclusive MP. :-p

Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:50 am

Tekka wrote:Aha. Grimlock is sitting down in that picture with G1 Prime. That alleviates the height worries a little.

That wasn't obvious by my stating it the first time that picture popped up?

News Credits: 2 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:53 am

I must have skipped over that part. 8-}

Or didn't go back to check for any edits.

News Credits: 15 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:41 am

Cannot wait for MP Grimlock.

Whenever I see it I want to start talking like him for some reason.

I generally like my Masterpiece figures to be more complicated than the standard toys and while MP Grimmy clearly has extra steps to his transformation I dont really mind that he is basically a scaled up version. The Dino mode has bags of character.

Like the crown, nice touch. "Me Grimlock King!"

News Credits: 1 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:30 am

astrobard wrote:
Iriehide wrote:Ok, I missed it. Why in the motherfather does he have a drink tray?

go watch ALL transformers G1 episodes!

Well said.

News Credits: 9 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:32 am

That thing is awesome. and the Grimlock isn't half bad either. :roll:

The grimlock after all we have seen is looking like an amazing piece, sure it won't be for everyone, but if I have a chance I might get one.

The Mickey-former is going to sell well regardless of fan approval, just like the Disney/Star Wars figures that are out there. I have no problem with them, I just hope they don't try to release a Nemo repaint of Skybite.

News Credits: 5 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:33 am

Oh come on. Don't make the poor sod watch that asstastic episode.

News Credits: 5 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:41 am

Editor wrote:The Mickey-former is going to sell well regardless of fan approval, just like the Disney/Star Wars figures that are out there. I have no problem with them, I just hope they don't try to release a Nemo repaint of Skybite.

Wouldn't that be Bruce the Shark :-B

?

Sorry, I have a 4 and a 2 year old.

Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:49 am

Hans wrote:Guys, there is no blue version of Grimlock coming...

It's the LEDs in his eyes. His eye color can either be red (toy) or blue (cartoon).

Thanks for destroying my hopes of a MP G2 Grimlock... :-(

jk

, but it is nice to have that choice on the eyes. I can see where some would want him with red eyes like the original toy, but I'd prefer blue to match the show and my other 'bots. I just hope that doesn't mean the blue-eyed version will have a blue led for his sword as well... :shock:

BTW, B, I'm 20 and childless, and I know what you're talking about, don't feel bad. I don't mean to go off topic, but a fun fact; they actually named that character after the mechanical shark from Jaws.

News Credits: 4 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:31 am

As great as Grimlock looks I just hope that articulated hands were not sacrificed for his light up sword gimmick.

Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:33 am

I like MP Grimlock, but they are asking a lot of the wallet for that one.

Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:41 am

Im still trying to come up with words that convey the awsomeness of this Grimlock, Im gonna go with 'the dog's bollocks'
while I'd just use the word bollocks to describe that other atrocity

The hands look articulated to me and my understanding is the eyes will be able to switch between colours

News Credits: 4 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:42 am

g2grimmy64 wrote:
Hans wrote:Guys, there is no blue version of Grimlock coming...

It's the LEDs in his eyes. His eye color can either be red (toy) or blue (cartoon).

Thanks for destroying my hopes of a MP G2 Grimlock...

jk , but it is nice to have that choice on the eyes. I can see where some would want him with red eyes like the original toy, but I'd prefer blue to match the show and my other 'bots. I just hope that doesn't mean the blue-eyed version will have a blue led for his sword as well...

BTW, B, I'm 20 and childless, and I know what you're talking about, don't feel bad. I don't mean to go off topic, but a fun fact; they actually named that character after the mechanical shark from Jaws.

Hey, maybe e-hobby will do a G2 version, who knows?

Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:19 pm

He looks too small in these pics. I hope he will be MP Prime size or larger or i will lose interest.

Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:07 pm

Very (very!) quick attempt at putting some colour on him! need more time for a better attempt!

Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:20 pm

Is it just me or does his robot face have those damn teeth patterns along the sides like in the comics.

:/

Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:45 pm

itcsjh wrote:Very (very!) quick attempt at putting some colour on him! need more time for a better attempt!

Slaggin' Hell! That looks awesome! If the actual figure comes out like that (heck, if it comes out any way at all) i'll pick it up in a heartbeat!

Although, I'm not sure about the crowny-ish-thing on his head. It looks good and fits with the whole 'Me Grimlock king!' idea, but i think i liked his old head better.

News Credits: 8 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 1:53 pm

The crown can be removed. I think it's a great homage to the old Marvel comics, though, so I'll keep it on

Wolfguard wrote:Is it just me or does his robot face have those damn teeth patterns along the sides like in the comics.
:/

I believe I see them, too. Damn, I hate those retarded fangs...

Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:20 pm

Considering I hate voice & sounds gimmicks I'd actually love it if they did that and he just says "me grimlock, badass!""

Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:37 pm

They passed up a MP Sunstorm repaint for THIS?

Just think of the crossover doors Mickimus is opening, we're one step closer to a transforming nine-tailed bowl of ramen!

News Credits: 21 · Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:02 pm

if they could take 20 to 40 dollars of the price ill get it for sure but ill wait & see what stores online have to offer for the price when its time for me to get him.

im slow with mps just got mp prime 20th annivasery couple days ago.

Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:55 pm

PrivatePoop wrote:a transforming nine-tailed bowl of ramen!

I'd preorder that in a heartbeat, hehe. as for mp grimlock...wow. I always thought he and sludge had excellent g1 figures in terms of articulation and faithfulness to both modes, and i'm really glad to see they did basically everything necessary to make that g1 grimlock figure absolutely perfect. if the shoulders end up being, i dunno, maybe, not locked in fully to the torso, or perfected in some way from these pictures, this may be the best representation possible of grimlock. I want it badly, but it comes out at the same time as henkei dirge and thrust, and i'm a horrible sucker for seekers. this decision's going to pester me for a while now, i'm sure. hehe.