New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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Takara has updated their website, MP8x available in the second half of December 2009. Pre-order through Toy Hobby Japan available from today 31 July - 11 September (noon)
Check out these links for more images:
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... mp08x.html
http://www.toyhobby.jp/html/pickup/0907/index.html
Check out these links for more images:
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... mp08x.html
http://www.toyhobby.jp/html/pickup/0907/index.html
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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The main differences compare with MP8 Grimlock:
a) King's Accessories: Crown, gun & sword (different colour from MP8)
b) Dinobot mode - Brand new Silver colour
c) Robot mode - Blue colour to match with comic grimlock colour scheme
Of course the packaging box is different
a) King's Accessories: Crown, gun & sword (different colour from MP8)
b) Dinobot mode - Brand new Silver colour
c) Robot mode - Blue colour to match with comic grimlock colour scheme
Of course the packaging box is different
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New Images of MP-08X King Grimlock
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Seibertron.com member Real Devastator alerted us that TakaraTomy have updated their website with information and images of the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece 08X King Grimlock. This figure is exclusive to ToyHobby Market.
Thanks to this update we now know the differences between this and the original Masterpiece Grimlock.
He comes only with the gold chromed crown, sword and blaster both of which have different colors than the first release.
The black body parts are now blue to let him look more like his depiction in the Marvel comics
His dinosaur parts are now silver
And of course the new comic like box.


Click here to see the TakaraTomy MP-08X site.
Also Toy Hobby Japan has now started taking pre.orders for this item. The Pre-orders start today 31.07.2009 (US 07.31.2009) to 11.09.2009 (US 09.11.2009) noon with a release of the 2. half of December.
Click here to get to the pre-order page.
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Thanks to this update we now know the differences between this and the original Masterpiece Grimlock.
He comes only with the gold chromed crown, sword and blaster both of which have different colors than the first release.
The black body parts are now blue to let him look more like his depiction in the Marvel comics
His dinosaur parts are now silver
And of course the new comic like box.
Click here to see the TakaraTomy MP-08X site.
Also Toy Hobby Japan has now started taking pre.orders for this item. The Pre-orders start today 31.07.2009 (US 07.31.2009) to 11.09.2009 (US 09.11.2009) noon with a release of the 2. half of December.
Click here to get to the pre-order page.
Stay tuned to seibertron.com for all your Transformers related news!

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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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This actually looks pretty awesome. Oh well I can't have everything.

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Blurrz wrote:10/10
Leave it to Dead Metal to have the word 'Pronz' in his signature.
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
That looks really awesome. I will be picking this piece up for sure since I held out on the first release. (Which I would still like to have one day.).
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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Seems like on the back of the package the description is written both in Japanese and English, unlike the other MPs which are only in Japanese. That's good.

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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
I think the first verison looks WAY better than this one...Those colours work a lot better on paper...
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
Yeah I agree, love the idea and effort but the execution doesn't reach my expectations.
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
As much as having the crown being pretty kool! I still prefer the first release Grimmy I bought. Though I don't care for the platter and cups, but his original colors sit better with me than this new version.

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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
I would like to thank Takara for pointing out the reason for the color differences on his hands and legs. We could have never figured that out on our own. Jeez...
Would be nice to have one to keep MIB-the packaging is great. However, If I really feel like I need a crown, I'll get the iGear set.
Would be nice to have one to keep MIB-the packaging is great. However, If I really feel like I need a crown, I'll get the iGear set.
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
I Love it! this figure is amazing!!
the reason being.. It's Grimock, and he is also the 1st truly Marvel comic transformers devoted Homage that reference the comic material and is historic in that respect..
so regardless of whether you Love this piece or hate it..the historic nature of what this masterpiece represents in a homage is undeniable.. and to those who are 80's enthusiasts, this piece is pure Gold!!
I would love to get my hands on one..
marvel comic transformers were highly sought after during the 80's when the craze took the nation by storm, and King Grimlock was a huge fan favorite..
the reason being.. It's Grimock, and he is also the 1st truly Marvel comic transformers devoted Homage that reference the comic material and is historic in that respect..
so regardless of whether you Love this piece or hate it..the historic nature of what this masterpiece represents in a homage is undeniable.. and to those who are 80's enthusiasts, this piece is pure Gold!!
I would love to get my hands on one..
marvel comic transformers were highly sought after during the 80's when the craze took the nation by storm, and King Grimlock was a huge fan favorite..

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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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I'd rather have the show-accurate first version.
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
Y'know, now I'm curious about how much the Japanese collectors know about the U.S. stuff...
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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typh0id wrote:I think the first verison looks WAY better than this one...Those colours work a lot better on paper...
My thoughts exactly.
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$100 more for a repaint with less accessories? I'll stick with the original release. I could understand if it was same price, but $250 is just way too much.

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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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Grahf wrote:$100 more for a repaint with less accessories? I'll stick with the original release. I could understand if it was same price, but $250 is just way too much.
That killed it for me. May get it if I find it cheaper.
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Longs for the days of G1 where we only had to worry about Megatron, Soundwave and Laserbeak wanting to be Autobots, Swoop calling himself Tracks and Slingshot calling himself Slingslot!
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Kenny28 wrote:Y'know, now I'm curious about how much the Japanese collectors know about the U.S. stuff...
I'm pretty puzzled...to the best of my knowledge the Marvel comics haven't been officially translated into Japanese...
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Re: New Images of MP8x Grimlock
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The funny thing is that BBTS still has the original up for preorder with an expected in stock date of Oct. MP-08X? 4th quarter. If this turns out to be the price of future MPs I'll need to find a second job to finance my love of giant robots.

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Zeds wrote:Grahf wrote:$100 more for a repaint with less accessories? I'll stick with the original release. I could understand if it was same price, but $250 is just way too much.
That killed it for me. May get it if I find it cheaper.
You won't find it cheaper as that is the only place you will find it as it's exclusive to it.

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Leave it to Dead Metal to have the word 'Pronz' in his signature.
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