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News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:51 am

Scans of the newest issue of Hobby Japan have surfaced. In these scans we see the first size comparison of Alternity Convoy with other Optimus Prime toys. We also get to see a concept image of Alternity Megatron. But most will be interested in The Master Piece Grimlock size comparison with G1 Grimlock!
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News Credits: 2 · by **Tekka** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:58 am

Nice shot there with the underside of his chin. Very stoic.

News Credits: 10 · by **Trikeboy** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:27 am

Judging by the pic with G1 Grimlock, it looks like he will be about the same height as Masterpiece Optimus Prime when in Dinobot mode. That will mean his robot mode will indead be very large, possibly larger than the full height of Megatron.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 10:47 am

OK, my on again, off again want for this MP is back on again. Guess I'll stick with my preorder, especially with scale a little more clearly defined. Now, bring on the color photos for final judgement.

News Credits: 1 · by **Solrac333** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:27 am

I want everything in this thread! :grin:

by **The Chronic** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:46 am

If I could only have one transformer ever I'm faily certain that MP Grimlock would be it, can't wait for a painted pic

by **Rocketeer** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:49 am

One word:
Giggity.

For those who aren't fans of Family Guy, two words:
Hell yeah!

If this figure is even half as awesome as he looks, we're in for a treat. :mrgreen:

Any reccomendations as to the best place to pre-order him?

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 11:56 am

Ooh Grimlokc is looking very nice. I hope i can muster up the money for it soon. He's really looking very nice.

But Alternity Convoy is very, very, very small.

News Credits: 23 · by **Prime Evil** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:12 pm

Overcracker wrote:But Alternity Convoy is very, very, very small.

He's pretty much the size he was mentioned he'd be. There were old comparison shots to him and delux movie BB. Is he a fair toy for his price range though...I'm not to sure about it, but I'm getting him anyway. He won't be Prime to me, just a new character.

News Credits: 2 · by **[JRX]** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:20 pm

Sorry to piss on everyone's parade, but I still get the feeling that MP Grimmy looks like an over-sized version of his G1 ancestor ...of course he's still on pre-order. :oops:

The detailing visible in this pic is petty impressive... all the little panel lines and rivets/bolts/whatevers. Very nice stuff!

News Credits: 1 · by **the_dark_decepticon** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:27 pm

Rocketeer wrote:One word:
Giggity.

For those who aren't fans of Family Guy, two words:
Hell yeah!

If this figure is even half as awesome as he looks, we're in for a treat.
Any reccomendations as to the best place to pre-order him?

I had a pre-order with BBTS but TFSource is a few bucks cheaper, so I canceled the one and pre-ordered with TFSource.

News Credits: 4 · by **Firebird** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:02 pm

omega666 wrote:I want everything in this thread!

that makes two of us!

I really like the head on alternity Megatron, looks angry.

News Credits: 767 · by **Dead Metal** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:29 pm

[JRX] wrote:Sorry to piss on everyone's parade, but I still get the feeling that MP Grimmy looks like an over-sized version of his G1 ancestor ...of course he's still on pre-order.

If Takara goes the same route with Grimlock they went with Starscream I'm gonna hunt you down and do nasty things to you!

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:45 pm

[JRX] wrote:Sorry to piss on everyone's parade, but I still get the feeling that MP Grimmy looks like an over-sized version of his G1 ancestor

And that is bad why?

The fact that he looks like his G1 counterpart, but with extra detailing and articulation, is what makes it specially attractive.

News Credits: 5 · by **Sledge** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:47 pm

That concept is why I loved MP Prime, and have yet to convince myself to buy MP Megatron or the Seekers. Yes, new versions of old characters rock. I love me some Classics, Alternators, etc. But for Masterpiece, I want that totally G1 cartoon accurate look that I've lusted after for twenty five years.

My interest in Grimlock is rising.

News Credits: 3 · by **Dread_Wing** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:29 pm

It looks awesome, I hope the US dollar goes down a bit before it comes out, as it is Grimlock will cost the same as my Predaking. I hope the high price mark compared to earlier Masterpieces is related to Takara getting it made in a different factory. It would suck royally to have to wrestle with QC problems on an imported Masterpiece. - Did anyone ever get a response to complaints about Masterpiece Megatron?

by **Rocketeer** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 2:46 pm

the_dark_decepticon wrote:I had a pre-order with BBTS but TFSource is a few bucks cheaper, so I canceled the one and pre-ordered with TFSource.

Thanks for the tip, TDD.
I'll keep that in mind.

I would pre-order MP Grimlock this very minute, except for two things.
First off, I ain't got the money available. Lol...
Seconldy, I'm kind of hoping that there will be a US release of this figure.

Didn't we hear for so very long about how there would never be an MP Grimlock because he was more popular in the US than in Japan?
So why would Has/Tak/To finally create this figure if they don't intend to release him officially in the US?
Or am I just deluding myself?

News Credits: 1 · by **TankedThomas** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:15 pm

I am so glad I preordered MP-08 Grimlock. He rocks. As for the Alternity range, I'm not fussed. They look nice and I may eventually get just a red Prime and silver or blue Megatron but really, they're far too small for the price. I don't know why they switched from 1:24 to 1:36 and kept them the same price. If you ask me, it's a rip off. I'll wait until late next year or 2010 and they might have them on clearance or something.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:43 pm

tomy1381 wrote:I am so glad I preordered MP-08 Grimlock. He rocks. As for the Alternity range, I'm not fussed. They look nice and I may eventually get just a red Prime and silver or blue Megatron but really, they're far too small for the price. I don't know why they switched from 1:24 to 1:36 and kept them the same price. If you ask me, it's a rip off. I'll wait until late next year or 2010 and they might have them on clearance or something.

I agree. The Alternity are too expensive for the size.

MP Grimlock looks better with each picture. I do like the details like the rivets and angular jaw hinge.

Two things I question: The gun - we haven't seen it yet. I really hope Takara doesn't skimp on the gun because it is more important than a tray of glasses. The other thing I wonder - can his right arm bend? In every picture that we have seen so far it has been straight. I imagine that the right arm will have the battery in it.

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 9:29 pm

Stormrider wrote:The other thing I wonder - can his right arm bend? In every picture that we have seen so far it has been straight. I imagine that the right arm will have the battery in it.

I see no reason why it wouldn't bend. You can clearly see that he has the same hinges on both his left and right legs/arms in dino mode.

by **G1 Blaster** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:18 am

Ok, I've been gone too long. What the hell is 'Alternity'?

And MP Grimlock, will he be state side? I don't want to order him from Japan just to have Customs destroy him thinking he's some sort of dinosaur terrorist bomb.

by **leader magnus prime** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 10:54 pm

grimlock looks great cant wait for color images

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:03 pm

G1Blaster wrote:Ok, I've been gone too long. What the hell is 'Alternity'?

And MP Grimlock, will he be state side? I don't want to order him from Japan just to have Customs destroy him thinking he's some sort of dinosaur terrorist bomb.

Alternity is the "follow" up to Binaltech basically though they are quite a bit smaller than Binaltechs. Mostly Diecast, very articulated, and with real car alt modes.

So far Nissans, different models, for both Convoy and Megatron. In two colors for each

As for Grimlock, one ca only hope Hasbr0 will decide to release it over here.

So far nothing has been said.

News Credits: 2 · by **REX-203** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 9:58 am

Hey everyone,

I didn't see if there were any colorized pics of the prototype, so sorry if this has been done already. It's been a while since I did one of these photo edits, but here is one I quickly shopped together.

Can't wait for this figure! :grin: