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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:26 pm

Observedhalo wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:That's the Leader Grimlock I'm gonna go for, and the Leader Prime will be a nice bonus. Since it's a Platinum Series release, it's gonna be a mostly online deal for the US, right?

And Toys R Us

I thought that was for Canada? If not, I may have to keep an eye on the one near my future home.

Nope, Platinum Edition products are available at Toy-R-Us stores, in addition to some sites online. Thats how I got my Grimlock Evolution 2-pack.

To clarify, every Platinum Edition figure after the first three (Year of the Snake Prime, Year of the Snake Omega, and G1 Predaking) has come to U.S. TRU stores.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:30 pm

Observedhalo wrote:Thats how I got my Grimlock Evolution 2-pack.

The Evolutions sets aren't Platinum Edition... are they? :???:

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:31 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:Thats how I got my Grimlock Evolution 2-pack.

The Evolutions sets aren't Platinum Edition... are they?

Don't think so.

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:48 pm

shajaki wrote:i havent seen TF4, but is this grimlock more screen accurate? either way i like it.

It is, at least as far as the color palette chosen. In several shots in the movie, it's obvious the Dinobots are NOT all gunmental gray, as you might first think. They have subtle hues on some parts of their models that evoke their respective toy colors, but not anywhere near the extent to which the toys "pop" with color. The exception is Grimlock, who in the movie has a bluish-green hue to some of his body, which this Platinum Edition version tries to capture. The other choice is the Takara "Dark Knight" leader version, but it's pretty uninteresting in terms of coloring (gray and black). Another nice perk to this Platinum Edition is the seeming lack of chrome parts that the mass release version boasts. It'll probably be a lot more durable if you transform your figures frequently.

News Credits: 2 · by **Nemesis Destron** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:59 pm

Is this the OP that will be in the set? I can't tell if this Prime has the mouth plate but I'm sure the one that comes with this Grimlock does have it.

Unless I'm wrong on this? :-?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:05 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:That's the Leader Grimlock I'm gonna go for, and the Leader Prime will be a nice bonus. Since it's a Platinum Series release, it's gonna be a mostly online deal for the US, right?

And Toys R Us

I thought that was for Canada? If not, I may have to keep an eye on the one near my future home.

Nope, Platinum Edition products are available at Toy-R-Us stores, in addition to some sites online. Thats how I got my Grimlock Evolution 2-pack.
To clarify, every Platinum Edition figure after the first three (Year of the Snake Prime, Year of the Snake Omega, and G1 Predaking) has come to U.S. TRU stores.

Thank you so much :BOWDOWN:

Mindmaster wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:Thats how I got my Grimlock Evolution 2-pack.

The Evolutions sets aren't Platinum Edition... are they?

No, they're not. These are the Platinum Editions for the Movie:

Silver Knight Optimus Prime (First Edtion repaint)
Optimus Prime & Grimlock (Voyager molds)
Breakout Battle (with Rusty Prime, Rollbar and Crankcase repaint)
Leader Class Optimus Prime & Leader Class Grimlock
Autobots United (5-pack)

Nemesis Destron wrote:Is this the OP that will be in the set? I can't tell if this Prime has the mouth plate but I'm sure the one that comes with this Grimlock does have it.

Unless I'm wrong on this?

See my list

by **Observedhalo** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:16 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:That's the Leader Grimlock I'm gonna go for, and the Leader Prime will be a nice bonus. Since it's a Platinum Series release, it's gonna be a mostly online deal for the US, right?

And Toys R Us

I thought that was for Canada? If not, I may have to keep an eye on the one near my future home.

Nope, Platinum Edition products are available at Toy-R-Us stores, in addition to some sites online. Thats how I got my Grimlock Evolution 2-pack.
To clarify, every Platinum Edition figure after the first three (Year of the Snake Prime, Year of the Snake Omega, and G1 Predaking) has come to U.S. TRU stores.

Thank you so much

Mindmaster wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:Thats how I got my Grimlock Evolution 2-pack.

The Evolutions sets aren't Platinum Edition... are they?

No, they're not. These are the Platinum Editions for the Movie:

Silver Knight Optimus Prime (First Edtion repaint)
Optimus Prime & Grimlock (Voyager molds)
Breakout Battle (with Rusty Prime, Rollbar and Crankcase repaint)
Leader Class Optimus Prime & Leader Class Grimlock
Autobots United (5-pack)

Nemesis Destron wrote:Is this the OP that will be in the set? I can't tell if this Prime has the mouth plate but I'm sure the one that comes with this Grimlock does have it.

Unless I'm wrong on this?

See my list

Derp. My bad. Are you sure about the Silver Knight Optimus Prime? I thought that was a Target exclusive.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:22 pm

Observedhalo wrote:Derp. My bad. Are you sure about the Silver Knight Optimus Prime? I thought that was a Target exclusive.

There are several Silver Knight Optimus Prime repaints out there (Smash & Change, Titan, Deluxe), all of them Target exclusive. But the First Edition one is a Platinum Edition:

And probably an Amazon exclusive much like the parent mold.

by **Observedhalo** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:29 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:Derp. My bad. Are you sure about the Silver Knight Optimus Prime? I thought that was a Target exclusive.

There are several Silver Knight Optimus Prime repaints out there (Smash & Change, Titan, Deluxe), all of them Target exclusive. But the First Edition one is a Platinum Edition:

And probably an Amazon exclusive much like the parent mold.

Just checked Tf Wiki. It a Target Exclusive. The whole Silver Knight thing is. Im pretty sure its just part of the Thrilling Thirty line, not a Plat.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:30 pm

Observedhalo wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:Derp. My bad. Are you sure about the Silver Knight Optimus Prime? I thought that was a Target exclusive.

There are several Silver Knight Optimus Prime repaints out there (Smash & Change, Titan, Deluxe), all of them Target exclusive. But the First Edition one is a Platinum Edition:

And probably an Amazon exclusive much like the parent mold.

Just checked Tf Wiki. It a Target Exclusive. The whole Silver Knight thing is. Im pretty sure its just part of the Thrilling Thirty line, not a Plat.

It says "Platinum Edition" smack-dab on the box.

News Credits: 1 · by **MightyMagnus78** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:31 pm

A Silver Knight Optimus Prime, where the only actual silver is on the shield? As from Grimlock, well I still prefer the voyager.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 5:37 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Observedhalo wrote:Derp. My bad. Are you sure about the Silver Knight Optimus Prime? I thought that was a Target exclusive.

There are several Silver Knight Optimus Prime repaints out there (Smash & Change, Titan, Deluxe), all of them Target exclusive. But the First Edition one is a Platinum Edition:

And probably an Amazon exclusive much like the parent mold.

Just checked Tf Wiki. It a Target Exclusive. The whole Silver Knight thing is. Im pretty sure its just part of the Thrilling Thirty line, not a Plat.

It says "Platinum Edition" smack-dab on the box.

Just checked TFWiki myself, and while it is under the Target exclusive banner, note the wiki has been known to be incorrect at times, While the assumption is easy to make, we still lack official confirmation (hence me saying "probably")

by **MenaceRX** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:02 pm

I like that, but it comes as a set right with Optimus also? If so I wont buy the set just to get one leader class and be stuck with one I dont want.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:04 pm

MenaceRX wrote:I like that, but it comes as a set right with Optimus also? If so I wont buy the set just to get one leader class and be stuck with one I dont want.

It does indeed come with the Generations Leader-class Optimus.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 7:31 pm

I really think this and all the other sets prove it pays to wait to buy when it comes to movie toys.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:14 am

I really want this Grimlock, but there's no way I'm paying (I assume) $100 for this and that awful translucent Prime. Maybe if it ever hits clearance somewhere.

Emerje

by **Autobot Dash** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 6:34 am

I would prefer if Grimlock come only in shades of gray and silver.

by **Zeek99g** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:12 am

I found AoE deluxe class Lockdown on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Extinction-Generations-Deluxe-Lockdown/dp/B00I0NI9PC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1404917830&sr=8-4&keywords=transformers+age+of+extinction+deluxe+lockdown

News Credits: 144 · by **xRotorstormx** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:06 pm

He seems slightly inspired by the crazy colors of G2, which I have always been a fan of. The combination of the green and teal is really eye catching. I hope he isn't close to $100 because I'd be more than happy adding this guy to my collection

by **TransformersFan89** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 12:46 pm

Does anyone know if the breakout battle set, the autobots united set, and the leader Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2 pack set will be in Toys R Us stores in the U.S. (more specifically, South Carolina)?

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:33 pm

TransformersFan89 wrote:Does anyone know if the breakout battle set, the autobots united set, and the leader Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2 pack set will be in Toys R Us stores in the U.S. (more specifically, South Carolina)?

By Autobots United set, do you mean this?

If so, no. That's an Asia exclusive.

The AoE Leader 2-Pack should show up at TRU.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:34 pm

megatronus wrote:
TransformersFan89 wrote:Does anyone know if the breakout battle set, the autobots united set, and the leader Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2 pack set will be in Toys R Us stores in the U.S. (more specifically, South Carolina)?

By Autobots United set, do you mean this?

If so, no. That's an Asia exclusive.

The AoE Leader 2-Pack should show up at TRU.

He's refering to the 5-pack with Evasion Prime, Hound, Drift, Crosshairs and Bumblebee.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:36 pm

megatronus wrote:
TransformersFan89 wrote:Does anyone know if the breakout battle set, the autobots united set, and the leader Optimus Prime and Grimlock 2 pack set will be in Toys R Us stores in the U.S. (more specifically, South Carolina)?

By Autobots United set, do you mean this?

If so, no. That's an Asia exclusive.

The AoE Leader 2-Pack should show up at TRU.

Fairly certain that this is what he meant:

As it stands, all Platinum Edition sets (which is what all three of the sets listed are) will more than likely be available at Toys "R" Us.

by **TransformersFan89** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:57 pm

Thanks to everyone for your replies! Also sorry about the confusion; I was talking about the Transformers: Age Of Extinction 5 pack (Optimus Prime, Hound, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, and Drift) as well as the other Age Of Extinction sets. The reason I was unsure at first is because I saw a comment that said something about other platinum sets showing up at Toys R Us stores after the first 3 sets so I was worried that it might mean that Toys R Us might not get them. But also the Breakout Battle set and the 2 pack of the leader Optimus Prime and Grimlock repaint should show up in Toys R Us stores as well right?

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:58 pm

TransformersFan89 wrote:But also the Breakout Battle set and the 2 pack of the leader Optimus Prime and Grimlock repaint should show up in Toys R Us stores as well right?

That seems to be the situation.