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I gotta agree with you Chuck, this guy is the one to get. He reminds me alot of Cybertron Hot Shot, but with way better arms. And legs for that matter.

His Alt mode is super cool. It's very Tron like.

Cobotron wrote:I gotta agree with you Chuck, this guy is the one to get. He reminds me alot of Cybertron Hot Shot, but with way better arms. And legs for that matter.

His Alt mode is super cool. It's very Tron like.

Music to my ears. I cant wait for this guy now!

I knew you would hear that.

waaaaaant....

Upon watching RID, Legion Underbite is now on my want list

Seibertron podcaster ScottyP was able to find the 2nd wave of 1-Step figures at a Target in Cary, NC. He was able to confirm Grimlock and Steeljaw however this wave also contains Fixit. You can always send your new retail finds to Sightings@Seibertron.com. Be sure to include a picture like ScottyP did.



If you don't want to wait on these to show up in your neck of the woods, they are also now available on Amazon.com. Click on the links to see the listings.

• Steeljaw
• Grimlock
• Fixit

Cobotron wrote:I knew you would hear that.

Drift is the perfect example of what the Warrior class can be; solid, movable figures with a simple Transformation.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Seibertron podcaster ScottyP was able to find the 2nd wave of 1-Step figures at a Target in Cary, NC. He was able to confirm Grimlock and Steeljaw however this wave also contains Fixit. You can always send your new retail finds to Sightings@Seibertron.com. Be sure to include a picture like ScottyP did.



If you don't want to wait on these to show up in your neck of the woods, they are also now available on Amazon.com. Click on the links to see the listings.

• Steeljaw
• Grimlock
• Fixit

Have mine coming on Monday.

Grimlock is actually pretty clever. Steeljaw is ok, but I really dislike that he has 0 articulation. Absolutely none. Most of these guys at least let you move an arm or something.

ScottyP wrote:Grimlock is actually pretty clever. Steeljaw is ok, but I really dislike that he has 0 articulation. Absolutely none. Most of these guys at least let you move an arm or something.

What would you recommend for Grimlock: One-Step or Warrior?

Va'al wrote:

ScottyP wrote:Grimlock is actually pretty clever. Steeljaw is ok, but I really dislike that he has 0 articulation. Absolutely none. Most of these guys at least let you move an arm or something.

What would you recommend for Grimlock: One-Step or Warrior?

Warrior. It has its problems, but still the most satisfying Grimlock. Though I like the size of the 3-Step "Hyperchange" one and it has a cool transformation. If you don't mind a brick I'd actually say that one.

ScottyP wrote:

Va'al wrote:

ScottyP wrote:Grimlock is actually pretty clever. Steeljaw is ok, but I really dislike that he has 0 articulation. Absolutely none. Most of these guys at least let you move an arm or something.

What would you recommend for Grimlock: One-Step or Warrior?

Warrior. It has its problems, but still the most satisfying Grimlock. Though I like the size of the 3-Step "Hyperchange" one and it has a cool transformation. If you don't mind a brick I'd actually say that one.

So my choices are tinysaur, clever but unsatisfying, problematic and cool brick? Hm.

Va'al wrote:So my choices are tinysaur, clever but unsatisfying, problematic and cool brick? Hm.

Yep. Amazing that they can do four of the same character in different sizes yet never quite hit the mark dead on.

I... might just pass then. Unless I find a Warrior on clearance. Saves me money!

Va'al wrote:I... might just pass then. Unless I find a Warrior on clearance. Saves me money!

Save it for Drift.

Va'al wrote:So my choices are tinysaur, clever but unsatisfying, problematic and cool brick? Hm.

But he said the Warrior is the satisfying one.

And I've heard others say they really like it.

ScottyP wrote:

Va'al wrote:So my choices are tinysaur, clever but unsatisfying, problematic and cool brick? Hm.

Yep. Amazing that they can do four of the same character in different sizes yet never quite hit the mark dead on.

These choices blow hard.

Sabrblade wrote:

Va'al wrote:So my choices are tinysaur, clever but unsatisfying, problematic and cool brick? Hm.

But he said the Warrior is the satisfying one.

And I've heard others say they really like it.

Cobotron, care to give your detailed take on Warrior Grimlock?

Also, the statement about Steeljaw having no articulation was referring to which class?

william-james88 wrote:Also, the statement about Steeljaw having no articulation was referring to which class?

I'm thinking the One Step Changer.

william-james88 wrote:Also, the statement about Steeljaw having no articulation was referring to which class?

I also think he was refering to the half stepper.

Cobotron, care to give your detailed take on Warrior Grimlock?

Well, but only 'cause you axed.
I think that Grimlock's charater design is really great. The whole design of the show looks good to me. The figure is a really good representation of that design in both modes. The paint apps are actually slightly better than I've seen on some generations figures lately. He is well articulated for a simplified design, and can hold some good poses. Transformation is fast, fun, and easy.
My problems are mostly with his construction. I'm comparing him to Drift right now. there isn't a single screw used, unlike Drift. He is completely pined together, and sloppily at that. The biggest problem is he has a lame elbow. the elbows are on these newer style ratchets that feel really cheap. His right one dangles and doesn't stay where I try to put it, but when I move it, it tightens up to the point where it feels like it will snap. also the shoulders feel flimsy. Lastly, it's hard to explain, but the way his tail trans forms is sketchy. The panels slide out on these long posts. Those things, if not handled with care are going to break.

I said a couple pages back about Strongarm, that she felt like she could withstand anything a 6 year old could put her through, not Grimlock. He's the one that's going to break. I like the idea that he doesn't need a weapon because he's bad a$$ dino brawler, but like shajaki said, he should of at least come with a sword. For $16 ($20 CAD)I totally agree.

Maybe I just got a lemon. I don't know. The hard pill to swallow with all these guys, is the price versus the quality. Drift feels much more stable, even more than Strongarm. Maybe some tooling and manufacturing improvements were made for wave 2.

I'm still more excited about this show and toy line than I originally thought, and I'm really lookig forward to the minicons.

Cobotron wrote:I'm still more excited about this show and toy line than I originally thought, and I'm really lookig forward to the minicons.

Yeah, I'm more excited about the show now too, but less because of the toys (since I haven't gotten around to getting them yet ) and more because the first three episodes were enjoyable enough.

@cobs
everything you said about grim is spot on, and unfortunately i dont think you got a lemon as mines like that too

it sucks cause if he's a fun little guy, but i can only recommend him at a lower price.

Sabrblade wrote:

Cobotron wrote:I'm still more excited about this show and toy line than I originally thought, and I'm really lookig forward to the minicons.

Yeah, I'm more excited about the show now too, but less because of the toys (since I haven't gotten around to getting them yet ) and more because the first three episodes were enjoyable enough.

Same here although I too find the minicons pretty fun.

Sabrblade wrote:

Cobotron wrote:I'm still more excited about this show and toy line than I originally thought, and I'm really lookig forward to the minicons.

Yeah, I'm more excited about the show now too, but less because of the toys (since I haven't gotten around to getting them yet ) and more because the first three episodes were enjoyable enough.

Blade, where are you watching the show? I disowned cable.
Also, maybe your enjoyment of the show will make "the pill" easier to swallow.

shajaki wrote:unfortunately i dont think you got a lemon as mines like that too

UGGGG!

Are we the only 4 people who give shazzle about this line now? This thread is like a ghost town lately.

Cobotron wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Cobotron wrote:I'm still more excited about this show and toy line than I originally thought, and I'm really lookig forward to the minicons.

Yeah, I'm more excited about the show now too, but less because of the toys (since I haven't gotten around to getting them yet ) and more because the first three episodes were enjoyable enough.

Blade, where are you watching the show? I disowned cable.
Also, maybe your enjoyment of the show will make "the pill" easier to swallow.

Go to the main discussion thread for the show, look for my write-ups of each episode (1 is on Page 36, while 2 and 3 are on Page 37) and you will see links to Dailymotion uploads of the episodes.

Sabrblade wrote:Go to the main discussion thread for the show, look for my write-ups of each episode (1 is on Page 36, while 2 and 3 are on Page 37) and you will see links to Dailymotion uploads of the episodes.

You da man!