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The more I look at the Warriors Grimlock figure the more I'm starting to like him. I like how he looks almost spot on to how he looks in the show in both modes. Underbite and Leigon Sideswipe look good too.

Also is it just me or do both Warrior Bumblebee and Grimlock look pretty large in the packaging? Somehow they seem larger then the other Deluxe's we've been getting in the Generations line currently. If that's the case that's cool because it'll make up for not having Voyager figures of Optimus and Grimlock since their Warrior figures are almost as tall if not as tall as most modern Voyagers.

kaijuguy19 wrote:The more I look at the Warriors Grimlock figure the more I'm starting to like him. I like how he looks almost spot on to how he looks in the show in both modes. Underbite and Leigon Sideswipe look good too.

Also is it just me or do both Warrior Bumblebee and Grimlock look pretty large in the packaging? Somehow they seem larger then the other Deluxe's we've been getting in the Generations line currently. If that's the case that's cool because it'll make up for not having Voyager figures of Optimus and Grimlock since their Warrior figures are almost as tall if not as tall as most modern Voyagers.

Keep in mind that the Warriors are more akin to the Simplified Deluxes of Beast Hunter, and thus may not feature the Generations level of complexity.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

kaijuguy19 wrote:The more I look at the Warriors Grimlock figure the more I'm starting to like him. I like how he looks almost spot on to how he looks in the show in both modes. Underbite and Leigon Sideswipe look good too.

Also is it just me or do both Warrior Bumblebee and Grimlock look pretty large in the packaging? Somehow they seem larger then the other Deluxe's we've been getting in the Generations line currently. If that's the case that's cool because it'll make up for not having Voyager figures of Optimus and Grimlock since their Warrior figures are almost as tall if not as tall as most modern Voyagers.

Keep in mind that the Warriors are more akin to the Simplified Deluxes of Beast Hunter, and thus may not feature the Generations level of complexity.

That's true. Though I still wonder that since they don't seem to be too complex I wonder if the plastic does go into their size thus making them bigger as a result.

I think it does as BH Windrazor simplified deluxe is bigger than the other deluxes in the same line.

i dont mind the green grimlock. but id like to see the "big boy toys" already.

shajaki wrote:i dont mind the green grimlock. but id like to see the "big boy toys" already.

For this particular line, I would not hold my breath.

william-james88 wrote:

shajaki wrote:i dont mind the green grimlock. but id like to see the "big boy toys" already.

For this particular line, I would not hold my breath.

waddya mean? like... there wont be any?

I highly doubt it, but as long as we have generations, the kids can have RID.

thats totally bananas to me! this isnt rescue bots! gimme some real figures for RID!

shajaki wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

shajaki wrote:i dont mind the green grimlock. but id like to see the "big boy toys" already.

For this particular line, I would not hold my breath.

waddya mean? like... there wont be any?

There will be none. It was indicated early on in the class discussions (you can see it in the early pages of this thread). Pretty much it was indicated that warrior class was the class made for young and old alike and that this is where we would see the most articulation and get the most traditional transformer experience for the fans. However, it was also stated that every figure of that class would convert in 10 steps or less.

So yeah, those simplified deluxe/ warrior figures are as hardcore as we are gonna get.

william-james88 wrote:

shajaki wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

shajaki wrote:i dont mind the green grimlock. but id like to see the "big boy toys" already.

For this particular line, I would not hold my breath.

waddya mean? like... there wont be any?

There will be none. It was indicated early on in the class discussions (you can see it in the early pages of this thread). Pretty much it was indicated that warrior class was the class made for young and old alike and that this is where we would see the most articulation and get the most traditional transformer experience for the fans. However, it was also stated that every figure of that class would convert in 10 steps or less.

So yeah, those simplified deluxe/ warrior figures are as hardcore as we are gonna get.

sorry, i really havent been paying attention to this RID stuff. i just sort of assumed it would be like AOE (different lines for different ages).

gotta say, im surprised they plan to have a brand new series without any "real" toys. and sad

Well not to be that guy, but the deluxe AOE toys weren't that advanced either, these Warrior class figures look to be about the same level of complexity.

LE0KING wrote:Well not to be that guy, but the deluxe AOE toys weren't that advanced either, these Warrior class figures look to be about the same level of complexity.

they kinda were. maybe not up to the standards of previous movie toys, but not so fargone to classed with the 6+ lines.

shajaki wrote:

LE0KING wrote:Well not to be that guy, but the deluxe AOE toys weren't that advanced either, these Warrior class figures look to be about the same level of complexity.

they kinda were. maybe not up to the standards of previous movie toys, but not so fargone to classed with the 6+ lines.

Ok, I got it, this is the exact description of the most advanced toys we are going to get, and they make sure to point that out:

TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE WARRIORS Assortment
(Ages: 6 & up /Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Spring 2015)
Each TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE WARRIORS figure features a character from the all new animated series, Transformers: Robots in Disguise, coming to Cartoon Network in 2015. Warrior figures feature updated puzzle play for fans that want the classic TRANSFORMERS experience. These highly detailed figures are great for collectors and kids as they convert from robot to vehicle in 10 steps or less. High articulation means more action play, as kids can pose their figures and play out their favorite battles from the new animated series. Each sold separately.


Originally found here

This whole line is rather underwhelming. Simpler toys is one thing, but the character designs just aren't that inspiring. Meh.

Underbite looks interesting, but not his toy. What's he even supposed to turn into? A mess.

shajaki wrote:i dont mind the green grimlock. but id like to see the "big boy toys" already.

The Warriors and Legions are the "big boy toys".

Well, remember when Generations was Deluxe-only? Think of it like a redux of that.

I'm not not into the little kids cartoon design, the simple transformation, the size for the price. Yeah I know blah blah blah, all have said before.

If that sideswipe was more like G1 colors, I would buy it right the way, maybe retool the head sculpt too... and that Grimlock has potential if they repaint it as G1.

BERSEKAEL wrote:If that sideswipe was more like G1 colors, I would buy it right the way, maybe retool the head sculpt too... and that Grimlock has potential if they repaint it as G1.

Whoa. If they did a repaint of Sideswipe like THAT I would buy the +!#$ out of it! Amazing that a paint change could make me hate a figure, then make me want the same figure.

Anyway, the simpler transformations don't bother me at all. I enjoy G1 well enough, I enjoy legion/legends class toys, I enjoy mini-cons, so there's no reason for me to hate on simpler transformations. Yeah there's obviously differences between G1 Transformers and current Transformers, and size differences between Legion/Legends, Mini-Cons, and deluxe transformers, but it still doesn't bother me, and the ones that DO bother me I'm not gonna be getting anyway WHYDIDTHEYDOTHISTOGRIMLOCK!?!! sorry, I dunno where that came from.

MEH!!!!!!Grimlock's mold looks nice but does not scream G1 grimlock.

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:

BERSEKAEL wrote:If that sideswipe was more like G1 colors, I would buy it right the way, maybe retool the head sculpt too... and that Grimlock has potential if they repaint it as G1.

Whoa. If they did a repaint of Sideswipe like THAT I would buy the +!#$ out of it! Amazing that a paint change could make me hate a figure, then make me want the same figure.

Anyway, the simpler transformations don't bother me at all. I enjoy G1 well enough, I enjoy legion/legends class toys, I enjoy mini-cons, so there's no reason for me to hate on simpler transformations. Yeah there's obviously differences between G1 Transformers and current Transformers, and size differences between Legion/Legends, Mini-Cons, and deluxe transformers, but it still doesn't bother me, and the ones that DO bother me I'm not gonna be getting anyway WHYDIDTHEYDOTHISTOGRIMLOCK!?!! sorry, I dunno where that came from.

what do you mean? I personally wish they could continue the existing line they started years ago, I dont think I will buy that new show, but I could get some g1 repaints, just my opinion

warrior grimlock looks great

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:

BERSEKAEL wrote:If that sideswipe was more like G1 colors, I would buy it right the way, maybe retool the head sculpt too... and that Grimlock has potential if they repaint it as G1.

Whoa. If they did a repaint of Sideswipe like THAT I would buy the +!#$ out of it! Amazing that a paint change could make me hate a figure, then make me want the same figure.

Anyway, the simpler transformations don't bother me at all. I enjoy G1 well enough, I enjoy legion/legends class toys, I enjoy mini-cons, so there's no reason for me to hate on simpler transformations. Yeah there's obviously differences between G1 Transformers and current Transformers, and size differences between Legion/Legends, Mini-Cons, and deluxe transformers, but it still doesn't bother me, and the ones that DO bother me I'm not gonna be getting anyway WHYDIDTHEYDOTHISTOGRIMLOCK!?!! sorry, I dunno where that came from.

Haha! What a great post! I recently got into G1 and I totally see where you are coming from. The G1 toys have simplified transformations but look great in their own way. What I find hurts these toys most is the lack of posability. Take any of the G1 Predacons for instance. I love each of their transformations and most look great as robots and they all look great in beast mode, but when it comes to playing with them or posing them, things get very limited quickly due to the lack of articulation (especially on the arms). The legs are stuck together too for some of them (my main problem with G1 wheeljack). Here we have new interpretations of characters (with the FOC, MP, Animated and Target exclusive G1 FOC Grimlock molds, I have enough reinterpretations of G1 Grimlock, so I really don't mind this new one) with simpler transformations, sure, but unlike G1 they will have more posability and none of their limbs will be stuck together. So it sounds ok.

As I was writing this post I was realizing how amazing it would be if Hasbro just retooled all their G1 molds with better posability and released them. They would still have the simplified transformers they seem to be going for, and every fan would buy them. It would be the best thing ever (pretty much, it would be the entire G1 line given the same treatment as Generations Scoop). Oh man, now I dont care as much about RID 2.0 anymore.