Transformers Studio Series General Discussion Thread
First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage
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For some reason, Hasbro chose to only reveal half of the upcoming Studio Series wave, leaving out the Bayverse bots which are in the same wave as the SS 86 toys like Slag and Gnaw. Even to the point of keeping them a mystery on case packs from online vendors like Entertainment Earth. Well, these toys are coming soon, so whether they reveal them or not, we were going to see them. And it's happening now, with Grindor and Ravage. For those who need a recap, Grindor is the helicopter bot that fights Optimus in the forest along with Megatron and Starscream. While he was a different helicopter than Blackout, the helicopter mode is unchanged hear. We do get a different deco and, BEST PART, better articulation for the wrists. That was by far the biggest pet peeve with the previous release of this mold so I am glad it is addressed. And we get Ravage instead of Scorponok. We thank EvasionModeBumblebee for letting us know of these images which are actually form an E-Bay listing. That means you could purchase this toy right now. however, it coming from China, there is a chance they are found locally before receiving this international package.

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Having skipped on Blackout, I may very well get Grindor.

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Gee, he ain’t much different from Blackout is he? Aside from the new hands, dirtier paint job, the designation swap from the Air Force to the Marines, and Ravage. I mean really I only want it for Ravage so I may as well buy the old Hunt for the Decepticons Legends guy, hopefully at a decent price, and call it a day.
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-Kanrabat- wrote:Having skipped on Blackout, I may very well get Grindor.
Blackout is an excellent figure, one of my favorites. The only thing about that figure that bugs me are its weird hands, which Grindor fixes! I'd very much recommend getting Grindor.
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EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Having skipped on Blackout, I may very well get Grindor.
Blackout is an excellent figure, one of my favorites. The only thing about that figure that bugs me are its weird hands, which Grindor fixes! I'd very much recommend getting Grindor.
Even more of a reason to finally get the mold.
Now, only the bare belly of the copter remain as my pet-peeves.
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On one hand I'm not excited about seeing this figure shelf-warming for a year like the last one did, but even worse now since its basically the second run of the figure.
But as I looked for the positive side, I might actually get him if they fix the loose panels that are his shoulders and make everything properly click into place better.
I can't help but dream about how cool it would've been if they had upscaled this guy and released him as a SS Commander scale to match the proper movie scale, cause after rewatching ROTF yesterday, he is a freaking HUGE mofo, definitely worthy of the commander scale. He would need to be a bit shorter than the generations commanders, but with the added bulk and some upgraded hands/beefed up legs, that would be worth it for me all the way. But I do realize that's a dream upon dream upon dream of many things that will never be lol. One can dream.
But as I looked for the positive side, I might actually get him if they fix the loose panels that are his shoulders and make everything properly click into place better.
I can't help but dream about how cool it would've been if they had upscaled this guy and released him as a SS Commander scale to match the proper movie scale, cause after rewatching ROTF yesterday, he is a freaking HUGE mofo, definitely worthy of the commander scale. He would need to be a bit shorter than the generations commanders, but with the added bulk and some upgraded hands/beefed up legs, that would be worth it for me all the way. But I do realize that's a dream upon dream upon dream of many things that will never be lol. One can dream.
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jtanimator wrote: He would need to be a bit shorter than the generations commanders, but with the added bulk and some upgraded hands/beefed up legs, that would be worth it for me all the way.
Commander would also allow panels to cover up the copter underbelly. At this point, it would almost be a MPM.
I would like if SS could have a Commander. Maybe now that the Titans will take a break after the Ark, it may happen?
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-Kanrabat- wrote:jtanimator wrote: He would need to be a bit shorter than the generations commanders, but with the added bulk and some upgraded hands/beefed up legs, that would be worth it for me all the way.
Commander would also allow panels to cover up the copter underbelly. At this point, it would almost be a MPM.
I would like if SS could have a Commander. Maybe now that the Titans will take a break after the Ark, it may happen?
Exactly my thoughts. There were recently rumors of them starting 2 commanders per year to substitute titan classes. It would be a totally missed opportunity not to have the 2nd commander be for SS. with that being said, I’m concerned they’re too deep in to add that additional size class to SS. Most of the commander sized characters from the movie have already been made. Jetfire, grindor, grimlock, demolisher, etc. I would love to see them double down and remake the same characters in Commander scale, but I doubt it highly at this point.
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Mindmaster wrote:Gee, he ain’t much different from Blackout is he? Aside from the new hands, dirtier paint job, the designation swap from the Air Force to the Marines, and Ravage. I mean really I only want it for Ravage so I may as well buy the old Hunt for the Decepticons Legends guy, hopefully at a decent price, and call it a day.
I actually have this Legends figure, its pretty great. Think it looks better than the Ravage included here, as well, so if you already have Blackout, makes sense to pick that up instead of getting this mold again.
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Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.
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Rtron wrote:Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.
"So, my friend, what's your life story?"
Forest fight
"Wait. What?"
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-Kanrabat- wrote:Rtron wrote:Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.
"So, my friend, what's your life story?"
Forest fight
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Haha, I was talking about the one in the lower left, below the transformation steps. It says Optimus gave him a headache...
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Rtron wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rtron wrote:Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.
"So, my friend, what's your life story?"
Forest fight
"Wait. What?"
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Haha, I was talking about the one in the lower left, below the transformation steps. It says Optimus gave him a headache...
The fun of what happens when even the script writer isn't sure of who you are when asked.
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So this is an old topic, but I found this video on a whim when I dug out my arcee sisters, its not as stable as the other uglier combined mode, but I really dig it having done it myself, and leaves a lot of room for personal modification
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Hellscream9999 wrote:
So this is an old topic, but I found this video on a whim when I dug out my arcee sisters, its not as stable as the other uglier combined mode, but I really dig it having done it myself, and leaves a lot of room for personal modification
Nice, it looks very accurate to the concept art!
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Rtron wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:
So this is an old topic, but I found this video on a whim when I dug out my arcee sisters, its not as stable as the other uglier combined mode, but I really dig it having done it myself, and leaves a lot of room for personal modification
Nice, it looks very accurate to the concept art!
Yeah, that's why I'm way more inclined this is close to what the combined mode was supposed to be originally even if it was dropped, only problem is that it can't actually stand up which is why the guy that made the video thinks the other one is more "official" since it can stand up better
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Eh, I passed on Studio Series Blackout. I see nothing about "Grindor" that changes my mind.
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DeathReviews wrote:Eh, I passed on Studio Series Blackout. I see nothing about "Grindor" that changes my mind.
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-Kanrabat- wrote:DeathReviews wrote:Eh, I passed on Studio Series Blackout. I see nothing about "Grindor" that changes my mind.
Have you ever gotten ANY Bay bots?
Actually - yes.
I reviewed Studio Series Shockwave and Brawl.
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So now that Grindor has been leaked, how long do we reckon until Hasbro start panicking and put together a Fan First Friday or something for the Studio Series guys? Seems to be kind of what happened with the SS86 guys.
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LeAwesome1 wrote:So now that Grindor has been leaked, how long do we reckon until Hasbro start panicking and put together a Fan First Friday or something for the Studio Series guys? Seems to be kind of what happened with the SS86 guys.
Not sure what's going on because Hasbro isn't being clear, but it sounds like either all, most, or some of the FFF this month will be dedicated to G.I.Joe for Yo Joe June. Transformers Tuesdays have always been for Selects (and now Shattered Glass) so I'm not sure when they would do any SS reveals.
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DeathReviews wrote:I purchased a Bayverse figure just recently that will be the subject of my first-ever kitbashing project....
That would be VERY interesting to see.
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LeAwesome1 wrote:So now that Grindor has been leaked, how long do we reckon until Hasbro start panicking and put together a Fan First Friday or something for the Studio Series guys? Seems to be kind of what happened with the SS86 guys.
I honestly don't expect Hasbro to ever reveal them. They will just kind of show up like the Bumblebee line did. Since I don't think Hasbro has ever even mentioned that the line exists but it has been on shelves for months.
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When did Hasbro officially reveal B-127, Dino, and Starscream? Seeing as those are in stores now, that should give some indication. As you stated, June is all about GI Joe, I anticipate/hope for quite a bit of focus on Transformers in July for all lines.
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