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Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:36 pm
by Meister79
Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock has been released in Malaysia.

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He comes with the same accessories as MP-8X King Grimlock, but does not have the tray and drinks, the apron, the mind transfer machine and bow tie that came with MP-8 Grimlock.
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Dinosaur Mode
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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:41 pm
by Meister79
Compared with MP-8 Grimlock

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The claws on his dino mode feet are bronze-gold (on the right) while MP-8 has chrome gold claws.
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There is an extra decal on the thigh.
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The claws are shorter and less pointed.
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Teeth are also rounded at the tip.
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Slight defferent color of the tail decals.
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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:44 pm
by Meister79
Compared with MP-8X King Grimlock

The mold changes are the same, color differences are obvious.
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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:47 pm
by Meister79
Eye color change gimmick is identical to the 2 previous releases.

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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 6:55 pm
by Meister79
Robot Mode
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Compared with MP-8 Grimlock
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Added decals at the arms
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Differences in the gold paint.
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Decals at the feet are different
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Slight difference of decals at the crotch plate and added silver decals at the thighs.
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The transparent chest piece is clear yellow, compared to the slight greenish color on MP-8.
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The should parts are not chrome gold like in MP-8
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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:05 pm
by Amelie
I still can't believe how much worse the dino mode is from the original G1. The arms are hideously long and the legs are miles away from the body on a puny looking pin.

Is there a mechanical reason Hasbro\Takara decided to do these things?

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:53 pm
by Meister79
With MP-8X King Grimlock

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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:55 pm
by Meister79
The weapon light-up feature is intact.

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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 8:58 pm
by Meister79
Accesories have different color compared to MP-8X King Grimlock
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The crown on MP-8X has a richer gold color
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Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:07 pm
by Mach
Make me wanna get MP-8x as well.....
Thanks for the images and newsed....

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:10 pm
by Zeds
Lucky sods! CAN'T WAIT!

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 4:52 am
by Autobot032
I can honestly say that I prefer the looks of Hasbro's version over any other. Sure, the tampos look a bit busy, considering how plain the original Masterpiece is, but they do add some pizazz to it, and it definitely needs it with that color scheme.

I'm impressed, I really am.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:50 am
by Burritotron
Does anyone know when (or if) Hasbro's Masterpiece grimlock will be released in North America? My little brother (an avid transformers fan) has suffered many days of dissapointment waiting for him.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:53 am
by Meister79
Mach wrote:Make me wanna get MP-8x as well.....
Thanks for the images and newsed....


My pleasure!

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 8:56 am
by Stockade
All I can say is AWESOME!! i just cant wait for Grimlock!

Thanks for pics and the news about this.

As far as a release date, please correct me if im wrong, but it was suppose to be July 1st and now im hearing alot about August 1st is the official release date for MP Grimmy and everything else.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:42 am
by Cyber Bishop
Amelie wrote:I still can't believe how much worse the dino mode is from the original G1. The arms are hideously long and the legs are miles away from the body on a puny looking pin.

Is there a mechanical reason Hasbro\Takara decided to do these things?



You are kidding right? MP Grimlock is one of the greatest figures ever released IMHO of course..
Actually a LOT of people dig this fig.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:09 am
by Meister79
Stockade wrote:All I can say is AWESOME!! i just cant wait for Grimlock!

Thanks for pics and the news about this.

As far as a release date, please correct me if im wrong, but it was suppose to be July 1st and now im hearing alot about August 1st is the official release date for MP Grimmy and everything else.


I also remember hearing that he will be sold at SDCC.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:19 am
by fenrir72
Gold chrome of the crown is slightly anemic,teeth are less serrated and the claws not so sharp right?(Or is it just the lighting)

Has slightly different decal patterns/extra decal patterns, foot claws anemic chrome gold and shoulder hinge anemic/non chromed.

No waiter accessory or the brain transfer device, energo sword has more detail/extra color pattern.

Prefer my MP version. Perfect though for those who missed Takara's releases.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:43 am
by Autobot032
Burritotron wrote:Does anyone know when (or if) Hasbro's Masterpiece grimlock will be released in North America? My little brother (an avid transformers fan) has suffered many days of dissapointment waiting for him.


Yes, he will be released in the US, he'll be sold at TRU, and retails for $59.99

He will first be sold at SDCC at a special booth run by TRU and Entertainment Earth. He'll retail for $69.99 there. Once that exclusive sale is completed, you'll see them at your local TRU, around the first of August.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:04 pm
by DaiShanPrime
Autobot032 wrote:
Burritotron wrote:Does anyone know when (or if) Hasbro's Masterpiece grimlock will be released in North America? My little brother (an avid transformers fan) has suffered many days of dissapointment waiting for him.


Yes, he will be released in the US, he'll be sold at TRU, and retails for $59.99

He will first be sold at SDCC at a special booth run by TRU and Entertainment Earth. He'll retail for $69.99 there. Once that exclusive sale is completed, you'll see them at your local TRU, around the first of August.


August 1st? Me! Me! Me! MINE! MINE! MINE! :KREMZEEK:

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 12:14 pm
by shortround
Start looking for him between the 2nd and 3rd weeks in august. I can't wait to get my hands on him august is going to be a busy collecting month for me seacons and grimlock both of them I can't wait to get my hands on.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:06 pm
by Rated X
A definite must !!!

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:21 pm
by UM Prime
grimlock is my favorite transformer i cant wait

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:51 pm
by Amelie
Cyber Bishop wrote:You are kidding right? MP Grimlock is one of the greatest figures ever released IMHO of course..
Actually a LOT of people dig this fig.

I've disliked the entire MP line since the start, the same with Binaltech\Alternators and Alternity. It's the design aesthetic - just not to my taste.

Re: Hasbro Masterpiece Grimlock

PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 3:08 pm
by craggy
Loving the pics, thanks Meister!

Gotta say, I prefer most of the decals (the ones on the robot mode arm seem a little unnecessary, but I don't hate them) and the dental work doesn't bother me that much (I did like how the G1 toy was a bit dangerous though) but I am a tad disappointed that the feet claws aren't the same gold as the chest. Can't wait for this to his TRU UK!


well, maybe my wallet could stand to wait for it a bit, but this will be bought!