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[Zeedust]

Looks interesting, but I don't think I can form an opinion without seeing it in both modes.

That said, if it is indeed Grimlock, it's pretty clever to make him green given the name of the series

I refuse to acknowledge that as "Grimlock", only as "Build Hurricane"

I just roll with it because I'm already acknowledging both Inferno the ant and Inferno the fire truck, may as well do the same for Grimlock. That said, this one is still "the other Grimlock".

Fantastic
Grimlock's in AoE for what, 4 minutes? and we get a million T Rex's flooding stores in one way or another. Now there's a series that features him? Oh boy

He'll probably get actual screentime and characterization in the show, and the RID v2 toyline looks like it's rather scaled-down from what they're pouring out for AoE, so it might not be as bad as you expect.

Grimlock? Again? Can we focus on something more than just Dinobots? The Monsterbots haven't been used yet.

I wouldn't mind Rhinox getting reimagined for a new show, personally.

[Shockwave7]

It does vaguely LOOK like TFA Grimlock, but it looks like the upper and lower jaw split apart to form either the feet or the arms or something. There's a big ol' gap between them at the moment, which I hope they mean to shore up. But given how Hasbro and other toy companies have been cutting corners lately, I have my doubts.

Like most tformer lines it shows promise, but we can only wait and see how the final product may look...

[kaijuguy19]

I like how he has element of his TFA,and AOE designs with elements of Godzilla thrown in. That is if he's meant to be Grimlock but seeing as how he's been given huge exposure through AOE I think it wouldn't be that surprising that Hasbro wants to milk his popularty as much as they can.

I'm looking forward to see what the NYCC has to show us.

[Noideaforaname]

Continuing the longstanding tradition of not really resembling a T. rex all that well, I see. Not that I mind.

I kinda like the "bulky" look. Assuming that is what it is and not some odd illusion caused by the shadows and striped shirt...

Quick, someone do a quick color digibash!

I refuse to acknowledge that as "Grimlock", only as "Build Hurricane"

Build HurriCrane!
"But it's an exca--"
HURRICRANE!

[Sabrblade]

Where are we getting the "green" Dinobot part from now? This is clearly just a prototype cast in resin.

There's production or some teaser footage somewhere showing a green T-Rex. I'll go hunt for it.


edit: found it, not sure this got news'd here on Seibertron :/ http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/07 ... mlock-rid/

That's it. Though, their calling it Grimlock is likewise a guess on their part.


The thing that really gets me is the fact that this guy will be a part of Bumblebee's team, so whoever he is, he'll be serving under Bumblebee's command, which is hard for me to see one like Grimlock willfully doing.

[ScottyP]

The thing that really gets me is the fact that this guy will be a part of Bumblebee's team, so whoever he is, he'll be serving under Bumblebee's command, which is hard for me to see one like Grimlock willfully doing.

Well, if that part of the plot doesn't just write itself, I don't know what else does!

[Flashwave]

That said, if it is indeed Grimlock, it's pretty clever to make him green given the name of the series

I refuse to acknowledge that as "Grimlock", only as "Build Hurricane"

I refuse to acknowledge anything with tractor treads as "Hurricane"

[Va'al]

As TFCon Chicago gets so very close, and NYCC is just around the corner, we'll keep on getting Transformers: Robots in Disguise news. Today, it's the auctions of a China-based eBay seller, jet_tang_2000, who appears to have prototypes for the series' iteration of the non-transforming Titans. The three figures available, show off three headsculpts and body variations: Bumblebee, Qui-Gonn Optimus Prime and a new head dubbed Galvatron by the seller - though it looks a lot like that wolfish character in the trailer. Check them out below!

[Sabrblade]

You know who the wolf Con is reminding me of (at least face-wise)? This guy:

[Jelze Bunnycat]

You know who the wolf Con is reminding me of (at least face-wise)? This guy:

Megatron?

By the by, that "Wolf-Con" may be connected to that wolf-like insignia we saw on a slide for a Hasbro presentation.

[VioMeTriX]

YAY!!! more non-transforming transformers.... what the **** is this line coming to? soon we wont be able to call them transformers, just robots...

this is Hasbro telling us our kids are too stupid for real transformers? kids today can do things now that most adults couldn't do 20 yrs ago and even today, so don't treat the kids like they are stupid

[Jelze Bunnycat]

YAY!!! more non-transforming transformers.... what the **** is this line coming to? soon we wont be able to call them transformers, just robots...

this is Hasbro telling us our kids are too stupid for real transformers? kids today can do things now that most adults couldn't do 20 yrs ago and even today, so don't treat the kids like they are stupid

Dear, those are prototypes what you normally call the "shampoo bottles", they're not the main line figures. I'm still surprised they're keeping the Titan lines alive...

[griftimus prime]

no way this show could be as bad as beast machines

[Shockwave7]

With various sources now making hay about the upcoming RiD figures, I guess this means the movie toy hullabaloo is really winding down. We may well see the movie stuff on clearance soon. As I anticipated, most of the movie4 stuff wound up warming the shelf, big time. I'll soon be seeing Grimlock figures for $5 at Ross or TJ Maxx.

Still won't buy them. Stick it, Bay. Your 'reboot' was more like a rePOOP. What does it say about you as a writer/director/producer, when CHILDREN's shows have better writing and stories than your movies?

And I found the Classics Prime/Evasion Prime G1 2-pack at TRU. What a disappointment. Not in the evasion figure itself, it's a fine mold (it's the ONLY movie4 toy I have), but I was told there was going to be a face mask head-sculpt for Evasion Prime - which would have made it worth buying again. But it was just the normal face movie sculpt with shinier paint. That's just LAZY. It had chrome covered bits (they both did), but without a face plate sculpt... well why did they say there was going to be one in the first place if they didn't mean it?

[Optimizzy]

these stupid things fill up the toy shelves. I hate them. They are such a let down. I'm not one to rail against toys for kids but I think non-transformable transformers are not the way to go...

The simple one steps are alright, but this stuff and those sparkler AoE toys just take up shelf space.

[Shuttershock]

BEHOLD! We now possess the technology to give Titan figures LEG ARTICULATION!

[GuyIncognito]

I hate non-transforming TFs too, but I'm pretty sure Hasbro (and their licensees) have been making non-transforming TF toys since the 80's, and it hasn't ruined the franchise yet, so I don't see what the big deal is. What about those stupid "drone" figures that were unpainted and had no articulation? Collectors still buy those on eBay. Or go check out the prices on MISB Action Masters. I bet you in 20 years, collectors will be paying top-dollar for these Titan figures.

[dreadwing95]

the wolfguy being galvatron? i can see it. hes got similar features

[gothsaurus]

"Galvatron" here appears to be missing the top half of his head. Eyes should be exactly midway in the face.

I hope the more high-end versions of the character has better proportions. I don't think anything bothers me more. (Thinking especially of figures with misplaced waists, too short legs, etc.)

[Shuttershock]

I hate non-transforming TFs too, but I'm pretty sure Hasbro (and their licensees) have been making non-transforming TF toys since the 80's, and it hasn't ruined the franchise yet, so I don't see what the big deal is. What about those stupid "drone" figures that were unpainted and had no articulation? Collectors still buy those on eBay. Or go check out the prices on MISB Action Masters. I bet you in 20 years, collectors will be paying top-dollar for these Titan figures.

I agree with your sentiment that non-Transforming toys have been around for a long time (Action Masters, Pretender shells, etc). However, I see those more as the best that could be done or as playing with gimmicks. Also, they (aside from some AMs) were all original characters, not simplified versions of ones that already had toys that did transform.

Again, not trying to start anything, just a conversation about why people are reacting the way they do at all these Titans. Personally, I think it's because, aside from one-step-changers and that deluxe BB, this is all we've seen of the RID line, and it's not very impressing to lead with simplified versions instead of the main line. That, and we've seen these types become shelf warmers twice now (Prime and AOE), and have no reason to think it won't keep happening.

[Gallifreyan Autobot]

beast wars silverbolt! is that you? and how did you hop into a different portion of the multiverse?

[Megatron Wolf]

why is habro keeping this subline? Its clogging shelves now and thats not going to change at all when RiD comes out. Im sure hasbro thinks they're saving money by making nontransforming figures but in the long run their just hurting themselves. On another note im interested in this wolf looking character, not this toy just the character in general.

[GuyIncognito]

Can we just keep this thread as a thread about this one figure? Do we really need to combine all discussions of the entire RID line into one thread? That's really annoying.

[Va'al]

Can we just keep this thread as a thread about this one figure? Do we really need to combine all discussions of the entire RID line into one thread? That's really annoying.

I cannot guarantee that, right now. From a posting news point of view, this is much easier - from a reading point, I agree that it can be very disruptive. The staff are discussing better ways of finding a compromise, and will take on any suggestions sent to forums@seibertron.com!

[Sabrblade]

I'm still surprised they're keeping the Titan lines alive...

why is habro keeping this subline? Its clogging shelves now and thats not going to change at all when RiD comes out. Im sure hasbro thinks they're saving money by making nontransforming figures but in the long run their just hurting themselves.

IIRC, it's because the Titan Heroes/Guardians/etc. are actually a success over in parts of the world like China and such. So as long as there's some markets for these to profit off of, Hasbro's gonna keep making them.