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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Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106522)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2021 @ 2:42pm CDT

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

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106523)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 4th, 2021 @ 2:46pm CDT

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106524)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 4th, 2021 @ 2:48pm CDT

-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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106527)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2021 @ 2:55pm CDT

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106530)
Posted by jtanimator on June 4th, 2021 @ 3:10pm CDT

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106538)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 4th, 2021 @ 4:31pm CDT

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?

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106550)
Posted by jtanimator on June 4th, 2021 @ 7:22pm CDT

-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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106565)
Posted by Spider5800 on June 5th, 2021 @ 12:37am CDT

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106580)
Posted by Rtron on June 5th, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT

Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106583)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 5th, 2021 @ 12:44pm CDT

Rtron wrote:Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.

"So, my friend, what's your life story?"

Forest fight

"Wait. What?"

Forest fight

"..."

...

"..."

...

"....Weeeeellllll, okay then."

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106584)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on June 5th, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT

Optimus told Grindor to scan a banana alt mode and split

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106585)
Posted by Rtron on June 5th, 2021 @ 12:50pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Rtron wrote:Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.

"So, my friend, what's your life story?"

Forest fight

"Wait. What?"

Forest fight

"..."

...

"..."

...

"....Weeeeellllll, okay then."

Haha, I was talking about the one in the lower left, below the transformation steps. It says Optimus gave him a headache...

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106597)
Posted by Betenoire on June 5th, 2021 @ 3:38pm CDT

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?"

Forest fight

"..."

...

"..."

...

"....Weeeeellllll, okay then."

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106601)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 5th, 2021 @ 4:09pm CDT

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

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106612)
Posted by Rtron on June 5th, 2021 @ 7:31pm CDT

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!

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106616)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 5th, 2021 @ 8:02pm CDT

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

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106619)
Posted by DeathReviews on June 5th, 2021 @ 8:35pm CDT

Eh, I passed on Studio Series Blackout. I see nothing about "Grindor" that changes my mind.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106620)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 5th, 2021 @ 9:00pm CDT

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? :-?

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106623)
Posted by DeathReviews on June 5th, 2021 @ 9:38pm CDT

-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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah_MzhNw90w&t=3s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vphPQNt43XM&t=358s

I had a few of the Bayformers back in 2007 when it all started. But I sold most of them because I just didn't like them much. There are exceptions of course. Why, I purchased a Bayverse figure just recently that will be the subject of my first-ever kitbashing project....

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106638)
Posted by JoeIsNotCool on June 6th, 2021 @ 5:13am CDT

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106642)
Posted by Emerje on June 6th, 2021 @ 6:45am CDT

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.

Emerje

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106643)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 6th, 2021 @ 7:01am CDT

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.
I do have a thing for Frankenformers after all.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106650)
Posted by LinaNui on June 6th, 2021 @ 9:56am CDT

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106653)
Posted by o.supreme on June 6th, 2021 @ 11:15am CDT

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.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106655)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2021 @ 11:29am CDT

o.supreme wrote: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.

Starscream got a special unveiling by Ozformers' Facebook.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106658)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 6th, 2021 @ 12:16pm CDT

A better example would be when Hasbro officially announced T-Wrecks

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106659)
Posted by william-james88 on June 6th, 2021 @ 12:25pm CDT

o.supreme wrote: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.

They revealed those deluxes Novenber last year
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... nks/45419/

Grindor and Jolt will need to be revealed in some fashion soon because its ridiculous that sites like BBTS and EE have them on preorder as "mystery" figures.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106660)
Posted by o.supreme on June 6th, 2021 @ 12:53pm CDT

Ok, so I still have no evidence, but probably in July there will be a LOT of reveals. With June focusing on GIJoe, I'm expecting the only TF reveals I'm June to be SG Goldbug, and maybe one other selects on a random Tuesday. July should be quite TF focused, which will be nice. SDCC isn't happening, so there is a LOT to reveal in lieu of that.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106670)
Posted by william-james88 on June 6th, 2021 @ 5:47pm CDT

o.supreme wrote:Ok, so I still have no evidence, but probably in July there will be a LOT of reveals. With June focusing on GIJoe, I'm expecting the only TF reveals I'm June to be SG Goldbug, and maybe one other selects on a random Tuesday. July should be quite TF focused, which will be nice. SDCC isn't happening, so there is a LOT to reveal in lieu of that.

In past years, SDCC was the weakest in terms of reveals. The biggest ones were always Toy Fair and NYCC since they usually coincide with product availability cycles. NYCC shows us the new line and Toy Fair shows us the rest of said line ( with the titan/commander and such).

What I'm wondering about is Cyberverse since they have a ton if new product coming. But since it's not aimed at collectors I wonder if they will even bother with a reveal or just release them at retail for parents to buy as was the case since day 1 with the media related toylines aimed at kids

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106673)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2021 @ 6:07pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:In past years, SDCC was the weakest in terms of reveals. The biggest ones were always Toy Fair and NYCC

What about BotCon?

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106675)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 6th, 2021 @ 6:14pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In past years, SDCC was the weakest in terms of reveals. The biggest ones were always Toy Fair and NYCC
What about BotCon?

There was a botcon in 2018 - 2020? Which I think more was what Will meant.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106679)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2021 @ 6:30pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In past years, SDCC was the weakest in terms of reveals. The biggest ones were always Toy Fair and NYCC
What about BotCon?

There was a botcon in 2018 - 2020? Which I think more was what Will meant.

Well, the Fun Pub era was a big part of reveals in "past years".

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106681)
Posted by o.supreme on June 6th, 2021 @ 6:32pm CDT

SDCC had the biggest reveals as far back as I can remember, until the last year or so, they revealed PotP, And Siege whereas NYCC And Toyfair showed later waves in those same lines. Because Siege got a 5th.wave, that's why the reveals were lackluster at SDCC 2019, and ER was instead pushed to NYCC 2019, and we have been in the pandemic ever since.

There's still a listing for a SDCC exclusive coming out, even with the event canceled ( like last years pit of judgement) . So there will be some sort of exclusive, probably at an event in July, along with SG Jetfire, probably Kingdom wave 4, and the remainder of SS for this year, hopefully.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106682)
Posted by Overcracker on June 6th, 2021 @ 6:33pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In past years, SDCC was the weakest in terms of reveals. The biggest ones were always Toy Fair and NYCC
What about BotCon?

There was a botcon in 2018 - 2020? Which I think more was what Will meant.

The last Btocon was in 2016 after which FunPub lost the license.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106687)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 6th, 2021 @ 7:52pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Grindor and Jolt will need to be revealed in some fashion soon because its ridiculous that sites like BBTS and EE have them on preorder as "mystery" figures.

I just assumed from the design teams current direction that all non 86 studio series were going to be revealed in stores.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106786)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 7th, 2021 @ 7:50pm CDT

Grindor is looking good! I wish he was larger, but the improvements to the mold are welcome. As is Ravage.

Plus, if anything, this is a good way to do a minor retool: 3 years later, so it can feel fresh and new to people once again, and give people a sort of stopgag fill in who didn't get Blackout back then

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106796)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 7th, 2021 @ 8:11pm CDT

Here's my completed repaint of SS Topspin! While I think this may be the only case where a Studio Series figure doesn't completely live up to its original, the sculpting on it is fantastic and I had a lot of fun picking all of that out with paint!

Wrecker group shots are on their way tomorrow.

Topspin bot main real.jpg

Topspin bot claws.jpg

Topspin alt R.jpg

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106797)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 7th, 2021 @ 8:20pm CDT

Your repaints are killer as always! Man he looks good!

I agree, Topspin is one of the rare few that didn't live up to the original, that is still a fantastically fun toy

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106799)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 7th, 2021 @ 8:40pm CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Your repaints are killer as always! Man he looks good!

I agree, Topspin is one of the rare few that didn't live up to the original, that is still a fantastically fun toy

Thank you very much!

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106802)
Posted by Rtron on June 7th, 2021 @ 8:58pm CDT

Your repaints keep getting better with every figure. Painting the wreckers must have been particularly difficult! What with all the sponsorship decals and such.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106806)
Posted by Kyleor on June 7th, 2021 @ 9:24pm CDT

Wonder if Grindor will have any of the alt-mode fit/clearance issues fixed.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106807)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 7th, 2021 @ 9:27pm CDT

Rtron wrote:Your repaints keep getting better with every figure. Painting the wreckers must have been particularly difficult! What with all the sponsorship decals and such.

Thank you! The Wreckers were definitely a challenge (especially with the numbering), but I think they've really pushed me to become better at these projects. I've picked up a lot of new techniques (and confidence) from working on them!

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106852)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 8th, 2021 @ 11:29am CDT

Here's all the Wreckers!

It's so cool to have a full set of armored Wreckers in the same scale - they look really good together!

Wreckers bot .jpg

Wreckers alt.jpg

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106863)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 8th, 2021 @ 1:05pm CDT

Stunning work as always!

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106877)
Posted by Cheesinator on June 8th, 2021 @ 3:08pm CDT

jtanimator wrote: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.

Man was SS Blackout a shelfwarmer outside the UK? I remember never seeing the figure available anywhere (be it brick and mortar stores or online retailers) except for hugely jacked-up prices. I was always kinda bummed I couldn't get my hands on one. I'll probably snap up this guy now that I'm in the US.

For scale alone this figure is destined to be a better Blackout than Grindor, regardless of the minor paint changes.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106882)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 8th, 2021 @ 4:07pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Stunning work as always!

Much appreciated, thank you!

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2106893)
Posted by Spider5800 on June 8th, 2021 @ 4:49pm CDT

Cheesinator wrote:
jtanimator wrote: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.

Man was SS Blackout a shelfwarmer outside the UK? I remember never seeing the figure available anywhere (be it brick and mortar stores or online retailers) except for hugely jacked-up prices. I was always kinda bummed I couldn't get my hands on one. I'll probably snap up this guy now that I'm in the US.

For scale alone this figure is destined to be a better Blackout than Grindor, regardless of the minor paint changes.

I'm in the US, and definitely don't recall SS Blackout shelfwarming. Grimlock was usually selling out first, and was clearly the more popular leader of the wave, but Blackouts were usually gone a week or two later in my area.

Honestly, SS stuff has moved pretty quickly where I am, only stuff that stuck around a lot has been the Bumblebee subline at Targets (and that's a mix of stuff from various lines). Now Last Knight toys, THOSE were shelfwarming.

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2107018)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 9th, 2021 @ 8:44pm CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Here's all the Wreckers!

It's so cool to have a full set of armored Wreckers in the same scale - they look really good together!

Wreckers bot .jpg

Wreckers alt.jpg

Hot damn they are a great looking team! Great job!

I saw Blackout once when he came out, and he was the one I bought. Outside of that, I didn't see him. The leaders around me haven't really sat at all, when they show up, they go

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2107026)
Posted by Emerje on June 10th, 2021 @ 12:12am CDT

Spider5800 wrote:
Cheesinator wrote:
jtanimator wrote: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.

Man was SS Blackout a shelfwarmer outside the UK? I remember never seeing the figure available anywhere (be it brick and mortar stores or online retailers) except for hugely jacked-up prices. I was always kinda bummed I couldn't get my hands on one. I'll probably snap up this guy now that I'm in the US.

For scale alone this figure is destined to be a better Blackout than Grindor, regardless of the minor paint changes.

I'm in the US, and definitely don't recall SS Blackout shelfwarming. Grimlock was usually selling out first, and was clearly the more popular leader of the wave, but Blackouts were usually gone a week or two later in my area.

Sure didn't help that those Leaders came out shortly before most peoples' Walmarts stopped carrying Leaders so there was no way they'd shelf warm at other stores. They barely stayed in stock at Target, I got mine from Kmart. :lol:

Emerje

Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage (2107034)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 10th, 2021 @ 6:06am CDT

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Here's all the Wreckers!

It's so cool to have a full set of armored Wreckers in the same scale - they look really good together!

Wreckers bot .jpg

Wreckers alt.jpg

Hot damn they are a great looking team! Great job!

I saw Blackout once when he came out, and he was the one I bought. Outside of that, I didn't see him. The leaders around me haven't really sat at all, when they show up, they go

I was in the exact opposite situation, where all the studio leaders were huge shelfwarmers at all the stores around me for ages

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