Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker

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Just in from Takara Tomy's Transformers website we have even better images of the recently revealed Voyager Fire Blast Grimlock and Deluxe Thundercracker! Both will be Japanese retailer exclusives. Enjoy the high quality official images below.

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Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544638)
Posted by alexison on January 24th, 2014 @ 5:49am CST

Both figures look really nice. The paint decos are sharp. I wonder if Takara thickened the plastic on Grimlock so his whole head doesn't light up?

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544639)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 24th, 2014 @ 5:50am CST

that grimlock looks awesome. if only it was not such a cheep toy. i dont want to pay that much for it.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544653)
Posted by Teximus Prime on January 24th, 2014 @ 7:36am CST

Forget about a repain of grimlock give us the rest of the FOC dinobots.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544655)
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:00am CST

Shoulda repainted him as Snapdragon.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544662)
Posted by shockblast2 on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:53am CST

I don't see much difference between this FOC Thundercracker and the one we got in the Generations line. The paint job is a little better with the silver on the guns. Other than that, what is different?

The Grimlock is a pass for me. Not much more than a red Grimlock to me. If you are into repaints then it would be pretty cool. I am sometimes, but not for the price these will command.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544663)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:54am CST

Seibertron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Eager to see what kind of bio Hydra's got planned for this bad boy.

I think Hydra left e-Hobby last summer shortly after BotCon.

I know. This isn't an e-HOBBY toy. :???:

Unless you mean he's not with Takara at all anymore, which I wouldn't know either way.

He did write the Japanese Generations bios, though, which is why I assumed this toy's bio would be written by him. If not, then I still look forward to seeing the bio even if someone else wrote it.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544670)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 9:06am CST

shockblast2 wrote:I don't see much difference between this FOC Thundercracker and the one we got in the Generations line. The paint job is a little better with the silver on the guns. Other than that, what is different?

A few subtle differences. Like, the Takara one has a metallic paint finish, richer paint colors,

logos on the jet mode fin, black knees instead of gray, different paint apps on the guns, etc.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544679)
Posted by rpetras on January 24th, 2014 @ 9:36am CST

Nice colors on TC, but I don't like the mold enough to pay import prices.

I'd get the Grimmy for my kid, he likes red Grimlocks, but again, that isn't an import buy.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544694)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 10:07am CST

Now that I actually look at the source pages, it says that is a form Grimlock powered up into after absorbing the thermal energy of lava.

It also says which stores they are exclusive to:

Fireblast Grimlock - Bic Camera and Kojima stores

Thundercracker - Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki, and Best Denki stores

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544706)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 24th, 2014 @ 10:23am CST

Sabrblade wrote:Now that I actually look at the source pages, it says that is a form Grimlock powered up into after absorbing the thermal energy of lava.

It also says which stores they are exclusive to:

Fireblast Grimlock - Bic Camera and Kojima stores

Thundercracker - Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki, and Best Denki stores

And they should be out in March.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544740)
Posted by bruticus1978 on January 24th, 2014 @ 12:11pm CST

So does anyone know (or have a good idea) if BBTS/TFsource or others will offer these guys? Since I must have all things WFC/FOC, I will be getting these. The Takara TC looks great. The new Grimy is interesting. So he's a reference to an Animated Grimlock?

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544784)
Posted by Powered Convoy on January 24th, 2014 @ 2:11pm CST

Thundercracker's Order Page.

http://www.yodobashi.com/%E3%82%BF%E3%8 ... 002132501/

For Japanese residents that is.

Randy

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544870)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CST

bruticus1978 wrote:So he's a reference to an Animated Grimlock?

He is a dual-homage to both Dinobot Magma-Type from Transformers: Super Link (Japanese Energon) in Dino mode and Activators Fireblast Grimlock from Transformers Animated in Robot Mode (and name).

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544923)
Posted by triKlops on January 25th, 2014 @ 12:25am CST

Double homage, pretty damn cool.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547263)
Posted by El Duque on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:48am CST

Courtesy of Autobase Aichi we have some new images of Takara Tomy's upcoming retailer exclusive Fireblast Grimlock. The images of the figure come from a store display, and give us a good in-hand look at the figure and his packaging. Check him out below:

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547264)
Posted by Va'al on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:50am CST

Ah, beat me to it!

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547265)
Posted by njb902 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:53am CST

I can't wait to get mine, though as soon as I do that green is coming off.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547274)
Posted by griftimus prime on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:11am CST

that thing is really ugly

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547280)
Posted by Rated X on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:28am CST

Im skipping this one. They really should have gone for the blue G2 repaint instead. It would have sold better. Now they'll probably come out with Zenith Forge and Iron Factory sets in red to make him look halfway decent.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547308)
Posted by Mkall on February 2nd, 2014 @ 1:22pm CST

Highly unlikely I'll get this one. I don't think I'd want another Grimlock on my shelf as it wort of waters down the awesomeness of the character.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547359)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 2:40pm CST

That deco is so awesome. Red totally suits Grimlock's intense rage and fury. :KREMZEEK:

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547382)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on February 2nd, 2014 @ 3:15pm CST

What color LED does he use? I hate it when they use green or blue plastic but put a red LED behind it...

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547416)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 4:39pm CST

Caelus wrote:What color LED does he use? I hate it when they use green or blue plastic but put a red LED behind it...

Unknown at this time.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547549)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:42pm CST

Me likey

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547605)
Posted by El Duque on February 3rd, 2014 @ 7:02am CST

More dino-ridin' action from TF Yuki! We have a trio of new in-hand images of Takara Tomy's retailer exclusive Fire Blast Grimlock. The figure is a straight redeco of the Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Voyager Grimlock mold. Enjoy the images mirrored below.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547613)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 3rd, 2014 @ 7:57am CST

You're killing me here, Takara! Stop making me want this thing when I lack the money for it! 8-}

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547632)
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on February 3rd, 2014 @ 10:12am CST

That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547634)
Posted by njb902 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 10:15am CST

I really really like the shade of yellow they used for the sword and shield.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547649)
Posted by ScottyP on February 3rd, 2014 @ 12:43pm CST

When I get mine, Dinobot Magma Type will ride it, not Optimus.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547656)
Posted by Va'al on February 3rd, 2014 @ 12:58pm CST

welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547696)
Posted by Dead Metal on February 3rd, 2014 @ 3:27pm CST

Va'al wrote:
welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.

Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime? :lol:

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547699)
Posted by Va'al on February 3rd, 2014 @ 3:35pm CST

Dead Metal wrote:
Va'al wrote:
welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.

Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?

I was going for the silly scale, and couldn't get to Legends OP.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547708)
Posted by njb902 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 4:09pm CST

Va'al wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
Va'al wrote:
welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.

Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?

I was going for the silly scale, and couldn't get to Legends OP.

I don't think that's in the(non G related material ahead) kama sutra

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1548106)
Posted by Dead Metal on February 5th, 2014 @ 10:47am CST

Va'al wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:
Va'al wrote:
welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.

Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?

I was going for the silly scale, and couldn't get to Legends OP.

Ah OK.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554102)
Posted by robotmel on February 28th, 2014 @ 6:01am CST

Not sure if this guy has his own thread or not so any Mod can feel free to merge or delete as necessary...

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Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554121)
Posted by El Duque on February 28th, 2014 @ 7:50am CST

We have a trio of new Takara Generations Deluxe Thundercracker images from the Twitter feed of TF Yuki. This figure will be a retail exclusive in Japan along with Voyager Fire Blast Grimlock. We've mirrored the images below, enjoy:

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554123)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 28th, 2014 @ 7:58am CST

Wonder why he went with Gentei! Gentei! Thundercracker of the much nicer looking United Seekers: Aces Thundercracker.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554140)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 28th, 2014 @ 9:14am CST

Sabrblade wrote:Wonder why he went with Gentei! Gentei! Thundercracker of the much nicer looking United Seekers: Aces Thundercracker.

Probably because the colours match this Thundercracker more.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554161)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 28th, 2014 @ 10:03am CST

I like the orangey cockpit a bit more than the clear/white cockpit, but not enough to make that huge a difference.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554443)
Posted by Mekatron on March 1st, 2014 @ 8:37pm CST

Looks like crap next to the Classics version.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559528)
Posted by El Duque on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:22pm CDT

We have some new in-hand images of the recently released Japanese retailer exclusive Fireblast Grimlock, a redeco the Generations FOC Voyager Grimlock mold. Check out the images below courtesy of Weibo user OscarFung0912.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559529)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:24pm CDT

Poor quality pics but the awesome shines through.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559535)
Posted by megatronus on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:51pm CDT

Neat, but not something I'd be into.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559605)
Posted by STngAR on March 23rd, 2014 @ 10:29pm CDT

I envisioned something different. Maybe it's the lighting but yeah just a luke warm fire.

:MAXIMAL:

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559617)
Posted by Bouncy X on March 23rd, 2014 @ 11:45pm CDT

i noticed the dinobots all have this weird bright colors for the toys but from everything i've seen in the trailers and pics of the actual movie, they look completely metallic. do they get a paintjob once they become official autobots or are the colors REALLY muted or they just aren;t finished in the trailers?

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559620)
Posted by Flashwave on March 24th, 2014 @ 12:37am CDT

Wow, I think the red plastic makes the LED bleed-through WORSE... Cool paint though, wish it were a US release.

Bouncy X wrote:i noticed the dinobots all have this weird bright colors for the toys but from everything i've seen in the trailers and pics of the actual movie, they look completely metallic. do they get a paintjob once they become official autobots or are the colors REALLY muted or they just aren;t finished in the trailers?

Regarding the movie, I don't think we know yet, but remember ROTF Ravage was realsed in G1 Colors before his deluxe movie toy as released in his actual movie pain scheme, and we're getting Evasion Mode Prime in bright and new paint depite the acutual trust being faded, rusty, and possibly even different colors.

But this Grimlock is not actually of the Movie line, this is Fall of Cybertron grimlock being rleased in a magma-inspired paintscheme originally made for the Animated Grimlock Activators figure. So don't think this is possibly what Movie Grimlock will be painted like, cause this is jus Takara throwing around paint liberally.

Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1598855)
Posted by bassal on August 12th, 2014 @ 6:37pm CDT

Anyone know the product number for Thundercracker?

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