Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque
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Artist Ken Christiansen posted on Facebook what he calls "the first pass take on the new Grotusque figure". This is when Hasbro commissions an artist to draw what the toy would look like, even before any transformation sequence is thought up (which is a later phase). You can compare it to the final product to see what aspects of the designs stayed and which were altered as the design process continued.
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Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915179)
Posted by Rated X on October 7th, 2017 @ 11:11am CDT
Posted by Rated X on October 7th, 2017 @ 11:11am CDT
Im so lucky I got mine. I was browising the net for 2 minutes on the way to work. I ended up being 30 mins late to work so I can stop and order one. Smart phones are a wonderful thing.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915189)
Posted by Flashwave on October 7th, 2017 @ 11:38am CDT
If you are serious about trying, BBTS had Arms Microns on clearence for a pittance. Throw one in a POL and practice on. Paints can be gotten from Walmarts or Meijers for $0.47-$1 and cheap but decent brushes arent either.
Posted by Flashwave on October 7th, 2017 @ 11:38am CDT
Kurona wrote:I wish I was good enough for that! As is I'm too scared to even give Wolfwire's visor a dab of paint
If you are serious about trying, BBTS had Arms Microns on clearence for a pittance. Throw one in a POL and practice on. Paints can be gotten from Walmarts or Meijers for $0.47-$1 and cheap but decent brushes arent either.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915207)
Posted by Randomhero on October 7th, 2017 @ 12:58pm CDT
Posted by Randomhero on October 7th, 2017 @ 12:58pm CDT
I was leaving my house to meet up with someone for lunch and there he was on the front door! He shipped yesterday!!!
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915209)
Posted by Evil Eye on October 7th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
Damn, that looks pretty good. It's also reminding me of my unfortunate last session in the airbrush booth with my Skydive to Starscream conversion. (Nothing irreversible, but note to self and any fellow customizers: Invest in actual airbrush paint rather than trying to thin down Citadel.)
Anyway, GROTUSQUE WOOOOOOO. I've always wanted Grotusque to get an update, out of all the Monsterbots he gets the least love, which is a shame when he's a goddamn giant winged naked mole rat monster. I want him, but I can't get him right now. Oh well, some day.
Posted by Evil Eye on October 7th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Customs are fun
Damn, that looks pretty good. It's also reminding me of my unfortunate last session in the airbrush booth with my Skydive to Starscream conversion. (Nothing irreversible, but note to self and any fellow customizers: Invest in actual airbrush paint rather than trying to thin down Citadel.)
Anyway, GROTUSQUE WOOOOOOO. I've always wanted Grotusque to get an update, out of all the Monsterbots he gets the least love, which is a shame when he's a goddamn giant winged naked mole rat monster. I want him, but I can't get him right now. Oh well, some day.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915214)
Posted by Relic0037 on October 7th, 2017 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Relic0037 on October 7th, 2017 @ 1:24pm CDT
According to the Tracking number, my Grotusque is in Mississippi right now. Forgetting about my action figure for a minute, I hope everyone there stays safe with Hurricane Nate getting ready to make landfall later on tonight.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915220)
Posted by Kurona on October 7th, 2017 @ 2:06pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on October 7th, 2017 @ 2:06pm CDT
Another thing not from me, but really quite hilarious.
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Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915228)
Posted by Ultra Mad on October 7th, 2017 @ 3:47pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Mad on October 7th, 2017 @ 3:47pm CDT
I can confirm that the Clone sets was available at an EB games stores nearby in Montreal. I called a few of them and not all had them in stock. The one where I purchased my set had only received three and there was no indication of restock any time soon. I was happy to get them...until I remembered I had already preordered the Takara version of the twins somewhere ![:oops:]( "Embarassed")
... Anyway, this set costed me 34,48$ with taxes.
... Anyway, this set costed me 34,48$ with taxes.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915248)
Posted by Evil Eye on October 7th, 2017 @ 5:35pm CDT
"Who you callin' pinhead?"
Posted by Evil Eye on October 7th, 2017 @ 5:35pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Another thing not from me, but really quite hilarious.
"Who you callin' pinhead?"
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915250)
Posted by KVO Prime on October 7th, 2017 @ 6:02pm CDT
Posted by KVO Prime on October 7th, 2017 @ 6:02pm CDT
Looks like in the drawing his beast mode shoulders are oriented in the way that the actual toy's robot shoulders are.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915285)
Posted by bodrock on October 8th, 2017 @ 12:19am CDT
Posted by bodrock on October 8th, 2017 @ 12:19am CDT
If they ain't giving me Titan Scorponok, I may have to hunt G1.....I just love his original incarnation.
All I currently have is Dark Scorponok (Cybertron 2005)! He's not nearly big enough.
All I currently have is Dark Scorponok (Cybertron 2005)! He's not nearly big enough.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915287)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on October 8th, 2017 @ 1:01am CDT
Posted by Stuartmaximus on October 8th, 2017 @ 1:01am CDT
Here it is....courtesy of Peaugh...enjoy
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915305)
Posted by Va'al on October 8th, 2017 @ 4:52am CDT
Posted by Va'al on October 8th, 2017 @ 4:52am CDT
We're receiving several reports from Seibertronians about the recently revealed and limitedly available Transformers Titans Return Grotusque figure - as shown during NYCC 2017 and shortly after running out of stock at Hasbro for this run - already arriving for those who were able to order it, only two days after the order was placed!
If you were among the lucky US-based collectors who got in in time, make sure to check out your mailboxes.
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If you were among the lucky US-based collectors who got in in time, make sure to check out your mailboxes.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915309)
Posted by Emerje on October 8th, 2017 @ 6:45am CDT
Posted by Emerje on October 8th, 2017 @ 6:45am CDT
I'm rather surprised TRU still has Arcee available for pre-order. That's promising for Grotusque if he does turn out to be a TRU exclusive (TFWiki says he is, but I don't know where they got that info from). But then again this is our first Grotusque since the original while we have options for Arcee and there are likely those that prefer the Generations version or aren't willing to buy her a second time.
Grotusque has consistently been at the top of my G1 remake list. I have an original that's in rough shape I've had since I was a kid and have always wanted to see a modern figure of him. My one complaint is it seems like they weren't able to incorporate his (mistransformed yet cool) four legged winged cat mode into the figure, but at least they were able to make a fantastic looking upright mode. He's one figure that I will happily pay double for on eBay if I can't get one from the retailer.
Emerje
Grotusque has consistently been at the top of my G1 remake list. I have an original that's in rough shape I've had since I was a kid and have always wanted to see a modern figure of him. My one complaint is it seems like they weren't able to incorporate his (mistransformed yet cool) four legged winged cat mode into the figure, but at least they were able to make a fantastic looking upright mode. He's one figure that I will happily pay double for on eBay if I can't get one from the retailer.
Emerje
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915328)
Posted by Nightbeat339 on October 8th, 2017 @ 9:47am CDT
Posted by Nightbeat339 on October 8th, 2017 @ 9:47am CDT
I'm really hoping that TRU or wherever the figure is exclusive to gets him in stock soon. Next month's my birthday and he would definitely be at the top of my list. ![;)]( "Wink")
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915329)
Posted by Randomhero on October 8th, 2017 @ 9:55am CDT
Posted by Randomhero on October 8th, 2017 @ 9:55am CDT
yeah i posted yesterday i got mine. he shipped at noon friday and arrived around noon yesterday it was baffling.
that being said I love him! hes hideous and awesome
that being said I love him! hes hideous and awesome
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915332)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on October 8th, 2017 @ 10:41am CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on October 8th, 2017 @ 10:41am CDT
Titans Return Grotusque with authentic curb stomped action.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915333)
Posted by Kurona on October 8th, 2017 @ 10:48am CDT
Posted by Kurona on October 8th, 2017 @ 10:48am CDT
I wonder if, at some point, we'll get an exclusive Repugnus made out of POTP Rippersnapper or something ![:-?]( "Thinking")
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915340)
Posted by Randomhero on October 8th, 2017 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by Randomhero on October 8th, 2017 @ 11:44am CDT
You could make it out of this mold. That way they all have some relation as a team. Use the lower half and same engineering as grotesque. New arms(not 100% necessary) new bug head and front torso. Close enough. But if it happens which it probably won’t because we got a Repugnus and this gimmick is over. I got all three monsterbots now I’m good. I’m happy with what we get.
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915351)
Posted by Deadput on October 8th, 2017 @ 12:58pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on October 8th, 2017 @ 12:58pm CDT
As a Canadian will I be able to obtain Arcee and Grotesque?
Re: Preliminary Alt Mode Design for the New Transformers Titans Return Grotusque (1915357)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 8th, 2017 @ 2:12pm CDT
Dunno; my advice would be: look everywhere in the coming months. The clone two-pack showed up at eb there with no warning or announcement, so clearly they'll make their way there just like every other exclusive.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 8th, 2017 @ 2:12pm CDT
Deadput wrote:As a Canadian will I be able to obtain Arcee and Grotesque?
Dunno; my advice would be: look everywhere in the coming months. The clone two-pack showed up at eb there with no warning or announcement, so clearly they'll make their way there just like every other exclusive.
