First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 4, 2021
Having skipped on Blackout, I may very well get Grindor. 
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Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 4, 2021
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.
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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.
Comment by EvasionModeBumblebee
Jun 4, 2021
-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.
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Even more of a reason to finally get the mold.
Now, only the bare belly of the copter remain as my pet-peeves.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 4, 2021
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.
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Comment by jtanimator
Jun 4, 2021
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.
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.
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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?
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 4, 2021
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?
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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.
Comment by jtanimator
Jun 4, 2021
-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.
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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.
Comment by Spider5800
Jun 5, 2021
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.
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Comment by Rtron
Jun 5, 2021
Poor Grindor's one-sentence "bio" is hilarious.
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"So, my friend, what's your life story?"
Forest fight
"Wait. What?"
Forest fight
"..."
...
"..."
...
"....Weeeeellllll, okay then."
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 5, 2021
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."
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Comment by Razorbeast88
Jun 5, 2021
Optimus told Grindor to scan a banana alt mode and split
Re: First Look at Transformers Studio Series SS 73 Grindor and Ravage
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Haha, I was talking about the one in the lower left, below the transformation steps. It says Optimus gave him a headache...
Comment by Rtron
Jun 5, 2021
-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...
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The fun of what happens when even the script writer isn't sure of who you are when asked.
Comment by Betenoire
Jun 5, 2021
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
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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
Comment by Hellscream9999
Jun 5, 2021
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
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Nice, it looks very accurate to the concept art!
Comment by Rtron
Jun 5, 2021
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!
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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
Comment by Hellscream9999
Jun 5, 2021
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
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Comment by DeathReviews
Jun 5, 2021
Eh, I passed on Studio Series Blackout. I see nothing about "Grindor" that changes my mind.
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Have you ever gotten ANY Bay bots?
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Jun 5, 2021
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
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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....
Comment by DeathReviews
Jun 5, 2021
-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....
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Comment by JoeIsNotCool
Jun 6, 2021
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.
