In-Package Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Adventure TAV33 Optimus Prime Supreme Mode

Optimus, are you moving or something?

Woah, I didnt now he came with all the smaller weapons as well, they only ever advertise him with the giant sword. Very happy for you Cobotron!

That is one very sleek looking Optimus right there. I love the black so much on him

Unlike what the internet will tell you, the "new" Robots in Disguise line has its fans. One of the main compaints from this line, however, was the problem with Grimlock's scale. He towers over his friends on the show but Hasbro's line doesn't go beyond the warrior/deluxe class for the more traditional collector figures. This is why Takara's Transformers Adventure Battle Grimlock figure is probably one of the most sought after figures from the corresponding line in Japan since it is a retool of the Voyager class FOC Grimlock. There is a lot of retooling done and you can see the breakdown of this toy through the three reviews below. We have two from fellow Seibertronians, EbeforeI and Chuckdawg1999 as well as an extra long one from Emgo. Enjoy!

ebeforei wrote:Here is my detailed review of the Takara/Tomy Transformers Adventure Voyager Class TAV30 Battle GRIMLOCK - A heavy remold of the Voyager Class Fall Of Cybertron Grimlock... this actually REALLY WORKS to make the figure we should have gotten to begin with.

http://www.youtube.com/ebeforeinet

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Leave it to Takara to take a good, existing Grimlock mold and turn it into something great. Takara basically rebuilt the FOC Grimlock from the ground up, giving us a new shell and head. If you're really into scale then this figure will fit perfectly into your RID display.

omega666 wrote:Don't like RID at all but this is a nice figure. Kind of want it.

You should get it, it's very well done and this sounds like one of those figures which will increase in value over time.

william-james88 wrote:Woah, I didnt now he came with all the smaller weapons as well, they only ever advertise him with the giant sword. Very happy for you Cobotron!

I didn't realize that either. I don't think they're all that since most of them were warped in package due to the soft plastic. TAV21 can really only hold the edged weapons as the crossbow and blaster tend to angle down in those specialized grips.

william-james88 wrote:

omega666 wrote:Don't like RID at all but this is a nice figure. Kind of want it.

You should get it, it's very well done and this sounds like one of those figures which will increase in value over time.

I think it will too. I feel a lot of fans passed on this not realizing the depth of retooling involved.

william-james88 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote: I don't think they're all that since most of them were warped in package due to the soft plastic. TAV21 can really only hold the edged weapons as the crossbow and blaster tend to angle down in those specialized grips.

william-james88 wrote:

omega666 wrote:Don't like RID at all but this is a nice figure. Kind of want it.

You should get it, it's very well done and this sounds like one of those figures which will increase in value over time.

I think it will too. I feel a lot of fans passed on this not realizing the depth of retooling involved.

I find the crossbow an awesome inclusion since Strongarm finally gets her show accurate weapon. While they come with Optimus, I feel they are better for the individual warriors. A big ass sword would have been great to have but it does add to the price.

Also to those still looking for this toy, while he is sold out everywhere, there is still also the bay of e which has him in stock at comparable bbts prices. The shipping will vary on location though: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=ba&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... k&_sacat=0

Seeing all the lack of stock tells me the fans we aware enough of how extensive a retool it was. Every pic showed that this was practically a different toy.

Yes the rubber weapons are meant for the smaller figures. With that said I don't have a Strongarm to try but the regular blaster fits a little tight in my Supreme Mode Bumblebee's hand. In fact when I put it in I thought I heard a crack. Thankfully nothing has happened with the hand.

I am not into this line, but that's an amazing remold; looks completely new!

I'm confused. Are we talking about TAV-30 Grimlock or TAV-33 Prime. They are both extensive retools of their predecessors.
Will, if you are asking about Grimlock, I would say on par with Springer/Sandstorm. they both succeed in making the same mold into an almost entirely new toy.
As for Prime, who can say yet?

Cobotron wrote:I'm confused. Are we talking about TAV-30 Grimlock or TAV-33 Prime. They are both extensive retools of their predecessors.
Will, if you are asking about Grimlock, I would say on par with Springer/Sandstorm. they both succeed in making the same mold into an almost entirely new toy.
As for Prime, who can say yet?

I was referring to the Grimlock mold. And so are all comments past mine about the weapons. They are commenting by replying to the reviews we newsed.

And thanks for your comments. I have a list in mind and dont have the ranking figured out just yet.