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New Images of 2010 Grappel!

Posted by Dead Metal Nov 11, 2010 at 11:02am CST 43,518 views
HK-TF member L-U has posted new images of the upcoming G1 Grapple homage figure known as Solar Storm Grappel, the new spelling of the name might be due to Trademark reasons. It is likely that this figure will be part of the "Revel the Shield" subline, due to the presence of a rub sign.
Grappel is of course a remoulded repaint of Voyager class Universe Inferno.
We have mirrored 3 images for your viewing pleasure, however if you wish to see the entire gallery, just click here!



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Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Torneira Nov 11, 2010
With the exception of the undetachable crane, which has no real use or purpose in robotmode and looks like it gets a bit in the way, I like him.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Vicalliose Nov 11, 2010
Well G1 or not, I prefer the RvlThShld version because the black head breaks up all the YELLOW.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by mattyc1007 Nov 11, 2010
Even Though I own Henkei Inferno and Generations Inferno this is MINE!! :grin:
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Mindmaster Nov 11, 2010
The second pic makes him look friggin' epic. Too bad I'll be broke as hell until January. :-(
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by --B-- Nov 11, 2010
He's not a character that I love, so to skip the import prices I will pick up the RTS version, as stated the black head really breaks up the yellow.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Mkall Nov 11, 2010
I'm not that impressed with the lack of paint apps on this figure. I'm hoping United will be a little better. Maybe I'll get both and do a head swap
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Lackadaisical Nov 11, 2010
I think it's dettachable, if it's the same peg where the hose/gun is placed in the Inferno figure, which you have to de-attach in order to place there the Inferno ladder from the TFC's Gear of War set.

Torneira wrote:With the exception of the undetachable crane, which has no real use or purpose in robotmode and looks like it gets a bit in the way, I like him.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by RiddlerJ Nov 11, 2010
Um, what's he doing to Inferno in that last pic?
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by GuyIncognito Nov 11, 2010
Aaaaaand... he looks yellow again! :BANG_HEAD:
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by MGrotusque Nov 11, 2010
Excellent photos and poses. They may have made me change my mind about buying him.
Also....( a little off topic) i personally am a fan of the new open hand trend going on right now and i think these photos highlight the new hand design style nicely. They give Grappel in the last photo, an enhanced sense of motion.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by RK_Striker_JK_5 Nov 11, 2010
Definitely getting him, although the RtS version.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Sodan-1 Nov 11, 2010
Torneira wrote:With the exception of the undetachable crane, which has no real use or purpose in robotmode....


No real use or purpose?! You, sir, have clearly never been hit over the head with a crane before. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I have either, but I bet it does a heap of damage.

I to am a little worried about exactly what he's doing to Inferno. Noticed he's missing an arm. Kinky!! I'd ideally like to see Reveal The Shield and United Grappel/Grapple together to see if there's a sizable difference in the yellows used.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Relic Dinobot Nov 11, 2010
Amazing. :shock:

To yellow or not and even with or without being able to detach his crane, this new version of my first ever TF is so bought when it comes out over here. :grin:
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Megazarak Nov 11, 2010
Very nice figure. I never saw Inferno so it will be nice to be able to pick up the mold. And I always liked Grapple ever since someone gave me the commemorative Grapple as a gift.

As for his name, is it confirmed that he is Grappel? We know that's what it says on the box, but couldn't it have been a typo?
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Cyber Bishop Nov 11, 2010
I like him and will pick him up.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by DevastaTTor Nov 11, 2010
Megazarak wrote:As for his name, is it confirmed that he is Grappel? We know that's what it says on the box, but couldn't it have been a typo?

This. If Hasbro doesn't have the rights to the name to the point where they have to misspell it, why add Solar Storm to the front? Still think it was a preproduction box with an error.

I'm disappointed in this figure. In some senses, he's great. But the paint apps (of lack of) don't match that of Inferno and look bland in most places.
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Amelie Nov 11, 2010
Cyber Bishop wrote:I like him and will pick him up.


I bet you say that to all the boys. ;;)

I like the yellow. I had the Constructicons in yellow as a kid and I still have a massive soft spot for them in yellow now. I like Grapple in this colour. :D
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Wheeljack35 Nov 11, 2010
2010? I thought he wasn't out till next year?
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by Rated X Nov 11, 2010
I wish the crane would disconnect for robot mode and clip to his back or something...
Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (view post)
Comment by GEEWUN Nov 12, 2010
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Why in Chinese does it say "brotherhood" over this image? Perhaps he is helping his injured comrade


but seriously if the crane could go on his back and that yellow box thingy o his head like in the original then it would be must buy.... I smell Kitbash
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