In Hand Pics of FOC Grimlock!

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by archieboy, Dec 13, 2012.

  1. xMostWanted559x

    xMostWanted559x Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if he will be out in January...our 30 dollar Tru rebates are out day after Christmas Eve
     
  2. MechaKnight

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    I have to say, I have him and he looks Great, but I'm conflicted because I hate how TINY his dinosaur mode is. If anyone Be it Third Party or just a Kitbasher, I would LOVE to see a bigger, more 'in scale' version of him done with the rest of the classics.

    As I said, His robot mode is fantastic, if maybe just a bit small, but for his alt. mode, it just breaks my heart, because that is the form Grimlock does the most damage in.

    That Aside, I also am REALLY hoping for the rest of the dinobots.
     
  3. Skottech

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    I want this Grimmy at least in dino mode there doesn't seem to be a face to stare at me from the 'void'.
     
  4. Seeker

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    Hasbro seems to be reluctant to issue guns with modern TFs. They only gave Gens Wreck-Gar a axe.
     
  5. xion14

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    This is FOC Grimlock, so adding a gun would seem inappropriate. Even if they're small, Habro gave him pretty much all he needs. Unless people just wanted them to add the gun as a special reference.
     
  6. Anguirus

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    Yeah, it's an important element in the game that Grimlock has to melee instead of use the usual "Teletraan" guns. Personally, I'd have been incensed if they dropped the shield just to give him a gun because G1 Grimlock had one. That shield and sword combo looks AWESOME and you just don't see many shields in the toyline.
     
  7. PlanckEpoch

    PlanckEpoch Red and black red and black

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    ...then why does pretty much every modern TF that has come out in the past few years have guns...?
     
  8. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    Grimlock so does not need a gun.
     
  9. Paxtin

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    Indeed...

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  10. Seeker

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    Here we are.
     

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    Noideaforaname Pico, let's go up to Zuma

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    ^ Doesn't change the fact that "Hasbro seems to be reluctant to issue guns with modern TFs" is an utterly ridiculous and blatantly false statement.
     
  12. SPLIT LIP

    SPLIT LIP Be strong enough to be gentle

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    Isn't the whole Powerizer gimmick, well, to have big guns?
     
  13. Paxtin

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    Yeah, I know he had guns. But most people remember his odd pinwheel axe. Which is why the Gen fig had it.
     
  14. Noideaforaname

    Noideaforaname Pico, let's go up to Zuma

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    Y'know what's really crazy, they released a Legends Megatron that turned into a fucking gun right around the same time as Wreck-Gar.
     
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    I'm currently using a custom oversized KO Classics Grimlock in my classics collection, do you guys think that the FOC Grimmy will be about the same size or taller? I'll probably get the figure anyway since I love the light up gimmick and it's sure to be more durable than a cheap knock off.

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    Given what I've seen in vid reviews, I'd say he's probably roughly around that size in robot-mode.

    EDIT:
    Here's a pic, by Feralstorm, from the freedback thread.

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    Thanks so much Paxtin, that comparison shot was exactly what I needed. Good to know he's taller than Optimus!
     
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    Finally a 2012/2013 toy bigger than something from 2006.
     
  19. siccoyote

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    playing around with my lightbox I got for christmas
     
  20. FoC Grimlock

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    This is my first post on the site. I saw Fall of Cybertron Grimlock in a store while I was in Hong Kong and for some reason he hit all the right notes with me. Thanks to this site's in hands review I decided to join and post about him.

    The robot mode is what sells the character. Even with slightly thin hips and legs, you still get the impression of a powerful figure. He's bulky up top giving the impression of a gladiator and he has a thin waist that accentuates his chest and shoulders. Overall, you'll like him for this form. He reminds me a bit of Gaiking due to the coloring and the chest proportions.

    The T-Rex mode is inexcusable. That gap in the chest kills the entire effect. His tiny arms come off ridiculously easily. The face sculpt on the T-Rex is fantastic though. If you display him in this mode you will want to angle it so that chest is not visible.

    Back to the robot mode. A feature I didn't see mentioned: If you put light above and behind him, it shines through his robot mode head and his eyes glow. I woke up this morning to the sun coming through the windows and Grimlock's eyes glowing from across the room. It's a good effect. The chest will catch a little light as well so he's excellent for display.

    The built in LED effect is great. It's a strong light and if you have him out messing around with him, you'll turn it on pretty often. I think this effect would have been better with a simple on/off switch so you could just turn on the rage and leave it on.

    Paintjob. There's very little actual paint on this figure. The coloring is all drab due to it being colored plastic. When there is paint they just matched directly to the gold or gray colored plastic and cut the paint time in half. The box pictures show a shiny and polished looking bot but the actuality is dull gold plastic and dull gray. I think the drab coloring fits the commando nature of the character. He's extremely posable and stands well so you can put him in a position to cover any perceived flaws while in robot mode. He's designed to come apart under force so you can actually paint him up very nicely if you are so inclined.

    Overall impression: The robot mode makes up for the T-Rex mode. He's made to look like a brawler and when you hold him in hand he fits that role well. His weapons are menacing and they've captured the spirit on the game. He's big so he will look good on display looming over other bots. Sorry about the T-Rex chest cavity. It's a prominent flaw.