Energon Grimlock Mods - New Classics Grimlock

I so excited to finally get Energon Grimlock, but when I got him out of the package I found myself with more of a statue as far as the lower torso goes. I tried to remove the ball joints that are pinned in Grimlock's torso halves. I ended up having to carve around them from the outside. Too increase articulation I carved out areas at the top of Grimlock's peg hole on both of his legs. It's not as much movement as I had imagined or wanted, but it's sure as s*** better than it used to be.

I also was able to give his T-Rex's mouth a wider range of motion. I carved off the two small gray tabs usually at back of his head, followed by shaving down the grey piece of plastic that covers the "Mega-Dinobot" head, and finally angling off the tops of the peg holes for that piece of plastic. I like his Alt. mode can look not only more G1-ish, but more fierce.

Last but not least, I made the "Mega-Dinobot" head swivel. Even though the mode sucks... a lot it was such an easy fix. There is a tab keeping the head in place right in front of the swivel joint, cut that off - done.

This project is finished and I am proud with what I was able to accomplish, however I am not ruling out coming back to this one day in the future to try to get the articulation I really wanted.

EDIT: Added the picture of Mega-Dinobot's head.

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I think the Optimus Primal sword is an interesting touch.

Great work, man

You've improved that toy greatly.

Wow you made Grimlock look great.

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awesome work, now lets see ya fix up megadinobot lol

He looks great!

Dude, is this the Energon Grimlock I sold you last summer? (along with Swoop and the box and all)

Great job with this--I wanted to love this Grimlock figure, but it never really sparked my interest completely. I had always thought of doing something to make him better, but once Classics Grimlock came along, I never really messed with this again (it stayed either on a display shelf or in the box most of the time). Glad to see you're enjoying it and again, great job bro!

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very nice man that sword reminds of something from Power Rangers for some reason

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Dude, give him Classics Grimlock's head. That head sculpt would look awesome on him. (well, C Grim's headsculpt wou look great on anything, because it's so awesome, except Classics Grimlock)

Originally Posted by Valkysas NO ONE CAN EVER, EVER say that hasbro doesnt care again. This fucking seals it. that's a LOT of product to release for a "dead" line.

seconded!