Red Leader of 2005 boards is telling us that Takara-Tomy is planning to re-release MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock.
If you missed him before, now’s the chance to grab him.
Still no release date is fixed, but most probably you’ll see Grimlock before the end of this year.
Gamerlingual
Looks like commemorative coins may not be included
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BWfan86
I’ll believe it when I see it. Wasn’t there a recent post saying they were releasing MP9, 28, 19, and 20 as well? Yet no preorder listings
peddlerofwine
Hmm… it's kind of odd to do this, especially when the Fanstoys version is superior. The MP-9 re-issue makes more sense if they fix the knee issue.
Transmetal
Exactly! As soon as I got the vastly superior FTs version I moved my official Grimlock to the classics shelf. He fits in much better there.
Balzari
I've had the Hasbro re-issue (2014) and have the original Hasbro release (2010). The difference in quality is quite obvious due to cheaper plastic and possible mold degradation.
Mercutio
Seriously? There are so many versions of the original. He's still a great figure, but he's not hard to get. How much more demand for this could there possibly be?
Scowly Prowl
For the right price, a standalone Grimlock at work would be a perfect addition.
Gamerlingual
Here’s hoping it might be true for those who want it new. It’s a good piece to me.
Darkstone
Hasbro Asia? Probably not Takara, they're done with the pre MP-10 molds.
Liampope
Who in God's name needs another MP-8 re-issue??
But wait – on the plus side the mould must be so worn by now the surface detail will be gone so he'll look great with the current toon accurate MPs!!
Gamerlingual
Hey guys. I REALLY sorry for bumping this, but from this Weibo, it seems a reissue might be coming again. Hobbymizer confirmed that it seems that way but needs more info. Mods not trying to piss anyone off. Really hoping this is at least a positive rumor and I apologize in advance.
Edit: here’s the link
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One more edit. The Weibo user is Samuel 1230
Infosaur
Man I saw him in TRU once and didn't buy him on the spot.
If only I'd known that was just the begining of the distribution blues.
I see him again I'm gonna try to get him.
Skywarp181
Would you mind picking him up for me!
With our luck, after this release they will update him somehow.. lol
Proxima
my TRU doesn't so i'll more then likely be getting this one.
Kupp
I think some TRU still have him, heck mine has one, but that could have been a return, I don't know.
Autovolt 127
This time i have to go get him, unless i can still find a MP Grimlock at a TRU still?
wildfly
Maybe they could even go as far as putting the air intakes in correctly.
nelodiavolo
Yea, I'd buy that immediatly!
Cool of Takara to re-release this. I bought the first release, but I could use another for displaying in both Modes…
guard convoy
good, i missed out on the toys r us one because damn toys r us is too far away and nobody would help me find one, so i'll see about getting this
Incepticon
Add me to the group of people hoping they re-release MP Thundercracker (with the intake problems fixed). It's the only MP that I missed and I simply won't pay nearly $300 for it from eBay.