Artist Jose Lopez has shared some the concept work for Robots in Disguise Grimlock on Instagram. The work consists of some models for how Grimlock looks in the series in both his modes. Be sure to check out the one showing the robot mode for a look at Grimlock’s battlemask – a full faceplate with visor that gives Grimlock a full-on Generation 1 look. Perhaps this alternate head will see use on the upcoming Generation 1 themed redeco of the toy, too?
Infosaur
Wow that battle mask!
*reads thread*
Yeah,,, I guess you guys noticed it too.
AndreiMallare12
Grimlock should wear mask in cartoon it would be awesome like what other autobots are wearing mask too also Jazz
dare
Without eyes and a mouth, they can't pull off the pinnacle of humorous expression – the Dreamworks Face™®.
[Wing_Saber-X]
G1 inspired head design = WIN
Shizuka
It never occurred to me that this design doesn't strike me as Grimlock because of the head. I'm not a geewunner but he needs to use that mask often. He's the only bot who should use one besides Optimus because it just seems out of place with everyone. Why do they need one?
Plus what's up with this show's obsession with window chests?
vrba79
I love this show's interpretation of Grimlock. He's a big lovable idiot, not too terribly unlike G1 Grimlock.
Autovolt 127
I hope he starts using the battle mask.
and Yes this is because everyone has same face syndrome. Though Grimlock at the same time is just too cuddly to cover up his face.
DOTM Bumblebee
G1 facemask? Must be canon. Now. Do it, Kline.
kaijuguy19
Cool to see Grimlock having a G1 style facemask. Hopefully we'll see him wear it sometime later in the show. I still like that despite evoking G1 in the design he still comes across as being his own character too. I honestly like this design more then TFA Grimlock as well as personalty wise since he's not a caveman despite not being bright.
Grimlockimus
Love the battle mask design, very G1 and very much Grimlock.
While I do hope it gets used in the show I'm pretty okay with the current design. It is it's own thing and I like it for what it is.
Onslaught24
This!
IaconStargazer
Not bad, not bad. And of course a big YES to the G1-style battle mask!
Seripa
I love the new Grimlock design and with the mask is just awesome!, I think that because the series is for kids they maybe will not understand the feels of the characters with a mask, I don't know and that doesn't even bother me (I love Jazz eyes btw).
and we don't know maybe in the future he will use it
Kaijumaster
+1
QLRformer
While the mask is good, I've always wondered why Grimlock the Dinobot of all Transformers would need one.
He works fine in RID2 without one anyway.
nobleboivin
That mask is awesome. We need this on a warrior or voyager fig as soon as possible.
Afterburner
Frankly, I really tired of the facemask deal. The different mouthplates, visors, etc are part of what made TFs unique and individuals. Now everyone has two eyes and a mouth, but maybe a battlemask they'll use once or twice. Adds to the generic and general boring look. Even Prime Wheeljack suffered from this.
The idea that you cannot have something emote without eyes and a mouth is nonsense. You just need good writing and a good actor.
Oh, maybe now I get it.
BattleUpSaber
FYI Grimlock's Legion toy has a facemask.
Darkstone
Would be cool if he actually uses the mask. Don't think it should be the standard, but don't see why it wouldn’t automatically close itself once he gets into trouble.
I also wish we would get a nice Voyager/Leader-toy based on that design 'cause I like it a lot, but we all know why that's not going to happen.
Transmorph633
This show be like you get battle mask you get a battle mask everyone get a battle mask lol. (I know Transformers Prime did it too) I think the Grimlock design looks pretty nice, but since its hinted that the repaint is from the Deluxe mold, I hope they fix the arm issue.