SS-73 Grindor IN HAND!

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Barricade34, Jun 11, 2021.

  1. Barricade34

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    Hey guys, my SS-73 grindor from eBay is here, expect a short photoshoot later today over on my IG @thetffanatic217

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    So it confirms that that eBay listing was real!
     
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    I was skeptical when buying and it proved to be worth it!
     
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    Getting a closer look at this guy, he really could be used as either a better Blackout or a Grindor.
     
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    Yeah, you really just need to alcohol rub the "smudge" paint apps off and he's Blackout, with articulated hands!

    The only glaring deco omission that would keep him from truly being Blackout is the 4500x signage.

    Edit: ohh, I'm not sure if I like his finger tips and hands being different colored plastic...
     
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    Additional images more coming soon
     

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    Gotta say, he’s better than blackout already, there’s way more details highlighted such as the fuel rod, engine exhausts (I believe that’s what their called),

    the joints are very tight in all the right spaces however still suffers the arm panel issue, it clicks in on mine, not sure if that’ll be for all.
     
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    How does the hand articulation work for him?
     
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    Very articulated on a double hinge for the fingers to open and close, wrist swivel is there too
     
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    Gonna need to rub off the "Marines" tramp stamp he's got on too.
     
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    Very nice. He basically is just a better Blackout, with a few color differences (black limbs rather than an grey) and some more paint apps. If I see him, I'll probably pick him up.
     
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    He does look quite good, and I really like they went out of the way to retool the hands. I already have Blackout but Grindor is a maaaybe.
     
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    “Rust” paint apps aside, I’m really digging the deco on this guy.
     
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    He looks good. I'm definitely getting him just so I can have a complete forest battle display.

    I might try and find a grey paint that I can paint his fingers to match but he honestly looks like a really good figure. I love Blackout especially with the DNA kit hands so this will be equally as enjoyable.
     
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    He looks good, but the character in general is (aside from a few very minor tweaks) a carbon copy of Blackout. Yes it’s a “different helicopter” but come on…
     
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    Looks good! Really excited to get my hands on that figure. I am interested in seeing more pics of it with Blackout, it’s hard to gauge how different their base colors are.