Larger pics of Authentics Grimlock, plus new/differently-sized Optimus Prime and Bumblebee?

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Nevermore, Jan 15, 2018.

  1. Nevermore

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    We've seen some pics of Authentics Grimlock before:
    New Transformers Toy Line Optimus Prime, Megatron And Grimlock Packaging Art - Transformers News - TFW2005
    Power of the Primes Deluxe Wave 2 - In-Package Images - Transformers News - TFW2005

    Some international versions of Hasbro's website have larger photos, plus the US packaging (the leaked images featured the European packaging):
    Transformers Authentics Grimlock | Transformers
    Grimlock_packaging_US.jpg Grimlock_robot.jpg Grimlock_alternate.jpg

    But that's not all...

    It appears whatever assortment Grimlock is part of will also include different versions of Bumblebee and Optimus Prime.

    Transformers Authentics Optimus Prime | Transformers
    Transformers Authentics Bumblebee | Transformers

    Different packaging and product code numbers than the old versions. I guess this is similar to Cyber Battalion vs. Cyber Commander.

    Compare:

    "Bravo" Optimus Prime, which we already know about (E1163):
    Optimus_Prime_packaging_US.jpg Optimus_Prime_robot.jpg Optimus_Prime_alternate.jpg

    New Optimus Prime (E0771):
    Optimus_Prime_packaging_US.jpg Optimus_Prime_robot.jpg Optimus_Prime_alternate.jpg

    "Bravo" Bumblebee, which we already know about (E1164):
    Bumblebee_packaging_US.jpg Bumblebee_robot.jpg Bumblebee_alternate.jpg

    New Bumblebee (E0769):
    Bumblebee_packaging_US.jpg Bumblebee_robot.jpg Bumblebee_alternate.jpg

    EDIT: Aaaand now we know what "Project Storm 1" and "Project Storm 2" is.

    TRAN: Gen Project Storm 10 1 (6)
    TRAN: Gen Project Storm 10 2 (6)
     
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  2. Mercutio

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    Almost exactly the same molds, just with elbow joints? ...Okay then.

    Still waiting for proper CHUG-quality figures of these designs.
     
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    Great detective work man
     
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  5. Nevermore

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  6. Oniconvoy

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    Looking forward to picking up a few Grimlocks as customs. Great looking design, poor execution. I’ll be interested to see how he looks with some paint.
     
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  7. Shin Densetsu

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    Wish Bee and Prime didn't have gorilla arms. Oh well, I'm not expecting much given these are $6 and meant for places like Dollar General. The designs they're based on look neat.
     
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    That Grimlock looks like so much fun!
    Can't wait to get him, along with Megatron and Starscream.
    The Optimus with elbows is a maybe.
     
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  9. LegoLover58

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    Just realized Authentics Bumblebee has NO LEG ARTICULATION

    HOW F:mad: ING CHEAP CAN YOU GET HASBRO
     
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    NOPE, I can't deal with those hollow legs! And the bigger they gets the crappier they look without paint...
     
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    These look like really fun toys! :)  Can't wait to get ahold of them.
     
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    That didn't take long.
    Seriously, these are Dollar General-market figures people. No one is forcing them on anyone, they aren't taking the place of 'good' lines, and they're only $5. Hell, they're more articulated than some of the NuRiD stuff, and there's a market for those as well.
     
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    Hell no. Y'all crazy goin' out, buying this shit. I bet they got a pallet of these ready to go for the Guantanamo day care center.
     
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    I kind of like the head sculpts.
     
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    I wouldn't mind a closer look at the elbow joints of that Bumblebee, they look different somehow.

    I think that Grimlock will sell quite handily.
     
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    Grimlock looks alright, I might pick him up if I saw him. The others... nope. Kinda disappointed with the legs, appears none of these figures have anything inside/behind/under the legs so they will likely be a pain to keep standing. :/
     
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  18. Shin Densetsu

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    They're on ball joints now.

    $10 for these is alright, 7" is fairly tall for a $10 figure. I would much rather spend $10 on 1 of these rather than those RID Titan Hero things.
     
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    I loved the "Evergreen concept art" so these pain me a little. I know, I'm not the target audience but...ugh.
     
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    The smaller versions were like $4.99 right? If these are $10 that's not a bad figure for kids. Deluxe sized at Legend price?

    Will probably nab a Grimlock if I see it.
     
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