I do love this deco on Netflix Mirage. It even says so at the back, next to the Glenfiddich XX. As far as I'm concerned this is a different character. The add on bits help too, aside from the fact that they're pretty wank. Pretty. But wank.

 

Today belongs to the big four 'cons!

 

SS Grindor

 

Something about his colors makes him feel like a premium release, other than those dirt smudges.

 

Unfortunately, the plastic quality and QC is a step backward on this release though. The small rotor is noticeably softer than the original. The playability and deco are the only few things that improved upon the original.

 

Oh dear, I don't like the sound of that.
Hopefully he can at least handle multiple transformations and daily play because even Blackout suffers from some stress marks.

 

My copy is not as bad as some other reviewers said, but it does seem to suffer loose joints. That makes his transformation to helicopter easier, but harder to keep it together in robot mode. I suggest practice on SS Blackout before SS Grindor.

 

The figure is safe to play and transform, but it is not the quality from 2018’s SS Blackout. My Grindor already has stressed mark on one of the pinned joint at the arm panel before transforming it, but it don’t seem to get worse.

 

Are they using a different type of plastic or is it because of the different colors that makes it cheaper in quality?

Stress marks are worrying but if it doesn't spread onto the rest of the joints and hinges then I will tolerate it.

 

The plastic Hasbro used to make Grindor is definitely different from Blackout. When you have both figures in helicopter mode, Blackout’s plastic feel more solid while Grindor’s is relatively softer in comparison. Blackout’s plastic also have shinier and smoother surface.

Stress mark doesn’t seem to spread so far, so I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Keep the receipts though.

 

Planet X FoC G2 colored Grimlock! This dude looks amazing!!

 

Artillery wolf today

still my fav fig from the titans return line

 

Lovely little Magnus today.

 

Big boy Armada Super Base Optimus Prime. I’m so glad he hasn’t fallen to pieces. Shame he doesn’t have much articulation in super mode. He is a lot of fun though

 

Been awhile since I have posted! Might as well get back into it with a banger. Kingdom Red Alert today! (Sorry about the crap lighting, haven't figured out the natural light in this new house yet)

 

Adding this beauty to me and my daughter's favorite list!!! Arrived last night after the long wait, can't wait to transform it after I get off work toady!    

 

All Jazzed up.  



Generations of Jazz, my favorite of the Autobot cars, for today.

 

I wasn't gonna.



But I'm glad I did.