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Post by Bogatan on Oct 30, 2008 17:07:35 GMT
Lot of people seem to be disappointed with the size but for me its win win. If it's as small as some think it will look fairly amazing alongside the classics. If its as big as the price suggests then it will just be plain awesome. Little concerned that it does seem to have that slightly cartoon overweight look in some shots.
Andy
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Post by legios on Oct 30, 2008 21:40:40 GMT
Lot of people seem to be disappointed with the size Andy Looks from the pictures to be significantly bigger than the original toy and also fairly chunky. Doesn't look too bad, but then it is hard to tell at this stage, especially as it doesn't look like this is even a prototype - it has that resin mock-up look to it. I am obliquely pleased that there is a crown there and - although I know it is in fact a reference to some Sunbow nonsense - I cannot help but smile at the realisation that Grimlock comes with a helmet thing that makes him look like he is under one of those industrial hairdryers getting his blue-rinse done. Karl |
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 6, 2008 9:27:18 GMT
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Post by Stomski on Nov 6, 2008 9:46:33 GMT
Ah, so he's actually sitting down in the photo with G1 Prime, so he's probably a bit bigger than people originally thought.
The ball joints on the dino arms look like a potential weak point to me :\ Better hope he isn't prone to falling over.
Personally- If the dinosaur head is hidden in robot mode (haven't seen a shot of the back yet) then I love it. If not, well I still love it, but I'll have an affair with MP Starscream.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 6, 2008 9:47:41 GMT
Damn! That looks good!
Andy
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Post by Dark Stranger on Nov 6, 2008 10:29:11 GMT
Man, how obscure a reference is that waiter's tray?? Was he a waiter in any other cartoons other than that one where they go to some magician-ruled world?
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 6, 2008 11:21:30 GMT
He ain't looking too bad you know. Would have preffered Shockwave or Soundwave, and I prob wont get Grimlock, but hopefully they're going to do a good job on him. A nice blend of G1 toy and cartoon, me thinks. Don't his legs look a bit small in proportion? Like the big shoulders. I like big shoulders.
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Post by Stomski on Nov 6, 2008 11:32:27 GMT
I'm making a little black tie outfit for him.
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Post by primenova on Nov 6, 2008 12:19:12 GMT
I like the look of the tail - looks like he can wag it.
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Post by andrewbcalculating on Nov 6, 2008 12:24:08 GMT
I have to confess that I'm very tempted to get one of these, from a design perspective I've always liked the way the original Grimlock transformed, it's very smart the way the toy could go from a nice representation of a T-Rex to an articulate two armed two legged figure without looking suspect. It seems that the Masterpiece Grimlock has followed the same transformation design as the original toy.
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Post by Gav on Nov 6, 2008 19:46:48 GMT
I've never been particularly tempted by the MP releases, but this one really tickles me.
I'm - I'm going to get one!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 6, 2008 20:15:10 GMT
Waiting on a better picture of the head before making up my mind. I hope it does not have the 'teeth cheeks' design in robot mode he's had in recent comics.
Looking good so far though.
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Nov 6, 2008 21:08:23 GMT
Hmmm. Those clearer pictures are selling this to me more and more. He looks like he is a rather nice piece of engineering - starting from a really good base in terms of the original design and adding some tweaks and improvements to bring it up even further.
Very nice indeed
Karl
(Also, the clearer picture makes "dino-hairdryer" mode amuse me even further.)
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 21, 2008 15:12:47 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 21, 2008 18:06:49 GMT
Come to papa!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 21, 2008 22:43:41 GMT
Nice. But I'm struggeling to judge how large he is (HE'S GOT TO BE BIIIIIGGGG!!!! YES, PHIL, BIIIIGGGG!!!!!).
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 21, 2008 22:58:30 GMT
Well check the comparison with original Grimlock.
Surely, he is big enough for you?
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 22, 2008 0:12:10 GMT
We'll see, wont we, my good Doktor? Got to be pretty DAAAMN BIG to sateeesfy me.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 22, 2008 11:22:04 GMT
But how big does it have to be before you're happy?
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 24, 2008 22:56:04 GMT
But how big does it have to be before you're happy? -Ralph He would have to be a good head (pref two heads) taller than Masterpiece Optimus and Megatron. Then, I would be happy. |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 25, 2008 22:00:19 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 28, 2008 9:19:47 GMT
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 30, 2008 22:53:36 GMT
Oh No! He looks too small!!!! SON OF A BAAZOOGA!!! |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2008 0:06:53 GMT
Oh No! He looks too small!!!! SON OF A BAAZOOGA!!! I knew you would say that. It's a big Grimlock toy! You've demanded a big Grimlock toy! -Ralph |
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 1, 2008 8:56:56 GMT
Size matters to Shockprowl. His quest for a bigger Grimlock will only lead to despair and disappointment.
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 1, 2008 19:51:58 GMT
Oh No! He looks too small!!!! SON OF A BAAZOOGA!!! I knew you would say that. It's a big Grimlock toy! You've demanded a big Grimlock toy! -Ralph Yes, he's big, but he's not big in compared to MP Prime and Megatron! This is a disaster! IEEEEEEE!!!!!! |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2008 19:58:50 GMT
Are you never happy? Will you not be content until there is a life-size Grimlock? Would that satiate your desires?
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 3, 2008 19:10:55 GMT
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Post by legios on Dec 3, 2008 21:09:53 GMT
Given the current state of the yen:pound exchange rate I suspect I may have to skip Masterpiece Grimlock, which will be a shame as he is looking rather nice indeed. Ah well, my trusty vintage Grimlock will soldier on, trouper that he is.
Karl
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 3, 2008 21:17:12 GMT
I've given up dreaming of a re-issue original Grimlock so this will be the next best thing. It looks fantastic. I shall put some pennies aside over the next few months towards one. Hopefully the exchange rate will be more favourable next March.
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