Evil Eye wrote:Not gonna lie- I don't like how he looks. The robot mode is alright, though the proportions don't seem quite right somehow. But the dinosaur mode is just a block, the dino legs honestly look kinda terrible, and Hasbro's habit of faking parts of transformations (in this case his jaw chest) is getting real annoying. A shame as Grimlock was awesome.
Sowndwave76 wrote:I still don't understand why people hate faux parts when they end up looking so much better...
In this case, if they used the dino jaw, it would look like a baby bib on his bot mode.
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:I still don't understand why people hate faux parts when they end up looking so much better...
In this case, if they used the dino jaw, it would look like a baby bib on his bot mode.
It's a choice between two evils really: aesthetically pleasing faux parts with the original parts turned into useless kibble, or grant all pieces a nice place with proportions all over the place. Either way, you can't please everyone with either choice.
Sowndwave76 wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:I still don't understand why people hate faux parts when they end up looking so much better...
In this case, if they used the dino jaw, it would look like a baby bib on his bot mode.
It's a choice between two evils really: aesthetically pleasing faux parts with the original parts turned into useless kibble, or grant all pieces a nice place with proportions all over the place. Either way, you can't please everyone with either choice.
I obviously get what you're saying.
And it's all preference.
I know I prioritize appearance over other facets partially because I don't play with my figures.
The same could be said about my like for screen accuracy;
A figure with a random vehicle alt mode, randomly painted red, black and white won't be Sideswipe to me just because that's what's printed on the box and instructions.
Sometimes I almost wish I had no regard for the characters' screen appearances... I'm sure I'd like way more figures in that case.
-Kanrabat- wrote:The only time I take issue with faux parts is when the real parts and the faux parts are in-your-face visible at the same time. For a faux-part to work, the real one must "disappear". Fortunately, this is what happen most of the time.
Sowndwave76 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:The only time I take issue with faux parts is when the real parts and the faux parts are in-your-face visible at the same time. For a faux-part to work, the real one must "disappear". Fortunately, this is what happen most of the time.
I'm sure there are examples, but how and/or why would a "real" part still be visible if a faux part is incorporated??
LinaNui wrote:I got an upgrade kit for SS86 Grimlock from eBay recently. This kit has a sword, posable hands, and adapters for holding the gun. I am so glad I got this as it really helps to finish off this figure. Honestly, I don't ever need another G1 Grimlock again, this one is perfect. (I say that now well knowing that I will buy the future versions of him because I am a sucker for them) The sword and hands have molded while the adapters are 3D printed. Hopefully this company makes kits like this for the rest of the dinobots.
LinaNui wrote:I got an upgrade kit for SS86 Grimlock from eBay recently. This kit has a sword, posable hands, and adapters for holding the gun. I am so glad I got this as it really helps to finish off this figure. Honestly, I don't ever need another G1 Grimlock again, this one is perfect. (I say that now well knowing that I will buy the future versions of him because I am a sucker for them) The sword and hands have molded while the adapters are 3D printed. Hopefully this company makes kits like this for the rest of the dinobots.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
ZeroWolf wrote:Grimlock must annoy the hell out of Hasbro:
Fans: we want cartoon accuracy above all else!
Hasbro: Fine! Here's a cartoon accurate Grimlock! Stop pestering us!
Fans: ...where's his sword? C'mon! Where's his sword!
Hasbro: What?
Fans: the sword that's synonymous with Grimlock! His toys have it, his other cartoon appearance has it (Animated) and the comics have it!
Hasbro: but you want cartoon accuracy?
Fans:...and?
Hasbro: he didn't use it in the movie! Or the cartoon!
Fans:...and? We want his sword!
*Hasbro gives up*
Overcracker wrote:Wow, those hands look great.
Got a link for the kit?
LinaNui wrote:Overcracker wrote:Wow, those hands look great.
Got a link for the kit?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164744479277?var=464259325854
I got them from there for $12. Looks like the price went up. I have ordered multiple times from this seller and have had nothing but good from them. Highly recommended.
Overcracker wrote:LinaNui wrote:Overcracker wrote:Wow, those hands look great.
Got a link for the kit?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164744479277?var=464259325854
I got them from there for $12. Looks like the price went up. I have ordered multiple times from this seller and have had nothing but good from them. Highly recommended.
Thanks. I'll check them out.
Emerje wrote:Overcracker wrote:LinaNui wrote:Overcracker wrote:Wow, those hands look great.
Got a link for the kit?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164744479277?var=464259325854
I got them from there for $12. Looks like the price went up. I have ordered multiple times from this seller and have had nothing but good from them. Highly recommended.
Thanks. I'll check them out.
There's about a dozen sellers out of China selling it on eBay and they all use SpeedPak and Orange Connex for shipping so they're basically all the same. Just go with whoever is cheapest. I got that set and the filler set for the arms and feet from a different seller, but haven't installed them yet.
Emerje
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