Masterpiece MP-08x King Grimlock!
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 11:35AM CDT
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You can check the original image at TFormers, or you can see it mirrored here.
If you already have a Masterpiece Grimlock, and don't wish to cash in on this just for the crown, then remember that third party I Gear has their Masterpiece Grimlock Upgrade Kit! You can check that out here.
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Posted by WolfDawg on July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:42am CDT
Posted by DMSL on July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by Mach on July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:51am CDT
Me Grimlock No Bozo, Me King!
Posted by Powersa on July 23rd, 2009 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by decepticon legion on July 23rd, 2009 @ 12:08pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on July 23rd, 2009 @ 12:33pm CDT
IT'S NEVER BEEN MORE TRUE
Posted by capellamusic on July 23rd, 2009 @ 12:53pm CDT
This just pisses me off for what I said right now, not for the crown on its own. I really don't care too much about the crown. It's just that I feel this is them "playing" with first release buyers and that isn't very nice.
That reminds me of ROTF Leader Optimus Prime and the announced "Buster" improved version. But at least it has price differences.
Posted by Dead Metal on July 23rd, 2009 @ 1:01pm CDT
Wow I do like that box and all but when is it going to be released?
Posted by UltraPrimal on July 23rd, 2009 @ 1:04pm CDT
Posted by OPTIMUS MAGNUS on July 23rd, 2009 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 23rd, 2009 @ 1:28pm CDT
Dead Metal wrote:Dudes calm down, this new release only comes with his, gun sword and crown meaning that the apron, tray, glasses and transferer thingy are not included!
Wow I do like that box and all but when is it going to be released?
If this is true, then it would make me feel better. Right now I feel like a dang fool for buying the first release of Grimlock. And Pre-ordering his crown. Hopefully iGear will still make it and not back off just because of this variant.
And I second the sentiment of HasTak making fools of people who buy the first releases. And I thought the pointless repaints were bad ...
Posted by Dead Metal on July 23rd, 2009 @ 1:37pm CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:Dead Metal wrote:Dudes calm down, this new release only comes with his, gun sword and crown meaning that the apron, tray, glasses and transferer thingy are not included!
Wow I do like that box and all but when is it going to be released?
If this is true, then it would make me feel better. Right now I feel like a dang fool for buying the first release of Grimlock. And Pre-ordering his crown. Hopefully iGear will still make it and not back off just because of this variant.
And I second the sentiment of HasTak making fools of people who buy the first releases. And I thought the pointless repaints were bad ...
Yes TFormers said so in the original article, I updated the news article to ease the shitstorm.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 23rd, 2009 @ 2:01pm CDT
Dead Metal wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:Dead Metal wrote:Dudes calm down, this new release only comes with his, gun sword and crown meaning that the apron, tray, glasses and transferer thingy are not included!
Wow I do like that box and all but when is it going to be released?
If this is true, then it would make me feel better. Right now I feel like a dang fool for buying the first release of Grimlock. And Pre-ordering his crown. Hopefully iGear will still make it and not back off just because of this variant.
And I second the sentiment of HasTak making fools of people who buy the first releases. And I thought the pointless repaints were bad ...
Yes TFormers said so in the original article, I updated the news article to ease the shitstorm.
ah. Good. Even if the crown's unofficial, I'd rather have *all* the accessories.
I still really dislike this practise. It's like those rediculous special edition DVDs that come out after everyone has already bought one.
Posted by Kibble on July 23rd, 2009 @ 2:06pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on July 23rd, 2009 @ 2:11pm CDT
decepticon legion wrote:Good for me as I haven't bought him yet, but bad for others, who have already obtained him. The new packaging looks great, a must buy for me!
Ditto
Posted by rpetras on July 23rd, 2009 @ 2:36pm CDT
I just need the bot and the weapons.
I like the comic packaging, but I prefer the regular MP look to that, as I have all the MP boxes together.
This is a total skip for me.
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on July 23rd, 2009 @ 2:51pm CDT
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 23rd, 2009 @ 3:02pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:
IT'S NEVER BEEN MORE TRUE
CP, thank you for making me LOL about this.
Posted by Kibble on July 23rd, 2009 @ 4:22pm CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:I love how lately this fandom thinks that all companies are out there just to pull a fast one on them. Did anyone get this bent out of shape when Energon switched packaging in the middle of the line? Bad business practice, my ass. The first one sold out, so they are making another run(nothing new in terms of MPs). They change the packaging and accessories to entice the people that didn't get it the first time and to get some 2nd buyers. How is that dishonest? Did Takara/Tomy say they'd never reissue MP Grimlock again? Did they say they'd only make it exactly the same?
Who said anything about it being dishonest? It does, however, put a bad taste in a lot of people's mouths that they miss out because they were part of the reason the figure sold well enough TakTom finds it worthwhile to do another run!
Posted by Cyber Bishop on July 23rd, 2009 @ 5:33pm CDT
Posted by Universe on July 23rd, 2009 @ 5:57pm CDT
Posted by Zeds on July 23rd, 2009 @ 7:23pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 23rd, 2009 @ 7:45pm CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:I love how lately this fandom thinks that all companies are out there just to pull a fast one on them. Did anyone get this bent out of shape when Energon switched packaging in the middle of the line? Bad business practice, my ass. The first one sold out, so they are making another run(nothing new in terms of MPs). They change the packaging and accessories to entice the people that didn't get it the first time and to get some 2nd buyers. How is that dishonest? Did Takara/Tomy say they'd never reissue MP Grimlock again? Did they say they'd only make it exactly the same?
It`d not dishonest, but it is aggrivating to people who already bought the figure. Especially since they could have easily included the crown without all this exclusive stuff.
Looking at it, it`s a lot like Roller`s absence from `Perfect`Convoy. Holding back an obvious acessory in order to make a buck with an exclucive.
It`s getting to be an annoyingly common practise.
Edit: For perspective: MP Grimlock is the most expencive TF I have ever bought (or pre-ordered as the case may be).
And not only is he the smallest MP ... but they held back an accessory. It's like he's incomplete before I even get him.
Posted by metaphorge on July 23rd, 2009 @ 8:23pm CDT
Posted by Savage on July 24th, 2009 @ 2:00am CDT
Slagging, slag, infernal skid-plate kissing!
I just want the crown, blast it!!!
Posted by City Commander on July 24th, 2009 @ 11:02am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:
IT'S NEVER BEEN MORE TRUE
+1
Though that box is pretty sexay...hmmm....
Still holding out for the eventual Hasbro release though, it's bound to happen.
Posted by Powersa on July 24th, 2009 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on July 24th, 2009 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on July 24th, 2009 @ 2:12pm CDT
RodimusConvoy13 wrote:also, judging by this picture, http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ntid=21989, it looks like there's also a different paint scheme. a less metallic gold that looks more like the comic and also the sword is orange instead of clear.
It also looks like the black legs/head are replaced with dark blue, like the comics.
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 24th, 2009 @ 2:38pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:RodimusConvoy13 wrote:also, judging by this picture, http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ntid=21989, it looks like there's also a different paint scheme. a less metallic gold that looks more like the comic and also the sword is orange instead of clear.
It also looks like the black legs/head are replaced with dark blue, like the comics.
Yes sir, you are correct.
Interesting that this is a nod to the comic-might have to get this for display purposes and for the box. But in bot mode, I still prefer the original.
Posted by Kibble on July 24th, 2009 @ 4:48pm CDT
Posted by Marcdachamp on July 25th, 2009 @ 1:02pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 25th, 2009 @ 11:38pm CDT
Oh, well. Even Prime's gun was grey.
Since this release doesn't include the other accessories it's less annoying, but ..... bad form, Takara.