New Images of 2010 Grappel!

Thursday, November 11th, 2010 11:02AM CST

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HK-TF member L-U has posted new images of the upcoming G1 Grapple homage figure known as Solar Storm Grappel, the new spelling of the name might be due to Trademark reasons. It is likely that this figure will be part of the "Revel the Shield" subline, due to the presence of a rub sign.
Grappel is of course a remoulded repaint of Voyager class Universe Inferno.
We have mirrored 3 images for your viewing pleasure, however if you wish to see the entire gallery, just click here!

Credit(s): Mach, HK-TF

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Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145356)
Posted by Torneira on November 11th, 2010 @ 11:21am CST

With the exception of the undetachable crane, which has no real use or purpose in robotmode and looks like it gets a bit in the way, I like him.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145358)
Posted by Vicalliose on November 11th, 2010 @ 11:24am CST

Well G1 or not, I prefer the RvlThShld version because the black head breaks up all the YELLOW.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145364)
Posted by mattyc1007 on November 11th, 2010 @ 12:02pm CST

Even Though I own Henkei Inferno and Generations Inferno this is MINE!! :grin:

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145365)
Posted by Mindmaster on November 11th, 2010 @ 12:04pm CST

The second pic makes him look friggin' epic. Too bad I'll be broke as hell until January. :-(

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145366)
Posted by --B-- on November 11th, 2010 @ 12:06pm CST

He's not a character that I love, so to skip the import prices I will pick up the RTS version, as stated the black head really breaks up the yellow.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145372)
Posted by Mkall on November 11th, 2010 @ 12:26pm CST

I'm not that impressed with the lack of paint apps on this figure. I'm hoping United will be a little better. Maybe I'll get both and do a head swap

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145375)
Posted by Lackadaisical on November 11th, 2010 @ 12:31pm CST

I think it's dettachable, if it's the same peg where the hose/gun is placed in the Inferno figure, which you have to de-attach in order to place there the Inferno ladder from the TFC's Gear of War set.

Torneira wrote:With the exception of the undetachable crane, which has no real use or purpose in robotmode and looks like it gets a bit in the way, I like him.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145378)
Posted by RiddlerJ on November 11th, 2010 @ 12:44pm CST

Um, what's he doing to Inferno in that last pic?

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145382)
Posted by GuyIncognito on November 11th, 2010 @ 1:19pm CST

Aaaaaand... he looks yellow again! :BANG_HEAD:

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145406)
Posted by MGrotusque on November 11th, 2010 @ 2:41pm CST

Excellent photos and poses. They may have made me change my mind about buying him.
Also....( a little off topic) i personally am a fan of the new open hand trend going on right now and i think these photos highlight the new hand design style nicely. They give Grappel in the last photo, an enhanced sense of motion.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145410)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on November 11th, 2010 @ 3:27pm CST

Definitely getting him, although the RtS version.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145421)
Posted by Sodan-1 on November 11th, 2010 @ 4:03pm CST

Torneira wrote:With the exception of the undetachable crane, which has no real use or purpose in robotmode....

No real use or purpose?! You, sir, have clearly never been hit over the head with a crane before. Come to think of it, I'm not sure I have either, but I bet it does a heap of damage.

I to am a little worried about exactly what he's doing to Inferno. Noticed he's missing an arm. Kinky!! I'd ideally like to see Reveal The Shield and United Grappel/Grapple together to see if there's a sizable difference in the yellows used.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145429)
Posted by Relic Dinobot on November 11th, 2010 @ 4:48pm CST

Amazing.

To yellow or not and even with or without being able to detach his crane, this new version of my first ever TF is so bought when it comes out over here. :grin:

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145434)
Posted by Megazarak on November 11th, 2010 @ 5:12pm CST

Very nice figure. I never saw Inferno so it will be nice to be able to pick up the mold. And I always liked Grapple ever since someone gave me the commemorative Grapple as a gift.

As for his name, is it confirmed that he is Grappel? We know that's what it says on the box, but couldn't it have been a typo?

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145443)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on November 11th, 2010 @ 5:39pm CST

I like him and will pick him up.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145488)
Posted by DevastaTTor on November 11th, 2010 @ 8:02pm CST

Megazarak wrote:As for his name, is it confirmed that he is Grappel? We know that's what it says on the box, but couldn't it have been a typo?

This. If Hasbro doesn't have the rights to the name to the point where they have to misspell it, why add Solar Storm to the front? Still think it was a preproduction box with an error.

I'm disappointed in this figure. In some senses, he's great. But the paint apps (of lack of) don't match that of Inferno and look bland in most places.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145491)
Posted by Amelie on November 11th, 2010 @ 8:04pm CST

Cyber Bishop wrote:I like him and will pick him up.

I bet you say that to all the boys. ;;)

I like the yellow. I had the Constructicons in yellow as a kid and I still have a massive soft spot for them in yellow now. I like Grapple in this colour.

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145502)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on November 11th, 2010 @ 8:23pm CST

2010? I thought he wasn't out till next year?

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145533)
Posted by Rated X on November 11th, 2010 @ 10:08pm CST

I wish the crane would disconnect for robot mode and clip to his back or something...

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145575)
Posted by GEEWUN on November 12th, 2010 @ 5:56am CST

Why in Chinese does it say "brotherhood" over this image? Perhaps he is helping his injured comrade

but seriously if the crane could go on his back and that yellow box thingy o his head like in the original then it would be must buy.... I smell Kitbash

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145596)
Posted by ninoslow on November 12th, 2010 @ 7:59am CST

nice figure, this one look awesome i cant wait to got mine

Re: New Images of 2010 Grappel! (1145604)
Posted by kirbenvost on November 12th, 2010 @ 8:48am CST

Lackadaisical wrote:
Torneira wrote:With the exception of the undetachable crane, which has no real use or purpose in robotmode and looks like it gets a bit in the way, I like him.

I think it's dettachable, if it's the same peg where the hose/gun is placed in the Inferno figure, which you have to de-attach in order to place there the Inferno ladder from the TFC's Gear of War set.

That's very likely, however it will cause that joint to loosen over time. I have Inferno and the ladder, and I try to remove it as seldom as possible.

Despite the fact that it could use a few more paint apps, it's a good-looking toy. I'll have to try really hard not to pick this guy up.