Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker
Friday, January 24th, 2014 5:40AM CST
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Just in from Takara Tomy's Transformers website we have even better images of the recently revealed Voyager Fire Blast Grimlock and Deluxe Thundercracker! Both will be Japanese retailer exclusives. Enjoy the high quality official images below.
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Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544638)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on January 24th, 2014 @ 5:49am CST
Posted by Doctor McGrath on January 24th, 2014 @ 5:49am CST
Both figures look really nice. The paint decos are sharp. I wonder if Takara thickened the plastic on Grimlock so his whole head doesn't light up?
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544639)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 24th, 2014 @ 5:50am CST
Posted by Doubledealer93 on January 24th, 2014 @ 5:50am CST
that grimlock looks awesome. if only it was not such a cheep toy. i dont want to pay that much for it.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544653)
Posted by Teximus Prime on January 24th, 2014 @ 7:36am CST
Posted by Teximus Prime on January 24th, 2014 @ 7:36am CST
Forget about a repain of grimlock give us the rest of the FOC dinobots.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544655)
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:00am CST
Posted by RiddlerJ on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:00am CST
Shoulda repainted him as Snapdragon.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544662)
Posted by shockblast2 on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:53am CST
Posted by shockblast2 on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:53am CST
I don't see much difference between this FOC Thundercracker and the one we got in the Generations line. The paint job is a little better with the silver on the guns. Other than that, what is different?
The Grimlock is a pass for me. Not much more than a red Grimlock to me. If you are into repaints then it would be pretty cool. I am sometimes, but not for the price these will command.
The Grimlock is a pass for me. Not much more than a red Grimlock to me. If you are into repaints then it would be pretty cool. I am sometimes, but not for the price these will command.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544663)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:54am CST
Unless you mean he's not with Takara at all anymore, which I wouldn't know either way.
He did write the Japanese Generations bios, though, which is why I assumed this toy's bio would be written by him. If not, then I still look forward to seeing the bio even if someone else wrote it.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 8:54am CST
I know. This isn't an e-HOBBY toy.Seibertron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Eager to see what kind of bio Hydra's got planned for this bad boy.
I think Hydra left e-Hobby last summer shortly after BotCon.
Unless you mean he's not with Takara at all anymore, which I wouldn't know either way.
He did write the Japanese Generations bios, though, which is why I assumed this toy's bio would be written by him. If not, then I still look forward to seeing the bio even if someone else wrote it.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544670)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 9:06am CST
logos on the jet mode fin, black knees instead of gray, different paint apps on the guns, etc.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 9:06am CST
A few subtle differences. Like, the Takara one has a metallic paint finish, richer paint colors,shockblast2 wrote:I don't see much difference between this FOC Thundercracker and the one we got in the Generations line. The paint job is a little better with the silver on the guns. Other than that, what is different?
logos on the jet mode fin, black knees instead of gray, different paint apps on the guns, etc.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544679)
Posted by rpetras on January 24th, 2014 @ 9:36am CST
Posted by rpetras on January 24th, 2014 @ 9:36am CST
Nice colors on TC, but I don't like the mold enough to pay import prices.
I'd get the Grimmy for my kid, he likes red Grimlocks, but again, that isn't an import buy.
I'd get the Grimmy for my kid, he likes red Grimlocks, but again, that isn't an import buy.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544694)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 10:07am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 10:07am CST
Now that I actually look at the source pages, it says that is a form Grimlock powered up into after absorbing the thermal energy of lava.
It also says which stores they are exclusive to:
Fireblast Grimlock - Bic Camera and Kojima stores
Thundercracker - Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki, and Best Denki stores
It also says which stores they are exclusive to:
Fireblast Grimlock - Bic Camera and Kojima stores
Thundercracker - Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki, and Best Denki stores
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544706)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 24th, 2014 @ 10:23am CST
And they should be out in March.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 24th, 2014 @ 10:23am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Now that I actually look at the source pages, it says that is a form Grimlock powered up into after absorbing the thermal energy of lava.
It also says which stores they are exclusive to:
Fireblast Grimlock - Bic Camera and Kojima stores
Thundercracker - Yodobashi Camera, Yamada Denki, and Best Denki stores
And they should be out in March.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544740)
Posted by bruticus1978 on January 24th, 2014 @ 12:11pm CST
Posted by bruticus1978 on January 24th, 2014 @ 12:11pm CST
So does anyone know (or have a good idea) if BBTS/TFsource or others will offer these guys? Since I must have all things WFC/FOC, I will be getting these. The Takara TC looks great. The new Grimy is interesting. So he's a reference to an Animated Grimlock?
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544784)
Posted by Powered Convoy on January 24th, 2014 @ 2:11pm CST
Posted by Powered Convoy on January 24th, 2014 @ 2:11pm CST
Thundercracker's Order Page.
http://www.yodobashi.com/%E3%82%BF%E3%8 ... 002132501/
For Japanese residents that is.
Randy
http://www.yodobashi.com/%E3%82%BF%E3%8 ... 002132501/
For Japanese residents that is.
Randy
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544870)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 24th, 2014 @ 7:55pm CST
He is a dual-homage to both Dinobot Magma-Type from Transformers: Super Link (Japanese Energon) in Dino mode and Activators Fireblast Grimlock from Transformers Animated in Robot Mode (and name).bruticus1978 wrote:So he's a reference to an Animated Grimlock?
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1544923)
Posted by triKlops on January 25th, 2014 @ 12:25am CST
Posted by triKlops on January 25th, 2014 @ 12:25am CST
Double homage, pretty damn cool.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547263)
Posted by El Duque on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:48am CST
Posted by El Duque on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:48am CST
Courtesy of Autobase Aichi we have some new images of Takara Tomy's upcoming retailer exclusive Fireblast Grimlock. The images of the figure come from a store display, and give us a good in-hand look at the figure and his packaging. Check him out below:
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547264)
Posted by Va'al on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:50am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:50am CST
Ah, beat me to it! 
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547265)
Posted by njb902 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:53am CST
Posted by njb902 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:53am CST
I can't wait to get mine, though as soon as I do that green is coming off.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547274)
Posted by griftimus prime on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:11am CST
Posted by griftimus prime on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:11am CST
that thing is really ugly
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547280)
Posted by Rated X on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:28am CST
Posted by Rated X on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:28am CST
Im skipping this one. They really should have gone for the blue G2 repaint instead. It would have sold better. Now they'll probably come out with Zenith Forge and Iron Factory sets in red to make him look halfway decent.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547308)
Posted by Mkall on February 2nd, 2014 @ 1:22pm CST
Posted by Mkall on February 2nd, 2014 @ 1:22pm CST
Highly unlikely I'll get this one. I don't think I'd want another Grimlock on my shelf as it wort of waters down the awesomeness of the character.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547359)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 2:40pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 2:40pm CST
That deco is so awesome. Red totally suits Grimlock's intense rage and fury. 
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547382)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on February 2nd, 2014 @ 3:15pm CST
Posted by Dr. Caelus on February 2nd, 2014 @ 3:15pm CST
What color LED does he use? I hate it when they use green or blue plastic but put a red LED behind it...
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547416)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 4:39pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 4:39pm CST
Unknown at this time.Caelus wrote:What color LED does he use? I hate it when they use green or blue plastic but put a red LED behind it...
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547549)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:42pm CST
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:42pm CST
Me likey
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547605)
Posted by El Duque on February 3rd, 2014 @ 7:02am CST
Posted by El Duque on February 3rd, 2014 @ 7:02am CST
More dino-ridin' action from TF Yuki! We have a trio of new in-hand images of Takara Tomy's retailer exclusive Fire Blast Grimlock. The figure is a straight redeco of the Transformers Generations Fall of Cybertron Voyager Grimlock mold. Enjoy the images mirrored below.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547613)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 3rd, 2014 @ 7:57am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 3rd, 2014 @ 7:57am CST
You're killing me here, Takara! Stop making me want this thing when I lack the money for it! 
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547632)
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on February 3rd, 2014 @ 10:12am CST
Posted by welcometothedarksyde on February 3rd, 2014 @ 10:12am CST
That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547634)
Posted by njb902 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 10:15am CST
Posted by njb902 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 10:15am CST
I really really like the shade of yellow they used for the sword and shield.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547649)
Posted by ScottyP on February 3rd, 2014 @ 12:43pm CST
Posted by ScottyP on February 3rd, 2014 @ 12:43pm CST
When I get mine, Dinobot Magma Type will ride it, not Optimus.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547656)
Posted by Va'al on February 3rd, 2014 @ 12:58pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 3rd, 2014 @ 12:58pm CST
welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547696)
Posted by Dead Metal on February 3rd, 2014 @ 3:27pm CST
Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?
Posted by Dead Metal on February 3rd, 2014 @ 3:27pm CST
Va'al wrote:welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.
Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547699)
Posted by Va'al on February 3rd, 2014 @ 3:35pm CST
I was going for the silly scale, and couldn't get to Legends OP.
Posted by Va'al on February 3rd, 2014 @ 3:35pm CST
Dead Metal wrote:Va'al wrote:welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.
Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?
I was going for the silly scale, and couldn't get to Legends OP.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1547708)
Posted by njb902 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 4:09pm CST
I don't think that's in the(non G related material ahead) kama sutra
Posted by njb902 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 4:09pm CST
Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:Va'al wrote:welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.
Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?
I was going for the silly scale, and couldn't get to Legends OP.
I don't think that's in the(non G related material ahead) kama sutra
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1548106)
Posted by Dead Metal on February 5th, 2014 @ 10:47am CST
Ah OK.
Posted by Dead Metal on February 5th, 2014 @ 10:47am CST
Va'al wrote:Dead Metal wrote:Va'al wrote:welcometothedarksyde wrote:That Optimus riding Grimlock is gonna be a thing now, everyone's gonna be doing it.
Lol
But couldn't you have chosen a Prime that's better looking in alt-mode than helicopter chest Prime?
I was going for the silly scale, and couldn't get to Legends OP.
Ah OK.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554102)
Posted by robotmel on February 28th, 2014 @ 6:01am CST
Not sure if this guy has his own thread or not so any Mod can feel free to merge or delete as necessary...
Posted by robotmel on February 28th, 2014 @ 6:01am CST
Not sure if this guy has his own thread or not so any Mod can feel free to merge or delete as necessary...
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554121)
Posted by El Duque on February 28th, 2014 @ 7:50am CST
Posted by El Duque on February 28th, 2014 @ 7:50am CST
We have a trio of new Takara Generations Deluxe Thundercracker images from the Twitter feed of TF Yuki. This figure will be a retail exclusive in Japan along with Voyager Fire Blast Grimlock. We've mirrored the images below, enjoy:
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554123)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 28th, 2014 @ 7:58am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 28th, 2014 @ 7:58am CST
Wonder why he went with Gentei! Gentei! Thundercracker of the much nicer looking United Seekers: Aces Thundercracker.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554140)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 28th, 2014 @ 9:14am CST
Probably because the colours match this Thundercracker more.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on February 28th, 2014 @ 9:14am CST
Sabrblade wrote:Wonder why he went with Gentei! Gentei! Thundercracker of the much nicer looking United Seekers: Aces Thundercracker.
Probably because the colours match this Thundercracker more.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554161)
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 28th, 2014 @ 10:03am CST
Posted by MINDVVIPE on February 28th, 2014 @ 10:03am CST
I like the orangey cockpit a bit more than the clear/white cockpit, but not enough to make that huge a difference.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1554443)
Posted by Mekatron on March 1st, 2014 @ 8:37pm CST
Posted by Mekatron on March 1st, 2014 @ 8:37pm CST
Looks like crap next to the Classics version.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559528)
Posted by El Duque on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:22pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:22pm CDT
We have some new in-hand images of the recently released Japanese retailer exclusive Fireblast Grimlock, a redeco the Generations FOC Voyager Grimlock mold. Check out the images below courtesy of Weibo user OscarFung0912.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559529)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:24pm CDT
Poor quality pics but the awesome shines through.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559535)
Posted by megatronus on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:51pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on March 23rd, 2014 @ 4:51pm CDT
Neat, but not something I'd be into.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559605)
Posted by STngAR on March 23rd, 2014 @ 10:29pm CDT
Posted by STngAR on March 23rd, 2014 @ 10:29pm CDT
I envisioned something different. Maybe it's the lighting but yeah just a luke warm fire.
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559617)
Posted by Bouncy X on March 23rd, 2014 @ 11:45pm CDT
Posted by Bouncy X on March 23rd, 2014 @ 11:45pm CDT
i noticed the dinobots all have this weird bright colors for the toys but from everything i've seen in the trailers and pics of the actual movie, they look completely metallic. do they get a paintjob once they become official autobots or are the colors REALLY muted or they just aren;t finished in the trailers?
Re: Official Images: Takara Tomy Fire Blast Grimlock and Thundercracker (1559620)
Posted by Flashwave on March 24th, 2014 @ 12:37am CDT
Posted by Flashwave on March 24th, 2014 @ 12:37am CDT
Wow, I think the red plastic makes the LED bleed-through WORSE... Cool paint though, wish it were a US release.
Regarding the movie, I don't think we know yet, but remember ROTF Ravage was realsed in G1 Colors before his deluxe movie toy as released in his actual movie pain scheme, and we're getting Evasion Mode Prime in bright and new paint depite the acutual trust being faded, rusty, and possibly even different colors.
But this Grimlock is not actually of the Movie line, this is Fall of Cybertron grimlock being rleased in a magma-inspired paintscheme originally made for the Animated Grimlock Activators figure. So don't think this is possibly what Movie Grimlock will be painted like, cause this is jus Takara throwing around paint liberally.
Bouncy X wrote:i noticed the dinobots all have this weird bright colors for the toys but from everything i've seen in the trailers and pics of the actual movie, they look completely metallic. do they get a paintjob once they become official autobots or are the colors REALLY muted or they just aren;t finished in the trailers?
Regarding the movie, I don't think we know yet, but remember ROTF Ravage was realsed in G1 Colors before his deluxe movie toy as released in his actual movie pain scheme, and we're getting Evasion Mode Prime in bright and new paint depite the acutual trust being faded, rusty, and possibly even different colors.
But this Grimlock is not actually of the Movie line, this is Fall of Cybertron grimlock being rleased in a magma-inspired paintscheme originally made for the Animated Grimlock Activators figure. So don't think this is possibly what Movie Grimlock will be painted like, cause this is jus Takara throwing around paint liberally.
