Video Review Mini-con Battle Pack Grimlock

I need to find the guy who's in charge of naming the minicons and buy him a drink. Or ten. He deserves it.

Back? BACK?

What kind of name is that?

Delta Magnus wrote:Back? BACK?

What kind of name is that?

The kind that goes with the other Mini-Con named "Forth"?

Sabrblade wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:Back? BACK?

What kind of name is that?

The kind that goes with the other Mini-Con named "Forth"?

Like Hammer and Anvil

can definitely see a BW Megatron retool /repaint happening

Stuartmaximus wrote:can definitely see a BW Megatron retool /repaint happening

Probably wont happen. RID hasnt been doing cross redecos all that much. The most interesting one they did was simply having grimlick G1 coloured. I wouldnt expect any redecos into different characters from this line.

Grimlick

a distant cousin maybe

william-james88 wrote:

Stuartmaximus wrote:can definitely see a BW Megatron retool /repaint happening

Probably wont happen. RID hasnt been doing cross redecos all that much. The most interesting one they did was simply having grimlick G1 coloured. I wouldnt expect any redecos into different characters from this line.

If anything AoE Scorn would have been the dead ringer for a Beast Wars Megs

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Stuartmaximus wrote:can definitely see a BW Megatron retool /repaint happening

Probably wont happen. RID hasnt been doing cross redecos all that much. The most interesting one they did was simply having grimlick G1 coloured. I wouldnt expect any redecos into different characters from this line.

If anything AoE Scorn would have been the dead ringer for a Beast Wars Megs

Not really. That line even had it's own T-Rex mold.

I dont get the need to redeco everything into anything that has some semblance. Arent we sick of redecos?

There are great versions of BW Megs out there, better than anything suggested here. If anybody wants a decent beast wars megs, get those.

william-james88 wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Stuartmaximus wrote:can definitely see a BW Megatron retool /repaint happening

Probably wont happen. RID hasnt been doing cross redecos all that much. The most interesting one they did was simply having grimlick G1 coloured. I wouldnt expect any redecos into different characters from this line.

If anything AoE Scorn would have been the dead ringer for a Beast Wars Megs

Not really. That line even had it's own T-Rex mold.

I dont get the need to redeco everything into anything that has some semblance. Arent we sick of redecos?

There are great versions of BW Megs out there, better than anything suggested here. If anybody wants a decent beast wars megs, get those.

If it is a good mold and it works for more than one character, than I don't mind repaints/retools. Combiner wars has overdone it a bit, but that's not a full deterent. also, we must remember that there are only so many ways transformers can transform and many of them share transformations or alt modes.

That being said, this does look like a great mold. it is very similar to the warrior but a bit different, and they did an awesome job with Grims energon parts as a t-rex head. I really like it

well remember Takara did repaints of CW Blackjack & Groove as Runabout & Override! with RID packaging & stickers(those scanning type ones for the RID android game)

so it's in the realms of possibility for Takara to do one! but they probably would have to make at least SOME cosmetic changes! i just don't think he could be accepted if you JUST repainted him the BW Megatron colours.

but like William said....i don't think it'll ever happen.

Fellow Seibertronians, hot on the heels of the in-hand images, and the video review of Grimlock vs. Back Mini-con Battle Pack, we have a review of the RID Mini-con Battle Pack Bumblebee vs. Major Mayhem from fellow Seibertronian chuckdawg1999. Check out the review and leave your thought in the comments below.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Those of us who have been around for awhile know that when Hasbro introduces a new line, the first wave or so really isn't indicative of the overall series. Such is the case with the Minicon Battle Packs. Bumblebee is a smaller, pocket sized version of the Warrior Class figure, with a few additional ball joints. The armor comes together nicely both in the combined weapon mode, and attached to bumblebee. Major Mayhem is a cool name but these new Minicons just don't do it for me.

These guys are actually a little bit awesome

Looking forward to owning that Optimus and Grimlock!

Am I the only one who looks at the Cyclone Minicons and immediately thinks of Bakugan?

DigitalBrave3 wrote:Am I the only one who looks at the Cyclone Minicons and immediately thinks of Bakugan?

The last 5 pages of comments seem to indicate you are not.

william-james88 wrote:

DigitalBrave3 wrote:Am I the only one who looks at the Cyclone Minicons and immediately thinks of Bakugan?

The last 5 pages of comments seem to indicate you are not.

Alright then, not sure whether to be happy or scared that I remember Bakugan exists, and that I still have my entire Bakugan collection. But yeah, I might get some Cyclone Miniconsjust because they remind me of Bakugan so much.

william-james88 wrote:Looking forward to owning that Optimus and Grimlock!

I'm glad to see you're excited Will!

well for anyone who's interested(although i highly doubt it) here's a mockup repaint i found of what a possible BW Megs could've looked like(although i still say it would also need some retooling as well as just a repaint to make it more accurate)

I just want him cause he meshes so many Grimlocks and he is awesome.

DigitalBrave3 wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

DigitalBrave3 wrote:Am I the only one who looks at the Cyclone Minicons and immediately thinks of Bakugan?

The last 5 pages of comments seem to indicate you are not.

Alright then, not sure whether to be happy or scared that I remember Bakugan exists, and that I still have my entire Bakugan collection. But yeah, I might get some Cyclone Miniconsjust because they remind me of Bakugan so much.

And because of that everyone and their mother accuses Hasbro of ripping of Bakugan. Which I think is pretty shortsighted. Sure, they're round, they can transform, but that's where it ends.

Stuartmaximus wrote:well for anyone who's interested(although i highly doubt it) here's a mockup repaint i found of what a possible BW Megs could've looked like(although i still say it would also need some retooling as well as just a repaint to make it more accurate)

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*Collective fandom fangirl screams*

Yeesss...

Va'al wrote:

NOTE: This is the TAKARA TAV50 IMAGE. No Hasbro image available yet.

Produkt: Transformers Robots in Disguise Gigawatt Optimus Prime
Alter: ab 5 Jahren
Verfügbar ab: Herbst / Winter 2016

Va'al quick translation wrote:Transform your play area into an action-packed world. Seven step conversion. Mini-cons included to activate light and sound effects. Flight sounds when moving and posable wings and laser guns.

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Not sure I'd everyone caught that but that leader scaled optimus is another simplified big toy. It converts in 7 steps. Seems to be this year's 5 step megatronus.

For a 7 step t-form, it looks like he at least has some descent articulation.

So, i picked up some minicons yesterday and they are pretty cute and awesome little guys. Also discovered (dunno if this has been said before) but their weapons can be used with the legion guys who need a weapon. They work pretty nice too!

I also love how you can configure Fracture's front wheel so it actually looks like a bike turning. I have also discovered I love him with his weapon mounted on the left arm in that hole reserved for the weapon in vehicle mode

Cobotron wrote:For a 7 step t-form, it looks like he at least has some descent articulation.

This.

A bunch of armada figures transformed in about the same number of steps, the point is that it looks great in bot mode and has great articulation

i've just spotted this on TFW2005

i've definitely a want for that Warrior Megatronus....& maybe Blizzard Optimus

so i can see myself checking Asda out tomorrow

That Megatronus is a perfectly fine toy, a more interesting transformer than most CW limbs.

william-james88 wrote:That Megatronus is a perfectly fine toy, a more interesting transformer than most CW limbs.

The way he does a split to transform and he has nice detailing. Fracture though is really awesome too.

Still waiting on my Thunderhoof

william-james88 wrote:That Megatronus is a perfectly fine toy, a more interesting transformer than most CW limbs.

I agree. I can't wait to get Megatronus as an action figure

What do you think about my little custom?
I just have to wait to get a good look of his tank mode in the show to get the right inspiration how to color the missile pods.

I like this man. Looking sweet!

Just had this on my mind, but I am wondering if any of these RiD figure molds will be used for Generations figures in the future. I mean, they used Prime deluxe Arcee to make Chromia, so who says they couldn't do the same with some of these molds?

i'm surprised that noone's repainted Bumblebee as Glyph yet!

Howdy fellow Seibertronians. It's been a minute since we shared with you the in-hand images and video review of Robots in Disguise Battle Pack Grimlock vs Decepticon Back and Bumblebee vs Major Mayhem. Yours truly has spotted both today at the Toys R Us in Baton Rouge, LA. It must have been a banner restock day at Toys R Us, because legion Clampdown, Drift, Thunderhoof and Windblade were also hanging on pegs. Check out the freshly minted in-store photos below. When you're done with those, refresh your memory with the rest of Robots in Disguise line in our extensive galleries, here.



You've seen the images, you've watched the reviews; now that they are in stores, have they been added to your hunt? Hit the jump and let us know in the discussion below.

Remember to keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com for the latest in Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries found on the web and the handiest Transformers sightings this side of a space bridge.

You guys should really pick up this wave. Clampdown is awesome!!

That would have been an expensive trip to TRU for me.

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:You guys should really pick up this wave. Clampdown is awesome!!

Preordered him today at amazon.de

Cobotron wrote:That would have been an expensive trip to TRU for me.

It was super hard to leave without the Grimlock or Bee minicon pack. I did however take a Clampdown home with me.

Did you folks happen to notice who was holding up those figures in the pictures.

carytheone wrote:Did you folks happen to notice who was holding up those figures in the pictures.

Umm... no, maybe I'm just not getting the question - if it's a joke, I'm a little preoccupied enjoying Onslaught and Sky Awesome

Lunatic Prime wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:You guys should really pick up this wave. Clampdown is awesome!!

Preordered him today at amazon.de

He is an awesome little dude. I love him!

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Lunatic Prime wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:You guys should really pick up this wave. Clampdown is awesome!!

Preordered him today at amazon.de

He is an awesome little dude. I love him!

He really is, I'd give him my of approval!

He is a surprisingly expressive lil feller with his movable eyes and mouth. I'd love to see a warrior version of him.

carytheone wrote:

That is exactly how I have him display. He is so expressive, and it's just awesome to say I have a transforming Crab

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:That is exactly how I have him display. He is so expressive, and it's just awesome to say I have a transforming Crab

Crabs can be very transformative - look up I added another pic.

carytheone wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:

Lunatic Prime wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:You guys should really pick up this wave. Clampdown is awesome!!

Preordered him today at amazon.de

He is an awesome little dude. I love him!

He really is, I'd give him my of approval!

He is a surprisingly expressive lil feller with his movable eyes and mouth. I'd love to see a warrior version of him.

BRAINSSSSS......!

A Warrior class would be cool, but I don't realy need one when I have the Legion version. When they make a Warrior class version for him it's likely to be more show accurate in vehicle mode, but I prefer this one. Same thing with Springload. If they make a Warrior class for him, the robot mode will be much better, but I didn't like his vehicle mode in the show. The one-step vehicle mode looks awesome.

carytheone wrote:

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:That is exactly how I have him display. He is so expressive, and it's just awesome to say I have a transforming Crab

Crabs can be very transformative - look up I added another pic.

Yes they can

carytheone wrote:Howdy fellow Seibertronians. It's been a minute since we shared with you the in-hand images and video review of Robots in Disguise Battle Pack Grimlock vs Decepticon Back and Bumblebee vs Major Mayhem. Yours truly has spotted both today at the Toys R Us in Baton Rouge, LA. It must have been a banner restock day at Toys R Us, because legion Clampdown, Drift, Thunderhoof and Windblade were also hanging on pegs. Check out the freshly minted in-store photos below. When you're done with those, refresh your memory with the rest of Robots in Disguise line in our extensive galleries, here.

You've seen the images, you've watched the reviews; now that they are in stores, have they been added to your hunt? Hit the jump and let us know in the discussion below.

Remember to keep your browsers pointed to Seibertron.com for the latest in Transformer news, the largest Transformers galleries found on the web and the handiest Transformers sightings this side of a space bridge.

& now in the UK too! at Sainsbury's!

While Hasbro revealed their version of Power Surge Optimus during the investor meeting slides, they also sent some promotional toy images, which were found on Business Wire. At first, it seemed like the picture below was just a picture of that same Optimus toy, just not a 3D render. However, after closer inspection, this is actually a completely different toy using the same theme. This reveals a new product which is a redeco/retool of the Warrior Optimus toy decked out in Power Surge colours (quite reminiscent of Thunderclash) with some clear blue swords. You can see this new picture below and compare it to the other version of Power Surge Prime.

The top and bottom pics look like two different molds.

Sabrblade wrote:The top and bottom pics look like two different molds.

They are - article says so.