Video Review: Transformers Age of Extinction Voyager Grimlock

He's definitely got his flaws, but overall he looks decent and seems to be pretty fun. I'm definitely going to look for him!

After watching that review I quit like the robot mode, you can get some good strong poses from it. Having said that, I just don't like it as a Grimlock figure.

Despite the juvenile review (throwing things around, "funny" quotes on screen), this seems like an okay figure. Probably won't get it, but the more I see the AOE figures, the less I dislike them.

are they planing on accurate movie colors?

I gotta say, I like it. I know there's a leader class figure coming out for Grimlock, so I'll wait until I have a better look at that before I decide on which one I want. Though I might want this one.

Great looking figure in both modes. I actually like gorilla arms. Especially on a character like Grimlock.

Even greater to see the Generations size voyager figure carrying over to the movie line.

He's taller than FOC Grimlock!!!!

I don't know. He looks alright but i know that if i bought him it would be fun for a couple minutes but then i'd forget about it.
I'm a HUGE Grimlock fan and although i like it in bot mode far more than the alt mode I know it would just be an impulse purchase in the end.
It just isn't classy enough of a figure for me in regards to Grimlock. It'll be a pass unless i get it for dirt cheap. I mean 10 dollar cheap.

Not as bad as I thought. Def enough to turn me off ever buying to repurpose as another character, but still a lot better than expected. Mid torso is def too thin, and the back kibble isn't a ton, but its positioned awkwardly. Head sculpt is the best part, with a the feet being the second best part.

Definite pass for me. I will be checking out the Leader Class version hopefully at local retail to decide if I want the character at all.

BERSEKAEL wrote:are they planing on accurate movie colors?

Takara has a listing for a movie-accurate deco of Grimlock, but I don't think Hasbro will be doing one.

Leader version for me. This just didn't cut it.

I'm interested. Especially after seeing him with the FOC sword.

I like Grimlock's face. His cheeks looks like he has a wide mouth full of sharp teeth.

I like it. It's not Grimlock to me, but that's not a new occurrence for movieverse characters and me. I'll wait and see more on the leader one and decide from there, but I'm interested. Movie accurate colours don't bother me, this one looks a little more exciting than the all silver looking movie version.

I agree with the person who called Vangelus's review Juvenile. Throwing the packaging around for no reason is just stupid and his subtitles in his videos are never funny.

I can't wait for a more professional review from Optibotimus or someone like that.

yeah, it sucks that he can't be grown up when he's reviewing a toy for 8year olds

I've got to say, I like this a lot more than I thought I would. I won't be getting it but the movie accurate version Leader Grimlock may be too tempting to pass up.

I noticed. He looks way too much like Shredder from TMNT...

Autobot_Benz wrote:I agree with the person who called Vangelus's review Juvenile. Throwing the packaging around for no reason is just stupid and his subtitles in his videos are never funny.

I can't wait for a more professional review from Optibotimus or someone like that.

Wow. *smh* Sense of humor, anyone? Vange1us does all of his shtick on purpose. He's an entertainer first, reviewer second. He's quite intelligent and talented. This is all for show and he doesn't take himself seriously in the least. He's having fun with it, that's the whole point.

You want a professional review? Vange1us is that professional. His production values couldn't be higher. You tear him down, but he's well known within the fandom and people like him. A lot.

As for throwing the packaging around, it's a running joke he's been doing for awhile. I realize it might put off some, but it made me laugh. (Because I know the original joke) In fact, when he did it, I knew I was in for a good time.

I go to Peaugh for reviews because he's the best at transforming them and shows them in great detail. I go to Baltmatrix when I want an honest opinion that's going to spare no one's feelings and tell me the absolute truth. (Even if I don't always agree with him, I certainly respect him.) When I want to laugh, I go to Vange1us. Plus, some of his videos educate you on the 3rd party scene. He's shown off items I never knew existed, given details I didn't know about, you get the idea.

You don't like his style, fine. You don't disparage the man, either.

craggy wrote:yeah, it sucks that he can't be grown up when he's reviewing a toy for 8year olds

Win.

Youtube user Vengelus gives us a look at what's quickly become my personal favorite Dinobot figure of the movie line!

Fellow Seibertron.com members Fires_of_Inferno and mooncake623 have kept their eyes peeled on Vangelus' YouTube channel, as two more reviews have been uploaded: Transformers Age of Extinction Dinobots Scorn and Slug. Scorn is a red Spinosaurus in dino mode, while Slug is a big purple Triceratops, and both feature fairly knightly looks in robot mode! Check out the embedded reviews below.

Def picking up Scorn

I started watching the review for Scorn and then I had to stop. I'll wait for Peaugh or Optibotimus to do theirs. If I want silly commentary, I'll ask my seven-year old- at least he's supposed to make these kinds of "jokes".

The thing is, Autobot_032 (sorry if I misspelled your screenname), I watch reviews of figures to find out about....the figures.... so forgive those of us who would rather forgo what we see as reviews more about Vangelus' personality and general goofiness than they are about the toys. Peaugh and Optibotimus can be funny, but their reviews are not all about them, with a toy as an added bonus.

craggy wrote:yeah, it sucks that he can't be grown up when he's reviewing a toy for 8year olds

.....says the adult who's posted over 4,000 times on a website dedicated to collecting and playing with those same toys...

Bounti76 wrote:

craggy wrote:yeah, it sucks that he can't be grown up when he's reviewing a toy for 8year olds

.....says the adult who's posted over 4,000 times on a website dedicated to collecting and playing with those same toys...

Psst. He's from the UK. It was sarcasm.

Bounti76 wrote:I started watching the review for Scorn and then I had to stop. I'll wait for Peaugh or Optibotimus to do theirs. If I want silly commentary, I'll ask my seven-year old- at least he's supposed to make these kinds of "jokes".

The thing is, Autobot_032 (sorry if I misspelled your screenname), I watch reviews of figures to find out about....the figures.... so forgive those of us who would rather forgo what we see as reviews more about Vangelus' personality and general goofiness than they are about the toys. Peaugh and Optibotimus can be funny, but their reviews are not all about them, with a toy as an added bonus.

Way to go. Sucked all the fun out of the room.

And yes, you got my name wrong.

the two deluxe dinos? good dinos.

craggy wrote:the two deluxe dinos? good dinos.

Diyessaurs.

I for one am stunned by the idea of watching a video review of a figure clear through from beginning to end, in 1:1 speed, and with the audio on no less. I tried it earlier today, since it seems to be the thing to do. It felt disturbingly... inefficient.

Va'al wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:

craggy wrote:yeah, it sucks that he can't be grown up when he's reviewing a toy for 8year olds

.....says the adult who's posted over 4,000 times on a website dedicated to collecting and playing with those same toys...

Psst. He's from the UK. It was sarcasm.

The British: the true Kings of Sarcasm and Puns.

those Head sculpts are pure win! so very unmovie like.. Might have to get these.

I'm more interested in them now. I had a lot of doubts based on the pics we've seen, but these reviews convinced me they're worth a purchase.

And I really like the knight helmets.

I personally like a review with more than 37 pieces of flair thank you very much!!! I think he did a great job and didn't stumble through transformation or go for long pauses. I dread those videos. I wasn't sold on any figure from this line and would not be eager to pick up the deluxe Dinobots (Grimlock is crap however you slice it or package it in every incarnation) nor Evasion Mode Optimus Prime without them. I'm so glad that people are willing to take the time to review the products like this. Those giving this reviewer grief about his commentary style take a chill pill. Yes he is reviewing a kids toy...not trying to solve the mysteries of the universe or anything like that. Too many people on here have a case of the Mondays 24/7. Peaugh is great...always look at his reviews. Optibotimus only gets on my nerves because he seems to just "LOVE" every aspect of every figure he reviews even when he initially says he doesn't like it.

~reluctantyouth~

PS-Yes the Office Space references still hold true today...that movie never gets old for me.

I'm really liking the Dinobots a lot more than any of the figures with vehicle alt modes. Its almost like a totally different design team worked exclusively on the Dinobots just from how much more aesthetically pleasing they are to look at. I'll probably end up getting both the voyager and leader Grimlock just because I'm a man child and that's what we do.


As for the review: This is probably only the second or third time I've watched his reviews, I don't think he does very many compared to peaugh or optibotimus (I'm probably wrong). I watched the reviews with my girlfriend and she thought he was entertaining, which is rare because she normally doesn't get why I watch someone else play with a figure I'm probably going to get anyways. A nice change of pace from watching the same two people all the time. He has a really nice filming technique, like showing closeups of the figures from a lot of angles. You can tell he puts effort into his videos, not just plopping a toy in front of the camera for 10 minutes then uploading it right away.

These things look really great. Can't wait to see Strafe reviewed.

i am really really impressed so far. i thought the AOE line was gonna be full of crap toys. i could not be so wrong.

I like Slug's Dark Souls helmet.

My gawd... All the Dinos so far had me impressed and wanting them more and more... Including Grimlock... His dino mode is so beastly and feral and ready to kill someone that I don't really care for his small problems...

Bounti76 wrote:I started watching the review for Scorn and then I had to stop. I'll wait for Peaugh or Optibotimus to do theirs. If I want silly commentary, I'll ask my seven-year old- at least he's supposed to make these kinds of "jokes".

The thing is, Autobot_032 (sorry if I misspelled your screenname), I watch reviews of figures to find out about....the figures.... so forgive those of us who would rather forgo what we see as reviews more about Vangelus' personality and general goofiness than they are about the toys. Peaugh and Optibotimus can be funny, but their reviews are not all about them, with a toy as an added bonus.

Yeah, he's a bit silly, and some of the jokes fall a bit flat, but I enjoy his toy reviews more than most others. His videos feel more like a real review to me, and less like a simple rundown of features and transformation that some other reviews give. You can tell he's passionate about toys and want's to tell you about them, good and bad. I like hearing from someone who has fun with their toys, and who seems to take time to think through the positives and negatives of them rather than just open the box, transform it a couple times, and then point a camera at it.

Though I will say, I do enjoy Peaugh's videos too. Quite a bit different than Vangelus', but I think they complement each other well.

I enjoy Vangelus reviews solely because of the jokes. Its called having a sense of humor. I wish he would show step by step transformation starting with whatever mode the figure comes packaged in. But since its AOE, ill give him a pass since they are going to be dumbed down for stupid kids who cant tie their own shoe laces. I really would like to see reviews from people who buy their own figures instead of getting them for free. I would feel alot more confident in their opinion if I knew it wasnt tainted with a sales pitch. If its a piece of crap and you wouldnt recommend us wasting our money, just say it on the video. Who cares, its a AOE figure thats going to be warming the shelves at walmart, bbts and tfsource wont be making a whole lot on AOE like they do with 3rd party stuff.

Just watched the reviews. They look really nice figures, I might have to get them! I generally speaking don't get more than 1 version of the same character (although I am beginning to change that outlook), so Slug will probably be my main incarnation of Slag, or at least until that third-party FOC figure comes out; if the Not-Swoop (which I really need to get) was anything to go by, it should be great.

Scorn looks like a great character in his own right. If my customizing skills were up to scratch I'd buy a few and paint one up in Energon Cruellock colours.

Also, I'm not getting the Vangelus hate. Peaugh gives very thorough, in-depth reviews, but they seem a bit too clinical and dull for my liking. Optibotimus does good reviews too, and I've found does a great job with comparisons and making up my mind what to buy, but I find he waffles on and reiterates the same points over and over a it too much. Vangelus is unique in that he manages to make his reviews genuinely entertaining whilst still remaining informative, and also gets a point across without an hour-long review. Generally speaking I'll only watch Peaugh and Optibotimus reviews to get an idea of how good a figure is, whereas I tend to watch Vangelus reviews over and over for the heck of it. I dunno, i like his goofiness. You can't be dead serious about everything after all.

Of course, we all know the best reviewer is in fact Thew.

Delta Magnus wrote:Of course, we all know the best reviewer is in fact Thew.

^ This. Thew Adams is hilarious. He really should do reviews much more often.

Delta Magnus wrote:Just watched the reviews. They look really nice figures, I might have to get them! I generally speaking don't get more than 1 version of the same character (although I am beginning to change that outlook), so Slug will probably be my main incarnation of Slag, or at least until that third-party FOC figure comes out; if the Not-Swoop (which I really need to get) was anything to go by, it should be great.

Scorn looks like a great character in his own right. If my customizing skills were up to scratch I'd buy a few and paint one up in Energon Cruellock colours.

Also, I'm not getting the Vangelus hate. Peaugh gives very thorough, in-depth reviews, but they seem a bit too clinical and dull for my liking. Optibotimus does good reviews too, and I've found does a great job with comparisons and making up my mind what to buy, but I find he waffles on and reiterates the same points over and over a it too much. Vangelus is unique in that he manages to make his reviews genuinely entertaining whilst still remaining informative, and also gets a point across without an hour-long review. Generally speaking I'll only watch Peaugh and Optibotimus reviews to get an idea of how good a figure is, whereas I tend to watch Vangelus reviews over and over for the heck of it. I dunno, i like his goofiness. You can't be dead serious about everything after all.

Of course, we all know the best reviewer is in fact Thew.

I agree with pretty much all of this. I used to watch a lot of Optibotimus reviews but his fixed style and yes, actual repetition actually really does sometimes actually kinda get to me sometimes kinda. I've never been a huge fan of Peaugh's reviews, I just don't often find them that entertaining. I do find them informative though and will usually check both those guys and Baltmatrix if I'm interested in getting a bot. Especially if it's a pricey 3rd party item. I've watched a bunch of Vangelus reviews for stuff I've had no interest in at all because he's entertaining, and sure, maybe not as straight "step-by-step" as some others, but he clearly has passion for what he's reviewing and will give honest opinions.

I watch Thew's Reviews because he's the best. Seriously, can we start a kickstarter to fund him reviewing full-time?

I agree with the people who can't stand the goofiness of Vangleus's reviews. When I watch a review I want to see and hear about the product see comparisons and hear if I should pick it up or not. I don't watch reviews for stupid childish humor and lame jokes. Hence why like many have stated I will wait for Optibotimus's professional review. Its the same reason I can't stand Emgo's reviews to much stupid humor.

craggy wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:Just watched the reviews. They look really nice figures, I might have to get them! I generally speaking don't get more than 1 version of the same character (although I am beginning to change that outlook), so Slug will probably be my main incarnation of Slag, or at least until that third-party FOC figure comes out; if the Not-Swoop (which I really need to get) was anything to go by, it should be great.

Scorn looks like a great character in his own right. If my customizing skills were up to scratch I'd buy a few and paint one up in Energon Cruellock colours.

Also, I'm not getting the Vangelus hate. Peaugh gives very thorough, in-depth reviews, but they seem a bit too clinical and dull for my liking. Optibotimus does good reviews too, and I've found does a great job with comparisons and making up my mind what to buy, but I find he waffles on and reiterates the same points over and over a it too much. Vangelus is unique in that he manages to make his reviews genuinely entertaining whilst still remaining informative, and also gets a point across without an hour-long review. Generally speaking I'll only watch Peaugh and Optibotimus reviews to get an idea of how good a figure is, whereas I tend to watch Vangelus reviews over and over for the heck of it. I dunno, i like his goofiness. You can't be dead serious about everything after all.

Of course, we all know the best reviewer is in fact Thew.

I agree with pretty much all of this. I used to watch a lot of Optibotimus reviews but his fixed style and yes, actual repetition actually really does sometimes actually kinda get to me sometimes kinda. I've never been a huge fan of Peaugh's reviews, I just don't often find them that entertaining. I do find them informative though and will usually check both those guys and Baltmatrix if I'm interested in getting a bot. Especially if it's a pricey 3rd party item. I've watched a bunch of Vangelus reviews for stuff I've had no interest in at all because he's entertaining, and sure, maybe not as straight "step-by-step" as some others, but he clearly has passion for what he's reviewing and will give honest opinions.

I watch Thew's Reviews because he's the best. Seriously, can we start a kickstarter to fund him reviewing full-time?

The review is what it is to whoever watches it. To some it's good, to others it's not. Your style is successful depending on if it can fit well with your viewers. I'll never apologize for my style. I do repeat things often. I know that, but it's simply just me talking. I don't script things such as Vangelus does. I give him credit for that. But i like talking on camera as if i'm talking to someone in person. That's my style. It's also something i take pride in when someone comes up to me at a convention, talks to me and says that it's cool that i sound just like i do in my videos. I also know that i say several things, like words, often in videos. That comes with me not scripting things. It's not my style. I apologize for that. But there are a ton of reviewers out there. So if you don't like one persons style, you have a lot of other options. Sometimes you have to wait longer to see a review on a particular figure by the reviewer you prefer. But that's just the nature of things. That being said, i'm always grateful for the support that i've gotten over the years. Both from viewers, community members and sites like Seibertron. There are always bad apples in the bunch, but i try not to let those that are few and far between ruin it for everything as a whole. So thank you for the votes of confidence guys. My reviews of some deluxe figures from AOE should be up next week. I've had a hard time finding Canadian folks that can pick me up the figures.

optibotimus wrote:

craggy wrote:

Delta Magnus wrote:Just watched the reviews. They look really nice figures, I might have to get them! I generally speaking don't get more than 1 version of the same character (although I am beginning to change that outlook), so Slug will probably be my main incarnation of Slag, or at least until that third-party FOC figure comes out; if the Not-Swoop (which I really need to get) was anything to go by, it should be great.

Scorn looks like a great character in his own right. If my customizing skills were up to scratch I'd buy a few and paint one up in Energon Cruellock colours.

Also, I'm not getting the Vangelus hate. Peaugh gives very thorough, in-depth reviews, but they seem a bit too clinical and dull for my liking. Optibotimus does good reviews too, and I've found does a great job with comparisons and making up my mind what to buy, but I find he waffles on and reiterates the same points over and over a it too much. Vangelus is unique in that he manages to make his reviews genuinely entertaining whilst still remaining informative, and also gets a point across without an hour-long review. Generally speaking I'll only watch Peaugh and Optibotimus reviews to get an idea of how good a figure is, whereas I tend to watch Vangelus reviews over and over for the heck of it. I dunno, i like his goofiness. You can't be dead serious about everything after all.

Of course, we all know the best reviewer is in fact Thew.

I agree with pretty much all of this. I used to watch a lot of Optibotimus reviews but his fixed style and yes, actual repetition actually really does sometimes actually kinda get to me sometimes kinda. I've never been a huge fan of Peaugh's reviews, I just don't often find them that entertaining. I do find them informative though and will usually check both those guys and Baltmatrix if I'm interested in getting a bot. Especially if it's a pricey 3rd party item. I've watched a bunch of Vangelus reviews for stuff I've had no interest in at all because he's entertaining, and sure, maybe not as straight "step-by-step" as some others, but he clearly has passion for what he's reviewing and will give honest opinions.

I watch Thew's Reviews because he's the best. Seriously, can we start a kickstarter to fund him reviewing full-time?

The review is what it is to whoever watches it. To some it's good, to others it's not. Your style is successful depending on if it can fit well with your viewers. I'll never apologize for my style. I do repeat things often. I know that, but it's simply just me talking. I don't script things such as Vangelus does. I give him credit for that. But i like talking on camera as if i'm talking to someone in person. That's my style. It's also something i take pride in when someone comes up to me at a convention, talks to me and says that it's cool that i sound just like i do in my videos. I also know that i say several things, like words, often in videos. That comes with me not scripting things. It's not my style. I apologize for that. But there are a ton of reviewers out there. So if you don't like one persons style, you have a lot of other options. Sometimes you have to wait longer to see a review on a particular figure by the reviewer you prefer. But that's just the nature of things. That being said, i'm always grateful for the support that i've gotten over the years. Both from viewers, community members and sites like Seibertron. There are always bad apples in the bunch, but i try not to let those that are few and far between ruin it for everything as a whole. So thank you for the votes of confidence guys. My reviews of some deluxe figures from AOE should be up next week. I've had a hard time finding Canadian folks that can pick me up the figures.

Hey, I didn't know you posted on Seibertron! Hello!

Out of interest, do you know if/when there are any more of the 3rd-party FOC Dinobots coming out?

mooncake623 wrote:those Head sculpts are pure win! so very unmovie like.. Might have to get these.

I feel the same. I love how Scorn's head is basically IDW Tailgate's. I also like how the Dinobots' "Knights" theme (perhaps that's why Botcon is doing it?) contrasts with the Samurai look of OP & Drift. I wasn't planning on getting any AOE stuff besides Evasion Optimus, but I might just have to hunt for these Dinos.

did he say c...c...c...cocaine?

Scorn and Slug look incredible, to my surprise. And I thought Galvatron would be my only AoE toy...

Autobot_Benz wrote:Hence why like many have stated I will wait for Optibotimus's professional review. Its the same reason I can't stand Emgo's reviews to much stupid humor.

Um, technically speaking, Vangelus' reviews are more "professional" because he writes scrips, does extensive editing, adds effects and such. I don't mean to bash on the other reviewers like Peaugh or Optibotimus, but really they just put the figure in frame and then talk about it as they transform it. It's simple, it's effective, it gets the point across and it does what it needs to, but Vangelus goes that extra little bit to make the review, not JUST informative, but entertaining as well. Of course he skips over things like transformation, details and such, but expect every reviewer to do everything the same. That would be boring.

Personally, I'm subscribed to Peaugh, Emgo, Thew, Vangelus, AND Optibotimus because there's some things I like about all of their reviews and some things I hate (like Emgo's "visible head syndrome" thing, I hate that), but they're not all going to review the same things, and if they do then they all have a different take on it.

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Oh yeah, and I love this Grimlock figure, looks good, orange bot, yay.