New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage
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Greetings Seibertronians! YouTube reviewer PrimeVsPrime is back at it again, this time with a video review of the upcoming Studio Series leader class Grindor and Ravage!
Grindor a redeco and slight retool of the previous leader class Blackout. He sports a new, dirter deco to represent his appearance in the forest fight in Revenge of the Fallen. While Grindor's alt mode did not receive any retooling, his helicopter mode has been decoed to emulate the CH-53 Sea Stallion he transformed into in the movie. The most notable feature, however, is Grindor's retooled hands. They now have additional articulation in the wrists and fingers, fixing the main problem many had with Blackout. Grindor also comes with a small Ravage figure, replacing the Scorponok figure that came with Blackout.
Special thanks to fellow Seibertron users O.supreme, and Dominus Prime, for sharing this news with us!
The review is embedded below for your convenience.
What do you think of Grindor? Are you excited for the retooled hands? Will you be getting it for Ravage? Let us know in the Energon Pub forums!
Grindor a redeco and slight retool of the previous leader class Blackout. He sports a new, dirter deco to represent his appearance in the forest fight in Revenge of the Fallen. While Grindor's alt mode did not receive any retooling, his helicopter mode has been decoed to emulate the CH-53 Sea Stallion he transformed into in the movie. The most notable feature, however, is Grindor's retooled hands. They now have additional articulation in the wrists and fingers, fixing the main problem many had with Blackout. Grindor also comes with a small Ravage figure, replacing the Scorponok figure that came with Blackout.
Special thanks to fellow Seibertron users O.supreme, and Dominus Prime, for sharing this news with us!
The review is embedded below for your convenience.
What do you think of Grindor? Are you excited for the retooled hands? Will you be getting it for Ravage? Let us know in the Energon Pub forums!
Credit(s): PrimeVsPrime from Seibertron
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Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107478)
Posted by Spider5800 on June 15th, 2021 @ 12:03pm CDT
Oh lord, I could make a list of what I never even saw in stores:
1. Almost all of wave 3, 4 and 5 deluxes,(DotM Ratchet, Shadow Raider, VW Bee, KSI Sentry, Clunker Bee, Barricade, Sideswipe, "Crankcase"). I think the only ones I ever saw in-stores was helicopter Dropkick and WW2 Bee. Also have yet to see RotF Soundwave.
2. For voyagers, I never saw RotF Starscream, Sentinel Prime, and multiple Constructicons (Long Haul, Mixmaster and Skipjack).
3. Only leader I never saw was Jetfire.
Posted by Spider5800 on June 15th, 2021 @ 12:03pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Actually, kind of on this topic, are there any non-exclusive Studio Series figures that anyone hasn’t seen at retail? I’ve never seen Shadow Raider, and I only saw Clunker Bee twice, both times months after that wave had come and gone.
Oh lord, I could make a list of what I never even saw in stores:
1. Almost all of wave 3, 4 and 5 deluxes,(DotM Ratchet, Shadow Raider, VW Bee, KSI Sentry, Clunker Bee, Barricade, Sideswipe, "Crankcase"). I think the only ones I ever saw in-stores was helicopter Dropkick and WW2 Bee. Also have yet to see RotF Soundwave.
2. For voyagers, I never saw RotF Starscream, Sentinel Prime, and multiple Constructicons (Long Haul, Mixmaster and Skipjack).
3. Only leader I never saw was Jetfire.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107501)
Posted by M. Spector on June 15th, 2021 @ 3:12pm CDT
Posted by M. Spector on June 15th, 2021 @ 3:12pm CDT
As far as my memory serves, think I've seen every SS release at least once up here in the north. Some stuck around alot longer than others, some where here and gone in a day. Not much rhyme or reason 
Oh except for DoTM Leader Megs, there was an absolute avalanche of them here for some reason
Oh except for DoTM Leader Megs, there was an absolute avalanche of them here for some reason
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107510)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 15th, 2021 @ 4:59pm CDT
DOTM Megs seems to be the Leader that nobody wanted and unfortunately was one Hasbro repacked. He hung around forever in my area as well. Heck, Target even lowered him to $34.70 or something like that online early last year just to move them (that's how I got mine).
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 15th, 2021 @ 4:59pm CDT
M. Spector wrote:Oh except for DoTM Leader Megs, there was an absolute avalanche of them here for some reason
DOTM Megs seems to be the Leader that nobody wanted and unfortunately was one Hasbro repacked. He hung around forever in my area as well. Heck, Target even lowered him to $34.70 or something like that online early last year just to move them (that's how I got mine).
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107536)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 9:57am CDT
BEES!
After finding Offroad Bee at a collectors store, I now have every Studio Series Bumblebee mold!
Offroad Bee is great, easily the best figure of Bee from that movie. Not entirely sure of where it falls in the total ranking yet - SS-49/74 is still definitely at the top, and I think Offroad is either 2nd or 3rd. Either way, very glad to add this Bee to the collection!
Here’s hoping we see the rest of the Bayverse Bees sometime soon!
After finding Offroad Bee at a collectors store, I now have every Studio Series Bumblebee mold!
Offroad Bee is great, easily the best figure of Bee from that movie. Not entirely sure of where it falls in the total ranking yet - SS-49/74 is still definitely at the top, and I think Offroad is either 2nd or 3rd. Either way, very glad to add this Bee to the collection!
Here’s hoping we see the rest of the Bayverse Bees sometime soon!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107537)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:00am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:00am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:BEES!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107540)
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:37am CDT
But honestly, that is a nice collection. Although I guess technically there are 11 Studio Series Bumblebees so far, (01,15,18-20,24,25,49,57,70,&74) you just don't have the gratuitous repaints and exclusives, which I totaly understand
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:37am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:BEES!
But honestly, that is a nice collection. Although I guess technically there are 11 Studio Series Bumblebees so far, (01,15,18-20,24,25,49,57,70,&74) you just don't have the gratuitous repaints and exclusives, which I totaly understand
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107541)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:52am CDT
Thanks! I actually do have 24/25 (found them for cheap at Ollie's), but I'm keeping them in box since I have both of those molds already opened from different releases.
I am going to pick up Clunker Bee (SS-27) if I can find it, I like SS-01 and the pinned windshield joint and weathering are some great changes.
Don't plan on picking up 15, 19, or 20 though. I suppose if I couldn't find Clunker Bee, I could get Buzzworthy SS-15 (since it also has the pinned windshield) and try weathering it myself.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:52am CDT
o.supreme wrote:
But honestly, that is a nice collection. Although I guess technically there are 11 Studio Series Bumblebees so far, (01,15,18-20,24,25,49,57,70,&74) you just don't have the gratuitous repaints and exclusives, which I totaly understand
Thanks! I actually do have 24/25 (found them for cheap at Ollie's), but I'm keeping them in box since I have both of those molds already opened from different releases.
I am going to pick up Clunker Bee (SS-27) if I can find it, I like SS-01 and the pinned windshield joint and weathering are some great changes.
Don't plan on picking up 15, 19, or 20 though. I suppose if I couldn't find Clunker Bee, I could get Buzzworthy SS-15 (since it also has the pinned windshield) and try weathering it myself.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107542)
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:58am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 10:58am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:o.supreme wrote:
But honestly, that is a nice collection. Although I guess technically there are 13 Studio Series Bumblebees so far, (01,15,18-20,24-27,49,57,70,&74) you just don't have the gratuitous repaints and exclusives, which I totaly understand
Thanks! I actually do have 24/25 (found them for cheap at Ollie's), but I'm keeping them in box since I have both of those molds already opened from different releases.
I am going to pick up Clunker Bee (SS-27) if I can find it, I like SS-01 and the pinned windshield joint and weathering are some great changes.
Don't plan on picking up 15, 19, or 20 though. I suppose if I couldn't find Clunker Bee, I could get Buzzworthy SS-15 (since it also has the pinned windshield) and try weathering it myself.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107543)
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 11:01am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 11:01am CDT
Woops.... 
I alphabetize my search just with *Bumblebee*, not realizing the prefixes "Clunker" and WWII would get tossed out. So I guess there are actually 13 SS Bumblebees!
(01,15,18-20,24-27,49,57,70,&74)
I alphabetize my search just with *Bumblebee*, not realizing the prefixes "Clunker" and WWII would get tossed out. So I guess there are actually 13 SS Bumblebees! (01,15,18-20,24-27,49,57,70,&74)
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107560)
Posted by M. Spector on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:25pm CDT
Nice find! (And impressive Bee hive) Jeep Bee is one of my favorite Studio Series toys and ironically just brought him out for my desk the other night. Both modes are so nice and hold together really well, so much so that it'll probably stay as my default Bumble for my movie style collection, unless of course the rumored (confirmed) DoTM one looks like a banger when it gets revealed
Posted by M. Spector on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:25pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:BEES!
After finding Offroad Bee at a collectors store, I now have every Studio Series Bumblebee mold!
Offroad Bee is great, easily the best figure of Bee from that movie. Not entirely sure of where it falls in the total ranking yet - SS-49/74 is still definitely at the top, and I think Offroad is either 2nd or 3rd. Either way, very glad to add this Bee to the collection!
Here’s hoping we see the rest of the Bayverse Bees sometime soon!
Nice find! (And impressive Bee hive) Jeep Bee is one of my favorite Studio Series toys and ironically just brought him out for my desk the other night. Both modes are so nice and hold together really well, so much so that it'll probably stay as my default Bumble for my movie style collection, unless of course the rumored (confirmed) DoTM one looks like a banger when it gets revealed
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107563)
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:35pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:35pm CDT
Just some weird geek fun math. There are 79 SS releases so far. 13 are versions of Bumblebee. So 1-in-6 of every SS is a Bumblebee toy 
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Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107564)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:38pm CDT
Thanks! I'm really excited (and a little nervous) about an eventual DOTM Bee since it's my favorite version. SS-49 is an excellent starting point, but there's a lot of remolding they would have to do. They'd have to redo the center of the chest piece, the collar pieces, the back of the car to get the spoiler, and the grill/front section. They did do more remolding than I thought they would with ROTF Bee though, so here's hoping they go all out for it!
Bee's lower wings in DOTM are formed by the spoiler instead of the small window sections, like in the prior designs. I guess they could do that by having a faux-spoiler fold out of the doors and have the window section attached to some of the other vehicle mode parts instead, but I think I could forgive if they kept the smaller wing system from SS-49.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:38pm CDT
M. Spector wrote:
Nice find! (And impressive Bee hive) Jeep Bee is one of my favorite Studio Series toys and ironically just brought him out for my desk the other night. Both modes are so nice and hold together really well, so much so that it'll probably stay as my default Bumble for my movie style collection, unless of course the rumored (confirmed) DoTM one looks like a banger when it gets revealed
Thanks! I'm really excited (and a little nervous) about an eventual DOTM Bee since it's my favorite version. SS-49 is an excellent starting point, but there's a lot of remolding they would have to do. They'd have to redo the center of the chest piece, the collar pieces, the back of the car to get the spoiler, and the grill/front section. They did do more remolding than I thought they would with ROTF Bee though, so here's hoping they go all out for it!
Bee's lower wings in DOTM are formed by the spoiler instead of the small window sections, like in the prior designs. I guess they could do that by having a faux-spoiler fold out of the doors and have the window section attached to some of the other vehicle mode parts instead, but I think I could forgive if they kept the smaller wing system from SS-49.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107565)
Posted by Overcracker on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:48pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 16th, 2021 @ 2:48pm CDT
I have DoTM Bee with Sam own pre-Order at Amazon.com, and considering getting Jeep Bee, and SS-49 Bee since they been offered at $20.00 with free shipping each.
Decisions, decisions.
Decisions, decisions.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107572)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 4:22pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 4:22pm CDT
In-hand pics of BB Thrust!
https://twitter.com/morgan_dfx/status/1 ... 26850?s=21
Hopefully we see Jolt soon!
https://twitter.com/morgan_dfx/status/1 ... 26850?s=21
Hopefully we see Jolt soon!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107574)
Posted by Bounti76 on June 16th, 2021 @ 4:44pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on June 16th, 2021 @ 4:44pm CDT
Thanks to Seibertronian EvasionModeBumblebee, we were pointed in the direction of Twitter user @morgan_dfx, who posted pictures of a haul of new Kingdom Deluxes, along with Studio Series Wreck-Gar and what appears to be the rumored Bumblebee Movie Starscream repaint of Thrust! This figure appears to be a straight repaint of Starscream, with his color scheme of greens and white homaging Armada Thrust, rather than the maroon and black of G1 Thrust.
It still hasn't been revealed what figure is coming in the wave with Wreck Gar, though this figure seems a good bet.
What do you think about this figure being potentially released? Well you be adding it to your Fall of Cybertron display if it turns out to be legitimate? Let us know what you think below!
It still hasn't been revealed what figure is coming in the wave with Wreck Gar, though this figure seems a good bet.
What do you think about this figure being potentially released? Well you be adding it to your Fall of Cybertron display if it turns out to be legitimate? Let us know what you think below!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107576)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:02pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:02pm CDT
It’s not actually a straight Starscream repaint - it has Blitzwing’s head sculpt and a new conehead hood thing behind his head.
I’m interested in seeing more pictures of this one, but overall I’m kinda meh - I like the Blitzwing head sculpt, but the conehead hood just seems a little weird with where it sits.
I’m interested in seeing more pictures of this one, but overall I’m kinda meh - I like the Blitzwing head sculpt, but the conehead hood just seems a little weird with where it sits.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107579)
Posted by Bounti76 on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:19pm CDT
Good to know. I had zero interest in Starscream, so I paid no attention to that figure.
Posted by Bounti76 on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:19pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:It’s not actually a straight Starscream repaint - it has Blitzwing’s head sculpt and a new conehead hood thing behind his head.
I’m interested in seeing more pictures of this one, but overall I’m kinda meh - I like the Blitzwing head sculpt, but the conehead hood just seems a little weird with where it sits.
Good to know. I had zero interest in Starscream, so I paid no attention to that figure.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107580)
Posted by TulioDude on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:20pm CDT
Posted by TulioDude on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:20pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Thanks to Seibertronian EvasionModeBumblebee, we were pointed in the direction of Twitter user @morgan_dfx, who posted pictures of a haul of new Kingdom Deluxes, along with Studio Series Wreck-Gar and what appears to be the rumored Bumblebee Movie Starscream repaint of Thrust! This figure appears to be a straight repaint of Starscream, with his color scheme of greens and white homaging Armada Thrust, rather than the maroon and black of G1 Thrust.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107582)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:38pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 16th, 2021 @ 5:38pm CDT
The green isn't as rich as it was in the movie.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107584)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 16th, 2021 @ 6:31pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 16th, 2021 @ 6:31pm CDT
I wish it was the Blitzwing mold, but the tetrajet might be fine. I'll need to see what the vehicle mode looks like before I decide whether or not to pick him up, but so far it looks promising
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107586)
Posted by william-james88 on June 16th, 2021 @ 7:08pm CDT
I'm glad it's not, that itzwing mold was deeply flawed. Still now, I never feel like handling it with how it does not hold together well.
Posted by william-james88 on June 16th, 2021 @ 7:08pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:I wish it was the Blitzwing mold, but the tetrajet might be fine. I'll need to see what the vehicle mode looks like before I decide whether or not to pick him up, but so far it looks promising
I'm glad it's not, that itzwing mold was deeply flawed. Still now, I never feel like handling it with how it does not hold together well.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107587)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 16th, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
SS Blitzwing made me ANGRY. I just can't understand the praise of that figure because as you say, the quality is horrendous.
The one I should have hated, that weird SS Bee Starscream, I was pleasantly surprised by. Also, solid overall.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 16th, 2021 @ 7:12pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:I wish it was the Blitzwing mold, but the tetrajet might be fine. I'll need to see what the vehicle mode looks like before I decide whether or not to pick him up, but so far it looks promising
I'm glad it's not, that itzwing mold was deeply flawed. Still now, I never feel like handling it with how it does not hold together well.
SS Blitzwing made me ANGRY. I just can't understand the praise of that figure because as you say, the quality is horrendous.
The one I should have hated, that weird SS Bee Starscream, I was pleasantly surprised by. Also, solid overall.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107588)
Posted by M. Spector on June 16th, 2021 @ 7:22pm CDT
SS Blitzwang as I call him, was fun out of the box, but over timed I soured on him somewhat. It does have good qualities but for me it gets weighed down by the junk. The Bmovie Starscream is an absolute knock out and surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. So if anybody out there is in the fence about, I'd recommend giving the mold a try if you where unhappy with Blitzwang OR just want to check out a really cool transformation and figure
Posted by M. Spector on June 16th, 2021 @ 7:22pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:I wish it was the Blitzwing mold, but the tetrajet might be fine. I'll need to see what the vehicle mode looks like before I decide whether or not to pick him up, but so far it looks promising
I'm glad it's not, that itzwing mold was deeply flawed. Still now, I never feel like handling it with how it does not hold together well.
SS Blitzwing made me ANGRY. I just can't understand the praise of that figure because as you say, the quality is horrendous.
The one I should have hated, that weird SS Bee Starscream, I was pleasantly surprised by. Also, solid overall.
SS Blitzwang as I call him, was fun out of the box, but over timed I soured on him somewhat. It does have good qualities but for me it gets weighed down by the junk. The Bmovie Starscream is an absolute knock out and surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. So if anybody out there is in the fence about, I'd recommend giving the mold a try if you where unhappy with Blitzwang OR just want to check out a really cool transformation and figure
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107597)
Posted by jtanimator on June 17th, 2021 @ 1:12am CDT
Both molds were pretty solid to me, but I’d only want the other seekers in the BB Starscream mold, mainly for that tetrajet alt mode. I actually adore everything about it and would love an army of seekers with that flight form. Whereas I’d die inside to see virtually any other repaint of Blitzwing’s awful jet mode. I’m mainly just impressed that hasbro gave us two nearly identical looking robot modes with completely different transformations, molds and al modes. For the first time in a while im Looking forward to some seeker repaints.
Posted by jtanimator on June 17th, 2021 @ 1:12am CDT
M. Spector wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Sentinel_Primal wrote:I wish it was the Blitzwing mold, but the tetrajet might be fine. I'll need to see what the vehicle mode looks like before I decide whether or not to pick him up, but so far it looks promising
I'm glad it's not, that itzwing mold was deeply flawed. Still now, I never feel like handling it with how it does not hold together well.
SS Blitzwing made me ANGRY. I just can't understand the praise of that figure because as you say, the quality is horrendous.
The one I should have hated, that weird SS Bee Starscream, I was pleasantly surprised by. Also, solid overall.
SS Blitzwang as I call him, was fun out of the box, but over timed I soured on him somewhat. It does have good qualities but for me it gets weighed down by the junk. The Bmovie Starscream is an absolute knock out and surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. So if anybody out there is in the fence about, I'd recommend giving the mold a try if you where unhappy with Blitzwang OR just want to check out a really cool transformation and figure
Both molds were pretty solid to me, but I’d only want the other seekers in the BB Starscream mold, mainly for that tetrajet alt mode. I actually adore everything about it and would love an army of seekers with that flight form. Whereas I’d die inside to see virtually any other repaint of Blitzwing’s awful jet mode. I’m mainly just impressed that hasbro gave us two nearly identical looking robot modes with completely different transformations, molds and al modes. For the first time in a while im Looking forward to some seeker repaints.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107606)
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 8:48am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 8:48am CDT
I don't see how this is Thrust, but whatever. In a soft reboot which is supposed to have characters closer in appearance to the Original Transformers, one would think this would be Acid Storm. Just another name slap unfortunately.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107607)
Posted by LinaNui on June 17th, 2021 @ 9:50am CDT
As it has been stated countless times above, This is supposed to be a callback to Armada Thrust who was green and grey. Not everything has to reference back to G1. If you want him to be called Acid Storm in your collection, go right ahead.
Posted by LinaNui on June 17th, 2021 @ 9:50am CDT
o.supreme wrote:I don't see how this is Thrust, but whatever. In a soft reboot which is supposed to have characters closer in appearance to the Original Transformers, one would think this would be Acid Storm. Just another name slap unfortunately.
As it has been stated countless times above, This is supposed to be a callback to Armada Thrust who was green and grey. Not everything has to reference back to G1. If you want him to be called Acid Storm in your collection, go right ahead.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107611)
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 10:39am CDT
Why would they homage Armada Thrust in a film that homages the original Transformers? TRUE not everything has to be about The Transformers, but it was obvious where the BB movie was taking its designs from, and it wasn't Armada.
I'm really not upset, just pointing out a lack of logic/consistency. They can call him Sunstorm for all I care, it's just odd is all. Also good to know how high you can count since ONE person stated it was based on Armada Thrust, and one other person quoted it.
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 10:39am CDT
LinaNui wrote:As it has been stated countless times above, This is supposed to be a callback to Armada Thrust who was green and grey. Not everything has to reference back to G1.
Why would they homage Armada Thrust in a film that homages the original Transformers? TRUE not everything has to be about The Transformers, but it was obvious where the BB movie was taking its designs from, and it wasn't Armada.
I'm really not upset, just pointing out a lack of logic/consistency. They can call him Sunstorm for all I care, it's just odd is all. Also good to know how high you can count since ONE person stated it was based on Armada Thrust, and one other person quoted it.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107612)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:01am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:01am CDT
Probably because they didn't want to have three red Seeker jets in the movie (the other two being Starscream and Blitzwing), and Armada Thrust is the better Thrust.o.supreme wrote:LinaNui wrote:As it has been stated countless times above, This is supposed to be a callback to Armada Thrust who was green and grey. Not everything has to reference back to G1.
Why would they homage Armada Thrust in a film that homages the original Transformers? TRUE not everything has to be about The Transformers, but it was obvious where the BB movie was taking its designs from, and it wasn't Armada.
I'm really not upset, just pointing out a lack of logic/consistency. They can call him Sunstorm for all I care, it's just odd is all. Also good to know how high you can count since ONE person stated it was based on Armada Thrust, and one other person quoted it.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107613)
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:14am CDT
Now your just being silly
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:14am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Armada Thrust is the better Thrust.
Now your just being silly
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107614)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:24am CDT
Armada Thrust, meanwhile, is a crafty tactician who starts off cool and collected but becomes more deranged and loony over time as he further descends into madness before finally swearing allegiance to Unicron after weighing the inevitability of Unicron being the winning side of the war (which proves to be a mistake on his part as no one on Unicron's side ever saw the power of love and friendship overcoming the power of an eldritch dark god, but such is the nature of a children's anime series).
Also, the English dub is not the end-all be-all version of Armada.
Posted by Sabrblade on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:24am CDT
G1 Thrust is a nobody. The main reason people ever want his toys is because he's part of a Seeker trio that they want to see complete. I couldn't tell you a thing about his personality if you paid me, and I'm me!o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Armada Thrust is the better Thrust.
Now your just being silly
Armada Thrust, meanwhile, is a crafty tactician who starts off cool and collected but becomes more deranged and loony over time as he further descends into madness before finally swearing allegiance to Unicron after weighing the inevitability of Unicron being the winning side of the war (which proves to be a mistake on his part as no one on Unicron's side ever saw the power of love and friendship overcoming the power of an eldritch dark god, but such is the nature of a children's anime series).
Also, the English dub is not the end-all be-all version of Armada.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107615)
Posted by TulioDude on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:28am CDT
Nothing but FACTS!
Armada Thrust is very memorable in own series.
Posted by TulioDude on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:28am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Armada Thrust is the better Thrust.
Now your just being silly
Nothing but FACTS!
Armada Thrust is very memorable in own series.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107616)
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:57am CDT
Twitter user @morgan_dfx has posted more images of the upcoming Studio Series Thrust. This figure is accurate to how Thrust appeared in the Bumblebee movie thanks to some remolding from the Starscream mold. The colours appear to be an homage to Armada thrust, rather than the maroon and black of G1 Thrust. The images below show him in alt mode and also shows him with his wingtips pointed down in robot mode which is accurate to this cg model.
It still hasn't been revealed what figure is coming in the wave with Wreck Gar, though this figure seems a good bet.
What do you think about this figure being potentially released? Let us know what you think below!
It still hasn't been revealed what figure is coming in the wave with Wreck Gar, though this figure seems a good bet.
What do you think about this figure being potentially released? Let us know what you think below!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107618)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:10pm CDT
Thrust definitely looks better in the new pics, I gotta say it's growing on me.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107619)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:16pm CDT
Gotta say, that Thrust is damn sweet! 
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107622)
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:29pm CDT
Your opinion, but ok. I'm the opposite, I can tell you way more about Thrust than Armada Thrust.
Of all people, I appreciate, that you appreciate the Micron Legends version, because yes it does make the series a bit more tolerable. But let's be honest, most UT fans haven't bothered to seek it out. In fact, that entire series could benefit from a redub to fix dialogue errors, (and to present the animation corrections completed later for the Japanese version) and finally to recast at least some of the characters' voices, that might make it slightly better in english at least.
Posted by o.supreme on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:29pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Thrust is a nobody. The main reason people ever want his toys is because he's part of a Seeker trio that they want to see complete. I couldn't tell you a thing about his personality if you paid me, and I'm me!
Your opinion, but ok. I'm the opposite, I can tell you way more about Thrust than Armada Thrust.
Sabrblade wrote:Also, the English dub is not the end-all be-all version of Armada.
Of all people, I appreciate, that you appreciate the Micron Legends version, because yes it does make the series a bit more tolerable. But let's be honest, most UT fans haven't bothered to seek it out. In fact, that entire series could benefit from a redub to fix dialogue errors, (and to present the animation corrections completed later for the Japanese version) and finally to recast at least some of the characters' voices, that might make it slightly better in english at least.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107625)
Posted by angtre on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:45pm CDT
Posted by angtre on June 17th, 2021 @ 12:45pm CDT
I was about to question why those colours, until I saw it paired to the Armada version of the character. Still, I'm pretty attached to the original Conehead so, should I ever buy something like that, I'll probably come up with an original name... something like "Mint Storm"?
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107653)
Posted by Nemesis Reformatted on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:19pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Reformatted on June 17th, 2021 @ 11:19pm CDT
This ended up being one of my favorite alt modes so I'm buying every one they release. The robot mode is really cool but it's the jet mode that really shines here.
I'll probably get 2 of these because adding more green & making Acid Storm is just too easy.
I'll probably get 2 of these because adding more green & making Acid Storm is just too easy.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107726)
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 18th, 2021 @ 10:23pm CDT
For my meaningless two cents, the Armada version of Thrust is the only one of the two that I could tell someone anything about, and I've watched all of the G1 cartoon and none of Armada.
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 18th, 2021 @ 10:23pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Thrust is a nobody. The main reason people ever want his toys is because he's part of a Seeker trio that they want to see complete. I couldn't tell you a thing about his personality if you paid me, and I'm me!
Your opinion, but ok. I'm the opposite, I can tell you way more about Thrust than Armada Thrust.
For my meaningless two cents, the Armada version of Thrust is the only one of the two that I could tell someone anything about, and I've watched all of the G1 cartoon and none of Armada.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107820)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 20th, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 20th, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Here's my next custom: Hightower!
I will be taking a short hiatus from these projects because I got accepted to Medical school! I will be bringing my paint stuff and a couple bots with me, but it'll take a while to pack and get set up there. Projects will be slower going forwards, but I will definitely keep at it!
I will be taking a short hiatus from these projects because I got accepted to Medical school! I will be bringing my paint stuff and a couple bots with me, but it'll take a while to pack and get set up there. Projects will be slower going forwards, but I will definitely keep at it!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107821)
Posted by Rtron on June 20th, 2021 @ 6:03pm CDT
Excelent paintjob, as always. Love the little details you pick up in paint, that's the essence of the Movie designs for me.
And congratulations on getting accepted to medical school!
Posted by Rtron on June 20th, 2021 @ 6:03pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Here's my next custom: Hightower!
I will be taking a short hiatus from these projects because I got accepted to Medical school! I will be bringing my paint stuff and a couple bots with me, but it'll take a while to pack and get set up there. Projects will be slower going forwards, but I will definitely keep at it!
Excelent paintjob, as always. Love the little details you pick up in paint, that's the essence of the Movie designs for me.
And congratulations on getting accepted to medical school!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107824)
Posted by sol magnus on June 20th, 2021 @ 8:33pm CDT
Posted by sol magnus on June 20th, 2021 @ 8:33pm CDT
I purchased a Studio Series Cybertonian Bumblebee figure. I needed it to do a stop motion movie.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107826)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2021 @ 9:03pm CDT
Be careful with the chest plate. On Cliffjumper, it's all painted clear plastics and those are on a TIGHT joint. It may be the same thing for that Bee.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 20th, 2021 @ 9:03pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:I purchased a Studio Series Cybertonian Bumblebee figure. I needed it to do a stop motion movie.
Be careful with the chest plate. On Cliffjumper, it's all painted clear plastics and those are on a TIGHT joint. It may be the same thing for that Bee.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107829)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 20th, 2021 @ 9:11pm CDT
Thank you very much!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 20th, 2021 @ 9:11pm CDT
Rtron wrote:
Excelent paintjob, as always. Love the little details you pick up in paint, that's the essence of the Movie designs for me.
And congratulations on getting accepted to medical school!
Thank you very much!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107830)
Posted by sol magnus on June 20th, 2021 @ 9:14pm CDT
I'm going to change it to car mode and Netflix 'Bee is going to convert into it. (I'm serious, though.)
Posted by sol magnus on June 20th, 2021 @ 9:14pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:sol magnus wrote:I purchased a Studio Series Cybertonian Bumblebee figure. I needed it to do a stop motion movie.
Be careful with the chest plate. On Cliffjumper, it's all painted clear plastics and those are on a TIGHT joint. It may be the same thing for that Bee.
I'm going to change it to car mode and Netflix 'Bee is going to convert into it.
(I'm serious, though.)
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107838)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 21st, 2021 @ 3:09am CDT
Fantastic work as always
also congrats on getting into medical school!
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 21st, 2021 @ 3:09am CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Here's my next custom: Hightower!
I will be taking a short hiatus from these projects because I got accepted to Medical school! I will be bringing my paint stuff and a couple bots with me, but it'll take a while to pack and get set up there. Projects will be slower going forwards, but I will definitely keep at it!
Fantastic work as always
also congrats on getting into medical school!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2107850)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 21st, 2021 @ 11:05am CDT
Thank you!
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 21st, 2021 @ 11:05am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Fantastic work as always
Thank you!
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2108050)
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 22nd, 2021 @ 10:26pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on June 22nd, 2021 @ 10:26pm CDT
Welp, since ROTF Soundwave was $10 yesterday ($8 today 
) and I need more Cons for my Bayverse shelf, I decided to pick him up. He should be here Sunday and I'm kind of happy I'll have the figure. I know he's not exactly the best, but I like what I've seen of him so far.
Plus the savings of getting a Deluxe class for half price helped me justify spending $22 on TR Fangry to myself
) and I need more Cons for my Bayverse shelf, I decided to pick him up. He should be here Sunday and I'm kind of happy I'll have the figure. I know he's not exactly the best, but I like what I've seen of him so far.Plus the savings of getting a Deluxe class for half price helped me justify spending $22 on TR Fangry to myself
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2108052)
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2021 @ 11:18pm CDT
Just wondering, does Target go by the long product code on their receipt or a shorter one? Because if it's the shorter one shared by all studio series toys, there could be some fun to be had with this half priced deluxe.
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2021 @ 11:18pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:Welp, since ROTF Soundwave was $10 yesterday ($8 today
Plus the savings of getting a Deluxe class for half price helped me justify spending $22 on TR Fangry to myself
Just wondering, does Target go by the long product code on their receipt or a shorter one? Because if it's the shorter one shared by all studio series toys, there could be some fun to be had with this half priced deluxe.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2108053)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 22nd, 2021 @ 11:28pm CDT
ROTF Soundwave is actually pretty good, the flight stand opens a lot of fun opportunities for poses.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on June 22nd, 2021 @ 11:28pm CDT
Sentinel_Primal wrote:Welp, since ROTF Soundwave was $10 yesterday ($8 today
Plus the savings of getting a Deluxe class for half price helped me justify spending $22 on TR Fangry to myself
ROTF Soundwave is actually pretty good, the flight stand opens a lot of fun opportunities for poses.
Re: New Video Review of Transformers Studio Series Leader Class Grindor and Ravage (2108164)
Posted by LinaNui on June 24th, 2021 @ 8:22am CDT
Posted by LinaNui on June 24th, 2021 @ 8:22am CDT
With Grindor being found at toy stores in Australia, I wonder how much longer it will be until they show up in the states/rest of the world? Hopefully Jolt and the rest of the deluxes show up at retail soon too since Hasbro doesn't seem to care about revealing them.
