Stomp & Chomp Grimlock official images

[griffin]

The Colombians have been getting a lot of official image releases lately, reminding me of our early days when the smaller, less significant branches of Hasbro were more likely to give out official pics and info before Hasbro America deemed it ready to be released.

The Stomp & Chomp Grimlock is a big electronic toy for TF4, but is part of the Gimmick line "One Step Changer", so don't expect a great toy for us older collectors. This one is for the youngens, who have parents willing to fork out a lot of money - it's US$80 in America, so expect at least AU$100 here (the larger/expensive figures here are usually closer to US pricing than the smaller size classes).

One Step Changers will come in three sizes, with Grimlock being the large size. It comes with an Optimus figurine, which activate some electronic sensors, and allows you to play out the promo scene of him riding the back of Grimlock.

(it is worth scrolling down the link to see a fan's photoshop of this toy into Trypticon colours... noting that it will be comparable in size to Generations Metroplex. Now if only it was a regular figure and not a simple 1-step changer, it would have potential to be a Generations Trypticon)

[Deonasis]

W00t! Can't wait

[BigTransformerTrev]

Well here it is in June 2015, and with Target selling them for $59 I decided to finally grab one

[Megatran]

Transformers 4 Age of Extinction Stomp 'N Chomp Grimlock Figure at Target

Grimlock stands 20 inches tall in bot mode. That's almost as same length as my .............. Generations Metroplex.

[Zommael]

I've seen at least one good digibash of S&C Grimmy into Trypticon. But I'm not about to buy another one and try it myself.

[Bladestorm]

Actually, of all the "one-step" and simplified Transformers I think stomp & chomp is the most fun.

My kids got one each for Christmas (he was on sale here for a really good price) and they still love playing with them.
The transformation is really simple but effective, the sounds are fun, the ability for Grimmy to choose his faction is a nice touch and the figure itself has impact when people walk into my son's room in particular and see this beast of a Grimlock staring back at them in front of his display case. Even in robot mode he's still an intimidating toy. It's also great for doing exactly what it says stomping and chomping other toys.
I can forgive it being a Bayformer for all the fun my kids have with him. Much more that the other Bayformer Grimlocks my son has in his collection.

Oh - and despite being the size of a small dog this Grimlock doesn't cost much to feed (an odd Decepticon once or twice a week), clean up after and has no vet bills to worry about.

He's not worth full price but definitely consider a look if he's on sale, especially if you have Transformer loving kids.