FansToys FT-08 Grinder (Grimlock)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Shouldn't really be surprised at the similarity considering how good a representation MP-08 is... but yeah, damn similar!

The changes (particularly to the chest) seem more like they were done just to differentiate it rather than out of slavish adherence to the source.
Foot transformation though looks like it'll be quite different.

[leej84]

I've been told to expect sever in July.

[spiderken17]

Size is going to be one of this things strong points if it scales better with MP Prime (platform shoes just don't cut it in my mind)

[Crimson Prime]

If the quality and scale match the others I'll take one in a heartbeat, the sooner he is out the sooner I only have one line of Dinobots to collect lol.

[Gofigure]

Size is going to be one of this things strong points if it scales better with MP Prime (platform shoes just don't cut it in my mind)

Agreed. Scale will be the biggest selling point. Oh, and QC

[Bidoofdude]

The scale is great, but I prefer MP-08's headsculpt, torso and legs better. I wish one of these companies would make Grimlock with the not-broad shoulders he had in most of the cartoon, without all the bulk.

[Trent]

The scale is great, but I prefer MP-08's headsculpt, torso and legs better. I wish one of these companies would make Grimlock with the not-broad shoulders he had in most of the cartoon, without all the bulk.

The issue is if you slim down the shoulders, you end up with scrawny dino legs. Remember the cartoon didn't have to obey the laws of physics.

Apart from being a bit small, I don't see the issue with MP-08. Yes, the gimmicks could be removed for some improved articulation but it's hardly a major problem. I mainly see all the whinging about Grimlock as an over inflated sense of entitlement

Doesn't mean I'm not getting this Grimlock though.

[Tober]

From what I remember, FT weren't going to do Grimlock originally. It was because of scale issues and the Dibot line's popularity that they decided to pursue it.

[Bidoofdude]

The issue is if you slim down the shoulders, you end up with scrawny dino legs. Remember the cartoon didn't have to obey the laws of physics.

Apart from being a bit small, I don't see the issue with MP-08. Yes, the gimmicks could be removed for some improved articulation but it's hardly a major problem. I mainly see all the whinging about Grimlock as an over inflated sense of entitlement

Doesn't mean I'm not getting this Grimlock though.

I'd be all for a Grimlock that didn't have thunder thighs. They'd need to be reasonably sturdy, but smaller like the G1 toy (and thus the cartoon) would be cool.

[kjavis]

Size is going to be one of this things strong points if it scales better with MP Prime (platform shoes just don't cut it in my mind)

hence im waiting it out on giga, when it comes to dinos size matters, dont see much point getting ft grim if its similar in size and looks to mp