Toy Review - PCC Grimestone with Dinobots

[Blurrprimecoolboz2008]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8857cpnF3c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MajMEa_IPmk

[STL]

Just wanted to note that this is the best 5-pack Power Core Combiner I've had. Saw it at Krayt's place yesterday and was mightily impressed by its balance and wholesome feel. The colours all work very well and together and the combiner head mold gives it a very godly, powerful feel.

Krayt also mentioned that getting two sets might be worth it to see how it looks symmetrically. I set up both and they look very good. My preference is the Spinosaurus and the Anklyosaurus. It has the right mix of gold and The joints all feel tight and the combined mode looks great from the back view as well. Only thing it's missing is a nice flame coloured weapon.

Grimstone's robot mode is okay with decent enough articulation and nice altmode. The drones are nice looking too but where it really wins is the combiner mode. If you get one 5 pack combiner, get this one. A close second is Steamhammer and the Constructicons. I was hesitant on that but very glad to pick it up too. It's a pity that they started the line with such weak choices. If more were like these too, the line would've been of more interest

[Bartrim]

I agree. I had a look at Grimstone at Optics house a couple of weeks ago and I can't wait to pick up a set for myself.

[The_Damned]

is it coming out in australia?
if so when?

[Sutton]

is it coming out in australia?
if so when?

It's out at a few Toyworld's. Might be hard to get hold of because some of the bigger chains appear to be dropping the PCC line...?


I picked this set up (along with the Constructicon set) for my 2 boys on Friday and yes, it's definitely the strongest PCC set so far (or at least on a par with the also strong Constructicon set). If Hasbro can keep knocking out sets like these 2, there might be hope for the line yet.

The only qualm I have is with the QC on these things, one of Grimstone's legs is loose which affects the stability of the combined mode, and one of the Constructicon leg drones doesn't want to stay attached at all - a common problem with this line. The spring-loaded autmorph drones tends to work against the joint, so if it's not perfect it won't work.

[Paulbot]

The Dinobot colour scheme is nice, and the unified look also makes this set look like a team compared to the random multicoloured limbs in the other sets.

The individual Dinobots' faces and limbs, let them look like they are their own beings rather than the 'remote control car/plane' feel I get from the other sets' drones.

It's also an interesting mix of dinosaurs used for the limbs.

[Gutsman Heavy]

That aint no Spinosaur, hell it aint even a dinosaur! Silly hasbro.

But then again the dinobots aren't picky about a non-saurian member

[griffin]

Toy Review - Grimstone w/ Dinobots

Series - Power Core Combiners
Sub-line - 5-pack
Size - Commander w/ Drones
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 4
Released here - January 2011
Approximate Retail Price - $35-40
Approximate Size - 10cm (Grimstone), 3-5cm (Dinobots Drones)
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Styracosaurus (Grimstone), Dinosaurs (Drones)
Main Features/Gimmicks - Combiner
Main Colours - Grey/red/gold/black (Grimstone), Grey/red/gold/black (Drones)
Main Accessories - none

[jazzcomp]

Toy Review - Grimstone w/ Dinobots

Series - Power Core Combiners
Sub-line - 5-pack
Size - Commander w/ Drones
New/remould/redeco - New
Wave - 4
Released here - January 2011
Approximate Retail Price - $35-40
Approximate Size - 10cm (Grimstone), 3-5cm (Dinobots Drones)
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Styracosaurus (Grimstone), Dinosaurs (Drones)
Main Features/Gimmicks - Combiner
Main Colours - Grey/red/gold/black (Grimstone), Grey/red/gold/black (Drones)
Main Accessories - none

Did anyone find this locally?

[snaketales]

Did anyone find this locally?

I did (in WA). Toyworld for $25.