Congrats, first breakages of 2022! Joking aside, for what its worth, I actually think you did a really good job of transforming the legs. I can't tell you how long I struggled with that but he's been in dino mode ever since!
That sucks about the breakage and tolerance issues! Otherwise, that Grimlock looks exceptional. What a shame. *Edit: Just finishing the video: What a great looking figure. It sucks so much ass about the tolerance and breakage issues. I steer clear of figures that have complications like that, otherwise I’d be ordering this version of Grimlock in a heartbeat.*
This is definitely late to the party, but I love the IDW designs and had this ordered from the start. I just received mine from TFSource and it came with replacement shoulders. They are a bear to move on their own, but hats off to Planet X for including replacement parts for the breakage issues people are having.
A dewclaw is the extra toe that is found on the inside of a dogs front leg. DuPont is one of the worlds largest producers of chemicals & science based products.
I kept Cacus in Dino mode for a long time and when I finally transformed it back to robot mode so I could get it inside his box I broke the shoulder ratchet in the exact same way you broke "yours". It's a well known issue so I got in touch with Planet X and they sorted me out through my supplier. I got the new ratchet today and I will assembled it tomorrow, they sent me some pictures with the step by step ratchet substitution and it doesn't seem that hard. This was my most expected TF action figure of 2021 and even though I also very much want the IDW Scavengers, I'm glad to have a full set of the IDW Dinobots. The Grimlock from the Scavengers is a bit different, the Planet X version is from IDW Maximum Dinobots and his hands are actually red on that 5 issues miniseries. I'm hopping MMC will eventually release the Scavengers together with a new Grimlock on the Reformatted line. I 100% agree with your critics and Cacus was number one on my subjective list of TF action figures of the year, objectively he won the best sculpt award of 2021. All this was before it broke because afterwards, even though I still love it, I wouldn't allow myself to revere it so much. If Planet X manages to properly engineer (correcting both the transformation and the tolerances) the rest of their IDW Dinobots while keeping the same exact quality on the sculpt, paint and articulation, they are definitively going to become my favorite set of Dinobots. Thanks for the review Mr. Skullface.
Mine broke as well and I'm currently awaiting replacement parts. Anybody actually done the replacment? I'm concerned about having to open up a figure myself that I paid almost two tons for.
I am really hyped about this figure but I need to learn how to lubricate joints because I've had nightmares everyday since my PX Ironhide's arm literally FELL OFF WHEN I TOUCHED IT. IT WAS BROKEN somehow, but i had only moved it once to put it in the shelf pose. But I still want an idw grimlock
This figure is SO good that I would want to have two of them; have one transformed and the other not, for display and play, but see them both at the same time. Greedy I know, right?!
Quick tip for people transforming this figure from robot to T.rex. transform the robot legs into the dinobutt first, then work on the top. The top is much easier to transform. Also, the balance issues in the dino mode come from him not using the articulated toes in the dino feet. This figure is tight. I think I lost 5 lbs transforming mine. Wait to see if Planet X will address the issues first. I jump in day one and got lucky, but there are tons of reports on breakage in the same spot.
What is the state of MP scaled IDW characters? I know there are various companies doing various characters in various scales but I want to say this is the first IDW MP scale character I've ever seen (though I admit I'm kind of lost in regards to who does what and at what scale if it isn't G1 MP or legends).
Thanks for looking at this Grimmy...For Me, It's my #1 of 2021 and that's about 20 that I bought last year. Everything about this Thing is Spectacular Except the Shoulder joints. The minute I figured the joints, I lubed them at the Outside Rachect and the Inner chest Rotation Connector. Now it's rachety Smoothe if that's a thing. Did I mention that this thing is Beautiful...Next up Bobby. TFC Tyrant, another uuhhaahh figure.
Great review Bobby, shame about the break. I have this and it is indeed scary how tight some of the joints are, particularly the waist and right shoulder. The knee issue you had in robot mode can be fixed, it’s just that the ratchet wasn’t quite in the correct position when tabbing the kneecap, it’s really tough to see if it’s exactly in the right place though because the clicks are pretty close together. Didn’t realise what it was until I’d transformed mine and going back into robot mode noticed the last click on one of the knees (left, same as yours) needed extra persuasion to go the last bit. Stunning figure, one of my favourites of 2021 but certainly one that people need to take extra care with.
That's tragic. I've been steadily coming around to this (IDW Grimlock not my thing) as it does look stunning. But I was wincing throughout most of the transformation and that breakage has seen me scurry away like a 'roach from the light. Feeling very torn right now.
Doesn't matter how much you try, a joint is gonna snap. I personally don't want to go through the review on this guy cause I'm scared to transform him a 3rd time and that exact shoulder is the problem. Back skirt is an issue on mine too. The right knee is how it's supposed to work. The knee cap isn't meant to come undone like Duran Duran. He can also do a Confused T-rex look. And the cheeks can rotate to look a little better.
I had the same knee issue with the wrong joint bending. What I ended up doing was holding down the knee plate against the tab of the joint that wasn't bending, and then bending the knee while holding down the knee plate. Doing this forced the proper knee joint to bend.
Great review, and first break of 2022. I was gonna get him but because TFsource took forever to get him and also just the qc problems I passed. But he looks great and I’ll probably get a MTMTE version and if everything is better on his I’ll continue maybe with they’re other Dynobots.
Great review. Not sure what to do about this guy. Looks amazing and I want it . But where to put it with a G1 MP collection? No place for it but I still want it!
It's a shame that such a beatiful figure has these issues. This is one counter example of the saying "It's better too tight than too loose". Balance is the key! Mine will stay in robot mode forever. Hope this gentleman can get a replacement. Thanks for the review, Bobby!
Kinda crazy how it broke. Compared to the Gcreation IDW Prime(one with all the panals). That one was solid pain in the ass. The figure bot n alt modes are freaking amazing though.
I know this is unrelated but does anyone here have tips on managing a collection in a small house? I'm talking single wide mobile home small. This is the only platform I have to post on. Thanks 😊
9:01 3rd party God has spoken: NO! いいえ! Het! 不要! Non! 아니요! You are the chosen one. Fulfill your destiny. Tbh, I always think Planet X have cool design but not intended for repeat transforming.
I'm on the fence for this bot, it's stunning but the issues man. If I go in on it I see myself doing a complete strip down and then sanding, lube and adjustment on every joint to get it to where it should be, far from ideal.
I'd say there is a good chance of Planet X doing another run of this guy (or a repaint) with some improvements to the joints. I'd just wait for that, or also wait and see if they are going to be providing replacement parts for any breakages.
@@labyrinth6549 Same I have a reissue with fixes or repaints (most likely a g2 version will happen) or a retool into MTMTE Grimlock will have fixes since planet X knows about some of the qc. Personally I’ll just wait for the MTMTE Grimlock retool.
So you finally broke a robot masterpiece? Darn, sorry about that holmey!!!! 😐 every time you be transforming these toys I be biting my nails per say all the time.... darn!!!!
Wouldn't be the first time... A few years ago he broke tfc detective (their take on an mp hound) and the figure annoyed him so much that he deliberately drove over it in his car... I suppose if you're going to break it might as well REALLY break it.
You should have compared him with the Gigapower one. But I think you don't have it. You gave it away or you borrowed it from someone. Or am I remembering stuff? 🤔
I feel like this could have been one of the best figures of 2022 already just because of how amazing it looks, IF it had more time in the oven to iron out transformation and tolerances. As it is I feel like personally this is gonna be one of the most disappointing figures of 2022 just because of how damn close it is to being perfect. If you just put this on a shelf don’t pose it much and leave it there it will look BEAUTIFUL, but as a figure and transformer it fails. It doesn’t transform without flexing plastic it breaks very commonly from what I’m hearing and many things are way way too tight. Other then that it’s pretty much perfect which sucks because it’s so close to being there imo. Just disappointed it feels like it’s rushed especially with the tolerances, Planet X knows how to give a figure great tolerances but didn’t on one of their best pieces
I have the figure myself and I think it's wonderful to look at But transformation Tolerance Are not great I have mine In Tyrannosaurus Rex mode and have no desire to transform it back due to Possible breakage😅
I don't believe ppl actually got theirs already broken, they are just saying that because they're afraid it wont be replaced if they say how it actually broke. In my opinion they shouldn't be afraid to tell the truth, this is a well known issue and both your retailer and Planet X are willing to replace the broken ratchet. I know because I broke mine exactly as Skullface described and it was replaced asap. It's very unlikely it will break just by sitting in the box, you actually have to apply some pressure for it to break, it wont break by properly rotating the ratchet much less by standing inside the box. Those double ratchets on the shoulders are bad engineering though.
@@brenoferreiraferreira4409 My copy arrived broken. I don’t even have plastic wrappers off of mine, yet. Your reply is discouraging because I was hoping it was an assembly flaw. Maybe the assembler was over tightening a screw. If it is an actual design flaw, then I can assume that getting a new ratchet connector isn’t going to solve the problem.
@@CaseyPreston My reply wasn't meant to be discouraging, it was in fact quite the opposite since after I replaced the ratchet mine is as god as new!!! Was it the shoulder ratchet that broke on your copy? Maybe someone messed with it before it went into the box, I can't understand how it would break without being noticed since the arm comes right off after it brakes. Since mine broke while being manipulated and I have already replaced it I'm familiarized with the ratchet engineering and it seems very unlikely it would break during the assembling process. Everything that happens one way has a probability to happen in many different ways so I have to assume it's possible but in my opinion it's very unlikely. I hope you get yours back together and as good as new, you should try to request a replacement from your seller asap and if that doesn't work try asking one from Planet X through FB. It worked for me with both of them.
Mine arrived in pieces. It took two days for me to fix him. Contacted the vendor who has yet to respond after 2 months. Wasn't even thinking about sending him back. Once I fixed this very expensive figure he's one of the best I've ever owned. Still in bit mode but I need to transform him for display purposes. I just don't wanna0 ha0ve to fix him again.
Waiting on that one comment from that one guy that says “you must have gotten a lemon, as I have zero issues with mine!” Where you at dude. We know you are out there ready to type it.
@@LesterFecto I feel you. You know what I mean though, where anytime someone does a review and levels honest criticism like Bobby does, you always have that one guy that has to let everyone know, that he has one, and it is perfect.
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Congrats, first breakages of 2022! Joking aside, for what its worth, I actually think you did a really good job of transforming the legs. I can't tell you how long I struggled with that but he's been in dino mode ever since!
Even knowing it broke…I want this figure more than ever
That sucks about the breakage and tolerance issues! Otherwise, that Grimlock looks exceptional. What a shame.
*Edit: Just finishing the video: What a great looking figure. It sucks so much ass about the tolerance and breakage issues. I steer clear of figures that have complications like that, otherwise I’d be ordering this version of Grimlock in a heartbeat.*
FYI: the battery is a CR927 or equivalent.
This is definitely late to the party, but I love the IDW designs and had this ordered from the start. I just received mine from TFSource and it came with replacement shoulders. They are a bear to move on their own, but hats off to Planet X for including replacement parts for the breakage issues people are having.
A dewclaw is the extra toe that is found on the inside of a dogs front leg. DuPont is one of the worlds largest producers of chemicals & science based products.
FYI they are now coming with replacement ratchets. Just got mine today from BBTS and those were included
grimlock can always be redesigned and he will always look cool sf
Tell that to Michael Bay.
@@HashbrownMashup we'll agree to disagree.
That chest.....the gold looks like a simplified Batman symbol. Dadadadadada Bat-lock!
Bobby "broke it" Face!
Gonna need an updated mug now.
God that creaking!
I kept Cacus in Dino mode for a long time and when I finally transformed it back to robot mode so I could get it inside his box I broke the shoulder ratchet in the exact same way you broke "yours". It's a well known issue so I got in touch with Planet X and they sorted me out through my supplier. I got the new ratchet today and I will assembled it tomorrow, they sent me some pictures with the step by step ratchet substitution and it doesn't seem that hard.
This was my most expected TF action figure of 2021 and even though I also very much want the IDW Scavengers, I'm glad to have a full set of the IDW Dinobots. The Grimlock from the Scavengers is a bit different, the Planet X version is from IDW Maximum Dinobots and his hands are actually red on that 5 issues miniseries. I'm hopping MMC will eventually release the Scavengers together with a new Grimlock on the Reformatted line.
I 100% agree with your critics and Cacus was number one on my subjective list of TF action figures of the year, objectively he won the best sculpt award of 2021. All this was before it broke because afterwards, even though I still love it, I wouldn't allow myself to revere it so much.
If Planet X manages to properly engineer (correcting both the transformation and the tolerances) the rest of their IDW Dinobots while keeping the same exact quality on the sculpt, paint and articulation, they are definitively going to become my favorite set of Dinobots.
Thanks for the review Mr. Skullface.
OK so I have some updates to my comment, I replaced the broken ratchet yesterday, it was fast and easy to replace, my Cacus is now as good as new.
This looks like batman-grimlock combo in both mode
It's rare that I get a figure before you've reviewed it, so this is gunna be an exciting watch for me. 🤩🍿
Me, Grimlock, do not break. Me, Grimlock, do the breaking!
- Grimlock
Surprisingly (or unsurprisingly) Bobby breaking a figure is a selling point for me
Love your reviews Bobby 👍, Silver and Gold😆👍👍👍.
If Batman transformed into a dinosaur, I feel like it would look like this.
Me Batdino!
Mine broke as well and I'm currently awaiting replacement parts. Anybody actually done the replacment? I'm concerned about having to open up a figure myself that I paid almost two tons for.
I am really hyped about this figure but I need to learn how to lubricate joints because I've had nightmares everyday since my PX Ironhide's arm literally FELL OFF WHEN I TOUCHED IT. IT WAS BROKEN somehow, but i had only moved it once to put it in the shelf pose. But I still want an idw grimlock
That thing looks terrifying to move around and position. When you had to rotate the shoulder joints down I just gasped and said "oh no" out loud.
I literally can’t figure out how to do the step at 16:38 with the side pieces connecting to leg
This figure is SO good that I would want to have two of them; have one transformed and the other not, for display and play, but see them both at the same time. Greedy I know, right?!
Quick tip for people transforming this figure from robot to T.rex. transform the robot legs into the dinobutt first, then work on the top. The top is much easier to transform.
Also, the balance issues in the dino mode come from him not using the articulated toes in the dino feet.
This figure is tight. I think I lost 5 lbs transforming mine. Wait to see if Planet X will address the issues first. I jump in day one and got lucky, but there are tons of reports on breakage in the same spot.
What is the state of MP scaled IDW characters? I know there are various companies doing various characters in various scales but I want to say this is the first IDW MP scale character I've ever seen (though I admit I'm kind of lost in regards to who does what and at what scale if it isn't G1 MP or legends).
Where did the "silllver and gold" thing come from?
It is from the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas special.
@@jaredcreamer3611 oh damn lol, NOW I Remember thanks!
Thanks for looking at this Grimmy...For Me, It's my #1 of 2021 and that's about 20 that I bought last year. Everything about this Thing is Spectacular Except the Shoulder joints. The minute I figured the joints, I lubed them at the Outside Rachect and the Inner chest Rotation Connector. Now it's rachety Smoothe if that's a thing. Did I mention that this thing is Beautiful...Next up Bobby. TFC Tyrant, another uuhhaahh figure.
Great review Bobby, shame about the break. I have this and it is indeed scary how tight some of the joints are, particularly the waist and right shoulder. The knee issue you had in robot mode can be fixed, it’s just that the ratchet wasn’t quite in the correct position when tabbing the kneecap, it’s really tough to see if it’s exactly in the right place though because the clicks are pretty close together. Didn’t realise what it was until I’d transformed mine and going back into robot mode noticed the last click on one of the knees (left, same as yours) needed extra persuasion to go the last bit.
Stunning figure, one of my favourites of 2021 but certainly one that people need to take extra care with.
super cool that Grimlock, how did you get it?
I'm probably going to pick up him after a bettered reissue, though, if said bettered reissue does not happen, I'll still pick him up after a while.
That's tragic. I've been steadily coming around to this (IDW Grimlock not my thing) as it does look stunning. But I was wincing throughout most of the transformation and that breakage has seen me scurry away like a 'roach from the light. Feeling very torn right now.
Doesn't matter how much you try, a joint is gonna snap. I personally don't want to go through the review on this guy cause I'm scared to transform him a 3rd time and that exact shoulder is the problem.
Back skirt is an issue on mine too.
The right knee is how it's supposed to work. The knee cap isn't meant to come undone like Duran Duran.
He can also do a Confused T-rex look. And the cheeks can rotate to look a little better.
ALSO ALSO, you missed the heel rockers.
Why is there a beep in the intro now? Heard it in the last video too
I had the same knee issue with the wrong joint bending. What I ended up doing was holding down the knee plate against the tab of the joint that wasn't bending, and then bending the knee while holding down the knee plate. Doing this forced the proper knee joint to bend.
God, I so, so badly want the Scavengers. GIVE ME SPINISTER!
Is it just me or am i the only one who's really just looking forward to the break? I wanna hear it snAp, Sir! *saves for later*
Great review, and first break of 2022. I was gonna get him but because TFsource took forever to get him and also just the qc problems I passed. But he looks great and I’ll probably get a MTMTE version and if everything is better on his I’ll continue maybe with they’re other Dynobots.
SILLLLLLVER AND GOOOOOOOOOLD 😊
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Hey man, you got a weird beep at 1:02, it was in a couple other vids too.
Great review. Not sure what to do about this guy. Looks amazing and I want it . But where to put it with a G1 MP collection? No place for it but I still want it!
Great review that sucks with the breakage. Best IDW Grimlock hands down, 2 thumbs up, despite the headache transformation. Cleans up well.
Even with your "Best foot forward" it's tough to break a leg eh.
It's a shame that such a beatiful figure has these issues. This is one counter example of the saying "It's better too tight than too loose". Balance is the key! Mine will stay in robot mode forever. Hope this gentleman can get a replacement. Thanks for the review, Bobby!
Kinda crazy how it broke. Compared to the Gcreation IDW Prime(one with all the panals). That one was solid pain in the ass.
The figure bot n alt modes are freaking amazing though.
Remember the fallen.
It's Mecha-Batman.
I know this is unrelated but does anyone here have tips on managing a collection in a small house? I'm talking single wide mobile home small. This is the only platform I have to post on. Thanks 😊
So excited for this review from you but my immediate first thought was "Oh no, it's going to break isn't it." Hate to hear it. Hate to see it!
9:01 3rd party God has spoken: NO! いいえ! Het! 不要! Non! 아니요! You are the chosen one. Fulfill your destiny. Tbh, I always think Planet X have cool design but not intended for repeat transforming.
Why does that grimlock look so sad... I would call that a sad grimlock face not angry
Oh no, he's perfect.
Fuck.
I've had 4 planet x figures break on me , the most out off all my 3rd party, but i still love there work.
annnd I broke it... 😄😄😁 2022 were still at it.
I'm on the fence for this bot, it's stunning but the issues man. If I go in on it I see myself doing a complete strip down and then sanding, lube and adjustment on every joint to get it to where it should be, far from ideal.
Just be thankfull you watched Bobby's HONEST review and not someone like Ben's collectables or optibotimus.
Might just be better to wait for a MTMTE version.
I'd say there is a good chance of Planet X doing another run of this guy (or a repaint) with some improvements to the joints. I'd just wait for that, or also wait and see if they are going to be providing replacement parts for any breakages.
@@labyrinth6549 Same I have a reissue with fixes or repaints (most likely a g2 version will happen) or a retool into MTMTE Grimlock will have fixes since planet X knows about some of the qc. Personally I’ll just wait for the MTMTE Grimlock retool.
@@labyrinth6549 They replaced mine in a month time, it's now as good as new.
So you finally broke a robot masterpiece? Darn, sorry about that holmey!!!! 😐 every time you be transforming these toys I be biting my nails per say all the time.... darn!!!!
Finally?
Wouldn't be the first time... A few years ago he broke tfc detective (their take on an mp hound) and the figure annoyed him so much that he deliberately drove over it in his car... I suppose if you're going to break it might as well REALLY break it.
@@LesterFecto holy shit.. Was it that long ago.. Jeez I'm getting old..didnt realise it was 7 years ago. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂
You should have compared him with the Gigapower one. But I think you don't have it. You gave it away or you borrowed it from someone. Or am I remembering stuff? 🤔
He doesn’t have the giga bots. He chose the better Fanstoys offerings.
@@mikehock5285 I don't know about the "better" part but ok
@@odysseasthalassinos780 👍
Why not have both? I mean...money.
@@kingragnork I don't know why you would need two teams of Dinobots, do over 2k dollars, but ok 😂
I feel like this could have been one of the best figures of 2022 already just because of how amazing it looks, IF it had more time in the oven to iron out transformation and tolerances. As it is I feel like personally this is gonna be one of the most disappointing figures of 2022 just because of how damn close it is to being perfect. If you just put this on a shelf don’t pose it much and leave it there it will look BEAUTIFUL, but as a figure and transformer it fails. It doesn’t transform without flexing plastic it breaks very commonly from what I’m hearing and many things are way way too tight. Other then that it’s pretty much perfect which sucks because it’s so close to being there imo. Just disappointed it feels like it’s rushed especially with the tolerances, Planet X knows how to give a figure great tolerances but didn’t on one of their best pieces
It was released in 2021, I got mine in December.
I have the figure myself and I think it's wonderful to look at But transformation Tolerance Are not great I have mine In Tyrannosaurus Rex mode and have no desire to transform it back due to Possible breakage😅
Considering how many people had their copies show up with that exact same joint already broken in the box, I guess you got lucky?
I don't believe ppl actually got theirs already broken, they are just saying that because they're afraid it wont be replaced if they say how it actually broke. In my opinion they shouldn't be afraid to tell the truth, this is a well known issue and both your retailer and Planet X are willing to replace the broken ratchet. I know because I broke mine exactly as Skullface described and it was replaced asap. It's very unlikely it will break just by sitting in the box, you actually have to apply some pressure for it to break, it wont break by properly rotating the ratchet much less by standing inside the box. Those double ratchets on the shoulders are bad engineering though.
@@brenoferreiraferreira4409 My copy arrived broken. I don’t even have plastic wrappers off of mine, yet.
Your reply is discouraging because I was hoping it was an assembly flaw. Maybe the assembler was over tightening a screw. If it is an actual design flaw, then I can assume that getting a new ratchet connector isn’t going to solve the problem.
@@CaseyPreston My reply wasn't meant to be discouraging, it was in fact quite the opposite since after I replaced the ratchet mine is as god as new!!! Was it the shoulder ratchet that broke on your copy? Maybe someone messed with it before it went into the box, I can't understand how it would break without being noticed since the arm comes right off after it brakes. Since mine broke while being manipulated and I have already replaced it I'm familiarized with the ratchet engineering and it seems very unlikely it would break during the assembling process. Everything that happens one way has a probability to happen in many different ways so I have to assume it's possible but in my opinion it's very unlikely. I hope you get yours back together and as good as new, you should try to request a replacement from your seller asap and if that doesn't work try asking one from Planet X through FB. It worked for me with both of them.
This is completely on them for making a figure THEY KNEW to be faulty
Your big chunky fingers sure don't know their own strength when breaking these things. Grimlock! Break, break!
"Batlock"
It really had been too long since you broke something.
FT GEARS AND FT aerialbot JESTER SHOWN OFF Fantoys isnt playing
Double pin plus epoxy glue and it should be OK.
beeeep !
14:50 - yikes man
And this is I don't do third party
Mine arrived in pieces. It took two days for me to fix him. Contacted the vendor who has yet to respond after 2 months. Wasn't even thinking about sending him back. Once I fixed this very expensive figure he's one of the best I've ever owned. Still in bit mode but I need to transform him for display purposes. I just don't wanna0 ha0ve to fix him again.
Like watching a bad horror movie lol great job Iron Fist jk lol
Waiting on that one comment from that one guy that says “you must have gotten a lemon, as I have zero issues with mine!” Where you at dude. We know you are out there ready to type it.
@@LesterFecto I feel you. You know what I mean though, where anytime someone does a review and levels honest criticism like Bobby does, you always have that one guy that has to let everyone know, that he has one, and it is perfect.
How surprising. BS broke somebody else's toy again.
Yikes. Not for me.
Ew idw design