Courtesy of TFW member ziltama, we now have an in-hand image gallery and review of the new Shattered Glass Leader Grimlock!
A redeco of the previous Studio Series 86 Leader Grimlock figure, this Shattered Glass version is looking slick here and is shown off in his robot and dinosaur modes along with some comparisons with the aforementioned SS86 version.
Check out the images after the break, plus ziltama’s rundown on the figure!
reptiles89
What's the likelihood of this figure being available again on Hasbro pulse?
ziltama
Yep. If you prioritize color matching above anything else, this is the only kit that does. DNA actually improved their color matching with more recent sets. However, especially because of Wheelie I assume, the value is not good.
I like the ZX / MSS arm doors but the color matching is a bit off.
If you have a proper screwdriver, you can try to open up the crotch to see if the hip joints were messed with. I don't recall too many issues with the hips on this figure. Ours is not super tight but just, um, right.
Edit: Also make sure the crotch screws are fully screwed in.
Edit #2: If you take apart the crotch, I really don't advise trying to strengthen the ratchet joints too much as it can eat away at the ratchet gear teeth. You can try to cut some pieces of paper to pad underneath the small rectangular ratchet tooth pieces, but I wouldn't put actual hard plastic spacers.
Another option is to gum up the hip joint itself. The arrows show which parts to target. You could wrap a layer of electrical / vinyl tape around the larger post and see if that does anything. You could also apply a very thin layer of hobby masking or clear tape around the small post or use your joint thickener / floor polish of choice.
G2 version joints used for example.
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AlvinC
I picked up a preowned copy off eBay and unfortunately both hip joints do not ratchet and are kind of loose. Legs don’t seem to easily tab into eachother, but maybe I’m not getting the exact angle/force right. Really neat deco to go along with my G2 and SS86 versions.
Megatron118
You saved me $50 tbh. Had this preordered, but canceled after reading your review. Definitely not worth the price when most of the issues the kit attempts to fix aren’t major anyway
ziltama
I would've preferred a cheaper DNA set without Wheelie, however, it's the only properly color matched set out there.
Cool Hand Lube
Definitely not IMO. I'm fine with the ZX set.
OptimusTarzan
Idk if that kits worth $50 tho..
ziltama
I put up a review for the DNA Design SG Grimlock set earlier. Overall recommended although has some issues:
General Upgrade Kits Thread
See third part of post.
OptimusTarzan
Fuck yeah!
PlanckEpoch
Oh yeahhh group time!
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Collectotron
Might get him to use as Trypticon to go with my Core Class Decepticons anyone got ant comparison pics?
Cool Hand Lube
Yeah, plus Nonnef's sprue management leaves much to be desired IMO, and often winds up with sprue marks on front-facing surfaces/edges.
ziltama
Are you quoting an outdated listing?
Yes, Nonnef stuff tends to be rather plain (not to mention QC problems) to the point where some of the 3d printed options look and function better. Grimlock sword included.
The best sword I saw was 3d printed but only available in small quantities: the MSS sword sold with the first batch of the ZX Grimlock set.
Cool Hand Lube
To each their own. I think Nonnef's sword looks boring and plain, and Shockwave's Lab makes great stuff.
Options are good!
OptimusTarzan
Sword only $5.99 @ Nonnef, plus shipping. And it's molded plastic, not 3D printed. Shipping $5.98 so total would be $11.97 which is $3.02 cheaper than ebay. Not trying to poop on your suggestion but I think Nonnef's version is superior being molded, cheaper, and faster shipping than from China.
Dinobots
The Kup
Got mine about a week or so a go. Almost passed on him… almost.
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OptionZero
Got this in a couple days ago, cannot stop fiddling with it
the SS86 scheme looked bland to me, kind of a lifeless mold due to being so toon inspired
the Trypticon colors transform it so much, the thing just POPS
i even got a Siege Brunt to go with it
Denzimus
I'll never understand why this one gets the clearer chest than the SS86 one
deceptioncon
Yeah I think so too they definitely would because that way they can stop Fans☕Toys alternate company release their white Optimus Magnus release. Plus it goes with the commander class style.