 Solar Storm Grapple ...I'm sorry, "Grappel", Toy and package stock photos |
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 Oct 2 2010, 01:12 AM
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Quite a bit of remolding that I guess nobody's clearly seen before outside of Botcon?
Once again unsourcedly posted on 2005. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers...x-pictures.html This post has been edited by ExVee: Oct 2 2010, 01:14 AM
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Oct 2 2010, 01:15 AM
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 Novus ordo seclorum Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 41,282 Joined: 18-June 03 From: Westlake, OH Member No.: 3,012 Faction: RIBFIR |
That is looking VERY nice.
Best guess the Takara one will be a deep Orange. --------------------  |
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Oct 2 2010, 01:16 AM
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 GO RIGHT INTO IT! Group: Citizen Posts: 15,051 Joined: 26-July 03 Member No.: 3,272 |
It's amazing how much better he looks than Inferno. Yellow just suits that mold way more than Red.
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Oct 2 2010, 01:18 AM
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Reluctant Specialist Group: Supporter Posts: 7,304 Joined: 21-December 01 Member No.: 41 |
I'm just entertained how far they had to go to be able to even get the toy named close to the original name.
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Oct 2 2010, 01:45 AM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 10,197 Joined: 23-June 03 Member No.: 3,051 Faction: Free Agent |
Wow! Hasbro went the extra mile in terms of retooling this guy! I wouldn't have expected anything beyond the new crane, but here we are with new hands, feet, forearms, and head. Very nice.
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Oct 2 2010, 01:48 AM
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Doubt them. Question them. Suspect them. Group: Citizen Posts: 40,889 Joined: 10-October 03 From: England Member No.: 3,679 |
J Gargoyle.... you win. They did do one and it looks good.
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Oct 2 2010, 01:51 AM
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"Solar Storm Grapple" sounds like some kind of weird old anime series or something... I keep wanting to see this name as a demented homage to the Phoenix King... It does look nice! This post has been edited by Autobus Prime: Oct 2 2010, 01:52 AM --------------------   |
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Oct 2 2010, 02:12 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 6,196 Joined: 21-July 09 Member No.: 12,682 Faction: Autobot |
I'd probably be unable to resist the urge to call mine "Erector"
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Oct 2 2010, 02:16 AM
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 These little ponies really drive us bats. Group: Citizen Posts: 18,599 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Cybertron Member No.: 2,250 Faction: Decepticon |
QUOTE(Pennpenn @ Oct 2 2010, 01:12 AM)  I'd probably be unable to resist the urge to call mine "Erector" Actually Movie Mudflap would be a better Erector. -------------------- ***Signature removed by Staff due to size restrictions. Please keep to 500X200 images and text included.***
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Oct 2 2010, 03:47 AM
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 Regular or unleaded? Group: Citizen Posts: 5,942 Joined: 28-September 03 Member No.: 3,634 |
QUOTE(Autobus Prime @ Oct 2 2010, 07:51 AM) "Solar Storm Grapple" sounds like some kind of weird old anime series or something... "Legendary Construction King: Solar Storm Grappel!" This is so very bought. -------------------- |
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Oct 2 2010, 04:17 AM
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 Albert Einstein reborn Group: Citizen Posts: 2,452 Joined: 12-October 05 Member No.: 7,437 |
This reminds me of Tenchi Muyo! GXP where Tennan finds out every lucky ship name has been registered and left with nothing else except one that sounds like jive.
Also Lord Bravery who had to change his name to Lord Smoked Meats and Fishes. |
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Oct 2 2010, 05:43 AM
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Can I get one in blue, please?
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Oct 2 2010, 06:03 AM
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 VICTORY IS LOGICAL Group: Citizen Posts: 7,972 Joined: 3-December 05 From: Middle GA Member No.: 7,611 Faction: Decepticon |
Feels like there should be a few more alt mode paint apps, particularly on the crane boom.
I appreciate the heavy use of remolding; makes me feel less dumb for buying a 3rd version of the mold. Name change is hilarious. -------------------- |
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Oct 2 2010, 06:16 AM
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 You humans are so weird. Group: Supporter Posts: 14,751 Joined: 30-March 04 From: 123 Carenden Road Member No.: 4,369 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
Poor Grapple is completely defenseless, though.
Hasbro perhaps should've thought about giving him a gun-hand like the original toy/character model had. -------------------- QUOTE You're far too young to be this bitter and angry at the world....  |
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Oct 2 2010, 07:01 AM
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 I'm sexy and I know it. Group: Citizen Posts: 18,988 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Sacramento, CA living in Fort Drum, NY Member No.: 5,052 Faction: Autobot |
Too mad about the lack of a gun not that he was known for fighting, but he is a soldier. What with the way the hands are molded, it's like they were make to hold Wrek-Gar's handle bars?
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Oct 2 2010, 07:35 AM
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 Unionized and proud of it. Group: Supporter Posts: 8,678 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Germany Member No.: 5,642 Faction: Autobot |
So I guess "Grappel Grip Mudflap" was not an accident, then?
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Oct 2 2010, 08:02 AM
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These little ponies really drive us bats. Group: Citizen Posts: 18,599 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Cybertron Member No.: 2,250 Faction: Decepticon |
QUOTE(Nevermore @ Oct 2 2010, 06:35 AM) So I guess "Grappel Grip Mudflap" was not an accident, then? Seeing as Grappel is now his 'offical' name, that sounds more like an adventure game command then a toy name. -------------------- ***Signature removed by Staff due to size restrictions. Please keep to 500X200 images and text included.***
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Oct 2 2010, 08:20 AM
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 President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 40,920 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 Faction: RIRFIB |
Man he looks great!
I really hope Takara does a full on orange head and body. I'm still impressed with the amount of retooling on this guy, the head, the crane, the forearms, the panels on the arms, the feet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-hotrod.gif) Randy --------------------  |
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Oct 2 2010, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(Octavius Prime @ Oct 2 2010, 07:03 AM) Feels like there should be a few more alt mode paint apps, particularly on the crane boom. I appreciate the heavy use of remolding; makes me feel less dumb for buying a 3rd version of the mold. Name change is hilarious. agree it looks really plain, and little to yellow |
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Oct 2 2010, 08:50 AM
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 The power of metal, unchained Group: Citizen Posts: 13,569 Joined: 25-January 04 From: South of Heaven, north of Hell Member No.: 4,035 Faction: Unicron's Spawn |
QUOTE(Database @ Oct 2 2010, 09:02 AM) QUOTE(Nevermore @ Oct 2 2010, 06:35 AM) So I guess "Grappel Grip Mudflap" was not an accident, then? Seeing as Grappel is now his 'offical' name, that sounds more like an adventure game command then a toy name. Yes. "Adventure" game. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-wildride.gif) --------------------  |
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