New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock
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Seibertron.com is proud to present a gallery of Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock. This is our 17th gallery from the Transformers Age of Extinction toy line! Leader Class Grimlock is one of the most anticipated figures from the upcoming toy line which will be officially released on May 17th at brick-and-mortar stores.
While he isn't much bigger in T-Rex mode than his Voyager Class counterpart, but is much taller in robot mode. The new AOE Leader Class toys are similar in size to Ultra Class toys from previous Transformers toy lines. One striking feature of this version of Grimlock is the large amounts of chrome paint that are on this toy, which appears to be a divisive feature amongst many fans.
Check out all of our pics to decide if you'll be picking up Leader Class Grimlock. When you do find him, please make sure you stop by our sightings section to let others know that you found him!
Just to clarify where this toy came from, it was purchased on eBay.
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Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572091)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 7th, 2014 @ 8:57pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 7th, 2014 @ 8:57pm CDT
i like the voyager better
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572096)
Posted by durroth on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:04pm CDT
Posted by durroth on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:04pm CDT
Gonna be honest, now that I see it outside official shots, not completely hating it. kind of looks cool
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572097)
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:09pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:09pm CDT
I'm a dinosaur/monster nut, and would consider the beast modes the primary ones, but these Grimlocks do nothing but disappoint me. The other Dinobots look great, but Grimmys are just... blech.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572099)
Posted by durroth on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:15pm CDT
Posted by durroth on May 7th, 2014 @ 9:15pm CDT
the proportions don't really bother me as much as I thought they would. It's mainly the chrome that bothers me, because I remember how well it worked for all those transmetals figures that lost all color and started flaking. I do however feel big grimlock's bad front proportions could be offset by a thicker, longer tail.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572128)
Posted by MGrotusque on May 7th, 2014 @ 10:20pm CDT
Posted by MGrotusque on May 7th, 2014 @ 10:20pm CDT
Bot mode is awesome-ish. Alt mode....i've said enough on other threads about it. DOn't need to repeat myself.
With that being said. Liking the pics and loving the new backdrop Seibertron. Looks good.
EDIT: Or is it an old back drop and i'm just noticing it now? Either way...nice gallery.
With that being said. Liking the pics and loving the new backdrop Seibertron. Looks good.
EDIT: Or is it an old back drop and i'm just noticing it now? Either way...nice gallery.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572134)
Posted by Seibertron on May 7th, 2014 @ 11:40pm CDT
I've been using the black backdrop for about 2.5 years now in the galleries. Glad you like it!
Posted by Seibertron on May 7th, 2014 @ 11:40pm CDT
MGrotusque wrote:Bot mode is awesome-ish. Alt mode....i've said enough on other threads about it. DOn't need to repeat myself.
With that being said. Liking the pics and loving the new backdrop Seibertron. Looks good.
EDIT: Or is it an old back drop and i'm just noticing it now? Either way...nice gallery.
I've been using the black backdrop for about 2.5 years now in the galleries. Glad you like it!
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572136)
Posted by mesh on May 7th, 2014 @ 11:49pm CDT
Posted by mesh on May 7th, 2014 @ 11:49pm CDT
Whenever I see pictures of the figure in alt mode, for some odd reason, I picture Milo from the Mask.
This is not a good thing!
This is not a good thing!
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572138)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:15am CDT
Posted by Autobot032 on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:15am CDT
Seibertron.com is extremely proud to present the newest installations of its world-renowned high-quality Transformers galleries. Today, we bring you the latest incarnation of the proud leader of the Autobots, in the form of Transformers: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Optimus Prime, and the movieverse debut of an original comics character, Generations Deluxe Drift!
The new AOE Leader Class toys are closer to what we used to call Ultra Class from previous Transformers toy lines such as the Unicron Trilogy. This is the second Leader Class gallery from this line, the first one being Grimlock from just the other day. At first glance in vehicle mode, Optimus seems to be Voyager Class sized in comparison to the Amazon.com exclusive First Edition figure, which is more in step with Leader Classes of past figure lines, just to give you an idea of the scale. However, the robot mode is where he regains quite a bit of that lost size. While still not quite measuring up to the First Edition's stature, this mold makes up for it, in design and features, what it lacks in size.
The three striking features of this version of Optimus are the well placed use of chrome paints that really stand out on him, plus he also just so happens to be a movieverse Leader Class figure with a waist swivel! And to round out the wow factor? Rubber tires!
As for Drift, the blue samurai debuting in the Michael Bay universe, supposedly based on the Decepticon-turned-Autobot character introduced by IDW Publishing (and who showed up in our galleries earlier), we know very little for now, other than its alt-mode being a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, and it features multiple swords and traditional samurai looking armour and helm with face mask.
Check out all of our pics to decide if you'll be picking up Leader Class Optimus or Deluxe Drift. When you do find them, please make sure you use our sightings section to let others know, and where!
Age of Extinction: Generations Optimus Prime
Age of Extinction: Generations Drift
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
The new AOE Leader Class toys are closer to what we used to call Ultra Class from previous Transformers toy lines such as the Unicron Trilogy. This is the second Leader Class gallery from this line, the first one being Grimlock from just the other day. At first glance in vehicle mode, Optimus seems to be Voyager Class sized in comparison to the Amazon.com exclusive First Edition figure, which is more in step with Leader Classes of past figure lines, just to give you an idea of the scale. However, the robot mode is where he regains quite a bit of that lost size. While still not quite measuring up to the First Edition's stature, this mold makes up for it, in design and features, what it lacks in size.
The three striking features of this version of Optimus are the well placed use of chrome paints that really stand out on him, plus he also just so happens to be a movieverse Leader Class figure with a waist swivel! And to round out the wow factor? Rubber tires!
As for Drift, the blue samurai debuting in the Michael Bay universe, supposedly based on the Decepticon-turned-Autobot character introduced by IDW Publishing (and who showed up in our galleries earlier), we know very little for now, other than its alt-mode being a 2013 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, and it features multiple swords and traditional samurai looking armour and helm with face mask.
Check out all of our pics to decide if you'll be picking up Leader Class Optimus or Deluxe Drift. When you do find them, please make sure you use our sightings section to let others know, and where!
Age of Extinction: Generations Optimus Prime
Age of Extinction: Generations Drift
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572169)
Posted by Va'al on May 8th, 2014 @ 7:06am CDT
Or the legs being slightly forward than they currently are. It would increase tail length and decrease torso and neck, making more appealing to me, too.
I don't dislike it as much as I did with the video review, but I'm still not that big a fan of it. If I do get one, it'll be the Voyager at this point.
Posted by Va'al on May 8th, 2014 @ 7:06am CDT
durroth wrote:the proportions don't really bother me as much as I thought they would. It's mainly the chrome that bothers me, because I remember how well it worked for all those transmetals figures that lost all color and started flaking. I do however feel big grimlock's bad front proportions could be offset by a thicker, longer tail.
Or the legs being slightly forward than they currently are. It would increase tail length and decrease torso and neck, making more appealing to me, too.
I don't dislike it as much as I did with the video review, but I'm still not that big a fan of it. If I do get one, it'll be the Voyager at this point.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572270)
Posted by Homerjay14522 on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:00pm CDT
Posted by Homerjay14522 on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:00pm CDT
WOAH!!!! SINCE WHEN ARE OPTIMUS PRIMES WINDOWS F-ING YELLOW?!?!?!?! I was going to pick him up just to have him even with his other issues, but Yellow f-ing windows may kill it for me. Everything before showed clear.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572271)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:06pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:06pm CDT
A little disappoited that the new Leader class comes up to about Ultra-ish while still asking for $45. Not cool. 
Optimus looks okay, but the shoulder kibble is what gets me. Maybe if I see him on clearance.
I like Drift, but there's two things that bother me: his face and his size. The detailing on his face look oddly proportioned, and compared to Generations Drift, he's definitely a little on the small side. Like I said, I'll think about them if they go on clearance.
Optimus looks okay, but the shoulder kibble is what gets me. Maybe if I see him on clearance.
I like Drift, but there's two things that bother me: his face and his size. The detailing on his face look oddly proportioned, and compared to Generations Drift, he's definitely a little on the small side. Like I said, I'll think about them if they go on clearance.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572275)
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:14pm CDT
That's just terrible looking. Kissy face and hollow pits for eyes.
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:14pm CDT
That's just terrible looking. Kissy face and hollow pits for eyes.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572277)
Posted by Evil Eye on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:17pm CDT
Hey, at least it's better than the Impossible Toys Tetrajets. XD
I'm liking Leader Grimlock the more I look at him. The robot mode is fantastic, and I reckon if you moved the dino arms the T-Rex mode would look much better.
I'm liking Leader Grimlock the more I look at him. The robot mode is fantastic, and I reckon if you moved the dino arms the T-Rex mode would look much better.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572280)
Posted by RAcast on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:25pm CDT
What are those on the left? Is that a second pair of swords, or are they sheathes? They're pegged onto his kibble backpack in a bunch of the pictures.
Posted by RAcast on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:25pm CDT
What are those on the left? Is that a second pair of swords, or are they sheathes? They're pegged onto his kibble backpack in a bunch of the pictures.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572284)
Posted by RhA on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:32pm CDT
Posted by RhA on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:32pm CDT
Drift lives up to his reputation. This is the ugliest TF I have ever seen and I collect G2. It. Hurts. My. Eyeballs.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572286)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:33pm CDT
They're a pair of second swords, sorta like how Generations Drift had a pair of smaller swords.
Posted by Mindmaster on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:33pm CDT
RAcast wrote:
What are those on the left? Is that a second pair of swords, or are they sheathes? They're pegged onto his kibble backpack in a bunch of the pictures.
They're a pair of second swords, sorta like how Generations Drift had a pair of smaller swords.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572288)
Posted by shockblast2 on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:34pm CDT
Posted by shockblast2 on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:34pm CDT
Drift....that stupid looking face....ugh
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572289)
Posted by Nisus on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:37pm CDT
In a couple pics, it shows him holding them so I'm assuming their supposed to be his equivalent of Tanto swords.
Agreed!
Posted by Nisus on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:37pm CDT
RAcast wrote:
What are those on the left? Is that a second pair of swords, or are they sheathes? They're pegged onto his kibble backpack in a bunch of the pictures.
In a couple pics, it shows him holding them so I'm assuming their supposed to be his equivalent of Tanto swords.
Mindmaster wrote:A little disappoited that the new Leader class comes up to about Ultra-ish while still asking for $45. Not cool.
Optimus looks okay, but the shoulder kibble is what gets me. Maybe if I see him on clearance.
I like Drift, but there's two things that bother me: his face and his size. The detailing on his face look oddly proportioned, and compared to Generations Drift, he's definitely a little on the small side. Like I said, I'll think about them if they go on clearance.
Agreed!
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572293)
Posted by Diem on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:54pm CDT
Posted by Diem on May 8th, 2014 @ 12:54pm CDT
I don't mean to sound so negative lately but Drift looks like a bizarre and terrible knockoff of Alternity Megatron or something.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572309)
Posted by mtma on May 8th, 2014 @ 2:17pm CDT
Posted by mtma on May 8th, 2014 @ 2:17pm CDT
I'm kinda uncertain about Drift... Guess I'll just decide on site to pick him up or not...
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572324)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on May 8th, 2014 @ 2:57pm CDT
Is the idea to just surrender to the cruel forces of photodegredation and pre-yellow any potentially clear plastic?
For that matter: RUBBER TIRES?!? BOOOOOOOOOOO! The ones on my RID Op and Magnus just started cracking, so before I buy any new TF that has them, I'd gladly give my money to anyone making some snap-together Shapeways replacements for as many TFs afflicted with them as possible, especially Masterpiece. Someone please enlighten me as to whether there's some preservative I can apply to prevent cracking, but even if so, rubber tires suck for longevity even worse than die-cast metal does for paint chipping. I don't care what popular consensus and nostalgia-blinders have to say about it, check ye elder toys' tires and despair, people.
As for Drift? I foresee some worthwhile redecos involving some actual paint apps meeting that mask, but what we got here looks hilarious at best.
Posted by Bumblevivisector on May 8th, 2014 @ 2:57pm CDT
I'd normally call any new change to Bayniverse Op refreshing, this time I agree. Holy frack, it looks like his driver built up 30 urine-bags on a nonstop cross-country trip, then got nailed by one of those earthquakes going through Oklahoma.Homerjay14522 wrote:WOAH!!!! SINCE WHEN ARE OPTIMUS PRIMES WINDOWS F-ING YELLOW?!?!?!?! I was going to pick him up just to have him even with his other issues, but Yellow f-ing windows may kill it for me. Everything before showed clear.
Is the idea to just surrender to the cruel forces of photodegredation and pre-yellow any potentially clear plastic?
For that matter: RUBBER TIRES?!? BOOOOOOOOOOO! The ones on my RID Op and Magnus just started cracking, so before I buy any new TF that has them, I'd gladly give my money to anyone making some snap-together Shapeways replacements for as many TFs afflicted with them as possible, especially Masterpiece. Someone please enlighten me as to whether there's some preservative I can apply to prevent cracking, but even if so, rubber tires suck for longevity even worse than die-cast metal does for paint chipping. I don't care what popular consensus and nostalgia-blinders have to say about it, check ye elder toys' tires and despair, people.
As for Drift? I foresee some worthwhile redecos involving some actual paint apps meeting that mask, but what we got here looks hilarious at best.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572326)
Posted by SlyTF1 on May 8th, 2014 @ 3:11pm CDT
Posted by SlyTF1 on May 8th, 2014 @ 3:11pm CDT
I really like that Leader Optimus.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572345)
Posted by Poyguimogul on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:25pm CDT
Posted by Poyguimogul on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:25pm CDT
"I WOKE UP IN A NEW BUGATTI"
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572349)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:35pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:35pm CDT
Maybe Drift's face is a way to appeal to young women who love doing duckface in their selfies?
Other than that, I'm baffled as to why they'd knowingly put such a goofy face on a 'bot.
Other than that, I'm baffled as to why they'd knowingly put such a goofy face on a 'bot.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572350)
Posted by Zeek99g on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:36pm CDT
Posted by Zeek99g on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:36pm CDT
Hey Seibertron! Do you have any pics comparing the vehicles and robot modes of the DOTM Ultimate Class Optimus Prime with both the First Editon Optimus Prime and this Leader Class Optimus Prime? If not, will you please see if you can get some? 
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572355)
Posted by Zeek99g on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:46pm CDT
Exactly what I was thinking!
Other than that face, I am okay with Drift.
The tires on mine broke only a few years ago. Now I am not sure where the tires are because I keep losing them.
I just really don't like those rubber tires at all.
Posted by Zeek99g on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:46pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:Maybe Drift's face is a way to appeal to young women who love doing duckface in their selfies?
Exactly what I was thinking!
Other than that face, I am okay with Drift.
Bumblevivisector wrote:For that matter: RUBBER TIRES?!? BOOOOOOOOOOO! The ones on my RID Op and Magnus just started cracking, so before I buy any new TF that has them, I'd gladly give my money to anyone making some snap-together Shapeways replacements for as many TFs afflicted with them as possible, especially Masterpiece. Someone please enlighten me as to whether there's some preservative I can apply to prevent cracking, but even if so, rubber tires suck for longevity even worse than die-cast metal does for paint chipping. I don't care what popular consensus and nostalgia-blinders have to say about it, check ye elder toys' tires and despair, people.
The tires on mine broke only a few years ago. Now I am not sure where the tires are because I keep losing them.
I just really don't like those rubber tires at all.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572357)
Posted by Crystiallic on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CDT
Posted by Crystiallic on May 8th, 2014 @ 4:59pm CDT
A little curious about that Bugatti with a samurai face. I know drift is always a more Japan-ized character (sword and all), but this is just weird. They can have it transformed into a Lexus LFA and I'm all good.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572359)
Posted by RAcast on May 8th, 2014 @ 5:05pm CDT
Hopefully we'll see the Drift mold with a different head sculpt eventually, because the rest of it is pretty darn good...just that head...ugh.
Posted by RAcast on May 8th, 2014 @ 5:05pm CDT
Crystiallic wrote:A little curious about that Bugatti with a samurai face. I know drift is always a more Japan-ized character (sword and all), but this is just weird. They can have it transformed into a Lexus LFA and I'm all good.
Hopefully we'll see the Drift mold with a different head sculpt eventually, because the rest of it is pretty darn good...just that head...ugh.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572363)
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 8th, 2014 @ 5:26pm CDT
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 8th, 2014 @ 5:26pm CDT
Drift, this movie trilogy's Bumblebee. hell shelf warm with the rest of this movie's cast
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572366)
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 8th, 2014 @ 5:30pm CDT
every six - nine months carefully remove the tires and give them a 5 min soak in some armor all, I still have g1 figures with nice rubbery tires
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 8th, 2014 @ 5:30pm CDT
Zeek99g wrote:Bounti76 wrote:Maybe Drift's face is a way to appeal to young women who love doing duckface in their selfies?
Exactly what I was thinking!
Other than that face, I am okay with Drift.Bumblevivisector wrote:For that matter: RUBBER TIRES?!? BOOOOOOOOOOO! The ones on my RID Op and Magnus just started cracking, so before I buy any new TF that has them, I'd gladly give my money to anyone making some snap-together Shapeways replacements for as many TFs afflicted with them as possible, especially Masterpiece. Someone please enlighten me as to whether there's some preservative I can apply to prevent cracking, but even if so, rubber tires suck for longevity even worse than die-cast metal does for paint chipping. I don't care what popular consensus and nostalgia-blinders have to say about it, check ye elder toys' tires and despair, people.
The tires on mine broke only a few years ago. Now I am not sure where the tires are because I keep losing them.
I just really don't like those rubber tires at all.
every six - nine months carefully remove the tires and give them a 5 min soak in some armor all, I still have g1 figures with nice rubbery tires
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572401)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on May 8th, 2014 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by Wheeljack35 on May 8th, 2014 @ 8:43pm CDT
I have seen these crappy figures in Kmart and Walmart but NO Generations figures ..this sucks
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572423)
Posted by T-Macksimus on May 8th, 2014 @ 9:59pm CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on May 8th, 2014 @ 9:59pm CDT
Optimus looks like he got beat with an ugly stick but Drift... he looks like he got tied to a bumper and driven face down through the whole ugly forest.
When an entire movie line is so messed up that I find myself thinking "Wonder what kind of toys Bandai will have for the Power Rangers re-boot?" that's when you know that something is massively, horribly wrong.
When an entire movie line is so messed up that I find myself thinking "Wonder what kind of toys Bandai will have for the Power Rangers re-boot?" that's when you know that something is massively, horribly wrong.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572438)
Posted by Rated X on May 8th, 2014 @ 11:17pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on May 8th, 2014 @ 11:17pm CDT
I want to stick my finger down my throat and puke all over drift. 
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572445)
Posted by suj518 on May 9th, 2014 @ 12:04am CDT
Posted by suj518 on May 9th, 2014 @ 12:04am CDT
To those hating on Drift's face, He's based on a samurai so what we're seeing may actually be a mask covering his real robot face.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572451)
Posted by Multiprimebot on May 9th, 2014 @ 1:25am CDT
Posted by Multiprimebot on May 9th, 2014 @ 1:25am CDT
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572454)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on May 9th, 2014 @ 1:37am CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on May 9th, 2014 @ 1:37am CDT
man those are some pretty terrible figures, ive never been a big fan of drift but even i think thats a disgrace to the name. I dont know whats going to hurt hasbro & the franchise more the prices or just how underwhelming & cheap looking these are
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572469)
Posted by The Variable on May 9th, 2014 @ 3:45am CDT
Posted by The Variable on May 9th, 2014 @ 3:45am CDT
I'm actually very happy with Optimus and Drift.
On Optimus, there is a better use of kibble compared to the First Edition, as panels don't just fold away to the backpack, and instead serve as armor for a more knightly look. I'm sure that placed with Grimlock and the other Dinobots, Optimus would fit right in. First Edition is bigger, but Leader Class has a more involved transformation, and looks to be more fun as a result. Wondering how likely his head would shoot off his ball joint during the process-- that was particularly amusing during the Baltmatrix review.
Drift (unless the inevitable video reviews show me otherwise) may have my favorite transformation out of the Autobot cars for this line. High Octane Bumblebee uses some tried and true mechanics found in previous Bumblebees, and Crosshairs and the newer Bumblebee (based on the official photos) are a bit too shellformerish, though Crosshairs' trenchcoat look makes his a bit more tolerable. Drift, on the other hand, goes from a smooth vehicle to a robot with layered armor plates. Granted, his face sculpt could have used a little less duckface, but I can almost look past that, if the engineering is fun enough.
In terms of priority, I'd probably go with Evasion Prime, then Leader, Voyager Grimlock, Scorn, and Slug as my main choices.
On Optimus, there is a better use of kibble compared to the First Edition, as panels don't just fold away to the backpack, and instead serve as armor for a more knightly look. I'm sure that placed with Grimlock and the other Dinobots, Optimus would fit right in. First Edition is bigger, but Leader Class has a more involved transformation, and looks to be more fun as a result. Wondering how likely his head would shoot off his ball joint during the process-- that was particularly amusing during the Baltmatrix review.
Drift (unless the inevitable video reviews show me otherwise) may have my favorite transformation out of the Autobot cars for this line. High Octane Bumblebee uses some tried and true mechanics found in previous Bumblebees, and Crosshairs and the newer Bumblebee (based on the official photos) are a bit too shellformerish, though Crosshairs' trenchcoat look makes his a bit more tolerable. Drift, on the other hand, goes from a smooth vehicle to a robot with layered armor plates. Granted, his face sculpt could have used a little less duckface, but I can almost look past that, if the engineering is fun enough.
In terms of priority, I'd probably go with Evasion Prime, then Leader, Voyager Grimlock, Scorn, and Slug as my main choices.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572479)
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 9th, 2014 @ 6:44am CDT
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 9th, 2014 @ 6:44am CDT
Garbage... plain and simple... but then again so is the movie.... autobots jousting? yeah ok, even stupid grimlock would never allow that. but they did ruin grimlock in my opinion.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572480)
Posted by Homerjay14522 on May 9th, 2014 @ 6:53am CDT
And I agree, he's too small. At this Point I might Skip The LEADERS All together. Reminding me of the first movie Losers....er I mean Leaders.
Posted by Homerjay14522 on May 9th, 2014 @ 6:53am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:A little disappoited that the new Leader class comes up to about Ultra-ish while still asking for $45. Not cool.
Optimus looks okay, but the shoulder kibble is what gets me. Maybe if I see him on clearance.
I like Drift, but there's two things that bother me: his face and his size. The detailing on his face look oddly proportioned, and compared to Generations Drift, he's definitely a little on the small side. Like I said, I'll think about them if they go on clearance.
And I agree, he's too small. At this Point I might Skip The LEADERS All together. Reminding me of the first movie Losers....er I mean Leaders.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572604)
Posted by hinomars19 on May 9th, 2014 @ 12:56pm CDT
Posted by hinomars19 on May 9th, 2014 @ 12:56pm CDT
Am I the only one with figs with rubber tires that hasn't had a single problem? All of my stuff is out on display and gets fiddled with, yet even my old G1s don't have so much as a scuff? And I don't do anything to treat them either...
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572654)
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 9th, 2014 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by VioMeTriX on May 9th, 2014 @ 4:32pm CDT
hinomars19 wrote:Am I the only one with figs with rubber tires that hasn't had a single problem? All of my stuff is out on display and gets fiddled with, yet even my old G1s don't have so much as a scuff? And I don't do anything to treat them either...
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572728)
Posted by Rated X on May 10th, 2014 @ 12:24am CDT
I bet im the only other guy here who actually knows about this song (without using google) That used to be the jam last year in the clubs...
Posted by Rated X on May 10th, 2014 @ 12:24am CDT
Poyguimogul wrote:"I WOKE UP IN A NEW BUGATTI"
I bet im the only other guy here who actually knows about this song (without using google) That used to be the jam last year in the clubs...
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572782)
Posted by KirbyForce1 on May 10th, 2014 @ 9:13am CDT
Hmm... You know, the way you've got those 2 figures has really changed my mind about not getting them.
Posted by KirbyForce1 on May 10th, 2014 @ 9:13am CDT
Multiprimebot wrote:
Hmm... You know, the way you've got those 2 figures has really changed my mind about not getting them.
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572923)
Posted by Shelf Space on May 10th, 2014 @ 8:47pm CDT
Posted by Shelf Space on May 10th, 2014 @ 8:47pm CDT
Picked up Leader Grimmy today and grabbed Slug/Slag, impulse buys cause they were there... much better than expected imo (at lease with Grimlock)
got some pics
got some pics
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572932)
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 10th, 2014 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 10th, 2014 @ 10:04pm CDT
Did you convert a shelf into the Nemesis? Awesome!
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572936)
Posted by Shelf Space on May 10th, 2014 @ 10:24pm CDT
Well technically I built it into the Nemesis, thing's awesome on the inside i'm still bugging my wife to use her artistic skills to finish off the outside of it
I did convert an old entertainment center into an Ark/Outpost Omega One hybrid though
Posted by Shelf Space on May 10th, 2014 @ 10:24pm CDT
Noideaforaname wrote:Did you convert a shelf into the Nemesis? Awesome!
Well technically I built it into the Nemesis, thing's awesome on the inside i'm still bugging my wife to use her artistic skills to finish off the outside of it
I did convert an old entertainment center into an Ark/Outpost Omega One hybrid though
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572940)
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 10th, 2014 @ 10:45pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on May 10th, 2014 @ 10:45pm CDT
Whoa! Even better! 
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572943)
Posted by Shelf Space on May 10th, 2014 @ 11:25pm CDT
Posted by Shelf Space on May 10th, 2014 @ 11:25pm CDT
thanks, i wasn't tryin to derail or anything but you asked... i got an awesome playroom btw, where all worthy toys coexist
So far i'm diggin the look of these AOE figures, even if i'm not happy with the obvious deluxe downsizing going on
So far i'm diggin the look of these AOE figures, even if i'm not happy with the obvious deluxe downsizing going on
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572948)
Posted by Shelf Space on May 11th, 2014 @ 12:19am CDT
Posted by Shelf Space on May 11th, 2014 @ 12:19am CDT
not to double post or anything but this has been crackin me up and i wanted to be the first to hope this scene makes it into the movie, lil Fastball Special action... Slug is so tiny
Re: New Gallery: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Grimlock (1572962)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 11th, 2014 @ 2:59am CDT
Yes, I am quoting myself. I wanted to publicly thank Va'al for his invaluable assistance on this news post and all the help he provided me with the news this week. The man works like a machine, but he's all humany awesome on the inside. Thanks, man. I've had a bad week and you really stepped up to the plate.
As for the toys? They're awesome, buy them. Drift will be coming home with me as soon as I can get my grubby mitts on him. Oh yes, I shall.
Posted by Autobot032 on May 11th, 2014 @ 2:59am CDT
Autobot032 wrote:Seibertron.com is extremely proud to present the newest installations of its world-renowned high-quality Transformers galleries. Today, we bring you the latest incarnation of the proud leader of the Autobots, in the form of Transformers: Age of Extinction Generations Leader Class Optimus Prime, and the movieverse debut of an original comics character, Generations Deluxe Drift!
Yes, I am quoting myself. I wanted to publicly thank Va'al for his invaluable assistance on this news post and all the help he provided me with the news this week. The man works like a machine, but he's all humany awesome on the inside. Thanks, man. I've had a bad week and you really stepped up to the plate.
As for the toys? They're awesome, buy them. Drift will be coming home with me as soon as I can get my grubby mitts on him. Oh yes, I shall.
