Grimlock (AOE)

The name or term "Grimlock" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, seeGrimlock (disambiguation).

Grimlock is anAutobotDinobotfrom theMovie continuity family.

As king of theDinobots,Grimlockbelieves that the best approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. One of the most powerful warriors in the universe, he likes nothing more than showing off his strength, leaving his enemies stomped, chomped, or turned to ash by a blast of his fire breath. This rather rough n' tough attitude extends to hisAutobotcompanions,who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than theDecepticons.^[1]

“	Not a samurai's precision, but you get the job done.	”
—Drift,Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

Contents 1Fiction 1.1Movies 1.1.1Age of Extinctionfilm 1.1.2The Last Knightfilm 1.2How to Ride your Dinobotcartoon 1.3How to Ride a Dinobot!comic 1.4Kre-Ocartoon 1.5Legendscomic 2Games 2.1Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark 2.1.1Console 2.1.23DS 2.2Age of Extinctionmobile game 2.3Dinobot Huntonline game 2.4Feed GrimlockonlineKre-Ogame 2.5Transformers: Battle Masters 2.6Transformers Online(2017 video game) 2.7Transformers: Shadows Rising 3Commercial appearances 4Toys 4.1Age of Extinction 4.1.1Robots in Disguise 4.1.2Generations 4.1.2.1Legion Class toys 4.1.2.2Voyager Class toys 4.1.2.3Leader Class toys 4.2Kre-O 4.3Construct-Bots 4.4Movie The Best 4.5The Last Knight 4.5.11-Step Turbo Changer 4.5.2Tiny Turbo Changers 4.5.3Legion Class toys 4.5.4Knight Armor Turbo Changer 4.5.5Voyager Class toys 4.5.6Turbo Change Series 4.6Studio Series 4.7Movie Edition 4.8Buzzworthy Bumblebee 5Merchandise 5.1Titan Heroes/Guardians 5.2Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue 5.33D Light FX 5.4HTI Toys 5.5Battle Masters 5.6Mecha Nations 5.7McDonald's 5.8Prime 1 Studio 6Notes 6.1Foreign names 7References

Fiction

Movies

Age of Extinctionfilm

Grimlock was a prisoner aboardLockdown'sshipuntil the Autobots detached that section and flew it toChina,though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. WhenGalvatron'snew Decepticonsshot down their ship, Optimus went to recruit the Dinobots for their aid. Optimus was nevertheless amazed that the "legend" existed, and freed Grimlock and his men. Optimus explained to Grimlock that theCreatorsintended to wipe them all out, and urged them to stand with him, or refuse and die. Grimlock immediately challenged Optimus, but despite his immense size and strength, was bested in combat. Grimlock submitted to Optimus's lead, and allowed the Autobot leader to mount him. Grimlock and Optimus led the Dinobot-Autobot charge intoHong Kong,where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

Grimlock later helped escort theSeedto a safe location, but Lockdown arrived and turned his tractor beam on them. Grimlock and the Dinobots would have been captured once again had Optimus not destroyed the tractor projector with a well-placed shot. Optimus ordered Grimlock and the others to flee while he fought Lockdown. The group subsequently held the line on a nearby bridge until Optimus,Bumblebee,and their human allies triumphed and killed Lockdown. Optimus granted Grimlock and the Dinobots their freedom, and Grimlock happily departed with his team for parts unknown.Age of Extinction

The Last Knightfilm

In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding atCade Yeager'sscrapyard.Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing thelocal sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountereda dying Cybertronian knight,he returned to find an angry sheriff demanding the return of his vehicle. Grimlock tried to hide the cruiser by eating it but was eventually berated into vomiting it back up. Cade then turned on his assistantJimmyfor not keeping Grimlock under control, who pointed out that without Cade the Autobots were uncontrollable and Grimlock had tried to eat him at least once. Grimlock later relaxed in the scrapyard while Cade called his daughterTessa.

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and theT.R.F.forces. As their enemies prepared to invade, Cade and the Autobots escaped to a nearby town to carry out their emergency plan. Grimlock joinedSlugin laying a trap for the pursuing TRF forces, bursting from beneath the road leading to the town and destroying the convoy. Grimlock then made his way to the town in time to save Cade and Izzy fromBarricade,swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slammingMegatronhimself into the ground. AsDreadbotran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron andNitro Zeus,who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken toEnglandbyCogmanand did not participate in the final battle onCybertron.The Last Knight

How to Ride your Dinobotcartoon

Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig forOptimus's Dinobot-riding lessons. To his irritation, Optimus rudely beckoned him to move forward, and was thus thrown into a barn. Optimus's mood did not improve much, but Grimlock's did, as it was now time for him to ride Optimus. The Autobot leader proved a much more compliant steed, to Grimlock's joy.How to Ride

How to Ride a Dinobot!comic

Grimlock was minding his own business in a Chinese forest, when suddenly Optimus Prime and his Autobots arrived, intent on learning how to ride the mighty Dinobots into battle. Unfortunately for them, the Dinobots proved uncooperative steeds, withSlashtossingHoundthrough the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them andScornandSlugsmashingCrosshairsandDrifttogether. When the Autobots queried Prime on why he wasn't doing the activities, he claimed he had mastered it already...only to be dragged along when Grimlock caught the scent of Decepticons!How to Ride a Dinobot!

Kre-Ocartoon

Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of thelive-action film seriesto the audience. He quickly grew bored during his leader's monologue and attempted to order a pizza over the phone. The beeping caused by Grimlock dialing up the pizza place kept on interrupting Optimus when he tried to spoil the plot of thefourth film.Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again.Take Us to the MoviesTake Us Through the Movies

Grimlock served as Optimus's mount as the two of them burst in on a bunch of Vehicons building the Galvatron Factory Battle set. Announcing that it was "Dinner Time!", Grimlock used a sort of tractor beam to draw his victims into his maw. He also got to stomp down onLockdown,and kicked his head away.Kre-O Dino Force commercial

Legendscomic

As a lover of beast Transformers,Rattrappurchaseda Grimlock toyatTransformers Celebration 2014.Silverboltused it as a mount forRhinox'sEvasion Mode Optimus Prime,greatly upsetting Rhinox.TF4 Toy Party Part 2While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it.TF4 Toy Party Part 3They went on to compareSlug's battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat".TF4 Toy Party Part 4

Games

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

Console

Voice actor:Gregg Berger(English)

When Bumblebee and Drift were ambushed by Lockdown and his troops, Grimlock came to help the Autobots. The Dinobot forced the enemy to retreat and cleared passage to Lockdown's base. With Drift distracted by Lockdown's troops, Optimus and Bumblebee made their way to Lockdown. With their mutual enemies near defeat, Grimlock ran off to hunt some of the fleeing mercenaries.Rise of the Dark Spark

3DS

Grimlock joined the Autobots during an attack on Lockdown's hideaway. He destroyed a series of barriers the autobots couldn't defeat on their own. His attacks were a large stomp, a chomp to use on barricades, and a flamethrower to attack the enemies on his sides. Rise of the Dark Spark

Age of Extinctionmobile game

Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago.Age of Extinction

Dinobot Huntonline game

Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way.Dinobot Hunt

Feed GrimlockonlineKre-Ogame

Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch wasVehicons,his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more.Feed Grimlock

Transformers: Battle Masters

Grimlock was a participant of the Battle Masters contest, trying to become a champion and win theEarth Belt,theCybertron Belt,theGalactic Belt,theUnicron Beltand thePrimus Belt.The winner of each championship isplayerdependant.

He had an arena named after him calledGrimlock's Lair.It most likely belonged to him.Battle Masters

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Commercial appearances

Grimlock had somehow wound up buried on Earth, where some kids started excavating him. He had been partially unearthed when he awakened and roared in the face of a little boy. Optimus Prime then hopped on his back and told his mount to "Roll Out!"1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial

Toys

Age of Extinction

Robots in Disguise

• Grimlock(Flip & Change, 2014)
  • Japanese Name:Big Grimlock
  • Japanese Release Date:2014-07-19
  • Japanese ID number:LA02

• Known designers:Aaron Archer(toy concept)^[2][3]

Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic hornedTyrannosaurusby way of anautotransformationgimmick, triggered by holding his tail parts and flipping him over and over himself (or spin his tail while he was standing on a flat ground). Grimlock features very limited articulation on the arms, and features 5mm-compatible hands. The toy was inadvertently sold by someWalmartsbefore the official May 17th street date forAge of Extinctionmerchandise.

The Japanese release of Grimlock, called "Big Grimlock" to separate it from the One Step Changer, has a primarily silver deco, especially on the dinosaur parts. It also has some other changes like golden teeth and red dino eyes. The Flip and Change construction gimmick is alsoremovedfrom the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

• More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info

• Grimlock(Power Battlers, 2014)
  • Japanese Name:Battle Attack Grimlock
  • Japanese Release Date:2014-10-18
  • Japanese ID number:LA15

Power Battlers Grimlock is a simplified version of Grimlock with a more basic transformation and a gimmick featuring his spinning mace.

He was also released in Japan without any changes with the exception of the packaging.

• Grimlock(One Step Changers, 2014)
  • Japanese Release Date:2014-07-19
  • Japanese ID number:LA04

• Known designers:John Warden(Hasbro)

One-Step Changer Grimlock features a one-step autotransformation in both directions from robot to dinosaur, triggered by folding his robot shoulders/dinosaur thighs. His only articulation is the arms, which can move up and down. Grimlock also features a magnet on his right leg, which can accommodate theStomp & Chompfigure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back toT. rexform, it must be adjusted by hand when converting in mid-transformation.

Like the Flip & Change version, the Japanese release of this toy features more silver than orange.

• More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info

• Transformers: Age of ExtinctionCollection(One-Step Changer six-pack, 2014)

The "Transformers: Age of Extinction Collection" set includes an unchanged One-Step Changer Grimlock, packed with an equally unchanged Drift, Lockdown, Bumblebee, Slug & the included One-Step Silver Knight Optimus Prime toy.

• Electronic Stomp & Chomp Grimlock(One Step Changers, 2014)
  • Accessories:Sword, Optimus Prime mini-figure

Stomp & Chomp Grimlock is a 22 "tall figure designed as a centerpiece for the One-Step Changer line, featuring light and sound effects and a one-step autotransformation performed by squeezing and pulling the handle. A One-Step Changer, Power Battler, or the included non-transforming Optimus Prime figure can ride him in dinosaur mode, and the toy is able to detect if said rider is Autobot or Decepticon and change its electronics effects accordingly. His electronics don't turn themselves off, meaning that if you forget, he may start yelling"DESTROY!"at youon his own.Which is very unnerving.

Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning toT. rexmode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

The toy was redecoed intoanother Grimlock.

• Optimus Prime & Grimlock(Dino Sparkers, 2014)

• Known designers:Emiliano Santalucia(concept artist)

Dino Sparkers Grimlock is a friction-motor dinosaur cast in semi-translucent plastic. When rolled along,"cold" sparksflash inside the dino's back end. Mounted to Grimlock's back is a simplified figure ofOptimus Primewielding one hella-long sword.

• More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info

Generations

Legion Class toys

• Grimlock(Legion, 2014)

This vesion of Grimlock is a redeco of thePrime:CyberverseRippersnappertoy, transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for thePrimeHun-Gurrrmold to use in itscombinermode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

This figure was available exclusively atWalmartstores in the United States, at Asda stores in the United Kingdom and at Müller drug stores in Germany.

The stock photo to the left is mistransformed: his torso was supposed to be pushed to the front while in beast mode.

• More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info

Primemold:Rippersnapper
Hasbro: Prime: Beast Hunters009Predacon Rippersnapper Beast Hunters: Predacons RisingPredacon Rippersnapper Cindersaur Age of ExtinctionGrimlock Transformers(2014)Grimlock The Last KnightGrimlock Grimlock (two-pack) Glug TakaraTomy: Go!G09Jurara

• Optimus Prime & Grimlock(Legion two-pack, 2014)

• Accessories:Sword, pistol

This time, Grimlock is a redeco ofEnergonCruellock(10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco ofRevenge of the FallenOptimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the1998American movie version ofGodzillaand comes with a handgun and a large sword, both of which store in his tail in dino mode. These pieces can combine into a larger weapon that can be used by other Transformers toys. He also comes with an opaque grayEnergon chipwhich could be attached to mostEnergon-line toys, but unlike every other release of an Energon toy the chip is glued to his body, concealing that the spark crystal is missing from the construction of this toy.

An undocumented feature is the addition of pegs on the insides of the tail halves that correspond with holes in his thighs. The only reasonable explanation for this feature is to give the figure some extra stability in robot mode, so that he doesn't collapse under the weight of the sword. Utilizing this feature does remove all articulation in his legs, however.

This two-pack was available exclusively at Walmart stores in the United States and at Asda stores in the United Kingdom.

This mold was also used to makeDoom-Lock.

• More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info

Voyager Class toys

• Grimlock(Voyager, 2014)
  • Series / Number:M4 / #002
  • Japanese ID number:AD03
  • Japanese release date:2014-05-17
  • Accessories:Two-piece spiked maul

• Known designers:Hironori Kobayashi(deco, TakaraTomy)

Part of the first wave ofAge of Extinction:GenerationsVoyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronzeTyrannosauruswitharticulatedhorns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he cansortawield via the smaller5mm handleat the top of its haft. The maul's head and handle are two separate pieces, and the weapon can slide onto to his tail to store in dino mode... as areallylong tail extension. Yeah...

There is a bronze paint color variation on the Hasbro release of this figure. The bronze paint can either be colored to match the bronze plastic -or- it can be colored very intensely, appearing oversaturated as more of an "orangey-bronze" color as seen on the Evolution 2-Pack and the Legion two-pack figure. This paint variation can be easily spotted when comparing Grimlock's robot mode hip pieces to each other, seeing the painted sides versus the plastic center and plastic dinosaur arms. Having both the bronze paint and the oversaturated "orangey-bronze" paint versions side-by-side makes the latter one much more noticeable in person.

The TakaraTomy version, part of the first wave of theMovie Advanced Series,lacks the silver paint on his dinosaur head, features additional paint on his robot face and legs, and has red dinosaur eyes.

This toy was later redecoed intoNemesis GrimlockandTransformers(2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock,and retooled intoPlatinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock.

• More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info

• Grimlock(Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
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  • Japanese Release Date:2014-08-03
  • Accessories:Two-piece spiked maul

As a Toys "R" Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoedAge of ExtinctionVoyager Class Grimlock and a redeco ofEnergonGrimlockrepresenting theGeneration 1 character.

The two-pack was one of the three Evolution 2-packs available as a Toys "R" Us exclusive in Japan, with no changes on the figures with an exception of the packaging, which the front box features Japanese translated versions of the English text, shrunken character renders for both Grimlocks, and a sticker on the back confirming that this was a Japanese release. The sword is also packaged on the center of the bubble, instead of hiding underneath it.

• Optimus Prime & Grimlock(Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
  • Accessories:Two-piece spiked maul

Platinum EditionGrimlock is a redeco of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromedT. rexhead, but does not include chroming his teeth. While most of the paint operations is identical to the original figure, the extra paint apps & color changes includes the flap that covers the robot head & the extra paint detail on (one side) of the legs/lower robot arms used for the Takara release.

• Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock(two-pack, 2014)
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  • Accessories:Sword, shield

A Generation-1-inspired redeco ofTransformers: GenerationsFall of CybertronVoyager ClassGrimlockthat was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe ClassSilver Knight Optimus Primefigure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & thePlatinum Editionfigure, while his shield is completely unpainted. Grimlock also features an Autobot insignia on his chest rather than the Lightning Strike Coalition insignia.

The two-pack was exclusively available at Target stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia, at Tesco stores in the United Kingdom and Hungary and at Galeria Kaufhof department stores in Germany, it was also available in Russian toy stores. In Asia, most of the remaining stock are available in some hobby shops and some video stores like Speedy Video.

• More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info

Generationsmold:Grimlock
Version 1: Hasbro:Fall of Cybertron003Grimlock Platinum EditionGrimlock Age of ExtinctionGrimlock TakaraTomy:GenerationsTG19Grimlock Fireblast Grimlock Version 2: TakaraTomy:AdventureTAV30Battle Grimlock Hasbro:Platinum EditionGrimlock

• Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack(Platinum Edition, 2014)
  • Accessories:Two-piece spiked maul

Redecoed from theAge of ExtinctionVoyager Class figure, Grimlock sports avaguelyscreen-accurategray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes ofScorn,Slug,StrafeandSlog

• Grimlock G1 Color Ver.(Voyager, 2014)
  • Accessories:Two-piece spiked maul

Another redeco of theAge of ExtinctionVoyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features aGeneration 1-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets forAge of ExtinctionatLawsonconvenience stores in Japan.

Leader Class toys

• Grimlock(Leader, 2014)
  • Series / Number:M4 / #002
  • TakaraTomy name:Black Knight Grimlock
  • TakaraTomy ID number:AD20
  • TakaraTomy release date:July 192014
  • Accessories:"Dragontooth Mace", shield

• Known designers:John Warden(Hasbro),Hironori Kobayashi(deco, TakaraTomy)

Part of the first wave ofAge of Extinction: GenerationsLeader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated,chromed out,black-and-bronzeTyrannosauruswith an articulated jaw, andtinyvestigial arms. A large section of his dino mode rear detaches and splits into two accessories: a spiked mace-like weapon formed out of his rather short, pointy tail, which he can wieldnormallyvia 5mm post, as well as a spiky, sawbladed shield formed from the dino mode's hip armor, which can slot onto the dino feet on his forearms.

He features chrome on several pegs, tabs, slots, and holes, all of which have a nasty tendency to flake.

All releases ofAge of ExtinctionLeader-Class Grimlock have very similar looking left & right robot mode feet and thus, are notorious for being incorrectly added to the figure during factory assembly, resulting in a left foot on a right leg, a right foot on a left leg, two left feet, or two right feet. Not having the right foot on the right leg and left foot on the left leg causes him to not stand properly because each foot is designed on the bottom to sit at a specific slanted angle. Both feet look very similar to one another, however they can be identified by finding the corresponding "L" and "R" on each one. If placed on a flat surface to be viewed, one will notice that both feet have subtle slants to their stance. Unfortunately, Leader Grimlock's feet cannot be swapped to correct this issue unless one manages to heat up the rivets holding them in with the tip of a soldering iron and carefully remove them.

This figure was only made available as a storeexclusivein parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

Hisstock photographyfeatures acompletelydifferent decocompared to the final product.

The TakaraTomy version is dubbedBlack Knight Grimlock,and features a morescreen-accuratedeco... meaning he's almost entirely silver and grey, but with a bit of bronze. As with the Hasbro release, this Grimlock can also suffer from the incorrectly-assembled feet problem that the original Leader Class figure could have.

In Japan, buying this toy atAEONstores got the customer afreeDinobot Micron Paulie.

• Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime(Platinum Edition, 2014)
  • Accessories:"Dragontooth Mace", shield

ThisPlatinum Editiontwo-pack includes a redeco of Leader Class Grimlock. The toy lacks chrome, and instead sports extensive metallic blue and green paint applications, seemingly to evoke thepatinaseen on the character on-screen.

• Gold Plated Grimlock(Leader, 2014)
  • Accessories:"Dragontooth Mace", shield

Available only in the Philippines, this gold vacuum metallized version of Leader Class Grimlock is a given away as a raffle prize for Toys "R" Us Philippines' (in partnership with Cybertron Philippines)Age of Extinctioncampaign, held from June 17 to 22. To qualify for winning this toy, one must be the biggest spender (about 10,000.00 Philipine Pesos) of the day during the launch of the event.

Kre-O

• Grimlock Street Attack(2014)
  • Set number:A6955
  • Pieces:196
  • Kreons:Gold Knight Optimus Prime,Vehiconx2.

TheKre-O"Grimlock Street Attack"set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The includedGold Knight Optimus PrimeKreon(or any other Kreon) can ride on him. Grimlock also features two gimmicks: a grabbing claw on his tail, and a "Dinoforce Power" gimmick, which consists of a magnet in his mouth, which he can use to chomp down (if by chomp down, it mean magnetically grabs them with his mouth) the included Vehicon Kreons thanks to their ferrous-metal backpacks. The set also comes with apaifangChinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

• More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info

• Dinobot Ride(2014)
  • Pieces:46
  • Kreons:Optimus Prime

This mini-build of dino-mode Grimlock comes with a micro-Kreon version of Optimus Prime as part of a small bagged kit. Grimlock only features swivel articulation, with no ball joints to speak of.

This set was only available onJune 28as part of a special promotion atToys "R" Us,given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend ofAge of Extinctionand the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on allTransformersproduct.

The building set also comes with a poster with a preview of all Kre-O Transformers products released in 2014.

• Grimlock(Custom Kreon, 2014)
  • Set number:A9374/A6948
  • Pieces:30
  • Accessories:Weapons rack, blade-weapon, buildable axe, sword, claw weapon, extra body parts

Part of the third wave of the Custom KreonAge of ExtinctionCollection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created forKre-O Dungeons & Dragons,what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from theKre-OStar Trekline, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of theKre-O Age of ExtinctionDinobots, Grimlock is colored inscreen-accuratesilver.

Like the rest of his wave-mates, he saw very limited release, mostly in Hasbro Asia regions; it did however make it to market in the US in very limited quantities through discount stores such as Amazing Savings.

Construct-Bots

• Grimlock(Dinobot, 2014)
  • Accessories:Tail/Sword

Construct-BotsGrimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime. Like all DinobotConstruct-Bots,Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

Unfortunately, like the rest of theConstruct-Botstoys, Grimlock's rubbery ball joints are prone to harden over time, making them difficult to pose.

• Dinofire Grimlock(Dinobot, 2014)
  • Accessories:Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles

The sole larger classConstruct-Botstoy, Dinofire Grimlock is an enormous Leader-sized figure. The tops of his thighs/robot shoulders feature large rocket launchers each capable of firing 3 missiles at the turn of a knob. Like allConstruct-Bots Dinobots, Grimlock has a gear-driven gimmick wherein his dinosaur mouth also conceals a third launcher which also fires 3 missiles as well as lighting up when the gear on his back is rotated. He is additionally armed with ahugesword in robot mode.

Due to his construction, all of his ball joints are double-headed however they can become dislodged while handling the figure due to its impressive heft.

He comes included with a slight recolor of Dinobot Riders Optimus Prime.

• Grimlock with Silver Knight Optimus Prime(multi-pack, 2014)
  • Accessories:Tail/Sword

This Target-exclusive two-pack includes a yellow, blue, and black redeco of the smallerConstruct-BotsGrimlock toy and aSilver Knight Optimus PrimeDinobot Rider figure.

Movie The Best

• Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime(2017-03-25)
  • Japanese ID Number:MB-09
  • Accessories:Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

Movie The BestGrimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the firstGenerationsVoyager Class figure, with some metallic green to evoke his patina in the movie. He also featured retooled pegs for the included poseable-but-non-transformable Optimus Prime mini figure to let him ride on.

The Last Knight

1-Step Turbo Changer

• Grimlock(Turbo Changer, 2017)
  • Japanese Release Date:2017-07-15
  • Japanese ID Number:TLK-17

Turbo ChangerGrimlock is a redeco of the firstAge of ExtinctionOne Step Changer figure, featuring a dull but more screen-accurate colors.

Like most redecoed 1-Step Turbo Changer figures, Grimlock doesn't have the pin on hisT. rexforehead/robot right leg, which is used to accommodate with Stomp & Chomp Grimlock. Grimlock features a UV-reactive flame deco on his right robot mode shoulder/T. rexleg.

• 1-Step Turbo Changer 6 Pack(2017)
  • Accessories:Axe, Club, 2 spear-like weapons, Scimitar, Shield

This Grimlock is a redeco of the figure above, featuring a gunmetal paint to increase screen-accuracy. He features various Tech Spec-sque patterns on hisT. rexhorns & robot shoulder which can be decoded with their transparent red weapons, which is molded in a sprue similar to the ones used for the Arms Microns kits &Robots in Disguise (2015)Mini-Con figures. It should be noted that this release of One-Step/Turbo Changer Grimlock features 5mm compatible hands which is not featured in the previous release. He can also use any weapons included in this set, although his primary weapon is a pair of spear-like weapons.

Tiny Turbo Changers

• Grimlock(Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
  • Series:1
  • Bag Code:A

Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packedTiny Turbo Changersline, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanicalTyrannosaurus rexin just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of theTyrannosaurus rexbody being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as hisTyrannosaurus rextail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming hisTyrannosaurus rex"chin".

Unlike most of the Tiny Turbo Changers, Grimlock is packaged in robot mode.

• Shadow Armor Grimlock(Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
  • Series:1
  • Bag Code:B

This Grimlock is a black and purple redeco of the Tiny Turbo Changers figure above, featuring a similar deco to, butnot the sameasNemesis Grimlock's colors.

Legion Class toys

• Grimlock(Legion Class, 2017)

This Legion Class Grimlock isonce again,a redeco ofPrimeCyberverseRippersnapper.As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for thePrimeHun-Gurrrmold to use in itscombinermode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration aftersevenuses. The stock photo to the left is mistransformed: his robot mode head isn't folded away, and his torso was supposed to be pushed to the front while in beast mode.

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• Optimus Prime and Grimlock(Toys "R" Us 2-pack, 2017)

Available with Optimus Prime, this Grimlock is a redeco of the figure above, now featuring Copper paint applications and some plastic color changes. As usual, he still can combine withPrimeHun-Gurrr. The 2-pack also comes with a card, which the glyphs being decoded as "DINOBOTS". Optimus Prime and Grimlock also saw release as a Toys "R" Us Japan exclusive, making this "Grimlock" redeco to be first sold at Japanese markets.

We are totally sure that this toy will finally suffer mold deterioration for real aftereightuses.

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Knight Armor Turbo Changer

• Grimlock(Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017–2018)
  • Japanese Name:Big Grimlock
  • Japanese ID Number:TC-04
  • Japanese release date:2018-02-03

This Grimlock is a Voyager-sized Turbo Changer, sharing a similar transformation to his Flip & Change counterpart. Like the rest of the larger Turbo Changers, Grimlock features a "Knight Armor" gimmick. In his case, a spiked crown formed from his robot spine/T. rextail. However, unlike several Knight Armor Turbo Changers, his gimmick must be manually deployed by hand rather than being spring-loaded.

The TakaraTomy release of the figure features extensive paint applications to resembles his on-screen appearances, and his pop-out mask is now vacuum metallized with some metallic red details.

Voyager Class toys

• Grimlock(Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
  • Japanese ID Number:TLK-05
  • Japnaese release date:2017-04-29
  • Accessories:Two-piece spiked maul

• Known designers:John Warden(Hasbro)

Premier EditionGrimlock is once again, a redeco of the originalVoyager Class figurewithout the retooled pegs previously included in theMovie The Bestrelease, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and hisT. rex's eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from thePlatinum EditionDinobots 5-pack releaseis still present in this mold.

In Asia's Toys "R" Us shops, Grimlock is ashelfwarmer,with many/several units unsold. TakaraTomy's stock photo of the robot mode figure was later used as a cutout "battle figure" included with Telebi Magazine'sBurning Megatron.

Turbo Change Series

• Grimlock(April 21,2018)
  • Japanese ID Number:TC-08

Turbo Change SeriesGrimlock is essentially a re-release of the Turbo Changer figure with new packaging. Like most of the wave's Turbo Changers, Grimlock's pin on the leg is most likely to be restored for activating the second Battle Command Optimus Prime toy's gimmicks.

In 2019, the toy was given away free for the school kids who attended the”The World Of Transformers” Exhibitionheld at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.

Studio Series

• Grimlock(Leader Class,2018)
  • Movie:Age of Extinction
  • Hasbro ID number:07
  • TakaraTomy ID number:SS-07
  • TakaraTomy release date:April 28,2018
  • Accessories:"Hong Kong Pursuit" backdrop

• Known designers:John Warden(Hasbro)

Studio SeriesGrimlock is a Leader-sized mold that transforms from robot into a dinosaur based onT. rex.Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest stand-alone figure in the line—his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toyBlackoutonly comes up to his shoulder. He features patina dry-brushing all over the figure to boost movie-accuracy. His coattails and teeth (on both heads) are made of soft rubber and may be slightly warped in-package. The spike on the front of his helmet and his dinosaur horns are also rubbery, but do not seem to have the same problem of coming out bent. His left hand has a 5mm peg hole but has trouble holding his Voyager version's mace due to differences in the size of the hands between the two. He also comes with a cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle inAge of Extinction.

Due to there being no higher price point in theStudio Seriesline at the time of Grimlock's release, he ends up being much smaller than what is depicted in the film. An accuratelyscaledGrimlock would be about the size of a Titan Class figure.

Movie Edition

• Grimlock(Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
  • Series:4
  • Bag Code:B

Released in Series 4 ofTiny Turbo Changers,Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.

Buzzworthy Bumblebee

• Grimlock(Leader Class,2023)
  • Movie:Age of Extinction
  • ID number:07BB
  • Accessories:"Hong Kong Pursuit" backdrop

• Known designers:John Warden(Hasbro)

Released as part of theBuzzworthy Bumblebeeline, Grimlock is a reissue and slight redeco of the aboveStudio Seriesfigure, in the same vein as the previously releasedDOTM Optimus Primereissue. Deco changes are limited to the drybrushing being slightly less saturated and his waist plate being unpainted.

Like the rest of the Buzzworthy Bumblebee subline, Grimlock is exclusive toTargetin the United States.

Merchandise

Titan Heroes/Guardians

• Grimlock(Titan Guardians, 2014)

Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16 "tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. InAustralia,he is exclusive toKmartstores.

• Grimlock(Titan Hero with weapon, 2014)
  • Accessories:"Dragontooth Mace"

Grimlock is a 12 "tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, and a mace accessory. His assortment has thus far only been sighted as aBig Wexclusive in Australia.

• Grimlock(Electronic Titan Hero, 2014)
  • Accessories:"Dragontooth Mace"

Grimlock is a 12 "tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation, a mace accessory, and eight voice clips (provided byGregg Berger,no less!) activated by pressing his Autobot badge. Other than the sound functionality, he is near-identical to the non-electronic Titan Hero Grimlock. Grimlock is a Kmart exclusive in the US and Australia.

Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue

• Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue(Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
  • Accessories:"Dragontooth Mace"

AnAmazon-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.

3D Light FX

• Grimlock(3D Deco Light, 2015)

A three-dimensional wall light fixture from3D Light FXin the form of Grimlock's head. It uses a white LED light for the eye, with a red light coming out of the mouth to emulate a fire breath, and is battery powered. It comes with a sticker in the form of a wall crack, which is meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through the wall.

HTI Toys

• Grimlock Track Set(2014)
  • Accessories:Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by variousMattel'sHot Wheelssets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

Battle Masters

• Grimlock(2014)

Battle MastersGrimlock, titled "The Prehistoric Powerhouse", is a non-transforming "Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots" -like toy with arms that punch through the use of levers in his legs. He can also be placed on a controller handle, allowing the punches to be activated with a pair of triggers, but as part of the "Rivals" assortment did not come with one.

• Optimus Prime / Grimlock(2015)

A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack withSilver Knight Optimus Prime.Both toys come with controller handles.

• More information on Battle Masters Grimlock (Target) at TFU.info

Mecha Nations

• Grimlock (Age of Extinction)(2015)
  • ID Number:MN11
  • Accessories:Optimus Prime, display stand.

Created byKids Logic,this super deformedAge of ExtinctionGrimlock stands approximately 10 "tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniatureAge of ExtinctionOptimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of theSword of JudgmentandSentinel Shield,and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene fromthe film.Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.

McDonald's

• Grimlock(Happy Meal Toy, 2018)

Released as part of theMcDonald'sJune 2018 Happy Meal Toys along withMy Little Pony,this Grimlock is a rerelease of theAuthenticsfigure,but underBumblebeebranding.

He is a stubby,super deformedlittle dino with fire coming out of his mouth. He has a light-upgimmickwhere pressing theAutobotinsigniaon his back lights up his eyes and the fire effect.

Prime 1 Studio

• Grimlock(2015)
  • Movie:Age of Extinction
  • ID number:MMTFM-05/05OP(exclusive)
  • Accessories:Base, Autobot logo plate, Optimus Prime (exclusive)

Prime 1 StudioMuseum MasterlineGrimlock is a massive non-transforming sculpture based on hisAge of Extinctionappearance. The statue is made of polystone along with other materials and features LED lights on his eyes, mouth and base.

He comes with a decorative Autobot symbol with its own LED light. The exclusive version also comes with anOptimus Primemini-statue and many accessories for him, allowing him to ride on Grimlock's back or stand on his own.

The standard version was limited to 500 pieces while the exclusive version was limited to 1750 pieces.

• Grimlock(2022)
  • Movie:Age of Extinction
  • ID number:MMTFM-32
  • Accessories:Base

This version ofMuseum MasterlineGrimlock is a little smaller than the previous one and is posed differently. He also features lights on his eyes and mouth.

Notes

• Titan's bio for Grimlocksays he was given his dino mode "duringShockwave's experiments... which left him low on intellect ". DifferentGrimlockthere!
• At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alternate mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a realTyrannosaurus.
• In the film synopsis inTransformers Annual 2015,Grimlock is called "Warpath" for some reason.
• The majority of Grimlock'sAge of Extinctiontoys and merchandise are based on a preliminary robot mode design not used in the final film. This includes his appearance inRise of the Dark Sparkand hisThe Last KnightTiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist up, with some of the knightly aesthetic toned down.
• One of the last toys longtime Hasbro designerAaron Archerhad any input on was the Flip & Change Grimlock toy, as he challenged the team to develop a toy of the character which could transform using that specific motion.^[3]
• Long beforeAge of Extinctionwas even a thing, at some point after2009,a "movie" version of Grimlock was already conceived for a post-ROTF video game (unrelated to theDark of the Moonfranchise) in anticipation thatLuxofluxwould continue the series (see the image here on the right). Unfortunately Luxoflux was disbanded in 2010 by their parent companyActivisionand said plans never came to fruition.High Moon Studios(which is also a subsidiary of Activision) took on the role instead, leading the development of a third game toan entirely different direction.

Foreign names

• Japanese:Grimlock(グリムロックGurimurokku)
• Hungarian:Mogorva
• Mandarin:Gāngsuǒ( cương khóa, "Steel Lock" )

References