Grimlock comes to life via Transformers x Robosen Flagship series exclusive

The leader of the Dinobots stands a mighty 13.7 inches in his humanoid form and 9.1 inches in T-rex mode. For comparison, the Flagship Optimus Prime is 19 inches tall while the Elite Optimus Prime is 16 inches. So Grimlock is a little shorter than the Autobot leader, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for in features.

What makes the Robosen Flagship Grimlock distinctive from the previous Optimus Prime toys is that he is the first dual-form transforming bi-pedal walking robot. Thanks to modern engineering and computer technology, Grimlock can walk in both forms consistently, without the instability expected from similar robots of its kind.

That means Grimlock won't topple and fall while in motion, assuming a sufficiently flat and wide enough surface. This is made possible by the 34 high-torque servo motors, 6-axis IMU sensors, and 85 michrochips that work in unison to provide Grimlock's mobility and articulation. The advanced robotic engineering also provides a wide array of motion in Grimlock's humanoid and dinosaur forms. This includes weapon swinging and shooting poses (in humanoid form) and biting and snapping jaws to attack his enemies (in T-Rex form).

But the ability to transform and move without falling is just the tip of the iceberg. Grimlock is packed with entertainment functionality, thanks to the software that allows for Remote APP control via Bluetooth BLE 5.0. Owners of the Robosen Dinobot can download the app through Google Play for android devices and the Apple App store for iOS. This allows users to command Grimlock with pre-programmed actions as well as the new Minitheater feature that allows Grimlock to do coordinated simulations or join the Robosen Optimus Prime in coordinated multiplay.

And just as the Robosen Optimus Prime toys had Peter Cullen's iconic voice, Grimlock has built-in audio lines recorded by his G1 voice actor Gregg Berger. Aside from his familiar "Me am Grimlock" line, the Flagship Robosen toy has over 150 new exclusively recorded speech. Grimlock will give appropriate responses to the 42 built-in voice commands. And the owners of this toy can also add new commands and interactions via the aforementioned Robosen app.

Plus, the Grimlock Robosen exclusive toy comes with its own accessories. Included are a gold-plated Collector's Coin with a unique serial number, his Galaxial Rocket Launcher, Energon Sword, and his crown. The crown might be unusual for those who only know the G1 cartoon. However, this is actually a reference to the G1 comic book published by Marvel Comics. In issue 27 of The Transformers Vol. 1, Grimlock was elected the new leader of the Autobots and started wearing a gold crown.

Fans can get all of this for the low, low pre-order price of U.S. $1,499, which makes Grimlock the most expensive Robosen Flagship Transformers robot to date. That's certainly a high price. But for this impressive and cartoon-accurate version of the fan-favorite Dinobot, it might be worth it.

With Grimlock being only the second auto-converting Transformer next to Robosen's own Flagship series Optimus Prime, who could be the next to get the same treatment? Perhaps a transforming version of Optimus Prime from the recent film, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts? Or a G1 Soundwave that transforms into a cassette player would be sweet, especially if it has a built in MP3 player and FM radio functionality!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCwNdnMhOo The limited time pre-order of Robosen's auto-converting Dinobot Grimlock will run until September 30, 2023. After the pre-order period, the toy will be available for its MSRP of US $1,699.