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Dinobot Island (G1)

2019-07-19T01:30:44Z

Rocky Solid:

{{disambig3|Dinobot Island}}
[[File:Dinobot island.jpg|upright=1.95|thumb|When you lose the immunity challenge, you're not voted off. Grimlock just leaves you there.]]
'''Dinobot Island''' is the name given by [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] to an island on [[Earth]] that can only be accessed by flying through a mysterious energy column floating over the ocean. It is primordial, populated by dinosaurs and other reptiles from different periods of time, and rich in volcanic energy.

The island's position in time is unclear: It may be somehow trapped in a temporal bubble, isolated from the timestream; or the energy column may be a gateway to the entire prehistoric world, with the island being simply the nearest bit of land. Most evidence points to the former theory, but altering the island ''will'' produce strange temporal effects elsewhere in the present.

At any rate, what it sorely lacks in explanation, it makes up for in (woo!) [[Dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaurs]]!

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
[[File:DinobotIsland1 Spikevsdinosaur.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left]]
After scouting some strange power readings, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] encountered an unknown island in the middle of the ocean. Bumblebee was attacked by a pteranodon and was rescued by Powerglide, after which the pair examined the island briefly, leaving after a dinosaur attempted to attack them.

Returning to [[Autobot]] [[Ark (G1)|headquarters]], they informed [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] of the find while a test of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] was made. It was decided that the Dinobots were simply too chaotic to work safely at headquarters. Bumblebee suggested the newly discovered island as a new home for the Dinobots, to which Prime agreed. As Spike, Powerglide and the Dinobots headed off to the island, they were shadowed by [[Laserbeak (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Laserbeak]] who transmitted his findings to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. Megatron took his [[Decepticon]]s to the island where they began to tap the island's energy reserves; much to [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]'s objections as he noted various instabilities on the island. The Dinobots eventually learnt of the Decepticon presence on their island and attacked but Megatron responded by stampeding the real dinosaurs. The Dinobots were forced off a cliff and into a tar pit. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}}

[[File:DinobotIsland2 dinosaurs galore.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
The draining of the island's energy reserves resulted in numerous time rifts forming all around the planet, bringing denizens from Earth's past into the present, including barbarians on mastodons, pirates, and cowboys. The Autobots learnt of the Decepticon presence on Dinobot Island and lay siege to Megatron's forces there. The Decepticons managed to gain the upper hand and were about to win when the Dinobots returned and brought their new friends, the dinosaurs, to the Autobots' aid. Defeated, the Decepticons fled the island. Optimus Prime and the Dinobots destroyed the [[Energon cube]]s collected which released the energy back to the island, thus replenishing it. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

However, the island did not remain under solely Autobot control. Twenty years later, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] sent [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to Dinobot Island to recuperate after his first battle with [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], and the Autobots were completely unaware. It was there that [[Octane]] enlisted Trypticon's help in his plan to use [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya]]n oil to take over the Decepticons. All of this was only mentioned in passing, so no details are known about the state of the island or the extent of the Transformers' continued use of it. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

====''Story of Binaltech''====
[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] spent several years on Dinobot Island, studying its unique time warping powers and learning to harness them. In an effort to correct alterations to the timeline implemented by [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]], the Autobots created "[[Operation: Distant Thunder]]"—they would send information back in time to warn their earlier selves Ravage's actions. Skids intended to use the islands energies to accomplish the goal. {{storylink|Darkest Hour (prose)|Darkest Hour}} After fighting off a Decepticon attack, Skids succeeded in sending the probe containing the data back in time, only to discover that reality hadn't changed as expected. [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|The Protector]], possessing the bodyframe of [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]], materialized in front of them to explain that although their attempt to change the past had succeeded, their own reality was now split from [[OG World|the main timeline]]. {{storylink|Binal Time}}

====''United EX''====
After defecting to the Autobots, [[Kakuryu]] spent ten years training on Dinobot Island. He eventually earned a set of [[Power Core Combination|Power Core]] drones and the name Grimmaster. [[Tread Bolt|Jetmaster]] and [[Clouder|Major Clouder]] later collected him from the island so he could be on active duty as an Autobot. {{storylink|The Dragon Pays His Dues}}

===Paddles===
The Dinobots tracked three Decepticons to the southern end of Dinobot Island, and during the ensuing battle, the Dinobot [[Paddles (character)|Paddles]] and Decepticon [[Raze]] were buried. Years later, Dinobot Island had become a desert island. The two Transformers were dug up by a group of human archeology students and it was only though a supreme effort that Paddles was able to save the humans from his Decepticon foe. He was once again buried, but decades later he was excavated a second time. {{storylink|Paddles (story)|Paddles}}

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dinobot Island''' (ダイノボット・アイランド ''Dainobotto Airando'')
*''Indonesian:'' '''Pulau Dinobot''' ("Dinobot Island")

[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon locations‎]]
[[Category:Islands of Earth]]

Dinobot Island, Part 2

2019-07-18T07:31:09Z

Rocky Solid: /* Synopsis */

{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=31
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=19
|prev2=Dinobot Island, Part 1
|next2=The Master Builders (episode)
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|ep3=9
|prev3=Dinobot Island, Part 1
|next3=The Master Builders (episode)
|image=DinobotIsland2 Megatronvsdinosaur.jpg
|caption= Why Megatron and [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] never [[Reproduction|had children]].
|title="Dinobot Island, Part 2"
|production code=#700-30
|airdate=[[September 26]], 1985
|written by=[[Donald F. Glut]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|animation studio=[[Toei Animation|Toei]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}
'''The Decepticons' plundering of Dinobot Island's resources causes instabilities in the timestream.'''

==Synopsis==
[[File:Disland2mammoths.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"I told you we should have taken the left turn. Now we have to ask for directions."]]
After forcing the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] into a pool of tar, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] is convinced he's won. He orders the [[Decepticon]]s to resume the collection of [[energon]]. However, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] fears that Megatron's plundering may have disastrous consequences for the island... and the Decepticons.

Meanwhile, the [[Autobot]]s finish repairing the control room. However, [[Teletraan I]] alerts them to a temporal anomaly near the library where [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] are. While going to investigate, the Autobots find barbarians making a mess of things. [[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] locates Spike and Bumblebee under the rubble of the library, where [[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] drills them out. Bumblebee is able to cover Spike and prevent any harm, while the Autobots round up the time displaced Viking barbarians and woolly [[mammoth]]s.

[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] orders the Autobots not to use lethal force, as they are living creatures here by accident. [[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]], [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], and Sideswipe manage to round up the mammoths. [[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] wrangles the barbarians by squirting them with glue and sticking them to the ground. Optimus knows just where to put them, and the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] has them store the mammoths in his trailer (poor [[Roller (G1)|Roller]]), while Ironhide immobilizes the barbarians. However, the portal is closing fast. The Autobots send the barbarians and mammoths back through the anomaly, which closes just in time.

[[File:DinobotIsland Pt2 InfernospraysCowboys.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"Maybe I'll put out their fire for good!"]]
Returning to the [[Ark (G1)|base]], [[Chip Chase]], [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]], and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] begin research into what is causing all this. Before they do, however, two more anomalies are discovered: one at sea, one out in the country. [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]], [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]], and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] go intercept the sea-based anomaly, which is a pirate ship attacking a man and two women on a yacht. The Autobots free the yacht and push the pirate ship back through the anomaly.

In the country side, [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]], [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] find that a group of old west outlaws have encountered a biker gang. After a brief rustle between the two gangs, the Autobots force the outlaws back through the wormhole. Resuming their analysis at Autobot headquarters, Chip learns that the disturbances can be traced to Dinobot Island. Optimus Prime orders his team to fly there using [[jet pack]]s.

[[File:DinobotIsland2 dinosaurs galore.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|If you saw this on your rear view mirror, you would definitely drive faster.]]
Meanwhile, the Dinobots have managed to free themselves from the tar pit, thanks to [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] setting it on fire, only to see that Dinobot Island is in danger. Concluding that the Decepticons have done "bad stuff" to the Island, the Dinobots decide it's time to do "more badder stuff" to the Decepticons. The Autobots arrive, and attack the Decepticons. Prime and Megatron trade shots while Warpath takes on Blitzwing in a tank-on-tank duel. Just as the Decepticons get the upper hand, [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] inspires the island's [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaur]] population to attack the Decepticons, forcing them to retreat.

With the Decepticons gone, the Autobots destroy the [[energon cube]]s, causing the energy inside to return to the places it was taken from, stabilizing Dinobot Island. Optimus declares that the Dinobots have proven that they can control their powers and that they have demonstrated loyalty to the Autobot cause. With that, the Autobots and Dinobots return home.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Sideswipe (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sideswipe]] (6)
*[[Hound (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hound]] (7)
*[[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] (9)
*[[Teletraan I]] (10)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (11)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] (12)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ironhide]] (13)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Sunstreaker]] (14)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (15)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] (17)
*[[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] (19)
*[[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] (20)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cliffjumper]] (27)
*[[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] (28)
*[[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] (29)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (30)
*[[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (31)
*[[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] (32)
*[[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] (33)
*[[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (34)
*[[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] (35)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (36)
*[[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] (38)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] (39)
*[[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] (40)
*[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] (41)
*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] (42)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (2)
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] (3)
*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] (4)
*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] (5)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (37)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]] (43)
*[[Skywarp (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Skywarp]] (44)
*[[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] (45)
|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] (18)
*[[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (8)
*Barbarians (16)
*[[Chip Chase]] (21)
*Yacht captain (22)
*Bikini girls (23)
*Pirates (24)
*Motorcycle gang members (25)
*Wild West outlaws (26)
}}

==Quotes==
"But draining those energies might upset the chronological balance of this island! It already drifts precariously in the sea of time." 
"Scientific gobbledegook, Starscream! Do as I say."
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Megatron''' discuss technobabble.

"OORUBBA REEYO! RUMBUBUH RULLY!" ''[More unintelligible babbling and grunts]''
:— '''The Barbarian''' on his mammoth, making a thought out and well articulated point.

"Remember those creatures are flesh and blood, not unfeeling machines like the Decepticons."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' placing a higher value on woolly mammoths than Decepticons.

"Why, you unwashed primitives! You could have fissured my finish!"
:—'''Sunstreaker''' blasts the barbarians for pounding on him with their weapons.

"We be wantin' your treasure, and the wenches too. Hahahahaha!" 
"Aww, cool off, Long John!"
:—'''Pirate captain''' and '''Cliffjumper'''

"I don't care if the entire ''Earth'' explodes! We can always relocate."
:—'''Megatron''' isn't big on the neighborhood.

"If that stolen energy is taken from this area, this entire galaxy could crumble!"
:—'''Optimus Prime''' wonders where Megatron would relocate to ''then''.

[[File:G1 DinobotIslandPt2 Warpath tank.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
"Hey, Blitzwing! ''Tank'' you!"
:—'''Warpath''' attacks Blitzwing in a tank-versus-tank duel

"No! It is impossible! I saw you buried beneath the tar pits!" 
"You wrong. And you ''ugly'', too."
:—'''Megatron''' gets some comeuppance from '''Grimlock''', of all mechs

"The Dinobots have not only proved they can control their powers, they have also demonstrated that they have great value to our cause. They will remain at Autobot Headquarters from now on".
:-- '''Optimus Prime''' honoring the Dinobots and welcoming them back into the Autobot ranks before they leave Dinobot Island together.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
[[File:DinobotIsland Sideswipe digging friends out.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
[[File:DinobotIsland2 Cliffjumper firing.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
[[File:DinobotIslandPt2-Dirge.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"We clocked the T. rex at 32 miles per hour."]]
*The empty energon cubes in this episode have little round tubes at the bottom to draw in energy.
*Gadgets and powers:
**Ratchet uses a welding apparatus that slides in/out of his wrist, similar to the ones used by [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Brawn]] and [[Changing Gears|Gears]], but without the hooked tip.
**Sideswipe uses his pistons to dig out Bumblebee. They slide out from his wrists, similar to how they worked in "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]".
**Ironhide fires a white-yellow glue from a tri-barreled wrist attachment, similar to the one he used in "[[Divide and Conquer]]".
**Sideswipe fires lasers... from the tip of his missile.
**Sunstreaker discharges electricity from his fingertips to scare off the barbarians.
**A frequently-recurring gadget appears as Cliffjumper uses his [[hydrofoil]]s to travel out to the pirate ship time warp.
**Seaspray has a bow-mounted radar dish.
**Cliffjumper uses his [[glass gas]], reducing the pirates' swords to shards. He fires it from a gun that emerges from his car mode front hood.
**Tracks' black-beam gun works on humans!
**Beachcomber fires lasers from his hands.
**Skywarp half-transforms during the battle, extending his legs out from [[alternate mode|jet mode]] to get some extra vertical thrust.
**Snarl again fires energy blasts from his sword's tip, as in "[[Heavy Metal War]]"
*Where's the trailer go?
**Optimus Prime's trailer just rolls in from off-screen when he needs it to store the mammoths.
*There is now a retractable metal door on the cone of the Autobot Headquarters volcano.
*Flying Autobots:
**Prime's crew of Autobots explicitly requires jetpacks to fly to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]].
**The Dinobots display their usual ability to fly as robots.
*Blitzwing and Warpath face off for the first time, but [[The Golden Lagoon (episode)|not the last]].
*First appearances:
**Autobots [[Perceptor (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Perceptor]] and [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]]
**Decepticon [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
*'''[[The Immobilizer|< <]]''' What makes Starscream the leader? Megatron has... uh... ''maybe'' made a mistake in draining the island's energy! Maybe! '''[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1|> >]]'''

===Real-world references===
[[File:Disland2pirates.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|"Ar, excuse me fair mateys, have you seen Captain Jack Sparrow anywhere here? He owes me money! And my, what fine, large booty I see on ye poop deck!"]]
*Barbarians, mammoths, dinosaurs, pirates, motorcycle gangs, cowboys, scantily clad bikini chicks—this episode's got it all!
*''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' sound effects:
**Swoop frees himself from the tar pit with a ''[[Millennium Falcon]]'' engine sound effect.
**Prime's crew arrives at Dinobot Island with the sound of the ''Millennium Falcon'' flying toward Yavin.
**A ''Star Wars'' laser effect plays as Grimlock fires to get the dinosaurs' attention, possibly [[Han Solo]] blowing the prison block communications console to scrap. 

===Animation and technical errors===
*Huffer is drawn mouthing Hound's "New Earth life forms?" line.
*The jewelry store that one of the barbarians smashes into is labeled "Nickel and Dime".
[[File:DinobotIsland2 Sunstreaker carrying mammoth.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
*Sunstreaker has Sideswipe's voice for his "I hope you packed your trunk!" line.
*Sunstreaker and Hound get a very strange non-standard sound effect for their lasers as they try to hold the time warp open.
*Chip's "I can use lots of help" line is slightly cut off, leaving him saying that he can use lots of "hel-".
*When Optimus Prime reacts in surprise to Teletraan I's discovery of two additional time warps, Wheeljack's "ears" flash as Prime speaks, as if he was supposed to speak in unison with Prime, but only Prime's voice is heard.
*When Wheeljack speaks a moment before that, his ears do not light up in unison when he says the "Not another time warp" line. Instead they remain lit up.
*Rather than actually coming ''through'' the time warp, the pirate ship just kind of appears out of thin air in front of the warp.
*The cowboys suffer the same problem; additionally, when they first appear, they're kind of floating above the ground.
*When the lead cowboy fires his pistol, it makes a truncated version of the Decepticon laser sound effect. This being the one and only time in the show when a human gun is unarguably a conventional projectile firearm, it should really make a traditional gunshot noise. The sound crew ''did'' use an actual gunshot sound for a random criminal in the later episode "[[Make Tracks]]", but the show's general ethos resulted in all other human weapons on the show looking and sounding like laser guns.
*Coloring errors:
**Tracks' eyes are yellow when he first transforms.
**Slag's cheek guards are white instead of red as he proposes melting down the Decepticons. His whole face is light gray instead of red as Grimlock agrees.
**In the pan across the Autobots launching their attack, Beachcomber's whole face is white instead of blue, and Smokescreen is missing all of his reds and yellows.
**Snarl's sword is gray instead of red as Grimlock fires to get the dinosaurs' attention.
*Tracks fires his [[black beam gun]] energy from his missile launchers, rather than his hand-held weapon.
*Grimlock roars his approval of being de-tarred in Sludge's voice.
*Despite using back-mounted jet packs, the Autobots are shown landing on Dinobot Island with foot thrusters.
*When Blitzwing transforms into his tank mode, his head and face are still clearly visible as he drives off-screen. In the next shot, however, his head is concealed.
*When Starscream is shooting Warpath with his null ray, he's colored as Thundercracker.
*Blitzwing is missing his tank barrel as he fires alongside Soundwave and Starscream.
*Skywarp has no wing insignia as he gets trampled by the dinosaurs.
[[File:Dinobotisland jetpacks.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
*Megatron's Fusion Cannon is knocked off his wrist by the triceratops (see the image at the top of the page) but it magically reappears on his wrist when he is shown again.
*Blitzwing, Soundwave, and Starscream all seem to suddenly turn around when they are attacked by the stegosaurus, as they are facing the beast in one shot, but when they are knocked down they are facing the other direction.
*Megatron looks human-sized, or even smaller, compared to those dinosaurs rioting above him.
*Somebody forgot that the Dinobots can fly; they're shown flying away from Dinobot Island with jet packs like the rest of the Autobots.

===Jurassic errors===
*The size issues are more noticeable than before with animals which topped 16 feet in real life towering over Megatron.

===Continuity errors===
*Grimlock's means of summoning the dinosaurs to fight... strains credibility.
*The Decepticons' firepower somehow fails to reduce the dinosaurs to puddles of charred flesh.
*Does it really take all the Autobots and Dinobots firing at the highly volatile and explosive energon cubes to destroy them?

===Trivia===
*The initial dialogue of the "Barbarian Chieftain" was written out in the [[dialogue script]] as ''"Ura manamabirno! Ramballalala uramala! Ya gagga nagonda! Gagga nagonda! Hai, yamaral! Ira, lura lura! Haya, luramala!"'', and he was supposed to exclaim "''Bunga Dorg!"'' when he confronted Sunstreaker. The actor playing the Barbarian Chieftain does not seem to have stuck to this very closely—but, hey, gibberish is gibberish.
*The dialogue script states elsewhere that the barbarian who robs the jewelry store is supposed to be saying ''"Gunda nah? Naga gunda?"'' (CONTENTED GIBBERISH) ''"Wunga ga dindy! Dindy wah!"'', which also doesn't quite seem to be what's said in the finished episode. Besides these examples, no other barbarian dialogue in the episode is scripted.
[[File:DinobotIsland2-Perceptor.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.95|And if you need a $14.99 toy, don't hesitate to purchase me - Perceptor!]]
*The explicit character introductions continue in this episode, with Perceptor and Beachcomber both giving self-explanatory spiels, and Tracks spouting some lines based heavily on his bio, while showing off his special gun.
*The original script for this episode called for Trailbreaker to protect Dinobot Island from any further external threats by shielding it with one of his [[force field]]s. Although Optimus Prime's line explaining this was deleted during production, the visuals of the episode itself feature something of a vestigial reference to this, with the Autobots all flying off in large groups and Trailbreaker being the last to depart, taking to the air solo. In addition, in the background of the final shot of the episode as the Autobots fly away, Dinobot Island can be seen with a violet sphere surrounding it, which was presumably intended to be the force field. Ultimately, though, it's probably for the better; Trailbreaker's force fields were never shown to be self-sustaining, which this one would have to have been.

===Foreign localization===
'''German'''
:*''Title (Generation 2 dub):'' "'''Die Insel der Dinobots, Teil 2'''" ("The Island of the Dinobots, Part 2")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[June 25]], [[1994]]

'''Italian'''
:*''Title (dub 1):'' "'''L'isola dei Dinorobot-Seconda parte'''" ("The Island of Dinobots-Second Part")
:*''Title (dub 2):'' "'''L'isola dei Dinobots - II'''" ("The Island of Dinobots - II")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

'''Japanese'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Taiketsu!! Dinobot PART II'''" (対決!! ダイノボット PART II, "Showdown!! Dinobots PART II")
:*''Original airdate:'' [[November 15]], [[1985]]

'''Mandarin'''
:*''Title:'' "'''Kǒnglóng Dǎo (Xià)'''" (恐龙岛(下), "Dinobot Island, PART II")
:*''Original airdate:'' ?

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}
;VHS
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1986 — ''The Transformers'' — Dinobot Island, also includes The Revenge of Bruticus ([[St. Michael Video Library]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1987 — ''Transformers'' — 1: The Revenge of Bruticus / 2: Dinobot Island (Parts 1 and 2) ([[Entertainment UK|Starvision]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1988 — ''The Transformers'' — The Revenge of Bruticus and Dinobot Island Parts 1 & 2 ([[Video Gems|V.I.P. Video Gems]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 1991 — ''Transformers'' — 1: The Revenge of Bruticus / 2: Dinobot Island (Parts 1 and 2) ([[Entertainment UK|The Fun House]]) 
[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px|Canada]] 1998 — ''The Transformers: Generation 2'' — Dinobot Island ([[Malofilm|Behaviour]])
;{{w|LaserDisc}}
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1994 — ''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' — Convoy Set ([[TakaraTomy|Takara]]) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 1998 — ''The Transformers'' — Autobot Edition ([[Geneon Universal Entertainment|Pioneer LDC]]) — Japanese audio only.
;DVD
[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] 2001 — ''The Transformers'' — DVD Box 1 (Pioneer LDC) — Japanese audio only. 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[The Original Transformers|Rhino Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2002 — ''The Original Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1: Vol. 3 (Rhino Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2003 — ''Transformers'' — Season 2 Part 1 ([[Metrodome]]) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2004 — ''Transformers'' — Collection 2: Series 2.1 ([[Madman Entertainment]]) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2006 — ''Transformers'' — The Complete Generation One Collection (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2007 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of Italy.png|20px|Italy]] 2008 — ''Transformers'' — Volume 04: Stagione Due Parte Seconda ([[Medianetwork Communication]]) — English and Italian audio. 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2009 — ''Transformers'' — Season Two: Part One (Metrodome) 
[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px|Australia]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Complete Collection: Decepticon Edition (Madman Entertainment) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume One: 25th Anniversary Edition ([[Shout! Factory]]) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2009 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Series: 25th Anniversary "Matrix of Leadership" Collection (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2011 — ''The Transformers'' — The Complete Original Series (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of USA.png|20px|United States of America]] 2014 — ''The Transformers'' — Season Two, Volume One: 30th Anniversary Edition (Shout! Factory) 
[[File:Flag of UK.png|20px|United Kingdom]] 2014 — ''Transformers'' — The Classic Animated Series (Metrodome)

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/season-2/synopses/700-30.html Episode Dossier at The Cybertron Chronicle]

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[[Category:Generation 2 episodes]]

Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity

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[[File:TVMGrimlockNov1985.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"Me Grimlock make anatomically antiquated depiction of ''Tyrannosaurus'' look ''good!''"]]
Me '''Grimlock''' appear in tooooo many stories related to [[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]], so me get page for it!!

{{bigquote|You don't frighten me, you mechanical throwbacks!|Megatron}}
{{bigquote|Good, Megatron! We love stupid enemies.|Grimlock|"[[Atlantis, Arise!]]"}}

==''The Transformers'' cartoon==
{{voiceactor|[[Gregg Berger]] (English), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japanese)|[[Lin Dongfu]] (Chinese, ''Season 1 & 2''), [[Zhan Che]] (Chinese, ''Season 3''), [[Edgar Fruitier]] (French Canadian), [[Jacques Ferrière]] (French), [[Jorge García]] (Spanish), [[Gernot Duda]] (German), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, Generation 2 & The Movie)}}

[[File:Grimhead.JPG|left|upright=1.4|thumb|It take while for me Grimlock to settle into character model.]]
When mysterious tremors shook the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]]'s investigation revealed strange objects behind a rock wall. After removing the wall, the Autobots found a cave full of [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaur]] bones. The Autobots decided the idea of dinosaurs was interesting and researched the prehistoric beasts. Wheeljack and [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ratchet]] asked [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] if they could build robot dinosaurs, and Prime agreed this was a good idea, only Primus knows why. Grimlock, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] were built and unveiled to the Autobots, but the Dinobots were dimwitted and violent, and they attacked their makers, Frankenstein's monster style. Grimlock blasted [[Teletraan I]] with his fire-breath, damaging it. Optimus Prime decreed that the Dinobots "must be destroyed." Wheeljack convinced him instead to lock them away, and the trio were herded back into the cave and buried alive.

[[File:Grimlockskywarp.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Mmm, taste like chicken!]]
Later, the Decepticons took over a hydroelectric plant, and when the Autobots arrived to stop them, the Autobots were defeated and captured. Wheeljack, Ratchet, and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]], left behind at the Autobot base to finish repairing Teletraan I, decided to go against Optimus' orders and release the Dinobots, but not before upgrading their brains to be smarter and more obedient. After the Dinobots were reactivated, Wheeljack asked them to save their friends. Grimlock said he would obey... this time. They successfully attacked the Decepticons and freed the imprisoned Autobots. Optimus forgave Wheeljack, Ratchet, and Bumblebee for disobeying his orders and welcomed the victorious Dinobots back to the Autobots. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

After a [[Meteorini Chipperoni|meteor]] surging with unknown energies struck the [[Earth]], Optimus ordered the three Dinobots to guard it. He was so pleased with the Dinobots he asked Ratchet and Wheeljack to build two more. Meanwhile, [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] was frustrated at the Dinobots' success and sent [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] to probe them for potential weaknesses. Reading the Dinobots' minds, he discovered that Grimlock was arrogant and believed he would make a better leader than the weak Optimus Prime. Megatron decided to use this to his advantage and approached them himself. He played to Grimlock's jealousy and agreed with him that the strongest should be leader. The Dinobots declared Optimus Prime their enemy.

[[File:Grimlockapologize.jpg|left|thumb|After he stop shaking hand, me Grimlock going to eat him!]]
Realizing the meteorite was due to explode, Optimus left to warn the Dinobots, but they attacked him. Instead of destroying him completely, Grimlock carried him to the Decepticons, who had stolen the meteorite during the battle. Megatron was angry that Optimus Prime was not destroyed, and [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] suggested that despite Grimlock's arrogance, inside he was still compassionate (or as compassionate as Grimlock could get). Grimlock didn't take this well and blasted Starscream right in the chest. They were interrupted by the two new Dinobots, [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] and [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], whom Megatron ordered the original three Dinobots to attack. At the climax of the battle, the meteorite exploded, but Optimus Prime pushed Grimlock out of the way, saving him. Grimlock realized the error of his ways, and the Dinobots forced the Decepticons into retreat. Grimlock then apologized for his jealousy. {{storylink|War of the Dinobots}}

When [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was brought into Earth's orbit, wreaking havoc, Optimus asked the Dinobots to help control the damage. Grimlock announced he didn't much care if the planet fell apart, but Wheeljack quickly pointed out that he was still on the planet. Defeated by superior logic, Grimlock agreed to help and the Dinobots were soon attempting to stop a tsunami. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}} After Cybertron left Earth's orbit, the Dinobots even helped to rebuild the shattered human cities. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction}}

[[File:DinobotsG1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Who gave me Grimlock gloves?!]]
Teletraan I activated the Dinobots when the newly-built [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] breached Autobot headquarters. With the battle moving outside, Grimlock commanded the Dinobots to transform, only to find themselves facing [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Attempting to bite the combiner, Grimlock was swatted aside. The Dinobots were able to hold Devastator off long enough for the Autobots to discover that Megatron had defeated Optimus by cheating during their single combat. The Autobots were then able to help defeat the Constructicons and the rest of the Decepticons, driving them into a lava-filled chasm. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

{{quote|Autobots bite off more than they can chew. ''Then'' send for Dinobots!|Grimlock, "[[Atlantis, Arise!]]"}}

[[File:Atlantis Arise Autobots football.JPG|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Why can’t me Grimlock use mouth?!]]
The Decepticons joined forces with [[Sub-Atlantica]] and staged a full-scale attack on [[Washington, D.C.]]. The Autobots were overwhelmed, forcing Wheeljack to call for the Dinobots' assistance. Grimlock expressed his frustration at being called whenever the Autobots were in over their heads. With their help, the Autobots were able to overturn the Decepticons' advance and plunge the now-burning city of Sub-Atlantica back into the sea. {{storylink|Atlantis, Arise!}}

[[File:Dinobotisland jetpacks.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock believe me Grimlock can fly!]]
This pattern of the Autobots' dependence on the Dinobots repeated when the artificial intelligence [[TORQ III]], put under Decepticon control, turned all machines against Mankind. With every piece of help he and his troops gave, Grimlock was never slow to add a scathing remark about the inabilities of the Autobots. {{storylink|Day of the Machines}} That said, he was not unwilling to admit the failings of his own troops, either. He willingly took them to the time-displaced "[[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]]", where they trained in the wilderness {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} and helped stop a Decepticon raid on the prehistoric paradise, with Grimlock inspiring the native [[dinosaur (dinosaur)|dinosaurs]] to help them fight the Decepticons. {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

When the Autobots were "exposed" by [[Shawn Berger]] as being the true perpetrators of the various attacks conducted by the Decepticons, they were banished from Earth. Grimlock (and presumably the Dinobots) were among the Autobots that voluntarily stepped onto a rocket that eventually blasted them towards the [[Sun]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2}}

[[File:DesertionDinobotsPt1 Grimlock bites Megs.jpg|upright=1.1|left|thumb|Hmmm... Guns.]]
The final straw for Grimlock came when he and the Dinobots were injured in a Decepticon trap at an airfield. Enraged, Grimlock refused to take orders from Optimus Prime any more and led the Dinobots away from the Ark. When the Autobots began to suffer from [[Cybertonium]] deficiency, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and his girlfriend [[Carly]] attempted to persuade the Dinobots—who continued to function perfectly, as they had been built on Earth without Cybertonium—to steal some of the mineral from a Decepticon shipment coming in from Cybertron. Although Grimlock was willing to let the Autobots die and decided to crush the humans, he recognized the Cybertron connection to the Cybertonium. Instead of securing the element, Grimlock opted to lead the Dinobots to Cybertron itself, where they were captured by [[Shockwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} He altered the Dinobots' [[Circuit (circuit)|memory circuits]] and put them to work in the Cybertonium mines, where they remained until Spike and Carly repaired them. Grimlock and Spike faked having an argument, compelling the guards to lower the energy fences to remove the troublesome humans—only to be obliterated by the Dinobots. Grimlock led the group back to Earth, where the Dinobots agreed to follow Prime's orders again—until such time as Grimlock didn't feel like it. {{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2}}

[[File:TFTM Grimlock Quintessa.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Me Grimlock mad that name "[[T-Wrecks]]" already taken. (Maybe by me Grimlock.)]]
In the year 2005, Grimlock and the other Dinobots were stationed on the Autobots' [[Moonbase One]], seemingly overseeing weapons production. When word arrived from Earth that Autobot City was suffering a massive Decepticon attack, they traveled to Earth with Optimus Prime and were dispatched by the Autobot leader to take on Devastator. Though they attacked fearlessly, the giant combiner robot was too much for them, shrugging off their attacks and overwhelming them in short order.

[[File:ReCycle-smooch.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Me Grimlock not kisser! Me Grimlock king!]]
After fleeing [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]'s attack on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], the Dinobots, along with [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]], crashed on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], and were separated from the two Autobots. During their search, the Dinobots met [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]. Grimlock initially didn't like the rhyming little robot, but soon grew quite fond of him, letting him ride on his back. Eventually, the Dinobots managed to locate where Kup and Hot Rod were being held by the planet's rulers, the [[Quintesson]]s. The Dinobots entered the Quintessons' execution room with all the grace they could muster, and Grimlock immediately declared his desire to munch metal. After the Dinobots saved Hot Rod and Kup from the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]], a Quintesson judge ordered the Sharkticons to execute the Dinobots. Grimlock stomped his foot on the ground and ordered the Sharkticons to execute the Quintessons. They complied with the Dinobot's order. Heading for the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], Grimlock watched the Autobots and the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]] celebrate their new friendship. The party ended shortly after [[Re-Cycle]] [[kiss]]ed Grimlock, causing him to reassert his status as "king". Later, Grimlock achieved one of his life's greatest accomplishments by literally kicking the butt of [[Unicron|a deity]], only to realize shortly afterward that he needed a new strategy. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}
{{note|Grimlock’s involvement in these events, or events mostly similar, were also chronicled in the comic mini-series "[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]" and the storybook "[[Transformers the Movie (Ladybird adaptation)|Transformers the Movie]]."}}

[[File:Grimlock happy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|Me Grimlock jump!]]
When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]], Kup and Spike were kidnapped, Rodimus Prime took Grimlock on a stealth(!) mission to [[Chaar]], to investigate whether the Decepticons were responsible. The pair found the Decepticons, but realised their eternal foes were far too low on power to have kidnapped anyone. As they discussed the ramifications of their discovery, Grimlock's raised voice alerted the Decepticons, who attacked. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Despite the Decepticons' depowered state, the pair were overwhelmed, and only the intervention of [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Arcee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Arcee]] in a stolen [[Skuxxoid]] ship saved them. Retiring to a safe location, Grimlock tried unsuccessfully to rouse Rodimus and the Autobots feared that their leader had died. They were overjoyed when he returned to the land of the living, and Grimlock announced he loved Arcee, despite her protests that she hadn't done anything. Following a vision Rodimus had had, they headed for Quintessa, arriving in time to find Ultra Magnus, Kup and Spike on trial. Grimlock jumped from Springer's helicopter mode, ready to attack, only for the Quintessons to zoom past him in their haste to escape. He was greatly disappointed. With Quintessa set to explode, the Autobots vacated the planet as well. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

[[File:Springerfivefacescopter.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|Good thing me Grimlock not have actual T. rex hands.]]
The destruction of Quintessa destroyed the Autobot rescue ship, sending its occupants hurtling through space to eventually splat-land on the planet [[Goo 8739B|Goo]]. After an altercation with some sort of garbage-processing machine, the Autobots again found themselves under attack by the Decepticons, this time under the control of the Quintessons. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Fortunately the Autobots were rescued in short order by the Junkions and taken back to Junk. There Rodimus had another vision, which led them back to Cybertron. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}} Grimlock accompanied Springer and Arcee to Earth, where they attempted to defend [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] from [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. They were frozen when Galvatron triggered a Quintesson device, deactivating every Transformer everywhere, and promptly ''un''frozen when Spike subsequently destroyed the device. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Enjoying another of Kup's tales about planet [[Dread (planet)|Dread]], Grimlock asked about [[Chaos (alien)|Chaos]], a monster he'd heard lived there, and Kup told him to forget he ever heard the name. A lead took the Autobots to Goo, where they discovered that the Decepticons had found a source of [[death crystal]]s. Grimlock and [[Blurr (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blurr]] finally managed to get the truth from Kup—the death crystals were produced by Chaos. The group travelled to Dread, where Grimlock, Wheelie and Wreck Gar were left with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. They soon got bored and found Kup and Blurr in time to save the pair from an attack by the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s. The Autobots subsequently attacked the Decepticons, who had been working on a cannon with which they interned to fire death crystals at Cybertron. While Kup entered [[Queeg Mountain]] to find Chaos, the other Autobots held off the Predacons. After the Decepticon defeat, Grimlock asked Kup to tell another story. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

When the reanimated Optimus Prime returned to Cybertron and reported the alleged deaths of Hot Rod, Ultra Magnus, Arcee, Spike and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], Grimlock angrily swore to stomp the Quintessons into the ground. However, the Dinobots were left behind whilst the rest of the Autobots were led by Optimus Prime into a Quintesson trap. {{storylink|Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening}}

[[File:Madman Paradise Grimlock drinks.JPG|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Grimlock hope they not [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|immortalize this in plastic]].]]
Grimlock helped to sniff out the "[[dinosaur transform static]]" that implicated Trypticon in the theft of world monuments, though before the Trypticon link was discovered, Grimlock and the Dinobots were accused of being the culprits by [[Six-Gun]]. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}} Grimlock continued his newfound sense of helpfulness by serving drinks at a major diplomatic event held on Cybertron. When Daniel wandered off in boredom, Grimlock followed his friend and they were both transported to the other-dimensional realm of [[Menonia]], where Grimlock was duped into fighting on the side of the tyrannical Quintesson [[Mara-Al-Utha]]. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}}

Grimlock was occasionally among the Autobots seen attacking Galvatron's forces in space, and later on the planet [[Eurythma]]. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}} At one point, he was stationed at Autobot City when [[Victor Drath]] attempted to infiltrate Metroplex using the lifeless bodies of Ultra Magnus and the other Autobots. The real Ultra Magnus and Springer managed to tip off the Autobots in the city fast enough for them to raise the defenses. {{storylink|Only Human}}

[[File:Grimlock's New Brain Grimlock generator off.JPG|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Grimlock can think!]]
Later in the year, when Decepticon leader Galvatron had Cybertron infused with function-inverting anti-electrons, a dose of the particles gave Grimlock super-intelligence. During a mission to [[Unicron]]'s disembodied head, where the Autobots were outmatched by the new Decepticon [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], Grimlock used components of Unicron's head to construct the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] to battle them. Even combined as [[Computron (G1)|Computron]], the Technobots felt they could not match the Terrorcons, until Grimlock transferred his super-intelligence into Computron, reverting to his old self and allowing the Technobots to claim victory. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

[[File:CallofthePrimitives Grimlock Primacron.jpg|right|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Grimlock threaten space monkey into giving me Grimlock energon wine.]]
Grimlock's greatest victory came when he and a large number of other Transformers with animal transformations were summoned to a world at the center of the galaxy by the ex-assistant of the ancient genius, [[Primacron]], creator of Unicron. The assistant had assembled these "[[Primitive]]" Transformers in the hope that their simple instincts could defeat Primacron's newest creation, [[Tornedron]], but one by one they fell to him, with Grimlock apparently crushed under Trypticon. Grimlock survived, and followed Tornedron back to Primacron's lab. When Tornedron turned on his master, like his predecessor had, Primacron's complicated plans and equations could not find a way to stop him. Grimlock, on the other hand, randomly flicked a switch which reversed Tornedron's energy polarity, undoing the damage he had done and dissipating the creature. Dancing around over his successful saving of the universe, Grimlock decimated Primacron's lab, which he decided was the smartest thing he'd ever done. {{storylink|Call of the Primitives}}

Grimlock piloted the shuttle bringing Optimus Prime to an important meeting<ref>The meeting was with [[Tommy Kennedy]] and its importance was debatable, but Prime was upset at being late.</ref> and took a wrong turn, making Prime very late. Prime subsequently took him to have his brain circuits upgraded. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie#Day Four|Season 5: Movie, Day Four}} Later, [[Tommy Kennedy]] asked Optimus if Grimlock had been "dropped on his head as a baby". {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie#Day Five|Season 5: Movie, Day Five}}
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==Japanese cartoon continuity==
{{note|The events of the Generation 1 cartoon occur in Japanese continuity as detailed above, except that the events of 2006 are pushed back to 2010. Japanese continuity inserts several new stories into the gaps in the timeline, as covered below.}}

===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' story pages===
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===''Story of Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech grimlock cardart.jpg|thumb|275px|Me Grimlock built Ford tough!]]
In 2004, Grimlock and the Dinobots served as the front line and primary strength of the forces led by Optimus Prime, battling on Cybertron to prevent Megatron from taking complete control of the planet. To break the Autobots' war effort, the Decepticons used primitive telepathic alien lifeforms named "[[Unleasher]]s" to assault the Dinobots' psychically, causing the bestial impulses of their dinosaur modes to overwhelm their minds and driving them into a rampage. Faced with their own potential destruction at the claws and fangs of the rampaging Dinobots, the Autobots were forced to deactivate their out-of-control comrades. Studying Grimlock's brain casing, Wheeljack was able to isolate the psychic sub-routine warping the Dinobots' minds, but its removal proved virtually impossible, thanks in part to the shortage of supplies caused by the war effort. As a stop-gap measure, Wheeljack proposed taking Grimlock's brain casing to Earth and installing it in one of the new "[[Binaltech]]" bodies that had been developed there between the Autobots and [[Earth Defense Command]]: a body with a vehicular alternate form, thereby removing the corrupting influence of Grimlock's dinosaur mode as a temporary solution until the problem could be permanently fixed. Grimlock grumbled at the notion of losing the power of his dinosaur form, but, eager to get back to fighting, agreed to the process, and Wheeljack promptly sped his brain casing to Earth, where it was installed in a new body styled after a Ford Mustang. {{storylink|Beast in the Machine}}

As the Binaltech conflict continued, thanks to the efforts of the time-tossed Decepticon [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]] and the mysterious time- and space-bending entity known as the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Protector]], its events were ultimately diverged from the mainstream timeline into a parallel universe dubbed the "BT World".

{{Note|At this point, the original timeline was retroactively restored and the events of the ''Story of Binaltech'' diverged into a parallel universe. Skip to the ''[[The Great Transformer War]]'' section below to continue reading about the original timeline; exactly how many (if any) of the events related in this section, even prior to the divergence, occurred in the original unaltered timeline are unknown.}}

In 2008 of this timeline, Grimlock and Hound were on patrol on Earth when they crossed paths with [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]]—but not the Bluestreak of their world. This Bluestreak had traveled across the dimensions, from the mainstream timeline, to inform the Binaltech Autobots that the [[spark]] of their [[Prowl (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Prowl]] (previously lost in a [[transwarp|subspace]] accident {{storylink|Prowl & Chase}}) had appeared in his home universe, and begun to destabilize. Grimlock couldn't quite wrap his head around the whole ordeal, and didn't take kindly to Bluestreak's endless waffling as they took him back to Autobot City to explain his story, but he was able to work out his frustrations when they happened upon a rampaging [[phonon hologram]]—a malfunctioning science project created by knock-off Binaltech technology. {{storylink|Unfinished Business, Part 1}} Grimlock was subsequently part of the Autobot team who tracked down the source of the signal destabilizing Prowl's spark, which proved to be the work of [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] and [[Doctor Arkeville]], who were using energy from Prowl's spark to power a synthetic [[electrum]] giant. Grimlock gave his sword to Jazz, who used it to take out the subspace node on the creature that was channeling Prowl's life-force, shutting it down. {{storylink|Unfinished Business, Part 2}}

Later, Grimlock was among the Autobot forces who battled [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Nemesis Prime]]'s Decepticons in [[Australia]]. When the battle ended with Nemesis Prime's destruction, the Autobots all rolled for home... but Grimlock couldn't shake the feeling that he had forgotten something very important. {{storylink|Unfinished Business, Part 4}}
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===''Alternity''===
In the 900,000 years that followed the defeat of the Decepticons, the influence of the Unleashers upon Grimlock and the Dinobots' minds was finally cured. The other Dinobots were brought back online, and Grimlock was reinstated in a brand new ''tyrannosaurus'' body, complete with a crown, which he considered a real [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|masterpiece]]. Subsequently, many of the Autobots upgraded into the hyper-dimensional lifeforms known as the [[Alternity]], but Grimlock apparently declined to take this evolutionary step.

Ascending to a position as defenders of space and time, the Alternity became aware of the [[Planicron]]s, two-dimensional lifeforms that were attempting to evolve themselves. Searching for a "gateway" that would permit the Planicrons' evolution when they passed through it, the Alternity contacted the Autobots of the BT World, convinced the gateway was somewhere in their [[universal stream]]. Grimlock and the Protector met the small team of Agents who arrived in their world soon after, and informed them that they had identified the gateaway as the circuit diagram for the super-dimensional reactor the [[Critias Gate]]. The diagram was soon used to help the Planicrons evolve into higher-dimensional begins. {{storylink|Alternation}}

===''The Great Transformer War''===
[[File:DanielGrimlockGreatTransformerWar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left]]
Shortly after creating the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], Grimlock joined [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike]], and others as they observed a battle between [[Computron (G1)|Computron]] and [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. Thanks to upgrades by Doctor [[Dalton]], Computron was faring well in battle. However, during his internment by [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]], Dalton was forced to upgrade the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], as well.

The Terrorcons took control of Computron with a "[[Cohesive Control Liquid]]", much to Grimlock's horror. Dalton explained that the only way to save Computron was for a [[human]] to burn off the control liquid. [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] wanted to go, but Spike forbade him and went himself. As Daniel pouted, Grimlock poked fun at him for still being a puny kid. Eventually, the Technobots were saved and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 2|The Great Transformer War #2}}
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===Controverse===
When the Decepticons invaded the trial of [[Primacron]], Grimlock confronted [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] outside the Galactic Courts. He was later present when Primacron was banished to another universe. {{storylink|Controverse}}

===''The Headmasters'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub), [[Roberto Alexander]] (American Spanish)}}

[[File:FourWarriors Grimlock hyptonized.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Grimlock cannot hope to defeat Aquaman.]]
In the year 2011, the Decepticons invaded Cybertron in full force. Grimlock was deployed by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] to fend off the invaders. He was seen fighting alongside his fellow Dinobots as well as the [[Throttlebot]]s against the invading Decepticons. However, they didn't fare too well against the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]], as they were all quickly put to sleep by [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnosis attack. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Grimlock continued to fight to defend Cybertron, joining Optimus Prime and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] in holding off the Decepticon advance. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:UniteWarriorsOffshot Grimlock.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.1]]
In [[2021]] the Technobots threw a surprise party for Grimlock after learning of the human custom of [[Father's Day]], though he caused some chaos by showing up before they were done preparing. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Surprise Father's Day Party!!|Surprise Father's Day Party!!}}
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===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
[[File:LegendsManga Vol40 Grimlock.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1]]
In 2021, Grimlock was among the Autobots under [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s command who battled [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s forces near a [[black hole]], where he was seen taking on [[Octane]]. The explosion of the black hole caused the combatants' bodies to shrink into nothingness, and they were forced to convert their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms and travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new bodies. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} There, Grimlock abandoned the [[Axalon Trading Company|Autobot Axalon Trading Company]] in favor of the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]], but left to be a part-time waiter at [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]]'s cafe after [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s promises of free transtectors turned out to be a trap. There he was approached by [[Flywheels]], who promised him and Brawn new bodies if they got jobs at his new workplace, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] shopping center, winning the suspicious Grimlock over with a gift of oil. Once it turned out the Hive's true identity was the evil [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], however, Grimlock determined that a new body wasn't worth it and punched Flywheels in the face. [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] then had [[Butla]] combine with Grimlock, allowing him to turn into a ''T. rex'' again and help defeat Scorponok, though he was unable to separate from Butla afterwards and continued being a waiter in that form. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

Grimlock was working at the cafe when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] landed on the street outside. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}}
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===Hero Set===
In year 2025, Grimlock joined Jazz and Bumblebee in battling Starscream in the far reaches of space.<ref>Packaging blurb for the Japanese-exclusive "Hero Set" release of the [[Classic Pretender|Pretender Classic]] versions of Bumblebee, Jazz, Grimlock, and Starscream, confirmed to be part of cartoon continuity by Takara's [[Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|2007 timeline]].</ref>

===Ask Vector Prime===
The Autobots were triumphant over Starscream. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/29}}

==Rodimus vs. Cyclonus==
After blasting off of Quintessa aboard one of its ships, Grimlock and the other Dinobots huddled around Kup near the vessel's control panel. When the vessel experienced some rather violent turbulence out in space, Grimlock pointed out that they had probably been found by the Decepticons... something that was already quite clear to the rest of the crew. Thanks to Kup and Hot Rod, the Autobots managed to escape their attacker, Cyclonus, and Grimlock later disembarked to meet up with Arcee and Wreck-Gar on the planet Junk. {{storylink|Rodimus vs. Cyclonus}}

==''Wings Universe''==
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Together with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]], the Dinobots were on board a shuttle fleeing from [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]], and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. When they found temporary safety inside a nebula, Grimlock insisted with fire that [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] tell the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s storytime. Kup relented and told them about the time he was in the [[Elite Guard]] and fought on [[Beta-Nine]]. Eventually the Decepticons found them, but Grimlock and the other Dinobots were so angry about the interruption that they made short work of the attackers. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

==''Mars Attacks: The Transformers''==
Grimlock took part in a battle which resulted in the Decepticons being defeated and captured. When the city was attacked by [[Martian]]s, he and the other Autobots were forced to make a temporary alliance with the Decepticons to destroy the invaders. {{storylink|Mars Attacks: The Transformers}}

==Grim Grams==
After [[Vector Prime]] abruptly left [[Axiom Nexus]] on the behest of his brother [[Nexus Prime]], an overworked [[Rook (TransTech)|Rook]] put out a hasty request on [[Cragun's List]] for a replacement columnist. Grimlock eagerly took the job, and celebrated by renaming the column [[Letters page (Marvel UK)#Grim Grams|Grim Grams]]. {{storylink|Rook - Axiom Nexus News: Investigative Journalist|Rook - Axiom Nexus News, 2015/10/01}} Grimlock was eager to work through the backlog of questions intended for Vector Prime while answering new questions about himself and his adventures... although he wasn't quite as thorough or coherent as his predecessor.

Over the course of the feature, Grimlock revealed several details about himself:

*His favorite dish was [[plutonium pepperoni]].
*His favorite color is red.
*He enjoys the ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' movie.
*He likes to dance.

==Ask Vector Prime==
In one particularly strange iteration of the [[Unicron War]], Grimlock and the Dinobots were forced to flee Guardian City aboard a [[Command Center (GoBots)|Command Center]] after Galvatron and his Renegade Decepticon alliance attacked. Kup entertained the Dinobots with a few tall tales as they headed to Cybertron, but Galvatron attacked their ship, stranding them on [[Antares 3|Antares III]].

The four Dinobots tried to search for the missing Kup and Hot Rod, but not even Swoop could locate their whereabouts. Instead, they encountered the RoGuns. After a misunderstanding, they formed an alliance and barged into the court of the [[Master Renegade]] just in time to save Kup and Hot Rod from execution. After stealing the Master Renegade's ship and dubbing it "''[[gbwiki:Grungy|Grungy]]''", the group headed to [[Quartex (planet)|Quartex]]. Kup met up with [[gbwiki:Boulder|Boulder]], and together they alliance rescued [[gbwiki:Major Mo|Major Mo]]'s group of Autobots and Guardians from [[gbwiki:Magmar|Magmar]]'s evil [[Rock Lord]]s. The group held a party afterwards to commemorate their victory.

The Autobots, Guardians, Rock Lords, and RoGuns returned to Cybertron aboard the Grungy and a Rock Lord vessel, where they battled Unicron. Before they were finished their fight, [[Vector Prime]] managed to disentangle the two universes, setting history back on its proper course. {{storylink|Echoes and Fragments}}

==''Deviations''==
In a timeline where Optimus Prime killed Megatron during their Autobot City duel, Grimlock was on Optimus Prime's shuttle when the Autobots set off to reclaim Cybertron from the leaderless Decepticons. They were attacked en route by "Megascream": a reformatted Starscream now in the thrall of Unicron. They managed to escape after Megascream and his troops retreated, touching down on Quintessa to repair the damage. Grimlock was eager to bash Decepticons right in their turbo-chargers.

On the watery surface of the planet, the Autobots encountered a group of Sharkticons. Kup's universal greeting ended poorly, so Optimus dispatched the Dinobots to take care of the threat. Optimus, Kup, and the Dinobots stormed into a Quintesson courtroom, where they rescued Kranix and learned more about the threat of Unicron. When repairs on the ship had completed, they picked up Hot Rod from Junkion and returned to Cybertron, where Optimus announced his intent to confront Unicron head-on.

When Hot Rod saved the day by opening the Matrix, Grimlock was present to witness Optimus's declaration that the Cybertronian Wars had indeed ended. {{storylink|Transformers: Deviations|Deviations}}

==References==
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[[Category:Alternity Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Dinobots]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Autobots]]
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Grimlock (G1)

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:''Me Grimlock am [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] from [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:BoUK Dinobots 5a .jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock kill everyone... this good day!]]
Some Autobots wonder why '''Grimlock''' (aka '''Dinobot'''<ref name="dinobot">"Slaughter Machine Dinobot" was Grimlock's original name in ''[[Transformers Cloud]]''.</ref> or '''Clobber'''[[#clobber|[Note]]]) is even on their side. His disposition is much more suited to the [[Decepticon]]s. After all, he values power and strength over wisdom and compassion, and furthermore, he doesn't really get along with most Autobots. When faced with a problem, his usual responses are to slice it with his [[Energo weapon|energo-sword]], tear it to pieces with his bare hands, or outright eat it. He is more willing to accept casualties than most of the Autobot leadership, and doesn't seem particularly concerned about the [[Human|fleshies]] either. These things, coupled with his dislike of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], have led to a defection or two on Grimlock's part. He'd have no problem offing the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] if he thought he could get away with it, though.

What the Autobots don't realize is that the only thing he hates more than weakness is those who abuse their strength, meaning when push comes to shove, Grimlock will always fall in on the right side of the fence. And despite their disagreements, Grimlock holds a respect for Prime's strength and leadership. His ''real'' feud within the Autobot ranks is with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]; Grimlock's chaotic behavior drives Prowl up the wall, and Prowl's uptight personality gives Grimlock much grief.

Grimlock is the leader of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], a small but powerful strike squad. Grimlock himself is extremely strong and durable, and is one of the few Transformers who can not only stand toe-to-toe with Optimus Prime and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but actually give them a run for their money. Despite his strength and prowess, Grimlock continually struggles with his pronouns.

{{bigquote|Me, Grimlock — '''BADASS'''!|Grimlock on himself|[[The War Within issue 5|''The War Within'' #5]]}}

{{note|Grimlock's intelligence level in the cartoon was substantially lower than in most of his other portrayals. See the entries below for details.}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{main|Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity}}
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Inspired by dinosaur fossils, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] built Grimlock, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]], who promptly went on a rampage. Wheeljack convinced Optimus to lock up the Dinobots, rather than destroy them. Upgrading them to be smarter and more obedient, Wheeljack sent the Dinobots to rescue the Autobots. Frustrated by the Dinobots' success, Megatron learned Grimlock desired to be Autobot leader and tried to trick the Dinobots into serving him, but Optimus's selflessness convinced Grimlock otherwise. The Autobots called upon the Dinobots whenever they were overwhelmed, but Optimus deemed them too chaotic to work at the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]] and even had them sent to [[Dinobot Island (G1)|an island populated by living dinosaurs]]. Angered by being taken for granted, Grimlock left, until [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] convinced him to help when the Autobots began to suffer from [[Cybertonium]] deficiency.

In [[2005]], Grimlock battled [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] at the [[Battle of Autobot City]], rescued [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], received his first [[kiss]] from [[Re-Cycle]] on [[Junkion (planet)|planet Junk]], and kicked the butt of [[Unicron|a god]]. Still an active Autobot soldier, Grimlock even received a temporary boost to his intelligence, allowing him to create the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{main|Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity}}
[[File:Variablevoltageharness.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|All hail me Grimlock!]]
Grimlock lay dormant on the Ark when the ship detected [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] in the [[Savage Land]]. Fitting Grimlock and his four comrades with [[alternate mode]]s based on the local fauna, the Dinobots battled Shockwave until they became stuck in a tar pit. In the present, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] discovered their location. Grimlock almost immediately began butting heads with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and soon he and his team left the Autobots.

Following Prime's death, Grimlock returned to nominate himself for the position of leadership, and proved his worth by leading the Autobots in battle against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Unfortunately, power corrupted Grimlock, who lived up to his alternate mode's name by constructing a [[variable voltage harness]] to torture defectors like [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and picking a fight with Autobots from [[Nebulos]] led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. Prime was rebuilt as a [[Powermaster]], and appointed Grimlock and Fortress Maximus as his lieutenants.

Grimlock was deactivated in the wake of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]'s [[Underbase]]-fueled rampage, but Ratchet revived him as a [[Pretender]] to battle [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. Battling the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], Grimlock found himself in the heart of Cybertron where [[Primus]] lay, much to his [[atechnogenesis|disbelief]]. A blast by [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] intended for Grimlock hit Primus, awakening him and alerting [[Unicron]] to his presence. After returning to Earth and warning Prime, Grimlock joined the search to recover the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. During this time he stocked up on [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]], which gave him a more powerful body, but at the cost of his [[transformation]] abilities. After Prime sacrificed himself to defeat Unicron, Grimlock was Autobot leader once more, and participated in a disastrous battle with [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s soldiers on the planet [[Klo]]. Astonishingly, Prime returned with the [[Last Autobot]], who resurrected the fallen Autobots and ended the war.

In various [[splinter timeline]]s, Grimlock led the [[Earthforce]], helped Optimus and Megatron battle [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]], and rallied with [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] to hold out against the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]]. In one Grimlock captained the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'', patrolling the universe for signs of Decepticon activity for over a decade of peace before Megatron returned and in another, he lived with the effects of Nucleon for twenty-one years before travelling to [[Nebulos]] to seek a cure.

===Milton Bradley mini-comic===
Grimlock was among a number of Autobots under [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]'s command who crewed the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. After it crashed into [[Earth]], the ark detected [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and repaired Grimlock and three others into the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. The Dinobots soon tracked down Soundwave, but he proved too much for them to handle until Grimlock used his brain and brought the nearby cliff down, knocking them all offline. {{storylink|In the Transformers}}

===Transformers PD-Type===
[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] recruited Grimlock as backup for a duel with [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. Grimlock became bored watching the two of them fight in the sky, but when Star Saber finally succeeded in knocking Deathsaurus to the ground, Grimlock gnawed on his head while Star Saber looked on, pleased at the outcome of his clever plan. {{storylink|Transformers PD Type##8 "Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!"|Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!}}
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===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books===
Grimlock and the other Dinobots lived in an underground jungle environment, hidden beneath the Antarctic ice cap. Grimlock and hundred of other Dinobots were immersed in their tar cocoons, awaiting activation to join the Autobot ranks. When the [[Crusher (G1)|Crusher]], a Decepticon juggernaut, forced its way into the Dinobots’ headquarters, the vibrations it produced inadvertently freed the cocooned Dinobots, who charged at Megatron and Soundwave to fend them off. {{storylink|Jaws of Terror}}

Optimus had requested Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots’ assistance when he and Prowl investigated Decepticon activity on the island of [[Buru]]. Upon their arrival, the Dinobots quickly began overpowering the Insecticons on the island. {{storylink|Slaves of the Insecticons}}
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===Marvel Storybooks continuity===
Grimlock and the other Dinobots stood by while Swoop mercilessly butchered Devastator and killed the Constructicons one by one. The rest of the Dinobots then joined in ripping the Constructicons' carcasses into scrap metal for good measure. {{storylink|Battle for Earth}}

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Grimlock was present to hear Blaster convey a message from Megatron to Autobot headquarters. Megatron announced that he had taken Sunstreaker hostage, and demanded that the Autobots surrender. Sideswipe was infuriated by the capture of his "twin Autobot," and declared that he would go rescue Sunstreaker himself. Grimlock told Sideswipe that he would not be able to defeat Devastator on his own, and sent Sludge and Slag to help him in his rescue effort. Despite the Dinobot troops' power, the rescue mission failed, and the Autobots had to come up with a new plan. Optimus decided to rely on trickery, and ordered his Autobots to build a hollow effigy of Devastator for them to hide in. Grimlock then wheeled the statue to Decepticon headquarters. There, a note attached to the statie, explaining that it was a peace offering, was used to lure the evil robots into a false sense of security. The ambush and subsequent battle that ensued spelled victory for the Autobots. {{storylink|The Autobots' Secret Weapon}}
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===Marvel coloring books===
When Optimus learned from Cosmos that the Decepticons were razing a human village to build a fuel plant in its place, he had the Dinobots hide within his trailer and inside his other troops' vehicle modes, in order to sneak up on the enemy. Once they were in close enough proximity to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and his minions, the Dinobots were released and the other Autobots transformed to battle the Decepticons. After the others had beaten up the Decepticons and shoved them down a pit, Grimlock picked up Mixmaster and tilted him over, making him spill the quick-drying cement within his drum onto the other evil robots, trapping them. {{storylink|The Autobot Spy in the Sky}}

Grimlock encountered Hot Rod on the outskirts of Autobot City. The young Autobot explained to Grimlock as the rest of the Dinobots assembled around them that he was being chased by a squad of Decepticons. Hot Rod then continued into Autobot City to inform Ultra Magnus of the situation while the Dinobots went to do battle with the Decepticons. Though they were taken by surprise by the Decepticon fliers at first, the Decepticons soon gained the advantage in combat. Grimlock even managed to snatch Starscream right out of the air. In the midst of the battle, Grimlock noticed Galvatron taking off towards the nearby [[Oil Valley]] to steal oil for himself. Grimlock took off after him, and the two fought it out in the oil drilling area. Grimlock used an oil tower as a bat to beat down on Galvatron. Galvatron retreated within Cyclonus (though not before Grimlock landed a hit on him with the tower) and the Autobots were cheered on by the oil rig workers as they returned to Autobot City. {{storylink|Battle at Oil Valley}}

Grimlock took part in a battle over energon cubes at [[Mount St. Hilary]] which ended when [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] scarfed all the energon. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Hot Rod's Escape}}}}
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===''Big Looker'' storybooks===
Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots accompanied Hot Rod, Kup and Arcee on a space-faring mission. Though Kup warned Grimlock not to overload the ship, Grimlock ignored him, reasoning that he didn't want to make a second trip. The ship wound up malfunctioning, and they crash-landed on the planet Quintesson. There, they encountered Wheelie, who warned them about the planet's evil inhabitants. They soon encountered a few Quintessons leading their Sharkticon soldiers to apprehend them. Grimlock used his powerful jaws to snap whichever Quintesson unlucky enough to wander too close to him into two. After the Quintessons had been defeated, the Autobots left the planet in the ship that had once been piloted by Wheelie's parents. {{storylink|The Story of Wheelie, the Wild Boy of Quintesson}}
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===Dinobot War===
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Grimlock, along with the rest of the Dinobots, were present during Earth's distant past, when [[you]], Ravage and Laserbeak travelled through time. The Dinobots quickly learned about the Decepticons' plan to attack the Autobots still slumbering in stasis aboard the crashed Ark, and set out to oppose them. Whether or not they succeeded was up to you!
{{storylink|Dinobot War}}
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===Dinobots Strike Back===
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Grimlock, along with the rest of the Dinobots, were on lookout duty in Hidden Valley. [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] managed to sneak up on the group and Grimlock was one of the Dinobots who were subjected to the Insecticon's mind-control. After being ordered by his new master to attack Autobots and humans alike, Grimlock's fate was up to the only Dinobot retaining his free-will, Swoop.
If Swoop reports directly back to Autobot base about what transpired, the Autobots weigh multiple options on how to best stop the Dinobots' rampage.

If the Autobots choose to use Mirage's abilities against the Dinobots, Grimlock and the rest of the sub-group are tricked into believing Optimus is standing at the edge of Bandit Bluff's precipice, and charge for the Autobot leader. Their target turns out to be an illusion fabricated by Mirage, and the Dinobots are knocked unconscious by their fall, and subsequently freed of Bombshell's control.

If the Autobots choose to use Windcharger's abilities against the Dinobots, the outcome of the Dinobots' and the rest of the Autobots' confrontation has two possible outcomes. If Windcharger uses his magnetic powers too close to the Dinobots, the powerful magnetic field sends Grimlock and the other Dinobots into convulsions before killing them. If Windcharger decides to use his magnetic powers from a greater distance, the Cerebro-shells are harmlessly extracted from the Dinobots. Later, Grimlock is celebrating with the Autobots when he recalls Bombshell announcing that controlling the Dinobots was only a part of the Insecticon's plan.

Optimus in turn can send Bumblebee, Skids and Sludge to investigate nearby electromagnetic activity. If he does, and Skids returns to Autobot base after the Decepticons has captured Bumblebee, Prowl suggests to send Grimlock and his ilk as undercover agents into the Decepticons' local operation. Prowl explains that the Decepticons are likely unaware that the Dinobots are no longer under Bombshell's control. If Optimus goes with this plan, Grimlock bisects Frenzy after successfully doing his part, and the Autobots successfully defeat the Decepticons thanks to the Dinobot's strategic placement.

If the Autobots choose to simply attack the Dinobots immediately and brutally, Grimlock becomes temporarily blind thanks to Tracks's black-beam gun. Next, he is bombarded by Sunstreaker's and Sideswipe's high-energy electron pulses, until his Cerebro-Shell falls out of his body. Later, when Grimlock is once again master of his own thoughts, he accuses the Autobots of enjoying taking him and his team down. The Autobots simply laugh at him.

If Swoop chooses to stay and fight Bombshell instead of reporting back to base after the Dinobots have become Bombshell's slaves, and successfully defeats the Insecticon, Grimlock is freed along with the other Dinobots. Whatever other choices are made in this path, Grimlock stays unaware of what has transpired, his memory a blank during the mind-control. {{storylink|Dinobots Strike Back}}

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===Frito-Lay posters===
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===Toy pack-in material===
Grimlock, Snarl, and Slag were roaming about in a desert when Starscream came down from the skies to attack them! Grimlock transformed out of his "undetectable everyday form" into robot mode to wield both his pistol and sword against the Decepticon. {{storylink|Sweepstakes Offer!}}

===The Official ''Transformers: Generation 2'' Annual===
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After the Ark crashed into the Earth, Grimlock, Snarl and two others remained active and were reformatted to resemble dinosaurs, the planet's dominant lifeforms. Unfortunately the reformatting was a little too thorough and they were left acting like real dinosaurs as well. Rendered inactive by a meteorite strike, they lay dormant beneath what became modern-day [[Brazil]] until Grimlock and Snarl were inadvertently awoken by developers from a logging company. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and [[Fizzle|Blaze]] travelled there to investigate but were ambushed by the Decepticons and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] trapped the Dinobots in a [[plasma net]]. Unfortunately for him, the net caused a negative ion feedback which triggered their Transformer circuitry and restored their personalities along with their [[robot mode]]s. Grimlock and Snarl sent the Decepticons packing but remained in Brazil to look for their missing comrades rather than return to the Ark with the Autobots. {{storylink|The Dinobots!}}
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===3H comics===
Grimlock was among the legendary Transformers summoned from [[J'nwan]] by [[Sandstorm (BW)|Sandstorm]] to help battle [[Shokaract]]. {{storylink|Terminus (issue)|Terminus}} {{storylink|Departure}}

An iteration of Grimlock was one of several Transformers from all eras and realities across the [[multiverse]] suggested by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] for Optimus Primal to recruit into his [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]]. Optimus Primal decided to pluck [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] back from death instead. {{storylink|Homecoming (Universe)|Homecoming}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
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{{bigquote|Me not like Optimus Prime or Autobots that much... but me like you and yours even less!|Grimlock's voice recording on a bomb he left for the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]]|"[[The War Within Preview]]"}}

Years ago, before the war, Grimlock was part of a cage-fighting arena. He and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] fought beside and against each other on numerous occasions. Starscream believed Grimlock was a natural born killer, but Grimlock really just carried a lot of rage and needed an outlet.

[[File:Skidswheeljackgrimlockkupironhidetww.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Me Grimlock great at retreating.]]
When the war began, Grimlock sided with the Decepticons. Then, after a while, he switched sides and went to the Autobots. Nobody is quite sure why or what happened. {{storylink|The War Within Preview}} He eventually became leader of a squad including [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]].

By the time [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] was killed and a new leader had to be chosen, the Autobots were losing the war, and Grimlock was growing impatient with the [[Council of Ancients]]' strategy. Grimlock called a secret meeting at the [[Helix Gardens]] with Prowl, Jazz, and his running crew: If the new [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] wasn't up to doing what had to be done, then they'd do it for him—and take the Prime out in the process. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}}

Optimus Prime, having defeated a team of Decepticons by himself, still didn't settle Grimlock's nerves. Prime's decision to evacuate Cybertron did it; Grimlock had enough. After expressing his discontent over the situation to his fellow workers, Grimlock stormed off and went to brood by himself. {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} Starscream and his Seekers dropped by while Grimlock was alone. Starscream baited Grimlock, telling him he was a Decepticon inside and was just in denial. He gave him a choice: go to [[Protihex|Sector Zero-Six]] and help the Seekers take out the Autobot command post, or warn the post about their arrival. Grimlock, out of spite, instead evacuated the Autobots from the base and left the Decepticons a present: a bomb. {{storylink|The War Within Preview}}

[[File:Grimlocktwwmycall.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Me Grimlock squat a lot.]]
While he was on his way back to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] to help with the defense, Prowl ordered him away, instead telling him to go find Optimus Prime. Grimlock decided that it was a good opportunity to give the new Prime a piece of his mind and complied. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} He called upon Ironhide, Kup, and Wheeljack to accompany him on this mission, informing them he still hadn't made up his mind about Optimus Prime's worth as a leader along the way. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} While he and the team went deep into Cybertron's core to find Prime, they found out about Megatron's plan to win the war and turn Cybertron into a mobile battle station with which to conquer the universe. Grimlock split up his team: He would go find Optimus Prime, and the rest of the team would shut down the transformation system for Cybertron. Grimlock followed Optimus's trail, passing several defeated Deecepticons along the way, only for Prime to abruptly appear next to him. Prime ordered Grimlock to help him find Megatron. Grimlock shoved his [[Energo weapon|energo-sword]] into Prime's hands and gave clear instructions: If Megatron was the problem, Prime was to fix it himself. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} Grimlock then doubled back to help his squad deal with the planetary engines, arriving just in time to take out Motormaster as he was preparing to ram Kup and Ironhide. Optimus soon caught up to him, and asserted his authority by taking command of both Grimlock's troops and the situation. Together, the Autobots managed to destroy the planetary engines and drive the Decepticons away. Once the crisis was over, Grimlock no longer questioned Optimus Prime. He knew that Prime had figured things out, and though he hadn't executed Megatron, he wasn't going to spend his time in the war running away. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

[[File:Grimlockultramagnusnoooo.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|ME GRIMLOCK DAMN YOU, SALAZAR!]]
During the Dark Ages, Optimus Prime and Megatron were seemingly destroyed in a [[space bridge]] explosion, which created a crack in space through which the ancient being known as [[The Fallen]] emerged. With the loss of Optimus Prime, Grimlock broke off from the Autobots, now led by Prowl, and formed the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]]. During one of their missions, Grimlock's team stole two transports filled with energon from Starscream. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Grimlock was targeted, along with [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], by The Fallen, who wished to use their apparently unique [[Spark]]s to help in his revival of [[Primus]], which would allow Unicron to locate him.

To this end, The Fallen recruited [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]] and [[Bugly (G1)|Bugly]], who arranged for Grimlock to receive a communication between Jetfire and Shockwave. {{storylink|Devastation}} Believing Jetfire was intending to defect, Grimlock headed for the meeting. However, when the [[Chaos Trinity]] arrived and captured Jetfire, Grimlock jumped out of the shadows and attacked. The Fallen had to watch his followers take a sound beating. After dispatching the mystics, Grimlock attempted to execute Jetfire. The Autobot scientist was saved only because The Fallen himself soon arrived. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}}

Grimlock being Grimlock, he launched himself at The Fallen, but was completely overwhelmed by his opponents' supernatural abilities. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}} He woke up later strapped to a table and had to listen to Jetfire trying to convince him that attempting to breaking free was a hopeless endeavor. Grimlock snapped his restraints with ease, and likewise liberated the three other Transformers captured by The Fallen for his diabolical scheme. Jetfire then managed to convince Grimlock to vacate the area with the other two captured 'bots, while he used his smarts to contain The Fallen. Jetfire was ultimately successful. Afterwards, Grimlock approached Jetfire to tell him he had misjudged his fellow Autobot, and that they were now quit. {{storylink|Conflagration}}

Later, Grimlock served both as leader of the Dynobots and the right-hand bot to Ultra Magnus, who had taken control in Optimus' absence and had managed to secure a truce with Shockwave. Grimlock was less than happy about this, partly because he didn't trust the Decepticons, and partly because he had no idea what to do with himself in peacetime. He never got to find out, as the truce was betrayed by Starscream's forces, and Grimlock was apparently killed when he dove in front of a shot meant for Magnus. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} Upon Megatron's return to Cybertron, the Decepticon leader quickly subdued Ultra Magnus, and proceeded to take control of the planet. Grimlock's body was left where it lay. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

{{note|Due to [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s closure, the end of its ''War Within'' series was never published. Years later, [[Simon Furman]] released the unpublished scripts to the final three issues. The following would have taken place in said issues:
Primus preserved Grimlock's lifeforce within an [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] drone, which horribly mutated into a facsimile of Grimlock's original body, and attacked Shockwave in his lab. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}} Grimlock's preservation was due to his lineage, which stretched back to the [[Thirteen]]. With the Prime lineage at risk, there was need for a new savior. The shambling Grimlock found his way to Megatron, and distracted him long enough to allow Blaster to liberate the enslaved Autobot forces. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.5}} After repelling a second Quintesson invasion, Perceptor rebuilt Grimlock into his old form. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.6}}}}

[[File:Extermination-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Yes, definitely refer to "[[Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Rules of Extinction|Rules of Extinction]]."]]
Millennia later, the Ark and the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' left Cybertron in search of new resources to fuel the war, but never returned. Grimlock and the Dynobots followed a [[Insecticon (G1)|group of Decepticons]] to a primitive world that would later be known to them as Earth, all of them looking for the lost Ark. The Dynobots assumed alternate forms similar to Earth's indigenous giant reptiles, dinosaurs, and fought off an attempted ambush by the small crew of Decepticons they had been tracking. {{storylink|Extermination}}

[[File:DWPrimeDirective3 Grimlock.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|"Me fight with all me—"? Me Grimlock not Irish!]]
Millions of years later in [[1984]], the other Autobots and Decepticons on Earth awakened and the Great War began anew. The Autobots and humans eventually defeated the Decepticons and all the Transformers were to be sent back to Cybertron on the ''[[Ark II]]''. However, the ship was destroyed during launch due to sabotage by General [[Robert Hallo]] and [[Lazarus|Adam Rook]], in the hopes of recovering the Transformers and reprogramming them to be war machines. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 1|Prime Directive #1}} As part of a demonstration to prospective buyers, Rook had Grimlock join an assault against the Smitco Oil Refinery alongside half a dozen Transformers. Soon afterwards, Megatron broke free of Lazarus's control, and brought ruin to his operation. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2|Prime Directive #2}}

At some point, Megatron captured the other four Dinobots, {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}} which he used as leverage to get Grimlock to turn traitor and join the Decepticons after they were reactivated by Lazarus. Grimlock revealed his change of allegiance to Optimus Prime when he confronted Megatron after the unleashing of the Decepticons' newest doomsday weapon, a cyber-forming virus. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 3|Prime Directive #3}} Though Grimlock participated in the Decepticons' subsequent attack on [[San Francisco]] with apparent zeal, his only real contribution to the city's destruction was crushing unoccupied cars. [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] interrupted Grimlock's "rampage" by knocking him over with a steel girder. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4|Prime Directive #4}} Grimlock watched idly as Megatron and Optimus debated humanity's worth, until their rhetoric was interrupted by several firefighters ramming their fire engines into Megatron. The battle started anew, only for news that a nuclear missile was inbound to reach the combatants. After the Decepticons abandoned him, Optimus Prime offered to take Grimlock back, but he refused, stating circumstances had changed too much. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6|Prime Directive #6}}

{{charstubfiction|[[The Transformers Trilogy]] ({{storylink|Transformers: Hardwired|Hardwired}} / {{storylink|Transformers: Annihilation|Annihilation}} / {{storylink|Transformers: Fusion|Fusion}})}}

[[File:NewWorldOrder Grimlock Blitzwing.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Me Grimlock silence Blitzwing, then Prime next.]]
Grimlock's stance on allegiances didn't last very long, though, as [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] soon showed up with his [[Triple Changer]]s, and declared all Earthbound Transformers to be war criminals. Grimlock's true loyalty became obvious when he stopped Blitzwing from blowing off Optimus's head by grabbing his tank turret and bending it into a pretzel with one hand. After that, Shockwave sent Megatron off to Cybertron, prompting Grimlock to rejoin the Autobots in the Ark. {{storylink|New World Order}} When Optimus's group surrendered to Ultra Magnus, some of the Autobots remained on Earth, Grimlock among them. He traveled to the frozen north, and freed the other Dinobots from Megatron's holding tank. {{storylink|Brothers' Burden}}

Stealing a Decepticon shuttle, the Dinobots then headed for Cybertron, intending to free Optimus Prime and his group. After a rough landing in the [[Wastelands]], they acquired [[Sixshot|some transportation]] from [[Octane]] and hurried to Iacon, sowing discord along the way. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}} Once they reached their destination, Grimlock did his part by leading a massive Dinobot assault on [[Shockwave's Tower]], before breaking off to take care of the Decepticon leader himself. Blitzwing again got in his way, and Grimlock was forced to battle both, a battle that was going his way until Ultra Magnus shot him in the face. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} Though Grimlock accused Ultra Magnus of betrayal, Magnus defended his actions, stating he couldn't allow Grimlock to simply rampage undirected in the streets. He then instructed Perceptor to repaired the Dinobot commander. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction (issue)|Countdown to Extinction}} Subsequently, Grimlock did his part for the rebellion by giving Hot Rod some back-up. For a third and final time, he fought Blitzwing, this time taking out the Decepticon with ease, grabbing him by the tank turret and throwing him into a [[Guardian robot|Guardian]]. Leaving the main conflict, Grimlock followed Shockwave, Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus into the citadel, and ended up saving the two Autobots, stating that he'd hate to lose the chance to pay back the "stuffy traitor". Optimus Prime thanked Primus, but Grimlock said Prime should be thanking ''him''. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}

While the main group of Earth Autobots returned, the Dinobots remained on Cybertron to give Ultra Magnus some needed muscle. They were assigned to help Kup fortify the new Autobot bases on Cybertron's moons. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

{{note|As noted above, any further exploits of Grimlock in the present were cut short due to Dreamwave's bankruptcy. A few details of [[Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Generation One|Generation One #11]] are known because [[Don Figueroa]] published the line-art of the comic up to page 9 on his DeviantArt account.}}

After an amusing conversation took place between Kup and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]], the two of them, along with Arcee, Snarl, and Slag, joined Springer, Grimlock, and Swoop on their shuttle's bridge. Together, they all saw an approaching Quintesson ship. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues#Issue 11|Generation 1 #11}}

====''Universe'' comic====
{{voiceactor|[[Gregg Berger]] (English)}}

The Grimlock of [[Primax 302.06 Gamma]] was one of several Transformers being monitored by [[Primus]] and [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] as the [[Universe War]] began. {{storylink|Abduction}} Hailing from an earlier era of the Cybertronian wars, Grimlock arrived in the [[Cauldron]] and soon found the unlikely allies of [[Megatron (Armada)#Beast Megatron|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]]. They were confronted by two of [[Unicron]]'s Dark Generals, [[Reptilion]] and [[Striker]]. {{storylink|OTFCC Live-Action Drama}}

Striker was overpowered and held prisoner beneath Grimlock's mighty boot. Using his spark telepathy, Primal was able to at least temporarily override Unicron's corruptive influence on Striker (although Grimlock remained somewhat unconvinced). Grimlock's concerns became academic as Reptilion returned with Unicron's other generals, [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]]. Luckily, [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] managed to orchestrate a jailbreak among the Cauldron's other "guests", so Grimlock and Megatron soon had all the reinforcements they needed. The [[Matrix Templar]] known as [[Snarl (BM)|Snarl]] helped forge a connection with Primus, creating a way out for the escapees. Grimlock was apparently dispatched back to his own era along with the other displaced abductees. {{storylink|Escape (Universe)|Escape}}

===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Grimlock-The Iron Fist.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Grimlock was among the Autobots who were awakened by [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] in [[1939]] after laying dormant on the [[Fera Islands]] for three million years. He was eager to start smashing Decepticons again, and probably would've smashed the humans as well if [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] hadn't been here to tell him they were friendly. While the other Autobots were a bit wishy-washy about helping G.I. Joe in their fight against [[Cobra]] and their Decepticon allies, Grimlock threw himself into battle almost immediately, using his [[World War II]]-era tank mode to destroy one or two incoming [[Rattler]]s. {{storylink|Transformed}}

With [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] as company, Grimlock fought his way across the Fera Islands until he ran into [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], whose earthquakes were too much for him and the other Autobot tanks to handle. {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} Grimlock was knocked off a cliff by Rumble's attacks, and as he was struggling to keep himself from falling to his doom, he urged Roadblock to save himself. However, the human refused to let Grimlock give up, and stayed behind to motivate him, drill sergeant style. While the human's words did give Grimlock newfound strength, the cliff still crumbled, and he and Roadblock fell. Thankfully, [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] saved them just in time, although Grimlock didn't enjoy feeling small in comparison to the combiner. {{storylink|Wolves}}

On the way to the Cobra [[Terrordrome]], Grimlock listened to [[Stalker (G.I. Joe)|Stalker]] being pessimistic about their chances of survival, and casually asked the human if he was a coward. Upon reaching the Terrordrome, Grimlock fought and defeated [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], having always hated him for his cowardly guerilla tactics back on Cybertron. Shortly thereafter, the Autobots and Joes came under attack from [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], and Roadblock suggested that Grimlock show the giant some real firepower... only for the Dinobot to be swatted aside like a fly. Grimlock presumably died along with the other Transformers when the [[Matrix of Leadership]] was destroyed in order to stop Bruticus. {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
{{bigquote|It just isn't a proper party without Grimlock around. That guy is nuts.|Hot Rod}}

[[File:DDGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.66|All the grace of an earthquake.]]
Grimlock and his team were transported to Earth's prehistoric past by a malfunctioning [[Teletran 3]]. A joint [[Cobra]]/[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] team traveled through a time portal to bring them back. Unfortunately, Shockwave's Decepticons blocked their return. Just as Shockwave's victory appeared complete, [[Roadblock (G.I. Joe)|Roadblock]] and [[Lady Jaye]] successfully opened up the final time portal, and the humans returned, with some heavy artillery in the form of the five Autobots, now reformatted in huge, powerful dinosaur bodies. Grimlock took the lead by knocking Shockwave through a wall, and beating the tar out of the 'Cons, alongside his new Dinobots, their new abilities more than a match for the Decepticon forces. When the Decepticons retreated, Grimlock transformed and requested an audience with Optimus Prime. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 4|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #4}}

[[File:Grimlock AoW1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.75]]
Grimlock was part of the small team sent to help with the Joes' decommissioning of their Cybertronian mechs. Grimlock was more than a little vocal about his distaste for the post, and lack of interest in the humans. He was willing to help the Joes fight Cobra when the latter attacked en masse... even if he complained about helping the weak fleshlings. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 1|The Art of War #1}} When [[Cobra Commander]] was cornered in an underground facility, Grimlock did his part by terrifying him into talking. They were interrupted when [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] appeared, and attempted to take control of both Grimlock, and [[G.I. Joe battle mech|Roadblock's robot]]. Grimlock resisted, but Roadblock's robot turned around and punched him in the face. Grimlock responded by ripping its arm off. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 2|The Art of War #2}}

As Serpent O.R. teleported to Cybertron, Grimlock's team pursued him, but ended up having to fight off [[cannibalizer]]s in a junkyard. Although Grimlock was shot in the face and knocked down, he soon got back up and continued the hunt for Serpent O.R., only to run into his new troops—the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]]. The Autobots and their human companions were captured and imprisoned in the Decepticons' base in the [[Gladiator Zone]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} They eventually managed to escape thanks to [[Snake-Eyes]], but Grimlock insulted the humans anyway. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

After hearing that Serpent O.R. had captured Optimus Prime, Grimlock violently interrogated [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] for directions to where Prime was being kept. By the time the team arrived, they found that Serpent O.R. had stolen the [[Matrix of Leadership]], only to have his new "Serpentor Prime" body taken from him by Cobra Commander. Grimlock and Snake-Eyes attacked him, but were smashed into a wall by his tentacles and taken out of action. After [[Hawk (G.I. Joe)|Hawk]] defeated Cobra Commander, Grimlock admitted that the humans were great warriors and great friends, and apologized for being hard on them. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===The Beast Within===
Four million years ago, Grimlock combined with his fellow Dinobots to form [[Beast (G1)|The Beast]], a savage abomination of a gestalt that knew no mercy. Fearing its destructive and uncontrollable power, Grimlock vowed to never again set it loose. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}

In a devastating battle with the Decepticons, Grimlock attempted to hold his savagery in check, holding back his full strength even as his comrades were being annihilated. In a fit of desperation, he made the decision to combine with the other Dinobots to form The Beast. Though Optimus attempted to reach Grimlock within the raging juggernaut as it began to slaughter friend and foe alike, Grimlock's consciousness was lost in the maelstrom of rage that was the Beast's mind. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
After Grimlock and his fellow Dinobots arrived on [[Dinobot Island (G1)|Dinobot Island]], Grimlock named one of his subordinates "[[Paddles (character)|Paddles]]." He enjoyed bossing Paddles and the other Dinobots around, telling them when to transform, fight, or fly around. {{storylink|Paddles (story)|Paddles}}

Grimlock's response to the Autobots finding a badly-damaged and helpless Starscream was to suggest that they should throw the garbage out in as many pieces as possible. When that turned out to be off the table, he was happily in support of brainwashing Starscream instead. {{storylink|Redemption Center}}

===''Q-Robo Transformer''===
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===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics===
{{bigquote|Shadows lengthen. The twilight of the Cybertronian race gathers. The end is nigh.|[[Shokaract]]}}
{{bigquote|Reminds me of the good ol' days.|Grimlock}}

One account purports that near the end of the Great War, several combatants had been reduced to protoforms due to the fallout of a foiled [[Tripredacus Council]] plot. Among those afflicted was Grimlock. {{storylink|Dawn of the Predacus}}

[[File:BWTheGathering4 Grimlock KingofBeasts.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Intelligent, sickle toed murder-lizard.]]
According to another account, Grimlock was less than thrilled about being forced to go through the [[Maximal]] downsizing. To add insult to injury, the resulting peace meant he had no outlet for his warlike tendencies. As such, he frequently volunteered for any dangerous, potentially risky, or outright suicidal missions, and when forced on to a science or exploration vessel, he preferred to spend the entire trip in stasis, rather than dealing with the prolonged inactivity. He had a personalized reformatting chip installed that deliberately seeks out only the strongest, deadliest beast modes (alive or extinct) on a planet. {{storylink|Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook 2}}

Grimlock was among the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s protoforms when the ship crashed on Earth. When [[Razorbeast]] and [[Optimus Minor]] were attempting to "rescue" [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] from [[Magmatron]], the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] detected a spark signature that was apparently off the scale, big and mad. Grimlock showed up and acted as the perfect distraction, making ''very'' short work of the Predacons. (Apparently, he was in a very bad mood after waking up and took it out on the Preds.) Magmatron offered Grimlock the chance to withdraw, and when the incredulous Grimlock refused, the Predacon general attacked. Magmatron narrowly arose as the victor by use of his triple beast modes. Grimlock was knocked out, but later helped to construct the Maximals' new base. {{storylink|The Gathering issue 4|The Gathering #4}}

Later, when [[Prowl II|Prowl]] remarked they had work to do on Earth, with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s Predacon militia still a threat, [[Wolfang (Maximal)|Wolfang]] reminded him that they had Grimlock on their side. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 1|The Ascending #1}} The bot in question was patrolling the jungle around the base at the time and bumped into the three-mech team of [[Manterror]], [[Retrax]], and [[Snapper]]. He only noticed Manterror and Retrax however, as Snapper was being crushed under his right foot at the time. While Retrax rolled for his life, Manterror had to face Grimlock on his own, and lost his wings for his trouble. This little group turned out to be a distraction, however, intended to lure the Maximals' big gun away while Ravage led an all-out strike on the base.

[[File:BWTheAscending4 Grimlock Convoys Ravage.jpg|left|upright=2.2|thumb|Me Grimlock have to pull newbies out of fire.]]
The former Dinobot wasn't about to be left out in the cold, however, and he returned to base ready for "the main course," which consisted of crushing [[Spittor (BW)|Spittor]] under his foot and tearing apart [[Iguanus (BW)|Iguanus]] and half a dozen other Predacons. Still, even with him and [[Torca (BW)|Torca]] working overtime, things might have gone poorly without [[Lio Convoy]]'s arrival. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2|The Ascending #2}}

When Lio Convoy and Ravage led a joint force to stop [[Shokaract]], Grimlock accompanied them. The former Autobot and former Decepticon had a moment of antagonism when the fight started. But once the battle got underway, Grimlock fell in with the Convoys. As Shokaract declared the end of the Cybertronian race, Grimlock seemed to reminisce, even as he transformed to his beast mode and led a charge. He was one of the survivors, although presumably, he would be a victim of Megatron's [[Transformation virus]]. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 4|The Ascending #4}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:Grimlockdinomode-HOS1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
Grimlock was one of the many Autobots who fought against the Decepticons on prehistoric Earth. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 1|Hearts of Steel #1}}

{{IDW HOS}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:Dinobots Autocracy Endgame.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66]]

{{main|Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}

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===''Mini Mayhem!''===
When a surprise party was thrown for Optimus in honor of the 20th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Grimlock didn't wind up getting invited. He demanded respect (and some cake) for this indignity!

Later, Grimlock grew tired of his role of king and warrior, and resolved to become a waiter, so he could spit in people's drinks.

After being nominated two years in a row, Grimlock was sure he'd be a shoe-in for [[2011]]'s [[Transformers Hall of Fame|Hall of Fame]]. He discussed the topic with Jazz and Shockwave until [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] came along. The trio mistook Erector for Bumblebee, and so spared him any ridicule, but verbally tore into Waspinator. After insisting that the Predacon would never stand a chance against them, Grimlock and the others walked off in a huff. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:Henkei grimlock pack in.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Me Grimlock no understand what I said.]]
When [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Megatron]] and the Decepticons attacked Earth in the 21st century, Grimlock and the Autobots were there to stop them. During a battle in Tokyo, when [[Bumblebee (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Bumblebee]] doused [[Starscream (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Starscream]] with a fire engine's hose, Grimlock exploited the opening to lash the Decepticon with his tail and sending him crashing into Megatron. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 1}}

Later, Grimlock saved a runaway train when it was forced off the tracks by [[Astrotrain (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Astrotrain]], {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 2}} then joined the other Autobots in battling the rampaging Triple Changer. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 3}}

Some time later, when the newcomer [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] was brought into the Autobot ranks, he and Grimlock decided to fight immediately upon meeting each other. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 11}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun'' manga===
Grimlock was part of a small Autobot team led by Optimus Prime who left Cybertron to pursue the [[Energon Cube]] through space. When the giant energy source crashed on Earth, in the Japanese town of [[Hoshinochō]], it shattered into fragments that were scattered far and wide. Grimlock and the other Autobots set up a subterranean base below the Cube's impact crater, and began their search for the shards, taking the forms of local vehicles to hide their activities (Grimlock, in contrast to his comrades, took the conspicuous form of a ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', for reasons best known to himself). Despite their attempts at remaining unseen, glimpses of the Autobots only magnified the reputation the crash of the Cube (believed by humans to be a meteor) had given Hoshinochō: that of a hotbed of rumored alien and UFO activity, Japan's answer to [[United States of America|America]]'s [[Roswell]].

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Enter! The Transformers}} {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Appears!}} {{storylink|Kingdom of Giants}} {{storylink|The Enemy from the Arctic}} {{storylink|Wataru's Power}} {{storylink|Time of Resurrection}} {{storylink|The Threat of Galvatron}} {{storylink|Revenge (Henkei)|Revenge}} {{storylink|A Nightmare, Once Again}} {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}}}

===''Kre-O'' comic===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-4-Grimlock.jpg|righ|thumb|50px]]
Grimlock had himself a hearty laugh when [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]] attempted to replicate [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]]'s new clear-torso'd power-up via a see-through negligee. {{Storylink|Wheeljack's Bizarre Invention! Optimus Power Up!?}}

{{note|Grimlock's appearance in this comic pre-dates the actual [[Kreon]] release, so its construction differs from the eventual toys. The comic verison uses a black [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] helmet piece, where the actual Kreons use a [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] helmet.}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock went to game at the arcade, only to be infuriated over not being able to beat a particular game. As soon as he gave up the task, [[Fracture (RID)|Fracture]] came along and beat the game with ease! This sent Grimlock into a rage, and he began to rampage across the arcade... until he spotted a Foosball table, and went to play with it instead. {{storylink|Arcade}}

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===''Transformers: All Spark''===
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Revenge (All Spark)|Revenge}} {{storylink|Ray of Hope}} {{storylink|Great Aspirations}} {{storylink|Conclusion}}}}

===''Cloud''===
[[File:Cloud Astrotrain.jpg|thumb|]]

[[File:Cloud Dinobot robot.jpg|thumb|left]]
'''Slaughter Machine Dinobot''' (殺戮マシーン・ダイノボット ''Satsuriku Mashīn Dainobotto'') was a monstrous and wild creation of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. After developing a personality of his own, he defected to the Autobots and became known as Grimlock.

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Awakening (Cloud)|Awakening}} {{storylink|Eagerness}} {{storylink|Lightwave}} {{storylink|Metamorphosis (Cloud)|Metamorphosis}} {{storylink|Overwhelm}} {{storylink|Concealment}} {{storylink|Struggle}} {{storylink|Fury (Cloud)|Fury}} {{storylink|Transcendence}} {{storylink|TFC-A04}} {{storylink|TFC-D04}}}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:FuneralForAFriend-megrimlockking.jpg|thumb|left|300px]]
Following Optimus Prime's exile from Cybertron, Grimlock defeated the new leader [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] in a duel and banished him from [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], crowning himself king. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} When captured members of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] were brought before him, Grimlock was angry that they'd ruined [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] with their [[G.I.Rocket]]s and sentenced them to death by [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] pit. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend}} The humans were able to survive and escape, however, and an impressed Grimlock agreed to a truce between the Autobots and G.I. Joe. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} Rodimus then returned to help save Metroplex from a combined Decepticon-[[Cobra]] assault, and when Grimlock protested, the reinvigorated former leader challenged him to a rematch. Whatever the outcome of the duel, Grimlock was next seen leaving Metroplex to fight Megatron in a last ditch attempt to defeat the Decepticon god-king one-on-one. This duel ended with his death at the hands of Megatron, who went on to don his dinosaur head as a decoration. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}} {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}}}

===''Angry Birds Transformers'' comic===
[[File:ABTF1 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
Grimlock and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] attempted to stop [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] from catching [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], who was carrying the [[AllSpark]], but the Decepticon evaded them and closed a blast door on them. {{storylink|Angry Birds Transformers issue 1|Angry Birds Transformers #1}} The AllSpark was lost in space in the scuffle, and Grimlock was present when it came crashing back through a window alongside a [[Minion Pig]]. {{storylink|Hard Boiled}}
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===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[File:Micro-Aggressions HotRodGrimlock.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5]]
Unwilling to share the sedentary lifestyles of his fellow "[[Builder of Cybertron|Builder]]s", Grimlock illegally transferred his spark into a [[Maximal]] protoform. He was taken prisoner and kept within [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Fortress Maximus]] until he was freed by [[Lio Convoy]]'s forces during the [[Grand Uprising]]. {{storylink|Head Games}}

Grimlock quickly adapted to being part of the [[Resistance]], and led several successful assaults on the Builders and [[Maximal Command Security Force|MCSF]]. His Resistance cell was a mixed team of Maximals and Predacons including [[Snapper]], [[Mach Kick]], [[Grizzly-1|Barbearian]], and the [[Manterror|Man Terror]]. Grimlock put out a bounty on the [[G-Virus]], and a group of... ''[[Renegade|Predacons]]'' successfully retrieved it from the [[Forever Vaults]] in exchange for resistance data on the [[Human Confederacy]].

Grimlock intended to release the G-Virus at [[Tesarus (polity)|Tesarus Arena]] when the Builders reopened the [[Games]] for the first time since the Grand Uprising began. His cell was intercepted in the service tunnels by [[Hot Rod (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Hot Rod]] and a team of fully-fueled Micromasters. During the struggle, Grimlock and Hot Rod beat each other senseless, and were on their last ergs when Snapper emerged from his battle in the tunnels to knock down Hot Rod. Grimlock was in no condition to release the virus, so he turned it over to Snapper. The sputtering Hot Rod called out for him to stop, though, telling Snapper for the first time what the G-Virus was: ''[[Galvatron (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Galvatron]]'', in viral form. A [[Dark Energon]]-fueled concoction that transformed its victims into new versions of the mad tyrant, the breaker of oaths.

Grimlock shot back that it was a necessary evil, 20,000 Builders in the audience reducing to jabbering insane, but immobile, Galvatrons. Even when Hot Rod pointed out the hundreds of mobile Micromasters who would become Galvatron as well, Grimlock would not be deterred. Snapper was horrified at the implications, however, and destroyed the virus before Grimlock could stop him. They were arrested by Hot Rod's back-up as they arrived. {{storylink|Micro-Aggressions}}

Eventually, Grimlock would become another victim of [[Tarantulas (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Tarantulas]]' [[Robosmasher|Robo-Smasher]], and would be unleashed on the [[Ex-Bot (BW)|Ex-Bots]] (minus Rampage) by the Predacon. He proceeded to fight the Ex-Bots, until the Builder got too close to [[Stiletto (BW)|Stiletto]] and the signal jammed. Freed of the Robo-Smasher's influence, Grimlock would proceed to beat Tarantulas into submission before agreeing to be arrested.

Latter, Snapper would try to talk to the Builder, but things went poorly, only justifying the G-Virus plan further in Grimlock's eyes. As Snapper walked away, however, Grimlock said he wanted to help. Later, in the heat of the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]], [[Cheetor (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Cheetor]], Snapper and Grimlock formulated a plan to bomb a tower, causing it to fall on top of the horde of [[Vehicon (BM)|Vehicons]] pressing in on them. When they arrived, it became clear that one of the three had to stay in the tower and would not be able to escape once it blew. Grimlock pulled rank and headed off to do it, saying that ''perhaps'' Snapper had a point about the G-Virus. He detonated the bombs, causing the tower to fall and allowing the Maximals to charge and pour fire onto the [[Grand Mal]]. Snapper attempted to recover Grimlock's body afterwards, but found nothing there; later, he began to wonder if Grimlock had managed to survive the blast after all.
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===Ask Vector Prime===
[[File:G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Me Grimlock Digivolve into Greymon!]]

In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], Grimlock was a student of [[Hyperdrive (Turbomaster)|Hyperdrive]] at the [[Elite Guard]] academy prior to the outbreak of the Great War. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/16}}

In [[Primax 096.0 Beta]], Grimlock, Swoop, and Sludge showed up at the last minute to save the day at the Battle for [[Sherman Dam]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/06}}
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===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
In one universe, Grimlock fought alongside his fellow Autobots against Megatron's Decepticons until the Cybertronian civil war led to the creation of the monstrous combiner, [[Thunder Mayhem]]. Thunder Mayhem turned on his masters, ultimately leading to him rampaging across Cybertron. Grimlock presumably perished during the reckoning of his homeworld. {{storylink|History}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
[[File:TPotTM Clobber.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0]]
Clobber accompanied Alpha Trion to the planet [[Eukaris]], where they discovered an ancient artifact linked to the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]s and [[Titan Master]]s. They were attacked by a contingent of Decepticons intent on ambushing the two Autobots and stealing the artifact for themselves, but [[Apeface]] managed to blow their cover and give the Autobots time to fight back. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}
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===''Island Revolutions''===
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===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
{{voiceactor|Gregg Berger (English)}}
[[File:Machinima-POTP-Windblade-Grimlock-Perceptor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
Having fought alongside the likes of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and the other Autobots in the Great War, Grimlock enjoyed the relative peacetime that followed its conclusion, but was disturbed by the amount of fearful infighting triggered across Cybertron by rumors of the impending apocalypse. Believing Megatron to be responsible, he and the other Dinobots cornered the former Decepticon and his traveling companions in [[Primal Swamp]]. Though Megatron claimed innocence, Grimlock refused to believe him and swatted him away with his tail before turning on the others, refusing to trust anyone who would work with Megatron. He and Swoop attempted to drown Perceptor in the swamp, but [[Victorion]] managed to shake the ground and knock them off balance. This only made Grimlock angrier, and he ordered the other Dinobots to merge with him and form [[Volcanicus (Generations)|Volcanicus]]. {{storylink|The Swamp}} Eventually, after a battle with new arrival [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], Volcanicus was trapped in an Energon pool and forced to separate to escape. Intrigued by a set of coordinates being projected from the [[Requiem Blaster (Megatronus)|Requiem Blaster]]'s vault, Grimlock offered his aid to Megatron's group on their journey. {{storylink|Primal (POTP)|Primal}}
[[File:POTP-Ep5-Athenaeum-Sanctorum-Grimlock-in-Cataclysm-Tundra.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66]]

Grimlock followed them to [[Cataclysm Tundra]], still doubtful of Megatron, only for them to discover the hidden [[Athenaeum Sanctorum]] entrance. Before they could find information on [[The Fallen|Megatronus]]'s plans, they were interrupted by an assault from [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Cron]]. {{storylink|Athenaeum Sanctorum (episode)|Athenaeum Sanctorum}} Grimlock attempted to take both of them on individually, but wasn't strong enough to beat either one, and was nearly killed by Overlord if not for [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade's intervention]]. {{storylink|Countdown (POTP)|Countdown}} After Megatron destroyed Overlord with the Requiem Blaster, Grimlock pulled him into a hug, (mostly) convinced that he truly was fighting on the side of good. However, he was unable to prevent Megatronus from escaping with the Blaster. After suggesting allowing Megatronus and Rodimus Cron to eliminate one another, he placed his faith in Megatron and agreed to follow him to the [[Well of All Sparks|Well of Sparks]] to finish things, though he repeatedly complained about the journey's length. {{storylink|Consequences}} Though his spark was nearly drained, Grimlock followed the others to the Well and helped [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] restrain Megatronus. Despite his best efforts, Megatronus broke free and immolated Grimlock, leaving him helpless on the ground. {{storylink|Collision Course}} As Megatronus turned his attention to new arrival Rodimus, the flames eventaully died down and Grimlock collapsed. After a brief moment of rest, he was back on his feet and resumed attacking Megatronus's device, despite repeated attacks from his foe's flame blasters. When Primal transformed into Optimal Optimus, Grimlock backed him up by keeping Megatronus away from the newly-freed [[Enigma of Combination]] and Requiem Blaster. {{storylink|Megatronus Unleashed}} He helped hold down Rodimus long enough for Optimal to remove the [[Matrix of Conquest|Matrix of Chaos]], and was initially worried by the sudden burst of energy from the Well until reassured by Perceptor. He was visibly shaken after seeing Megatron have to sacrifice his life so soon after his heroic turn, but was glad to see Optimus Prime revived in the aftermath. Afterwards, he returned to the Primal Swamp and joined the other Dinobots in mourning the fallen Sludge. {{storylink|Saga's End}}
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===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-DinobotGrimlock-CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Here I go, here I go, here I go again Girls, what's my weakness? (Men!)]]

The Dinobot leader Grimlock could wield powers of the [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]s by linking with [[Prime Master]]s. {{storylink|Grimlock (G1)/toys#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Dinobot Grimlock packaging bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Grimlock, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Commercials that featured original footage of Grimlock include the following:
*Grimlock, [[Slag (G1)|Slag]], and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] battled against [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] in the middle of a thunderstorm. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Dinobots|Dinobots commercial}}
*Grimlock and the Dinobots were beating up [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] when the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] intervened. The new arrivals then combined into [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and attacked the Dinobots from the skies. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Predacons|Predacons commercial}}
*Grimlock and Slag were trotting along through a field when they came under attack by Predaking. Though Grimlock was worried that they were in big trouble, they were saved by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] swooping in and blasting away the giant Decepticon. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sky Lynx|Sky Lynx commercial}}
*Grimlock, along with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], became a [[Pretender]] and aided Optimus Prime take on Starscream in the streets of a darkened city. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Classic Pretenders|Classic Pretenders commercial}}
*When [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] was causing "really big destruction" at a construction site, he accidently unearthed Grimlock, who toppled the Combiner by biting at his leg. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 2#Constructicons and Dinobots|Generation Constructicons and Dinobots commercial}}
*"Hero Mashers" Grimlock, Optimus, and Bumblebee took on Megatron in the middle of a busy city. Grimlock let Optimus ride him into battle, and the Autobot leader swapped heads with his mount in order to bite off one of Megatron's arms. Grimlock and Bumblebee then took a break from fighting to arm wrestle, though their match was interrupted when Optimus crashed down between them. The Autobots then thoroughly scrambled their pieces together and took down Megatron with Grimlock's "dino-fist." Afterwards, the Autobots returned to their normal configurations (though it took them more than one try to do so!) {{storylink|Commercial#Hero Mashers|Hero Mashers commercial}}
*Grimlock came upon Starscream filming a toy review for the first-to-be-revealed [[BotCon 2012]] toy. When Starscream stepped away from the camera, Grimlock went ahead and revealed the toy himself, spoiling Starscream's video. {{storylink|BotCon 2012: Figure Reveal!}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Grimlock is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Autobot duplicates in the Decepticon campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Battle Circuit''===
Grimlock, one of the "greatest Transformers of all time," was part of an Autobot team that participated in a tournament on Cybertron. He faced off against a team of Decepticons in a series of one-on-one matches. If he managed to defeat Menasor, Trypticon, Astrotrain, Starscream and Megatron, Grimlock was declared to be the tournament's champion! {{storylink|Transformers Battle Circuit}}

===3D Battle-Card Game===
Grimlock battled [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s Decepticon forces under [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s leadership, alongside several Autobot allies. {{storylink|3D Battle-Card Game#Energon Wars expansion|Energon Wars Expansion Set}}

===''Sector Seven'' game===
Dubbed "Non-Biological Entity - 08", a video of Grimlock stomping through a construction site in dino mode reached the public through "hacked evidence" files. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)}}

===Transformers G1: Awakening===
[[File:Gluawakening grimlock.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb| Me Grimlock... Minecraft???]]
Grimlock was hanging out on [[Earth]] when he was set upon by the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. Though he was easily holding his own, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and a group of Autobots newly returned from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] lent a hand. Afterwards, Optimus managed to talk Grimlock out of attacking his saviors, and Grimlock stomped off to beat up some more Decepticons. They were disappointingly easy for him to stomp.

After helping Optimus and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] defeat [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on Cybertron, Grimlock complained about the lack of Decepticons for him to crush. {{storylink|Transformers G1: Awakening}}
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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
Grimlock was one of the fighters that participated in different tournaments. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}

===Transformers Legends===
At a time when their group was the Lightning Strike Coalition, Grimlock went missing, and Swoop and Sludge searched fruitlessly for him on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]]. {{storylink|Wreckage (Legends)|Wreckage}} Slug and Snarl tracked Grimlock to the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. The squad were reunited as prisoners in Shockwave's laboratory, where the Decepticon scientist performed experiments on the Lightning Strike Coalition, transforming them into the monstrous Dinobots. This backfired on the Decepticon scientist, however, when the Dinobots used their newfound power to rise up against Shockwave and trash his lab. {{storylink|Rescue the King}}

Grimlock and the other Dinobots once proved their worth to the Autobots in battle, resulting in Optimus Prime cancelling plans to have the team shut down. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots (Legends)|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Grimlock and Swoop went missing, causing the other three Dinobots to act erratically, until the Autobots got the trio under control and locked them up. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 1}} The missing pair resurfaced, staging a raid and freeing their fellow Dinobots in the middle of the night. The five Dinobots marched on the Decepticon base, but were defeated by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]. {{storylink|Day of the Dinobots - Part 2}}

At the sly suggestion of the Decepticons, Grimlock took control of the Autobot army and declared himself king. Though his reign saw the successful capture of Megatron and Shockwave, Grimlock decided leading wasn't for him and handed the reigns back to Optimus. {{storylink|Me, Grimlock, King}}

When Optimus fell in battle during a massive Decepticon attack on [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], Grimlock took command of the Autobot forces and led them to victory over the enemy forces. {{storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots (Legends)|S.O.S. Dinobots}} Grimlock also came to the aid of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] and [[Kup (G1)|Sergeant Kup]] when the pair were put on trial by the [[Quintesson]]s. He persuaded the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] to turn on their masters, saving the day. {{storylink|Mockery of Justice}}

When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] were abducted by [[Skuxxoid]]s during the [[Galactic Olympics|Galactic Games]], Grimlock and Rodimus Prime traveled to [[Chaar]] to see if the Decepticons were responsible. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 1}} Grimlock fought against the combined Decepticon and Quintesson forces when they attacked Cybertron. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 3}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Me Grimlock has invisible hand!]]
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Grimlock-(G2).jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|Me Grimlock better in blue!]]
Grimlock participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He appeared in two different bodies:
*''Grimlock'' — This Epic character was available as a reward in the "Dinobots Destruction" stronghold event.
*''Grimlock (G2)'' — This Epic character was available as a reward in the "S.O.S. Dinobots!" stronghold event. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
{{voiceactor|[[Gregg Berger]]}}
Grimlock was there to assist Optimus Prime against the Decepticons. Few could stand against his sheer physical might, even if he lacked the agility of Sideswipe of Bumblebee. In addition to using blasters and swords, Grimlock was capable of grabbing Decepticons and smashing them straight into the ground or roasting them with a blast of flame from his dinosaur mode's mouth. {{storylink|Transformers: Devastation}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Grimlock-Earth-Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75|Me Grimlock like good graphics!]]
Combat is in Grimlock's spark, and periods in between battles are simply periods of great frustration and seething resentment. Any display of weakness is worthy only of contempt in Grimlock's optics, but he's not as dumb as he likes people to think, and his courage on the battlefield is the stuff of legend.
{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Grimlock Bio}}
Grimlock has a tough rivalry with the Predacon leader [[Razorclaw (G1)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Razorclaw]].

In an unusual stroke of inspiration, Grimlock had the idea to use the Space Bridge to find new bots from the future, so the Autobots could win the war, so he prompted Perceptor to carry it out. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Primal Instinct}}{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|A Stitch in Time}}

*'''Class:'''Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 3 Star rating (2 star in Beta)
*'''Weapons:''' Grimlock prefers to stay in his beast form as it is his most powerful form. He breathes fire and smashes builidings in his beast mode.
*'''Ability: Sword Rush''' Rush into battle smashing walls along the way, dealing high damage to the final target!
**'''Cost''': 3 ability points. +3 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:grimlock Grimlock at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Grimlock-Forged to Fight.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4| "ME GRIMLOCK BEST BRAWLER!!!"]]
Grimlock was one of the Autobots pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintesson]]s and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

When Prowl was surveying the terrain in a Beta 4 dust storm, he spotted a Dinobot, who declared himself to be Grimlock, King Dinobot! Prowl further reported that he had a secret object to boost his strength. Soon Grimlock revealed he had a special Utility Mod that quickly charges up his Special Powers. After he was defeated, the mod was taken back to base for analysis. {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight|Me Have Mod}}

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==Toys==
{{Main|Grimlock (G1)/toys}}

==Merchandise==
{{Main|Grimlock (G1)/toys#Merchandise}}

==Notes==
*Grimlock is the only Dinobot in the original lineup whose name has two syllables, and the only Dinobot whose name doesn't start with the letter S. He's the leader for a reason, ya know.
*Grimlock has had a number of preliminary names, one being '''Tyrannobot'''. The [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Transformers'' cartoon]] [[production bible|series bible]] contains one description of him that was originally typed with the name "'''Trapjaw'''", then its title was crossed out by hand and rewritten "Grimlock". Another description was typed with "'''Jawbreaker'''", again crossed out and relabeled "Grimlock". Another preliminary name is "'''Tyrex'''", from the [[Sunbow Productions]] cast list page for "[[Countdown to Extinction (episode)|Countdown to Extinction]]"; this was evidently coined by writer [[Donald F. Glut]].<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20070217131842/http://members.aol.com/tfencyc/interview_glut.html ZMFTS interview with Donald F. Glut] (archive copy)</ref>
[[File:Universal studios grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Me Grimlock so disappointed me couldn't be at Knott's Berry Farm."]]
*An actor in a Grimlock costume was among the "live" Transformers one could meet at the [[1985]] [[The Transformers Universal Studios Tour|Universal Studios Tour]].
*Grimlock's speech impediment is caused by varying conditions, depending on continuity. The difference between Grimlock's speech in the UK and US Marvel comics' writing styles was explained in the UK booklet "[[Transformers: The Facts]]" to be a ruse, as Grimlock didn't want to sound intelligent because he regarded intellectuals as weak. In the cartoon it was a result of primitive thought processes, something found in all Dinobots. In Dreamwave's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'', it is explained as the result of a virus, while the [[Transformers Hall of Fame]] blames it on a battle with Scorponok. In ''[[Spotlight: Grimlock]]'', there was a brief mention of a damaged vocal processor; this was not only ignored by subsequent issues, but the rest of the spotlight. IDW's later [[Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|''More than Meets the Eye'' #8]] gave him the speech impediment by saying he'd been brain damaged. Devil's Due didn't bother explaining, they just got him in the "Me Grimlock's" during part three.
*Grimlock is generally regarded as [[Simon Furman]]'s signature character, seeing as how most of Grimlock's greatest feats during the Marvel comic were penned by Furman.
*Grimlock has his very own fanboy, [[Noise]], who someday wants to grow up and be just like him—a godless killing machine.
[[File:GRIMrobo.jpg|right|upright=2.0|thumb|Evolution of Grimlock's robot mode character model]]
[[File:GRIMdino.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Evolution of Grimlock's dino mode character model]]
*Grimlock's [[beast mode]] in ''The Gathering'' does not actually match any dromaeosaur on record, seeming to combine elements of both the dromaeosaur body type with that of a carnosaur or tyrannosaurid. The ''Beast Wars Sourcebook'' profile seems to have tried to rectify this by calling him a ''Megaraptor''. Which is fine...except ''Megaraptor'' was later determined to be a misidentified carnosaur. And ''then'' ''Megaraptor'' was determined to be a ''tyrannosauroid'', meaning that Grimlock's beast mode as a Maximal is ''ancestral'' to the animal his G1 alternate mode was based on. It all comes full-circle, it seems.
*In almost every instance in which Grimlock is drawn by [[Pat Lee]], [[:File:PatLeeGrimlockHead.jpg|Grimlock's eyes protrude past his faceplate]], rather than sitting behind it like normal. This becomes especially pronounced (and comical) towards the end of Dreamwave's [[Prime Directive|first mini-series]].
*Grimlock's ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' body is based on [[Springer (G1)#Voyager|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Springer]], using the color scheme of his ''Beast Wars'' toy.
*{{anchor|clobber}}Why Grimlock's Titan Master toy in ''Titans Return'' is named Clobber is not currently known; most likely, Hasbro wanted to avoid confusion with toys of a [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|different "Grimlock" character]] from the concurrently released [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|''Robots in Disguise'' line]]. While this didn't stop [[Bumblebee (Movie)|other]] [[Bumblebee (WFC)|characters]] of the same name to have toys out at the same time, ''Titans Return'' ''did'' also feature a new toy of Generation 1 [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] that was renamed into "Roadburn" at the eleventh hour, supposedly also to avoid confusion with [[Chase (RB)|another character of the same name]] from ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]]''.
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Czech:'' '''Řimbaba''', '''Uhlí'''
*''French:'' '''La Menace''' (Canada, "The Threat"), '''Menace''' (Canada ''Beast Wars'', "Threat")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Mogorva''' ("Grim", Marvel comics), '''Grimlock''' (both ''The Movie'' dubs)
*''Italian:'' '''Tiran''', '''Drago''' ("Set Commandos" four-pack)
*''Korean:'' '''Grimlock''' (그림록 ''Geurimnok'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (China, 钢锁, "Steel Lock"), '''Sǐsuǒ''' (Taiwan ''Generation 2'' cartoon, 死鎖, "Dead Lock")
*''Portuguese:'' '''Trancoso''', '''Grunhido''' (Brazil comics, "Grunt"), '''Implacável''' (Portugal, "Cutthroat") *''Russian:'' '''Smel'chak''' (Смельчак, "Daredevil")
*''Spanish:'' '''Ferozaurio''' (''Beast Wars'')
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Tverdokhvat''' (ICTV, Твердохват, "One Who Snaps Firmly")

==References==
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Grimlock (AOE)

2019-07-18T07:07:18Z

Rocky Solid: /* Robots in Disguise */

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock think it cramped in here.]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
{{PrimeRippersnapperMold}}

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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock should be with puny truck boss.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock look shiny!]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|no. They’re not popsicles.]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Now me Grimlock done transforming. But why me Grimlock have different color?]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px|You made me Grimlock look like Ultraman!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What happened to me Grimlock’s legs?!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock should be with puny truck boss.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock look shiny!]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|no. They’re not popsicles.]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Now me Grimlock done transforming. But why me Grimlock have different color?]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px|You made me Grimlock look like Ultraman!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What happened to me Grimlock’s legs?!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock should be with puny truck boss.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock look shiny!]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|no. They’re not popsicles.]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Now me Grimlock dome transforming. But why me Grimlock have different color?]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px|You made me Grimlock look like Ultraman!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|What happened to me Grimlock’s legs?!]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
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===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock should be with puny truck boss.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock look shiny!]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|no. They’re not popsicles.]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Now me Grimlock dome transforming. But why me Grimlock have different color?]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px|You made me Grimlock look like Ultraman!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
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===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Me Grimlock should be with puny truck boss.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock look shiny!]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|no. They’re not popsicles.]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Now me Grimlock dome transforming. But why me Grimlock have different color?]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|no. They’re not popsicles.]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb|Now me Grimlock dome transforming. But why me Grimlock have different color?]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|no. They’re not popsicles.]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
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===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Admit it. You thought he was covered in peanut butter too.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|Why you make me Grimlock look like [[Megatron (BW)|other guy]]?]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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Rocky Solid: /* Legion Class toys */

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock not done transforming!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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Rocky Solid: /* 1-Step Turbo Changer */

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
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===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock have legs for arms!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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Rocky Solid: /* Movie Edition */

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
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===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|You dare make me Grimlock tiny?!|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
{{anchor|Voyager}}
[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look too cute! Make me Grimlock big again!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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Rocky Solid: /* Battle Masters */

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
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===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like polar bear!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb|Me Grimlock have big red tail!]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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[[File:BattleMasters OptimusPrime Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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Rocky Solid: /* Mecha Nations */

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
{{Charstubgames|{{Storylink|Transformers: Battle Masters (mobile game)|Battle Masters}}}}

===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
[[File:Movie-Edition-Tiny-Turbo-Changers-Series-4-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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[[Image:AoE dino sparker Optimus and Grimlock.jpg|thumb|right|The unexpected return of the [[Beast Rider]]s!|300px]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanGuardianGrimlock.jpg|thumb|200px]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
[[File:TF-AOE-HTI-Toys-Grimlock-Track-Set.jpg|upright=1.77|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
[[File:BattleMasters Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
[[File:Mn11-aoegrimlock.jpg|thumb|Why you make me Grimlock chibi?!]]
*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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Grimlock (AOE)

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:''Grimlock is an [[Autobot]] [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] from the [[live-action film series]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:AOE Grimlock concept.jpg|thumb|right|400px|When me Grimlock go clubbin', me make sure to pack extra mace just in case.]]
'''Grimlock''' is a [[Dinobot (AOE)|Dinobot]] with a rather rough n' tough attitude. One of the most powerful warriors alive, his general approach to a problem is to smash it first, worry about the specifics later. This attitudes extends to his [[Autobot]] [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|companions]], who are expected to meet Grimlock's standard of strength. That said, the Autobots have a lot less to fear from this behemoth than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===Movies===
{{note|The five movies are the primary component of the live-action movie continuity family. Their events should be taken as canon for all other pieces of fiction listed below, unless otherwise specified.}}

====''Age of Extinction'' film====
[[File:Age-of-extinction-grimlock-hanged.jpg|thumb|left|300px|[[John DiMaggio|King Shark]] knows how you feel after being in Arkham Asylum.]]

Grimlock was a prisoner aboard [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]]'s [[Knight Ship|ship]] until the Autobots detached that section and flew it to [[China]], though Optimus did not inform his troops of their presence. When [[Megatron (Movie)|Galvatron]]'s [[KSI Sentry|new Decepticons]] shot 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 the [[Creator (AOE)|Creator]]s intended 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 into [[Hong Kong]], where Grimlock killed many Decepticons with ease.

[[File:AOEOptimusRidingGrimlock.jpg|thumb|right|300px| Me Grimlock no Yoshi! Me Grimlock KING!]]
Grimlock later helped escort the [[Seed]] to 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 (Movie)|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. {{storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction}}

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====''The Last Knight'' film====
[[File:TLK Grimlock eats cruiser.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Grimlock's story.]]
In the years following the battle in China, Grimlock joined the Autobots in hiding at [[Cade Yeager]]'s [[Junkyard (TLK)|scrapyard]]. Unfortunately, he developed a habit of stealing the local sheriff's cruiser and using it as a chew toy. On the day Cade encountered [[Talisman Knight|a 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 assistant [[Jimmy (TLK)|Jimmy]] for 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 daughter [[Tessa Yeager|Tessa]].

The next day, their refuge was discovered by the Decepticons and the [[Transformers Reaction Force|T.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 joined [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] in 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 from [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], swatting the Decepticon with his tail, before slamming [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] himself into the ground. As [[Dreadbot]] ran in to assist, Grimlock snapped him up and killed the Decepticon bank robber. He then turned his attention back to Megatron and [[Nitro Zeus]], who quickly fled once Grimlock unleashed his considerable might upon the Decepticons. Grimlock remained in America after Cade was taken to [[England]] by [[Cogman]] and did not participate in the final battle on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Last Knight (film)|The Last Knight}}

===''How to Ride your Dinobot'' cartoon===
Grimlock found himself being the guinea pig for [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]'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. {{storylink|How to Ride Your Dinobot Chapter 2: How to Ride|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, with [[Slash (AOE)|Slash]] tossing [[Hound (Movie)|Hound]] through the air, Bumblebee nearly getting mauled when attempting to feed them and [[Scorn]] and [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]] smashing [[Crosshairs (AOE)|Crosshairs]] and [[Drift (AOE)|Drift]] together. 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! {{Storylink|How to Ride a Dinobot!}}

===''Kre-O'' cartoon===
Grimlock participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons... until Optimus Prime began talking about the plot of the [[live-action film series]] to 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 the [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|fourth film]]. Optimus settled with introducing Grimlock and the rest of the Dinobots. Then Grimlock's pizza arrived, and the fighting started up once again. {{storylink|Take Us to the Movies}} {{Storylink|Take 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 on [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]], and kicked his head away. {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Dino Force|Kre-O Dino Force commercial}}

===''Transformers Legends'' comic===
As a lover of beast Transformers, [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] purchased [[#Voyager Class toys|a Grimlock toy]] at [[Transformers Celebration 2014]]. [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] used it as a mount for [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]'s [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#EvasionMode|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime]], greatly upsetting Rhinox. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 2|TF4 Toy Party Part 2}} While discussing how neat the toy was, the three found its weapon reminiscent of stereotypical cartoon meat and imagined that Grimlock wanted to eat it. {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 3|TF4 Toy Party Part 3}} They went on to compare [[Slug (AOE)|Slug]]'s battle mode to a spit roast, joking that when he was done, Slug would become Grimlock's "meat". {{storylink|TF4 Toy Party#Part 4|TF4 Toy Party Part 4}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark''===
====Console====
{{voiceactor|[[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. {{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (console)|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.
{{storylink|Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (3DS)|Rise of the Dark Spark}}

===''Age of Extinction'' mobile game===
Grimlock was one of the Autobots, who helped destroy the Decepticons on streets of Texas, Detroit, and Chicago. {{Storylink|Transformers: Age of Extinction (mobile game)|Age of Extinction}}

===''Dinobot Hunt'' online game===
Grimlock teamed up with Optimus Prime to destroy some Decepticon encampments, and collect some Energon along the way. {{storylink|Dinobot Hunt (online game)|Dinobot Hunt}}

===''Feed Grimlock'' online ''Kre-O'' game===
Optimus Prime fed the hungry Grimlock. His lunch was [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicons]], his favourite! No matter how much Grimlock ate, he always had room for more. {{storylink|Feed Grimlock}}

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===''Transformers: Battle Masters''===
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===''Transformers: Shadows Rising''===
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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!" {{storylink|Commercial/Age of Extinction#Flip and Change|1-Step Optimus Prime & Flip and Change Grimlock toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Age of Extinction===
====Robots in Disguise====
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[[Image:AoE flip and change Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Optimus Prime's gonna have a hard time trying to mount on Grimlock.''(Hasbro Version Pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-big-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|White chocolate Grimlock.''(TakaraTomy Version Pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Flip & Change, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA02'''

:Part of the first wave of Flip & Change toys, Grimlock transforms into a robotic horned ''Tyrannosaurus'' by way of an [[autotransformation]] gimmick, 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 some [[Walmart]]s before the official May 17th street date for ''Age of Extinction'' merchandise.

: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 also ''removed'' from the release, requiring the toy to be transformed by hand.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/FCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Flip & Change Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:AoE Power Battler Grimlock.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Me got spirit, yes me do. Me got spirit, how about you?]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Power Battlers, 2014)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Battle Attack Grimlock'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[October 18|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.

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[[Image:AoE 1-step Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[JaAm|Why me Grimlock's shoulders hurt?]]''(Hasbro Version pictured)'']]
[[Image:Takara-lost-age-series-grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock eat my wheaties.''(TakaraTomy Version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (One Step Changers, 2014)
**''Japanese Release Date'': [[2014]]-[[July 19|07-19]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''LA04'''

: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 the ''Stomp & Chomp'' figure (see below). Also, due to the knee spikes on the legs somewhat getting in the way while transforming back to ''T. rex'' form, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/OSCGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on One-Step Changer Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOE-One-Step-Collection.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Transformers: Age of Extinction'' Collection''' (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.

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[[Image:AoE stomp and chomp Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Me Grimlock take your all your precious money, no matter how silly me look.]]
*'''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.

:Note that the arms need to be in a straight position before returning to ''T. rex'' mode. His left leg is detached to fit in the package.

:The toy was redecoed into [[Grimlock (RID 2015)#Stomp .26 Chomp|another Grimlock]].
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====Generations====
=====Legion Class toys=====
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart legion Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Not even the kids will think that's a ''T. rex''.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion, 2014)
:Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]], transforming into a bipedal lizard creature. He can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:This figure was available exclusively at [[Walmart]] stores 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMLegGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Legion Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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[[File:AoE Wal-Mart 2-pack scout Grimlock.jpg|thumb|300px|Me Grimlock disapprove of meek scientists who mutate worms.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Legion two-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Sword, pistol

:This time, Grimlock is a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Cruellock#Energon|Cruellock]] (10 years after its release) packaged with a redeco of [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'']] Optimus Prime. He transforms into a dinosaur-monster somewhat reminiscent of the 1998 American movie version of [[Godzilla]] and 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 gray [[Energon star|Energon chip]] which could be attached to most ''Energon''-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.

: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 make [[Doom-Lock (Energon)#Energon|Doom-Lock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/WMGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Walmart two-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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=====Voyager Class toys=====
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[[File:AOEVoyagerGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So Me Grimlock pick [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|skinny legs]]... you wanna question that decision in front of me Grimlock's face? Thought so. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-03 Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|right|thumb|Me Grimlock traded me silver face paint for these leg tattoos. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD03'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[May 17|05-17]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction:]] [[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' Voyager Class toys, Grimlock transforms into a silver and bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with [[Articulation|articulated]] horns, and a button-activated, spring-loaded chomping jaw. He comes with a spiked maul that he can ''sorta'' wield via the smaller [[5mm post|5mm handle]] at 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 a ''really'' long 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 the ''[[Movie 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 into [[Nemesis Grimlock]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Transformers .282014.29|''Transformers'' (2014) Dinobots Generation One 4-pack Grimlock]], and retooled into [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition Dinobots set Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Grimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Voyager Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AoE now & then Grimlock 2014.jpg|thumb|300px|ORANGE-a glad to see me again? Huh? Huh?? Nothing? Ah, ok.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Evolution 2-Pack, 2014)
**'''24 OF 30'''
**''Japanese Release Date'': '''[[2014]]-[[August 3|08-03]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:As a Toys R Us exclusive, this pack includes a redecoed ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class Grimlock and a redeco of [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'']] [[Grimlock (Energon)|Grimlock]] representing the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Age of Extinction|Generation 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.

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[[File:TF-Platinum-Edition-Voyager-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Platinum Edition Voyager 2-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of of the Voyager Class figure above, with chromed ''T. rex'' head, 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.

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[[File:AoE Target 2-pack voyager Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|One of me Grimlocks are not like the other...]]
*'''Silver Knight Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (two-pack, 2014)
**'''29 OF 30'''
**''Accessories:'' Sword, shield

:A Generation-1-inspired redeco of ''[[Transformers: Generations]]'' ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Generations|Grimlock]] that was only available in a two-pack with a Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SKDeluxe|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] figure. His sword & shield is cast in reddish pink transparent plastic, with the sword's details painted like the Japanese release & the ''Platinum Edition'' figure, 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.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TargetGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Target 2-pack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:AOEtoy-DinobotsUnleashedGrimlock.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Dinobots Unleashed 5-Pack''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Redecoed from the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager Class figure, Grimlock sports a ''vaguely'' [[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] gray color scheme, with heavy use of chrome and transparent plastic. He comes packaged with similarly-themed redecoes of [[Scorn#Platinum5Pack|Scorn]], [[Slug (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slug]], [[Strafe (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Strafe]] and [[Slog (AOE)#Platinum5Pack|Slog]]

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[[File:MovieAdvancedtoy-GrimlockG1ColorVer.jpg|thumb|300px|No G1 nostalgia for you America!]]
*'''Grimlock G1 Color Ver.''' (Voyager, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul
:Another redeco of the ''Age of Extinction'' Voyager, Grimlock G1 Color Ver. features a [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]-inspired deco, and was available to order only when purchasing advance tickets for ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' at [[Lawson]] convenience stores in Japan.
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=====Leader Class toys=====
[[File:AOEtoy-GrimlockLeader.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|Me Grimlock tear mace out of [[Windrazor (Prime)#Beast Hunters|(now-dead) dragon]]'s hands. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:Lost Age AD-20 Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|"...Me Grimlock had worse." ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Leader, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''M4 / #002'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''AD20'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2014-[[July 19|07-19]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:Part of the first wave of ''Age of Extinction: Generations'' Leader Class toys, this version of Grimlock transforms into an oddly-elongated, [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed out]], black-and-bronze ''Tyrannosaurus'' with an articulated jaw, and ''tiny'' vestigial 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 wield ''normally'' via 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 of ''Age of Extinction'' Leader-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 store [[exclusive]] in parts of Europe, at least in the United Kingdom (at Argos) and Germany (at Rossmann drug stores).

:His [[stock photography]] features a [[:File:AOE-Leader-Class-Grimlock.jpg|''completely'' different deco]] compared to the final product.

:The TakaraTomy version is dubbed '''Black Knight Grimlock''', and features a more [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] deco... 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.

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[[File:AOEtoy-PELeaderClassGrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2.33|We were expecting a giant car.]]
*'''Leader Class Grimlock & Leader Class Optimus Prime''' (Platinum Edition, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace", shield

:This ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' two-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 the {{w|patina}} seen on the character on-screen.

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[[File:TF-AOE-Leader-Class-Lucky-Draw-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"If [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|puny Autobot]] is Silver Knight, then Me Grimlock is Gold Knight!"]]
*'''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 Extinction'' campaign, 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.

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===Kre-O===
[[image:KreO-Toy AoE Dinobot Grimlock.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Me no have robot mode, so me have all these guns to compensate!"]]
*'''Grimlock Street Attack''' (2014)
**''Set number'': '''A6955'''
**''Pieces'': '''196'''
**''Kreons'': [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Gold Knight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]], [[Vehicon (Kre-O)|Vehicon]] x2.

:The ''[[Kre-O]]'' "[[Grimlock Street Attack]]" set includes a buildable Dinobot beast Grimlock in his beast mode with two pairs of non-firing cannons. The included [[Optimus Prime (Movie)#GoldKnight|Gold Knight Optimus Prime]] [[Kreon]] (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 a ''paifang'' Chinese gateway base with a swivel joint to smash through with.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OGSAGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Grimlock Street Attack Grimlock at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KRE-O-Dinobot-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I have a big head and tiny arms!"]]
*'''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 on [[June 28]] as part of a special promotion at [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]], given away free from noon to 2pm (roughly) as part of an in-store building event that coincided with the opening weekend of ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|Age of Extinction]]'' and the final day of a buy-one-get-one-half-off sale on all ''Transformers'' product.

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

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[[File:Custom Kreon Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Me Grimlock do the opera".]]
* '''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 Kreon ''Age of Extinction'' Collection, Grimlock makes heavy use of the new parts created for ''Kre-O Dungeons & Dragons'', what with the "knight" theme. He features a "bat'leth" blade-weapon from the ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]'' line, a large chromed axe, a claw weapon, and a red sword. He also come with extra-clear body parts. Unlike most toys of the ''Kre-O Age of Extinction'' Dinobots, Grimlock is colored in [[Show-accuracy|screen-accurate]] silver.

: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.

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===Construct-Bots===
[[File:Construct-bots-AOE-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock look like Bionicle.]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword
:''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Grimlock is just the right size to be ridden by the smaller Dinobot Riders assortment, most notably Optimus Prime.

:Like all Dinobot ''Construct-Bots'', Grimlock features a gear driven gimmick. In his case, spinning the gear on his back causes his jaws to chomp.

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[[File:Construct-bots-Dinofire-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now with extra angus beef!]]
*'''Dinofire Grimlock''' (Dinobot, 2014)
**''Accessories'': Tail/Sword, 6 Missiles
:The sole larger class ''Construct-Bots'' toy, 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 all ''Construct-Bot''s 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 a ''huge'' sword 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.

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[[File:ConstructBots Grimlock 2pack.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|>_<]]
*'''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 smaller ''Construct-Bots'' Grimlock toy and a [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Construct-Bots|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]] Dinobot Rider figure.

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===Movie The Best===
[[File:TF-Movie-MB-09-Dino-Ride-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Me Grimlock had screen-accurate colors!]]
*'''Dino Ride Grimlock & Optimus Prime''' (2017-[[March 25|03-25]])
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''MB-09'''
**''Accessories'': Mace, Optimus Prime figure, Optimus Prime's Vector Shield, Optimus Prime's Sword

:''[[Transformers Movie The Best|Movie The Best]]'' Grimlock is a screen-accurate redeco/slight retool of the first ''Generations'' Voyager 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.

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===The Last Knight===

====1-Step Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Turbo Changer, 2017)
**''Japanese Release Date'': 2017-[[July 15|07-15]]
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-17'''
:''Turbo Changer'' Grimlock is a redeco of the first ''Age of Extinction'' One 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 his ''T. rex'' forehead/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. rex'' leg.
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[[File:TF-TLK-RtS-Turbo-Changer-6-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''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 his ''T. rex'' horns & 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.
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====Tiny Turbo Changers====
[[File:TLK-toy TTC-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right|]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changers, 2017)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Bag Code'': '''A'''

:Released as part of the first wave of the blind-packed [[Tiny Turbo Changers]] line, Grimlock is a small, super-deformed toy that transforms from a cute robot into a cute mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' in just a few steps! He features a pseudo-Automorph gimmick consists of the ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' body being simultaneously "split" into an X-formation while converting into robot mode. Due to his simplified transformation scheme, his helmet horn ends up as his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' tail, and his robot mode feet ends up becoming his ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' "[[chin]]".

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

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[[File:TLK-toy TTC-GrimlockSA.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|right]]
*'''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, but ''not the same'' as [[Nemesis Grimlock]]'s colors.
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====Legion Class toys====
[[File:TF-TLK-Legion-Class-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Legion Class, 2017)

:This Legion Class Grimlock is ''once again'', a redeco of [[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|''Prime'']] ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[Rippersnapper (Prime)|Rippersnapper]]. As a redeco of the said Legion Class figure, he can also transform into a leg for the ''Prime'' [[Hun-Gurrr (Prime)#Cyberverse|Hun-Gurrr]] mold to use in its [[combiner]] mode, though this is not advertised anywhere for obvious reasons.

:We can assume that this toy still suffers from mold deterioration after ''seven'' uses. 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.

:In 29th August to 29th September, the entire 1st wave of ''The Last Knight'' Legion Class figures that almost ''massively'' shelfwarmed in Malaysia's Toys"R"Us stores was sold as a giveaway item for the customers who purchased ''The Last Knight'' toys in a price of RM200 (approx $46) in a single receipt. Grimlock is one of the four.
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[[File:TF-TLK-Mission-to-Cybertron-TRU-2-pack-Grimlock.jpg|upright=2|thumb]]
*'''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 with ''Prime'' Hun-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 after ''eight'' uses.
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====Knight Armor Turbo Changer====
[[File:TF-TLK-Knight-Armor-Turbo-Changer-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|His crown is actually a prize from the ''Cruiser Eating Contest''. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:TF-TLK-TC-04-Big-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And that's the Platinum Trophy. ''(TakaraTomy version pictured)'']]
*'''Grimlock''' (Knight Armor Turbo Changer, 2017/2018)
**''Japanese Name'': '''Big Grimlock'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-04'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''2018-[[February 3|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. rex'' tail. 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.

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====Voyager Class toys====
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[[File:TF-TLK-Voyager-Grimlock.jpg|upright=1.99|thumb|No, me Grimlock had ''better'' colors!]]
*'''Grimlock''' (Premier Edition Voyager, 2017)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TLK-05'''
**''Japnaese release date'': '''2017-[[April 29|04-29]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Two-piece spiked maul

:''Premier Edition'' Grimlock is once again, a redeco of the original [[#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Class figure]] without the retooled pegs previously included in the ''Movie The Best'' release, and he sports an even more screen/concept art-accurate silver and gunmetal paint scheme (with his robot eyes being painted blue and his ''T. rex'''s eyes are painted red). The mold degradation from the [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|''Platinum Edition'' Dinobots 5-pack release]] is still present in this mold.

:In Asia's Toys"R"Us shops, Grimlock is a shelfwarmer, 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's [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TVMagazineEZ|Burning Megatron]].
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====Turbo Change Series====
*'''Grimlock''' (2018)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''TC-08'''

:''Turbo Change Series'' Grimlock 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 [https://art.parco.jp/parcomuseum/detail/?id=168 ”The World Of Transformers” Exhibition] held at the Parco Museum in Ikebukuro from March 15th to Monday, April 1st, 2019.
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===Generations===
====Studio Series====
[[File:StudioSeries-07-MV4-Leader-Grimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=2|Me Grimlock know that you will throw away ''all'' the toys above me.]]
* '''Grimlock''' (Leader Class, [[2018]])
**''Number:'' '''07'''
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SS-07'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[April 28|28-04]]-2018'''
**''Accessories'': Hong Kong Pursuit backdrop

:''[[Studio Series]]'' Grimlock is an all new Leader-sized mold that transforms from a screen-accurate robot into a screen-accurate dinosaur based on ''T. rex''. Due to a rough robot mode scale being a design intent of the line, Grimlock is the largest figure in the line - his legs are bent awkwardly in package to allow him to fit and fellow Leader class toy Blackout only 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 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 cardboard backdrop display depicting the Hong Kong battle in ''Age of Extinction''.

:In a surprising rarity; the TakaraTomy stock photos of the ''T. rex'' mode show a mistranformed toy: his right arm isn't bent in all the way, leaving a gap in his ''T. rex'' mode, his legs aren't completely compressed for ''T. rex'' mode, and his tail piece from his mace isn't pushed up all the way. Finally, the tips of his robot mode feet aren't folded up into the ''T. rex'' feet. The said ''T. rex'' stock photo is later replaced with a correctly transformed one.
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====Movie Edition====
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*'''Grimlock''' (Tiny Turbo Changer, 2018)
**''Series'' '''4'''
**''Bag Code'': '''B'''
:Released in Series 4 of [[Tiny Turbo Changers]], Grimlock is a redeco of the Series 1 figure in yellow and green.
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==Merchandise==
===Dino Sparkers===

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*'''Optimus Prime & Grimlock''' (Dino Sparkers, 2014)
:Dino Sparker Grimlock is a static figure cast in translucent plastic, and features a sparking pull-back-and-go motor and an Optimus Prime rider figure.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/DSGrimlock/grimlock.htm More information on Dino Sparker Grimlock at TFU.info]''
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===Titan Heroes/Guardians===
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*'''Grimlock''' (Titan Guardians, 2014)
:Titan Guardian Grimlock is a 16" tall non-transforming action figure with five points of articulation. In [[Australia]], he is exclusive to [[Kmart]] stores.
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[[File:AOEtoy-TitanHeroWeaponGrimlock.jpg|thumb|250px|Do you recall the name Zordon of Eltar?]]
*'''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 a [[Big W]] exclusive in Australia.
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*'''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 by [[Gregg 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.
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===Amazon Exclusive Age of Extinction Blu-Ray DVD Statue===
[[File:AOE-transformers4dvdbl.jpg|thumb|right|Me Grimlock not horsey! Me king!|250px]]
*''' Grimlock and Optimus Collectible Statue''' (Amazon Exclusive Blu-Ray, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "Dragontooth Mace"
:An [[Amazon]]-exclusive 7¼ inch statue of Optimus Prime riding Grimlock and waving his sword.
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===3D Light FX===
* '''Grimlock 3D Deco Light''' (3D Light FX, 2015)
:A three-dimensional wall light fixture from [[3D Light FX]] meant to look as though Grimlock's head is breaking through a hole in the wall. It uses LED lights and is battery powered. The wall crack is a sticker that is included.

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===HTI Toys===
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*'''Grimlock Track Set''' (2014)
**''Accessories'': Straight tracks, Loop tracks, track stands, Grimlock ramp

:Manufactured by HTI toys, Grimlock Track Set is inspired by various Mattel's ''Hot Wheels'' sets. Grimlock serves as the tail-end ramp for the Bumblebee car (or Lockdown's).

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===Battle Masters===
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*'''Grimlock''' (2014)

:''[[Battle Masters]]'' Grimlock, 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.

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*'''Optimus Prime / Grimlock''' (2015)
:A Target-exclusive golden redeco of Grimlock, sold in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battle Masters|Silver Knight Optimus Prime]]. Both toys come with controller handles.
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===Mecha Nations===
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*'''Grimlock (Age of Extinction)''' (2015)
**''ID Number:'' '''MN11'''
**''Accessories:'' Optimus Prime, display stand.
:Created by [[Kids Logic]], this super deformed ''Age of Extinction'' Grimlock stands approximately 10" tall, is approximately 19" long and is highly articulated, even down to his claws and tail. He includes a miniature ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus Prime who is also well articulated, and can wield miniature versions of the [[Sword of Judgment]] and [[Sentinel Shield]], and can be placed on Grimlock's back to recreate the scene from [[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)|the film]]. Grimlock includes LED effects in his eyes and mouth.
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===Bumblebee===
====McDonalds====
*'''Grimlock''' (Happy Meal Toy, 2018)
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==Notes==
*[[Transformers Comic issue 5.1|Titan's bio for Grimlock]] says he was given his dino mode "during [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave's]] experiments... which left him low on intellect". Different [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]] there!
*At approximately 42 meters (140 feet) in length in alt-mode, Grimlock is more than three times as large as a real ''{{w|Tyrannosaurus}}''.
*Like his fellow knight [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], the majority of Grimlock's ''Age of Extinction'' toys and merchandise are based on a preliminary design not used in the final film (Currently seen at the top of this article). This also includes his appearance in ''Rise of the Dark Spark'' and his ''The Last Knight'' Tiny Turbo Changers and Voyager Class toys. This became difficult to notice as promotional images mainly used Grimlock's dinosaur mode, which went unchanged throughout. Grimlock's final design sees him redesigned to be more monstrous from the waist-up, with some of the knight-like elements toned down. Inexplicably, this included giving him one dinosaur head on each shoulder pad- where does the other head come from?

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Grimlock''' (グリムロック ''Gurimurokku'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Gāngsuǒ''' (钢锁, "Steel Lock")

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