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:''The Dinobot Crown of Leadership is an object from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Snarladjustscrown.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.67|The Dinobot Crown of Leadership needs adjusting.]]
 
The '''Dinobot Crown of Leadership''' is a crown made out of a [[fluoro-steel alloy]] sometimes worn by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]], apparently to signify his leadership of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], or even the Autobots as a whole. It is gold and quite spiky and has a tendency to list to the left on Grimlock's head if the other Dinobots (we're looking at you, [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]) aren't properly vigilant.
[[Image:Snarladjustscrown.jpg‎|right|thumb|200|The Dinobot Crown of Leadership needs adjusting.]]
 
The '''Dinobot Crown of Leadership''' is a crown sometimes worn by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], apparently to signify his leadership of the [[Dinobots (G1)|Dinobots]], or even the Autobots as a whole. It is gold and quite spiky and has a tendency to list to the left on Grimlock's head if the other Dinobots (we're looking at you [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]) aren't properly vigilant.


==Fiction==
==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
[[Image:Variablevoltageharness.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Time it took for power to corrupt Grimlock: Approximately 3 seconds.]]
[[File:Variablevoltageharness.jpg|left|upright=1.67|thumb|Time it took for power to corrupt Grimlock: Approximately 3 seconds.]]
 
[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] had what appeared to be the Dinobot Crown of Leadership made for him just after he succeeded [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] as Leader of the [[Autobot]]s on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Mechanical Difficulties!}} He tended to wear it fairly religiously during his pompous, tyrannical reign. It was last seen just before his duel with Blaster on the moon that signaled the end of Grimlock's time as leader. {{storylink|Totaled!}}
Grimlock has what appears to be the Dinobot Crown of Leadership made for him just after he succeeds [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] as Leader of the [[Autobots]] on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Mechanical Difficulties!}} He tends to wear it fairly religously durring his pompus, tyranical reign. It is last seen just before his duel with Blaster on the moon that would signal the end of Grimlock's time as leader. {{storylink|Totaled!}}
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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Masterpiece===
===Masterpiece===
[[Image:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
[[File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing crown.jpg|thumb|Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.]]
*'''King Grimlock''' (2009)
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''King Grimlock''' (2009)}}</ul>
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
:*''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-8X'''
**''Accessories:'' Energo sword, twin 'stunner' lasers rifle, crown


:King Grimlock is a redeco of the ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the comic book series ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]]'' published by [[Marvel Comics]]. All of his previously flat gray surfaces are coated in silver paint, his gold chrome is more vibrant, and his previously black plastic is now a dark blue in reference to the limited color palette of the Marvel Comics issues. The colorless chrome used for his tail and arms is now a light blue chrome.  He also features some different paint applications: on his dinosaur chest, inside the clear panel on his robot mode chest, and on his robot mode knees.  His toes are now metallic yellow instead of metallic gray.  He lacks the faceplate paint of the original Masterpiece Grimlock.  His sword is also tinted orange rather than neutral clear, and the clear panel on his chest is clear dark green plastic instead of neutral clear.  Curiously what were the red eyes in dinosaur mode on the original Masterpiece Grimlock are now the blue eyes on King Grimlock, and the blue eyes are now the red.  The product also features the crown worn by Grimlock in the comics instead of the accessories from the cartoon, such as the waiter apron or the glasses. The [[package art]] is drawn in an homage to the early style of ''The Transformers'' published by Marvel Comics, as well as a bilingual [[Transformers_Universe_(Marvel_comic)|Transformers: Universe]] style [[bio]] on the back of the package.
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' MP-8X King Grimlock is a redeco of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-8 Grimlock]] with a color scheme based on his appearance in [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|the Marvel comic]]. He came with the crown worn in the comic.


:King Grimlock was only available via [[Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]] through [[September 11]], 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.
:King Grimlock was only available via [[TakaraTomy Mall|Toy Hobby Market]], the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through [[July 31]] to [[September 11]], 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.
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===Transformers (2010)===
===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:MPGrimlock_Hasbro.jpg|thumb|right|280px|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
[[File:MPGrimlock Hasbro crown.jpg|thumb|right|Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.]]
*'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010)  
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Masterpiece Grimlock''' (2010) }}</ul>
**''Accessories:'' Crown, sword, twin 'stunner' laser rifle


:Masterpiece Grimlock is a redeco of the Japanese ''Masterpiece'' Grimlock with King Grimlock's accessories (also redecoed). He is a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]].
:Masterpiece Grimlock is a redeco of ''Masterpiece'' MP-8 Grimlock. He came with the crown included in the MP-8X release, now fomally named the "Dinobot Crown of Leadership". Masterpiece Grimlock was a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]].
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===''Generations Comic Edition''===
[[File:Generations comic edition grimlock crown.jpg|thumb|"Me Grimlock say it just not the same without Stan Lee cameo."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Grimlock''' (2024)}}</ul>
:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations Comic Edition]]'' Grimlock is a redeco of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Studio Series|the ''Studio Series'' figure]], now colored to depict his appearance in the Marvel comics. Among the accessories included is the crown worn by Grimlock in the Marvel comic. The figure comes in a display box featuring the cover of "[[Repeat Performance!]]"
{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Merchandise==
===''ULTIMATES!''===
*'''Grimlock''' (ULTIMATES!, 2023)
: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers ULTIMATES!]]'' from [[Super7]], Grimlock is a 9-inch-tall non-transforming representation of his dinosaur mode. He includes many characteristic accessories, including the crown.


==Notes==
==Notes==
*The Dinobot Crown of Leadership was given its name on the package of the Hasbro release of Masterpiece Grimlock.
*The Dinobot Crown of Leadership was first given its name on the package of the Hasbro release of Masterpiece Grimlock.




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Latest revision as of 04:36, 21 May 2024

The Dinobot Crown of Leadership needs adjusting.

The Dinobot Crown of Leadership is a crown made out of a fluoro-steel alloy sometimes worn by Grimlock, apparently to signify his leadership of the Dinobots, or even the Autobots as a whole. It is gold and quite spiky and has a tendency to list to the left on Grimlock's head if the other Dinobots (we're looking at you, Snarl) aren't properly vigilant.

Fiction

[edit]

Marvel The Transformers comics

[edit]
Time it took for power to corrupt Grimlock: Approximately 3 seconds.

Grimlock had what appeared to be the Dinobot Crown of Leadership made for him just after he succeeded Optimus Prime as Leader of the Autobots on Earth. Mechanical Difficulties! He tended to wear it fairly religiously during his pompous, tyrannical reign. It was last seen just before his duel with Blaster on the moon that signaled the end of Grimlock's time as leader. Totaled!

Toys

[edit]

Masterpiece

[edit]
Best accessory ever! Me Grimlock know you know it.
  • King Grimlock (2009)
  • Japanese ID number: MP-8X
Masterpiece MP-8X King Grimlock is a redeco of MP-8 Grimlock with a color scheme based on his appearance in the Marvel comic. He came with the crown worn in the comic.
King Grimlock was only available via Toy Hobby Market, the official shopping site of TakaraTomy. Pre-orders were open through July 31 to September 11, 2009, with the toy shipping out in December.

Transformers (2010)

[edit]
Beryllium baloney not included. Grimlock: 1. Slag: 0.
  • Masterpiece Grimlock (2010)
Masterpiece Grimlock is a redeco of Masterpiece MP-8 Grimlock. He came with the crown included in the MP-8X release, now fomally named the "Dinobot Crown of Leadership". Masterpiece Grimlock was a Toys"R"Us exclusive.

Generations Comic Edition

[edit]
"Me Grimlock say it just not the same without Stan Lee cameo."
  • Grimlock (2024)
Generations Comic Edition Grimlock is a redeco of the Studio Series figure, now colored to depict his appearance in the Marvel comics. Among the accessories included is the crown worn by Grimlock in the Marvel comic. The figure comes in a display box featuring the cover of "Repeat Performance!"
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
Or you could pick... WHAT'S IN THE BOX.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Merchandise

[edit]

ULTIMATES!

[edit]
  • Grimlock (ULTIMATES!, 2023)
Part of the second wave of Transformers ULTIMATES! from Super7, Grimlock is a 9-inch-tall non-transforming representation of his dinosaur mode. He includes many characteristic accessories, including the crown.

Notes

[edit]
  • The Dinobot Crown of Leadership was first given its name on the package of the Hasbro release of Masterpiece Grimlock.
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