Grimlock (Dinobots)

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

Grimlock is an Autobot from Dinobots.

He's either drunk or a clown. Or both.

Grimlock is an Autobot who transforms into an organic Velociraptor. His relationship to any other Grimlock is unknown. It is presumed that simply by virtue of being a dinosaur named Grimlock, he leads the other Dinobots, but there is no official material to support or refute this.

Toys

Dinobots

Seriously, they used this mold to make anyone.

• Grimlock & Terranotron (Deluxe 2-pack, 2003)
  • Accessories: Rotating tail weapon, sword

Grimlock is a redeco of the original Beast Wars Dinobot toy, transforming into a Velociraptor (or vague simulation of one, at least). His tail splits open to reveal a removable "tail bone" sword, while the rest of the tail becomes a rotating blade weapon that spins when its long plunger is pushed in. This weapon can also be stored on his back like wings, as seen in his card art above. As he uses a first-year Beast Wars Deluxe mold, he has a "mutant head" that covers his robot-mode head like a clamshell, giving him a bony skull-head appearance.

The "tail bone" sword blade was re-cast in much softer, more pliable plastics than previous or future versions of the mold; the mold itself is also inexplicably one "segment" shorter, resulting in a blade which isn't long enough to reach its tip outside of the closed blade weapon and form the end of the tail.

Grimlock was exclusive to Walmart stores, sold only in a two-pack with Terranotron/Swoop.

The same mold is used by Beast Wars Grimlock, and was retooled to make Thrustor, Hardhead and Dinotron.

• More information on Grimlock at TFU.info