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Transformers Grimlock Auto-Transforms and BITES on Command

Move over Optimus Prime, Grimlock is showing us why he is king of the Transformers. Robosen Robotics sends us its newest auto-converting, voice-activated creation packed with animations and programming smarts. Grimlock, leader of the Dinobots, goes from T-Rex to battling robot with a voice command. But this big bot comes with a big price tag.…

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Move over Optimus Prime, Grimlock is showing us why he is king of the Transformers. Robosen Robotics sends us its newest auto-converting, voice-activated creation packed with animations and programming smarts. Grimlock, leader of the Dinobots, goes from T-Rex to battling robot with a voice command. But this big bot comes with a big price tag.

0:00 Intro
1:16 Design
1:34 Voice
2:26 Grimlock App Controls
3:12 App Animations
4:01 Remote Control Mode
4:45 Programming Modes
5:40 Pricing and Availability
6:23 Conclusions

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49 Comments

  1. HEMI 4 Lyfe

    July 19, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    I pre-ordered mines this morning, I currently own the Flagship Optimus Prime with trailer. I think Grimlock is an amazing work of art that Robosen put together. So far I’m not sure what to think about Bumblebee as most of us were spoiled with a transforming Optimus Prime. I believe most people wanted to see a transforming Bumblebee as for the ROTB Optimus Prime they probably get a pass as I believe transforming that would’ve been a nearly impossible undertaking. Robosen is absolutely moving in the right direction with Grimlock

  2. HEMI 4 Lyfe

    July 19, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    I wish my 4 year old lil guy had a smile on his face like that. He is scared of animatronics, my poor Flagship Optimus Prime and trailer have to stay in their cases.

  3. Daniel Marshall

    July 19, 2023 at 5:11 pm

    What about the apron? Seriously cool

  4. emiliano arancibia

    July 19, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    DONDE PUEDO COMPRALO?? TIENDA EN ESTADOS UNIDOS POR FAVOR

  5. Vulcan tuminello

    July 19, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    At 15″ tall he won’t scale well for those of us with the original Robosen Optimus (19″ tall). Grimlock and the rest of the dinobots were quite a bit taller than the autobots. So it’s this issue of proper scale and price that is holding me back. For $1500 he should scale correctly, be at least 25″ tall. Currently he’s too short and about 2x overpriced (original robosen optimus was $700).

  6. Gman1024

    July 19, 2023 at 6:10 pm

    HUGE WANT!!!!

  7. davehHH1

    July 19, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    Just pre-ordered mine. Thanks for the review

  8. lasarith2

    July 19, 2023 at 6:37 pm

    Me Grimlock no Bozo … Me Grimlock King !

  9. cyrfung

    July 19, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    It’s so cool but I’m too nervous about the app not being able to run in future OSes and rendering a lot of the functions unusable.

  10. spock

    July 19, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    so that’s why bumblebee don’t transform, they worked on grimlock

  11. Johnny

    July 19, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    Need it the size of my front door. Freak out my bros

  12. elige brown

    July 19, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    I honestly shed a tear when he transformed. This is my child hood dream come true.

  13. M3 Reviews

    July 19, 2023 at 7:37 pm

    super cool video and a very cool transformer. i did purchase optimus prime, i did not get optimus primes trailer… grimlock is a tad bit pricey but im going to keep my wallet prepared 👀😎👊🏼

  14. jared harris

    July 19, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    I would sell a kidney to get this useless piece of cool tech

  15. jared harris

    July 19, 2023 at 8:06 pm

    I can’t wait to see what decepticon they do

  16. jared harris

    July 19, 2023 at 8:09 pm

    I’m broke af but would skip paying a few bills to save up for it lol

  17. ABC EFG

    July 19, 2023 at 8:30 pm

    I’ve not seen her so happy since Optimas Prime. The way she reviewed it isn’t just boys’ toys. 😅

    The next toy should be the rest of dinobot. 😊

  18. Rolando Pino

    July 19, 2023 at 8:46 pm

    Ok I have my liver to sell😢

  19. SDFcommander

    July 19, 2023 at 8:56 pm

    This thing is AMAZING!!! I really hope this does well. I know when Robosen started to work on this 7 years ago they had no idea the economy would be in the shape it is in today because of bone head decisions by our politicians. I was fortunate enough to get their first transforming Optimus Prime which is still a wonder to behold. Although I did not buy it for this reason, my Optimus is worth more now that when I bought it. Because of the economy and the high cost of components, I got that Optimus for the same price as the newer smaller Optimus. I did not dare dream that something like this would even be possible. The geniuses at Robosen did not only dream it but they put in the hard work to make that dream a reality. I already put Grimlock on pre-order. $1500 is a lot of money but you would be surprised how much you can put aside and save when you cut wasteful spending in 4-5 months when this is released this November. This Grimlock is definitely worth it. Actually, I wonder if this Grimlock is in scale with the smaller Optimus. I am set with my Optimus but that would be a nice bonus for those who can get this Grimlock and the smaller Optimus.

  20. MONT-DOGG

    July 19, 2023 at 9:04 pm

    I just need a shockwave voice box so you can say “Laser beak..Transform

  21. eddiejravannen

    July 19, 2023 at 9:29 pm

    6:50. That’s a boy?

  22. Thicc Ahsoka

    July 19, 2023 at 9:44 pm

    This was such an incredible video thank you Sou much I really enjoyed that! The editing was hilarious great job guys

  23. Warriorangel

    July 19, 2023 at 9:44 pm

    Imagine robosen Freddy Fazbear

  24. Leo Mike

    July 19, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    Your job cool!!! Me jealous! After Prime, you now get Grimlock! Can’t wait for Bee or Galvatron. Enjoy!

  25. MrDude88

    July 20, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    Absolutely better than Optimus Prime. It would be awesome if Grimlock can interact with Optimus, and there a way to update Optimus’ programming so it can interact with Grimlock and any future releases. But unfortunately that technology doesn’t exist yet.

  26. Kamen Rider Ovant

    July 20, 2023 at 7:08 pm

    That kid look like space Red Ranger from Power Rangers.

  27. yer da man

    July 20, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    Fun Fact : grimlock is actually really smart and could rival Optimus and megatron if he wanted to

  28. BLS PA CHAPTER

    July 20, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    Me grimlock no bozzo me grimlock king

  29. P

    July 20, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    I didn’t like optimus becasue he’s not facing forward when he transforms.

  30. Valentino Valdez

    July 20, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    Unlike Prime, Grimlock is nearly 100% accurate to his Masterpiece Edition figure. Incredible!

  31. shade01977

    July 20, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    I don’t know what is more adorable… Grimlock’s antics or her reactions. 😂

  32. Aussiesteveification G

    July 20, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    Super cool ❤

  33. Cj Tiefighter

    July 20, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    I can’t wait up in until they release a automated barbie!!

  34. Spartan 117

    July 20, 2023 at 8:32 pm

    Just filed for divorce and took a loan out so I can buy this Grimlock. I’ve wanted something like this since I was a kid.

  35. MassacreStarts

    July 20, 2023 at 8:34 pm

    You need a bigger desk!

  36. Aaron Van Doorn

    July 20, 2023 at 8:37 pm

    They need to do megatron

  37. K Ojo

    July 20, 2023 at 8:37 pm

    ❤🎉Grimlock🎉❤ 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 👾 🤖 🎉❤😅🎉❤😊❤🎉❤😮

  38. The Haunting Of North Carolina

    July 20, 2023 at 8:46 pm

    Where was this when i was a kid? 😭😭😭

  39. Nathan Barger

    July 20, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    It would be cool if he was mp3 capable. Then you could have him singing Metallica and other hard rock bands. That would be super cool.

  40. Ayks

    July 20, 2023 at 9:00 pm

    Me Grimlock approve this toy

  41. Jmel

    July 20, 2023 at 9:06 pm

    I have no words 🤯

  42. Enrique Flores

    July 20, 2023 at 9:07 pm

    i like that very much but no budgets for now hehhehe

  43. Drake Sanders

    July 20, 2023 at 9:10 pm

    Now I need Mecha Godzilla 😊❤

  44. schrikeiv

    July 20, 2023 at 9:11 pm

    Voice doesn’t sound right….but that’s definitely cool add a flamethrower to the mouth and it’d be complete……it’s super expensive though 😢

  45. Duncan Kow

    July 20, 2023 at 9:13 pm

    Take my money! where do i buy this

  46. Big Paulie P

    July 20, 2023 at 9:20 pm

    Couldn’t they have found someone emotionally invested in the franchise or toy line to review this absolute beast..?

  47. The Dark Knight Racist

    July 20, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    when i see it transform it looks like stop motion

  48. Raymond Yuen

    July 20, 2023 at 9:40 pm

    Can’t wait to see Megatron be the next so we can see the real battle between Optimus Prime and him.

  49. Person Person

    July 20, 2023 at 9:48 pm

    I had never thought Grimlock to be cute and adorable, but Grimlock is cute and adorable.

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