Just when you thought the Robosen’s self-transforming Optimus Prime at US$700 in 2021 was already too hefty, and 2022 saw Optimus’ auto-converting trailer come in at US$750. Now, in 2023, we’re getting an auto-converting Transformers G1 Grimlock Auto-Converting Robot for a whopping US$1,499!
Grimlock stands tall at 38cm in both dinosaur and robot mode, and is the world’s first dual-form, bipedal walking robot. It’s the most articulated robot engineered by Robosen with 34 high-torque and high-efficient servo motors that activates seamless conversion, while ensuring stable and smooth movements. The 6-axis IMU sensors constantly monitor the robot’s balance to keep it stable throughout.
Grimlock has built-in 150+ original audio lines, recorded exclusively for Robosen by Gregg Berger, the original voice of G1 Grimlock. Apart from mobile app control via Bluetooth, it can also recognise 42 voice commands, allowing a hands-free interaction with the robot. Grimlock also comes with a light-up energon sword and rocket launcher, oh, and a gold crown.
The Transformers G1 Grimlock Auto-Converting Robot Flagship Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order now at US$1,499 on HasbroPulse’s website. If you live in Singapore, The Falcon’s Hangar is taking pre-orders for S$1,988. It is expected to ship on 1 November 2023.
Yonk is a geek who is fortunate enough to have an equally geeky Star Wars fan for a wife, who owns a LEGO Millennium Falcon encased in a glass coffee table as their home’s centre-piece.
Gerald
