Transformers Hasbro Commemorative Series VI Autobot Grapple

by Transformers

Product Features

• Commemorative Series VI
• Diecast and Plastic just like the 80s release
• Nice Display Box

Product Description

The Gen 1 Series 2 Autobot engineer! Diecast parts and rubber tires! Transforms from crane truck to Autobot and back! Crane hook is slightly smaller than the original.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0000ARQP0
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It came from the '80s...Excellent Grapple Reissue!, September 21, 2004

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FrednTidy (NY United States) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Hasbro Commemorative Series VI Autobot Grapple

I was a Transformers fanatic as a kid and now work in the same profession as Grapple does, so I bought him for my desk at work. This is a terrific toy that looks sharp in both vehicle and robot modes. Best of all, this reissued version is virtually identical to the original 1980's version with just a few changes that, in my opinion, improve upon the original.

The few differences in appearance are that his eyes are now blue instead of yellow, his crane hook is now grey instead of chrome, and his Autobot symbol is now painted on instead of being a sticker. As with the original, Grapple's toy design is excellent because the functions of the truck carry over to robot mode. Even in robot mode, he can swing his extendable crane over and use it as he would in truck mode, which adds a lot of play value. However, this version's crane ratchets instead of moving smoothly like the original. Although some people might have problems with it, I think that the ratcheting design helps prevent the crane from becoming loose with use.

For accessories, Grapple comes with a small rifle and some rockets that you can switch with his detachable hands. The original Grapple could launch his hands or rockets (very weakly), but as a result they ended up falling out very easily. This version is reworked so that the launching feature is gone and the hands and rockets just snap into place, which is an improvement. Grapple is built quite solid and durable. Unfortunately, like the original, there is is no leg articulation, but it really does not detract much at all from the toy.

This is a terrific reissue of a classic. I highly recommend Grapple as an addition to any Transformer collection!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars grapple still graples, March 27, 2005

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Christopher J. Travis "travis trains ent." (fairfield CT) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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I have always and always will be a transformers fan and I'm very pleased to have one of my favorite characters again. For the price you just can't beat it.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the rare Transformers, January 16, 2009

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J. Fisher "cyto" (SLC, UT) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Transformers Hasbro Commemorative Series VI Autobot Grapple

I got this toy for my son and he loves it. We have been collecting G1 Transformers for years as I loved them myself as a child. I owned the original version of this toy and as far as I can tell, it is an exact replica. The molding, stickers and paint look the same as the 80s version! I gave it a 5 on educational value because the process of transforming the toy will increase blood flow to the pre-frontal cortex of a child's brain and increase their brain power. There are very few toys that can do that nowadays.
These are very rare now and while I hope Takara or Hasbro starts releasing this G1 series again, you had better get them while you still can.