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[@ultramanz4006]

Dr. Rob, if you are seeing this, I 100% understand what you are going through. I lost one of my 4 puppos in August of 2023. We had her for 14 years and I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone and we support you!

[@quietfang1]

We lost our cat end of last year. A cute black cat called Victory Leo. Rob and Ultramanz. Support to you both.

[@S0n0fG0D]

I lost a fly today. Good friend for the whole 2 seconds it was alive. Sad times.

[@RobotsRobots]

There are three G2 Grimlocks. Blue (common), Teal (less common), and the G1 color grey/silver (least common). You got a treasure there.

[@fen4554]

I was going to say, I remember G2 being that intense deep blue color. That's a very cool recolour that they gave him.

[@jeffreystein9871]

Pretty sure teal/turquoise is actually the rarest. It's certainly the most expensive variant.

[@vapyd3999]

Yep, have my original blue under my monitor, the only G2 TF I have, was just reading the other day about there being different variants, and never noticed the G2 Autobot symbol on his leg.

[@TheNewSam]

Yeah, teal is the rarest of the lot, I recently had to price out a G2 collection and the prices of the teal one are nuts. Looks to be in absolutely incredible shape, too

[@reintherat]

That Turquoise Grimlock is an INSANE grab

[@davidwilliamson4559]

4:41 "Visibly taken a bit of a pounding there, don't know how much longer we can hold out, I don't know which way to enter this from... how bout here?" AHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA

[@capootiscrepitoos]

The Carnivac review was great, but all it did was reignite my unrelenting desire for a new toy of Snarler

[@The-Asylum-Files]

It certainly made me interested in the pretenders, plus all the puns he got away with using Carnivac's name was great

[@coffeengames8865]

I've been craving a Generations Snarler and Carnivac since Power Of The Prines

[@The-Asylum-Files]

@coffeengames8865 I want those bots they thought up in the concept art, or a fan to make something like that cause I'd buy that in a heartbeat

[@Fushiswa1]

The jersey is for the Ottawa Senators 😀

[@kenten]

Not my team, but I've always been a fan of that jersey!

[@drakesterX]

Not my team either (born and raised and named after a Winnipeg Jet, so yes, I am a Jets fan) but that was super duper generous to send a whole Jersey!

[@RHM087]

I assume it was personalized, since the only Adams I can find that played for the team was Jack Adams in 1926

[@OptimusPrime2471]

​@@RHM087You would be correct it was personalized by me when I sent the Jersey to him 😉

[@rammsteinfan884]

Was just gonna say the team as a fellow canuk glad to see some hockey love

[@Knight_And_Day]

Hey Thew! Thanks for mentioning our little channel! (a channel so small you need an electron microscope to see it) You're right that the G2 Grimlock was my toy from when I was younger. But I got it at a point where I didn't play with it much. That's why it's in such good condition. See I'm an older fan like you. Someone hand me a cane! I've got to shoo some whippersnappers off of my lawn, and I'm out of ammo! 😀

[@vustvaleo8068]

I think the pilot figure in the G2 Slag came from a Zoids kit as the OG Diaclone pilot figures have moving arms and legs.

[@AcroRay]

Yes, that's a 90s/2k Zoid pilot. They were blue or grey, as opposed to the chromed ones of the 1980s.

[@ToaDrakua]

2:35 Oh, I remember that DVD case. Got back when it was new. It was stupid, sure, but in a fun way. In the same boat on Omega Prime, Thew.

[@Maswartz226]

That transforming DVD case is legit clever.

[@dunguswungus359]

so shit and so ingenious all at once

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

They did a Bumblebee version as well, and it's just as cack and just as genius.

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

I have a different blue Grimlock, the original Diaclone version with the blue pants instead of the red ones. I got it for $30 on eBay from someone who presumably didn't realize what he had. They actually had 3 versions of G2 Grimlock - one in his original colors, one in a turquoise-y lighter blue, and then a much darker blue. I think you just got the turquoise version. That is an actual Diaclone pilot in your G2 Sla/ug! Those actually ended up getting reused as the pilot figures in Zoids as well.

[@yungmegvtron]

Yes! A ROTF optimus re review would be gas

[@thisisbadcomedy5156]

7:32 I'm pretty sure that Grimlock is a variant of the G2 Grimlock because I thought I saw somewhere that there is the standard royal blue one and then some lighter colored blue variants as well.

[@ShogunStudios]

I watched the Carnivac review instead of the Super Bowl! Also, I didn't see anyone mention it, but the little blue dude inside of G2 Slag is a Zoids pilot. These little guys come in a variety of colors and conveniently fit in most of the little leftover Diaclone seats.

[@garyphillips3406]

Isn't that the turquoise G2 Grimmy? The blue one is a lot, lot 'bluer'.

[@PhelesDragon]

That Carnivac review was stellar and convinced me to pull the trigger on another G1 Pretender I've been missing for the last couple decades

[@wbennin]

That Grimlock looks sweet. I'm still trying to track down a reasonably priced Shattered Glass Grimlock.

[@MrDoctorVK]

Case someone has't told, there are actually two variants on blue G2 Grimlock; royal blue and one you have now.

[@maplejames6992]

Thew's head hair is coming in quite nicely, I must say.

[@hackusprime]

IMMEDIATELY caught my attention with g2 Dinobot thumbnail. Dinobunail?😅

[@SlickT]

I’ve had that Optimus Prime DVD case since 2007. The first time my son saw that it transformed, he said it was so awesome and now it stands on top of his dresser. I bought the Megatron version a little over a year ago to accompany him.

[@Voidsign]

Great as always, that wee blue figure in Slags chest is a Zoids pilot from the 2000s Zoids line 😉

[@MICjordanTPR]

I literally DO have the transforming Optimus DVD case on my shelf. I also have an Iron Man DVD case in the shape of his mask. They're both awesome!

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

That Hockey jersey is styling. I don't even watch or follow Hockey, but I believe that's the Ottawa Senators. The Carnivac review was awesome, and well worth the effort. Really excited for that Comics accurate Grimlock and love that he now finally gets a sword to go with his two barrel blaster.

[@wolf1701A]

There was going to be a G2 sludge and swoop with a grimlock re-release in the yellow and light blue, but the got canceled in the 90s due to low sales. But that's wglhat the Walmart grimlock now is based on, the unreleased grimlock.

[@ninga3533]

11:39 We absolutely need another knock off beat down!

[@thomasnoppers]

Man I just love the colours on that flanel. It's so fresh and fun!

[@versebuchanan512]

gearing up for a ten shots, ten beatdowns.

[@hackusprime]

That grimlock is not blue. It's the rare teal version. Oh how I yearn for that one in the g2 collection.

[@Technodreamer]

"More going on". You could almost say...there's more to them than meets the eye?

[@davidanderson4748]

The Carnivac review was pure gold!

[@anschutz00]

I caught a stray as I looked over at my DVD shelf and saw the transforming Transformers DVD package.

[@todddavis2041]

Those Transforming DVD cases are strange, but i like how stuff like that used to be common. Don't really stuff like that anymore.

[@LSSJTHOR]

I got that Blue Grimlock when my Grandmother died. Helped me get through it.Blue Grimlock = Best Grimlock.

[@nickperoncomedy]

Those late era G1 guys like Carnivac, whoof. I'm getting down to the Pretender era of my G1 get list and, man, zero shits were given for any of them. You see how dirty they did the Bumblebee, Grimlock, and Starscream as Classic Pretenders?

[@TTHBLOX_]

I love the lights in the shelves!

[@briximusprime]

I have the Megatron version of that Optimus DVD Case!

[@fen4554]

1:35 If he's anything like Sinnertwin, you put the top legs down and flip the lower legs 270 degrees (from the position you show it in) all the way around and loosely lock the paws of one side into the space made by the foot and shin of the upper legs. Only suppose to do it for leg mode but it looks like the same deal.

[@NickRyderSGC]

Those Prime DVDs and Gift Cards were Target exclusives in the States - I used to work for Target when that came out - and yes theyre weird but fun

[@bassTheBlackKnight]

Had to be the Super Bowl. I had no idea about the Carnivac Video until I saw this one. Didn't come up in my feed until it was a suggestion on this video. I have now seen both videos and loved them both. Thanks again for sharing your brand of awesomeness no matter what corner of the hobby it comes from. You eclectic subjects are just as cool as the latest from Joe Hasbro.

[@VisualPanther17]

I just learned about the rarer teal G2 Grimlock, and thought Thew got the rare one! Congrats man.

[@RileyZilla1001]

That dvd case OP reminds me of a DVD of "Get Smart" I had that unfolded into the shoe phone but like massive and flat.

[@dpompor1351]

A knockoff beatdown is always appreciated, really glad and excited that you are kinda working on a new one :)

[@quietfang1]

Now I want a casually comics and Thew crossover.

[@woebegone_kenobi]

Honestly loved the Carnivac review. Really dig seeing a retrospective on an older figure, what makes it awful, and what makes it still so endearing. Great vid! Hope numbers go up and more people check it out.

[@Kieran_JSL]

I remember having a similar dvd case that was bumblebee, never knew there was a prime one until now 😂

[@deang5386]

Ive got the original SS86 Grimlock and the Shattered Glass version, but hope they actually eventually make a blue G2 version.

[@youcancallmeryansteel6111]

the blue dude from Slag is a Zoids pilot

[@qxillanote9952]

The feet of the Optimus prime dvd case slide in through the leg so it can actually stand up!

[@tehpaws]

Believe it or not, I just recently pulled the batteries out of Animated leader Bulkhead the other day and had the exact same reaction when I realized they were his original Hasbro batteries. They still worked too! 15 year-old Pow-R-Fuel batteries flipping the bird to every Duracell I've ever owned.

[@capness1228]

I'll always have a special place in my heart for the ol G2 dinobot skittles squad

[@TMMAAS]

Seeing the classic G2 Slag brings back memories and with the pretenders.

[@zman12bat]

Never had a G1 pretender yet I somehow have all the potp shells haha! Love this video, definitely needed this after a week of stress

[@hyperdimensionbliss]

Okay, I did not expect to see Thew holding up a Sens jersey.

[@doomslayerprime9749]

Now Blue G2 Grimlock is the Grimlock I'd love to see get a new figure.

[@jameswright7284]

I do hope one of the the future Haslab figures will Galaxy Convey (Optimus from Transformers Cybertron)

[@AggroCrow616]

I believe the bike is based on the Cybertron Dirt Rocket mini-con

[@MojoTheClown]

I'm so jealous! All three G2 Grimlocks are just the best.

[@nickperoncomedy]

Ottawa Senators in case nobody else has already hit on that. My old home town!

[@davewire87]

Loved the Carnivac review. Fingers crossed we get some sort of update for him because he’s a cool character.

[@LunaTheKitsune2077]

I loved your Carnivac review 🥰 I watch every one of your uploads

[@marcelinenolan6284]

totally worth redoing leader Optimus, a few of the other older youtube channels havent kept up with it and still think it's overly complicated, when it's on par with modern figs. was just ahead of its time.

[@KingofHeartz2895]

I actually had that transforming movie case as a kid that my uncle gave it didn't have the movie tho it was just the case

[@GoseiDaiShogun]

10:42 for reference Thew, that's the Ottawa Senators for the Jersey you got man

[@ger3721]

Thew, all I can say is: Thanks for reminding me AND Stephen that I still haven't repainted his O.S. T.R. Weird Wolf into Carnivac colours yet. :P It's only been about ....... (when did T.R. come out, again?) ...... years since I was given the bleedin' thing! :P

[@DragmaKerp]

I also lost my doggy in the pandemic.. well just before it started, on march 2020. I still cry from time to time when I remember him And just to not be a downer… some G2 designs/recolors like Laser Prime and Grimlock look and are a lot better than the originals in my opinion. That Grim looks fantastic in blue

[@woogha]

I have the rotf Megatron version of that transforming case. Now to find the dotm bumblebee one.

[@CyberSammael]

The Slag rider (steady) looks like a Zoids pilot. There were three (I think) of those DVD figure cases..... which I have locked away somewhere.

[@MaxwellWurme]

I enjoyed your canivac review 👍

[@DanMcCudden]

Just sent my entry for the giveaway. I had both when I was a sprog and thought they were pretty neat. Even if Landmine had a normal head on a skeletal body.

[@TMWaspyDude8285]

there is a turquoise variant and a more royal blue variant

[@juniper3955]

I love how Thew fans have forcibly associated him with Thomas the Tank Engine.

[@T9Flake]

I completely forgot I've got that dvd case.

[@solianara2306]

At 10:30 that's a Ottawa Senators jersey.

[@sebastiansuescum2186]

11:30 Oh hey i've got that one!

[@Windrazor8403]

11:50 yay new beat down

[@TheNewSam]

I don't even hockey, but seeing that you have a Senators jersey, I feel honour bound to send over a Vancouver Canucks one... Perhaps one day

[@jedah4203]

We need a new Carnivac for the 40th anniversary!

[@BW1TT]

I have the dark blue G2 Grimlock. I wish I still had the accessories for him.

[@Daman2287]

the blue pilot is a zoid pilot

[@toyscourge4983]

We need a g2 Grimlock in the blue color scheme.!!!! I’d be buying it 100% it’s a great mold. I’m even tempted by the comic version.

[@MtgVeteran]

teallock came out with the red and green swapped versions of the other two, the rarity varies based on your country

[@shartslaw322]

Entered that one, as I've always wanted to.get another grimy pretender, had him as a kid and I loved him, sadly I lost him inside a wall.

[@AnthonyChico]

Btw, you don’t just flip down the feet on the case, to help it stand you will have to slide them back a little

[@AnthonyChico]

Also, I thought G2 Grim was like navy blue

[@jasongoodman3495]

That Sweater is the Ottowa senators

[@SlytherinReviews]

Region 4 is Australian DVD & blu-ray rating. The NHL jersey is the Ottawa Senators

[@funemployed8682]

whoa i grew up in winter springs!

[@Ravenfellblade]

Slag has been given the new minimally offensive name of "Slyg".

[@ZombiWorkshop]

“Imagine having this in your dvd collection”… *glances over to the shelf where I have the Bumblebee and Megatron version too* …”yeah… imagine…” :p

[@gor2487]

Hey Dr. Rob. Hope you seeing this. I really wish you get through the grieve you have there. It's so sad hearing something like that. I'm from Ukraine and I was forced to leave the city I lived in due to russian bombings. We had a country house just about some kilometres from russia. The first day of the full-fledged invasion, the russians got there and occupied the territory, murdering and torturing people. We couldn't drive there, it would've been suicide. We left three our dogs there. Only one is there at the moment. The occupants were torturing them with physical violence and famine. The worst about losing someone is not being there. I hope your buddy was with you and you were being with them. You did good. I respect you very much and I wish you to do well. You are a strong person and I send you all my love to get through this trauma.

[@leadsharp]

the battery thing. Completely get it.

[@RodimusMinor1987]

Thew has to wear that jersey in his videos

[@rainydayman2k]

I didn't have that Transformers movie case, but my nephews did! I just had the Mk. II facemask case for Iron Man.

[@RobFinch666]

Is everyone named “Rob” a Transformers Fan or what? He missed the really obvious pun, we all love your wonderful En-Thew-Siasm!! 🤣👍

[@robertdickson9319]

I thought the Carnivac review was good - glad to see a lesser known/appreciated character get some air time! Don't be afraid to do more like it.

[@Freddyfan1428]

That's the hockey jersey of the Ottawa Senators, an NHL team based out of said city in Ontario, Canada. :-)

[@shaunhandley3050]

If you have a playstation 3 onwards the dvd will work on that as the dvd player is region free

[@soundwave-supirior-1986]

I had that DVD case

[@razorblademask]

Psht. You never have to worry about your fans choosing the super bowl over you. You're our MVP

[@ProfessM]

That dvd case feels very much like a clever idea but the real world got in the way.