G2 Clench: Thew's Awesome Transformers Reviews 263

His job is just Clench.
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[@RileyZilla1001]

I live that your "clench" noise sounds like Monty Python "Suddenly the animator had a fatal heart attack! *URK thud*"

[@geo-fry6372]

Can confirm that Greg is an absolute riff machine. The riffing on ‘An Echo’ is brilliant

[@tonyjackson4078]

"I am Clench! I am the living embodiment of pain and suffering! My hatred knows no boundaries, my anger seeps across every border, this planet and beyond! I am your demise! Yes....I would like the glitter finish."

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

I love the idea that, midway through shooting someone like Armourhide, Clench kust turns around to a garage attendant and goes "NO! I want the windscreens to be LIME GREEN!"

[@RosencrantzxGuildenstern]

The glittery plastic on Clench here has always given me the impression that despite his brutal exterior, he's a bit of a musing, stargazing type of fellow, someone who'd be pretty chill to wax poetic with when he's not trying to kill you.

[@theautisticguitarist7560]

Def wears sparkly nail polish when he isn't fighting. The man has asthestic!

[@RosencrantzxGuildenstern]

@@theautisticguitarist7560 "It's a pity we couldn't meet under different circumstances, Autobot. In another lifetime maybe we could've mused about the meaning of life under a starry sky while huffing vaporized energon goodies. Alas, the last thing you'll see will be the glitter on my nail polish as I pull the trigger..."

[@gmdexcillion3521]

so basically a nicer tarn then i like it i'm adopting it for myself now

[@theautisticguitarist7560]

@@RosencrantzxGuildenstern he's seen all the Saw movies AND all the Twilight movies, don't ask he just has.

[@Anton-de5vu]

Or maybe he likes his mecha makeup. Man slays in both ways

[@Spatu10]

2001 RID Scourge actually had a role in that show that Clench could probably pull off, Megatron usually hung back in the villain HQ sitting on his throne being the end boss while Scourge took the job of being in the field fighting Optimus Prime

[@Cdr2002]

Clench definitely deserves a return. I feel like Earthspark could bang out a killer design for him

[@guywithaface887]

He'd probably need a name change though.

[@Cdr2002]

@@guywithaface887 Squeezeplay type beat

[@mpawn]

Thew casually dropping a Genshin Impact pun was not something I was expecting

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

And that's not even the only bizarre connection the game has to Transformers. There's an untextured wireframe mesh of Dark of the Moon Shockwave in the game files for... Some reason.

[@bovinleephann]

@@OtakuUnitedStudio I need proof of this what

[@Daltinian95]

I really hope we get a new leader class clench. These euro G1 lads need some love. Him and a deluxe ironfist would be amazing.

[@ToaKoran]

I would give anything for a leader class Clench and a commander class Thunderclash. Those two both seriously need some new, faithful toy representations.

[@flatbxtch6141]

A leader clench with modern articulation is everything i need in life and more…

[@yeeoof1995]

clench absolutely DESERVES a completely new mold.

[@jacliffh9221]

Also throw in a new Stalker

[@SomeOtherBots]

I was so happy when I saw you get this guy. Absolute legend and one of my favorites. More glittery plastic PLEASE.

[@FaceForward]

'Face is phenomenal!' Yes. Yes I am. Thanks for noticing. 💖

[@KirkWilliamsIsBroken]

That Rogue Limb album is CRUSHING!!!

[@mikemihalopoulos3645]

That breakdown at the end of The Wound is absolutely putrid, I love it. Very kinda Bolt Thrower-y, which is a huge plus in my book.

[@TTMMH42]

Those colors, he doesn't need a hand held weapon, his deco is an assault of epic proportions. Just pure 90's awesomeness

[@yeeoof1995]

his paintjob is so radical it poisons the autobots

[@drakesterX]

Ooohhh that Speckled Deco, neon everything and weird techno detail makes Clench just the pinnacle of pinacle of 90’s Laser Tag/arcade design. The 90s is practically palpable with this one!

[@toolatetocolonize]

Immediately gonna listen to the Rogue Limb album

[@Nemesis_Slime]

oh it's so good. been jamming it daily since release

[@Eevee007King]

This is a really cool figure I hope they make a redo of him eventually

[@DaReelDeal]

Man’s head design and insane light piping has him looking like a Gridman villain

[@IsiahTomas]

Super Cyber Samurai-Pizza Cats!

[@ElaineClush]

Hardcore underground band representation. Love to see it

[@hexedcrab]

this is a design so good that I can't believe he hasn't had a new toy in generations

[@chadderbug7587]

He definitely has that mid to late game boss energy, like Vulcan Raven from MGS1. Big jacked dude with a MASSIVE weapon who is ready to kill anything, but then you realize he's a pretty big idiot and forgettable for the rest of the game.

[@anthonysmith9564]

I owned this back in 1993 and sold it in 2019. It makes me happy seeing this vid. I have always love the colours and I feel it a toy that personifies the 90’s.

[@allofusmachinima]

That pink is freaking battery operated it's so bright and I love it so much

[@Bobsheaux]

We need more visual ridiculousness like this represented in Legacy. I had to get the entire Toxitron line, but it ain't enough! No Decepticon stickers... Hmm... Maybe these guys are supposed to be under the command of Jhiaxus, who was completely separate from the Cybertronian war and wanted to destroy both factions as a means of finally ending it? "Rodimus Prime WISHES he was this badass!" ...Yes. Yes he does. 😮

[@TheSnerk452]

I like that you can say your Rogue Limb Actus Reus in the “random patron shout out “ voice

[@crimsonkaiju7085]

Those colors are everything! They remind me of the carpet from a black light mini golf course I went to years ago and now I want him.

[@oristenorio8677]

Came for robots, left with a new album to listen to

[@themousenetwork]

Can confirm playing with toys and listening to Gurf Wrenching Metal are both up my ally

[@helpineedmoresleep2911]

are you playing any shows for rogue limb? loving this

[@toygrind]

Yeah, check our Bandcamp for dates 😁

[@Kids_Scissors]

I doubt it'll ever happen but I hope we get a Legacy Clench figure. He fits the vibe of Legacy's obscure characters

[@Alzeal07]

I mean this really isn't my type of music but from what I've heard RogueLimb seems like a pretty damn good band!

[@ToaBastignika]

Accurately described this toy, its aesthetics are just sooo cool. Love when they do sparkly plastic, like Crumplezone

[@helpineedmoresleep2911]

clench feels really altenators-y in his transformation with the odd flaps

[@bruhdiconwassi5074]

I love transformers toys, and i fucking love hardcore, good shit thew.

[@ShaunStephens777]

Why do I get M.A.S.K vibes, in he’s vehicle mode?

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

There were a few trucks in MASK including a long nose cab, but they also had some garish 90's decoes on other MASK vehicles. Clench vaguely reminds me of the Goliath, if it was designed to look more like the Rhino.

[@daverage4729]

2.10...Never a truer word was said. Just makes me think of poopin' at the mention of his name. Love that Clench finally got some love somewhere. Also, hats off to Thew for matching his nail varnish to Clench's neo green and pink. Mental!

[@bradensmith8682]

"Naked neon alien flesh breaking the disguise" is a great descriptor for my mental state.

[@Ohmygodiamonfire]

I love how this video is how I find out he has working hips and knees.

[@goldie121]

Apart from the standard G1 cartoon line figures, I remember Clench, Thunderclash & Skyquake in my collection because of their garish colours. I bought the Botcon Clench for my CHUG display, so happy with the updated version. With the MMC Thunderclash, I’m just waiting for a repainted G1 legacy Skyquake to quench my childhood thirst!

[@DaveBob96]

Thew not only plugging his band, but rocking the Better Lovers shirt??? Sheeeeesh

[@Battogami]

I've had my fingers crossed for a remake of him for a long time now!

[@PancadaPls]

Listen Thew, I'm not exactly privy to the hardcore underground scene, but I do like YOU my boy, so you better believe I'm following your band on Spotify and listening to that album!

[@jessemartin7718]

He doesn't need a backstory, but a new toy would be nice.

[@stefenpapiez9354]

Your album RULES, Thew, just wanted to let you know

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

As a G2 toy this is pretty awesome. A two part forming truck is something I don't think I've ever seen in Transformers. This feels like the in between G2 Laser Prime and Thunderclash (Also Prime at a point) Very cool weapons platform and a lot more innovative than the Laser prime one. This would fit Leader class really well in Legacy. Congrats on your first album. As a Metal fan sounds awesome.

[@ToaDrakua]

I just realized that Clench's battle platform's claw comes to rest in a very similar position to Trashmaster's bucket.

[@shestagon3031]

Rogue limb might not but Transformers inspired but it's still awesome, the second half of An Echo moves me.

[@MellowGaming]

Absolutely one of my favourite G1/G2 figures. Some of the lads from that very specific era that Clench is from just have pure presence. You chuck them on the shelf between almost any set of figures and they will be the eye catching ones.

[@Cinder_the_Art_Gal8144]

Always love these G2 reviews. Such an underrated generation ngl

[@Akuma12366]

Rogue Limb is now a life style of music ❤️

[@Cdr2002]

Clench as Ultra Magnus’s crazy sister needs to happen now

[@netacid11]

Just bought my copy on CD of Rogue Limb. Sounds great!

[@Nediablo]

Rouge Limb are also on KZbin music!!! GET IN! There is crossover and I'll be sharing you about regardless ❤ Thanks Thew!

[@mattdbf]

I'm generally not a fan of hardcore Thew but I checked out your band and me likey 😁👍

[@segaspamer64]

Rock on thew! Love you're getting into producing hardcore grunge!

[@dinoshot4682]

I just bought your album. I'm looking forward to listening to it.

[@KRJayster]

Aaaah man that late 80's/early 90's aesthetic. I had a color changing hot wheels car that had that same speckled dark blue and seeing it on Clench here instantly brought me back to six year old me soaking the car in hot water to make it turn a different color. Heck yeah.

[@irongunmen9446]

Ngl i would love a retool or reissue of this guy in the toxitron collection with his absolutely banging colors he would fit right in!

[@gnostechnician]

I *would* like to see the alternate timeline where this weird glow-bowl raver artillerist gets to be a dark counterpart of Optimus Prime.

[@S0n0fG0D]

Why is your room so dark? You plotting to beat up the joker bro?

[@ShinGallon]

Always a good day when Thew uploads a vid.

[@Gaffneyissue2004]

The Album knocked my socks off. It's Awesome

[@dannmatthews6309]

Rogue Limb is a fantastic mix of hardcore punk and speed metal! Reminds me of Snapcase adn early Vision of Disorder. Well done!

[@lekanraposte6732]

I really love these derpy G2 bots! Too bad they are usually so damn expensive.

[@vustvaleo8068]

he would blend in well with the Takara Yuusha/Brave series robots.

[@dethkruzer]

There is at least a verybsrorng whiff of that same energy here. Maybe a slightly more muted or compacted color scheme and he'd fot right in.

[@Spedatr0n]

Great figure! And congrats on the album!!

[@S0M3GUY778]

I'm glad they did a different repaint for Galaxy Upgrade Optimus Prime into Nova Prime, but lets be honest, Nova Prime is not that far removed from being White Optimus version of Ultra Magnus. Clench should be the next Optimus repaint/retool!

[@isuckatusernames4297]

clench has such a unique yet bland head design. like, there's no other bot like him, but you look at his face and it's just like: yep, that's a bot.

[@modok47]

SID OPPMAN OR SID CLENCHMAN. I see what you did there! I love that deep cut Homestar Runner references are still in your wheelhouse!

[@chrisspann1987]

Just here to say that Actus Reus absolutely rips

[@DeathInTheSnow]

This whole video is Staxx erasure. :v But actually Clench is pretty amazing looking toy!

[@nicholasgray8536]

Hey man I just wanna say that Rouge Limb is fantastic 👌 every song from that album is awesome dude!

[@nicholasgray8536]

Well done

[@sethputnamsghost]

Dude I’m getting that Rogue Limb album, sounds amazing.

[@Captain_Timezone]

Its time for me to get into the trucktober spirit

[@cheeseburgerpaladin]

Been waiting eons for music from you. Definitely going to stream your shit.

[@bigds9fan]

Though technically Clench is G1 as far as I am concerned. Would love a Leader Class Clench. Listened to one song of Rogue Limb and it is loud and shouty. (Sorry not sure how else to describe it.) Which is right up my alley.

[@pinkstinger]

Tomorrow I'm going to a rock/metal meet up we have on squares around Rio de Janeiro, and you can be sure Imma put some Rogue Limb on

[@craggylotus]

he's like a robot version of the baddie from Toxic Crusaders

[@Ultra04channel]

I'd say it's a semi carrying a SAM module honestly. That's what I think it is at least.

[@krishacz]

well now i want one

[@doomeddigs7292]

Glad to see back on the grind of toy reviews. Your Toygrind, if you wi- wait a damn minute

[@TabletopStopmotions]

I really like this guy and really hope that he gets made into legacy. it would be so cool to see a updated version of him

[@nathanstrik]

Awesome video! And bought Actus Reus, kick-ass tracks!!

[@lucasservideo7326]

Never had Clench, but I do like the album it is great in traffic.

[@Scerttle]

Glad Thew's goin for his passions and not just doing something he could piggy back his current notoriety on. Gotta do stuff for you.

[@Arro3]

Man, that sparkly space black plastic is gorgeous! Thanks for the review! And as always, love the matching painted nails, you're rockin' it!

[@Verschal]

i really liked "An Echo" also the nail polish is fitting with this bot.

[@donkeykong6426]

we need a legacy figure of him and the laser rods

[@Plagues138]

I'm a simple man. I see a Better Lovers shirt, I thumbs up.

[@kalron27]

You should do a run of Tape Cassettes or Vinyl for your album! CDs are so 1990s ;) But seriously, damn you guys rock.

[@BlueScarabGuy]

Added your album to my library, will listen to tomorrow at work!

[@BWxEclipse]

Went and bought your album as soon as you mentioned it Thew! Always happy to support one of my all-time favorite toy reviewers!

[@kurorekku]

I just noticed, did you paint your nails to match Clench as well? Now I have to check if your nails matched any prior figures you reviewed 😮

[@misterpreposterous5771]

One of the G2-defining figures for me and it would be a crime if we never got a new, 'proper' version of this badass.

[@landiemoonkurshey5468]

Holy shit man i love that album already

[@TerminatorT950]

Legacy Clench, that's what we need!

[@mpp8042]

Certainly a lot of sound in that record

[@jakdagr8]

Love this bit of semi stop motion humor, it’s adorable 7:54

[@RockNerdRadio]

Awesome review. I recently finally got this figure after looking for a while. He's fun! Also, the band is great! Thanks for letting me feature your music on my radio show.

[@donaldshono5762]

It would be cool if we got a new mould for him in Legacy.

[@itsmegfg]

It's struck me just now that Onslaught in TLK - another "literally who" character - shares a decent amount of similarities on paper with Clench.