I'm surprised you didn't address the dino mode knees in the comparison. NA's knee only bends forward (as the robot elbow) while MS not only has a dedicated knee joint when you extend the legs to bend the correct direction, but you can also rotate the forearms (you have to fold most of the forearm forward at the wrist to access that rotation) to get the robot elbow joint to the back for double jointed dino knees on MS.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Mostly because I prefer the stumpy look, with the legs retracted
@cameronmoriarty33134 ай бұрын
@@KatosKollection If it's your preference that is fine, I just feel the knee joint is something of value for a comparison between the two so I brought it up.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
@@cameronmoriarty3313 for sure. You're not wrong.
@zetaTF4 ай бұрын
Magic Square definitely hit it out of the park with this Grimlock. Looks like he walked straight out of the cartoon.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Agreed 🤜💥🤛
@DeluxeBaldwin3 ай бұрын
Man you do a wonderful job as usual. Thank you for all you do kato
@KatosKollection3 ай бұрын
You're my hero
@billythekidsnobstoyreviews4 ай бұрын
Great review! Man that MS Dino mode is undeniably way better !!! I can't wait for my copy to get here! Keep on being amazing!
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Billy. Look forward to seeing your take on it as well 🤜💥🤛
@billythekidsnobstoyreviews4 ай бұрын
@@KatosKollection MY MAN! Thank you
@polarisrustinpeace17974 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great comparison. Im definitely sticking with NA.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Appreciate you watching. There's no losing option 🤜💥🤛
@gtoney3 ай бұрын
Both look Awsome!.. Great VS ✨️ 😎🤘
@KatosKollection3 ай бұрын
Tbanks, G !
@bonobo84Ай бұрын
NewAge is what the cartoon looked like but Magic Square is what we think it looked like
@KatosKollectionАй бұрын
Pretty accurate statement
@thirty32554 ай бұрын
Great comparison. You hit all of the main points that I think are important.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated, homie
@peace4myheart4 ай бұрын
I agree with you on most points. I have both. From the start, I wanted both versions so I can have one in robot mode and one in alt mode. For me, I just love Magic Square robot mode so I will display him as that and leave alt mode for Newage. I just think Newage proportions for robot mode looks a little weird. Cartoon accuracy wise, I think Magic Square wins for both modes. For transformation, paint, and material, Newage wins. Can't wait for your transformation video. Great job.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
I don't disagree with any of that
@happiaxxident4 ай бұрын
Sweet! Still have yet to open either of mine lol.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
OPEN THE BOX!
@basicfacekick3 ай бұрын
Wow. Side by side, the MS one nails that beefiness Grimlock needs, especially in bot mode -- NewAge looks like a teenager by comparison. MS not requiring cover panels for the legs is also a big point in their favor. NA probably wins out if you want the re-decos because they go all in on those.
@KatosKollection3 ай бұрын
Completely agree
@AsheBailey4 ай бұрын
I think i may have 5 different versions of Newage Grimlock...
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
And they're all fantastic
@UltraMegatronus4 ай бұрын
The New Age Grims looks like he went on a Keto (Not Kato, Lol) diet. M.S. I think is the winner here for me, glad you review this.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
The Kato diet is more fun and centered around ice cream.
@thegoodthebadtheawesome4 ай бұрын
Great thoughts. I agree with MS being my preference and with the shortcomings of both. The butterfly joint is a pain and the gap in the body near the legs of the Dino a miss as well. MS transformation will drive you to alcoholism. Just remember it isn’t always about girth it’s how you play with it lol😂. Stay awesome!
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
🤣🤣 yeah, it's a tad over - engineered
@thetitan9144 ай бұрын
My copy is on its way, been looking forward to the MS Dinobots and even more so after this review. NA always does paint and finish top notch but I prefer the size and engineering of MS. Excellent review 👌 Side note, last two purchases I made at TFSafari wouldn't let me use your discount code. Something about limit reached or something to that effect.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Interesting. I'll reach out and let them know. Thanks!
@MrReverbdeluxe4 ай бұрын
@@KatosKollection I had the same problem with the discount code as well. I actually tried to use it to buy this very figure lol.
@punaforager3 ай бұрын
Definitely looks better than NA. I still love all the NA versions offered, but yeah the difference is clearly in favor of Magic Square. The sword isn’t accurate to the character that’s my only complaint.
@RazyelKayneReviews4 ай бұрын
Magic square looks better to me, I prefer the larger style, more imposing. But they both look great. Awesome review as you always do, great work.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Thanks, Raz!
@thanh-nguyen19764 ай бұрын
Although the MS looks beefier and aesthetically more pleasing, I prefer the EX version of the NA and other color versions. I can’t justify spending any more money on another legends sized Dinobot.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
The EX is a beautiful figure
@asdfghjkl-gg4im4 ай бұрын
is there any diecast in newage?
@gerbbabycare37714 ай бұрын
I feel like it should be noted since it wasn't mentioned, the arms on both extend down for dino mode, but MS is the only one with a proper knee bend in dino mode
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
See pinned comment
@Transfixed3 ай бұрын
I have the NewAge toy version and it's beautiful. But for cartoon look Magic Square is probably better.
@KatosKollection3 ай бұрын
Agreed. That NA toy version is fantastic
@4sknd4 ай бұрын
Newage Grimlock head can be pulled up and down on the ball joint. It looks like you have it all the way up. That allows the head to look down. If you push down on the head on the ball joint, there will be less of a gap from bottom of the head to the body.
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Thanks? I guess.
@4sknd4 ай бұрын
@@KatosKollection It'll reduce the gangly goofy head look you mentioned in your video.
@Riku20993 ай бұрын
The MS one is definitely more accurate while the NA one looks like a gender swap Grimlock in comparison with the slimmer proportions
@Coffeecorner20002 ай бұрын
i don't think so just look at the G1 epsiodes of Transformers the NewAge is more right on the scale.
@QuintheQuesadilla4 ай бұрын
The plastic on the newage one looks really cheap and shiny, on top of the ugly curvy proportions. The only thing NA did better was the tail articulation, ms definitely for the win
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
That's interesting. I don't think I've heard anyone say Newage looks cheap. That's why I love options. Everyone can get what they like.
@_AlexB_4 ай бұрын
Mine's on the way! I like both ms and na for their larger bots and i just stopped enjoying the tiny ones idk🤘🤖🤘
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
The very small bots can be frustrating
@_AlexB_4 ай бұрын
@@KatosKollection it was skyfire that got me back on magic square, and that sweet new optimus. But yeah i quit the small bots with the NA seaspray 2 pack
@primax55034 ай бұрын
does MS have that same plastic?
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Same plastic as?
@primax55034 ай бұрын
@@KatosKollection that weird nylon plastic they used in their figures instead of abs plastic
@KatosKollection4 ай бұрын
Yeah. The same as ever. Although, recnt figures have felt less gummy
@barbahuub4 ай бұрын
The neck and face on NA are not that great imo. NA is too tall/lanky, it needs beefyness in my eyes. MS Grimlock is better in bot and dinomode imo. Especially being larger in dinomode and better dino arm articulation is great. NA tail articulation is nice, but limited and the tail gets broken up too much because of the segments. MS Grimlock is cleaner and more cartoon accurate. The lack of a nice flame effect is a missed opportunity imo.
@user-qu7zs3ko1s4 ай бұрын
They both look good, but it’s third-party transformers and I don’t really buy them