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[Universal Ruler Supreme]

This should be a good one. I really dig both these figures. It may come down to popularity in this round as both figures are great sculpts, but not many people would probably be able to identify Hammerhead right off the bat. At least Grimlock has the recognizable Autobot symbol in plain view.

Though everyone here should know who they are, so I don't really know if I think I know what I think I know.

[GRANDTHEFT]

This should be a good one. I really dig both these figures. It may come down to popularity in this round as both figures are great sculpts, but not many people would probably be able to identify Hammerhead right off the bat. At least Grimlock has the recognizable Autobot symbol in plain view.

Yes , finally time for ET to be kicked out!

[doc_moore_j]

Darth Maul should have beat Grimlock and Firefly should have beat Grimlock

I totally agree dude. Makes me think some voters are biased towards a particular character. Or they just have a lame idea of what a cool toy is hahahahahaha. Just kidding. But I am shocked at some of the results of this one.

[Tortle]

Makes me think some voters are biased towards a particular character.

I think this has happened a lot in this tournament, perhaps more than any other one we've had.

I think some fuel gets poured on that fire too because there are different lines. People were swayed by the line they like, instead of the figure by itself.

I know I'm influenced by the character. I think it's impossible when judging figures to totally divorce yourself from a character you're familiar with because you draw so many associations with that character.

I can't believe that the Grail Knight would have really have gotten all those votes if people didn't associate him with the character in the Indiana Jones movie. Similarly, I'm sure that General Grievous would have performed better if people didn't associate him with the SW prequels.

In this case, I love both these figures. I've always been a fan of Hammerhead; as a kid I always thought he was one of the coolest-looking aliens around. But Veers nailed the problems with this figure. Neither the Fred from Scooby Doo ascot nor the staff work well with the figure. That and the overexposure of Star Wars characters in general gives this figure a "been there, done that" feeling.

I've also always loved the Dinobots. Most of that comes from their cool robo-dino alt forms, but with this figure, I have only the robot form. But Grimlock is one of the cooler-looking Transformers. I like the ninja-mask head, the silver body, and the sword. The wings also open up some play value.

It's Grimlock by a nose.

[Ghost Lion]

I like the Grimlock figure. As a character he really doesn't really have facial features, but this scultpt is able to depict emotion with the eye visor distorting in a wink. Pretty cool I think. Plus he has his trademark sword.

[dankingery]

i've voted for and against these two before. the final decision is based solely on character since either look like they'd be fun to play with. it would just depend on what mood i was in. robots or aliens? i don't know why i was never able to combine the two. anyway, i went with grimlock. he has more ties to my childhood than the star wars character. in fact, i must admit i don't think i've ever seen hammerhead before. what movie is he in?

[meatcutta78]

Yes!!! I put Hammerhead in the #1 spot............................for now.

[mrjayberry]

I rocked Hammerhead, I have no real reason for voting for either of these guys but I enjoy his scarf.

[BaltanII]

Got tied up yet again!

But Grimlock supporters have the edge on posts in this thread.

You know, I don't particularly care at this point, but having his packmate Shockwave in this contest too would have been sweet.