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It transforms from an attack helicopter in the CTC technology demonstrator spec into a Decepticon warrior.","whyItMatters":"OVERGEAR's Real Mecha premise now extends to an outside design team, and the bundled documents and graphics put the fiction of a test machine on the same shelf as the toy.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Grinder carries typography and graphics drawn by Chuomachi Tactical Engineering across its parts, framed as the markings of a test machine. The set includes an assault rifle, machine gun, missile pod, rocket launcher, and fire-control radar, plus a story sheet styled after confidential documents, a blueprint-style spec sheet, stickers, and a paper folder. Both modes carry 3mm and 5mm joints for swapping accessories. The figure stands about 185mm and is aimed at ages 15 and up. Images shown are of a prototype.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Takara Tomy's Transformers OVERGEAR adds the OG-02EX Grinder, a Chuomachi Tactical Engineering collaboration. 19,800 yen, reservations from November 5, 2026, release late April 2027.","twitterPost":"Transformers OVERGEAR gets the OG-02EX Grinder (CTC Technology Demonstrator Spec), designed with Chuomachi Tactical Engineering. 19,800 yen, reservations November 5, 2026, release late April 2027.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Takara Tomy has detailed the Transformers OG-02EX Grinder (CTC Technology Demonstrator Spec), a collaboration with design team Chuomachi Tactical Engineering under the Real Mecha-based OVERGEAR line. The attack helicopter transforms into a Decepticon warrior and comes with weapons, a story sheet, a blueprint-style spec sheet, stickers, and a folder. It is priced at 19,800 yen, with reservations from November 5, 2026 and release scheduled for late April 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3210383/\",\"title\":\"New \\\"Real Mecha\\\"-Concept Series from Transformers Launches!! 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