Griffin is one of the discontinued "unseen" mechs. The original artwork for it came from the Anime series Dougram: Fang of the Sun, where it was aptly known as the "Soltic Roundfacer". It also made an appearance in the Revell © line of Robotech models, where it was called "Thorin." There are several Griffin miniatures:There are also a few related 'Mechs, such as the Griffin IIC and heavy Super Griffin. Sometimes it is mis-spelled "Griffen".
- Original "unseen" version from the mid-1980s. It is larger and has less detail. Sometimes called Battledroids Griffin. Note that this mech is often misspelled as "Griffen."
- "Unseen" version, also from the mid-1980s.
- "Reseen" version from 2003 with non-anime art.
- WD "Francine" variant from Wolf and Blake set (2007), which is a modified sculpt of the reseen version
- Primitive Griffin (2015)
- The CGL "Classic" sculpt (2019) from the 2019 Beginner's Box set
- IWM Classic sculpt (2022), which is a metal version of the CGL sculpt
- CGL Griffin 5M plastic sculpt from the Kell Hounds Striker Lance set (2023)
IWM classic sculpt
This Griffin is painted in a 24th Lyran Guard scheme. This mini was painted for the IWM catalog.STATUS: Completed 08/2022.
Francine version
This miniature is a Griffin painted in colors inspired by the Swedish flag.STATUS: Completed 04/2015.
2nd casting
This Griffin is painted in a Skye Rangers scheme. A British roundel on the left leg denotes the mechwarrior's British lineage.STATUS: Custom job, completed 10/2002.
"The Ranger"
2nd casting
Here is a Griffin in a field camo pattern with Lyran Alliance markings. The LA logo makes a striking contrast to the green-on-green camo.STATUS: This mech sold, 03/2000.
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