skunkobot Posted December 3, 2003 Posted December 3, 2003 Unless the products differ from the ads, Japanese version has longstacks, and no battle damage, as well as blue windows. American version has short stacks, battle damage, and amber windows. Quote
Pat Payne Posted December 3, 2003 Posted December 3, 2003 Okie new pictures: Hasbro Packaging Have they nemed a price for this thing when it comes out in the US? Quote
MrDisco Posted December 3, 2003 Posted December 3, 2003 there's a preorder for the US one on ebay for $73usd Quote
GDomino Posted December 4, 2003 Posted December 4, 2003 Release date for Masterpiece Optimus Prime : 12/13 at Toys'R'Us JapanYoupi Can't wait Well is it pushed back until jan. or is it coming out on the 13th ? Yeah, anyone know for sure if its (Takara version) coming out this month? There are so many dates flying around the net; Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 23, Dec 31, early to mid January 04... WHEN DAAGNAMMIT?!?!?! I really hope the 11th is for real and HLJ actually follows through with shipping all the preorders soon after! Quote
Dangard Ace Posted December 4, 2003 Posted December 4, 2003 Release date for Masterpiece Optimus Prime : 12/13 at Toys'R'Us JapanYoupi Can't wait Well is it pushed back until jan. or is it coming out on the 13th ? Yeah, anyone know for sure if its (Takara version) coming out this month? There are so many dates flying around the net; Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, Dec 23, Dec 31, early to mid January 04... WHEN DAAGNAMMIT?!?!?! I really hope the 11th is for real and HLJ actually follows through with shipping all the preorders soon after! Maybe TRU Japan has a 1 Month exclusive with Takara for MP Prime. After that month the other retailers get their shipments. http://www.toysrus.co.jp/toys/cat_detail.s...ME=TAB_TOP_0001 Quote
isamu_dyson Posted December 4, 2003 Posted December 4, 2003 release date on hlj have changed once again. now it's december (last week it was january) Quote
UN Spacy Posted December 7, 2003 Posted December 7, 2003 (edited) Alright guys. You wanna see da ol Masterpiece Prime transform? SPOILERS!!!!!! (animated .gif) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edited December 7, 2003 by UN Spacy Quote
Godzilla Posted December 7, 2003 Author Posted December 7, 2003 And no one has given us a date of the Takara release. <_< hmmmmm... Quote
VF-0S FAN Posted December 7, 2003 Posted December 7, 2003 And no one has given us a date of the Takara release. hmmmmm... Hey Godzilla, are you also Transfholic , so just break down and buy 5 Masterpiece Optimus Prime The release date ? It really seems to be close to mid-December as you noticed in this thread... Can't wait within a week Quote
Godzilla Posted December 7, 2003 Author Posted December 7, 2003 And no one has given us a date of the Takara release. hmmmmm... Hey Godzilla, are you also Transfholic , so just break down and buy 5 Masterpiece Optimus Prime The release date ? It really seems to be close to mid-December as you noticed in this thread... Can't wait within a week Actually I should buy two. I only have one preorder. I think I better pre-order another one. I think I'll go to VE since they delivered my VF-1J. 5 Primes? Lord what will they do? I just need one MIB and one opened for viewing pleasure. Like I said, wait till Max VF-1J and hopefully his VF-1A, I'll buy more than five and I will have blue squadron. I hope I get a good raise. Quote
VF-1Guy Posted December 9, 2003 Posted December 9, 2003 I just wanted to add my $0.02 to this thread. - The Target computer has the US version listed for $59.99 iirc. The $74.99 price that has been thrown around is suggested retail. I expect to see if for less at Target & Wal-Mart (look at Unicron for example). - About the picture from the Japanese show with both the US and Japan versions shown. It may have been that there were a limited number of prototypes available at this time. It may also be that they are showing the Japanese prototype and an early testshot of the US version. This may have been the only way to show both modes at the same time. - About the pictures on the back of the US package. Package pictures are quite often taken using prototypes since the package design is bein done in parallel with the toy development. That is the reason for the ever present disclaimer 'actual product may vary'. - There seem to be quite a few more US testshots than Japanese in circulation. To me, this would imply that the US version is going to arrive first. Quote
bsu legato Posted December 9, 2003 Posted December 9, 2003 Do we know if these are comming to Canada? Quote
GDomino Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 (edited) The guys over at sgcollect.com are in a ruckus like its the second coming of christ..in a way it is. Has it been confirmed that MPC Prime will be releasing this week? Anyone know for sure? Edited December 10, 2003 by GDomino Quote
Dangard Ace Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 Do we know if these are comming to Canada? Should be. The guys at Animextreme said they had a bunch ordered from Diamond preview as well as the Takara version. Quote
bsu legato Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 The guys at Animextreme said they had a bunch ordered from Diamond preview as well as the Takara version. Well, aside from Diamond Comics (aka, the Evil Empire), is it going to show up in retail stores? Can I go to Toys R Us and pick one up, or am I condemned to comic & specialty shops? Quote
Dangard Ace Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 The guys at Animextreme said they had a bunch ordered from Diamond preview as well as the Takara version. Well, aside from Diamond Comics (aka, the Evil Empire), is it going to show up in retail stores? Can I go to Toys R Us and pick one up, or am I condemned to comic & specialty shops? Have fun. customerservice.canada@toysrus.com Quote
GobotFool Posted December 10, 2003 Posted December 10, 2003 The guys at Animextreme said they had a bunch ordered from Diamond preview as well as the Takara version. Well, aside from Diamond Comics (aka, the Evil Empire), is it going to show up in retail stores? Can I go to Toys R Us and pick one up, or am I condemned to comic & specialty shops? Last I heard, TRU and Walmart were getting the anniprime from hasbro 1st. Quote
UN Spacy Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 Alright fellas. It seems that we MIGHT get an early Christmas present (oh no.....not mine.....get your own ). From what I've been reading around TF forums MP Convoy HAS been released (and it should be in Hong Kong shops in a day or two). Follow THIS link for pics of Takara box (plus BT-02 box pic). Quote
recon Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 (edited) Okie guys, Takara MP Optimus Prime is out in singapore today!! Only 100 pieces available, but the rest of the stocks for the retailers will be arriving at our shores later. Sorry to say im not getting one, maybe i will regret it later. Launch of MP Convoy this week by The Falcon's Hangar Date : 11/12/2003, Thursday Time : 9:30pm Venue : The Falcon's Hangar (#04-104/102b Far East Plaza) Price : S$175.00 Availability : One piece per customer (first come first serve) Also available is BT-02 (Binaltech Lambo (Sideswipe)) Price : S$80.00 Availability : Unknown SGCollect Link Info Cheers Edited December 11, 2003 by recon Quote
Hoptimus Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 Cool. When does the US one hit(I am a tightwad when it comes to TF since I would rather spend money on Macross and Neo-Geo games )? Quote
ComicKaze Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 I'm definetely not buying Prime. I hate this sculpt. The head is just horrible and I'm not especially fond of the legs either. I used my money on a 1/48 Quote
recon Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 I'm definetely not buying Prime. I hate this sculpt. The head is just horrible and I'm not especially fond of the legs either.I used my money on a 1/48 Same sentiments, I rather get another VF-1S Hikaru or a Low Vis Macross will be always my first love. Cheers Quote
UN Spacy Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 I'm definetely not buying Prime. I hate this sculpt. The head is just horrible and I'm not especially fond of the legs either.I used my money on a 1/48 What's wrong with the sculpt? I can't tell you how many people are waiting for this......perfect balance between robot and vehicle mode. Proportional size.......I guess you can't please them all. Quote
GobotFool Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 (edited) I can't tell you how many people are waiting for this......perfect balance between robot and vehicle mode. Proportional size.......I guess you can't please them all. Can't agree more. Best prime ever. Heads and tails over the original convoy. Though personal tastes are personal tastes. I am more a transformer fan than a macross fan so prime gets priority over say, the Hikaru 1J. Hell I have 3 1/48s already, I don't need any more. Except for a Max 1J 1/48, and a 1/48 super O, and a 1/48 Elint. Edited December 11, 2003 by GobotFool Quote
JRock Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 I've always wanted a nice sized Prime of my own. The 1/48s can wait. The head sculpt is gorgeous, and it's the most articulated Prime since RID Fire Prime. I can't deny its goodness. Quote
GobotFool Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 I've always wanted a nice sized Prime of my own. The 1/48s can wait.The head sculpt is gorgeous, and it's the most articulated Prime since RID Fire Prime. I can't deny its goodness. Damn straight! Quote
CF18 Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 First bunch of open box pic: http://tfkenkon.com/g/?mode=album&album=To...er+Piece+Convoy Quote
JRock Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 (edited) LONG STACKS AHOOYY!! WOO-HOO Edited December 11, 2003 by JRock Quote
GreenGuy42 Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 (edited) OH. My. GOD. ..... beautiful WAIT!!! Trailer???? ANYONE catch that?? I wonder if it is just box art or more.. Edited December 11, 2003 by GreenGuy42 Quote
MrDisco Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 well of course its long stacks..its the takara version that trailer is just cardboard..dont get too excited. Quote
BoBe-Patt Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 First bunch of open box pic:http://tfkenkon.com/g/?mode=album&album=To...er+Piece+Convoy So I take it that the takara version is out already? Nice!!! Quote
UN Spacy Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 Come on Hobby Link Japan......I wish you'd send me a delivery confirmation to brighten up my day. Quote
GDomino Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 Thanks for the Link. Now just gotta wait for HLJ and they better ship it soon-- we're paying an arm and a leg for EMS just to get this thing before x-mas. LOL, anyone else catch the mispelled 'the' --- 'teh' on the box? Another reason to save this box, error for a collector's item could increase this thing's value somemore in twenty years... here's the pic.. Quote
isamu_dyson Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 (edited) at HLJ it's already on "jan restock" :'( and i'm not served this time :'( Edited December 11, 2003 by isamu_dyson Quote
GobotFool Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 HLJ has just listed it as in! Whoot! Quote
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