UN Spacy Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 Anyone know if the newer knockoffs for Lambor and Alert have the correct spelling of Countach on the back? Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 I received my MP-10 from Robot Kingdom on Friday. Worth the wait. In the CHUG line, I picked up Windblade and Jhiaxus today. Both are pretty decent molds. I really wish they'd put Windblade's feet on swivels (like Prime Arcee's) so they can rotate flush with the upper engine. Not only would it have made her jet mode look much better, but it would have given her some much needed stability in bot mode. Feet designed to resemble high heels on a combat robot, feminine or not, are just plain dumb. I've seen a lot of female military, and I assure you, they're all wearing boots like the guys. Passed on Jetfire at TRU; it was tough putting it back on the shelf, but I'm waiting to see if Takara's version will have the additional paint apps and matte red packs/weapons. That version looks better to me, so I'll hold out and see. Hopefully the price won't skyrocket. Quote
vlenhoff Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) MPs [the old Thundercracker, Skywarp, and Megs still boxed] Edited November 4, 2014 by vlenhoff Quote
close313 Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 AWESOME CHUG COLLECTION! Man, I'm jealous of your Autobot CHUGs!. Quote
vlenhoff Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Ha ha, I had to look up Chug! Chug = Classics, Henkei, Universe, and Generations [they missed "rub the sign"] for those of us who didn't know... Thanks close313! It took a while to get them. I wanted that new sexy chromed generations Prime, which comes in a two pack with evasion Prime . Since I refuse to get any Bay design, my old Generations Prime will do. Edited November 4, 2014 by vlenhoff Quote
jenius Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 So if you weren't into Generations but instead like the Masterpiece line you'd have a CHUMP collection. Hmmmm. Quote
Scyla Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Optibotimus reviewed the MP-05G. This is the first time I saw this toy transform and I have to say the transformation is pretty cool. However I would much appreciate a renewal gun Megatron in scale with MP-10. Maybe inspired by the ToyWorld Hegemon with proper legs and a properly sized gun. If Takara could pull of a robot mode that looks like this: with this face I would be very happy. I doesn't even need to have an accurate gun mode but it has to look the part in robot mode with the ability to transform into a P38-ish gun. Edited November 4, 2014 by Scyla Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Scyla, if you're not already aware, you may be interested in X-Transbot's MX-I Apollyon. It's MP sized, pretty spot on in bot mode, with excellent proportions, and still manages to transform into a P-38 ish pistol. It sets a pretty high benchmark for Takara to beat, should they decide to produce a MP Megs in the current line. Quote
Scyla Posted November 4, 2014 Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the heads up. I will see how the Apollyon is coming together but I have almost zero interest in unofficial Transformers if there is a high probability that Takara will release the original character (as a collector toy). Also most of those toys don't get the head sculpt right imho where Takara has a good track record. Maybe with the exception of MP Bumble but he is pretty small where the paint on the face softens the hard edges. I'm also not 100% on board with Ultra Magnus head sculpt but maybe it will look good in hands. I can't wait for MP-22. Edited November 4, 2014 by Scyla Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) {... i want you to make a special run...} more luck than you can imagine Optimus Prime... Edited November 5, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote
jenius Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 (edited) So since MP-10 EVA wasn't available via the Japanese stores does that mean it's a Hasbro Asia release? Edit - Never mind, i see it's a Tokyo Toy Show exclusive. Edited November 5, 2014 by jenius Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 It's over Prime.... {... i want you to make a special run...} more luck than you can imagine Optimus Prime... And queue the beginning of one of the most epic beat-downs ever put on the Autobots (Ironhide, Prowl, Ratchet, etc., etc., etc.). -b. Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 That scene has always felt cheap to me, these great characters being so easily dispatched after a couple seasons of the show where they got shot, damaged, and fixed up every episode. Such marketing nonsense. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 The Official release isn't always the best of the best. You still get crappy paint job, plastic wheels, and there's no die-cast on most of their release. It's nice to be a true fan of the official product, but I would take 3P over the official hands down, if the quality and the price aren't too much of a different. Take FT Quickwave for example, let see if TT could top that. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 And queue the beginning of one of the most epic beat-downs ever put on the Autobots (Ironhide, Prowl, Ratchet, etc., etc., etc.). -b. That scene has always felt cheap to me, these great characters being so easily dispatched after a couple seasons of the show where they got shot, damaged, and fixed up every episode. Such marketing nonsense. lol for the last line... Megatron blasting Ironhide in the face. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 That scene has always felt cheap to me, these great characters being so easily dispatched after a couple seasons of the show where they got shot, damaged, and fixed up every episode. Such marketing nonsense. lol for the last line... Megatron blasting Ironhide in the face. Hahahahahahahahaha -b. Quote
abbadon Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Man, I need to get more MPs. So far I only have Sideswipe and Optimus, with Bumblebee on preorder. They're being overwhelmed by the Valkyries. Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 You need at least one of the Fairlady bots...great design. Prowl would be my recommendation. Quote
jenius Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 If anyone needs me, I'll be playing with vector sigma. Quote
abbadon Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 You need at least one of the Fairlady bots...great design. Prowl would be my recommendation. Yup, I've been wanting to get Prowl. His transformation seems to be more involved than Sideswipe. He'll also add variance in terms of color, specially when Bee arrives. Quote
vlenhoff Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Just to keep the images going... sorry i could not resist... Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 I was never really a fan of Smokescreen's character, but that paint scheme is amazing, and really stands out if you have Prowl and Silverstreak. I have all three standing together, along with Sideswipe and Prime, and they look great. Mr. Hasui has my undying gratitude. Quote
vlenhoff Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 That's right Jenius! I hope the future MP are as much fun as these... Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 yup those datsuns are IMO the best bang for the buck in collectible quality transforming robot collecting these days. Under $50 (well smokescreen was more) each shipped/imported from japanese sites, well articulated...great sculpts. super fun. wheeljack is great too but they did raise price on him slghtly as well. he is also great (but IMO lacks some paint but of course opinions are varied on that!). Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 7, 2014 Posted November 7, 2014 Just got my MP Wheeljack today, and he's awesome. IMO, definitely worth getting, esp if you're a G1 fan. These are the figures I wanted 30 years ago when the show was current; it's a shame it's taken this long for the tech/engineering know-how to produce them, but I'm incredibly glad and thankful to have the chance to own them within my lifetime. I have to agree that, thus far, the Datsun mold is my favorite, but then I'm biased; Prowl sat at the top of my MP-level wish list since I got the original toy in 1984, and Takara did not disappoint. I have my TF Holy Grail now, so the rest of the '84 gang is sweet, wonderfully delicious icing on the cake. I hope they make them all. I'll be really interested to see how they tackle Ratchet/Ironhide, since the original toy was weird and looked nothing like his superior animated design. Quote
dizman Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Speaking of MP cars, Reprolabels just released its MP Wheeljack sticker set. It's only a penny so get it now! http://reprolabels.com/index.php Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Speaking of MP cars, Reprolabels just released its MP Wheeljack sticker set. It's only a penny so get it now! http://reprolabels.com/index.php Got it! but shipping is $3. Quote
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