Valkyrie Hunter D Posted October 26, 2013 Posted October 26, 2013 Finally got MP Prowl ($60 shipped with the launcher-not too bad!). He's great, really makes the G1 fanboy in me squeal with glee. The only thing I had an issue with is the thick layer of white paint on his head; it's not evenly applied and results in a bump on his forehead. Despite that, it's a wonderful toy and gives me a lot of faith in the upcoming MPs. Quote
skullmilitia Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 That Optimus is awesome, but not 800$ awesome. Quote
xrentonx Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I agree about the $800.00...very cool though! Quote
Gakken85 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Little too stylized.. and doesn't transform. haha Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 At $ 500 or less sure, but $ 800 for a cool (articulated or not) statue - pass. And on that note, any chances that Hasbro will do another run of the MP-10? Would love to get my hands on one at, or as close to retail as possible. -b. Quote
SuperSenpai Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 For $800, an Optimus Prime toy should transform.... by itself. Quote
jenius Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 If it's ever on sale for 50% off i'd probably grab it. Quote
Gakken85 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 The Hasbro Year of the Horse release still isn't out yet. That's a re-release of MP-10 Quote
skullmilitia Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 It's MP-01 Chogokin'd! I still don't see where the 800$ is going. That's 3P prices for authentic product. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 The Hasbro Year of the Horse release still isn't out yet. That's a re-release of MP-10 Awesome - I'll keep my eye out. Appreciate the heads-up! -b. Quote
skullmilitia Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Awesome - I'll keep my eye out. Appreciate the heads-up! -b. It won't be for TRU price it'll be at least 200-250$ More likely 300$ just like the AE reissue. Hasbro Asia does secondary market pricing. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Oooohhh. I guess I should just stick to Macross, at least I know how/when/where to buy. -b. Quote
Gakken85 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 it's funny what toy companies will do to release the same toy in the same market. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 That's way too "MP Prime" and not "G1 Prime" to interest me. Legs alone scream "we just copied the MP look". It's kind of an MP-01/MP-10 hybrid---but the worst elements of each. Quote
GU-11 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I'd buy it for 800 dollars...of it can make gourmet pancakes for me in the morning before taking out the trash. Quote
technoblue Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Finally got MP Prowl ($60 shipped with the launcher-not too bad!). He's great, really makes the G1 fanboy in me squeal with glee. The only thing I had an issue with is the thick layer of white paint on his head; it's not evenly applied and results in a bump on his forehead. Despite that, it's a wonderful toy and gives me a lot of faith in the upcoming MPs. I got my copy of MP Prowl too. Instead of having a white paint defect, mine has a black/gray paint defect out of the box. One of the rear tires was missing the top coat of black paint in one section and was showing flecks of gray underneath, or maybe the gray for the wheel wells was applied sloppily and got onto the tire treads. I'm not sure how the paint is applied at the factory. Anyway, I fixed it with a plack paint marker that I had on hand. I can tell where I applied the fix, but it is practically unnoticable unless I look for it. Otherwise, the toy is great and has a fun transformation. I may haul out my G1 Red Alert and take some photos of the pair together. Quote
Gakken85 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 Paid for Streak. Still unpacking so I'm going to wait a week or so before I ship. Making pancakes and taking out the trash sounds about right! haha Quote
Golden Arms Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 MY MP prowl had some of the black paint missing on the door. I'll have to touch it up with a paint marker. I should get MP streak delivered on Monday or Tuesday. Too bad I'll be out of town all week. Quote
skullmilitia Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 I'm still waiting for HLJ to ship my container worth of stuff lol. Quote
VF-19 Posted October 27, 2013 Posted October 27, 2013 They're probably looking for a container TO ship your stuff in. Quote
Jeremy007 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 BBTS has the Ultimetal Optimus Prime listed for $500 above MSRP at $1300.00...that is ridiculous. Im hoping amiami or hlj carries it at a much more reasonable price. Quote
Jeremy007 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 I do all my online toy ordering through AmiAmi and HLJ...neither of which has Ultimetal Prime listed yet....but it is still very early. Anime Export has it for $886. Ive never done business with them...are they good people do deal with? Quote
Gakken85 Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Never heard any general complaints myself. Quote
Twoducks Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Really wanted to get Ultimate Prime, specially since there could always be the possibility of an Ultimate Megatron but that price is automatic nono. Also, for that price the inner detail should be epic, not just a Gundam knockoff. It is a transformer, the inside should look unique not just pistons everywhere. At least have the two frontal wheels show up inside the chest somehow; showing just back wheels in the back of the leg is not enough. Quote
Phyrox Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Also, for that price the inner detail should be epic, not just a Gundam knockoff. It is a transformer, the inside should look unique not just pistons everywhere. At least have the two frontal wheels show up inside the chest somehow; showing just back wheels in the back of the leg is not enough. Ditto. The internals seem to make no reference to the fact that he's a Transformer. And what are those leg vents for if the only thing behind him are some pistons? If it was a new, unique take on Prime, or the internals gimmick had been thought out at all, or if it was way way way cheaper...eh, still probably not though. Never really liked Prime. Quote
skullmilitia Posted October 28, 2013 Posted October 28, 2013 Yeah, they seem to have forgotten he was a transformer. It's like they tried to make a SOC style figure that doesn't make sense. Quote
jenius Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Yeah, to justify the price he should actually transform. They'd need to give him the mechanism necessary for transformations. Then they could dress up those mechanisms and make them look super cool and futuristic. Then they could fill in all the empty space with pistons and other mechanical details. Quote
Vepariga Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 For Aussie TF collectors, Big W has Metroplex on special for $98 bucks which is a steal,Toys'R'Us is selling him for $199. So if your keen for the 'plex go snatch it from Big W before the sale ends. Quote
Tober Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 I do all my online toy ordering through AmiAmi and HLJ...neither of which has Ultimetal Prime listed yet....but it is still very early. Anime Export has it for $886. Ive never done business with them...are they good people do deal with? I've never had a problem with AE. Robot Kingdom have it for $799 with a December release date. AE's release date is June... Check out those shipping estimates tho. Quote
Scyla Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Maybe if they release a black repaint... ...and if i'd have won the lottery till then.... ...and I don't even play... ...man, those odds. I don't get it. How tall is he compared to the SoC Mazinger Z? Does it come with a trailer base, a light up feature, what are the accessories? Does it turn into charcoal when shot with a gun? Can someone tell me how they justify the price tag? Quote
dizman Posted October 29, 2013 Posted October 29, 2013 Ultimetal Optimus looks great, too bad its $700 too much for my tastes. I never knew OP had minigun barrels inside his blaster, what a weird detail. Quote
RD Blade Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 Looks like it's borrowed from Galaxy Rangers. Quote
skullmilitia Posted October 30, 2013 Posted October 30, 2013 They just added faux details. I'll have my Bluestreak and Prowl Friday! Can't wait! Quote
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