Valkyrie2008 Posted November 6, 2015 Posted November 6, 2015 MMC's Mirage turned out to be real nice: Got it on preorder, but I did hesitate a lot. My final conclusion was, it got die-cast and rubber tires, which the official Mirage will never have (if they do decide to release Mirage someday). I do think the box is ugly though. Quote
technoblue Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 (edited) Right. The smaller Autobot car bots have plastic tires in Takara's official MP line. I agree that this not-Mirage is the best of the third-party Mirage releases. It's cool that it comes with multiple faces, too. Edited November 7, 2015 by technoblue Quote
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Got it on preorder, but I did hesitate a lot. My final conclusion was, it got die-cast and rubber tires, which the official Mirage will never have (if they do decide to release Mirage someday). Indeed, official Goooyear tires no less Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Indeed, official Goooyear tires no less Already got spear decals to replace that Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 7, 2015 Posted November 7, 2015 Good on the 3rd parties for at least trying to provide little quality touches like that in their product, when Takara simply went the cheap route. I look at my Binaltechs, and those things are what I think of when I hear Masterpiece. If my BT Silverstreak fell off the shelf and hit me in the head, I'd probably receive a concussion. I can understand not using die-cast due to weight, wear on joints, costs, etc, but rubber tires should be a minimal given on anything labeled Masterpiece. At least, I think so. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 I've found my "MP Hot Rod". And it isn't MP-28! Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Have to agree- that looks better than the Takara version. Quote
Scyla Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 I wonder how solid it will look from the side. Since it has a fake chest it seems like that the whole hood/bonnet part will be the torso and the engine part will be covered with the rear lid and the spoiler. It is a good take on the character since Takara seems to be stuck on the MP-09 transformation scheme. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 I've found my "MP Hot Rod". And it isn't MP-28! OMG!!! I think my heart skipped a few beats then I saw these photos. If this turned out to be true, I'll definitely cancel my MP-28 preorder. I’ll gladly double dip on this figure from FT. The “fake chest” as most of you call it, is just like MP-09 transformation, which does not bother me one bit. Even the flames on bot mode and alt mode looks exactly like MP-09. The cockpit does seem to open and there’s more interior room than the one on MP-09. I think this is the improved version of MP-09 Hot Rod and I absolutely love it. Where’s the preorder button!!! Quote
Kurisama Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 Looks awesome - yes, definitely - I really dig it. But lets not jump the gun until we see the actual prototype. This looks largely unfinished and not final at all, the 3D rendering is stock standard, lots of detail and sculoting to go! Good ideas in there, lets just see if they can be executed to a high degree. Quote
Tober Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 It's nice, but that seam down the middle of the windscreen will be hard to ignore. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 It's nice, but that seam down the middle of the windscreen will be hard to ignore. The one on the hood too but not bad. I believed those lines in the center are just reference guide, making sure the Hood, Engine, Windshield, and spoiler are all aligned correctly. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 the tires look narrow and if that's the tire texture pattern, it looks like a cheap tonka wheels. but the bot looks 10x better than the mp Quote
Dangard Ace Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 This is the first time a 3P announced after a reveal by Takara correct? If so I think this may be the first time Takara might send a C&D. Someone's trying to steal THEIR thunder, not the other way around. Quote
dizman Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 It looks ok, I dunno what everyone is getting all excited for though. Maybe when the comparison photos start popping up it'll make a difference. Having the back of the legs flip up and be chairs is cool I guess... Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 I'm in for this too. I'm still picking up the mp-28 though Quote
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 The proportions certainly seem better with this Hot Rod compared with MP-28, and I do like how the front waist piece doesn't look as "flappy" as the one on MP-28. The big push for me would be how the final paint scheme would look like. Quote
Scyla Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 It looks ok, I dunno what everyone is getting all excited for though. Maybe when the comparison photos start popping up it'll make a difference. Having the back of the legs flip up and be chairs is cool I guess... Because MP Hot Rodimus looks terrible. Quote
sh9000 Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 FT-16 is "Galvatron". Maybe Takara will make an MP Galvatron. Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 17, 2015 Posted November 17, 2015 FT-16 is "Galvatron". Maybe Takara will make an MP Galvatron. Meh...we need a new MP Megatron before they do Galvatron. Appollyon is a good placeholder, but I'd like to see Takara make an official toy. Quote
M'Kyuun Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) That is a pretty amazing Galvatron. Hopefully, the cannon mode is just as good. More excited about the Cyclonus silhouette, though. I was on the fence about getting Xtransbot's Eligos, but I think I'll wait and see how FT's version turns out. Edited November 19, 2015 by M'Kyuun Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Wow, where's the preorder button???? Quote
DyNo Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Wow, where's the preorder button???? http://tfsource.com/fanstoys/FT16-sovereign/ Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 19, 2015 Posted November 19, 2015 Thank you!!!! Have to decide between TFSource and BBTS!! Quote
sh9000 Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 Quakewave is cool but I'm keeping MP Shockwave. Anyone need a Quakewave for cheap? Quote
mikeszekely Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) Quakewave is cool but I'm keeping MP Shockwave. Anyone need a Quakewave for cheap? How cheap? Nevermind, I see it in your sig. Edited December 11, 2015 by mikeszekely Quote
RD Blade Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 The FT Hot Rod looks nice, but that car mode is awful. Looks too much like the G1 toy. Quote
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 It looks like Maketoys' Grapple is an exclusive, at least for now. Pre-orders are now open on their site. Quote
myk Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Has anyone picked up DX9'sTyrant? I love Galvatron, and I thought Mania King was incredible, but everything I've seen on Tyrant makes him seem that much better. Curious to see what other MW'ers think... Quote
mikeszekely Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 I want to. I have Mania King and I love him. I just don't have the money right now. Quote
Scyla Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Has anyone picked up DX9'sTyrant? I love Galvatron, and I thought Mania King was incredible, but everything I've seen on Tyrant makes him seem that much better. Curious to see what other MW'ers think... Take a look at Fanstoys Galvatron (Sovereign): Quote
mikeszekely Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 Sovereign looks good, but it's too early along to say if it's better than Tyrant. Especially without seeing the alt mode, which I feel like Tyrant really nailed. For now, I'm still leaning toward Tyrant, though. In some ways, Sovereign looks more animation-accurate, but Tyrant looks more menacing and more dynamic. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted December 23, 2015 Posted December 23, 2015 I have Sovereign on preorder. Tyrant looks good but Fanstoys nailed Galvatron. I want it as is with no changes (just a more rounded canon). Quote
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