MP-20+ Wheeljack

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Sam, Jul 28, 2018.

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  1. Paco Grande

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    Just to let you know, the price on Amazon Japan is the total price with local Japanese tax included. When you go through the checkout process as a foreign buyer the Japanese local tax is dropped because we don’t have to pay that. So the price of all items on Amazon Japan for a foreign buyer will always drop a bit when you go through check out. That’s why your price dropped for 20+.

    I highly recommend going all the way to the point where it asks you to confirm the purchase to see the final price with shipping, import taxes for your country etc. before comparing to other sites. Then you will have the real final price to compare with. For me, even after import taxes it’s still similar or lower than Nippon Yassan but the shipping is lightning fast. Usually around 3 business days or less. Compared with 2 weeks or more for NY.

    And just to confirm for people like me in Canada and other countries with import taxes, Amazon charges those up front and will tell you what the total is before you commit to purchase. Amazon pays those taxes for you and there is no surprise tax when it’s delivered. That’s the “all in” price. And on top of that, for almost every purchase I’ve made on AJ I was given a small refund a few weeks after the delivery because they typically charge a little too much and will refund the difference later. For example for MPM-7 I received $10 back a few weeks after I got it.

    As you can tell I’m a super happy AJ customer. No complaints at all. And they use DHL for shipping and I find they’re fantastic as well. They give you options so you can tell them to leave the package without a signature and also where to leave it (side door, back yard).
     
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  2. chchchch

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    Ah thank you, excellent explanation!!
     
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    I'll def be in for this with the +20 release!
     
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  4. ILoveLuci4

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    I gotta find the ultimate way to pull pins...

    Quick swap o the bonnet and I'll be happier'n a pig in shit!
     
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    smkheidze sideswipe and sideswipe and even more sideswipe.

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    just use an automatic pin punch. works like a charm.
     
  6. ILoveLuci4

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    Yeah, but you gotta glean which end is the wider end with the rough, textured pattern, find something to place around the plastic around the end that is punched out (but won't break or scratch the part), and I think some people get a soldering iron involved...?

    Already got a dashboard hole cover ready...
     
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  8. Sam

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    They're all the same pre-orders for 20+, but from different sellers.

    Where are you located? That will affect which seller has the best price for you (factoring in shipping/potential import tax).
     
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    Im located USA, NC.
     
  10. Sam

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    Order from Amazon Japan, then. No import tax, fastest possible delivery, amazing customer service, best price.
     
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  11. Optimus Prime23

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    What this man said. :thumb 
     
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  12. Sam

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    In-hand images of a pre-production copy of MP-20+ courtesy of board member @Phamduc were posted in the MP Appreciation Thread (originally in the MP-44 news thread). Just reposting them here for anyone who missed them:

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    He looks damn gorgeous
     
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  13. franpincho

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    @Phamduc is one lucky bastard.

    Can’t wait till he gets his preproduction copy of MP-44!

    Somehow, it feels like Wheeljack + fits better with the new MP’s, as compared to Lambor +.

    Articulation aside, he looks perfect next to Cordon.
     
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    Wow! This is the first + release that really hits the right notes for me and I'm still feeling it with these new pics. I won't replace my V1 but I will certainly admire him in the MP appreciation thread in the future!
     
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    I still prefer the original version, but I'm glad this is there for those that want it. I quite like the light grey sections, actually. Part of me wants this just to have all 3 versions of the mold. :lol 
     
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    Is there a way to cover that unsightly dark spot behind the windshield? It looks like he has a belly button?
     
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    You could get a white pencil eraser and shave it down to fit there.
     
  18. Wh33ls

    Wh33ls Original G1 kid, and loves Beasties as much, eh!

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    Yeah, keep an eye on this thread; ATP-03 Dash Cover for MP-20/23 WheelJack Or Exhaust
    The OP may resurrect this project for this release, but the the OP has not said anything to date, so it might not happen. It would be nice, maybe Toyhax might put out an update label sheet using their heavy vinyl to cover it up. Or who was it that had that for CW leader skyfire, starscream and skywarp to cover the backside of those wings?
     
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  19. Cyclonus79

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    Good thing I landed 2 of those dashboard covers while he was still making them then. Wheeljack dont like his bellybutton.
     
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  20. BWfan86

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    What tool is he holding in his left hand?
     
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