Review: Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy

process · 09-23-2011, 08:45 AM

I'd pay more not to have die-cast.

DJCHARTERS · 09-23-2011, 09:31 AM

do his leg vents definately not open? at around 1 min they look like they are open on this vid. could be a trick of the light or something though

MP-10 CONVOY

megatroptimus · 09-23-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by process

I'd pay more not to have die-cast.

You like your figures when they feel cheap? Seriously, nothing seems to justify the price on that thing compared to all the other $200+ toys I have in my collection.

PoweredConvoy · 09-23-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by llamatron

Argh, seems like a total waste of a new MP toy.

Perhaps, but I'm glad they made this toy. He's a huge improvement over the original.

Randy

Fosterlager · 09-23-2011, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PoweredConvoy

Perhaps, but I'm glad they made this toy. He's a huge improvement over the original.

Randy

I agree. This release, to me, makes MP-01 the real waste. Unpopular opinion I know, but I really don't much care for that thing.

Auto Morph · 09-23-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by megatroptimus

You like your figures when they feel cheap? Seriously, nothing seems to justify the price on that thing compared to all the other $200+ toys I have in my collection.

To me, putting more metal into a figure (in place of plastic obviously!) doesn't immediately define it as a quality piece. It's all how the diecast is used and in many cases, I have seen it almost ruin the posability of a figure. Maybe just have some in the feet but never should there be any above the waist IMO.

chrisr291 · 09-23-2011, 10:11 AM

^^^^

Diecast doesn't equal quality to me either. Sure, it worked during the G1 days because most of them had zero articulation. Now, it usually (not all the time) just makes the figure top heavy and limits their movement.

process · 09-23-2011, 10:20 AM

Weight isn't a substitute for quality. Die-cast toys are typically made from cheap, weak metals which, unlike plastic, tend to break before they stress and deform. Then there's paint chipping and balance.

megatroptimus · 09-23-2011, 10:22 AM

When was the last time you broke the metal parts on a Transformer of that price? Or any price? Broken plastic parts on Transformers though, very common. How many times have I read "the figure was broken right ouf of package"?

OMEGAPRIME1983 · 09-23-2011, 10:41 AM

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09-23-2011, 08:45 AM	#11
process Hanlon's razor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,357 Location: New Jersey, USA Collection Count: Many News Credits: 34	I'd pay more not to have die-cast. radicons : shapeways : photography : feedback

09-23-2011, 09:31 AM	#12
DJCHARTERS TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,477 Location: newcastle, united kingdom Collection Count: 40 classics style News Credits: 5	do his leg vents definately not open? at around 1 min they look like they are open on this vid. could be a trick of the light or something though MP-10 CONVOY MY SALES THREAD INCLUDING MUSIC LABEL SOUNDWAVE, UNITED JAZZ AND GRAPPLE AND RENERFORM SECURITY CHIEF. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/items-...ovie-chug.html

09-23-2011, 10:11 AM	#17
chrisr291 Master of the Unknown Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10,386 Location: Austin TX Collection Count: 400 News Credits: 4	^^^^ Diecast doesn't equal quality to me either. Sure, it worked during the G1 days because most of them had zero articulation. Now, it usually (not all the time) just makes the figure top heavy and limits their movement. PSN: Trojantx Feedback TFW / HISS Tank / Sales Thread

09-23-2011, 10:20 AM	#18
process Hanlon's razor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 7,357 Location: New Jersey, USA Collection Count: Many News Credits: 34	Weight isn't a substitute for quality. Die-cast toys are typically made from cheap, weak metals which, unlike plastic, tend to break before they stress and deform. Then there's paint chipping and balance. radicons : shapeways : photography : feedback

09-23-2011, 10:22 AM	#19
megatroptimus Kelly Hrudey for PM Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,458 Collection Count: 250 News Credits: 12	When was the last time you broke the metal parts on a Transformer of that price? Or any price? Broken plastic parts on Transformers though, very common. How many times have I read "the figure was broken right ouf of package"? *Selling my collection here. From G1 to now, Botcon, 3rd party, name it.* Updated 04.30.13.