MP-09B Masterpiece Black Rodimus

opt1musaber · 12-25-2011, 01:07 PM

Looks gd. Pity it's a repaint, pass for me. BTW those Jetwing guns r rediculously shiny...

Autoclot · 12-26-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisr291

Nice reviews but I'm gonna need some pics

I posted these in the Cool Stuff thread the weekend I got MP-09B

I won't have access to my collection and camera again until the middle of next week; I'll post some more shots then.

chrisr291 · 12-26-2011, 05:17 PM

^^^

Looks good! Might have to buy it someday

HnH · 01-03-2012, 04:39 PM

he's on my MOST WANTED list!!!!!

x BlackMagnus x · 01-03-2012, 04:42 PM

Those pics gave me a woody.

aprim · 01-03-2012, 07:13 PM

i want it so bad..Thats a sexy repaint!

Autoclot · 01-04-2012, 06:24 AM

Well... I'm back with my collection, now, so... here's some more on MP-09B:

The mould itself seems to be the v2, so it has some improvements...

He can hold his guns

His back clips on properly

Although I prefer his back "flipped", bringing the fin closer to his head (how I got the back of my v1 MP-09 to stay upright)

He looks great on display with his Decepticon buddies...

... and packs up nicely when he's had enough of them

For when "outta my way, jerk!" just isn't enough

He has a Matrix...

... he can also do a Matrix... kinda...

There does still seem to be an issue with scratching in Winnebago mode (hence no new pictures of that)

I realise it's possible that the scratches may have occured before I transformed him, however the straightness and location of the scratches suggest the tolerances are still a bit too tight.

The only other "v2 niggle" is that to get around the problem with leg panels falling off, they gave them the "plastic rivet" type jonts. Whilst this allows them to pop back on when they do come off, one of them (at least on mine) insists on popping off during each transformatipn. It's almost like he took transformation lessons from Alternators Wheeljack

Beyond that, there's no real gripes beyond the existing MP-09 problems that aren't fixable with a minor remould - it's still fiddly, and very tricky to get "just right" in car mode.

But damn, it does look good. I think I'd actually be inclined to say that if you can only afford one of them, unless you have a particular fondness for Hot Rod / Rodimus, go for MP-09B over MP-09, because the black paint scheme is soooo much nicer than the orange.

mazinger_c · 01-04-2012, 08:24 AM

I've got one that's supposed to arrive today via FedEx. Hopefully it's undamaged and QC checks out. I have to agree this color scheme really works well. It made me want it over the original. I only wish the feet were black or dark grey to better match the shins, but that's not too big a deal.

Ejack37 · 06-27-2012, 09:15 PM

So what is the general consensus on this? Looking into buying one, is it worth it? The pics of it look awesome! Are all the QC issues from the old Roddy mold resolved?

PrimusVsUnicron · 06-28-2012, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoclot

well... I'm back with my collection, now, so... Here's some more on mp-09b:

The mould itself seems to be the v2, so it has some improvements...

He can hold his guns
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...back/front.jpg

his back clips on properly
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...back/side1.jpg

although i prefer his back "flipped", bringing the fin closer to his head (how i got the back of my v1 mp-09 to stay upright)
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...back/side2.jpg

he looks great on display with his decepticon buddies...
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...ck/display.jpg

... And packs up nicely when he's had enough of them
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...dback/car1.jpg

for when "outta my way, jerk!" just isn't enough
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...dback/car2.jpg

he has a dead matrix...
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...ck/matrix1.jpg

... He can also do a matrix... Kinda...
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...ck/matrix2.jpg

there does still seem to be an issue with scratching in winnebago mode (hence no new pictures of that)
http://www.defnet.co.uk/pictures/toy...ck/scratch.jpg

i realise it's possible that the scratches may have occured before i transformed him, however the straightness and location of the scratches suggest the tolerances are still a bit too tight.

The only other "v2 niggle" is that to get around the problem with leg panels falling off, they gave them the "plastic rivet" type jonts. Whilst this allows them to pop back on when they do come off, one of them (at least on mine) insists on popping off during each transformatipn. It's almost like he took transformation lessons from alternators wheeljack

beyond that, there's no real gripes beyond the existing mp-09 problems that aren't fixable with a minor remould - it's still fiddly, and very tricky to get "just right" in car mode.

But damn, it does look good. I think i'd actually be inclined to say that if you can only afford one of them, unless you have a particular fondness for hot rod / rodimus, go for mp-09b over mp-09, because the black paint scheme is soooo much nicer than the orange.

fixed

12-26-2011, 05:17 PM	#13
chrisr291 Master of the Unknown Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10,481 Location: Austin TX Collection Count: 400 News Credits: 4	^^^ Looks good! Might have to buy it someday PSN: Trojantx Feedback TFW / HISS Tank / Sales Thread

01-03-2012, 04:42 PM	#15
x BlackMagnus x Is not impressed Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 7,838 Location: Terrain of Testament Collection Count: 8,008,135 News Credits: 85	Those pics gave me a woody. Signature by: Legolas Grof

06-27-2012, 09:15 PM	#19
Ejack37 Robot in Disguise Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 641	So what is the general consensus on this? Looking into buying one, is it worth it? The pics of it look awesome! Are all the QC issues from the old Roddy mold resolved? eJack37's Forum Feedback My BST Thread

12-25-2011, 01:07 PM	#11
opt1musaber Victory Saber's Recruit Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4,753 Location: My bedroom, Australia Collection Count: >200 News Credits: 2	Looks gd. Pity it's a repaint, pass for me. BTW those Jetwing guns r rediculously shiny...

01-03-2012, 04:39 PM	#14
HnH second hand idiot Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 802 Location: the netherlands Collection Count: euhh like 5 or s0 News Credits: 2	he's on my MOST WANTED list!!!!!

01-03-2012, 07:13 PM	#16
aprim TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,853 Location: NY Collection Count: No clue News Credits: 1	i want it so bad..Thats a sexy repaint!

01-04-2012, 06:24 AM	#17
Autoclot Quintesson Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 697 Location: The land that Hasbro forgot Collection Count: 200+	Well... I'm back with my collection, now, so... here's some more on MP-09B: The mould itself seems to be the v2, so it has some improvements... He can hold his guns His back clips on properly Although I prefer his back "flipped", bringing the fin closer to his head (how I got the back of my v1 MP-09 to stay upright) He looks great on display with his Decepticon buddies... ... and packs up nicely when he's had enough of them For when "outta my way, jerk!" just isn't enough He has a Matrix... ... he can also do a Matrix... kinda... There does still seem to be an issue with scratching in Winnebago mode (hence no new pictures of that) I realise it's possible that the scratches may have occured before I transformed him, however the straightness and location of the scratches suggest the tolerances are still a bit too tight. The only other "v2 niggle" is that to get around the problem with leg panels falling off, they gave them the "plastic rivet" type jonts. Whilst this allows them to pop back on when they do come off, one of them (at least on mine) insists on popping off during each transformatipn. It's almost like he took transformation lessons from Alternators Wheeljack Beyond that, there's no real gripes beyond the existing MP-09 problems that aren't fixable with a minor remould - it's still fiddly, and very tricky to get "just right" in car mode. But damn, it does look good. I think I'd actually be inclined to say that if you can only afford one of them, unless you have a particular fondness for Hot Rod / Rodimus, go for MP-09B over MP-09, because the black paint scheme is soooo much nicer than the orange.

01-04-2012, 08:24 AM	#18
mazinger_c In Transit Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 128 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin	I've got one that's supposed to arrive today via FedEx. Hopefully it's undamaged and QC checks out. I have to agree this color scheme really works well. It made me want it over the original. I only wish the feet were black or dark grey to better match the shins, but that's not too big a deal.