Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy Second Release in September

Is it a straight up re-release or does it have design improvements?

Yeah I'd like to know if quality control was increased for this re-release.

There are a few fixes for the return products.
New parts are made to replace the weak spots, especially with the legs (panels and feet).
Overall quality is the same.

Just tweak some of the QC areas and I'll be happy.

I'm inclined to take this as further evidence that Hasbro have no concrete plans for the thing.

im game for this i missed the first release so hopefully this one will fill that gap on my shelf

Great news.

Well, I'm bit tired of some "QC syndrome" writing...even if some faults, Rodimus looks fantastic.

wait, there is need for a re-release this soon? i'm still amazed we are getting TWO brand new mold masterpieces in one year

and the QC on mp rodimus is not as bad as people say it is, all toys that size and price have problems

but they do and sooner than people think

Cool, I'd like to give this a shot second time around. I was put off by all the negative reports and the price in the initial run, and though I expect it to be even more expensive than the first run, the QC fixes might just make it worth a punt.

That's great news. I passed on the first one because of the problems it had.

Oh my.....

Just when Protoman's wallet thought it was safe.

This. Oh man, as usual with MP releases, a bunch of people are going to be pissed, and a bunch of people are going to be happy.

Since I canxed my first order, I think I'm going to be in the latter category.

Guess I shoulda waited.....

Hoping that the Hasbro version get announced at Botcon I've already got an MP Rodimus I just want to get a couple of just Hot Rod to display in different modes.

Yeah, they'd better put this thing out in the states eventually. If they don't announce it at Botcon I'll be miffed.

Botcon or SDCC...... one of the two

Fear our rage Hasbro!

I'm glad they're addressing the QC issues, but I'm still waiting for the US release.

This Hot Rod minus the trailer?

So 125$ a piece Hot Rod and ?

Kup?
Arcee?
CYCLONUS!?

Could it be the MP version of Rodi vs Cyc?

That would be super cool....

nice!

glad i waited!

i know the fixes arent major but i'll take what i can get! every little bit helps

Nah, t'was expected but nice to hear it's coming soonish, cheers.

Too bad they don't issue some kinda parts replacement for us current Rodimus owners........

I'd like to see a repair kit for existing owners. I never opened mine up because I was worried about all problems reported.

Yeah and them acknowledging QC issues with the leg panels really grinds my gears. 5 minutes with that toy tells you there are problems. I'd even pay $5-$10 for a proper repair kit for the panels/feet.

Oh snap.

Gonna hold off on Rodimus until I see what the Hasbro release is like.

Still not biting.

Unless they ruin the paint job, if the Hasbro version is using the improvements and has different accessories, I'll buy one to create a "perfect edition".

I'd like to know more about the fixes, will it involve the spoiler paint stain thing?

A fix kit for the first release would be a good thing too.

Ça aussi!

meh.. still doesn't appeal to me.. maybe because of the too subtle changes from hot rod mode to rodimus prime.. or maybe if i see him killing prime along with Megs..

Yea ill be swapping parts of the hasbro to "fix" my takara Mp-09

I'll be pissed off if they make improvement regarding those QA issue. At the same time I'm happy if they fix it for newer owners.

I only transformed MP-9 once and that was that. I can't deal with the side leg panels and especially those flimsy and thick-less tabs where it holds the arm down in car mode. I'm waiting for the Hasbro version if I want to mess more with his transformation.

I'm just curious, the black swinging clip like a "C" shape, do you guys fold it out like the instruction sheet or fold in toward the recess area as in car mode? I fold in because it looks better since the abdominal/stomach tucks into the waist nicely. If I fold out, the edge of the car hood from the under side stick out. Also that black C clip doesn't clip well so I don't bother with in.

Has there been an official release date or estimation for the Hasbro release?

Would keep that version in robot mode, and the Takara in alt mode (one of my favourite alt modes, ever since I was a kid).

Fixing a few weak spots?

Haven't bought him yet, so I guess I will just wait a little longer for this release then.

Nice, yet irritating at the same time. I scapped and saved for that SOB and now they are going to re-release it fixing those annoying leg panels? Looks like I will be selling my current MP-09 for the new one.

News like this makes me glad I canceled my order for the first run when it was released. It'll be interesting if there's an easy way to distinguish the boxes.

If there was, you wouldn't have to ask.

When Hasbro reps were asked at Toy Fair, they said it was probably 'not soon' and more 'not' than likely.



I would guess Takara are doing another run BECAUSE they've been told the Hasbro version is on the backburner.

Perhaps next year?


Takara rang. They said we can all go f*ck ourselves.

I doubt there will be a US release. MP's here have either been shelf warmers, or almost impossible to find.

When the heck is this coming to the US?!?!?!?!?!

awesome! i'm waiting for that second run. fix him hastakomy!

Hopefully these small changes improve the figures overall QC issues.

If so, I'll probably bite the bullet and buy one of these for myself.

I have a hard time believing that they're going to do any major redesigns to fix the issues with this mold. They certainly didn't do anything to the Starscream mold.... or any other MP mold for that matter. Sure, maybe they'll up QC but I doubt even that.

Why all these damn re-issues of the same old mold? Why not completely new characters/molds? We need Galvatron for crying out loud!

Plastic on Takara Skywarp and Thundercracker doesn't feel quite as brittle to me as on Greenscream.

Hasbro versions...plastic seems a lot more forgiving.










I thought you were "Done" : -?


I can randomly hit reply without reading the last 2 posts as well.

Just because I'm done, doesn't mean we still don't need an MP Galvatron. I'm sure others want him too.

too bad I don't have another $200.00 to spare for the fixed version.