The Masterpiece Appreciation thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Superquad7, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. Brum Bot

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    Yeah I prefer the datsuns with launchers.
     
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    Jhund Screws>Pins

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    haha mini-bot slippers, ok that’s it I’m looking for a translucent minibot for a Cinderella shot .
    Lol , I could see warpath but cosmos is a little hard to balance ... hmm might give it a try .
     
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    I don't mean for Prime, I want some for me! They'd go great with the Optimus bathrobe my family got me last year. :)  But a complete set of Mini-Bot based slippers sized for my meat paddles would cover a wall. :( 
     
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    Post office found my TigerTrack and unopened so now I don't to think about anyone perverting my minty fresh toy. Anyway, took some comparison shots between the real thing and the KO...and to also check if I did receive the real thing. TigerTrack on the right, KO on the left.

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    Already, panels tell the tale.

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    The Lamborghini Countach lettering is different as well as the yellow. Paint job sems cleaning and more professionally done. KO is grainier.

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    Might I add no floppy joints. Transformation was more satisfying as well.

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    Seems like there are two different instructions. Japanese and Chinese so can anyone confirm this?

    All in all, I'm satisfied that this is legit.

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    Added Bonus: YotG Soundwave came in.
     
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    You could pull that pin and reinsert it properly. I've fixed misfires this way in the past.

    There might be more than 1 KO I guess, but I can see some of the same differences as the KO MP Sideswipe reported. For example the lack of paint detail around the turn signal on the KO. Do you perhaps have the KO box? I would like to know if the background behind the name is a different silver colour.

    The instructions may just be folded inside out.


    Has any one else noticed that MP39 is just a tad smaller in alt. mode than MP12 i.e., shorter in length, narrower in width?
     
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    I don't have the KO box. The paint for the assumed legit copy is of a nice quality. The rear painted turn signals are brighter than the the KO and are cleaner. The KO is dull and inconsistant throughout the KO. The only thing are the headlights. The assumed headlights have black along the edges and the KO's headlights are clear. The Lambo logo on the hood is nicer as well. TigerTrack came from a toy store in New York so everything seems to line up.

    The smaller booklet, both front and back. Fold lines indicate that the original picture showed the face of the folded booklet. The other instruction booklet is the same as the regular releases so I didn't include a photo.
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    Never mind the instructions, I believe a Japanese and Mandarin/Cantonese version were included.
     
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    There is no way to remove the pin
     
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    Oh yeah, that's totally the legit one. The headlights give that away before any of the other glaring issues do. The KOs never have the plastic around them painted black.

    Awesome to see you got your Soundwave so fast! Mine should be here Friday.
     
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    Yeah, I was surprised by how fast he came in because the original date was Feb 5th. FedEx had me sign for it but that's ok. It's a weird release but I'm loving the clearness of it and looking at the internals. I'm wondering why they left the barrel, supressor and scope post on Megatron black instead of brown like the rest of the gun. Still a nice release. Did they release a Linkin Park Edition as well?
     
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    I'm seeing MP-36 Megatrons on eBay selling for 160-170. Are they legit or what? The descriptions say they're not KO's, but I'm still not convinced.
     
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    Most of the KOs I've seen on eBay are going from $75-90, so I'd say those are most likely legit.
     
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    I don't think they ever did a Linkin Park version of the MP mold, just the G1.
     
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    Has anyone had the chance to compare the original MP36 Megatron with the current reissue? Any changes?
     
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    I heard the paint is better and less prone to chipping.
     
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    TCracker - if that's the case I'm a bee super happy!!!! :)  :) 
     
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    The Super Bowl has come to Cybertron this year.

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