Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-44 Convoy/Optimus Prime Ver. 3

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Retroheavy, Feb 21, 2018.

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  1. HolyCulture

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    No I’m totally fine with that. But it’s just not likely. To lament that they are expensive is not a problem. Im not harping on you or saying people who want to save money are beneath me, or that they aren’t as good a collector as I am.

    But given the single choice of cheaper with less or more expensive with more, I will always choose more expensive with more.

    And that seems the way it’s going from here on out.
     
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    This post may be moved again, but I don't think TE01 or MS01 are downgrades like you seem to think. They are just other manufacturer's interpretations of G1 Optimus Prime. IMO they are different but not worse. I prefer MP44 because it is official of course but I will keep my TE because it's a good figure.
     
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    If I had the money, I probably would get TE-01. But with MP44 &45 on the way I really cant justify it.

    Plus I've just watched @Tman978 review of the figure (great review BTW), and the faults of the figure have kinda put me off even more.
     
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    Since it's 35th anniversary of g1, hasbro usa might pull a scumbag move and sell a mp44 variant with or without trailer ..... as soon as the takara mp 44 ships to the preorder buyers
     
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  7. Emperor Bruticus IV

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    Thanks @oku

    That table is beyond anything I could have imagined as a little kid. Wow just wow, they look incredible together.
     
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  8. JonnyBravo808

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    Loving MP 44s truck mode more and more, its perfect.
     
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    Bumblebee looks excellent from that angle!
     
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    I thought 2015 was great, but 2019 is shaping up to be my favourite MP year ever. Amazing versions of Optimus, Bumblebee, Wheeljack, Bluestreak and maybe even Hound. BW fans are getting the Megatron to their awesome Primal, movie fans are getting their Megatron.

    Prime looks perfect
     
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    Wow prime looks great from that angle! I really don't understand the hate for the backpack. Every photo I see, he looks well in proportion.
     
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    would have been nice to see Bee next to Wheeljack in altmode.
     
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    ive just become aware of how much space that electronics back pack takes up. it really annoys me. I just assumed the backpack was full of alt mode parts.


    does anyone know all is in the back pack in alt mode? I suddenly cant not see it every time i look at a picture.
     
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  14. Optimus Prime23

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    Beyond your wildest imagination? :wink: 
     
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    Indeed @Optimus Prime23 !

    Another look via Twitter. My heart is ready for Galvatron & Rodimus V2

    [​IMG]
     
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    Benson Yee was my entry into transformers collecting. Wow! Haven’t thought of that guy in years.
     
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    A Rodimus and most importantly, A Galvatron with this level of love are going to be fucking insane.
     
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    :) :)  is MP44 designers ? please help

     
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  19. opoptimus

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    The gentleman that handles it looks real familiar, and is probably a designer; just can’t think of his name now. Have to go back to some of the interviews. The other two are probably reps.
     
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    For the life of me I couldn’t figure out what what that piece is that’s sticking out of his back, below his arm. Mid-transformed part of the grill? No - Finally realized it was part of the roof of the trailer. :lolol 
     
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