MP 42 Diaclone Sunstreaker - Cordon

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Gamerlingual, May 8, 2018.

  1. Prowl83

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    Needs more Clampdown.
     
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  2. Verboten

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    Damn it you're right!
     
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  3. ChromeMagnus

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    Don't forget MP Inferno or MMC OX PS Backdraft.
     
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    Got a little time to mess with him.
    Looks gorgeous.
    The right 'toon taillight's hinge was stuck from paint. It was hell prying it loose without damaging the paint.

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  5. pilot00

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    I transformed mine a few days ago....He is great, far better than Sunstreaker IMHO in every account. My only gripe is that he has some minor paint chipping on the fingers.
     
  6. Afterburner

    Afterburner For your health

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    This mold is insane how perfectly everything fits together with no room for error.

    Probably down for a red version at this point.
     
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    A bit of a follow-up... I just watched a YT video from @Kuma Style on the b2five Acid Rain figures and at around 44 seconds, he measures them at around 2.5" inches tall, which is I think what we need to scale to MP car bots.

    I don't really want to embed the full video... here's the video code...
    xITFOAyRoL0?t=44
     
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    Just put an order in for this guy finally. I had an original diaclone years ago but sold it off with most my G1 stuff. Cant wait to get him.
     
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    I think you guys are transforming the doors wrong. The mirrors should not be popping out. Are you using the armature and the hinge on the doors to get them far away from the legs before folding the windows? The figure is not in front of me but you should watch Watafa’s video review of Sunstreaker. I’m guessing he does it correctly but I can’t check right now. I realize there are differences in tolerance etc. between copies of figures but the mirrors on both MP-39 and MP-42 have never come close to popping out on my copies.
     
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    Yup, that's been a running thing, with their mirrors, if they're causing you problems 99.9 % of the time it's user error.
     
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  11. ChromeMagnus

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    Thanks.
    As far as not embedding the video goes, the easiest and quickest thing is just copy and paste the video URL link from a desktop browser here. We do it all the time.

    No shade to him but I really wish KS would put some lotion on his fingers, stop biting them, or get a manicure or something. His vids are tough to watch IMO.
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    In any case, here's the video:


    Here is review from Benscollectables
     
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    Yep, I have this and Sunstreaker. Mirror issues are definitely user error.
     
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  13. Gamerlingual

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    Put them away just in case.
     
  14. ChromeMagnus

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    Those tail lights do get stuck initially. My MP Sunstreaker was the same way.
     
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    Paint defo is one of Takaras weak spots.
     
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    Some would say it is price.
     
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    This too.
     
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    Still, it's a nice addition to the collection.
     
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    Man this guy seems nice. Any chance of a reissue that’ll happen or is there anywhere I can get him for a cheap price?
     
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    It’s currently about $110USD or so after shipping from Amazon JP...

    トランスフォーマー マスターピース MP-42 コルドン https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B07D1DYBVK
     
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