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

    HolyCulture Well-Known Member

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    Primesgiving #5. This community is the only group of people that gets to hear about my obsession. Thank you. To all of you. For being friendly and shooting the breeze with me about something I love so much and can’t talk about with anyone ever.
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    For Day #5 I am asking you all to say thank you to those those that you appreciate on this board. People like to complain and critique. We often forget to say a kind word, and sometimes it can really be the thing that we need to hear in rough times. I’m limiting this to 5 people for posterity’s sake but all of you are appreciated.

    1. @TCracker (buddy you’re a big reason I’m here. Miss you friend :)  )
    2. @Sam (your passion is comparable to mine in my opinion. I love it!)
    3. @Dean ML (you seem like a level headed collector and I like your input. Every time)
    4. @chchchch (your digibashes are among the best I’ve seen and you don’t stop delivering. Thank you so much)
    5. @Phamduc (you’re a hell of a friend. Thank you for everything buddy. Keep up your hard work, and continue being beautiful)
     
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  2. vvvTheONEvvv

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    @TCracker for sure... 5 days and counting.

    Brotha's anticipatin' from above.
     
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    1. @Sam, never thought I’d meet someone who is so deeply into MP. Made me like it even more.
    2. @chchchch, bash master and you definitely built up my own personal excitement for this figure with all your interest and creativity.
    3. @Sixo, such great blogs man. Gets me inspired to go out and experience and his good review spirit is very heartwarming.
    Those are some of the main ones I can think of personally. But many others here have been really nice and I hope I continue enjoying with you guys.
     
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  5. Sam

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    It's 40 x 30 x 16cm

    トランスフォーマー マスターピース MP-44 コンボイ Ver.3.0


    Not gonna do the personal shout-outs on here, all my buds know who they are, but I've got love for everyone on here (most of the time ;) ). Huge shout-out though to @BrutiKing for his work compiling all the photos in this thread into his edited posts on the first two pages of the thread. If you want any info, it's all there.


    And of course can't help but miss TCracker. Seeing his shots was always a highlight of any new MP release, as well as his enthusiasm. Sorely missed.
     
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  6. ultramagnus1

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    This is the first major mainline prime ive passed on in the lsst 10nyesrs and thsts due to cost.

    Im excited for those getting him.
     
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  7. Dean ML

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    Honored! And likewise, brother! I owe you a DM, just been stretched thin. And TC will definitely be heavy in our hearts and minds with 44's arrival, making this release bittersweet. He will always be missed!

    XOXOXO ;*

    And definitely yes, a big thanks to @BrutiKing ! This is one of the most organized threads I frequent in terms of photos!
     
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  8. MSWF377

    MSWF377 Michael Scarn

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    I just wanted to say thank you to the entire forum. I don’t say much, but I read a lot here everyday. It’s nice to have a place to go where people share a love for things that people my age might not understand. It’s wonderful to see everyone’s creativity in the pictures. I’m not getting MP44 because of the price but you guys are such great contributors that this forum will be almost like having him. Looking forward to next week! Keep up the great work guys
     
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  9. [Wing_Saber-X]

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    Tell me about it! :lol 
     
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  10. Prime of Shadows

    Prime of Shadows Quick as Lightning

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    I’m just mostly glad that everyone’s of a decent sort here. There’s a lot of crap in the world and it takes a heavy toll. A lot of self control is needed to keep those issues out of the forums and keep this a fun place.

    @chchchch
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    How far we've come
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  12. Optimus Prime23

    Optimus Prime23 Lighting our Darkest Hour

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    TCracker
    Sam
    Dean ML
    Sixo
    chchchch
    Optimus Timelord

    Damn, I couldn’t keep it to six. I had to edit to add Optimus Timelord to my list. Dude is a legend.
     
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  13. BrutiKing

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    Thanks for the shoutouts guys! This thread is too important to let the pictures be left drifting in 1000 pages of speculation, some drama, and pure excitement. It’s been a long journey since the first post on February 21st, 2019 by @Retroheavy . It’s the final stretch for all of us who preordered or are looking forward to in person shots of this monumental figure. Some people say “I came here for a good time not a long time,” but I’d have to say the wait for this was a good time and a long time. :p  I’d like to thank @chchchch for all the entertaining digibashes he made during a good portion of the wait, @Sam for lighting our darkest hour in the threads, and everyone else who participated in discussing MP-44 up till now. I’m sure @TCracker is already playing with MP-44 above, and taking pictures as he has always done. Once again, it’s the final push and I hope we can keep up the discussions in a civilized manner. Thanks a lot for the journey.
     
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  14. Gamerlingual

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    Not sure if this will be the centerpiece for some or the Big Unicron, but I hope those who get this guy can truly appreciate that they have the blessing to get him. For some, this hobby is their only saving grace (not in my case) and it it’s a positive hobby if done right. I pray for TCracker upstairs and I hope everyone else can share the joy with each other. If and when I can understand how you guys feel after getting him has yet to be determined, as I’m sure I’ll be amazed at its engineering and what not.

    I managed to hit my target emergency fund I need to help my mother if it’s needed (she’s ok, thankfully). So if I don’t get this guy anytime soon, I will survive because I wasn’t hesitant to cancel the preorders.

    Anywho, my situation doesn’t impact anyone and I need to do things for myself as that’s all I can do. So I’ll just take this a day at a time. For the rest, enjoy Prime. I’ll watch what reviews of him and see how intricate that transformation will be. Cheers to all.
     
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    I can’t wait to see some video reviews ...so excited!

    I’ve decided to put mine away till Xmas :eek:  crazy I know. But I’ll probs double check it’s all there, just in case lol.
     
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  16. Sam

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    :eek: 

    Well, just for you....

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    Good luck :thumb 
     
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  17. BrutiKing

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    “Double checking y’know”;) 
    I just need to double check if it transforms
    I just need to double check if it looks good in my collection
    I just need to double check if it can stand well in my collection for a long time
    Lol. That’s a hard wait man.
     
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  19. KayODave

    KayODave Still a grey prototype

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    I’d like to thank @BrutiKing for keeping this thread orderly.

    I’d like to thank @Dean ML for keeping the conversation fresh.

    I’d like to thank @Sam and @HolyCulture for keeping us in suspense with their countdowns.

    I’d like to thank @chchchch and all the others who’ve made all those fantastic digibashes.

    I’d like to thank @Phamduc for his insider info.

    I’d like to thank the mods for all their hard work.

    I’d like to thank everyone for making this thread so much fun!

    And finally, I’m not a religious person. I can’t say I know what’s become of @TCracker. I wish he could have experienced this toy before his time. I am thankful for the beautiful pictures he made and it’s so painful knowing we’ll never see MP44 photographed that well. He was the best. Rest in peace.
     
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  20. Robotmonkeys

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    I want to echo what’s been shared before,
    I appreciate all the members here that make this place a fun place to get lost in. I’m sure that if my boss only knew how much time I spent on the daily here, he would probably not be understanding.

    Thank you friends for being enthusiastic, knowledgeable, an inspiring. All that positive energy has helped me get through some dark times a couple years back.

    MP44- we’re ready for you.
     
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