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. oku

    oku Chill.

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    Was the antennae bended by ..the packaging?


    R3eeeeee
     
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  2. GearsRollo

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    I feel the same. I know some people really want them, but, like always, us squishy fleshbags are really just scenery in any good Transformers media (yes, I’m looking at you, Bay).

    That Starscream face is what made me believe they’re planning a V3 for him too. It’s no one-off quick hit accessory. That’s a newly sculpted head, which is no small thing.
     
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  3. Sam

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    And how about the battle-damaged head?!? How did they let those antennae go so bent up :mad: :mad: :mad: 

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. GearsRollo

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    :D :D 
     
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  5. jon trooper

    jon trooper Starscream addict

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    Really hoping the starscream head fits on MP11! But doubt it will
     
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  6. Bob 121

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    I really hope you're right. That's one mold that seriously needs to be redone.
     
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    hey at least we can disassemble the head and use heat to bend back the antenna . easy.
    Want me to tell horror stories from broken Metal build Gundam V-fin ?
     
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  8. [Wing_Saber-X]

    [Wing_Saber-X] Takara Fanboy Collector

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    Mmmmm.
     
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    Evolution
    69698374_496166881148005_712303479779066728_n.jpg
     
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  10. [Wing_Saber-X]

    [Wing_Saber-X] Takara Fanboy Collector

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    Blue text!!! :p 
     
  11. JonnyBravo808

    JonnyBravo808 G1 Transformers/1980s Marvel...'nuff said!

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    Amazing, he looks perfect in truck and bot mode. I was planning on cancelling my 2nd pre order, but I dont think theres anyway I could do that now...
     
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    Weirdly, a side-by-side is one of the things I’m most excited about.
     
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    you know it’s funny, with all this money they used for this guy, they STILL couldn’t bother to paint the faces of Spike and Sparkplug
     
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    I'm glad this looks to be so well-put-together, I mean, I really can't afford it, but I wish I could. I doubt a KO will come close to the standard that Takara has achieved with this particular release. ARGH. So ExPeNsIvE!!!
     
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  15. RichP

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    That Starscream Head looks perfect. I hope it’s ball jointed so I can switch out the old goatee laden head on mp11
     
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    [​IMG]

    ^Me looking at these in hand shots and that spring loaded hip skirt video^
     
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    Glad the non sense ends then!

    Can't say enough good things about that figure now that we have in-hands pictures! The level of toon accuracy is second to none, the paint finish is simply amazing, the spring loaded hip-skirt panel is genius, the chrome are just incredibly beautiful... I don't have enough words to tell how much this thing looks the part! This is definitely G1 Optimus Prime. I never thought I would say that but TE-01 clearly doesn't stand a chance in front of MP-44. MP-44 looks so dynamic and alive it's hard to believe.

    Can't wait for all of you lucky guys to put your hands on him. Not getting him and seeing how nice he is is a huge letdown. I somehow thought I would probably not fancy it as much as you all, but I am probably the person most looking for it but not getting it...
     
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  18. Pho'ptimus Prime

    Pho'ptimus Prime Mancave Spelunker

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    Haha, your post seems to be the most funniest thing I've read so far since I woke up this morning.
     
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    imagine me have to buy the TE from friends's receommendation to do review and now im just ugggghhhh.
     
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  20. Dean ML

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    Rich, I think 44's heads are like the Fusos where they slide over a block that's ball jointed to his neck. We'll see! If that's the case, maybe 44's ball jointed block base can pop off and fit on 11's neck nub?
     
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