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. [Wing_Saber-X]

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    Youre making me really green with envy man! Looking so good!
     
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    Hi everyone!

    cheers!

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    Heheheh!

    I’ve always maintained that the S2 head is where it’s at for me, like the perfect bowl of oatmeal right in the middle. :p 

    I’ll definitely try the other two heads for the sake of doing so, but they’ll be tucked away in box after that.

    I just hope my copy of MP-44 comes with all of his accessories - my first MP-36 was missing the hilt for his sword...:lol 
     
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    This is an example of one of those items that help me to learn about myself.I think it looks great, and the reveal of English lines in the voice box is a welcome surprise, but I've had barely any interest, at least not at the current asking price. (and knowing my history with expensive, complex toys with a lot of limited-appeal-to-me features and accessories) Perhaps I'd be more into it if I didn't already have two other Masterpiece Optimus Primes, both of which are also great in light of the time they were made, or if I didn't believe I'd get more personal value from a Siege voyager Op at a tenth of the price.

    Of course, I'm also backing Haslab Unicron like a dope, so don't base any opinions on stuff I say. ;) 
     
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    I guess it won’t slack in Yokohama anymore... hopefully outta japan. Don’t want a surprise like Kyoto or something.
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  7. stevenkliq

    stevenkliq Swontonimus Prime

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    Hey, I need some advice and help. I ordered from Amazon Japan, too, but I keep getting an email saying my card got declined. I checked with my credit card vendor, Capitol One, and they said they don't show an attempt to charge by Amazon Japan and they said there wouldn't be any restrictions. Do you know what I am doing wrong or what info I need to give them in order for them to process my order? I live in the US and my address on the CC is for the same US address. Is it because my billing address and shipping address is in the US?

    Thank you for your help.
     
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    So, that does in fact mean it hasn't been mailed yet? It's not lost? Cool.
     
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    Weird. Why do you see that?
     
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    Why else would you make up your figures, to make more money banking on the fact that people are willing to pay more.

    I'm guessing most people would prefer an LED in the blaster, rather than a big voice box instead of in a stand. The minifigure feature seems to be more of a designers treat.
     
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    Can you change cards, I use capitol one for Amazon and don't have any problems.
     
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    Optimus sold Pepsi.
     
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    That happened just now. I am in France btw. @oku , practically haven’t been on the boards for 2 months because of work and took that decision just at the start of August. I had to work and see if I could afford it. Now I am on holidays so I can share the joy with you all. Sorry if you take it as a weird move but it’s only as I wanted it to be a surprise.
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    WHERE ! :poke 
     
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    I think it even says in their FAQ that they mail out packages in batches. Usually once a day for EMS but SAL could be a few days to even leave the warehouse. But here’s the crappy part: it’s day time Saturday in Japan now and AE only mails out stuff from Monday to Friday. If you’re lucky, your package went out that Friday evening, if not it’ll be Monday. Best case, maybe your package was sent out Friday but the Japan post hasn’t updated tracking yet. It all depends on how fast you paid AE when you got the payment notice. I’ve been on both sides of the weekend slowdown, best not to look.
     
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    Ha ha. Best not to look indeed! Thanks.
     
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    Obligatory movie shot!
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    As another member previously posted, the friction joint closest to Prime on the display base is very weak and can't support him at all. I've posed him leaning against the stand with his heel to hold the pose. Interestingly enough, the box and instructions don't make any mention of the stand functionality and instead show off Prime's compatibility with Dinobot's stand.

    When shooting this pose I discovered that my figure is missing the second ratchet in his left knee :( 
    I'll see if Amazon can hook me up with a replacement.
     
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  19. stevenkliq

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    I had my AMEX originally but that didn't go through, so I changed it to my Capitol One and it still didn't go through.

    I am starting to consider going to Nippon Yasan and ordering it there. What do you think? Thank you for the quick reply!
     
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