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. Phamduc

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    i still recommend using the adapter with MP-41 base if you have it though , way more secure , but yeah be able to use the roller stand is nice too
     
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    The support feet automatically descending when you flip out the support legs on the trailer is a fun gimmick.
     
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    Mp 10 had the same.
     
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    spin it however you want to spin it and justify it as much as you need to but when you are spending that kind of money I can see a few flaws and breakage with shipping and handling etc but it's been one day and all the issue resides on the knee. Regardless how it's fixed and glad there are people on the message board that lends a hand the point is you should not be fixing anything on this guy, it's almost half a grand. A few hiccups I can see but this is clearly an issue, shame on takara and their qc department
     
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  5. KayODave

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    sure, but it's still not even close to half a grand...
     
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    .... It's 449 on bbts.

    Half a grand is...

    Come on, you got this...

    Ding ding ding.
     
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  8. KayODave

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    I had to take mine apart and cut down the locking tab so it fit better in the teeth of the top joint. Now it holds Prime’s weight better, though it still isn’t as trustworthy as MP-36’s gun stock stand.
     
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    I've been thinking about what's missing from this figure in terms of QC. It just struck me that it's missing those QC stickers that FansToys products have. I used to think those were a joke, but I think that means that somebody ..... actually did some QC.
     
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    oh boy we are going to do this? 1000 = grand 449 is 51 dollars from $500. $500 is half a grand = $449 is ALMOST half a grand, please tell me you finish high school
     
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    So for those people whose knees have NOT broken, did you guys do anything special when moving his knee joints? I have set some time tomorrow to transform this guy and play with him.
     
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    Actually finishing high school does not even guarantee math literacy nowadays. After all, there's always ..... participation prizes.

    But I think what he's going to say is .... this thing costs at most 335 dollars from Amazon JP.
     
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    sad we are teaching math on this message board
     
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    Hold the kneecap with your thumb and the back of the knee joint with your index finger, bend the upper knee joint fully, then hold the shin and let the bottom knee ratchet all the way.
     
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    still a shit load of money for a toy to only have to fix, in case the knee is shot and you are right
     
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    Easy folks. Both sides are correct given the right context. Most people in NA who currently have them in hand paid $325~ USD shipped by preordering from amazon.jp. So 325 is a far cry from ‘half a grand’.

    Those who are considering purchasing MP-44 today, yes the prices around are floating in the $450+ range from retailers. So yes, 450 is closer to half a grand.

    And then finally there are those who are quoting $500 (but that’s because that’s in CAD).

    Everybody is right, everybody is also wrong.

    Trying to keep the peace ...
     
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    I had no MP10. Nor MP2 nor MP4-7, 9, 12, 14-35, 37-43. So, it's a fun new gimmick to me.
     
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    I didn't and don't buy at BBTS.

    Yeah.

    Let do this:

    not-half-a-grand-neh.jpeg
    That's my order.

    Delivered yesterday.

    Where is your half-a-grand order?
     
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    The other dude already told me you would post the amazon japan, that's fine but 325 to fix something isn't something I want to invest in
     
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    Of course I would since I bought it from there.

    Oh, I haven't fixed mine.

    It ain't broken.
     
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