Masterpiece MP-49 Black Convoy Optimus Prime

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by DukeFett, Nov 26, 2019.

  1. Nightrain

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    I’ll be honest, I’m super annoyed that I can’t get it at that price right now. It’s gonna be one of those things where I throw a tantrum in my head and refuse to buy it for more than that.
     
  2. wrx20l

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    I am not looking to buy this thing, but I'm amazed it has sold out on AJP. Normally their preorders are 30% off MSRP and stay open for weeks. Manufactured scarcity/demand, like Bandai's soul of Chogokin line is the new TT move I guess? Good luck on the secondary market intrepid collectors! :D 
     
  3. divinecomedy

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    MP-44 was "sold out" for a couple of times. Come release time, you could still buy it.

    People who read too much into this "sold out" thing are probably the same people always fretting about the initial MSRP.
     
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    That’s an interesting take. And yeah Scourge is the coolest prime figure.

    I think it’s very possible given what this version is offering as a cheaper figure and smaller bundle.
     
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    TF collectors don't understand how good they have it. Everyone would go nuts if TT suddenly started Bandai-ing things.
     
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    chipping aint just for paint. plastic can chip too.
     
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  7. Moonminer

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    what is with you and sofubies ? you mentioned it like 9 times already. we get it, you know what that is :rolleyes: 
     
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    And apparently you don't, since you don't recognise it when you see one, buddy! :rolleyes: 
     
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    octobotimus Bad company ruins good morals

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    I don’t think we have any reason to get salty about someone voicing their opinion on the figure....this isn’t the USSR after all.

    (unless you want it to be)
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    Other retailers still have plenty. I’m sure this is just a glitch on AJ.
     
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    That's a fair assessment Booster. I know there's a degree or R&D, and added features that some fans genuinely enjoy and want. Again, just me mostly being bitter because I don't have an appreciation for what I consider to be trivial accessories. I've never been big on Nemesis either, but I dig the overall aesthetic, and perhaps I will like this enough to cave and pick up MP 44. I do hope they do a release with less accessories down the road. It's not that I don't want it, it's just that there are other things I would rather have first that I know I can get at better price points.
     
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    there would always have been a backpack but they could have given us something like what tomac66 done to his mp44

    Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-44 Convoy/Optimus Prime Ver. 3

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    you seem a bit marinated.. also its better than having an explosive transformation and looking so damn panelly. mp44 looks more like a toy than a robot. im starting to wonder if people defend mp 44 because they dropped 400$ and dont want to admit anything bad about it. the other two options arent without faults, and people are too afraid to say that they just enjoy it without having to shit on other ones because theyre apparently inferior because they dont have a 400 price tag on them. strange how feral people get in a toy hobby.
     
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    Thật là một kiệt tác
     
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    Someone needs to make and sell a replacement backpack kit, one the has you remove the backpack, then attach the new one, slimming down the backpack due to the absence of the voicebox; I've alreafy designed one, so I'm still stumped as to why companies haven't released one yet.
     
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    TE-01 is the better figure, but MP-44 is the better Optimus Prime, being that he looks dynamic while doing absolutly nothing.
     
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    It would be a bit thicker than his mod, but still thinner the current MP-44 configuration.
     
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    I have sn Idea for those of us who want MP-44, but don't want to spend over $400 on it.
    - Buy MP-49 on AJ for $200
    - Take it apart
    - Put every painted part into paint thinner, but don't in translucents, for they will get damaged
    - Base coat every part, paint them, then coat them in a glossy protective coat
    - Put everything back together
    - Enjoy the fruits of a near heart attack, unless you messed it all up and died because you just made $250 of broken plastic trash
     
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    Creating a new backpack would be good. But, if you’re smart enough, putting in your own electronics could be great fun.
     
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