MP29+ Shockwave And MP36+ Megatron G1 Toy Colors

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  1. Sauerteig

    Sauerteig Well-Known Member

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    I am coming tot he party a bit late. Bought this just now after buying the original mp 29 a couple months back. Anyway, what is the consensus about applying a decal / sticker on the front of his chest?
     
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    Yes, MP 29 +, wish I just bought him but wanted to save money. I only started collecting before Christmas time. I have not yet decided what is best. I feel that both the anime and g1 toys are expressions of an unknowable platonic archetype. Does the real true Shockwave have the Decepticon symbol on his chest? Interesting, philosophical question...
     
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    That is true, but the cartoon is depiction of the toy, although the toyline was greatly limited by the state of technology cost considerations. Sometimes anime looks much better (eg seekers, megatron), but other times the toy is closer to the true ideal, eg Prowl, some of the cars...
     
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    I never really cared for the decal on the chest. It’s there on my G1 Shockwave, but generally I prefer it without. But it’s all personal preference really.
     
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  5. Silvershot

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    Well, 29+ is supposed to represent the Anime, which does not have a chest symbol, so there’s an argument for NO decal. It is your toy, though, so do what you feel looks best to you.
     
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    So I obtained batteries for him today. The button on the arm works, but I believe the trigger is supposed to activate the aaa battery component, which it does not. Does that latter component only work in gun mode?
     
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    "ILLOGICAL"

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    does mp36+ chrome paint easily chipped like the original?? was thinking of getting him but worried bout paint tolerance coz I like to transform my toys ....
     
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    Wow it looks so much better than the FT version..
     
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  11. franpincho

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    MP-29 IS the cartoon Shockwave.

    FT's?

    Not really sure what is trying to be. Legs are wrong, size is almost as big as a leader.

    I'm still looking for a deal on 29+.
     
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    Same here. They just refuse to drop the price on that dam thing!
     
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    Yea, probably not gonna happen unless he is used and even those are super high. I had an order for him at Robotkindom forever on hold because air mail was suspended and they said I could do boat or EMS. I said screw it and went EMS. It came out to a few dollars less than what he was going for at TFS when he was in stock since you still have to pay the tax here. So I am just happy to have gotten the wait over with. Strange times so just had to bite the bullet.o_O :ev: 
     
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    Got my Shockwave+ a couple months ago to replace a KO Shockwave I had (long story, didn't intend to get a KO in the first place), and I absolutely adore him. Gonna try to replace him with a brand new copy from a store, since mine was an eBay pickup, but i'm so damn glad I was able to get a +. Love the darker purple and by god, he feels so damn solid.
     
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  15. Robotmonkeys

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    Finally got around to messing with this guy. Super tight joints. Had a few scares with the barrel first not going into position for gun mode and then trying to get it out of that position for bot mode.
    I’m so glad I got this guy!
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    He is bad ass! Love mine too! Congrats
     
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    God, man, THE SHINE ON HIM.

    That chrome looks SICK.
     
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  18. Robotmonkeys

    Robotmonkeys Sons of Cybertron

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    Yeah, that chrome is slick, mirror finish, and lathered on thick. The figure feels heavier than Mp 36. Can anyone confirm?
     
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    Nope they weigh the same on my scale 15.5 oz. It was a little bit of flash on the barrel part I had to shave off to get it to swivel up
     
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    Mine must still have that bit of flash that weighs an ounce:D 
     
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