MP-44 KO

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by octobotimus, Mar 2, 2020.

  1. tturbozx66

    tturbozx66 Well-Known Member

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    There are reviews with the tab in place and working. I am not going to jump the gun until I have in hand. As long as there is a fix that is good enough for me for a KO. Others will differ.

    aside from showz, what other online store are providing a video fix?
     
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    I cancelled my preoder of the figure which is a bit of a shame because I honestly thought it would be a massive improvement over the official version. But knowing that the KO version still has potential knee issues is what made me ask myself "What's the point in having two of the same figures if both have tje same issues?". I might as well stick with my official version and maybe try and tighten some of the joints, specifically the shoulder joints.
     
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    No one, because ShowZ is THE STORE, the only one an big trusty store (for my opinion).
     
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    To be fair, I started off with posting what's "wrong" on the KO because like everyone else, I heard/expected the knees would be completely functional on this guy. That said, he is still a wonderful figure, and since I don't have any other official MP-44 mold, I'm still very happy that I got him! (I will transform and pose him more often once I finally do rectify his knees though.)
     
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    So I preordered with showz and was notified to pay in full because the figure was expected soon. That was almost two weeks ago and I haven’t received a shipping notification. Can anyone tell me if they received anything from showz yet?

    if so, how do I contact them to find out?
    Thanks!
     
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    It was mentioned further up the thread and also as a message on the website that they weren't shipping until they received the logos which were apparently missing from the factory. I would expect them to start shipping soon - you can always contact them via the thread on these boards on directly via their website. When you look at your orders you should have a link to click that says contact and a name.

    In my experience they always reply within a day or so and are very helpful :) 
     
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  7. atomD21

    atomD21 Not made of sterner stuff...

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    I saw that ShowZ said they have the symbols now and will be shipping this week. So not too much longer to wait! I'm excited!
     
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    This is going for about 55USD for those who preordered and 65USD without preorder before shipping over at Taobao. No brainer compared to mp44’s price. Can’t wait to have mine in hand. Hopefully the knee is fixed.
     
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    I can't agree more with you on that. I think KO's company know they have a wider public beacause of official product's prices increasing. Maybe that's why their QC becomes worse with time?
    I think everything depeds on what you call cheap, as some people think MP-44 was still relatively cheap considering the amount of parts. But, even if it has issues, it's still cheaper yes, so TT could have done cheaper.
    Well some reviewers have their knee not ratcheting when bending it more than 90 degrees, so it's kind of hit or miss just like the official with this figure. But the design of the knee will make it fail sometimes, hence the fix video. Also, ShowZ clearly stated on this forum that they knew straight from the factory that there was still an issue at the knees for this figure. But then again, the fix is easy, so it shouldn't be too difficult to really enjoy this figure!
    I kind of agree with you, but I get this one so I can fix him and enjoy it more than the official as it's cheaper and unpainted, so I won't be that disappointed if something breaks on him. I treat the official pretty much like jewellery...
    Yes, the fix is easy and will let you enjoy the MP-44 mold 100%!
    It's not fixed unfortunately but it's easy to fix. So a no brainer indeed
     
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    Can't wait to get mine from Showz. I want a trailer add on or I'll buy the next KO that has a trailer and give the figure to my dad since he has G1, MP01, MP10 and a movie prime.
     
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    Show Z told me this morning we should have tracking in 2 days!
     
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    That's good news. Just got my metallic blue gundam marker and now I need to order some LR44s
     
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    I should have mine by Friday. I'll be sure to post some pictures and thoughts.
     
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    Please do! Test the knees thoroughly!
     
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    I have a tracking number. But it’s different than my usual from overseas?

    UF354452174YP
     
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    Thanks for the good news guys. But I have a question.I live in Puerto Rico and I think I read somewhere that ShowZ ships to PR by boat. Is that true?
     
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    Powerbomb Nearly done?

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    I check ShowZ every day to see if they've shipped yet...

    I saw it's up to 104.99 there...Still better than TT...
     
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    Yanwen express, please use 17tracking.net:
    ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGE TRACKING | 17TRACK

    They said earlier today they should ship in 2 days, so tomorrow or the day after maybe...
     
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    I hope so. I recently paid off several preorders and only two out of five started shipping.
     
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