Ko Mpm-8 Megatron

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  1. f-primusunicron

    f-primusunicron i just wanna be loved

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    Yes, he can, doesn't need any mods either, but not many people extend the neck to that position, i think benscollectables showed it but i might be wrong
     
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  2. Raffa314

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    From what you can recall, would you say it looked good? Or did it look awkward?
     
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    f-primusunicron i just wanna be loved

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    It was emgo, and sadly the problem is that it is not noticeable enough, that is all the way to the front(thats the pingtou badger 1/1 ko)
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    And here in the standard position
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  4. ColdMangoJuice

    ColdMangoJuice Todos saúdam Megatron! TFW2005 Supporter

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    This is on the Wei Jiang Sky Quake Megatron.

    First 3 are hunched head with his clavicle pieces spread to the sides to allow for better clearance.

    The next 2 are hunched head without the clavicle pieces spread to the sides.

    Ast two are normal head placement.


    Spreading the clavicle pieces seems to get the best hunched look imo.

    Let me know if you want more :) 
     

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  5. Raffa314

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    Yeah it was actually emgo's review that made me think about this and how it would've looked with the head sitting forward. Thanks for this, I do appreciate the help.

    Oh this is perfect and it looks great! Just to clarify, with the clavicle pieces spread out, the neck piece is completely sitting nice and flush on the body and not just floating, right?
    Beyond that, can the head still look up from that position? But yeah, this was bugging me for a while and I was surprised that I could barely find anyone pose him this way especially since I liked 07 Megs for that hunched beast-like "gorilla" look. So yeah, once again thanks for this! :) 
     
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    ColdMangoJuice Todos saúdam Megatron! TFW2005 Supporter

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    Yes sir, with the flag cle pieces spread, the neck sits flush with the chest. And yep, he can still look up, but any looking up undies the neck sitting flush with the torso (but the same thing happens when he is not hunched). In hunched head mode he has 2 angles ranges ~ 20 degree and ~ 85 degrees.

    Here are some more pictures to help show that:

    I cant get the pictures to line up how I would like, but it's pretty easy to tell which angle is which in the pictures I think...
     

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    Thanks for all the photos and info! You've done more than enough to convince me to finally take the plunge on this mold, haha. :D 
     
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  8. williammmw

    williammmw MuderPrimus

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    Anyone know of any other MPM Megs KO's other than the honey badger one? I picked a Megs up for ~80 on amazon thinking it was the honey badger one, but it's got the colors and diecast of the legit version. I have a hard time thinking someone would sell a brand new legit one for that little? (kinda bummed it WASN'T the honey badger one!)
     
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    Are you looking for the same size/ scale as the MPM? As far as I know, honey badger is the only one of those...
     
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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KMP2G6H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Yeah, same size, same die-cast as the real one, but half the price. The plastic quality is the same as any other MPM I've gotten too, and I haven't noticed any QC issues besides one of the pegs on the wing pieces being very snug. It was off this amazon listing. I guess it must have been legit in that case? Weird. O_O
     
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    Do you have a picture?

    The honey badger one actually has differt die cast than the MPM If I remember correctly. I think they moved the diecast in the MPM's back to Honey Badger's forearm plates
     
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    He's definitely got the original colors and the original die-cast placement. Only one whip, unlike the honey badger, too. There are a bunch of MPM Megs for even cheaper on ebay, so maybe he's just not selling well? I have a hard time believing anyone would scalp a $160 figure for $80, let along $50 tho.
     
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    Definitely looks like the MPM to me. I actually found him and MPM Ironhide at a local Ross for $40 and $25 respectively. So he's definitely out there!

    Glad to hear your figure doesn't have any serious QT issues
     
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    Man I'd take a $25 ironhide if I found him. Explains the price tho! Thanks for helping me solve the mystery.
     
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  17. Chris C137

    Chris C137 Have some self respect. Take the QC sticker off.

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    The official MPMs have been getting a lot of discounts it seems. Kapow have Ironhide on sale for dirt cheap and I remember someone mentioned getting the official Starscream for something crazy like $40 in the US.
     
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    I got mpm megs recently for £70 from amazon. He's been reduced heavily over the last year or so. I believe this instance is a rare case of if its too cheap to be true, it a helluva bargain!
     
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    It was, and I thought that too, but the KO Barricade I got came in a very MPM-looking box, so I still wanted to check.
     
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    Mine arrived today!!!
    It's a beauty, even though he is big, ugly and menacing ;) 
    It was my first purchase on AliExpress and I have to say everything went fine. Delivery was meant top be between dec. 9th and Jan. 10th, and It came at 9th, after less than 3 weeks.
    Only complain, the hips and legs joint are not the strongest, he can hold a normal standing pose but I Will surely try to tighten them.... @ManelFigures , I think I Need to look at your signature!!!
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