Maketoys MTRM-08 Despotron (Masterpiece Megatron)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Scaleface, Jul 18, 2015.

  1. Treadshot 2.0

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    Uncle Billy is one of the oldest and most reputable Chinese TF sellers. They're generally more expensive than other sites so I use them as a last resort but they often have stuff long after it's sold out everywhere else.
     
  2. tfcrafter

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    Finally received Despotron in the mail! It's my 2nd Third Party figure (after Maketoys Hellfire). I'm very impressed with Despotron, its weight surprised me. I did have to do the knee fix right out of the box but other than that, there are no issues so far.
     
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  3. Slustor

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    NIce, This is still my go to megatron
     
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    Great toy, real bummed mine took a shelf dive and broke his arm
     
  5. deaculpa

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    I wish I could put Apollyons head and hands on this guy...
     
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    Apollyon's hands work! I've never tried swapping the heads though.
     
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    deaculpa Stand Alone Complex

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    :eek:  I did not know that. They aren’t too big (?), and is it a mod or straight swap? That’s insane that it’s not common knowledge ...
     
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    Straight swap as far as I can remember. Here's an old video review I did with the swapped hands. Damn I can't believe it's been 4 years haha

     
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  9. Meekutron

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    And I believe someone did swap with the Mightron head
     
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  10. Megatronus27

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    If theres a way to swap w Apollyon’s head I’ll pick this figure up. The head has always been a deal breaker for me.
     
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    Love this guy, still my favorite Megatron.

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    Same. I think Despotron has the best beefy, brutal appearance. The skinny toony high-pants MP looks goofy to me.
     
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    I've always thought he was the best match for MP10.
     
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    This guy is $58.70 on TFSource if anyone is looking for one. Might pick one up myself!
     
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    Thats probably the best BF deal out there right now...
     
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    Well 60% off a G1 3rd party Megatron was a nice price. So I bought one. My 1st 3rd party transformer purchase. I'm probably gonna want more of them. rip wallet.
     
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    I have this and it is worth double that. Buy it if you can
     
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  18. ShmoopsMcGoo

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    Joined the club although i already have THF Dynastron. Figure Despotron will be the robot mode/playing version & Mp-36KO will be displayed pistol mode on a shelf.

    EDIT: is it just me or after looking at Scurv's pics this is where the WFC Siege Megatron got his DSLs from....
     
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    Dropped despotron this morning, snapped the shoulder ratchet joint in half. Sadly, this is the second one I've done this to. Damn these hands, lol.

    Has anyone tried 3d printing a replacement joint?
     
  20. ShmoopsMcGoo

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    Ok, so got Despotron in & I immediately have the loose leg issue where it settles so i had to look up old YT vid for that. Bigger issue is my left leg had something rattling right off. Opened up a leg panel & a black rectangle piece fell out. Now the lower knee joint is friction only. Anyone have this issue & how can i fix or is it screwed?

    Not off to a 1st good impression here Maketoys. :(