I just can't decide between them, any suggestions?
Same with the other seekers as well.

 

The MP-11 mold is far superior to the MP-3 mold.

So..MP-11 Starscream and Hasbro Thundercracker. And pray for Skywarp to be redone in the new mold.

 

its all preference. i don't see a lot of difference in the mold apart from recast head and the scabbard kibble being moved. i dont so much mind the kibble but again its just personal taste.

the paint and finish on them is what seperates more for me. mp-07 the blue is really nice and almost glitter flaked when you see one up close where as the hasbro one is more cartoon accurate.

hope this helps somewhat

 

It really depends on what you personally like. MP-07 is pretty nice, but pricey. Getting the recent TRU Exclusive is less expensive and it's an arguably better mold. But the old seeker mold isn't too shabby, either. Have you given any consideration to iGear Thundercracker. With that, you're getting cartoon colors with modifications similar to those of TRU Thundercracker.

 

Good luck finding an Mp-07 Thundercracker.

MP-11 is the better mold. The only complaint I have with it is the pointy part that sticks down from the wings in robot mode, but aside from that it looks much better.

However, if you are dead set on an MP-07 mold, I'd suggest even taking a look at Igear's seekers. They're are nearly a knock off of the MP-07 mold, minus the hip kibble. Slap on some reprolabels and you have a nice Thundercracker representation.

I went that route with Skywarp because I didn't want the hip kibble and also don't feel confident in my ability to mod it.

 

Beat me to it

 

Alt mode tabs together more securely.

Although possibly overkill on the amount of tabs.

 

Probably have to go with the Hasbro one, from what i can tell almost every place is sold out of the Takara version.

 

Hasbro MP11 is cheaper, more easily available and vastly superior to MP07.

 

A hell of a lot cheaper, i envy those who can own heaps of MPs.

 

In a nut shell, this.

 

MP-07 looks nicer, but costs more, is hard to stand up due to being topheavy, has all the issues of the MP-03 mould (cracking wing joints, 'moobs' that are the wrong way round, misaligned parts in jet mode like the shoulder kibble and airbrake) and mould degradation issues to boot IIRC. All before you think about things like the hip and shoulder kibble. And as the igear TC is based on this mould, it's a good bet that it shares a few of these issues too.

As such, I'd go with MP-11 TC as long as you can live with a somewhat cheap look and some paint apps/logos that may not be to all tastes, since it fixes all the MP-07 issues above.

 

As others said, MP-07 is too expensive. If you get that, that is more your expensive collector piece. Hasbro TC maybe the better way to go. Can pop it open and not feel bad.

 

Sky Wrench you mentioned about the other seekers as well. I'm guessing you don't have any MP Seekers at all right now?

How do you intend to display them? I ask because I have a collection of all the MP Seekers (Has & Tak) but they are not all stood together. I only ask because i think the aesthetics between the Has and Tak versions don't sit well with each other in my eyes. The Takara versions in my eyes look a lot more expensive than the Hasbro versions.

It all comes down to:
How much the aesthetic matters to you, and how much cash your willing to spend.

I bought all my MPs at retail or on release, so i was really surprised to find out how much MP Tak Thundercracker goes for these days. I paid £100ish back on release.

Any reason for tracking down Thundercracker first?

 

I plan to have standing together and the reason I'm going for Thundercracker first is that he happens to be the only one in my area.

 

If you want MP7, keep very close watch of eBay. There are a few perpetually listed for $500+ but every once in awhile somebody lists one at a sane price. Sane is still double or triple what the Hasbro version will cost though. And be prepared to wait if you don't want the stickers applied.

 

MP-11 is clearly the more accurate mold, at least in terms of the robot mode. If that's more important to you, go for the Hasbro version.

I think there's a better than average chance we'll see a new Takara one based on the new mold, too. Might be worth waiting...

 

Double post.  

 

From the picture you posted i'd say the Hasbro one looks better.