MP-40 Hot Rodimus with targetmaster

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Cheem The Rup, Aug 3, 2017.

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  1. Ragnar

    Ragnar Fun with G1

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    Not sure if I want or need this. Need to wait for the official pictures and accessories before I commit. Maybe he also comes with a Daniel in exo suit figure? That would be a cool addition.
     
  2. HuffR_WFCTX_91135

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    They better keep all the previous versions accessories to justify raising the price.
     
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    Holy shit is this awful. If anything, I'll wait for this to hit the bargain bins. MP-28 is so subpar, how do they rationalize pricing this turd at the same level we're seeing for the MP-10B reissue? Good for whomever thinks this is a good idea. Hopefully the majority of the community passes so that stock sits for months and the price craters later on down the road.
     
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    What's interesting is it's being called Masterpiece 40- Targetmaster Hot Rod. Wouldn't it be MP-28TM Hot Rod if it was the same mold?

    Perhaps there is a chance this is a new mold!
     
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    MP-38 is just a repaint of MP-32 with new accessories and both are Optimus Primal, but they portray different iterations of the same character, it's kind of the same here.
     
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    Ok, but tell me first, do you have any Predacons over there?
     
  7. Silvershot

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    Guys, it's 2017 and they haven't strayed from their numbering system since the beginning - why is it so hard to grasp?

    Retail release = new number
    Exclusive release = letter

    It really is that simple.
     
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  8. Darkstone

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    MP-10B, MP-13B, MP-21G.

    All retail releases ;) 
     
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    The problem here is that if he is only a reissue with a Targetmaster included, that's basically screwing over all of us who got the original MP-28 release.

    Now, to be fair, this is all speculation - we don't know if it's going to be the same or not. Maybe it won't include the fishing rod this time around. Maybe they removed the visor gimmick. Maybe he's got a different paint job. We don't yet know. But it's fair to say that if it's the same bar the Targetmaster, that's pretty dirty on TakaraTomy's part, especially since - as someone else pointed out - MP-28 already has a port that could be used for the Targetmaster in vehicle mode.

    Except they weren't. They remoulded parts (hands and other ports) for the Targetmasters and sometimes other changes such as Rodimus' decals. Okay, not necessarily huge changes, but you're wrong that there were no changes to the main figures. That and, as far as I know, they didn't come with their original accessories but instead with the Targetmasters.
     
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    Maybe. :confused2 
     
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    If this is only going to be a minor repaint with a TM I'm gonna be super bummed.

    Having flashbacks to the MP-13B debate I had in my head when I was justifying what was largely a Ratbat purchase, but damned if the SoundBlaster deco didn't look friggin' sweet (I skipped MP32/38).
     
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    Maybe they'll get rid of that godawful and completely unnecessary flat chest. Then I'd buy it.
     
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    Thanks for the clarification BBTS!
     
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    Meh, whatever. I'll probably get it. For those that don't like it, can't you just pass on him? There's no proof he's taking up any other character time slot (other than the MP-40 number). TT could have just as easily skipped the Feb/Jan month period.

    Hoping there will be more changes. I mean MP Soundwave vs Soundblaster was a significant color change.

    I'm glad there's no KO talk yet like there was with Ratbat.
     
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    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    Will PO. Love the line too much not to.

    But will wait on AmazonJP this time.
     
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    Some people get hung up on the numbering. They feel that if they're missing one of the main designations, that their collection is incomplete. So when they're assigned to a redeco or retool, it seems to irk people.

    I collect them either way, but that wouldn't bother me in the least. :lol 

    Randy
     
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    The third party companies have nothing to worry about.

    Sovereign is my MP Galvatron : )
     
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    Daniel on a Hover board would be good.
     
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    Exactly, they are irrelevant.
     
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