MP-44 Optimus Prime Discussion/Appreciation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Sam, Nov 28, 2018.

  1. KayODave

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    Strike a pose!

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    Seriously what are the chances of MP-44 being released in the US at a lower price? MP-1 and MP-10 were. I could see some retailer doing it for $250 with less accessories.
    Or maybe that's just wishful thinking. May have to sell some stuff to make up the difference if I'm going to get this version.
     
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    Yeah I was hoping there was a trick to the stand I was missing but this dude said the same thing I was thinking. Stand could have a way better lock mechanism. I was really hoping for something similar to megatron, which we got, just not as good. Still really neat having accessories that can double as a stand.
     
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    I still prefer the ascetics of MP-10. That said, MP-10 has NOTHING on the MP-44 as far as articulation goes. I am loving these pics. I bet this is one of those figures that pictures just don't do it justice. With all the poses you can get on this figure, I can't even imagine how fun it is on hand.

    I wasn't going to bite. But I might have to now. Not to mention all those accessories. And the Peter Cullen voice clips...
     
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    Id love to see Wal-Mart carry this guy as an exclusive with a nice price tag of $65 dollars. Though your talking about a time that was a decade ago and longer . Those days are far gone an also the 2 figures you mentioned were sold by the same business that went out of business ! ( go figure ) . If it gets released in the states , i can’t see it going for cheaper then $300.00 . Especially with the 2 company’s going hand In hand .
     
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    The special mp-1 treatment ? Snip the smokestacks and toss some yellow paint on both sides of the face . Haha the good old days .
     
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    Dont forget to trash his paint job !
     
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    The iconic treatment . But honestly it may come down to that , or the mp-10 way . $100 - $200 at tru(if they make a comeback)/amazon/walgreen/Walmart in about 6 years time.
     
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    In the event the knees on mine go, what did you use? Crazy glue? Plastic glue?
     
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    Crazy glue or contact cement thou the bond could rebreak over usage here is a how to do video


    Depends on how badly the sales tank due to upset customers we also have lack friday and xmas and post xmas sales coming up.
     
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    mp44:

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    Which ones? I’ll post em all :lol  I’ll take more later.. I’m also assuming you meant MP44 I have the set with MP10 too.
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    I used Gorilla Super Glue Gel, so a less runny version of super glue/krazy glue/ etc. Do check out the comments on @Tman978's video, because somebody mentions the drawbacks to using a cyanoacrylate (super glue etc.).
     
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    It’s an incredible figure. He is still figure of the year for me with Prime being right behind. Might be hard to find one for retail now it’s been sold out everywhere. He has an all in one transformation meaning the cab and trailer transform into the bot it’s impressive and a fun transformation.
     
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    What's the figures name? Let me try my luck with the usual sites that sell 3rd party TFs.
     
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