Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-44 Convoy/Optimus Prime Ver. 3

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Retroheavy, Feb 21, 2018.

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  1. Render

    Render I’m all kinds of nerd.

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    All true. I kinda feel bad about my last post about him, but I still love the guy. I just watched his recent video about TE Prime, and even he contradicts himself and admits it. I know it’s mostly for entertainment and I’m not gonna hate him for liking TE’s better.
     
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  2. Shin Densetsu

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    FWIW he was criticizing TE-01's backpack too. He does have pretty valid points, humor aside but yea, he's entitled to his opinion just as all of us are. The more people talk about hating his opinion, the more, ironically he's being advertised and made to look like an underdog.

    There's plenty of people that like MP-44. Hopefully the knee and shoulder ratchet issues will be rectified in future releases.
     
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  3. jackisking

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    Think it's more his "gimmick " versus his opinion. I'm sure there are people that like reviewers with gimmicks, I'm equally sure theres an equal number that are turned off by them and see them them as antics versus anything of substance.
     
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  4. MegaGeek

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    Jobby is the best. He's like the South Park of toy reviews.
     
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  5. Dean ML

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    Knees are still great on both my copies. Still my favorite figure of all time. Transformation becomes more fun every time.

    The continuing talk of MP-44 vs 3P efforts seem extra silly to me at this point. For comic book art afficianados, it's kinda like going to a con and getting a sketch of Batman. You can get a Batman sketch from an A-list artist like Olivier Coipel for $300 or you can get a Batman from a no name guy for $50. The no name guy may draw your sketch on better paper and his Batman may even be more "on model", but it still looks amateurish and lacks panache.

    Really dig 44's truck mode! Such an improvement over MP-10 in my book and goes so well with the newer figures.

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    44's trailer is so underrated. It's a shame it's so often omitted in considerations of the figure.

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  6. franpincho

    franpincho NOT a FT Only collector

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    Still don't know who or what this joby is.

    Don't @ me.
     
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  7. Zethrofax

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    If you don’t care then don’t reference it.

    I too am being rhetorical, please do not respond.
     
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  8. gigtigre

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    I don't see the analogy. TE01 is not amateurish, it's just a very well done 3rd party figure. MP-44 is a good official figure. Both come with good and bad sides, somebody prefer mp44, some other te01. I don't see why one should prevail on the other and I don't see why one has to diminish TE01 saying it is "amateurish".
    I think that both are good figures, neither of which are even near to a concept of "definitive" prime. I think MP01 is still great and awesome, MP10 is still the game changer that it is and MP44 does its job of appearing "toon" well even if not perfect.
    I think that, as a design and result, MP sunstreaker is nearer to a "definitive" Sunstreaker more than mp44 is near to a "definitive" prime. Even hound, if not for the QC, came out better designed.
    With all the respect to mp44 lovers, that prime battle is starting to get a bit tiring.
    Everybody should just enjoy what they enjoy, produce great pics, and be happy.
     
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  9. franpincho

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    Missing the point. The other Prime is still a fan-made TF, therefore it is amateur hour by definition. Is that a bad thing? I don't see how for those that are into it.

    Some people prefer the real thing. Others don't care and that's fine too. To me, there's no other Prime that exists besides 44. To others that might sound stupid.
     
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  10. gigtigre

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    I am sure you understood what I meant.
     
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  11. StriderHiryu

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    Never heard of Jobby until this thread and gotta say I am now a fan. Very entertaining. All his criticisms are valid even if beat like a dead horse. No reason to get bent out of shape. I'm still holding out for a cheaper Mp-44 "value pack" with minimal accessories. However, TE-01 is very enticing.
     
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  12. StriderHiryu

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    Well technically speaking, by definition amateur means doing something for enjoyment or hobby rather than to make money. I would argue that making a product that can stand toe-to-toe, all factors included (price, build, paint, durability, etc.) with the official and divide the fandom goes above and beyond amateur. Plus, TE probably made a killing in sales.

    That said, I agree with you. People like different things for different reasons and feel strongly about those reasons. You've made your views pretty clear and I would never begrudge you or anyone of that.
     
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  13. Trip

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    Damn those look good together. Appreciate the lighting.
     
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    Thank you, sir! 44 practically poses and photographs himself, though...

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  16. Trip

    Trip Prudentia Fortitudo Temperantia Iustitia

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    I know what you mean. I was slightly irked when I broke the ratchet. The guides on the forum were great though and its as good as new. Hard to argue with the shelf presence. This is the first not stock photo I've seen where the "rounded" head looks cool to me. Something with how you worked your antenna.
     
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    You're beating your head against a wall, they're too loyal to Takara to comprehend what you're saying. If TE-01 was made by Takara and MP-44 was the third party, they would be gushing over TE-01 and call MP-44 amateurish. Sad.
     
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  18. Trip

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    Can't we just agree that they are all awesome for their own reasons.
     
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    Just gave this guy a conversion a few days ago....

    man oh man, still impresses me after the "new figure excitement" wears off.
     
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  20. Optimus Prime23

    Optimus Prime23 Lighting our Darkest Hour

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    No, what’s sad is you guys coming into the official MP-44 thread trying to convince others your third party fave is better. If you think your choice is better, stay in the third party Prime threads and don’t fucking highjack this one.
     
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