so uhm I just received MP rumble and jaguar from TF direct but it is in no way what I ordered wtf? (I ordered perfect effect's ginrai powermaster) also I went to their site tried to log in using my gmail account and it logged me in to a complete strangers account twice. how did they fuck up this badly?

 

You are right. I know my collection will never be finished, but I startee with MP Bee in August 2016 and waiting a year and a half to eventually get Prime has been a big relief for me.

I live in Lima, Peru. International shipping is super expensive and we have levels of corruption at the post offices. If an item is new, they want to know the sale value of it and to tax you 18% of that value before giving it to you. They don't care that it was already paid for. They want a cut and wont release it until you pony up. Often times, they flat out refuse to release used things. Forget about sending clothes or toys as donations to needy children. You had better find another way, like bringing it yourself in a plane or by boat.

So, that being said, the online market has Takara MP10 as low as 950 soles (not $) and as high as 1200 soles. The Hasbro version is apparently more popular, and that cartoon accurate roller, more accurate prime red blue and gray on prime, and his lively eyes vs the Takara blocked out light piping eyes which look dead... the Hasbro versionnhas lists prices of 1200-1300 soles, or over $400 (3.2 exchange rate. I made a deal to get Prime, Thrilling 30 springer, Takara Brawn, and Hasbro Titans Return Hot Rod as a group to save money and paid 945 for Prime, which is roughly $295. Saving $100 and saving a ton on the other figures too felt great. I basically saved so much that several guys evened out the cost and were basically free.

That is how I plan to get more later, in large batches. People love when you can pay cash up front, seeing how unstable south american governments are, and I like owning things before my money is worthless. A good deal if you ask me.

 

It's TT's silver Roller that's cartoon accurate   I had the Hasbro Optimus and it was cool, but TT's more extensive paint coverage beat it in hand. My TT copy also had tighter joints than the Hasbro, especially the ankles which really helped with posing.

 

Absolutely love it! My favorite of the datsuns

 

Interesting. I havent seen season 1 in a long time. When I do image searches, I find a few in silver and lots of blue. I guess blue was in the comics or something, because there is art in both colors.  

Yeah, both figures have advantages and disadvantages for sure. I am a big fan on his colors though; the yellow lights, and most importantly, his eyes.

In my teens and early 20's, I used to assemble scale models, so I have some expereince with paint and a brush. I am no expert, but I will enjoy detailing the repair bay insides and updatinv MP22 to look more like MP10.

The MP line is so amazing and is THE REASON I buy transformers.

 

Just got a text saying that my Megatron (that I ordered from Amazon Japan on FRIDAY) is scheduled to deliver tonight. I may never order masterpiece figures from another company ever again. Not a bad way to start a Monday...especially a Monday when your team loses in the superbowl

 

Yup. My Saturday order of Megs will be here Tuesday.

 

Once again sir, awesome posing. I am proper jelly of your ability to breathe life into inanimate figures in the way you do.

 

Nice! My package is in LA right now should arrive in Hawaii on Thursday.

 

You may think differently if you live there, but I think I'd rather be in Hawaii than receive Megatron tonight  

 

@Dean ML is right. Although Roller was grey for his first appearance, I'm with you in loving the blue version. It's amazing that we're getting this far with as many color differences/mistakes and design choices G1 has gone through.

 

MP 13. Yeah there was a new Prime mold, then Takara took steps to improve the seeker mold and then Sideswipe was pretty nice, but pretty small too. the arrival of MP Soundwave was the one that kindled my hopes for a MP G1 Ark Crew.

*the 3P cassettes are merely to compliment MP 13 please.

 

megatron made it. I’ve only fiddled with him for a few minutes, but I’m having some trouble getting his left thigh to swivel. Other than that he’s outstanding so far

 

Does anyone else have an MP36 with a loose left elbow joint?

 

No

 

Nice.