The Masterpiece Appreciation thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Superquad7, Oct 1, 2012.

  1. Robotmonkeys

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    Like my son, he’s been a fan since the age of 3. I would lull him to sleep with the season 1-3 intro theme songs.
     
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  2. crazyman

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    Gah still no luck finding a non-Ebay MP36 that isn't nearly $500. One of these days...
     
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  3. jackisking

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    open up a proxy account so you can use yahoo jp. you have to pay fees($5 with buyee plus insurance) and shipping isnt as great with japanese etailers, but you can often pck up a copy new or gently used for far less than ebay. I
     
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  4. crazyman

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    Reason I said non ebay is cause sellers rarely tell you up front if it's KO or not unless you ask directly there. And since some sellers are putting KO at the old offical price now it's even more confusing.
     
  5. Sam

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    There's a used one on AmiAmi

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  6. crazyman

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    No info on condition though. : /
     
  7. Sam

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    Shoot them an email? It says B condition, though from what I've heard from others generally in Japan they're quite strict on conditions (as in their grading system is quite harsh). B condition could still be pretty good, basically, maybe a bit of scuffing on the barrel at worst? (If it was broken in any way I'm sure they'd say). Such a great price I'd give it a go
     
  8. bignick1693

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    Check the Buy Sell Trade thread on the website. I got one for $175 in September.
     
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    If @crazyman does get the MP-36 from AmiAmi, he can ship it DHL from Japan within 2/3 business days (if he can still see the grading at the upper right corner if your not on the phone).

    OR

    Look in the BST threads like @bignick1693 has mentioned.
     
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  10. crazyman

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    I'll keep an eye out on that thread.
     
  11. Sam

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    Or just buy MP-36+. No KOs of that one yet. He's gorgeous :D 

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  12. crazyman

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    I never had the original toys so the toy accurate MPs don't interest me. Only exception is 29+ (I own 2) as I love the darker purple. 36+ is still a fantastic redec though.
     
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    I think the contrast between these two (size and style) is interesting.

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  15. Paco Grande

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    More contrast. This time toon vs toy style. I much prefer Sunstreaker to Cordon but I like both and I’m anxious to get Spinout.

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  16. Paco Grande

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    I was going to mention that but I didn’t want to start another cost argument. I got both on sale but Bee cost me 50% more than Ironhide. I like Bee more for sure but I can understand why people get upset over his price.
     
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    Dynamic yellow duo.

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    Absolutely love the pics @Paco Grande! Please post more. Great shots!


    The + is gorgeous. If I could only pick one it'd be the toon version though, but that depends on what kind of collection people have. Also that opinion could change when they finally release MP-44+ ;) 

    It's the one that came with the Japanese G1 Megatron or Megaplex. I since sold them both on, but if I do repurchase 36+ one day (or even just for regular MP-36) I think I'd pick up Tyrant's Blade by Professor Heisenberg. Designed to fit the MP. The MP could only really hold the G1's sword at one angle, though I did like how its smaller size still suited him well.
     
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