Masterpiece Optimus in Evangelion colours

[griffin]

In one of this month's Japanese Hobby magazines (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/982973-transformers-evangelion-crossover.html), is artwork of the MP-10 Optimus in purple and green, and noted as being an Evangelion Store exclusive.
No other details as yet, but the opposite page in the magazine features the TakaraTomy 30th Anniversary Projects (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=18328), so should be something official coming this year... maybe as something like celebrity congratulations of someone's milestone. (perhaps have other "homage" redecos of other famous robotic lines for our 30th anniversary)

Does anyone here follow Evangelion?
If this is some sort of actual story crossover, do you think it will work, or is it a bad idea to link the two continuums?

[drifand]

I don't think this is real, Evangelion has no relation to any Transformers.
From my perspective, I would rather take the yoth version.
They will need licensing from gainex I think if they were to do that scheme. Then again, is just colour scheme and nothing to do with Evangelion.

[griffin]

I don't think this is real, Evangelion has no relation to any Transformers.
From my perspective, I would rather take the yoth version.
They will need licensing from gainex I think if they were to do that scheme. Then again, is just colour scheme and nothing to do with Evangelion.

The NEVA emblem is on the shoulders.... but since it is just artwork, and no release date or pricing that I can see in the writing at the bottom, I think it might just be fantasy artwork, like "what if".

[drifand]

Not sure they be going with 02 Red and 00 blue colours as well. But is a weird combo.

[Sinnertwin]

I don't think this is real, Evangelion has no relation to any Transformers.

There doesn't need to be one and sometimes even the smallest of relations is sufficient.

You know what'd be really good? If a clothing company that sells Transformers apparel released an exclusive redeco or three of G1 Optimus Prime.

[Trent]

Who came up wih this idea??:confused:??

[yoshi594]

I'd buy that if the price is right. 2 of my favs coming together!

[Paulbot]

Prime would be pretty small next to an EVA unit or an Angel. A Macross crossover what would make more sense, and be oddly amusing: Prime to Rick: "your Veritech fighters look oddly familiar..."

[kaiden]

its purple and green. that's all there is to say really. but the evangelion brand is really strong and has continued to be all these years so it wouldn't surprise me if they made one like the artwork. i would buy it.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Does anyone here follow Evangelion?
If this is some sort of actual story crossover, do you think it will work, or is it a bad idea to link the two continuums?Dunno about 'follow', exactly, but I'm quite the Eva fan. And of course it's everywhere here, especially with the remakes still ongoing.
Anyway, 2 things as relate to MP-10E...

1: No, it wouldn't work well at all. The tone of the 2 series are entirely different, the Evas are way bigger than most TFs (gestalts as portrayed in their larger size would probably scale pretty well with the Evas, who also don't exactly have a consistent scale but are pretty big), and one of the main things that make the Evas and the Angels so hard to defeat by conventional means is that they have a special kind of force-field (A.T. Fields) that's supposed to be impenetrable by pretty much anything short of another A.T. Field or a nuclear weapon...and sometimes not even the latter.
That said...

2: The picture and plans thereof are quite possibly authentic, because while not designed 'to sell toys' like TFs, the Eva franchise is a huge cash-cow and gets used to hawk pretty much anything possible. My local supermarket sells Eva razorblades for shaving and Eva condoms, I've eaten (terrible) Eva potato chips, there's Eva sneakers, overpriced mobiles designed to look just like the main characters' phones...basically if it looks like Gainax (the studio that owns Evangelion) can make a buck out of pretty much any Eva merchandise whatsoever they'll go for it.
I'd say it's like the Hello Kitty of anime, except that truth be told it's not that unusual over here for pretty much any even slightly successful media phenomenon to be used to flog pretty much anything at all possible.
So it doesn't really matter that the story wouldn't work, or that an Eva would tower over Optimus Prime, or that an Angel could just squash him while his ion blaster reflected harmlessly off its AT Field, or that Shinji Ikari - while annoying - is really not a good 'human sidekick' character for TFs, 'cos you know...money.
So, in a way it'd be the perfect crossover...

Just to be clear, the above isn't a criticism of Eva or TFs or even the rampant consumerism that makes up so much of contemporary Japanese culture. I love this place, warts and all, and I hope to continue to be able to live here for many years to come, quite possibly for the rest of my life. It's just an honest take on the way Japan is.
The NEVA emblem is on the shoulders.... but since it is just artwork, and no release date or pricing that I can see in the writing at the bottom, I think it might just be fantasy artwork, like "what if".NERV.;)
From the German for, well, 'nerve'.

[griffin]

NERV.;)
From the German for, well, 'nerve'.

what-ev-ah.... :p

[lancalot]

looks abit like a SG optimus .... if they did another mp10 redeco...I still get him...he awesome ...

[Shirokaze]

This is something I never thought I'd see, Transformers and the anime that started it all for me! :D It's going to be pricey but I think I need it in my life.

[Magnus]

Article at ANN:

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2014-04-24/takara-tomy-planning-transformers-x-evangelion-crossover

I'm an Eva fan as well, and I'd like to take a look at any media associated with this crossover, but I don't see myself buying a recoloured MP10.

[GoktimusPrime]

A lot of the Japanese tweets on the source link aren't very optimistic. I like the one post speaking as Optimus Prime in Ikari Shinji's voice...

コ・・・コンボイしれぇ
Kinda translates as "O---Optimus Pruuuhhh!!" :p (in Shinji's whiny voice ;))

[Sky Shadow]

Transformers will pollute Evangelion like Bardiel in Unit-03. I'm assuming and hoping it's just a text crossover with Eva-coloured Transformers toys, or only Prime.

[Bidoofdude]

I'm no fan of the series, but those colours do look nice.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Transformers will pollute Evangelion like Bardiel in Unit-03. I'm assuming and hoping it's just a text crossover with Eva-coloured Transformers toys, or only Prime.I have some bad news for you about the purity of Evangelion, hey... (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxq_Ush8JCo/UXn3A3zEdLI/AAAAAAAAALs/kWfvXbqfALw/s1600/gendo04.jpg)

I'd say you're pretty safe re. just the text crossover/Eva-coloured TFs thing, though. Text stories and toy recolours are pretty cheap, but a TV series/movie is a bit more expensive. At most there'd be a radio series IMO.

...

Anyway, after some thought I am now all on board for this project. I can just see it now...(Eva spoilers - watch said spoilers in quotes please people)
And seriously, if you haven't seen Evangelion yet don't read the following, and give it a try. It's pretty damn good.

Optimus Prime has been mortally wounded by an Angel. Being a Japanese TF series, only one thing can save him now!

Optimus: Oh no! I've been mortally wounded by an Angel!
Only the hope and laughter of innocent children can save me now!

...

*Optimus dies*



.................................................. .............................................



The valiant (G1, presumably cartoon-based) Autobots are courageously firing away at the 3rd Angel. An assortment of UN Generals are watching from NERV HQ.

UN General #1: Their weapons are having no effect!
UN General #2: Well, it's not like they're actually hitting it...those Autobots sure have terrible aim.



.................................................. .......................



3rd Impact is beginning a la End of Evangelion. Just as Shinji is starting to go nuts, a deep, compassionate voice can be heard Obi-Wan Kenobi A New Hope-style...
Optimus: Hold onto your dreams, Shinji. The future is built on dreams.
Shinji: ... Thanks, Optimus!

...

Shinji: I hate myself and wish everyone would just die.

*Second Impact occurs, everyone dies.*

Etc. Etc.

[griffin]

A translation of the magazine article (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/crossovers-12/transformers-and-evangelion-crossover-announced-179812/) describes a crossover story, but no suggestion of toys... but even if there is a comic done (in Japan), it is going to spawn demands for toys if there are any new decos.


The Angels are invading. Breaking a long silence, the mysterious life-forms known as the Angels suddenly appear. The weapons the UN forces gather together in retaliation can't even scratch them. In the end, they turn to the secret agency, NERV, to manage the anti-Angel strategy.

With Neo-Tokyo 3 in their sights, the Angels slowly advance upon the city...but suddenly a spaceship comes hurtling down from the sky above the Angels: the Sky Lynx! Out of the ship emerges warriors of the far-off planet Cybertron. They've come to investigate after noticing an unusual energy reading.

"We can't let a disaster like the Second Impact occur on this planet."
"What?! What are these monsters?!"

The shocked Cybertron team sets its sights on an enemy much bigger than themselves.

[autobreadticon]

Grasshopper-san pretty much clarified why the the TF and Eva concepts dont really work well together. Evangelion operate using an external power supply that looks like a giant power plug attached to the Eva., once severed their internal power supply they can operate for 5 minutes. Transformers operate using energon and free to la-di-da for longer periods. The way to combat an angel is to process an AT field which I think cancels an opponent angel's AT field at close combat. This would have to suggest if Transformers are to fight the angels they would have to an angels themselves :eek:

The two series are quite different in terms of violence and realism. In the TF cartoon and comics you don't see dead bodies and graphic violence. Things are rarely destroyed and there is not much tactical strategy in fighting. Eva. is definitely for a mature audiences and there definitely alot of adult themes.
Transformers I think could work out as supporting units for NERV to fight the angels. We usually see tanks/aircraft getting one shot so TFs should stand up to some punishment.

I think this is a great opportunity for something big, I love how many different stories are told in the franchise, there is something for everyone's' taste.

I wrote something about it here
http://burntrolls.blogspot.com.au/2014/04/the-dream-is-real-salt-is-not.html

[Sky Shadow]

I have some bad news for you about the purity of Evangelion, hey... (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hxq_Ush8JCo/UXn3A3zEdLI/AAAAAAAAALs/kWfvXbqfALw/s1600/gendo04.jpg)

Yeah, I have no problem with selling out to Schick or hilariously gratuitous Doritos product placement, but I do hate crossovers when they're clearly different universes. Good Transformers crossovers include Spider-Man in Transformers #3 when it was part of the Marvel U, and likewise Circuit Breaker; Marissa Faireborn and Snake in the G1 cartoon; 'Ancient Relics' in Transformers/Action Force; Bumblebee becoming Goldbug in G.I. Joe and the Transformers, Megatron becoming G2ised in G.I. Joe, etc.

Transformers and Evangelion are distinctly different universes, and every time I think about Optimus Prime in Tokyo-3 I want to curl up into a foetal position or run away.

[griffin]

After the recent IDW crossovers with TFs that were more "what if" than in-canon for either universe (Zombies and Xfiles... and I wish I could say the Avengers one as well), other random "what if" crossovers wouldn't be a huge stretch of the imagination anymore... could be interesting, and draw in fans to both series.

[High_Q]

I saw this EVA 'Optimus' (http://io9.com/the-official-optimus-prime-eva-unit-revealed-1573406190) in various news sites but i think the posts were subsequently removed. It's so ... weird looking; might get one.

[Other]

It's not a real figure, it's someone's custom that got used as part of a prank and a bunch of sites and at least one webstore all got sucked in by it

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Would have so bought that

[High_Q]

It's not a real figure, it's someone's custom that got used as part of a prank and a bunch of sites and at least one webstore all got sucked in by it

Oh, that's news to me. :eek:

[kaiden]

http://takaratomymall.jp/special/tfeva/

[yoshi594]

http://takaratomymall.jp/special/tfeva/

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/264/241/9e9.gif

[griffin]

No details or products to be revealed until the end of the month... but it suggests there will be toys.

[CBratron]

If the art is any indication, there will be an Eva Unit-01 variant of MP-10. Makes me wonder if any other MP mold will be redonein Unit-00 and Unit-02 colours.

But seriously, slap the name Convoy on anything and it will sell there.

[drifand]

I dunno, I am agreeing on the relevance of the both universe, they have nothing to do with each other.

I mean, slap a coke or Papsi on the trailer you get even more interested parties?
Yeah, I dunno. I didn't get Black optimus mp-10 so this may not go into my collection. I think it is confirmed that there will be toys.

[yoshi594]

This includes trailer, spike, and roller!

AWESOME!!!

Taken from TFW (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/evangelion-masterpiece-optimus-prime-revealed-mp-10-convoy-mode-eva-180080/):

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/8/0/5/0/7/HJ140713-1024x972_1400772661.jpg



Release date: November
Price: 25,000yen (~$245 USD)
Pre-order opens: 12 June

Pricey but! Man it looks soo nice xD

[griffin]

Not too impressed. Seems like a waste of a usage of that mould, particularly at that price. It's almost like they are desperately looking for themes to release toys in this year.
The colours remind me of the competition Optimus toy years ago, that was produced to match the colour-scheme done by a 7 year old (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:Crayola_convoy.jpg).

[Gouki]

That. Is. Sublime.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

So, I imagine this one's gunna be a bit divisive on the like VS dislike count.

I'm glad those of you who like it do, and I hope you can get one as cheaply as possible.

For me, I'm...not a fan. Didn't think it'd work colour-wise, and it looks even worse than I expected.
Still, that's $250 free for other things, and it means a few other people can get something they like, so no worries I guess.

[kaiden]

the artwork looked better.

[Sky Shadow]

Okay, I will be buying that.

[Tober]

Looks like something only a deviant G2 fan could get excited by.

Where are we ordering from?

[twincobra]

The trailer would possibly look good with mp-10b, do want!

[drifand]

ah....I skip at the RRP and if nobody is buying and it becomes 1/2 price I will pick it up. lol

Would put it next to my Spec Evangelions but very meh........ at the moment.

I dunno which is worse this or YOTH.

Oh heads up YOTH prime has reached Myers now.

[Verno]

How ridiculously pointless.

[Lint]

Does it come with a little Shinji Ikari instead of a little Spike?

[CBratron]

http://i.imgur.com/g3K2av2.gif

[Sinnertwin]

^ Ha ha ha :D :cool:

[millhouse]

Colour me interested. Anyone know where's going to stock it?

[Zommael]

I have to say I'm with the "awesome" crowd. I like Eva, I like Optimus, I like alternate colour schemes. Awesome.

[drifand]

Colour me interested. Anyone know where's going to stock it?

I would think most stores will have it?

The worst thing can happen is this piece looks bad and then they come out with 02 Red and orange and it looks good. lol

[Magnus]

Can't say I'll go and buy it, but I'll admit it has some sort of novelty appeal. Making the Matrix crystal red like an Angel/Eva core was a nice touch :)

Any idea who the repainted Spike figure is meant to be? The paint scheme doesn't look quite right for a Nerv tech.

I'd still like to see if any media comes out of this. Just for fun, look at the Eva heights compared to G1 Optimus (Evangelion height hasn't exactly been consistent):

http://www.technewsdaily.com/18529-giant-robots-possible-pacific-rim.html

http://wiki.evageeks.org/images/e/e7/Eva_scale_rebuild.jpg

[tinyJazz]

The detail on the trailer is nice. But that's about it.


Not too impressed. Seems like a waste of a usage of that mould, particularly at that price. It's almost like they are desperately looking for themes to release toys in this year.
The colours remind me of the competition Optimus toy years ago, that was produced to match the colour-scheme done by a 7 year old (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:Crayola_convoy.jpg).

Hey, I'd totally buy an MP10 Crayola Prime. :D

[Hursticon]

^ Ha ha ha :D :cool:

Haha, lol, I agree -well done! :p:D

I'm not bothered by this piece, it's not for me & I wont be getting it but it's certainly far from the worst concept for an Optimus Prime toy...

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Crap/robot_zps11070541.jpg

[zs96742]

update from takara

http://takaratomymall.jp/special/tfeva/product.html

[millhouse]

I hope this isn't available only through Takara...

[kaiden]

After seeing the pics on the website, I am beginning to like it more. Just not $250 more...

My only complaint would be the colours used for Prime's gun, Roller and the inside of the trailer. Its a really disgusting olive green type colour - why didn't they just make it bright green like the Prime figure itself?

here's the neat artwork

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/L45TN7/1400860377_story01_zps251e87c1.jpg

[CBratron]

My only complaint would be the colours used for Prime's gun, Roller and the inside of the trailer. Its a really disgusting olive green type colour - why didn't they just make it bright green like the Prime figure itself?


To stay true to the Evangelion theme and it's armament.

[kaiden]

To stay true to the Evangelion theme and it's armament.

while true for the rifle, roller and the inside of the trailer don't really need to be. the shade they chose for the the toy is really ugly though - googling for pictures the colours don't match.

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/L45TN7/prod_robo03_zps7081b088.jpg

if it were like this

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/L45TN7/RAH-EVA01-36_zps6936205a.jpg

i'd actually be more okay with it.

[drifand]

So are we going to have Berserk mode? lol

[Megatran]

On pre-order at TFSource. (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-10eva-optimus-prime/) Oh the price. :eek:

[Tober]

BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11905&mode=retail) as well. $314 USD

[autobreadticon]

Anyone else beside my homeboy Griffin who is probarly reluctant to purchase also getting this ?

[1AZRAEL1]

BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11905&mode=retail) as well. $314 USD

Oooooo right in the mummy daddy button :cool:

At that price, its an easy pass for me. I can't justify it at that price.

[griffin]

Anyone else beside my homeboy Griffin who is probarly reluctant to purchase also getting this ?

I couldn't have said it better myself... :o

[Sky Shadow]

I'll get it, but not from a US reseller.

[lancalot]

I was on the fence with this one, I really like the trailer ..... but at that price its an easy skip for me as well.... with YOTH costing 1/3 of the price is licensing for evangelion that much ?

[Tober]

You can expect TF Source and BBTS price to be inflated as they are probably excessive guesstimates.

Like Sky Shadow alluded to, wait for the Japanese solicitations to go out, or for the Hong Kong stores to get stock from Hasbro Asia.

[z3r03d]

On pre-order at TFSource. (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-10eva-optimus-prime/) Oh the price. :eek:

oh no! :eek: not another MP Prime for me!...... :p

have to start planning and make room for this one. have time to think really hard how to sneak this pass the wife because of the price.... :cool:

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Anyone else beside my homeboy Griffin who is probarly reluctant to purchase also getting this ?Getting or not getting?

It's a pass for me.
I like MP10 and I like Evangelion, but they aren't a good mix IMO. And this piece looks, well, ugly IMO.

[drifand]

Pass, even if you charge me half price, I only "think" about it.
I rather buy YOTH.

[Trent]

Pass.


It's horrible.

[BigTransformerTrev]

On pre-order at TFSource. (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-10eva-optimus-prime/) Oh the price. :eek:

I just got the pre-order email from BBTS

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11905&mode=retail

$315!!! :eek: No Thanks!

[Omega Metro]

It's nice but I have no desire to own it.:rolleyes:

[Megatran]

Now available for pre-order at RobotKingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/mp10eva.html). Price is US$249 + shipping.

[yoshi594]

Now available for pre-order at RobotKingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/mp10eva.html). Price is US$249 + shipping.

Will japanese retailers be getting him? otherwise I think this is the best option for me as I'll also get Movie Accurate evasion prime and Transformers GO Nemesis prime.

[yoshi594]

mmm read the rk post. Says:

Japan local limit 1000pcs only, very limited.

GAH! I THINK I HAVE TO GET IT NOW!

[millhouse]

So, I'm looking to buy this out of Japan instead of Hong Kong or the US.

Question is, what JP based suppliers have pre-orders where you don't pay up front?

[Omega Metro]

RK have over 50 of them. Don't think there's a rush. ;)

[Sinnertwin]

$249? Yeah... no.

[Starscream77]

$249? Yeah... no.


I don't think I would for $24.90 !!!

[autobreadticon]

When I buy toys one of the main criteria is it must look good on the shelf, looking at the vehicle mode I don't see it working really well. Im with the majority in saying the colour combinations and styling doesn't really work out well, but this is truly one for an EVA fan. I think we could see this inflate in price and the limited numbers could elevate the status of this piece, particularly for Prime collectors.

[Shirokaze]

My pre-order finger is itching... but I know I should be waiting for a japanese stockist....:p

[Dead End]

So cool, this will turn into a regret if I don't buy it.

[FAPOS]

So cool, this will turn into a regret if I don't buy it.

Yeah Im thinking the same...

Hovering over the preorder button on RK...

[janda the red]

So cool, this will turn into a regret if I don't buy it.

My thoughts exactly....

Just ordered one :D

[FAPOS]

My thoughts exactly....

Just ordered one :D

SAME!

The 5 or 6 month wait though is gonna kill me though.

[nexusnixx]

What we need is some crazy collector buying up half the production numbers. Ha ha ha. Panic within the collectors!

[SuspectimusPrime]

$249? Yeah... no.


Alright then, what about.. $315 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11905&mode=retail)? ;)

[Sinnertwin]

Alright then, what about.. $315 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11905&mode=retail)? ;)

Now we're talking!

[Omega Metro]

I noticed the BBTS shipping is dearer than RK's......which is unusual.:confused:

[nexusnixx]

Interesting to know the preorder in Japan only happens tomorrow 12 June but bbts, rk and tfsource it's already up with pricing.

[yoshi594]

Interesting to know the preorder in Japan only happens tomorrow 12 June but bbts, rk and tfsource it's already up with pricing.

That cos there is limited stock and they need to know approximately how many they need to commit to so that they don't under commit.

[Lint]

Seriously the real attraction here is that you can obtain a figurine of Spike with black hair! Sell that dude on ebay and you've got at least half your money back :D

Seriously though, the real attraction is that kickass looking trailer. Probably the best Evangelion homage out of the entire product. It looks very much like the stylings of the NERV trucks and mobile command centres in the show.

[millhouse]

I noticed the BBTS shipping is dearer than RK's......which is unusual.:confused:

I'm ordering it from BBTS as with POL on, it becomes close enough, and I can worry about paying for the bastard (or perhaps cancelling it) down the track.

[Omega Metro]

I'm ordering it from BBTS as with POL on, it becomes close enough, and I can worry about paying for the bastard (or perhaps cancelling it) down the track.

If you can build up enough POL over time it may work in your favour.

[millhouse]

If you can build up enough POL over time it may work in your favour.

It comes close, and support from BBTS has been (in my experience) far superior to my dealings with RK.

[Megatran]

Interesting to know the preorder in Japan only happens tomorrow 12 June but bbts, rk and tfsource it's already up with pricing.

Which JP online store? I don't see it on HLJ or AE. I'd be keen to know the price.

[millhouse]

Which JP online store? I don't see it on HLJ or AE. I'd be keen to know the price.

Takara's eHobby store, I believe.

[nexusnixx]

Officially preordering starts today on Japan so hopefully I will know the actual pricing to be shipped to Perth soon.

[Shirokaze]

It appears that he is pre-sold out @ 27000 yen each. No word on whether the entire allocation of 1000pcs is gone. Was he an online exclusive or going to retail?

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=4904810807469

[yoshi594]

It appears that he is pre-sold out @ 27000 yen each. No word on whether the entire allocation of 1000pcs is gone. Was he an online exclusive or going to retail?

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=4904810807469

That escalated quickly!

RK's price isn't too bad. 27000 yen is approximately 284 AUD excluding shipping

RK is around ~317 AUD

[millhouse]

It appears that he is pre-sold out @ 27000 yen each. No word on whether the entire allocation of 1000pcs is gone. Was he an online exclusive or going to retail?

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=4904810807469

Well at that price, I guess I'm okay with the price I'm paying from BBTS.

[Shirokaze]

That escalated quickly!

RK's price isn't too bad. 27000 yen is approximately 284 AUD excluding shipping

RK is around ~317 AUD

Agreed! RK's price is pretty good. Pre-ordered with them as soon as I saw he was sold out. Nothing like the fear of missing out to make me click the button :p

With a little more reading, it appears that he was a Takara Tomy "Mall Original", so I guess that's it for the Japanese market.

[Omega Metro]

Well at that price, I guess I'm okay with the price I'm paying from BBTS.

I'm still not sure if I want this. :o so my best bet is BBTS also where I can preorder it but have the option of cancelling if I change my mind. Not released until November so heaps of time to decide.:D

[Sky Shadow]

Ordered. :)

[autobreadticon]

The price is not bad $220 USD in Asia, I bet a wholesale case of 2 would cost even cheaper?

[yoshi594]

The price is not bad $220 USD in Asia, I bet a wholesale case of 2 would cost even cheaper?

??? how could it be 220 USD in asia if japan themselves is selling it for 27000 yen which is ~265 USD. Unless there's an asia edition which isn't as limited?

[spiderken17]

Oh my god that is hideous!:) It looks like a kid has painted an optimus prime without knowing what colours he is supposed to be.
Can someone explain the Transformers/Evangalion link?

[drifand]

For me the yoth Optimus will be a more happier buy than this expensive version.

[CBratron]

Oh my god that is hideous!:) It looks like a kid has painted an optimus prime without knowing what colours he is supposed to be.
Can someone explain the Transformers/Evangalion link?

I put the text from http://takaratomymall.jp/special/tfeva/story.html through google translate. Try read it without laughing.


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Apostle, attack. Life of the mystery that appeared suddenly broke the long silence, Apostle. Command authority of the Apostle versus game has been moved to secret military agency NERV teeth at last ... not stand at all weapons of UN forces gathered in order to compete with it.

When the apostle to ... invasion quietly aimed at third new city of Tokyo, the space shuttle is descending from far up in the sky, the sky's Links of Cybertron. Had appeared in from Cybertron warriors led by Optimus and came to infer the unusual energy reaction from the headquarters of the far Cybertron.
"The other ... you can not afford to cause to this planet a tragedy such as the Second Impact. That monster - what the hell is No? Can?"
enemy ... Apostles huge much than themselves to convoy it landed on the ground will be astonished to witness.
"It 's like nothing? UN forces do not exactly ..."
directive strategy Nerv, Misato Katsuragi get lost if it should correspond to the situation of the unexpected.

Page 2
At that time, the shadow of mystery appears in front of the Apostles.
"Energy ... this guy ...'ll feel worthy of the new body ... I like!"
"That ... vinegar, Starscream No way what??"
convoy to raise the voice unintentionally. It was Starscream continue to wander in a state to be able to say so, lost their lives in war Yunikuron a few years ago, it would spark body ... ghost.
Shadow of the ghost Starscream is integrated with the apostle, that figure is going to change in a moment. It is like a half organism became a thing be called even a huge star just Scream, "apostle" Scream.
"... What is it ...! ... Is there apostle was deformed ...?"
Misato of expected also not hide the surprise in this situation.
"I like it!'ll Give the new body at last Fuhahaha!"
laugh is Scream "apostle". I notice the convoy who are in feet suddenly.
"Is not it? Hehehe ... Cybertron both. Just right! Ze let me try the new power of the I-like"
The Scream "apostle" rage aimed at our convoy. Had it not prohibitive at all Cybertron warriors desperate their size difference.

The situation is getting confused by the situation of the unexpected occurring one after the other. However, Misato is the commander tells the injection of planned EVA-01 machine initially. Third New Tokyo City will change in a moment.
"No you do. Town also whether modified as scrambled City?"
Just when convoy thought so, the ground in front of the eye is opened, I appeared EVA-01 machine is lifted up. Cybertron warriors about to be overwhelmed by the sense of scale you've never seen.

Page 3
"Humanity ... what is ...! Had so can make is such a giant robot"
But, I fall into a strange sensation convoy that saw the figure.
(The No ... feel not a ... robot? Seimeinokodou, this the call of primitive ...?)
convoy Scanning Eva first aircraft to be guided, the body is a giant in a moment Surprisingly, the color of the body I will change to purple the same as the first aircraft as well.
"Now ... now Transformers is ...? ... To Eva"
Misato who Nerv staff that stunned situation in front of the eyes.

When the glare Scream "apostle" The convoy that was huge, to increase the roar open the chest armor.
"Uoo O~o~o~o~o Golfo ...!"
matrix of chest sounded red as the core of the Apostles though, I had to shine like feel the birth of a new life though.
Story of the battle that has evolved into a new stage here ... kick off.

[Jinto]

Evangelion Shattered Glass Prime, niiiiiiice. :D

[Dead End]

SAME!

The 5 or 6 month wait though is gonna kill me though.

I went with BBTS, pricey. I don't mind the wait, gives me time to actually save the money and rewatch Evangelion :D

[rocman12]

I don't mind the blue cab, but the trailer is disgusting! Hopefully they do a,diaclone Magnus!

[Megatran]

What's the exact release date? The JP TF November Items thread mentions late November.

[griffin]

Even the official website didn't have a date (when I posted up that list)... so could be any day, or even after November if it was just a guessed date.

[Megatran]

Pasting it here.


Looks like the EVA Convoy Masterpiece toy is now out in Japan (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/eva-mode-mp-optimus-prime-released-in-japan-new-story-and-art-181561/). A new bit of art has been released on the TakaraTomy site, along with a new chapter in the story (in Japanese).

[Zommael]

I want this so badly that I've had it on preorder since July. Unfortunately the government decided I needed to have expensive medical checks done if I wanted to stay in the country so the money I had saved for this got used on that :( . I know I won't be able to afford it this side of Christmas but fingers crossed it is still in stock somewhere in January, I'll be heartbroken if I miss out.

[kaiden]

I want this so badly that I've had it on preorder since July. Unfortunately the government decided I needed to have expensive medical checks done if I wanted to stay in the country so the money I had saved for this got used on that :( . I know I won't be able to afford it this side of Christmas but fingers crossed it is still in stock somewhere in January, I'll be heartbroken if I miss out.

I get the feeling scalpers will buy them all unfortunately. I really want this version too but I don't know if I want to justify $400 for it :/

new pics!

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/in-hand-images-of-evangelion-mp-10-masterpiece-convoy-181567/

where is the cheapest place to get this anyway?

[Megatran]

where is the cheapest place to get this anyway?

RK has him for US$279.90 (http://www.robotkingdom.com/mp10eva.html) + shipping.

[nexusnixx]

each piece has it own carton box :p

[Megatran]

each piece has it own carton box :p

Oooooh. Case fresh. This release gets better & better. :)

[FAPOS]

ERMAHGERD JUST POST MINE ALREADY!

[yoshi594]

RK has him for US$279.90 (http://www.robotkingdom.com/mp10eva.html) + shipping.

he's out of stock! glad i bought one from them early.

[Megatran]

ehobbybaseshop has 1 left. (http://www.ehobbybaseshop.com/?p=6&ev=&id=1041) US$299.99 + shipping.

[Megatran]

Got shipping notification. Eva Prime is on its way. :)

[Megatran]

Auspost delivers on Saturdays leading up to Christmas. :eek::) So happy.

I noticed on the Hasbro carton the statement "Carton No. 1869 - 1929" (the numbers are hand written). I'm assuming this to mean 1869 of total 1929 units? If that's the case, so much for limited 1,000 units. :rolleyes:

[Bidoofdude]

Auspost delivers on Saturdays leading up to Christmas. :eek::) So happy.

I noticed on the Hasbro carton the statement "Carton No. 1869 - 1929" (the numbers are hand written). I'm assuming this to mean 1869 of total 1929 units? If that's the case, so much for limited 1,000 units. :rolleyes:

Has this started yet. I have an incoming POL and a Saturday hopefully means faster delivery.

[Megatran]

Has this started yet. I have an incoming POL and a Saturday hopefully means faster delivery.
Yes. Found out today when the postie dropped by to deliver Eva Prime. :D

[griffin]

The Saturday deliveries in the month before Christmas has been for a few years now, and from the end of this year, they will be having Saturday parcel deliveries all year round (http://auspost.com.au/about-us/extended-delivery-services.html) (but not necessarily letter deliveries).
I saw on the news a couple weeks ago when they announced the start of this year's pre-Christmas six-day delivery schedule (http://auspost.com.au/about-us/christmas-weekend-deliveries.html), and the reason why it will be permanent after this Christmas period is due to the exponential growth of parcel deliveries due to increased online shopping.

[Bidoofdude]

The Saturday deliveries in the month before Christmas has been for a few years now, and from the end of this year, they will be having Saturday parcel deliveries all year round (http://auspost.com.au/about-us/extended-delivery-services.html) (but not necessarily letter deliveries).
I saw on the news a couple weeks ago when they announced the start of this year's pre-Christmas six-day delivery schedule (http://auspost.com.au/about-us/christmas-weekend-deliveries.html), and the reason why it will be permanent after this Christmas period is due to the exponential growth of parcel deliveries due to increased online shopping.

That's awesome. I probably won't have to wait until the third week of shipping to receive, hopefully giving me the weekend to enjoy stuff. :)

[Other]

Auspost delivers on Saturdays leading up to Christmas. :eek::) So happy.

I noticed on the Hasbro carton the statement "Carton No. 1869 - 1929" (the numbers are hand written). I'm assuming this to mean 1869 of total 1929 units? If that's the case, so much for limited 1,000 units. :rolleyes:

Pretty sure the 1,000 units number was for the Takara release and didn't factor in the Hasbro Asia units

[Megatran]

On the box there is a statement just under the Evangelion 30: YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.

Anyone knows what this refers to? :confused:

[xlojnr]

Evangelion 3.0 was given a title of Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo

Sorry if you knew that and were actually asking for the connection. I'm not familiar with the toy.

[Tober]

On the box there is a statement just under the Evangelion 30: YOU CAN (NOT) REDO.

Anyone knows what this refers to? :confused:

Yeah, YOU CAN [NOT] REDO was the subtitle of the third Evangelion Rebuild movie

The 30 is interesting, weather it's 3.0 for the movie or also for the Transformers 30th Anniversary in Japan.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/img_still1-1_zpsd9334a81.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/img_still1-1_zpsd9334a81.jpg.html)

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 4.0 You Can (Not) Repeat

[Sky Shadow]

Yeah, YOU CAN [NOT] REDO was the subtitle of the third Evangelion Rebuild movie

The 30 is interesting, weather it's 3.0 for the movie or also for the Transformers 30th Anniversary in Japan.

Megatran just misread/mistyped it. It's the normal Q title logo.

[Megatran]

Yeah, YOU CAN [NOT] REDO was the subtitle of the third Evangelion Rebuild movie

*snip*

Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Evangelion: 4.0 You Can (Not) Repeat

I didn't know that. Strange titles. It's up there with James Bond: Quantum of Solace. :rolleyes:

[FAPOS]

WHERE IS MINE FFS!?? 'Arrived & being processed' since the 6th... CMMOOON!

[drifand]

Omg a ko version of this has been released on eBay . :(
I disagree that it's nicer than the original that they so claim, the purple is wrong.

[Sky Shadow]

I have mine - there's the annoying rattling sound of a loose/broken piece of plastic inside the wheelbase of the trailer. I assume it's not meant to do that so I might need to open it up.

[Megatran]

^ Yes, you must open it up. :D Hope for your sake its not Year of the Snake Optimus.
(mine luckily doesn't have the rattle)

[griffin]

Omg a ko version of this has been released on eBay . :(
I disagree that it's nicer than the original that they so claim, the purple is wrong.

The EVA and BAPE Convoys are definitely expect to be KOed, based on the massive secondary price of them compared to the regular versions. (if someone can KO the regular version and sell it for less or equal to the real thing, they'd make a killing on these two colour variants - similar to how the black Jafcon Convoy/Optimus was a prime candidate as soon as the Convoy mould was KOed)

Hopefully it brings down the price of the real things a little... but it makes it a minefield if they do an accurate KO of the packaging too. :(

[nexusnixx]

I find it strange that this MP Eva has gone up in pricing... after all everyone was given an opportunity to preorder them...

I believe TFs especially masterpiece series is getting lots of attention to warrant a KO market..... scary... i am going to stick to 1st release and that is it...:D

[drifand]

I noticed that even a restock in Japanese online or hk online the prices shoot up almost 20% upon release. Not a good sign for those who want to hear a review before buying.

Yup bape mp-10 is also ko looked better than Eva colours but again ko is ko, if just for fun, okay. For serious collecting, I will pass.

[Krayt]

EVA Prime is back at RK, with a price jump as well....

[Megatran]

EVA Prime is back at RK, with a price jump as well....
Click here (http://www.robotkingdom.com/mp10eva.html) for anyone who wants to to be shocked.

[drifand]

Click here (http://www.robotkingdom.com/mp10eva.html) for anyone who wants to to be shocked.

Not overly bad, still is expensive if you hesitate to order one and now want one.

[Sinnertwin]

Click here (http://www.robotkingdom.com/mp10eva.html) for anyone who wants to to be shocked.

i clicked. I got shocked. (*_*)



Actually, it's Robotkingdom... wouldn't be the first time they've jacked the price of an in demand item up.

[nexusnixx]

It is always willing buyer willing seller. Most business do things for a profit.

Any ideas why the demand is high for this?

[Krayt]

I had emailed hoping there was one left, as i had no funds before now, and so was expecting the limited restock.

The cost is only $10 more than the next cheapest I could find, but postage was better from RK, so meh

I jumped on it as soon as the listing was back up, now just gotta wait for their YOTG to come back

[millhouse]

Finally opened mine today. Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.

Since it has the same colour axe as MP-10B, Mode Eva will be displayed holding the Matrix and gun, with Spike piloting Roller and towing the trailer.

[rodent]

Finally opened mine today. Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.

Since it has the same colour axe as MP-10B, Mode Eva will be displayed holding the Matrix and gun, with Spike piloting Roller and towing the trailer.

^gonna need pics! :P

[millhouse]

^gonna need pics! :P

Alas, the GF and I are selling her place at the moment, so I've got limited collectables there (at the moment, my collection is KFC DAI Stack, MP Wheeljack, MP Bumblebee and 2x MP Daniel - luckily I managed to pop the new Hot Toys RoboCop in the house last night too!). The rest of the stuff is up at my folks for the moment.

When we move into our new place (hopefully early next year!) and I've got some setup done after painting/removing wallpaper, etc, I'll happily snap some photos of the collection!

[yoshi594]

is this beast still on sale anywhere that's not at a cutthroat price?

[Megatran]

is this beast still on sale anywhere that's not at a cutthroat price?
These 'exclusive' items are always cut throat prices, even with primary sellers. You're looking at north of US$300 now unfortunately. Some members have reported KO already (:eek:) so be weary of 'bargains' out there.

Good luck buddy.

[Zommael]

Still want it, but it's ascended to Holy Grail status. So I'll get it when I find, find a genuine version, and for a reasonable price, and not before. I guess that means I have to buy Fortress Maximus first change I get though. :p

[yoshi594]

These 'exclusive' items are always cut throat prices, even with primary sellers. You're looking at north of US$300 now unfortunately. Some members have reported KO already (:eek:) so be weary of 'bargains' out there.

Good luck buddy.

300 usd is ok I guess ... Better than the 500 i saw on eBay.
Cheers for they support!

[Megatran]

ehobbybaseshop is still available. (http://www.ehobbybaseshop.com/?sp=&p=6&cat2=2&cat1=3&cat0=3&id=1041&cat1=3&cat0=3&new=&more=&lang=en) US$339.99 excluding shipping.

[Krayt]

HAPPY DANCE!!!! Just got mine

[yoshi594]

ehobbybaseshop is still available. (http://www.ehobbybaseshop.com/?sp=&p=6&cat2=2&cat1=3&cat0=3&id=1041&cat1=3&cat0=3&new=&more=&lang=en) US$339.99 excluding shipping.

US$387.99 with postage mmm...thanks for the link megatran! i'll think long and hard about this one lol.