X-Transbots MX-I Apollyon (MP Megatron)

[CBratron]

I couldn't sleep so I was looking at TFCon news and found out X-Transbots had revealed MX-I Apollyon (Megatron) and MX-II Andras (Scourge).
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[CoRDS]

oh man that megs looks amazing. :( probably not going to be legal to have one

[1AZRAEL1]

Hot damn. They look good so far. And a great choice on Scourge, many people will buy multiples. I hate to see a price for these :(

[Sky Shadow]

Um... Rimfire?

Not-Scourge looks pretty.

[VERT]

Oh Shite how am I going to get that :confused: But I will be :)

[Tober]

Scourge looks good to me. Megatron, I'm not sold on, and I still expect a Takara release soonish...

BBTS has MX-I Apollyon up for $150.

[ITZTRU]

I'm really liking the both of them. Scourge looks freakin bad ass! I'm under the impression that TT will release Megs V2 also - but whatever...I'll get this anyway, depending on reviews and build quality of course. And if TT release Megs I'll just sell off this one. :D

[Sinnertwin]

Um... Rimfire?

Not-Scourge looks pretty.

Hee hee hee :p


Both look good. Wallet unhappy.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I'm really struggling to figure out where all of Megatron's robot mass comes from, because the gun is fairly accurate as well... must have a very involved transformation!

[Defcon]

That Scourge looks good. Oh another Megatron... as a gunformer, would of been better to be Cyclonus, who at least would go with Scourge.

[CBratron]

That Scourge looks good. Oh another Megatron... as a gunformer, would of been better to be Cyclonus, who at least would go with Scourge.

Looking at the silhouettes in this pic I think Cyclonus will be MX-III.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/cbrate/1383207_726617397417718_7418448276612456255_n_zps6 b279b0e.jpg

[CoRDS]

oh man that megatron. i just wish it didn't turn into a gun so i could get one.
i hope someone does an MP scale Galvatron . for now mania king will do

[Oberon Sexton]

oh man that megatron. i just wish it didn't turn into a gun so i could get one.
i hope someone does an MP scale Galvatron . for now mania king will do

As long as it's in robot mode should be okay. I got my tw hegemon with no problems. It would be nice having someone to face-off with mp-10

[Bidoofdude]

Scourge looks good to me. Megatron, I'm not sold on, and I still expect a Takara release soonish...

BBTS has MX-I Apollyon up for $150.

$150 is pretty good, though Takara putting forward a V2 is very possible.

[Megatran]

Scourge looks great. Would also like to see a 3rd party do a matrix infused version of him.

[spiderken17]

I imagine it will come in robot mode so it should be OK to get one (Unless a customs worker is a Transformers fan) :)

[Bidoofdude]

I imagine it will come in robot mode so it should be OK to get one (Unless a customs worker is a Transformers fan) :)

Then he is part of the rebel alliance and a traitor. :p

[Oberon Sexton]

Tfidownunder have it on pre-order, so if you're that concerned about customs and don't feel confident in importing yourself, I suggest doing it through them. They have a pay later scheme for preorders and they have a history of refund to customers for not getting items in (they cancelled the daca toys Kronos/skyfire because of all the QC problems reported, and refunded everyone)

[VERT]

Thats where I did my pre order. 30th Of November seems a little soon for this though.

[Bidoofdude]

I know RK has him for $125+shipping (though I haven't checked how much). I was hoping that TFi could have him cheaper, but it's not bad if the total cost from RK is more.

[Oberon Sexton]

I know RK has him for $125+shipping (though I haven't checked how much). I was hoping that TFi could have him cheaper, but it's not bad if the total cost from RK is more.

Chimungmung estimates postage cost around 30-35USD. Doing a mock order on Robotkingdom estimates about $41USD. $165USD is about $185AUD (not including Paypal fees). A mock order on TFIDownunder totals it to $171AUD shipped to Vic. I'd say local might be your best bet mate, lol.

[zaneiken]

New Apollyon pic from their FB page.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10658705_735741283171996_7598990299099350502_o.jpg

[CBratron]

Paint test looks good.

[kurdt_the_goat]

A colour test shot video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PszcYhjMM)! Damn this thing looks good... but so hesitant to preorder before in-hand reviews ... especially with an official one bound to happen at some point.

That said, i'm still thoroughly confused how it actually transforms. The thickness in his legs and crotch seems like it has nowhere to go for gun mode. I wonder if there's some degree of parts forming that they're not being open about.

[nexusnixx]

A colour test shot video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PszcYhjMM)! Damn this thing looks good... but so hesitant to preorder before in-hand reviews ... especially with an official one bound to happen at some point.

That said, i'm still thoroughly confused how it actually transforms. The thickness in his legs and crotch seems like it has nowhere to go for gun mode. I wonder if there's some degree of parts forming that they're not being open about.

Maybe they are not wanting the official toy company "stealing" their transformation idea of this ha ha.

[Gofigure]

looks fantastic. Love the aesthetics; very imposing

I actually really dont care so much about alt mode. I know that sounds strange. I just love the robot mode. Thats G1 megs ;)

[Sinnertwin]

i had a good laugh at this

http://masterforce.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/2/products_id/833

Bonus points for their honesty
:D :p

[Tfiguy]

i had a good laugh at this

http://masterforce.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/2/products_id/833

Bonus points for their honesty
:D :p



Lol I heard about these guys, I asked X-Transbots about issues and plastic quality and the said the quality is much higher that Kank and Stax

[kaiden]

i had a good laugh at this

http://masterforce.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/2/products_id/833

Bonus points for their honesty
:D :p



awesome listing. there should be more listings like that for all the questionable 3P products out there.

[Sky Shadow]

i had a good laugh at this

http://masterforce.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/2/products_id/833

Brilliant.

[Tober]

i had a good laugh at this

http://masterforce.co.uk/product_info.php/cPath/2/products_id/833

Bonus points for their honesty
:D :p



Cool, but how is £84.99 wholesale? Import fees..? :confused:

[z3r03d]

I couldn't sleep so I was looking at TFCon news and found out X-Transbots had revealed MX-I Apollyon (Megatron) and MX-II Andras (Scourge).
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Wow NICE! When is this coming?

[Tober]

From Toy Dojo

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[Trent]

Shiny.

Why, oh why, did they make the fusion cannon inards red instead of purple?:(

[leej84]

i just cant wait to get this in hand!

[AJ_Prime]

This project looks absolutely amazing! Finally, a decent, MP scaled Megatron! Can't wait for this guy! He'll look perfect next to MP-10.

[Akky82]

i just cant wait to get this in hand!

Yep, this is my most anticipated s3p release this year (tracks being most official), i've never actually owned a megatron in any line, even as a (dumb) kid i thought g1 megs was too ugly to want... Mp-05 was a big no for me too, but this was a big YES and am checking tfi's facebook eagerly for news that he's landed. These pics just make the wait harder.

[Pig's_A_King]

I need to change my underwear

[Pig's_A_King]

My MIB Megatron MP05 in comparison seems like a dodgy KO.... lol.. I think I need to order a second Apollyon... One that I can play with... And one to be forever displayed in its boxed prison

[Tober]

Andreas update from TFW2005's TigerBlade

Newest test shot of Andras. Important to note that the MP10 Matrix is not included with the figure, this is just to show it fits in his chest/is compatible:

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[VERT]

Love it:) its perfect

[AJ_Prime]

Vid review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzJRnwAxbJs)not far away... (thanks to Harris Loureiro Films).

[Lord_Zed]

Well more of a shake test, but yeah seems tantalizingly close.

[AJ_Prime]

Overview (https://youtu.be/OXswAZFxCW4) from hirohitokusanagi.

[AJ_Prime]

Paik4Life has a vid review (https://youtu.be/0lQusNwJquw) up now of the final product. He says it is the test shot but this error has since been corrected. God he's beautiful (the figure, that is :D)

[DarkHyren]

Considering ordering Apollyon from TFidownunder as with the exchange rate and all they probably will end up cheapest but have one important question.
Are they likely to open him up and shove ugly orange b*** plugs in his orifices?
From what I hear BBTS glue them in so that's a big NOPE for getting any gunformers from them...

[leej84]

Considering ordering Apollyon from TFidownunder as with the exchange rate and all they probably will end up cheapest but have one important question.
Are they likely to open him up and shove ugly orange b*** plugs in his orifices?
From what I hear BBTS glue them in so that's a big NOPE for getting any gunformers from them...

luckily i'll be getting mine direct from china =]

[AJ_Prime]

Getting mine from Chimungmung. Hoping that means the orange plugs will be removeable.

[leej84]

https://youtu.be/6GbQMqFivo8

Stop motion clip! So cool

[ITZTRU]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lQusNwJquw

Review! Courtesy: Paik4Life

[AJ_Prime]

https://youtu.be/6GbQMqFivo8

Stop motion clip! So cool

That is awesome! :cool:

[z3r03d]

That is wicked!




https://youtu.be/6GbQMqFivo8

Stop motion clip! So cool

[Dinkydarth]

How likely are we to get into strife if we don't get a permit for this? Who's getting a permit and who's taking a chance? Where's the best place to get this?

[CoRDS]

As much as i want one of these, as an ACT resident its not worth the hassle.

will wait to see what happens with the laws here before i even try to order one. if this means i miss out so be it.

also i dont want something that looks like a hand gun in my house regardless of law

[Dinkydarth]

What about nsw residents?

[theshape]

The reviews a really positive in my eyes. a bit fiddly but legs are solid and his limbs aren't floppy. Cant wait

[Trent]

What about nsw residents?

http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=20265

[tootz_05]

Was keen on getting one seeing pics & test shots but after watching the reviews, his alt mode(gun) just doesnt do it for me & Mp05 is 1000x better, too chunky & just doesnt look right in gun mode... BUT his bot mode is on point! Def would purchase just for bot mode & scale wise to masterpiece figures

[z3r03d]

Has anyone here bought any stuff from tfidownunder.com?

Haven't bought from him but saw he has one of these and very tempted to order one..... And a few other transformers....

[theshape]

I pre ordered and paid for mine there, my first purchase. From what people say they are really good (fingers crossed)

[Trent]

Has anyone here bought any stuff from tfidownunder.com?

Haven't bought from him but saw he has one of these and very tempted to order one..... And a few other transformers....

Have bought a few things and plan to buy a few more.

Haven't had any problems.

[Tober]

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[Trent]

Snazzy.

[Gofigure]

Just preordered. Looks too damn good

I see tfidownunder charged me already. Is that common?

[STL]

I've dealt with them and they seem to take preorder monies a month out? I got my TW combiner payment request just a few days ago.

[Gofigure]

I've dealt with them and they seem to take preorder monies a month out? I got my TW combiner payment request just a few days ago.

Ahhhh cool. It was just an instant PayPal payment so it must be because it's about to drop.....can't wait to get him

[ITZTRU]

It won't reach suppliers until early/mid May according to X-transbots on Facebook. And they could delay further. So it's not dropping "soon" unless you count 1 month minimum as soon.

[AJ_Prime]

X-Transbots Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/masterminiseries?fref=ts) has the following two updates regarding Apollyon:

1. It's shipping to retailers next week; and
2. "Several of our retailers have asked us to glue the plugs in place to comply with their respective federal laws. We're sorry if this causes you any inconvenience but our hands are tied. All plugs will be glued.
We're going to send one out ahead of the rest to get a tutorial made on how to remove it if you choose to. We can't "recommend" it but at least you'll know how, without damaging your toy. Again we're sorry for any inconvenience."

Sounds like although the orange plug will be fixed, it should be relatively easy to remove.

[Hursticon]

Good 'ole Thew has his review up (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XinHbmJn9gw), funny as hell as usual. ;):D

[Lord_Zed]

Good 'ole Thew has his review up (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XinHbmJn9gw), funny as hell as usual. ;):D

I'll pay that.

[Initial_G]

Shining a rather big light on Apollyon i thought :(

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2015/04/a-tale-of-two-megatrons/

[Gofigure]

God im gagging for my Apollyon to arrive from tfi......

[Gofigure]

Couple of sites are reporting that this will be dropping within the next 7 days.....can't wait for the shipping notice :)

[Lord_Zed]

Certainly a lot of anticipation for this release on the fan sites, seems like this release is going to make or break X-Transbots, after so many delays fans will be expecting a lot.

If they do manage to get this right then I'll be eager to see their take on MP Scourge and Cyclonus.

[AJ_Prime]

I hear ya, I'm hanging for Apollyon to arrive also. And the lastest pics of their take on Scourge and Cyclonus look pretty decent so far...

[theshape]

Any idea when tfi will be shipping theirs?

[lancalot]

Any idea when tfi will be shipping theirs?

on their facebook Apollyon just clear custom and shipping to them on Monday :D so i can't wait to get mine as well ...should be some time next week

[Gofigure]

on their facebook Apollyon just clear custom and shipping to them on Monday :D so i can't wait to get mine as well ...should be some time next week

Excellent (Monty burns voice)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Apparently in stock now at TFI... I have a feeling getting this is going to give me the biggest sense of contentment i've had in my time collecting :D

[VERT]

Apparently in stock now at TFI... I have a feeling getting this is going to give me the biggest sense of contentment i've had in my time collecting :D
You and me both :D

[Tober]

Apparently in stock now at TFI... I have a feeling getting this is going to give me the biggest sense of contentment i've had in my time collecting :D

Should arrive at our doors soon. :D

BTW, TFI are/were looking for a web developer, thought you might be interested... They do rather need a good one. :rolleyes:

[kurdt_the_goat]

It could definitely use some work but yeah shopping carts aren't really my thing. Too much hassle from their unique requirements (that aren't usually clear until you've finished making it!).

It's no surprise it's bad, cause a good site should be a hefty investment and he's probably been burned by someone not charging enough... and not really knowing what they're doing. Since that's most people in the web industry... including me when it comes to shopping carts :D

[Akky82]

It could definitely use some work but yeah shopping carts aren't really my thing. Too much hassle from their unique requirements (that aren't usually clear until you've finished making it!).

It's no surprise it's bad, cause a good site should be a hefty investment and he's probably been burned by someone not charging enough... and not really knowing what they're doing. Since that's most people in the web industry... including me when it comes to shopping carts :D

Yeah the site is made in word press and all the features are plug-ins, it's not ideal at all, the thing I dont like the most is not having a user account to be able to view like all current orders and which are paid for all at once etc (unless I'm missing something). I've dabbled in php a lot over the years, but honestly I'm a lot more comfortable with ASP/VB... Unfortunately I've been out of the game since .net was gaining momentum, and have never had anything to do with encryption/payments etc. I made a prototype of an online store for a mum'n'pop computer store, and a mock up of a custom web based forum using xml as storage method instead of a database (cheaper hosting maybe, or not having to pay sql license), and was so glad when I was given the forum project, which I wrote from scratch for RMCH, but our company went belly up before it went live

Tld;dr Tfi is lacking features and needs an update, but I' not game to put my hand up, though I'm sure I could take a fair wack at it and give it most of the features and a good look/layout...

Edit: also i'm crossing all my fingers that I'm in the first batch of apollyon, however from the price I paid I don't think I will be, and if i'm not then i'll just gear up for an amazing June with UW superion, CW defensor, apollyon, sever, tesla, and hopefully spinout and brawny!

[Initial_G]

Looking at the tracking he posted, NSW -> QLD ... now the anticipation of waiting for tracking and watch it to come back to NSW lol

[primetime]

Just got the X-Transbots Apollyon yesterday and fiddled with it:

Only issues are:

1. Yes the right arm won't hold outwards with gun attached BUT he will hold the gun up with NO problems (stock shoulders no replacement)
2. One of the hand's thumb keep popping off (KFC hands are notorious for this)
3. After collapsing the torso it's very very difficult to pull him back up again
4. One of the arm's elbows can get a little stuck in the arm cavity
5. the left leg wont tab back in as securely as in the beginning after pulling it out (EDIT: nevermind - you need to tab all THREE pegs in - the last peg in the middle is very fiddly as that peg doesn't hold up at all - a design fault definitely)
6. It can be hard to pull the legs back out when transforming back to bot mode.

I think that's it - the arm problem I fixed with nail polish and attempted to do the same with left leg as well.

No breakages to speak of, no scratches to speak of and I think a lot of breakage might be due to incorrectly attempting to transform him - as it is quite complicated. However I think he's far more solid than MP-5 ever was and robot mode is spot on.
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[Gofigure]

Thanks for the review

im awaiting mine from TFI

so the nail polish is the way to go? never done that on a fig before

[primetime]

so the nail polish is the way to go? never done that on a fig before

Yes you should try it - it's a collector's best friend I'd say if you ever had to fix loose joints etc - just get some clear nail polish from cosmetics section etc I got mine at Red Dot lol - start off with thin layers nothing overboard and see how it goes.

I don't know why so many people who posted on TFW2005 have so many issues with this figure - some are nitpicking like paint overspray, paint nicks etc - but some maybe due to improper transformation - leading to breaking of arm hinges etc - which can be FRAGILE if you twist them the wrong way.

Overall I reckon the transformation is no more scary than MP-5 and at least the figure feels a lot more solid - it's G1 Megatron realised - cartoon accurate nuff said.

[zaneiken]

My Apollyon's right shoulder ball-joint also needed the nail polish fix.

I found collapsing the torso more difficult than pulling it back out.

Mine also has a tendency to lean back due to weak ankles.

[liegeprime]

oh well, my PO has been filled a week ago, but since I'm going overseas I can't have it delivered else I will definitely miss the delivery. Guess Il have to wait it out patiently heheheh. Good thing though that you guys have been posting what's wrong with the figure so I can anticipate it and also the fixes :)..

[Gofigure]

Holy crap.....I want my Apollyon!!! Now!!!!!!

[AJ_Prime]

Just got the X-Transbots Apollyon yesterday and fiddled with it:

Only issues are:

1. Yes the right arm won't hold outwards with gun attached BUT he will hold the gun up with NO problems (stock shoulders no replacement)
2. One of the hand's thumb keep popping off (KFC hands are notorious for this)
3. After collapsing the torso it's very very difficult to pull him back up again
4. One of the arm's elbows can get a little stuck in the arm cavity
5. the left leg wont tab back in as securely as in the beginning after pulling it out (EDIT: nevermind - you need to tab all THREE pegs in - the last peg in the middle is very fiddly as that peg doesn't hold up at all - a design fault definitely)
6. It can be hard to pull the legs back out when transforming back to bot mode.

I think that's it - the arm problem I fixed with nail polish and attempted to do the same with left leg as well.

No breakages to speak of, no scratches to speak of and I think a lot of breakage might be due to incorrectly attempting to transform him - as it is quite complicated. However I think he's far more solid than MP-5 ever was and robot mode is spot on.
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Appreciate the run down of QC issues. Still, all things considered it's a decent figure and definitely the most accurate G1 Megs to date. Mine just arrived yesterday but haven't had a chance to take him out of the box yet. Only thing I noticed through the window was a minor scratch in the centre of his chest. A deception label should mostly cover it up. I'm inclined to wait for Reprolabels though. Sounds like they're already working on a set. Hoping to have a play on Friday if all goes well.

Regardless, it's nice to finally have him in hand. I hope you guys all get yours very soon.

[primetime]

Appreciate the run down of QC issues. Still, all things considered it's a decent figure and definitely the most accurate G1 Megs to date.

From my point of view transforming Apollyon is no more difficult than say transforming MP Rodimus or MP-Megatron - I followed paik4life's youtube Apollyon review as reference.

But yeah those spindly arm armatures/hinges and that spindly waist filler bar can be a killer if you're not watching what you're doing during transforms as they can be very easily snapped off, but at least it's not like MP Rodimus with his rubbish plastics where things fall off for no particular reason due to stripping of poor quality plastics used.

I'll just leave him in bot mode after initial transform as the gun mode is too fat anyway - I can always use the G1 as a gun - much more closer to proper size I think.

As for the Decepticon insignia - I just used the free holo-insignia from Reprolabels - works a treat.

But man Apollyon is really the best Megatron so far whichever angles you view him it's pretty spot-on - the downside is it make the MP Megatron looks like s**t LOL.

[Gofigure]

This going to sound pretty weird....but....im probally never transforming to alt mode

I just want the robot mode and think that looks the bees knees :)

Non megs is going in shelf with other cons. Next to him will be an MP meg in gun mode. Thats how it will all stay.

[Akky82]

This going to sound pretty weird....but....im probally never transforming to alt mode

I just want the robot mode and think that looks the bees knees :)

Non megs is going in shelf with other cons. Next to him will be an MP meg in gun mode. Thats how it will all stay.

Same with me, to be honest I've never transformed Hasbro MP soundwave, MP Prime, any MP-11 seeker apart from acid storm... However my cars, di(n)oblts, and ultra magnus get transformed at least once or twice weekly. Apollyon will be forever in glorious bot mode between soundwave and quakewave.

[Akky82]

Sorry for double post, but I just checked aliexpress for the packaging dimensions... can anyone who has an apollyon already confirm that the box is smaller than scoria's box? Cheers.

[AJ_Prime]

I'd love to help you out but I didn't get Scoria. Hopefully someone here who has both can be of more assistance.

I opened my Apollyon last night. He's a bit scary to transform, you definitely have to be careful of a few pieces that could easily bend or break. I think transforming him will be a rarity now. Once you've done it once it's not too hard, just fiddly. I'm more concerned about those fragile pieces.

The orange cap from the gun tip was removed easily from mine, there was no glue. I might've just been lucky. However the cap on the silencer was a bit more effort. There only seemed to be glue on one side, and by poking it with a screwdriver from the other side and slowly working my way around the tip towards the one glued spot by applying pressure, cracked the glue relatively easily (still, that part was scary too).

Had to apply some clear nail polish to the shoulder joints to tighten them up as well. I was reluctant to use the included ball joint fixes after reading that they were far too tight and caused stress marks. The elbow rotation issue that presented itself on the review samples seems to have been corrected.

The paint apps are very well done though, and they seem to be reasonably resistant to nicks during transformation, especially the chest collapse.

I must say though, he looks damn fine standing next to his nemesis, MP-10 Optimus Prime. He was well worth the cost.

Here's a couple of pics:

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/AJPrime75/20150522_212102-1_zpsbjv91n56.jpg (http://s1162.photobucket.com/user/AJPrime75/media/20150522_212102-1_zpsbjv91n56.jpg.html)

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/AJPrime75/20150522_212022_zps3ffxmhuk.jpg (http://s1162.photobucket.com/user/AJPrime75/media/20150522_212022_zps3ffxmhuk.jpg.html)

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/AJPrime75/20150522_220412_zpsuksq2kqu.jpg (http://s1162.photobucket.com/user/AJPrime75/media/20150522_220412_zpsuksq2kqu.jpg.html)

http://i1162.photobucket.com/albums/q525/AJPrime75/20150522_220334_zps264htilw.jpg (http://s1162.photobucket.com/user/AJPrime75/media/20150522_220334_zps264htilw.jpg.html)

[canofwhoopass_87]

This bad boy comes in robot mode in packaging right?

[AJ_Prime]

This bad boy comes in robot mode in packaging right?

He sure does.

[canofwhoopass_87]

He sure does.

Awesome, thanks AJ

[Dinkydarth]

Seems that wa guys are getting their apollyons first. Did you get a tracking number? Anyone from sydney get theirs yet? I'm eagerly awaiting mine!

[Akky82]

Seems that wa guys are getting their apollyons first. Did you get a tracking number? Anyone from sydney get theirs yet? I'm eagerly awaiting mine!

Picked mine up (along with a few other people) in person last night. Can confirm his box is smaller than scoria's (so it fit in my backpack, wife had the car so I took the bike nust hoping it would fit otherwise I'd have to get it another day).

Edit - after playing around a lot (but not transforming), I can say that his gun arm is only loose side to side, ie he can hold it up pointing no prob all day long but if you pcik him up it swings horizontally loosely, not a prob for me atm. Also I tried displaying him with his gun out on the side, but his heel spurs ?? are just a tad too lose and he'll lean backwards (but not fall), so I've got him displayed with the cannon on front (which looks better anyway but also means that it's not as much of a squeeze to fit everything on that shelf), and then he's fine unless you nudge him, even jumping up and down in front of the shelf doesnt move him. Overall so happy, but I am really wanting a sticker for him, and Quakewave I guess, time to buy some reprolabels for prowl, smokescreen and wheeljack too then to make the order worthwhile.

[VERT]

I just found out you can perch MP laserbeak to Megs left Arm. Has a tab on his arm like MP Suondwave has.

[spiderken17]

It does look bloody good. I have been trying to avoid 3rd party releases for my MP collection but considering all the legal issues with making another (gun) MP Megatron (and the fact that one has already been made, albeit poorly)I am seriously considering getting this one for my MP collection.

[Akky82]

It does look bloody good. I have been trying to avoid 3rd party releases for my MP collection but considering all the legal issues with making another (gun) MP Megatron (and the fact that one has already been made, albeit poorly)I am seriously considering getting this one for my MP collection.

Spiderken, Spiderken, does whatever a Spider... Ken... I have bo regrets at all, besides FansToys it's a great figure, like I've said I'll never transform it but the looks are just spot on. I regretted getting x-transbots stax, but this is just so much better! I have it standing between quakewave and soundwave and he shows them up, and with the price drop back down with the reissue...

[spiderken17]

Well I just caved and got one from Premium Collectables. At $160 with free shipping and the 2nd run with some QC issues sorted I am pretty happy. I have broken my "no 3rd partys in my MP collection" now. Its all over :)

[leej84]

Oh wow, premium collectables are selling 3rd party figures now? Fantastic!

[FruitBuyer]

Well I just caved and got one from Premium Collectables. At $160 with free shipping and the 2nd run with some QC issues sorted I am pretty happy. I have broken my "no 3rd partys in my MP collection" now. Its all over :)

Me too! I wasn't planning on getting him but that price was just a steal, especially with free shipping and the second round of QC fixes.

[lancalot]

got mine today...and boy the transformation was a bitch.... where the shoulder come together ....it all about the ball joint position.... im also pleasantly surprised that the trigger works and it also has a safe switch that moves!! no QC with mine at all....

[lancalot]

here proof that i did transformer the sucker as im never going to do that again.... now the transformation back...:eek: lol

https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/10408664_708776755917916_297258838573172888_n.jpg? oh=e88559766977968db36f0f34f4f1a1ea&oe=55F308F5

[ITZTRU]

Was it hard to remove the orange cap, man?

[lancalot]

Was it hard to remove the orange cap, man?

nah ...it just slip off ...no glue or anything :)
after the transformation my shoulder is now loose :( .....

[AJ_Prime]

Reprolabels are up for Apollyon at Toyhax (toyhax.com/mainmenu/mp-scale/1791-labels-for-x-t-apollyon.html)...

[Initial_G]

Finally got a chance to check out my Apollyon, quick summary is that overall figure is good. I'm happy with it so far.

He has a bit of weight to him (although not as much a FT figures). Only a minor scratch on his abs (or could be left over glue or smudge, hopefully can fix/paint over it), everything else seems to be ok.

Plugs were stuck in with a dab or two of glue. The barrel plug I was able to wiggle out with a little bit of force, making sure not to bend/stress the swivel bar. The silencer plug was a bit tougher. I dunked it into some hot water to warm/loosen the glue, then did the screwdriver trick to pop it out.

He has the usual floppy right arm (when fusion cannon is attached). I think maybe the ankle tilts are a little loose but need to try out some more poses to be sure.

I haven't had a chance to transform him yet though, will have to give it a try tmrw. Hopefully it won't be too frustrating. I think like most I will transform him at least once to say I've done it, and confirm it's all good, then back to robot and he'll stay like that for display/play purposes.

Do need to find a Decepticon label for his chest too, just doesn't seem complete without it ... a little nekkid

[Tober]

nah ...it just slip off ...no glue or anything :)
after the transformation my shoulder is now loose :( .....

Did they include replacement shoulders?

[Trent]

here proof that i did transformer the sucker as im never going to do that again.... now the transformation back...:eek: lol

https://scontent-lax1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/10408664_708776755917916_297258838573172888_n.jpg? oh=e88559766977968db36f0f34f4f1a1ea&oe=55F308F5

Where did you get that con symbol?

[Dinkydarth]

still waiting for TFI downunder to ship mine... anyone else here waiting too? He said he would ship them out today...

[millhouse]

still waiting for TFI downunder to ship mine... anyone else here waiting too? He said he would ship them out today...

Yup. Still waiting.

EDIT: Just heard from TFI. Should be out today or tomorrow.

[STL]

I got a box from TFIdownunder but unfortunately when I opened it, this wasn't in there.

Back to waiting for mine

[Tober]

Still waiting. :rolleyes:

[spiderken17]

I got a box from TFIdownunder but unfortunately when I opened it, this wasn't in there.

Back to waiting for mine

There was something else in it though right? Or did he just send you an empty box to tease you?:D

[lancalot]

Did they include replacement shoulders?
yeah it came with it ....just smaller cup for the ball joint, too lazy to swap it out... he just on display anyways so doesnt really need it


Where did you get that con symbol?
i got a whole sticker sheet of it ...came free with one of the MP i bought from robot kingdom a while ago.... i can bring you one if you want to the bbq....




I got a box from TFIdownunder but unfortunately when I opened it, this wasn't in there.

Back to waiting for mine
:confused: was it something else?

[leej84]

I got a box from TFIdownunder but unfortunately when I opened it, this wasn't in there.

Back to waiting for mine

hopefully its the Warbotron WB01-E Fierce Attack, im waiting on that one myself:(

[Dinkydarth]

Still no dispatch email. Thought it'll be out thurs? Am I the only one? Getting a bit worried...

[Tober]

I got my shipping notice late Thursday. Should arrive Tuesday.

I'd say if it hasn't happened by Tuesday night you should hassle him - that's 20 days.

[ITZTRU]

Got my notice Thursday and arrived today (Saturday 6th June).

[kurdt_the_goat]

Still no dispatch email. Thought it'll be out thurs? Am I the only one? Getting a bit worried...

Nothing for me either, i emailed yesterday and haven't heard back.

[M-bot]

Got my notice Thursday and arrived today (Saturday 6th June).

You got mail on a Saturday? I got my notice Wednesday and according to tracking its still in Sunshine (where I think they have a Victorian sorting centre).

[ITZTRU]

You got mail on a Saturday? I got my notice Wednesday and according to tracking its still in Sunshine (where I think they have a Victorian sorting centre).

Yup I've had a few things delivered to me before on a Saturday. Not unusual.

[spiderken17]

Auspost sublet out the parcel delivery side of the business so the companies that do it can deliver on weekends if they want. A mate of mine has the contract around here. He works 7 days a week around Christmas time.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Nothing for me either, i emailed yesterday and haven't heard back.

Heard back :) Seems my payment slipped by him, then he said it'd get shipped today but... forgot about public holiday, so now it's tomorrow.

All this suffering now means i'll get one with no QC issues right :rolleyes:

[millhouse]

Heard back :) Seems my payment slipped by him, then he said it'd get shipped today but... forgot about public holiday, so now it's tomorrow.

All this suffering now means i'll get one with no QC issues right :rolleyes:

I'm hoping the same. I have a tracking number now. :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Same, in transit :)
I've waited an eternity for this! :D

[Dinkydarth]

Getting confirmation of finalisation of order but no tracking number yet...

[Gofigure]

Getting confirmation of finalisation of order but no tracking number yet...

Same...just....waiting....

[M-bot]

Mine came today. It's a great figure, if quite flawed in the transformation and engineering, which is terribly complex. A few minor QC issues on mine, including a missing screw that holds on of the feet on - it still stays on and he stands fine, but during transformation, it falls off on occasion.

Transformed him to gun mode and back once, and probably for the last time. He's going to be the centre piece for my MP Decepticons, and will look damned fine doing so.

Is that worth the money I paid? Perhaps. I don't (yet!) regret the purchase, despite the flaws.

I did the shoulder fix, it went from loose, popping out constantly to OMG I can't move his arms it's so damned tight. Due to the arm hitching on the white tab from the body, I can only rotate his arms in one direction, as the arm pops off the white tab if I go the other way.

[Tober]

I did the shoulder fix, it went from loose, popping out constantly to OMG I can't move his arms it's so damned tight. Due to the arm hitching on the white tab from the body, I can only rotate his arms in one direction, as the arm pops off the white tab if I go the other way.

Which fix did you use?

[M-bot]

Which fix did you use?

Swapped the loose ball joints for the tighter ones supplied seperately. Used the cute little screwdriver, also supplied.:)

There's also a little black cylinder/cog looking thing that I have no idea where it goes. Need to look that up I think.

[leej84]

watch the emgo shoulder fix video M-Bot

he just rotates the arm around and around until the ball joint is worn in and its fine after that

[ITZTRU]

There's also a little black cylinder/cog looking thing that I have no idea where it goes. Need to look that up I think.

It's to do with the combined mode of all the gun pieces that form apollyon's "battle station" thingy, I'm pretty sure.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Same, in transit :)
I've waited an eternity for this! :D

Auspost estimate: Thursday.
Today: Thursday.
Current Location: Queensland :(

[Lord_Zed]

Swapped the loose ball joints for the tighter ones supplied seperately. Used the cute little screwdriver, also supplied.:)

There's also a little black cylinder/cog looking thing that I have no idea where it goes. Need to look that up I think.

Did you find they were ok? I tried a tight one and it was an absolute nightmare, so much so that I'd warm others not to install them.

Though it may vary from toy to toy, I guess.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Auspost estimate: Thursday.
Today: Thursday.
Current Location: Queensland :(

Scratch that, turns out i'm the idiot, it's scheduled for next Thursday!

[M-bot]

Did you find they were ok? I tried a tight one and it was an absolute nightmare, so much so that I'd warm others not to install them.

Though it may vary from toy to toy, I guess.

I had a little trouble posing the figure with the fitted ones, so I decided to do the fix. It's easy enough to do (can be done by removing only one screw - I can do a pictorial fix tutorial on the weekend if you like), but I made the mistake of putting one of the ball joints on the body before attaching it to the arm first - it was so tight I couldn't move the socket without the arm attached as leverage. So I had to insert the socket into the arm while it was attached to body, which was tricky.

In all, I much prefer the tighter ones. Posing the figure is a lot easier, even though I can only move the arm in one direction, as I mentioned before.

[ITZTRU]

Did you find they were ok? I tried a tight one and it was an absolute nightmare, so much so that I'd warm others not to install them.

Though it may vary from toy to toy, I guess.

I much prefer the tighter joints. Very happy with them.

[trevorlucks]

Transformed mine back and fourth a few times, not sure what everyone's taking about as I find it quite easy. Only thing I try to make sure of is supporting the metal armatures the am and leg assemblies are attached to.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Got mine today, finally!
Out of box and first impressions are good, very solid, no major QC issues apart from a faint scratch on the chest that's only visible from certain angles and will be covered in no time with a Decepticon sticker anyway!

His shoulders are a little loose as expected but will see about fixing that up later on. One thing to watch out for, i almost lost the tip of his thumb since it wasn't quite wedged into the ball joint socket out of box.

[Dinkydarth]

Got mine yesterday, thanks TFIdownunder. First impressions were good, but on closer inspection, the quality of the moldings and plastics are not as good as, say, fans project/maketoys. The black bits are all quite dirty and scuffed, I had a scratch on the right shin, and a QC issue with the left thigh panel not springing back up fully. The left thumb was also very loose requiring a little mod to fix. Shoulders are loose as expected.

Still happy with it though, looks great in robot mode - would have been perfect if the plastic quality and mold quality were of better quality.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I feel like the plastic quality is fine, but some of the cuts on edges are a little rough looking. It could be something to do with the silver paint job though, not sure. I was happy to see that the chest dimples are pretty much non-existant on mine at least - even under various lighting and angles. My collector card though, looks like someone went over it with a metal scour brush!

For the price (especially with all the accessories), i think overall it compares very favourably with the official MPs of this size.

[Dinkydarth]

yes, my chest dimples were not there either, but had some little paint defects on the silver, little drops of missing paint. The accessories are nice, although I would have liked a silver gun that came with the G1 toy. I saw a you tube video stating that the extra black bit which came with the extra shoulder parts was for the cannon/gun mode... can anyone verify this?

[kurdt_the_goat]

From TFW (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-3rd-party-discussion/1006189-x-transbots-mx-i-apollyon-mp-megatron.html)


Additional Adapter: If you're wondering what the aditional black adapter is for. This was added at the last minute. To convert your alt mode accessories into the secondary battle stand. You'll notice that one of the attachments is a (+ to o). This adapter fits between them so that they can be attach. If you configure your accessories in apollyon's battle stand where the handles are at his handheld level, this adapter is not needed.

[ITZTRU]

Can someone please post me a pic of what these "chest dimples" are supposed to look like?

[kurdt_the_goat]

No :) If you can't see them, be happy and stop looking for them! They're virtually invisible except under camera flash i'd say.

4 attempts at trimming stickers later, mine is now inaugurated :)

[Dinkydarth]

found another QC defect, this time uncorrectable. the little silver tabs that swing up from the arms to cover the parts above the trigger. My right one was put on upside down, so doesn't sit flush with the other tab that swings up.

[millhouse]

Mine arrived yesterday. Swapped out the shoulder joints. Will never transform it. Looks awesome on the shelf.

[Dinkydarth]

Just got batteries in the Canon - big pain getting them installed!

[VERT]

Just got batteries in the Canon - big pain getting them installed!

Oh its not hard. Took 5min for me to do it :)

[Dinkydarth]

In must have done it the wrong way. My metal contacts didn't touch the batteries well, had to bend them back in.

[Initial_G]

Nah plenty of ppl had issues with the metal connector in the cannon. There's been a few youtube fix vids about this. eg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDp0cfYDfoM

[Starscream77]

Oh my!
Finally got mine today and this is a thing of beauty

THIS is the Megatron we always needed

[millhouse]

4 attempts at trimming stickers later, mine is now inaugurated :)

I've just ordered some Ocean stickers for this one and my other high-end 3P figures. :) Now, the waiting game.