MP-31 - Masterpiece Delta Magnus (Diaclone coloured Ultra Magnus).

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TFW is reporting TFSource has confirmation that MP-31 (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/03/03/masterpiece-mp-31-delta-magnus-announced-takara-legends-titans-return-pre-order-listings-310853) will be a diaclone coloured repaint of Ultra Magnus.

Hopefully that doesn't delay Monkey Primal.

http://s24.postimg.org/u65513uqt/12809744_224798364537265_589641010279589092_n_jp.j pg
http://s24.postimg.org/6qn7vrazp/12814666_224798367870598_5353951407738332031_n_j.j pg

[ampoldj]

Everyone already anticipated Primal as 31 yet Takara is still not confirming even with a colored prototype, so this is their reason.

[Magnus]

It was suspected this redeco would appear. Looks good.

I'm kind of surprised it actually has its own number (MP31) as opposed to a suffix on MP22 (MP22D). The numbering 'convention' since MP10 has been that figures with remoulded parts get new numbers (Sideswipe MP12/Red Alert MP14, Wheeljack MP20/Exhaust MP23), while recolours are given suffix letters (Sideswipe MP12/Tigertrack MP12T, Starscream MP11/Skywarp MP11SW/Thundercracker MP11T), although this has been thrown out somewhat by G2 Sideswipe (MP-12G), Soundblaster (MP13B) and Ramjet (MP11NR).


Everyone already anticipated Primal as 31 yet Takara is still not confirming even with a colored prototype, so this is their reason.

To my knowledge, MP Optimus Primal's number hasn't been confirmed yet (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but colour images surfaced in the last few days. (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=512261&postcount=139)

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To my knowledge, MP Optimus Primal's number hasn't been confirmed yet (someone correct me if I'm wrong)...

Yeah, Primal as MP-31 came from Hyper Hobby magazine, but Takara didn't confirm it, which is why at the recent Wonderfest, Primal was designated as MP-??:

http://s12.postimg.org/90rtwnn6l/process_php_d_jo_V9t_Uu_PDRZGgdy_NBQe_Gw_Md_JOj_QX mi_Zxoc.jpg

[OptimusNerd]

My (completely unfounded) hope is that a new number would mean significant mold changes... and we'd get an actual homage to diaclone (and G1 toy) in the form of an MP10 blue cab and removable armor suit from the trailer. Partsforming? Sure, but I wouldn't mind in an homage figure.

However, the pictures don't seem to show that... but hey, here's hoping!

PS - for the record I truly admire the engineering that went into MP-22 and integrating the trailer without partsforming... but I would like to see something different here.

If only wishing made it so.

[drifand]

Everyone already anticipated Primal as 31 yet Takara is still not confirming even with a colored prototype, so this is their reason.

Not me, I remember seeing ?? Mp for primal and doesn't make sense to mix g1 with beast wars

Also this going to be Tokyo exclusive? Or global available?

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This looks to be global.

With the wacky colours of the diaclone, kinda wished they gave us the repaint in "Killing Jar" colours:

http://s15.postimg.org/3q0hq9s2j/Killing_Jar_negative_Magnus_Marissa.jpg

[Penetrator]

My (completely unfounded) hope is that a new number would mean significant mold changes... and we'd get an actual homage to diaclone (and G1 toy) in the form of an MP10 blue cab and removable armor suit from the trailer. Partsforming? Sure, but I wouldn't mind in an homage figure.

However, the pictures don't seem to show that... but hey, here's hoping!

PS - for the record I truly admire the engineering that went into MP-22 and integrating the trailer without partsforming... but I would like to see something different here.

If only wishing made it so.

If this isnt a straight repaint, they should have called him MP Powered Convoy.

But im excited by this! Maybe a shining magnus to follow...

[DaptoDog]

You can't ever have enough Magnus, bring on the big guy!

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PC has their listing (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/mp-31-masterpiece-delta-magnus-diaclone) up, set for 8pm QLD time!

Cost is AU$160, with August arrival date.

[Megatran]

Maybe a shining magnus to follow...
Now your just taking the piss.

[yoshi594]

Now your just taking the piss.

i'd get a golden shower magnus!

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i'd get a golden shower magnus!

I can't deal with holding it in now!

[nsm034]

done, got one

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Same! :)

[janda the red]

ditto :)

[spiderken17]

Excellent, another MP I don't need, the wallet needs a break from all the recent MP flood :)
Its awesome for Diaclone fans, in fact a Diaclone coloured MP collection which I started but gave up on, would be quite good now with all the repaints available.

[ampoldj]

Just got in... Whew 25mins refresh madness

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Just got in... Whew 25mins refresh madness

I was camped out an hour beforehand! :D

Still, beats hauling ass to a shop only to find out it's all sold out!

Plus these Friday night preorders tend to be a little less hectic, which is nice!

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So cool seeing the Delta Magnus colours from the deleted movie scenes!:

https://youtu.be/hVl7cix4Apc?t=2m20s

http://i.imgur.com/81mm3K9.jpg

[DaptoDog]

I was camped out an hour beforehand! :D

Still, beats hauling ass to a shop only to find out it's all sold out!

Plus these Friday night preorders tend to be a little less hectic, which is nice!

Still available at PC.

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Still available at PC.

The one per customer limit is probably helping!

Plus they're probably getting more stock allocation because it doesn't seem as crazy as it was a few months ago... but then again, it could've been because it was a Friday and only the die-hards were camping out for pre-orders. :D

[MayzaPrime]

Ordered mine... 😆

[drifand]

Didn't buy it as I am sticking to original Magnus.

I do however think the repaint is interesting.

Anyone want a second/3rd give me a buzz.

[CHILENO20]

Will there be a Shining Light UM down the track???? Hmmmm. Gotta get your money's worth out of those moulds right? :cool:

[DELTAprime]

I just really wish they would have called it MP-22D, doesn't seem like a Diaclone repaint should get it's own number.

[MayzaPrime]

I just really wish they would have called it MP-22D, doesn't seem like a Diaclone repaint should get it's own number.

I agree... but the MP numbering system has been weird since Exhaust... so I guess I have moved on :p

With Delta Magnus being MP-31 it does kind of support my theory of MP Beast Wars having its own numbering unless it turns out Primal is MP-32 :D

[DarkHyren]

With Delta Magnus being MP-31 it does kind of support my theory of MP Beast Wars having its own numbering unless it turns out Primal is MP-32 :DI'd say you're right as the only other MPs that weren't G1 based (bayverse starscream and bumblebee MPs) got their own numbers outside the main numbering system

[Megatran]

With Delta Magnus being MP-31 it does kind of support my theory of MP Beast Wars having its own numbering unless it turns out Primal is MP-32 :D
If that's the case MP Beast Wars starts & finishes at MP BW-1. Doesn't make sense to me.

[TAAUBlaster]

If that's the case MP Beast Wars starts & finishes at MP BW-1. Doesn't make sense to me.

They gave the Movie Masterpiece it's own numbering. And there was only 2 of them.

[Jetfire in the sky]

They gave the Movie Masterpiece it's own numbering. And there was only 2 of them.

Because the movies suck :p (Yep standard Bay hater comment) :D

;)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

If that's the case MP Beast Wars starts & finishes at MP BW-1. Doesn't make sense to me.Noooooo!
I need my Masterpiece BW Megatron dammit! Transmetal or Transmetal 2 version preferred.

With a rubber ducky accessory.:cool:

Because the movies suck :p (Yep standard Bay hater comment) :D

;)Can't stand the movies myself, but I have to admit the Leader/MP Starscream toy is truly deserving of the title 'Masterpiece'.

[MayzaPrime]

If that's the case MP Beast Wars starts & finishes at MP BW-1. Doesn't make sense to me.

Who said its the first and last... :p

I think we will get more masterpiece Beast Wars figures, well series 1 at least :p

[DarkHyren]

If that's the case MP Beast Wars starts & finishes at MP BW-1. Doesn't make sense to me.Nah, I'm sure we'll have MPBW2, 3, 4 etc in time. Though by that time the main line will probably be up to MP 70+ :p

[Penetrator]

Beast Wars technically is part of the same continuity as the G1 universe, it is just a future plot that's based in the past.

same thing can be said for Victory's star Sabre which has been made mp24. So why wouldnt BW Convoy be part of the same numbering?

Delta Magnus is probably a new character all together and not a straight repaint of Magnus as they did with Road Rage having her own number.

[DELTAprime]

If they give Optimus Primal something along the lines of MPBW-1 then I think it will be safe to assume they want to do more BW Masterpieces, but if he is MP-32 or something like that then it's anyone's guess as to if it is a one off or not.

As someone that has been meaning to get a TM2 Megatron for years I'd like a MP TM2 Megs.

[Deonasis]

I think Primal will be in the standard MP-3? line. I also think a Megatron will happen but after that, it all depends on sale numbers.

The MPM-0? (and APS) molds were great repaints but not designed to the same specs as masterpiece figures. So even though they were bloody good they still contained big ass sound gimmicks that an MP would usually exclude for a better design.

[GoktimusPrime]

Beast Wars technically is part of the same continuity as the G1 universe, it is just a future plot that's based in the past.

same thing can be said for Victory's star Sabre which has been made mp24. So why wouldnt BW Convoy be part of the same numbering?
^This is an excellent point. :) Transformers Victory is also set in the future, and technically so are Ultra Magnus and Hot Rod (even if that future happened 11 years ago :p)

[drifand]

Don't give a damn about number .
Ramjet doesn't even look like a mp-11 so anything goes.

Kinda shame that I know some have waited for G1 toy colour and they decided this was more a priority

[Deonasis]

Kinda shame that I know some have waited for G1 toy colour and they decided this was more a priority

Yes, i hope Hasbro makes a toy coloured Ultra Magnus. Not sure if i would get another one but i think it would sell very well for them.

[drifand]

Yes, i hope Hasbro makes a toy coloured Ultra Magnus. Not sure if i would get another one but i think it would sell very well for them.

Hasbro can't even bring sideswipe, you wait for your next life if you ask me.

[Magnus]

If this isnt a straight repaint, they should have called him MP Powered Convoy.

But im excited by this! Maybe a shining magnus to follow...


I just really wish they would have called it MP-22D, doesn't seem like a Diaclone repaint should get it's own number.

It looks to me like they're making the Diaclone homage a character in its own right, like Exhaust.

[Deonasis]

Hasbro can't even bring sideswipe, you wait for your next life if you ask me.Yes a licenced supercar and a fictional car trailer are totally the same to get approval for. And don't mind the masterpieces released after MP-12 that hasbro has managed to release. With the Ultra Magnus mold getting used this year i think a Hasbro release will come this year as well so long as the US line continues.

[drifand]

Yes a licenced supercar and a fictional car trailer are totally the same to get approval for. And don't mind the masterpieces released after MP-12 that hasbro has managed to release. With the Ultra Magnus mold getting used this year i think a Hasbro release will come this year as well so long as the US line continues.

Mp-10 was used and no tru release. Mp-11 looked identical to TT so nothing really to shout. I think we are hoping too much and assuming there is a g1 toy format.

Have you guys ever stop to think that they got the colours wrong when doing the g1 toys? Guess not.

[Megatran]

Have you guys ever stop to think that they got the colours wrong when doing the g1 toys? Guess not.
That's just rude.

[drifand]

That's just rude.

Is a fact, nobody has questioned about g1 toy colours but seem so easy to criticism in TT colours choice.
When mp comes

Example shockwave lighter purple vs dark, Magnus lighter blue on g1 toy.

Same goes for bumble bee, I questioned the non lemon yellow but is actually show accurate.

[Deonasis]

Mp-10 was used and no tru release. Mp-11 looked identical to TT so nothing really to shout. I think we are hoping too much and assuming there is a g1 toy format.

Have you guys ever stop to think that they got the colours wrong when doing the g1 toys? Guess not.
Are you not aware of a Hasbro toy accurate masterpiece? http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=16730 (EDIT: A tiny change i know)

Urgh, someone else can read your ill-thought and ignorant posts. I no longer am.

[drifand]

Are you not aware of a Hasbro toy accurate masterpiece? http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=16730

Urgh, someone else can read your ill-thought and ignorant posts. I no longer am.

Sorry I meant is wishful thinking that hasbro is following any of this colours nonsense. If is decent they punch it out. I think we are All assuming it to be THAT G1 correct toy colours which I think is any guess as mp11 as proven is not any big difference.

Bumble bee is coming out this year lets see if is going by so call speculation theory or is just completely wild guesses.

[yoshi594]

Yes, i hope Hasbro makes a toy coloured Ultra Magnus. Not sure if i would get another one but i think it would sell very well for them.

toy colour roddy would be nice! correct me if i'm wrong but have hasbro given up on making the hasbro releases different to takara? (in terms of masterpiece)

iirc every masterpiece after prowl was a straight resell of the japanese editions but in the hasbro box art.

[drifand]

toy colour roddy would be nice! correct me if i'm wrong but have hasbro given up on making the hasbro releases different to takara? (in terms of masterpiece)

iirc every masterpiece after prowl was a straight resell of the japanese editions but in the hasbro box art.

Ditto, I don't think much anymore.

[Deonasis]

toy colour roddy would be nice! correct me if i'm wrong but have hasbro given up on making the hasbro releases different to takara? (in terms of masterpiece)

iirc every masterpiece after prowl was a straight resell of the japanese editions but in the hasbro box art.
Who really knows. Sunstorm was very different and Hasbro (asia) do the wacky Year of.. versions but it feels like we haven't got a mainline Hasbro MP for a while. Most would not be very different but UM varies a lot and would be a missed opportunity if released without change.

[drifand]

Who really knows. Sunstorm was very different and Hasbro (asia) do the wacky Year of.. versions but it feels like we haven't got a mainline Hasbro MP for a while. Most would not be very different but UM varies a lot and would be a missed opportunity if released without change.

Mp-11 was a missed opportunity there. But that's my opinion.

There are heaps of opportunity for hasbro mp as they have a lot to catch up on.
IMO they are now going by let's not reinvent the wheel method and just do minor changes and put into a hasbro box.

[philby]

6 pages of numbering scheme and toy vs shining vs diaclone vs killing jar colours discussion lol
not surprised that this is coming out but for me personally not really interested :)

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6 pages of numbering scheme and colours discussion lol

Just wait until the hi-res pics come out! That'll be at least another six pages of colour discussion! :p

[drifand]

Just wait until the hi-res pics come out! That'll be at least another six pages of colour discussion! :p

I think the colours are nice but I am not into diclone

[prjkt]

pretty cool concept, would definitely consider a Delta Magnus repaint of the CW Leader class mould, but for MP, I think I'll stick with show characters for now.

[OptimusNerd]

FYI - PC has re-opened pre-orders for Delta Magnust at $159 until 9PM QLD time tonight.

[Akky82]

I preordered. For a long time I wanted te to build a diaclone shelf, but slowly decided maybe there wouldnt be enough, but now I'm keen with tiger track, road rage, bluestreak, exhaust, clamp down, red sunsurge, now all I'd like is a black ironhide, maybe tokyo toy show exclusive? Not into 3P vans.

[philby]

more betterer photos:
https://www.loopaza.com/figure/mp-31-masterpiece-delta-magnus-diaclone.html

(couldn't work out how to get a link to a facebook post)

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Hi-res images (via TFW user TCO (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1062380-mp-31-diaclone-magnus-new-tr-pre-orders-36.html#post13413729)):

http://i.imgur.com/NKARjFd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BpUPibN.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8QxdJwA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gXWJiWM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CWDEqjI.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uwL4f02.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/W9Wd3Cy.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QhK9wx9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OxmvuSr.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TuoPr25.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ok7rjvp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/T4Xto8n.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6XtnNXa.jpg

EDIT: Added images from Philby's link:

http://s22.postimg.org/3rt6bfkpt/m03.jpg
http://s22.postimg.org/ps9is23dt/m08_1.jpg

[philby]

surprised they didn't use all the diaclone homage cars so far for the photos!

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surprised they didn't use all the diaclone homage cars so far for the photos!

The official photographer can't even capture good angles let alone think of using all diaclone cars! :p

And is that Marissa Faireborn that he comes with? It can't be Carly as she's a blonde...

Oh! And love how they gave us the extra prototype alternate (bug-eyed) faces for Magnus:

http://i.imgur.com/IzxLPXA.jpg

Outstanding Takara!

[Magnus]

I was initially surprised by the yellow eyes - I had to go back to the trailer to confirm he was animated with them.

Although I'm lukewarm towards the robot mode's colour scheme (I had over 15 years of the 'classic' colour scheme before I saw the trailer), I love the vehicle mode, in particular the blue cab, and overall the whole thing is beautifully executed.



And is that Marissa Faireborn that he comes with? It can't be Carly as she's a blonde...

Oh! And love how they gave us the extra prototype alternate (bug-eyed) faces for Magnus...


Yep, I'm assuming that's Marissa until someone says otherwise. That's her jumpsuit, and as you pointed out, the hair colour's wrong for Carly.

Interesting how the blue-eyed faces have the different eyes, too, as opposed to just using more copies of the final face.

[Deonasis]

The Delta blues

Despite featuring in the TF:TM promo footage, Delta Magnus did not appear in the final cut of the movie (or anything else :().

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1529/25586157795_8bb3a803f7.jpg

[Ploughmans Lunch]

Honestly, looks beautiful, and kinda makes me regret fobbing off Masterpiece but you gotta live w/ yr choices (I guess?). Hope there's a Legends Delta Magnus soon enough!

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Honestly, looks beautiful, and kinda makes me regret fobbing off Masterpiece but you gotta live w/ yr choices (I guess?). Hope there's a Legends Delta Magnus soon enough!

There's rumour CW Magnus will get this repaint, and it makes sense to offer it for those who aren't interested in the MP.

[Megatran]

Although I'm lukewarm towards the robot mode's colour scheme (I had over 15 years of the 'classic' colour scheme before I saw the trailer), I love the vehicle mode, in particular the blue cab, and overall the whole thing is beautifully executed.
The alt mode is fantastic. Even in bot mode his colours really pop, more so than Ultra Magnus. And those blue tinted windscreen.

[Nevac]

The only thing I don't like is the red on the arms/head it just doesn't go with it and makes it look really off, didn't like it on the diaclone one either. If they went with blue or grey it'd look so much better.

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The only thing I don't like is the red on the arms/head it just doesn't go with it and makes it look really off, didn't like it on the diaclone one either. If they went with blue or grey it'd look so much better.

I felt the same way initially, but after seeing the hi-res pics, I really like the red, it makes the figure pop!

And poor plain ol' Ultra Magnus looks so underwhelming compared to Delta!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

There's rumour CW Magnus will get this repaint, and it makes sense to offer it for those who aren't interested in the MP.I'd buy that - especially if Minimus Ambus/Alpha Trion was coloured as an updated Powered Buggy.

[GoktimusPrime]

I'd buy that - especially if Minimus Ambus/Alpha Trion was coloured as an updated Powered Buggy.
^Excellent idea!

[MayzaPrime]

I'd buy that - especially if Minimus Ambus/Alpha Trion was coloured as an updated Powered Buggy.

I was hoping that we might get powered buggy as a MP accessory

[drifand]

Ny is now selling at $190 using boat post so PC was a bargain.

[Akky82]

Ny is now selling at $190 using boat post so PC was a bargain.

Yep, especially after cashing in some energon points :-)

[MayzaPrime]

I am also very happy that I jumped on PCs cheap price

[DarkHyren]

Yep, especially after cashing in some energon points :-)Yeah, I was on the fence about Delta as I only just got MP Magnus but the high Res pics and having a $65 coupon soon changed my mind :p

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From Dengeki Hobby Web (http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/172314/):

http://i.imgur.com/eledVFt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UVbTeEg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/iAI8tBs.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/z8sxItX.jpg

[ampoldj]

Oh no they used the wacky post for the front box art :eek:

[ampoldj]

Oh no they used the wacky post for the front box art :eek:

Edit: wish they could have used the one on the card instead

[drifand]

Edit: wish they could have used the one on the card instead

Probably because his fingers isn't articulated?

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Probably because his fingers isn't articulated?

I think he meant this photo:

http://i.imgur.com/BpUPibN.jpg

[drifand]

I think he meant this photo:

http://i.imgur.com/BpUPibN.jpg

Oh this one. They probably reserve it for another version.lol

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Oh this one. They probably reserve it for another version.lol

I would not be surprised at all!

And in that version, they'll offer Carly and the extra bug-eyed Delta Magnus faces just to make you have to buy it! :D

[ampoldj]

^yep that photo...they are now using side view angle shots for front box, may next time they will also try back view...:rolleyes:

[yoshi594]

obviously saving that pose for shining magnus. "Come buy me if you dare!".

Golden showers for all if he gets released!

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Golden showers for all if he gets released!

http://s17.postimg.org/cbg23qq8v/Transformers_Golden_Lagoon_cheering_fast.gif

[drifand]

I think he meant this photo:

http://i.imgur.com/BpUPibN.jpg

Now I look back I felt his rifle looks short .

[DELTAprime]

obviously saving that pose for shining magnus. "Come buy me if you dare!".

Golden showers for all if he gets released!

Shining Magnus better not be a new number in the MP line, kinda want to skip him and I can only do that if he is something along the lines of MP-22S. Tho I would love to see them number him MP-22U or MP-22P just for the comedy value.

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Now I look back I felt his rifle looks short .

Yeah, that's why X2Toys made the gun kit for MP-22:

http://i.imgur.com/YYW25RR.jpg

[yoshi594]

Shining Magnus better not be a new number in the MP line, kinda want to skip him and I can only do that if he is something along the lines of MP-22S. Tho I would love to see them number him MP-22U or MP-22P just for the comedy value.

Most likely mp-22s or mp-31s



http://s17.postimg.org/cbg23qq8v/Transformers_Golden_Lagoon_cheering_fast.gif

Someday we'll have a team of golden warriors!

[Smint]

I got the X2 upgrade just because it was cheap (20 bucks). Honestly it's kinda dumb.

Also the joints are like half a mm too tight so you cannot rotate the arms with out fear of breaking the shoulder joint. I might have to sand it down at some point.

[drifand]

I got the X2 upgrade just because it was cheap (20 bucks). Honestly it's kinda dumb.

Also the joints are like half a mm too tight so you cannot rotate the arms with out fear of breaking the shoulder joint. I might have to sand it down at some point.

Thanks for the review.

[ampoldj]

Takara Tomy Mall has already listed Delta Magnus and confirmed the figure is indeed Marissa Faireborn

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810853374/

edit: this also confirms this one is a normal release and not an exclusive

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I know it's not going to a happen, but I'd love Takara to do an ad like this with the two Magni:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNdlNiLxFGI

Or even remake the old Diaclone ad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4frjPXJL0s

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Display shot of Delta Magnus (via s_tokisame (https://twitter.com/s_tokisame/status/741621258660417536)):

http://i.imgur.com/qeQiffc.jpg

[philby]

nice that the forearms on this one don't have as much mould markings or whatever compared to the regular one... :rolleyes:

[drifand]

Magnus is a good mould, I only think his gun is short.

Hasbro has not taken this on board nor anything announced for this year.

[Sinnertwin]

I really wanted a "Killing Jar" version as a point of difference, but I suppose I'll just have to settle for the powered convoy version. Sigh.
:p

[Trent]

I really wanted a "Killing Jar" version as a point of difference, but I suppose I'll just have to settle for the powered convoy version. Sigh.
:p

I want my toy colour version!!

[Deonasis]

I want my toy colour version!!

Yes, I expect that one too someday. I was a bit shocked with UMs MP colours as the toy was how I remembered him.

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Couple more shots from s_tokisame (https://twitter.com/s_tokisame/status/743064430913556480):

http://i.imgur.com/DNlqXfZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qA9I9sd.jpg

[drifand]

Hot rod looks more awesome. Lol

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From Wonderfest (via ‏7777_diver (https://twitter.com/7777_diver/status/757080626667266048)):

http://i.imgur.com/iF8pQsL.jpg

https://s31.postimg.org/5bn35h3gn/Co_Gwz_Oh_VMAASMFM_format_jpg_name_large.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/5bn35h3gn/)https://s31.postimg.org/y2jwvj9af/Co_Gwz_Oj_UMAAtl2_J_format_jpg_name_large.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/y2jwvj9af/)

[drifand]

This seems like ages for this piece.

[ampoldj]

forgot about this one due to Inferno-Skywarp hype :D

[1AZRAEL1]

Looks glorious

[philby]

wow that is an epic hot rod pose! i will have to try that with the mp tracks stand, assuming it is a similar configuration?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Shot of the coin via Robot Kingdom (https://www.facebook.com/Robotkingdom/photos/ms.c.eJwtycEJADAIA8CNColG4~;6LWUq~;d2A2paGLlYqDD8Z o2ngQpZs0kV4Eqgo7.bps.a.1247255841959795.107374368 5.168147899870600/1247365645282148/?type=3&theater):

http://i.imgur.com/OnEqJgW.jpg

[prjkt]

Looks glorious

I see what you did there

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

In-hand review with lots of pictures:

http://blacklai1979.blogspot.com.au/2016/08/review-takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp31.html

http://i.imgur.com/AbyNBvI.jpg

[drifand]

To be honest I seen enough, I just want it sent out already

[ampoldj]

To be honest I seen enough, I just want it sent out already

Yeah send it out already with UW Computron on time to make a good alibi for Father's Day :D

[Megatran]

What is the connection of Marissa Faireborn figure to Delta Magnus?

[GoktimusPrime]

What is the connection of Marissa Faireborn figurine to Delta Magnus?
Nothing. It was just an opportunity to release a Marissa Faireborn figure. Similar to how MP Exhaust came with Wheeljack's immobiliser.

[CHILENO20]

What is the connection of Marissa Faireborn figure to Delta Magnus?


Nothing. It was just an opportunity to release a Marissa Faireborn figure. Similar to how MP Exhaust came with Wheeljack's immobiliser.

I was thinking from the episode "The Killing Jar" maybe?:confused:

[GoktimusPrime]

Nope. Colours are all wrong anyway. Here's (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/3/37/Newcolors_KillingJar.jpg) Ultra Magnus' (and Marissa's) colours in The Killing Jar, and here (http://i65.tinypic.com/i587dy.jpg) is Diaclone Powered Convoy's colours. And here (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/4/49/DiacloneMagnusAnime1.jpg) is how Ultra Magnus would've looked like the G1 cartoon if they'd kept his Diaclone colours.

[nsm034]

Shipping notice today !!!

[ZoonMaster5000]

This is the first masterpiece thats not on my list that I really regret not pre-ordering it really does look amazing!

[CHILENO20]

Nope. Colours are all wrong anyway. Here's (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/3/37/Newcolors_KillingJar.jpg) Ultra Magnus' (and Marissa's) colours in The Killing Jar, and here (http://i65.tinypic.com/i587dy.jpg) is Diaclone Powered Convoy's colours. And here (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/4/49/DiacloneMagnusAnime1.jpg) is how Ultra Magnus would've looked like the G1 cartoon if they'd kept his Diaclone colours.

It wasn't so much the color, more so the reference of these two characters. You got a Spike with MP UM yeah? Well to go with your MP DM you get Marissa just coz :)

[nsm034]

Just got mine. Looks cool

[DaptoDog]

Just got mine. Looks cool

Also got mine yesterday. I prefer the colour scheme of traditional Magnus in bot mode but the alt mode blue of Delta is very striking.

[micfox001]

I am tired of these diaclone models.

When Takara is able to develop some new MP molds for other G1 TF characters? There are heaps of them even after 3P made some of them first.

[MayzaPrime]

I am tired of these diaclone models.

When Takara is able to develop some new MP molds for other G1 TF characters? There are heaps of them even after 3P made some of them first.

Its pretty easy to skip them :confused:

[DaptoDog]

I am tired of these diaclone models.

When Takara is able to develop some new MP molds for other G1 TF characters? There are heaps of them even after 3P made some of them first.

I understand your frustration but they help fund the new molds. Without them how would they be able to release minor characters like say Skids (which I can't wait for)? I'm lapping them all up.

[millhouse]

I am tired of these diaclone models.

When Takara is able to develop some new MP molds for other G1 TF characters? There are heaps of them even after 3P made some of them first.

Cool story bro.

Don't buy them. As others have noted, selling redecos such as this, with minimal new tooling, helps offset the cost of other figures who require more tooling costs.

You don't need to buy. Others want to, and their purchases help fund new MP molds.

[Trent]

I am tired of these diaclone models.

When Takara is able to develop some new MP molds for other G1 TF characters? There are heaps of them even after 3P made some of them first.

Yeah life's tough huh? You do know there was a time when we were lucky to get one MP release a year right? Now we get one a month.

#firstworldproblems

[micfox001]

It really makes me itchy when I look into my MP collections and find some of the MP numbers are missing in the middle if I skip the diaclone model.

[Borgeman]

It really makes me itchy when I look into my MP collections and find some of the MP numbers are missing in the middle if I skip the diaclone model.

Haha thats why it sucks when some diaclones like this guy and road rage get their own number, instead of being like the rest and getting extra lettering like mp-18s, mp-25L

[GoktimusPrime]

The TFwiki page (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Redeco#Why_redecos.3F) explains why redecos are important for the brand. As others have mentioned, it helps to keep the cost of toys down. Why a Diaclone redeco? Uh... what other redeco did you have in mind? Killing Jar colours? That's just as obscure. With some figures there really isn't a whole lot of redeco potential.

And HasTak are getting good at planning redecos from the outset by gang moulding alternate parts together instead of going through the expense of retooling existing moulds, which can be quite restrictive as seen with the MP Coneheads (especially Dirge). The MP Nissans, Lambos etc. were concurrently gang-moulded together, allowing each one of them to have distinctive mould differences without needing to retrospectively retool the moulds. You can bet that MP Inferno has been gang moulded with MP Grapple components. All of this helps TakaraTOMY to release more figures and the redecos help to keep the cost down.

You'll notice that most of the toys that TakaraTOMY have already done as MPs are the ones with obvious redeco potentials. The next one would be Trailbreaker/Hoist, but beyond that the remaining Autobot Cars don't have well known redeco potential. Jazz? Mirage? Hound? Sunstreaker? Skids? :confused: Hound can be redecoed as MP Detritus, MP Skids as MP Quantum Operative Skids, Crosscut & Screech, and Jazz could be redecoed as MP Stepper. But what about Mirage and Sunstreaker? Beyond releasing them in their Diaclone colours with new identities, I can't think of what else you could do with those moulds (I think that Sunstreaker in his Diaclone police colours would be neat :)).

And as others have said, you don't have to buy them all.


Yeah life's tough huh? You do know there was a time when we were lucky to get one MP release a year right? Now we get one a month.

#firstworldproblems
↑THIS! :D
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/masterpiece_stats_zpsveaoo7lo.jpg

[Lord_Zed]

If you're excepting orderly and predictable releases, then you're collecting the wrong line. Sure there are a lot more MP releases than ever before, but you cant set your watch by them.

You just have to wait and see, we haven't even seen Grapple and all his and Inferno's repaints announced yet.

[ampoldj]

I have completist sickness that i dropped other TF lines to fund MP line only. Yeah it is weird how this diaclones go through the main line but i guess you cant display boxes by number as they have different sizes #another first world problem

[DaptoDog]

Yeah it is weird how this diaclones go through the main line but i guess you cant display boxes by number as they have different sizes #another first world problem

Haha that is a whole other can of worms! At the moment I have my small boxes ordered by number on the top shelves of my Detolf cabinets. That works because they are pretty much all Autobots/Cars. But once you get to the large boxes I've just kept the Autobots separate to the Decepticons because I think it looks better than sticking strictly to a number based order.

[Megatran]

You just have to wait and see, we haven't even seen Grapple and all his and Inferno's repaints announced yet.
... and Black Ironhide & Green Ratchet (that IIRC was supposedly announced on April 1st ;):p).

[drifand]

I don't care for the mp numbering. Beastwars has nothing to do with g1 masterpieces so they are that. I didn't buy this piece either and not that this is bad looking or anything.

As noted by others, just skip it. Imo I think TT is playing catch up with 3p, almost anything new by TT is already done by 3p. But oh well I am concluding my mp line. I have to remind myself I am done with MPs unless is a wanted list figure.

[MayzaPrime]

I am the same I dont care about the numbering...

But getting the thread back on track cause its about Diaclone Magnus and not numbering :p, I got my shipping notification from PC today. So I should have him next week. I cant wait to display him with my other Diaclone MPs

[FAPOS]

Have all who ordered from PC received this yet?

[Raider]

Have all who ordered from PC received this yet?
Im still waiting and I would have been one of the first to order. It will come when it comes :)

[drifand]

Im still waiting and I would have been one of the first to order. It will come when it comes :)

Played with it already a few weeks back.
Have a second one coming by ny by boat. Theoretically you should not be getting any later than my second piece.

[FAPOS]

Im still waiting and I would have been one of the first to order. It will come when it comes :)

I emailed PC they said this/next week the next lot is due. Funnily enough i totally forgot id even ordered it, what 7 months ago?... and now ive suddenly remembered - i cant wait for it :D

[drifand]

I emailed PC they said this/next week the next lot is due. Funnily enough i totally forgot id even ordered it, what 7 months ago?... and now ive suddenly remembered - i cant wait for it :D

I hate early pre orders and we fork out so much money too soon.
I wished there is an international law where things cannot be listed as pre order unless less than 3 months.

[millhouse]

I hate early pre orders and we fork out so much money too soon.
I wished there is an international law where things cannot be listed as pre order unless less than 3 months.

Then order through somewhere like BBTS who don't charge until the item is in stock?

Or enjoy the fact that, for the early payment, PC offer a substantially lower price (especially true if you're in Australia and it's over $100 so qualifies for free shipping).

[1AZRAEL1]

Then order through somewhere like BBTS who don't charge until the item is in stock?

Or enjoy the fact that, for the early payment, PC offer a substantially lower price (especially true if you're in Australia and it's over $100 so qualifies for free shipping).

My thoughts too. So far out of the 15 or so things I have on order through PC, I've had 2 sent out, Delta was one. He was fairly cheap to order, and had mine sent out not too long after they got him in. Alot of other stuff they have that I ordered has been delayed on the other end and not PC. So far my experience with them is stellar to the point I was given a discount code. The long waits are no issue for me

[drifand]

Then order through somewhere like BBTS who don't charge until the item is in stock?

Or enjoy the fact that, for the early payment, PC offer a substantially lower price (especially true if you're in Australia and it's over $100 so qualifies for free shipping).

I also hate paying too much unnecessary as well. Bbts is at way too high .
I am not going to play dumb and dumber here. I am just stating a fact that some pre orders should not happen if it is over 6 months.

I am not a moron who do not know which stores can do what however i wished such a rule was implemented so I can see my items at a closer time range rather than taking forever.

My longest wait so far is one year payment upfront because bbts don't hold the product. So you are just sucked in to pay or miss out.


This isn't the stores fault lets get this out of the way but is the manufacturer who call the shots. That is my point getting across.

Wouldn't it be ironic that pre orders for mp Megatron is now opened and is released in two years time? You could not possibly know what happens by then. Bbts may close down or PC and hence a rule of Po should be there.

I have swayed out of topic here so I apologise

Anyway I noticed that delta Magnus can be bought cheaper at auctions than retail stores of course PC would have been the best if you did not miss out.