MP Thrust revealed

[MayzaPrime]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: MP Thrust

Looks like it will be an exclusive like Ramjet

Source TFW
http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/08/masterpiece-thrust-revealed-316700http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/08/masterpiece-thrust-revealed-316700

[Trent]

Time to pick up Ramjet.

[jazzcomp]

Link broken - Here's the correct link (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/08/masterpiece-thrust-revealed-316700)

Takara Tomy Mall limited edition release :mad:

Hopefully, there's a Hasbro release.

[Paulbot]

Think the contrast between black and grey looks pretty bad in jet mode (http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-5280.html). It's enough that it looks like another character to me altogether.

[M-bot]

Think the contrast between black and grey looks pretty bad in jet mode (http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-5280.html). It's enough that it looks like another character to me altogether.

That does look a bit odd... hopefully it's just a prototype shot and not the finished product. Although, I must admit I'll be trying to get him regardless.

[TAAUBlaster]

TTM is becoming like TRU. Everything exclusive with an insane price tag. :(

And after the QC mess of Ramjet, I'm a little hesitant to fork out for this one - even though Thrust is my favourite out of the coneheads. It's becoming that QC issues are the rule rather than the exception these days, and it's getting old quickly...

But even saying all that, he does look pretty good in the pictures.

[Paulbot]

That does look a bit odd... hopefully it's just a prototype shot and not the finished product. Although, I must admit I'll be trying to get him regardless.

I think it's for cartoon accuracy on the robot mode(?)

[kurdt_the_goat]

Think the contrast between black and grey looks pretty bad in jet mode (http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-5280.html). It's enough that it looks like another character to me altogether.

Yeah agreed. Those robot pics look like they might be photoshopped, the kneecaps at least... i'm assuming that purple is accurate to something, but tbh i don't really like it at all!

[Ralph Wiggum]

Link broken - Here's the correct link (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/06/08/masterpiece-thrust-revealed-316700)

Takara Tomy Mall limited edition release :mad:

Hopefully, there's a Hasbro release.

Does that make him the same or harder to get than Ramjet?

Quite a few members were able to get Ramjet, but if Thrust ends up rare like Skywarp then I'd be pissed.

[MayzaPrime]

Does that make him the same or harder to get than Ramjet?

Quite a few members were able to get Ramjet, but if Thrust ends up rare like Skywarp then I'd be pissed.

Ramjet was also a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive, so Thrust will more than likely be produced in the same numbers.

[FruitBuyer]

TT gotta milk those easily beguiled fans

[ZoonMaster5000]

Think the contrast between black and grey looks pretty bad in jet mode (http://snakas.blog95.fc2.com/blog-entry-5280.html). It's enough that it looks like another character to me altogether.

Totally agree with you as i'm pretty sure there was no black on him in the cartoon from memory it was just a slightly darker shade of grey than on the wings?

Maybe a more cartoon accurate + line later down the track cause they havent quite hit their profit quota for this mould yet:)

Still looks very nice, my only gripe is that i was hoping Dirge would be next:D

[ampoldj]

is that jetmode a GI Joe crossover ? :rolleyes:

[philby]

hmm. I dunno. I want it because I want most of the Masterpiece line but my Ramjet experience is making me wary of getting any other jets.... :confused:

Not just for QC and general fiddlyness, but value as well. Having just opened and transformed my MP Ratchet and seeing the new thread about MP Inferno and what they come with makes this one harder to justify. People already complaining about the face, why not do swappable ones like other recent figures :rolleyes:

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yeah agreed. Those robot pics look like they might be photoshopped, the kneecaps at least... i'm assuming that purple is accurate to something, but tbh i don't really like it at all!

The knee colouring is in the movie at least:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k234/jollyrob81/D8586F7D-911D-4EE6-B83C-436414FD040F_zpsuepqmmx8.png

However the black or dark grey colouring is debatable. I think the G1 toy is black, but animation is dark grey. But remember that black is often reprsented as dark grey in animation in order to show details and shadow.

Regardless whether it is black or dark grey (I'm not fussed with either actually) it needs to be uniform throughout, and not the mix-match we're seeing in the pics. As others have pointed out, it looks wrong.

[drifand]

TT gotta milk those easily beguiled fans

they had been doing it since MP5, so this is not any different.

Oh yes, I agree that colours in jet mode looks bad.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looks like he goes live on TTMall on the 11th June (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810842606/) with an October release date.

Box shot via Planet Iacon (https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/photos/a.193516854047596.45210.190726147660000/1084623571603582/?type=3&theater):

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

Man, I hope the grey on his wings is darker in hand, it looks pretty shocking at the moment.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Ergh, I guess that answers that question. The box art says it all. His face looks how I feel about that black / grey.

He neither matches the g1 toy or the anime versions.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

TFW user Shiro1 has done a 'toon and toy comparison (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1071295-takaratomy-mall-exclusive-mp-11nt-thrust-11.html#post13673342):

http://i.imgur.com/3TtPOEE.jpg

The grey is way too light! But then again, Ramjet's face looked too light in the official pics but in-hand was about right, so hopefully this is the same... hopefully...

[crankcase76]

No brainer...... It Will be bought.:) just hope they give it a stand this time???

[DaptoDog]

Think they could have done better with the box art. But the figure looks nice. Instant preorder. Most likely will pick up through PC but if it sells out quick I've still got an account with TTM as a fallback.

[drifand]

No brainer...... It Will be bought.:) just hope they give it a stand this time???

Nope, no stand. I am sure if anything it be less. Anything more, are defects.
Mind you, I think it be better than Ramject as is not Chinese New year production.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Geez it took me forever to justify the cost of buying Ramjet, now I have to go through the same angst about Thrust.

They need to make these more available and cheaper

[Lord_Zed]

Thrust was the second Decepticon jet I got as a child so I am tempted a bit.

They really seem to be going for the flat cartoon colours on MP's these days.

[Ralph Wiggum]

TFW user Shiro1 has done a 'toon and toy comparison (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1071295-takaratomy-mall-exclusive-mp-11nt-thrust-11.html#post13673342):

The grey is way too light! But then again, Ramjet's face looked too light in the official pics but in-hand was about right, so hopefully this is the same... hopefully...

With that comparison I can see what TT were trying to do with the two colours, but it seems like the execution fell short of the mark.

I'll get Thrust either way, but he'll probably stay in bot mode.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

With that comparison I can see what TT were trying to do with the two colours, but it seems like the execution fell short of the mark.

I'll get Thrust either way, but he'll probably stay in bot mode.

Yeah, it's a pity that they fell short on something so simple as colour choice, because the figure does look awesome!

Hopefully the QC is up to snuff though... and hopefully they darken the plastic by the time the production model is out -- they darkened Hot Rod's windshield so it is possible...


... just hope they give it a stand this time???

No stand again, according to the TTMall listing (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810842606/), the contents consists of:


Thrust body (1), hologram pilot (1), missiles (2), character card (1), instruction manual (1)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Clearer live shot via TF Yuki (https://twitter.com/takaratomymall/status/740826963766595584):

http://i.imgur.com/NNgA0ZY.jpg

[Wormz]

I missed out on Ramjet.. I hope not to make that mistake again

[drifand]

And ordered

[DaptoDog]

And ordered

I freaked out when I saw this thinking I'd missed the PC pre order! Assume you've ordered through TakaraTomyMall?

[Sinnertwin]

I freaked out when I saw this thinking I'd missed the PC pre order! Assume you've ordered through TakaraTomyMall?

TTM open their P/O 11/6 at 12pm (1pm AEST) and run until 27/6
2000 units.
Maximum 3 per account.
Released in October
15,984 Yen
http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810842606/

[Jazzman]

I dunno... there's something a little off about him... looks a bit "stumpy" haha. Can't quite put my finger on it. Anyway, still gonna get it - otherwise Ramjet will get lonely ;)

[DaptoDog]

TTM open their P/O 11/6 at 12pm (1pm AEST) and run until 27/6
2000 units.
Maximum 3 per account.
Released in October
15,984 Yen
http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810842606/


Yes I just realised when I tried pre ordering it that it hasn't opened yet. With any luck PC will put up its pre order tomorrow night.

[drifand]

I freaked out when I saw this thinking I'd missed the PC pre order! Assume you've ordered through TakaraTomyMall?

Nope TT starts 11 , I just know some people so I just said put me down for one.

[GoktimusPrime]

Hhmmmm.... I wonder if PC will release this, as their Ramjet preorder price proved to be $25 cheaper than getting it from Japan before shipping.

Also, see my comment here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=525663&postcount=89) regarding the possible justification for these higher prices. The numbering of this toy also lends credence to the theory that MP-11NR stood for "Masterpiece 11 New-Jetron Ramjet," so it seems that MP-11NT might be "New-Jetron Thrust."

[drifand]

Hhmmmm.... I wonder if PC will release this, as their Ramjet preorder price proved to be $25 cheaper than getting it from Japan before shipping.

Also, see my comment here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=525663&postcount=89) regarding the possible justification for these higher prices. The numbering of this toy also lends credence to the theory that MP-11NR stood for "Masterpiece 11 New-Jetron Ramjet," so it seems that MP-11NT might be "New-Jetron Thrust."

Limited 1 per customer for PC :)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Limited 1 per customer for PC :)

In a way i'm glad of the limit -- because I only have to worry about the QC on one figure instead of two! :p

[Borgeman]

Also, see my comment here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=525663&postcount=89) regarding the possible justification for these higher prices

So sell 10000 toys instead of 2000?
Ive never understood limited exclusives. Its the same with nike and adidas shoes. If you were a minor player in the industry, i can see limited releases driving up interest. But when the interest already exists, all youre doing by selling a small number of an item is causing frustration in the collector community

[Kranix]

As long as I manage to score this via PC this is so bought!

[Ralph Wiggum]

2000 piece limit?

/sigh. These toys sell damn well. Why unnecessarily create a scalpers market and make it difficult people who just want a piece of Transformers nostalgia.

[GoktimusPrime]

So sell 10000 toys instead of 2000?
Ive never understood limited exclusives.
It depends. Original G1 characters like Ramjet, Thrust and Dirge should be regular releases whereas more obscure characters like Road Rage should've been a limited exclusive.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Exactly. As it happens, I believe Road Rage is shelf warming and massively discounted. And for Thrust who is a significant character (selling at a high price too!) who appears in the cartoons and movie, we're getting a limited run. There just seems to be limited consistency in their business model.

[ampoldj]

2000 piece limit?

/sigh. These toys sell damn well. Why unnecessarily create a scalpers market and make it difficult people who just want a piece of Transformers nostalgia.

2000 pcs is for Japan only (through Takara Tomy Mall), hope we can have an idea how many Hasbro Asia is supplying for this what they call limited releases which i believe is more than that 2000 japan allocation

[griffin]

The Hasbro HK units are never known but seems to be much larger than the Japanese production run.

[Ralph Wiggum]

2000 pcs is for Japan only (through Takara Tomy Mall), hope we can have an idea how many Hasbro Asia is supplying for this what they call limited releases which i believe is more than that 2000 japan allocation

Ah ok then. In that case, anyone know how Ramjet ended up in terms of availability / production numbers, notwithstanding product recalls? He was also a 2000 piece TT mall exclusive and if it wasn't for OTCA members I would have been unlikely to have nabbed him without paying something exorbitant.

[philby]

Also, see my comment here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=525663&postcount=89) regarding the possible justification for these higher prices.

I completely understand most of those points you make, except for this one:
"Now consider the fact that Ramjet is a limited exclusive, with a small production run of only 2000 figures made. Economies of scale drives the price up."

Now I can only go on my own thinking but that is a choice made by TT to limit production. I absolutely think he should be a regular non-limited release, especially compared to others like Road Rage and Loud Pedal. This hurts TT because they miss out on more sales and they don't get a cent from overpriced ebay/secondary market sales due to the 'rarity' they caused and hurts fans/collectors at the same time.

[DaptoDog]

Yes I just realised when I tried pre ordering it that it hasn't opened yet. With any luck PC will put up its pre order tomorrow night.

And PC has granted my wish - pre order goes up tonight at 8:30.

[drifand]

And PC has granted my wish - pre order goes up tonight at 8:30.

Yup under $200

[MayzaPrime]

bbts has a preorder up also... I have ordered just incase I miss PC tonight

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

And PC has granted my wish - pre order goes up tonight at 8:30.

Time to camp down at the computer and play the refresh game... :p

[DaptoDog]

Time to camp down at the computer and play the refresh game... :p

Yup bring your popcorn!

I feel Thrust deserves a super duper limited edition "Golden Lagoon" release since he was the first Transformer to take that glorious dip.

[DaptoDog]

bbts has a preorder up also... I have ordered just incase I miss PC tonight

Smart move. You can also try your arm at the TTM pre order which will be a bit cheaper than BBTS. My account with TTM and Tenso didn't take long to set up and provides good insurance against missing out on PC.

[Magnus]

TFW user Shiro1 has done a 'toon and toy comparison (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1071295-takaratomy-mall-exclusive-mp-11nt-thrust-11.html#post13673342):

http://i.imgur.com/3TtPOEE.jpg

The grey is way too light! But then again, Ramjet's face looked too light in the official pics but in-hand was about right, so hopefully this is the same... hopefully...

It seems to me that the grey on the wings of the toy is actually a bit darker than in that screencap, but it seems so much lighter because it contrasts against the black on the fuselage/torso. The animation model was a dark grey, not really black, so the contrast between the wings and the torso wasn't as great. The grey background for the toy could have something to do with the way we see it, as well.

[ampoldj]

Smart move. You can also try your arm at the TTM pre order which will be a bit cheaper than BBTS. My account with TTM and Tenso didn't take long to set up and provides good insurance against missing out on PC.

Yep we may not be successful with the EVA Prime before but it proves useful at times like this. :D

[GoktimusPrime]

Those of us who are pre-ordering these exclusive toys and paying premium prices are gonna feel miffed if HasTak ever releases them as regular mass retail store releases. The same thing happened previously with:
Classicsverse Thundercracker, Thrust and Dirge. Many fans got the BotCon exclusives or exclusive Gentei figures for about $50 a figure. Since then they've all been released at regular retail for as cheap as $20 here.
MP Sunstorm. I paid 13650JPY ($175) when I initially pre-ordered it. It shelf warmed and was later severely reduced in price, then Hasbro released their own mass retail version here for about $130 IIRC
I would be happy for the majority of fans as it makes these characters more accessible, and they SHOULD be done as mass retail figures in the first place. I even bought a Generations Thrust despite having Gentei Thrust just to show my support to Hasbro for making the decision to release that toy as a mass retail figure (which I then gave away in a competition (Sky Shadow won it)). I'm not rich enough to be so generous with MPs though. :p

[drifand]

Hasbro quality doesn't match TT for me.
And TT is not fantastic lately for seekers

[KaRNiV8L PRiME]

Ordered from RK!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

It seems to me that the grey on the wings of the toy is actually a bit darker than in that screencap, but it seems so much lighter because it contrasts against the black on the fuselage/torso. The animation model was a dark grey, not really black, so the contrast between the wings and the torso wasn't as great. The grey background for the toy could have something to do with the way we see it, as well.

Yeah, the contrast of the the two colours in the 'toon shot isn't as jarring as the toy one, that said, the colours in this shot don't look too bad (but it does seem photoshopped though):

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

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

PC's listing is up:

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/transformers-tt-mall-exclusive-mp-11nt-thrust

AU$195.

[Kranix]

Wow, so quick for Pre-orders. Should I click in enough time I may use my PC loyalty points, if I work out how to do that... :confused:

[philby]

Those of us who are pre-ordering these exclusive toys and paying premium prices are gonna feel miffed if HasTak ever releases them as regular mass retail store releases. The same thing happened previously with:
Classicsverse Thundercracker, Thrust and Dirge. Many fans got the BotCon exclusives or exclusive Gentei figures for about $50 a figure. Since then they've all been released at regular retail for as cheap as $20 here.
MP Sunstorm. I paid 13650JPY ($175) when I initially pre-ordered it. It shelf warmed and was later severely reduced in price, then Hasbro released their own mass retail version here for about $130 IIRC
I would be happy for the majority of fans as it makes these characters more accessible, and they SHOULD be done as mass retail figures in the first place. I even bought a Generations Thrust despite having Gentei Thrust just to show my support to Hasbro for making the decision to release that toy as a mass retail figure (which I then gave away in a competition (Sky Shadow won it)). I'm not rich enough to be so generous with MPs though. :p

yeah i know...it seems strange, but i guess there is a finite number of these and you can never be sure that hasbro will do it or that TT will do it again in a wider release. My MP Ramjet cost $260 AU so assuming if premium collectables will have it cheaper it may make it easier for me to decide.

[DaptoDog]

Those of us who are pre-ordering these exclusive toys and paying premium prices are gonna feel miffed if HasTak ever releases them as regular mass retail store releases. The same thing happened previously with:
Classicsverse Thundercracker, Thrust and Dirge. Many fans got the BotCon exclusives or exclusive Gentei figures for about $50 a figure. Since then they've all been released at regular retail for as cheap as $20 here.
MP Sunstorm. I paid 13650JPY ($175) when I initially pre-ordered it. It shelf warmed and was later severely reduced in price, then Hasbro released their own mass retail version here for about $130 IIRC
I would be happy for the majority of fans as it makes these characters more accessible, and they SHOULD be done as mass retail figures in the first place. I even bought a Generations Thrust despite having Gentei Thrust just to show my support to Hasbro for making the decision to release that toy as a mass retail figure (which I then gave away in a competition (Sky Shadow won it)). I'm not rich enough to be so generous with MPs though. :p

I totally agree that Takara should be making these season 2 Seekers mass releases. But given they are not, how long must one wait for these to be released by Hasbro? And if they don't issue them? Better to pre order now than buy at double or triple the price.

Hasbro still hasn't released MP Sideswipe. I don't think they are super committed to the Masterpiece line, they just seem to be picking and choosing. And I doubt that these second tier Seeker characters are going to be at the top of their list to release.

Sunstorm isn't the best example. The Hasbro release is very different to the Takara one. Collectors seem to greatly prefer the Takara deco.

[Jazzman]

Woohoo... ordered :D

[Borgeman]

Locked in with PC

[philby]

bang. ordered lol.

[DaptoDog]

Same here

[MayzaPrime]

bang. ordered lol.

Boom... me too...

Atleast I have a spare at bbts

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Oh yeah! You Thrust your pelvis HUH!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVatXN5YYbY

[nsm034]

my bank statement


payment to premium collectables

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[GoktimusPrime]

Just pre-ordered via PC w/ Energon points spent for a little discount. :)

[gamblor916]

Managed to score one too.

[Wormz]

I may have missed Ramjet pre-orders but i certainly didn't make that mistake again.. He locked in.. Woo hoo

[Deonasis]

Like with Ramjet, the way they coloured the top of jet completely wrecks it for me. I hope for a Hasbro Asia release but sho knows if it will look better or worse. :o

[danny-boy]

Just pre-ordered via PC w/ Energon points spent for a little discount. :)

Wow thanks for mentioning energon points. I checked mine and had about 1300. Redeemed 1000 for $65 voucher and scored Thrust for $130 :).

[spiderken17]

I was 48 points short of 1000, now I have them I guess I will use them for Inferno when he comes out.

[MayzaPrime]

I am too drunk to redeem energon points... just bought him outright

[GoktimusPrime]

Like with Ramjet, the way they coloured the top of jet completely wrecks it for me. I hope for a Hasbro Asia release but sho knows if it will look better or worse. :o
I like it because G1 Ramjet always had some black on the canopy (depending on continuity/artist). G1 cartoon Ramjet had the most amount of black and we know that TakaraTOMY's MPs tend to favour cartoon accuracy. I suppose you could always paint over it with white paint if it really bugs you that much. :p
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Masterpiece%20Ramjet/mp_ramjet_g1_zpsjdgzcif0.jpg

[Trent]

And ofcourse I missed out.

[drifand]

And ofcourse I missed out.

Sold out just moments ago

[leej84]

It was sold out in 10 minutes... I tried at 840pm and couldn't snap one up.

[danny-boy]

It was sold out in 10 minutes... I tried at 840pm and couldn't snap one up.

huh? I ordered at 8:52 and it was available for at least another 20 minutes after that.

[DaptoDog]

For those that missed out, the Robot Kingdom pre order price of US $149.90 looks to be the next best alternative. Shipped via air mail parcel works out to be about A$250.

[MayzaPrime]

And ofcourse I missed out.
If you miss out, I do have another preordered at bbts... might be a bit expensive but if you really want it

[drifand]

Up on TT mall now.

[zaneiken]

Missed out on the PC pre-order (didn't even know about it). Ended up costing me $260-ish from RK.

[drifand]

Missed out on the PC pre-order (didn't even know about it). Ended up costing me $260-ish from RK.

Still cheaper than bbts. I think TT mall will be as close as rk.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Just noticed there's no white on the knee pads of the display figure even though there's white featured on the box and stock photos:

http://s33.postimg.org/48iupbcyj/27595207d1465652378_takaratomy_mall_exclusive_mp.j pg (http://postimg.org/image/48iupbcyj/)http://s33.postimg.org/mtboa4nrv/27595208d1465652378_takaratomy_mall_exclusive_mp.j pg (http://postimg.org/image/mtboa4nrv/)

Vs:

http://s33.postimg.org/x7ih38cpn/4904810842606.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/x7ih38cpn/)http://s33.postimg.org/xmgfaebff/guuh_RPj.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/xmgfaebff/)

Hopefully they're still tweaking colours...

[Omega Metro]

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This baffles me as I have never bought anything from PC as nothing is ever available.:confused:
Saying that, I have preordered my Thrust from BBTS. Yes it's dearer but I don't have to pay for it in advance and I need lots of money atm for Lego purchases!:D I only buy MPs these days so after Thrust, it's Inferno.
As for the look of Thrust, not particularly happy about the colour scheme but LOVE that face sculpt! Somes me up perfectly.

[drifand]

Just noticed there's no white on the knee pads of the display figure even though there's white featured on the box and stock photos:

http://s33.postimg.org/48iupbcyj/27595207d1465652378_takaratomy_mall_exclusive_mp.j pg (http://postimg.org/image/48iupbcyj/)http://s33.postimg.org/mtboa4nrv/27595208d1465652378_takaratomy_mall_exclusive_mp.j pg (http://postimg.org/image/mtboa4nrv/)

Vs:

http://s33.postimg.org/x7ih38cpn/4904810842606.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/x7ih38cpn/)http://s33.postimg.org/xmgfaebff/guuh_RPj.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/xmgfaebff/)

Hopefully they're still tweaking colours...

High chance not as is October is probably in production.

Quite a number of people are not overly happy that PC decision to only do one run due to the jokers who can't read eta times of other runs.

Worse yet you have jokers telling people off "you don't like what PC is doing buy from other sources "

Indeed I have stepped out and obtained three from TT mall . Imo PC lost potential profits and maybe a customer. I think PC should open a survey to see the majority vote.


If anything rk and bbts made more new customers. In any way it's PC"s decision so it is what it is.

[danny-boy]

High chance not as is October is probably in production.

Quite a number of people are not overly happy that PC decision to only do one run due to the jokers who can't read eta times of other runs.

Worse yet you have jokers telling people off "you don't like what PC is doing buy from other sources "

Indeed I have stepped out and obtained three from TT mall . Imo PC lost potential profits and maybe a customer. I think PC should open a survey to see the majority vote.


If anything rk and bbts made more new customers. In any way it's PC"s decision so it is what it is.

I'm happy with PC's decision of one run and all shipped at the same time. I was all set to order from TT Mall but PC won me back with this decision. They lost me before with the multiple runs but now they've gained a customer. Well done PC :).

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm happy with PC's decision of one run and all shipped at the same time. I was all set to order from TT Mall but PC won me back with this decision. They lost me before with the multiple runs but now they've gained a customer. Well done PC :).
^Same here. :) PC nearly lost me for different reasons, but now they've won me back. :cool:

[drifand]

Each to their own I guess? I had no issues with late items at good prices.

But either some people are so overly sensitive when someone got an item from PC and people start crying where's mine.

So did anyone went for TT mall option?

[spiderken17]

I'm in the "don't care if it takes longer if its significantly cheaper" basket so PC have me for a while at least.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

The zipPay option was definitely a contributing factor in Thrust selling out so quickly, so even if PC were to offer a second run, you'd still have to camp out before the 8.30pm opening and play the refresh game.

If you are unable (or unwilling) to do so, then unfortunately you're going to miss out. Looking at the US situation, Thrust sold out quickly at The Chosen Prime and Toy Dojo, with BBTS the only major US retailer to still have him (no listing at TFSource).

[drifand]

I'm in the "don't care if it takes longer if its significantly cheaper" basket so PC have me for a while at least.

Yeah I am still with them but I think is back to the refresh and click.
I am wondering if it's ONLY because is a limited item but hasbro Asia is not, that they only do one run.

I am unsure if they are going to do one run for inferno or cheetor and if so I think I have to go back to Japan sources.

[drifand]

The zipPay option was definitely a contributing factor in Thrust selling out so quickly, so even if PC were to offer a second run, you'd still have to camp out before the 8.30pm opening and play the refresh game.

If you are unable (or unwilling) to do so, then unfortunately you're going to miss out. Looking at the US situation, Thrust sold out quickly at The Chosen Prime and Toy Dojo, with BBTS the only major US retailer to still have him (no listing at TFSource).

I also think Thrust looks way more appealing than ramjet and hence a faster response

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I am unsure if they are going to do one run for inferno or cheetor and if so I think I have to go back to Japan sources.

Looking back at Unite Warriors Computron and MP Primal, both were only a single run (price was the same until sold out), and as they weren't "exclusives", there was no cap on the limit you could purchase -- with the exception of the special we got on Primal which was for only one (although you could still buy more than one Primal at the regular price).

So from that, if Inferno and Cheetor are mainline releases, there should be no cap on purchase amount and plenty of time before being sold out -- I think Computron lasted a week, and Primal at least a month before being sold out.

Of course, the zipPay option has blown things open, so who knows how long items will last now.

[drifand]

Looking back at Unite Warriors Computron and MP Primal, both were only a single run (price was the same until sold out), and as they weren't "exclusives", there was no cap on the limit you could purchase -- with the exception of the special we got on Primal which was for only one (although you could still buy more than one Primal at the regular price).

So from that, if Inferno and Cheetor are mainline releases, there should be no cap on purchase amount and plenty of time before being sold out -- I think Computron lasted a week, and Primal at least a month before being sold out.

Of course, the zipPay option has blown things open, so who knows how long items will last now.

lots of unknown, I was adjusting after MP-25l not that I was desperate for it but I realised they were going with one run mainly.

Shockwave was luckliy to have second reissue run at all.

God knows what, but I am sure they will review how this style is running for them.

This affects Transformers toys only though, Their Marvel stuff had a second run on the Captain America shield and ironman helmet. So they did not apply it throughout their inventory.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

According to this post by PC (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=519981&postcount=1559), first round exclusives account for 70% of all orders and mainline releases will not be affected.

Regardless, I still find it safer to play the refresh game, particularly with zipPay now increasing buying opportunities.

[millhouse]

I had a meeting that was scheduled for the same time as PC was taking orders of the MP Thrust. Ended up ordering earlier in the day from RK, as I did with the previous TT Mall exclusive seekers.

[drifand]

According to this post by PC (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=519981&postcount=1559), first round exclusives account for 70% of all orders and mainline releases will not be affected.

Regardless, I still find it safer to play the refresh game, particularly with zipPay now increasing buying opportunities.

Have to agree with refreshing, but is weird sometimes, You see someone posting sold out and another guy says he just ordered.

Lets see how Cheetor and Inforno are.

[ZoonMaster5000]

I had a meeting that was scheduled for the same time as PC was taking orders of the MP Thrust. Ended up ordering earlier in the day from RK, as I did with the previous TT Mall exclusive seekers.

I know the feeling i was operating a printing press doing the local newspaper when it was about to go live but unlike you i stopped the press went and made my order with pc then went back to work!

[Facepunches]

I know the feeling i was operating a printing press doing the local newspaper when it was about to go live but unlike you i stopped the press went and made my order with pc then went back to work!

HAHAHA... you litteraly stopped the press! That's awesome :)

[drifand]

Pretty sure you could take a toilet break as it took only 2 minutes to place an order on your phone.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I had a meeting that was scheduled for the same time as PC was taking orders of the MP Thrust. Ended up ordering earlier in the day from RK, as I did with the previous TT Mall exclusive seekers.

That's why you have to practice your "apology face" when you show up five minutes late... :p


Have to agree with refreshing, but is weird sometimes, You see someone posting sold out and another guy says he just ordered.

I usually order within the first minute and find that anything after 10 to 15 minutes you start to get a bottleneck with people reporting sold out whilst others are reporting successful buys.


I know the feeling i was operating a printing press doing the local newspaper when it was about to go live but unlike you i stopped the press went and made my order with pc then went back to work!

Did stopping the press look like this?:

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

[ZoonMaster5000]

Did stopping the press look like this?:

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

HA I wish can literally take up hour or more to get going again when it stops something similar to that!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Up at Anime Export:

http://www.anime-export.com/product/32078

[drifand]

Up at Anime Export:

http://www.anime-export.com/product/32078

Higher than buying TT mall or rk at this point.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Higher than buying TT mall or rk at this point.

Yeah, but posted just as another option.

PC have said on their FB page (https://www.facebook.com/premiumcollectaus/photos/a.597995046888754.1073741825.539796449375281/1139786559376264/?type=3&theater) that non-payments for Thrust will be listed on the 14th at 9 am.

I gather the 1 per person limit still applies, so this is probably for those people that missed out on Friday.

[loophole]

Yeah, but posted just as another option.

PC have said on their FB page (https://www.facebook.com/premiumcollectaus/photos/a.597995046888754.1073741825.539796449375281/1139786559376264/?type=3&theater) that non-payments for Thrust will be listed on the 14th at 9 am.

I gather the 1 per person limit still applies, so this is probably for those people that missed out on Friday.

Dammit still missed out, oh well....

[drifand]

Dammit still missed out, oh well....

Not really, you be refreshing and only to see it add to cart and sold out.

[MayzaPrime]

Preorder is up at TFSource $179.99

[Wormz]

PCs Facebook says they have been allocated more units which will go live at 2030 est tonight if anyone wants to try thier luck

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder is up at TFSource $179.99

Interesting that they've also imposed a: "Strict limit of 1 piece per customer (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-11nt-thrust/)"...

[Premium Collectables]

I know the feeling i was operating a printing press doing the local newspaper when it was about to go live but unlike you i stopped the press went and made my order with pc then went back to work!

love seeing such commitment to our deals and offers!!!

[drifand]

Interesting that they've also imposed a: "Strict limit of 1 piece per customer (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-11nt-thrust/)"...

And TT mall is 3 per customer lol

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

And TT mall is 3 per customer lol

But TTMall is meant for Japan only -- technically it's not for us in Australia and were it not for mail forwarders like Tenso, we would not have access to it at all!

Shops like PC and TFSource service worldwide (and thus higher numbers), so i'm not going to hold it against them when they impose a limit.

[drifand]

But TTMall is meant for Japan only -- technically it's not for us in Australia and were it not for mail forwarders like Tenso, we would not have access to it at all!

Shops like PC and TFSource service worldwide (and thus higher numbers), so i'm not going to hold it against them when they impose a limit.

True but Japan is the real limit though, is 2k regardless how many of who buys.

The Asian distribution is not known, and is anyone's guess. If you ask me, TT shot themselves in the foot by making it an exclusive when there is a demand for it. There isn't a limit on bbts so.... Not sure if it's that limited.

To me the limit means zero when they don't number it anyway.

Anyway what's next? Chinese instructions again making it not misb as well?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

The Asian distribution is not known, and is anyone's guess.

Yeah, that's the big question mark right there! If recall correctly, I think Ramjet might not have sold out on TTMall -- it was reopened for a few days after the stated period.

And given he is still available on RK, BBTS and Loopaza, it makes me wonder whether TT are being cautious this time around and not making as many Thrusts, hence being sold out at places like Captured Prey, Chosen Prime, Toy Dojo, PC and TFSource.

Going back to TTMall, I wonder how many of those 2000 units are destined for non-Japanese destinations?

[ampoldj]

Anyway what's next? Chinese instructions again making it not misb as well?

Chinese instructions were required only for MP11SW Skywarp since it was released only in China thru Transformers Asia. depending on the source if they got it from China they may be double taped again because on the Chinese manual (though does not make sense since it is produced there :confused:)

[drifand]

Chinese instructions were required only for MP11SW Skywarp since it was released only in China thru Transformers Asia. depending on the source if they got it from China they may be double taped again because on the Chinese manual (though does not make sense since it is produced there :confused:)

Or qc issue and the toy store has to open to check, I hope not since is not production during Chinese New Year , I think it should have less issues.

Anyone actually found it weird that Thrust is revealed last and has already been on pre order while cheetor and inferno has been chatting for yonks and is not out for pre order yet?

[Ralph Wiggum]

Anyone actually found it weird that Thrust is revealed last and has already been on pre order while cheetor and inferno has been chatting for yonks and is not out for pre order yet?

Not particularly, Thrust is a retool of the Ramjet mold so I imagine it was less effort to get his production up and running. I wouldn't be surprised if Dirge is announced before end of 2016.

[Jazzman]

Not particularly, Thrust is a retool of the Ramjet mold so I imagine it was less effort to get his production up and running. I wouldn't be surprised if Dirge is announced before end of 2016.

Competition from 3rd party companies works in our favor! haha :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some in-hand shots (https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/posts/1147002438699028):

http://i.imgur.com/rm0S1zd.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZP5DvZZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3suGGD5.jpg

[Ralph Wiggum]

Either the lighting is playing tricks, or it looks like the black on the main body has been toned down, so there is less of a contrast with the grey on the wings.

[DaptoDog]

Either the lighting is playing tricks, or it looks like the black on the main body has been toned down, so there is less of a contrast with the grey on the wings.

The colours overall look very flat. The red doesn't pop like the stock photos. Hopefully this is not the final finish.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Hmm the decals are done as are the fine details. I'm not sure what else needs to be done. Maybe a gloss coat?

[drifand]

Where do I have this sinking feeling I am getting this before my ramjet ever arrives. I am a bit no on the paint in fact is there any on thrust?

[ZoonMaster5000]

Where do I have this sinking feeling I am getting this before my ramjet ever arrives. I am a bit no on the paint in fact is there any on thrust?

Mp starscream all over again all coloured plastic and no paint.

[drifand]

Mp starscream all over again all coloured plastic and no paint.

If that's the true final product I am really disappointed, I might consider not collecting the coneheads.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Bugger-all paint on Ramjet, so this is no different.

[drifand]

Bugger-all paint on Ramjet, so this is no different.

Was dead pool involved? "Minimum effort, maximum profit"lol

I think I should consider off loading mine now.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Was dead pool involved? "Minimum effort, maximum profit"lol

He'd certainly be welcome at Takara! :p

The only way we'll ever get a painted seeker is if Wei Jiang oversizes it.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Via Weibo user 烙魂Warden (http://www.weibo.com/3205046183/E7ENShEQc?from=page_1005053205046183_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime&type=comment#_rnd1473531163422):

http://i.imgur.com/JA5Tv8Z.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/iUJI2k6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/okfhQ63.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kG1PRiC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QpcxBkQ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wfhwt7x.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/e7Q76Ws.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rWFDXML.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jSQKWXT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5LTlUY5.jpg

[Tober]

Thanks for all the pics MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!. :)

Release is about a month away, huh?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Thanks for all the pics MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!. :)

Release is about a month away, huh?

All good! :)

TTMall lists release as 29th of October, not sure about the Asia release though, so a bit under two months away.

[Tober]

All good! :)

TTMall lists release as 29th of October, not sure about the Asia release though, so a bit under two months away.

Cool, thanks.

Thrust was my fave G1 seeker and I'm still waiting on MP Ranjet to arrive.

[drifand]

Cool, thanks.

Thrust was my fave G1 seeker and I'm still waiting on MP Ranjet to arrive.

I felt neglected its like we never see the light of ramjet. My query was not replied kinda gave up. As such I have been buying MPs from other sources lately.

As for thrust, robot mode looks better.

[DaptoDog]

Cool, thanks.

Thrust was my fave G1 seeker and I'm still waiting on MP Ranjet to arrive.


I felt neglected its like we never see the light of ramjet. My query was not replied kinda gave up. As such I have been buying MPs from other sources lately.

As for thrust, robot mode looks better.

There seems to be quite a few members still short of a Ramjet, sucks for you guys. You have to wonder at what point PC just refunds everybody's money?

[gamblor916]

Great headsculpt. Looking forward to this one.

[Ralph Wiggum]

He looks really good in bot mode. Always loved his colour scheme as well.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

More in-hands (via SunSon Son (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1691793534473032&id=100009272064762&pnref=story)):

http://i.imgur.com/3EiMbDv.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/UP1ZjOy.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9qmRx2e.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/jut8Wdv.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/N7eXtnG.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/jFj9MOc.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/gfI8NcZ.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hV8wfM4.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/9LBdmWp.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/D1x9FKE.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/pHtLIaV.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/umX3lBv.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/wea6X0y.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/0sWc67U.jpg

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

In-hand video review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IgkBiHIM2w

Seems a bit floppy, but likely because it's a pre-production version.

[drifand]

TT mall has started to deduct funds for this.

[GoktimusPrime]

In-hand video review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IgkBiHIM2w

Seems a bit floppy, but likely because it's a pre-production version.
I'm surprised that people are allowed to even publicly post photos/videos of pre-production samples given how strict TakaraTOMY and Hasbro are on their products. Cos even when I was doing translation work from Hasbro I was under pretty tight orders to keep a tight lip and all I had access to was instruction booklets and packaging images. :eek:

[drifand]

I'm surprised that people are allowed to even publicly post photos/videos of pre-production samples given how strict TakaraTOMY and Hasbro are on their products. Cos even when I was doing translation work from Hasbro I was under pretty tight orders to keep a tight lip and all I had access to was instruction booklets and packaging images. :eek:

Come on people already touched inferno mp this is nothing you probably see more of Megatron next.

Thrust is release this month so if anything is not surprising at all.

[UltraMarginal]

it's probably a lunchtime or QC take home from the factory special;)

[drifand]

it's probably a lunchtime or QC take home from the factory special;)

I like ! Reward for making them on time.

[Sinnertwin]

it's probably a lunchtime or QC take home from the factory special;)

Ahh, of course. The old Lena 88182 "special" :p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

it's probably a lunchtime or QC take home from the factory special;)

My favourite lunch time special was always Hot Rod:

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

[drifand]

Btw guys the guy in the review indicated TT has used a wrong screw in the process hence the floppy.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Btw guys the guy in the review indicated TT has used a wrong screw in the process hence the floppy.

Wouldn't be TT without a F%^K-UP now would it? ;)

[drifand]

Wouldn't be TT without a F%^K-UP now would it? ;)

Perhaps why the free lunch time special?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Perhaps why the free lunch time special?

Yeah, i'd say so -- easier to steal a reject figure than a good one.

[BigTransformerTrev]

He is supposed to be released this month - does anyone know when? Just wondering if I can get him here in time from BBTS to be my b'day present early next month.

[drifand]

He is supposed to be released this month - does anyone know when? Just wondering if I can get him here in time from BBTS to be my b'day present early next month.

29 October according to TT mall

[GoktimusPrime]

I pre-ordered mine from PC so I'll probably get it some time around Valentine's Day. :o

[Megatran]

I pre-ordered mine from PC so I'll probably get it some time around Valentine's Day. :o
2018 :p

[drifand]

2018 :p

Not sure I gotten my ramjet by then in some seriousness.

[GoktimusPrime]

2018 :p
Bazinga!

[ampoldj]

2018 :p

That time should be a reissue version already (at least hopefully) :p

[drifand]

That time should be a reissue version already (at least hopefully) :p

Painted version

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Painted version

Knowing the direction TT is going, figures in 2018 will come in grey models requiring you to paint them yourself... :p

[drifand]

Knowing the direction TT is going, figures in 2018 will come in grey models requiring you to paint them yourself... :p

That's where bandai Gundam model kits are but they are plastic colour injection with decals but is made in Japan

[ampoldj]

That's where bandai Gundam model kits are but they are plastic colour injection with decals but is made in Japan

I would go with TF kits you need to build if it is cheaper and less QC assembly issues :D

[ampoldj]

Is this one already released? Looks like amazon japan has the stocks (based that no more release date indicated). Before they list around 20th to 24th of October

[1AZRAEL1]

Possibly on the cusp. Give it a couple of days and I'm sure we shall see him pop up soon

[Trent]

Possibly on the cusp. Give it a couple of days and I'm sure we shall see him pop up soon

Hehe. Cusp.

Such a funny word.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Just got the email from BBTS he is expected within the next 10 days.

Hope it's true - I want him delivered if poss by the Nov 7th

[Megatran]

^ That leaves only a little more than a week from it's release date of 29th October. Better turn on those afterburners. Fingers crossed for you BTT.

[laproblematique]

Are the boxes for the MP-11 repaints the same size as the Ultra/Delta Magnus box?

[ZoonMaster5000]

Are the boxes for the MP-11 repaints the same size as the Ultra/Delta Magnus box?

Yeah the box dimensions are pretty much the same

[BigTransformerTrev]

^ That leaves only a little more than a week from it's release date of 29th October. Better turn on those afterburners. Fingers crossed for you BTT.

Cheers mate, it's pretty much so the kids can give it to me to unwrap on my birthday. Might have to find a back up of some tools I want or something just in case

[Stug]

Just got my shipping notification from Robot Kingdom! So excited; this guy was my first and favourite seeker growing up :D:D

Now calm myself down and prepare for the 2 weeks it will inevitably take to get to me... :rolleyes:

[MayzaPrime]

Just got my shipping notification from Robot Kingdom! So excited; this guy was my first and favourite seeker growing up :D:D

Now calm myself down and prepare for the 2 weeks it will inevitably take to get to me... :rolleyes:

Dude thats awesome... you will have to post picks when he arrives

[DELTAprime]

Totally forgot he was shipping this weekend, just got my shipping notification. A little late in the day so hopefully he won't be sitting on a backdock all weekend.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Just got my shipping notification from Robot Kingdom! So excited; this guy was my first and favourite seeker growing up :D:D

Now calm myself down and prepare for the 2 weeks it will inevitably take to get to me... :rolleyes:

Yeah, just got mine from BBTS

[Trent]

Thrust got delivered today.

Underwhelmed. B-list character gets a B-list Masterpiece toy.

[Jazzman]

Thrust got delivered today.

Underwhelmed. B-list character gets a B-list Masterpiece toy.

Serious? Why's that? Any quality issues? :confused:

[Initial_G]

Thrust got delivered today.

Underwhelmed. B-list character gets a B-list Masterpiece toy.


Masterpiece Thrust.

All I can say about him is that once I have Dirge, I'm never, ever buying this seeker mould ever again.

^ This

Initial reviews seem to agree :( so sad that TT don't seem to have made any efforts into improving the existing flaws, but a quick cosmetic remold.

Unfortunately many of us are already heavily invested now, luckily only Dirge left. I think If i were to start now, I would just get the KOs. Actually I'm tempted to get the KO Dirge just to get the seekers all done and dusted.

[Jazzman]

^ This

Initial reviews seem to agree :( so sad that TT don't seem to have made any efforts into improving the existing flaws, but a quick cosmetic remold.

Unfortunately many of us are already heavily invested now, luckily only Dirge left. I think If i were to start now, I would just get the KOs. Actually I'm tempted to get the KO Dirge just to get the seekers all done and dusted.

Murphy's Law dictates as soon as you order the KO the official pre-order will go up the very next night! :p

[Trent]

Serious? Why's that? Any quality issues? :confused:

No issues, it's just a remould of a toy that was never designed with those remoulds in mind. As such it suffers greatly. Also the plastic colour is very flat and dull.


^ This

Initial reviews seem to agree :( so sad that TT don't seem to have made any efforts into improving the existing flaws, but a quick cosmetic remold.

Unfortunately many of us are already heavily invested now, luckily only Dirge left. I think If i were to start now, I would just get the KOs. Actually I'm tempted to get the KO Dirge just to get the seekers all done and dusted.

That seems a bit... impatient. Buying a KO rather than wait a few months. There's plenty of other stuff coming out to keep you occupied if your money is burning a hole in your pocket ;)

[iscreamonstars]

I haven't even gotten my MP Ramjet yet from PC, will most likey get Thrust before him then i'll see what i think of the mould.

[loophole]

I haven't even gotten my MP Ramjet yet from PC, will most likey get Thrust before him then i'll see what i think of the mould.

I gave up and bought Ramjet from somewhere else and am now getting my money back from PC

[Initial_G]

Murphy's Law dictates as soon as you order the KO the official pre-order will go up the very next night! :p

HAHA, someone else do this, quick! :)

[drifand]

I haven't even gotten my MP Ramjet yet from PC, will most likey get Thrust before him then i'll see what i think of the mould.

Waiting on this, I believe there are about over 20 people still waiting for it.

Meanwhile my thrust is in its way from TT mall

[DELTAprime]

No issues, it's just a remould of a toy that was never designed with those remoulds in mind. As such it suffers greatly. Also the plastic colour is very flat and dull.

What did you expect? It's yet another Seeker, it's not going to somehow be magically better than everything else we have gotten in the MP-11 mould.

[drifand]

What did you expect? It's yet another Seeker, it's not going to somehow be magically better than everything else we have gotten in the MP-11 mould.

I expect more, have some pride to admit is wrong and correct it.
The Ko are actually done up better in colours. No magic needed and cost half the cost.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'm only hoping the paint job is as nice as Ramjet.

[Trent]

What did you expect? It's yet another Seeker, it's not going to somehow be magically better than everything else we have gotten in the MP-11 mould.

Do you have MP-11SW? Compare the finishes on the two and then tell me I have my expectations set too high.

[aching878]

i'll have to chime into this when my mp11NT arrives...:cool:

[DELTAprime]

Do you have MP-11SW? Compare the finishes on the two and then tell me I have my expectations set too high.

They are both mostly cartoon accurate matte finishes. If you are thinking the colour is off well that's probably down to he never seems to be the same shade of red from screen cap to screen cap. 80's cartoon animation errors, what can you do? To this day I'm far more ticked off that TT put the Decepticon emblem on Skywarp and Thundercracker's wings upside down than anything with Thrust. Sure a better mould than this which is the original MP3 mould from before it was modified horribly would be good, but it's not. My expectations were set by owning all the other TT MP-11 moulds and it's more or less in line with the rest of the MP-11's.

[aching878]

So my takmall Thrust arrived and had a good play around with it.

Imo it's a vast improvement over the last few seekers, no funny shoulders, the sprue marks are much much cleaner (not master grade Gundam kit builder perfect obviously :-p ) and the overall finish is very nice, what you come to expect from the MP11 build.

I have to say I really like it, even the "Huh" face it has, its perfect for certain situations lol

While it's not everyone's cup of tea, for collectors chasing the best Toon representation of the character, this is definitely one to get.


http://i.imgur.com/7xoRpuKh.jpg

[Jazzman]

So my takmall Thrust arrived and had a good play around with it.

Imo it's a vast improvement over the last few seekers, no funny shoulders, the sprue marks are much much cleaner (not master grade Gundam kit builder perfect obviously :-p ) and the overall finish is very nice, what you come to expect from the MP11 build.

I have to say I really like it, even the "Huh" face it has, its perfect for certain situations lol

While it's not everyone's cup of tea, for collectors chasing the best Toon representation of the character, this is definitely one to get.

Very nice. Got notice from PC that mine's on the way... can't wait! :D

[drifand]

I think the jet mode is what looks let down.

[aching878]

I think the jet mode is what looks let down.

because it looks like the cartoon? ;)

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/thrust-comp-jpg.27594507/

[Borgeman]

tbh the difference in greys is probably too great, tho I thought that from the first time pics appeared. But it feels good in hand.

[millhouse]

Mine (from RK) has a pin issue which results in a loose waist. After some reading on TFW I just twisted a length of clear rubber band under it and the result is fine.

Now for someone to make a KO Thrust stand. I still need to get Skywarp and Ramjet stands too, but it'll be a "pull the trigger when I can justify $20US for a KO stand from China" deal.

[Frank]

Mine (from RK) has a pin issue which results in a loose waist. After some reading on TFW I just twisted a length of clear rubber band under it and the result is fine.

Now for someone to make a KO Thrust stand. I still need to get Skywarp and Ramjet stands too, but it'll be a "pull the trigger when I can justify $20US for a KO stand from China" deal.

My RK one also get loose waist, and I think all other parts all better than rennet
. But the waist problem seems not just for one or two pieces, mostly for lots. And still waiting for my PC one's notification . And hope it will coming quickly. And have look the waist for that one, but I think same because they all hong kong released.

[Initial_G]

Mine (from RK) has a pin issue which results in a loose waist. After some reading on TFW I just twisted a length of clear rubber band under it and the result is fine.

Now for someone to make a KO Thrust stand. I still need to get Skywarp and Ramjet stands too, but it'll be a "pull the trigger when I can justify $20US for a KO stand from China" deal.

Would you happen to be able to take a pic of your fix (for reference later ;))

[philby]

got mine today :) only transformed once from robot to jet. so far doesn't have the reversed shoulders which is good but that piece in the middle of the fuselage behind the cockpit doesn't fit right. i will try transforming a few times over the weekend if i get a chance.

[Jazzman]

because it looks like the cartoon? ;)

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/thrust-comp-jpg.27594507/

I wonder what MP Thrust would have looked like with the wing's grey colour on his chest, and a more crimson red for his legs and arms... :confused: If nothing else he is set up for a "+" anime version. :p

[drifand]

No it doesn't look like the cartoon colours but that's my opinion. Somehow I don't like the grey in plane mode or maybe I am expecting the round rotors to be not just Mould plastic but actual turntable rotors.

In not mode he does look better.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

No it doesn't look like the cartoon colours but that's my opinion. Somehow I don't like the grey in plane mode or maybe I am expecting the round rotors to be not just Mould plastic but actual turntable rotors.

Yeah, the shade of grey is much too light on the toy, not sure what on earth they were thinking really! And there seems to be a lot of questionable decisions being made on the coneheads in general.

However, the rotors do turn:

https://youtu.be/PCTnqF15u-0?t=3m56s

[drifand]

Yeah, the shade of grey is much too light on the toy, not sure what on earth they were thinking really! And there seems to be a lot of questionable decisions being made on the coneheads in general.

However, the rotors do turn:

https://youtu.be/PCTnqF15u-0?t=3m56s

It's probably no distinct in the paint on the rotors made me thought they were not movable. But anyway he looks better in bot

[Jazzman]

My MP Thrust just arrived and I'm really happy with the colour choices now that I have him in hand. Not bad at all. :)

[ampoldj]

Mine looks like cramped in the bubble thankfully nothing broken only the main issue is the wobbly waist when i take it out you know something aint right

[Darkness]

Mine (from RK) has a pin issue which results in a loose waist. After some reading on TFW I just twisted a length of clear rubber band under it and the result is fine.

Now for someone to make a KO Thrust stand. I still need to get Skywarp and Ramjet stands too, but it'll be a "pull the trigger when I can justify $20US for a KO stand from China" deal.

Be mindful that rubber bands perish and leave a sticky mess.

[Kranix]

I got my Thrust from PC. He looks much better in person as I suspected he would. My version has excellent QC except that he is really loose in the mid section but that seems to be the case with all of them.

[drifand]

Got all my three thrust from TT mall from tenso no issues. This is by boat.
I am not sure why my other single item was rejected to ship by boat. It was a heated argument but I got around it sending it to another country which inconvenient me.

So technically shipping by boat was not that slow imo, I am very patient.

[laproblematique]

Got all my three thrust from TT mall from tenso no issues. This is by boat.
I am not sure why my other single item was rejected to ship by boat. It was a heated argument but I got around it sending it to another country which inconvenient me.

So technically shipping by boat was not that slow imo, I am very patient.

Three Thrusts? :S

[drifand]

Three Thrusts? :S

Yeah three. Not all for me though. PC limited their numbers had to buy elsewhere at that time. Very well packed from TT mall.