MP Inferno colour pics & accessories

[kurdt_the_goat]

Via Dengeki Hobby (http://hobby.dengeki.com/event/212858/) from the Tokyo Toy Show. Link has bigger pics!

http://i.imgur.com/jr7IfHo.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/65R0Zwe.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/M9xRi0U.jpg

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

http://i.imgur.com/mB3eRxl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GneouZ7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/P3AUTRw.jpg

And the ladder goes where now!? Alternate frontend of the fire engine? That's something new....

[M-bot]

Looks fantastic! The disappearing ladder - an engineering feat to top Ironhide/Ratchet maybe?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Closeup pic of poses from kyano13neo (https://twitter.com/kyano13neo/status/740738708635160576) on Twitter. Interestingly looks to be a licensed Fuso T951... TT going the extra mile! :p

Just noticed the alternate head as well, great stuff!

http://i.imgur.com/eInoAg2.jpg

[MayzaPrime]

Glorious :)

Mind you that water spray is going to make for some fun photos :p:D;)

[tinyJazz]

He looks awesome in colour! Nice option parts too, but what's going on with that clamp on his head?

[Ralph Wiggum]

Can't go wrong with Inferno, looking forward to him.

More stickers though, I wonder if that's going to cause some debate.

[kovert]

Are the stickers for representing the G1 Inferno toy? Don't remember seeing the 'FD' markings on Inferno in the cartoon. Autobot logos on the front appear to be printed, which is great.

[Paulbot]

Looks amazing!


He looks awesome in colour! Nice option parts too, but what's going on with that clamp on his head?

Maybe from the episode Prime Target (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/File:PrimeTarget_CapturedInferno.jpg)?

[ZoonMaster5000]

He really does look amazing and how they have managed to hide away the ladder is a engineering masterpiece in itself!

[Trent]

Is the ladder hidden or has it been removed for those photos? I think you can see it in the robot mode pic behind the windshield. Awesome if so!

[philby]

I was initially a little meh about it but it's funny how seeing some other poses and accessories makes you a little more enthusiastic.

[DaptoDog]

The red looks spectacular. Doesn't look to be anything not to like about it so far.

[Omega Metro]

The red looks spectacular. Doesn't look to be anything not to like about it so far.

Head looks a bit big and the whole thing looks a bit plain. Still getting it though.

[drifand]

The red looks spectacular. Doesn't look to be anything not to like about it so far.

Red is just taken from left over ironhide material and white is taken from you... know

Is there a price yet? same as shockwave is my guess?

[TAAUBlaster]

I'm really liking Inferno in these pics. I'm very intrigued to see his transformation scheme. Though I wish TT included those cool little name plates instead of half the extras that I personally won't even use :p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

LOL at that accessory! I might now just have to get him for the lulz!

Well played Takara! Well played!

[Ralph Wiggum]

I anticipate a number of "Inferno hosing down Ironhide's flaming farts" pics arriving in the near future...

[crankcase76]

Damn!!! When I just thought my wallet was getting a break.....

[Sinnertwin]

Looks fantastic! The disappearing ladder - an engineering feat to top Ironhide/Ratchet maybe?

Just a case of collapsing and folding the ladder into his torso, you can see the hinge where it does so in alt mode -towards the base of the ladder

[DaptoDog]

Head looks a bit big and the whole thing looks a bit plain. Still getting it though.

Sure there is still individual preferences. I guess I meant there is nothing like Ironhide's hip kibble or nappy crotch that is instantly controversial.

[Smint]

Never cared for Inferno but i recognise him and the toy looks super good. I will be getting this. I like the accessories, the ladder and water spray should prove to be lots of fun...

[Robzy]

Wow. Wow and wow. :eek:

[Jazzman]

Man, I don't log in for a few hours and what do I miss?... updated Inferno pics and the release of a new MP... Thrust!!! It's all action today. :D

[Kranix]

I can't fault this guy, he is a must buy!

[ampoldj]

Man, I don't log in for a few hours and what do I miss?... updated Inferno pics and the release of a new MP... Thrust!!! It's all action today. :D

...and ive been calculating funds and looks like ive used up all my budget this year :eek: (i think i need a $350 budget extension from somewhere)

[MV75]

Via Dengeki Hobby (http://hobby.dengeki.com/event/212858/) from the Tokyo Toy Show. Link has bigger pics!

And the ladder goes where now!? Alternate frontend of the fire engine? That's something new....

Lego formers!

That water. Oh man, it's quite rude isn't it? :D They probably should have tinted it blue...

Shame vehicle mode suffers for robot mode. Again. But it does look sweet in bot mode.

[Jazzman]

...and ive been calculating funds and looks like ive used up all my budget this year :eek: (i think i need a $350 budget extension from somewhere)

You never know... the Dirge pre-order may come up towards the end of the year... Credit Card at the ready haha :eek:

[ampoldj]

You never know... the Dirge pre-order may come up towards the end of the year... Credit Card at the ready haha :eek:

or they can just release a TT MP Seekers Ace and Elite boxed sets to make us finacially incapacitated :D

[5FDP]

Inferno looks fricken awesome :cool:

[Jazzman]

or they can just release a TT MP Seekers Ace and Elite boxed sets to make us finacially incapacitated :D

Ouch... yep, that would hurt... but so irresistible!

[Magnus]

http://i.imgur.com/mB3eRxl.jpg

Alternate frontend of the fire engine? That's something new....

I can't really see much detail on that 'alternate front'. It looks just plain where there should be headlights and a grille. It seems like an odd inclusion, unless he appeared like that in the cartoon at some point.


Still, I wonder if there might even be two different faces once the official colour photos are released, like the ones on MP Bumblebee.

Called it. :D

[philby]

Shame vehicle mode suffers for robot mode. Again. But it does look sweet in bot mode.

in what way? you mean compared to the toy, cartoon or the actual real life fire truck?

[Megatran]

Sex on wheels. And that ladder is like stairway to heaven.

[Deonasis]

I like the look of this!

[GoktimusPrime]

I can't really see much detail on that 'alternate front'. It looks just plain where there should be headlights and a grille. It seems like an odd inclusion, unless he appeared like that in the cartoon at some point.
According to the text above those grills, that's exactly what they're meant to be - cartoon accurate. The default grill is toy/vehicle-accurate as well as vehicle accurate to the Mitsubishi Fuso T951 fire engine (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/49/90/c4/4990c4b6607a04192a6eb1f3b6d1a784.jpg). I suspect that the vehicle accuracy is probably a condition of the licence obtained from Mitsubishi, but they've included the simplified show-accurate alternate grills for those who wanna be that fussy.

The text for the bottom grill says "For holding Red Alert," so I'm guessing it's a thinner grill to give more clearance for Inferno to cradle Red Alert in his arms.

[danny-boy]

The bottom plate has got clear plastic bits in front of it to rest Red Alert on.

[Paulbot]

When they throw in an accessory to allow a carrying pose, you know one of the designers ships Inferno and Red Alert.

[drifand]

Look like cut costs in having to paint logos and just use stickers now I think, I mean sure everyone seems to ignore the change.

[GoktimusPrime]

The bottom plate has got clear plastic bits in front of it to rest Red Alert on.
Aah, you're right. I initially thought it was some other accessory that they'd just leant in front of it, but I can see that it's connected now. Heh, so Inferno comes with a papoose (https://img0.etsystatic.com/028/1/7567480/il_570xN.615099246_gfpi.jpg) for Red Alert. :p

[kurdt_the_goat]

Some more pics from MASABON2011 on twitter (https://twitter.com/MASABON2011/status/741444947694387201)

Inferno has a remarkably clean back! :D

http://i.imgur.com/H2XzNqrl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/H2XzNqr.jpg)http://i.imgur.com/L2qLDiTl.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/L2qLDiT.jpg)

[GoktimusPrime]

:eek: Wow. I wonder if the ladder completely folds up inside the chest cavity (which would be a good use of that space which was otherwise the cockpit for the Diaclone pilot on the G1 figure), or if the ladder (or part of it) detaches and becomes something else, similar to Laserwave's backpack becoming the gun stand. Judging from the fact that the pics don't showcase what the ladder may become in robot mode, I'm guessing that it completely folds inside the upper torso cavity. If so, that's freaking amazing! :eek:

[kurdt_the_goat]

I think this is how it folds up... pretty simple and clever! But still, there must be more space than i'm imagining in the torso for it to fit!

http://i.imgur.com/NO1aaq6.png
http://i.imgur.com/htlNDkl.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

あっ、成る程！Oh I see! :D

[MV75]

in what way? you mean compared to the toy, cartoon or the actual real life fire truck?

The way the arms are the back sides. I'm sure real ones don't have that going on. :)

[Sinnertwin]

Delicious.
Could very well be my favourite MP. If they release an Artfire, I may just squeal.

[spiderken17]

Delicious.
Could very well be my favourite MP. If they release an Artfire, I may just squeal.

Please record that when you do :D

[UltraMarginal]

I think this is how it folds up... pretty simple and clever! But still, there must be more space than i'm imagining in the torso for it to fit!

http://i.imgur.com/NO1aaq6.png
http://i.imgur.com/htlNDkl.jpg

Nicely analysed good sir, I believe you are more or less correct.


Please record that when you do :D

haha, new ring tone!


The more I see of this MP the more interested I get.

[DaptoDog]

Delicious.
Could very well be my favourite MP. If they release an Artfire, I may just squeal.



The more I see of this MP the more interested I get.

Agreed. Inferno seems to be all substance without much if any hype. Could very well be the MP (and maybe Transformer) of 2016.

[MayzaPrime]

Agreed. Inferno seems to be all substance without much if any hype. Could very well be the MP (and maybe Transformer) of 2016.

It is looking that way so far. I am also excited for all of the retool/repaints, like others have mentioned Artfire (hopefully) with a Targetmaster will be a distinct possibility. Grapple and Hauler only add to my excitement :D

[Deonasis]

I think this is how it folds up... pretty simple and clever! But still, there must be more space than i'm imagining in the torso for it to fit!

[img]http://i.imgur.com/NO1aaq6.png[/img
[img]http://i.imgur.com/htlNDkl.jpg[/img

That is a fantastic diagram, well done! :cool:

[ampoldj]

It is looking that way so far. I am also excited for all of the retool/repaints, like others have mentioned Artfire (hopefully) with a Targetmaster will be a distinct possibility. Grapple and Hauler only add to my excitement :D

if they release Grapple then i believe that this mold has a shot to do Artfire as Tokyo Toy Show exclusive next year (versus Irohide/Ratchet to do a Black or Green Deco)

[Sinnertwin]

if they release Grapple then i believe that this mold has a shot to do Artfire as Tokyo Toy Show exclusive next year (versus Irohide/Ratchet to do a Black or Green Deco)

And I shall be buying it. :)

[spiderken17]

I am looking forward to this release, more than any other MP's for a while. Grapple more so.

[drifand]

I am looking forward to this release, more than any other MP's for a while. Grapple more so.

I just want all the other Mps that are long outstanding.

[Jazzman]

I just want all the other Mps that are long outstanding.

As we all do, haha. I'm sure over the years we'll get all the characters. Even an official Skyfire! :D

[Raider]

So from Inferno we may end up with:
Grapple (obvious choice)
Roadhauler
Artfire
Inferno+

I love all the MP's but can they please devote a little more time to Decepticons. I was just looking at my Decepticon MP shelf and its just so full of seekers.

[drifand]

So from Inferno we may end up with:
Grapple (obvious choice)
Roadhauler
Artfire
Inferno+

I love all the MP's but can they please devote a little more time to Decepticons. I was just looking at my Decepticon MP shelf and its just so full of seekers.

They were hoping to make you happy with them.

I thought insecticons aren't hard, or reflector but oh well money saved.

[GoktimusPrime]

I love all the MP's but can they please devote a little more time to Decepticons. I was just looking at my Decepticon MP shelf and its just so full of seekers.
Proportionately speaking, more Decepticons have been done as MPs than Autobots. Let's look at all the toy-characters from 1984-85 who also appeared in the G1 cartoon (so we're excluding characters like the Jumpstarters, Deluxe Insecticons etc.). And we'll including characters that we know are coming soon as MPs; i.e. Inferno and Thrust.

Autobots = 13/39* or 33% have been done as MPs
Decepticons = 13/25** or 52% have been done as MPs

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/meme_masterpieces300_zpse1rddoiu.jpg

If your Decepticon MP shelf is looking less densely populated than your Autobot MP shelf, it'd be because there were simply fewer Decepticons in G1 than Autobots, thus there is a more limited pool of G1 Decepticon characters for TakaraTOMY to make MP products from. HasTak have tried to flesh out the Decepticon ranks with new G1 characters like Sunstorm, Acid Storm and Exhaust, Loud Pedal etc. but they've also bolstered the Autobots with new G1 characters too, such as Road Rage, Tiger Track, Clampdown etc., so this ends up offsetting any numerical advantage that the Decepticons may have had. And as you've pointed out, each new Autobot MP that comes out as more redeco potentials as other Autobots. Inferno adds 1 to the Autobot count, but he carries the redeco potential of becoming MP Grapple, Hauler and Artfire! :o

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*Fight! Super Robot Lifeforms Transformers; Autobots
Optimus Prime ←done!
Bluestreak ←done!
Jazz
Hound
Ironhide ←done!
Mirage
Prowl ←done!
Ratchet ←done!
Sideswipe ←done!
Sunstreaker
Trailbreaker
Wheeljack ←done!
Brawn
Bumblebee ←done!
Cliffjumper
Gears
Huffer
Windcharger
Jetfire
Omega Supreme
Blaster
Grapple
Hoist
Inferno ←coming soon!
Red Alert ←done!
Skids
Smokescreen ←done!
Tracks ←done!
Perceptor
Beachcomber
Cosmos
Powerglide
Seaspray
Warpath
Grimlock ←done!
Slag
Sludge
Snarl
Swoop

**Fight! Super Robot Lifeforms Transformers; Decepticons
Megatron ←done!
Soundwave ←done!
Buzzsaw ←done!
Laserbeak ←done!
Frenzy ←done!
Ravage ←done!
Rumble ←done!
Skywarp ←done!
Starscream ←done!
Thundercracker ←done!
Shockwave ←done!
Dirge
Ramjet ←done!
Thrust ←coming soon!
Astrotrain
Blitzwing
Bombshell
Kickback
Shrapnel
Bonecrusher
Long Haul
Hook
Mixmaster
Scavenger
Scrapper

[drifand]

Nothing personal here, Megatron is not counted for me at this stage. Lol

[Penetrator]

all very exciting... but first thing that comes to mind is, is he scale accurate with the others.

This guy is a fire truck!! surely cant be small!! :eek:

[GoktimusPrime]

all very exciting... but first thing that comes to mind is, is he scale accurate with the others.

This guy is a fire truck!! surely cant be small!! :eek:
Scale accurate in robot mode, but not in vehicle mode. :o You're right, if the vehicle mode were scale-accurate then this toy would be huge.

[Penetrator]

Scale accurate in robot mode, but not in vehicle mode. :o You're right, if the vehicle mode were scale-accurate then this toy would be huge.

then that now throws the scale out from mp10.... meh.... i thought that was one of the things they wanted to make consistent with the new MPs....

[Ralph Wiggum]

If his vehicle mode was bigger than Ironhide, but smaller than Optimus, I'd be happy.

But yeah, scale is definitely not something to get pedantic about.

[MayzaPrime]

then that now throws the scale out from mp10.... meh.... i thought that was one of the things they wanted to make consistent with the new MPs....

It is as Goki said, the scale is based on robot mode... How many people actually pose their MPs in vehicle mode? Out of all my MPs EVA Convoy and Hasbro Soundwave are displayed this way.

[FruitBuyer]

then that now throws the scale out from mp10.... meh.... i thought that was one of the things they wanted to make consistent with the new MPs....

All MPs since MP-10 are based off robot-mode scale. Alt-mode scale would be stupid as the Seekers would be way bigger than everyone else.

[drifand]

Starsaber should be the winner lol

And soundwave should be smallest

[Raider]

Proportionately speaking, more Decepticons have been done as MPs than Autobots. Let's look at all the toy-characters from 1984-85 who also appeared in the G1 cartoon (so we're excluding characters like the Jumpstarters, Deluxe Insecticons etc.). And we'll including characters that we know are coming soon as MPs; i.e. Inferno and Thrust.

Autobots = 13/39* or 33% have been done as MPs
Decepticons = 13/25** or 52% have been done as MPs


Interesting way to skew statistics :p

If you look at the list you will notice that of the 13 Decepticons, 5 of them use almost the exact same mold. This would put unique figures down to 9. If you categorise cassettes as 1 unique figure (I know they are different but the engineering and size for them pales in comparison to the large bots) then have 5 unique figures. That is not much when you look at the remaining decepticons which (bar Dirge) would likely all be unique figures.

Then look at the Autobots. Bluestreak, Prowl and Smokescreen are one unique mold. Ironhide and Ratchet are one. Red Alert and Sideswipe another one. Every other autobot is unique so that is 9 unique figures.

Therefore 5 unique molds to Decepticons and 9 unique molds to Autobots. Almost double the amount in favour of Autobots. That doesn't even get into the proportion of mold uses to total MPs which would really blow things out with the seekers.

All I am saying is some unique mold Decepticon love would not go astray.

[MayzaPrime]

For as second I forgot this was the MP Inferno thread :p

Lets either take this to another thread or start talking about MP Inferno again.

[1AZRAEL1]

For as second I forgot this was the MP Inferno thread :p

Lets either take this to another thread or start talking about MP Inferno again.

How about we take Inferno to a whole new thread, with blackjack and hookers ;):p

[MayzaPrime]

How about we take Inferno to a whole new thread, with blackjack and hookers ;):p

Sounds like something to do on a slow Tuesday :p;)

[1AZRAEL1]

Sounds like something to do on a slow Tuesday :p;)

Except it's Wednesday ;):p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

And we get a shot of how the ladder collapses:

http://i.imgur.com/nOE7Cle.jpg

[haydenite]

Nice.. hard choice between this and Ocular Max version...
But I think the hidden ladder may win in the end :)

[Ralph Wiggum]

I assume the different head and front of cab is all about providing an exact cartoon replica? If so, I feel like my experience and perception of Masterpieces has diverged with TT's current vision.

[MayzaPrime]

Finally coloured pics... So awesome :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some comparisons from FaithfulTF (http://www.weibo.com/5744830572/DBIcTvldm?from=page_1005055744830572_profile&wvr=6&mod=weibotime&type=comment#_rnd1466765263645):

http://i.imgur.com/MpF0as0.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/Smjwnw5.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/p9xb4IK.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/OfttyoD.jpg

[doublespy]

That comparison with the cartoon model gives me chills. This is easily the most slavishly show-accurate Masterpiece figure. I'm really happy that the Masterpiece line is headed in this direction, despite the fact that earlier MPs would look out of place with what's coming in the future

[Tober]

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/shogo%20hasui%20MP%20Line_zpspuhay57v.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/shogo%20hasui%20MP%20Line_zpspuhay57v.jpg.html)

This is an image that was posted on TFW2005.

Rather spurious really, as MP-10 clearly has its origins in MP-1.

[drifand]

Going to say he ran it more based on g1 toy accurate in colour and had the folding gun from comics which was rather odd move .
But if that's what he said then that is what it was.

I do find it weird that they have not attempted to recolour mp 10 to the screen accurate self being they know the complaints about his dead eyes, it doesn't actually suits well with the other MPs.

In many ways looking at inferno, you can see the effort is actually more than mp-10

[ITZTRU]

Roller was done in screen accurate colours for Takara. Hasbro has a blue roller which is toy accurate.

Why would Takara opt to colour their Prime in "toy accurate colours" and leave roller in screen accurate? Makes no sense. Everyone can believe what they want to believe obviously but I'm convinced Takara was going for SCREEN accurate.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

High res scan of Figure King No. 221 from Loopaza (https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/posts/1147998348595012):

http://i.imgur.com/KvB9Fi4.jpg

[drifand]

You can clearly see the difference from this mp on the face is so much more cartoon which I do like.

[Penetrator]

All MPs since MP-10 are based off robot-mode scale. Alt-mode scale would be stupid as the Seekers would be way bigger than everyone else.

I thought the whole rebooting prime in a smaller bot was to keep scale consistency with all the upcoming bots? So far every car autobot has been made in scale with mp10, no?

and all the cars usually have some pic showing how they fit in prime's trailer. which we now have inferno, the only one out of scale with the rest.

true he may be in scale in bot mode, but G1 animation was never properly in scale, other than in vehicle mode.

i know im probably just being a scale nazi, but its just whats been released so far that has built up to this.

as for the cons, they're all in diff scales anyway, except for the seekers with each other.

[Tober]

I thought the whole rebooting prime in a smaller bot was to keep scale consistency with all the upcoming bots? So far every car autobot has been made in scale with mp10, no?

as for the cons, they're all in diff scales anyway, except for the seekers with each other.

Bumblebee was out of scale with the rest of the car bots first.

Soundwave, his minions and Shockwave are sorta in scale... sorta.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looks like we're gonna get preorders soon from PC (https://www.facebook.com/premiumcollectaus/photos/a.597995046888754.1073741825.539796449375281/1153344774687109/?type=3&theater)...

While TFSource already have their preorders (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-33-inferno/) up.

[Jazzman]

Looks like we're gonna get preorders soon from PC (https://www.facebook.com/premiumcollectaus/photos/a.597995046888754.1073741825.539796449375281/1153344774687109/?type=3&theater)...

While TFSource already have their preorders (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-33-inferno/) up.

Saaaaaaweeeeeet! :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

PC's listing (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-33-inferno) is now live.

[Shirokaze]

I don't believe it! Sold out in less than 10 minutes....:mad:

EDIT: Nevermind, it seems they topped up the quantities.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I don't believe it! Sold out in less than 10 minutes....:mad:

Just tried it, it's still open -- give it another go!

[Shirokaze]

Just tried it, it's still open -- give it another go!

Cheers for the heads up, got my order in :)

[GoktimusPrime]

Pre ordered! :D

[Thurmus]

Out again already.

[spiderken17]

Bugger missed out. I was hoping to use energon points as well.

[nsm034]

last minute notice for pre orders sux. PC needs better communication with this sort of thing

[Thurmus]

Their back.

[nsm034]

yeah just kept refreshing and it popped up, Ordered . Phew

[spiderken17]

Its working again now. I got one which was lucky I was about to go to bed and my wife said to give it one more try.

[Thurmus]

My wife would probably tell me to try a couple of hundred more times. Give her enough time to go to sleep before I came to bed. :D

[drifand]

Sold out

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Back up again.

[spiderken17]

My wife would probably tell me to try a couple of hundred more times. Give her enough time to go to sleep before I came to bed. :D

I have a 4 week old so getting to sleep is not an issue these days :D

[nsm034]

Back up again.


Out again already.


Their back.


Sold out

Maybe PC's website is powered by Telstra ? :D

[TAAUBlaster]

Wow, such short notice from PC. Would be nice for a day or two heads up. Luckily it seems I was able to get and order in though! :D

[Jazzman]

Wow, such short notice from PC. Would be nice for a day or two heads up. Luckily it seems I was able to get and order in though! :D

Agreed, more notice needed...

[drifand]

I bought um Magnus so I thought that was it just surprised I have to spend 1k so quickly

[Borgeman]

Just ordered successfully as of midnight.
The notice for this was shorter than any other. Ive bought every MP they've offered but seriously this is silly. Needs to be 24 hours notice minimum

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorders up at BBTS (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12371&mode=retail).

[Jetfire in the sky]

Just ordered mine from PC at 5:36am 6/7 EST, I hope everyone who wants one is able to get him, seems like there may have been some issues with the website last night, perhaps too much traffic at the time:confused:

[ampoldj]

last minute notice for pre orders sux. PC needs better communication with this sort of thing

agree...just woke up and PO'd good thing aint a limited release :eek:

[evilpinky]

Happy birthday to me!! Loving the look, hopefully as good in person :)

[DaptoDog]

Wow I missed all this going down last night. Have it in my cart at PC but does anyone know what the ¥RRP is going to be? Can't find it at any places in Japan yet.

[1AZRAEL1]

I can't understand why so many people becoming upset that PC put it up without much notice. They most of the time do give more notice than this, and could just be a case of oversight this time. At least you all got one.

[Kranix]

Wow, I dont have Facebook so use here to notify me of PC stock and I missed all this and thus the pre-order. I was hoping to use my already redeemed PC points too. How much did this guy end up costing for pre-order in AUD?

Edit: Checking the PC thread I logged off here only a few mins before the post saying that Inferno was going live, crazy!

[1AZRAEL1]

Wow, I dont have Facebook so use here to notify me of PC stock and I missed all this and thus the pre-order. I was hoping to use my already redeemed PC points too. How much did this guy end up costing for pre-order in AUD?

Edit: Checking the PC thread I logged off here only a few mins before the post saying that Inferno was going live, crazy!

It was only posted on Facebook that the preorder was going up half an hour before it did. It's still available and he's $139.95

[Borgeman]

I can't understand why so many people becoming upset that PC put it up without much notice. They most of the time do give more notice than this, and could just be a case of oversight this time. At least you all got one.

In hindsight my comment was a little too knee jerk - no store ever has to notify customers of future stock/(pre)orders. It was just unlike PC to not announce it even a few hours in advance.

I guess the only thing I can add is that PC have created a trend by announcing their imminent preorders in advance - it's gotten to a point where if they were to change that trend, they'd need to announce that (from a customer service POV). And only because, as we have seen with their preorder numbers being slashed, there are too many dickheads out there who will kick and scream if they are the slightest bit inconvenienced.

[1AZRAEL1]

In hindsight my comment was a little too knee jerk - no store ever has to notify customers of future stock/(pre)orders. It was just unlike PC to not announce it even a few hours in advance.

I guess the only thing I can add is that PC have created a trend by announcing their imminent preorders in advance - it's gotten to a point where if they were to change that trend, they'd need to announce that (from a customer service POV). And only because, as we have seen with their preorder numbers being slashed, there are too many dickheads out there who will kick and scream if they are the slightest bit inconvenienced.

All good mate, wasn't directed at anyone in particular, just a broad statement. I work in a customer orientated environment and sometimes they drive me up the wall when they don't get their way.

They have created a trend to keep it's customers in the loop, and I hope it does continue. This time could just be a case of oversight or possibly only finding out themselves they secured the preorders. Either way, I'm still happy to snag one.

Sadly with any customer service, someone will always get upset when they are inconvenienced. Hopefully they'll make some announcement as to what happened

[DaptoDog]

Wow I missed all this going down last night. Have it in my cart at PC but does anyone know what the ¥RRP is going to be? Can't find it at any places in Japan yet.

Well I reckon the all-in cost of importing from Japan will be $170-$200 given the current strength of the ¥. So bugger it, pre-ordered from PC.:)

[drifand]

Well I reckon the all-in cost of importing from Japan will be $170-$200 given the current strength of the ¥. So bugger it, pre-ordered from PC.:)

Ur yes definitely, I used to check jpy before ordering buy now I don't bother.
PC not only has good price but reward points and free ship, which I think imo even without points I still be buying from them.

They had initially order issues but ease up after a while.

I think people do take online stores for granted and should try hlj where they may tell you sometime today but no exact time and you be wasting time refreshing the entire day and still miss it.

[danny-boy]

Ordered from PC this morning. Does anyone know if they are sticking to the one run and all shipped at once? Also is the current price the only price they've offered? Just not sure If I may have missed an early bird price.

[1AZRAEL1]

If past indication tells us anything, could be separate shipments. Depends on how many ordered I guess. I think $139.95 was the first price added, I could be wrong coz I ordered this morning. If there was an early bird price, not much of a problem anyway because that's still way cheaper than anywhere else. BBTS is that price, but in US$, which factoring in shipping and exchange rate, you'd be looking at $250+\-

[GoktimusPrime]

Ordered from PC this morning. Does anyone know if they are sticking to the one run and all shipped at once? Also is the current price the only price they've offered? Just not sure If I may have missed an early bird price.
It's the only price, but it gets cheaper if you spend your loyalty Energon points. And as a toy that's priced over $100 it's free shipping. :)

[danny-boy]

If past indication tells us anything, could be separate shipments. Depends on how many ordered I guess. I think $139.95 was the first price added, I could be wrong coz I ordered this morning. If there was an early bird price, not much of a problem anyway because that's still way cheaper than anywhere else. BBTS is that price, but in US$, which factoring in shipping and exchange rate, you'd be looking at $250+\-


It's the only price, but it gets cheaper if you spend your loyalty Energon points. And as a toy that's priced over $100 it's free shipping. :)

Thanks guys :). I used a $25 reward on Inferno. I was surprised I had that many points after I used a $75 reward on Thrust. Premium Collectables is truly the only place us Aussies should shop. The Inferno page doesn't show specific runs so hoping it's just the one run and we all get Inferno at the same time.

[drifand]

Ordered from PC this morning. Does anyone know if they are sticking to the one run and all shipped at once? Also is the current price the only price they've offered? Just not sure If I may have missed an early bird price.

One run and one price I am pretty sure. They hated what is happening with ramjets.

[MayzaPrime]

Just ordered mine from PC and used some energon points

[danny-boy]

One run and one price I am pretty sure. They hated what is happening with ramjets.

:) thanks.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Wow, I dont have Facebook so use here to notify me of PC stock and I missed all this and thus the pre-order. I was hoping to use my already redeemed PC points too. How much did this guy end up costing for pre-order in AUD?

Still available at AU$139.95 as of this post.

Between it being a mainline release and the three per person limit, I think they've got enough stock for everyone -- last night's clusterf@%k was probably too many people bombarding the site trying to order at once.

[Lord_Zed]

Yeah it's still up at PC, the other non limited MP's lasted a few days ion the past so I imagine this will too.

I also doubt we'll get a better price elsewhere as BBTS have him up for the same cost in USD which is $39 more than they wanted for Ironhide so I imagine the Japanese price is somewhere between Ironhide and Shockwave. PC's price is likely to be a bargain as usual! :)

It's interesting that on BBTS this official release costs more than the unlicensed Third party versions of the character, that's the first time I've seen that happen.

Regardless I ordered this guy as the ladder tick and accessories look cool, definitely going with the official version, this time.....

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

...does anyone know what the ¥RRP is going to be? Can't find it at any places in Japan yet.

There are reports (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1065406-masterpiece-mp-33-inferno-214.html#post13747231) on the TFW forums that his cost will be 14,000 JPY (~ AU$187) so minus the expected discounts from the usual Japanese suspects, I think PC's price is excellent given that you get free shipping and energon points (and a likely Asia edition bonus item)!

[Kranix]

It was only posted on Facebook that the preorder was going up half an hour before it did. It's still available and he's $139.95

Cheers, I picked one up :)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86178/Act) up at HLJ -- 11,200 JPY (~ AU$148).

Also at e-hobby (http://e-hobby.co.jp/shopdetail/000000002982/) -- 10,920 JPY

[tinyJazz]

preorder still open at Amiami 10,490 JPY

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-021226&page=top

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

New pics via DaimChoc (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/291157887901312):

http://i.imgur.com/XJQyNHh.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/j8skRtK.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/5PFS8LV.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/DaxQsL5.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hkfnkt1.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/H7TpqZu.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/PxVCNd6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/LX9dJI6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/X2Yhyu6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vnsbDTo.jpg

[Borgeman]

Yeah this guy is sexy

[1AZRAEL1]

Glad I bit the bullet and ordered from PC. Though my missus was none too impressed :D:D:p

[ampoldj]

no altmode comparison pics still :confused:

[Ralph Wiggum]

Am I right in seeing three versions of the front grill? Super detailed, moderately detailed and barely detailed?

[1AZRAEL1]

There's chromed like the G1 toy, grey like the show, and blank because it's covered by Red Alert when he's carrying him (hence the clear plastic to help hold him)

[MayzaPrime]

Glad I bit the bullet and ordered from PC. Though my missus was none too impressed :D:D:p

I have found that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission :p

I am really loving Inferno :D

[1AZRAEL1]

I have found that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission :p

I am really loving Inferno :D

That's why I ordered it and then told her haha.

He does look pretty damn good

[Ralph Wiggum]

There's chromed like the G1 toy, grey like the show, and blank because it's covered by Red Alert when he's carrying him (hence the clear plastic to help hold him)

Ahhhh I see.

Ummm okay...

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Listing up at Anime Export (http://www.anime-export.com/product/32419) -- 9,800 JPY (~ AU$130).

Interestingly, AE lists his height at 17cm (in comparison to Ironhide at 15cm and Shockwave at 18cm) and they also mention him having diecast as well! (Edit: AE have now removed the mention of diecast).

Listing also up at Nippon-Yasan (https://www.nippon-yasan.com/17903-transformers-masterpiece-mp33-inferno.html) -- 9,580 JPY.

[griffin]

Amazon have also added Inferno (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01I4FE77Y), with their usual HUGE official images.

The exact release date is now also known, as November 26th (for those living in, or ordering from JP or HK sources).

[GoktimusPrime]

For those living in Japan (Tets, kurdt, Odie... anyone else?), don't forget that Amazon provides free next day delivery. ;) For those of us in Australia 11400JPY converts to AU$150, but for those in Japan (and thus not converting currency) it's the equivalent of about $115. Still, those of us pre-ordering from PC can get close to that price by spending Energon Points. :) (even without Energon Points PC's price is only about $20 dearer with free postage)

[drifand]

For those living in Japan (Tets, kurdt, Odie... anyone else?), don't forget that Amazon provides free next day delivery. ;) For those of us in Australia 11400JPY converts to AU$150, but for those in Japan (and thus not converting currency) it's the equivalent of about $115. Still, those of us pre-ordering from PC can get close to that price by spending Energon Points. :) (even without Energon Points PC's price is only about $20 dearer with free postage)

Still a win either way. Ny maybe my next choice for shipping to Australia.

For those who don't want to pay now, hlj has it as well.

Ny come up with $152 with cheapest shipping method if you want to pay later.
Is still good.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

From Figure King No. 222 (cropped from Loopaza scan (https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/photos/pcb.1165791046815742/1165789063482607/?type=3&theater)):

http://i.imgur.com/88iVUTD.jpg?1

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looks like the Asia bonus (https://www.facebook.com/TransformersAsia/photos/a.280689052030683.49597.175966015836321/840897799343136/?type=3&theater) for Inferno is a mini diecast Optimus Prime:

http://i.imgur.com/P3eTVjD.jpg

[drifand]

Looks like the Asia bonus (https://www.facebook.com/TransformersAsia/photos/a.280689052030683.49597.175966015836321/840897799343136/?type=3&theater) for Inferno is a mini diecast Optimus Prime:

http://i.imgur.com/P3eTVjD.jpg

Yay new mp Optimus coming soon!
Oh wait

[Lord_Zed]

Yay new mp Optimus coming soon!
Oh wait

I know you are joking, but what are the odds they make a new MP Optimus anyway?

[FruitBuyer]

Even less than them making a new MP Grimlock.

[ampoldj]

i hope they would issue a more useable accessory well erm like a Megatron gun :rolleyes:

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Inferno looks quite decently sized (https://twitter.com/7777_diver/status/757080626667266048) when compared to Magnus:

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/)

[Trent]

I know you are joking, but what are the odds they make a new MP Optimus anyway?

Pretty high if you count Powermaster/Ginrai ;)

[drifand]

I know you are joking, but what are the odds they make a new MP Optimus anyway?

Nah no idea, I actually welcome a new prime but this would be just milking us.

Would prefer a better gift.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Possible card art for Inferno (via Autobase Aichi (https://www.facebook.com/239925686110038/photos/a.776741879095080.1073742026.239925686110038/776742205761714/?type=3&theater)):

http://i.imgur.com/L5sPNIj.jpg

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Display at the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention (https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/posts/1147367021995903):

http://i.imgur.com/dbi7QEK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HEyYbDA.jpg

[bakakun]

Always wanted the G1 Inferno toy, but the only time as a kid I saw it was at a flea market and it was broken.

Also nice a sweet red firetruck transformer in the MP series.

[GoktimusPrime]

Always wanted the G1 Inferno toy, but the only time as a kid I saw it was at a flea market and it was broken.
You passed up both the Takara and Hasbro reissues too? I remember seeing the Hasbro reissue shelfwarming at TRU here for as low as $25 each.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Asia edition bonus and packaging reveal (https://www.facebook.com/TransformersAsia/photos/a.280689052030683.49597.175966015836321/885059441593638/?type=3&theater):

http://i.imgur.com/md2WPh8.jpg

[Megatran]

That Optimus Prime mini statue is very similar (but not identical) to the one released a few years ago as a 2-pack with Movieverse Optimus.

[griffin]

I wonder if the bonus Coins have been stopped completely, or these larger items are just getting something bigger than a Coin.
This one has #1 on it, and Grapple has Ultra Magnus as a figurine, so it seems that a series of them is being planned... which would look nice together in their boxes, but will be very hard to collect on their own (and very expensive).

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some shots from the Taipei Toy Festival (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/338022723214828):

http://i.imgur.com/fZM6Aio.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6GSwBOi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/rOPt8OV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/e4G5ouo.jpg?1

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Video from Wanna-Hobby (https://www.facebook.com/wanna.hobby.com.tw/videos/794970413978875/) showing how the back all folds in.

Very slick!

[Ralph Wiggum]

Simple, obvious yet genius. Gotta give TT credit for thinking of this one.

[MayzaPrime]

Simple, obvious yet genius. Gotta give TT credit for thinking of this one.

I am surprised that a 3rd Party didnt do it... well played Takara :p

[Chevron Action Flash]

Should we be concerned by what is a clear trend towards simplifying the details on these MP figures?

Don't get me wrong I think INFERNO looks amazing but that chest/grille area is way too simplified, no doubt for cartoon accuracy.

This over simplification is not present in the Autobot cars such as Sideswipe, Wheeljack, Prowl, etc. I'm concerned that when displayed on the shelf there is going to be a stylistic disparity between these figures.

I don't own an MP Ironhide or Ratchet (can't get past those hip panels) but its clear this stylistic simplification started there and continued with Shockwave.

Are my concerns well founded?

[Trent]

Should we be concerned by what is a clear trend towards simplifying the details on these MP figures?

Don't get me wrong I think INFERNO looks amazing but that chest/grille area is way too simplified, no doubt for cartoon accuracy.

This over simplification is not present in the Autobot cars such as Sideswipe, Wheeljack, Prowl, etc. I'm concerned that when displayed on the shelf there is going to be a stylistic disparity between these figures.

I don't own an MP Ironhide or Ratchet (can't get past those hip panels) but its clear this stylistic simplification started there and continued with Shockwave.

Are my concerns well founded?

If you look at the photos in the first post of this thread, you'll notice that he comes with multiple chest pieces, one of which has a grill with much more detail.

[Chevron Action Flash]

If you look at the photos in the first post of this thread, you'll notice that he comes with multiple chest pieces, one of which has a grill with much more detail.

Cheers for that. That'll teach me to jump to the last page... anyway for some reason I thought the 'other' grille was the one that had the translucent cradle attached. I didn't realise there were actually 3 grille/fascia plates.

[GoktimusPrime]

Yep. The interchangeable parts allow you to make Inferno look either cartoon-likeness (simplified) or toy-accurate (detailed). I totally agree that toy-accuracy looks waaay better than show-likeness, but many fans are crying out for "show-accuracy" and TakaraTOMY is simply catering to this demand. But it's nice that they're also allowing the option to configure the figure for G1 toy accuracy. :)

[ampoldj]

Let us also not forget that most MP cars (now trucks started) are licensed vehicles in this case a Fuso Fire Truck so TT can't just jump to toon accuracy immediately the way they did with Alert Plus ;)

[Ralph Wiggum]

To me the Masterpiece line was about cartoon proportions and articulation combined with the real life detail of their alt modes.

I feel this shift to the + line and interchangeable parts to be a drift away from my initial experience when I first started collecting , but at least everyone is being catered for I suppose.

[drifand]

I felt the whole masterpiece line was inconsistent throughout even in current.
One piece gets painted another gets zero despite the crazy increase in price like thrust and dirge.

the g1 toy accurate should have been a seperate line as back then colours were all full of errors and so is diaclone colours. They should have one screen accurate and stick to that not take partial comics here and there.

Takara seems to nail the design but fail in delivering a well polished piece at times. I can't say for inferno as I think he looks pretty alright and spot on.
I doubt there is any licensing required for type of fire truck?

[philby]

To me the Masterpiece line was about cartoon proportions and articulation combined with the real life detail of their alt modes.

I feel this shift to the + line and interchangeable parts to be a drift away from my initial experience when I first started collecting , but at least everyone is being catered for I suppose.

yeah i pretty much feel the same although i came in late. The '+' red alert just looks bland to me. Maybe the interchangeable chest is a good compromise so you can have a plain stripped down cartoon and a detailed toy version.




I felt the whole masterpiece line was inconsistent throughout even in current.
One piece gets painted another gets zero despite the crazy increase in price like thrust and dirge.

the g1 toy accurate should have been a seperate line as back then colours were all full of errors and so is diaclone colours. They should have one screen accurate and stick to that not take partial comics here and there.

Takara seems to nail the design but fail in delivering a well polished piece at times. I can't say for inferno as I think he looks pretty alright and spot on.
I doubt there is any licensing required for type of fire truck?

It is still based on a real existing fire truck though so maybe licensing is needed. I agree with the price hike on coneheads and the other jets. They don't come with any accessories and are based on years old existing moulds.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Inferno in-hand review from Blacklai:

http://blacklai1979.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/review-transformer-masterpiece-mp-33.html

Some selected shots (lots more in the review):

http://i.imgur.com/5PjKFho.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uT9aA1U.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/d4LRcJr.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wRArVtZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/2TfqPFo.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/o8mi47z.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5ZuAWUf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/6u8dwl6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/u0VJxQD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/B2rOylC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/RXcCVVb.jpg

[drifand]

These pics change my opinion about inferno, looks good.

But as you can see, mp-10 looks out of place. Can't wait for my mp-10 eyes to arrive

[GoktimusPrime]

Inferno's papoose is still hella funny. :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Asia bonus and packaging shots (https://www.facebook.com/Robotkingdom/photos/a.1209331379085575.1073743612.168147899870600/1339181812767197/?type=3&theater):

http://i.imgur.com/ZTa8pp7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/N84e4y8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XATQps4.jpg

[Thurmus]

In the big pictures, what are the two grey blocks sticking out of his arm for?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some shots of the mini-figure from ToyScope (https://www.facebook.com/toyscope/posts/1009418815861691):

http://i.imgur.com/dGumwxO.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/MLVTmzM.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1ypuNdC.jpg

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

In the big pictures, what are the two grey blocks sticking out of his arm for?

TTMall (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810861782/) lists it as a communications device.

[Thurmus]

Pretty old school looking communications device.

The next step back from there would be to have a handle to wind and an earpiece on a wire while talking in to your arm.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Pretty old school looking communications device.

The next step back from there would be to have a handle to wind and an earpiece on a wire while talking in to your arm.

Oldschool '80's!

Was watching The Master Builders last night and Megatron used a pair of binoculars that came out of his chest compartment!

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

Guess that's why the flip down visors of Hot Rod and Arcee in the movie were such a cool hi-tech thing given it was set in the future (at the time).

[GoktimusPrime]

Remember that the Transformers still use cassette technology on Cybertron! Laserbeak transforms into a cassette four million years ago on Cybertron. His robot mode was different (not yet condor-like), but his alt mode was still a cassette which ejected from Soundwave's chest. And Grand Slam and Raindance were part of an Autobot expeditionary force who - hundreds of years ago - detected the Underbase's approach towards Earth. In order to alert the crew of the Ark, Grand Slam and Raindance had this information recorded on them in cassette mode, with both of them being sent to Earth (where they crashed).

Wheeljack was far more advanced though. He recorded data on laserdisc! :D :p

[DELTAprime]

Really want my HLJ payment request. Can't wait to get Inferno in hand.

[Jazzman]

Really want my HLJ payment request. Can't wait to get Inferno in hand.

Shipped from TakTom this Saturday, is it??? Wont be far off.

[GoktimusPrime]

Mine's pre-ordered from PC, so... umm... I'm gonna be waitin' a while. :p

[DELTAprime]

Shipped from TakTom this Saturday, is it??? Wont be far off.

HLJ normally starts sending theirs out either Thursday or Friday. The online sellers I've used don't wait till street date on Saturday to start shipping.

[aching878]

HLJ normally starts sending theirs out either Thursday or Friday. The online sellers I've used don't wait till street date on Saturday to start shipping.

Com'on HLJ send me the notice and take my inferno $... actually would be a bunch of the new LG headmasters too as coming out same time

[Sinnertwin]

Mine's pre-ordered from PC, so... umm... I'm gonna be waitin' a while. :p

And miss out on The Waiting Games(TM)? :p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Tray contents (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1328515593847391&set=p.1328515593847391&type=3&theater):

http://i.imgur.com/6OWzauK.jpg

[aching878]

HLJ payment requested for MP inferno received and sorted. now we wait....:cool:

[GoktimusPrime]

May the odds ever be in your favour. #waitinggames

Tray contents (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1328515593847391&set=p.1328515593847391&type=3&theater):
Tray bien. ;)

[aching878]

May the odds ever be in your favour. #waitinggames



And its shipped, countdown begins

[GoktimusPrime]

And its shipped, countdown begins
Feel free to countdown here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=543604#post543604). ;) #waitinggames

[aching878]

Feel free to countdown here (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=543604#post543604). ;) #waitinggames

It might be a short game ;)

[Slag]

Oldschool '80's!

Was watching The Master Builders last night and Megatron used a pair of binoculars that came out of his chest compartment!

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



MC19 Scopeman!:p

[aching878]

well HLJ Inferno has landed and such a tiny tiny box, i initially thought did they forget to pack it in the shipper box lol

MP Inferno & Friends (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=543912&postcount=748)

[laproblematique]

well HLJ Inferno has landed and such a tiny tiny box, i initially thought did they forget to pack it in the shipper box lol

MP Inferno & Friends (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=543912&postcount=748)

Is it the same size box as MP-32 Primal?

[aching878]

Is it the same size box as MP-32 Primal?

don't have primal so not sure, but its around 24 x 24 x 9

[Jetfire in the sky]

MC19 Scopeman!:p

Glorious reference!

[danny-boy]

Anybody get Inferno from Premium Collectables yet?

[Frank]

Anybody get Inferno from Premium Collectables yet?

Still not yet.

[Megatran]

Anybody get Inferno from Premium Collectables yet?
I really needed a good belly laugh tonight. Thanks for that. :)

[aching878]

Any way...... for those not waiting for the Premium row boat and already have it in hand, some may have likely encounter an issue where the left forearm cover doesn't close properly.

It is possible to close the left arm but you'll need a hobby knife

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

basically the paint on the highlighted area on both side are just tad too thick by around 1/2 mm, so if you shave off just a tiny tiny bit from either side it'll close perfectly ok per above

http://i.imgur.com/kfLg5f1l.jpg

[Trent]

Any way...... for those not waiting for the Premium row boat and already have it in hand, some may have likely encounter an issue where the left forearm cover doesn't close properly.

It is possible to close the left arm but you'll need a hobby knife

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

basically the paint on the highlighted area on both side are just tad too thick by around 1/2 mm, so if you shave off just a tiny tiny bit from either side it'll close perfectly ok per above

http://i.imgur.com/kfLg5f1l.jpg

Thanks for that. I only had to ever so slightly file one side to get mine to close properly.

[GoktimusPrime]

Mine closes just fine. Luck of the draw I guess. Also, would this discussion be better posted in its own thread on Ratchet's Repair Section (http://otca.com.au/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=40)? :confused:

[Thurmus]

I have that problem. Will give it a try.

I am trying to work out how to get the nozzle to fold in to his arm. I think there is a pic on the box with it folded in the arm but I can't do it. Or should I plaming smoking something?

[Magnus]

I have that problem. Will give it a try.

I am trying to work out how to get the nozzle to fold in to his arm. I think there is a pic on the box with it folded in the arm but I can't do it. Or should I plaming smoking something?

Chosen Prime does it in his review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Dv0luyIo4 Go to 4:43

[griffin]

Mine closes just fine. Luck of the draw I guess. Also, would this discussion be better posted in its own thread on Ratchet's Repair Section (http://otca.com.au/boards/forumdisplay.php?f=40)? :confused:

In general, yes... but since it is a new release toy with an issue that several people have noted, it can be mentioned here in a section that it would be more noticed in, and then maybe copied over to the Repair Section later for archiving.

[Thurmus]

Chosen Prime does it in his review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80Dv0luyIo4 Go to 4:43

Thanks mate. Will have a look.

[Thurmus]

For anyone interested, I also couldn't work out how to get the water stream from the end of the ladder. This video covers it as well.

[Jazzman]

Well I got my Inferno from PC today. Nice figure, but this is my first MP with serious paint issues - the grey area on top of his shoulders has chips on both sides. I also agree with what everybody are saying about the new cartoony direction that MP's are taking - just doesn't sit well with the earlier MP's aesthetics. Grateful for the option, though.

[Smint]

Just got mine and transformed him. No paint issues, just the issue with the hand cover.

I've been on a 3p binge lately so im used to stupidly complicated transformations. Inferno's transformation is beautiful in it's simplicity. No 3p i've bought has come close so far.

The shoulder and the way the ladder collapses into the chest is just incredible. I have to remind myself this is a toy. This kind of engineering is amazing.

Clearances are perfect, no tight joints when transforming. It looks super clean and they captured the G1 look perfectly.

Bloody marvelous. 9/10.

[Jazzman]

Just got mine and transformed him. No paint issues, just the issue with the hand cover.

Hmmm... Potluck, I guess