MP-35 Grapple

[Other]

Looks like we've a look at Grapple now
http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/takaratomy-2017%E5%B9%B4%E7%99%BC%E5%94%AE-master-piece-series-mp-35%E3%80%8Atransformers%E3%80%8Bgrapple-7000yen/
http://dumpt.com/img/files/uarvy3zhnej7qwyj3slv.jpg
Hopefully more details and better pictures follow sooner rather than later

[llamatron]

hahaha oh man is that his scale model of the solar tower thing?

[Jazzman]

hahaha oh man is that his scale model of the solar tower thing?

And blueprints as well??? haha

TFSource has him up for pre-order already...

[1AZRAEL1]

Was an obvious choice. Slight remoulding for maximum return on a mold. Means a Hauler won't be far off either

[MayzaPrime]

Awesome news... hardly a surprise though :p

Very cool accessories :cool:

[Ralph Wiggum]

I feel like I need to dust off the season 2 DVDs and watch a few episodes with him. I'm just not feeling the connection with the character.

[ampoldj]

PC orders to open tonight 8:30pm :eek:

[1AZRAEL1]

That was quick. I may just have to bite down hard hahah

[drifand]

I feel like I need to dust off the season 2 DVDs and watch a few episodes with him. I'm just not feeling the connection with the character.

I think you starting to feel like me bro. Lol

[tinyJazz]

How unexpected! :D he has two different helmets too. Nice.


hahaha oh man is that his scale model of the solar tower thing?


And blueprints as well??? haha


That's adorable.

[Initial_G]

Haven't even gotten around to getting Inferno yet, was kinda hoping that MP Dirge would be the next to be announced though :D I'd really like to finish the seekers

[CHILENO20]

Was an obvious choice. Slight remoulding for maximum return on a mold. Means a Hauler won't be far off either

That's the one I'm waiting for :)

[ampoldj]

Haven't even gotten around to getting Inferno yet, was kinda hoping that MP Dirge would be the next to be announced though :D I'd really like to finish the seekers

well Takara is full of surprises they show us Dirge then give us this :rolleyes:

[drifand]

well Takara is full of surprises they show us Dirge then give us this :rolleyes:

Ur honestly not surprising. But I am surprised you are surprised.
Shockwave that's a surprise, this one is expected, so was Dirge.

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/meme_shutuptakemoney_zps76ac2e92.jpg

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

PC will have their preorder (https://www.facebook.com/premiumcollectaus/photos/a.597995046888754.1073741825.539796449375281/1199230483431871/?type=3&theater) up for tonight at 8.30pm.

Listing also up at Robot Kingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/transformers/masterpiece/tftrmp35.html) and TF Source (http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-35-grapple/).

[ampoldj]

Ur honestly not surprising. But I am surprised you are surprised.
Shockwave that's a surprise, this one is expected, so was Dirge.

i was referring to the release without any info then sudden preorder is up surprise not rederring to expectations

[DaptoDog]

While expected, it's still nice to see Grapple follow Inferno. Love that we are getting all of these 2nd and 3rd tier characters to fill out the ranks.

[drifand]

i was referring to the release without any info then sudden preorder is up surprise not rederring to expectations

Just held back information mate, dealers are also not permitted to say anything sometimes .

[Jetfire in the sky]

Mainly been speed lurking in here of late due to busy schedule. So glad I popped on tonight to get the news of PC's preorder! :)

[philby]

cool! I like how some of the recent ones are coming with more accessories and options :) I will probably join the refresh button wars later on haha

[drifand]

cool! I like how some of the recent ones are coming with more accessories and options :) I will probably join the refresh button wars later on haha

Don't think you need to for a regular release.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Listing is up lads and ladies!

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-35-grapple

Also interesting that the limit is now two if you're using energon points, which is quite fair!

[nsm034]

Listing is up lads and ladies!

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-35-grapple

Done. Dam these masterpieces hurt my pocket. lol

[spiderken17]

got one, going to bed now :)

[ampoldj]

Listing is up lads and ladies!

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-35-grapple

Ordered :)

[drifand]

No refreshing required?

I was not sure what they meant by maximum two pieces if using points?

Wast it restricted to one point per purchase? And if you wanted another is seperate?

[Borgeman]

Christ i forgot about the time zone shift (im in Darwin atm)
Luckily it wasnt a limited exclusive!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I was not sure what they meant by maximum two pieces if using points?

Wast it restricted to one point per purchase? And if you wanted another is seperate?

Yeah, originally you could only use points for purchase of one unit (not sure if they allowed points on a separate purchase of the same unit -- was a little murky), but it seems now they've changed it.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Stock photos:

http://i.imgur.com/CZZr1Zi.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/dVnPDAu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/P54jouP.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/46r3116.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xORqlnY.jpg
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http://i.imgur.com/xz1p62T.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FmU87xR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ejZ2aFC.jpg

[MayzaPrime]

Also ordered... :D

[Antonio Handsome]

I dunno why, but something about this tickles my fancy. I really like it!

[Smint]

Not really feeling this. My only memory of him is Optimus calling him a dumbass in Smoov's video.

Alright just watched the Smoovs video again. He's G1, looks like a great mould,cool blueprint. There goes $140

[Jazzman]

So I wonder if anyone has tallied the amount of times he's appeared in the cartoon with a black helmet versus the orange??? Thoughtful that they've given us options... :D

[Antonio Handsome]

My only memory of him is Optimus calling him a dumbass in Smoov's video

This now reaffirms my decision to order.

[GoktimusPrime]

I had training tonight and wasn't sure if it would be sold out when I got home. Thankfully it wasn't and I was able to preorder one. :D


I feel like I need to dust off the season 2 DVDs and watch a few episodes with him. I'm just not feeling the connection with the character.
Not really feeling this. My only memory of him is Optimus calling him a dumbass in Smoov's video.

Alright just watched the Smoovs video again. He's G1, looks like a great mould,cool blueprint. There goes $140
Grapple was a relatively minor character in the G1 cartoon. The Solar Power Tower was his main claim to fame, otherwise he was pretty much a second fiddle.

He had a marginally more prominent role in the G1 comics though, most notably single-handedly creating Omega Supreme! :eek: :D Yeah that's right, G1 comic Grapple built a stupid tower whereas G1 comic Grapple built Omega freakin' Supreme! :cool: Comic Grapple was also part of a valiant (if not futile) stand again Galvatron and the future Decepticons in Target: 2006.

IMO if Hasbro were to ever release this toy then I reckon they should replace the blueprints for the tower with the blueprints for Omega Supreme, and replace the miniature tower with a memory crystal (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Crystalline_containment_vessel). As many of you may recall, unlike the G1 cartoon where many of these second year characters just appeared out of nowhere and pretended that they were there the whole time, the G1 comics provided explanations as to why new characters appeared! In the case of Grapple and the other 2nd year Autobot Cars, they were pre-existing Autobots on Cybertron who had their memories were uploaded into crystals and stored aboard the Ark in case Optimus Prime needed additional forces, he could construct new bodies and bring them to life with these crystals. This was possibly the first time that we saw Transformers portrayed as being able to survive as beings of consciousness outside of a physical body - a concept that would be later revisited in the G1 cartoon in "Starscream's Brigade" (the Combaticons had their minds removed and imprisoned with their original bodies destroyed), and later in the IDW comics where a Cybertronian's Spark could be imprisoned separately from the body (e.g. Arcee during her internment at Garrus-9). I'd also like to see a toy and comic (and every other G1 media other than the cartoon) accurate completely black helmet instead of the black with yellow horn helmet that TakaraTOMY has. Nothing wrong with it per se, but it'd be a neat way for Hasbro to further differentiate their version. :)

[UltraMarginal]

I'm impressed, I think it looks excellent, nice touch with the blueprints. I am wondering how much the crane telecopes open or closed, it appears to be the same in pretty much all those shots.

[Megatran]

I'm impressed, I think it looks excellent, nice touch with the blueprints. I am wondering how much the crane telecopes open or closed, it appears to be the same in pretty much all those shots.
With MP Inferno you can clearly see the hinges on the telescopic ladder, where it is intended to fold & collapse. Perhaps it's the angle of the crane arm in these pics but there doesn't appear to be any hinges for Grapple. Interesting.

The 3rd party MP Grapple (by MakeToys?) looks so uninspiring with the crane arm dangling at the back in bot mode.

[danny-boy]

Listing is up lads and ladies!

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-35-grapple

Also interesting that the limit is now two if you're using energon points, which is quite fair!

PC lost me with their waves ordering but pulled me back in when they got rid of it. They almost lost me again with the 1 per order when using a coupon but now yet again they've pulled me back in as I like to order 2 of each MP and use a coupon.

If you're listening PC, well done!

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'm a big fan of the different options for the crane, pretty sure I remember the episodes they were used in too.

Another winner in my book! I was starting to get a bit bored with the MP line with it either being the Autobot cars or Seeker repaints so a fire truck and crane have really brought me back into the fold.

[GoktimusPrime]

Little MP Grapple humour (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=535539#post535539) ;)

[UltraMarginal]

With MP Inferno you can clearly see the hinges on the telescopic ladder, where it is intended to fold & collapse. Perhaps it's the angle of the crane arm in these pics but there doesn't appear to be any hinges for Grapple. Interesting.

The 3rd party MP Grapple (by MakeToys?) looks so uninspiring with the crane arm dangling at the back in bot mode.

Rather than it folding, I'm pretty sure I can see some hinges and fold lines, I'm wondering about how much it actually telescopes. All of the views show it at the same/similar amount of extension, too long for stowage on top of the truck and not very far extended for Craning (I don't think this is a real word).

I'm sure it does telescope to a reasonable length for stowing on top of the truck but it would be nice to see, unless I missed that shot.

[GoktimusPrime]

"Craning" is actually a word. To extend or stretch towards an object.
e.g. "He was craning his neck to get a better view."

[griffin]

I love it! Probably more than Inferno... or at the very least, like the way Ratchet was just as good as Ironhide, despite being mostly just a redeco.

The robot mode looks like a cartoon, and the truck mode reminds me of the original toy.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I love it! Probably more than Inferno... or at the very least, like the way Ratchet was just as good as Ironhide, despite being mostly just a redeco.

The robot mode looks like a cartoon, and the truck mode reminds me of the original toy.

Ditto, I can easily skip Inferno, which I find odd, as I have and love the G1 toy, but old Grapple here, wow, I like him a lot.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Comparison by TFW's Rookgordijn (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1088456-masterpiece-grapple-19.html#post13930010):

http://i.imgur.com/eyE8869.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/eZbLJ6k.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

They both look great. Great to see some subtle differences they've added to the mold compared to Inferno.

[Paulbot]

What's the deal with the fists? Is there any sign Inferno has a right fist? Grapple has a left fist in the "holding the plans" image but there's no sign of it elsewhere. You can swap out the missile/hose attachments but wouldn't they include a spare fist in the accessories photo?

[djanscak]

I was thinking about that yesterday.

The fists probably fold into the arms, exposing ports for the accessories to plug into.

[ampoldj]

What's the deal with the fists? Is there any sign Inferno has a right fist? Grapple has a left fist in the "holding the plans" image but there's no sign of it elsewhere. You can swap out the missile/hose attachments but wouldn't they include a spare fist in the accessories photo?

inferno has both fists as seen when he is holding his gun

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810861782/

[philby]

I managed to get mine about 9pm, I was playing a game and forgot hehe.

[Paulbot]

I was thinking about that yesterday.

The fists probably fold into the arms, exposing ports for the accessories to plug into.


inferno has both fists as seen when he is holding his gun

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810861782/

Nice one. So hmm they both have two fists and a hose/missile by default and an extra hose/missile in a different colour as part of their accessory collection. Still seems an odd way of selling it.

(But I hope that future MP Hoist, Trailbreaker and Sunstreaker all continue the trend of giving you the choice of fists vs "missiles"!)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorders up at Ami Ami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-022614&page=top) and some better quality pics:

http://i.imgur.com/VMaNRZs.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VK6g1gL.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/El82mF0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/oQbNTfa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/RH6lj3m.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OJ5MmiK.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BXD3GO8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wNp5rA6.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/qguS1qk.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/daVJd7z.jpg

[liegeprime]

So there's a blue print of the tower in the pic... I dont see it listed as an accessory. I wonder if that's the free gift that BBTS is mentioning about - says in their site, not yet announced . Im really pleased that Takara included the all orange head, gives us a choice. Even more pleased with the mini tower accessory... cant wait to recreate that scene .... in MP size this time heheh...:D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

The gift that BBTS mentions should be the Asia exclusive bonus -- whatever that turns out to be.

It seems that TT doesn't show the paper accessories in the accessory group pic -- Ratchet came with his cardboard chest insert readout, but it wasn't shown in the group pic:

http://i.imgur.com/Bl4jl9V.jpg

Instead it was shown in the "action" shots:

http://i.imgur.com/pWE0sRm.jpg

[ampoldj]

So there's a blue print of the tower in the pic... I dont see it listed as an accessory. I wonder if that's the free gift that BBTS is mentioning about - says in their site, not yet announced . Im really pleased that Takara included the all orange head, gives us a choice. Even more pleased with the mini tower accessory... cant wait to recreate that scene .... in MP size this time heheh...:D

Takara Tomy Mall has listed Grapple as well already and the blueprint is an included accessory

[Ark-Ivor]

Just a quick translation effort...

Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple

Item Number : 4904810861799
Brand : Transformers
Manufacturer : Tomy Company, Ltd
Box Dimensions : W240×H240×D85mm
Age Range : 15+
Shelf Price : ￥15,120
Points Earned : 140 points
Pre-Order Dates : 2016-09-09~22
Release Date : 2017-02 Late

Transformers Masterpiece Architect Grapple transforming from Robot to a Crane Truck has appeared!!

Grapple, the proud Autobot architect, was popularised in an impressive Transformers (Fight Super Robot Lifeform Transformers) mid-season episode.

This product is not merely a redeco of the vehicle, as others up to now, to replicate animé Grapple's portly proportions about 50% of his parts are totally new sculpts. The new, built-in, crane boom arm, has a surprising transformation allowing all three parts to remain connected and are both housed in his back and contribute to an increase in the volume of both of his legs.

As seen in the cartoon, it is possible to replace the crane hook with a grapple (claw) or bucket, closer episode appearance can be achieved with a different head, three types of faces, his left arm barrel and animé reproduction replacement chest grill, in addition to the miniature Solar Tower model designed and built by Grapple, its fabricating tool and blueprints.

As an architect of his own dreams, Grapple wins his reproduction as a Masterpiece.

Product Contents:
Grapple's Body (Including Orange Head, Neutral Face for Orange Head, Black Barrel, Mitsubishi Style Grill & Crane Hook) (1), Animé Style Grill (1), Bucket Attachment (1), Grappling Attachment (1), Solar Tower (1), Grey Head (1), Face for Orange Head (Smiling) (1), Face for Grey Head (Neutral) (1), Face for Grey Head (Shouting) (1), High Heat Rifle (1), Barrel (Silver Plated) (1), Tool (1), Blueprint (1), Instructions Manual (1), Collector's Card (1)


I added in the "Pre-Order dates", which won't be displayed until after they expire, "Collector's card" and "(Including..." bits to avoid confusion as to what does and doesn't come with this figure, and omitted the wrapping, pre-order, domestic shipping only, payment & people who bought this also... info.

In the release date "Late" in TomyMall terms mean any time between the 21st & 31st (28th in this case) of the month (Early means 1st-10th, Middle means 11th-20th) for those of you who'd like to speculate on an exact release date - don't forget that even announced date can change.

Enjoy :cool:

[UltraMarginal]

They both look great. Great to see some subtle differences they've added to the mold compared to Inferno.

Exactly how I'm feeling



The new, built-in, crane boom arm, has a surprising transformation allowing all three parts to remain connected and are both housed in his back and contribute to an increase in the volume of both of his legs.


:eek::eek:
Whaaat!??

[drifand]

Ny has it on 9,380 jpy plus 1,800 cheapest ship

[DaptoDog]

Ny has it on 9,380 jpy plus 1,800 cheapest ship

Thought the shipping would be much higher. Kind of wish I had have waited for it but already ordered from PC.

[drifand]

Thought the shipping would be much higher. Kind of wish I had have waited for it but already ordered from PC.

I had credits with ny due to canceled order so it ends up being $60-65 shipped to me.

PC is fine but payment upfront. Now just to see great rates and I pay it.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Listing up at Amazon Japan (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-%E3%82%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%83%97%E3%83%AB/dp/B01LRGJNXK) with even bigger pics.

[Ark-Ivor]

Exactly how I'm feeling




:eek::eek:
Whaaat!??

Check out the pic of Grapple reading the blueprints - see all that extra stuff in the back of his legs that's not present in Inferno (thanks for the comparison pics MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!) - that's all part of his crane boom! :D Though I still can't tell if it extends or not...

Oh and all four faces, both heads, his hand gun and barrel are not the same as any of Inferno's (with the possible exception of his neutral expression face, but it's hard to tell from the pics), the barrel looks more like the G1 missile (with fins, albeit very slight fins) on which both it and Inferno's water nozzle (without fins) are based.

Yep, I'd say they're not far off in claiming that only about 50% of the parts from Inferno got reused.

[bakakun]

I was honestly never attached to the character in the G1 cartoon, but this figure looks too good to pass up on. I'll probably display him with his orange head.

Also curious how the crane piston hides away in bot mode

[Ralph Wiggum]

I watched The Master Builders on the weekend, and its sparked my interest again in the toy. Also noticed that he featured a few times in the end credits of Season 2, and saw how he was one of the few glimpsed in the movie.

So now tempted in getting Grapple...and re-watching the original cartoon again for some reason :D

[megatren]

Listing is up lads and ladies!

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-35-grapple

Also interesting that the limit is now two if you're using energon points, which is quite fair!

I'm not sure if you have noticed the price of Grapple in PC. I got him at $139 during the first night of preorder and now the price was reduced to $104.

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-35-grapple

Can we ask PC to give us the price adjustment?

[Borgeman]

half hour later and I see him as 140

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Can we ask PC to give us the price adjustment?


half hour later and I see him as 140

I'd assume some glitch -- in which case I don't think they'd honour the $104.

[drifand]

I'd assume some glitch -- in which case I don't think they'd honour the $104.

That would be extremely cheap.

[GoktimusPrime]

I'd assume some glitch -- in which case I don't think they'd honour the $104.
According to my understanding of Australian Consumer Law...

If - and only if - you had placed an order for this toy during the time that it was listed for $104, then Premium Collectables has 2 options:
1/ Honour the advertised price and proceed to sell the toy to you for $104.
2/ Refund $104 to you and relist the toy for $140 (which they've already done), thus you can repurchase it at the intended price.

What they cannot do is proceed to charge you $140 when the toy was advertised as $104 at the moment that you ordered it (i.e. placed it in your cart and went through the checkout), as this classifies as false advertising. However, if it is an error on their part, they are fully entitled to withdraw/cancel the sale.

[Krayt]

I would say your browser flicked to the USD price, which is 104. So no claim to be made

[1AZRAEL1]

I would say your browser flicked to the USD price, which is 104. So no claim to be made

What he said. If you change it to US you'll notice it is 104.

[GoktimusPrime]

Then by law, if they choose to proceed with the sale, then they must charge you US$104. Which would be AU$139. You save a whole dollar! :p

"Then you take your dollar you go to the dollar store you buy something else!" #beaman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qtrAMK7_Qk)

[megatren]

Now they put it back to $140. I should have ordered heeps while at $104 😀

By the way, here is the previous post:
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah63/davidmiranda0401/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0512_zpsmt274e7l.jpeg (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/davidmiranda0401/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0512_zpsmt274e7l.jpeg.html)

[1AZRAEL1]

Your picture is missing it, but you'll find it is inadvertently in USD rather than AUD

[DaptoDog]

Your picture is missing it, but you'll find it is inadvertently in USD rather than AUD

Yep this exactly, just tested it out myself.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I haven't understood so many people on various TF boards going 'Grapple? Meh' even though they seem to like the look of the toy.

I mean, I know he was a b or c-list character but is he really that unpopular? I always liked him well enough. But then I can't think of any season 2 characters I didn't like so maybe that doesn't say much

[GoktimusPrime]

A great toy is still a great toy, regardless of how well or poorly writers have written that character. Thundercracker was a B or C list character for decades until IDW writers finally tapped into the true potential of his character (as originally described in his original 1984 tech specs bio) and made him an interesting character! With a pet dog! :D And conversely you can have a really interesting character based off a pretty ordinary toy. G1 Thunderwing comes to mind.

Many of us original G1 fans saw and collected Transformers toys before they ever appeared in media and we would've already formed opinions on these toys before they ever graced our TV screens or comic books. Often by the time they showed up it was like, "Oh right, there's that toy that I own!" I mean, many of us aren't terribly fond of Machinima's Combiner Wars mini-series, but does that mean that we've suddenly changed our minds about the CW toys and are suddenly hating on them? I love my CW toys but I can't stand the show. I really don't see the logic in confusing one's opinion about a toy with one's opinion about a cartoon. :rolleyes: I don't need a show to tell me what I think about a toy.

P.S.: Most of the more popular characters from the cartoon have already been done as MPs now anyway. What's left are the less prominent characters. And this trend will continue as TakaraTOMY work their way down the "popularity ladder" in selecting characters to adapt as MPs. Meister is probably the one prominent character who's surprisingly not been done as an MP yet, but I reckon because that it may be because Jazz has less redeco potential; you've got Stepper or G2 Jazz, both obscure repaints of the original. It's difficult to determine how well the obscure repaints will sell. Exhaust seemed to have sold like hotcakes, but Road Rage is still a terrible shelfwarmer. So I think that TakaraTOMY are playing it safe for now by going with developing moulds with stronger sales potential. But I reckon that they'll come around to more prominent characters with lesser redeco potential later on - Jazz, Hound, Mirage, Sunstreaker...
And some people need to remember that TakaraTOMY are now pumping out more MPs a year than they ever did before! And these are the same designers which also work on other Transformers lines, including the upcoming Last Knight movie toys, Robots In Disguise, Titans Return etc. We've got things pretty darn good now compared to the early years of MP!

[BigTransformerTrev]

P.S.: Most of the more popular characters from the cartoon have already been done as MPs now anyway. What's left are the less prominent characters. And this trend will continue as TakaraTOMY work their way down the "popularity ladder" in selecting characters to adapt as MPs.

I dunno, maybe amend that to 'more popular characters that have an earth mode'. Blurr, Kup, Arcee, Springer, Wreck-Gar, Galvatron, Cyclonus & Scourge were all pretty popular from being in the movie, and then (for those that watched it) S3 of the cartoon. Since they have done Shockwave and Star Sabre they should be up for joining the list. Jetfire too.

Also off the top of my head Blitzwing, Astrotrain & Blaster were pretty popular and they had Terran modes. Brawn was a fairly stand-out character as well.

But yeah, back to my original point. I didn't find Grapple particularly offensive and liked him enough in the show. Why so many people are going 'Meh' about the character (not the MP toy) on all the boards when I didn't hear people saying similar about Acid Storm, Sunstorm & Inferno is a bit of a surprise is all. But then as I said ealier, I tend to look at S1 & 2 through rose-tinted optics so maybe I'm not as critical of the character as I should be :o

Edit: one thing I guess about the characters I just listed is there isn't a lot of repaint options, but then neither was Shockwave

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Now they put it back to $140. I should have ordered heeps while at $104 😀

By the way, here is the previous post:
http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah63/davidmiranda0401/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0512_zpsmt274e7l.jpeg (http://s1377.photobucket.com/user/davidmiranda0401/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0512_zpsmt274e7l.jpeg.html)


Your picture is missing it, but you'll find it is inadvertently in USD rather than AUD


Yep this exactly, just tested it out myself.

Like the other guys have noted, AUD prices will have the "AUD" appear behind the price:

http://i.imgur.com/2b6Rdhp.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Huh... I never ever knew that PC had that option! (not that I would ever use it :p)

[Sinnertwin]

Huh... I never ever knew that PC had that option! (not that I would ever use it :p)

Just wait until the dollar climbs back to parity :p
If it does :rolleyes:

[philby]

Then by law, if they choose to proceed with the sale, then they must charge you US$104. Which would be AU$139. You save a whole dollar! :p

"Then you take your dollar you go to the dollar store you buy something else!" #beaman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qtrAMK7_Qk)

sweet, you know ive been looking for that sketch for years lol thanks :D

[Trent]

Just wait until the dollar climbs back to parity :p
If it does :rolleyes:

Just wait until Trump becomes POTUS...

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Scans from Figure King No. 224 (https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/posts/1219140101480836):

http://i.imgur.com/JEKYoxx.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QzwO9oz.jpg

[TAAUBlaster]

That 3D parts breakdown of reused MP Inferno/Grapple parts is cool.

[Smint]

I like the effort TT have put into this. Definitely not a lazy repaint.

[Kranix]

I wasn't going to get this guy as Inferno was enough for me but he is so damn cool I'm really reconsidering purchasing him.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Asia edition bonus (https://www.facebook.com/TransformersAsia/photos/a.280689052030683.49597.175966015836321/884241888342060/?type=3&theater) -- diecast mini Ultra Magnus:

http://i.imgur.com/2uba6B5.jpg

[drifand]

notification from NY that this has been pushed forward to 25/2/17

[griffin]

notification from NY that this has been pushed forward to 25/2/17

It's always had a February 25th release date.

[Trent]

In stock at HLJ

[DELTAprime]

Got him today. Impressive remould to get the crane right.

[Jazzman]

Just wondering has anyone had their order filled by PC yet? Been trying to get hold of them to find out how far off mine is, but haven't heard back yet. They mentioned shipping throughout March, is all... :confused:

[spiderken17]

Not i.

[Jazzman]

Not i.

I wondered why they weren't replying to my emails, then I read on FB that they're a month behind in their replies.:eek:

[Thurmus]

Haven't got mine yet either.

[Initial_G]

Still waiting for my MP35 Grapple as well >_> ( plus a bunch of other stuff )

[Lord_Zed]

Still waiting for my MP35 Grapple as well >_> ( plus a bunch of other stuff )

That's a common feeling.

[Jazzman]

I'm happy to wait, due to the good prices and discounts that PC offers, was just curious if anyone had actually received theirs yet. PC must be really swamped with orders...

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I'm happy to wait, due to the good prices and discounts that PC offers, was just curious if anyone had actually received theirs yet. PC must be really swamped with orders...

I got notification on March 8 and it was delivered next day.

[Jazzman]

I got notification on March 8 and it was delivered next day.

Thanks, you must've been in the first batch. Only thing that bugs me is that I have to wait a month to get my email replied to... unbelievable!