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:) Seems like with version 3, TT has a more animation model accurate bot mode but sacrificed animation accurate transformation in the process.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
So will we get version 4 that is 100% accurate for the 40th anniversary :D;)Quote:
Originally Posted by High_Q
Well...to be fair neither MP1 nor MP10 were 100% animation accurate in transformation, but clearly V3 has thrown it out the door.
The more I look at it the more I like, and I’m sure the final coloured pics will make it even more appealing.
If anything, I might get this simply to display alongside the previous versions to show the evolution of the series.
I guess I'm whelmed.
I am surprised, given the amount of hate a deluxe like generations ironhide/ratchet received for transformation panel lines that hardly anyone has even appeared to flinch at this.
the same goes for the level of complexity of recent Masterpiece moulds, when the comparative simplicity of the lambos and datsuns was praised as the greatest development in the line since it started.
I don't mind complex transformations where it's necessary.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
But yeah, simplicity is not a design fault, it's the result of refinement. MP Laserwave is one of my favorite MPs so far.
Yeah I hate a lot of movieverse and similar era toys that seemed to be complex for complexities sake. It's fine to be complex when needed, but simplicity is something I prefer to a large degree.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
I like both, simplicity and complexity, especially if it's elegant.
I thought I really liked the Inferno/Grapple mould but I transformed Grapple back to truck mode last night and found it more fiddly than I expected. a lot of the vehicle mode seems to just hold itself together.
I was reading the thread on TFW at lunch and there seems to be a lot more consternation about that there than on here.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
I think the gun could be a bit beefier but overall this beats the 3P one that is also making an mp optimus.
waiting on colour and price.
I'm not convinced all the panel lines are transformation based but could just be mould detail. That's why I'm not getting bent out of shape over it.Quote:
Originally Posted by SharkyMcShark
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Originally Posted by High_Q
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Originally Posted by Ralph Wiggum
Nearly all Masterpieces lack animation-accurate transformations in order to get better robot mode proportions or articulation. It's really because the Floro Dery character models are simple for the sake of ease of drawing, and they didn't have to be physical objects that could actually transform. Now that TakaraTOMY seem dedicated to the maximum possible degree of fidelity to those models, the engineers have to design all these extra steps in order to get a realistic vehicle to turn into something that wasn't designed to transform.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
I'd say the most accurate ones in terms of transformation are the seeker mould, Grimlock, the Datsun mould, Shockwave, and Inferno/Grapple, and all of those have extra twists and turns. In particular, Shockwave had the advantage of having an animation model that was very faithful to the original toy, so its transformation could be very close to the original toy and animation. It needed extra steps to give it thicker legs and to incorporate the muzzle of the gun, though.
I like it better than the 2.0 doesn't look short amd stumpy
They’re really going for that ‘86 movie headsculpt aren’t they?
Looking at this image the whole chest area of Optimus (windows + grill) are different to the vehicle mode windows and grill. Does this mean his whole torso is folded in to bring out the truck bits?
I don't mind if that's the case I suppose since it happens with some of his other figures. Just curious how much of the truck is actually visible in his robot body.
I'm wondering if the extra lines on the current images are just part of the engineering of the initial model rather than the final version of the toy.
It will be interesting to see if/how that evolves when the next set of imagery is released.
All looks okay but I am afraid to ask, how’s the rear looks like?
Dengeki Hobby is reporting a 2019 release and that the figure will also include a voice gimmick:
http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/585258/
https://i.imgur.com/FXFHRei.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/7f9DzaE.jpg
nick pick on the waist body rear is not uniformed blend in
MP-1 is too small, MP-10 oversized to 71cm and chock full of diecast is where it's at!Quote:
Originally Posted by Galvatran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHNKCODov04
He will have Japanese Optimus Voice in him.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!
It makes me wonder why they bother with the trailer, I mean I know he always had the trailer in the cartoon, but it only Transformed once (and was quickly blown up) and will make the cost sky high. Curoious to see how the trailer will look. Also, a bit sad that (failing in the cartoon accuracy here) that the trailer wheels re not just long tubes underneath.:p
http://www.bradycarlson.com/wp-conte...1-1024x576.jpg
Optimus wouldn't be complete without the trailer. People would complain if what was meant to be the definitive G1 Optimus Prime didn't come with a trailer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy
Speaking of which, the trailer seems to have been reworked, judging by the photo of the vehicle mode. No idea if it's totally new or just substantially remoulded. Either way, it's hard to imagine the trailer being really complex, so it may not be contributing that much to the total cost of the figure - unless the sound chip with the voice recordings is in the trailer.
Urm so why have Magnus without the trailer? I thought Magnus never go without the trailer armour on either but yet we have toys of white Optimus?Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
White prime is toy accurate, for show accuracy he needs a trailer, in short cheap mold reuse if its just a white primeQuote:
Originally Posted by drifand
I wonder how many more MP Optimus Prime's will be released by the time I croak...
I am just not sold on OPv3 I honestly prefer MP10s bulk...
Interesting how they can do a full colour reveal with Hound, yet Optimus still remains in prototype grey.
Probably because hound was ready long ago just poor marketing or hoping to get at Fantoys to reissue theirs and hit them.
There's a colour digibash on the TFW2005 forums and it looks oh-so beautiful in full colour. Might even sway me to purchase.
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/thread...#post-16000533
some of those pics make me want it even less than i already did :/
I love it. Great design.
I'm sure I'll probably still grab him, but there's something a little off about the back pack and shoulders. The rest looks great.
Well considering I was expecting his back to be a bit messy like megatron I think they’ve done a great job. I’m expecting this to price around the same as megs or even a bit higher.
are the arms a little long, and dare I say it Monkeyish?
Can getting worse be a thing? Apparently it can. Truck mode cab still blows. Thought it would have an interior by now.
It looks like the primary focus was on the robot mode, I like how those shoulders can be pushed in to be flush or extended like mp10 can but they're kinda ugly now.
And the truck mode, ok the rear of the truck on mp10 was his legs, now its the legs and obvious robot mode kibble, are they gonna paint both sides 2 different colors?
Maybe its because I have mp01 and mp10 in hand but they're gonna have to try harder to sell this to me
You sure you’re not looking at MP-10? Now there’s some gorilla arms if I’ve ever seen them. They almost touch his knees.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
They are saving it for version 4.0 :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MV75