We have more images of MPG-01, and also silhouettes of all the other MPG trainbots.
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We have more images of MPG-01, and also silhouettes of all the other MPG trainbots.
TakaraTomy Mall has the first official images of MPG-03 Yukikaze, listed for 19,800Y, with release planned for late FEB 2023.
We have our first official view of the gestalt Raiden's head. It's much more a compromise between the animation model and the original toy design than I expected.
The release in America through Hasbro, has it for about us$145 in April 2023.Quote:
Originally Posted by High_Q
It should show up here at the same sources as the first two. (at EBGames, if not already)
Official images...
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/060801.jpg
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The group shot of three bots and trains looks really nice, so I think the full set of six will be magnificent... albeit very expensive.
So one and three are repaints?
No, they form different parts of the combiner so definitely aren't repaints. 1 (aka Shouki) becomes the torso and 3 (aka Yukikaze) becomes a leg.Quote:
Originally Posted by Autocon
The kibble ends up in different areas on the bot modes and the train models are different (granted they do appear similar at a glance).
IRL, 0 Series Shinkansen (MPG-01 alt mode) and 200 Series Shinkansen (MPG-03 alt mode) appear identical but have different technical specs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Autocon
So, 01 and 03 share the same alt mode. However, they have different transformation schemes and bot modes (01 is stocky and 03 not so). For gestalt Raiden mode, 01 forms the torso and 03 the left leg.
From Wikipedia:
"The 200 Series Shinkansen trains resembled the earlier 0 series trains in styling (some later units had the pointed 'shark nose' of the 100 series), but were lighter and more powerful, since these two lines are mountain routes and have steeper gradients."
As Tha_Phantom correctly pointed out, Shouki and Yukikaze form different parts of Raiden's body. Also, their individual robot modes look quite different, so even if they were non-combining, they would still end up being different toys. At least by MP standards; just as MP Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are entirely different moulds. I was gonna say that you might get away with shared parts/engineering at CHUG level (e.g. Universe Sideswipe/Sunstreaker), but Univ. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker don't combine. At most you could do it if they were all limbs, but not when one is a torso component and the other is a limb.
Glad to see that progress on the MP Trainbots remain on track.
That it hasnt derailed is a good signQuote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
pun intended?Quote:
Originally Posted by Autocon
This is a really nicely done promo clip from Japan, of the first three Trainbots in stunning CG animation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWXJC2-Ar0Q
Looks like the first Trainbot (Shouki) isn't going to be delayed (like most of this year's JP toys so far), as it looks to be out in Asia now, and someone has posted up some first photos of the toy, with some other recent Masterpiece toys.
I just paid for my MP Shouki yesterday (via Amiami). Currently processing for shipping. Can't wait! :)
Posted to twitter the other day was some scans from the newly released 2022 Generations book (in Japan) that had some pages covering the MPG Raiden set, and had an image of a grey prototype of the combined mode.
I hope there is something missing on the front of the abs, as it looks wrong having a gap in there, while the original toy didn't.
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/072901.jpg
The second MP Trainbot Getsuei is out in a month's time, but someone has managed to get their hands on several boxed samples (maybe a wholesaler?)... showing us the different modes and some comparisons to some other MP toys.
TakaraTomy have just teased us with the final three Trainbots - Suiken in full, while the last two are just silhouettes.
Suiken is to be officially revealed in October (for release in June 2023), while Seizan will be revealed in January next year, and Kaen will be revealed in April.
(screenshot is from tfw2005)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qfq3uqqQ3pI
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/090808.jpg
Official images and listing for the 4th Trainbot - Suiken, which forms the left arm of Raiden.
It is being released in June 2023 in Japan, for 19,800yen (about au$220).
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/101101.jpg
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/101102.jpg
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Also a promo video shows off the Raiden modes of the MPG-03 (left leg) & MPG-04 (left arm), plus the top torso of Raiden for Suiken to attach to, showing a nice size to the combined mode in the hands of the person combining them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPWZDzJ3kU
And from the screenshots, I put together this combined image, showing the first four Trainbots...
http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2022/101107.jpg
So I've been patiently waiting for my Shouki pre-order from Mighty Ape and woke up to the below email this morning:
Quote:
Our supplier has advised us today that they are unable to supply Transformers: Masterpiece - MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki as the product has not been made available within the ANZ territory at Hasbro's decision.
Unfortunately, this means we are currently unable to supply your order(s). This product has been removed from your order(s), and if any payments have been made they will be refunded to the payment method used.
Furthermore, Hasbro has offered all affected customers with $50.00 Account Credit as an apology for the issues surrounding this product's cancellations in this region. Account Credit will be applied directly to each customer account within the next 2-3 business days.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
From the team at Mighty Ape & Hasbro ANZ.
I'm assuming other retailers are going to have the same issue? Any why so late after release? Makes me wonder about the status of pre-orders for the other 3 Trainbots that have been announced so far.
Did anyone pre-order Shouki through EBGames or Amazon Australia?
This was a toy that was released in Japan in June (2022), and was listed for the same month at EBGames (the product page is gone, so I can't see anything on it).
If it really has failed to come here, perhaps check some of the more regular Asian outlets or HLJ... or America as a last resort, as they were supposed to get it as well.
That will impact future pre-orders of the Trainbots from Australian sources, not only by people who won't trust an Australian release, but also from people who will need to find a foreign source for the first one and stick with them if they definitely want the full set of six.
The ironic thing is that with the removal of the Australian listing for Shouki on Amazon Australia, the new default listing goes to the American stock, which is about $50 cheaper, at about au$248 (price will change as the exchange rate changes) with free shipping for Prime members.
But be quick, as it says that there are only 4 left from Amazon US, and once they are gone, the price will change to reflect the next cheapest 3rd party seller.
The third Trainbot (Yukikaze) is still a couple months away from release, but someone has obtained a promo flyer that they said is with Yukikaze, which shows off Raiden and the six Trainbots... using some artwork and grey prototypes as stand-ins for the final two Trainbots.
https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/12/24/...-images-472837
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First images of MPG-06 Kaen.
Pronunciation tip for Kaen's name: say KA as in karate and EN as in engine.
KAH-EN :)
Avoid mispronouncing it as "Cane."
Kaen means "blaze" in Japanese.
Is anyone getting MPG-06S? https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810914846/
I'm tempted but don't know where the best place to order it would be.
I am tempted. Not sure whether to get them separately locally or as the set from wherever I can.
Just be careful - this doesn't actually appear to be a Raiden box set, but rather a set of just Kaen with additional display stands for the other trainsQuote:
Originally Posted by Ottomatic Transporter
Haha TT would be losing so much money if they sold the set of six at that price.Quote:
Originally Posted by Seraphim Prime
Unless I’ve totally missed it, I haven’t seen Kaen come up for preorder at EB yet. Anyone know whether they’ll be getting Kaen in stock or are they skipping this one after offering all the others previously?
Maybe there wasn't enough demand after the first few to ask Hasbro for the last one.
At least there are much cheaper options if you are okay with importing.
I want to get the boxset version of the sixth Trainbot, but it isn't a general release in Japan so it is a little trickier to secure without having to prepay it in advance.