MP12A (Red Alert) & MP13 (Soundwave) announced

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Originally Posted by Trent

Rodimus had die cast on him. The hinge for canopy/windshield I'm pretty sure. Only a very little bit but die cast non the less.

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I have the Japanese version and I don't see any die cast there. Even the engine block appears to be chromed plastic.

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Originally Posted by Trent

Rodimus had die cast on him. The hinge for canopy/windshield I'm pretty sure.

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He does but not on that hinge, it is plastic and was broken on mine.

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Originally Posted by kup

I have the Japanese version and I don't see any die cast there. Even the engine block appears to be chromed plastic.

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The feet on Roddy and Starscreams spine are diecast. I think the feet and spine of MP-10 is diecast also. I like diecast when used for its structural properties (weight or strength like Roddy, OP & SS) more than the diecast for its finish and feel. And kup, that sillouette is 100% soundwave, just let yourself see it :cool: :p

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Originally Posted by Deonasis

He does but not on that hinge, it is plastic and was broken on mine.

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On the hasbro release it's die cast. This was the only one at my local TRU that wasn't chipped.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...s/3c96dfb0.jpg

Rodimus has big diecast feet doesn't he?

Robotkingdom just posted on facebook that the release date for MP-12 may be wrong & are chasing it up to get the correct date.

I'm glad the prices are down from those initial estimates :)

Re: diecast - I'm not particularly bothered by the lack of diecast metal in masterpiece Transformers, especially since in my experience, figures with diecast parts can suffer from paint flaking and chipping, leaving unsightly grey/silver areas (battle damage?). That said, I agree that it should be used where practical in joints or other areas that carry loads or have stresses placed on them.

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Originally Posted by Deonasis

He does but not on that hinge, it is plastic and was broken on mine.
The feet on Roddy and Starscreams spine are diecast. I think the feet and spine of MP-10 is diecast also. I like diecast when used for its structural properties (weight or strength like Roddy, OP & SS) more than the diecast for its finish and feel. And kup, that sillouette is 100% soundwave, just let yourself see it :cool: :p

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That's right, the 'spine' frame from MP3 is die cast but not sure about the new Starscream. I haven't seen one up close yet.

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Originally Posted by Magnus

Re: diecast - I'm not particularly bothered by the lack of diecast metal in masterpiece Transformers, especially since in my experience, figures with diecast parts can suffer from paint flaking and chipping, leaving unsightly grey/silver areas (battle damage?). That said, I agree that it should be used where practical in joints or other areas that carry loads or have stresses placed on them.

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I totally agree with this.

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Originally Posted by kup

That's right, the 'spine' frame from MP3 is die cast but not sure about the new Starscream. I haven't seen one up close yet.

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I can confirm that there is no die cast in MP-11

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Originally Posted by kup

I totally agree with this.

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As do I

Wow, we are thinking total opposites here..

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Originally Posted by Trent

On the hasbro release it's die cast. This was the only one at my local TRU that wasn't chipped.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...s/3c96dfb0.jpg

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When I got home I had a look on my MP-09b but could not find any diecast around the picture you posted (but we are looking at ever so slighty different versions). :confused:

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Originally Posted by Trent

I can confirm that there is no die cast in MP-11

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And MP-11 DOES have the same diecast as the MP-03 mould. During transformation you slide the canopy down to form the chest and there is a big diecast frame/rail that it slides on.

just pre ordered the three new masterpieces :D