LOL! Nah, just bored and searching for things to do! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
I'm not actually a Megatron fan per se, I just liked how Optimus Primal used to scream out the name in Beast Wars:
https://youtu.be/ZQzXdox9wbQ?t=2m1s
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LOL! Nah, just bored and searching for things to do! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
I'm not actually a Megatron fan per se, I just liked how Optimus Primal used to scream out the name in Beast Wars:
https://youtu.be/ZQzXdox9wbQ?t=2m1s
Now I'm curious
I wonder how his head ends up coming up from under the chamber and up over it?
Is MP-36 comparable in size or the same size as MP-29 Laserwave (Shockwave)?
MP-29's list price (which I interpret as RRP) is around JPY 17,000. That converts to AUD $205 as per current rates. MP-10's list price is around JPY 22,000 which is around AUD $265. Just putting the numbers out there.
A number of overseas online stores offer these two items below the list price, which is fantastic.
Possibly a hinge, but looking at the gun mode and his chest, it might be using some sort of voodoo magic, used to be an image of the theoretical transformation sequence floating around but it seems I never saved it :SQuote:
Originally Posted by Sinnertwin
He'll be scaling to mp10Quote:
Originally Posted by kovert
http://www.taghobby.com/wp-content/u.../11/mp3610.jpg
Is that a faux chest piece in bot mode? (1) It doesn't match the chamber in gun mode, and (2) there is a battle damaged alternative chest piece.
I believe you may be correct. Well spotted. :)
I like how Megatron's stock becomes articulated as the gun emplacement. Not only does it allow the cannon to be able to aim in more directions, but it kinda makes the stand look like it can absorb recoil.
Heh, after owning MP Convoy for nearly 13 years (it'll be definitely past the 13 year mark by time MP36 comes out) I'll finally have an MP Megatron for Convoy to have that Sherman Dam duel with! :eek:
I found his head, it's in front of the trigger guard in gun mode. So there's some definate tt wizardry going on there somewhere.
Yep that looks like the back of his bucket, err I mean head.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoonMaster5000
I was thinking if you asked a TT employee to defend the MSRP on Meg's they would probably say the figure + UNCLE accessories add up to a MP10 price tag, then add on the faces, chest plate and the Key to Vector Sigma and you get the MP36 MSRP.
Oh and Gok, I hate to break it to you, but that 13 year old Convoy ain't gonna scale well with MP36.:p
Where did you get that RRP for MP10 from? Because according to official MP site MP10's RRP was 23100JPY ($285).Quote:
Originally Posted by kovert
Eh, scale doesn't bother me that much (hence why I don't care about getting the Walgreen Brainstorm, my Voyager is fine ;)). Although I do have MP10 as well (t'was a freebie from Hasbro since I did the adaptslation for the booklet ;)). :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
Preorder up at Anime Export:
http://www.anime-export.com/product/33874
RRP confirmed at 23,000 yen, list price at 16,100 yen.
Which is about the same as PC's preoder price - both are offering pretty competitive early bird prices IMO (which is great news for fans as we continued to be spoiled for choice). :D Although PC's free shipping (as well as circumvention of international Customs*) are added bonuses.Quote:
Originally Posted by MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!
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*although non-QLD residents may still be subject to domestic Customs
On Reddit more than a few people were complaining about the price.Quote:
Originally Posted by DELTAprime
The way I see it, you're paying for the engineering - it clearly has a complex transformation, looking at all the seams and hinges, in order to go from a proportioned (but not totally accurate) Walther P38 to an articulated, screen-accurate robot. That also means it has a very high part count.
Yeah, the free shipping, not having to deal with import red tape plus energon points and likely Asia Edition bonus are definitely big pluses for PC!Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
We are certainly very spoiled for choice! Good time to be a collector!
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/m...scav4fgtj.jpeg
BBTS... Umm Wot:eek:
Hahah, peace through tyranny and lack of kink-shaming?
Almost preordered from PC in the event that I start collecting MPs again, then realised that if I was to go down that path I'd be spending between 8-10k playing catchup and aaaaaaaa I really can't justify it.
Lovely toy tho.
I'm the opposite. I keep looking at these Combiner Wars/ Titans Return stuff and think should I start buying these. Then the thought of playing catchup and $$$ involved scares me off! I'm happy with Masterpiece only collecting these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ploughmans Lunch
Butt Plug, by Takara. modern engineering fit for a king or queen :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bartrim
Your comments may change after receiving the product.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
If we are going to talk about engineering then mp-10 is pretty straight forward and should be even cheaper.
Looking at a third party Willis for example and can incorporate paint and metal with a great price at $120. Says a lot different.
Furthermore mp Magnus is bigger and has quite a bit of engineering and is priced significant lower.
I just want to see it on hand whether is worth $240 at all.
pax per cūlum (Peace Through Buttocks) :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Bartrim
should do a swap one day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Omega Metro
I don't plan on buying this one.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
I couldn't comment on third-party product and whether it represents 'value for money'; it doesn't interest me and I won't buy it.
My point is that judging by all the hinges and seams, it appears to have a very complex transformation and will likely have a high part count, especially in something that's a little over half the size of MP Ultra Magnus. That complexity is what you're paying for.
Agree. Although I am getting it, it does look quite messy/complex with what looks to be lots of small pieces around the shoulder area especially. There WILL be issues with this. I guarantee it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
Hinges or not I believe this is just more of a this is Megatron you will buy it price tag more than engineering justification. As you have not touched third parties you might not been familiar with the high quality material other brands had been using. Not even going persuade anyone to look as I will let you figure out on your own.
Not bashing this toy either, just felt it was a bit way overpriced for plastic. Especially if they are going not painted look in this one if that's the case.
prices changes over time for everything, 4 potato scallops used to cost me 20c @ the milkbar but now i pay $2+ for the same, still made with the same o ingredients if not less and all cooked with TLC by the underpaid always grumpy shop owner, yet i pay more :-PQuote:
Originally Posted by drifand
oh ye the listing is going live in most JP sites, takmall putting their listing up already full RRP of course
amiami is already up with their usual 30% off at 17,280 YEN http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/det...%24pagecnt%3D1
HLJ listing won't be far off.
Based on inferno and grapple says otherwise.Quote:
Originally Posted by aching878
Is make in China is it not or we get Vietnam if lucky
mostly same build with shared parts can lead to lower overall production costQuote:
Originally Posted by drifand
oh okay.Quote:
Originally Posted by aching878
I see that's justified
Yoth prime $180
Mp-10b $180
Mp-10$250
Mp-10 Eva $280
Mp-10 shuttered glass $220
I think they don't even change a thing except paint
yet all off them are released at different time where inflation would vary as would global currency rate.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
All biz exist to make profit and if there is a demand and people will pay the price, they will charge it. only on rare occasions you'll find a biz purposely charging way below rrp and purposely have a lower profit margin, it's plain silly.
Remember end of day no one 'really' needs to buy anything since these are all simply optional wants :-)
I went based on your theory. That's allQuote:
Originally Posted by aching878
Mp Tracks was way too many hinges and had road rage and the Tokyo black
Yet the price was pretty steep. Now it's at ridiculous 3,000 jpy and still heaps.
You have shockwave with one off atm ad so is starsaber but priced pretty much less.
All I am saying is I am a bit shocked its at mp-10 price with not much to show for. Of course my opinion can change. But I be expecting a big box by the price we are judging on.
Any word on bonus items (not coins) for MP-36 and the reissue MP's for Soundwave, Optimus Prime, Starscream and the cassettes?
we're paying for them premium Japanese air that comes with the box, with a slight hint of pollution from china ;-)Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
its up @ HLJ as well now
http://hlj.com/product/tkt87511
¥18,400
You sure is China made? Maybe is Vietnam hence more cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by aching878
china air simply flow onto JP depending on wind, no idea where its made :-pQuote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Anyway not sure if Asia one will come with what exclusive
Preordered mine at Ohmyprimus...am holidaying in Singapore at the moment so just walked into the store (more of a storage unit). Currently listed at $SGD 280 but the guy said there is a chance it may come down in price.
Really friendly to deal with, and I only had to put down a $20 deposit. My brother will pick up and hold for me until I next come over with a B709 permit.
I ordered from PC. Slight hiccup as it seems people were trying to add eg.50 items to the cart to guess how much was remaining but this meant it temporarily took all 50 items out of stock so it was showing out of stock for other people ordering at the same time.
Looks like PC's price is still the cheapest so far.
wasn't the Takara asking price for MP-10 about $250. compared to that, this isn't too bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnus
I agree with you that it looks like there is a massive parts count here, especially looking at the back of the bot mode. I also think there is a certain amount of 'it's megatron people will pay whatever we want them to', like Shockwave, it's also going to have limited repaints.
It's an interesting observation about the parts count and apparent number of small parts. It will increase the cost of manufacture but I wonder how many people are going to be cranky at this toy when they actually get it in hand, for being too complicated and fiddley.
This might be the first masterpiece in a while that has had less complaining prior to release and more complaining post release.
I am really looking forward to it, I can't see how they get from one mode to the other without it being complicated when the shapes are so different. I'm one of the apparent few who doesn't have a problem with the MP-05 megs, especially when you take into account that it was designed in 12 hours.