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Beat me to it
Remember how you ninjad me in Identify the Figure thread?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaxius._
ITS PAYBACK TIME.
LOL
Really excited, hoping for different coloured helmet options
NY got a spy now inside TT? Anyway hopefully they go on schedule which is ideally 1 MP / month next year.
Hardly surprising. Takara have done well though; 3 or 4 repaint possibilities from the one figure should definitely assist them in their "one MP a month schedule"
Mould looks really good in those colours, even the side skirts look better here than Ironhide. But, i'm really not a fan of what they've done with the shoulder crosses:( Presumably copyright issues strike again, but it could have been done better i think.
MP Ratchet.
Shocking.
Ratchet looks the business with this mold -- definitely better than Ironhide!
And I rather like the Autobot cross symbols! Not sure why, but I do like them!
The International Red Cross cracked down on the use of Red Cross being used by anyone else sometime in the 90s - it's why you more likely see a green cross used on first aid kits etc - but that would look very wrong here.Quote:
Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat
Definite purchase, I think the 'so much white' really appeals
But there is just something about the shoulder area that bothers me :confused:, and no it's not the stickers
At least it should be an easy coverup for a sticker. Such a basic shape though... Ugh, it's even stupider than Exhaust that such a thing is an issue!
They take it too far. I have had volunteers ring me up at work to question things. They get politely told to go away.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulbot
I wonder if there'll be an Amazon exclusive replacement face with a red crest. Would be a reason to make the crest be part of the swappable face.
Edit oops Ratchet didn't have a red crest in the Marvel Comics, he had a red head and white crest - the same colour scheme carried over to MTMTE. So I guess red crest g1 Ratchet is the rarity.
Well we all knew this was coming but I didn't think so soon. I actually quite like how they have done the cross so no complaints here. I wonder if we will get green and black repaints too just to milk it more.
Interesting that NY are no longer showing the pics on the page. Could this be another Ramjet where it was posted too early?
I agree it looks better than Ironhide. As for the Autobot logo over the Red Cross, is it possible that you could remove the Autobot logo to reveal the cross? Or is that sticker all one piece? It would be perfect if they let you apply the shoulder stickers so could avoid applying the Autobot logo.
Also so much for the rumours that MP-30 would be a significant Galvatron or V2 Megs.
And pre ordered.
Looks better in Ratchet colours than Ironhide. Still, both will be bought
Looks better then Ironhide, IMO. I know that they are not accurate, bit I like the crosses.
RK pre-order is at USD75.
Guess they skip the rumours thread now.
All I have to say is... Damn you International Red Cross!
With regard to the use of the Red Cross emblem:
Source: https://www.icrc.org/en/copyright-and-terms-useQuote:
The red cross and red crescent emblems are protected symbols under international humanitarian law and national laws. Any use that is not expressly authorized by the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols constitutes a misuse of the emblem. Use of these emblems by unauthorized persons is strictly forbidden. Please contact the ICRC for more information.
Back to the figure: for some reason, I also think it looks better than Ironhide. Must be the white. It's also got a nice selection of accessories :)
No doubt TT have lined something up for next years Tokyo Toy Show and perhaps even another regular release like 21RQuote:
Originally Posted by Raider
My guess is that it will be tampo'd on.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaptoDog
We all knew that Ratchet was going to be released at some point in time... but I wasn't expecting him to be MP-30. But regardless of the numbering I am happy. :D
Next mp-31 galvatron release July lol.
Followed by dirge
Some people don't like the head of ratchet.
Too much money spend on pre order and no products in hand
yes too much money out now just on preorders that you can get half a year later... :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Honestly I didn't even notice the shoulders so I went back and had a look and it does look a bit silly.
Surely they could of put the red crosses on then just decal over the top so when you get it you could just pull the decal off and bam everyone is happy and there's nothing Red Cross can do about it. 1st world crisis averted!
AE has them , already po'd :p
$5. Says mirage is next as 3p done sun streaker and mirage.Quote:
Originally Posted by ampoldj
If takara is on defence they will pump it out ensuring 3p puts a stop on theirs as it won't be worth while.
Yeah seriously add shockwave, ironhide, ratchet, hot rod, a possible ramjet, road rage and the variants , that's about more than $600 easily on pre order.
Imagine the interest I can earn in my bank while I wait for each to release. Is okay if is online stores that allows pay later but if not....
Given Australia's current interest rates, you're missing out on around $6.Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Curse you Takara!!!!
I think the symbols on the shoulders are ok, shame they are so large seem a bit distracting. But the overall presentation of the figure is amazing, the white really makes the robot stand out. I prefer the red Ironhide in vehicle mode though. I agree Mirage will probably be the next autobot car.
Looks nice. The cross and Autobot combo is a bit distracting, but otherwise really good.
Face looks a bit plain to me.
I'm glad they're releasing Ratchet so soon after Ironhide but there is something about the shoulder pattern that is annoying. I don't mind them putting the autobot logo over the cross but I think it needs to be smaller or a different pattern (maybe some kind of insignia to represent an autobot medic). Too many autobot logos on his front torso just looks a bit strange...
I'm undecided if I will get him because of that...
The logo issue will indoubtedly be fixed with some aftermarket decals, unfortunately TT would've had little choice in the matter. If the logo looks too much like the Red Cross, especially on an ambulance then hello legal action.
Gonna have to seriously look at a regular Aussie supplier now. The previous Masterpiece release rate allowed me to pick up a new figure or two whenever I travelled to Singapore to visit my brother. Now with a monthly release schedule, I'll have to find alternate ways.
I'm okay with the compromise with the cross.
If they didn't put one on, people would complain... if they put on something that doesn't get them sued, people complain.
Focus on the toy, and if the cross is that important, I'm sure reprolables will come up with something.
My concern is the way he is so much taller than Bluestreak (which will make him tower over the Autobot cars that are already released). Ironhide will be obviously be the same, but I didn't notice it as much with him... the bright white of Ratchet makes it more obvious.
I still see plenty of naughty nurse outfits with the red cross emblem. It's all not doom & gloom. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulbot