Toy Review - MP-11NT Thrust

THRUST
Series - Masterpiece
New/remould/redeco - remould/redeco
Wave - n/a (MP-11NT)
Released here - released in Japan in October
Approximate Retail Price - $170us
Approximate Size - 24cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - VTOL Fighter Jet
Main Colours - Black, Grey, Maroon
Main Accessories - Hologram Pilot, 2 rifles, 2 guns.


Robot Mode
Thrust looks quite nice here, the expression is a tad blank but the face is a nice white colour and the eyes are yellow just like in the cartoon. The body has cartoon accurate colours too, though one could ask is this a good thing? For my money the colours on the toy were far superior to how his colours were portrayed in the cartoon. Thrusts knee pads are a bit too big and obscure his thighs, making him look more stubby than he really is but he does have his tail wings coming out of his calves and the main wings angle all make the legs and torso work. Despite some quibbles that are all relatively minor this is a pretty damn fine looking Thrust!

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Vehicle Mode
The theoretical F15-VTOL mode Thrust was based on has been faithfully represented here. It's really hard not to love the MP Seeker mold – in my opinion the best looking jets of the entire Transformers line ever! A very nice little touch they have put in is that his wing turbines actually rotate, though one has to do it via finger rather than being able to blow on it like some other TF toys. Thrust here has all the features the other MP Seekers have such as the nosecone and cockpit that open. He also has extra guns that go under the wings since his arm mounted ones fold in to the side.

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Transformation
Most people that have been collecting the MP Seekers know how to do this and it’s certainly not the most onerous MP transformation ever. A change they have made here from some of the other Seeker toys such as Ramjet is the configuration for the guns when converting to jet mode. The guns instead of swinging out on two big struts under the wings now fold down and sideways on double jointed smaller struts to sit flush with the side of the jet whilst two removable guns are placed under the wings.


Worth Getting?
For the exorbitant price tag I’d say unless you are a mad TF collector then no. despite how cool he is. But if you are like me and just can't pass up having an MP of every Seeker than he will fit right in to your collection nicely.


For more photos and more detail check out my blog review of Masterpiece MP-11NT Thrust HERE

Mine can do a colossal ab crunch, but not in a good way. Might as well have a 5mm gap between its legs and torso. Its just a floppy mess and for almost $270 shipped I'd hoped tomy takara could have at least done some qc before releasing this overpriced crap. Put mine in jet mode and shoved it at the back of the cabinet so I don't have to look at it. This figure has left a very bitter taste in my mouth.

Mine is in BBTS Pile Of Loot. And it will stay there until early next year. Hoping on a recall/fix for the loose waist if enough people complain during that time.

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Originally Posted by Omega Metro

Mine is in BBTS Pile Of Loot. And it will stay there until early next year. Hoping on a recall/fix for the loose waist if enough people complain during that time.

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Mine was from BBTS and while the hips were very slightly loose they were fine

I haven't seen one review where the waist isn't floppy. A few reviewers just pick him up from below his nutsack to hide it, such as optibotimus, but you can clearly see the top half wobble back and forth whenever he bumps the figure. Its so loose you can almost swivel the torso 90 degrees left and right.

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Originally Posted by graza78

I haven't seen one review where the waist isn't floppy. A few reviewers just pick him up from below his nutsack to hide it, such as optibotimus, but you can clearly see the top half wobble back and forth whenever he bumps the figure. Its so loose you can almost swivel the torso 90 degrees left and right.

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Really? THIS is a review where the waist wasn't floppy ;) Guess it's not a video though.

But then maybe I lucked out. Like my Ramjet didn't have any issues with his shoulders that so many others seemed to cop

Just got mine from PC and it also has the floppy waist has anyone got any response from PC/Takara or fixes for the issue it's really awful for bot mode

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Originally Posted by Nevac

Just got mine from PC and it also has the floppy waist has anyone got any response from PC/Takara or fixes for the issue it's really awful for bot mode

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The easy fix is to wrap a thread at the junction between waist and torso. I used the clear elastic band that held the arms and null ray in the box. You want the string to go under and around the metal pin, making it vitually invisible.

Otherwise, heat the pin up with a soldering iron and pull it out. Replace it with a self tapping screw.

Either way, we shouldn't have to modify a $250 toy.

Hmm kinda fixed it by jamming a wad of paper in his butt (Small hole above peg) so at least he doesn't lean backwards anymore still this is very disapointing

Placed a clear plastic same used for batteries to avoid contact on terminal so can easily be removed. Just need him stand upright while displayed in bot mode.

Anyway just noticed one of the inverted triangles in my Thrust is way off center (nice one Takara cant they improve their paint apps section???)

I must be one of the lucky ones as my waist pin is just fine. He's a cool figure, probably not as impressive as Ramjet IMO but still nice nonetheless.

As Trev said, given the hefty price tag on this toy, I'd only recommend it if you're planning on completing the MP Coneheads... in which case you probably don't need much convincing, so it's not much of a recommendation :p #preachingtothechoir Odds are, if you haven't already pre-ordered this toy then it's probably not for you. :o

There are a few new tricks to the mould not seen in previous MP Seeker moulds, but fundamentally it's mostly the same thing. One thing that concerns me are the two slender panels that sit on the back (they fold down in jet mode) as there's nothing to lock them into position. They may become loose/floppy in time (as these sort of parts tend to do). For a Masterpiece, and such an expensive Masterpiece, it's pretty disappointing that they didn't put in any form of locking feature there. I do like how the wings and stabilisers lift up in robot mode.

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There are tabs on those panels which fold out so you can clip them into Thrust's back. For some reason they are not folded out and tabbed in when Thrust is in package.

Finally got around to trying this last night. Cheers for the tip, Chevvie. :)

Finally got round to opening mine and other than the floppy waist I found him rather pleasing. Little bit of colour variation between plastic and paint, especially the feet.

Really don't like the lack of tabbing points on the back kibble, which I would of expected some sort of improvement over ramjet. Speaking of tabs did anyone know that There's a bit that flips out on top of his shoulders that is for the null-ray to peg into?

Jet mode (in my opinion) is fantastic other than paint variation I feel it was brilliant everything tabbed in nicely. The only thing is the unnecessary need for a hinge point on the wing tips? Serve no purpose.

Really happy with thrust, can't wait to get dirge so we can put this ancient mp-11 mould in s museum:)

The wings mean he takes up a lot of room in a display cabinet. Those are my thoughts right now hehe.

If anyone is suffering with extreme hip wobble, and doesn't mind performing a bit of surgery. I've just uploaded a video detailing how to fix this with spacers

Hope this helps

https://youtu.be/4hkUgDMgdKE

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Originally Posted by Bots & Bits

If anyone is suffering with extreme hip wobble, and doesn't mind performing a bit of surgery. I've just uploaded a video detailing how to fix this with spacers

Hope this helps

https://youtu.be/4hkUgDMgdKE

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Cool! Thanks mate! Love your fixit vids as always :)

Finally got mine after some retailer refused to shipped my order.

I have to say, I like the plane mode over the robot mode? But again the overall colours fall flat for me compared to MP Ramjet.

The wings are kind of taking up a lot of space. Overall due to amount of time lagged waiting for this piece has became so bored. I didn't like it as much despite less defects.

^was yours still have a very bad waist issue?

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Originally Posted by ampoldj

^was yours still have a very bad waist issue?

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I don't think is bad but I don't think is good.

I don't know, I personally don't have the spirit to like it anymore.
Dirge could be better.

What I dont like

The waist as you pointed is not as sturdy.
The colours dont look as lively as Ramjet
Pretty pricey and overly big box for this piece.
Plastic feels cheap
the fan thrusters should look better as I think the whole solid piece makes it doesn't look like a propeller.

What I like:
The face is cool, unlike the Yes models I seen, TT nailed most aspect of it.

yeah the waist on mine is definitely a floppy mess. It is making it difficult to just get him standing up as the top half wants to lean back. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by philby

yeah the waist on mine is definitely a floppy mess. It is making it difficult to just get him standing up as the top half wants to lean back. :rolleyes:

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The floppiness is definitely a downer on this figure. Its overpriced, especially when you thought you were getting something with top notch qc...

The nose cone should have been able to tab in somewhere to help stabilize but TT just took the money and charged a premium.

Compared to Dirge this was really quite poor among the three coneheads.
The fans should have been blades with gaps not just a solid piece.
I mean I even like my faulty Ramjet over this piece thats how much I think the other coneheads were better.

As much as I paid only $215 for this piece, is still overpriced and the fun factor is not that great for me.