Transformers Venting thread!

[GoktimusPrime]

I find most Masterpieces to be poor play pieces actually. Megatron is the worst (his transformation's so tricky it makes Rodimus look like a Jumpstarter!). I find Optimus Prime/Convoy & Grimlock to be the most playable, although Grimmie ain't cheap. But yeah, on the whole Masterpiece are like really expensive articulated and transformable display pieces rather than play toys. But honestly, I get my Neo-G1 toyplay fix from Classicsverse than MP.

[UltraMarginal]

But yeah, on the whole Masterpiece are like really expensive articulated and transformable display pieces rather than play toys.

I thought that was the entire point of the line though. and they do that rather well I think.

[Trent]

Ok. So yesterday morning before my wedding I had a few hours to kill so I sat down with rodimus and had another go. I watched a video on YouTube and it showed how to transform him properly. I managed to get everything lined up and it all sits and looks good. It's all in the positioning of the ankle joints. Get them wrong and kiss any ability for him to sit flush on the wheels goodbye.

He's still a crappy example of the masterpiece line but now I don't feel so bad about owning 2 of them

Gonna get the Takara one out next and have a go at the Winnebago from hell next.

[Slag]

Gonna get the Takara one out next and have a go at the Winnebago from hell next.

hehe. I really want to see a tan and wood-grain variant..

[KalEl]

hehe. I really want to see a tan and wood-grain variant..

get to customising then :P

[5FDP]

Megatron is the worst (his transformation's so tricky it makes Rodimus look like a Jumpstarter!).

Not sure why but I found that hilarious

[SkyWarp91]

Yo Powered Convoy, why you so expenserive?!?! Why you so rare?!!!?

[KalEl]

Yo Powered Convoy, why you so expenserive?!?! Why you so rare?!!!?

that's pre transformers for ya

[GoktimusPrime]

They did reissue Ultra Magnus in his Diaclone colours as a ToyFes 2001 exclusive figure. Although the reissue doesn't come with Powered Buggy (which has never been included in any version of Ultra Magnus).
http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Ult...ltramagnus.htm

Powered Convoy originally retailed for 3800JPY ($45) and the reissue originally sold for 5000JPY ($60). You probably won't find those toys for those prices now (and I'm not suggesting that you can) - but considering that Powered Convoy has been out of production for approx 29 years and the reissue was a limited exclusive, it's not surprising if these things are now hard to find and fetching high prices on the aftermarket.

[SkyWarp91]

They did reissue Ultra Magnus in his Diaclone colours as a ToyFes 2001 exclusive figure. Although the reissue doesn't come with Powered Buggy (which has never been included in any version of Ultra Magnus).
http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Ult...ltramagnus.htm

Powered Convoy originally retailed for 3800JPY ($45) and the reissue originally sold for 5000JPY ($60). You probably won't find those toys for those prices now (and I'm not suggesting that you can) - but considering that Powered Convoy has been out of production for approx 29 years and the reissue was a limited exclusive, it's not surprising if these things are now hard to find and fetching high prices on the aftermarket.

Now I'm looking for the Ultra Magnus Redeco online but can't find any trustworthy sellers. I'm willing to pay a steep price for this fig as I consider it a Holy Grail (I LOVE THE DIACLONE COMMERCIAL of PowereD Convoy)