The 3rd party acquisitions thread!

[Lord_Zed]

Blaster is KFC Transistor. He's red chrome which means there will always be issues with it wearing off his various tabs. Even the chrome on my MP Soundwave is already wearing off on his eject button. The way the panels wrap around his arms and legs is pretty cool.

But no more wear than usual for chrome paint. The plastic colour is red underneath right?

I'm a bit tempted now that Tracks and his mini Blaster tapedeck are coming.

[CBratron]

Who's the pretty lady bot?

She is Bandai's Fei-Yen Hatsune Miku. A Miku tie-in to Sega's Virtual On mech battling games. Originally around $40, I see her getting sold used for $100-ish.
But I saw this and this if you're interested.

But no more wear than usual for chrome paint. The plastic colour is red underneath right?

Most of the plastic is red. Any chrome you see red plastic which has been chromed and then tinted red.

[Devcon]

X-transbots Ollie aka wheelie

This guy was someone that I wanted after I saw a review on him. His transformation is cool and his head sclupt is just superb. Very reminisant of the G1 cartoon and fits well with the likes of MP 21 bumblebee and other masterpieces. If you're ok with third party purchasing, I recommend getting this guy to fit in with your masterpiece collection.




Daca Toys Kronos aka not jet fire.

I was a bit hesistant about getting this guy as I have seen alot of reviews and people complaining about the QC issues with him. I must admit that I almost didn't make the purchase but as I found him locally I decided to have a look at him for myself. Inhand he is just massive! Size comparisons next to MP10 and MP01 are just crazy....like Godzilla crazy!?! I did find his transformation flimsy and easy-to-break like but I enjoyed it compared to your traditional hastak transformation. If you have been on the fence about getting him, I recommend it if you are a masterpiece collector as he goes well with this line also.

[CBratron]

I got X-Transbots Ollie too. Looks fantastic but not sturdy or heavy enough. His plastic is paper thin. I was terrified I'd snap something when folding the backpack past his shoulders.

I probably won't be transforming him back to alt mod ever unless I can find a way to safely get past those shoulders.

[Crimson Prime]

X-transbots Ollie aka wheelie

This guy was someone that I wanted after I saw a review on him. His transformation is cool and his head sclupt is just superb. Very reminisant of the G1 cartoon and fits well with the likes of MP 21 bumblebee and other masterpieces. If you're ok with third party purchasing, I recommend getting this guy to fit in with your masterpiece collection.

The important question is can he perch on MP Grimlock's neck?

[CBratron]

He can but you need to turn the legs outwards. That crotchplate doesn't move out of the way for a more natural looking seated position.

[Crimson Prime]

He can but you need to turn the legs outwards. That crotchplate doesn't move out of the way for a more natural looking seated position.

Half a win I guess

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Finally completed my Feral Rex crew with Bovis, Fortis, and Leo Dux.

Fortis doesn't come with the replacement butt-piece for Bovis, I'm hoping that means that MMC fixed the issue for the second run.

[spiderken17]

Finally completed my Feral Rex crew with Bovis, Fortis, and Leo Dux.

Fortis doesn't come with the replacement butt-piece for Bovis, I'm hoping that means that MMC fixed the issue for the second run.

Where did you get your Leo Dux from?

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Planet Steel Express.
I pre-ordered the re-release a few months back, had to wait on the others (except Felisaber which they sent early by mistake - no worries PSX! ) until he was ready.