Favourite Masterpiece Transformer?

[GoktimusPrime]

Interesting choice. Most people prefer the version 2.0 of the seeker mold. I'd like to hear why you like that mold. I've been considering maybe picking up a Hasbro MP TC to replace my MP-7.

The original Seeker mould does look nicer in jet mode, particularly with the undercarriage - but the new Seeker mould does look and play better as a robot. The head on the original MP Thundercracker looks nicer than on the new one which just looks too "Starscream" with that face sculpt. I personally prefer the sleeker heads on the original Seekers; nothing wrong with the new one though, just a personal preference for me.

Colourwise I also prefer the darker blue on the original MP Thundercracker as it's more accurate to the original G1 Thundercracker's toy (and comic) colours, whereas the lighter blue on Hasbro's MP Thundercracker is closer to the way he was coloured in the cartoon.

For me, I already collected Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker under the original MP Seeker mould. I don't see the need to spend more money collecting them again with the new mould which is essentially a retool of the old one. A very extensive retool, yes, but still a retool nonetheless. I'm more interested in collecting the Rainmakers under the new mould; already have Sunstorm and I'm intending on getting Acid Storm when it comes out here. Hopefully either Hasbro or TakaraTOMY will release a Masterpiece Bitstream in the near future, then all three Rainmakers will exist in MP form. That way I can keep the old body type for the original Seekers, and the new body type for the Rainmakers, making both sets of Seekers look more distinct from each other.

My MP-03 transformed from jet to robot and back again ..no no, he broke while transforming him back, he's been missing for a while now

Yeah, the original MP Starscream is horribly fragile. But other versions of this mould are significantly tougher thanks to the use of more solid quality plastic, instead of the "model kit grade" plastic they used with MP-3.

I've heard that many stories about poor old Hotrod breaking or already pre broken for your convenience that I'll be leaving him in his box.

Is yours TakaraTOMY or Hasbro? TakaraTOMY Rodimus has quality issues which the Hasbro version has improved upon.

Soundwave looks great as a figure, he has minions.... Hard to beat at this stage, although i haven't transformed him yet.

You're judging a toy that you haven't played with yet? Only one way to remedy this situation -- go have a jolly good play!

[Melike]

Hey guys, as a relapsed collector looking to get back into the game whereabouts would one find these? I'm hoping to get the new Soundwave which looks awesome but I have no idea where to start looking apart from a few overseas sites..

[UltraMarginal]

For me, I already collected Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker under the original MP Seeker mould. I don't see the need to spend more money collecting them again with the new mould which is essentially a retool of the old one. A very extensive retool, yes, but still a retool nonetheless. I'm more interested in collecting the Rainmakers under the new mould; already have Sunstorm and I'm intending on getting Acid Storm when it comes out here. Hopefully either Hasbro or TakaraTOMY will release a Masterpiece Bitstream in the near future, then all three Rainmakers will exist in MP form. That way I can keep the old body type for the original Seekers, and the new body type for the Rainmakers, making both sets of Seekers look more distinct from each other.

my feelings exactly. gives each set of 3 some individuality.

For the thread topic itself, I'm still thinking...

[1orion2many]

Being released at TRU (toys R Us) in November but if it's anything like the MP-10 release in Perth Good Luck in finding one

[1orion2many]

I really do love the new cars but I guess I'll have to stick with "KING GRIMLOCK"

[Melike]

Being released at TRU (toys R Us) in November but if it's anything like the MP-10 release in Perth Good Luck in finding one

Exactly! So what does everyone do?

[DELTAprime]

^ You can hit up hlj.com, bbts.com, robotkingdom.com, they will have some MP's up from preorder or currently available.

Do not buy MP-12, MP-12T or MP-14 off ebay, they have been KOed (counterfeited). Hit up reputable Transformers retailers on the web for them.

Do not buy MP-5 from an international seller unless you are in WA. (see earlier post and threads on the problems with getting him through customs)

All the rest you will have to hit up ebay for.

I suggest before you start collecting looking at http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers:_Masterpiece and deciding which version of each figure you want. Takara normally has gone with show accurate decos but Hasbro normally goes with G1 toy accurate decos, decide which one you like best and grab it.

It will not be cheap to get the older figures, but I think they are worth having.

[GoktimusPrime]

Exactly! So what does everyone do?

If it's a Japanese Masterpiece, I preorder it. Preordering gives you earlybird discounts, which is even more important now that the retail price of Japanese MPs has increased. Some online stores offer free exclusive bonus content too (e.g. chrome piledrivers w/ Lambor, extra Energon cubes w/ Soundwave, exclusive coins etc.).

If it's a Hasbro Masterpiece, then I just get it from local shops. In the case of hard to find MPs like MP10 Optimus Prime, I called up local Toys R Us stores to see which ones had the toy in stock and when I finally found one that did I asked them to reserve one for me. So if I were you, I'd be making lots of phone calls to your local TRUs come November. I'll probably be doing this for MP Acid Storm.

[1orion2many]

We didn't get that many in Perth compared to the East so it may not be that easy over here

[drifand]

^ You can hit up hlj.com, bbts.com, robotkingdom.com, they will have some MP's up from preorder or currently available.

Do not buy MP-5 from an international seller unless you are in WA. (see earlier post and threads on the problems with getting him through customs)

Hey guys I been out of the loop but have you guys manage to get Magatron MP? Likewise old G1 reissue of Megatron?

What the deal, and what if you own one? Do you keep it hush hush? I read that you are not allowed to take photos especially in gun form.

Note: A discussion of what it is now not a debate of whether right or wrong here. Please just give me the facts and what it is. Thank you.