KFC not Ultra Magnus

[Deonasis]

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Wasn't MP Soundwave a complete surprise? I don't remember any rumours leading up to that announcement because everyone was excited for Acousticwave.

Yes, MP Soundwave was a complete surprise to folks in the know which is the scary thing for 3rd party MPs. That surprise and the lengthy development a MP needs, all give weight to the idea that Soundwave was mostly ready for production and was purposely bumped up the release schedule to compete with Acousticwave at release and MP Soundwave totally sunk Acousticwave. Even though Acousticwave backed out very late before production began it probably saved them more money than if they had fought the official release.

So how many more official MPs sit at this advanced design stage? And why Quakewave and Hexitron (to a lesser extent) was not a victim of the same tactic? Maybe some 3rd party groups get better inside information than others?

[ChlorHex]

Looking at the posted pics (Thanks), I'm actually fairly impressed with what they've done here.
Seeing that the cab isn't involved in much transformation, it is a waste that they didn't invest a little more in adding details such as opening doors and seats.
That would've been awesome.
Waiting to see what the official product is like and the scale before I pull the trigger on one of them.
......... The KFC number plate is a little off putting tho

[kaiden]

peaugh review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QSHxQtZaEI

god this gets me so pumped for the TT Ultra Magnus

[canofwhoopass_87]

Thanks for sharing kaiden. I think it settles a lot of the QC concerns and appears to be quite a decent figure for that asking price. The design is pretty good, although it has been done before in the Titanium series.

If there was no TT MP Magnus in the pipes I would definitely look at forking out some cash for this. But alas, MP it is for me.

[theshape]

yeah its a shame isnt it. Be nice if they had done Galvatron or Cylonus instead

[Bidoofdude]

yeah its a shame isnt it. Be nice if they had done Galvatron or Cylonus instead

I'd leave those two to Takara, they'd perfect them.

[Trent]

I'd leave those two to Takara, they'd perfect them.

You're gonna have grey hair by the time we get Cyclonus from Takara.

[SuspectimusPrime]

peaugh review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QSHxQtZaEI

god this gets me so pumped for the TT Ultra Magnus

Not a great thing, but the big empty void inside the cab is really saved by the Minimus Ambus story. Much better colours and proportions look better, however there's nothing strong enough to sway my buying decision.

[VGMStudios]

he looks really good but I dont like the plastic quality. Going to wait to see what the MP version of him is like.

[millhouse]

Apparently the second run (seriously, like a few weeks after launch?) is improved, with some new paint decos, etc.

There's some feedback to KFC in the TFW2005 thread.

Personally, I'm happy with mine (possibly because, although a cheaper-feeling purchase, it arrived with the QC quandary that Cubex made), but considering KFC's emails to vendors are a bit different in tone to their Facebook page comment to the public, I'm happy to officially say #fuckKFC

I've got what I have ordered on the way (a couple of Batbat versions from Ace's Toy Store), and could only possibly be tempted by the upcoming DAI Citizen Stack, because I don't like the chances are of Takara making a Diaclone/86 promo reel Magnus.

Unfortunately, much like Cubex, KFC has hit my list of 3rd party to avoid. FT, Toyworld and Planet X have spoiled me in that regard.