Masterpiece MP-23 Exhaust

[Cleon]

"No refunds" <--- I've never seen that before! Admittedly I've never used Yahoo JP before, but Amazon JP certainly doesn't have a "no refunds" policy. Not that I've ever needed to use it (as TakaraTOMY have always been good with providing replacement parts if anything's faulty). Still... weird that they would even have such a policy. Admittedly my knowledge of Japanese consumer law is virtually nil. I guess because customer and product service in/from Japan is so exceptional that I've never thought about it.

I've never bought anything on Yahoo JP before, but from the listings I've seen, no refunds is quite common it seems. Similar to eBay auctions where rarely will sellers offer refunds readily (or even mention it on their listing).

Thought it was interesting that this person has one in hand (by the looks of things) already though! Guess that's good news for the people that have pre-ordered?

[drifand]

I've never bought anything on Yahoo JP before, but from the listings I've seen, no refunds is quite common it seems. Similar to eBay auctions where rarely will sellers offer refunds readily (or even mention it on their listing).

Thought it was interesting that this person has one in hand (by the looks of things) already though! Guess that's good news for the people that have pre-ordered?

Not really, it is the compromised version we are all getting.

[Bladestorm]

Just FYI, 2 stores on the ground here in HK have told me their orders for MP-23 have been cancelled and he is not legally allowed to be sold here (Hong Kong) anymore.

Not sure how this will affect Robot Kingdom...

[Defcon]

I suppose a lot of stores are going to have orders cancelled, in fear of the risk due to the legality of the figure. I assume this figure is going to have a very limited run with some pre orders not been filled. If this is the case, its probable we may see a new character at some stage produced from the Wheeljack mold.

[Sinnertwin]

dont know about cancellation... Just seen images of the packaged figure on FB

[drifand]

Just FYI, 2 stores on the ground here in HK have told me their orders for MP-23 have been cancelled and he is not legally allowed to be sold here (Hong Kong) anymore.

Not sure how this will affect Robot Kingdom...

would be better if you are specific which stores have an issue to have a better understanding for us where is this source coming from. Were you talking about local shops in HK? If it is, then I do smell trouble for this figure.

My orders have not been cancelled nor have I been told otherwise.
I am however okay with any cancellation, it is what it is, if Takara has broken copyright laws and will be in trouble for carrying on, then so be it cancel the figure and get a new replacement colour or do something else.

This is probably a big controversial figure if you asked me. I did intend to buy it because of Marlboro looked alike but if its not going to work, just scrap the idea.

[griffin]

Just saw this on YJP:

YJP - Exhaust

Ah, a packaged toy for sale, to prove that it should still be getting a release... at least in Japan.

The packaging images have been mirrored here for when the YJP listing disappears.

I'm relieved to see that the Immobiliser accessory is not a JP Amazon exclusive... since it is on the box, it must be a regular release accessory.

As for the red colouring - we've never had a Transformers release of the "Marlboor" pre-Transformers toy, so it doesn't need to replicate anything that never officially existed in our Universe... and i'm happy with a "homage", which only needs to be close to the original to be classed as a homage.

[Bladestorm]

Two local independent stores in Wan Chai that I deal with face to face. Physical on the ground stores, not online stores...
As Optimus would say "sorry, my bad." I should have elaborated.

They both get their stock direct through Hasbro HK as opposed to resellers.
I am headed out to Mong Kok this week time permitting so will be interesting to see if any of the stores in the malls out there have a different take on it.

would be better if you are specific which stores have an issue to have a better understanding for us where is this source coming from. Were you talking about local shops in HK? If it is, then I do smell trouble for this figure.

My orders have not been cancelled nor have I been told otherwise.
I am however okay with any cancellation, it is what it is, if Takara has broken copyright laws and will be in trouble for carrying on, then so be it cancel the figure and get a new replacement colour or do something else.

This is probably a big controversial figure if you asked me. I did intend to buy it because of Marlboro looked alike but if its not going to work, just scrap the idea.

[drifand]

Two local independent stores in Wan Chai that I deal with face to face. Physical on the ground stores, not online stores...
As Optimus would say "sorry, my bad." I should have elaborated.

They both get their stock direct through Hasbro HK as opposed to resellers.
I am headed out to Mong Kok this week time permitting so will be interesting to see if any of the stores in the malls out there have a different take on it.

Keep us posted, as it can be deal breaker for some online stores.

[drifand]

Ah, a packaged toy for sale, to prove that it should still be getting a release... at least in Japan.

The packaging images have been mirrored here for when the YJP listing disappears.

I'm relieved to see that the Immobiliser accessory is not a JP Amazon exclusive... since it is on the box, it must be a regular release accessory.

As for the red colouring - we've never had a Transformers release of the "Marlboor" pre-Transformers toy, so it doesn't need to replicate anything that never officially existed in our Universe... and i'm happy with a "homage", which only needs to be close to the original to be classed as a homage.

If that's the end result, it isn't that bad. I can live with it. I know I am not 100% happy but I think is very minor and some decals would make this toy what I want it to be.

Looks to me, this will be a highly prized toy for collectors.