G1 shockwave toy vs masterpiece

[jimoinj]

Highly unusual but I think in the case of the G1 Shockwave toy it is actually better than the masterpiece. The colours, the heft, the die-cast, everything just oozes quality. In fairness the proportions are a bit better on the MP but overall I prefer the G1. Is it just me?

[DELTAprime]

I don't have any experience with G1 Shockwave, but the MP was very underwhelming.

[Krayt]

Highly unusual but I think in the case of the G1 Shockwave toy it is actually better than the masterpiece. The colours, the heft, the die-cast, everything just oozes quality. In fairness the proportions are a bit better on the MP but overall I prefer the G1. Is it just me?

MP-29+ went toy colour.... maybe that's more to your liking

[jimoinj]

MP-29+ went toy colour.... maybe that's more to your liking

Yeah it is. I have one on hold with family in China. Unfortunately every time they try to send it out it gets rejected and returned by customs because it looks like a gun(!) Chinese customs not Australia's.

[Skyfire]

I always wanted a G1 Shockwave but the skinny legs were disappointing to me... and still are I'm afraid .

[1AZRAEL1]

I loved my G1 figure, always wanted one as a kid. Then sold the one I had as an adult. Still wouldn't mind the MP one, but I still prefer the FT one I have.

[GoktimusPrime]

I prefer the MP TBH. Some of the best things about it include...

+ The hose being made of segmented plastic instead of rubber. The rubber on my G1 Shockwave's hose has badly crumbled.
+ Legs and ears not being loose and prone to swinging/sliding down.
+ MP Shockwave can see his toes.

Both have die-cast parts and similar heft. I do prefer the darker colours on G1 Shockwave though, but you can get MP+ Shockwave if you prefer G1-accurate deep purple over lavender. Although both have the lame munted trigger/crotch; I prefer the original Astro Magnum/Galactic Man trigger/crotch! Seriously, phallic imagery aside, it just looks like a realistic gun trigger.