Toy Review - MP-9 Rodimus Convoy

[kurdt_the_goat]

After my few years at this forum, even tho i'm not sure exactly what i personally feel about MP9, i can pretty safely say you wouldn't think it worth the money Goktimus

[kup]

I will write a bit more detail later but I am finding out that a lot of the reported issues can be remedied or are simply due to people misaligning parts during transformation.

However what can be confirmed is that the figure's plastic quality could be better for a collector's piece and that there is a lot of clumsy design and unnecessary complexity thrown in.

This figure is clearly not something made to play with, it's mostly a transformable display piece as it can be unstable mostly due to the clumsy design.

[5FDP]

I will write a bit more detail later but I am finding out that a lot of the reported issues can be remedied or are simply due to people misaligning parts during transformation.

Maybe it's just me, but if I'm spending 200 bucks on a high-end Transformer, there shouldn't be anything that needs to be remedied.

[kup]

Maybe it's just me, but if I'm spending 200 bucks on a high-end Transformer, there shouldn't be anything that needs to be remedied.

I totally agree, there is a lot to criticize here indeed but not all of it is as reported by fans. Read the Rodimus Convoy issues thread here and you will get a better idea of my thoughts on the design.

[5FDP]

I totally agree, there is a lot to criticize here indeed but not all of it is as reported by fans. Read the Rodimus Convoy issues thread here and you will get a better idea of my thoughts on the design.

I have been reading that thread with keen interest. I'm still undecided whether or not I'll get him, but with all these issues I'm leaning towards saving myself both the money and the pain.

I just remember the comments when pics were first shown of a MP Rodimus to be released in 2011. Now we have threads like 'MP Rodimus Convoy issues'

[jaydisc]

I luckily have not been affected by the hand misassembling or the frail shin-armor issues, but nearly every aspect of transforming this toy into any mode is infuriating. I'm not the type of dude who minds a complex transformation, but this is just irritating. Forget truck mode. I gave up the first time; watched a video review and was able to do it.

The robot mode is beautiful. It really is. So if you're the type to just stick it in a display case in robot mode, get it. it's gorgeous. But every bit of interaction with this thing made me want to throw it out a window, so if you like playing or posing your toys, get Protector instead.

[VERT]

All I will say is I love it. I had to fix the hands but thanks to Kup was a easy fast fix. Easy to TF and no QC issues. Fits together real well quite happy

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I really like it. All modes look ace. Colours are spot on. had a bit of shin problem, but no hand problems, some blue tack will fix the gun problem.

The balance I haave had no problems with, he seems to do fine. Careful placement of the ankles is all that's needed really.

I think they should have been a bit more careful in intial design stages though, the clearance for the vehicle mode from the ground is too fine. Nevertheless, I am glad I got it and when in space camper mode (ever the mode to set fear into the sparks of Decepticons) it is HUUUGE!

Just wish they had spent a bit more time refining some of the minor issues as that would have made it one of the best Masterpieces.

I like it, read more on my blog Heaps of Pics too

[kup]

I didn't know there were any balance issues. The ankle joints are somewhat inappropriate as they are very difficult to align in car mode and awkward to move in robot mode but not unstable.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I didn't know there were any balance issues. The ankle joints are somewhat inappropriate as they are very difficult to align in car mode and awkward to move in robot mode but not unstable

I didn't think so either until I read this thread.

- Stability for posing Big? I don't think so. For msot people who display it should be fine.

I personally have never had a problem.