Toy Review - MP-9 Rodimus Convoy

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He shouldn't need a stand. The toy should be designed well enough that he can stand and balance by himself. That's something I didn't quite like about the MP Seekers; which seemed to be more designed as display models rather than playable action figures. Boo!

I used to be of that view but while standing is cool, posing is pretty awesome. If you've seen pictures of Delicate Warrior on a stand, you'll know what I mean. Completely side on sort of poses or poses that would not be in mid-air that would never be possible of holding without a stand are some of the reasons for a stand.

That said, I agree that generally a figure should have basic stability. This one lacks even that but I'm going to check following Kurdt's comment below. I think he's right b/c I remember it nagging at me when I transformed him

I personally thought MP Thundercracker and Grimlock were overpriced.

So overall do you think MP-09 represents decent value for money? Cos that's the one thing that put me off from buying this toy -- there are lot of things about it that seem nice, but I just can't justify throwing that much money down on it (plus postage).

I think Kurdt sums it up best:

I'm still trying to figure out what i really think about this one! He is definitely not without flaws... but in every mode he just looks so brilliant, i'm finding myself be more forgiving than i would normally because of it.

I think for those reasons it makes it a figure that is definitely worth buying.

I can't remember what I paid for MP-08 Grimlock and Thundercracker but for some reason recall it being in a similar range. Add the trailer and the beauty of the figure as a representation of Hot Rod/Rodimus (nothing has ever even come close) and I think if you shelled out for those other two, this is easily worth it and a must for any collector.

The arms also work extremely well with the matrix, He looks great either way.