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    I like MP-44 better than the TE and MS one. Granted, I only have the Nemesis variant of the 3rd party ones but I don’t think that makes a whole lot of difference. I prefer the articulation, joint design, paint and materials on MP-44. I also find the transformation interesting. However the TE one has probably the most ingenious transformation. Especially how the hips transform. What I find most fascinating is that MP-49, Black Convoy, is probably the worst of the three toon MP Primes I have, even though it is the same mold than MP-44.
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    I agree that you can find that in every collector community. However I feel that it is more openly discussed outside of the Transformers fandom (excluding the intersection of Macross and Transformers fans). Whereas Transformers fans seem to be happy if it matches the general shape of the alt-mode. And of course how have apologists in every fandom that need to defend their believe system (i.e. purchases ) no matter what. MP Hound doesn’t really look like the Army Jeep from all angles. Same for Sideswipe or Optimus. They all fall into the „close enough“ category because they need to make concessions for transforming into the robot they are supposed to be. Seldomly the licensor demands alt-mode accuracy like Lamborghini did with Sunstreakers unsplittable hood. Generally this is a good thing because it gives the designers more freedom in how to get from one shape to another. Case in point all the renditions of a „Masterpiece“ Optimus: completely different but they all resemble each other in both modes. However sometimes this approach also allows for lazy solutions where the designer neglects one mode. MP-52 seems to be a victim of that. Macross on the other hand is the total opposite where you have „canonized“ conversions and you are not allowed to derivate from them. I would love to have a VF-1 that has slim legs and long wings in Fighter-Mode yet it has a mechanism that shortens the wings and bulks out the legs in Battroid. But you can’t have that because of how it is supposed to transform. Sure there are small tricks you can implement like the improvements between the VF-25 V1 and Renewal but in the general the designers are much more restricted in what they are allowed to do.
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    I to own MP-44 and I do feel Takara threw all those (cheap to make) accessories in the box to rectify its high MSRP because paying 30k JPY for just Optimus feels excessive. On the other hand MP-44 is the best MP Optimus and the best entry in the Takara Masterpiece line to date. @mikeszekely I’m probably part of the problem because I feel the Kuro Kara Kuri toys are worth every Cent I pay for them. And I can definitely understand why they cost that much more compared to the 3A offerings.
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    I still want a DX Eagle Robo from Action Toys.
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    I’m always surprised how unconcerned Transformers collectors are with the accuracy of the alt-mode. Probably because most of them collect a representations of the character Starscream and not a toy that „converts“ from a F-15 fighter jet to a mecha. I think there is a big difference to what Macross Valkyrie collectors are after. But to be fair MP-52 alt-modes underside looks faithful to his representation in the show (i.e. not like an F-15).
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    I think the scarcity of FansToys products will go away. The past year probably saw a bad combination of limited factory time and limited raw materials due to shutdowns and than high demand after the shutdown ended. Combine that with people having more disposable income due to not going on vacation/partying and stimulus checks while feeling bored sitting at home all day and you got a overheated market with more demand than supply. The scarcity and higher demand of resources probably also factored into the higher prices. And while I agree that MP-44 set a bad president for pricing already before stuff like the FT Insecticons fetched ridiculous prices on the aftermarket and I’m sure FansToys is well aware of their market.
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    I‘ll second that. The worst offender is the voluminous, unproportioned chest and all for the sake of a Matrix gimmick that isn’t even canon if I remember correctly. The sad thing is FansToys could have designed a vastly superior product, proofing to the fandom that they can make better MP toys than Takara. Sadly Hoodlum is mediocre at best. So MP Hot Rodimus is still the Hot Rod in my collection. 😑
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    @mikeszekely Stellarus Prominion looks like a pass to me. It just doesn’t cater to my preferences. Maybe MMC will put out a repaint in Nemesis Prime colors whose paint job is much more appealing to me. One thing that is really off putting are the translucent blue windows. I think they would look much better (i.e. not cheap) if they had a silver coat on the inside, or be painted completely. From the pictures and descriptions everything about this toy screams cost savings which strikes me as an odd decision since fans of Star Convoy, like Mike, would have payed for a toy with all the bells and whistles I think. While the cheaper price won’t sway the casual Optimus Prime enjoyers into buying it. I think I will buy a Purple Potato instead.
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    I use mine often while watching YouTube when the only TV in the household is blocked. Or on business trips, vacations, etc.
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    For me the new stand is reason enough to upgrade. God, I hate the one on the current Switch.
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    I think I need to buy an Alley Viper. It was one of the 4 or 5 GI Joe toys I had as a child. I hope it will be orange and blue.
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    Dynames Repair III available at HLJ: https://www.hlj.com/metal-build-gundam-dunames-repair-iii-bans61091 [edit:] sold out again
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    I have MP-09B flashbacks. The lower legs and knees crumbled after transforming it once. 😬
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    Well, ToyWorld tried to establish a new, larger scale for their MP releases and failed. But their releases came way too late in the game and most collectors were already pot committed.
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    I will stick with MMCs Terraegis. But I’m interested im FTs version of Hoist.
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    I‘m still a firm believer that NewAge managed to do the best compromise between alt- and bot-mode and at Legends scale.
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    It is fascinating how detailed the insides of his wings are while the rest of the figure is so incredibly bland.
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    I got MMCs Eris: Kultur last week. She is from a new line called InfiniteFinity, that gives MMCs designers more freedom than the slavish G1 MP line. She is quite ok. The biggest issue are the joints/joint tolerances. Most movement joints are too tight while the transformation joints are not tight enough which makes her a tad bothersome to handle. Other than that I like it quite a bit. Images and videos can’t to the treads justice. They are hard plates individually linked and move freely. Now make me my G1 Drift and Barricade in that line MMC. 😉 Or more fembots.
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    The NewAge Seekers are lit!
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    So according to TFW2005 Ron Perlman will be voicing Optimus Primal: https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/28/ron-perlman-to-voice-optimus-primal-in-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts-436382 This seems to be another hint that this will be a similar movie to the Michael Bay ones. Remember, when John Goodman voiced Hound? 😑
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    That’s why I added the disclaimer. 😇
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    It is available at NY if you are willing to take the risk: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/34968-gundam-seed-metal-build-strike-rouge-ootori-striker-limited-edition.html
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    Hi-Metal R

    Scyla replied to joppewo's topic in Toys

    Honk, honk. My dream is that someday we will get a Arcadia or DX VF-2SS with all the bells and whistles.
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    Everything I heard about this movie reminds me of the Bay movies. And not in a good way. I thought after Bumblebee we had the chance of getting more decent Transformers movies but apparently this is not the case. 😶
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    PSA: The Metal Build Strike Rouge is available for preorder at anime-export: https://www.anime-export.com/index.php?product=52799
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