HoveringCheesecake Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 The Masterpiece Convoy came out a couple of years ago now. It's a pretty big toy, at least 12 inches tall. It was released in the U.S. by Hasbro as the 20th Anniversary Prime. It doesn't come with a trailer, but now there are a couple unnofficial MPC trailers you can buy. The Hybrid Convoy is designed by Shoji Kawamori. It's very tiny, not even as tall as the original Prime toy (and the original was only, what? 5-6 inches?). Verty detailed for such a tiny toy, very articulated, moreso than the Masterpiece toy it would seem. It comes complete with a trailer and roller (the little, 6-wheeled cart that came with the original). 384367[/snapback] So... if I'm going to get one, should I get Optimus? If Starscream is as good as he sounds he will be I might be persuaded to pick him up (he's my favorite Decepticon). Can you even find the Masterpiece Convoy anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 MPC Convoy it seems just had a reissue lately. Either that or the local toy stores which were hoarding him suddenly decided to let them go on the advent of a reissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Er, both the Hybrid and the Masterpiece are Prime/Convoy. There is another Masterpiece coming out, that will be Starscream. As for finding it, well I [picked mine up when you could get the 20th Anniversary version in your local Walmart or Toys 'R Us. It's probably difficult to find now, but you may want to search the usual suspects. HLJ, eBay, etcetera. Google is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Just to let you know, while Masterpiece Convoy is about twice as much as the Hybrid one, it's definetaly a better value, even if it doesn't come with a trailer IMO.... even if the Hybrid one is a tad more posable and detailed AND comes with a trailer, 50 bucks is still alot for such a small piece, expecially when you can stretch and own the best Transformer toy ever made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Just to let you know, while Masterpiece Convoy is about twice as much as the Hybrid one, it's definetaly a better value, even if it doesn't come with a trailer IMO.... even if the Hybrid one is a tad more posable and detailed AND comes with a trailer, 50 bucks is still alot for such a small piece, expecially when you can stretch and own the best Transformer toy ever made. 384406[/snapback] Yeah the Hybrid prime is a neat little toy and i can't wait to display him on my desk, his poseability and articulation is amazing, not to mention the fact that he was designed by Mr. Kawamori... but the MP Prime is in a league of it's own. Simply the greatest transformer ever made IMO. What better toy to be a centerpiece in your collection than the 12" diecast built and superbly detailed monster that is MP/20th Annv. Prime. Both are great buys, but MP Prime is superior if you don't already own him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That's the kind of feedback I was looking for, thanks guys. My friend said he saw a few at Software Etc a while back, so I might check there. I was planning on going to Toys R Us to waste some time later this week, so I'll be sure to check them out as well. Heck, I'll check all of the local retailers. The net will be my last option. It pains me to say this, but TF > Robotech (Macross). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) MP Convoy will be issued for the UK for the first time. BTW did you know that the French version of Starscream is a woman ! Edited March 27, 2006 by Black Valkyrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That's the kind of feedback I was looking for, thanks guys. My friend said he saw a few at Software Etc a while back, so I might check there. I was planning on going to Toys R Us to waste some time later this week, so I'll be sure to check them out as well. Heck, I'll check all of the local retailers. The net will be my last option.It pains me to say this, but TF > Robotech (Macross). 384425[/snapback] I disagree only b/c i cant agree with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 It pains me to say this, but TF > Robotech (Macross). 384425[/snapback] I disagree only b/c i cant agree with you 384516[/snapback] On the other hand, I'm quite happy to agree with Macross73. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 That's the kind of feedback I was looking for, thanks guys. My friend said he saw a few at Software Etc a while back, so I might check there. I was planning on going to Toys R Us to waste some time later this week, so I'll be sure to check them out as well. Heck, I'll check all of the local retailers. The net will be my last option.It pains me to say this, but TF > Robotech (Macross). 384425[/snapback] I disagree only b/c i cant agree with you 384516[/snapback] That all depends really, I won't disagree that say, MP transformer line > Macross. BT I'm ambigious on. They are cheaper, and all look great in car mode, but many have very spotty bot modes. I'd say that maybe, 10% of transformers MP+BT > macross Macross > the other 90% of transformer including cybertron, armada and all that other crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Uhhh... I didn't mean the toys. I just meant the show. G1 only. Everything else is, for the most part, crap. Comparing G1 and SDF Macross. That's it. For me G1 wins. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Well, there's no accounting for taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Han : CHEWIE ! TRANSFORM ... GETTAI ... FALCON ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Uhhh... I didn't mean the toys. I just meant the show. G1 only. Everything else is, for the most part, crap. Comparing G1 and SDF Macross. That's it. For me G1 wins. Sorry. 384636[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Also, you guys will want to take into account that I am of the generation that didn't get to see neither TF nor Robotech (Macross) when they first aired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Han : CHEWIE ! TRANSFORM ... GETTAI ... FALCON ! 384663[/snapback] This line sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGuy42 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Alternators Prime Gallery Oh, and for all of you Nemesis Prime fans: Link I picked up Rollbar and Ricochet today. I was planning on passing, but the WRX looks so nifty in bot mode (though, silly in car, with the decals.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) Comparing G1 and SDF Macross. That's it. For me G1 wins. Sorry. *shakes head in disbelief* As for alt prime: I honestly thought that was a custom when I first saw it. Like some guy took alt ironhide made a prime head and stuck the head on the ironhide body as a joke. (haven't been up to date on the latest alts for ages) Edited March 28, 2006 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) Alternators Prime GalleryOh, and for all of you Nemesis Prime fans: Link 384751[/snapback] *Shudder* Everytime i see pics of this monster i recoil in disbelief. I can't believe how ugly he is. Plain and simple this figure doesn't do Prime justice, hell it wouldn't do any character justice he's just got way too much kibble and he just looks like he could have used a lot more work (better transformation, more thought out articulation possibilities etc.). I'm sorry but i'm sticking with MP/20th Ann. Prime. The tell tale sign for me is the fact that gallery is by Remy and his galleries have turned me from downright hating a figure to going out a buying them the next day on more than one occasion, but this time... i'm sticking by intial opinion. Alt. Prime was better left as a crazy idea than a real figure. Edited March 28, 2006 by Veritas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Actually I kind of like the new alternators prime, kindof what prime would be today if the series began today instead of a semi truck. Heck if it came in a crew cab and black I would get one for my brother in law, it would match his truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Comparing G1 and SDF Macross. That's it. For me G1 wins. Sorry. *shakes head in disbelief* As for alt prime: I honestly thought that was a custom when I first saw it. Like some guy took alt ironhide made a prime head and stuck the head on the ironhide body as a joke. (haven't been up to date on the latest alts for ages) 384761[/snapback] It's cause I grew up with TF. I didn't even see Robotech until I was 11-12, and I didn't see DYRL until last month. Cut me some slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGuy42 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 If there's a way to eliminate that little red piece of.. underwear... he has across the front of his waist, I'll like it a lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Emulating possibly the most famous post on all of A.T.T: TRUKK NOT PICKUPP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I don't completely dislike the overall design of the toy. There's a few things that bug me, sure, but if this were another character, I think I'd be much more excited But as Prime, it just doesn't work, especially since the 20th Anniversary Prime already works so well with the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Check out top notch Optimus Prime CGI! http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?threadid=336742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) If there's a way to eliminate that little red piece of.. underwear... he has across the front of his waist, I'll like it a lot more. 384847[/snapback] that just sound swrong GCI Prime looks good . his arms look skinny to me though. Edited March 28, 2006 by Macross73 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I *really* want to know what truck he modeled that CG Prime on. It's even closer than the "really close" pic I have. It may even be the same model, just a different year of production. (My best guess is still a Freightliner FL86). Even without the CG he did, he should tell the world what model of truck he found that matches the G1 toy so closely. I have read that the older 70's Freightliner cabovers had angled wheel arches (like the toy) so it's very possible that a slightly earlier version of that model of truck would EXACTLY match Prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Nice CG Convoy. As for the TF-SW line Hasbro should better make the bots look like robot faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 CGI prime is pretty sweet looking! I actually dig the spindley arms and the old school eyes, gives it a creepy mechanical alien vibe that the cartoon erased by making the robot forms more "human" like. Gives me great hope for the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunbuster Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I don't see the matrix he's a fake! Alternators Prime GalleryOh, and for all of you Nemesis Prime fans: Link I picked up Rollbar and Ricochet today. I was planning on passing, but the WRX looks so nifty in bot mode (though, silly in car, with the decals.) 384751[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGuy42 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Yea, he shoulda been Iron Hide, but I'll mod it if it bothers me too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 You know what sucks? About a month ago I was digging through my box of Transformers to show a curious friend what I had... Anyway, I took my Transmetal Beast Wars Megatron out of the box (it had been opened before, but the chrome was fantastic. I can't say the same for Rattrap.) I was transforming him to Robot mode and SNAP. One of his shoulder fans busted off. My friend was appalled, and I wasn't too happy myself. I continued to transform him and SNAP. Off went one of his arms. Now, I wasn't using that much force. I'm wondering if the plastic had deteriorated or something over the years. It had been stored in an EXTREMELY cold area for... letsee... around 5 years. (empty grain bins/quonset/garage in northern North Dakota) Sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF5SS Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I could've sworn that the Binaltech version of the Alternators Prime is supposed to be Ginrai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley424 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I'm dissapointed with the Alternators Optimus Prime, I just don't like the way it is in robot form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritas Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I could've sworn that the Binaltech version of the Alternators Prime is supposed to be Ginrai. 385198[/snapback] The BT version(s) have been postponed... if not altogether canceled. There's been no news on them for about a month or two now. I don't think the BT/BTA line is totally canceled or anything, but more like takara/tomy is reworking their business strategy after their recent merger, but if we do see him it might be a while yet before he's released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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