Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 just got the masterpiece opened up and heres some pics of the face.. its actually a lot better than i thought =) looks like the stand keeps the mospeada sticker instead of changing it over to robotech sorry about the pics.. my camera sux That's great news! (not that your camera sucks, I mean the Mospeada sticker thing). I was about to order the Beagle one only because I was convinced that the display base would read "Robotech, The New Generation", seriously. Of course back then I thought that the sticker was actually a plaque, but no biggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) just got the masterpiece opened up and heres some pics of the face.. its actually a lot better than i thought =) looks like the stand keeps the mospeada sticker instead of changing it over to robotech sorry about the pics.. my camera sux Hey sil80jdm, glad too see you got your Toynami Cyclone. When you get a chance, take some pictures outside, if your camera is not doin to well indoors, outside with natural light is better. Let us know if you see any QC issues or if it seems safe to handle!! Enjoy!!!! Edited February 12, 2009 by 505thAirborne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Please guys, less picture quoting unless the pic was on a previous page. I'm trying to make it look like I'm working over here and there's pictures all over the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I second that motion..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Why the heck did Toynami not switch out the darn Mospeada stand label? Ugh. This seems incredibly easy to do. I guess they might say price was a factor, and I realize theirs is lower, but I would have paid the extra 2 bucks for a Robotech Scott label. And while they're at it $10 more for a neck plug and $20 more for better cloth would have been good too. Maybe I'm in the minority and others here will be glad the kept the cost as low as possible. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 One thing to explain myself further. If I had bought the Beagle version and there was a RB Scott label on there I would be just as frustrated. Maybe I'm a perfectionist or something but if you're going to incur $20/$30 of the total cost on a RB Scott book-style box, maybe you should consider the stand label too. Guess I need to be in these meeting rooms to really understand. How the neck screw hole in a $250 toy is OK, or the 'masterpiece beta' can be made without the often shown top missile bays. Glad for these after so many years, just confused about some of the obscure details hard fought for while other obvious ones sometimes left out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelay Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Huh. Looking at that tray, it appears that there's only 1 head (on Scott), and 1 helmet. I can't tell if the helmet's visor is up or down, so it makes me wonder this: Does the helmet also have a "helmeted head" inside it? Or does this helmet hollow and it just goes on the already-mounted Scott head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 1 head and 1 helmeted head... no empty helmets. Mine just broke... just a random defect though... one of the fins on the wheel was painted shut and broke right when I tried to flip it open. Funny, since it was the last thing I had to do before I finished transforming it... Not funny cuz it's so awesome... Gonna email them for a fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sil80jdm Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 1 head and 1 helmeted head... no empty helmets. Mine just broke... just a random defect though... one of the fins on the wheel was painted shut and broke right when I tried to flip it open. Funny, since it was the last thing I had to do before I finished transforming it... Not funny cuz it's so awesome... Gonna email them for a fix. Quick question are the handle bars supposed to rub up on the big tire in armor mode? If it is that's kinda annoying I'm hoping I just transformed it wrong someone please clarify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Quick question are the handle bars supposed to rub up on the big tire in armor mode? If it is that's kinda annoying I'm hoping I just transformed it wrong someone please clarify. The grey part of the handle bars seem to touch the tires a bit, more on the right on mine than the left. But if positioned correctly, this should be minimal. The tight tolerances for this toy is sometimes unforgiving. One mm of incorrect positioning becomes a pain in the neck in some parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecyclone Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Picked up my MP Cyclone last night at Frank & Sons from a buddy. I'll open it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Why the heck did Toynami not switch out the darn Mospeada stand label? Ugh. This seems incredibly easy to do. I guess they might say price was a factor, and I realize theirs is lower, but I would have paid the extra 2 bucks for a Robotech Scott label. And while they're at it $10 more for a neck plug and $20 more for better cloth would have been good too. Maybe I'm in the minority and others here will be glad the kept the cost as low as possible. . . While I agree with your points about how, spending $200 on a Cyclone, or $150 on a Beta, you expect them to go all out and no skimp on any details, I have to say that I disagree with you on the MOSPEADA label on the stand thing. Unlike a lot of people on this forum, I like Robotech, and am glad it introduced me to anime, but I like MOSPEADA better and would rather have it say MOSPEADA than Robotech, all other things being equal. Oh, btw, I ordered mine from Robotech.com, and not the Beagle version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just went on Robotech.com. If you go to the store, it still lists a Masterpiece Cyclone as "Preorder." and "Out of stock" What the f??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just got my toynami masterpiece cyclone guys I'll take some pics tonight as soon as my camera charges for you guys who have been waiting for info on the toynami version Where did you order it at. Robotech.com says they are still pre-order? Help a brother out, I'm ready to order one yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiriK Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Am I allowed to post tons of pics from photo bucket??? if not... check out this link for all the pictures i took of my Toynami Masterpiece Cyclone Toynami MPC Cyclone Pics If i get the okay, i can post them here too... but there's a lot... LOVE this toy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.chogokin Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hm, looks like you guys are getting the same crap cloth material. Kirick, seeing that you've placed him on the riding pose, do you notice any pvc layer breakage or tearing at the crotch seams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sil80jdm Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Am I allowed to post tons of pics from photo bucket??? if not... check out this link for all the pictures i took of my Toynami Masterpiece Cyclone Toynami MPC Cyclone Pics If i get the okay, i can post them here too... but there's a lot... LOVE this toy!!! great pics kirik now i dont have to post mine =) I absolutely love it and hope everybody does too.. As far as QC goes, i know people say the beagle version neck ball joint is really loose but on my toynami one its really solid and stays where i want nicely.. Im not sure if thats even the case but just wnated to throw that out there =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Am I allowed to post tons of pics from photo bucket??? if not... check out this link for all the pictures i took of my Toynami Masterpiece Cyclone Toynami MPC Cyclone Pics If i get the okay, i can post them here too... but there's a lot... LOVE this toy!!! Nice pics, thanks. I don't mind the Toynami head sculpt as much as I thought I would - looks fine. I do prefer the darker and more opaque Beagle visor tho. The front section of the bike in your last pics is mis-transformed. The ball joint sections sit further back in the cowlings which exposes the shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Has anyone heard anything from Robotech.com? They haven't replied to any of my emails. Nothing shipped yet. Still listed as pre-order. AND listed as out-of-stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hm, looks like you guys are getting the same crap cloth material. Kirick, seeing that you've placed him on the riding pose, do you notice any pvc layer breakage or tearing at the crotch seams? The fabric is exactly the same, any issues you saw with the Beagle you will see with the Toynami. The thing that changed were the heads. For you who got it, does the Toynami heads sit securely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiriK Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 whoops...... i tried transforming it from ride armor mode to cyclone bike mode without looking at the instructions and had a hard time with the front section... gotta fix that!! maybe i'll take new pics... hehe Jenius.... both the toynami heads fit snugly and secure..... no floppy heads on my version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.chogokin Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The fabric is exactly the same, any issues you saw with the Beagle you will see with the Toynami. The thing that changed were the heads. For you who got it, does the Toynami heads sit securely? I see. My Beagle heads seem to be sitting securely... the helmeted head can be turned left, right, up and down. And when I zoom him around in the armor mode, his head doesn't drop forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 So you can't pose Stig holding the helmet under his arm unless you want it to look like he just slaughtered his own brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 With the visor down and the ball angled backward you can make it look like he's just holding a helmet... but yeah, a headless helmet would be awesome. Rumor has it they're trying to figure out an appendix so we may see one in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 For the Cyclone Appendix 1; One armored Invid Scout, 2 headless Scott/Rand helmets, 2 sets of saddlebags, a fake campfire to scale with an led light inside like the one in the visor of the MPC VF-1s. For Appendix 2; Lunk and Annie figures, Lancer and Rook's helmets and saddlebags, the machine gun Annie unloads in episode 2 and the big gun Lunk gets in episode 7. (sorry I used RB names here) Oh - and neck plugs for any figures released with a big holes in their gizzard's . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The Scout might be too big for Appendix 1, so I'll just take one of these guys . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Blade Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 For the Cyclone Appendix 1; One armored Invid Scout, 2 headless Scott/Rand helmets, 2 sets of saddlebags, a fake campfire to scale with an led light inside like the one in the visor of the MPC VF-1s. For Appendix 2; Lunk and Annie figures, Lancer and Rook's helmets and saddlebags, the machine gun Annie unloads in episode 2 and the big gun Lunk gets in episode 7. (sorry I used RB names here) Oh - and neck plugs for any figures released with a big holes in their gizzard's . . . Jeez... For a second I thought this was inside information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 1/10 Legioss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docterteeth Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just a heads up for anyone that is waiting on the Toynami Cyclone... I always order any Robotech items I want from Twin Moons Anime's website of tmpanime.com. The guy who runs it, Tam, does a good job of responding if you send a question. When I recently emailed he said they're due in next week. Since he's located in the continental US, I would guess that this would apply to other places such as Robotech.Com. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 1/10 Legioss! Where do I sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD Blade Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Where do I sign?Most likely on the bottom of a $5000 check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 What the f?!?!?!?! BigBadToyStore now has Masterpiece Cyclones and the 2nd, red, Beta, all in stock??? And Robotech.com still has nothing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiriK Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 This is definitely one of my favorite ways to display the cyclone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiriK Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Also fixed the front part transformation since so many people complained about it... haha.... Close up of Engine Details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 The Tommy-Yune head has a really "dead" expression on its face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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