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Post by hetabattousai on Jan 15, 2009 1:40:25 GMT -5
Is the japanese Masterpiece version by tamara generally better than Hasbro US version?
Starscream? how's the die-cast content between the two companies on starscream, prime...etc
Besides the long and short smolestacks on the optimus prime. any different between the Japanese version vs the 20th edition? (not the DVD version, which is crap)
By the way what is the different between MP1 and MP4 between the optimus primes?
Anyone know besides ebay to score any of the above items in reasonable price?
Thanks guys
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Post by Sleeves on Jan 15, 2009 3:16:34 GMT -5
Q1. That's debatable, generally Takara use more/better paint applications and chrome. Also both Takara's Prime and Ultra Magnus came with cardboard versions of their trailers.
Q2. There is no difference in diecast content between the Takara and Hasbro versions of any of the Masterpiece figures. They are the same.
Q3. Not really, a few minor differences in paint applications and thats it. Hasbro Prime cones packaged inside a cardboard representation if the inside of his trailer, Takara Convoy come inside a cardboard tray that folds to make a trailer.
Q4. Main difference is MP4 comes with a plastic trailer which opens up with all the stuff the original G1 trailer had except roller. Aside from that hes virtually the same as MP-01.
Q5. Ermm...no. I got my MP-01 on release. Generally you'll find (if you live in the US) the US versions are considerably cheaper due to the exchange rate of Dollars to Yen. The only one your likely to find cheap is the DVD version as as you said that's 'crap' I doubt you'll get that one.
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Post by hetabattousai on Jan 15, 2009 10:25:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the help.
I saw online stores and ebay that have prime MP1 goes for as much as 300 to 400 a piece, which doesn't make sense if i can score one at 250 with Mp4. That's why I asked if there is any different. I just saw ppl on different forum said that the MP4 prime has alot more QC problem compare to the MP1. It sort of like the US version 20th version comparing to the DVD version.
I am going to get prime with trailor and roller for sure as this not otimus prime with them.
Is the MP2 worth getting since it looks actually the same as MP1 with white color instead.
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Post by coldiron on Jan 15, 2009 11:10:26 GMT -5
There is an Ultra Magnus Armor being made for MP2, so if that's your thing maybe.
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Post by Sleeves on Jan 15, 2009 13:18:09 GMT -5
I have heard there are more QC issues with MP04 but I cant say for sure as Ive never had one. The price difference between MP01 and MP04 will be more to do with the fact that its harder to find an unopened MP01 these days. The 20th version of Prime is better IMO as it retains the colour scheme of the MP01/MP4 release including the chrome grill, oil drums and smoke stacks(although the smoke stacks are shorter). the DVD version has a gray/silver plastic grill, oil drums and smoke stacks, yellow accents on the face and the red is more orangey in hue. It also comes with a blue and gray gun rather than the black one released with the 20th version. Its also worth pointing out that MP01 and MP04 come with a gray/silver blaster where as 20th comes with the more traditional black.
There was also an unofficial Trailer with roller and a separate transforming roller made by third parties although I'm unsure how available these are. I suspect they are quite expensive much like the Ultra Magnus armour is likely to be.
MP02 is worth getting if you like that sort of thing. I had him for a while hes every bit as well made as MP01.
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Post by hetabattousai on Jan 15, 2009 13:47:37 GMT -5
anyone got any pictures of the MP2 armor? If the armor is as good as the trailer or the roller than MP2 is worth getting.
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Post by coldiron on Jan 15, 2009 14:19:19 GMT -5
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Post by ronin777 on Jan 15, 2009 21:52:27 GMT -5
That armor looks good, that will go well with the MP Ultra Magnus. I hope they make the God Ginrai armor for the MP-01.
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Post by hetabattousai on Jan 16, 2009 8:27:09 GMT -5
How's their QC from the pass? The photos looks good, but i am guess it is not the final version.
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Post by Nyonk on Jan 19, 2009 13:21:23 GMT -5
the magnuss armor its not an original takara made isn't it?
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Post by coldiron on Jan 19, 2009 13:26:53 GMT -5
No, from what I remember it is like the fan project stuff but I think it is a different organization. I wish they could adapt the fan project version to MP UM.
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Post by supergetterv on Jan 22, 2009 21:36:43 GMT -5
Maybe now I'll consider getting a MP-02 Magnus, the reissue version, with the new TakaTomy Label. Online scalper, especially the ones on ebay, will charge more for stuff that are first editions, not that there are that much, if any difference. There is probably someone on there charging 200-300 dollars for the original release version of MP-02 just because it has a Takara logo and not the new TakaTomy logo on the front of the box. Some collectors, the ones that have the money to burn will buy it for the box just to show people that they have the first release and not a reissue. I myself can care less, I just want to buy it either when it was release or when it becomes cheap.
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Post by hetabattousai on Jan 23, 2009 9:58:46 GMT -5
Hey, I just brought a Mp-2 Takara-tomy reissue version from a seller, who forced me to purchase it as I was getting his Mp-1.
let me know if u are interested. I got it for $135
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Post by mojacko on Feb 9, 2009 23:38:19 GMT -5
any idea if MP01 will be re issued in the coming days??? MP02 got re issued recently but i wasnt able to get a piece coz it was sold out like hot cakes here in SG......i dont mind if they Hasbro re issue DvD Prime.......might be cheaper than MP01.......hehehehehe
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Post by Sleeves on Feb 11, 2009 18:18:35 GMT -5
I'm sure Hasbro will reissue him again at some point maybe for the 30th, 40th or 50th anniversary. Takara might follow suit but we'll have to wait and see on that one.
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Post by ka0tika on Mar 20, 2009 12:55:50 GMT -5
if your looking for a cheaper way to get mp or any figures try the buy and sell sections of the big transformers forum sights like tfw2005. the ppl there are tf fans not just resellers looking for profits and they usually only want a fair price not to screw you and you can often knock off a couple of $ here and there. lots of different figs often come up and theres sometimes a couple of the same fig so you can take your pic. you can also post your own ad for what your looking to buy and get offers from ppl who want to sell. obviously be careful cos you dont get some of the same protection as ebay but they usually have their own feedback system so you can check someone out first. i got some things off tfw2005 and it was much easier and cheaper and less frustrating than ebay and having to bid.
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Post by parkzz on Mar 30, 2009 23:59:31 GMT -5
I'm sure Hasbro.
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Post by mojacko on Mar 31, 2009 0:45:09 GMT -5
c'mon Hasbro.......make another MP Prime plzzzzzzzzzzzzz.......
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Post by tragichero on Mar 31, 2009 9:22:29 GMT -5
Hope they will make different version of Optimus Prime masterpiece like Galaxy Convoy.
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Post by Magmatron on Mar 31, 2009 9:29:51 GMT -5
Hope they will make different version of Optimus Prime masterpiece like Galaxy Convoy. Not until we get a MP G1 Shockwave ;D!
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