New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine
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Thanks to Seibertron stalwart Cyberpath we got some new shots of MP-44 Optimus Prime. Coming in the form of scans from Figure King magazine no. 251 via Loopaza Mega Store there are a lot of shots we've seen elsewhere, but there are a few notable ones. We've got some examples of Prime's articulation (thanks to another pose straight out of the movie), our first look at the Matrix inside Prime's chest, and the humans interacting with the trailer.
At this point if you're still on the fence I'm not sure what it'll take to convince you. Is there anything missing? Anything you wish they didn't include to bring down the price? Sound off below in the Energon Pub!
At this point if you're still on the fence I'm not sure what it'll take to convince you. Is there anything missing? Anything you wish they didn't include to bring down the price? Sound off below in the Energon Pub!
Credit(s): Loopaza Mega Store on Facebook
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Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001350)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 28th, 2018 @ 7:37am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 28th, 2018 @ 7:37am CST
600$CAN plus taxes is completely absurd for a price. Bring it down to 300$CAN and I might consider it.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001351)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 28th, 2018 @ 8:06am CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 28th, 2018 @ 8:06am CST
I still love that they say the damaged face plate is from that scene in the movie but it's not there in the animation 
To those who are buying Prime, I salute you. He's too much for my budget though, despite how much I would like to transform him
To those who are buying Prime, I salute you. He's too much for my budget though, despite how much I would like to transform him
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001355)
Posted by Amelie on December 28th, 2018 @ 8:30am CST
Posted by Amelie on December 28th, 2018 @ 8:30am CST
I know its cartoon accurate, but I really hate the grey roller. The worst part is I expect a blue one to be with the "toy" version of this release late, too. Ughhh....
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001358)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on December 28th, 2018 @ 8:38am CST
“I used to be a figure skater. But then I took a crowbar to the knee.”
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on December 28th, 2018 @ 8:38am CST
carytheone wrote:So who Nancy Kerrigan'd Spike's leg?
“I used to be a figure skater. But then I took a crowbar to the knee.”
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001380)
Posted by DMSL on December 28th, 2018 @ 9:58am CST
Posted by DMSL on December 28th, 2018 @ 9:58am CST
I do not like the cab mode, it just looks way too plain. Also Roller should not be grey.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001389)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on December 28th, 2018 @ 10:46am CST
Posted by Rodimus Knight on December 28th, 2018 @ 10:46am CST
I want this, but that price tag is disheartening. Hopefully it'll drop in price on a sale of something.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001392)
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2018 @ 10:55am CST
If you want it for cheaper, get it off amazon japan for 315$US shipped. It wont be cheaper later no matter how much BBTS might discount it from their 440$ price. 100$ off next black friday is still more expensive than getting it off amazon japan today.
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2018 @ 10:55am CST
Rodimus Knight wrote:I want this, but that price tag is disheartening. Hopefully it'll drop in price on a sale of something.
If you want it for cheaper, get it off amazon japan for 315$US shipped. It wont be cheaper later no matter how much BBTS might discount it from their 440$ price. 100$ off next black friday is still more expensive than getting it off amazon japan today.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001393)
Posted by Ironhidensh on December 28th, 2018 @ 10:58am CST
That price is still way, way too much for me.
Posted by Ironhidensh on December 28th, 2018 @ 10:58am CST
william-james88 wrote:Rodimus Knight wrote:I want this, but that price tag is disheartening. Hopefully it'll drop in price on a sale of something.
If you want it for cheaper, get it off amazon japan for 315$US shipped. It wont be cheaper later no matter how much BBTS might discount it from their 440$ price. 100$ off next black friday is still more expensive than getting it off amazon japan today.
That price is still way, way too much for me.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001395)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on December 28th, 2018 @ 11:13am CST
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on December 28th, 2018 @ 11:13am CST
Huh, guess I should have posted where I found these photos yesterday. Ah well. Anyway, I wish I could afford this, because it looks awesome.
On an unrelated side note, I am willing to trade my complete CW Ultra Magnus for a Hasbro Masterpiece Bluestreak. I just want one MP figure, and I guess Bluestreak might be the closest value to what I can trade for. PM me if you're interested.
On an unrelated side note, I am willing to trade my complete CW Ultra Magnus for a Hasbro Masterpiece Bluestreak. I just want one MP figure, and I guess Bluestreak might be the closest value to what I can trade for. PM me if you're interested.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001398)
Posted by Randomhero on December 28th, 2018 @ 11:28am CST
Get a MP bumblebee. Most sites have him under $50 now and the G2 one is even cheaper and he’s worth it. I sold mine and regret it but I’m planning on getting the G2 one to stand next to my original G2 Bee I’ve miraculously lugged around for 26 years and stayed with me through 4 moves.
Posted by Randomhero on December 28th, 2018 @ 11:28am CST
Nathaniel Prime wrote:Huh, guess I should have posted where I found these photos yesterday. Ah well. Anyway, I wish I could afford this, because it looks awesome.
On an unrelated side note, I am willing to trade my complete CW Ultra Magnus for a Hasbro Masterpiece Bluestreak. I just want one MP figure, and I guess Bluestreak might be the closest value to what I can trade for. PM me if you're interested.
Get a MP bumblebee. Most sites have him under $50 now and the G2 one is even cheaper and he’s worth it. I sold mine and regret it but I’m planning on getting the G2 one to stand next to my original G2 Bee I’ve miraculously lugged around for 26 years and stayed with me through 4 moves.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001400)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on December 28th, 2018 @ 11:46am CST
That is a good idea, I like it. The G2 version is pretty lovely. Unfortunately though, I am in a kind of position where I cannot spend money on one, so right now, I can only trade. Your suggestion us really good though, thanks for sharing
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on December 28th, 2018 @ 11:46am CST
Randomhero wrote:Nathaniel Prime wrote:Huh, guess I should have posted where I found these photos yesterday. Ah well. Anyway, I wish I could afford this, because it looks awesome.
On an unrelated side note, I am willing to trade my complete CW Ultra Magnus for a Hasbro Masterpiece Bluestreak. I just want one MP figure, and I guess Bluestreak might be the closest value to what I can trade for. PM me if you're interested.
Get a MP bumblebee. Most sites have him under $50 now and the G2 one is even cheaper and he’s worth it. I sold mine and regret it but I’m planning on getting the G2 one to stand next to my original G2 Bee I’ve miraculously lugged around for 26 years and stayed with me through 4 moves.
That is a good idea, I like it. The G2 version is pretty lovely. Unfortunately though, I am in a kind of position where I cannot spend money on one, so right now, I can only trade. Your suggestion us really good though, thanks for sharing
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001403)
Posted by Randomhero on December 28th, 2018 @ 12:11pm CST
Hope someone is willing to help ya. I don’t have any MPs. I got out of that game when I realized they were just collecting dust on a shelf. Best of luck to ya though!
Posted by Randomhero on December 28th, 2018 @ 12:11pm CST
Nathaniel Prime wrote:Randomhero wrote:Nathaniel Prime wrote:Huh, guess I should have posted where I found these photos yesterday. Ah well. Anyway, I wish I could afford this, because it looks awesome.
On an unrelated side note, I am willing to trade my complete CW Ultra Magnus for a Hasbro Masterpiece Bluestreak. I just want one MP figure, and I guess Bluestreak might be the closest value to what I can trade for. PM me if you're interested.
Get a MP bumblebee. Most sites have him under $50 now and the G2 one is even cheaper and he’s worth it. I sold mine and regret it but I’m planning on getting the G2 one to stand next to my original G2 Bee I’ve miraculously lugged around for 26 years and stayed with me through 4 moves.
That is a good idea, I like it. The G2 version is pretty lovely. Unfortunately though, I am in a kind of position where I cannot spend money on one, so right now, I can only trade. Your suggestion us really good though, thanks for sharing
Hope someone is willing to help ya. I don’t have any MPs. I got out of that game when I realized they were just collecting dust on a shelf. Best of luck to ya though!
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001405)
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2018 @ 12:18pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2018 @ 12:18pm CST
Nathaniel, for your best odds just write a post in our Buy Sell Trade forum.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001435)
Posted by ilikerobits on December 28th, 2018 @ 7:35pm CST
Posted by ilikerobits on December 28th, 2018 @ 7:35pm CST
You can post pic after pic after pic ... you can show me all the accessories ... you can do whatever you want - I STILL CAN'T AFFORD IT, and there is no amount of "convincing" or "asking me if I'm still on the fence about it" that is going to change the fact that it's out of my price range.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001440)
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2018 @ 9:33pm CST
Same for me. But I dont actually like it enough anyway. That bare bones deco in alt mode (especially with the trailer) is a rather big turn off.
Posted by william-james88 on December 28th, 2018 @ 9:33pm CST
ilikerobits wrote:You can post pic after pic after pic ... you can show me all the accessories ... you can do whatever you want - I STILL CAN'T AFFORD IT, and there is no amount of "convincing" or "asking me if I'm still on the fence about it" that is going to change the fact that it's out of my price range.
Same for me. But I dont actually like it enough anyway. That bare bones deco in alt mode (especially with the trailer) is a rather big turn off.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001455)
Posted by Ultra Markus on December 29th, 2018 @ 12:34am CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on December 29th, 2018 @ 12:34am CST
the cab isnt cartoon accurate enough
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001462)
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 29th, 2018 @ 3:22am CST
Well they need to keep something back to sell the version 4...
Posted by ZeroWolf on December 29th, 2018 @ 3:22am CST
Ultra Markus wrote:the cab isnt cartoon accurate enough
Well they need to keep something back to sell the version 4...
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2001480)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 29th, 2018 @ 9:09am CST
Appart the price, my main reason to skip on this is that I already have both MP-01 and MP-10. So that MP Optimus 3.0 is getting redundant. I may have triple-dipped if he was the same price as MP-10. But 600 freaking dollars? Oh HELL no. That money would go for a Dollfie Dream instead. Because at least, that's a thing I don't already have.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 29th, 2018 @ 9:09am CST
william-james88 wrote:ilikerobits wrote:You can post pic after pic after pic ... you can show me all the accessories ... you can do whatever you want - I STILL CAN'T AFFORD IT, and there is no amount of "convincing" or "asking me if I'm still on the fence about it" that is going to change the fact that it's out of my price range.
Same for me. But I dont actually like it enough anyway. That bare bones deco in alt mode (especially with the trailer) is a rather big turn off.
Appart the price, my main reason to skip on this is that I already have both MP-01 and MP-10. So that MP Optimus 3.0 is getting redundant. I may have triple-dipped if he was the same price as MP-10. But 600 freaking dollars? Oh HELL no. That money would go for a Dollfie Dream instead. Because at least, that's a thing I don't already have.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2004398)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 13th, 2019 @ 9:27am CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 13th, 2019 @ 9:27am CST
Well I just saw that In Demand toys are sold out of their MP-44 Prime pre-orders, at £320... Outrageous. I know it could be perceived as hypocritical of me to decry the price meanwhile paying £230 for MP Beast Wars Megatron. The main difference is there is no other BW Megatron figures in the line to choose from. Plus I know he is the biggest figure in BW Season One, so the ceiling in terms of price. But the Prime fetish has certainly reached its apex here.
Besides, how can MP-44 be the most cartoon accurate ever? He isn't Grey...
Besides, how can MP-44 be the most cartoon accurate ever? He isn't Grey...
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2004401)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 13th, 2019 @ 9:38am CST
Dunno about the grey but, but the real issue is the ginormous backpack. I find this unforgivable.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 13th, 2019 @ 9:38am CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Besides, how can MP-44 be the most cartoon accurate ever? He isn't Grey...
Dunno about the grey but, but the real issue is the ginormous backpack. I find this unforgivable.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2004406)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 13th, 2019 @ 9:52am CST
Slightly off topic, but that was my issue with MP-40 Hot Rodimus. When I transformed him, I was expecting one more concertina fold on his torso to close him up.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 13th, 2019 @ 9:52am CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Besides, how can MP-44 be the most cartoon accurate ever? He isn't Grey...
Dunno about the grey but, but the real issue is the ginormous backpack. I find this unforgivable.
Slightly off topic, but that was my issue with MP-40 Hot Rodimus. When I transformed him, I was expecting one more concertina fold on his torso to close him up.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2004423)
Posted by william-james88 on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:14am CST
I thought the main difference was 100 pounds
Posted by william-james88 on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:14am CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Well I just saw that In Demand toys are sold out of their MP-44 Prime pre-orders, at £320... Outrageous. I know it could be perceived as hypocritical of me to decry the price meanwhile paying £230 for MP Beast Wars Megatron. The main difference is there is no other BW Megatron figures in the line to choose from.
I thought the main difference was 100 pounds
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2004429)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:21am CST
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 13th, 2019 @ 11:21am CST
william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Well I just saw that In Demand toys are sold out of their MP-44 Prime pre-orders, at £320... Outrageous. I know it could be perceived as hypocritical of me to decry the price meanwhile paying £230 for MP Beast Wars Megatron. The main difference is there is no other BW Megatron figures in the line to choose from.
I thought the main difference was 100 pounds
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2006621)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 24th, 2019 @ 4:02pm CST
Posted by Cyberpath on January 24th, 2019 @ 4:02pm CST
EDIT: Phone pix removed. Scans available: takara-tomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp-44-optimus-prime-3-0-discussion-thread-p2006667.php#p2006667
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2006629)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 24th, 2019 @ 5:15pm CST
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Posted by Ironhidensh on January 24th, 2019 @ 5:15pm CST
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Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2006636)
Posted by Seibertron on January 24th, 2019 @ 5:59pm CST
Not to mention the red pieces on the back of his shoulders that shouldn't be there that stand out like sore thumbs in front of his yellow back shield crest thingee.
Posted by Seibertron on January 24th, 2019 @ 5:59pm CST
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Besides, how can MP-44 be the most cartoon accurate ever? He isn't Grey...
Dunno about the grey but, but the real issue is the ginormous backpack. I find this unforgivable.
Slightly off topic, but that was my issue with MP-40 Hot Rodimus. When I transformed him, I was expecting one more concertina fold on his torso to close him up.
Not to mention the red pieces on the back of his shoulders that shouldn't be there that stand out like sore thumbs in front of his yellow back shield crest thingee.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2006667)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 25th, 2019 @ 1:41am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on January 25th, 2019 @ 1:41am CST
Scans by Loopaza from the new Figure King mag:
Jetpack fits on trailer like in "Prime Target" and on Sideswipe's back like in MTMtE 3.
A bunch of different set-ups for the trailer.
Plus a drawer for some of his accessories, including the alternative heads.
SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/
Jetpack fits on trailer like in "Prime Target" and on Sideswipe's back like in MTMtE 3.
A bunch of different set-ups for the trailer.
Plus a drawer for some of his accessories, including the alternative heads.
SOURCE: https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2006671)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2019 @ 3:56am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 25th, 2019 @ 3:56am CST
A drawer in the trailer for the accessories. Eh, pretty clever and nice!
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2006679)
Posted by blackeyedprime on January 25th, 2019 @ 5:35am CST
Posted by blackeyedprime on January 25th, 2019 @ 5:35am CST
Gold lagoon Takara Legends Soundwave release too, think thats first time I've seen that.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009379)
Posted by Cyberpath on February 10th, 2019 @ 7:45am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on February 10th, 2019 @ 7:45am CST
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009390)
Posted by starfish on February 10th, 2019 @ 9:04am CST
Posted by starfish on February 10th, 2019 @ 9:04am CST
Hitch section looks a bit messy, but not as bad as I first thought. I suppose that’s the trade-off... do you want a hitch section that’s neat but way too high (like MP10 and those 3rd party ones), or messy and low?
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009422)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 10th, 2019 @ 10:30am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 10th, 2019 @ 10:30am CST
This much "hollow mess" is pretty forgivable considering that usually, it's way emptier than that on a real truck.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009482)
Posted by william-james88 on February 10th, 2019 @ 2:51pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 10th, 2019 @ 2:51pm CST
We are still getting new images from the Winter Wonder Festival taking place in Japan right now. While the new reveals are getting all the attention, other toys we know are coming but aren't out yet were also present. Like the very divisive Masterpiece MP-44 Optimus Prime Ver 3.0. We had images of the back of the vehicle in colour, which is something we had not seen yet. Grey model images showed the back of the cab as a mess of parts but you will let us know if it looks more uniform in colour.
This toy will be coming out in the US and Japan at the same time later this year for around $440 USD. Hasbro's release will be identical in every way, including Prime speaking Japanese, but it will have a slip cover with english on it so that it can be distributed in the US. You can get a look at a previous slip cover here to get a sense of what that will look like.
These images come from Gamerlingual and @N_A_M_E_.
This toy will be coming out in the US and Japan at the same time later this year for around $440 USD. Hasbro's release will be identical in every way, including Prime speaking Japanese, but it will have a slip cover with english on it so that it can be distributed in the US. You can get a look at a previous slip cover here to get a sense of what that will look like.
These images come from Gamerlingual and @N_A_M_E_.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009545)
Posted by DMSL on February 10th, 2019 @ 6:31pm CST
Posted by DMSL on February 10th, 2019 @ 6:31pm CST
The more i see of him the more i like him. Hopefully we will also get an Ironhide/Ratchet version 2.0, the current mold looks horrible. They are just too lanky and the panels on the waist plus the back - it all just looks like a mess.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009555)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 10th, 2019 @ 7:47pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on February 10th, 2019 @ 7:47pm CST
Nearly $500 for that?!
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009580)
Posted by Solrac333 on February 10th, 2019 @ 10:43pm CST
Posted by Solrac333 on February 10th, 2019 @ 10:43pm CST
The more I see of him the less I want him. I am VERY happy with my MP-10.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009604)
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 3:33am CST
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 3:33am CST
Hehe.. lots of very diverse opinions on here.
I am in the more i see the more i like category.. but still dont know if i will justify the price given non articulating fingers and no english sounds effects.. time will tell.
I am in the more i see the more i like category.. but still dont know if i will justify the price given non articulating fingers and no english sounds effects.. time will tell.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009622)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on February 11th, 2019 @ 7:46am CST
Posted by Rodimus Knight on February 11th, 2019 @ 7:46am CST
I'm sort of waiting for it to go on sale and then consider picking it up. I do like it, but that price is terrible.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009624)
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 7:51am CST
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 7:51am CST
Yeah obv sale would be ideal.
I assume it wont reach sale in the UK..
I assume it wont reach sale in the UK..
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009626)
Posted by william-james88 on February 11th, 2019 @ 8:11am CST
MPs go on sale routinely? I doubt this guy will be able to get for cheaper than the $320 you can get him for right now on Amazon Japan.
Posted by william-james88 on February 11th, 2019 @ 8:11am CST
Rodimus Knight wrote:I'm sort of waiting for it to go on sale and then consider picking it up. I do like it, but that price is terrible.
MPs go on sale routinely? I doubt this guy will be able to get for cheaper than the $320 you can get him for right now on Amazon Japan.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009636)
Posted by nycPrime on February 11th, 2019 @ 8:40am CST
Posted by nycPrime on February 11th, 2019 @ 8:40am CST
Agreed. I would suggest you jump on the Amazon JP option now. You still have the option of cancelling it up until close to the release date.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009656)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 11th, 2019 @ 10:25am CST
If by sale you mean "being sold in the UK" your best bet is import sites as Tru was the only one to sell Masterpieces. If you mean reduced prices...good luck with that... Will is right, amazon jp is the best option here.
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 11th, 2019 @ 10:25am CST
PadForce wrote:Yeah obv sale would be ideal.
I assume it wont reach sale in the UK..
If by sale you mean "being sold in the UK" your best bet is import sites as Tru was the only one to sell Masterpieces. If you mean reduced prices...good luck with that... Will is right, amazon jp is the best option here.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009665)
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 10:51am CST
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 10:51am CST
Yeah I use Kapow toys personally, would never rely on TRU or other physical stores.
The more niche masterpieces (typically repaints) do tend to end up on sale. I guess price for MP 44 will mean lower stock will be reserved by the importers and it is less likely to go on sale. Never know though, might be surprised if people decide against shelling out so much £££ for a new version of a done to death character.
I dont think I should consider ordering through Amazon Japan at the moment because EU has free trade deal with Japan.. when Brexit happens all the packages from Japan will presumably be subject to import tax again so slaps another 20% on top of the price.. definitely not something I am willing to stomach.
The more niche masterpieces (typically repaints) do tend to end up on sale. I guess price for MP 44 will mean lower stock will be reserved by the importers and it is less likely to go on sale. Never know though, might be surprised if people decide against shelling out so much £££ for a new version of a done to death character.
I dont think I should consider ordering through Amazon Japan at the moment because EU has free trade deal with Japan.. when Brexit happens all the packages from Japan will presumably be subject to import tax again so slaps another 20% on top of the price.. definitely not something I am willing to stomach.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009680)
Posted by william-james88 on February 11th, 2019 @ 12:22pm CST
Yeah, you'd think, but so far there is only evidence against it. People are still calling foul for a $50 Optimus G1 cab and yet at the same time people are trying to find one. Same with all those G1 bees sold on e-bay for $20. There was diselief at the price of MP Megatron and MP BW Dinobot followed by both toys selling out Dinobot selling for a freakish amount on the secondary market. And what about Siege Shockwave who is being atacked with torches and pitchforks for being a leader price? That toy is hard to find too since a bunch of fans nabbed him. And now we have Optimus Prime, the main character of the franchise, if only a small bit of fans who know him want him that will still be a bunch of sales.
If those expensive statues have a market, then a $400 fully transforming toy does too.
Posted by william-james88 on February 11th, 2019 @ 12:22pm CST
PadForce wrote:The more niche masterpieces (typically repaints) do tend to end up on sale. I guess price for MP 44 will mean lower stock will be reserved by the importers and it is less likely to go on sale. Never know though, might be surprised if people decide against shelling out so much £££ for a new version of a done to death character.
Yeah, you'd think, but so far there is only evidence against it. People are still calling foul for a $50 Optimus G1 cab and yet at the same time people are trying to find one. Same with all those G1 bees sold on e-bay for $20. There was diselief at the price of MP Megatron and MP BW Dinobot followed by both toys selling out Dinobot selling for a freakish amount on the secondary market. And what about Siege Shockwave who is being atacked with torches and pitchforks for being a leader price? That toy is hard to find too since a bunch of fans nabbed him. And now we have Optimus Prime, the main character of the franchise, if only a small bit of fans who know him want him that will still be a bunch of sales.
If those expensive statues have a market, then a $400 fully transforming toy does too.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009685)
Posted by sol magnus on February 11th, 2019 @ 12:39pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on February 11th, 2019 @ 12:39pm CST
I'm going to get one (Lord help me).
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009690)
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 1:03pm CST
Yes i agree.. its whh im not holding out hope of getting a discount. Ill potentially see what the importers put it on at and then see how i am feeling.
Posted by Anonymous on February 11th, 2019 @ 1:03pm CST
william-james88 wrote:PadForce wrote:The more niche masterpieces (typically repaints) do tend to end up on sale. I guess price for MP 44 will mean lower stock will be reserved by the importers and it is less likely to go on sale. Never know though, might be surprised if people decide against shelling out so much £££ for a new version of a done to death character.
Yeah, you'd think, but so far there is only evidence against it. People are still calling foul for a $50 Optimus G1 cab and yet at the same time people are trying to find one. Same with all those G1 bees sold on e-bay for $20. There was diselief at the price of MP Megatron and MP BW Dinobot followed by both toys selling out Dinobot selling for a freakish amount on the secondary market. And what about Siege Shockwave who is being atacked with torches and pitchforks for being a leader price? That toy is hard to find too since a bunch of fans nabbed him. And now we have Optimus Prime, the main character of the franchise, if only a small bit of fans who know him want him that will still be a bunch of sales.
If those expensive statues have a market, then a $400 fully transforming toy does too.
Yes i agree.. its whh im not holding out hope of getting a discount. Ill potentially see what the importers put it on at and then see how i am feeling.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009749)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 11th, 2019 @ 6:18pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 11th, 2019 @ 6:18pm CST
The mess of the hitch area is a lot less visible with all that blue on it
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2009769)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 11th, 2019 @ 7:05pm CST
Plus it's in a place no one normally look.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 11th, 2019 @ 7:05pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:The mess of the hitch area is a lot less visible with all that blue on it
Plus it's in a place no one normally look.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2010311)
Posted by ksquad80 on February 14th, 2019 @ 9:39pm CST
Posted by ksquad80 on February 14th, 2019 @ 9:39pm CST
Does anyone think that there will be a high-quality 3rd-party reproduction of MP-44?
I picked up the Infinite Transformations E.O.D. copy of MP-36 and I am really happy with it. It was $80 shipped on eBay, which was justifiable to my budget (the $250 for MP-36 was not). With MP-44 going for $350-$450, I'm back in the same boat in even deeper water.
Further, does anyone know what kind of timeline is typical for the 3rd-party copies to appear after the Masterpiece release.
Sorry if this upsets anyone who are Takara purists and don't like aftermarket rips. It just is what it is, my wallet isn't as fat as I'd like.
I picked up the Infinite Transformations E.O.D. copy of MP-36 and I am really happy with it. It was $80 shipped on eBay, which was justifiable to my budget (the $250 for MP-36 was not). With MP-44 going for $350-$450, I'm back in the same boat in even deeper water.
Further, does anyone know what kind of timeline is typical for the 3rd-party copies to appear after the Masterpiece release.
Sorry if this upsets anyone who are Takara purists and don't like aftermarket rips. It just is what it is, my wallet isn't as fat as I'd like.
Re: New pics of MP-44 Optimus Prime from Figure King magazine (2010366)
Posted by starfish on February 15th, 2019 @ 12:33am CST
Posted by starfish on February 15th, 2019 @ 12:33am CST
Disdain for this kind of behaviour is nothing to do with being a Takara purist, and everything to do with respect for the law.
I can’t afford a Ferrari, but that doesn’t justify me stealing one!!!
I can’t afford a Ferrari, but that doesn’t justify me stealing one!!!
