Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
william-james88 wrote:I ended up getting this toy. Its fine and well worth the price for what you get. Its just too bad so much of him is based on the transformation for ROTF. He feels more like an "advanced" version of that mold rather than something totally new.
The fun part is that my copy has no gap problems, everything fits nice and tight in truck mode
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Happy to hear yours is in good shape!william-james88 wrote:I ended up getting this toy. Its fine and well worth the price for what you get. Its just too bad so much of him is based on the transformation for ROTF. He feels more like an "advanced" version of that mold rather than something totally new.
The fun part is that my copy has no gap problems, everything fits nice and tight in truck mode
skywarp-2 wrote:Is that the Hasbro version?
william-james88 wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Is that the Hasbro version?
Yup yup. And by no gaps, I was referring to the front of the truck which is supposed to be a problem area.
Quantum Surge wrote:I don't get the criticism on this figure being just an advanced version of the ROTF figure? MP-10 is in some ways similar to MP-10, transformation wise (torso rotation, arms swing out), and the trailers of both are kind of like enlarged versiond of the G1 trailer.
I can't really agree on the transformation being similar being what takes away from the figure. Sure, lots of elements are taken from the ROTF figure, but I feel that the specific transformation is a staple of the Movieverse Prime design. I'd like to see how the grill becomes the chest,but then I think about how hard it'd be to put in a sliding joint while keeping it from being fragile. The only real issue I have is that I wish there was a proper neck joint so you wouldn't have to see the gap.william-james88 wrote:Quantum Surge wrote:I don't get the criticism on this figure being just an advanced version of the ROTF figure? MP-10 is in some ways similar to MP-10, transformation wise (torso rotation, arms swing out), and the trailers of both are kind of like enlarged versiond of the G1 trailer.
Yes, you said it perfectly, it is exactly like comparing the change from MP 01 and MP 10. And I also am not a fan of it. I much preffer when the designers try to approach a transformation differently than base it off a previous one. And especially on such prominant toys everyone already has and knows well. Because since I already know ROTF Prime well, it kind of takes the fun out to handle MPM Prime and know right away what to do with his feet (which have an identical transformation). I paid close to 100$ for it, I want to be wowed. I want a new transforming experience, not just something I already know well. I felt the exact same way handling MP 10. I hope that explains some criticism.
william-james88 wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Is that the Hasbro version?
Yup yup. And by no gaps, I was referring to the front of the truck which is supposed to be a problem area.
skywarp-2 wrote:Here's my bottom line thoughts on MPM-04. I plan to show off his alt mode later, right now I am painting the figure because I wasn't satisfied with his Grey color. I have to agree with the guy in this video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ix0sGCwJdlM&t=331s
Essentially, I am PRO HASBRO in purchasing the MPM-04. In the video the guy says that the figure should be painted, and that the only level experience you need is if you did modeling as a teen, then you can paint this guy pretty easy. There are parts that you can paint that WON'T HAVE a flake problem, especially in enamel. The MPM-04's molded details are suffering from not painting the bot the silvers, and golds, and also the missing blue's and Red's. I plan to finish mine very nicely.. I also hope to get one of my Favorite Youtubers to review my guy, and if I get a yes, I will box him up and ship him out for the review. I am working very hard to get my bot in perfect shape, paint app wise.
This MPM-04 deserves a decent paint job. Buy an MPM-04.. paint it, and enjoy it. Tho, if it says Masterpiece, it should be good to go out of the box, but if you do get the Hasbro, paint it. It's worth it. I plan to do a picture painting guide based on American paints available in my customization thread in the customization forum. It will have all the areas and step by step guide that will look professional, so if anyone in the future wants to follow the guide and make theirs look more like the movies, it will be there for you to use. I plan to take pics of mine when done, and along the way to help with people who want to paint theirs.
In final analysis, I think painting my MPM=04 has made me love it even more. I have come to appreciate all the parts, and have become very very close to almost instinctively knowing the bot's engineering. I love this figure, and I am happy I got him. Especially after painting him.
Bumblebee21 wrote:If you find an mpm-4 with a 72 stanped number code its should tab in correctly.
The 71 stamp code is the ones that dont tab in.
william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:If you find an mpm-4 with a 72 stanped number code its should tab in correctly.
The 71 stamp code is the ones that dont tab in.
71 tabs. I have a 71 and it tabs when I use the Emgo method.
william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:If you find an mpm-4 with a 72 stanped number code its should tab in correctly.
The 71 stamp code is the ones that dont tab in.
71 tabs. I have a 71 and it tabs when I use the Emgo method.
Bumblebee21 wrote:william-james88 wrote:Bumblebee21 wrote:If you find an mpm-4 with a 72 stanped number code its should tab in correctly.
The 71 stamp code is the ones that dont tab in.
71 tabs. I have a 71 and it tabs when I use the Emgo method.
Mine doesn't. The 72 number has more reported cases of it tabbing in.
His method didnt work on mine either.
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