Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron
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Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has spotted over on the Dengeki Hobby website the full box art for the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (the Second Coming), which shows off both robot and gun mode, plus the award that the line has recently won (as covered here). Check it out for yourselves below!
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Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845677)
Posted by The7thParallel on December 6th, 2016 @ 6:33am CST
Posted by The7thParallel on December 6th, 2016 @ 6:33am CST
Looks like a fan mock-up to me.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845696)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 6th, 2016 @ 8:47am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 6th, 2016 @ 8:47am CST
Better quality from Amazon Japan --
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845697)
Posted by Cobotron on December 6th, 2016 @ 8:54am CST
Posted by Cobotron on December 6th, 2016 @ 8:54am CST
That painting is AMAZING. Love how, stylistically, it hearkens back to the Japanese catalog art of old.
And Primal riding Leo is about as awesome as it gets!
And Primal riding Leo is about as awesome as it gets!
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845712)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 6th, 2016 @ 10:10am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 6th, 2016 @ 10:10am CST
I'm surprised they didn't use the box art-based pose for the packaging, instead of the pose where he's doing The Mario.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845797)
Posted by fenrir72 on December 6th, 2016 @ 5:44pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on December 6th, 2016 @ 5:44pm CST
Guido wrote:Also, the G1 comic is written by Simon Furman (with art by me)
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845799)
Posted by fenrir72 on December 6th, 2016 @ 5:48pm CST
Which one?
Posted by fenrir72 on December 6th, 2016 @ 5:48pm CST
The7thParallel wrote:Looks like a fan mock-up to me.
Which one?
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845858)
Posted by Sowndwave76 on December 6th, 2016 @ 10:32pm CST
Thought the same thing...
It could be legit, but obviously this isn't printed... If this is the real deal, it's just an electronic version.
Just looks a bit too sharp with the focus.
At the same time, this wouldn't be all that difficult to piece together in Ps.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on December 6th, 2016 @ 10:32pm CST
The7thParallel wrote:Looks like a fan mock-up to me.
Thought the same thing...
It could be legit, but obviously this isn't printed... If this is the real deal, it's just an electronic version.
Just looks a bit too sharp with the focus.
At the same time, this wouldn't be all that difficult to piece together in Ps.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1845885)
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 7th, 2016 @ 4:07am CST
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 7th, 2016 @ 4:07am CST
Well there wont be any plausible deniability regarding the alt. mode when trying to sneak that mother through customs.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846044)
Posted by fenrir72 on December 7th, 2016 @ 6:27pm CST
Pray that the customs examiner is not bereft of common sense.
Posted by fenrir72 on December 7th, 2016 @ 6:27pm CST
MegaDump wrote:Well there wont be any plausible deniability regarding the alt. mode when trying to sneak that mother through customs.
Pray that the customs examiner is not bereft of common sense.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846060)
Posted by nycPrime on December 7th, 2016 @ 8:09pm CST
LOL. I had preordered mine through A-E after it was mentioned that they'd insert the orange plug free of charge. I was still debating if I wanted them to go that route, and was leaning against it since a few folks including Seiberton mentioned that they never had issues importing without the plug. But after seeing that box, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them insert it.
Posted by nycPrime on December 7th, 2016 @ 8:09pm CST
MegaDump wrote:Well there wont be any plausible deniability regarding the alt. mode when trying to sneak that mother through customs.
LOL. I had preordered mine through A-E after it was mentioned that they'd insert the orange plug free of charge. I was still debating if I wanted them to go that route, and was leaning against it since a few folks including Seiberton mentioned that they never had issues importing without the plug. But after seeing that box, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them insert it.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846061)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on December 7th, 2016 @ 8:14pm CST
mp-05 had a pic of the gun on his box.
x-transbots cares. they put no gun images on the box and they pre-inserted orange caps at the factory so people could keep him mib.
Posted by Bumblebee21 on December 7th, 2016 @ 8:14pm CST
nycPrime wrote:MegaDump wrote:Well there wont be any plausible deniability regarding the alt. mode when trying to sneak that mother through customs.
LOL. I had preordered mine through A-E after it was mentioned that they'd insert the orange plug free of charge. I was still debating if I wanted them to go that route, and was leaning against it since a few folks including Seiberton mentioned that they never had issues importing without the plug. But after seeing that box, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them insert it.
mp-05 had a pic of the gun on his box.
x-transbots cares. they put no gun images on the box and they pre-inserted orange caps at the factory so people could keep him mib.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846063)
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 7th, 2016 @ 8:33pm CST
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 7th, 2016 @ 8:33pm CST
I, myself, ordered from A-E last week; after a few emails with CS, I decided to allow them to insert the orange plug. They even mentioned about possibly using a certain tape that can easily be removed:
"we do carefully the job, however whole risk is on us. If the product gets damaged, we will replace it. We are still checking about what to use, one option would be easy orange tape (easily removable)."
"we do carefully the job, however whole risk is on us. If the product gets damaged, we will replace it. We are still checking about what to use, one option would be easy orange tape (easily removable)."
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846075)
Posted by nycPrime on December 7th, 2016 @ 9:08pm CST
I assume we have until they receive the product to decide if we want them to insert the plug? Easily removable orange tape would be awesome.
Posted by nycPrime on December 7th, 2016 @ 9:08pm CST
SpaceKaseJase wrote:I, myself, ordered from A-E last week; after a few emails with CS, I decided to allow them to insert the orange plug. They even mentioned about possibly using a certain tape that can easily be removed:
"we do carefully the job, however whole risk is on us. If the product gets damaged, we will replace it. We are still checking about what to use, one option would be easy orange tape (easily removable)."
I assume we have until they receive the product to decide if we want them to insert the plug? Easily removable orange tape would be awesome.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846079)
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 7th, 2016 @ 9:33pm CST
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 7th, 2016 @ 9:33pm CST
Yup--I, for one, don't want to take any chances. I told CS to include the plug. They did it before with MP-05, so they have experience with it.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846124)
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 8th, 2016 @ 4:01am CST
That's all well and good for American collectors... But here in Australia, it's illegal to even own a pretend "replica" gun without a gun license & importing this would be problematic at best. When Australian customers tried to import the first MP-Megatron, they were almost all seized by customs & destroyed, barring the select few who elected to pay the exorbitant, life-long upkeep on a license & pre-warned customs officials regarding their purchase.
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 8th, 2016 @ 4:01am CST
nycPrime wrote:MegaDump wrote:Well there wont be any plausible deniability regarding the alt. mode when trying to sneak that mother through customs.
LOL. I had preordered mine through A-E after it was mentioned that they'd insert the orange plug free of charge. I was still debating if I wanted them to go that route, and was leaning against it since a few folks including Seiberton mentioned that they never had issues importing without the plug. But after seeing that box, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them insert it.
That's all well and good for American collectors... But here in Australia, it's illegal to even own a pretend "replica" gun without a gun license & importing this would be problematic at best. When Australian customers tried to import the first MP-Megatron, they were almost all seized by customs & destroyed, barring the select few who elected to pay the exorbitant, life-long upkeep on a license & pre-warned customs officials regarding their purchase.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846211)
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 8th, 2016 @ 2:09pm CST
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 8th, 2016 @ 2:09pm CST
That totally sucks, bro. I assume those who imported MP-05 never got their money back, right? That is the most absurd, asinine thing I've ever heard of. Even our customs laws are ridiculous when it comes to toys that resemble guns.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846230)
Posted by nycPrime on December 8th, 2016 @ 3:09pm CST
It sounds like importing it yourself through a Japanese retailer is a huge risk not worth taking. Where does that leave you and/or other Australian TF collectors? Does it mean you either have to go through the legal (and expensive) way of obtaining it, or more realistically not having it in your collection? Or are there other means?
Posted by nycPrime on December 8th, 2016 @ 3:09pm CST
MegaDump wrote:That's all well and good for American collectors... But here in Australia, it's illegal to even own a pretend "replica" gun without a gun license & importing this would be problematic at best. When Australian customers tried to import the first MP-Megatron, they were almost all seized by customs & destroyed, barring the select few who elected to pay the exorbitant, life-long upkeep on a license & pre-warned customs officials regarding their purchase.
It sounds like importing it yourself through a Japanese retailer is a huge risk not worth taking. Where does that leave you and/or other Australian TF collectors? Does it mean you either have to go through the legal (and expensive) way of obtaining it, or more realistically not having it in your collection? Or are there other means?
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846291)
Posted by fenrir72 on December 8th, 2016 @ 7:20pm CST
What about Burn's method? Or are the rules dependent on a particular state there?
Posted by fenrir72 on December 8th, 2016 @ 7:20pm CST
MegaDump wrote:nycPrime wrote:MegaDump wrote:Well there wont be any plausible deniability regarding the alt. mode when trying to sneak that mother through customs.
LOL. I had preordered mine through A-E after it was mentioned that they'd insert the orange plug free of charge. I was still debating if I wanted them to go that route, and was leaning against it since a few folks including Seiberton mentioned that they never had issues importing without the plug. But after seeing that box, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them insert it.
That's all well and good for American collectors... But here in Australia, it's illegal to even own a pretend "replica" gun without a gun license & importing this would be problematic at best. When Australian customers tried to import the first MP-Megatron, they were almost all seized by customs & destroyed, barring the select few who elected to pay the exorbitant, life-long upkeep on a license & pre-warned customs officials regarding their purchase.
What about Burn's method? Or are the rules dependent on a particular state there?
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846571)
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 11th, 2016 @ 5:26am CST
In my state, even owning Apollyon (which I somehow managed to sneak through customs via eBay) would require a special gun license & "letter of approval" from the local police commissioner, allowing me to retain possession (even if he innocently stands in robot mode on my bookshelf, as he does). This "license" costs about $300AUD & expires every 3 years, meaning you have to repeat the process in perpetuity (or however long you keep your "devastating weapon of mass destruction") & (now that you've informed the police about your owning it), you cannot sell it to a third party if that party is not also in possession of those same ridiculous credentials.
Fortunately, I got away with "illegally" obtaining Apollyon, but frankly, the official release doesn't look *that* much better to my eye, so I wont bother taking additional unnecessary risks. Further, if someone were to break into my house & steal Apollyon, somehow transform him without the instructions (good luck!) & were to attempt to hold up a bank or something, I could be held liable for not declaring it as a "replica weapon." How do you like them apples?!
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 11th, 2016 @ 5:26am CST
fenrir72 wrote:MegaDump wrote:nycPrime wrote:MegaDump wrote:Well there wont be any plausible deniability regarding the alt. mode when trying to sneak that mother through customs.
LOL. I had preordered mine through A-E after it was mentioned that they'd insert the orange plug free of charge. I was still debating if I wanted them to go that route, and was leaning against it since a few folks including Seiberton mentioned that they never had issues importing without the plug. But after seeing that box, I'm pretty sure I'm going to have them insert it.
That's all well and good for American collectors... But here in Australia, it's illegal to even own a pretend "replica" gun without a gun license & importing this would be problematic at best. When Australian customers tried to import the first MP-Megatron, they were almost all seized by customs & destroyed, barring the select few who elected to pay the exorbitant, life-long upkeep on a license & pre-warned customs officials regarding their purchase.
What about Burn's method? Or are the rules dependent on a particular state there?
In my state, even owning Apollyon (which I somehow managed to sneak through customs via eBay) would require a special gun license & "letter of approval" from the local police commissioner, allowing me to retain possession (even if he innocently stands in robot mode on my bookshelf, as he does). This "license" costs about $300AUD & expires every 3 years, meaning you have to repeat the process in perpetuity (or however long you keep your "devastating weapon of mass destruction") & (now that you've informed the police about your owning it), you cannot sell it to a third party if that party is not also in possession of those same ridiculous credentials.
Fortunately, I got away with "illegally" obtaining Apollyon, but frankly, the official release doesn't look *that* much better to my eye, so I wont bother taking additional unnecessary risks. Further, if someone were to break into my house & steal Apollyon, somehow transform him without the instructions (good luck!) & were to attempt to hold up a bank or something, I could be held liable for not declaring it as a "replica weapon." How do you like them apples?!
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846636)
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 11th, 2016 @ 8:33pm CST
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 11th, 2016 @ 8:33pm CST
Bro, there are no words...
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846637)
Posted by Burn on December 11th, 2016 @ 8:53pm CST
Posted by Burn on December 11th, 2016 @ 8:53pm CST
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1846930)
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 13th, 2016 @ 5:36am CST
That was the very article I was referring to.
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 13th, 2016 @ 5:36am CST
That was the very article I was referring to.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847282)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:30am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:30am CST
Cheem shared these images from the Transformers Generations 2017 book. Some transformation "spoilers" at the bottom.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847284)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:45am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:45am CST
I think they start with a sketch of an "ideal" robot mode and work it into something that can transform.
We've seen it before with Magnus:
We've seen it before with Magnus:
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847288)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on December 15th, 2016 @ 5:11am CST
Posted by Bumblebee21 on December 15th, 2016 @ 5:11am CST
Looks harder than apollyon 
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847296)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:58am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:58am CST
I hope the transformation is fun like Magnus and Soundwave's.
Lots of attention to detail, there's even a note how to curve his chin.
Lots of attention to detail, there's even a note how to curve his chin.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847317)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2016 @ 11:20am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2016 @ 11:20am CST
Based on those instructions, it looks like the trigger guard stores away inside the robot mode's shins, while the robot mode chestplate hides away inside the top of the gun's body in gun mode.
Also, heh, the instructions refers to Megatron's waist pieces as a "skirt".
Also, heh, the instructions refers to Megatron's waist pieces as a "skirt".
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847340)
Posted by fenrir72 on December 15th, 2016 @ 3:29pm CST
Vader wears a skirt too and is just as badass!
Posted by fenrir72 on December 15th, 2016 @ 3:29pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Based on those instructions, it looks like the trigger guard stores away inside the robot mode's shins, while the robot mode chestplate hides away inside the top of the gun's body in gun mode.
Also, heh, the instructions refers to Megatron's waist pieces as a "skirt".
Vader wears a skirt too and is just as badass!
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847351)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:23pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:23pm CST
Seibertronian Cyberpath has done it again, providing us with scans courtesy of Cheem of the Transformers Generations booklet where the new Masterpiece Megatron has been shown off. Among the scanned images are a look at the process of designing a good masterpiece, with the "ideal" robot mode designed first, followed by something that looks as close to it as possible, but is still capable of Transformation. The process also shows the designing of the chest along with the alternate parts and accessories, and even a look at how they were attempting to perfect his chin curve!
Following this is a sneak peak at Megatron's Transformation, which appears quite intricate. Among the observations are that it appears the trigger guard is absorbed into the shins, and the chest plate is stored away on top of the gun mode.
You check out the images below, and join the conversation in the Energon pub below!
Following this is a sneak peak at Megatron's Transformation, which appears quite intricate. Among the observations are that it appears the trigger guard is absorbed into the shins, and the chest plate is stored away on top of the gun mode.
You check out the images below, and join the conversation in the Energon pub below!
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847353)
Posted by Randomhero on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:43pm CST
Posted by Randomhero on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:43pm CST
Step one: lay Megatron down, step two:raise arms, step three: explode, step four: gun mode, step five: profit.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847354)
Posted by Deathsaurus1 on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:47pm CST
Posted by Deathsaurus1 on December 15th, 2016 @ 4:47pm CST
I am so happy and excited to finally have the ideal g1 Megatron in my collection soon.
This figure just captures everything for me.
Now who wants to buy my mp-5? Lmao
This figure just captures everything for me.
Now who wants to buy my mp-5? Lmao
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847361)
Posted by ToaLeePrime on December 15th, 2016 @ 5:37pm CST
Posted by ToaLeePrime on December 15th, 2016 @ 5:37pm CST
Well that transformation looks utterly terrifying. Gives ROTF Prime a run for his money.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847368)
Posted by Emerje on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:27pm CST
Is that the Pat Lee method?
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:27pm CST
Randomhero wrote:Step one: lay Megatron down, step two:raise arms, step three: explode, step four: gun mode, step five: profit.
Is that the Pat Lee method?
Emerje
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847373)
Posted by Kurona on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:32pm CST
Much as I love ragging on his art given the opportunity... in this case I don't get it
Posted by Kurona on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:32pm CST
Emerje wrote:Randomhero wrote:Step one: lay Megatron down, step two:raise arms, step three: explode, step four: gun mode, step five: profit.
Is that the Pat Lee method?
Emerje
Much as I love ragging on his art given the opportunity... in this case I don't get it
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847374)
Posted by triKlops on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:38pm CST
Posted by triKlops on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:38pm CST
Just put in my pre-order on Amazon.jp
Here's hoping everything goes smoothly once it ships in spring...
Here's hoping everything goes smoothly once it ships in spring...
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847376)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:57pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 15th, 2016 @ 7:57pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Following this is a sneak peak at Megatron's Transformation, which appears quite intricate.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847378)
Posted by fenrir72 on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:06pm CST
Don't sell it! It's a bonafide collectors item! Especially if it ain't broken at all.
Posted by fenrir72 on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:06pm CST
Deathsaurus1 wrote:I am so happy and excited to finally have the ideal g1 Megatron in my collection soon.
This figure just captures everything for me.
Now who wants to buy my mp-5? Lmao
Don't sell it! It's a bonafide collectors item! Especially if it ain't broken at all.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847380)
Posted by fenrir72 on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:07pm CST
Like Inferno's ladder?
Posted by fenrir72 on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:07pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Following this is a sneak peak at Megatron's Transformation, which appears quite intricate.
Like Inferno's ladder?
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847382)
Posted by Kurona on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CST
First there was ladder magic. Now we have Gun Magic!
Posted by Kurona on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:16pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Following this is a sneak peak at Megatron's Transformation, which appears quite intricate.
First there was ladder magic. Now we have Gun Magic!
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847385)
Posted by Emerje on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:34pm CST
You don't see where step one is some crude shapes and step 2 is a finished head with the rest just adding excessive details on a "how to draw Optimus Prime" guide?
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 15th, 2016 @ 8:34pm CST
Kurona wrote:Emerje wrote:Randomhero wrote:Step one: lay Megatron down, step two:raise arms, step three: explode, step four: gun mode, step five: profit.
Is that the Pat Lee method?
Emerje
Much as I love ragging on his art given the opportunity... in this case I don't get it
You don't see where step one is some crude shapes and step 2 is a finished head with the rest just adding excessive details on a "how to draw Optimus Prime" guide?
Emerje
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847426)
Posted by Easy Tiger on December 16th, 2016 @ 2:50am CST
To be fair, Transformers 'how to draw' guides are guilty of this generally.
From How To Draw Transformers Prime.
Posted by Easy Tiger on December 16th, 2016 @ 2:50am CST
Emerje wrote:Kurona wrote:Emerje wrote:Randomhero wrote:Step one: lay Megatron down, step two:raise arms, step three: explode, step four: gun mode, step five: profit.
Is that the Pat Lee method?
Emerje
Much as I love ragging on his art given the opportunity... in this case I don't get it
You don't see where step one is some crude shapes and step 2 is a finished head with the rest just adding excessive details on a "how to draw Optimus Prime" guide?
Emerje
To be fair, Transformers 'how to draw' guides are guilty of this generally.
From How To Draw Transformers Prime.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847431)
Posted by Emerje on December 16th, 2016 @ 4:34am CST
That's not quite the same thing, nobody would mistake step 2 for a finished drawing.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 16th, 2016 @ 4:34am CST
Easy Tiger wrote:To be fair, Transformers 'how to draw' guides are guilty of this generally.
From How To Draw Transformers Prime.
That's not quite the same thing, nobody would mistake step 2 for a finished drawing.
Emerje
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847445)
Posted by TimothyR on December 16th, 2016 @ 6:52am CST
Rotf prime really isn't all that difficult.
The transformations that are the biggest pain are the ones that don't hold together. MP-05 is fairly easy to get used to, but it's the fact that nothing wants to stay together that is most annoying.
I'm perfectly happy with a complicated transformation, just as long as everything lines up and is solid in both modes.
Judging by recent masterpiece releases, this one should be fantastic. But we'll see.
I feel like a lot of people attempt a transformation once, and if they consider it too difficult, they never make an attempt to actually learn it. I think ROTF prime suffers from that. I think it's a really neat and interesting transformation. But most people just seem to say it's too difficult, transform it once, and never try it again.
Posted by TimothyR on December 16th, 2016 @ 6:52am CST
ToaLeePrime wrote:Well that transformation looks utterly terrifying. Gives ROTF Prime a run for his money.
Rotf prime really isn't all that difficult.
The transformations that are the biggest pain are the ones that don't hold together. MP-05 is fairly easy to get used to, but it's the fact that nothing wants to stay together that is most annoying.
I'm perfectly happy with a complicated transformation, just as long as everything lines up and is solid in both modes.
Judging by recent masterpiece releases, this one should be fantastic. But we'll see.
I feel like a lot of people attempt a transformation once, and if they consider it too difficult, they never make an attempt to actually learn it. I think ROTF prime suffers from that. I think it's a really neat and interesting transformation. But most people just seem to say it's too difficult, transform it once, and never try it again.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847446)
Posted by Randomhero on December 16th, 2016 @ 7:12am CST
It's just a fun joke about how pat lee and drramwave on how to draw transformers. It was more showing off than anything. With pat lee it was "draw a circle, now draw Optimus Prime, now give him leprosy" it's just a running joke of "this is how to draw without actually showing you"
Posted by Randomhero on December 16th, 2016 @ 7:12am CST
Kurona wrote:Emerje wrote:Randomhero wrote:Step one: lay Megatron down, step two:raise arms, step three: explode, step four: gun mode, step five: profit.
Is that the Pat Lee method?
Emerje
Much as I love ragging on his art given the opportunity... in this case I don't get it
It's just a fun joke about how pat lee and drramwave on how to draw transformers. It was more showing off than anything. With pat lee it was "draw a circle, now draw Optimus Prime, now give him leprosy" it's just a running joke of "this is how to draw without actually showing you"
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847467)
Posted by Cyberpath on December 16th, 2016 @ 8:51am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on December 16th, 2016 @ 8:51am CST
More phone pix of the Transformers Generations book --
(Source -- http://weibo.com/u/1432001747)
Takara, leave some scenes for us.
(Source -- http://weibo.com/u/1432001747)
Takara, leave some scenes for us.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847475)
Posted by Tyrannacon on December 16th, 2016 @ 9:15am CST
Posted by Tyrannacon on December 16th, 2016 @ 9:15am CST
Looks DECEPTIVELY simple! Eh? See what I did there? Clever, huh?
I'm a horrible person for that.
I'm a horrible person for that.
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847510)
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 16th, 2016 @ 12:38pm CST
I totally agree! Complicated transformations are my bag, baby--especially when "ladder magic" is involved. But floppy messes are not fun to deal with. Never owned MP-0, so I cannot testify to how loose it is. However all MPs that I own are solid. I am rigid in joyful anticipation for MP Megs 2.0!
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 16th, 2016 @ 12:38pm CST
TimothyR wrote:ToaLeePrime wrote:Well that transformation looks utterly terrifying. Gives ROTF Prime a run for his money.
Rotf prime really isn't all that difficult.
The transformations that are the biggest pain are the ones that don't hold together. MP-05 is fairly easy to get used to, but it's the fact that nothing wants to stay together that is most annoying.
I'm perfectly happy with a complicated transformation, just as long as everything lines up and is solid in both modes.
Judging by recent masterpiece releases, this one should be fantastic. But we'll see.
I feel like a lot of people attempt a transformation once, and if they consider it too difficult, they never make an attempt to actually learn it. I think ROTF prime suffers from that. I think it's a really neat and interesting transformation. But most people just seem to say it's too difficult, transform it once, and never try it again.
I totally agree! Complicated transformations are my bag, baby--especially when "ladder magic" is involved. But floppy messes are not fun to deal with. Never owned MP-0, so I cannot testify to how loose it is. However all MPs that I own are solid. I am rigid in joyful anticipation for MP Megs 2.0!
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847512)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 16th, 2016 @ 12:48pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 16th, 2016 @ 12:48pm CST
I don't think anyone ever owned MP-0.SpaceKaseJase wrote:Never owned MP-0,
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847516)
Posted by nycPrime on December 16th, 2016 @ 1:07pm CST
LoL thought it was some super special collectors edition I didn't know of
Posted by nycPrime on December 16th, 2016 @ 1:07pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:I don't think anyone ever owned MP-0.SpaceKaseJase wrote:Never owned MP-0,
LoL thought it was some super special collectors edition I didn't know of
Re: Box Art for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron (1847527)
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 16th, 2016 @ 1:47pm CST
Man, I walked into that one didn't I? More reason to proofread before posting.
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on December 16th, 2016 @ 1:47pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:I don't think anyone ever owned MP-0.SpaceKaseJase wrote:Never owned MP-0,
Man, I walked into that one didn't I? More reason to proofread before posting.
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