e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation
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Remember that comic for the e-Hobby exclusive Magna Convoy we showed a few days back? Well, fellow Seribertronian Sabrblade tells us this morning that there's already a translation! From TFW2005 user Sanchimaru and Allspark Forum user Jalaguy, the now-english comic is featured below for your viewing convenience. Have a look and drop a comment in the forums!
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Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1848508)
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:11pm CST
Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:11pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?
Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1848509)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:18pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:18pm CST
Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?
Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1848515)
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:41pm CST
He was a victim of Straxus' experiments, but he was clearly not a hero in the story after revealing ulterior motives and betraying Convobat. I wonder if this will lead to Megalligator getting a new body?
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:41pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?
Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.
Emerje
He was a victim of Straxus' experiments, but he was clearly not a hero in the story after revealing ulterior motives and betraying Convobat. I wonder if this will lead to Megalligator getting a new body?
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1848517)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:50pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 22nd, 2016 @ 10:50pm CST
I didn't call him a "hero". The word "protagonist" doesn't always refer to a good guy, just the main guy or guys.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?
Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.
Emerje
He was a victim of Straxus' experiments, but he was clearly not a hero in the story after revealing ulterior motives and betraying Convobat.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1848531)
Posted by Emerje on December 23rd, 2016 @ 12:54am CST
However you want to define it it's clear that "Soundwave" is playing both sides. I'm thinking he'll turn on Magna Convoy as well, maybe take the sword for himself or whoever he may be working for. That'll leave Convobat and Magna Convoy to work together.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 23rd, 2016 @ 12:54am CST
Sabrblade wrote:I didn't call him a "hero". The word "protagonist" doesn't always refer to a good guy, just the main guy or guys.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Eh, I saw Megalligator as much as a protagonist as Convobat in that comic as well.Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:To me he feel like that mysterious guy who gives help to the protagonist but for some secret agenda of his own that his helping said protagonist will benefit.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Is it just me, or does that Mutant Soundwave look-a-like give off some Sideways-y vibes, as if he's a manipulator?
Except he was secretly working with Megaligator in taking out Convobat just before helping Magna Convoy go after Straxus. So yeah, he's definitely working both sides similar to Sideways. Thinking about it that Nightbeat Titan Master's head does resemble Armada Sideways' real head slightly, wouldn't be a hard repaint in purple and yellow.
Emerje
He was a victim of Straxus' experiments, but he was clearly not a hero in the story after revealing ulterior motives and betraying Convobat.
However you want to define it it's clear that "Soundwave" is playing both sides. I'm thinking he'll turn on Magna Convoy as well, maybe take the sword for himself or whoever he may be working for. That'll leave Convobat and Magna Convoy to work together.
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1848547)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 23rd, 2016 @ 9:16am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 23rd, 2016 @ 9:16am CST
In both comics, he's helping the side that's against Straxus. Playing both sides would mean that he'd have helped the antagonist (who is Straxus) in once comic and the protagonist(s) in another, but he doesn't. He only helps one of the main guys on the side that's against Straxus in both comics. He's shifty and mysterious as all get out, yeah, but has so far only provided his support for one of the main protagonist characters going against the same main antagonist of each comic.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1848653)
Posted by Emerje on December 24th, 2016 @ 12:59am CST
Posted by Emerje on December 24th, 2016 @ 12:59am CST
Sure, but why help Megalligator instead of Convobat if he's going to turn around and help Magna Convoy later? By playing both sides I mean working with an obvious villain like Megalligator and someone heroic (though vengeful) like Magna Convoy. Though we don't know exactly what kind of support he's providing, we haven't really seen him do anything other than appear in panels.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849011)
Posted by Va'al on December 27th, 2016 @ 11:30am CST
Posted by Va'al on December 27th, 2016 @ 11:30am CST
Via the Twitter account for the e-Hobby shop, we have some more images of their upcoming exclusive Magna Convoy, shown off in a diorama with characters from the comic accompanying the series, next to Convobat, and posing. Check them out below!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849028)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on December 27th, 2016 @ 12:31pm CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on December 27th, 2016 @ 12:31pm CST
How many times has this mold been used now? It's still a good figure but damn, some collectors must have whole shelves of it in different colours by now. I still just have the very first one from 10 years ago. Had the Magnus repaint for a while too.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849032)
Posted by Cheetron on December 27th, 2016 @ 12:37pm CST
Posted by Cheetron on December 27th, 2016 @ 12:37pm CST
Same here. I've got nemesis and a chromed one too. But when I saw this one I was like wow! It might be the sword. Lol
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849033)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on December 27th, 2016 @ 12:45pm CST
Go go Convoy Rangers!
Posted by Sigma Magnus on December 27th, 2016 @ 12:45pm CST
Carnivius_Prime wrote:It's still a good figure but damn, some collectors must have whole shelves of it in different colours by now.
Go go Convoy Rangers!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849038)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 27th, 2016 @ 1:15pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 27th, 2016 @ 1:15pm CST
There are two Straxuses in that diorama pic.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849056)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 27th, 2016 @ 2:21pm CST
United EX (or Japanese PCC) isn't supposed to let us know the bots behind the "-master" code names.
I said too much, didn't I?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on December 27th, 2016 @ 2:21pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:There are two Straxuses in that diorama pic.
United EX (or Japanese PCC) isn't supposed to let us know the bots behind the "-master" code names.I said too much, didn't I?
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849076)
Posted by Cobotron on December 27th, 2016 @ 4:46pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on December 27th, 2016 @ 4:46pm CST
I have no need for this blue Convoy in my life, but with every picture, I want it more.
Damn you, my love for all things Diacloney! You will be the death of my bank account!
Damn you, my love for all things Diacloney! You will be the death of my bank account!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849081)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 27th, 2016 @ 5:50pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 27th, 2016 @ 5:50pm CST
How do you also feel about the Green Lantern?Cobotron wrote:I have no need for this blue Convoy in my life, but with every picture, I want it more.
Damn you, my love for all things Diacloney! You will be the death of my bank account!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849083)
Posted by Cobotron on December 27th, 2016 @ 6:34pm CST
Is Magna's schtick that he's a cosmic universe cop?
Posted by Cobotron on December 27th, 2016 @ 6:34pm CST
I'm down with the Corps.Sabrblade wrote:How do you also feel about the Green Lantern?Cobotron wrote:I have no need for this blue Convoy in my life, but with every picture, I want it more.
Damn you, my love for all things Diacloney! You will be the death of my bank account!
Is Magna's schtick that he's a cosmic universe cop?
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849087)
Posted by Sabrblade on December 27th, 2016 @ 6:43pm CST
Here's his bio:
Posted by Sabrblade on December 27th, 2016 @ 6:43pm CST
Kinda.Cobotron wrote:I'm down with the Corps.Sabrblade wrote:How do you also feel about the Green Lantern?Cobotron wrote:I have no need for this blue Convoy in my life, but with every picture, I want it more.
Damn you, my love for all things Diacloney! You will be the death of my bank account!
Is Magna's schtick that he's a cosmic universe cop?
Here's his bio:
Function: Musketeer
Once, when the universe was in an epoch of darkness, the Blue Corps defended the peace. With their blue swords banishing evil, the universe regained its light. However, in the middle of battle, one of them betrayed and killed their leader; the leader-marking blue sword, the Matrix Sword, was stolen and the Corps fell to ruin. But the Blue Will never disappeared. After some tens of thousands of hours, that will and power were entrusted to a new warrior. His name is Magna Convoy. Originally a combat support robot manufactured as a robot with no will of its own, he was abandoned after suffering heavy damage in a past battle, but the leader used the last remnants of his power to give life to a new blue warrior. The blue Knightonium metal that covers Magna Convoy's body carries the vestiges of the leader. Magna Convoy's goal is to recover the stolen Matrix Sword and exact revenge on the traitor Straxus.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849089)
Posted by Cobotron on December 27th, 2016 @ 6:48pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on December 27th, 2016 @ 6:48pm CST
Eeeeew, I like it! 
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1849102)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 27th, 2016 @ 8:25pm CST
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on December 27th, 2016 @ 8:25pm CST
It's kinda tempting. I have a KO of the old DIA commander armour and that crappy old KO that resembles this. It'd be kinda nice to have the real thing. It's colours are pretty slick too.
It's also kinda-sorta also related to TF:TM, which is in my purview (Magnus was in his Diaclone colours in an old commercial). Just barely.
Negatives: I have six versions of this mould. I'm also pretty sure the KO armour won't fit well, but that's something I can test.
It's also kinda-sorta also related to TF:TM, which is in my purview (Magnus was in his Diaclone colours in an old commercial). Just barely.
Negatives: I have six versions of this mould. I'm also pretty sure the KO armour won't fit well, but that's something I can test.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850163)
Posted by Microraptor on January 2nd, 2017 @ 4:51pm CST
I love how the foundation is essentially that Straxus and Diaclone Convoy are both blue. Therefore, they must both be part of an ancient organization of warriors that Straxus betrayed a long time ago.
Posted by Microraptor on January 2nd, 2017 @ 4:51pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Kinda.Cobotron wrote:I'm down with the Corps.Sabrblade wrote:How do you also feel about the Green Lantern?Cobotron wrote:I have no need for this blue Convoy in my life, but with every picture, I want it more.
Damn you, my love for all things Diacloney! You will be the death of my bank account!
Is Magna's schtick that he's a cosmic universe cop?
Here's his bio:Function: Musketeer
Once, when the universe was in an epoch of darkness, the Blue Corps defended the peace. With their blue swords banishing evil, the universe regained its light. However, in the middle of battle, one of them betrayed and killed their leader; the leader-marking blue sword, the Matrix Sword, was stolen and the Corps fell to ruin. But the Blue Will never disappeared. After some tens of thousands of hours, that will and power were entrusted to a new warrior. His name is Magna Convoy. Originally a combat support robot manufactured as a robot with no will of its own, he was abandoned after suffering heavy damage in a past battle, but the leader used the last remnants of his power to give life to a new blue warrior. The blue Knightonium metal that covers Magna Convoy's body carries the vestiges of the leader. Magna Convoy's goal is to recover the stolen Matrix Sword and exact revenge on the traitor Straxus.
I love how the foundation is essentially that Straxus and Diaclone Convoy are both blue. Therefore, they must both be part of an ancient organization of warriors that Straxus betrayed a long time ago.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850170)
Posted by Overcracker on January 2nd, 2017 @ 5:32pm CST
Yup
And that shot is missing a few releases. Including the Prime Evolution version, and the Platinum Edition version.
I'm pretty sure that mold will still be seen a few more times before its retired.
Once Magna Convoy is released I'm sure Ryan will update the group shot with the missing versions.
classics-optimus-prime-mold--how-many-uses--t100729s700.php
Don't know the exact count, but I'd wager somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 or so different uses.
I'm sure JelZe will chime in with the exact number any moment now.
Posted by Overcracker on January 2nd, 2017 @ 5:32pm CST
Carnivius_Prime wrote:It's still a good figure but damn, some collectors must have whole shelves of it in different colours by now.
Yup
And that shot is missing a few releases. Including the Prime Evolution version, and the Platinum Edition version.
I'm pretty sure that mold will still be seen a few more times before its retired.
Once Magna Convoy is released I'm sure Ryan will update the group shot with the missing versions.
classics-optimus-prime-mold--how-many-uses--t100729s700.php
Don't know the exact count, but I'd wager somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 or so different uses.
I'm sure JelZe will chime in with the exact number any moment now.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850288)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 3rd, 2017 @ 3:33pm CST
Am I really that predictable?
I normally would have, but I already posted it elsewhere in this thread. Be a dear and find it for me, will you?
On second thought, the thread isn't so big, I just had to go back a page or two:
1.) Classics Optimus Prime
2.) Classic Ultra Magnus
3.) Henkei C-1 Convoy
4.) Henkei C-1 Convoy Clear Version
5.) BotCon 2008 Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
6.) Universe 2008 Nemesis Prime
7.) United Ultra Magnus
8.) Age of Extinction G1 Optimus Prime
9.) BotCon 2014 Knight Ginrai
10.) United Black Optimus Prime
11.) Cloud TFC-A01 Optimus Prime
12.) Platinum Edition Optimus Prime
Not counting Lucky Draws, btw.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 3rd, 2017 @ 3:33pm CST
Overcracker wrote:I'm sure JelZe will chime in with the exact number any moment now.
Am I really that predictable?
I normally would have, but I already posted it elsewhere in this thread. Be a dear and find it for me, will you?
On second thought, the thread isn't so big, I just had to go back a page or two:
1.) Classics Optimus Prime
2.) Classic Ultra Magnus
3.) Henkei C-1 Convoy
4.) Henkei C-1 Convoy Clear Version
5.) BotCon 2008 Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
6.) Universe 2008 Nemesis Prime
7.) United Ultra Magnus
8.) Age of Extinction G1 Optimus Prime
9.) BotCon 2014 Knight Ginrai
10.) United Black Optimus Prime
11.) Cloud TFC-A01 Optimus Prime
12.) Platinum Edition Optimus Prime
Not counting Lucky Draws, btw.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850322)
Posted by Overcracker on January 3rd, 2017 @ 6:56pm CST
Yes, but that's one of your more endearing qualities.
You are right. I totally forgot you had posted that list.
so 13, and counting.
I think I'm going to start taking bets on whether it will make it to 20 uses (not counting lucky draws).
Posted by Overcracker on January 3rd, 2017 @ 6:56pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Overcracker wrote:I'm sure JelZe will chime in with the exact number any moment now.
Am I really that predictable?
Yes, but that's one of your more endearing qualities.
I normally would have, but I already posted it elsewhere in this thread. Be a dear and find it for me, will you?
On second thought, the thread isn't so big, I just had to go back a page or two:
1.) Classics Optimus Prime
2.) Classic Ultra Magnus
3.) Henkei C-1 Convoy
4.) Henkei C-1 Convoy Clear Version
5.) BotCon 2008 Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
6.) Universe 2008 Nemesis Prime
7.) United Ultra Magnus
8.) Age of Extinction G1 Optimus Prime
9.) BotCon 2014 Knight Ginrai
10.) United Black Optimus Prime
11.) Cloud TFC-A01 Optimus Prime
12.) Platinum Edition Optimus Prime
Not counting Lucky Draws, btw.
You are right. I totally forgot you had posted that list.
so 13, and counting.
I think I'm going to start taking bets on whether it will make it to 20 uses (not counting lucky draws).
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850375)
Posted by DestronMirage22 on January 3rd, 2017 @ 11:49pm CST
Posted by DestronMirage22 on January 3rd, 2017 @ 11:49pm CST
I'd love to see how this guy would look with the D.I.A. Commander upgrade.... 
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850380)
Posted by RAR on January 4th, 2017 @ 12:00am CST
Posted by RAR on January 4th, 2017 @ 12:00am CST
Am I missing a mental image of one of the 2006 Mold Primes.
I know there was one in the 2 pack with lots of chrome and some nice knee stickers sold with an AOE Optimus... is there another one that is a Platinum Prime too ?
If so remind me what that is please.
I know there was one in the 2 pack with lots of chrome and some nice knee stickers sold with an AOE Optimus... is there another one that is a Platinum Prime too ?
If so remind me what that is please.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850383)
Posted by Cobotron on January 4th, 2017 @ 12:30am CST
The newest one.
The chromey one was an TRU Evolutions 2 pack
Posted by Cobotron on January 4th, 2017 @ 12:30am CST
RAR wrote:If so remind me what that is please.
The newest one.
The chromey one was an TRU Evolutions 2 pack
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1850385)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 4th, 2017 @ 12:36am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 4th, 2017 @ 12:36am CST
Yeah. Number 8 on JelZe's list.Cobotron wrote:The chromey one was an TRU Evolutions 2 pack
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851758)
Posted by Emerje on January 11th, 2017 @ 6:01am CST
Posted by Emerje on January 11th, 2017 @ 6:01am CST
Part 2 of the comic is up:
(Edit) Just noticed that at the end he mentioned MC11 which I would guess is a reference to Micro Change MC11, known in Japanese transformers lore as Kiloton, an old friend of Megatron's that Starscream tricked into getting killed by humans.
I'm thinking a repaint of Classics Megatron is coming in these colors even if it is a different character.
Now I'll just wait for the translation to show how misguided I am.
Emerje
(Edit) Just noticed that at the end he mentioned MC11 which I would guess is a reference to Micro Change MC11, known in Japanese transformers lore as Kiloton, an old friend of Megatron's that Starscream tricked into getting killed by humans.
I'm thinking a repaint of Classics Megatron is coming in these colors even if it is a different character.
Now I'll just wait for the translation to show how misguided I am.
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851882)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 11th, 2017 @ 4:04pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 11th, 2017 @ 4:04pm CST
Did... that sword just break?! 
And MC11 does refer to Gun Robo S&W 44 Magnum, but a better connection is provided by an earlier Microman series: Police Keeper from 1978.
In the early days of Microman, each year had a specific model of Microman figure with its own serial number, in several colors with each its own ID number. In Police Keeper, the MCX type called Micro Knight was featured, modeled after medieval knights: MC11 was the blue-colored one.
MCX Micro Knight: MC13 Green Micro Knight on Microman Forever.
And MC11 does refer to Gun Robo S&W 44 Magnum, but a better connection is provided by an earlier Microman series: Police Keeper from 1978.
In the early days of Microman, each year had a specific model of Microman figure with its own serial number, in several colors with each its own ID number. In Police Keeper, the MCX type called Micro Knight was featured, modeled after medieval knights: MC11 was the blue-colored one.
MCX Micro Knight: MC13 Green Micro Knight on Microman Forever.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851905)
Posted by Va'al on January 11th, 2017 @ 4:42pm CST
Posted by Va'al on January 11th, 2017 @ 4:42pm CST
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851917)
Posted by Emerje on January 11th, 2017 @ 5:11pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 11th, 2017 @ 5:11pm CST
That would be a little strange to reference not being directly tied to Transformers, but it does fit the whole blue knight scheme. Maybe they'll do a dual homage and make a blue Classics Megatron with Legends Godbomber's sword?
So is Rollermaster actually a Straxus clone like the one that broke the sword then? Seems Straxus didn't actually survive the events of the Marvel comics entirely after all and both Rollermaster and United Straxus from Metrowars are clones. Is the third guy a clone as well?
Emerje
So is Rollermaster actually a Straxus clone like the one that broke the sword then? Seems Straxus didn't actually survive the events of the Marvel comics entirely after all and both Rollermaster and United Straxus from Metrowars are clones. Is the third guy a clone as well?
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851919)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2017 @ 5:16pm CST
We'll just have to wait and see what an English translation says.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2017 @ 5:16pm CST
Unless this isn't the cartoon continuity. It could be, but there's always the possibility that it isn't.Emerje wrote:So is Rollermaster actually a Straxus clone like the one that broke the sword then? Seems Straxus didn't actually survive the events of the Marvel comics entirely after all and both Rollermaster and United Straxus from Metrowars are clones. Is the third guy a clone as well?
We'll just have to wait and see what an English translation says.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851921)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 11th, 2017 @ 5:20pm CST
Remember, the author seems to be a Microman lover as he referenced an unreleased Microman toy in the previous Magna Convoy comic.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 11th, 2017 @ 5:20pm CST
Emerje wrote:That would be a little strange to reference not being directly tied to Transformers, but it does fit the whole blue knight scheme.
Remember, the author seems to be a Microman lover as he referenced an unreleased Microman toy in the previous Magna Convoy comic.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851942)
Posted by Cobotron on January 11th, 2017 @ 7:15pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 11th, 2017 @ 7:15pm CST
This sounds like my kind of continuity!
TFs and Microman, living together?! I love it!
YE HAAAAAAAW!
TFs and Microman, living together?! I love it!
YE HAAAAAAAW!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851963)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 11th, 2017 @ 9:07pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 11th, 2017 @ 9:07pm CST
You may know some TF molds were used for the LED Powers line, right?
At any rate, the "MC11" is nothing more than a sly nod to Microman, but in fiction it looks like it's nothing more than a code for Magna Convoy, in the same vein as "C-6" for Convobat and "D-6" for Megalligator. In other words, he may be another clone!
At any rate, the "MC11" is nothing more than a sly nod to Microman, but in fiction it looks like it's nothing more than a code for Magna Convoy, in the same vein as "C-6" for Convobat and "D-6" for Megalligator. In other words, he may be another clone!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851967)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2017 @ 9:54pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2017 @ 9:54pm CST
Mass hysteria!Cobotron wrote:TFs and Microman, living together?!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1851971)
Posted by Emerje on January 11th, 2017 @ 10:00pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 11th, 2017 @ 10:00pm CST
Initially I wondered if the MC stood for Magna Convoy, but then what would the 11 be?
But thinking about it and thinking about the mold...
1. Classics Optimus Prime
2. Henkei! Henkei! Convoy
3. Henkei! Henkei! Convoy Clear Version
4. Lucky Draw Convoy
5. Universe Nemesis Prime
6. United Black Optimus Prime
7. Platinum One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime
8. Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
9. Age of Extinction Optimus Prime
10. Cloud Optimus Prime
11. Magna Convoy
Once you remove the two Ultra Magnususes and Knight Ginrai you're left with 11 Prime and Convoy variations no matter how rare some are.
Emerje
But thinking about it and thinking about the mold...
1. Classics Optimus Prime
2. Henkei! Henkei! Convoy
3. Henkei! Henkei! Convoy Clear Version
4. Lucky Draw Convoy
5. Universe Nemesis Prime
6. United Black Optimus Prime
7. Platinum One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime
8. Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
9. Age of Extinction Optimus Prime
10. Cloud Optimus Prime
11. Magna Convoy
Once you remove the two Ultra Magnususes and Knight Ginrai you're left with 11 Prime and Convoy variations no matter how rare some are.
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852023)
Posted by Coptur on January 12th, 2017 @ 3:35am CST
That is probably the geekist think i've read today and i love it
Posted by Coptur on January 12th, 2017 @ 3:35am CST
Emerje wrote:Initially I wondered if the MC stood for Magna Convoy, but then what would the 11 be?
But thinking about it and thinking about the mold...
1. Classics Optimus Prime
2. Henkei! Henkei! Convoy
3. Henkei! Henkei! Convoy Clear Version
4. Lucky Draw Convoy
5. Universe Nemesis Prime
6. United Black Optimus Prime
7. Platinum One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall Optimus Prime
8. Shattered Glass Optimus Prime
9. Age of Extinction Optimus Prime
10. Cloud Optimus Prime
11. Magna Convoy
Once you remove the two Ultra Magnususes and Knight Ginrai you're left with 11 Prime and Convoy variations no matter how rare some are.
Emerje
That is probably the geekist think i've read today and i love it
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852435)
Posted by Emerje on January 15th, 2017 @ 3:37am CST
Posted by Emerje on January 15th, 2017 @ 3:37am CST
Comic part 3 is GO!
Why hello there potential full-on Sentinel Prime repaint. That mold would look good in blue. Now who is he? Or is it just a new body for Convobat?
Also a cameo of Lucky Draw blue Big Convoy.
Also that box!
Emerje
Why hello there potential full-on Sentinel Prime repaint. That mold would look good in blue. Now who is he? Or is it just a new body for Convobat?
Also a cameo of Lucky Draw blue Big Convoy.
Also that box!
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852441)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 15th, 2017 @ 7:11am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 15th, 2017 @ 7:11am CST
The Sentinel/Astrotrain redeco previously appeared in the Cybertron Convobat comic as Magna Convoy's ship.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852445)
Posted by Emerje on January 15th, 2017 @ 7:59am CST
Wow, I had to go back to the Convobat comic and almost missed it. It's so zoomed in on an awkward angle of the front of the shuttle it's hard to make out exactly what it is and the colors are different, but you're right. I feel like they were intentionally being obscure back then because they made it extremely obvious what the ship is in this comic. They even made the fists visible (though they colored one blue) as if they were ready to reveal something. Convobat's body was pretty badly damaged in the end so it wouldn't hurt to have a new one.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on January 15th, 2017 @ 7:59am CST
Sabrblade wrote:The Sentinel/Astrotrain redeco previously appeared in the Cybertron Convobat comic as Magna Convoy's ship.
Wow, I had to go back to the Convobat comic and almost missed it. It's so zoomed in on an awkward angle of the front of the shuttle it's hard to make out exactly what it is and the colors are different, but you're right. I feel like they were intentionally being obscure back then because they made it extremely obvious what the ship is in this comic. They even made the fists visible (though they colored one blue) as if they were ready to reveal something. Convobat's body was pretty badly damaged in the end so it wouldn't hurt to have a new one.
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852494)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 15th, 2017 @ 5:05pm CST
Damaged but not destroyed. I'd also like to point out that the epilogue of Convobat's comic leads directly to the end of Magna Convoy comic.
As for the identity of the Sentinel Prime/Astrotrain ship, I'd leave it as just a ship for now until we see a new Headmaster clone, maybe in the form of a Shuffler redeco
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 15th, 2017 @ 5:05pm CST
Emerje wrote:Sabrblade wrote:The Sentinel/Astrotrain redeco previously appeared in the Cybertron Convobat comic as Magna Convoy's ship.
Wow, I had to go back to the Convobat comic and almost missed it. It's so zoomed in on an awkward angle of the front of the shuttle it's hard to make out exactly what it is and the colors are different, but you're right. I feel like they were intentionally being obscure back then because they made it extremely obvious what the ship is in this comic. They even made the fists visible (though they colored one blue) as if they were ready to reveal something. Convobat's body was pretty badly damaged in the end so it wouldn't hurt to have a new one.
Emerje
Damaged but not destroyed. I'd also like to point out that the epilogue of Convobat's comic leads directly to the end of Magna Convoy comic.
As for the identity of the Sentinel Prime/Astrotrain ship, I'd leave it as just a ship for now until we see a new Headmaster clone, maybe in the form of a Shuffler redeco
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852501)
Posted by Emerje on January 15th, 2017 @ 5:47pm CST
Shuffler with partner vehicle plus the Sentinel/Astro body would make for a very fun update for Big Convoy if they were ever able to revive him. Maybe his spark is in the sword?
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on January 15th, 2017 @ 5:47pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for the identity of the Sentinel Prime/Astrotrain ship, I'd leave it as just a ship for now until we see a new Headmaster clone, maybe in the form of a Shuffler redeco
Shuffler with partner vehicle plus the Sentinel/Astro body would make for a very fun update for Big Convoy if they were ever able to revive him. Maybe his spark is in the sword?
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852502)
Posted by Va'al on January 15th, 2017 @ 5:48pm CST
Posted by Va'al on January 15th, 2017 @ 5:48pm CST
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Emerje, we have the third page of the comic that currently accompanies the pre-order campaign for the e-Hobby shop exclusive Takara Tomy Transformers LG-EX Magna Convoy - the blue redeco of the Classics Optimus Prime mold. Check it out below in Japanese, along with a nice look at the packaging and its box art!
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852596)
Posted by Emerje on January 16th, 2017 @ 4:47am CST
Posted by Emerje on January 16th, 2017 @ 4:47am CST
So I decided to order Magna Convoy via proxy direct from e-Hobby. If everything goes smoothly I'll post a guide on how to do it. Right now I'm at 8,100JPY (US$71) after tax and shipping to the proxy service. Hardest part was trying to make sure I got the address right. Shipping and proxy fee is estimated at about $15 if the weight at BBTS is accurate so that's US$86 total if all goes well. Great price compared to US$95 plus shipping at HLJ or US$110 plus shipping at the usual importers.
We'll see what happens in May.
Maybe I should do a test run with Cloud Shockwave...
(edit) There's a payment hold from e-Hobby for $70.93 on my bank account so that's one hurdle.
Emerje
We'll see what happens in May.
Maybe I should do a test run with Cloud Shockwave...
(edit) There's a payment hold from e-Hobby for $70.93 on my bank account so that's one hurdle.
Emerje
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852598)
Posted by Albatross250 on January 16th, 2017 @ 6:12am CST
Posted by Albatross250 on January 16th, 2017 @ 6:12am CST
IS THAT ASTROTRAIN BEING TEASED IN THIS COMIC/MANGA?
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852609)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 16th, 2017 @ 8:04am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 16th, 2017 @ 8:04am CST
It's Magna Convoy's ship. It doesn't have Astrotrain's (or Sentinel Prime's) color scheme.Albatross250 wrote:IS THAT ASTROTRAIN BEING TEASED IN THIS COMIC/MANGA?
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852747)
Posted by Starsaber468 on January 16th, 2017 @ 7:39pm CST
Posted by Starsaber468 on January 16th, 2017 @ 7:39pm CST
Something tells me Magna Convoy's ship will become an new character, or an already existant character
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1852863)
Posted by megatronus on January 17th, 2017 @ 11:37am CST
Posted by megatronus on January 17th, 2017 @ 11:37am CST
I remain amazed at how well this mold has held up. And we get him in Blue!!!
Definitely one for the Diaclone shelf.
Definitely one for the Diaclone shelf.
Re: e-HOBBY Magna Convoy Comic Translation (1874606)
Posted by Va'al on April 15th, 2017 @ 6:09am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 15th, 2017 @ 6:09am CDT
The advertising for the upcoming e-Hobby Transformers exclusive figure Magna Convoy, a redeco of the Classics Voyager Optimus Prime toy, is back on track, as their official Twitter account has shared two new images of the blue-sworded blue robot. Check them out below!
