Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review

Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 1:09PM CDT

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Thanks to the げんもん Photo Vault Facebook page, we have a pair of news for you today. The first bit is that the new Movie Masterpiece Optimus Prime has been found in Singapore, and the second bit is a pictorial review of the new masterpiece figure. The sighting is backed up by Planet Iacon, where a display with the figure was found at the Waterway Toys R Us, with the "coming soon" tag that clearly meant that it is right upon us!

With this sighting in mind, we turn our attention to the review. You can find the write-up first, followed by lots of pictures of the bot mode, transformation, and alt mode. Also pictured are some comparisons between MPM-04 with the MPM-03 Bumblebee and Revenge of the Fallen Leader Prime. As a final note, he has lots of die cast.

Check it out and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

I will start by saying this - stunning. Simply stunning. He has that premium feel to him and he is much more articulated than the ROFT Leader class mold.
First things first - I might have fudge up the transformation to truck mode as some parts are difficult to tab in. But I blame user error and also the instructions was very small.
The robot mode is glorious and it replicates the CGI to the best of its ability. Everywhere is nice and tight. and he does not have the big backpack that plagued the ROFT mold and its subsequent retools.
The mask changing gimmick carried itself from the AOE AD-31 Armored Knight Optimus Prime. It is executed well here. Paint apps are spot on EXCEPT for the blue arch on his feet. The box seem to show the arches painted blue on his feet but seemingly absent here in the actual product. The flames are pin striped and there are no bleeding and smudges. Great work there.
Now here comes the part where everyone is wondering - where are the die-cast parts? The abs, the feet, the knees, headlights, inner parts of the legs. Yes, he has some heft to him.
He comes with his 2 blades and blaster. There is no where to stash or keep these weapons in robot mode and in truck mode, it haphazardly plugs at the back of the truck. Other than that, it is well made and has tons of detail on it.
As for the transformation, the upper body is totally different from the ROFT mold, but the waist down is familiar territory, mimicking the ROFT leader class transformation. And for those who are wondering, nope, you can't plug Jetfire or any of the 3rd party add ons. The design is evidently different to allow any integration of the older toys.
Would I recommend it? Hell yeah. The parts count are definitely higher and he feels solid all round. Definitely a keeper if you are into the Movie Masterpiece series.

Credit(s): げんもん Photo Vault, Planet Iacon

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Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891523)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2017 @ 1:11pm CDT

Yep, definite purchase now. It is perfect

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891539)
Posted by UberSmaug on June 22nd, 2017 @ 1:40pm CDT

Awesome, just awesome. One thing tho, those front headlights look like they should be able to fold back, no? If not its no biggie, this is still going to dethrone my buster prime for sure it just really look like they should fold back flush but in every pick they are sticking way out. Can anyone confirm that they are fixed stuck out like that or on a hinge.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891543)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 1:46pm CDT

UberSmaug wrote:Awesome, just awesome. One thing tho, those front headlights look like they should be able to fold back, no? If not its no biggie, this is still going to dethrone my buster prime for sure it just really look like they should fold back flush but in every pick they are sticking way out. Can anyone confirm that they are fixed stuck out like that or on a hinge.

Looks like a hinge to me. In fact, you can see them flexed back in a few photos and then out flush for whatever reason in others 8-}

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891549)
Posted by UberSmaug on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:02pm CDT

Also I still can't make out where they hide the steps in robot mode, seem like they magically hide away in the back of his calf???? I know some people gripe about long complex transformations but I love em. I go back a forth trying to find what order is the most efficient. Looks like I'm gonna have a blast with this thing.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891554)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:09pm CDT

UberSmaug wrote:Also I still can't make out where they hide the steps in robot mode, seem like they magically hide away in the back of his calf???? I know some people gripe about long complex transformations but I love em. I go back a forth trying to find what order is the most efficient. Looks like I'm gonna have a blast with this thing.

Yeah I'm not sure where they go either, but "Step Magic" may be the new trend! :shock:

I'm sure it'll fit together better and more consistently than Apollyon, and that's all I really ask of any of my Transformers.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891557)
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:10pm CDT

Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891560)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:13pm CDT

Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.

Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me.. :lol:

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891561)
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:13pm CDT

itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..

If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891568)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:29pm CDT

Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..
If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.

Here's the post from the wayback machine (page one of this thread)..

william-james88 wrote:The TRU listings had it marked down as an exclusive (which doesnt surprise me, they have the MP exclusives ever since the relaunch of the MP line)

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891575)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:52pm CDT

Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..

If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.

You and me both. I've got triggers on Bee and Prime

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891579)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:54pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..
If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.
You and me both. I've got triggers on Bee and Prime

BUT do you have triggers on Bee and Prime AND Prime?!

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891581)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:56pm CDT

itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..
If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.
You and me both. I've got triggers on Bee and Prime
BUT do you have triggers on Bee and Prime AND Prime?!

Huh? Whatchya talkin' bout willis?

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891583)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:57pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..
If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.
You and me both. I've got triggers on Bee and Prime
BUT do you have triggers on Bee and Prime AND Prime?!
Huh? Whatchya talkin' bout willis?

The "MP10" release of "MP10" :lol:

What's really comical is I said that all of those would be coming out in the same month, and it looks like it's gonna be preeeeeeeeeeeeeetty close!!

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891585)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:58pm CDT

itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..
If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.
You and me both. I've got triggers on Bee and Prime
BUT do you have triggers on Bee and Prime AND Prime?!
Huh? Whatchya talkin' bout willis?
The "MP10" release of "MP10"

Cram, i got all the MP-10 I need! Plus, this Prime is my main Prime, so ya know. Plus, Megs is going to take up a large budget later in the year, so I gotte behave somewhere :lol:

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891586)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 2:59pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Terrsolpix wrote:Wait, how much is this? I'm rewatching the movies and have artificial nostolgia for this design now.
Pretty sure below $100, I'll wait for WJ to correct me..
If that's true........... finger ain't moving off the trigger till it's up for grabs.
You and me both. I've got triggers on Bee and Prime
BUT do you have triggers on Bee and Prime AND Prime?!
Huh? Whatchya talkin' bout willis?
The "MP10" release of "MP10"

What's really comical is I said that all of those would be coming out in the same month, and it looks like it's gonna be preeeeeeeeeeeeeetty close!!
Cram, i got all the MP-10 I need! Plus, this Prime is my main Prime, so ya know. Plus, Megs is going to take up a large budget later in the year, so I gotte behave somewhere

Psssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

All the MPs, all the time :lol:

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891613)
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 22nd, 2017 @ 4:47pm CDT

Rewatching the first Transformers movie felt like a pretty sweet homecoming, and it's great to see this Prime get released slowly in stores. He and Bee would be some of my best TF purchases yet!

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891614)
Posted by YRQRM0 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 5:01pm CDT

Looks fantastic, I can't wait to grab him.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891616)
Posted by whip_it on June 22nd, 2017 @ 5:09pm CDT

i need a video review asap

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891622)
Posted by Microraptor on June 22nd, 2017 @ 5:50pm CDT

Those transformation pics =P~

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891640)
Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2017 @ 7:09pm CDT

What I don't get is where all these in hand pics are coming from? Is he released? Is Bee even released yet?? What's going on? Where am I??!

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891643)
Posted by Greenfase on June 22nd, 2017 @ 7:35pm CDT

It looks like the trailer hitch can accept the MP-10 trailers, if I am seeing that correctly.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891644)
Posted by No One on June 22nd, 2017 @ 7:39pm CDT

All the weapons have been moved to the back of the truck and are no longer a part of the transformation? Pass.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891655)
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 8:57pm CDT

shajaki wrote:What I don't get is where all these in hand pics are coming from? Is he released? Is Bee even released yet?? What's going on? Where am I??!

They have been released in singapore.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891657)
Posted by Actar on June 22nd, 2017 @ 9:27pm CDT

Yup, OUT IN SINGAPORE!!! Finally managed to get mine!!!

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Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891658)
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 9:33pm CDT

199 SGD?!?!?!?!!?!?!? Freaken nuts! Glad you still got yours but that is one high price. I lived in Singapore for a while (near Commonwealth) and what you can get there for $1 is not that different to what you can get in the US for $1 (in terms of consumer goods), so thats a really high price to pay.

Man do I miss that Indonesian curry, I have never eaten more vegetables before or since.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891660)
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2017 @ 9:37pm CDT

itscramtastic wrote:
UberSmaug wrote:Awesome, just awesome. One thing tho, those front headlights look like they should be able to fold back, no? If not its no biggie, this is still going to dethrone my buster prime for sure it just really look like they should fold back flush but in every pick they are sticking way out. Can anyone confirm that they are fixed stuck out like that or on a hinge.
Looks like a hinge to me. In fact, you can see them flexed back in a few photos and then out flush for whatever reason in others

Not to be a party pooper, but this is as flush as it gets

They are rounded in the back, so they will always stick out to the sides.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891695)
Posted by butcher31 on June 23rd, 2017 @ 12:21am CDT

william-james88 wrote:199 SGD?!?!?!?!!?!?!? Freaken nuts! Glad you still got yours but that is one high price. I lived in Singapore for a while (near Commonwealth) and what you can get there for $1 is not that different to what you can get in the US for $1 (in terms of consumer goods), so thats a really high price to pay.

Man do I miss that Indonesian curry, I have never eaten more vegetables before or since.

That makes me a little concerned about the Aussie retail price, as the exchange is pretty much 1:1 with Singapore. Hopefully it's around 150.

It's a done deal regardless, seeing as it's such a thing of beauty, I'm just hoping to minimise the pain.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891735)
Posted by Big Grim on June 23rd, 2017 @ 7:22am CDT

I kinda want that Prime! He's awesome!

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1891767)
Posted by Actar on June 23rd, 2017 @ 9:27am CDT

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So, I've had my copy for 12-ish hours and the vehicle mode is quite a let down. One of the main issues is how poorly everything tabs together when it comes to the cab. I don't know if it's because of their last-minute alteration to fix the gaps in the chest, but the windows don't sit flush, the hood cannot stay flat and the side doors cannot tab in properly... This seems to be a universal issue as it's the same on TCracker's copy (as can be seen in the pictures). Frankly, it's really disappointing for an expensive Masterpiece figure.

Are the ones we have still not finalized yet? Only time will tell. There are missing paint apps on the die-cast including the gold rings on the belly and blue stripes on the feet. The bot mode's pretty good, though, so if you're going to get this, definitely do so for the bot mode.

Still, these issues didn't stop me from having some fun :lol:

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"Mine's bigger than yours."

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892338)
Posted by william-james88 on June 25th, 2017 @ 9:35pm CDT

We have several videos for you today all featuring Movie Masterpiece MPM04 Optimus Prime. One comes from fellow Seibertronian Actar, who shows us the transformation while we have a few from hirohitokusanagi which show comparisons to other figures, look at the weapons in depth and give a general review of the figure.

This has already hit Singapore and should be found at Toysrus stores in North America before the end of Summer.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892339)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 25th, 2017 @ 9:42pm CDT

NEED

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892389)
Posted by dragons on June 26th, 2017 @ 7:15am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:NEED

No where's my preorder button people who designed these figures at hasbro give them big raise hopefully they will do well maybe get see some other figures or dark of the moon prime version figure

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892415)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 26th, 2017 @ 10:42am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:NEED

+elevendeebillion

All other Bayverse bots can leave. I'M WONDERING if Jetfire will sync up..! That would be great.

Don't ruin my dreams people!!

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892416)
Posted by Terrsolpix on June 26th, 2017 @ 10:44am CDT

itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:NEED
+elevendeebillion

All other Bayverse bots can leave. I'M WONDERING if Jetfire will sync up..! That would be great.

Don't ruin my dreams people!!

I'm sorry, but........................... He probably can by using friction. May scratch the paint but don't poke it.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892419)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 26th, 2017 @ 10:45am CDT

Terrsolpix wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:NEED
+elevendeebillion

All other Bayverse bots can leave. I'M WONDERING if Jetfire will sync up..! That would be great.

Don't ruin my dreams people!!
I'm sorry, but........................... He probably can by using friction. May scratch the paint but don't poke it.

Terrsolpix. Dream ruiner.

:lol:

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892421)
Posted by galvatron00 on June 26th, 2017 @ 10:46am CDT

It'll be fine.

Probably.

Maybe.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1892473)
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 26th, 2017 @ 1:54pm CDT

I'm just hoping that I can get this guy after I get back from vacation. I also want to get Bumblebee too.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1893222)
Posted by WreckerJack on June 29th, 2017 @ 8:20pm CDT

Thanks to a facebook group called Planet Iacon we have a new picture of MPM-4 Optimus Prime on display. Here we can see the figure and it's stylish packaging. If you look closely near the box you are able to see the two swords that Optimus Prime comes with.

If you'd like to see another awesome figure from The Last Knight have a look at Dragonstorm!

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1893449)
Posted by Actar on June 30th, 2017 @ 2:07pm CDT

Here's my full review of MPM Optimus Prime! (^.^) Hope you guys enjoy it! I tried to be as thorough as possible, leaving no stone unturned, taking everything into consideration while being as fair as possible.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1893630)
Posted by shajaki on July 1st, 2017 @ 1:49pm CDT

Awesome review Actar! Very thorough. Consider yourself followed

I think these two new MPM's are like playing the lottery. They have QC issues, but they're just shy of being widespread? So you have almost a 50% chance of getting a good one. And I might be crazy, but I think it's worth the gamble.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1893678)
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 1st, 2017 @ 6:30pm CDT

shajaki wrote:Awesome review Actar! Very thorough. Consider yourself followed

I think these two new MPM's are like playing the lottery. They have QC issues, but they're just shy of being widespread? So you have almost a 50% chance of getting a good one. And I might be crazy, but I think it's worth the gamble.

It's a very pricey gamble. While not enough Primes are in circulation, the bee is looking more to the downside. Sounds like prime will follow suit.

I wonder why? Did they rush these too fast? They look amazing, but the build isn't holding up.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1893690)
Posted by Va'al on July 1st, 2017 @ 8:37pm CDT

After the Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-3 Bumblebee, fellow Seibertronian Actar has dropped by with another review for the same line: MPM-4 Optimus Prime! You can check out the video embedded below, and a very good video it is indeed, featuring accessories, storage, both robot and vehicle mode, and comparisons to other related figures.

Actar wrote:Here's my full review of MPM Optimus Prime! (^.^) Hope you guys enjoy it! I tried to be as thorough as possible, leaving no stone unturned, taking everything into consideration while being as fair as possible.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1893709)
Posted by dragons on July 1st, 2017 @ 10:06pm CDT

Thank you for review disregard bad things about this figure still glad got him preordered and bumblebee waiting both to be released to be waiting in mail maybe if this series does well they will fix problems do little better with prime version 2 if they plan on another prime from dark of the moon version.

But my main problem is with bumblebee more than with prime bumblebee have bigger backpack compared to prime maybe it's angle or he may look better in person who knows but if third party company does make some parts for these figures I can see some replacement parts being made for prime with yellow on hood of truck who knows with bumblebee, glad you showed master piece trailer with this prime was wandering about that option, articulation doesn't bother me with figures I always skipped those parts in reviews

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1893803)
Posted by Chriphord on July 2nd, 2017 @ 1:22pm CDT

Where'd you preorder him from? Cause, uh, I'd jump on that.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1894761)
Posted by shajaki on July 6th, 2017 @ 11:51am CDT

Quick Canada! Jump on this if you want it! Their MPM-3 sold out in seconds :BOOM:

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1894766)
Posted by shajaki on July 6th, 2017 @ 11:59am CDT

And y'all 'Mericans, he's up on the dot.com site too

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1894939)
Posted by whip_it on July 7th, 2017 @ 7:45am CDT

GUYS

im so confused

why are canadiand and americans ordering from these asian online stores?

Will this not be released at Toys R Us in Canada or the States?

please let me know as since will help with my deciiosn on whether to hold off or to buy asap, i dont want prices to rise if i need to buy oneline and NA wont be getting them...

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1894974)
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 7th, 2017 @ 10:02am CDT

whip_it wrote:GUYS

im so confused

why are canadiand and americans ordering from these asian online stores?

Will this not be released at Toys R Us in Canada or the States?

please let me know as since will help with my deciiosn on whether to hold off or to buy asap, i dont want prices to rise if i need to buy oneline and NA wont be getting them...

Not everyone has access to a TRU. Also, history has shown that these figures can sell out very quickly.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1895001)
Posted by shajaki on July 7th, 2017 @ 1:31pm CDT

Ironhidensh wrote:
whip_it wrote:why are canadiand and americans ordering from these asian online stores?
Will this not be released at Toys R Us in Canada or the States?
Not everyone has access to a TRU. Also, history has shown that these figures can sell out very quickly.

Pretty much what Densh said.

In the past, some TRU MP's have been fantastically difficult to find in store. Also the prices for the listings I mentioned are for mere dollars more than what they'd cost anyways. For me, I'm not gambling.

Also, and I'm sure I'm the only one interested in this, but I collect all MP's - box variants included. The TRU MPM's have that standard silver "TRU Exclusive" slapped on them, whereas others (I assume the online acquired ones) do not. And I'd like one of each.

Re: Movie Masterpiece MPM-04 Optimus Prime Found in Singapore and Picture Heavy-Review (1895128)
Posted by whip_it on July 8th, 2017 @ 7:57am CDT

shajaki wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
whip_it wrote:why are canadiand and americans ordering from these asian online stores?
Will this not be released at Toys R Us in Canada or the States?
Not everyone has access to a TRU. Also, history has shown that these figures can sell out very quickly.
Pretty much what Densh said.

In the past, some TRU MP's have been fantastically difficult to find in store. Also the prices for the listings I mentioned are for mere dollars more than what they'd cost anyways. For me, I'm not gambling.

Also, and I'm sure I'm the only one interested in this, but I collect all MP's - box variants included. The TRU MPM's have that standard silver "TRU Exclusive" slapped on them, whereas others (I assume the online acquired ones) do not. And I'd like one of each.

Thank you so much for the insight guys!

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