Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal)
Thursday, March 24th, 2016 8:53AM CDT
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Japanese ToyMaker Tomy is holding a corporate event from match 24-25 where it is showing a few of it's upcoming products from it's many brands. One of the main toys being showcased is Takara's Transformers Beast Convoy, aka Optimus Primal.
What is new here is that we finally have a indicaton of the price and the release date. The price is 12000 Yen, which is around $106 USD at the moment. This is the MSRP, which means the actual price sold at retail in Japan and in Japanese online stores will be around 8500 Yen, or $75 USD.
The release date will be in October 2016 (end of the month, typically).
Aother great tidbit is that we finally have the actualy MP numbering. MP Beast Convoy is officially MP-32.
Below is the image where we gathered all this, where you can see the latest image of the toy's robot mode.
What is new here is that we finally have a indicaton of the price and the release date. The price is 12000 Yen, which is around $106 USD at the moment. This is the MSRP, which means the actual price sold at retail in Japan and in Japanese online stores will be around 8500 Yen, or $75 USD.
The release date will be in October 2016 (end of the month, typically).
Aother great tidbit is that we finally have the actualy MP numbering. MP Beast Convoy is officially MP-32.
Below is the image where we gathered all this, where you can see the latest image of the toy's robot mode.
Credit(s): http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/
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Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775227)
Posted by william-james88 on March 24th, 2016 @ 8:58am CDT
Ha, I guess this pic confirms your greatest fears:
But then again what about BB's facemask? Or the ultra Magnus faces? This isnt anything new.
Just look above, the answer has just been posted
As for the actual palce to orer it, anywhere Japanese transformers are sold, its not an exclusive.
Robot mode, I understand, but you dont see this as a major improvement over the beast mode?
As for me, I am a bit upset that after all this time and all the advances, we still cant have this shoulder actualyl cover all the robot mode detail on his shoulder. Why not cover up all that white on the beast shoulders?!
Posted by william-james88 on March 24th, 2016 @ 8:58am CDT
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:But if not, I wonder where these countenances would be stored when they aren't used. You can't have them just lying somewhere.
Ha, I guess this pic confirms your greatest fears:
But then again what about BB's facemask? Or the ultra Magnus faces? This isnt anything new.
ishigoto wrote:Release date?? This will be the first masterpiece I buy and I do *NOT* wanna miss it. Where does would one find this when it comes out?
Just look above, the answer has just been posted
As for the actual palce to orer it, anywhere Japanese transformers are sold, its not an exclusive.
Rodimus Prime wrote:But I'm looking at this and I'm looking at my 10th anniversary Primal standing on my desk, and I don't see a lot of improvement design-wise.
Robot mode, I understand, but you dont see this as a major improvement over the beast mode?
As for me, I am a bit upset that after all this time and all the advances, we still cant have this shoulder actualyl cover all the robot mode detail on his shoulder. Why not cover up all that white on the beast shoulders?!
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775234)
Posted by Insurgent on March 24th, 2016 @ 9:46am CDT
Posted by Insurgent on March 24th, 2016 @ 9:46am CDT
OCTOBER?????
Stupid Magnus repaint, pushing back my munkyy.
Guess this is the only MP BW we're gonna get in the anniversary year.
Stupid Magnus repaint, pushing back my munkyy.
Guess this is the only MP BW we're gonna get in the anniversary year.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775247)
Posted by kurthy on March 24th, 2016 @ 10:52am CDT
Munkky, not trukk?
Posted by kurthy on March 24th, 2016 @ 10:52am CDT
Insurgent wrote:OCTOBER?????
Stupid Magnus repaint, pushing back my munkyy.
Guess this is the only MP BW we're gonna get in the anniversary year.
Munkky, not trukk?
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775258)
Posted by Insurgent on March 24th, 2016 @ 11:43am CDT
Munkky not trukk.
Posted by Insurgent on March 24th, 2016 @ 11:43am CDT
kurthy wrote:Insurgent wrote:OCTOBER?????
Stupid Magnus repaint, pushing back my munkyy.
Guess this is the only MP BW we're gonna get in the anniversary year.
Munkky, not trukk?
Munkky not trukk.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775259)
Posted by william-james88 on March 24th, 2016 @ 11:46am CDT
Munkky AND trukk
Posted by william-james88 on March 24th, 2016 @ 11:46am CDT
Insurgent wrote:kurthy wrote:Insurgent wrote:OCTOBER?????
Stupid Magnus repaint, pushing back my munkyy.
Guess this is the only MP BW we're gonna get in the anniversary year.
Munkky, not trukk?
Munkky not trukk.
Munkky AND trukk
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775272)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 24th, 2016 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 24th, 2016 @ 12:17pm CDT
Gorilla mode isn't the top priority for me, I am considering robot mode mainly. Ape mode I can take or leave, as my Primal is never ever in gorilla mode, because I really like the robot mode. Ironically, Beast Megatron is the opposite for me. He's always in T-Rex mode, because I love that much better than his robot mode.william-james88 wrote:Robot mode, I understand, but you don't see this as a major improvement over the beast mode?Rodimus Prime wrote:But I'm looking at this and I'm looking at my 10th anniversary Primal standing on my desk, and I don't see a lot of improvement design-wise.
Trunkky. Or Munkk.Willy J wrote:Munkky AND trukk.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775281)
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on March 24th, 2016 @ 12:45pm CDT
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on March 24th, 2016 @ 12:45pm CDT
Beautiful, but way too expensive. http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Legends-LG02-Convoy-TAKARATOMY/dp/B00KXQJL06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00&linkCode=sl1&linkId=e7cc1698429d89d295c4236840cf554a hits the spot enough for me to save $50 or so!
http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Legends-LG02-Convoy-TAKARATOMY/dp/B00KXQJL06/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=seibertron07-20&ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00&linkCode=sl1&linkId=e7cc1698429d89d295c4236840cf554a hits the spot enough for me to save $50 or so!
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1775283)
Posted by william-james88 on March 24th, 2016 @ 12:54pm CDT
Thats not saving 50$ off this toy though. The new one has double the parts count, and is not a 20 year old mold. If you buy that toy on amazon and then eventually buy the MP after the rave reviews come through, then all you do is end up losing 62$ by not having bought the right toy and instead compromised.
This is like when they did MP 10 and some thought they could just stick to MP01. And then a few years later MP10 was selling routinely for 400$ and people were sad they hadnt bought it for cheaper when they could.
I am not trying to tell you what to do, I just dont want you to regret things later. Sometimes paying more now means we dont have to pay even more later. Ask ayone who paid the money to get to the 2011 Botcon Custom Class.
Posted by william-james88 on March 24th, 2016 @ 12:54pm CDT
Nik Hero wrote:Beautiful, but way too expensive.
Thats not saving 50$ off this toy though. The new one has double the parts count, and is not a 20 year old mold. If you buy that toy on amazon and then eventually buy the MP after the rave reviews come through, then all you do is end up losing 62$ by not having bought the right toy and instead compromised.
This is like when they did MP 10 and some thought they could just stick to MP01. And then a few years later MP10 was selling routinely for 400$ and people were sad they hadnt bought it for cheaper when they could.
I am not trying to tell you what to do, I just dont want you to regret things later. Sometimes paying more now means we dont have to pay even more later. Ask ayone who paid the money to get to the 2011 Botcon Custom Class.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1776008)
Posted by galvatron00 on March 28th, 2016 @ 12:20pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on March 28th, 2016 @ 12:20pm CDT
Pre-ordered mine at TFL today. I didn't think I would, but then I did. So, yeah
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1776025)
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 28th, 2016 @ 2:20pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 28th, 2016 @ 2:20pm CDT
I'm waiting for HLJ pre order to go up.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1776124)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2016 @ 10:52pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2016 @ 10:52pm CDT
Insert "Urge to Buy but really can't" and you have me:
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777867)
Posted by Va'al on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:57am CDT
Plop
Posted by Va'al on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:57am CDT
Plop
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777901)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 4th, 2016 @ 7:50am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 4th, 2016 @ 7:50am CDT
That makes me happy in my pants.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777904)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 8:28am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:That makes me happy in my pants.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777917)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:06am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:06am CDT
Not sure if it's just the lighting or not but the gorilla face, gorilla chest, and robot chest all look less blue here than before, which I'm pleased to see.Dr Va'al wrote:
Plop
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777930)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:41am CDT
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777935)
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:05am CDT
Actually more than $50, since the MP is $120 plus shipping. I just ordered the one above last week and very happy with it being MP size and matching week with Ratrap, Blackarachnia, and the rest.
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:05am CDT
Nik Hero wrote:Beautiful, but way too expensive.
Actually more than $50, since the MP is $120 plus shipping. I just ordered the one above last week and very happy with it being MP size and matching week with Ratrap, Blackarachnia, and the rest.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777936)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:13am CDT
The MP is 75$, that is the real retail price. Every other price you see is an importer. Its like someone saying G2 Superion is 200$ because they saw an importer listing: http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... =RED-12631
So I am buying it at a store like this one for 75$: http://www.anime-export.com/product/31054
The shipping will be something like 15$, like it was with MP Shockwave
Also, anyother Primal toy aside from the original in box will be worth less once the MP comes out, so you have to consider that too.
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:13am CDT
Nik Hero wrote:Nik Hero wrote:Beautiful, but way too expensive.
Actually more than $50, since the MP is $120 plus shipping. I just ordered the one above last week and very happy with it being MP size and matching week with Ratrap, Blackarachnia, and the rest.
The MP is 75$, that is the real retail price. Every other price you see is an importer. Its like someone saying G2 Superion is 200$ because they saw an importer listing: http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... =RED-12631
So I am buying it at a store like this one for 75$: http://www.anime-export.com/product/31054
The shipping will be something like 15$, like it was with MP Shockwave
Also, anyother Primal toy aside from the original in box will be worth less once the MP comes out, so you have to consider that too.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777937)
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:16am CDT
$75 is not too bad.
Posted by Targetmaster Kup on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:16am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Nik Hero wrote:Nik Hero wrote:Beautiful, but way too expensive.
Actually more than $50, since the MP is $120 plus shipping. I just ordered the one above last week and very happy with it being MP size and matching week with Ratrap, Blackarachnia, and the rest.
The MP is 75$, that is the real retail price. Every other price you see is an importer. Its like someone saying G2 Superion is 200$ because they saw an importer listing: http://www.redmercury.co.jp/shop/detail ... =RED-12631
So I am buying it at a store like this one for 75$: http://www.anime-export.com/product/31054
The shipping will be something like 15$, like it was with MP Shockwave
Also, anyother Primal toy aside from the original in box will be worth less once the MP comes out, so you have to consider that too.
$75 is not too bad.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777938)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:22am CDT
Only 13$ more than the one you bought and you get all the extra faces, articulation and superior proportions in both modes. And unlike that one, the MP will raise in value later while the others will lower in value. But you might not care about that and thats fine.
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:22am CDT
Nik Hero wrote:
$75 is not too bad.
Only 13$ more than the one you bought and you get all the extra faces, articulation and superior proportions in both modes. And unlike that one, the MP will raise in value later while the others will lower in value. But you might not care about that and thats fine.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777955)
Posted by Va'al on April 4th, 2016 @ 11:47am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 4th, 2016 @ 11:47am CDT
Ready for a whole lotta love for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-32 Beast Wars Convoy/Optimus Primal? Because boy do we have a lot to share, thanks to Autobase Aichi - check out below the official stock photography of both the robot and gorilla mode, the accessories, the different facial expressions/faces for both modes, swords, guns and several poses for the big boss bot!
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777956)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 4th, 2016 @ 11:49am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 4th, 2016 @ 11:49am CDT
Between Will's prices and the good Doctor's pictures, It is becoming harder for me to resist getting him. He looks so good!!
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777960)
Posted by Nexus Knight on April 4th, 2016 @ 11:54am CDT
Posted by Nexus Knight on April 4th, 2016 @ 11:54am CDT
Oh, wow! 
That looks... wow. i can't find any more words to describe this. I wish my wallet wasn't so empty...
Sidenote- Not a fan of the non-storable extra faces. Just saying.
That looks... wow. i can't find any more words to describe this. I wish my wallet wasn't so empty... Sidenote- Not a fan of the non-storable extra faces. Just saying.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777965)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:09pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:09pm CDT
Amazing work been done here, I just hope he's not the only one to turn up from beast wars 
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777968)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:24pm CDT
Cobotron, I know you are reading this. And I am just curious. I know you like your original Primal, and i think he's super cool. He is irreplaceable and will always be the TF gorilla to have on all fours. But if you want a standing gorilla...
Looks like 75$ well spent to me. At least put him on your next year's christmas list
Looks like 75$ well spent to me. At least put him on your next year's christmas list
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777970)
Posted by Cobotron on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:27pm CDT
These last bunch of photos look great. I'm warming to him. We'll see.
Posted by Cobotron on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:27pm CDT
These last bunch of photos look great. I'm warming to him. We'll see.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777971)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:34pm CDT
Poke poke prod prod
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:34pm CDT
Cobotron wrote::lol: These last bunch of photos look great. I'm warming to him. We'll see.
Poke poke prod prod
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777972)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:35pm CDT
One thing though, we still dont know if he fits in the MP10 trailer. Tkara has suspiciously left those images out. And what's this idea of not posting a pic of Optimus Primal shaking MP-10's hand?!
Anyways, I actually dont dislike the back fo his gorilla feet as much, but his elbows are annoying me a little. That shot of him in the superman pose is not great. Though we all know why they are like that... because theyw ere like that on the show
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:35pm CDT
Cobotron wrote::lol: These last bunch of photos look great. I'm warming to him. We'll see.
One thing though, we still dont know if he fits in the MP10 trailer. Tkara has suspiciously left those images out. And what's this idea of not posting a pic of Optimus Primal shaking MP-10's hand?!
Anyways, I actually dont dislike the back fo his gorilla feet as much, but his elbows are annoying me a little. That shot of him in the superman pose is not great. Though we all know why they are like that... because theyw ere like that on the show
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777973)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:36pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 12:36pm CDT
WHOA!!! Look at the back of his legs in beast mode! People were complaining about that exposed robot mode leg detail, but look! They actually covered up his red knee caps with additional white pieces to make the whole white area on each leg more consistently whole and hide all the red! That's awesome! 
Look at the back of his legs in beast mode! People were complaining about that exposed robot mode leg detail, but look! They actually covered up his red knee caps with additional white pieces to make the whole white area on each leg more consistently whole and hide all the red! That's awesome!
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777975)
Posted by megatronus on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:09pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:09pm CDT
I definitely just preordered him.
Check out those elbow hinges - dunno how I feel about those.
Check out those elbow hinges - dunno how I feel about those.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777979)
Posted by Cobotron on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:23pm CDT
Hey! That tickles! Quit it! 
Edit: and scratch his chin.
Posted by Cobotron on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:23pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Poke poke prod prod
Hey! That tickles! Quit it! william-james88 wrote:One thing though, we still dont know if he fits in the MP10 trailer.
They are just like the OG's. It is odd they wouldn't improve upon them. Although they do allow his forearms to bend inward far enough to beat his chest.megatronus wrote:Check out those elbow hinges - dunno how I feel about those.
Edit: and scratch his chin.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777980)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:25pm CDT
I mind them less now.
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:25pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:They are just like the OG's. It is odd they wouldn't improve upon them. Although they do allow his forearms to bend inward far enough to beat his chest.megatronus wrote:Check out those elbow hinges - dunno how I feel about those.
I mind them less now.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777984)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:43pm CDT
I'll make a deal with you Cobs: If you jump, I'll jump. We both get him or we both not. Deal mi amigo?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:43pm CDT
Cobotron wrote::lol: These last bunch of photos look great. I'm warming to him. We'll see.
I'll make a deal with you Cobs: If you jump, I'll jump. We both get him or we both not. Deal mi amigo?
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Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:47pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:47pm CDT
Please someone tell me where the cheapest preorder is for this. Or if HLJ has one up yet.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777986)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:49pm CDT
The cheapest peorder is at AE:
http://www.anime-export.com/product/31054
However, you have to pay upfront for the figure. You will pay the shipping when it is in stock (and can add other items to your order). You can also wait a bit till Amiami gets it. Their discount is comparable but you only pay when they get the item in stock.
Here is another slightly more expensive option where you dont have to pay right away:
http://biginjap.com/en/completed-models ... -wars.html
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 1:49pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Please someone tell me where the cheapest preorder is for this. Or if HLJ has one up yet.
The cheapest peorder is at AE:
http://www.anime-export.com/product/31054
However, you have to pay upfront for the figure. You will pay the shipping when it is in stock (and can add other items to your order). You can also wait a bit till Amiami gets it. Their discount is comparable but you only pay when they get the item in stock.
Here is another slightly more expensive option where you dont have to pay right away:
http://biginjap.com/en/completed-models ... -wars.html
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Posted by megatronus on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:12pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:12pm CDT
Yup, I ordered from AE. 
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Posted by Cobotron on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:14pm CDT
What is this? Middle school? All the peer pressure!
It's not that I don't think this is a fine looking MP, and I couldn't be more excited that BW is getting the MP treatment. It has to do with priorities. I fell in love with original toy years before I even saw the show. I was not a fan of the show for it's art direction, but it's amazing story telling. I can see how those who grew up on the show would see this as the quintessential Primal, but to me the OG toy is that. So I don't feel I need an upgrade. The OG is perfect in my eyes. He's the one I point to when people ask, If there was a fire, and you could only save one toy...
There is so much awesome new stuff on the horizon, UW Comps, all of TR, not to mention a few pending pre-orders, that I have to trim the fat somewhere. I spent way too much last year on TFs. I'm just trying to play it safe. Like Will said above by the end of the year, MP Primal could make my Xmas list.
So sorry D, it will have to be your call to make. But I will support your decision either way.
Posted by Cobotron on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:14pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Cobotron wrote::lol: These last bunch of photos look great. I'm warming to him. We'll see.
I'll make a deal with you Cobs: If you jump, I'll jump. We both get him or we both not. Deal mi amigo?
What is this? Middle school? All the peer pressure!It's not that I don't think this is a fine looking MP, and I couldn't be more excited that BW is getting the MP treatment. It has to do with priorities. I fell in love with original toy years before I even saw the show. I was not a fan of the show for it's art direction, but it's amazing story telling. I can see how those who grew up on the show would see this as the quintessential Primal, but to me the OG toy is that. So I don't feel I need an upgrade. The OG is perfect in my eyes. He's the one I point to when people ask, If there was a fire, and you could only save one toy...
There is so much awesome new stuff on the horizon, UW Comps, all of TR, not to mention a few pending pre-orders, that I have to trim the fat somewhere. I spent way too much last year on TFs. I'm just trying to play it safe. Like Will said above by the end of the year, MP Primal could make my Xmas list.
So sorry D, it will have to be your call to make. But I will support your decision either way.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:19pm CDT
I tried my hardest
Budget is the reason for my woes too Cobs. If only money grew on trees (and there are plenty around where I live)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:19pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Cobotron wrote::lol: These last bunch of photos look great. I'm warming to him. We'll see.
I'll make a deal with you Cobs: If you jump, I'll jump. We both get him or we both not. Deal mi amigo?
It's not that I don't think this is a fine looking MP, and I couldn't be more excited that BW is getting the MP treatment. It has to do with priorities. I fell in love with original toy years before I even saw the show. I was not a fan of the show for it's art direction, but it's amazing story telling. I can see how those who grew up on the show would see this as the quintessential Primal, but to me the OG toy is that. So I don't feel I need an upgrade. The OG is perfect in my eyes. He's the one I point to when people ask, If there was a fire, and you could only save one toy...
There is so much awesome new stuff on the horizon, UW Comps, all of TR, not to mention a few pending pre-orders, that I have to trim the fat somewhere. I spent way too much last year on TFs. I'm just trying to play it safe. Like Will said above by the end of the year, MP Primal could make my Xmas list.
So sorry D, it will have to be your call to make. But I will support your decision either way.
I tried my hardest
Budget is the reason for my woes too Cobs. If only money grew on trees (and there are plenty around where I live)
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777994)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:30pm CDT
With BotCon being so close to now, since I plan to make some big purchases at BotCon this year, would it be wiser to go ahead and preorder this figure from Anime-Export before BotCon or wait till after BotCon?
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777997)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:44pm CDT
Wait till after botcon. MP Primal will be at AE for a month I think (the link says until when they have the figure available for preordering). Go to Botcon, find some fun stuff and then when you get back you can see if you can still afford this guy. If you cant, no problem, just wait till Amiami has its listing and order from them. Then you can build you funds until the time he ships in September
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:44pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:With BotCon being so close to now, since I plan to make some big purchases at BotCon this year, would it be wiser to go ahead and preorder this figure from Anime-Export before BotCon or wait till after BotCon?
Wait till after botcon. MP Primal will be at AE for a month I think (the link says until when they have the figure available for preordering). Go to Botcon, find some fun stuff and then when you get back you can see if you can still afford this guy. If you cant, no problem, just wait till Amiami has its listing and order from them. Then you can build you funds until the time he ships in September
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1777998)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:48pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 2:48pm CDT
Will do.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:With BotCon being so close to now, since I plan to make some big purchases at BotCon this year, would it be wiser to go ahead and preorder this figure from Anime-Export before BotCon or wait till after BotCon?
Wait till after botcon. MP Primal will be at AE for a month I think (the link says until when they have the figure available for preordering). Go to Botcon, find some fun stuff and then when you get back you can see if you can still afford this guy. If you cant, no problem, just wait till Amiami has its listing and order from them. Then you can build you funds until the time he ships in September
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778036)
Posted by SureShot18 on April 4th, 2016 @ 6:09pm CDT
Same here. I hope they at least do Megs. I really like the season one design and I need one that holds together better, handles kibble better, and has a functioning hand.
Posted by SureShot18 on April 4th, 2016 @ 6:09pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Amazing work been done here, I just hope he's not the only one to turn up from beast wars
Same here. I hope they at least do Megs. I really like the season one design and I need one that holds together better, handles kibble better, and has a functioning hand.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778050)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 4th, 2016 @ 7:51pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 4th, 2016 @ 7:51pm CDT
I'm waiting for HLJ to pop up. They've kinda earned my MP loyalty. The nice thing about budgets, is that since TR looks like shit, and I'm not buying a headmaster of a non headmaster figure, there is plenty of room in my budget this year. Gonna get quitena few 3rd party figures too!
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778053)
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 4th, 2016 @ 8:05pm CDT
Posted by Robogeek1973 on April 4th, 2016 @ 8:05pm CDT
Still waiting for HLJ to put this guy up. 
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778060)
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:18pm CDT
HLJ and amiami and a ton of other japan retailers wait for the go ahead from Takara. Hasbro does something similar in the US. It should be this week or the next.
Posted by william-james88 on April 4th, 2016 @ 9:18pm CDT
Robogeek1973 wrote:Still waiting for HLJ to put this guy up.
HLJ and amiami and a ton of other japan retailers wait for the go ahead from Takara. Hasbro does something similar in the US. It should be this week or the next.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778071)
Posted by TheMuffin on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:18pm CDT
Well then. First Transformer I've bought in a long time. A long time. Pre-ordered. Will be a birthday present to myself.
Posted by TheMuffin on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:18pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Please someone tell me where the cheapest preorder is for this. Or if HLJ has one up yet.
The cheapest peorder is at AE:
http://www.anime-export.com/product/31054
However, you have to pay upfront for the figure. You will pay the shipping when it is in stock (and can add other items to your order). You can also wait a bit till Amiami gets it. Their discount is comparable but you only pay when they get the item in stock.
Here is another slightly more expensive option where you dont have to pay right away:
http://biginjap.com/en/completed-models ... -wars.html
Well then. First Transformer I've bought in a long time. A long time. Pre-ordered. Will be a birthday present to myself.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778079)
Posted by megatronus on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:43pm CDT
I... don't know what that means. Is that good, or bad?
Posted by megatronus on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:43pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:TR looks like SHIZZLESNIT
I... don't know what that means. Is that good, or bad?
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778080)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:44pm CDT
So, yeah, he's saying TR looks like crud to him.
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2016 @ 10:44pm CDT
That's this site's word censor for (I think) the S-word.megatronus wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:TR looks like SHIZZLESNIT
I... don't know what that means. Is that good, or bad?
So, yeah, he's saying TR looks like crud to him.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778157)
Posted by william-james88 on April 5th, 2016 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on April 5th, 2016 @ 10:16am CDT
I was just staring at these recent pics last time. I get that in robot mode, th original toy still looks good but damn, that beast mode is INSANE. It is damn close to what they promised us a year ago and, quite fankly, even better:
It is truly incredible to look at how advanced we have gotten, even when the Beast Wars line remains the biggest upgrade in articulation we have ever seen.
It is truly incredible to look at how advanced we have gotten, even when the Beast Wars line remains the biggest upgrade in articulation we have ever seen.
Re: Price Release Date Revealed for Takara Tomy MP 32 Masterpiece Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal) (1778172)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 5th, 2016 @ 10:46am CDT
Exactly.
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 5th, 2016 @ 10:46am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:That's this site's word censor for (I think) the S-word.megatronus wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:TR looks like SHIZZLESNIT
I... don't know what that means. Is that good, or bad?
So, yeah, he's saying TR looks like crud to him.
Exactly.
