Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ

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We brought you a fair amount of content recently on Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron - our latest here - but thanks to Twincaster megatronus, we also have so eyebrow-raising information via site sponsor HobbyLinkJapan: the return of the orange cap for the gun mode of the toy. This seems to only apply to US and Australia, due to their firearm laws, but may extend to other markets too. Why this is different from previous reports of an orange cap is because this comes from a Japanese seller and it was still unsure if they would put an orange cap or not. Several fans bought from Japanese sellers instead of stateside vendors to avoid the orange cap, but it seems that plan won't work out. Read more about it below!

Hello-

This is Mark Kutsugi at HobbyLink Japan. Thank you very much for your order with us for Takara-Tomy's Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron. We anticipate starting to fill orders for this item on or about April 3 Japan time.

This toy will be packaged in robot mode. However, it can be transformed into a realistic-looking likeness of a gun, which we understand is also pictured on this item's packaging. As a result, for customers in the United States and Australia, HobbyLink Japan will be placing a plastic orange plug into the end of the barrel in order to keep this toy in compliance with Title 15, Chapter 76 of the United States Code.

Installing this plug on the item will require our staff to open the packaging, which will require cutting the tape holding the box flap closed. This will be performed with the utmost care, but of course it will prevent us from delivering this product to U.S. and Australian customers in "unopened" condition. Note that without this modification, your purchase could be confiscated by your country's customs service, and U.S. customers could be charged with a crime under the above U.S. Federal law.

HobbyLink Japan understands and appreciates the desires of toy collectors in the U.S. and Australia related to merchandise of this nature, and we feel this is the best solution to meet those needs under the circumstances. In order to maintain your item's compliance with your country's laws, we recommend that you do not remove the plastic plug after you have received the item.

We appreciate your understanding, and your business with us.

Best Regards,

Mark Kutsugi
HobbyLink Japan

Credit(s): HLJ

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Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870139)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 29th, 2017 @ 2:27am CDT

Va'al wrote:We brought you a fair amount of content recently on Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron - our latest here - but thanks to Twincaster megatronus, we also have so eyebrow-raising information via site sponsor HobbyLinkJapan: the return of the orange cap for the gun mode of the toy. This seems to only apply to US and Australia, due to their firearm laws, but may extend to other markets too. Read more about it below!

Hello-

This is Mark Kutsugi at HobbyLink Japan. Thank you very much for your order with us for Takara-Tomy's Transformers Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron. We anticipate starting to fill orders for this item on or about April 3 Japan time.

This toy will be packaged in robot mode. However, it can be transformed into a realistic-looking likeness of a gun, which we understand is also pictured on this item's packaging. As a result, for customers in the United States and Australia, HobbyLink Japan will be placing a plastic orange plug into the end of the barrel in order to keep this toy in compliance with Title 15, Chapter 76 of the United States Code.

Installing this plug on the item will require our staff to open the packaging, which will require cutting the tape holding the box flap closed. This will be performed with the utmost care, but of course it will prevent us from delivering this product to U.S. and Australian customers in "unopened" condition. Note that without this modification, your purchase could be confiscated by your country's customs service, and U.S. customers could be charged with a crime under the above U.S. Federal law.

HobbyLink Japan understands and appreciates the desires of toy collectors in the U.S. and Australia related to merchandise of this nature, and we feel this is the best solution to meet those needs under the circumstances. In order to maintain your item's compliance with your country's laws, we recommend that you do not remove the plastic plug after you have received the item.

We appreciate your understanding, and your business with us.

Best Regards,

Mark Kutsugi
HobbyLink Japan

A necessary evil for those who live in such countries.

Also, with all the other people cancelling the pre orders, this won't be an issue to them right?

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870144)
Posted by Envisaged0ne on March 29th, 2017 @ 3:05am CDT

This isn't new. BigBadToyStore & The Chosen Prime, amongst other sites have had this posted for quite a while now. Of COURSE it's going to have to have an orange cap if you live in the U.S. & Austrailia. I don't know why they're making this out to be new, or surprising in any way.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870148)
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 29th, 2017 @ 3:32am CDT

I'm a little worried. I cancelled my preorder a couple of days ago, and I still got this letter.....

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870153)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on March 29th, 2017 @ 4:56am CDT

One reason to news it is because some folks specifically try to import from Japan in order to *not* have to deal with the cap. However, it sounds like even exporters are getting behind it. I'm curious if Amiami will buckle. My whole thing is I wish the caps were removable. I think last time around, some plugs were easier to "manage" than others.

I'm still hoping to get mine through customs w/o a plug, but maybe I won't get a choice. We'll all find out together I guess.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870154)
Posted by Va'al on March 29th, 2017 @ 5:22am CDT

Envisaged0ne wrote:This isn't new. BigBadToyStore & The Chosen Prime, amongst other sites have had this posted for quite a while now. Of COURSE it's going to have to have an orange cap if you live in the U.S. & Austrailia. I don't know why they're making this out to be new, or surprising in any way.

Pretty much as below:

SpikeyTigertron wrote:One reason to news it is because some folks specifically try to import from Japan in order to *not* have to deal with the cap. However, it sounds like even exporters are getting behind it. I'm curious if Amiami will buckle. My whole thing is I wish the caps were removable. I think last time around, some plugs were easier to "manage" than others.

I'm still hoping to get mine through customs w/o a plug, but maybe I won't get a choice. We'll all find out together I guess.

Not surprising, not new, just confirmation and information (also for new collectors who may just be coming in to the MP game).

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870158)
Posted by BumbleDouche on March 29th, 2017 @ 6:46am CDT

As an Australian, I'm more surprised that the figure isn't banned outright. As far as I'm aware, G1 & MP-05 Megatron are still illegal to own without the appropriate license, with or without the orange plug. It was such a big deal at the time MP-05 was released that it even made the nation-wide news services, with numerous unlucky collectors having their figures seized and destroyed by customs before they ever got to even see it.

Because it was classed as a firearms replica, MP-05 first required federal permission to even get into the country, followed by registration for ownership via a gun replica license (an outrageously expensive license that requires yearly renewal for as long as you own the figure). Assuming you somehow managed to sneak one through customs, subsequent failure to "register" the figure would put you at risk of *significant* punishment, should your possession of the figure ever be discovered by authorities.

Overall, a huge, expensive pain in the butt that would be hardly worth the trouble for most Aussie collectors. The stupid irony is that it's probably easier to buy a *real* gun with far less hassle.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870159)
Posted by Burn on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:01am CDT

BumbleDouche wrote:As an Australian, I'm more surprised that the figure isn't banned outright. As far as I'm aware, G1 & MP-05 Megatron are still illegal to own without the appropriate license, with or without the orange plug. It was such a big deal at the time MP-05 was released that it even made the nation-wide news services, with numerous unlucky collectors having their figures seized and destroyed by customs before they ever got to even see it.

Because it was classed as a firearms replica, MP-05 first required federal permission to even get into the country, followed by registration for ownership via a gun replica license (an outrageously expensive license that requires yearly renewal for as long as you own the figure). Assuming you somehow managed to sneak one through customs, subsequent failure to "register" the figure would put you at risk of *significant* punishment, should your possession of the figure ever be discovered by authorities.

Overall, a huge, expensive pain in the butt that would be hardly worth the trouble for most Aussie collectors. The stupid irony is that it's probably easier to buy a *real* gun with far less hassle.

The rules vary from State to State to Territory.
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=20265

He can be imported, but depending on which State/Territory you reside will determine what, if any, paperwork/licenses you will require.

Check the link, Griff has done a fantastic job compiling the laws for each State and Territory.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870160)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:25am CDT

The Chosen Prime's stock should be untouched (credit to Diem for asking Brandon)!

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870161)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:30am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Bumblebee21 wrote:so i figured out why i dont like mp megs
the fact that he goes from a diaper to a slim area to a big chest.
and the weird things the legs are doing

It gets weirder when you start using that waist articulation

And good eye to the person who spotted TR Soundwave, I totally didnt. I think thas a compliment to the figue being able to fit in halfway decently with toys worth more than twice his full price.

yeah that gets worse. probably horrible from the back.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870167)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:20am CDT

Bumblebee21 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Bumblebee21 wrote:so i figured out why i dont like mp megs
the fact that he goes from a diaper to a slim area to a big chest.
and the weird things the legs are doing

It gets weirder when you start using that waist articulation

And good eye to the person who spotted TR Soundwave, I totally didnt. I think thas a compliment to the figue being able to fit in halfway decently with toys worth more than twice his full price.

yeah that gets worse. probably horrible from the back.

The original G1 's back wasn't all that great to look at in the first place so not surprising.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870168)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:22am CDT

Ironhidensh wrote:I'm a little worried. I cancelled my preorder a couple of days ago, and I still got this letter.....

If you sent a cancellation then you're good. To make sure, email them again.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870172)
Posted by Dagon on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:28am CDT

Must be a slow news day, because this plug information was in the preorder announcements from BBTS and TFSource and pretty much everyone else, so this is several months old at this point.

A more relevant question would be is the orange cap removable? I'd like to hope it is, since in the US something as simple as a background check is a tragic impediment to buying a real and potentially dangerous gun, and I would really hate to believe that it'd be harder to get this toy than the real thing. I think the cap was removeable on MP-05, but I got mine through a hook up so it never had a cap to begin with.

Also, if it's packaged in robot mode, what's the give away that he turns into a gun, for people who aren't G1 Transformers fans? Like if they didn't picture the gun mode on the box, would customs agents or whoever really know he turns into an obviously not real gun? Just wondering.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870174)
Posted by william-james88 on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:34am CDT

Dagon wrote:Must be a slow news day, because this plug information was in the preorder announcements from BBTS and TFSource and pretty much everyone else, so this is several months old at this point.

Did you read the posts above yours? The plug information was given for sellers IN THE US, not Japan. So many fans bought directly from japan to avoid the plug. And now, just now, we know that some Japanese sellers, like HLJ, will still put a plug.

I don't get what your problem is Dagon, do you wake up going "let's see how I can be an asshat on the boards today"? What's the use in posting if anything you have to say is negative? What is your goal here?Plus, all you had to do was read a few posts above before posting yours to see why this was posted.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870177)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:39am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Dagon wrote:Must be a slow news day, because this plug information was in the preorder announcements from BBTS and TFSource and pretty much everyone else, so this is several months old at this point.

Did you read the posts above yours? The plug information was given for sellers IN THE US, not Japan. So many fans bought directly from japan to avoid the plug. And now, just now, we know that some Japanese sellers, like HLJ, will still put a plug.

I don't get what your problem is Dagon, do you wake up going "let's see how I can be an asshat on the boards today"? What's the use in posting if anything you have to say is negative? What is your goal here?Plus, all you had to do was read a few posts above before posting yours to see why this was posted.

Ahhh........some posts here on Mp 36 Megatron aren't all too positive for the figure either so what Dagon is doing isn't that weird or out of place.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870184)
Posted by Dagon on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:51am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Dagon wrote:Must be a slow news day, because this plug information was in the preorder announcements from BBTS and TFSource and pretty much everyone else, so this is several months old at this point.

Did you read the posts above yours? The plug information was given for sellers IN THE US, not Japan. So many fans bought directly from japan to avoid the plug. And now, just now, we know that some Japanese sellers, like HLJ, will still put a plug.

I don't get what your problem is Dagon, do you wake up going "let's see how I can be an asshat on the boards today"? What's the use in posting if anything you have to say is negative? What is your goal here?Plus, all you had to do was read a few posts above before posting yours to see why this was posted.

That seems like an awfully strong reaction to one sentence in a post that is clearly asking more about the ability to remove the orange cap. Clearly, my "problem" is that I wanted to know if anyone knew if the cap could be taken out. I'm sorry I offended you by asking this totally unreasonable question.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870186)
Posted by kurthy on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:51am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Dagon wrote:Must be a slow news day, because this plug information was in the preorder announcements from BBTS and TFSource and pretty much everyone else, so this is several months old at this point.

Did you read the posts above yours? The plug information was given for sellers IN THE US, not Japan. So many fans bought directly from japan to avoid the plug. And now, just now, we know that some Japanese sellers, like HLJ, will still put a plug.

I don't get what your problem is Dagon, do you wake up going "let's see how I can be an asshat on the boards today"? What's the use in posting if anything you have to say is negative? What is your goal here?Plus, all you had to do was read a few posts above before posting yours to see why this was posted.

Ahhh........some posts here on Mp 36 Megatron aren't all too positive for the figure either so what Dagon is doing isn't that weird or out of place.[/quote

I don't think he has a problem with negative comments about the figure. The problem is saying that something that is noteworthy (Japanese exporters including the orange plug) is not news (American importers having been doing this for MP-05 and posted notes on pages about out MP-36 that it would continue). If it had been about out bout BBTS doing it, it wouldn't have been news, but a Japanese exporter is now doing it with MP-36 when they didn't with MP-05. That's news as I was planning to buy from amiami to avoid the plug.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870188)
Posted by Kurona on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:53am CDT

In any case, the article's been edited to avoid confusion.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870189)
Posted by william-james88 on March 29th, 2017 @ 8:54am CDT

kurthy wrote:I don't think he has a problem with negative comments about the figure. The problem is saying that something that is noteworthy (Japanese exporters including the orange plug) is not news (American importers having been doing this for MP-05 and posted notes on pages about out MP-36 that it would continue). If it had been about out bout BBTS doing it, it wouldn't have been news, but a Japanese exporter is now doing it with MP-36 when they didn't with MP-05. That's news as I was planning to buy from amiami to avoid the plug.

Thanks for understanding kurthy!

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870190)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 29th, 2017 @ 9:01am CDT

Well all the good then.

HLJ seems to have a big American and Asia presence (Australia probably) so they are just being on the safe side the way they became low key when MP Exhaust was sold a few years back.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870221)
Posted by User897 on March 29th, 2017 @ 10:36am CDT

Will there be ANY retailers that won't use the plug? Will any of them press it into place or otherwise be easily removed? Man I hate this shit.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870226)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 29th, 2017 @ 10:42am CDT

This would be so much easier if G1 Megatron had never been a realistic gun in the first place. Had Hasbro used some other toy mold than any of the Micro Change Gun Robos, we wouldn't be having this issue (and perhaps Megatron could have transformed more often than he did in the cartoon, since his gun mode rarely ever proved useful since he could already fly in robot mode).

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870229)
Posted by william-james88 on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:01am CDT

User897 wrote:Will there be ANY retailers that won't use the plug? Will any of them press it into place or otherwise be easily removed? Man I hate this ****.

I believe amazon japan wont have a plug. That is what I have read online.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870230)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:04am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
User897 wrote:Will there be ANY retailers that won't use the plug? Will any of them press it into place or otherwise be easily removed? Man I hate this ****.

I believe amazon japan wont have a plug. That is what I have read online.

with 3-4 shipping i can see why

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870238)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:14am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
User897 wrote:Will there be ANY retailers that won't use the plug? Will any of them press it into place or otherwise be easily removed? Man I hate this ****.

I believe amazon japan wont have a plug. That is what I have read online.

The Chosen Prime won't, either. See my earlier post.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870240)
Posted by User897 on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:15am CDT

What's 3-4 shipping?

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870241)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:16am CDT

User897 wrote:What's 3-4 shipping?

i meant 3-4 day shipping
guess i mentally typed day :BOOM:

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870251)
Posted by triKlops on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:37am CDT

Bumblebee21 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
User897 wrote:Will there be ANY retailers that won't use the plug? Will any of them press it into place or otherwise be easily removed? Man I hate this ****.

I believe amazon japan wont have a plug. That is what I have read online.

with 3-4 shipping i can see why

I am hoping this works for me as this is who i put my order through.
Hopefully, everything goes smoothly....

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870263)
Posted by SpaceKaseJase on March 29th, 2017 @ 12:27pm CDT

A-E also offers the orange plug. I verified that when I preordered it back in November.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870323)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 29th, 2017 @ 3:54pm CDT

FYI, if this is anything like MP-05 the plastic tray will also be modified to fit the plug. If I remember correctly G1 Megs' barrel extension also had to get a plug, I didn't see a mention about the extension on this figure.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870330)
Posted by Ultra Markus on March 29th, 2017 @ 4:11pm CDT

I don't see what the big deal about the plug is, its removable!
Besides them having to open the box to install the plug, everyone would open the box anyway when the get it
Only a small number of resellers would have a complaint because the can't sell a sealed box. oh well, sucks to be them!

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870331)
Posted by Burn on March 29th, 2017 @ 4:12pm CDT

Dagon wrote:Must be a slow news day, because this plug information was in the preorder announcements from BBTS and TFSource and pretty much everyone else, so this is several months old at this point.

While it's old news that US buyers may get stuck with an orange cap, this is the first time that Australia has been mentioned as requiring the orange cap.
See, that's how you handle things diplomatically.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870333)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 29th, 2017 @ 4:15pm CDT

Ultra Markus wrote:I don't see what the big deal about the plug is, its removable!
Besides them having to open the box to install the plug, everyone would open the box anyway when the get it
Only a small number of resellers would have a complaint because the can't sell a sealed box. oh well, sucks to be them!

people are worried the plug wont be removable and theres ones that want to keep it misb

@Burn ;)^

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870358)
Posted by Dagon on March 29th, 2017 @ 5:04pm CDT

Burn wrote:
Dagon wrote:Must be a slow news day, because this plug information was in the preorder announcements from BBTS and TFSource and pretty much everyone else, so this is several months old at this point.

While it's old news that US buyers may get stuck with an orange cap, this is the first time that Australia has been mentioned as requiring the orange cap.
See, that's how you handle things diplomatically.

Yeah, I didn't mean to hurt so many people so deeply, but obviously I did. Since I'm an "asshat," I suppose it's only fitting that I find it hysterical that a throw away statement caused such fee-fee damage.

So, does anyone know if the plugs can be removed, and potentially how difficult that is to do? Because that was what my inflammatory post was actually about.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870359)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 29th, 2017 @ 5:10pm CDT

If it's anything like MP-05 it'll run the spectrum of easy to impossible. It depends on how the plugs are installed.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870363)
Posted by Burn on March 29th, 2017 @ 5:43pm CDT

Dagon wrote:Yeah, I didn't mean to hurt so many people so deeply, but obviously I did.

Not me!

Since I'm an "asshat,"

We're all asshats at some point in our lives.

I suppose it's only fitting that I find it hysterical that a throw away statement caused such fee-fee damage.

Not going to speak for the others but I just wanted to clarify why I said to other staff why it should have been newsed.

As for it being removable, I was under the impression that those things had to be glued in.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870371)
Posted by Dagon on March 29th, 2017 @ 6:25pm CDT

Burn wrote:
Dagon wrote:
Since I'm an "asshat,"

We're all asshats at some point in our lives.

Granted, but if my initial post was the work of being labeled an asshat, then the value has totally fallen out of that market. The fact that I got jumped on by a staff member for a throw away line is far more offensive than what I posted.

Burn wrote:
Dagon wrote:

As for it being removable, I was under the impression that those things had to be glued in.

Amazingly, that was really all I wanted to know. This was my "problem," according to said staffer. Thanks Burn and Chuckdawg, who also weighed in.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870373)
Posted by Dagon on March 29th, 2017 @ 6:30pm CDT

Dagon wrote:
Burn wrote:
Dagon wrote:
Since I'm an "asshat,"

We're all asshats at some point in our lives.

Burn wrote:

As for it being removable, I was under the impression that those things had to be glued in.

[/quote]

Granted, but if my initial post was the work of being labeled an asshat, then the value has totally fallen out of that market. The fact that I got jumped on by a staff member for a throw away line is far more offensive than what I posted.

Amazingly, that was really all I wanted to know. This was my "problem," according to said staffer. Thanks Burn and Chuckdawg, who also weighed in.[/quote]

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870376)
Posted by Burn on March 29th, 2017 @ 6:44pm CDT

That's some good quoting there. :-P

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870378)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on March 29th, 2017 @ 6:54pm CDT

Burn wrote:To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Only one thing to do.

ORANGEPLUG.jpg

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870379)
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 29th, 2017 @ 6:56pm CDT

Burn wrote:That's some good quoting there.

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Yes, it is supposed to be glued in, but there are no requirements for the glue used. Hence, some pop rigjt off, some are permanently bonded. Luck of the draw, really.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870381)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:04pm CDT

Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:That's some good quoting there.

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Yes, it is supposed to be glued in, but there are no requirements for the glue used. Hence, some pop rigjt off, some are permanently bonded. Luck of the draw, really.

Last time some people had to use some remover to remove the glue and it damaged the plastic.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870384)
Posted by william-james88 on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:34pm CDT

Dagon wrote:
Amazingly, that was really all I wanted to know.

Then next time, thats all you need to write, it will stop the thread from derailing. Keep the other troll like comments to yourself next time please, there is no need for them here.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870386)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:39pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:That's some good quoting there.

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Yes, it is supposed to be glued in, but there are no requirements for the glue used. Hence, some pop rigjt off, some are permanently bonded. Luck of the draw, really.

Last time some people had to use some remover to remove the glue and it damaged the plastic.

Which company used super glue? I hope they use Elmers Glue instead. Water soluble. If it was hlj why not email them this suggestion? If it's local/domestic importers, then by all means, email them now.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870387)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:47pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:That's some good quoting there.

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Yes, it is supposed to be glued in, but there are no requirements for the glue used. Hence, some pop rigjt off, some are permanently bonded. Luck of the draw, really.

Last time some people had to use some remover to remove the glue and it damaged the plastic.

Which company used super glue? I hope they use Elmers Glue instead. Water soluble. If it was hlj why not email them this suggestion? If it's local/domestic importers, then by all means, email them now.

It was a mix, some people were getting Megs with dried glue down the barrel

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870388)
Posted by Burn on March 29th, 2017 @ 7:50pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Dagon wrote:
Amazingly, that was really all I wanted to know.

Then next time, thats all you need to write, it will stop the thread from derailing. Keep the other troll like comments to yourself next time please, there is no need for them here.

There's also no need to attack other members like this. Please re-acquaint yourself with the forum rules.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870396)
Posted by Dagon on March 29th, 2017 @ 9:58pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Dagon wrote:
Amazingly, that was really all I wanted to know.

Then next time, thats all you need to write, it will stop the thread from derailing. Keep the other troll like comments to yourself next time please, there is no need for them here.

It was in my initial post. You missed it being angry over a sentence that really didn't matter. I never meant any offense, but clearly you were. I was on-topic and all of that, so I don't know what got you all wound up about it. But, peace, you know, sorry you took this so hard, and thanks again to everyone for the cap info. You may have just helped make a sale. :lol:

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870397)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 29th, 2017 @ 10:10pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:That's some good quoting there.

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Yes, it is supposed to be glued in, but there are no requirements for the glue used. Hence, some pop rigjt off, some are permanently bonded. Luck of the draw, really.

Last time some people had to use some remover to remove the glue and it damaged the plastic.

Which company used super glue? I hope they use Elmers Glue instead. Water soluble. If it was hlj why not email them this suggestion? If it's local/domestic importers, then by all means, email them now.

It was a mix, some people were getting Megs with dried glue down the barrel

That being the case, whoever your supplier mau be, email them now as I am assuming they haven't yet started the gluing on process.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870411)
Posted by Doom Saber on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:30pm CDT

User897 wrote:Will there be ANY retailers that won't use the plug? Will any of them press it into place or otherwise be easily removed? Man I hate this ****.

If they continue the tradition that they started with the first MP Megatron then it will be extremely easy to remove the yellow cap - it was an unglued rubber plug.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870412)
Posted by Doom Saber on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:37pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:That's some good quoting there.

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Yes, it is supposed to be glued in, but there are no requirements for the glue used. Hence, some pop rigjt off, some are permanently bonded. Luck of the draw, really.

Last time some people had to use some remover to remove the glue and it damaged the plastic.

Which company used super glue? I hope they use Elmers Glue instead. Water soluble. If it was hlj why not email them this suggestion? If it's local/domestic importers, then by all means, email them now.

It was a mix, some people were getting Megs with dried glue down the barrel

That being the case, whoever your supplier mau be, email them now as I am assuming they haven't yet started the gluing on process.

If HLJ glues the plugs this time around, I wouldn't mind since I picked up a neat trick that not a lot of collectors know about when it comes to glue - I guess not a lot of toy collectors are miniature collectors and vice versa. Anyway, if you live in the US, buy a product call Simple Green. It is used by hobbyist to remove glue from metal miniatures. It works well on metal and I have heard it works the same with plastic (although I have not use it to remove glue from plastic as I use cement glue for plastic, I have used the product to remove paint from the mini). Just wish that the retailer using glue doesn't use cement glue as that would destroy the plastic - unlike supergirl, hobby cement bones to plastic together.

They have a similar product in Europe, but I don't remember the brand.

Re: Takara Tomy MP-36 Megatron To Have Orange Safety Cap from HLJ (1870414)
Posted by Doom Saber on March 29th, 2017 @ 11:39pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:That's some good quoting there.

My understanding could be wrong though. I remember from previous discussions though there was talk that they HAD to be glued in, things may have changed though.

To me though, if it's a requirement for legal reasons, then I can't imagine removing it would be an easy thing.

Yes, it is supposed to be glued in, but there are no requirements for the glue used. Hence, some pop rigjt off, some are permanently bonded. Luck of the draw, really.

Last time some people had to use some remover to remove the glue and it damaged the plastic.

Which company used super glue? I hope they use Elmers Glue instead. Water soluble. If it was hlj why not email them this suggestion? If it's local/domestic importers, then by all means, email them now.

It was a mix, some people were getting Megs with dried glue down the barrel

That being the case, whoever your supplier mau be, email them now as I am assuming they haven't yet started the gluing on process.

Going by the previous MP Megatron, BBTS glued the cap on while HLJ didn't. Also, HLJ secretly sold Exhaust (I think by e-mail) while TFsource modified the front of Exhaust with paint that isn't removeable. As such, I think HLJ will do something similar in giving collectors an easy way to remove the cap whereas I have a feeling the other American retailers will use glue.

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