Takara-Tomy MP-01L Official Product Page

TakaraTomy, would you PLEASE give us the black gun, already?

I only considering buying this after Takara first announced him, but after looking at the first picture, I'm pretty sure that I'm sold, I know that this guy shouldn't be anything new by now, but that pose is just so cool! , by the way has Takara revealed the release date for this guy yet?

ofcourse the one part of this article that really caught my attention was the hint on the base about the next Masterpiece. So naturally there is no more information or pics about the base. We should find out soon enough. DIG PEOPLE DIG!!!

Such a great figure, if I didn't already have it I would buy another one.

I have to question weither or not we may start seeing some mold degredation on this, what is it now, sixth use of this mold.

MP-01, MP-02, MP-04, Hasbro version 1, 20th DVD version.

Left hand communicator shows bumblebee.Don't tell me that it's him.Too much of him oleady.

--B-- wrote:Such a great figure, if I didn't already have it I would buy another one.

I have to question weither or not we may start seeing some mold degredation on this, what is it now, sixth use of this mold.

MP-01, MP-02, MP-04, Hasbro version 1, 20th DVD version.

MP-01B, MP-04S

umm.. isnt the base the same one that came with the american dvd prime?

MP Ultra Magnus, is that you?

WeatherManNX01 wrote:

--B-- wrote:Such a great figure, if I didn't already have it I would buy another one.

I have to question weither or not we may start seeing some mold degredation on this, what is it now, sixth use of this mold.

MP-01, MP-02, MP-04, Hasbro version 1, 20th DVD version.

MP-01B, MP-04S

OK, so eigth use. Even worse. I would really hate for someone to get a messed up version of this mold, it's just so good.

--B-- wrote:Such a great figure, if I didn't already have it I would buy another one.

That makes no sense!!
If you dont have one, how can you buy another?

I think every Transformers fan in the known universe must own this figure by now. I just want another chance to get Megatron!

OlivusPrime wrote:I think every Transformers fan in the known universe must own this figure by now. I just want another chance to get Megatron!

Megatron was re-released last year (or he comes out soon?). I thought it had already come out, but BBTS has it listed as a preorder for March.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11213&mode=retail

Immortal Starscream wrote:umm.. isnt the base the same one that came with the american dvd prime?

Yes it is. Just new sounds added.

--B-- wrote:

WeatherManNX01 wrote:

--B-- wrote:Such a great figure, if I didn't already have it I would buy another one.

I have to question weither or not we may start seeing some mold degredation on this, what is it now, sixth use of this mold.

MP-01, MP-02, MP-04, Hasbro version 1, 20th DVD version.

MP-01B, MP-04S

OK, so eigth use. Even worse. I would really hate for someone to get a messed up version of this mold, it's just so good.

QC has gone down since the MP-4 release (paint chipping, missaligned windows) and the second issue of Ultra Magnus (missassembly of the lights). Let's hope TakaraTomy fixes those issues.

OlivusPrime wrote:I think every Transformers fan in the known universe must own this figure by now. I just want another chance to get Megatron!

You think wrong. I, for one, have yet to get him. I just can't decide between the base and the trailer with a bootlegged Roller.

cannonfodder4000 wrote:I only considering buying this after Takara first announced him, but after looking at the first picture, I'm pretty sure that I'm sold, I know that this guy shouldn't be anything new by now, but that pose is just so cool! , by the way has Takara revealed the release date for this guy yet?

See thats the thing, some of the poses shown sometimes aren't possible as the ratchets in the leg pop to wide so it justs looks wrong, I just checked that the pose shown is, but I remember when I first got that I had a problem with some poses that ha dbeen depicted, I think it was due to top heavyness also making the legs want to spread more. Great figure but I wish he was all plastic to help posing.
On another note is it me or are the legs more metalic looking, or is that just he promotion pics. As the thighs look metalic instead of a more flat grey.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:QC has gone down since the MP-4 release (paint chipping, missaligned windows) and the second issue of Ultra Magnus (missassembly of the lights). Let's hope TakaraTomy fixes those issues.

The very first release of him had some paint chipping issues, as was also pretty common with Binaltech figures.

Seibertron wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:QC has gone down since the MP-4 release (paint chipping, missaligned windows) and the second issue of Ultra Magnus (missassembly of the lights). Let's hope TakaraTomy fixes those issues.

The very first release of him had some paint chipping issues, as was also pretty common with Binaltech figures.

Just to add to this, the chest alignment issues were supposedly fixed in the release of Sleep Convoy or the one before. I can't remember which, for certain. It was one of the advertising bullet points that Takara Tomy were using for whichever release it was.

I really want this, but I'm already buying Megatron in March and I want MPM Starscream, so I don't know if I want to spend that kind of money... I don't know, looks like I'll be putting in some extra hours at work

DTR69 wrote:See thats the thing, some of the poses shown sometimes aren't possible as the ratchets in the leg pop to wide so it justs looks wrong, I just checked that the pose shown is, but I remember when I first got that I had a problem with some poses that ha dbeen depicted, I think it was due to top heavyness also making the legs want to spread more. Great figure but I wish he was all plastic to help posing.

You're right about the heaviness and ratchets hindering posing but the pic of him holding Megatron IS possible. Mine is currently doing the pose exactly as shown.

DTR69 wrote:On another note is it me or are the legs more metalic looking, or is that just he promotion pics. As the thighs look metalic instead of a more flat grey.

Yes, they've painted the thighs in pretty shiny silver. Whether or not that paint app makes it to the released figure, who knows?

imobjtk wrote:Left hand communicator shows bumblebee.Don't tell me that it's him.Too much of him oleady.

I believe the clue is supposed to be in the base (which does look like the plastic MP Prime base). A Bumble bee isn't completely out of the question, however unlikely IMO. I believe Galvatron is the next.

I take it the Japanese text over the display base says there's a hint regarding a new Masterpiece figure?

Who else has held the Matrix other than Rodimus, Starscream, Ultra Magnus?

Alpha Trion? Galvatron (which actually could be a sweet Masterpiece figure)?

Supreme Convoy wrote:I take it the Japanese text over the display base says there's a hint regarding a new Masterpiece figure?

Who else has held the Matrix other than Rodimus, Starscream, Ultra Magnus?

Alpha Trion? Galvatron (which actually could be a sweet Masterpiece figure)?

Nope, it says "Special Item: Sound Stage". It merely explains that it has voice clips in it

And why does everyone think it's this one? For all we know the hint is in the 2010 Campaign Rodimus Convoy Sound Stage, which would make more sense.

Such a great figure. I don't think this will be the last reissue of it. Look at how many times Takara reissued G1 Convoy and Megatron after the reissue "Goodbye Convoy" and "Goodbye Megatron".

Mykltron wrote:

DTR69 wrote:See thats the thing, some of the poses shown sometimes aren't possible as the ratchets in the leg pop to wide so it justs looks wrong, I just checked that the pose shown is, but I remember when I first got that I had a problem with some poses that ha dbeen depicted, I think it was due to top heavyness also making the legs want to spread more. Great figure but I wish he was all plastic to help posing.

You're right about the heaviness and ratchets hindering posing but the pic of him holding Megatron IS possible. Mine is currently doing the pose exactly as shown.

DTR69 wrote:On another note is it me or are the legs more metalic looking, or is that just he promotion pics. As the thighs look metalic instead of a more flat grey.

Yes, they've painted the thighs in pretty shiny silver. Whether or not that paint app makes it to the released figure, who knows?

Yeah I know, I was gonna actualy write that pose isn't possible, but I turned and he's there in my cabinet in the very stance, well legs are. but I remember the legs being slightly to far apart to perform vertain poses and look good, it might actually be a totaly different figure, so it appears my point is pointless, it's not but I can't remember the exact issue.

The silver legs is depicted in the very first release so, I doubt it will be on the final release.

That's crazy having the chest alignment issue as a selling point by the company that makes it. Mor eor less saying buy this one as the one we sold you before was messed up.

Professor Smooth wrote:TakaraTomy, would you PLEASE give us the black gun, already?

well the first hasbro release had the black gun glad i got it when i did
dont understand why they decided to change his gun color to grey add in some blue (why blue)
Being how Takara Tommy has always made efforts to make the toys color accurate as possible
and give us a gun in the wrong color is confusing

so still no new's when this month it is likely to be ready? ..shame about the gun colour but never thought i would get one that was new and had not been played with..bought mp04 off someone on ebay for £120 who told me was mint and had to send it back as they obviously lied on the auction not seen mp04 since thats been in top condition since for less than that or one without the trailer in mint condition and cheap..

so any third party's or takara making a trailer for this one?

Deathshead II wrote:so still no new's when this month it is likely to be ready? ..shame about the gun colour but never thought i would get one that was new and had not been played with..bought mp04 off someone on ebay for £120 who told me was mint and had to send it back as they obviously lied on the auction not seen mp04 since thats been in top condition since for less than that or one without the trailer in mint condition and cheap..

so any third party's or takara making a trailer for this one?

I think there are still some 3rd party trailers available through some of the online retailers.

Ultra Markus wrote:

Professor Smooth wrote:TakaraTomy, would you PLEASE give us the black gun, already?

well the first hasbro release had the black gun glad i got it when i did
dont understand why they decided to change his gun color to grey add in some blue (why blue)
Being how Takara Tommy has always made efforts to make the toys color accurate as possible
and give us a gun in the wrong color is confusing

They probaly made the guns in one run, so have a surplus, they new they were gonna re run this mold, so wasn't much effort to make more than needed of the accessories, if they decided against re-issuing then now much lost. Setting up the poduction of the accessories probaly costs alot so would be worth while. Also there is no black plastic in the convoy figure so it could be a cost saving, especialy if the gun parts are made during the same injection process as the the other grey parts as the leg. But in saying all that, they seem to waist money on other lame accessories that people don't care much for, or maybe that is so they can justify bumping up the price. Just a thought

Somebody needs to hurry up and get the thing, translate whatever the voice chip reveals, and tell us who the next masterpiece will be. (Shockwave or Soundwave, fingers crossed)

I will not be getting it though. If there is any form of Masterpiece Prime I will be getting it will be MP-04 so I can get Prime and his trailer.

I like that pose of him with Megatron though, looks good.

Took a gamble and ended up getting the MP-01L. Surprisingly, I find the build quality better than the MP-01 and I'm liking the the chrome paint job on the specified parts.

That's good to know. Thanks for sharing.