The Latest Figure King Magazine Includes an Exclusive Sticker Sheet for MPG Shouki
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The magazine was sold out from primary sources by the time it was out but we still wanted to let you know about this. The latest Figure King Magazine, issue 293 spotlights the MPG Trainbots and has something quite special. It comes with a sticker sheet that has stickers for Masterpiece Raiden's chest to give him a more G1 toy look. You can see the images below. and we also have an image of the G1 toy to show you the matching sticker detail. The magazine also has a spotlight on the upcoming Titan Metroplex and other upcoming toys.
Transformers G1 1987 Raiden Gallery
Transformers G1 1987 Raiden Gallery
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Re: The Latest Figure King Magazine Includes an Exclusive Sticker Sheet for MPG Shouki (2137162)
Posted by Emerje on July 2nd, 2022 @ 1:00am CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 2nd, 2022 @ 1:00am CDT
That's really cool, too bad magazines are prohibitively expensive to ship. Toyhax will be cheaper.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by ScottyP on July 3rd, 2022 @ 3:43pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on July 3rd, 2022 @ 3:43pm CDT
It was about $31 total on Amazon Japan when they were still in stock, and $21 of that was shipping. No regrets though, I imagine these will be extremely pricey as a piece of MP esoterica in the years to come.Emerje wrote:That's really cool, too bad magazines are prohibitively expensive to ship. Toyhax will be cheaper.
Emerje
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Posted by Emerje on July 3rd, 2022 @ 4:46pm CDT
That could be, or it could just be another magazine pack in that litters places like Mandarake for 200JPY. It was probably smart to include all those symbols, they'll likely (definitely?) sell more magazines than figures in Japan.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on July 3rd, 2022 @ 4:46pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:It was about $31 total on Amazon Japan when they were still in stock, and $21 of that was shipping. No regrets though, I imagine these will be extremely pricey as a piece of MP esoterica in the years to come.Emerje wrote:That's really cool, too bad magazines are prohibitively expensive to ship. Toyhax will be cheaper.
Emerje
That could be, or it could just be another magazine pack in that litters places like Mandarake for 200JPY. It was probably smart to include all those symbols, they'll likely (definitely?) sell more magazines than figures in Japan.
Emerje
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 5th, 2022 @ 8:19pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 5th, 2022 @ 8:19pm CDT
I got my Shouki in. He came in at $131.99 on my card. I enjoy him a fair bit already. The train mode is a stunner to look at, and I love the track bits. Robot mode is a bit delicate, specifically the backpack, but the transformation is quite intuitive. I used the instructions going to robot mode and then transformed him back without instructions needed at all.
He is a good first step for this MPG journey.
He is a good first step for this MPG journey.
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Posted by o.supreme on July 5th, 2022 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 5th, 2022 @ 8:43pm CDT
Mine is finally on the way. Not sure what the hold up was after I changed my payment to an actual credit card, just a few days delay cost me a couple bucks ( came to 133.64). But hopefully the payment won't be an issue next time. I did email Amazon.JP, and got the kindest, most professional response I think I've ever had.
Hoping to be joining the MPG club in the coming days
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Hoping to be joining the MPG club in the coming days
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Posted by Whifflefire on July 8th, 2022 @ 8:54am CDT
Posted by Whifflefire on July 8th, 2022 @ 8:54am CDT
Mine came in yesterday. Man, what a figure! The transformation to robot mode was ridiculous, and as someone who enjoys more complex conversions, it was quite a fun challenge. Haven't put him back into train mode or into chest mode yet since I didn't get to open him until late last night. I'm really enjoying the robot mode though, so I might wait a little longer.
Having the full team is going to be insane. I know many want to complete them as soon as possible, but I actually hope they space them out a bit so I can recover financially after each one
Having the full team is going to be insane. I know many want to complete them as soon as possible, but I actually hope they space them out a bit so I can recover financially after each one
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Posted by o.supreme on July 8th, 2022 @ 9:23am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 8th, 2022 @ 9:23am CDT
Just got mine yesterday as well, but haven't opened it yet. The spacing for each is several months apart so no worries there.
I wonder if the stand for Haslab Victory Saber will work with the small post they included? This is my first MP, so I don't have any of the seeker stands for the "flight pose"
I've seen a lot of online reviewers are nervous about all the clear plastic and possible future breakage.
I'll probably just Transform it back and forth one time, then wait until all parts are released and leave it in combined form.
I wonder if the stand for Haslab Victory Saber will work with the small post they included? This is my first MP, so I don't have any of the seeker stands for the "flight pose"
I've seen a lot of online reviewers are nervous about all the clear plastic and possible future breakage.
I'll probably just Transform it back and forth one time, then wait until all parts are released and leave it in combined form.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 13th, 2022 @ 8:43pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 13th, 2022 @ 8:43pm CDT
I am so sorry
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Posted by ZeroWolf on July 14th, 2022 @ 3:06am CDT
That is fantastic D-Max
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 14th, 2022 @ 3:06am CDT
That is fantastic D-Max
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 15th, 2022 @ 1:33am CDT
Happy to see me?
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on July 15th, 2022 @ 1:33am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I am so sorry
Happy to see me?
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Posted by o.supreme on July 15th, 2022 @ 9:45am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 15th, 2022 @ 9:45am CDT
Actually, this brings up an interesting topic. While for some transformers there is a specific order to the transformation, for many it can be varied.
How do you do it? Follow the instructions exactly? Go from the bottom and work your way up, start at the top and go down? Just whatever random way you feel?
I just bring this up because as annoying as he may be on camera, I like how emgo316 always starts with the base ( if the toy is in alt mode), and works up, thus you always can get the toy on its legs for some stability. This pic just reminded me of that for some reason.
How do you do it? Follow the instructions exactly? Go from the bottom and work your way up, start at the top and go down? Just whatever random way you feel?
I just bring this up because as annoying as he may be on camera, I like how emgo316 always starts with the base ( if the toy is in alt mode), and works up, thus you always can get the toy on its legs for some stability. This pic just reminded me of that for some reason.
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Posted by Emerje on July 16th, 2022 @ 1:32am CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 16th, 2022 @ 1:32am CDT
I usually start pulling and prying anything that looks like it'll move and work around from there. I've done this with everything from MPs to BotBots, the only figure I've ever broken is the first movie Sideswipe when I accidentally snapped his foot off at a pin.
Emerje
Emerje
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 17th, 2022 @ 6:28pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 17th, 2022 @ 6:28pm CDT
For me, there is no consistency. It is whatever I can budge first and go from there. I don't really aim to complete 1 section of the bot or alt modes first across the board.
In Shouki's case, I prefer the legs first, then the torso, and finally the arms.
In Shouki's case, I prefer the legs first, then the torso, and finally the arms.
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Posted by o.supreme on September 6th, 2022 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 6th, 2022 @ 10:01am CDT
I've been watching the currency exchange again lately in anticipation of the release of Getsuei at the end of this month. After a brief uptick in early August to around 75/76 Y per USD, it has dropped to a new low of 70 Y per USD. Now that I hopefully have my issues sorted out with Amazon.jp (which delayed me getting the first release), I should hopefully have no issues this time around. I have to admit, getting him shipped for anywhere between $115-$120 USD as opposed to $150 is easier to justify, especially as he is a smaller bot.
I know Getsuei has been seen on display at conventions in Japan, but hopefully in hand pics start showing up soon (and not the dubious broken ones shown a couple of weeks ago).
I know Getsuei has been seen on display at conventions in Japan, but hopefully in hand pics start showing up soon (and not the dubious broken ones shown a couple of weeks ago).
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 6th, 2022 @ 8:10pm CDT
That exchange rate is a good sign, I hope it continues to stay low, MP Trailbreaker is dependent on it in addition to the MPGs!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 6th, 2022 @ 8:10pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I've been watching the currency exchange again lately in anticipation of the release of Getsuei at the end of this month. After a brief uptick in early August to around 75/76 Y per USD, it has dropped to a new low of 70 Y per USD. Now that I hopefully have my issues sorted out with Amazon.jp (which delayed me getting the first release), I should hopefully have no issues this time around. I have to admit, getting him shipped for anywhere between $115-$120 USD as opposed to $150 is easier to justify, especially as he is a smaller bot.
I know Getsuei has been seen on display at conventions in Japan, but hopefully in hand pics start showing up soon (and not the dubious broken ones shown a couple of weeks ago).
That exchange rate is a good sign, I hope it continues to stay low, MP Trailbreaker is dependent on it in addition to the MPGs!
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Posted by o.supreme on September 7th, 2022 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 7th, 2022 @ 11:22am CDT
...and a day later we get news about more releases...
The video showcases many TT lines. Start watching at 5 minutes specifically for MPG.
We have a look at the color prototype of Suiken’s robot mode and his realistic Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive. Full reveal is planned for October 2022, and due to be released in June 2023.
Additionally, we also have teaser images of the next and final Masterpiece Trainbots MPG-05 Seizan and MPG-06 Kaen which will be officially revealed in January and April 2023.
No release dates yet for the last 2, but if all goes well, I'm really hoping we could have a completed Raiden in hand by the end of 2023.
The video showcases many TT lines. Start watching at 5 minutes specifically for MPG.
We have a look at the color prototype of Suiken’s robot mode and his realistic Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive. Full reveal is planned for October 2022, and due to be released in June 2023.
Additionally, we also have teaser images of the next and final Masterpiece Trainbots MPG-05 Seizan and MPG-06 Kaen which will be officially revealed in January and April 2023.
No release dates yet for the last 2, but if all goes well, I'm really hoping we could have a completed Raiden in hand by the end of 2023.
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on September 7th, 2022 @ 4:40pm CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on September 7th, 2022 @ 4:40pm CDT
If the last one isn't revealed until April 2023, I think there is little to no chance of it being in hand by the end of 2023.
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Posted by william-james88 on September 7th, 2022 @ 5:43pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on September 7th, 2022 @ 5:43pm CDT
Takara Tomy (TT) has chosen today to reveal several of their upcoming toys and they even released a preview video for more to come. The video showcases many TT lines. Start watching at 5 minutes specifically for MPG.
They give us a look at the color prototype of Suiken’s robot mode and his Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive. It will be fully revealed October 2022, and released in June 2023.
There is also teaser images of the next and final Masterpiece Trainbots MPG-05 Seizan and MPG-06 Kaen which will be fully revealed in January and April 2023.
No release dates yet for the last 2.
They give us a look at the color prototype of Suiken’s robot mode and his Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive. It will be fully revealed October 2022, and released in June 2023.
There is also teaser images of the next and final Masterpiece Trainbots MPG-05 Seizan and MPG-06 Kaen which will be fully revealed in January and April 2023.
No release dates yet for the last 2.
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Posted by o.supreme on September 7th, 2022 @ 7:20pm CDT
Its not a guaranty, but it is certainly possible, especially if you order directly from Japan. If you order from Pulse, or any 3P retailer, then yes, you'll probably be into the first part of 2024
MPG-01 (pre order October 2021, released June 2022) 8 months
MPG-02 (pre-order January 2022, being released October 2022) 9 Months
MPG-03 (pre-order June 2022, being released March 2023) 9 months
MPG-04 (pre-order October 2022, released June 2023) 8 months
MPG-05 (pre-order January 2023)
MPG-06 (pre-order April 2023)
You can look at this a couple of ways.
1.If the release windows of the last 3 mirror the first 3, yes it will probably be early 2024 before MPG-06 is released.
2. Since a LOT of the development work of MPG 4 and 5 was already done with 2 and 3, the release windows could be slightly shorter. Revealing #6 2 months earlier in 2023, then they did #3 this year (2022), definitely makes it possible.
I also believe MPG-03 probably was intended to have a pre-order in April 2022, but was pushed back until June because development of other MP's took priority. I'm sure other MP's will be coming in the near future as well, which will be interesting. Does TT want to finish this project ASAP, or do they want to drag it out further, offering other MP's in-between. Its definitely a situation I wouldn't want to be in, and is probably one of the reasons they hesitated for the longest time of working on any combiner at MP quality.
3P companies can crank out combiners relatively quickly, but with TT, its going to be at minimum a 2 year commitment, if not longer (as we will see it will be 4+ years from development to final product when this is all said and done). It may be better if TT just stick to individual characters for MP, and ones they can easily reuse multiple times for additional profit.
Posted by o.supreme on September 7th, 2022 @ 7:20pm CDT
TF-fan kev777 wrote:If the last one isn't revealed until April 2023, I think there is little to no chance of it being in hand by the end of 2023.
Its not a guaranty, but it is certainly possible, especially if you order directly from Japan. If you order from Pulse, or any 3P retailer, then yes, you'll probably be into the first part of 2024
MPG-01 (pre order October 2021, released June 2022) 8 months
MPG-02 (pre-order January 2022, being released October 2022) 9 Months
MPG-03 (pre-order June 2022, being released March 2023) 9 months
MPG-04 (pre-order October 2022, released June 2023) 8 months
MPG-05 (pre-order January 2023)
MPG-06 (pre-order April 2023)
You can look at this a couple of ways.
1.If the release windows of the last 3 mirror the first 3, yes it will probably be early 2024 before MPG-06 is released.
2. Since a LOT of the development work of MPG 4 and 5 was already done with 2 and 3, the release windows could be slightly shorter. Revealing #6 2 months earlier in 2023, then they did #3 this year (2022), definitely makes it possible.
I also believe MPG-03 probably was intended to have a pre-order in April 2022, but was pushed back until June because development of other MP's took priority. I'm sure other MP's will be coming in the near future as well, which will be interesting. Does TT want to finish this project ASAP, or do they want to drag it out further, offering other MP's in-between. Its definitely a situation I wouldn't want to be in, and is probably one of the reasons they hesitated for the longest time of working on any combiner at MP quality.
3P companies can crank out combiners relatively quickly, but with TT, its going to be at minimum a 2 year commitment, if not longer (as we will see it will be 4+ years from development to final product when this is all said and done). It may be better if TT just stick to individual characters for MP, and ones they can easily reuse multiple times for additional profit.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 7th, 2022 @ 7:24pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 7th, 2022 @ 7:24pm CDT
Suiken looks really good! I think he already looks much better than the leg bots overall, much more solid, and that color scheme is pleasing. The picture is starting to come into focus
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Posted by o.supreme on September 23rd, 2022 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 23rd, 2022 @ 11:22am CDT
Happy Release Day (well in Japan at least) for MPG-02 Getsuei it is currently 1:22 am 09/24 in Japan, and Amazon.jp has MPG-02 for sale at retail price (higher of course than the pre-order price). I hope mine ships soon.
There have been many photos from TT Hobby Expo currently going on, including a grey Prototype of the Combined Raiden. It is drawing some criticism from fans. While I agree, it seems the trains themselves were the priority for these toys creation, I still look forward to getting them all combined. The one thing lacking is the ability to make any sort of comparison with any other toys seeing as how all pics are basically by itself.
Gamerlingual from TFW2005 has 50 pics from the display for view:
https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/09/23/tak ... ook-465823
There have been many photos from TT Hobby Expo currently going on, including a grey Prototype of the Combined Raiden. It is drawing some criticism from fans. While I agree, it seems the trains themselves were the priority for these toys creation, I still look forward to getting them all combined. The one thing lacking is the ability to make any sort of comparison with any other toys seeing as how all pics are basically by itself.
Gamerlingual from TFW2005 has 50 pics from the display for view:
https://news.tfw2005.com/2022/09/23/tak ... ook-465823
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:06pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:06pm CDT
My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday. I am looking forward to that train mode, and from people in Japan getting it early, the transformation and play factor sound more fun then Shouki, who I still liked
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Posted by Emerje on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:20pm CDT
Same here as well as Diaclone Powered Convoy (ouch, it wasn't a cheap month).
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on September 26th, 2022 @ 8:20pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday. I am looking forward to that train mode, and from people in Japan getting it early, the transformation and play factor sound more fun then Shouki, who I still liked
Same here as well as Diaclone Powered Convoy (ouch, it wasn't a cheap month).
Emerje
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 26th, 2022 @ 9:48pm CDT
It hasn't been a cheap two months.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 26th, 2022 @ 9:48pm CDT
Emerje wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday. I am looking forward to that train mode, and from people in Japan getting it early, the transformation and play factor sound more fun then Shouki, who I still liked
Same here as well as Diaclone Powered Convoy (ouch, it wasn't a cheap month).
Emerje
It hasn't been a cheap two months.
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Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2022 @ 10:08pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2022 @ 10:08pm CDT
You said it. Especially for those of us who went to BotCon last month.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday. I am looking forward to that train mode, and from people in Japan getting it early, the transformation and play factor sound more fun then Shouki, who I still liked
Same here as well as Diaclone Powered Convoy (ouch, it wasn't a cheap month).
Emerje
It hasn't been a cheap two months.
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Posted by o.supreme on September 26th, 2022 @ 10:11pm CDT
Just curious, did you pay extra for priority shipping? Mine shipped Saturday the 24th, but isn't expected to arrive for another week or so. I'm just glad it shipped, but I was just curious.
Posted by o.supreme on September 26th, 2022 @ 10:11pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday.
Just curious, did you pay extra for priority shipping? Mine shipped Saturday the 24th, but isn't expected to arrive for another week or so. I'm just glad it shipped, but I was just curious.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 26th, 2022 @ 10:13pm CDT
Oof. I hear ya
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 26th, 2022 @ 10:13pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You said it. Especially for those of us who went to BotCon last month.chuckdawg1999 wrote:Emerje wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday. I am looking forward to that train mode, and from people in Japan getting it early, the transformation and play factor sound more fun then Shouki, who I still liked
Same here as well as Diaclone Powered Convoy (ouch, it wasn't a cheap month).
Emerje
It hasn't been a cheap two months.
Oof. I hear ya
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 8:08am CDT
I am cheap, so I always pay minimum for shipping costs
so I got my Getsuei, and messed with him last night, even have him on my WFH desk today. He is pretty neat.
For one thing, I like his train mode more than Shouki, and I suspect that is only because of how "utilitarian" it feels with all the details and with the pantographs. I just love it! I also love all the wheels, wonderful.
He is noticeably smaller than Shouki in train mode, and I do think I will need to throw him into leg mode to compare to Menasor on combiner side, but I would say Raiden will end up around Legacy Menasor sized when all is said and done based on this.
I also like his transformation more, it feels a bit more intuitive with a bit less fiddle factor. I transformed him and Shouki back to back for some of these pictures, and Shouki was a bit challenging to remember how the backpack and arm/wing kibble worked.
Robot mode is a bit weird. I wish his train front backpack could actually condense inwards some, since it is the 1 thing that really stands out in his profile. His legs are also a bit weird with how skinny and deep they are, but it's still nice. I just like Shouki's robot mode better.
Overall, he feels good and looks good. I'm excited to continue the journey.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 8:08am CDT
o.supreme wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday.
Just curious, did you pay extra for priority shipping? Mine shipped Saturday the 24th, but isn't expected to arrive for another week or so. I'm just glad it shipped, but I was just curious.
I am cheap, so I always pay minimum for shipping costs
so I got my Getsuei, and messed with him last night, even have him on my WFH desk today. He is pretty neat.
For one thing, I like his train mode more than Shouki, and I suspect that is only because of how "utilitarian" it feels with all the details and with the pantographs. I just love it! I also love all the wheels, wonderful.
He is noticeably smaller than Shouki in train mode, and I do think I will need to throw him into leg mode to compare to Menasor on combiner side, but I would say Raiden will end up around Legacy Menasor sized when all is said and done based on this.
I also like his transformation more, it feels a bit more intuitive with a bit less fiddle factor. I transformed him and Shouki back to back for some of these pictures, and Shouki was a bit challenging to remember how the backpack and arm/wing kibble worked.
Robot mode is a bit weird. I wish his train front backpack could actually condense inwards some, since it is the 1 thing that really stands out in his profile. His legs are also a bit weird with how skinny and deep they are, but it's still nice. I just like Shouki's robot mode better.
Overall, he feels good and looks good. I'm excited to continue the journey.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 10:37am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 10:37am CDT
Took some turnaround pictures of Getsuei for you all, he is nice.
also put him in leg mode to compare to Legacy Menasor. Raiden will be around the same size as Menasor
also put him in leg mode to compare to Legacy Menasor. Raiden will be around the same size as Menasor
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Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on September 29th, 2022 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on September 29th, 2022 @ 11:07am CDT
So, in the same height category as CW-style combiners.
Damn, now I want the MPG Trainbots.
Damn, now I want the MPG Trainbots.
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Posted by o.supreme on September 29th, 2022 @ 11:42am CDT
First off...wow you got it fast
Did you pay for express shipping? I'm in CA, and mine shipped on Saturday the 24th. Estimated delivery is Oct 7. I know it will arrive sooner than that, but I still don't see any updates other than it left Japan on Sunday.
2. Thank you for this picture. This is the one I wanted to see the most. I figure it will end up being slightly taller than Legacy Menasor, but still workable with it and all other CW/UW/ PotP Combiners.
I've been saying this for a while. But I wish the same company ( or any other really) that made the KO scaled down CW Devastator, would do the same for PotP Predaking, then all these combiners would be looking perfect together.
Posted by o.supreme on September 29th, 2022 @ 11:42am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Took some turnaround pictures of Getsuei for you all, he is nice.
also put him in leg mode to compare to Legacy Menasor. Raiden will be around the same size as Menasor
First off...wow you got it fast
Did you pay for express shipping? I'm in CA, and mine shipped on Saturday the 24th. Estimated delivery is Oct 7. I know it will arrive sooner than that, but I still don't see any updates other than it left Japan on Sunday.
2. Thank you for this picture. This is the one I wanted to see the most. I figure it will end up being slightly taller than Legacy Menasor, but still workable with it and all other CW/UW/ PotP Combiners.
I've been saying this for a while. But I wish the same company ( or any other really) that made the KO scaled down CW Devastator, would do the same for PotP Predaking, then all these combiners would be looking perfect together.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 11:48am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 29th, 2022 @ 11:48am CDT
o.supreme wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Took some turnaround pictures of Getsuei for you all, he is nice.
also put him in leg mode to compare to Legacy Menasor. Raiden will be around the same size as Menasor
First off...wow you got it fast
Did you pay for express shipping? I'm in CA, and mine shipped on Saturday the 24th. Estimated delivery is Oct 7. I know it will arrive sooner than that, but I still don't see any updates other than it left Japan on Sunday.
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:o.supreme wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:My Getsuei shipped and should be here Thursday.
Just curious, did you pay extra for priority shipping? Mine shipped Saturday the 24th, but isn't expected to arrive for another week or so. I'm just glad it shipped, but I was just curious.
I am cheap, so I always pay minimum for shipping costs
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Posted by o.supreme on September 29th, 2022 @ 1:11pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 29th, 2022 @ 1:11pm CDT
Sorry I didn't see your response in the other thread. Man that is odd. I just paid standard shipping also... Unless Amazon.jp ships the long way around the earth (going east instead of west) 
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on September 29th, 2022 @ 6:32pm CDT
Amazon ships DHL. It is most likely the DHL coverage in your area along with proximity to one of their 5 hubs.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on September 29th, 2022 @ 6:32pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Sorry I didn't see your response in the other thread. Man that is odd. I just paid standard shipping also... Unless Amazon.jp ships the long way around the earth (going east instead of west)
Amazon ships DHL. It is most likely the DHL coverage in your area along with proximity to one of their 5 hubs.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 29th, 2022 @ 6:54pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 29th, 2022 @ 6:54pm CDT
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Posted by Emerje on September 29th, 2022 @ 7:10pm CDT
I got mine Tuesday. Apparently I shipped Priority according to the invoice, but I don't recall there even being an option at the time. It shipped on the 26th (effectively the 25th here) and arrived on the 27th by DHL which is a little mind blowing. Meanwhile my Diaclone Powered Greater was shipped standard on the 24th (23ed here) and isn't expected to show up until mid October through ECMS which I've never heard of before and their tracking hasn't updated since the 25th.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on September 29th, 2022 @ 7:10pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:First off...wow you got it fast
I got mine Tuesday. Apparently I shipped Priority according to the invoice, but I don't recall there even being an option at the time. It shipped on the 26th (effectively the 25th here) and arrived on the 27th by DHL which is a little mind blowing. Meanwhile my Diaclone Powered Greater was shipped standard on the 24th (23ed here) and isn't expected to show up until mid October through ECMS which I've never heard of before and their tracking hasn't updated since the 25th.
Emerje
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Posted by o.supreme on September 29th, 2022 @ 9:16pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 29th, 2022 @ 9:16pm CDT
Yeah, looks like Amazon Japan shipped mine using ECMS Express (Not DHL), which I've never heard of either, so that could be part of the reason it has been slow. (Expected 10/7, but no updates since the 25th when it left Japan) I do recall last time, it came rather quickly after the payment Snafu, but they used DHL for Shouki. I guess for international orders, its up to their choice? (If you dont pay extra for express shipping?) Kind of like how Amazon used to do (Random between USPS, FedEx, and UPS) before they had their own courier service.
It's Too bad Amazon can't coordinate with other countries to use their own courier services.
It's Too bad Amazon can't coordinate with other countries to use their own courier services.
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Posted by o.supreme on October 2nd, 2022 @ 8:56pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 2nd, 2022 @ 8:56pm CDT
Well it all worked out. I woke up to an unexpected message this morning that my item was out for delivery! 
. He came around 9am via Fedex.
The train mode for Getsuei is great. However..as Chuck mentioned in his review, while the track pieces can fit together, the gauges (or width of the tracks themselves) are different, so connecting them together and having them travel along the track is an impossibility. Also, All of Getsuei's wheels become problematic to align on the track, plus there is a piece that drags bottom, making it impossible to glide smoothly on the track.
In Robot mode he is cool. I dont mind the kibble, and the back flap I keep down (despite the instructions), just looks way better.
Leg Mode (thanks again Chuck for the shortcut transformation) still... The back seems unfinished seeing as how the wheel sections dont clip back together, nor do the back panels. The Back of his calf is just left split open. Not the neatest look, but we shall see as time goes on. I definitely prefer Shouki so far. I dont mind his extra train kibble in Robot mode. I prefer him to Getsuei.
Well, its going to be a long 5 months until Yukikaze comes out, and hopefully pre orders for MPG-04 Suiken should be revealed soon.
. He came around 9am via Fedex.The train mode for Getsuei is great. However..as Chuck mentioned in his review, while the track pieces can fit together, the gauges (or width of the tracks themselves) are different, so connecting them together and having them travel along the track is an impossibility. Also, All of Getsuei's wheels become problematic to align on the track, plus there is a piece that drags bottom, making it impossible to glide smoothly on the track.
In Robot mode he is cool. I dont mind the kibble, and the back flap I keep down (despite the instructions), just looks way better.
Leg Mode (thanks again Chuck for the shortcut transformation) still... The back seems unfinished seeing as how the wheel sections dont clip back together, nor do the back panels. The Back of his calf is just left split open. Not the neatest look, but we shall see as time goes on. I definitely prefer Shouki so far. I dont mind his extra train kibble in Robot mode. I prefer him to Getsuei.
Well, its going to be a long 5 months until Yukikaze comes out, and hopefully pre orders for MPG-04 Suiken should be revealed soon.
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 2nd, 2022 @ 9:29pm CDT
DON'T LISTEN TO ME! The reason the instructions have you split the legs is so you can have enough clearance to swing those lower parts around. Otherwise you run the risk of breaking it like I did.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 2nd, 2022 @ 9:29pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Well it all worked out. I woke up to an unexpected message this morning that my item was out for delivery!
The train mode for Getsuei is great. However..as Chuck mentioned in his review, while the track pieces can fit together, the gauges (or width of the tracks themselves) are different, so connecting them together and having them travel along the track is an impossibility. Also, All of Getsuei's wheels become problematic to align on the track, plus there is a piece that drags bottom, making it impossible to glide smoothly on the track.
In Robot mode he is cool. I dont mind the kibble, and the back flap I keep down (despite the instructions), just looks way better.
Leg Mode (thanks again Chuck for the shortcut transformation) still... The back seems unfinished seeing as how the wheel sections dont clip back together, nor do the back panels. The Back of his calf is just left split open. Not the neatest look, but we shall see as time goes on. I definitely prefer Shouki so far. I dont mind his extra train kibble in Robot mode. I prefer him to Getsuei.
Well, its going to be a long 5 months until Yukikaze comes out, and hopefully pre orders for MPG-04 Suiken should be revealed soon.
DON'T LISTEN TO ME! The reason the instructions have you split the legs is so you can have enough clearance to swing those lower parts around. Otherwise you run the risk of breaking it like I did.
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Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 1:49pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 1:49pm CDT
MPG-04 available for pre-order on Amazon Japan:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0B ... UTF8&psc=1?tag=seibertron00-22&
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0B ... UTF8&psc=1?tag=seibertron00-22&
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 2:22pm CDT
Thanks to Seibertronian o.supreme, we have news that the 4th of 6 MPG Trainbots has been officially revealed and is up for preorder.
The fourth figure in this MGP line is Suiken, who forms the left arm (and part of the foot) for Raiden. Suiken transforms into a Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive in a green and orange color scheme, a striking scheme compared to the 3 Trainbots revealed so far. Suiken stands about on par with the other Trainbots in terms of size, as seen in a comparison picture with Getsuei.
Suiken appears to have the left robot mode fist built into his design, an integration tactic seen on the Fall of Cybertron era combiners. A majority of his train mode forms the left arm to Raiden, while a portion breaks off and transforms into the foot wing kibble. He comes with his scaled blaster, the larger Raiden blaster, 2 pieces of train tracks, and a piece for his stand.
Suiken is listed on Amazon Japan for ¥17,705, or at the current exchange rate approximately $122.00 USD. His preorder is live, and we anticipate other stores will begin listing him before too long.
Check out the images below, and let us know what you think of the next Trainbot in the comments down below!
The fourth figure in this MGP line is Suiken, who forms the left arm (and part of the foot) for Raiden. Suiken transforms into a Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive in a green and orange color scheme, a striking scheme compared to the 3 Trainbots revealed so far. Suiken stands about on par with the other Trainbots in terms of size, as seen in a comparison picture with Getsuei.
Suiken appears to have the left robot mode fist built into his design, an integration tactic seen on the Fall of Cybertron era combiners. A majority of his train mode forms the left arm to Raiden, while a portion breaks off and transforms into the foot wing kibble. He comes with his scaled blaster, the larger Raiden blaster, 2 pieces of train tracks, and a piece for his stand.
Suiken is listed on Amazon Japan for ¥17,705, or at the current exchange rate approximately $122.00 USD. His preorder is live, and we anticipate other stores will begin listing him before too long.
Check out the images below, and let us know what you think of the next Trainbot in the comments down below!
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 2:24pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 2:24pm CDT
Best looking team member so far to me. I love this
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Posted by Brokebot on October 6th, 2022 @ 2:54pm CDT
This long, drawn-out release schedule is killing me, though.
Posted by Brokebot on October 6th, 2022 @ 2:54pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Best looking team member so far to me. I love this
This long, drawn-out release schedule is killing me, though.
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Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:01pm CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 6th, 2022 @ 3:01pm CDT
I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:16pm CDT
Sword?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:16pm CDT
Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat
Sword?
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Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:21pm CDT
Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:21pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat
Sword?
Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:24pm CDT
But... Raiden nor any of his components have ever had a sword?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:24pm CDT
Immortal Starscream wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat
Sword?
Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does
But... Raiden nor any of his components have ever had a sword?
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Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:32pm CDT
Been forever since I've seen headmasters so I can't remember if he had one there or not, but I couldn't find any images. Either way, the train track have a big sword shaped storage spot under them. Thepeg holes are even contoured to match the shape. Maybe Takara decided he needed one
Posted by Immortal Starscream on October 6th, 2022 @ 4:32pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Immortal Starscream wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat
Sword?
Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does
But... Raiden nor any of his components have ever had a sword?
Been forever since I've seen headmasters so I can't remember if he had one there or not, but I couldn't find any images. Either way, the train track have a big sword shaped storage spot under them. Thepeg holes are even contoured to match the shape. Maybe Takara decided he needed one
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Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:21pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:21pm CDT
I've seen 3 Getsuei reviews online (one of them TT official Transformation video), and none of them mentions this... I never even looked under the track pieces 
, except to notice the gauges were different, so these wont all be able to go along the track together when completed.
Here's another one... Is the term "Hand-Held Bazooka" by definition incorrect? Every one I've ever seen requires you to rest it on your shoulder.
, except to notice the gauges were different, so these wont all be able to go along the track together when completed. Here's another one... Is the term "Hand-Held Bazooka" by definition incorrect?
Every one I've ever seen requires you to rest it on your shoulder.
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Posted by Sabrblade on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 6th, 2022 @ 5:30pm CDT
Immortal Starscream wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Immortal Starscream wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat
Sword?
Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does
But... Raiden nor any of his components have ever had a sword?
Been forever since I've seen headmasters so I can't remember if he had one there or not, but I couldn't find any images. Either way, the train track have a big sword shaped storage spot under them. Thepeg holes are even contoured to match the shape. Maybe Takara decided he needed one
