Transformers Masterpiece MP12 Sideswipe Reissue Collector Coin

So, now there is a second version of the Sideswipe collector's coin? Have any other Masterpiece releases been so distinguished?

So anyone got the Sideswipe Asia reissue yet? Any confirmation whether it has more consistent red paint panel coloration or better fitting pieces in alt mode than the previous runs?

Va'al wrote:While we knew that Transformers Asia would be receiving the MP-12 Sideswipe (Lambor) figure as a reissue, we now also have a look at the collector coin that will accompany the toy, via TransformersAsia.com! Check it out mirrored below.

Get this special design exclusive commemorative coin free when purchase “Masterpiece MP-12 Sideswipe Asia Reissue" at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !

Release date: 2015-09-19

I've got to say, I like the head on the coin

Has anyone ordered the MP-10 reissue from amiami.com? Curious what they charge for shipping to North America. Or is there a more economical option for US buyers?

LegendaryAntiHero wrote:

Va'al wrote:While we knew that Transformers Asia would be receiving the MP-12 Sideswipe (Lambor) figure as a reissue, we now also have a look at the collector coin that will accompany the toy, via TransformersAsia.com! Check it out mirrored below.

Get this special design exclusive commemorative coin free when purchase “Masterpiece MP-12 Sideswipe Asia Reissue" at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !

Release date: 2015-09-19

I've got to say, I like the head on the coin

I just got to transforming my TT Lambor. Again, what can I say? An amazing work in engineering. It's just weird that his shins don't lock in place.

Also, one thing weird, in a review posted concerning him, the Brit reviewer mentioned that the white plastic in the figure is yellowing compared to the original release. I checked the white in my version and it's "BONE" white. So that supposed difference must be confined to his version.

According to Amazon Japan, it seems like MP-11 Starscream is set to be reissued on April 30, 2017.

I read that MP-13, MP-15 & MP-16 (Soundwave and the tapes,) will probably get reissued, too.

Cyberpath wrote:According to Amazon Japan, it seems like MP-11 Starscream is set to be reissued on April 30, 2017.

I read that MP-13, MP-15 & MP-16 (Soundwave and the tapes,) will probably get reissued, too.

Preordered are up on BBTS already for soundwave and all 5 cassettes

Cyberpath wrote:According to Amazon Japan, it seems like MP-11 Starscream is set to be reissued on April 30, 2017.

I read that MP-13, MP-15 & MP-16 (Soundwave and the tapes,) will probably get reissued, too.

This incredible if they all get reissued because I was just about get into the masterpiece line fully and most of those are pretty expensive on the aftermarket now.

Yeah, I've been waiting for an MP-11 reissue myself. Especially with MP-36 coming up.

Though I wish Takara hadn't released Starscream so early into the reboot, I bet they could have done a much better job now (ladder magic.) And it's unlikely that they will redo him after releasing all those other jets.

But he is too prominent a character to skip and a personal favourite, so hopefully it'll be available on HLJ, too.

Multiple sources have provided us with the latest new pre-orders for Masterpiece figures which are about to be reissued. Among these figures are a reissue of MP-10 Optimus Prime, MP-11 Starscream, and MP-13 Soundwave with all of his cassettes (MP-15 and MP-16). These figures are set to be released in April of next year, which corresponds with the MP-36 Megatron release, meaning this could be a very busy month for Masterpieces! You can check out all of the pre-orders that we have available to show you below.

Optimus Prime
Big Bad Toy Store: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TFsource: https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-10- ... d-reissue/
The Chosen Prime: http://thechosenprime.com/MP10Convoy
Ages 3 and up: http://www.agesthreeandup.com/mp-10-mas ... reissue-1/

Soundwave
Big Bad Toy Store: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Amazon Japan: https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%8 ... 268&sr=1-1?tag=seibertron00-22&
TFsource: https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-13-soundwave/
The Chosen Prime: http://thechosenprime.com/MP13Soundwave
Ages 3 and up: http://www.agesthreeandup.com/copy-of-m ... e-reissue/

Starscream with coronation gear
Big Bad Toy Store: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
Amazon Japan: https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%8 ... 1478684829?tag=seibertron00-22&
TFsource: https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-11- ... n-reissue/
The Chosen Prime: http://thechosenprime.com/MP11Starscream
Ages 3 and up: http://www.agesthreeandup.com/mp-11-mas ... m-reissue/

Rumble and Ravage
Big Bad Toy Store: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TFsource: https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-15- ... e-reissue/
The Chosen Prime: http://thechosenprime.com/MP15RumbleJaguar
Ages 3 and up: http://www.agesthreeandup.com/mp-15-mas ... e-reissue/

Frenzy and Buzzsaw
Big Bad Toy Store: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TFsource: https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-16- ... w-reissue/
The Chosen Prime: http://thechosenprime.com/MP16FrenzyBuzzsaw
Ages 3 and up: http://www.agesthreeandup.com/mp-16-mas ... w-reissue/

It's nice to see a reissue for those that missed out and don't want to spend a ton of money on the secondary market. I'm interested in knowing how MP-10 and 13 will do here in the US. I know some folks prefer Takara over Hasbro, but there is quite the price premium to be paid for that privilege.

For MP-13, while the price is the same, the Hasbro Asia reissue will include the extra tapes.

As for MP-10, the Hasbro Asia reissue is still available from BBTS for $160, which is the one I bought a while back. And if you want Takara's, the prior reissue is still available from BBTS for $190. Not entirely sure why this 3rd reissue is $220.

I need Soundwave still, I have all of the other rereleases (including the tapes, but I'm fine with my TRU Starscream), but how to pay for him and Megatron at the same time along with some other Japanese figures I've already got ordered? Looks like there'll be a lot of overtime at work in my future...

Emerje

Hey, look at that, AmiAmi put their listings up early and the prices are really good.

MP-10 Optimus Prime - 16,530 JPY (~US$155)

MP-11 Coronation Starscream - 9,770 JPY (~US$92)

MP-13 Soundwave - 11,870 JPY (~US$111)

MP-15 Rumble and Ravage - 3,160 JPY (~US$30)

MP-16 Frenzy and Buzzsaw - 3,160 JPY (~US$30)

Ordered my Soundwave.

Emerje

So Megs more or less will be around May 2017 baring delays.

Seeing all these links, I thought I'd point out this too...

I know some people are very particular about what 'version' of an MP they get... and we're seeing rereleases at BBTS for MP-13 for $159USD and MP 14, 15.... for $45 each.

However, They also are selling this one.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12406&mode=retail

Which is Soundwave and all FIVE cassettes for $159. Same price as Soundwave alone, but you get another $88 worth of cassettes. I preordered that in August and due out in December some time.

They are both listed as Takara... so if there's a difference... I'm not seeing it, but that 6 pack sure looks like the best deal to me.

phantom1592 wrote:Seeing all these links, I thought I'd point out this too...

I know some people are very particular about what 'version' of an MP they get... and we're seeing rereleases at BBTS for MP-13 for $159USD and MP 14, 15.... for $45 each.

However, They also are selling this one.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12406&mode=retail

Which is Soundwave and all FIVE cassettes for $159. Same price as Soundwave alone, but you get another $88 worth of cassettes. I preordered that in August and due out in December some time.

They are both listed as Takara... so if there's a difference... I'm not seeing it, but that 6 pack sure looks like the best deal to me.

I said the exact same thing a few days ago, and I also ordered the Hasbro Asia reissue back in August. Same with mp10. Hasbro Asia reissue available for 159,and prior Takara reissue for 189. Even more curious why anyone would get newest reissue of it for over 200. But people definitely are particular about the differences between hasbro and takara. I personally am ok with the hasbro versions as the better value.

nycPrime wrote:

phantom1592 wrote:Seeing all these links, I thought I'd point out this too...

I know some people are very particular about what 'version' of an MP they get... and we're seeing rereleases at BBTS for MP-13 for $159USD and MP 14, 15.... for $45 each.

However, They also are selling this one.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12406&mode=retail

Which is Soundwave and all FIVE cassettes for $159. Same price as Soundwave alone, but you get another $88 worth of cassettes. I preordered that in August and due out in December some time.

They are both listed as Takara... so if there's a difference... I'm not seeing it, but that 6 pack sure looks like the best deal to me.

I said the exact same thing a few days ago, and I also ordered the Hasbro Asia reissue back in August. Same with mp10. Hasbro Asia reissue available for 159,and prior Takara reissue for 189. Even more curious why anyone would get newest reissue of it for over 200. But people definitely are particular about the differences between hasbro and takara. I personally am ok with the hasbro versions as the better value.

I was even shocked to see that BBTS had them both listed as Takara... So the Hasbro vs. Takara thing doesn't even work. My color vision isn't great, so if ther'es something subtle going on... I don't see it.

I even already picked up the 4 KO cassettes a couple years ago.. but still going with the 6 pack to get the 'real' ones. Compared to EBay's $280-$350 price tag for JUST soundwave... I consider this a steal.

phantom1592 wrote:

nycPrime wrote:

phantom1592 wrote:Seeing all these links, I thought I'd point out this too...

I know some people are very particular about what 'version' of an MP they get... and we're seeing rereleases at BBTS for MP-13 for $159USD and MP 14, 15.... for $45 each.

However, They also are selling this one.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12406&mode=retail

Which is Soundwave and all FIVE cassettes for $159. Same price as Soundwave alone, but you get another $88 worth of cassettes. I preordered that in August and due out in December some time.

They are both listed as Takara... so if there's a difference... I'm not seeing it, but that 6 pack sure looks like the best deal to me.

I said the exact same thing a few days ago, and I also ordered the Hasbro Asia reissue back in August. Same with mp10. Hasbro Asia reissue available for 159,and prior Takara reissue for 189. Even more curious why anyone would get newest reissue of it for over 200. But people definitely are particular about the differences between hasbro and takara. I personally am ok with the hasbro versions as the better value.

I was even shocked to see that BBTS had them both listed as Takara... So the Hasbro vs. Takara thing doesn't even work. My color vision isn't great, so if ther'es something subtle going on... I don't see it.

I even already picked up the 4 KO cassettes a couple years ago.. but still going with the 6 pack to get the 'real' ones. Compared to EBay's $280-$350 price tag for JUST soundwave... I consider this a steal.

I picked up a KO Ratbat off ebay yesterday during their flash sale. I'll have them all! LoL

nycPrime wrote:

phantom1592 wrote:

nycPrime wrote:

phantom1592 wrote:Seeing all these links, I thought I'd point out this too...

I know some people are very particular about what 'version' of an MP they get... and we're seeing rereleases at BBTS for MP-13 for $159USD and MP 14, 15.... for $45 each.

However, They also are selling this one.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK12406&mode=retail

Which is Soundwave and all FIVE cassettes for $159. Same price as Soundwave alone, but you get another $88 worth of cassettes. I preordered that in August and due out in December some time.

They are both listed as Takara... so if there's a difference... I'm not seeing it, but that 6 pack sure looks like the best deal to me.

I said the exact same thing a few days ago, and I also ordered the Hasbro Asia reissue back in August. Same with mp10. Hasbro Asia reissue available for 159,and prior Takara reissue for 189. Even more curious why anyone would get newest reissue of it for over 200. But people definitely are particular about the differences between hasbro and takara. I personally am ok with the hasbro versions as the better value.

I was even shocked to see that BBTS had them both listed as Takara... So the Hasbro vs. Takara thing doesn't even work. My color vision isn't great, so if ther'es something subtle going on... I don't see it.

I even already picked up the 4 KO cassettes a couple years ago.. but still going with the 6 pack to get the 'real' ones. Compared to EBay's $280-$350 price tag for JUST soundwave... I consider this a steal.

I picked up a KO Ratbat off ebay yesterday during their flash sale. I'll have them all! LoL

Oh NICE! I haven't seen that one...

I have little intrest in Ratbat and Zero in the Black Soundwave... so I kind of wrote him off. If I can the original cassettes that I remember from childhood... I'm content.

The takara reissue with only laserbeak has red eyes. Tje reissue you see with all the casettes has yellow eyes. That's the main difference.

Gotcha... Doesn't seem worth an extra $88 bucks to me for that... but to each their own

What about the Takara MP-10? I see BBTS has Takara MP10 in stock for $189.... and '3rd run' Mp-10 Takara preorder for $219??? What's the difference between those... they're using the same advertising pictures.

phantom1592 wrote:Gotcha... Doesn't seem worth an extra $88 bucks to me for that... but to each their own

What about the Takara MP-10? I see BBTS has Takara MP10 in stock for $189.... and '3rd run' Mp-10 Takara preorder for $219??? What's the difference between those... they're using the same advertising pictures.

Old stocks are the cheaper ones. The new one takes into account the change in the fx currency, adjusted costs etc.

Also got myself a coronation Starcream from Amiami. Shoulder issues and all......

phantom1592 wrote:Gotcha... Doesn't seem worth an extra $88 bucks to me for that... but to each their own

What about the Takara MP-10? I see BBTS has Takara MP10 in stock for $189.... and '3rd run' Mp-10 Takara preorder for $219??? What's the difference between those... they're using the same advertising pictures.

The difference is that the cheaper one was bought from the supplier back when the $US was stronger against the yen. That is all. But we are just seeing these discrepencies because we are looking at secondary sellers who sell in USD. Like if you go on e-bay or amazon marketplace and see a bunch of primes and soundwaves for different prices, but at a much smaller scale.

In the market these were made for, Japan, its more like a restock at the same price. And the Soundwave with all the casettes together isnt sold in Japan so their only option is the one that comes with Laserbeak with the other casettes bought seperately.

Also on HLJ --

MP-11 http://hlj.com/product/tkt42286-2?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

MP-13 http://hlj.com/product/tkt45999-2?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

MP-15 http://hlj.com/product/tkt47030-2?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

MP-16 http://hlj.com/product/tkt47031-2?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

And they already have MP-10 in-stock from last time: http://hlj.com/product/tkt39840?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

It had to HAPPEN! KO Ironhide! That's what vendors call them KOs now.."re-issues". Anyway for those afraid to mod their official versions, KO IH is now available.

A question on Coronation Starscream. I'm going to get one next year. I've heard he's got the issue similar to Legends Blitzwing's shoulder syndrome. My original Hb MP 'screamer had no issue when I swing the arms up. Is it as really as bad as Blitzwing?

I only have Acidstorm and sunstorm versions of the mold for now but both of them have shoulder issues where I can't move their arms without the torso lifting up. It's annoying but manageable.

steals_your_goats wrote:I only have Acidstorm and sunstorm versions of the mold for now but both of them have shoulder issues where I can't move their arms without the torso lifting up. It's annoying but manageable.

Major bummer! Thanks for the response though.

Yeah I noticed the KO Ironhide came up the other day when I was buying a KO Hot Rod MP.

I'm actively searching for the KO's though as the build quality is better (as crazy as that seems to say that - it seems to be true a lot of the time).

I've also noticed a few Shockwaves have shown up again so I don't know if that is indiciative of anything like more rejects comming through - or even some pre-samples for a Takara or Hasbro Asia restock.

RAR wrote:Yeah I noticed the KO Ironhide came up the other day when I was buying a KO Hot Rod MP.

I'm actively searching for the KO's though as the build quality is better (as crazy as that seems to say that - it seems to be true a lot of the time).

I've also noticed a few Shockwaves have shown up again so I don't know if that is indiciative of anything like more rejects comming through - or even some pre-samples for a Takara or Hasbro Asia restock.

Even Hotrodimus too?

I had to prioritize getting either MP Shockwave or the Asia reissue of MP Soundwave (+5 cassettes).....I chose Soundwave for the pure value....since I love his G1 incarnation and character, as well as all the tapes.

But damn, Shockwave looks so good! I figure Soundwave will only get more expensive to find if I wait...can someone reassure me?

#firstworldprobz

bodrock wrote:I had to prioritize getting either MP Shockwave or the Asia reissue of MP Soundwave (+5 cassettes).....I chose Soundwave for the pure value....since I love his G1 incarnation and character, as well as all the tapes.

But damn, Shockwave looks so good! I figure Soundwave will only get more expensive to find if I wait...can someone reassure me?

#firstworldprobz

Soundwave (with 5 casettes) was ridiculously expensive until this reissue came out. I suggest you get Soundwave instead. there is much more value there than for Shockwave. And in any case, Shockwave can always get reissued.

william-james88 wrote:

bodrock wrote:I had to prioritize getting either MP Shockwave or the Asia reissue of MP Soundwave (+5 cassettes).....I chose Soundwave for the pure value....since I love his G1 incarnation and character, as well as all the tapes.

But damn, Shockwave looks so good! I figure Soundwave will only get more expensive to find if I wait...can someone reassure me?

#firstworldprobz

Soundwave (with 5 casettes) was ridiculously expensive until this reissue came out. I suggest you get Soundwave instead. there is much more value there than for Shockwave. And in any case, Shockwave can always get reissued.

I agree. Also if your not as picky, there are 3rd party Shockwaves out just to give you some options. To my knowledge there were no decent Soundwave options OTHER then the $250-$350 Soundwave.

Regardless, I made the same choice you did. Soundwave +5 all the way!

Thanks, guys - I do think that the 3rd party Shockwaves look sweet as well, and like william-james88 said, there's always the reissue (like we are finally getting for Soundwave!) to look forward to if I miss the boat.

Dr Va'al wrote:we have some news for those of you still looking for a Masterpiece Optimus Prime/Convoy not in one of its many repaints: Transformers Asia have confirmed the reissue of the Hasbro version of the mold for this coming October, limited to the Asian market (excluding Takara-serviced Japan)!

Hope no one minds me quoting such an old post, but I didn't see anything more recent. So I ordered the Hasbro Asia Reissue of MP OP from BBTS earlier this year, and only opened it last night. The figure is awesome, but I did notice a few minor annoyances.

1) When I store the gun in the figure's back, that compartment does not fully close. It doesn't latch on to what it needs to securely enough.
2) In truck mode, the legs do not tab together at all. It's still close enough that I can easily put the trailer onto it at least.

Just curious if these are well known issues with the figure? After a quick online search, it appears to be. Also, are there any easy fixes? I can live with these issues, but if there's an easy fix, I'd like to give it a try.

Also, the absolute worst part of the whole thing is the packaging. It has to be my least favorite packaging for any item I've ever purchased in my life.

nycPrime wrote:

Dr Va'al wrote:we have some news for those of you still looking for a Masterpiece Optimus Prime/Convoy not in one of its many repaints: Transformers Asia have confirmed the reissue of the Hasbro version of the mold for this coming October, limited to the Asian market (excluding Takara-serviced Japan)!

Hope no one minds me quoting such an old post, but I didn't see anything more recent. So I ordered the Hasbro Asia Reissue of MP OP from BBTS earlier this year, and only opened it last night. The figure is awesome, but I did notice a few minor annoyances.

1) When I store the gun in the figure's back, that compartment does not fully close. It doesn't latch on to what it needs to securely enough.
2) In truck mode, the legs do not tab together at all. It's still close enough that I can easily put the trailer onto it at least.

Just curious if these are well known issues with the figure? After a quick online search, it appears to be. Also, are there any easy fixes? I can live with these issues, but if there's an easy fix, I'd like to give it a try.

Also, the absolute worst part of the whole thing is the packaging. It has to be my least favorite packaging for any item I've ever purchased in my life.

Mold degradation?

nycPrime wrote:

Dr Va'al wrote:we have some news for those of you still looking for a Masterpiece Optimus Prime/Convoy not in one of its many repaints: Transformers Asia have confirmed the reissue of the Hasbro version of the mold for this coming October, limited to the Asian market (excluding Takara-serviced Japan)!

Hope no one minds me quoting such an old post, but I didn't see anything more recent. So I ordered the Hasbro Asia Reissue of MP OP from BBTS earlier this year, and only opened it last night. The figure is awesome, but I did notice a few minor annoyances.

1) When I store the gun in the figure's back, that compartment does not fully close. It doesn't latch on to what it needs to securely enough.
2) In truck mode, the legs do not tab together at all. It's still close enough that I can easily put the trailer onto it at least.

Just curious if these are well known issues with the figure? After a quick online search, it appears to be. Also, are there any easy fixes? I can live with these issues, but if there's an easy fix, I'd like to give it a try.

Also, the absolute worst part of the whole thing is the packaging. It has to be my least favorite packaging for any item I've ever purchased in my life.

I hear you, that packaging looks like the kind meant to be thrown away (which is what I did). And yup those problems are found on mine as well. Also, yours probably has leftover sprue marks around his legs, which is something you dont find on the Takara version (and I dont know if shaving or sanding them out ameliorates anything locking). For MPs, I try not to fix em if I can live with little things like this since messing up can be very costly.

william-james88 wrote:I hear you, that packaging looks like the kind meant to be thrown away (which is what I did). And yup those problems are found on mine as well. Also, yours probably has leftover sprue marks around his legs, which is something you dont find on the Takara version (and I dont know if shaving or sanding them out ameliorates anything locking). For MPs, I try not to fix em if I can live with little things like this since messing up can be very costly.

Yea, I probably won't touch the figure and leave it as is. When in bot mode, the gun will be held. And in truck mode, everything squishes in tight, so the gun compartment isn't a huge issue. The legs not tabbing though annoying, at least isn't noticeable with the trailer connected.

I'm not sure what to do yet with the packaging. While I prefer a regular box, it did look cool with everything inside. Maybe that's why I didn't open it right away. I don't have a lot of MPs, and have held onto the boxes. I haven't thrown this one away yet, but I'm leaning toward it.

Did anyone get the most recent reissue of MP-10 (the one with the "Life Long Design" logo one the box)?

Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, and via site sponsor HobbyLinkJapan, we have confirmation of two new reissues from Takara Tomy Transformers in their Masterpiece line. Coming back in January 2018, we will see MP-22 Ultra Magnus and MP-36 Megatron! If you weren't able to grab them first time round, now's your chance - click on the images below to head to the listings!

Come on Premium Collectables! Why aren't your pre-orders up yet? You were the first ones to open pre-orders on the initial release! Come on Scotty mate! Take my money!

HAHAHAHA I kid. Pre-ordered through HLJ!

OK, that MP Ultra Magnus is super tempting. A-E has it for $113 before shipping..... argh decisions!

Imma hafta convince my waifu I want Megz 2.0 as an early Xmas present (to myself)....!

bodrock wrote:Imma hafta convince my waifu I want Megz 2.0 as an early Xmas present (to myself)....!

Wouldn't it be a late present? It comes out in January and you won't have to pay for it until then.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

bodrock wrote:Imma hafta convince my waifu I want Megz 2.0 as an early Xmas present (to myself)....!

Wouldn't it be a late present? It comes out in January and you won't have to pay for it until then.

Emerje

Its a late christmas present for myself, I just preordered it. Will be like MP Primal last year which I only got after christmas

Emerje wrote:

bodrock wrote:Imma hafta convince my waifu I want Megz 2.0 as an early Xmas present (to myself)....!

Wouldn't it be a late present? It comes out in January and you won't have to pay for it until then.

Emerje

Technically, it would be late, Emerje! But I'd be pre-ordering from HLJ, ASAP, and assume the money's as good as spent.

He's truly a Masterpiece. I am still very curious as to how the OS offering from WeiJiang will compare...

Personally I still need an Ultra Magnus, but they turn up on Mandarake for under ¥17,200 shipped EMS all the time. As far as I'm concerned a new release just means more used options later.

Emerje

I definitely prefer used prices, not to mention I never buy a bot to keep it MISB.

On my recent hunt for Pretenders, the thought never crossed my mind to buy one brand new -- but with Masterpieces, I do treat them a lot more delicately than ant CHUG or 3P figure....and my kids may never know of them until they're at least 8. ;p

I don't own many MPs -- just the recent Soundwave Asia re-release and Bluestreak (from TRU).

Dark Scorponok, CW Sky Lynx, Takara Legends Arcee, CW Wreckgar, and a re-release of G1 Megatron remain MISB, but for no other reason than I haven't been compelled to rip 'em open to make memes yet.

bodrock wrote:I definitely prefer used prices, not to mention I never buy a bot to keep it MISB.

On my recent hunt for Pretenders, the thought never crossed my mind to buy one brand new -- but with Masterpieces, I do treat them a lot more delicately than ant CHUG or 3P figure....and my kids may never know of them until they're at least 8. ;p

I don't own many MPs -- just the recent Soundwave Asia re-release and Bluestreak (from TRU).

Dark Scorponok, CW Sky Lynx, Takara Legends Arcee, CW Wreckgar, and a re-release of G1 Megatron remain MISB, but for no other reason than I haven't been compelled to rip 'em open to make memes yet.

Plus theres the fact that a used MP Megatron goes for more than these preorders. So in this case, buying new was the way to go for me.