Transformers Masterpiece MP-22 Ultra Magnus Getting a Reissue

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:It looks good, but I'm fine with the CW Leader Magnus.

Ironhidensh wrote:

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:It looks good, but I'm fine with the CW Leader Magnus.

No, you're not. I'm sorry, but CW Mags is a $45 toy, not worth a dime over $20. MP Mags is a $150 to $200 toy that's worth every penny and then some.

I have them both, and while I'd gladly buy MP again, I'm going to try and sell CW to get some of my money back.

Cobotron wrote:MP-UM should be the new standard for "level of awesome".

Desslok2201 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:MP-UM should be the new standard for "level of awesome".

He's already my standard for 'money well spent' and 'definitive Magnus'

Convoy wrote:

Desslok2201 wrote:

Cobotron wrote:MP-UM should be the new standard for "level of awesome".

He's already my standard for 'money well spent' and 'definitive Magnus'

Ultra Magnus never used his waist in any fiction anyway.

Ironhidensh wrote:

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:It looks good, but I'm fine with the CW Leader Magnus.

No, you're not. I'm sorry, but CW Mags is a $45 toy, not worth a dime over $20. MP Mags is a $150 to $200 toy that's worth every penny and then some.

I have them both, and while I'd gladly buy MP again, I'm going to try and sell CW to get some of my money back.

Desslok2201 wrote:I'm kind of surprised that it's a straight reissue instead of a Powered Convoy repaint

Starsaber468 wrote:Neat thats awesome for fans that missed their chance to get him! it did sell out pretty quick you know? Also i wanted to show off some of mine customs to some people

fenrir72 wrote:UM is like that under appreciated member of the team who ain't too interested in the spotlight. UM is just as great as his brother's in arms Optimus!

Drift082111 wrote:He is quite the show stopper. Even my friends who aren't even into Transformers or collecting toys will stop when they see him on display at my place. MP Magnus in my house garners comments like, "That one's the best", "I'd buy these if they all were made like that.", "Your son prob likes that one the most.".

Musha wrote:UMags is on my to do list. Seems like he's one of the best MP's out.

Cyberpath wrote:Magnus' left ratchet knee joint has blown out today. Any suggestions?

fenrir72 wrote:

Cyberpath wrote:Magnus' left ratchet knee joint has blown out today. Any suggestions?

ebay.

Ravage XK wrote:Good luck with the repair. Maybe post some pics?

Ravage XK wrote:I see, so the twisting force of moving the knee just snapped those 4 small white pieces off. They seem very small. A warning for owners to go easy with their figures.

If you glue that grey piece at the wrong angle could it affect the ability to have a properly straight leg?

Sabrblade wrote:I recommend Gorilla Glue. It's incredibly strong.

Cyberpath wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:I recommend Gorilla Glue. It's incredibly strong.

Thanks! I need something really, really strong. Which one should I get?


I'm starting to wonder if glue will be enough. Wish I knew 3D scanning/printing, I'd replicate it as a single piece. What was Kobayashi thinking when he made it two separate pieces held up by tiny pins?

fenrir72 wrote:Cost issues?

Cyberpath wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Cost issues?

Wouldn't it have been cheaper though (or cost the same) to mold these two pieces as a single part?

mold.jpg

Cobotron wrote:
Tracks!

Emerje wrote:So in the end what did you use to keep it from coming apart? Did you go with the Gorilla Glue like suggested?

Emerje

5 Minute Epoxy by DEVCON home.




Huh?

Cyberpath wrote:Here goes..

Unscrew his knees and back of his thighs.

Open his white knee and thigh panels (don't recall in which order. Maybe the thighs first?)

It'll look like this:

These four small pins that hold the ratchet in place broke off:

So you'll need to glue this grey ratchet piece to this white thigh piece. There's a molded cross so placing it correctly is fairly easy --

Use a really strong glue, I used 5 Minute Epoxy by DEVCON home. Naturally, be careful not to over apply the glue.

("Roughing up" the surfaces will help. Before you apply any glue, lay a piece of sandpaper on the table and rub the bottom surface of the grey ratchet on the paper once. If you can use the sandpaper to also scratch the cross just a little bit that'll be good too.)

Glue, then clamp them together if you can. Wait a day. And reattach his knee, see if it holds up. (The other piece of the ratchet goes over the first one then the spring.) If it does put everything back together. Hope this helps.

Cyberpath wrote:Here goes..

Unscrew his knees and back of his thighs.

Open his white knee and thigh panels (don't recall in which order. Maybe the thighs first?)

It'll look like this:

These four small pins that hold the ratchet in place broke off:

So you'll need to glue this grey ratchet piece to this white thigh piece. There's a molded cross so placing it correctly is fairly easy --

Use a really strong glue, I used 5 Minute Epoxy by DEVCON home. Naturally, be careful not to over apply the glue.

("Roughing up" the surfaces will help. Before you apply any glue, lay a piece of sandpaper on the table and rub the bottom surface of the grey ratchet on the paper once. If you can use the sandpaper to also scratch the cross just a little bit that'll be good too.)

Glue, then clamp them together if you can. Wait a day. And reattach his knee, see if it holds up. (The other piece of the ratchet goes over the first one then the spring.) If it does put everything back together. Hope this helps.

OggytheAug wrote:Thanks a lot! Need to get the epoxy first though

fenrir72 wrote:So the damage was that once the 4 pins breaks, the knees just flops. To prevent this is to glue the gray circle part permanently to lessen the stress to the 4 pins right?