Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-3 Bumblebee at General US Retail
Friday, August 4th, 2017 8:17AM CDT
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Posted by Bumblebee21 on August 4th, 2017 @ 8:24am CDT
Posted by Relic0037 on August 4th, 2017 @ 5:29pm CDT
Posted by Deathsaurus1 on August 4th, 2017 @ 8:47pm CDT
One left at the toysrus in goodyear
Posted by shajaki on August 4th, 2017 @ 9:23pm CDT
I've got two MPM-3's. One bought from eBay hailing from China (I think), the other locally from TRU. Both are quite similar, but with slight differences. Would you consider the TRU one to be Hasbro US/CA, and the other one to be Hasbro Asia? (pics at bottom of post)
The TakaraTomy releases of these new MPM's are very confusing. Neither TT versions are out yet I think. Bee is showing a release date of this month, and Prime being in September. And we don't know what their boxes look like for sure, whether they'll be the same as the others or completely different. We know the figures themselves will be different, but not the boxes.... right?
And yes, I've seen this pic, but I don't believe it's anything more than a mock up, possibly even unofficial.
Posted by User897 on August 4th, 2017 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 4th, 2017 @ 10:47pm CDT
However, as you mention, it is currently impossible to know if the Hasbro Asia one will be any different from the Takara one since Hasbro Asia has a knack for distributing Takara's same product in Asia. The box will surely be different though, if at least in terms of there needing to be Japanese writing but your right we cant be sure beyond that.
Does that help at all?
Posted by transformers_va on August 4th, 2017 @ 11:16pm CDT
If you have to decide between MPM-3 and MPM-4, my suggestion would be to go with MPM-3 (and I'm not even particularly fond of Camaro Bumbleebee in the first place lol)
Posted by Emerje on August 4th, 2017 @ 11:48pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Neither TT versions are out yet I think. Bee is showing a release date of this month, and Prime being in September.
Bee came out on July 13th, I've had mine for about a week now. Right now he's figure of the year for me, he's phenomenal.
Prime will probably be out 9/14.
Emerje
Posted by Bumblebee21 on August 5th, 2017 @ 12:20am CDT
Fig difference are the eyes
Posted by Emerje on August 5th, 2017 @ 3:43am CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:Takara bee is out. Box differences are added Japanese writing
Fig difference are the eyes
Apparently the Hasbro version doesn't have any of the yellow paint over some of the yellow parts.
Normally I hate light pipping, but this is a rare case of it being done super well. There isn't much of an inlet on the back of his head, but it lights his eyes up nice and bright like on MP Shockwave. I only wish the eyes were more blue rather than slightly tinted.
Emerje
Posted by shajaki on August 5th, 2017 @ 10:46am CDT
Yes it does, thanks Willwilliam-james88 wrote:Does that help at all?
Sorry, just to be clear, you have the Japanese TT release of MPM-3? Would you be willing to take some pics of the box? Front back and bottom? I'd really appreciate itEmerje wrote:Bee came out on July 13th, I've had mine for about a week now. Right now he's figure of the year for me, he's phenomenal.shajaki wrote:Neither TT versions are out yet I think. Bee is showing a release date of this month, and Prime being in September.
Posted by Bumblebee21 on August 5th, 2017 @ 10:47am CDT
Posted by RodimalToyota on August 5th, 2017 @ 2:16pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 5th, 2017 @ 2:24pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Sorry, just to be clear, you have the Japanese TT release of MPM-3? Would you be willing to take some pics of the box? Front back and bottom? I'd really appreciate itEmerje wrote:Bee came out on July 13th, I've had mine for about a week now. Right now he's figure of the year for me, he's phenomenal.shajaki wrote:Neither TT versions are out yet I think. Bee is showing a release date of this month, and Prime being in September.
Appreciate away!
I should point out that there aren't any stickers on the box and Bee's name is written in Japanese on the front so this isn't a case of them using the Asia box and covering stuff with stickers like we've seen them do in other movie lines.
Emerje
Posted by shajaki on August 6th, 2017 @ 7:17pm CDT
Awesome! Thanks a bunch EmejeEmerje wrote:Appreciate away!
I should point out that there aren't any stickers on the box and Bee's name is written in Japanese on the front so this isn't a case of them using the Asia box and covering stuff with stickers like we've seen them do in other movie lines.
This makes me very happy. It's different enough to easily distinguish between the rest. I was worried bout hunting him out, but this helps a lot
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on August 7th, 2017 @ 1:28am CDT
Posted by william-james88 on August 16th, 2017 @ 12:33pm CDT
But I figured it out and I have now transformed him a few more times and its great. No frustration and nothing annoying about it and everything fits properly. It all tabs in well so I dont have any of the problems in that regard. The only thing I would have liked was them to get the alt mode right and have that extra hood exhaust. I am also not sure if this yellow is correct, but the film was all colour filtered so its not easy to replicate.
Posted by shajaki on August 17th, 2017 @ 8:28am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 18th, 2017 @ 11:01pm CDT
But I gotta admit that seeing and feeling all that METAL in MPM Bee is SAH-WEET as hell.
BTW, I only transformed him once, from car to bot. Without instructions, remembering the multiple video reviews. I've yet to turn it back.
Posted by shajaki on August 19th, 2017 @ 7:59pm CDT
I think that's what I liked most about him too. And Optimus (even though I've barely handled him).-Kanrabat- wrote:But I gotta admit that seeing and feeling all that METAL in MPM Bee is SAH-WEET as hell.
Posted by william-james88 on August 20th, 2017 @ 8:52pm CDT
Posted by Quantum Surge on August 20th, 2017 @ 9:05pm CDT
Posted by Sunburnninja on August 20th, 2017 @ 9:09pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 21st, 2017 @ 8:50am CDT
He does look really good. I've transformed him several times, and the only gripe I can claim to have is his hands. The thumb is really throwing off his ability to hold anything, and it makes his hands flipping back into his arms difficult. His thumbs needed some extra movement. Oh and he looks great with that hammer accessory that some 3P company put out. I can't remember what it is, I bought it 3 weeks ago. But with a blaster in the right and a hammer in the left, he looks like he's ready to sting like a bee!
Love him.
Posted by Cybertronius Primus on August 21st, 2017 @ 5:14pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 17th, 2017 @ 7:08pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2017 @ 7:38pm CDT
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Finally recieved my Masterpiece Bumblebee in the mail today and he is without a doubt my favorite Transformers figure. Absolutely love him. Ill have full thoughts and pics later, but he's awesome!
I love it too, but I HATE transforming him back into a car. Those legs panels are such a PAIN to align properly.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on October 18th, 2017 @ 12:51pm CDT
So, like i mentioned earlier, MPM Bee is awesome. One of the things that surprised me was the shade of yellow that they used for it. Based on pictures and what people were saying, I was expecting a really bright shade of yellow like the T30 Deluxe Bumblebee. Thankfully, this isn't the case. It's a much better shade of yellow that does look a little off in vehicle mode (but not enough to bug me), but looks spot-on in robot mode. The other major thing I was worried with for this figure was the part of the head that includes the logo and the antennae (which is actually die cast, i'm fairly certain) appears to sit on top of his head rather than be integrated with the rest of his helmet like it should be. This was really glaring in the pictures for me, but in person it looks just fine.
MPM Bee is also my first Transformer with articulated fingers (HA Leadfoot doesn't really count), which is SO much fun for posing. His thumb could really use a swivel, but it's not that big of an issue. The paint is superb, they even have the month painted on his license plate. They also finally painted the black details on his shoulder armor, which I've been doing to my own Bumblebees for some time now. The only paint I could think to add is a little bit of yellow on the side tabs that hold his torso in place and a darker orange in the Plasma Cannon barrel. Speaking of the Plasma Cannon, I do like it, but I wish it was integrated into his arm and not a separate piece because I am terrified of losing it. Still looks good, though.
Transformation is good, I love how the entire top of the car folds into his chest, it's a creative way to get rid of the backpack that many other Bumblebees have. The only trouble I've had with transformation so far is figuring out where to put the heel spurs as you transform the legs, but after figuring it out it's not that big of a deal. I will say that I didn't find the instructions very helpful, as they didn't show specific steps, it just kind of gives you a general idea in the direction parts should be moving. Vehicle mode is great. it rolls smoothly and again the paint is fantastic. Everything down to the rear view mirrors and windshield wipers is painted.
Overall, MPM-3 is a fantastic figure which I totally recommend. He does have a few flaws, such as a balance problem and insecure tabs in his feet, but the good far outweighs the bad in a figure that certainly earns the title of masterpiece.
Posted by william-james88 on October 18th, 2017 @ 1:32pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 20th, 2017 @ 10:33am CDT
Posted by ScottyP on October 24th, 2017 @ 8:04am CDT
D-Max, I'm guessing this is the hammer you got for it? https://tfsource.com/prime-star/ms-m01- ... bumblebee/
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 24th, 2017 @ 10:03am CDT
ScottyP wrote:This is what I want out of Movie MP figures. Pitch perfect rendition of Bee, couldn't be happier with it! Wish more time had been taken with OP, this one proves they can do it right.
D-Max, I'm guessing this is the hammer you got for it? https://tfsource.com/prime-star/ms-m01- ... bumblebee/
Agreed Scotty!
And yes, that is the hammer I got for him
Posted by Bumblebee21 on October 29th, 2017 @ 7:10am CDT
ScottyP wrote:This is what I want out of Movie MP figures. Pitch perfect rendition of Bee, couldn't be happier with it! Wish more time had been taken with OP, this one proves they can do it right.
D-Max, I'm guessing this is the hammer you got for it? https://tfsource.com/prime-star/ms-m01- ... bumblebee/
They did take their time on prime.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 10th, 2019 @ 6:20pm CST
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