Unannounced Takara Tomy Campaign: MP-36 Lucky Draw Megatron Revealed
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Posted by shajaki on September 22nd, 2017 @ 4:13pm CDT
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Posted by EunuchRon on September 22nd, 2017 @ 11:33pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Guys, that's gold-colored chrome covering the plastic. Not the dreaded Gold Plastic at all.
Posted by DeathReviews on September 23rd, 2017 @ 6:14pm CDT
Posted by Bumblebee21 on September 24th, 2017 @ 6:24pm CDT
shajaki wrote:So..... paint chipping was already an issue.... So sure let's coat him in gold!
The real question is r u getting it.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 24th, 2017 @ 6:33pm CDT
Is anybody?Bumblebee21 wrote:shajaki wrote:So..... paint chipping was already an issue.... So sure let's coat him in gold!
The real question is r u getting it.
I mean, Lucky Draw figures aren't exactly a dime a dozen.
Posted by skywarp-2 on September 24th, 2017 @ 10:16pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Thanks to an alert from Seibertronian Kurthy and via the Transformers: Rarity of Convoy Facebook page, we have new images of a new Lucky Draw figure, now based on the MP-36 Megatron mold! The figure is done up in the standard shiny gold finish, strongly resembling his appearance in the G1 Episode "The Golden Lagoon." What this means for the noted paint chipping issues has yet to be seen. The figure is part of a still unannounced Takara Tomy Campaign, though we should be getting word on what that campaign will be soon. Check out this awesome looking (if slightly mistransformed) figure below, and let us know what you think of it in the comments section below!
I knew it! I said it a few weeks ago and a few pages back. I said they would have a gold one, but I didn't expect golden chrome!? Whoa! Bet a black one is coming. Boy if they do that and a black mirror finish, with a silver Decepticon logo, I'll freaking but one at any cost!! Lol
Anyone think we'll see a Megatron head sculpt via 3rd party that has that dark grey helmet from the UK comics? Would love to see what that would look like
http://thesolarpool.weebly.com/uploads/ ... 4_orig.jpg
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 25th, 2017 @ 1:15am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Is anybody?Bumblebee21 wrote:shajaki wrote:So..... paint chipping was already an issue.... So sure let's coat him in gold!
The real question is r u getting it.
I mean, Lucky Draw figures aren't exactly a dime a dozen.
If it is Lucky Draw, well...
- lotery open to Japanese residents only
- 5 to 10, period.
Then again, it could be a KO (KO's with gold chrome do exist!) or even weirder, it could be someone's custom. Anybody remember the guy who actually requested his Encore Fortress Maximus to be gold-plated?
Posted by Kurona on September 25th, 2017 @ 7:22am CDT
skywarp-2 wrote:Anyone think we'll see a Megatron head sculpt via 3rd party that has that dark grey helmet from the UK comics? Would love to see what that would look like
http://thesolarpool.weebly.com/uploads/ ... 4_orig.jpg
I'd love to see a more Marvel-accurate Megatron, but I'm not betting on it
Posted by Sabrblade on September 25th, 2017 @ 8:05am CDT
David Willis customized his Megatron to be Marvel based.Kurona wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Anyone think we'll see a Megatron head sculpt via 3rd party that has that dark grey helmet from the UK comics? Would love to see what that would look like
http://thesolarpool.weebly.com/uploads/ ... 4_orig.jpg
I'd love to see a more Marvel-accurate Megatron, but I'm not betting on it
http://www.shortpacked.com/blog.php?postid=884
Posted by RarityofConvoy on October 6th, 2017 @ 10:09pm CDT
dragons wrote:For person who gets this will they transform keep as is thats question
No:(
But I took pics
https://www.facebook.com/RarityofConvoy ... 787224850y
Posted by WreckerJack on October 8th, 2017 @ 7:39am CDT
If you are a fan of Master Piece figures, we have what might be the first image of MPM Barricade.
Posted by kurthy on October 8th, 2017 @ 7:59am CDT
When are they going to transform him into the golden gun? For me, that's one figure I would have sent off for grading and never opened.
Posted by sol magnus on October 8th, 2017 @ 8:58am CDT
Posted by Hydrargyrus on October 8th, 2017 @ 9:22am CDT
Also, is it really an homage to "The Golden Lagoon", or is it just part of the Japanese obsession with chromed and clear figures?
Posted by Terrsolpix on October 8th, 2017 @ 12:09pm CDT
MagicDeath wrote:No, he won't be brittle, as it's gold paint, not gold plastic. The paint might be brittle, though.
Also, is it really an homage to "The Golden Lagoon", or is it just part of the Japanese obsession with chromed and clear figures?
Tbh I’m waiting for them to do both in one figure.
Posted by Evil Eye on October 8th, 2017 @ 3:33pm CDT
Posted by Terrsolpix on October 8th, 2017 @ 4:09pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:Ah yes, one of the most obscenely complex Transformers in recent history, with well-documented paint scuffing and tolerance issues, covered entirely in gold vaccuum metalized chrome, a material known for fragility and affecting tolerances. Genius, Takara!
I hope it’s made from the same plastic as transmetal 2 megatron!
Posted by Sabrblade on October 8th, 2017 @ 4:44pm CDT
The latter, as it's a Lucky Draw figure.MagicDeath wrote:Also, is it really an homage to "The Golden Lagoon", or is it just part of the Japanese obsession with chromed and clear figures?
Posted by Vidimus Prime on October 8th, 2017 @ 4:46pm CDT
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 8th, 2017 @ 10:59am CST
I don't know, since this is the official thread, do you guys think MP-10 will be getting an update in the future, or possibly Takara Tomy will offer legs for order? doubt a big company takes the time to do accessories like these Third parties are doing for the fans. You'd think a company dedicated to toy sales and production, like Bandai does with Gundam fans, would nurture and listen to fans and give them little things that these Third party companies are doing, which makes you feel engaged, taken care of, and appreciated as a fan and customer.
Anyhow, the Mods to the figure would look like this..
Not really on a rant here, but I think if Hasbro and Takara took more of a Fan centric sales approach to the market, fostering fan conventions, accessory ordering, stickers and Backdrops for Transformers collectors, official cases, stands, etc.. etc.. I would feel much more catered to as a fan and as a customer with money to dispose of on their products. If these Industry giants want to maintain an edge over their third party competitors, they should stop being so smug and elitist and start actually listening and try to cater to their collector base, rather then drop new stuff on new costumers, and throw a bone (halfassed sometimes looking at you MPM-04!) and they need to above all else LISTEN to fans concerns and be more supportive. I know there are Has/Tak defenders who are gonna hate on me for this post, but look at to what the third party market is able to do, and has done for fans. If Tak/Has hired actual fans to do their figures, and could engineer brilliance under budget, why not give them the keys to the kingdom and let us start beating the third party with quality so called "industry Professional" manufacturing, and Figures that cater to the fansbase as well as new kids and customers.
I know, it's collecting.. it's not a big deal, but I just think it would be nice to see a little more attention to the collector community. A new pair of legs and instructions for MP-10 Hasbro or Takara Tomy versions would be a nice way to start..
Just Saying..
Posted by Emerje on November 8th, 2017 @ 11:20am CST
Emerje
Posted by Cyberpath on November 8th, 2017 @ 11:29am CST
Personally, I think official upgrade-kits are unlikely. Takara might get blamed for deliberately making the toys less than perfect so they could sell you a kit later. I think an MP Convoy v3 is more likely, eventually.
MP-10 is still my favourite! I'm pleased with all the MPs so far, except for Red Alert.
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 8th, 2017 @ 11:30am CST
Emerje wrote:I never really thought height was the issue with MP-10 and in your pic he now looks taller than Megatron. My problem with the legs was the wheel covers, they should have been able to hide the wheels inside the legs instead of trying to cover them up. I do think it's a matter of time before we do see a new Prime done closer to the cartoon style to go with the rest of the cartoon modeled figures they've been making, but that may be a while, like MP-50.
Emerje
Ugghhhh!! If that's the case, I'll be 90 years old by then! See that's what I am talking about, the Third party market says, see a need and fill a need, like the slogan from Robots. I wish the Industry "Professionals" would get behind that philosophy and produce for the fans..
On a side note tho.. I am pretty happy I bought the original MP-36. I paid allot for it, yes. The KO's with improvements and better price point are nice, but on MP-36, it's the best MP to date IMHO. So I think the price I paid was justified. The quality is there, and I enjoy my Megatron. I just wish there was some way to salvage my MP-10 and get a new set of legs, official would be nice. I could care less about getting another bot.
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 8th, 2017 @ 11:40am CST
Cyberpath wrote:I don't think MP-10 needs longer legs, buuut I'd love if the wheels could be stored completely inside the legs. Hasui said that he could have easily come up with a way to do it -- but ultimately decided the pockets were a good compromise as far as durability and ease of transformation.
Personally, I think official upgrade-kits are unlikely. Takara might get blamed for deliberately making the toys less than perfect so they could sell you a kit later. I think an MP Convoy v3 is more likely, eventually.
MP-10 is still my favourite! I'm pleased with all the MPs so far, except for Red Alert.
Yea, I see what you mean, the legs do look better without the wheel pocket. What if they did the legs more Anime esque, and captured it perfectly like the feet on MP-36.. that would look great on the bot. I have to disagree tho, while the legs should be taller so the crotches match, Prime would be slightly taller then Megs, but only by a few inches, and in the cartoon, it always looked to me, at least, that Prime was about the same height. If he's just a smidge above Megs with longer Legs, I could live with that..it's a Matrix height thing.. (See Hot Rod height increase 1986 Movie).
Posted by Relic0037 on November 8th, 2017 @ 11:40am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on November 8th, 2017 @ 11:54am CST
skywarp-2 wrote:Yea, I see what you mean, the legs do look better without the wheel pocket. What if they did the legs more Anime esque, and captured it perfectly like the feet on MP-36.. that would look great on the bot. I have to disagree tho, while the legs should be taller so the crotches match, Prime would be slightly taller then Megs, but only by a few inches, and in the cartoon, it always looked to me, at least, that Prime was about the same height. If he's just a smidge above Megs with longer Legs, I could live with that..it's a Matrix height thing.. (See Hot Rod height increase 1986 Movie).
The MPs are the same height (like in the cartoon) but MP-36 Megatron has a bigger head, so his eyes are higher. I think if they were to make a new MP Convoy he would be even more cartoon-accurate than MP-10.
(The Matrix didn't change him or Magnus, just Hot Rod, cause he was small.)
They do look great together I think --
There's a bunch of KO MP-10 with longer legs and I always see this --
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 9th, 2017 @ 2:57pm CST
Relic0037 wrote:Just got a payment request email for my MP-36 Preorder, so it looks like that second run of Masterpiece Megatron will be hitting US shores soon.
Excellent! I've been waiting, and I was hearing February of next year was when he would hit, but I've started to hear rumors he was hitting the payment requests over the past week
Posted by Relic0037 on November 9th, 2017 @ 10:05pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Relic0037 wrote:Just got a payment request email for my MP-36 Preorder, so it looks like that second run of Masterpiece Megatron will be hitting US shores soon.
Excellent! I've been waiting, and I was hearing February of next year was when he would hit, but I've started to hear rumors he was hitting the payment requests over the past week
Got my shipping notification today. I see several online retailers have him back in stock including BBTS:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ails/54220
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 10th, 2017 @ 7:51am CST
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 10th, 2017 @ 8:15am CST
skywarp-2 wrote:This is probably one of the best figures to ever come from Takara Tomy, worth paying for its original figure. Sure the KOs are coming and offer additions, but the original is worth it. A very satisfying figure.
I'd agree.......uf it wasn't for the paint chipping/scratching issue.
Call me unreasonable, but at 200+ bucks, it's unacceptable.
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 10th, 2017 @ 8:59am CST
Posted by kurthy on November 10th, 2017 @ 9:25am CST
skywarp-2 wrote:Haven't had any problems with mine, but if it's a common issue, then I would have to agree
Don't put on the barrel extender and you should be fine.
Posted by skywarp-2 on November 10th, 2017 @ 10:39am CST
kurthy wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Haven't had any problems with mine, but if it's a common issue, then I would have to agree
Don't put on the barrel extender and you should be fine.
I just watched a video review. Looks like the silencer barrel has a plug that fits into the gun barrel proper. I wonder if there's a way to scoop out the silencer plug as a mod? Haven't used the stock and silencer yet.
Posted by kurthy on November 10th, 2017 @ 10:45am CST
skywarp-2 wrote:kurthy wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Haven't had any problems with mine, but if it's a common issue, then I would have to agree
Don't put on the barrel extender and you should be fine.
I just watched a video review. Looks like the silencer barrel has a plug that fits into the gun barrel proper. I wonder if there's a way to scoop out the silencer plug as a mod? Haven't used the stock and silencer yet.
You can take out the plug, but it just makes the barrel extender lose, which causes more scratching.
Posted by zodconvoy on December 20th, 2017 @ 3:16pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on December 20th, 2017 @ 6:27pm CST
zodconvoy wrote:A lot late to the game but I finally pulled the trigger and got myself a Megatron (along with Starscream, Shockwave, and Reflector/Spotter) and the BBTS plug is in there pretty tight. I didn't think it was glued in? I did go through the thread and no one else seems to have had any problem getting the plug out of the barrel. What the dealio?
People will always complain about everything! Heck, iirc one complaint was that the 1st issue was already chipping off the box by just looking at him funny!
Mine btw, still unchipped since April 2017. Not risking to use those extensions of his.
Posted by Big Grim on January 8th, 2018 @ 9:18am CST
Posted by sol magnus on January 10th, 2018 @ 11:34pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:zodconvoy wrote:A lot late to the game but I finally pulled the trigger and got myself a Megatron (along with Starscream, Shockwave, and Reflector/Spotter) and the BBTS plug is in there pretty tight. I didn't think it was glued in? I did go through the thread and no one else seems to have had any problem getting the plug out of the barrel. What the dealio?
People will always complain about everything! Heck, iirc one complaint was that the 1st issue was already chipping off the box by just looking at him funny!
Mine btw, still unchipped since April 2017. Not risking to use those extensions of his.
Same here.
Posted by Deathsaurus1 on January 10th, 2018 @ 11:58pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 11th, 2018 @ 7:27am CST
Now he's playing with POWER!Deathsaurus1 wrote:Megatron is too much fun lol
Posted by Deathsaurus1 on January 11th, 2018 @ 10:45am CST
Posted by triKlops on January 11th, 2018 @ 11:33pm CST
Posted by bodrock on January 17th, 2018 @ 3:05pm CST