Masterpiece / Masterpiece compatible Discussion.

chopperbyrne · 26-09-2012 10:37pm

If it is Magnus with a trailer/armour set I'll be getting it for sure.

I just want a Masterpiece '86 movie set. Rodimus, Magnus, Kup, Arcee, Springer, Grimlock, Wheelie, Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge, Sharkticon/Quinteson and Wreckgar.

ChopShop · 26-09-2012 11:11pm

DBK wrote: »

They can either release it with the Magnus armour or GTFO....seriously...how many primes do they think we need?????

They've deliberately, repeatedly, teased rough concepts with the armour. If they just dumped a white Prime on us now, it would be counter productive.

Also see: The 'leak' of MP12 from a Chinese factory maybe a month back, and consider that what ever Mp15 is, it probably won't be out til Feb, or March.

I'd say Takara have a fair idea what they're doing.

Now......who wants to guess pricing?

Mp10 was...... $250, and that was just with a hinged box, albeit with fair detail in it.

$275?

DBK · 27-09-2012 9:46am

wernstrom! wrote: »

Now......who wants to guess pricing?

Mp10 was...... $250, and that was just with a hinged box, albeit with fair detail in it.

$275?

Unless they release White Prime and display something on the box of the trailer sold separately, MP15-T or something, so that the price won't exceed 300 dollars. Even though you'll probably end up paying 300 dollars but in two payments. Masterpiece collecting is becoming seriously expensive.

Guess its a coin toss to see which of my kids goes to college

ChopShop · 27-09-2012 1:15pm

DBK wrote: »

Guess its a coin toss to see which of my kids goes to college

Kids?

(....i lead a very self-centered life.)

DBK · 27-09-2012 6:51pm

I always wanted a masterpiece Ultra Magnus and Galvatron to pose them in one of my fav images for the marvel comics:

http://www.oneshallstand.com/articles/target2006/T2006_showdown.jpg

Always wondered why Magnus was Galvatron's main rival, when it was supposed to be Rodimus (which in turn always made me wonder "Upgrade from a hot sports car to a bloody Winnebago??? You can keep your bloody matrix.")

ChopShop · 27-09-2012 10:21pm

DBK wrote: »

I

Always wondered why Magnus was Galvatron's main rival, when it was supposed to be Rodimus

(which in turn always made me wonder "Upgrade from a hot sports car to a bloody Winnebago??? You can keep your bloody matrix.")

On the first paragraph: I suppose because Rodimus was kept relatively hush-hush up to a point, and Magnus spent a large chunk of the movie being chased by Magnus.

More locally, there was also Target 2006. I seem to remember Hasbro sending out product flyers announcing them as "the new leaders", like they were price point rivals, then kick in the fact that Rodimus got a late release here too. So i think the Magnus/Galvatron thing was more exaggerated here.

On the second point: I believe Takara's designers said the Hot Rod Camper van thing was meant to represent the transition into maturity.

DBK · 28-09-2012 10:10am

wernstrom! wrote: »

More locally, there was also Target 2006. I seem to remember Hasbro sending out product flyers announcing them as "the new leaders", like they were price point rivals, then kick in the fact that Rodimus got a late release here too. So i think the Magnus/Galvatron thing was more exaggerated here

Yeah, I remember the back of the comics advertising the two as the new leaders. Then when they came out, they were "city commanders".

On the second point: I believe Takara's designers said the Hot Rod Camper van thing was meant to represent the transition into maturity.

Jaysus, I'd hate to live in a universe were you going from being a "teenager" to a pensioner in 5 seconds. There's maturity and then there's decrepit. And the trailer, when transformed and you put Rodimus on it, reminded me off the scene from Flash Gordon where he's on that hover bike thing. "FLASSH...awh awh....you're not Rodimus Prime.." ..... OH. Hold on, they have the same tshirt going on too...WTF?:p

ChopShop · 28-09-2012 11:04am

Sometimes, i think we got off lightly.

http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=24341

DBK · 28-09-2012 11:10am

With all it's problems, at least it had elbow joints

Galvasean · 28-09-2012 8:09pm

Is that a dialysis machine?!?!!? :eek:

DBK · 28-09-2012 8:59pm

Galvasean wrote: »

Is that a dialysis machine?!?!!? :eek:

Cause it sure is taking the pi$$

ChopShop · 03-10-2012 4:47pm

Ravage and Rumble in March.

DBK · 03-10-2012 10:55pm

And then Frenzy and Buzzsaw. Or will they drop Buzzsaw and go straight for Ratbat I wonder? Either way, I'm on board.

ChopShop · 04-10-2012 9:56am

Picture circulating of Frenzy and Buzzsaw.

RIRFIB!

ChopShop · 04-10-2012 10:16am

Also, Masterpiece Evil Lincoln at the end of March. (no trailer)

DBK · 04-10-2012 10:44am

wernstrom! wrote: »

Picture circulating of Frenzy and Buzzsaw.

RIRFIB!

Rumble in red/Frenzy in Blue? So not cartoon accurate like the masterpieces have been? Going with the original carded release (apart from the Buzzsaw/Laserbeak switch)

DBK · 04-10-2012 10:46am

wernstrom! wrote: »

Also, Masterpiece Evil Lincoln at the end of March. (no trailer)

An easy pass for me (Though I might end up getting it...I just can't say no sometimes)

ChopShop · 04-10-2012 1:54pm

DBK wrote: »

Rumble in red/Frenzy in Blue? So not cartoon accurate like the masterpieces have been? Going with the original carded release (apart from the Buzzsaw/Laserbeak switch)

The blue one was called Frenzy in the Japanese Dub of the G1 cartoon :--)

DBK · 04-10-2012 2:11pm

JEBUS, my wallet just caught fire!!! Fort max, the cassettes and as I was browsing I noticed Toysrus.com got Masterpiece Thundercracker back in stock for shipping. SOLD. Shipped it to my mate in the states.

brianregan09 · 04-10-2012 6:30pm

That MP-10 Optimus Prime starting to show up at TRU in the Us now looks the business

DBK · 05-10-2012 9:27am

I've ordered one so when I receive it I'll stick up a pic or two. Also, after finally getting Masterpiece Thundercracker direct from toysrus.com (didn't use Ebay in the end), one of the Asian site I use finally got them in stock. Robotkingdom have it at 109 dollars (toyrsus price is 79dollars). So if you want it and don't want to use Ebay, it's a good option.

DBK · 09-10-2012 5:28pm

Lost plot with Toysrus.com. Ordered MP Thundercracker and it was in stock. Got a confirmation. Two days later told my order was cancelled. Emailed them told them this was unexceptable, they said it was out of stock and sorry. Then got a shipping confirmation, then another mail a day later saying it was in stock.

Paypal says now I've two orders with them for toysrus. Dunno what's going on to be honest.

I checked the tracking and at least one has been posted so I'm happy with that but their ordering service is a joke.

(I bet when I get Thundercracker in my hands I'll be saying "I luv you toysrus...."):P

brianregan09 · 09-10-2012 6:53pm

Worst comes to worse one of the guys here will surely buy the 2nd one from ya

DBK · 09-10-2012 7:43pm

You're probably right, but I can't seem to let go of the ones I've bought twice by "accident"

ChopShop · 10-10-2012 1:20am

TRU online is a mess. They pack badly too. Any point filing a claim on one, or just tell your friend to send the second one back, if they ship it, that is.

DBK · 10-10-2012 11:58am

Yeah, I've made a complaint about it for the first order they cancelled which they are following up.

I had re-ordered it as they said it was canceled, end of.

They then came back with the apology after the 2nd order has shipped. They are mailing me about the first order which is pending that I don't need any more and I just want them to drop it, but they don't seem toget why I no longer want it..madness. If the order goes thru I'm sure I'll just off load it, if I can let myself do that

ChopShop · 10-10-2012 11:02pm

Seems a few got one a couple of weeks early.

[url]Http://bbs.actoys.net/read.php?tid-117334[/url]

And it is absolutely dx size. There are New pictures circulating that prove it.

DBK · 11-10-2012 9:18am

wernstrom! wrote: »

Seems a few got one a couple of weeks early.

[url]Http://bbs.actoys.net/read.php?tid-117334[/url]

And it is absolutely dx size. There are New pictures circulating that prove it.

Sorry, my kanji is limited and it's asking for a login. Is there another link? cheers.

ChopShop · 11-10-2012 1:26pm

Yeah, link isn't doing a thing now.

*annoying*

Try this one.

http://bbs.actoys.net/read.php?tid-1172585.html

DBK · 11-10-2012 2:12pm

Ah yes, seen a fair few of these images. Really brings me back to the day I got Sideswipe from my folks from the Argos catalogue (Sept '84 I think - Still have him - prerub

). Always had love for that figure after that.

DBK · 12-10-2012 12:06pm

Masterpiece Thundercracker has arrived at my mates house. Sweet. Finally.:D

FutureGuy · 12-10-2012 6:26pm

DBK wrote: »

Masterpiece Thundercracker has arrived at my mates house. Sweet. Finally.:D

You got 2 right? Would you sell the second at cost?

DBK · 12-10-2012 9:24pm

FutureGuy wrote: »

You got 2 right? Would you sell the second at cost?

Sorry, they only sent one. Though I still have the order pending on Paypal so if it comes to fruition, I'll sort you out. I was going to keep the 2 but I've done this so many times I'm not bothered this time.

brianregan09 · 13-10-2012 2:33pm

Ill fight ya for it lol

ChopShop · 13-10-2012 5:08pm

Even though we've seen official comparison pictures, here it looks a bit bigger than i thought.

DBK · 13-10-2012 5:22pm

Can't wait for it to arrive. Love the masterpiece series.

ChopShop · 13-10-2012 7:45pm

^ I just folded and bought. Did you go with Robotkingdom too?

DBK · 13-10-2012 8:32pm

Yeah, order that, Red Alert and Soundwave when they were announced, from Robotkingdom. Then the cassettes too. Couldn't bring myself to pay 179dollars for the TRUs MP10. Luckily I got it from the TRU site for 99dollars and free shipping.

I'm actually thinking about getting the MP10-B one, even though I swore I won't. Dunno why it's drawing me it, I had repaints. (Apart from the seekers)

brianregan09 · 14-10-2012 11:21pm

so .....C'mon then whats the best option for getting masterpieces

damn transformers ...drawing me back in

DBK · 15-10-2012 9:13am

brianregan09 wrote: »

so .....C'mon then whats the best option for getting masterpieces damn transformers ...drawing me back in

Oh, I'll try give you the way I buy them or places:

Robotkingdom: Nearly always use these guys. Shipping is that costly and they are cheapest for most of their masterpieces. Only thing is, they take the money off your card when the toy is ordered, even when it's a preorder.

TFSource: American site. Have a good selection and the prices are in line with most american sites. Their delivery and packaging though are second to none. So if it has to be a mint box, these are your guys.

Bigbadtoystore: Again, prices and shipping like TFSource. I've used these for my fort max as they only take the money once the toy is shipped so you can pre-order and save up over time so you're not taking a big hit.

Ehobbybaseshop: Prices are similar to Robotkingdom and they do have some masterpieces that have sold out elsewhere. Got my mini Fort Max off them with no probs.

Toy Arena: Again, american prices. The packaging is grand and their shipping is also great. Got a MIB Op Prime off these and the box was not even creased so happy days.

So, I dunno if that answers any questions. I'd normally visit all these site, add them to the cart so I can see what the total cost is. Visit XE.com for a converstion and see what happens from there.

ChopShop · 15-10-2012 11:02am

Kapow-toys are also good.

Upside is they're in the UK, so no customs hassle..... they *can* be more expensive, but sometimes the end price is actually about comparative to importing.

DBK · 15-10-2012 12:05pm

Also, Dublin City comics have a few masterpieces if you don't want the hassle of importing at all. Think they have starscream and skywarp for about 140euro and an Op Prime which I think was about 130 and a Megatron too. Again, compare online prices with shipping, then add the hassle and see if that will save you a little stress.

ChopShop · 15-10-2012 12:38pm

^ They might have had a Masterpiece Grimlock as well?

DBK · 15-10-2012 12:49pm

wernstrom! wrote: »

^ They might have had a Masterpiece Grimlock as well?

They had. Sold a few weeks ago I heard.

Galvasean · 15-10-2012 1:31pm

They're worth dropping a mail re: anything specific you're looking for as they rotate stock a lot and get new stuff in all the time.

DBK · 15-10-2012 1:56pm

Does Forbidden planet on the quays still have any transformers? Haven't been in there in ages. The last time I was there they had a Masterpiece Starscream in cartoon colours but it was like 180euros.

Galvasean · 15-10-2012 2:01pm

DBK wrote: »

Does Forbidden planet on the quays still have any transformers? Haven't been in there in ages. The last time I was there they had a Masterpiece Starscream in cartoon colours but it was like 180euros.

I was in there a week or so ago. They had some Transformers Prime toys and a a few leftover DotM toys. Nothing outside the main lines really.

ChopShop · 15-10-2012 2:04pm

DBK wrote: »

Does Forbidden planet on the quays still have any transformers? Haven't been in there in ages.

Unless you like "Prime" not really worth the bother, and even then they mostly only have the shelfwarmers unless you've v quick.

DBK · 15-10-2012 2:21pm

Thanks Guys. Think the internet is really the only way to go to get what you really want.

brianregan09 · 15-10-2012 8:23pm

I messaged Dublin City Comics been in there before for Marvel stuff seem like a decent lot in there

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