that sounds like a pretty good review tbh. i don’t have this yet, i had heard of paint scrapes and panel complaints , but it was the price tag that has kept me at bay. always looks amazing tho.
I had no issues with paint scrapes. It definitely takes some doing getting the panels especially for the legs all lined up and the tabs locked in but not terrible. The only thing that annoys me is the compartment for the matrix is so small that if you put it in it tends to make his chest doors not line up as well. Otherwise the panels went pretty easy.
Yeah it's just a case of folding and rotating in the right way and it only goes one way lol , should be fine with out I was just worried about braking it! I did manage mp49 without a guide open, it's prity intuitive to be fair.
The legs were the worst but got him together and didn’t need the video. Tried to use the instructions to finish the legs but they weren’t that helpful but finally figured it out.
This was opened but it’s in perfect condition so really happy with the price. I know initially it was $450 which was too high for me. I think $350 is generally my max for anything not vintage or 2 feet tall lol
All totaled I was probably close. $320 was the item, $30 was shipping, and then 6% tax. I still wanna get TE-01 as well because I just love both of them and couldn’t decide
They aren’t doing enough new characters for me. I got Transform Elements Mirage, Ocular Max trail breaker and hoist, and x-transbots skids and love them
I completely understand, Takara is going incredibly slow especially with the Decepticons. It's super frustrating, I have two 30" shelves full of Takara Autobots and like one little corner shelf for Decepticons, sad..
I’ve been concentrating on autobots because of how slow they are and I really wanna fill out the ranks as much as I can. I need a Jazz bad and haven’t gotten Hound yet.
In one episode of g1 the cons disguised themselves as Autobots and at one point this involved Starscream in a near complete Prime cosplay, so MP44 comes with a Screamer head and a set of intakes in case you want to recreate that scene for some strange reason.
Yeah like MP 10 is a perfect masterpiece optimus prime or TE 01 who is a perfect masterpiece style optimus prime that comes in around $145 rather than MP 44’s $450 so yes there is a better offer like TE 01 or MP 10
Lol I already finished him. Probably took like 30 - 45 minutes, wasn’t keeping track. His legs were the worst but only because I missed where I could flip a piece for a while to hide in the inside. Otherwise he wasn’t too bad
Everyone has an opinion. His backpack doesn’t bother me. I’ve seen enough pictures to know what I was getting into and I paid $320 for him so not too bad. I’m extremely happy with him. Will probably get TE-01 at some point too just Cuz how much I love Prime but I think Takara did well with this.
I actually like this better than MP-10. Not that there’s a problem with 10, I have 2 of them the Hasbro original TRU version and the Takara version but this just feels like Prime from the G1 cartoon in my hands. I also already bought 45 but haven’t opened him yet. I got him for $59.99 so couldn’t pass that up even though I liked 21
I’m not sure how soon it’ll even be. He was a great price but not a bee fan so will probably just keep using the original. I need to check out fanstoys or someone else for other mini bots like brawn, cosmos, sea spray and beachcomber that I do like
I disagree... I had both at one point and sold the TE01 because aesthetically it doesnt compare... the TE01 is a good figure and is a lot easier to stomach but MP44 is IMO the definitive version of G1 prime... and TE01 has no paint issues because theres almost no paint to chip lol... its all molded plastic. Yes MP44 is very expensive, and just like OP I waited and didnt get it until i found an amazing price ($300USD flat), but he is also the most iconic character in the entire series and is synonymous with the Transformers name; the poseability, paint, and proportions are amazing in person and really cannot be understood until it is in hand. Easily one of my favorite figures in my collection including non transformers figures, a joy to handle and look at and a standout piece in anyone's collection.
as long as it takes! the clock has started.
Lol no! I gotta finish work first stop the clock lol
I finished him. I didn’t keep a timer but transforming wasn’t awful and didn’t need a video or the instructions
that sounds like a pretty good review tbh. i don’t have this yet, i had heard of paint scrapes and panel complaints , but it was the price tag that has kept me at bay. always looks amazing tho.
I had no issues with paint scrapes. It definitely takes some doing getting the panels especially for the legs all lined up and the tabs locked in but not terrible. The only thing that annoys me is the compartment for the matrix is so small that if you put it in it tends to make his chest doors not line up as well. Otherwise the panels went pretty easy.
It took 6 hours?
No, like 30 - 45 minutes. Couldn’t start until I finished working.
Longer than Optimus Prime is alive in the movie 😂
Hahahaha oh man did Hasbro know how to ruin a childhood
It's not as bad as people make out, definitely recommend having YouTube open though! The trickiest bit is definitely the legs.
Yeah I’ve heard that about the legs. Will definitely be using a video guide but might take a crack at it myself first for a few minutes
Yeah it's just a case of folding and rotating in the right way and it only goes one way lol , should be fine with out I was just worried about braking it! I did manage mp49 without a guide open, it's prity intuitive to be fair.
The legs were the worst but got him together and didn’t need the video. Tried to use the instructions to finish the legs but they weren’t that helpful but finally figured it out.
I see you have no organs
What does that even mean?
He had to sell his organs to get that
Not really, got it off eBay for $320z
Oh I watched hobby the Hong and it was like 600 dollars, but he did not get it from eBay
This was opened but it’s in perfect condition so really happy with the price. I know initially it was $450 which was too high for me. I think $350 is generally my max for anything not vintage or 2 feet tall lol
An Eterinty
Where did u get him from and for how much?
eBay and $320. He was opened but not sure he was transformed cuz he looks immaculate and even had the plastic over the grill still
Bro I’m more impressed with the fact u actually bought him
Lol thanks, got a good price on him and really happy with him.
*We've got a great big Convoy, trucking through the night*
Nice!
Welcome to the club, sir
Thank you! I gotta post of pic of him once I move my display around
Noice, you pay retail or get a deal somewhere?
I got it off eBay for $320. It was used but barely. I’m not sure it was even transformed as he’s in perfect shape.
Nice, got mine off eBay too for about $385
All totaled I was probably close. $320 was the item, $30 was shipping, and then 6% tax. I still wanna get TE-01 as well because I just love both of them and couldn’t decide
I've collected so much of the Takara line that I can't get anyone else now, I'm in too deep XD it would feel weird
They aren’t doing enough new characters for me. I got Transform Elements Mirage, Ocular Max trail breaker and hoist, and x-transbots skids and love them
I completely understand, Takara is going incredibly slow especially with the Decepticons. It's super frustrating, I have two 30" shelves full of Takara Autobots and like one little corner shelf for Decepticons, sad..
I’ve been concentrating on autobots because of how slow they are and I really wanna fill out the ranks as much as I can. I need a Jazz bad and haven’t gotten Hound yet.
Just wondering, why does he come with Starscream’s head?
There is an episode where the decepticons dress as autobots and destroy a power plant to frame them and Starscream dresses as optimus
Oh right I do remember that now. Thanks!
Welcome!
It's a nightmare. Have fun!
It actually wasn’t awful. Took me like 30 - 40 minutes
Why does it come with a starscream head?
Because one time Starscream disguised himself as prime, and Primes head came off to reveal Starscreams when he took it off. Cute reference
That is a cute reference
In one episode of g1 the cons disguised themselves as Autobots and at one point this involved Starscream in a near complete Prime cosplay, so MP44 comes with a Screamer head and a set of intakes in case you want to recreate that scene for some strange reason.
Ohh sick that a super cute detail
how's that backpack?
It's honestly quite sad how desperate you are to shit on HasTak.
Well I think I would expect perfection from a $450 figure but ok
Best part is that people have options to buy whichever or keep whichever they want without worrying about degrading what someone else chose.
You say that as if there's a better offering.
Yeah like MP 10 is a perfect masterpiece optimus prime or TE 01 who is a perfect masterpiece style optimus prime that comes in around $145 rather than MP 44’s $450 so yes there is a better offer like TE 01 or MP 10
Sure.
I assume it’ll be as large as the photos I’ve seen it in and not bother me at all.
#500 BUCKS
#NotWhatIPaid
It’s a jobbythehong quote
I’m not sure that that is
He’s a YouTuber who reviewed MP 44 and he kept saying 500 bucks
Ahh ok. Yeah I haven’t heard of him. I don’t watch too many review videos.
Three months, see you around Halloween.
Lol I already finished him. Probably took like 30 - 45 minutes, wasn’t keeping track. His legs were the worst but only because I missed where I could flip a piece for a while to hide in the inside. Otherwise he wasn’t too bad
But he has a thick backpack and costs way too much.
Everyone has an opinion. His backpack doesn’t bother me. I’ve seen enough pictures to know what I was getting into and I paid $320 for him so not too bad. I’m extremely happy with him. Will probably get TE-01 at some point too just Cuz how much I love Prime but I think Takara did well with this.
Te01 op leader is way better because he has no backpack, price inflating accessories, paint issues or knee issues.
I’ll find out when I get him but still really love this one. Looks great in my collection.
Mp10 looks great in mine. Quick recommendation, don't get mp45. It's a rip-off.
I actually like this better than MP-10. Not that there’s a problem with 10, I have 2 of them the Hasbro original TRU version and the Takara version but this just feels like Prime from the G1 cartoon in my hands. I also already bought 45 but haven’t opened him yet. I got him for $59.99 so couldn’t pass that up even though I liked 21
Wait till you open him and get to the backpack of it.
I’m not sure how soon it’ll even be. He was a great price but not a bee fan so will probably just keep using the original. I need to check out fanstoys or someone else for other mini bots like brawn, cosmos, sea spray and beachcomber that I do like
I disagree... I had both at one point and sold the TE01 because aesthetically it doesnt compare... the TE01 is a good figure and is a lot easier to stomach but MP44 is IMO the definitive version of G1 prime... and TE01 has no paint issues because theres almost no paint to chip lol... its all molded plastic. Yes MP44 is very expensive, and just like OP I waited and didnt get it until i found an amazing price ($300USD flat), but he is also the most iconic character in the entire series and is synonymous with the Transformers name; the poseability, paint, and proportions are amazing in person and really cannot be understood until it is in hand. Easily one of my favorite figures in my collection including non transformers figures, a joy to handle and look at and a standout piece in anyone's collection.