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Haven't seen many recent pictures or videos of the figure anywhere. Anyone actually bought him?

My wife bought him for me for Christmas.

WolfDawg wrote:My wife bought him for me for Christmas.

Worth buying? I'm assuming it's the fixed version.

Can you post some picts?

Well I've seen a bunch of reviews of the Takara version and decided to skip it due to all the problems I heard about it, especially the shin pieces. I did, however, get the Hasbro version and really liked it aside from the backpack not locking into place securely.

Thankfully, MP-09B fixed MOST of the problems that I had with the Hasbro version as well as the ones I read about concerning the Takara version. The shin swivels have been fixed (just like the ones for the Hasbro version). Also, the backpack locks securely into place. The joints are tighter than my hasbro version and the chest piece isn't nearly as floppy. Transformation is still a pain in the ass though, but I suppose that couldn't be helped. I remember many reviewers saying that the Takara Rodimus' spoiler would get scraped something awful if when inserted into the trailer for the Rodimus Prime vehicle mode. Well, I after putting the figure very gently into that mode, I did notice a few hairline scratches on the spoiler. However, it didn't look nearly as bad as what I'd seen on the original Takara version.

The colors are also VERY nice. I was worried that the teal would be close to a neon blue color, but it really is a bit more subdued than what many pictures make it out to be. The color scheme works well in all 4 modes (Hotrod, Rodimus, sports car, and space Winnebago). I actually prefer these colors to those of the Hasbro and Takara figures.

Overall, I really recommend the figure. Yea, it's a bit pricey, but I'm a sucker for black repaints. It seems like Takara fixed nearly all of the issues that plagued the previous releases of this mold. The only problem I have is the hairline scratches on the spoiler due to inserting the figure into the trailer for space Winnebago mode. However, I plan to keep him in bot mode anyway and the scratches aren't really noticeable anyway. As long as you handle this figure with care (like any MP figure should be handled anyway) then it'll look awesome on display. I'll post some pictures that I took of it. I'd take more, but my camera is broken (my computer doesn't recognize it when I plug it in via USB cord) so I used my phone.

If you have any requests for pictures, I'll do my best to provide them tomorrow. It's night here, and unless there's a source of natural sunlight, my phone takes REALLY crappy pictures. Also, don't bother asking for vehicle mode pictures because I absolutely SUCK at transforming MP Rodimus!

WolfDawg wrote:Well I've seen a bunch of reviews of the Takara version and decided to skip it due to all the problems I heard about it, especially the shin pieces. I did, however, get the Hasbro version and really liked it aside from the backpack not locking into place securely.

Thankfully, MP-09B fixed MOST of the problems that I had with the Hasbro version as well as the ones I read about concerning the Takara version. The shin swivels have been fixed (just like the ones for the Hasbro version). Also, the backpack locks securely into place. The joints are tighter than my hasbro version and the chest piece isn't nearly as floppy. Transformation is still a pain in the ass though, but I suppose that couldn't be helped. I remember many reviewers saying that the Takara Rodimus' spoiler would get scraped something awful if when inserted into the trailer for the Rodimus Prime vehicle mode. Well, I after putting the figure very gently into that mode, I did notice a few hairline scratches on the spoiler. However, it didn't look nearly as bad as what I'd seen on the original Takara version.

The colors are also VERY nice. I was worried that the teal would be close to a neon blue color, but it really is a bit more subdued than what many pictures make it out to be. The color scheme works well in all 4 modes (Hotrod, Rodimus, sports car, and space Winnebago). I actually prefer these colors to those of the Hasbro and Takara figures.

Overall, I really recommend the figure. Yea, it's a bit pricey, but I'm a sucker for black repaints. It seems like Takara fixed nearly all of the issues that plagued the previous releases of this mold. The only problem I have is the hairline scratches on the spoiler due to inserting the figure into the trailer for space Winnebago mode. However, I plan to keep him in bot mode anyway and the scratches aren't really noticeable anyway. As long as you handle this figure with care (like any MP figure should be handled anyway) then it'll look awesome on display. I'll post some pictures that I took of it. I'd take more, but my camera is broken (my computer doesn't recognize it when I plug it in via USB cord) so I used my phone.

If you have any requests for pictures, I'll do my best to provide them tomorrow. It's night here, and unless there's a source of natural sunlight, my phone takes REALLY crappy pictures. Also, don't bother asking for vehicle mode pictures because I absolutely SUCK at transforming MP Rodimus!

Awesome review! Thanks for the pictures too. My birthday's coming up and I think you just sold me on this.

does MP09B have a mustache?

Stormrider wrote:does MP09B have a mustache?

He is not based on SG Rodimus, and does not have a mustache. Although if you look around, I'm sure you might be able to find a custom MP Rodimus based on the SG aesthetic.

I purchased him, but yet to open. He came right before Christmas with several other figures, and I just haven't had the time to get to him yet (Hercules' Dr. Crank and Structor, Encore Devastator have kept my interest).

I've heard this version incorporated some of the changes that 2nd edition Takara Rodimus Prime has, but I haven't tested this out yet.

I'll probably open him this weekend, and compare with 1st ed RP and the Hasbro RP then come back and report.

necr0blivion wrote:

Stormrider wrote:does MP09B have a mustache?

He is not based on SG Rodimus, and does not have a mustache. Although if you look around, I'm sure you might be able to find a custom MP Rodimus based on the SG aesthetic.

Thanks. In the comic that came with MP09B it looks like he was sporting a hairy upper lip.

Stormrider wrote:

necr0blivion wrote:

Stormrider wrote:does MP09B have a mustache?

He is not based on SG Rodimus, and does not have a mustache. Although if you look around, I'm sure you might be able to find a custom MP Rodimus based on the SG aesthetic.

Thanks. In the comic that came with MP09B it looks like he was sporting a hairy upper lip.

I now want to round out my collection with a Latin American exclusive MP Rodimus Senor with a hairy upper lip. Someone make this happen! I also think I need to get some sleep...