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Who else is getting mp-36 this December. Cobo are you getting it?

Bumblebee21 wrote:Coughaegiscoughandrascougheligoscough

aegis-andras-eligos

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa???????

Latin?

Is this some rando 3P code I know nothing of?

Bumblebee21 wrote:Who else is getting mp-36 this December. Cobo are you getting it?

Man, guys, I have completely lost track of the number system. Who is 36? Megatron? Sunstreaker?

If either, my answer is the same. When they release a more toy accurate version of both/either, then I will have them.

I think my theory/patience paid off on these two recent acquisitions.

Cobotron wrote:

Bumblebee21 wrote:Coughaegiscoughandrascougheligoscough

aegis-andras-eligos

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa???????

Latin?

Is this some rando 3P code I know nothing of?

Bumblebee21 wrote:Who else is getting mp-36 this December. Cobo are you getting it?

Man, guys, I have completely lost track of the number system. Who is 36? Megatron? Sunstreaker?

If either, my answer is the same. When they release a more toy accurate version of both/either, then I will have them.

I think my theory/patience paid of on these two recent acquisitions.

Yep 3p stuffz

There's a reissue of megs in December.

39 is streaker, who I'll not be getting as I have surgio and he's amazing

Bumblebee21 wrote:Coughaegiscoughandrascougheligoscough

Yes..that would be nice. Or some Powermasters.

Bumblebee21 wrote:Who else is getting mp-36 this December. Cobo are you getting it?

I'm serrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriously thinking about it. I look at Apollyon and love that guy, but I wouldn't mind a less fiddly transformation. What's funny is G1 Megatron kinda feels fiddly when transforming him so that's why I give Apollyon a pass

itscramtastic wrote:

Bumblebee21 wrote:Coughaegiscoughandrascougheligoscough

Yes..that would be nice. Or some Powermasters.

Bumblebee21 wrote:Who else is getting mp-36 this December. Cobo are you getting it?

I'm serrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriously thinking about it. I look at Apollyon and love that guy, but I wouldn't mind a less fiddly transformation. What's funny is G1 Megatron kinda feels fiddly when transforming him so that's why I give Apollyon a pass

Doooooooo itttttt. Apollyon would look cool mounted on the wall while mp-36 leads.

Andras eligos and abaddon are needed too

Y'all happy now?

'Cause I am!



Still not loving the beast mode, but man this bot mode!

And all these accessories are.... THE. DOPE!

Good. Now open Artfire.

Primal looks fantastic in bot mode -- definitely dig dem accessories.

I'm glad YOU are happy!!

I need some robot monkey fighting fires action though!!

OH. MY. GOODNESS!



Haven't had much time with him yet, but my gut reaction to handling him/first transformation....
Best MP figure since I got my first Datson in the form of Silverstreak.

More thoughts and clarification on that when I've had more time to digest.

Awwwwwwwww yissssssss!!!!

Now put them back in their boxes

Rainmaker wrote:Now put them back in their boxes

Hmmmmmmmm.

Yeah, we're gonna need MOAR ARTFIRE PICS

Fart Fire Taco Hell!

Might wanna switch to something other than photobucket.

FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAART!!!!!!

What the HELL?!

I just got an e-mail from photobucket telling me I have reached my limit for 3rd party photo hosting.
I saw this happen to Autobot N and Bumblbee21, and I got scared, but wasn't sure what was going on.

THE ONLY OPTION TO CONTINUE WITH THIS SERVICE COSTS $399.99 A YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WTF Photobucket?! When did Hitler take control of your website?
This means I would have to rebuild the entire Collect-O-Tron from the ground up.

Anybody have any suggestions?

This blows!

And I just finished editing pics for a review of MP Primal.

Simple! Take all your photobucket photos, download them, then upload them to Seibertron, and edit all your posts accordingly!

...I said it was simple, not easy.

But yes, I agree, this is a load of malarky.

I use imgur, and so far haven't had any issues...

*knocks on wood*

I have all my photos backed up locally, so that's no sweat.

But man, this is a big steaming pile of horse malarkey, for sure!

D, do you pay or use a free account?

Cobotron wrote:I have all my photos backed up locally, so that's no sweat.

But man, this is a big steaming pile of horse malarkey, for sure!

D, do you pay or use a free account?

Free account. I don't want to pay to keep my images

So I wasn't thrilled with what I saw with MP-32. Toon accuracy has never been my bag. While I loved the Beast Wars cartoon, I didn't love it for it's art. I knew then they were maxing out their CG capabilities. They did the best they could with what they had. But what that show really did best was tell a story.
Oh but man! I do love me those Beat Wars toys. I often refer to my OG Primal toy as my "Buzz Lightyear". He is hands down one of my all time favorite Transformers.

The beast mode sculpt On MP-32 is what bothered me, and the painted hair texture even more. When I saw the reveal of MP-38 Optimus Primal Legendary Leader Version, my interests were peaked. Although it still had that smooth car dealership inflatable gorilla look to the beast mode, the new deco helped me see more of what I wanted to see. The toy. And the accessories sure helped that too. So I decided I'd give the old ape a try.

So let's get down to monkeying around!




I don't mind eating a little crow. This Masterpiece certainly exceeded my expectations.
This is my first time with this mold. So for me this isn't a rehash of what I already know. This is a real time first impression.



BACK OFF THE GLASS KIDS! The alpha is angry.


While I'm still not crazy about the beast mode, it is starting to grow on me. Poseability is OK, but the character that the different faces bring really help this mode become more enjoyable. Legendary Leader comes with one less face for each mode than 32, but the ones he comes with are still fun.





I do have some concern for the finish. He has this beautiful matte finish all over. I fear that it could wear quickly. Matte finishes like this love to show scratches and rubs. Especially in black. You definitely have to handle him gingerly. Keep those nails trimmed, and be careful with those clearances during transformation.



What does it really mean...... to have a spark?


BOT MODE!


Well now this mode just saved the day! The deco is so true to the original. The transformation was elegant, and not too complicated. I never liked the exposed mouth from the show. This version does come with the optional face, but the first thing I did was slap the muzzle on that monkey maw.





The inclusion of some of the OG toy gimmicks is great. I got pretty excited when I deployed those wrist rockets. He's got all the right weapons to put this homage to work for me.


But the very best accessories?





The mask and the morningstar! The mask is TOTALLY RAD!!!! (Yaeh, I said rad) I lost the mask to my original Primal years ago. And miss it to this day. It looks so good on 38, I'm pretty convinced this is how I'll display him. What's interesting is it pegs into the back of his head, which has a translucent window, so the light-up eyes gimmick will still function.
What's AWESOME is the added gnarlyness you get by folding down the bot head antennas to form TUSKS!!!



Exhaust! Looks like you and my flail are gonna get in a little FACE TIME!




Another added feature over 32 is the weapon rack. You can still stow the separate blades in his back pack, but with this added piece, he can stash all the extras. The conjoined sword looks a tad ridiculous sticking out there, but the mask and flail storage is much appreciated.


Aside from the accessories, some of my Seiber-friends, much better versed than I in TF fiction and lore helped me with a few fun factoids that make Legendary Leader's release different from MP-32.



MP-38 is the first Masterpiece to be released as a Beast Wars 2 character. The box, instructions, and collector's card all sport the BW2 logo, as well as feature artwork from a very specific one-off anime titled, Beast Wars Special Super Lifeform Transformers. While I'm sure Takara wanted to reference the anime with their deco on 38, as they are increasingly needing to do these days, the artists at the studio responsible for the film were most likely directly referencing the original toy's design. Since I'm unfamiliar with this anime, when I look at 38, I obviously see the old, now classic Kenner/Hasbro deco.



Not bad for an old timer!


Will this Masterpiece version ever replace the original beast's warm fuzzy nest in my primate heart? NOPE! But, 38 is starting to build his own. If cartoon accuracy is your thang, then 32 is allllll-right. But if like me, the buck stops at the toys, 38 is a really great Masterpiece figure. Whether he is to replace the old one your Mom sold at that garage sale, or to be added to your Optimus Primal shelf, he's and outstanding transforming robot toy high-end collectible! It definitely scratched the itch on my silver back!

Damn, it took me a while to tell the bot modes apart. Looks like a fun toy. The smooth balloon skin is a little weird looking. Good looking Munky you got there, can I touch it.



Yeah, photobucket is kinda poop. I switched to flickr, but I see you're already using imgur. How's that working out? I considered it when I switched. Flickr is lacking in a few places, mostly mobile posting, which is completely out.