I know this is a sore subject.. even for me, owning the MP-10 Hasbro version.. But shouldn't a third party, or Takara offer maybe some leg replacements for MP-10? I don't need a new bot, just a set of new legs to make Prime and Megs more compatible and look better next to each other. Here is an example.. it's just the lower legs or if you like the entire legs could be replaced, depends on the easiest place to do the mod on the bot. I'm not opposed to using a screw driver. I just don't want to do much more then that. I would love to get a new set of legs, and forego a new bot, As long as the legs can fit both bot mode, and alt (truck) mode with no issues, and allows the trailer to move naturally, then I think I would be satisfied with the Hasbro Prime I have already. It wasn't too bad changing out the doors on my Ironhide for the Dr. Wu replacements.
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..