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News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:36 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Australia is one of the worst, requiring a special license for even importing them!

Wrong. Oh so very wrong.

The laws vary from State to State to Territory. Only certain States will require you to have a license to import and own him. Others (e.g. Queensland) don't require anything.

by **SpaceKaseJase** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:58 pm

I'll keep you guys updated with AE responses to my inquiries.

by **SpaceKaseJase** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:05 pm

They just replied (so fast)!

"This happened when megatron was first released already. In order to apply the plug, it is necessary to transform it into a gun, then back to the robot to fit inside the box. Of course you will receive the product opened. It is ultimately each customer decision to apply it or not (at their very own risk) , we are offering this service for free."

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:10 pm

that doesnt make any sense.
do they want to play with it for some reason.
you literally just have to put it on the back of the barrel in robot mode and your done. maybe the silencer.
They be over there shooting at each other with the stock silencer on like James Bond. Yuki be over there like, "I can't deal with that right now." 8-)

he needs more red on him

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:15 pm

It's probably to isolate and identify the actual part that becomes the barrel, as some figures in the past have cheated with faux-parts, with the real thing tucked away. We've yet see the transformation, and from the looks of it, it's a doozy.

by **SpaceKaseJase** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:23 pm

They also say that they are very careful and guarantee no breakage when transforming him. They are also considering using "easily removable" tape, though this does not comply with the "permanent" application of the orange plug per the law. I could forgo this process, but as mentioned earlier, it's a risk. Don't care about MISB as I plan on enjoying every transforming and posing second with this guy. So excited! Wife gave me the green light to order it earlier today. She is awesome!

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:26 pm

SpaceKaseJase wrote:They also say that they are very careful and guarantee no breakage when transforming him. They are also considering using "easily removable" tape, though this does not comply with the "permanent" application of the orange plug per the law. I could forgo this process, but as mentioned earlier, it's a risk. Don't care about MISB as I plan on enjoying every transforming and posing second with this guy. So excited! Wife gave me the green light to order it earlier today. She is awesome!

just tell them to use the tape. they arent gonna inspect it too much. they are too busy searching for bombs and illegal drugs.

News Credits: 12 · by **nycPrime** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:55 pm

I emailed a bunch of the Japanese retailers about the plug, and only HLJ said they'd look into it. I don't have the email anymore, but thought a-e said they could not do anything but mail it out as is.

by **SpaceKaseJase** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:25 pm

AE just verified they offer this service free of charge. Just heard back from Amiami. They do not offer this service.

News Credits: 12 · by **nycPrime** » Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:44 pm

SpaceKaseJase wrote:AE just verified they offer this service free of charge. Just heard back from Amiami. They do not offer this service.

So do you have to tell them now or before they ship it that you want the plug? I might end up going with them as well. I also don't want to take the risk of having it seized. I'm the guy where if Customs seizes 1 out of 100, I'm the 1.

by **SpaceKaseJase** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:41 am

They didn't specify when to tell them. I figured it must be before they ship the item. If you want to order from them, you have until the 28th, which is Monday.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 1:28 am

SpaceKaseJase wrote:AE just verified they offer this service free of charge. Just heard back from Amiami. They do not offer this service.

Brother......if AE offers the plug, I suggest you take their offer. Again, it all depends if he, Megs is shipped in gun mode. In gun mode, well that would raise all sorts of alarms but in robot mode? If you're not into MISB, just go with the plug and Elmer's glue. .also, MISB, you won't be sure if the item is adamged or something. It needs to be inspected.

by **SpaceKaseJase** » Fri Nov 25, 2016 3:26 am

If they damage the item they will replace it. I got it in writing

News Credits: 12 · by **nycPrime** » Mon Nov 28, 2016 2:18 am

SpaceKaseJase wrote:They didn't specify when to tell them. I figured it must be before they ship the item. If you want to order from them, you have until the 28th, which is Monday.

Thanks for the heads up on the orange plug. I was able to independently verify with AE that they'll do it free of charge. I also wanted it in writing from them before I placed the order, so I'm in. Interesting that they'd do it, but not Amiami or HLJ. Anyone know if NY does it?

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 3:36 am

Takara added MP-36 Megatron to the Masterpiece page --

Gun extensions:

スコープ、サイレンサー、ストックの付け外しが可能。手にした際に指に触れるトリガーなどのパーツにはダイキャスト合金を使用し、金属ならではの感触を楽しめる！

Google Translate:

Scope, silencer, stock can be removed. For parts such as trigger that touches your fingers when you hold it, you can enjoy the unique feel of metal by using die cast alloy!

The trigger is made from die-cast.

スコープには、セリフ6種、トランスフォーム音2種、銃撃音1種のサウンドギミックを搭載！ストックはディスプレイスタンドとして使用でき、様々なポージングが楽しめる！

Google Translate:

In the scope, 6 kinds of dialogue, 2 kinds of transform sounds, 1 type of sound gimmick of a shooting sound are installed! The stock can be used as a display stand and you can enjoy various poses!

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 10:52 am

For parts such as trigger that touches your fingers when you hold it, you can enjoy the unique feel of metal by using die cast alloy!

...Because that doesn't sound creepy at all!

News Credits: 10 · by **Agamemnon** » Fri Dec 02, 2016 1:48 pm

Thanks for the pics, Cyberpath! The angles they are choosing really hide just how far off-center that gun barrel is on the back, don't they... I'm afraid that it is the thing (well, in addition to the price) that has me eventually canceling my pre-order...

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 2:34 am

Interesting, so pulling the trigger makes a gun firing sound. I wonder how the mechanism works to hit a button on the scope without it looking funny without the scope on? Maybe hidden inside the slide? I can see where some of the extra complexity would come in now.

Emerje

News Credits: 10 · by **sol magnus** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:30 am

Agamemnon wrote:Thanks for the pics, Cyberpath! The angles they are choosing really hide just how far off-center that gun barrel is on the back, don't they... I'm afraid that it is the thing (well, in addition to the price) that has me eventually canceling my pre-order...

They haven't hid any angles. There are early pictures of Megatron at 90 degree angles from the front, back and side. Just go deeper into the thread.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Dec 04, 2016 6:45 pm

Agamemnon wrote:Thanks for the pics, Cyberpath! The angles they are choosing really hide just how far off-center that gun barrel is on the back, don't they... I'm afraid that it is the thing (well, in addition to the price) that has me eventually canceling my pre-order...

Was the gun barrel really meant to be centered anyway?

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:48 am

From Transformers Generations 2017 (トランスフォーマージェネレーション 2017) --

We need high-res pix, like now.

Source: http://hero-x.net/tfg2017/

(Isn't that Kup in the MP comics?)

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 12:51 pm

Wow! Is he really that much bigger than the MP Seeker mold? Impressive.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:09 pm

Cobotron wrote:Wow! Is he really that much bigger than the MP Seeker mold? Impressive.

He shouldn't be. MP-10 certainly isn't a whole head and chest taller than the MP Seeker mold (it's instead only about a head taller), and this new Megatron is about the same height as MP-10.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:12 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Cobotron wrote:Wow! Is he really that much bigger than the MP Seeker mold? Impressive.
He shouldn't be. MP-10 certainly isn't a whole head and chest taller than the MP Seeker mold (it's instead only about a head taller), and this new Megatron is about the same height as MP-10.

That's what I thought. Maybe that photo has some forced perspective going on.

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Mon Dec 05, 2016 1:18 pm

Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Cobotron wrote:Wow! Is he really that much bigger than the MP Seeker mold? Impressive.
He shouldn't be. MP-10 certainly isn't a whole head and chest taller than the MP Seeker mold (it's instead only about a head taller), and this new Megatron is about the same height as MP-10.

That's what I thought. Maybe that photo has some forced perspective going on.

It's a little hard to make out, but I think Screamer's kneeling a little in the photo.