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JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

robofreak wrote:I'll buy this one. I'll have the money at that time.

Anyways, I think this is the one that should have come out the first time around.

Would have saved a lot of frustration.

You'd think all the product testing these things go through, they would have caught the flaws early on.

Some flaws only show with "rough play", something that can't really be done at the factories. With that, I'm gonna wait this out.

Don't they have kids in China? They can't test them out?

Stormrider wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

robofreak wrote:I'll buy this one. I'll have the money at that time.

Anyways, I think this is the one that should have come out the first time around.

Would have saved a lot of frustration.

You'd think all the product testing these things go through, they would have caught the flaws early on.

Some flaws only show with "rough play", something that can't really be done at the factories. With that, I'm gonna wait this out.

Don't they have kids in China? They can't test them out?

You don't even need "rough play" to break MP Rodimus. No toy figure should be that fragile.

I'm glad they are fixing it and I will get the better version because that's just how I am. They really should offer a manufacturer exchange program though.

I'm not happy with Takara's business strategy with the Masterpiece line these past few weeks. First the MP Convoy "Last Shot" is answered with a new version of Convoy and now this Rodimus release!

Glad I didn't order the first version. Btw, did anyone get their MP Rodimus for less than $200?

amtm wrote:Glad I didn't order the first version. Btw, did anyone get their MP Rodimus for less than $200?

Before Shipping? Yes.

My head exploded when I saw this.

I'll be mopping that up for days.

Razorclaw0000 wrote:What a kick in the dick.

Counterpunch wrote:I like that the news pic is a pic of his crotch.

Hot Rod indeed.

Hmmm

Well, I'm still without this figure so I guess I'll buy this one.

*disgruntled preorder completed*

...for now. We shall see how this turns out, and if Hasbro announces their version first.

amtm wrote:Glad I didn't order the first version. Btw, did anyone get their MP Rodimus for less than $200?

80GBP, from a reputable Hong-Kong based ebay seller I've used countless times before.

Takara Tomy sure are testing their customers patience......I'm only ok with the Rodimus thing if it is repainted as well otherwise it's a total slap in the face for everyone who bought the original.

I actually haven't opened my Masterpiece MPL01 yet and may sell him MISB if the MP-10 version looks good when it is reviewed.

I didn't buy Rodimus due to the quality issues and was waiting for Hasbro's version anyway. I'm hoping for some brighter movie accurate colours and don't care about the trailer. MP Hot Rod=want. MP Rodimus=don't want. Come on Hasbro!! Tell us when your version is coming out Botcon please (and please show us a proto or at least some pics!).

My MP-09 is perfect. I have no need for a "corrected" version. Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe I followed the instructions correctly. Either way, as far as I'm concerned my MP Rodimus is flawless. But, hopefully this will satisfy those who were disappointed the first time around.

Jazz-1982 wrote: Tell us when your version is coming out Botcon please (and please show us a proto or at least some pics!).

I heard it would be later this year, like around Christmastime, or even spring of 2012.

Rodimus Prime wrote:My MP-09 is perfect. I have no need for a "corrected" version. Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe I followed the instructions correctly. Either way, as far as I'm concerned my MP Rodimus is flawless. But, hopefully this will satisfy those who were disappointed the first time around.

I can't believe this. People have been lumbered with dodgy Hot Rods...

And, not content with just bragging about how you got a perfect copy, you then have to insult people by claiming that they're just not following the instructions propery? WTF!!??

As mentioned a page or two back, one of the legs on my figure is misaligned. The cogs in the ratchet joint in the knee just don't line up. The other side is perfect and transforms fine, everything is tucked into place. The other side... everything's just a millimetre or two out, and on such a low-tolerance figure, that's a big problem.

Surely if it was my fault (i.e. being too stupid to follow the instructions, as you suggest), then I'd be having the same problem with both legs and not just one?

Rodimus Prime wrote:My MP-09 is perfect. I have no need for a "corrected" version. Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe I followed the instructions correctly. Either way, as far as I'm concerned my MP Rodimus is flawless. But, hopefully this will satisfy those who were disappointed the first time around.

You just got lucky, the problems with MP09 come from the toy being designed very precisely, so if the guy/chick/kid that puts it together at the factory does a tiny little mistake the whole thing crashes and burns.

I guess the figure has been re-engineered for this release to allow for higher tolerance.

Rodimus Prime wrote:My MP-09 is perfect. I have no need for a "corrected" version. Maybe I just got lucky, or maybe I followed the instructions correctly. Either way, as far as I'm concerned my MP Rodimus is flawless. But, hopefully this will satisfy those who were disappointed the first time around.

Can you send me the instructions to slide the spoiler into trailer without scratching the paint to hell? Wait, I found them... sand the paint off the slots of the trailer. Got any that don't require demintifying my fig?

starfish wrote:

amtm wrote:Glad I didn't order the first version. Btw, did anyone get their MP Rodimus for less than $200?

80GBP, from a reputable Hong-Kong based ebay seller I've used countless times before.

What seller? How much did shipping cost for you?

I bought mine MISB for $175 plus $15 shipping from a private seller on eBay.

As for the instructions comment, I really meant no offense. Reading it again, it did come off rude, I apologize. But I hear all these complaints, and I guess I did really just luck out. I didn't have to force anything, once I transformed the figure into Hot Rod mode and flipped the back piece up, I just opened the pieces on the sides of the slot wide, and slid Hot Rod right in. No tightness, scraping, nothing. I was holding the trailer between my knees, the open end facing up. I just let Hot Rod slide right down in. Again, I am sorry if I came off really arrogant (which I did) but I really am relieved I am not experiencing any difficulties with this figure, given all the complaining.

With MP Rodimus, I don't care too much about the QA issues such as paint scratch at the yellow spoiler and chrome exhaust pipe, back pack won't stay up, or even a depression mark on the trailer like mine:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v104/REMINATOR/MP%20Rodimus/?action=view&current=rodimusmp40.jpg

I'm more concert with thick-less material of the tabs at the back pack which hold the arm down in car mode and also the joint of the lower leg side panels. I only did one transformation and that was it with this toy. Those tabs and connection look too fragile. I can sense the stress mark or will break in any minute should I do more transforming, LOL. I'm not messing around with a $200 toy when the design connections are like garbage. Thanks goodness for MP1 mold and Grimlock.

I am really glad I am waiting on the Hasbro release of this one. If i read this after I paid that money I would have flipped out. I am sorry for you guys that got bad figures.

How would someone be able to tell they received a 1st or 2nd edition of this toy? What if someone orders a 2nd version but the seller sends a 1st? Will there be something on the packaging or toy to avoid any mishaps?

User897 wrote:How would someone be able to tell they received a 1st or 2nd edition of this toy? What if someone orders a 2nd version but the seller sends a 1st? Will there be something on the packaging or toy to avoid any mishaps?

I'm guessing by the QC issues they resolved with this second release. But, it would be hard to argue with a seller on the after market. I'm hoping for a spoiler made of yellow plastic, rather than painted yellow on this run.

Well that's what I'm trying to say. I never had a chance to see an MP-09 in person, so if someone were to put a 1st run and a 2nd run in front of me on a table, I wouldn't know which is which unless Takara changed the graphics or a product number or something. If there is no change to the packaging, I can see this becoming a nightmare because sellers will want to unload their 1st runs and somebody's going to be taken advantage of if measures aren't taken on Takara's part.

User897 wrote:Well that's what I'm trying to say. I never had a chance to see an MP-09 in person, so if someone were to put a 1st run and a 2nd run in front of me on a table, I wouldn't know which is which unless Takara changed the graphics or a product number or something. If there is no change to the packaging, I can see this becoming a nightmare because sellers will want to unload their 1st runs and somebody's going to be taken advantage of if measures aren't taken on Takara's part.

I think you right and it's going to be difficult to tell the difference, unless Takara makes some physical engineering changes.

That's why I'm also hoping that the box art and graphics have something to separate it from version 1. Even a new UPC or adding "Version 2" to the text, SOMETHING. That would help both sellers and buyers.

User897 wrote:That's why I'm also hoping that the box art and graphics have something to separate it from version 1. Even a new UPC or adding "Version 2" to the text, SOMETHING. That would help both sellers and buyers.

I'm sure once they reveal the "updated" changes to the 2nd run, one should be able to tell. I hope..