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by **mechajol** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:39 am

MP-01
MP-04
20th anniversary
20th Anniversary DVD

okay guys, i give up. what are the differences between these primes? i'm guessing MP-04 came with the trailer, right? but we're talking about the robots here...

what's available locally as of now, in our area, are 20th anniversary DVD primes. the ones with the talking base.

when the hasbro MP-01 came out here, the only thing i noticed that was different with the 20th Anniv DVD prime was the "battle scars" all around the robot, which are basically airbrushed black spots.

so yeah, what are the other differences here? and what do you think is the best version "robot-wise?"

thanks!

by **DorkimusPrime** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:42 am

The DVD one and the 20th anniversary one have smaller smokestacks than MP-01 or MP-04. The DVD one has a different, lighter-colored paint job. You can see the differences here:

http://seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php? ... 0&start=50

Also, the gun that comes with the DVD version is blue like his legs. The rest it's grey, I think.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:19 am

MP-01 --> Japanese original version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint, chrome

MP-04 --> Japanese second edition version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint,
chrome, trailer; essentially MP-01 with trailer

20th Anniversary --> Hasbro release of MP-01
-> Die-cast parts, short smokestacks, dark
paint, chrome.

Classics DVD --> Hasbro second edition release of MP-01
-> Die-cast parts, short smokestacks, bright
toony colours, grey paint instead of chrome
-> Essentially 20th anni with a crap paint job.
-> Also has a talking base, but let's not
mention that PO

IMO, the MP-04 edition is best. It comes with all the right knick-knacks, and has the better smokestacks. But it's pricey.

If on a budget, go for the 20th anniversary edition. I own this version and love it. Plus, you can buy upgrade long stacks for him now.

Don't even look at DVD MP Prime though. And MP-01 is hardly worth it. If you're gonna pay a lot, why not just get the trailer as well?

by **Iron Prime** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:32 am

Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:35 am

Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Care to be sig-quoted on that? :lol:

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:37 am

The Master Blaster wrote:MP-01 --> Japanese original version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint, chrome

MP-04 --> Japanese second edition version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint,
chrome, trailer; essentially MP-01 with trailer

20th Anniversary --> Hasbro release of MP-01
-> Die-cast parts, short smokestacks, dark
paint, chrome.

Classics DVD --> Hasbro second edition release of MP-01
-> Die-cast parts, short smokestacks, bright
toony colours, grey paint instead of chrome
-> Essentially 20th anni with a crap paint job.
-> Also has a talking base, but let's not
mention that PO

IMO, the MP-04 edition is best. It comes with all the right knick-knacks, and has the better smokestacks. But it's pricey.

If on a budget, go for the 20th anniversary edition. I own this version and love it. Plus, you can buy upgrade long stacks for him now.

Don't even look at DVD MP Prime though. And MP-01 is hardly worth it. If you're gonna pay a lot, why not just get the trailer as well?

A couple editions:

MP-01:
Gun: Grey
Wrist Communicators: Starscream & Bumblebee

MP-04
Gun: Grey
Wrist Communicators: Megatron & Grimlock

20th Anniversay
Gun: Black
Wrist Communicators: Starscream & Bumblebee
Battle damage

DVD Version
Gun: Blue
Wrist Communicators: Grimlock & Megatron
No Battle damage

by **mechajol** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:38 am

nice! thanks for the info!

does the MP-04 trailer open up like the G1?

by **Iron Prime** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:38 am

The Master Blaster wrote:
Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Care to be sig-quoted on that?

Go for it!

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:39 am

Snarlus Prime wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:
Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Care to be sig-quoted on that?

Go for it!

hehehehe

I love new sig quotes ;)^

by **Iron Prime** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:40 am

Stormrider wrote:MP-04
Gun: Grey
Wrist Communicators: Megatron & Grimlock

DVD Version
Gun: Blue
Wrist Communicators: Grimlock & Megatron
No Battle damage

I never knew that... Thanks!

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:40 am

Snarlus Prime wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:
Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Care to be sig-quoted on that?

Go for it!

hehehehe

I love new sig quotes ;)^

by **Iron Prime** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:40 am

The Master Blaster wrote:
Snarlus Prime wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:
Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Care to be sig-quoted on that?

Go for it!

hehehehe

I love new sig quotes

I feel everyone wins here.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:43 am

Snarlus Prime wrote:
Stormrider wrote:MP-04
Gun: Grey
Wrist Communicators: Megatron & Grimlock

DVD Version
Gun: Blue
Wrist Communicators: Grimlock & Megatron
No Battle damage

I never knew that... Thanks!

Wow! I never knew that either!
See what happens when you don't own every single version of a toy?

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:46 am

The Master Blaster wrote:MP-01 --> Japanese original version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint, chrome

MP-04 --> Japanese second edition version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint,
chrome, trailer; essentially MP-01 with trailer

20th Anniversary --> Hasbro release of MP-01
-> Die-cast parts, short smokestacks, dark
paint, chrome.

Classics DVD --> Hasbro second edition release of MP-01
-> Die-cast parts, short smokestacks, bright
toony colours, grey paint instead of chrome
-> Essentially 20th anni with a crap paint job.
-> Also has a talking base, but let's not
mention that PO

IMO, the MP-04 edition is best. It comes with all the right knick-knacks, and has the better smokestacks. But it's pricey.

If on a budget, go for the 20th anniversary edition. I own this version and love it. Plus, you can buy upgrade long stacks for him now.

Don't even look at DVD MP Prime though. And MP-01 is hardly worth it. If you're gonna pay a lot, why not just get the trailer as well?

Interesting, where can I get the long stacks?

PS-I'm with MB, I own the 20th anniversary and love it. I'm just not a big fan of the DVD color scheme. But if I could do it over again, I'd get the version with the trailer. I'm hunting for a separate trailer now.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:54 am

hmmm

I'm having trouble finding them...

Give me a minute or two and I'll post a link.

News Credits: 1 · by **Redimus** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:01 am

The Master Blaster wrote:MP-04 --> Japanese second edition version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint,
chrome, trailer; essentially MP-01 with trailer

I think he also has a slightly oranger shade of red than 20th and MP-01, but not as obviously so as DVD 20th. And he's missing roller. Which is retarded.

Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Oh crap. Now you've done it. He'll be walking around te goodship ODB with a head swelled to the size of a small planet...

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:08 am

Redimus wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:MP-04 --> Japanese second edition version of the MP Prime.
-> Die-cast parts, long smokestacks, dark paint,
chrome, trailer; essentially MP-01 with trailer

I think he also has a slightly oranger shade of red than 20th and MP-01, but not as obviously so as DVD 20th. And he's missing roller. Which is retarded.

Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Oh crap. Now you've done it. He'll be walking around te goodship ODB with a head swelled to the size of a small planet...

IF I can still fit on the ship that is

No luck yet, I'll keep searching. I'm sure they're around here somewhere...

EDIT:- Found em!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Transformer-MP-1- ... dZViewItem

In fact, I know what I'm getting once I've payed for Mirage

News Credits: 7 · by **waaaaghlord** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:10 am

DevastaTTor wrote:Interesting, where can I get the long stacks?

This guy has a couple of sets listed for $4 BiN.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Sailormoon2000hks-Anime-Shop

They're cheap to ship too. Can't remember if it was the same seller or not but mine only came to £3 shipped to the UK.

by **Iron Prime** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:11 am

Redimus wrote:
Snarlus Prime wrote:Listen to The Master Blaster. He is wise.

Oh crap. Now you've done it. He'll be walking around te goodship ODB with a head swelled to the size of a small planet...

Careful there, I'll follow him around and do it again - then you'll really have a rough time on the H.M.S. ODB! :twisted:

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:12 am

waaaaghlord wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:Interesting, where can I get the long stacks?

This guy has a couple of sets listed for $4 BiN.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Sailormoon2000hks-Anime-Shop

They're cheap to ship too. Can't remember if it was the same seller or not but mine only came to £3 shipped to the UK.

lol

Too slow matey!

Yep, they're the same. $4 for the stacks, and $2 international shipping.

How long did it take to come?

I can't believe £3 can make the difference between masterpiece and perfect.

News Credits: 7 · by **waaaaghlord** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:24 am

The Master Blaster wrote:How long did it take to come?

Inside of two weeks, maybe not much more than a week. It was a little while back, must have been around when the movie came out because I bought myself the 20th to cheer myself up after sitting through the horrendous piece of drivel. Having taken a momment more to think about it mine was in fact from that seller.

News Credits: 198 · by **DevastaTTor** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:33 am

waaaaghlord wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:How long did it take to come?

Inside of two weeks, maybe not much more than a week. It was a little while back, must have been around when the movie came out because I bought myself the 20th to cheer myself up after sitting through the horrendous piece of drivel. Having taken a momment more to think about it mine was in fact from that seller.

Thanks for this. I'm all over it when I get paid next week.

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:38 am

waaaaghlord wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:How long did it take to come?

Inside of two weeks, maybe not much more than a week. It was a little while back, must have been around when the movie came out because I bought myself the 20th to cheer myself up after sitting through the horrendous piece of drivel. Having taken a momment more to think about it mine was in fact from that seller.

Cool. So if I order in the next week or so, I'll have it before November!

Neato!

While we're on it, does anyone know where I can get a replacement coiled spring to go with the smokestacks? The bit that stops the smokestacks from flopping around?

by **HugeBadWolf** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:45 am

The Master Blaster wrote:
waaaaghlord wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:How long did it take to come?

Inside of two weeks, maybe not much more than a week. It was a little while back, must have been around when the movie came out because I bought myself the 20th to cheer myself up after sitting through the horrendous piece of drivel. Having taken a momment more to think about it mine was in fact from that seller.

Cool. So if I order in the next week or so, I'll have it before November!

Neato!

While we're on it, does anyone know where I can get a replacement coiled spring to go with the smokestacks? The bit that stops the smokestacks from flopping around?

Thanks matey,
Just bought me a pair of long smokestacks,
Now Prime doesn't have to feel inadequate anymore

Gaaar,
Doug

News Credits: 6 · by **City Commander** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 9:47 am

HugeBadWolf wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:
waaaaghlord wrote:
The Master Blaster wrote:How long did it take to come?

Inside of two weeks, maybe not much more than a week. It was a little while back, must have been around when the movie came out because I bought myself the 20th to cheer myself up after sitting through the horrendous piece of drivel. Having taken a momment more to think about it mine was in fact from that seller.

Cool. So if I order in the next week or so, I'll have it before November!

Neato!

While we're on it, does anyone know where I can get a replacement coiled spring to go with the smokestacks? The bit that stops the smokestacks from flopping around?

Thanks matey,
Just bought me a pair of long smokestacks,
Now Prime doesn't have to feel inadequate anymore

Gaaar,
Doug