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News Credits: 90 · by **Tyrannacon** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:05 pm

MPM-08 Megatron is pretty much the Movie Megatron I've always wanted modeled after his first appearance in the '07 film. Unfortunately the transformation looks like it would be pure and utter torture. Then again I felt that way with MP-36 Megatron the first couple times I transformed him and now I actually like it mostly, save for the legs. Those are still not my favorite part. Thankfully the price point for the MPM-08 is in a range where I can snatch it up. I am looking forward to this. I wonder if Hasbro/Takara will do a Studio Series for the '07 Megatron.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:39 pm

joevill wrote:Does Jazz snap in half?

It does indeed

there is a button on his back you press to enable the upper torso to be pulled off and there's a spinal cord accessory to put over the hole.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:22 pm

Tyrannacon wrote:MPM-08 Megatron is pretty much the Movie Megatron I've always wanted modeled after his first appearance in the '07 film. Unfortunately the transformation looks like it would be pure and utter torture. Then again I felt that way with MP-36 Megatron the first couple times I transformed him and now I actually like it mostly, save for the legs. Those are still not my favorite part. Thankfully the price point for the MPM-08 is in a range where I can snatch it up. I am looking forward to this. I wonder if Hasbro/Takara will do a Studio Series for the '07 Megatron.

I really don't mind at this point if they do a SS Movie 1 Megs. The MPM is what I've always wanted and needed. He's a need

News Credits: 90 · by **Tyrannacon** » Tue Jan 29, 2019 6:39 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Tyrannacon wrote:MPM-08 Megatron is pretty much the Movie Megatron I've always wanted modeled after his first appearance in the '07 film. Unfortunately the transformation looks like it would be pure and utter torture. Then again I felt that way with MP-36 Megatron the first couple times I transformed him and now I actually like it mostly, save for the legs. Those are still not my favorite part. Thankfully the price point for the MPM-08 is in a range where I can snatch it up. I am looking forward to this. I wonder if Hasbro/Takara will do a Studio Series for the '07 Megatron.

I really don't mind at this point if they do a SS Movie 1 Megs. The MPM is what I've always wanted and needed. He's a need

Oh yeah, totally. I would most likely buy both if it does happen. Personally I'm excited for this MPM release because when you look at the '07 Leader and Voyager it definitely leaves a lot to be desired as the sculpting techniques have gotten more advanced and could definitely use an upgrade from those techniques.

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 8:56 am

Toysrus Canada will be getting Movie Masterpiece MPM-08 Megatron but for a high price. That preorder price is $229.99 CAD, which is over $175 USD. It is limited to three per person and is said to be released august first, 2019. Below is the full product description, and there are a few noteworthy aspects:

- There is no mention of exclusivity, which means that this could also be available on Amazon or any other retailer willing to carry this.
- The toy is said to be bilingual so Quebec fans will be able to get it more easily than the other MPMs since Barricade.
- There is an interesting mention in the description clarifying that this is not a 3rd party product. It is the first time I have ever seen such product acknowledged in an official listing.

SKN Number:
406622
Product UID:
B1A7A37E
UPC/EAN/ISBN:
630509769995
Manufacturer #:
E3490
Note:
Gift wrap is not available for this item.
Shippable to Quebec:
yes
Language :
Bilingual
Product Weight:
2.4 lbs
Product Dimensions: (in inches)
14 x 12 x 4

Product Description
As the battle between the Autobots and the Decepticons rages in the streets of Chicago, Megatron blasts his way through, leaving fiery destruction in his wake. The merciless Decepticon uses his sleek Cybertronian jet mode to tear through the skies, dragging along the Autobot Jazz, then uses his massive robot form to tear the bold Autobot in two.

Use the Megatron MPM-8 and Autobot Jazz MPM-9 figures to reimagine the iconic Movie 1 moment when Megatron rips Jazz in two. (MPM-9 sold separately. Subject to availability).

Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron MPM-8 figure is perfect authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 Transformers live action movie. The figure showcases the merciless Decepticon leader with impressive attention to detail. Imagine unleashing Megatron action with articulated hands and mouth, die cast detailing, and Fusion Cannon, chain whip and Allspark Cube accessories. Converts from robot to Cybertronian jet mode in 50 steps.

Transformers and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro.

Includes Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron MPM-8 figure, Allspark Cube, 2 accessories, and instructions.
Figure scale: 12 inches

Ages 8 and up

This Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron MPM-8 collectible figure is an authentic Transformers figure; not from a third-party
Figure's design was inspired by Movie CAD files from the Transformers movie, featuring die cast parts and 180 deco ops with 26 points of articulation
Figure converts from robot to Cybertronian jet mode in 50 steps
Figure comes with the iconic movie-inspired Megatron Fusion Cannon weapon accessory and chain whip accessory
Megatron MPM-8 and Autobot Jazz MPM-9 figures can be posed to reimagine the iconic Movie 1 moment when Megatron rips Jazz in two (MPM-9 sold separately. Subject to availability)

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:22 am

That IS good news. And despite the high price, TrU will have it on sale sooner or later. :-?

by **kevin-was-here** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:31 am

Mission City, not Chicago

by **Aimless Misfire** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 9:33 am

I'll wait for the KO. Over $200 for a chunk of plastic is a complete joke.

News Credits: 56 · by **Nathaniel Prime** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:04 am

Aimless Misfire wrote:I'll wait for the KO. Over $200 for a chunk of plastic is a complete joke.

I find it a complete joke when someone actually buys an 800$ statue, but that doesn't mean I should disrespect them for it.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:30 am

Aimless Misfire wrote:I'll wait for the KO. Over $200 for a chunk of plastic is a complete joke.

I raise you with a 1000$ doll.

No matter what one buy, it always depend on one's interest.
Beside, it's a pretty lazy argument to dismiss something we don't like when we run down the thing to it's base elements:
--Why buy a toy? It's just plastics.
--Why buy fancy clothes? It's just fabrics.
--Why buy good tasting food? It's just sugar, vitamins, minerals, and glucids.
--Why getting exited on sexy girls? It's just flesh.
--Why live at all? We are just ephemerial cosmic dust.

I really hate it when people do that.

News Credits: 56 · by **Nathaniel Prime** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 10:58 am

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Aimless Misfire wrote:I'll wait for the KO. Over $200 for a chunk of plastic is a complete joke.

I raise you with a 1000$ doll.

No matter what one buy, it always depend on one's interest.
Beside, it's a pretty lazy argument to dismiss something we don't like when we run down the thing to it's base elements:
--Why buy a toy? It's just plastics.
--Why buy fancy clothes? It's just fabrics.
--Why buy good tasting food? It's just sugar, vitamins, minerals, and glucids.
--Why getting exited on sexy girls? It's just flesh.
--Why live at all? We are just ephemerial cosmic dust.

I really hate it when people do that.

Your statement is... logical

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:09 am

william-james88 wrote: It is said to be released august first, 2018.

Well **** son, somebody get the time machine ready.

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:13 am

Nemesis Maximo wrote:
william-james88 wrote: It is said to be released august first, 2018.

Well **** son, somebody get the time machine ready.

ah nuts

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:15 am

william-james88 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:
william-james88 wrote: It is said to be released august first, 2018.

Well **** son, somebody get the time machine ready.

ah nuts

Sorry Will, couldn’t help myself!

News Credits: 2 · by **Rodimus Knight** » Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:34 am

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Aimless Misfire wrote:I'll wait for the KO. Over $200 for a chunk of plastic is a complete joke.

I raise you with a 1000$ doll.

No matter what one buy, it always depend on one's interest.
Beside, it's a pretty lazy argument to dismiss something we don't like when we run down the thing to it's base elements:
--Why buy a toy? It's just plastics.
--Why buy fancy clothes? It's just fabrics.
--Why buy good tasting food? It's just sugar, vitamins, minerals, and glucids.
--Why getting exited on sexy girls? It's just flesh.
--Why live at all? We are just ephemerial cosmic dust.

I really hate it when people do that.

Your statement is... logical

Naked photos huh?. Good thing that bad is covering her goodies, although you know the other region is in full view. :lol:

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:03 pm

Rodimus Knight wrote:
Naked photos huh?. Good thing that bad is covering her goodies, although you know the other region is in full view.

You jest but "doll nudity warning" is a thing in the doll circle. :lol:

by **ZeldaTheSwordsman** » Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:19 am

The price is ouch and fairly solidly puts Megs into the "Only if I win the lottery or have another such windfall" category for me, but on the other hand Megatron was quite possibly the absolute most complex design in the movie (someone in the animation department called him a "walking chandelier"), thus necessitating (And I mean actually necessitating, as opposed to MP-44 and its reinventing the wheel to obsessively duplicate the cartoon's artistic license and inking limits to an obscene level) a lot of complex engineering to produce a Masterpiece toy of him, so...

It's good to see movieverse Megatron's original body getting a toy that's not hampered by clumsy gimmicking and the designers having to learn the aesthetic's ropes, and a Masterpiece at that. It's a pity he doesn't include the spear from the flashback sequence, particularly at that price. Who knows, maybe that'll end up being his Retailer Exclusive Accessory.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:21 pm

See, I find it funny that people are saying "ouch" over either Jazz or Meg's prices. Jazz is the same as both Bumblebees and Barricade, and those guys are fairly complex compared to G1 MPs around that price or who were released around that price. Prime and Ironhide were $100 and they both had far more engineering put into them (levels of success not withstanding) than MPs around that price.

Megs is really complex and really big. And that $160 is a lot less ouch when one considers the Inferno mold went for $140 and also where the new MPs his size are standing price wise

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:29 pm

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:See, I find it funny that people are saying "ouch" over either Jazz or Meg's prices. Jazz is the same as both Bumblebees and Barricade, and those guys are fairly complex compared to G1 MPs around that price or who were released around that price. Prime and Ironhide were $100 and they both had far more engineering put into them (levels of success not withstanding) than MPs around that price.

Megs is really complex and really big. And that $160 is a lot less ouch when one considers the Inferno mold went for $140 and also where the new MPs his size are standing price wise

Also consider that so far we have found all of the MPM figures on massive discounts on Amazon.

News Credits: 35 · by **RobRobRobRobRob** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:03 pm

New York Toy Fair 2019 is officially off to the races, with our own beloved Seibertron and Megatronus sending our way a multitude of images from the showfloor. Here, we have images of the highly anticipated Movie Masterpiece MPM-8 Megatron and MPM-9 Jazz! The images showcase each of the figures accessories, weapons, and alternate modes, as well as giving us an up-close look at the small Sam Witiwicky figurine included with MPM-9!

There will be much more to come as Toy Fair 2019 triumphantly parades through the weekend, so be sure to stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all the latest Transformers news!

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:30 pm

Megatron look pretty damn big.
I kinda want it actually. I'll wait for video reviews to see if I really want it.

by **Nemesis Maximo** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 5:48 pm

I’mma be all up in dat Jazz.

News Credits: 35 · by **RobRobRobRobRob** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:31 pm

Once more, we have a new gallery from the Masterpiece Movie display on the showfloor of New York Toy Fair 2019, showcasing MPM-8 Megatron and MPM-9 Jazz! As with all our images taken from the showfloor, these come courtesy of our very own Seibertron and Megatronus. The gallery goes into great detail regarding the figures, as well as images of the fronts and backs of each Masterpiece’s packaging. The gallery can be found here, so be sure to take a peek if you’re so inclined.

In addition, we have a complimentary video straight from the official Seibertron YouTube channel showing off the aforementioned figures. Be sure to take a watch and let us know what you think in the forums below!

News Credits: 19 · by **Carnivius_Prime** » Sun Feb 17, 2019 4:28 am

They've mistransformed Jazz especially his backpack. :HEADHURTS:

Love the pic of him standing on one hand on the box. I know it says requires additional support but maybe that's just there to cover their based and maybe he can actually balance like that (just not worth keeping him that way in case he does fall over at some point).

My Studio Jazz balances really well on one foot even without using those black support bits on the back of his feet (I never use those).