The Energon Pub

Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:12 pm

I'm currently wondering whether or not I should pull the trigger and import the Japanese release of MP-11, but since hearing about the US release of MP-10 (and how gloriously affordable it is), I'm a bit hesitant. So my question is this:

Do you guys think that it's likely we'll get a US release for MP-11, or will it be more worth it in the end just to get Takara's version?

Thanks in advance.

News Credits: 5749 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 4:16 pm

I'm confident it will be released domestically by Hasbro, but there's no guarantee. The only MP mold that Hasbro has failed to release is Megatron, which is likely due his alt mode.

News Credits: 1235 · Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:44 pm

It is worth mentioning that the MP-11 mold will be released in a few months by Hasbro as Thundercracker without the coronation parts but comes with the stand from MP-03.

Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:59 am

I personally don't see MP11 being released in T'R'Us. He and Skywarp have already been done, so there would be no point in re-releasing them and run the risk of alienating those who have already purchased them. But then again, Hasbro... *shrug*

News Credits: 656 · Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:34 am

If it weren't for the Sideswipe and Soundwave molds I'd say it's highly likely, however, couple new MP molds being available that they haven't used, plus their use of the MP-11 mold for Thundercracker, and that equals some severe doubt. I'd expect to see it eventually, but maybe not until 2014.

News Credits: 1 · Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:36 am

Not that it makes any difference to me (local TRU never brought in any Hasbro MP's), but it's annoying to have one Seeker using the MP-11 mold when the other two are from an older mold.

The head, flanks and lack of hip kibble are going to make him stand out like a sore thumb next to Hasbro's MP Starscream and Skywarp. It wouldn't have been so bad if it was Starscream, since he's supposed to be the leader, and might have certain differences to set himself apart from his subordinates.