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We've got a notification from site sponsor Robotkingdom about a handful of new deals. The first is a pre-order for the upcoming 'Welcome to 2010' campaign figure, MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode, that will be an expensive and elusive piece. The second is a pre-order for the upcoming Universe Hardhead upgrade by Headmasters - Hothead. Lastly, we found out recently that Henkei Convoy would be reissued, and that's just what we have here. Check out the deals below!

#1. TakaraTomy Transformers MP-04S MP-4S Masterpiece Convoy & Trailer - Sleep Mode.

Pre-order, available on June 2010.
US$214.9/pcs


#2. Head-on!! Headrobots - Hothead.

Pre-order, available on July 2010.
US$29.9/pcs


#3. Takara Henkei C-01 Optimus Prime.

Restock this week.
US$47.9/pcs

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Why couldn't they have used MP-01 rather than MP-04, no one is going to display their dead Prime in vehicle mode.

Jenus wrote:Why couldn't they have used MP-01 rather than MP-04, no one is going to display their dead Prime in vehicle mode.

My guess is because the trailer converts to a repair bay, providing a pseudo-diarama of the scene in the original Movie. Well, that's my take and what I plan to do, anyway

Jenus wrote:Why couldn't they have used MP-01 rather than MP-04, no one is going to display their dead Prime in vehicle mode.

Very simple:

Black Prime without trailer: MP-1B Convoy Black Version (aka Nemesis)
Black Prime with trailer: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version

Make sense?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Jenus wrote:Why couldn't they have used MP-01 rather than MP-04, no one is going to display their dead Prime in vehicle mode.

Very simple:

Black Prime without trailer: MP-1B Convoy Black Version (aka Nemesis)
Black Prime with trailer: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version

Make sense?

The two aren't colored the same, if that's what your getting at, though. MP-4S isn't black, but the same color as MP-1 with the contrast/color tuned super low.

HighPrime wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Jenus wrote:Why couldn't they have used MP-01 rather than MP-04, no one is going to display their dead Prime in vehicle mode.

Very simple:

Black Prime without trailer: MP-1B Convoy Black Version (aka Nemesis)
Black Prime with trailer: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version

Make sense?

The two aren't colored the same, if that's what your getting at, though. MP-4S isn't black, but the same color as MP-1 with the contrast/color tuned super low.

To the casual observer they look the same, and the trailer adds a bit of distinction between the two releases.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Jenus wrote:Why couldn't they have used MP-01 rather than MP-04, no one is going to display their dead Prime in vehicle mode.

Very simple:

Black Prime without trailer: MP-1B Convoy Black Version (aka Nemesis)
Black Prime with trailer: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version

Make sense?

The two aren't colored the same, if that's what your getting at, though. MP-4S isn't black, but the same color as MP-1 with the contrast/color tuned super low.

To the casual observer they look the same, and the trailer adds a bit of distinction between the two releases.

Could be.

Another theory I have is that the trailer-less mold version has been released more, so they are just evening things out:

MP-1
MP-1 (re-release)
MP-2
MP-2 (re-release)
MP-1B

MP-4
MP-4 (re-release)
MP-4S


Or, could be that this is a big event, so might as well pull out all the stops.

In summary of the theories presented:

1.)Screen accurate diorama.
2.)Even out the trailer/trailer-less releases.
3.)Watershed moment in TF history, so release the version that won't shortchange it.
4.)Add distinction between MP-1B and MP-1S.

do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

I don't see how BBTS (or TFsource) won't have this thing for pre-order, really. It will be more expensive since they will factor in overseas shipping, but I have no doubts BBTS will offer this I, too, am waiting for the pre-order on this to go up there.

HighPrime wrote:

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

I don't see how BBTS (or TFsource) won't have this thing for pre-order, really. It will be more expensive since they will factor in overseas shipping, but I have no doubts BBTS will offer this I, too, am waiting for the pre-order on this to go up there.

awesome! thanks for the reply. here's to hoping BBTS gets them soon

My theory is that they just have a crapload of trailers left over from the MP-1 Accessory & the MP-4 release. They're just trying to get rid of them.

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

If I were you i'd give RK a shot. I've ordered plenty from them and been totally satisfied every time. Fair warning though, if in US first shipment you get from them usually gets stuck in customs for a couple of days. After the initial one me & my friends have gotten our stuff within the week with very reasonable shipping rates.

HighPrime wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

HighPrime wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

Jenus wrote:Why couldn't they have used MP-01 rather than MP-04, no one is going to display their dead Prime in vehicle mode.

Very simple:

Black Prime without trailer: MP-1B Convoy Black Version (aka Nemesis)
Black Prime with trailer: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version

Make sense?

The two aren't colored the same, if that's what your getting at, though. MP-4S isn't black, but the same color as MP-1 with the contrast/color tuned super low.

To the casual observer they look the same, and the trailer adds a bit of distinction between the two releases.

Could be.

Another theory I have is that the trailer-less mold version has been released more, so they are just evening things out:

MP-1
MP-1 (re-release)
MP-2
MP-2 (re-release)
MP-1B

MP-4
MP-4 (re-release)
MP-4S


Or, could be that this is a big event, so might as well pull out all the stops.

In summary of the theories presented:

1.)Screen accurate diorama.
2.)Even out the trailer/trailer-less releases.
3.)Watershed moment in TF history, so release the version that won't shortchange it.
4.)Add distinction between MP-1B and MP-1S.

All the ways you guys mentioned makes sense, thanks guys.

Forgotten wrote:My theory is that they just have a crapload of trailers left over from the MP-1 Accessory & the MP-4 release. They're just trying to get rid of them.

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

If I were you i'd give RK a shot. I've ordered plenty from them and been totally satisfied every time. Fair warning though, if in US first shipment you get from them usually gets stuck in customs for a couple of days. After the initial one me & my friends have gotten our stuff within the week with very reasonable shipping rates.

The MP-1 accessory wasn't manufactured by TT. that was a 3rd party add-on by Justitoys (for the most part).


I'm not a big fan of RK. Their 'inventory' system, to be very frank, sucks. Twice since I've ordered from them them, they contact me telling me they 'can't find the stock,' or they're out, and they don't refund the money right away. Another strike against them. I've had to file claims with PayPal to get them to give me my money back. In fact, I'm a day or 2 away from having to file a claim, AGAIN...

Additionally, they make you pay upfront for pre-orders. BBTS doesn't make you do that, and their systems let's you cancel or add to your orders at any time.

The only time I order from RK is when I feel like rolling the dice for some older, hard to come by TF... and I emphasize "ROLL THE DICE..."

To end on a positive note, they do ship fast when they properly calculate their inventory.

rant over...

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

BBts has the preorder up now.

Gutter Bunny wrote:

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

BBTS has the preorder up now.

Yikes... $275... pre-ordered, though

144 left as of this post.

Gutter Bunny wrote:

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

BBts has the preorder up now.

yup, saw and ordered!!

Awesome! cant wait to get Hot Head for HH and as soon as i hear from my contact about Henkei Convoy im ordering another one for FP Trailer. I would really like to get some MP's but not really in my budget right at the moment.

HighPrime wrote:

Gutter Bunny wrote:

bagelsncheesey wrote:do you guys think he'll be up for pre-order at BBTS, or is this a RobotKingdom thing only?

BBTS has the preorder up now.

Yikes... $275... pre-ordered, though

144 left as of this post.

Selling briskly... 88 remain at this point.