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[-Kanrabat-]

I can only see this as SS86 Hot Rod. It will be interesting to see how they compare side by side.

You and me both.

[Perceptor1996]

Hotrod's my favorite character and I haven't been able to get his Masterpiece. I look at this and honestly just don't want it at all.

If they had to do something like this I would have rather they used the Classics design to upscale into this inside. At least that would have been a little different.

[megatran]

Hotrod's my favorite character
*snip*

Not Perceptor?
*runs away*

[-Kanrabat-]

Unboxing and review of the MPG-17 Optimus Prime:



News it if it's the first time we see it fully.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

With the unboxings for MPG Prime, I am kinda getting more interested, though I would prefer a unique deco to get him in

[-Kanrabat-]

With the unboxings for MPG Prime, I am kinda getting more interested, though I would prefer a unique deco to get him in

A Nemesis repaint is a given, but I wonder if they'll go crazy with it like for MP-10?

For example, the Duck Camo.

[triKlops]

That Duck Camp deco was amazing. I never got my hands on it but wished i did. A G1 repaint in that would be great as well.

[chuckdawg1999]

Hotrod's my favorite character
*snip*

Not Perceptor?
*runs away*

Yeah, I was wondering the same thing.

With the unboxings for MPG Prime, I am kinda getting more interested, though I would prefer a unique deco to get him in

Ditto, then I remember the price.

Oof, I made the mistake of watching the transformation video, I kinda really want it now.

[steve2275]

Unboxing and review of the MPG-17 Optimus Prime:



News it if it's the first time we see it fully.

looks cool

[-Kanrabat-]

I'm so close to have mine.
Tomorrow, I'll have it, despite having to pay another 36$CAN in custom fees.

[Nemesis Destron]

I'm shocked N appalled that it's going to be a year till MPG Soundwave's minion cassettes will be shipped, I mean seriously HasTak!?

[Overcracker]

Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.

[Overcracker]

The Full Van Damme

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[-Kanrabat-]

Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.

What do you mean by "MP standards?" Because that can mean anything.

If "MP" mean being a Masterpiece of something that appeared in media, then this Optimus is certainly not a "Masterpiece." Even looks, quality, and fun varies if you compare, for example, MP01, MP10, and MP44.
For me, this MPG Optimus is definitely MP standard in the MP10 category. He's very nice overall and his transformation is not annoying.

[chuckdawg1999]

The Full Van Damme

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Looks like this guy sold out everywhere.

[-Kanrabat-]

The Full Van Damme

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Looks like this guy sold out everywhere.

There's one available at Mandarake for 15K yen plus shipping.

[Overcracker]

Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.

What do you mean by "MP standards?" Because that can mean anything.

If "MP" mean being a Masterpiece of something that appeared in media, then this Optimus is certainly not a "Masterpiece." Even looks, quality, and fun varies if you compare, for example, MP01, MP10, and MP44.
For me, this MPG Optimus is definitely MP standard in the MP10 category. He's very nice overall and his transformation is not annoying.

It's not quite on the level of other Masterpiece toys I own in transformation and overall feel. I don't own MP-01, 10 or 44 though so can't compare with those, but compared with say Optimus Primal, Hot Rod, its a simpler more intuitive transformation and a chunkier feel than those. It' feels like a larger retail prime with a few more features, but lacks the overall finesse of those other figures in its transformation and delivery. But I think that was the point of it. It's also not a bad thing, its just not the MP type I am used to

Looks like this guy sold out everywhere.

It's available on amazon.com for $250 if you really, really want one.
https://www.amazon.com/T-Spark-Transformers-Masterpiece-MPG-17-Optimus/dp/B0F37D3LDB/

[-Kanrabat-]

Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.

What do you mean by "MP standards?" Because that can mean anything.

If "MP" mean being a Masterpiece of something that appeared in media, then this Optimus is certainly not a "Masterpiece." Even looks, quality, and fun varies if you compare, for example, MP01, MP10, and MP44.
For me, this MPG Optimus is definitely MP standard in the MP10 category. He's very nice overall and his transformation is not annoying.

It's not quite on the level of other Masterpiece toys I own in transformation and overall feel. I don't own MP-01, 10 or 44 though so can't compare with those, but compared with say Optimus Primal, Hot Rod, its a simpler more intuitive transformation and a chunkier feel than those. It' feels like a larger retail prime with a few more features, but lacks the overall finesse of those other figures in its transformation and delivery. But I think that was the point of it. It's also not a bad thing, its just not the MP type I am used to

Try to get a MP-01 and a MP-10. Any version, any repaint. MP-01 is huge and heavy with an absurd amount of diecast, plus he's full of mechanical details. As for MP-10, he's pure fun and feels really great in hand. Both can be found easily for a reasonable price. For MP-01, I guess the "battle damage" anniversary edition is the easiest and cheapest to find. As for MP-10, if you're tired of the same ol' Optimus, he's available in a plethora of wacky colors, even if those are usually expensive.

As for the MP-44 mold, it's an easy pass. It does look great, but it is just not fun and it feel like a model kit.

[megatran]

Mine just got here aaaand, definitely not up to MP standards.

Still, having fun with it. We’ll report later if I have any QC issues.

What do you mean by "MP standards?" Because that can mean anything.

If "MP" mean being a Masterpiece of something that appeared in media, then this Optimus is certainly not a "Masterpiece." Even looks, quality, and fun varies if you compare, for example, MP01, MP10, and MP44.
For me, this MPG Optimus is definitely MP standard in the MP10 category. He's very nice overall and his transformation is not annoying.

It's not quite on the level of other Masterpiece toys I own in transformation and overall feel. I don't own MP-01, 10 or 44 though so can't compare with those, but compared with say Optimus Primal, Hot Rod, its a simpler more intuitive transformation and a chunkier feel than those. It' feels like a larger retail prime with a few more features, but lacks the overall finesse of those other figures in its transformation and delivery. But I think that was the point of it. It's also not a bad thing, its just not the MP type I am used to

Try to get a MP-01 and a MP-10. Any version, any repaint. MP-01 is huge and heavy with an absurd amount of diecast, plus he's full of mechanical details. As for MP-10, he's pure fun and feels really great in hand. Both can be found easily for a reasonable price. For MP-01, I guess the "battle damage" anniversary edition is the easiest and cheapest to find. As for MP-10, if you're tired of the same ol' Optimus, he's available in a plethora of wacky colors, even if those are usually expensive.

As for the MP-44 mold, it's an easy pass. It does look great, but it is just not fun and it feel like a model kit.

If anyone is considering picking up the MP01 mold, I'd suggest the 20th Anniversary Special Edition DVD (funny enough, this one the Transformers: The Movie "DVD not included"). It also comes with a stand with electronic voice phrases by Peter Cullen(?). Also, the box has a clear window so it can be displayed as is, if you wish. There is a hole in the box window to allow to press the Autobot insignia on the stand for the voice phrases. The Megatron gun accessory is a nice touch too.

Sorry for going off topic...

[Overcracker]

MPG-17, pretty fun toy. Love that die-cast Matrix. Got some real nice heft to it.

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[Perceptor1996]

Protype Arcee is coming and I love this mold so I'm glad to get it again.

[Jelze Bunnycat]

"Secret Agent Arcee"? I wonder what story they've cooked up now.

[Perceptor1996]

Still wish made these colors into a new Junkion lady.

[megatran]

"Secret Agent Arcee"? I wonder what story they've cooked up now.

During the day, Arcee works as an unassuming librarian. At night, she moonlights as Arsee, an exotic dancer passng on topless seret information to her pimp, er I mean handler.

[Emerje]

Takara Tomy has gone back to the MP-51 mold, this time to bring back Arcee in her G1 prototype colors like we saw in the Missing Link line. MPG-23 is an otherwise identical mold with the exact same accessories as the original. She has an MSRP of 19,800 JPY or around $124 and planned to release in December.

This probably isn't the repaint that people expected (where's our Paradron Medic?), but is it one you'll be picking up? Let us know in the Seibertron Energon Pub forums!