Ello all! It's a mighty great day to discuss Transformers Movie Bots, This thread is sorta my wishful attempt to get all the best 3rd Party Movie Series KOs, original creations, and Modified Oversized KOs (like Wei Jiang) into one coherent thread about the
"BEST" bots/alt modes as a guide to buy if you want a Third Party Movie Transformer.
Now, to start...
I am going to select my first choice for a Bayformer 3rd Party Purchase. If you like the Movies, which I have now become a fan of them, and you are collecting the MPM Masterpiece Movie Line from Takara Tomy and Hasbro, then you will love this guy. In the 4th Transformers Film we were introduced to the minion and bounty hunter of Quintessa known as Lock Down! Well my fellow Transformers fans, I am here to say, that for me, the best version thus far produced by any Third party is definitely
Unique Toys R01 Peru Kill Third Party Lockdown!
If you want a figure that combines simplistic Transformation, coupled with Masterpiece Level Detail and a likeness that is pretty well dead on, then look at these images below spliced with images of the Sideshow collectables statue, and the CGI model from the movies..It's uncanny how well this figure turned out!
CGI MovieSideshow Prime 1 StudioUnique Toys R01 Peru Kill (AOE Lockdown)Now, they did a great job capturing that weathered and gruff face, the face of a bounty Hunter. It's a pretty good likeness..
CGI MovieUnique Toys R01 Peru Kill (AOE Lockdown)The Head sculpts are amazing, and remember when Lockdown pulled a BFG from his head? Yea, this bot covers that pretty well too!
CGI Movie ModelUnique Toys R01 Peru Kill (AOE Lockdown)Just Look at that Superb Detailing! Great Job! makes me feel like each cut is a separate piece of metal! sculpting is top notch!
Here is the Bot in Vehicle mode! Great job! The side mirrors do detach and reattach in transformation, but other then that, a great figure!
if you want an amazingly Masterpiece level AOE Lockdown, then there is no other choice IMHO, then to go with Unique Toys R01 Peru Kill.
Accessories:I'm not a fan of the dogs he will come with tho. I think that a better figure of the dogs is possible, and I would love to see another 3RD Party take on the dogs, and make them Movie Accurate.
if you are now seeking Third Party Masterpiece Level Transformers, then I highly recommend this Thread! I will probably do another soon, as I am currently researching more Third Party Bayformers to mention, as I think with Takara Tomy and their Movie the best series of Toys, why not pick our favorites and most accurate figures from the Thrid Party market. Of course, I do not yet Own a R01 Peru Kill, but I will definitely be getting him once he is available.
Here are some Youtube Video Links for you to see how he stacks up in video footage reviews.
Excellent Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvZmh9CwN70Looks Like the Final Paint applications for the Robo-dogs will be nice too! see this one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sUrvdH1c3UHere are some scale comparisons with MPM-03
(MPM-04 Prime is about a Head taller then Peru Kill (AOE Lockdown)
Okay, well that is it for my first choice for Movie the Best third Party figures. I hope that other Seibertronians will select a great figure to look out for and choose for their Movie Masterpiece collection or Third Party collection. I must say I am really liking how Unique toys and other Thrid Party companies are now making their figures in line with the MPM Masterpiece Movie Line that we are currently seeing a renewed effort from Takara Tomy and Hasbro. I will definitely be on the look out for my Favorites, an AOE Optimus Prime, or hopefully a ROTF Megatron! What's up with that Movie Masterpiece Blackout? What about Desert Camo KO Brawl? I love that figure.. but he feels too small for my collection.. So I am waiting for more news on the Third Party Decepticon Front.
Any news on a Masterpiece Style Star Scream outside of Takara's repainted Leader class would be also very welcome. I also want to get a similar level quality Hot Rod when a Thrid party releases him! I can't wait! Also, I am not sure which Hound to get.. I like the Wei Jiang version, but I have heard and seen on Youtube other versions out there that may be the best, especially if your are trying to do a MPM style collection with Third Party woven in. I am definitely doing that! Any helpful choices as a 3rd Party collection for Bayformers, please feel free to place that here.
I think there is a Master List somewhere on TFW2005 on all the Movie Third Party figures coming out.. it would be nice to get a copy of that here so we have a check list for those interested. I am unable to find that list at present of writing this thread.
Anyhow, I look forward to seeing what other figures I and others like me who NEED a thread like this as a "Go-to" buying guide.. Please help keep this thread alive with updates and images or links when ever a Movie "The Best" style figure shows up. This thread is for the best recommendations.. there will of course be multiple different bests, that's okay. The point here is to pick what you perceive as the best Transformer 3rd party that looks like the movie bot, and also appears to be fun, sturdy, and worth addition to your collection.
we only want the best cause we deserve the Best!
You can also Preorder him on various websites, with an average MSRP of $124.00 Plus Shipping US.