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News Credits: 462 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:29 am

Large, high resolution official prototype pics - http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10273140

With these pics, we can now fully see that that cab, while definitely inspired by the MP-10 cab, is definitely not the MP-10 cab.

News Credits: 123 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:43 am

Sabrblade wrote:Hey megatronus, your "Optimus inside Ultra Magnus" image changed.

All I have to say is:

The image appears the same on my screen, but looking at the BBTS product page I sourced the image from... it's different.

I have no idea what's going on...

Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:10 am

So I'm guessing the BBTS price (or thereabouts from some others) is the best price? Does anyone know or have predictions for a possible USA release to help save on cost?

News Credits: 372 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 3:20 am

Pre-orders are up on HLJ! With their discount it comes out to $141. A December release.

News Credits: 6188 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:02 am

In further Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-22 Ultra Magnus news, site sponsor Robot Kingdom have also listed the figure on their website, with a tentative release date of 13th December 2014 and a current pre-order price of US$ 151.90. Read on below for all the accessories and extras included in the package, including some large resolution clear official images of the prototype!

Product Description:

Available on 13th December 2014.

5% less for preorder, discount will be ended 1.5 months before it releases or eariler.

Please don’t preorder this with MP-20 or MP-21 or other confirmed release date items, their release date is still fully confirmed and we don’t want to hold your orders for too long.

Exclusive Coins will be given out at a first come first serve basis!

18000yen

This item includes:
Ultra Magnus Main Body
Face for Exchange X 1
Weapon X 1
Daniel Figure X 1
Spike Figure X 1
Fist for Exchange
Manual

Transformation from Robot to Car Carrier mode do not require the remove of the Cabin.
Vehicle mode can fit in 4 other MP size Cars.
Totally new mold item.

News Credits: 9 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:04 am

Sabrblade wrote:Large, high resolution official prototype pics - http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10273140

With these pics, we can now fully see that that cab, while definitely inspired by the MP-10 cab, is definitely not the MP-10 cab.

Thanks! We can also see that they've just upscaled the OP hands. At that size they could have given him moving thumbs - thumbs don't do what his are doing! Also, we can see that his knees won't bend beyond 45°.

News Credits: 767 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:14 am

Cyberpath wrote:Pre-orders are up on HLJ! With their discount it comes out to $141. A December release.

And pre-ordered, thanks for pointing it out.

And, not only does it look better, and is official but it's also cheaper than KFC's. :lol:

I cannot wait.

News Credits: 6188 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 4:22 am

Burn wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:Okay, where's the discussion for Grimlock?

Unfortunately it's locked up in this topic.

I'm getting everything to link to this thread instead, moved out all the posts pertaining to Grimlock and the clear Targetmasters.

News Credits: 60 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:18 am

amiami

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

and

hobbysearch

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10273140

UM MP-22 (clearer pics)

ETA mid December 2014

Price range Y 14500 to Y 15300 (around $ 140.00 +) not including shipping

News Credits: 60 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 5:44 am

So this might be taking a page from IDW then? The cab serves as a transitional mounting figure for the armor and not a white "naked" Convoy? Either way.....this fig is going to make me go on a diet this coming New Year.

Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:14 am

I like how the gun stores in between the 'arms' on the carrier.

News Credits: 11 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:25 am

looks like Magnus wont have chromed smokestacks...

News Credits: 462 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:30 am

megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Hey megatronus, your "Optimus inside Ultra Magnus" image changed.

All I have to say is:

The image appears the same on my screen, but looking at the BBTS product page I sourced the image from... it's different.

I have no idea what's going on...

Well, it looks to me like, since BBTS changed their original source picture, your hotlinked image changed with it since the source code for it is directly connected to BBTS instead of uploaded to a different image host.

News Credits: 22 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:18 am

I apologize if this is beating a dead horse, but will this be shorter than KFC's figure standing up in robot mode?

News Credits: 60 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:29 am

Based on the pics, looks like it.

News Credits: 409 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 7:59 am

Trikeboy wrote:
Seibertron wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:Spike again? That is now three Masterpiece Spike figures. Why not use Carly?

I imagine it'll be adult Spike and Daniel with their "futuristic" white suits from the Animated 1986 movie, the 3rd season and Headmasters.

Yeah, I'm sure it will with Daniel being included it's just the third time they have done the character. Also, am I the only one who see's this:

That would be cool, if it's colored like that. I feel like the camera angle is not capturing the nose and details right because the inner head can't look that bad, right?

No big gun for Ultra Magnus? :-(

There are a few things I don't like about the design but only one that really bothers me - the roof of the cab hanging off his waist. This seems like an unnecessary design because based on the hinge line, the roof could have been designed to fold up onto the windshield and out of the way. I really hope he is just mistransformed because there is no reason why Ultra Magnus needs to be sporting suit jacket tails.

News Credits: 767 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:24 am

xMXUx wrote:looks like Magnus wont have chromed smokestacks...

Actually he might, all the chrome parts here on the proto seem to be taken from an MP10.

The front wheels of this proto here seem to also be taken from an MP10, look at the pice, it's the exact same as the piece on MP10, it's even still red with the silver trimming. :-?

It's weird, because we know it doesn't have a white MP10 robot, yet it shares the pieces that become its sides.

Can't wait to see colour shots and a few detailed in hand pics that let us guess at it's transformation more.

News Credits: 461 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:47 am

Anime-export has this for $121. But you have to pay upfront. which I did. =D

http://www.anime-export.com/product/19423

Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:38 am

I find it rather disturbing that I've come to this conclusion, but... the lack of an internal white cab robot figure is a deal breaker to me as a 'Masterpiece' figure in this line.

News Credits: 767 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:43 am

I think we can now put the whole claim of wanting to finish the 84 an 85 guys up before moving on as no-longer the case. After all, the original excuse for this coming out now was that it's just a repaint of MP10 with armor.

News Credits: 123 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:08 am

mooncake623 wrote:Anime-export has this for $121. But you have to pay upfront. which I did. =D

http://www.anime-export.com/product/19423

What was the total with shipping?

Also, HLJ patrons: what do you think shipping at HLJ will be on Magnus, based on prior experience?

Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:11 am

I havn't wanted a Masterpiece so badly since Soundwave. My only worry is that his legs don't look too secure.

News Credits: 5 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:14 am

Dead Metal wrote:I think we can now put the whole claim of wanting to finish the 84 an 85 guys up before moving on as no-longer the case. After all, the original excuse for this coming out now was that it's just a repaint of MP10 with armor.

True enough. Now bring on Blurr, Kup, Arcee, and Wheelie!

And a smaller Hot Rod. Seriously. In magenta.

Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:28 am

can't wait for this guy's release.. one small thing that bothers me a bit is that the gun is too faithful to the toy's gun (not sure how it was portrayed in the cartoon). The post at the top of the gun was there so that it fit in the optimus prime cab's fists. Aesthetically it always bothered me, even when I had got my UM as a kid. I reckon they could've done without it or made it more streamlined like a normal gun handle.

News Credits: 11 · Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:43 am

Dead Metal wrote:
xMXUx wrote:looks like Magnus wont have chromed smokestacks...

Actually he might, all the chrome parts here on the proto seem to be taken from an MP10.

The front wheels of this proto here seem to also be taken from an MP10, look at the pice, it's the exact same as the piece on MP10, it's even still red with the silver trimming.

It's weird, because we know it doesn't have a white MP10 robot, yet it shares the pieces that become its sides.

Can't wait to see colour shots and a few detailed in hand pics that let us guess at it's transformation more.

Good point. Let's hope you're right.