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Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:29 pm
by chuckdawg1999
o.supreme wrote:Well it all worked out. I woke up to an unexpected message this morning that my item was out for delivery! :DANCE: . He came around 9am via Fedex.

The train mode for Getsuei is great. However..as Chuck mentioned in his review, while the track pieces can fit together, the gauges (or width of the tracks themselves) are different, so connecting them together and having them travel along the track is an impossibility. Also, All of Getsuei's wheels become problematic to align on the track, plus there is a piece that drags bottom, making it impossible to glide smoothly on the track.

In Robot mode he is cool. I dont mind the kibble, and the back flap I keep down (despite the instructions), just looks way better.

Leg Mode (thanks again Chuck for the shortcut transformation) still... The back seems unfinished seeing as how the wheel sections dont clip back together, nor do the back panels. The Back of his calf is just left split open. Not the neatest look, but we shall see as time goes on. I definitely prefer Shouki so far. I dont mind his extra train kibble in Robot mode. I prefer him to Getsuei.

Well, its going to be a long 5 months until Yukikaze comes out, and hopefully pre orders for MPG-04 Suiken should be revealed soon.


DON'T LISTEN TO ME! The reason the instructions have you split the legs is so you can have enough clearance to swing those lower parts around. Otherwise you run the risk of breaking it like I did.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:49 pm
by o.supreme
MPG-04 available for pre-order on Amazon Japan:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0B ... UTF8&psc=1

Transformers Masterpiece Gattai MPG-4 Suiken Revealed

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:22 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Thanks to Seibertronian o.supreme, we have news that the 4th of 6 MPG Trainbots has been officially revealed and is up for preorder.

The fourth figure in this MGP line is Suiken, who forms the left arm (and part of the foot) for Raiden. Suiken transforms into a Tokai-type 153 Express locomotive in a green and orange color scheme, a striking scheme compared to the 3 Trainbots revealed so far. Suiken stands about on par with the other Trainbots in terms of size, as seen in a comparison picture with Getsuei.

Suiken appears to have the left robot mode fist built into his design, an integration tactic seen on the Fall of Cybertron era combiners. A majority of his train mode forms the left arm to Raiden, while a portion breaks off and transforms into the foot wing kibble. He comes with his scaled blaster, the larger Raiden blaster, 2 pieces of train tracks, and a piece for his stand.

Suiken is listed on Amazon Japan for ¥17,705, or at the current exchange rate approximately $122.00 USD. His preorder is live, and we anticipate other stores will begin listing him before too long.

Check out the images below, and let us know what you think of the next Trainbot in the comments down below!

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Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:24 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Best looking team member so far to me. I love this

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:54 pm
by Brokebot
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Best looking team member so far to me. I love this


;)^ This long, drawn-out release schedule is killing me, though.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:01 pm
by Immortal Starscream
I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:16 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat

Sword?

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:21 pm
by Immortal Starscream
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat

Sword?


Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does

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Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:24 pm
by D-Maximal_Primal
Immortal Starscream wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat

Sword?


Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does

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But... Raiden nor any of his components have ever had a sword?

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 3:32 pm
by Immortal Starscream
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat

Sword?


Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does

Image

But... Raiden nor any of his components have ever had a sword?



Been forever since I've seen headmasters so I can't remember if he had one there or not, but I couldn't find any images. Either way, the train track have a big sword shaped storage spot under them. Thepeg holes are even contoured to match the shape. Maybe Takara decided he needed one

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:21 pm
by o.supreme
I've seen 3 Getsuei reviews online (one of them TT official Transformation video), and none of them mentions this... I never even looked under the track pieces :oops: , except to notice the gauges were different, so these wont all be able to go along the track together when completed.

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Here's another one... Is the term "Hand-Held Bazooka" by definition incorrect? ;) Every one I've ever seen requires you to rest it on your shoulder.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:30 pm
by Sabrblade
Immortal Starscream wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat

Sword?


Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does

Image

But... Raiden nor any of his components have ever had a sword?



Been forever since I've seen headmasters so I can't remember if he had one there or not, but I couldn't find any images. Either way, the train track have a big sword shaped storage spot under them. Thepeg holes are even contoured to match the shape. Maybe Takara decided he needed one
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:34 pm
by o.supreme
Sabrblade wrote:Image


ok then some 3P company needs to make Lightsabers for all the combiners so we can reenact this scene:

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Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:11 pm
by Tigerhawk7109
Normally Suiken is my favorite of the Trainbots. But I just cannot get over how much of a mess that robot mode is. I'll stick with the Moon Studios version, thanks.

:BH-PREDACON: :SG-CONS:

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:18 pm
by Brokebot
Immortal Starscream wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Immortal Starscream wrote:I've been all in on these so far, but not for the combined mode, which is kinda sad. but I like trains, and I like the looks of the robots. also, just noticed that Getsuei's tracks when put together in the right order has a storage slot for the combiner sword. I'm sure people already knew this, but I think it's neat

Sword?


Well, the sword hasn't been released yet, may not come untill the final train it, but we have a spot for it when it does

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SON.
OF.
A.
BIOTCH.

I did not see that.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:29 pm
by chuckdawg1999
Wow, I don't think anyone else has noticed this.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:53 pm
by Immortal Starscream
Lol well dang, I figured I was late to the discussion on it. Glad To make the discovery then.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:16 pm
by Sabrblade
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Wow, I don't think anyone else has noticed this.
I first heard about it on Discord.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:34 am
by Brokebot
Ok, smarter people than me, I'm curious about this one: the instructions show a piece to turn the tracks into stands (I guess so you can pose them in ways that need help to balance.) There's even a clear plastic piece for this prop-rod to plug into. But there's no prop rod included in the boxes.


What's the deal?

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:02 am
by TF-fan kev777
Brokebot wrote:Ok, smarter people than me, I'm curious about this one: the instructions show a piece to turn the tracks into stands (I guess so you can pose them in ways that need help to balance.) There's even a clear plastic piece for this prop-rod to plug into. But there's no prop rod included in the boxes.


What's the deal?


I believe some previous MP's came with a stand that can work for these using the extra piece they provided. You would need the stand from another MP however.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:08 am
by D-Maximal_Primal
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
Brokebot wrote:Ok, smarter people than me, I'm curious about this one: the instructions show a piece to turn the tracks into stands (I guess so you can pose them in ways that need help to balance.) There's even a clear plastic piece for this prop-rod to plug into. But there's no prop rod included in the boxes.


What's the deal?


I believe some previous MP's came with a stand that can work for these using the extra piece they provided. You would need the stand from another MP however.

Specifically, I think the necessary component came with MP Dinobot, and maybe 1 or a couple other MP Beast Wars figures

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:25 am
by Immortal Starscream
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
Brokebot wrote:Ok, smarter people than me, I'm curious about this one: the instructions show a piece to turn the tracks into stands (I guess so you can pose them in ways that need help to balance.) There's even a clear plastic piece for this prop-rod to plug into. But there's no prop rod included in the boxes.


What's the deal?


I believe some previous MP's came with a stand that can work for these using the extra piece they provided. You would need the stand from another MP however.

Specifically, I think the necessary component came with MP Dinobot, and maybe 1 or a couple other MP Beast Wars figures


also mp blackarachnia, v3 Starscream. technically, you can use the stock part of v2 megatron, but it won't plug into the tracks. seriously, I know others have said this, but jeeze has/tak/tomy rip that damn bandaid off and just start selling the display stands. stop letting bandai one-up you on this.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:28 am
by D-Maximal_Primal
Immortal Starscream wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
TF-fan kev777 wrote:
Brokebot wrote:Ok, smarter people than me, I'm curious about this one: the instructions show a piece to turn the tracks into stands (I guess so you can pose them in ways that need help to balance.) There's even a clear plastic piece for this prop-rod to plug into. But there's no prop rod included in the boxes.


What's the deal?


I believe some previous MP's came with a stand that can work for these using the extra piece they provided. You would need the stand from another MP however.

Specifically, I think the necessary component came with MP Dinobot, and maybe 1 or a couple other MP Beast Wars figures


also mp blackarachnia, v3 Starscream. technically, you can use the stock part of v2 megatron, but it won't plug into the tracks. seriously, I know others have said this, but jeeze has/tak/tomy rip that damn bandaid off and just start selling the display stands. stop letting bandai one-up you on this.

I will not argue that, that is for sure

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:00 am
by o.supreme
Yeah, it's basically a situation of "Stand Sold Separately". That may be indicated in Japanese somewhere in the instructions, but of course most of us don't understand the language, but I figured early on from other toy reviewers.

Re: Takara Masterpiece Gattai MPG Discussion Thread

PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:06 pm
by chuckdawg1999
I'm throwing this out here, if you need MPG 02 Getsuei I'm selling my broken one for $75 shipped. It still works and can transform to all three modes but, as seen in my review, the ring around one of the posts broke off so the panel has to be parts formed for all three modes.