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Dead Metal wrote:That's the whole reason I started to exclusively collect Masterpiece, that way I won't feel compelled and go crazy buying everything. The fact Takara's only releasing like 3-4 new MPs a year (not counting dumb repaints) means I only have to get 3-4 figures.
Back when I collected Classics, I went crazy trying to get all the official figures, plus the 3rd party accessories and the 3rd Party figures that filled spots HasTak didn't.

I may be going this route this year.

There is still a lot of stuff I like/want in the classics scale though, so I have not 100% convinced myself. But I have space issues that are compelling me to want to do this too.

rpetras wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:That's the whole reason I started to exclusively collect Masterpiece, that way I won't feel compelled and go crazy buying everything. The fact Takara's only releasing like 3-4 new MPs a year (not counting dumb repaints) means I only have to get 3-4 figures.
Back when I collected Classics, I went crazy trying to get all the official figures, plus the 3rd party accessories and the 3rd Party figures that filled spots HasTak didn't.

I may be going this route this year.

There is still a lot of stuff I like/want in the classics scale though, so I have not 100% convinced myself. But I have space issues that are compelling me to want to do this too.

Thats what iv'e done MP is my last stop with transformers , ther's nothing more satisfying in this hobby than an official MP Transformer .

Only 3rdp tf are too good to completely cut them out , it's even harder when you get options like ft reflector who could never see the day from takara .

Wondering if more interest and higher ordering of this X-T Megatron toy will increase. With Takara MP-25 Gun Megatron rumors being debunked and not even listed as a upcoming MP TF toy for 2015. With MP-25 being listed as Tracks.

With the now 2015 Takara MP TF toys rumors now being. Tracks, Diaclone colored Tracks, Ironhide, Ratchet, Star Saber and a huge mass amount of recolors-retools MP TF toys planned by Takara for 2015.

Think Takara might announce and try to release one more bigger new sculpt MP TF toy in late 2015, Early 2016. Hoping this is a MP G-1 Galvatron toy.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Wondering if more interest and higher ordering of this X-T Megatron toy will increase. With Takara MP-25 Gun Megatron rumors being debunked and not even listed as a upcoming MP TF toy for 2015. With MP-25 being listed as Tracks.

With the now 2015 Takara MP TF toys rumors now being. Tracks, Diaclone colored Tracks, Ironhide, Ratchet, Star Saber and a huge mass amount of recolors-retools MP TF toys planned by Takara for 2015.

Think Takara might announce and try to release one more bigger new sculpt MP TF toy in late 2015, Early 2016. Hoping this is a MP G-1 Galvatron toy.

Galvatron is high on the rumor list right now.

Autobot Genocide wrote:

rpetras wrote:

Dead Metal wrote:That's the whole reason I started to exclusively collect Masterpiece, that way I won't feel compelled and go crazy buying everything. The fact Takara's only releasing like 3-4 new MPs a year (not counting dumb repaints) means I only have to get 3-4 figures.
Back when I collected Classics, I went crazy trying to get all the official figures, plus the 3rd party accessories and the 3rd Party figures that filled spots HasTak didn't.

I may be going this route this year.
There is still a lot of stuff I like/want in the classics scale though, so I have not 100% convinced myself. But I have space issues that are compelling me to want to do this too.

Thats what iv'e done MP is my last stop with transformers , ther's nothing more satisfying in this hobby than an official MP Transformer .
Only 3rdp tf are too good to completely cut them out , it's even harder when you get options like ft reflector who could never see the day from takara .

With the Masterpiece line being released almost exclusive to Japan/China/the like, I for one hope Takara don't decide to end the line or we will all be heading back to our Classics series' because I am loving my MPs!

I wonder how sales are going with the Masterpiece line in respects to it surviving?

robotmel wrote:With the Masterpiece line being released almost exclusive to Japan/China/the like, I for one hope Takara don't decide to end the line or we will all be heading back to our Classics series' because I am loving my MPs!

I wonder how sales are going with the Masterpiece line in respects to it surviving?

I can only speculate based on what I see, but with figures selling out then getting re-released, I suspect the line is pretty strong.

They still have a lot of characters with mass appeal to churn out. I wonder if it will be the same once they start getting into "C" level characters, of if 3P will be on gap filling duties for years to come.

robotmel wrote: With the Masterpiece line being released almost exclusive to Japan/China/the like,

Hasbro USA, Canada and UK is just a year behind that's all.

All indications point towards Hasbro USA, Canada and UK eventually selling almost every MP TF toy Takara has sold.

question: why isnt this out yet?
i recall people talking about him being released around christmas...

shajaki wrote:question: why isnt this out yet?
i recall people talking about him being released around christmas...

Think 3rd party TF toys rarely gets released on time. think most are a few months late.

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

robotmel wrote: With the Masterpiece line being released almost exclusive to Japan/China/the like,

Hasbro USA, Canada and UK is just a year behind that's all.
All indications point towards Hasbro USA, Canada and UK eventually selling almost every MP TF toy Takara has sold.

Then all I can say is RIP MP Sideswipe!

robotmel wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

robotmel wrote: With the Masterpiece line being released almost exclusive to Japan/China/the like,

Hasbro USA, Canada and UK is just a year behind that's all.
All indications point towards Hasbro USA, Canada and UK eventually selling almost every MP TF toy Takara has sold.

Then all I can say is RIP MP Sideswipe!

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Tsutsukakushi wrote:

robotmel wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

robotmel wrote: With the Masterpiece line being released almost exclusive to Japan/China/the like,

Hasbro USA, Canada and UK is just a year behind that's all.
All indications point towards Hasbro USA, Canada and UK eventually selling almost every MP TF toy Takara has sold.

Then all I can say is RIP MP Sideswipe!

?

That was a cheeky little poke at MP Sideswipe not actually getting a US, UK or Euro release since its Takara debut back in 2012?

robotmel wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

robotmel wrote:

Tsutsukakushi wrote:

robotmel wrote: With the Masterpiece line being released almost exclusive to Japan/China/the like,

Hasbro USA, Canada and UK is just a year behind that's all.
All indications point towards Hasbro USA, Canada and UK eventually selling almost every MP TF toy Takara has sold.

Then all I can say is RIP MP Sideswipe!

?

That was a cheeky little poke at MP Sideswipe not actually getting a US, UK or Euro release since its Takara debut back in 2012?

Think Hasbro at 2014's Botcon, SDCC and NYCC, said that MP Sideswipe would be in USA, UK and Canadian stores in 2015.

shajaki wrote:question: why isnt this out yet?
i recall people talking about him being released around christmas...

The usual nonsense of 3rd parties jumping the gun. I'm sure it was a calculated move, since people were trying to source a rumor about MP-25 being Megatron.

I'm not sure if there's any production factor keeping this from being mass produced, but I'm just patiently waiting now.

Some new inhand prototype images thanks to Daniel Gonzales Bellido's FB page and i think should be reviewing it soon .

Looks great, can't wait to buy it and put it on my MP-10 shelf.

It worries me that he is holding up Megatron's cannon arm in most of the pictures except the first where it looks a little lop-sided. Just keep remembering, it's a prototype.

Since my MP-05 and Upgrade Kit were ripped off, I am considering this for a replacement. I just wish some final pictures and a video review were available. I guess it's the waiting game and hopefully I don't miss out from being overly cautious.

any chance of a video review?

Transbridge Omegalock

As you might already know, we had Transistor in stock earlier than Americans last time, but this time , Apollyon, it looks like they will beat us. We are still working hard to try to get some stock before the Chinese new year, but the majority stock will only be available in March (after Chinese new year).

However we will receive the test shot soon for sure.

Please don't ask us if you are able to receive Apollyon before Chinese new year. We cannot answer this kind of questions as we simply don't know how many we will have at that time.

A bit of good news, courtesy of Keith at Transbots Toys. The barrel and silencer plugs will be easy to remove and not glued in.

User897 wrote:A bit of good news, courtesy of Keith at Transbots Toys. The barrel and silencer plugs will be easy to remove and not glued in.

The name 'Keith' comes with a bad taste to some 3P collectors but I wouldn't begin to assume that 'Keith' from KFC is working with the CHMS X-Transbots crew?

Just sharing my emails. I don't know anything about it otherwise.

User897 wrote:A bit of good news, courtesy of Keith at Transbots Toys. The barrel and silencer plugs will be easy to remove and not glued in.

Was hoping these orange plugs would be only be put on by some import sites and not all.

Noticed Captured prey didn't add the Orange safety caps for MP-05 years ago, But BBTS did.

Wondering if some import sites that are based overseas like Chimungmung and robotkingdom. Won't apply the Orange safety caps. As different countries have different toy safety laws.