Your top Four all time Favorite Transformers figures and why
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 7:56 pm
Okay, so the premise of this is if you had to choose, only the top 4 bots from your existing collection, and had to get rid of all the rest, preferably from our cold dead hands, what would be your top 4 all time Transformers figures that you CURRENTLY own and could not live without and why? I'd love to know what fellow fans think of their most important bots.
So here's My Choices...Let's have some Fun!
1. MP-10 Optimus Prime (Hasbro 1st Edition) I can't say enough about this Guy. I mean, just wow. It's a very close but slightly realistic approximation of the legendary G-1 Leader of the Autobots. His Transformation is flawless, and his Alt mode into Truck, simply breath taking. From what was previously released on him as a character, the MP-10 is the most Fun, and the most durable of my Transformers Masterpieces. Even tho engineering standards have come along way, like the old Faithful Semi Truck he is, his timeless design, enjoyable transformation, and indelible Likeness of form and function make him a classic that will never tire, and will always make you think even next to the newest Masterpiece, that yes Prime is older, but very tough and well built.
2. MP-36 Megatron 2.0 (Takara Tomy) Megatron in the G-1 Cartoon was said by Shockwave to have been built to be indestructible. Upon news of his Supposed Untimely death from Star Scream, Shockwave simply replied, Impossible! Megatron is indestructible! As leader of the Decepticons and built specifically to lead and over throw the Quintessons from Cybertron, Megatron is a very tough and powerful figure, and his Masterpiece edition is just spot on. The engineering, quality of design, and near perfect rendering of the cartoon likeness along with a pretty amazing Gun mode makes him a must to have out of my collection. If my house was on fire, I would be rushing in to grab him first, along with MP-10. The Transformation is a bit complex, but well worth it in the end as the payoff outweighs the time involved. It's a model of modern engineering, and a very well represented faithful final product to his Animated design. I am in awe.. Sorry Apollyon, your day was numbered, we all knew it. Takara hit this one out of the solar system!
3. MP-28 Hot Rodimus (Takara Tomy) I really like this figure. Yea, he has some minor issues in proportions, but I still think he's pretty sweet. I have come to love Hot Rod over the years, I think even a bit more then his Rodimus Prime upgrade, however after the disasterous Rodimus Prime Masterpiece, I think I am more satisfied with this MP-28 Pre Prime version. He hits all the marks for me. Stout, good transformation and a definite likeness to the G-1 Movie and Toon he was derrived from. His Accessories put him over the top in my book, with his fishing pole and Saw hand attachment. In Alt Mode, he's that sexy stylized Concept car, with a badass Chrome engine, and Custom Exhaust Pipes. I would definitely have to have him.
4. MP-13 Soundwave (Takara Tomy) While the obvious choice probably would have been Starscream, if I had to only choose the four, I would have to go with the trusted spy and loyal lacky of Megatron, Soundwave! The Nostalgia Factor alone in his Alt mode makes him a valueable piece, it screams 1980s, and fits with the era those bots are also representing. The style of the design is impressive, and captures his G-1 likeness very accurately. The accessories, minions, and Transformation are extremely satisfying. If you had only 4 bots that you could take, at least with soundwave you get a bit of extra to make the odds slightly in Megatron's favor in your collection. I think there are some issues with his legs that bother me, but solely on the merits of who he is, what he represents and how masterfully they rendered his likeness in the figure makes him a must for my four bots to take with me.
Honorable Mentions:
MP-07 Starscream (Hasbro) It may have looked like the obvious choice to go with the Trecherous Starscream, but he was just barely nudged out by Soundwave. Thankfully I picked this guy up from Hasbro, and not Takara Tomy. I have to say what ever Hasbro did with theirs, I can definitely say made a difference. I have zero torso issues, and the transformation is perfect and lines up well. His likeness to the G-1 cartoon is spot on, and his playability, poseability and ease of Transformation makes him a great figure and If I didn't own an MP-13 Soundwave, I would definitely have to have this guy in my top 4 collection.
MP-22 Ultra Magnus (Takara Tomy) It's safe to say Ultra Magnus is a favorite of mine after Hot Rod. The old soldier in armor looks brilliant, and evokes the Movie aesthetic very well. I love his Alt mode, and his accessories are impressive too. He's certainly worth having as a trusted General and guide to the young Hot Rod, and as a great companion piece with Optimus Prime. Transformation is inspired and fantastic. The quality of the figure feels stout and strong. He's certainly a contender in anyone's book. Certainly any G-1 Fan who loves the 1986 Movie. Had I no Hot Rodimus in my collection, MP-22 would be right there along Optimus Prime.
So here's My Choices...Let's have some Fun!
1. MP-10 Optimus Prime (Hasbro 1st Edition) I can't say enough about this Guy. I mean, just wow. It's a very close but slightly realistic approximation of the legendary G-1 Leader of the Autobots. His Transformation is flawless, and his Alt mode into Truck, simply breath taking. From what was previously released on him as a character, the MP-10 is the most Fun, and the most durable of my Transformers Masterpieces. Even tho engineering standards have come along way, like the old Faithful Semi Truck he is, his timeless design, enjoyable transformation, and indelible Likeness of form and function make him a classic that will never tire, and will always make you think even next to the newest Masterpiece, that yes Prime is older, but very tough and well built.
2. MP-36 Megatron 2.0 (Takara Tomy) Megatron in the G-1 Cartoon was said by Shockwave to have been built to be indestructible. Upon news of his Supposed Untimely death from Star Scream, Shockwave simply replied, Impossible! Megatron is indestructible! As leader of the Decepticons and built specifically to lead and over throw the Quintessons from Cybertron, Megatron is a very tough and powerful figure, and his Masterpiece edition is just spot on. The engineering, quality of design, and near perfect rendering of the cartoon likeness along with a pretty amazing Gun mode makes him a must to have out of my collection. If my house was on fire, I would be rushing in to grab him first, along with MP-10. The Transformation is a bit complex, but well worth it in the end as the payoff outweighs the time involved. It's a model of modern engineering, and a very well represented faithful final product to his Animated design. I am in awe.. Sorry Apollyon, your day was numbered, we all knew it. Takara hit this one out of the solar system!
3. MP-28 Hot Rodimus (Takara Tomy) I really like this figure. Yea, he has some minor issues in proportions, but I still think he's pretty sweet. I have come to love Hot Rod over the years, I think even a bit more then his Rodimus Prime upgrade, however after the disasterous Rodimus Prime Masterpiece, I think I am more satisfied with this MP-28 Pre Prime version. He hits all the marks for me. Stout, good transformation and a definite likeness to the G-1 Movie and Toon he was derrived from. His Accessories put him over the top in my book, with his fishing pole and Saw hand attachment. In Alt Mode, he's that sexy stylized Concept car, with a badass Chrome engine, and Custom Exhaust Pipes. I would definitely have to have him.
4. MP-13 Soundwave (Takara Tomy) While the obvious choice probably would have been Starscream, if I had to only choose the four, I would have to go with the trusted spy and loyal lacky of Megatron, Soundwave! The Nostalgia Factor alone in his Alt mode makes him a valueable piece, it screams 1980s, and fits with the era those bots are also representing. The style of the design is impressive, and captures his G-1 likeness very accurately. The accessories, minions, and Transformation are extremely satisfying. If you had only 4 bots that you could take, at least with soundwave you get a bit of extra to make the odds slightly in Megatron's favor in your collection. I think there are some issues with his legs that bother me, but solely on the merits of who he is, what he represents and how masterfully they rendered his likeness in the figure makes him a must for my four bots to take with me.
Honorable Mentions:
MP-07 Starscream (Hasbro) It may have looked like the obvious choice to go with the Trecherous Starscream, but he was just barely nudged out by Soundwave. Thankfully I picked this guy up from Hasbro, and not Takara Tomy. I have to say what ever Hasbro did with theirs, I can definitely say made a difference. I have zero torso issues, and the transformation is perfect and lines up well. His likeness to the G-1 cartoon is spot on, and his playability, poseability and ease of Transformation makes him a great figure and If I didn't own an MP-13 Soundwave, I would definitely have to have this guy in my top 4 collection.
MP-22 Ultra Magnus (Takara Tomy) It's safe to say Ultra Magnus is a favorite of mine after Hot Rod. The old soldier in armor looks brilliant, and evokes the Movie aesthetic very well. I love his Alt mode, and his accessories are impressive too. He's certainly worth having as a trusted General and guide to the young Hot Rod, and as a great companion piece with Optimus Prime. Transformation is inspired and fantastic. The quality of the figure feels stout and strong. He's certainly a contender in anyone's book. Certainly any G-1 Fan who loves the 1986 Movie. Had I no Hot Rodimus in my collection, MP-22 would be right there along Optimus Prime.