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Sigmus Prime wrote:I'm very much tempted to get MB-11 at some point... I've always wanted a version of the mold. But with the potential the upcoming MPM Prime has to be that much better, I think I'll hold out for awhile.

Bumblebee21 wrote:no point in getting this if the mpm is coming out

william-james88 wrote:I paid for him too. Curious about one thing though, if the MPM Optimus prime turns out better than this guy, will you have buyer's remorse of buying MB 11?

I still am picking up this guy even though I plan to pick up 3 of MPM Prime. This mold has played a huge role in revitalizing my interest in Transformers toys and my original 2009 toy has been with me for almost a decade, providing me with countless hours of entertainment and joy. Not only has it marveled me, I have shown him off to many people over the years and he has both astounded and amazed. I consider ROTF Leader Prime to be the embodiment of the best aspects of Transformers toys and the epitome of the pinnacle of Transformers toy engineering. For me, this 10th Anniversary mold is a symbolic and sentimental purchase. As much as I love him, I don't own any copies of this mold other than the original 2009 Leader and Buster. So, it's kind of poetic and fitting, to own both the first renditions of the mold and the final. It rounds off the experience perfectly for me and it's a perfect sendoff to one of my favorite Transformers figures of all time. It's also a perfect figure to pass the baton on to MPM Optimus Prime. As sad as it is, we're long overdue for a figure to dethrone him and usurp his position as the best Optimus Prime figure.

With a heavy heart, it's time to say good bye and to Transform and Transcend.

Actar wrote:
I still am picking up this guy even though I plan to pick up 3 of MPM Prime. This mold has played a huge role in revitalizing my interest in Transformers toys and my original 2009 toy has been with me for almost a decade, providing me with countless hours of entertainment and joy. Not only has it marveled me, I have shown him off to many people over the years and he has both astounded and amazed. I consider ROTF Leader Prime to be the embodiment of the best aspects of Transformers toys and the epitome of the pinnacle of Transformers toy engineering. For me, this 10th Anniversary mold is a symbolic and sentimental purchase. As much as I love him, I don't own any copies of this mold other than the original 2009 Leader and Buster. So, it's kind of poetic and fitting, to own both the first renditions of the mold and the final. It rounds off the experience perfectly for me and it's a perfect sendoff to one of my favorite Transformers figures of all time. It's also a perfect figure to pass the baton on to MPM Optimus Prime. As sad as it is, we're long overdue for a figure to dethrone him and usurp his position as the best Optimus Prime figure.

With a heavy heart, it's time to say good bye and to Transform and Transcend.

Here, here! I feel very much the same way about that mold.

-Kanrabat- wrote:
I learned that that Soundwave is a repaint of the EXCELLENT DOTM Human Alliance. The one I already have, with the dude and Laserbeak. So, yeah, those who missed out on the original being all "Asia Exclusive" and were smart enough to pre-order this one will not be disapointed for sure.

Except for lacking the HA accessories. Laserbeak would have been nice. Still it's a very cool Soundwave.

The few things I've grabbed from this series have all been super nice. I'm probably going to go all in with these three March releases and my wallet is going to cry!

Man, that is a LOT of phrases!

william-james88 wrote:Tessho Genda is easily the most prolific and legendary voice actor attached to American properties in Japan since not only is he the voice of Optimus Prime but also the voice of Batman (he is the Japanese counterpart to Kevin Conroy) and God of War's Kratos.

And he's the voices of Tigger, Foghorn Leghorn, Mace Windu, and the official Japanese dub voice actor for Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Dan Aykroyd, and Steven Seagal.

According to DHL, my MB-11 should be here today. Cannot wait to get it, and crack him open just to have him scream japanese things at me.

william-james88 wrote:

Overcracker wrote:According to DHL, my MB-11 should be here today. Cannot wait to get it, and crack him open just to have him scream japanese things at me.

TRANSUFORM!

Yup!.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:Love the figure but just sounds too weird for me hearing some japanese voice coming out of Optimus Prime. Would love for a western version to include the same amount of phrases but with Cullen.

That would have been heavenly!

Hell yeah!

Quantum Surge wrote:I might look into modifying the soundbox and use Cullen's voice clips from the Voice Changer helmets or the Power Bot figures Hasbro used to make.

Woah. If you can really do that, please make a tutorial video on how to do it and show us the results!

Not to rain down on the whole MB-11 10th Anniversary Optimus Prime parade, but here's a word of warning. Alfes2010 has reviewed the figure and warns that the mold deterioration first seen with the Hasbro Asia Ultimate Edition has worsened. Several parts have become unnecessarily tight, with the Buster gas tanks as the prime example.