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More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple

Transformers News: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple

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From fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we have a double-feature today focusing on the latest non Beast Wars Masterpiece figure from Takara Tomy Transformers: MP-35 Grapple! We've seen some in-hand images already, but toy blogger Alfes2010 has a batch more, and The Chosen Prime have also uploaded a video review of this Inferno retool with new paint. Check it all out mirrored and embedded below for your viewing convenience.



Transformers News: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple

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Transformers News: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple

Transformers News: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple

Transformers News: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple
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Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1862903)
Posted by william-james88 on February 25th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CST
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He looks more plain than the slice of bread I had this morning.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1862906)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 25th, 2017 @ 2:06pm CST
10/10 would haul again.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1862979)
Posted by Sabrblade on February 25th, 2017 @ 9:01pm CST
william-james88 wrote:He looks more plain than the slice of bread I had this morning.
Heh. Using the other helmet helps to break up the sea of orange.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863073)
Posted by Va'al on February 26th, 2017 @ 8:41am CST
With Takara Tomy's Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple, instead, Hasbro Asia will be releasing a collectable diecast minifigure of Ultra Magnus, who also already appeared in the MP toyline. You can check out below the image courtesy of site sponsor Robot Kingdom!

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Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863154)
Posted by Cyberpath on February 26th, 2017 @ 3:29pm CST
The Chosen Prime gallery --

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Evolution --

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Source: @hoist1122






Comparison with Inferno --

Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863184)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 26th, 2017 @ 7:11pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Image

He looks more plain than the slice of bread I had this morning.


You plan on getting him?
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863192)
Posted by nycPrime on February 26th, 2017 @ 9:03pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Image

He looks more plain than the slice of bread I had this morning.


You plan on getting him?

Any chance of getting him now without paying a fortune?
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863194)
Posted by william-james88 on February 26th, 2017 @ 9:21pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:You plan on getting him?

I gind these very expensive. I would only get either of them if I could get them for a good price. Like less than $100 shipped.

And he is still available for standard retail prices, you can get him at nippon yassan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/18 ... apple.html
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863207)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 26th, 2017 @ 11:51pm CST
william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:You plan on getting him?

I gind these very expensive. I would only get either of them if I could get them for a good price. Like less than $100 shipped.

And he is still available for standard retail prices, you can get him at nippon yassan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/18 ... apple.html


I feel the negativity feedback of the lack of details from Inferno may be holding you back. But don't deprive yourself of the joy of owning him. Remember the negativity on MP-IH? Also, Grapple does have a tad more details than Inferno. ;)^
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863240)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 27th, 2017 @ 7:26am CST
fenrir72 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:You plan on getting him?

I gind these very expensive. I would only get either of them if I could get them for a good price. Like less than $100 shipped.

And he is still available for standard retail prices, you can get him at nippon yassan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/18 ... apple.html


I feel the negativity feedback of the lack of details from Inferno may be holding you back. But don't deprive yourself of the joy of owning him. Remember the negativity on MP-IH? Also, Grapple does have a tad more details than Inferno. ;)^



Its not so much negativity, but the fact that Inferno and Grapple are not worth paying over 100 bucks for.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863244)
Posted by william-james88 on February 27th, 2017 @ 9:03am CST
fenrir72 wrote:I feel the negativity feedback of the lack of details from Inferno may be holding you back. But don't deprive yourself of the joy of owning him. Remember the negativity on MP-IH? Also, Grapple does have a tad more details than Inferno. ;)^

Its the price that is holding me back. I paid $60 USD for Ironhide. If someone was selling MP Inferno or Grapple for that price, I would buy it. I would be uch more forgiving of the lack of detail and plain-ness if they were $60.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863245)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 27th, 2017 @ 9:15am CST
william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:I feel the negativity feedback of the lack of details from Inferno may be holding you back. But don't deprive yourself of the joy of owning him. Remember the negativity on MP-IH? Also, Grapple does have a tad more details than Inferno. ;)^

Its the price that is holding me back. I paid $60 USD for Ironhide. If someone was selling MP Inferno or Grapple for that price, I would buy it.


Based on your previous statement I thought it was the lack of molding details. Anyways, being pragmatic, costs also factors in big time. Trouble is, great molds appreciate too fast in the secondary market and are so gone ,while misses like the Tracks mold drops like a hot potato. (And Mitsubishi must be charging an arm and a leg for the license (and yet I find nary an actual Mitsubishi emblem on Inferno 8-} )

Ironhidensh wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:You plan on getting him?

I gind these very expensive. I would only get either of them if I could get them for a good price. Like less than $100 shipped.

And he is still available for standard retail prices, you can get him at nippon yassan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/18 ... apple.html


I feel the negativity feedback of the lack of details from Inferno may be holding you back. But don't deprive yourself of the joy of owning him. Remember the negativity on MP-IH? Also, Grapple does have a tad more details than Inferno. ;)^



Its not so much negativity, but the fact that Inferno and Grapple are not worth paying over 100 bucks for.


I hear you too IHD. But on your side of the fence, I don't think it's the cost issues that bothers you but more on the "zing" of the figure. I'm also a bit like you with regards to Beastwars (though I did get the recent MP Munky and haven't regretted the decision). Though you have to admit, when it came to the IH mold, it did impressed you eventually.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863248)
Posted by william-james88 on February 27th, 2017 @ 9:55am CST
fenrir72 wrote:Based on your previous statement I thought it was the lack of molding details. Anyways, being pragmatic, costs also factors in big time. Trouble is, great molds appreciate too fast in the secondary market and are so gone ,while misses like the Tracks mold drops like a hot potato. (And Mitsubishi must be charging an arm and a leg for the license (and yet I find nary an actual Mitsubishi emblem on Inferno 8-} )

The lack of detail is just a very easy visual factor t point out when showing the contrast behind the price and what you are getting for it. Ironhide was 7000 yen (while inferno is 11000) and while both dont have the most of detail, I am more forgiving of ironhide especially with the ton of accessories. Of all the MPs so far, I would say Ironhide has the best value.

Now for the secondary market, things are changing. Takara and Hasbro have started reissuing plenty. MP 10 and Soundwave are good examples, but there is also wheeljack and magnus. If these sell out before I have a chance of getting them for a decent price, then I can always wait for a rerelease. Development cost is high so Takara is bound to rerelease them and i can wait. Plus as I wait, you will have people liquidating their collections and I really dont mind getting a second hand MP toy, especially when most collectors just pose them like statues.

So I have plenty of options in the long run and I am waiting this guy out.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863257)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 27th, 2017 @ 11:36am CST
Ironhide did eventually grow on me. Inferno still hasnt, and I'll let you know about grapple in a couple hours.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863274)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on February 27th, 2017 @ 2:19pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:Ironhide did eventually grow on me. Inferno still hasnt, and I'll let you know about grapple in a couple hours.

plz do
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863275)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 27th, 2017 @ 2:25pm CST
On today's episode of "Ironhidensh makes no goddamn sense at all", I still hate Inferno, but I'm really digging on Grapple. Not sure why, but there you go.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863279)
Posted by william-james88 on February 27th, 2017 @ 2:38pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:On today's episode of "Ironhidensh makes no goddamn sense at all", I still hate Inferno, but I'm really digging on Grapple. Not sure why, but there you go.

I am surprised you spent the big bucks to get these two. They are just too much for me (as was Magnus).
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863296)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 27th, 2017 @ 4:03pm CST
I only got Inferno after reading positive review after positive review. I figured that many people couldn't be wrong. What I've come to realize, is that most of those (most, not all) reviews come from people who are not very big fans of the 3rd party market. Ignoring the superior 3rd party offerings, Inferno is amazing. Its all perspective.

With Grapple, I preordered when they first became available, just in case, and decided to stick with it. I've heard MMC's Grapple didn't come out as well as Inferno, so there we are.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863321)
Posted by fenrir72 on February 27th, 2017 @ 6:29pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:On today's episode of "Ironhidensh makes no goddamn sense at all", I still hate Inferno, but I'm really digging on Grapple. Not sure why, but there you go.


It's the "zing"! :lol:

That and Grapple has those disc thingies on his shoulders and the extra grooves on his shins.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1863933)
Posted by Oberon22 on March 2nd, 2017 @ 12:12pm CST
I like both Grapple and Inferno and have ordered Artfire too. I probably won't be ordering Hauler though. The figures are incredible. The only thing that is really disappointing to me is the lack of back lights on the vehicles and lack of rear view mirrors. More chrome would have been cool too.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1864005)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 2nd, 2017 @ 6:00pm CST
Oberon22 wrote:I like both Grapple and Inferno and have ordered Artfire too. I probably won't be ordering Hauler though. The figures are incredible. The only thing that is really disappointing to me is the lack of back lights on the vehicles and lack of rear view mirrors. More chrome would have been cool too.


Hauler is confirmed? :shock:

Anyways mine just got shipped yesterday :(
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1864007)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 2nd, 2017 @ 6:11pm CST
fenrir72 wrote:
Oberon22 wrote:I like both Grapple and Inferno and have ordered Artfire too. I probably won't be ordering Hauler though. The figures are incredible. The only thing that is really disappointing to me is the lack of back lights on the vehicles and lack of rear view mirrors. More chrome would have been cool too.


Hauler is confirmed? :shock:

As for the chrome, Don't be too excited about that because in my MP IH case, the chrome has corroded in such a short time (mine is the first JP release and handled minimally at the front bumper with latex gloves)

As for the "details", you can use this:

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or wait for the official "Grapple" decal by Ocean decals which is an officially licensed Hasbro product.

Anyways mine just got shipped yesterday :(
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1864018)
Posted by Oberon22 on March 2nd, 2017 @ 7:40pm CST
Hauler is not confirmed but can we have even the slightest doubt they will miss the opportunity for the repaint?

I am actually fine with the details. But alt modes are the most important for me. Starting with Ironhide they stopped making rear view mirrors and now even back lights. That's like leaving the vehicle incomplete.

I didn't know Hasbro would make official decals for Grapple??? How is that?
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1864025)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 2nd, 2017 @ 8:32pm CST
Oberon22 wrote:Hauler is not confirmed but can we have even the slightest doubt they will miss the opportunity for the repaint?
Well, Takara, Hasbro, Fun Pub, e-HOBBY, and all others never did a Hauler redeco of the Universe Inferno/Reveal the Shield Solar Storm Grappel mold.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1864027)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 2nd, 2017 @ 9:14pm CST
Oberon22 wrote:Hauler is not confirmed but can we have even the slightest doubt they will miss the opportunity for the repaint?

I am actually fine with the details. But alt modes are the most important for me. Starting with Ironhide they stopped making rear view mirrors and now even back lights. That's like leaving the vehicle incomplete.

I didn't know Hasbro would make official decals for Grapple??? How is that?


Officially sanctioned by Hb Asia Decals. Got the info it straight from Hb Australia.
They are transfer decal types. kinda a pain in the azz to aply so it's up to you how much bling you want to add.

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Though I am kinda stumped where this red square goes to. Maybe the ladder?

Inferno's decal set more or less approximates the same details as Grapple so you can add them or wait for the actual Grapple set.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1864060)
Posted by Logan. on March 3rd, 2017 @ 3:54am CST
MP Inferno and Grapple Gifts Comparisons in (my) hand ;)

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Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1864442)
Posted by REMINATOR on March 5th, 2017 @ 11:47am CST
I won't be getting my MP Grapple and the little UM until Hero Hobby Tiny Magnus is in stock. So these images will have to be my entertainments for now. In regard to the mini UM, I'm glad they made him bigger than Prime just like the real toy. On the downside, it's a poor choice the way they oriented his lower hand and the way he held the gun. Looks so awkward.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1865103)
Posted by Burn on March 8th, 2017 @ 2:11am CST
Getting frustrated here ... what's the trick to getting the crane to sit flush?

From what I've seen (there's very few pictures of his back) the flap on his head/neck should fit over the fold of the crane yeah?

I can't get the crane to sit forward enough in the chest. grrrrrr

-edit-

Girlfriend figured it out. I'd missed the step in folding the hook down (I folded the hook, but not the arm it was attached too).

Crane magic isn't as much fun as ladder magic.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867002)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 16th, 2017 @ 8:26am CDT
Surprise surprise!

I was expecting my Kotobukiya Marie Rose figure and Grapple showed up...FIRST ( I paid for him last! 8-}

My impressions (a very biased source).

Subtle differences makes Grapple NOT a lazy retool

Height. Both are basically almost as tall as each other but Grapple's groin/hip/whatchamacallit is slightly lower making/giving him the appearance of slightly shorter than Inferno.

The crane transform voodoo as Burn mentioned is a bit harder to do than the ladder. Locking the back panels takes getting used too (the one that makes up what we humans call the shoulder blades) The peg keeps on popping off.

The extra panels of the crane that don't fold into his back folds up to his back calves.

Obvious ones are the extra panels on his shoulders and shins.

Mine is the JP version so no extra freebies.

Get? Or not? Tough call unless you are into other stuff I recommend him. Just watch out for corroding chrome 1 year from now. :(
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867003)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 16th, 2017 @ 8:40am CDT
grapple is shorter than inferno thats why you cant keep the hose hand in vehicle mode.
thhe vehicle mode is shorter than inferno and hes about an inch or two shorter than iinferno
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867006)
Posted by Ironhidensh on March 16th, 2017 @ 8:57am CDT
Burn wrote:Getting frustrated here ... what's the trick to getting the crane to sit flush?

From what I've seen (there's very few pictures of his back) the flap on his head/neck should fit over the fold of the crane yeah?

I can't get the crane to sit forward enough in the chest. grrrrrr

-edit-

Girlfriend figured it out. I'd missed the step in folding the hook down (I folded the hook, but not the arm it was attached too).

Crane magic isn't as much fun as ladder magic.



Noob. :-P
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867016)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 16th, 2017 @ 9:27am CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:grapple is shorter than inferno thats why you cant keep the hose hand in vehicle mode.
thhe vehicle mode is shorter than inferno and hes about an inch or two shorter than iinferno



millimeter/centimeter I believe you mean.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867022)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 16th, 2017 @ 9:32am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:
Bumblebee21 wrote:grapple is shorter than inferno thats why you cant keep the hose hand in vehicle mode.
thhe vehicle mode is shorter than inferno and hes about an inch or two shorter than iinferno



millimeter/centimeter I believe you mean.

true but its noticable
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867107)
Posted by Burn on March 16th, 2017 @ 3:32pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:Getting frustrated here ... what's the trick to getting the crane to sit flush?

From what I've seen (there's very few pictures of his back) the flap on his head/neck should fit over the fold of the crane yeah?

I can't get the crane to sit forward enough in the chest. grrrrrr

-edit-

Girlfriend figured it out. I'd missed the step in folding the hook down (I folded the hook, but not the arm it was attached too).

Crane magic isn't as much fun as ladder magic.



Noob. :-P


I deserved that ... but then I also have trouble reading Japanese instructions. :-P
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867110)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 16th, 2017 @ 3:56pm CDT
Burn wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:Getting frustrated here ... what's the trick to getting the crane to sit flush?

From what I've seen (there's very few pictures of his back) the flap on his head/neck should fit over the fold of the crane yeah?

I can't get the crane to sit forward enough in the chest. grrrrrr

-edit-

Girlfriend figured it out. I'd missed the step in folding the hook down (I folded the hook, but not the arm it was attached too).

Crane magic isn't as much fun as ladder magic.



Noob. :-P


I deserved that ... but then I also have trouble reading Japanese instructions. :-P

Could always have Va'al translate ;)
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867125)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 16th, 2017 @ 5:47pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Burn wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:Getting frustrated here ... what's the trick to getting the crane to sit flush?

From what I've seen (there's very few pictures of his back) the flap on his head/neck should fit over the fold of the crane yeah?

I can't get the crane to sit forward enough in the chest. grrrrrr

-edit-

Girlfriend figured it out. I'd missed the step in folding the hook down (I folded the hook, but not the arm it was attached too).

Crane magic isn't as much fun as ladder magic.



Noob. :-P


I deserved that ... but then I also have trouble reading Japanese instructions. :-P

Could always have Va'al translate ;)

i want to see the translations on all the boxes. anyone find that
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867129)
Posted by Burn on March 16th, 2017 @ 5:54pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Burn wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:Getting frustrated here ... what's the trick to getting the crane to sit flush?

From what I've seen (there's very few pictures of his back) the flap on his head/neck should fit over the fold of the crane yeah?

I can't get the crane to sit forward enough in the chest. grrrrrr

-edit-

Girlfriend figured it out. I'd missed the step in folding the hook down (I folded the hook, but not the arm it was attached too).

Crane magic isn't as much fun as ladder magic.



Noob. :-P


I deserved that ... but then I also have trouble reading Japanese instructions. :-P

Could always have Va'al translate ;)


It's more the diagrams, they can be hard to read with my eyes at times.

Plus the end of the crane does have two pivot points very close together and the hook pivot was incredibly tight.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867152)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 16th, 2017 @ 6:54pm CDT
The hardness of folding Grapple's extended part is probably due to the hefty layers of paint the put it. When I was running my finger along its length, I'm hard pressed to tell whether it is just glossy plastic or gloss paint.

So wen you first fold in his hook connector, I was like sweating because of the hardness of the joint.I looked at the manual and it folds but I was afraid of damaging the part.

Also, I wonder why no complaints on his having a butt flap this time? UM had one and it was accurate to his animation model sheets. Grapple? Not so sure.

On the matter of his face, I prefer the all orange over the mixed black with yellow ears. A good nod to the ever shifting way he was portrayed in the show.

I wonder if Takara will pull off a Road Hauler and a "toy" version Inferno with all the added sculpting?
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867232)
Posted by william-james88 on March 16th, 2017 @ 10:26pm CDT
Burn wrote:the hook pivot was incredibly tight.

So thats what you call that special technique of yours?

fenrir72 wrote:The hardness of folding Grapple's extended part


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Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867246)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 16th, 2017 @ 11:01pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:the hook pivot was incredibly tight.

So thats what you call that special technique of yours?

fenrir72 wrote:The hardness of folding Grapple's extended part


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It was indeed hard. Kind'a stiff to fold down that I was afraid it was going to break ;) Good thing it came to the point that I softened it up a few sweaty seconds later and folded it into his back torso.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867248)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 16th, 2017 @ 11:04pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Burn wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:
Burn wrote:Getting frustrated here ... what's the trick to getting the crane to sit flush?

From what I've seen (there's very few pictures of his back) the flap on his head/neck should fit over the fold of the crane yeah?

I can't get the crane to sit forward enough in the chest. grrrrrr

-edit-

Girlfriend figured it out. I'd missed the step in folding the hook down (I folded the hook, but not the arm it was attached too).

Crane magic isn't as much fun as ladder magic.



Noob. :-P


I deserved that ... but then I also have trouble reading Japanese instructions. :-P

Could always have Va'al translate ;)

i want to see the translations on all the boxes. anyone find that


There was just one in the old bwtf for MP-01 but it was for the background of "Convoy"
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867281)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 17th, 2017 @ 7:50am CDT
william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:the hook pivot was incredibly tight.

So thats what you call that special technique of yours?

fenrir72 wrote:The hardness of folding Grapple's extended part


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of course you would
crain brain is always funny
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1867681)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 19th, 2017 @ 1:49am CDT
Really really now! Putting both figures, Red and Orange side by side, you'll get buyers remorse in reversed! :lol:

He wasn't my fave figure. It was Inferno who gets the top spot! Fire engines are just more exciting over some orange colored truck with and extendable hook connected to a long extended rod. Though that episode where we was hoodwinked by his fellow engineers (psychotic ones specifically) kind of made me feel sorry for his naivete.

But again, Takara hit the ballpark with this mold again since, well Grimlock (except the Tracks/Rodimus mold)

We get like what back then during our childhood, are near accurate representations of our G1 characters. Just comparing the actual product from archived model sheets of Grapple, it's so uncanny.

Whyizit that TFA, and its toys are near carbon copies and I don't recall hearing any complaints (except for the design style the show took among oppositors). Yet in MP it is mixed if not there are some loud oppositors.

Let's take, WJ for instance. The original inspiration of the Lancia was full of product endorsements. It's Diaclone incarnation was in fact kinda neutered with the decals. When he made the transition to MP, some criticism was that he didn't look like his anime counterpart (the product endorsement apps are in fact very neutered too) but he still retained those car details to a certain point. So from what I understand, he doesn't look at all kike his anime.

Then Takara pulls off a stunt of releasing anime Alert. Some complain it's a cash grab But his anime incarnation is indeed a dressed down version of the toy aka lack of details from the original.

Weird thing again or is it just a marketing strat by Takara to add details to the mold by increments? Grapple has more paneling and molding details but also switches some of the chrome apps off from the original Inferno mold.

Not a lazy retool, his hip wheel slots are quite different from Inferno's. For the latter, your swing them up to lock them on a peg. In Grapple's case, they both lock after you swing them downwards as the pegs are located in a different area.

Also, the crane folding gimmick also stands on its own. Following similar principles but also different from the ladder of Inferno. Just take a look at what happens back there (check his back and compare to Inferno).

He even has a back flap of sort but it swings/rotates horizontally and not vertically. Also, be veeeeeery careful transforming his extensions. What with the very thick paint apps of orange all over, bending those components was a bit stressful that it made me break out in sweat 'cause it scare me that I might break it.

Inferno didn't scare me that much. Owe that to I can't all read the manual.

Grapple is indeed another "beauty" and worth the purchase! :x

Now all we need to do is wait post April after megs and the rest of the cons and Convoy are released for the final version of the mold Artfire is released!
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1868055)
Posted by Cyberpath on March 21st, 2017 @ 5:33am CDT
Wow.. just wow. Got Grapple today. I don't know how the Takara designers pull it off. They've thought about everything. Both Inferno and Grapple are perfect. The way the boom splits and folds into extra leg parts and his torso...

And whoever said it almost feels like transforming a different toy was right. Lucky that the cartoon designers didn't have a photo of G1 Grapple's back to work from, and mistook the crane for bits of the legs, cause now 30 years later we have a complex figure with a clear back. :lol: I can see why none of the 3P interpretations erased the crane, it feels like something only a company with years of experience can pull off; incredibly complex. Lots of moving parts.

MP-35 must be one of, if not the, most customisable Masterpiece so far. Both modes are adjustable. This also has to be the most extensive retool yet. They addressed every small difference from the model sheet between the two. When will Red Alert?
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1868077)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 21st, 2017 @ 8:14am CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Wow.. just wow. Got Grapple today. I don't know how the Takara designers pull it off. They've thought about everything. Both Inferno and Grapple are perfect. The way the boom splits and folds into extra leg parts and his torso...

And whoever said it almost feels like transforming a different toy was right. Lucky that the cartoon designers didn't have a photo of G1 Grapple's back to work from, and mistook the crane for bits of the legs, cause now 30 years later we have a complex figure with a clear back. :lol: I can see why none of the 3P interpretations erased the crane, it feels like something only a company with years of experience can pull off; incredibly complex. Lots of moving parts.

MP-35 must be one of, if not the, most customisable Masterpiece so far. Both modes are adjustable. This also has to be the most extensive retool yet. They addressed every small difference from the model sheet between the two. When will Red Alert?



And take a look at Grapple's knee part. The black part of his legs.Though sharing the same design with Inferno, it is slightly shorter. Really! Takara nearly pulled all the stops on this retool.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1868150)
Posted by Cyberpath on March 21st, 2017 @ 3:40pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:And take a look at Grapple's knee part. The black part of his legs.Though sharing the same design with Inferno, it is slightly shorter. Really! Takara nearly pulled all the stops on this retool.

And the inevitable MP Trailbreaker & Hoist will probably take Masterpiece retooling to a whole new level.
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1868152)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2017 @ 3:45pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:And take a look at Grapple's knee part. The black part of his legs.Though sharing the same design with Inferno, it is slightly shorter. Really! Takara nearly pulled all the stops on this retool.

And the inevitable MP Trailbreaker & Hoist will probably take Masterpiece retooling to a whole new level.

The inevitable MP Trailbreaker needs to get here soon
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1868171)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on March 21st, 2017 @ 5:11pm CDT
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:And take a look at Grapple's knee part. The black part of his legs.Though sharing the same design with Inferno, it is slightly shorter. Really! Takara nearly pulled all the stops on this retool.

And the inevitable MP Trailbreaker & Hoist will probably take Masterpiece retooling to a whole new level.

The inevitable MP Trailbreaker needs to get here soon

wait 10 more years and well get one
but i do have news that mp-40 will either be jazz hound or a character out of left field.
its all rumors now but the big g1 figure coming iisnt a rumor :-$ :-$
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1868207)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 21st, 2017 @ 7:25pm CDT
Bumblebee21 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:And take a look at Grapple's knee part. The black part of his legs.Though sharing the same design with Inferno, it is slightly shorter. Really! Takara nearly pulled all the stops on this retool.

And the inevitable MP Trailbreaker & Hoist will probably take Masterpiece retooling to a whole new level.

The inevitable MP Trailbreaker needs to get here soon

wait 10 more years and well get one
but i do have news that mp-40 will either be jazz hound or a character out of left field.
its all rumors now but the big g1 figure coming iisnt a rumor :-$ :-$


It had better be Jazz/Meister or I'm gonna cry all week :lol:

Seriously, Hound and Jazz might be a 50/50 chance. Takara already owns the Mitsubishi license with Inferno/Grapple/Artfire and Hound is a Mitsubishi Jeep. Jazz on the other hand, through Bumble, Porsche/VW.

Wish it was both.

Back to the retooling. We all know by know that in TR/TL, many figs shared similar molds to save on costs (master molds are most expensive to design and maintain). It would have been just a lazy business decision to just switch colors of the same parts but to actually share almost similar parts but altered to a few millimeters to emphasize cosmetic difference? Zat's crazy but Takara did it!

Too bad with that thing that sticks out of their shins as seen in the original "Diaclone" molds. If that was included too instead of just a flat space on Inferno/Artfire then it would have been more awesome!
Re: More Images and Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple (1868210)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 21st, 2017 @ 7:32pm CDT
Slight deviation, on Trailbraker. If I'm not mistaken, he's a Toyota HiLux. The license Takara has on the Toyota was the Optimus/Convoy release.

If Takara still retains the license, maybe we could get Trailbreaker. I look forward to whatever voodoo engineering they can implement to get rid of the back camper shell he's got.

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