Movie Masterpiece MPM-9 Jazz Pre-Orders Live on Hasbro Pulse

So far so good, but the question remain.
How is Jazz's back?

Thank goodness they're making MP figures in which I have no interest! Thanks Hasbro - this is saving me a bundle!

I am ready for him. so stoked for the MPs.

I am loving the movie love!

DeathReviews wrote:Thank goodness they're making MP figures in which I have no interest! Thanks Hasbro - this is saving me a bundle!

Do you get off hating on Bayformers or what? Because like clockwork, for every featured articles, you MUST let the world know that you hate bayformers. The movieverse is now 12 years old and it's NOT over. About time you get over it.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

DeathReviews wrote:Thank goodness they're making MP figures in which I have no interest! Thanks Hasbro - this is saving me a bundle!

Do you get off hating on Bayformers or what? Because like clockwork, for every featured articles, you MUST let the world know that you hate bayformers. The movieverse is now 12 years old and it's NOT over. About time you get over it.

*sees potential fight starting, grabs popcorn, sits in recliner*

Lore Keeper wrote:*sees potential fight starting, grabs popcorn, sits in recliner*

Don't get your hopes up. DeathReview is just a hit-n-run bay-hate poster. Meaning he post via the newsfeed only once to spew his hate, never bothering to enter the thread itself.
I basically spoke to a brick wall.

I'm wondering if he is going to have waist problems and breakage there... Too soon still?

-Kanrabat- wrote:So far so good, but the question remain.
How is Jazz's back?

I think if you dig through either the NYCC or the Wonder(winter?)Fest coverage... one of those had shots of his back... if I recall correctly it was pretty clean, with the rear end/spoiler back there, which was an aspect we never saw much. I don't remember seeing any "hood backpack" which was traditionally the issue.

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:So far so good, but the question remain.
How is Jazz's back?

I think if you dig through either the NYCC or the Wonder(winter?)Fest coverage... one of those had shots of his back... if I recall correctly it was pretty clean, with the rear end/spoiler back there, which was an aspect we never saw much. I don't remember seeing any "hood backpack" which was traditionally the issue.

There is no back kibble, although the tail lights on his back may be faux parts. Otherwise, it's a very clean back, like with MPM-3 Bee.

Epsilon Delta wrote:I'm wondering if he is going to have waist problems and breakage there... Too soon still?

IIRC, TFWIKI says that he locks at the waist, so there may be a locking mechanism that prevents easy separation. As for breakage, it's probably too soon, but I wouldn't expect any, considering the quality of the past 2 car Baybots

Epsilon Delta wrote:I'm wondering if he is going to have waist problems and breakage there... Too soon still?

Considering they have made it a huge selling point of the MPM, I think it is finally not too soon

Nathaniel Prime wrote:IIRC, TFWIKI says that he locks at the waist, so there may be a locking mechanism that prevents easy separation. As for breakage, it's probably too soon, but I wouldn't expect any, considering the quality of the past 2 car Baybots

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Considering they have made it a huge selling point of the MPM, I think it is finally not too soon

Aww man. I was making a joke about Megatron ripping him in half. Haha oh well. Maybe next time my joke will be better!

He looks very screen accurate.

I have no idea why they made the Human Alliance line, that's Masterpiece scaled right?

As for getting him, no chance. I like some Bayformers, mostly the ones that didn't say anything at all. Dislike practically all characters and story points.

noctorro wrote:I have no idea why they made the Human Alliance line, that's Masterpiece scaled right?

Not quite: MP takes robot mode scale, but HA took vehicle mode scale (I believe it's roughly 1:24 like the Alternators and Binaltech) and the two haven't always aligned exactly. HA's main selling point was interaction with included human figurines (Hence the name), so accuracy was compromised for the sake of the gimmick, as cool as it is. Also, HA began when MP was still in its infancy somewhat, between MP-8 Grimlock and MP-9 Rodimus Convoy, long before new-mold Movie MP was even thought of.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

noctorro wrote:I have no idea why they made the Human Alliance line, that's Masterpiece scaled right?

Not quite: MP takes robot mode scale, but HA took vehicle mode scale (I believe it's roughly 1:24 like the Alternators and Binaltech) and the two haven't always aligned exactly. HA's main selling point was interaction with included human figurines (Hence the name), so accuracy was compromised for the sake of the gimmick, as cool as it is. Also, HA began when MP was still in its infancy somewhat, between MP-8 Grimlock and MP-9 Rodimus Convoy, long before new-mold Movie MP was even thought of.

They could have trimmed down Human Alluance Jazz and called it a day. I half expected it tbh. He was definitely the least encumbered by human gimmicks

Dunno if this is news or not, but YouTube reviewer Optibotimus reviews the new MPM-8 Movie Megatron. Here's a link:

https://youtu.be/28eQrM0RAmk

Nathaniel Prime wrote:Dunno if this is news or not, but YouTube reviewer Optibotimus reviews the new MPM-8 Movie Megatron. Here's a link:

https://youtu.be/28eQrM0RAmk

We did news a review of the figure yes.

Also, Optibotimus has requested we not post any of his reviews on the site.

On another note, how does he have one 4 months before release?

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Also, Optibotimus has requested we not post any of his reviews on the site.

Uh? Why? The guy don't want extra views?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Also, Optibotimus has requested we not post any of his reviews on the site.

Uh? Why? The guy don't want extra views?

Don't know, he told us that years ago now

SpikeyTigertron wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

noctorro wrote:I have no idea why they made the Human Alliance line, that's Masterpiece scaled right?

Not quite: MP takes robot mode scale, but HA took vehicle mode scale (I believe it's roughly 1:24 like the Alternators and Binaltech) and the two haven't always aligned exactly. HA's main selling point was interaction with included human figurines (Hence the name), so accuracy was compromised for the sake of the gimmick, as cool as it is. Also, HA began when MP was still in its infancy somewhat, between MP-8 Grimlock and MP-9 Rodimus Convoy, long before new-mold Movie MP was even thought of.

They could have trimmed down Human Alluance Jazz and called it a day. I half expected it tbh. He was definitely the least encumbered by human gimmicks

They basically did that with Movie the Best Soundwave, it's just the HA figure with all the human interaction parts removed. It looks pretty good next to MPM-3, too, thanks to the movie accurate deco.

Emerje

So, why did I get an email from Pulse saying that I need to pre order MPM Jazz before 5/17. Is it gonna go up in price or something?

Ironhidensh wrote:So, why did I get an email from Pulse saying that I need to pre order MPM Jazz before 5/17. Is it gonna go up in price or something?

Pre-order limits maybe? They're only gonna make so many?

Thanks to Seibertronian Nathaniel Prime, we have word of Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series MPM-08 Megatron is out in Canada! The sighting comes from Pascal of Cybertron.ca, who found it in the Drummondville Toys "R" Us in Québec, Canada, for $229.99 CAD plus tax. In American dollars, this would be approximately $175.22, though Megatron in the US is slated for $160 USD. This is our first retail sighting of this Masterpiece anywhere in the world, so, this is exciting news for fans of the figure in Canada! Good uck hunting, and as for our non-Canadians, are you hoping the figure comes to retail near you soon? Are you excited for the figure? Tell us more in the forums below!

Oof, gonna wait on this one to go down in price I think.

At FOKKING last! A MPM figure in Quebec!

However, I'm definitely waiting for a sale.

This is a little nostalgic, though not in a great way. Back when TRU got all of the MP exclusives in the US they would regularly show up in Canada at TRU weeks ahead of the US TRU stores. TRU US would wait to launch them at SDCC and sold them at the Entertainment Earth booth and then they'd hit the stores some weeks later in August. It's basically the same thing here, showing up at TRU Canada first and then, well, the rest of the world in August after SDCC.

I definitely can't think of another time that Canada was the first world wide to get an MP, especially nearly two months early.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:This is a little nostalgic, though not in a great way. Back when TRU got all of the MP exclusives in the US they would regularly show up in Canada at TRU weeks ahead of the US TRU stores. TRU US would wait to launch them at SDCC and sold them at the Entertainment Earth booth and then they'd hit the stores some weeks later in August. It's basically the same thing here, showing up at TRU Canada first and then, well, the rest of the world in August after SDCC.

I definitely can't think of another time that Canada was the first world wide to get an MP, especially nearly two months early.

Emerje

I think we were first with Hasbro's Starscream release, though I havent looked it uo to be sure.

william-james88 wrote:

Emerje wrote:This is a little nostalgic, though not in a great way. Back when TRU got all of the MP exclusives in the US they would regularly show up in Canada at TRU weeks ahead of the US TRU stores. TRU US would wait to launch them at SDCC and sold them at the Entertainment Earth booth and then they'd hit the stores some weeks later in August. It's basically the same thing here, showing up at TRU Canada first and then, well, the rest of the world in August after SDCC.

I definitely can't think of another time that Canada was the first world wide to get an MP, especially nearly two months early.

Emerje

I think we were first with Hasbro's Starscream release, though I havent looked it uo to be sure.

Just a quick search, but I can confirm these MPs showing up in Canada ahead of their SDCC "exclusive" release and subsequent TRU US release: Bluestreak (SDCC 2015), G1 Bumblebee (SDCC 2016), MP-10 Optimus Prime reissue (SDCC 2017).

Emerje

So disappointing to see people say they're waiting on a sale for a brand new figure. Awful mindset imo.

Prowl4 wrote:So disappointing to see people say they're waiting on a sale for a brand new figure. Awful mindset imo.

I don't agree at all.
Because it's only an "awful mindset" if you have this attitude for a figure you truly want. But for kinda-wants or not-so-wants? Waiting for a sale it is. And if one miss out, too bad.

There are figures I buy early especially because I really want them and I don't want to miss out. But no one would buy everything just because it's new. Now THAT would be an awful insane mindset.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:So disappointing to see people say they're waiting on a sale for a brand new figure. Awful mindset imo.

I don't agree at all.
Because it's only an "awful mindset" if you have this attitude for a figure you truly want. But for kinda-wants or not-so-wants? Waiting for a sale it is. And if one miss out, too bad.

There are figures I buy early especially because I really want them and I don't want to miss out. But no one would buy everything just because it's new. Now THAT would be an awful insane mindset.

So if you don't want it or kind of want it why bother commenting in the thread?

It seems like a cheap mindset rather than a get it later because I'm not that interested mindset. That's how it reads.

Prowl4 wrote:So if you don't want it or kind of want it why bother commenting in the thread?

It seems like a cheap mindset rather than a get it later because I'm not that interested mindset. That's how it reads.

So, you're only allowed to comment if you really, REALLY want the thing.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:So if you don't want it or kind of want it why bother commenting in the thread?

It seems like a cheap mindset rather than a get it later because I'm not that interested mindset. That's how it reads.

So, you're only allowed to comment if you really, REALLY want the thing.

It'd be like me commenting in and arsenal football club thread. Pointless.

Prowl4 wrote:It'd be like me commenting in and arsenal football club thread. Pointless.

You don't get it at all. There's a big difference between wants levels and just downright hating the thing. Like hit-n-running in bayformer thread just to say you hate bayformers (like a certain poster always do) for example.

Please stop being an extremist. There's more than black and white in this world.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:It'd be like me commenting in and arsenal football club thread. Pointless.

You don't get it at all. There's a big difference between wants levels and just downright hating the thing. Like hit-n-running in bayformer thread just to say you hate bayformers (like a certain poster always do) for example.

Please stop being an extremist. There's more than black and white in this world.

Nah it's just being cheap. Nothing more, nothing less.

Prowl4 wrote:Nah it's just being cheap. Nothing more, nothing less.

Now THAT is the weird mindset.
If you truly live by that principle, go buy this:
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/det ... ku&lang=en

Wait. You won't? Are you "too cheap" to buy this? I did buy that. So why won't you?

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:Nah it's just being cheap. Nothing more, nothing less.

Now THAT is the weird mindset.
If you truly live by that principle, go buy this:
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/det ... ku&lang=en

Wait. You won't? Are you "too cheap" to buy this? I did buy that. So why won't you?

Maybe you're into anime but I am not, therefore I wouldn't comment in a thread about anime and say I'm waiting for it to go on sale. You're making this too easy.

Prowl4 wrote:Maybe you're into anime but I am not, therefore I wouldn't comment in a thread about anime and say I'm waiting for it to go on sale. You're making this too easy.

I'm just saying that your attitude of "shut up unless you buy the thing at full price" is totally insane.

I'll leave this at that before I fall victim to the inevitable napalm bombing.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:Maybe you're into anime but I am not, therefore I wouldn't comment in a thread about anime and say I'm waiting for it to go on sale. You're making this too easy.

I'm just saying that your attitude of "shut up unless you buy the thing at full price" is totally insane.

I'll leave this at that before I fall victim to the inevitable napalm bombing.

It's totally logical to be perplexed by people allegedly wanting something but waiting for it to go on sale. As I said I don't understand such a cheap mentality but clearly you do which obviously irks you because I'm right.

Look dude, sometimes people genuinely desire something but either can't financially justify dropping $200 or more on a single action figure or don't desire it to the degree that they're willing to spend that much. That's not the kind of money most of us can throw around lightly.

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote::roll: Look dude, sometimes people genuinely desire something but either can't financially justify dropping $200 or more on a single action figure or don't desire it to the degree that they're willing to spend that much. That's not the kind of money most of us can throw around lightly.

Understand what you're saying but I worked hard to get a job that gives me the finances to purchase these items. I just don't like the cheap mentality when people could either not comment at all as they're looking to devalue the product which makes companies cut corners to appeal to these people or for these people to put some ambition into improving their financial circumstances.

Not. Everybody. Can. It's not always possible for people to get a raise or a better paying job, no matter how hard they work or look. Like it or not, the fact that you were able to do so makes you lucky and privileged. Not everyone has that same fortune, and some people have bigger financial burdens relative to their earnings.
And it's one thing to call people cheap. But going as far as saying that their not wanting or not being able to justify spending the full price on a toy means they "must not really want it" is insane troll logic, and incredibly rude and jerkish to boot.
For my money, if they were really "devaluing the toys" they'd be saying the base price should be smaller to begin with. Not that they'll wait for a temporary reduction.

Good day, sir.

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Not. Everybody. Can.

Good day, sir.

Ambition goes a long way.

I'm just excited he's starting to come out. Movie 1 Megatron holds a very special place in my heart. I'm sad I can't find him at a US TRU, but I have my August TFsource pre-order locked in, so I am good to go!

I'm seeing some images of him on twitter too, and it is fantastic. He is huge, bigger than MP-43 Beast Megatron

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm just excited he's starting to come out. Movie 1 Megatron holds a very special place in my heart. I'm sad I can't find him at a US TRU, but I have my August TFsource pre-order locked in, so I am good to go!

I'm seeing some images of him on twitter too, and it is fantastic. He is huge, bigger than MP-43 Beast Megatron

He looks like an absolute monster which is appropriate. Surprised they went with so much red on his chest. Not too fussed by the play features tbh but it's my favourite design for movie Megatron.

Prowl4 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm just excited he's starting to come out. Movie 1 Megatron holds a very special place in my heart. I'm sad I can't find him at a US TRU, but I have my August TFsource pre-order locked in, so I am good to go!

I'm seeing some images of him on twitter too, and it is fantastic. He is huge, bigger than MP-43 Beast Megatron

He looks like an absolute monster which is appropriate. Surprised they went with so much red on his chest. Not too fussed by the play features tbh but it's my favourite design for movie Megatron.

I love how monstrous and huge he is. He has presence, and he has weight thanks to the die cast.

He may be $160 USD, but considering his is BIGGER than a $300+ MP, I think we are getting a great package

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Prowl4 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm just excited he's starting to come out. Movie 1 Megatron holds a very special place in my heart. I'm sad I can't find him at a US TRU, but I have my August TFsource pre-order locked in, so I am good to go!

I'm seeing some images of him on twitter too, and it is fantastic. He is huge, bigger than MP-43 Beast Megatron

He looks like an absolute monster which is appropriate. Surprised they went with so much red on his chest. Not too fussed by the play features tbh but it's my favourite design for movie Megatron.

I love how monstrous and huge he is. He has presence, and he has weight thanks to the die cast.

He may be $160 USD, but considering his is BIGGER than a $300+ MP, I think we are getting a great package

Absolutely he's well worth it.

Fellow Seibertronians, TonTon Review is at it again, this time bringing us a review of the upcoming Masterpiece Movie MPM-09 Jazz figure! Thanks to forum members Nathaniel Prime and Riley Hoffman for sending us this scoop! If you're not already familiar with TonTon Review on YouTube, know that these reviews are narrated by a computer generated voice translating into English from another language. TonTon gives us a nice look at both modes of MPM-09 Jazz, his Pontiac Solstice and robot forms, both looking incredibly screen accurate. He also offers some size and detail comparisons with other versions of Movie Jazz, including the Human Alliance release from several years ago and the more contemporary Studio Series Deluxe Class figure from 2018. The transformation is VERY intricate, as would be expected for a Masterpiece release, to get every detail from the Pontiac Solstice mode into just the right place in robot mode for the most screen accurate version of Movie Jazz we've seen to date in toy form. TonTon shows off the transformation both ways, from car, to robot, and back again, taking some time in robot mode to show off some of the accessories that come with this Masterpiece release, including a Sam Witwicky figure holding the Allspark, Jazz's signature cannon-shield, and a robotic spine piece to help replicate Jazz's battle with Megatron in the first movie. Have a look at the video yourselves below!



What do you think of this latest in the line of Masterpiece Movie figures from Hasbro and Takara Tomy? Will you be adding Movie Jazz to your collections? Let us know in the forums and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest news on all things Transformers!

Ugh...his finger nails...

If you’re gonna review clip and clean that shit

Randomhero wrote:Ugh...his finger nails...

If you’re gonna review clip and clean that ****

I really like the figure, and I think he's well worth the price. I do wonder, did Barricade sell at a similar price? Because I dont see why they could exclude a minifigure of frenzy.

I was also surprised to see that his backpack isn't made with faux parts (not 100% at least)

I HATE transforming RiD (2001) Hot Shot, but I would go Sisyphus on that toy forever if only to avoid transforming this Jazz toy once.

Looks beautiful, though. But the Kim Kardashian kind, where there's so much crazy coming off it that the Hate Plague cries in jealousy.