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Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Posted by RobRobRobRobRob Jan 29, 2019 at 8:47pm CST 30,370 views
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Good day, fellow Seibertronians! Much debate has been had regarding the upcoming MP-44 Optimus Prime, and today we have something that may help you make your decision regarding the controversial collectible. Ripped from the Transformers Generations 2019 book, we have a translation of an article devoted to Masterpiece's latest offering, courtesy of Jeremy Barlow of Soundwaves Oblivion.

Though nothing present in the translation is necessarily new or revolutionary, it could prove valuable to some still on the fence regarding whether they want to indulge in this divisive figure.

For those interested in more translations of both Masterpiece Articles and Tech Specs, Soundwaves Oblivion has translations for all figures up to MP-42.

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

Transformers News: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

On a related note, it has come to our attention that the Previews World Listing for MP-44 does not mention the three mini-figures included with the figure proper. It is important to make clear that all regions will receive the same version of the figure with the same accessories, as has not always been true in the past.

Did these translations help you make up your mind on whether or not you will be purchasing this mammoth-priced Masterpiece? Let us know what you think in the forums below, and stay tuned to Seibertron for all your Transformers news and reviews!

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Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by transformers_va Jan 29, 2019
It might be expensive, but I'm definitely sold :D
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by Nemesis Maximo Jan 29, 2019
That’s an awesome article!
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by Cyberpath Jan 30, 2019
The joy of your favourite Transformer also being the most iconic/popular one -- he gets a figure in every toyline, and usually the first one to get made! And if the first toy is no longer up to standard he gets made again!

Almost makes me want make an Optimus Prime themed shelf.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by Wireless_Phantom Jan 30, 2019
Personally I have an Optimus shelf (Well, it's more of a Primes shelf) because of the shear number of figures of him I have.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by CircuitBreaker Jan 30, 2019
Wow, no waist turn in the transformation just for cartoon accuracy? That explains why the legs do so much panel work, they have to turn themselves around! :lol:
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by KVO Prime Jan 30, 2019
I want this... but now that I'm budgeting... I can't just yet. $400+ for a toy... eesh :-(
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by Ironhidensh Jan 30, 2019
still awesome.

Still 100% not worth the ridiculous price.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by cruizerdave Jan 30, 2019
Neat, but too rich for my blood!

Also, we're on the third iteration of Optimus, two Rodimus figures and still no Galvatron? What's up with that!?
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Comment by william-james88 Jan 30, 2019
cruizerdave wrote:Neat, but too rich for my blood!

Also, we're on the third iteration of Optimus, two Rodimus figures and still no Galvatron? What's up with that!?

Good guys, especially leaders sell better than villains in Japan.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by Randomhero Jan 30, 2019
william-james88 wrote:
cruizerdave wrote:Neat, but too rich for my blood!

Also, we're on the third iteration of Optimus, two Rodimus figures and still no Galvatron? What's up with that!?

Good guys, especially leaders sell better than villains in Japan.


Yeah a lot of time villains don’t even get toys in Japan or they’re very few.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat Jan 30, 2019
Randomhero wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
cruizerdave wrote:Neat, but too rich for my blood!

Also, we're on the third iteration of Optimus, two Rodimus figures and still no Galvatron? What's up with that!?

Good guys, especially leaders sell better than villains in Japan.


Yeah a lot of time villains don’t even get toys in Japan or they’re very few.


Transformers is a true oddity when it comes to that, for sure. Villains only get toys when they're notable, look like the hero, or are grunts. :lol:
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Jan 31, 2019
A better comparison is we have Eleven Seekers Starscreams, "Two" Shockwaves, Two (technically three) Megatron's and No Galvatron.

I've mentioned before, the lack of love for the '86 Movie (and beyond) characters is just sad.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Jan 31, 2019
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I've mentioned before, the lack of love for the '86 Movie (and beyond) characters FROM TAKARA is just sad.

Changed that bit so taht it makes more sense. The movie gets a ton of love from Hasbro.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Jan 31, 2019
william-james88 wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I've mentioned before, the lack of love for the '86 Movie (and beyond) characters FROM TAKARA is just sad.

Changed that bit so that it makes more sense. The movie gets a ton of love from Hasbro.



Sorry, I should have prefaced that in this thread, I was referring strictly to the Masterpiece Line.
Within that context, I don't see Hasbro doing anything different to Takara regarding The Movie.

I don't see [Hasbro Exclusive] MP Springer, Arcee, Kup, Blurr, Wheelie, Wreck-Gar, Cyclonus, Armada or Scourge and the Sweeps? To date when it comes to the MP Line, I see Hasbro adhering to the same "Optimus Prime for every exhaust port" fetish that Takara is choking the rest of the lines with.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by william-james88 Jan 31, 2019
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I've mentioned before, the lack of love for the '86 Movie (and beyond) characters FROM TAKARA is just sad.

Changed that bit so that it makes more sense. The movie gets a ton of love from Hasbro.



Sorry, I should have prefaced that in this thread, I was referring strictly to the Masterpiece Line.
Within that context, I don't see Hasbro doing anything different to Takara regarding The Movie.

I don't see [Hasbro Exclusive] MP Springer, Arcee, Kup, Blurr, Wheelie, Wreck-Gar, Cyclonus, Armada or Scourge and the Sweeps. To date when it comes to the MP Line, I see the same "Optimus Prime for every exhaust port" fetish that Takara is choking the rest of the lines with.

Oh yeah for sure, I should have thought of that too.
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Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Jan 31, 2019
No worries. As an Aside, surely MP Wheelie would have to come with someone else IE A new in-scale mold for Grimlock?
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Comment by Agamemnon Feb 1, 2019
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:No worries. As an Aside, surely MP Wheelie would have to come with someone else IE A new in-scale mold for Grimlock?

Would that be the case? *Looks at the very small MP Bumblebee* Yeah, in a way I wouldn't mind getting an MP again where I wouldn't have to consider mortgaging my house...
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Feb 1, 2019
Agamemnon wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:No worries. As an Aside, surely MP Wheelie would have to come with someone else IE A new in-scale mold for Grimlock?

Would that be the case? *Looks at the very small MP Bumblebee* Yeah, in a way I wouldn't mind getting an MP again where I wouldn't have to consider mortgaging my house...



The thing with Wheelie though is he is often the same size as Spike and/or Daniel in their exo-suits. I mean what could they even charge for an MP that small on his own? That's why I think it would make sense for him to be paired up with someone bigger, as the regular human figures were.
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Comment by william-james88 Feb 1, 2019
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The thing with Wheelie though is he is often the same size as Spike and/or Daniel in their exo-suits. I mean what could they even charge for an MP that small on his own? That's why I think it would make sense for him to be paired up with someone bigger, as the regular human figures were.

Why cant we then simply use Legends Wheelie as a stand in? Sounds like the best MP stand in we ever had due to scale and accurate likness of both modes, making an MP Wheelie down the list in terms of priorities.
Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (view post)
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Feb 1, 2019
william-james88 wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The thing with Wheelie though is he is often the same size as Spike and/or Daniel in their exo-suits. I mean what could they even charge for an MP that small on his own? That's why I think it would make sense for him to be paired up with someone bigger, as the regular human figures were.

Why cant we then simply use Legends Wheelie as a stand in? Sounds like the best MP stand in we ever had due to scale and accurate likness of both modes, making an MP Wheelie down the list in terms of priorities.



Indeed. When it comes to Movie characters for the MP line, I wouldn't be surprised if the general consensus puts Wheelie at the bottom, under Wreck-Gar..
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