Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation

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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

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 (2007373)
Posted by transformers_va on January 29th, 2019 @ 9:52pm CST

It might be expensive, but I'm definitely sold

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007381)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on January 29th, 2019 @ 10:36pm CST

That’s an awesome article!

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007398)
Posted by Cyberpath on January 30th, 2019 @ 1:02am CST

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 (2007424)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on January 30th, 2019 @ 10:43am CST

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 (2007425)
Posted by Short Circuit on January 30th, 2019 @ 10:56am CST

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!

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007429)
Posted by KVO Prime on January 30th, 2019 @ 11:11am CST

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 (2007430)
Posted by Ironhidensh on January 30th, 2019 @ 11:23am CST

still awesome.

Still 100% not worth the ridiculous price.

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007466)
Posted by cruizerdave on January 30th, 2019 @ 4:23pm CST

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!?

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007469)
Posted by william-james88 on January 30th, 2019 @ 4:49pm CST

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 (2007544)
Posted by Randomhero on January 30th, 2019 @ 10:57pm CST

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 (2007545)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 30th, 2019 @ 11:03pm CST

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.

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007571)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 31st, 2019 @ 10:00am CST

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 (2007572)
Posted by william-james88 on January 31st, 2019 @ 10:03am CST

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 (2007573)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 31st, 2019 @ 10:09am CST

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 (2007574)
Posted by william-james88 on January 31st, 2019 @ 10:10am CST

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.

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007575)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on January 31st, 2019 @ 10:12am CST

No worries. As an Aside, surely MP Wheelie would have to come with someone else IE A new in-scale mold for Grimlock?

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007697)
Posted by Agamemnon on February 1st, 2019 @ 8:36am CST

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 (2007700)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on February 1st, 2019 @ 9:16am CST

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.

Re: Transformers Generations 2019 MP-44 Article Translation (2007703)
Posted by william-james88 on February 1st, 2019 @ 9:41am CST

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 (2007705)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on February 1st, 2019 @ 9:43am CST

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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