Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed!

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Coming to us from Dengeki Hobby, we have news of a new Transformers Masterpiece release from Takara Tomy! Due to be released in late September exclusively via Takara Tomy Mall, and continuing on with animation accurate decos seen on Sideswipe (MP-12+) and Alert (MP-14+), we now present to you.....MP-17+, Masterpiece Prowl, in his animation accurate color scheme. As is immediately noticeable, his windows are now done up in a bright blue color to reflect how they appeared in the G1 cartoon. Additional deco changes include his rifle being cast (or possibly painted) in all white, instead of MP-17's toy accurate silver, and the removal of the "Highway Patrol" wording from his doors. This release includes his toy accurate missile launchers, which can be deployed in car mode, indicating that some slight remolding has taken place as well as changing his colors. What other changes from the original can you spot?

So what do you think? Is this a must buy for you? Do you want to see more of this kind of redecos with previous MP releases? Let us know in the Energon Pub Forums!

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Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939247)
Posted by Emerje on February 16th, 2018 @ 12:49am CST

Man, this Prowl looks really nice, I love the tinted windows and bright white. Really sucks that this one is an exclusive, but Sideswipe that you have to look closely at to notice the changes was sold at retail. I might get it, really depends on how September looks, but for now it's possible.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939248)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on February 16th, 2018 @ 1:02am CST

Could the original MP Prowl not use his launchers in alt mode? The only MP Datsun I have at this point is SILVERstreak, and he definitely could...

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939252)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on February 16th, 2018 @ 1:08am CST

I'll have to compare when I get home.... But something really pops about that robot mode. Is the bumper picked out in grey (as opposed to black) I think the bumper lights in red are new. I'm on the fence with all the blue window tinting through.

I also feel as much as the robot mode looks more alive... the vehicle mode is much more bland w/o the lettering. I'm so conflicted.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939253)
Posted by Bounti76 on February 16th, 2018 @ 1:09am CST

DecepticonFinishline wrote:Could the original MP Prowl not use his launchers in alt mode? The only MP Datsun I have at this point is SILVERstreak, and he definitely could...

Maybe they could? Prowl's original release didn't include launchers that I can remember. I haven't been able to play with the Datsun mold in a couple of years, since I moved and haven't ever unpacked them from their boxes.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939254)
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on February 16th, 2018 @ 1:12am CST

If Silverstreak+ and Smokescreen+ (somehow?!) come out I quit lol.

The original Lambo and Datsun mold I got way too many of to be realistically investing in the + line. Even if I did like the change to Red Alert.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939260)
Posted by megatronus on February 16th, 2018 @ 1:28am CST

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Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939270)
Posted by xMXUx on February 16th, 2018 @ 2:59am CST

Shame that it's an exclusive, cause I still only own the KO Prowl which is decked out in Reprolabels for toy accuracy. So this new version is very welcome. But most likely too pricey for me due to TT Mal exclusive... We'll see in September I guess

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939291)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on February 16th, 2018 @ 5:26am CST

Dang, that looks nice! I'll be sticking with my Hasbro Prowl though.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939298)
Posted by Evil Eye on February 16th, 2018 @ 6:17am CST

Eh. I'll track down the original. Not a fan of these de-detailed redecoes.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939325)
Posted by Quantum Surge on February 16th, 2018 @ 7:54am CST

I don't get why they have to remove details to make them "cartoon accurate". I tend to prefer when the MP figures have more paint apps so as not to make them look overly simplistic.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939328)
Posted by zodconvoy on February 16th, 2018 @ 8:19am CST

shajaki wrote:Holy crap! Guess what I just realized is out at the end of this month?!

Where do I order that in the states? I've been camping BBTS and TFSource but nothing form them.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939330)
Posted by steals_your_goats on February 16th, 2018 @ 8:30am CST

Well looks like I'll be trading in my regular mp-17 for this one. I really like the blue windows and the extra colors in the front of the car.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939335)
Posted by whacko on February 16th, 2018 @ 8:58am CST

There is no remolding going on here, at least with regards to the missiles in car mode.

The original MP-17 didn't come with missiles but you could acquire them separately. They look the same as the missiles that come with MP-17+ except they were black instead of silver/grey behind the chrome. The tabs on the side of the missile pods fit into slots molded into the sides of the rear bumper on the original MP-17. All this release does is include the missile pods and change the paint & window colors.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939343)
Posted by shajaki on February 16th, 2018 @ 9:44am CST

zodconvoy wrote:
shajaki wrote:Holy crap! Guess what I just realized is out at the end of this month?!

Where do I order that in the states? I've been camping BBTS and TFSource but nothing form them.

You may have a rough go of it my friend. This thing is an exclusive in every sense of the word, akin to the BAPE's. He's literally only being sold in Japanese 7-11's in limited quantities. Those selling them online are few and will likely have to buy them from there themselves.

I pre-ordered mine through Anime Export, and apparently Nippon had it too. But both are sold out. I found another store, but do some homework on them first. I've never heard of them before so I have no idea of their quality or legitimacy...
Candy Shop Japan

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939349)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 16th, 2018 @ 9:57am CST

I would not have guessed that Prowl would be the next Masterpiece to get an "anime" makeover. I have to admit, though, that the blue windows really do "pop." I never noticed how drab the figure looked before in all white, black, and gray, with just hints of color on the break lights and turn signals. Do either of the other Datsun brothers need a do-over too, though? Bluestreak seems perfect as is for an "anime" representation. I think all that they could really do for Smokescreen is omit his "sponsorship" decals. I do sense that an "anime" version of MP-10 Optimus Prime is coming sooner rather than later. Get ready for a blinding white pelvis, folks!

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939353)
Posted by Cobotron on February 16th, 2018 @ 10:10am CST

Wolfman Jake wrote: Get ready for a blinding white pelvis, folks!

Nothing we haven't seen before. :lol:

I can't believe I'm saying this, but there is something about that deco I do like.
For me though the good news is maybe I can find a good deal on a 2nd hand OG 17, as I'm sure folks will be unloading theirs in exchange for this version.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939359)
Posted by shajaki on February 16th, 2018 @ 10:26am CST

WHEELJACK!!!

HE"S THE ONE WHO NEEDS THE + TREATMENT

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939361)
Posted by shajaki on February 16th, 2018 @ 10:27am CST

I mean.... Prowl looks nice..

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939365)
Posted by Cyberpath on February 16th, 2018 @ 10:42am CST

I think MP Prowl already looks great as is; but this is nice, too. It's the same fantastic figure with slightly different colour. Great for anyone who missed out the original and wants to catch up. (oh wait, this is a Takara Mall exclusive.. never mind then.)

Some pix of the original.

And a few comparison pix --

The original MP-17 can carry the shoulder cannons in car mode, too. This "Plus" version will likely have a new peg hole for the standard Takara flight stand though.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939372)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on February 16th, 2018 @ 11:08am CST

Cartoon Accurate, eh?

So does he come with this face as an extra? :twisted:

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939374)
Posted by shajaki on February 16th, 2018 @ 11:11am CST

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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on February 16th, 2018 @ 11:35am CST

It's still one of the best scenes in The Movie. It's a shame they didn't pack something in with MP Ironhide to reference his own demise there.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939408)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 16th, 2018 @ 12:32pm CST

AllNewSuperRobot wrote::lol:

It's still one of the best scenes in The Movie. It's a shame they didn't pack something in with MP Ironhide to reference his own demise there.

You are GHOULISH, man! Maybe Takara will scratch your itch and release a special pack of Autobot "corpse faces" for you to use.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939419)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on February 16th, 2018 @ 12:53pm CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote::lol:

It's still one of the best scenes in The Movie. It's a shame they didn't pack something in with MP Ironhide to reference his own demise there.

You are GHOULISH, man! Maybe Takara will scratch your itch and release a special pack of Autobot "corpse faces" for you to use.

Well, they did the same thing with MP-36 Megatron, so it's only fair to include the Autobots too. Maybe a ruined torso piece for Wheeljack too ;)^

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939525)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 16th, 2018 @ 4:28pm CST

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote::lol:

It's still one of the best scenes in The Movie. It's a shame they didn't pack something in with MP Ironhide to reference his own demise there.

You are GHOULISH, man! Maybe Takara will scratch your itch and release a special pack of Autobot "corpse faces" for you to use.

Well, they did the same thing with MP-36 Megatron, so it's only fair to include the Autobots too. Maybe a ruined torso piece for Wheeljack too

To be fair, with MP-36 Megatron, that was battle damage from his climactic fight scene with Optimus Prime in The Transformers The Movie. Even when Starscream dumped him into the vacuum of space, Megatron "still functioned."

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939617)
Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2018 @ 2:05am CST

Quantum Surge wrote:I don't get why they have to remove details to make them "cartoon accurate".

Because the cartoon art lacked detail, therefore removing details to become "cartoon accurate". If you want more details get the original, and if that's still not enough then go for some ToyHax Reprolabels.

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Emerje

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939675)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on February 17th, 2018 @ 9:46am CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:To be fair, with MP-36 Megatron, that was battle damage from his climactic fight scene with Optimus Prime in The Transformers The Movie. Even when Starscream dumped him into the vacuum of space, Megatron "still functioned."

However MP-36 also has his reformatting "face", essentially his skull. It's not just about paying homage to the Autobot's wounds though, hopefully (One Day) the MP Insecticons will come with extra crushed altmode parts.

An MP Ultra Magnus variant that bursts into segments is probably unfeasible as a toy though :lol:

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939701)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 17th, 2018 @ 11:29am CST

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:An MP Ultra Magnus variant that bursts into segments is probably unfeasible as a toy though

Masterpiece Hero Mashers? :lol:

By the way, I wanted to make a note for everyone here regarding the recent preorders that have gone up for MP-17+ Prowl. They are all listed as manufactured by "Hasbro," not Takara. That makes sense knowing that Hasbro will be releasing these in their markets, and brings the cost down, especially since the Takara release will be a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive. However, I do have some reservations, mainly because of the joint Movie Masterpiece venture over the past year. Hasbro and Takara supposedly collaborated on those figures and even sold them under unified box art. However, the Hasbro releases still sometimes different from the Takara releases. For instance, MPM Bumblebee has different plastic colors used for the gray robot parts between the two territories. MPM Optimus Prime lacks blue paint on top of his feet for the Hasbro release but retains them for the Takara release. I don't want the Hasbro versions of MP-17+ Prowl to be lacking compared to the Takara Tomy release.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939719)
Posted by shajaki on February 17th, 2018 @ 12:13pm CST

Hey now, there IS a precedent. Behold, an MP corpse :lol:

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1939834)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on February 17th, 2018 @ 4:00pm CST

shajaki wrote:Hey now, there IS a precedent. Behold, an MP corpse

Needs a crying Daniel accessory :lol:

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1940050)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2018 @ 11:24pm CST

Fellow Seibertronian Primalxconvoy attended Japan's Wonderfest 2018 and snapped images for us of the Transformers Masterpiece figures there on display. There were no new Masterpiece figures revealed though this was the first show with MP 17+ Prowl (animated version) and MP 34s Shadow Panther on dislplay. There was also the hotly anticipated MP 41 Dinobot and you can see close ups to his beast and robot head. MP Shadow Panther also had all his accessories on display, which many find to be the high point of the figure, since it includes his mutant head and comlink devices that can also be used on MP Cheetor.

Movie Masterpiece Barricade was also there. It is our first look at what Takara will release and appears to be the exact same figure some fans already have in hand from Hasbro.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1940076)
Posted by Burn on February 18th, 2018 @ 1:48am CST

I applaud TRU Australia for their initiative in bringing Shadow Panther to our shores, and while I would love to support said initiative, that guy really does nothing for me.

Now if they do Dinobot, then I may be interested depending on price. (Would also be nice if they can go back and get Primal as well)

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1940089)
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 18th, 2018 @ 4:08am CST

If you want to order any toys from the event, go here:

- http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/e/eTFWF/

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1940114)
Posted by Cyberpath on February 18th, 2018 @ 5:09am CST

Next to the stock photo --

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1941060)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 20th, 2018 @ 7:18pm CST

Cannot wait for that Dinobot!!

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1941113)
Posted by shajaki on February 20th, 2018 @ 9:52pm CST

I have a question for news staff....

Why is this thread being used for generic MP news when every MP gets his own thread?

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1941214)
Posted by bigcee66 on February 21st, 2018 @ 11:34am CST

http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/521323/

Looks to be coming out this September.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1941221)
Posted by wilcosu35 on February 21st, 2018 @ 12:01pm CST

I'm interested, but not so sure about the whole "exclusive" thing. I'll keeo an eye on HLJ for possible preorders, and if not, it'll probably end up on Mandarake not long after launch.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1941223)
Posted by bigcee66 on February 21st, 2018 @ 12:03pm CST

wilcosu35 wrote:I'm interested, but not so sure about the whole "exclusive" thing. I'll keeo an eye on HLJ for possible preorders, and if not, it'll probably end up on Mandarake not long after launch.

Well its up on BBTS website, so I'm also hoping for a HLJ release.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1941261)
Posted by steals_your_goats on February 21st, 2018 @ 1:45pm CST

I noticed that on tfsource the order for 17+ has the manufacturer listed as hasbro and there is no option for Takara, will it come later or is there no option? I know they're both releasing them but I don't want to preorder the hasbro one and wind up with it having their version of the Masterpiece box instead of the Takara one. It probably sounds dumb but I like consistency in my collection and those big obnoxious hasbro Masterpiece boxes don't have a place in my collection.

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1941387)
Posted by Emerje on February 21st, 2018 @ 11:08pm CST

steals_your_goats wrote:I noticed that on tfsource the order for 17+ has the manufacturer listed as hasbro and there is no option for Takara, will it come later or is there no option? I know they're both releasing them but I don't want to preorder the hasbro one and wind up with it having their version of the Masterpiece box instead of the Takara one. It probably sounds dumb but I like consistency in my collection and those big obnoxious hasbro Masterpiece boxes don't have a place in my collection.

Since it's the same figure and the Japanese version is a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive (it will NOT be on HLJ) it probably didn't make sense for them to import it at a much higher price. I'm going to guess that Hasbro's version will be the same box as the Japanese version, but with English text just like the Masterpiece Movie line. The Hasbro style boxes could be gone or could be reserved for their own MP exclusives (Acid Storm et al).

Emerje

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1942025)
Posted by wilcosu35 on February 23rd, 2018 @ 11:54pm CST

Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In less than 2 weeks we are getting new reveals at the biggest toy show in japan.

The Biggest toy show in Japan is Tokyo Toy Show in June. Wonder Festival is like the New York Comic Con of Japanese toy events. Takara Tomy didn't even start attending until a few years ago since WF is more of a collectors show and TT didn't fully embrace collectors until recently. I can't remember if Bandai has started attending WF or not, they usually hold their own Tamashii Nations event later.

But yes, they'll most certainly show something then.

Emerje

Wonder Festival is past, and no news (unless you count the Prowl redeco).
I was hoping for something but it didn't happen. So the next major event is Tokyo?

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1942026)
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 24th, 2018 @ 12:02am CST

wilcosu35 wrote:
Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In less than 2 weeks we are getting new reveals at the biggest toy show in japan.

The Biggest toy show in Japan is Tokyo Toy Show in June. Wonder Festival is like the New York Comic Con of Japanese toy events. Takara Tomy didn't even start attending until a few years ago since WF is more of a collectors show and TT didn't fully embrace collectors until recently. I can't remember if Bandai has started attending WF or not, they usually hold their own Tamashii Nations event later.

But yes, they'll most certainly show something then.

Emerje

Wonder Festival is past, and no news (unless you count the Prowl redeco).
I was hoping for something but it didn't happen. So the next major event is Tokyo?

Just to let people know, Japan has hosted about two of their own Comicons recently:

- http://tokyocomiccon.jp/english/index.html

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1942097)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 24th, 2018 @ 9:35am CST

primalxconvoy wrote:
wilcosu35 wrote:
Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In less than 2 weeks we are getting new reveals at the biggest toy show in japan.

The Biggest toy show in Japan is Tokyo Toy Show in June. Wonder Festival is like the New York Comic Con of Japanese toy events. Takara Tomy didn't even start attending until a few years ago since WF is more of a collectors show and TT didn't fully embrace collectors until recently. I can't remember if Bandai has started attending WF or not, they usually hold their own Tamashii Nations event later.

But yes, they'll most certainly show something then.

Emerje

Wonder Festival is past, and no news (unless you count the Prowl redeco).
I was hoping for something but it didn't happen. So the next major event is Tokyo?

Just to let people know, Japan has hosted about two of their own Comicons recently:

- http://tokyocomiccon.jp/english/index.html

.....and this has what exactly to do with Masterpiece figures?

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1942098)
Posted by primalxconvoy on February 24th, 2018 @ 9:48am CST

Ironhidensh wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:
wilcosu35 wrote:
Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In less than 2 weeks we are getting new reveals at the biggest toy show in japan.

The Biggest toy show in Japan is Tokyo Toy Show in June. Wonder Festival is like the New York Comic Con of Japanese toy events. Takara Tomy didn't even start attending until a few years ago since WF is more of a collectors show and TT didn't fully embrace collectors until recently. I can't remember if Bandai has started attending WF or not, they usually hold their own Tamashii Nations event later.

But yes, they'll most certainly show something then.

Emerje

Wonder Festival is past, and no news (unless you count the Prowl redeco).
I was hoping for something but it didn't happen. So the next major event is Tokyo?

Just to let people know, Japan has hosted about two of their own Comicons recently:

- http://tokyocomiccon.jp/english/index.html

.....and this has what exactly to do with Masterpiece figures?

Because you could theoretically buy MP figures there?

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1942489)
Posted by Emerje on February 26th, 2018 @ 1:27am CST

wilcosu35 wrote:
Emerje wrote:
william-james88 wrote:In less than 2 weeks we are getting new reveals at the biggest toy show in japan.

The Biggest toy show in Japan is Tokyo Toy Show in June. Wonder Festival is like the New York Comic Con of Japanese toy events. Takara Tomy didn't even start attending until a few years ago since WF is more of a collectors show and TT didn't fully embrace collectors until recently. I can't remember if Bandai has started attending WF or not, they usually hold their own Tamashii Nations event later.

But yes, they'll most certainly show something then.

Emerje

Wonder Festival is past, and no news (unless you count the Prowl redeco).
I was hoping for something but it didn't happen. So the next major event is Tokyo?

Yeah, I think Prowl was supposed to be the surprise of the show, but they got scooped a couple day earlier. Tokyo Toy Show will probably have Beast Megatron and maybe a preview of the new Optimus Prime/Convoy. Wonder Festival Summer is in July and there's a chance of either a new animated style repaint of a previous figure (Wheeljack? Smokescreen?) or a new small G1 or BW MP since we haven't had one that isn't an MPM in a while.

Of course Japan doesn't depend on events to reveal stuff since magazines are still a thing over there. Something could be announced tomorrow for all we know.

Emerje

Re: Transformers Masterpiece MP-17+ Prowl Revealed! (1947601)
Posted by wheeljack34 on March 22nd, 2018 @ 4:23pm CDT

hope this is the right place to ask. was thinking of picking up Grimlock MP-03 or Grimlock FOC chrome edition. Would the scaling fit better with a collection of standard deluxe figures than would a voyager? and which would stand the test of time with actual usage (play)? have a son that is 10. but careful with his toys

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Posted by primalxconvoy on March 22nd, 2018 @ 4:46pm CDT

Grimlock, like most official releases of his character as a toy, seems too small, compared to other figures. MP Grim is too small compared to MP Prime, for example. Perhaps it would look good next to the "voyager" sized characters, such as CW Megatron, TR Soundwave, POTP Optimus, etc.

However, there is an upscaled, knockoff version of MP Grimlock (in both be metallic or comic colours) that's bigger than MP Optimus, making it a better scale. I wouldn't recommend ANY MP (even a KO) for a 10 year old. They're not really meant to be played with by kids.

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Posted by wheeljack34 on March 22nd, 2018 @ 5:56pm CDT

Thanks for answering! i dont have any MP's for that reason. He enjoys big battles as I did when a kid. lol. i was trying to go for scale with the bots from CW and generations when i started buying again =)

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Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 23rd, 2018 @ 6:19am CDT

Anyone have an idea if MP Hound is close at hand? Because I'm not sure if I should get Maketoy's "Hound" or should I wait.

I'm pretty sure Reflector will never happen so Visualizers is at least a sure shot.

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