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Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-4 Optimus Prime At US Retail
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Aug 4, 2017 at 3:08pm CDT
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Comment by Quantum Surge
Aug 4, 2017
Here's to hoping he won't be hard to find!
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Comment by Everharm
Aug 4, 2017
2 In Janesville WI Toys R Us
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Comment by SlyTF1
Aug 4, 2017
I went to my local Toys R Us today and saw 2 of them. I was genuinely surprised. But disappointed, because I literally only have $2 to my name. It'll be a while before I can afford one of these things.
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Comment by Va'al
Aug 25, 2017
Courtesy of regular news source Loopaza Mega Store on Facebook, and the magazine Figure King 235, we have some images of the Takara Tomy specific release of Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-4 Optimus Prime! The images are mirrored below, and you can compare this to the Hasbro release by checking out our gallery here.
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Comment by Autobot Roadburn
Aug 25, 2017
Do we know when this guy's set to release? The extra blue paint and lighter grey plastic that's a lot closer to the silver paint might make him worth the wait and the extra money.
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Comment by Cybertronius Primus
Aug 25, 2017
Them lighter colours look much better. But how much will it cost?
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Comment by dragons
Aug 25, 2017
I'm fine with hasbro version if I didn't buy version I would have bought for this version depending what price is
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Comment by Quantum Surge
Aug 25, 2017
Is it me, or does the lighter gray have kind of a beige look to it? I'll probably stick with the Hasbro version and add tge extra details myself.
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It does. For some reason, Takara went for a more matte look and while I havent seen too much complaining here, lots of fans elsewhere have expressed unhappiness in the matter. I still preffer the fact that he has blue paint on his feet. But ultimately, I think I will just stick to the recent MB release, as sacriligious as that may sound. MPM 3 BB proved you could have something look great with an intuitive transformation that is complex but in no way annoying (once you get the hang of it). It doesnt prove to the same with this Prime. Plus I dont like his eyes and that is a huge factor when thinking of dropping loads a money on a toy.
Comment by william-james88
Aug 25, 2017
Quantum Surge wrote:Is it me, or does the lighter gray have kind of a beige look to it? I'll probably stick with the Hasbro version and add tge extra details myself.
It does. For some reason, Takara went for a more matte look and while I havent seen too much complaining here, lots of fans elsewhere have expressed unhappiness in the matter. I still preffer the fact that he has blue paint on his feet. But ultimately, I think I will just stick to the recent MB release, as sacriligious as that may sound. MPM 3 BB proved you could have something look great with an intuitive transformation that is complex but in no way annoying (once you get the hang of it). It doesnt prove to the same with this Prime. Plus I dont like his eyes and that is a huge factor when thinking of dropping loads a money on a toy.
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Funny you mentioned that, I thought you were the one that did the podcast/twincast on him (someone else did it) and I was wanting to ask you if I can get a hold of it (or if we'd do some trade).
Comment by Quantum Surge
Aug 25, 2017
william-james88 wrote:Quantum Surge wrote:Is it me, or does the lighter gray have kind of a beige look to it? I'll probably stick with the Hasbro version and add tge extra details myself.
It does. For some reason, Takara went for a more matte look and while I havent seen too much complaining here, lots of fans elsewhere have expressed unhappiness in the matter. I still preffer the fact that he has blue paint on his feet. But ultimately, I think I will just stick to the recent MB release, as sacriligious as that may sound. MPM 3 BB proved you could have something look great with an intuitive transformation that is complex but in no way annoying (once you get the hang of it). It doesnt prove to the same with this Prime. Plus I dont like his eyes and that is a huge factor when thinking of dropping loads a money on a toy.
Funny you mentioned that, I thought you were the one that did the podcast/twincast on him (someone else did it) and I was wanting to ask you if I can get a hold of it (or if we'd do some trade).
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Comment by DecepticonFinishline
Aug 25, 2017
Wish I would've known that Takara and Hasbro were going to have different versions...
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Comment by Notesandtabs
Aug 25, 2017
Everybody is so chill here compared to TFW. We have been arguing back and forth for over 350 pages about MPM-04, and we saw the Takara testshots weeks ago (about a month ago).
Cool to see most people here like the Takara grey.
Cool to see most people here like the Takara grey.
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I know, I am so surprised at how different the discussion is. I don't mind it of course, its just cool to see how different the same fanbase could be
Comment by william-james88
Aug 25, 2017
Notesandtabs wrote:Everybody is so chill here compared to TFW.
I know, I am so surprised at how different the discussion is. I don't mind it of course, its just cool to see how different the same fanbase could be
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Comment by wilcosu35
Aug 25, 2017
I like the looks of this one, i think i'll get the Takara.
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it's only because I'm following the "if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all" rule.
Comment by Ironhidensh
Aug 26, 2017
william-james88 wrote:Notesandtabs wrote:Everybody is so chill here compared to TFW.
I know, I am so surprised at how different the discussion is. I don't mind it of course, its just cool to see how different the same fanbase could be
it's only because I'm following the "if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all" rule.
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Comment by Rodimus86
Aug 26, 2017
Toydojo.com already has the Takara version of the MPM Optimus up for ore order I ordered mine just now for $149.99
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Comment by Quantum Surge
Aug 26, 2017
I think Takara gray looks fine, but I'd prefer the Hasbro's version (if I had one 
). Sure it'd be clashing with the brighter colors on it, but I think it kind of fits the rough Cybertronian metal better for me. Maybe a happy medium between the color grays would be good enough, but what I'm more worried about is distribution (maybe a knockoff copy would be good if not better).
). Sure it'd be clashing with the brighter colors on it, but I think it kind of fits the rough Cybertronian metal better for me. Maybe a happy medium between the color grays would be good enough, but what I'm more worried about is distribution (maybe a knockoff copy would be good if not better).
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Thanks, just went for one myself! too bad he's a penny short of free shipping though, that's a bit unfortunate. Hopefully he's in sooner than later, I like his colors better and I feel like there's a chance the panels work better than the Hasbro version but there's going to be nothing stopping me from picking up Hasbro's if I see it in store, $50 is a big difference.
Comment by Autobot Roadburn
Aug 26, 2017
Rodimus86 wrote:Toydojo.com already has the Takara version of the MPM Optimus up for ore order I ordered mine just now for $149.99
Thanks, just went for one myself! too bad he's a penny short of free shipping though, that's a bit unfortunate. Hopefully he's in sooner than later, I like his colors better and I feel like there's a chance the panels work better than the Hasbro version but there's going to be nothing stopping me from picking up Hasbro's if I see it in store, $50 is a big difference.
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Comment by shajaki
Aug 27, 2017
Personally I don't see the point in getting all up in arms until we get side by side comparisons. And I'm getting both regardless so....
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Comment by Notesandtabs
Aug 27, 2017
Plus 1. Everybody on TFW is freaking out, but we have no clue what the Tak version will look like, and most of us don't even know what the Has ver looks like.
