Wonderfest 2017 - Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple #tfワンフェス17w

Posted by Va'al Feb 19, 2017 at 8:12am CST 37,955 views

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Some stragglers from the news out of Wonderfest 2017, in Tokyo, Japan, include the Takara Tomy Masterpiece and Unite Warriors line - the first update is for the MP-35 figure, a redeco and newly accessorised Inferno: Grapple! Not a lot of love for this yellow guy, but check out two images below.

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Re: Wonderfest 2017 - Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple #tfワンフェス17w (view post)

Comment by sol magnus Feb 19, 2017

I'm still getting him.

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Comment by fenrir72 Feb 19, 2017

Just noticed this. Related to the Inferno mold. Takara didn't just do a lazy recolor.In order to make each unique, they added extra molding on Grapple's side shoulders and shins that were absent in Inferno.

So it wasn't lazy but intentional to "personalized" them. Same with Artfire who is a hybrid of both molds.

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Comment by Cyberpath Feb 20, 2017

fenrir72 wrote:Just noticed this. Related to the Inferno mold. Takara didn't just do a lazy recolor.In order to make each unique, they added extra molding on Grapple's side shoulders and shins that were absent in Inferno.

So it wasn't lazy but intentional to "personalized" them. Same with Artfire who is a hybrid of both molds.

Yes, according to Takara, Inferno and Grapple have only 50% parts in common, and here they are:

The rest was retooled.

Here's a chart showing some of the differences --

viewtopic.php?t=107790&p=1827584#p1823081

I think Artfire is a straight up redeco of Inferno.

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Comment by fenrir72 Feb 20, 2017

Cyberpath wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Just noticed this. Related to the Inferno mold. Takara didn't just do a lazy recolor.In order to make each unique, they added extra molding on Grapple's side shoulders and shins that were absent in Inferno.

So it wasn't lazy but intentional to "personalized" them. Same with Artfire who is a hybrid of both molds.

Yes, according to Takara, Inferno and Grapple have only 50% parts in common, and here they are:

The rest was retooled.

Here's a chart showing some of the differences --

viewtopic.php?t=107790&p=1827584#p1823081

I think Artfire is a straight up redeco of Inferno.

Artfire has that disc like thingie on his shoulders. Like Grapple's.

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Comment by Relic0037 Feb 20, 2017

Even if he is highly retooled, the Inferno mold was one of the better recent Masterpieces, so Grapple should be an excellent addition to the line. I look forward to getting ahold of one.

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Comment by Cyberpath Feb 23, 2017

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Comment by Burn Feb 23, 2017

Just got my payment request from HLJ. He's out!

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Comment by Ironhidensh Feb 23, 2017

Its a race then. Got my payment request as well, and for Cheetor too. Paid and shipped both. Niece to see shipping prices have gone down.

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Comment by william-james88 Feb 23, 2017

Ironhidensh wrote:Its a race then. Got my payment request as well, and for Cheetor too. Paid and shipped both. Niece to see shipping prices have gone down.

Did they go down or did your dollar go up?

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Comment by Ironhidensh Feb 23, 2017

The dollar probably went up. Money loves the cheeto head.

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Comment by Burn Feb 23, 2017

Ironhidensh wrote:Its a race then. Got my payment request as well, and for Cheetor too. Paid and shipped both. Niece to see shipping prices have gone down.

No race. You'll win easily as I can't afford to ship this week ($1,600 in local rates bill plus my car wants fuel)

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Comment by Cyberpath Feb 24, 2017

Just got a shipping notice!

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Comment by Va'al Feb 24, 2017

Fellow Seibertronian xMXUx has pointed towards the Facebook page of The Chosen Prime, who have uploaded a small series of in-hand images for the just released Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-35 Grapple - a redeco and retool of the MP Inferno mold - which you can check out below! The items are shipping from various pre-orders around the world, so expect to have yours in hand soon if you purchased him

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Comment by frogbat Feb 24, 2017

glorious, i have inferno who I couldn't resist getting together with red alert. The engineering is fantastic as are the different front fascias for the anime vs toy look. If there's anyone who hasn't got a version of this mould.. it's definitely one of the best figures to date.

And though I'm trying to avoid repaints cos well i'm broke, I will be getting grapple as he's one of the figures I always wanted to most as a kid, still have my g1 and an encore. Admittedly wasn't a fan of the generations figure...

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Comment by Cyberpath Feb 24, 2017

I have Inferno so I already know what to expect, but here's a review by The Chosen Prime for anyone's interested --

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Comment by xMXUx Feb 24, 2017

Wow, I'm impressed by how different the transformation is compared to Inferno, despite the vehicle modes being so similar :APPLAUSE:

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Comment by Cyberpath Feb 25, 2017

From: @Alfes2010

Source: blog-entry-2756.html

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Comment by Va'al Feb 25, 2017

From fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we have a double-feature today focusing on the latest non Beast Wars Masterpiece figure from Takara Tomy Transformers: MP-35 Grapple! We've seen some in-hand images already, but toy blogger Alfes2010 has a batch more, and The Chosen Prime have also uploaded a video review of this Inferno retool with new paint. Check it all out mirrored and embedded below for your viewing convenience.