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

I'm still getting him.

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.

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.
     

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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

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)

Just got a shipping notice!

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

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...

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








     

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

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.

He looks more plain than the slice of bread I had this morning.

10/10 would haul again.