Beachjezus wrote:Here’s how I feel about this. I have this on preorder and it’s going to be amazing but obviously super overpriced. I’m getting it to display next to MP-36. After this one I’m done with Masterpiece outside of beast wars. They’ve just gotten too expensive at this point. I’ll be going all in on siege to get the complete cast. Seems like the smart route at this point
Immortal Starscream wrote:Beachjezus wrote:Here’s how I feel about this. I have this on preorder and it’s going to be amazing but obviously super overpriced. I’m getting it to display next to MP-36. After this one I’m done with Masterpiece outside of beast wars. They’ve just gotten too expensive at this point. I’ll be going all in on siege to get the complete cast. Seems like the smart route at this point
see, I find myself starting to share this same sentiment. with the relaunch of the MP line with mp10 prime and sideswipe, I pretty much vowed to get every mp release ever. But as time has gone by, and the price has gotten much higher, added to the design shift (less hybrid between perfect g1 toy and toon, and more g1 toon accurate using things like fake chests etc) and some questionable design choices (looking at you mp hot rod and v2 bee) I'm starting to find myself wanting to pass on more and more. Now I know this is primarily for the Japanese market, and maybe in Japan this is whats in demand from fans; I don't know. but me personally, I see no need for this. figure. does he look impressive, yes. is he spot on toon accurate? mostly. Does his vehicle mode look like a jigsaw puzzle? absolutely. But is he necessary? not at all. There are so many other characters that need representation and love in the mp line. spending resources and development time on rehashing existing figures that are already perfect masterpiece representations (imho) instead of working towards giving us the rest of the cast seems like a waste. Again, I know this is primarily for the Japanese market, and maybe there's no love over there for these characters. I know that was supposedly the case for the dinobots. But I still want to see MP insecticons, trailbreaker, mirage, gears, huffer, brawn, pipes, blaster, reflector, etc. and what about the Japanese series then? Jinrai, overloard, deathsaurus, or any combiner from any of them. And yes, I know theres a bazillian third party versions of these things out there... but there shouldn't have to be.
Would I pay $440 for another masterpiece prime when I already have mp 10? no
Would I pay $440 for a perfect masterpiece God Jinrai? good chance.
Am I still waiting for an official mp Victory Leo to complete my Star Saber. probably forever at this point.
william-james88 wrote:This toy is scheduled to come out in November 2019 and several retailers are already sold out of preorders even with the $440 price tag over at Entertainment Earth.
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:This toy is scheduled to come out in November 2019 and several retailers are already sold out of preorders even with the $440 price tag over at Entertainment Earth.
Well, I'm pretty sure that "insane" price tag won't stop the sales. Especially if once the figure finally get in hands, the quality match the price.
Even if it's a different fandom, I can draw a parallel to doll collecting.
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The Dollfie Dream Hatsune Miku were limited at 39 units each for the event and sold at 650$US and 660$US each. Not counting the 55$US of shipping and sureshot custom taxes.
Those dolls sold in less than 20 minutes! And I'm one of the "lucky" buyer.
So, yeah, all preorders of the 440$US Optimus already sold out? I'm not surprised. At least that Optimus will be way less limited than a Dollfie so everyone will have his/her chance in due time. Will I'll be buying one?
Well, maybe. I'll wait for the reviews first.
Ultra Markus wrote:and wait to see if there are any cracking crotch pieces or anything else that might break
Hellscream9999 wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:and wait to see if there are any cracking crotch pieces or anything else that might break
Yeah, first, scratched up mp-36's, then rid convoy being a mess and having to be recalled, now, mp-43's purple plastic problem - not to mention, hosts of qc issues in between; tt is not having a great run of luck convincing me these items are gonna be worth the price they're asking
-Kanrabat- wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:and wait to see if there are any cracking crotch pieces or anything else that might break
Yeah, first, scratched up mp-36's, then rid convoy being a mess and having to be recalled, now, mp-43's purple plastic problem - not to mention, hosts of qc issues in between; tt is not having a great run of luck convincing me these items are gonna be worth the price they're asking
Hence waiting for actual in-hand reviews. And not just one, but many. That's why I refuse to preorder it.
Beside, what's the actual point of preordering a WIDELY AVAILABLE MAINLINE ITEM? Like, seriously.
william-james88 wrote:Might get sold out from all the places with a decent price. The vast majority of people who got a decent price on MP Dinobot, for instance, were the ones who preordered him.
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Might get sold out from all the places with a decent price. The vast majority of people who got a decent price on MP Dinobot, for instance, were the ones who preordered him.
Still, it's Optimus Prime we are talking about. I bet there will be plenty of units for everyone at "normal price" for a long while.
william-james88 wrote:I am talking about the 20-30% off price, that sure wont last long at all.
While that's a good idea, you just know that there will be yet another MP Megatron on the way soon enough.Beachjezus wrote:I’m getting it to display next to MP-36.
That's what I'm doing for my G1 crew, I never did get MP fever, I have only a handful, representing characters I care about more than others.I’ll be going all in on siege to get the complete cast. Seems like the smart route at this point
