New Images of e-HOBBY Magna Convoy
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Apr 15, 2017 at 6:09am CDT
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Comment by megatronus
Apr 15, 2017
He's beautiful... but I'll wait for a sale.
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Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Apr 15, 2017
I must be blind: I just now noticed the grille, bumper and even the gun are chromed! 
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Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Apr 15, 2017
is this the retirement figure for this mold? It's had a long run. Still got my original. Also by looking at that comic I'm glad I got Straxus (or Darkmount, whatever) again. Despite some flaws with the figrue (and it's small size for a character often portrayed as being pretty chunky) I do like it and it was super cheap.
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Comment by Quantum Surge
Apr 15, 2017
I'd like to see this go with the Powered Convoy colored City Commander trailer.
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I don't know what it is, but the 2006 Classics Voyager Optimus Prime mold is just timeless. It's been in use for almost 11 years now, and every time a new repaint comes out, I wanna snatch it up. It's a very satisfying figure, even though it's got some flaws, even though engineering has improved greatly since then, and even though Hasbro and Takara Tomy could probably do a much better definite "Classics/Neo-G1" Optimus Prime mold now, something about this 2006 mold will always hold a special charm for me.
Magna Convoy really rocks the mold with that beautiful blue deco too. Blue is my favorite color, so yeah, there's no way I can pass on this. You win again, e-Hobby!
Comment by Wolfman Jake
Apr 19, 2017
Carnivius_Prime wrote:is this the retirement figure for this mold? It's had a long run. Still got my original.
I don't know what it is, but the 2006 Classics Voyager Optimus Prime mold is just timeless. It's been in use for almost 11 years now, and every time a new repaint comes out, I wanna snatch it up. It's a very satisfying figure, even though it's got some flaws, even though engineering has improved greatly since then, and even though Hasbro and Takara Tomy could probably do a much better definite "Classics/Neo-G1" Optimus Prime mold now, something about this 2006 mold will always hold a special charm for me.
Magna Convoy really rocks the mold with that beautiful blue deco too. Blue is my favorite color, so yeah, there's no way I can pass on this. You win again, e-Hobby!
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Easy to miss, in the earliest images they appeared to be using silver paint, the chrome didn't come until later.
I really love how vibrant the colors look in the new photos. Can't wait for this to come out!
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Apr 19, 2017
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I must be blind: I just now noticed the grille, bumper and even the gun are chromed!
Easy to miss, in the earliest images they appeared to be using silver paint, the chrome didn't come until later.
I really love how vibrant the colors look in the new photos. Can't wait for this to come out!
Emerje
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Yeah it's still a fun mold if a bit clunky and the original has been my G1 Prime since I got it for christmas 2006 (the only time in my adult life I ever received a Transformer as a christmas present) and I pose it with the recent Titans Megatron. I don't need loads of redecoes of it myself. Did have the all white 'Ultra Magnus' and Skywarp double pack for a while but sold that within a few months. Anyways sounds like this figure is ideal for you so enjoy.
Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Apr 19, 2017
Wolfman Jake wrote:
I don't know what it is, but the 2006 Classics Voyager Optimus Prime mold is just timeless. It's been in use for almost 11 years now, and every time a new repaint comes out, I wanna snatch it up. It's a very satisfying figure, even though it's got some flaws, even though engineering has improved greatly since then, and even though Hasbro and Takara Tomy could probably do a much better definite "Classics/Neo-G1" Optimus Prime mold now, something about this 2006 mold will always hold a special charm for me.
Magna Convoy really rocks the mold with that beautiful blue deco too. Blue is my favorite color, so yeah, there's no way I can pass on this. You win again, e-Hobby!
Yeah it's still a fun mold if a bit clunky and the original has been my G1 Prime since I got it for christmas 2006 (the only time in my adult life I ever received a Transformer as a christmas present) and I pose it with the recent Titans Megatron. I don't need loads of redecoes of it myself. Did have the all white 'Ultra Magnus' and Skywarp double pack for a while but sold that within a few months. Anyways sounds like this figure is ideal for you so enjoy.
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Comment by Va'al
May 30, 2017
Fellow Seibertronian Emerje has contacted us with some news regarding the e-Hobby exclusive Transformers figure Magna Convoy - specifically, the slight delay in its release, initially planned for this month (May), and now moved to early June as the listing also shows. While this is indeed very little difference, we appreciate the confirmation!
Emerje wrote:e-Hobby announced in today's newsletter that Magna Convoy has been delayed for "various circumstances" from late May (believed to be today) to a more specific June 5. The product page has been updated with the new date.
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Comment by ExciKaiser
May 30, 2017
I want to "complete" my convobat, but I'm not sure to want to buy the complete figure only for the claw weapon.
I wonder if people who get him will accept to resell the weapon.
I wonder if people who get him will accept to resell the weapon.
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Comment by Desslok2201
May 30, 2017
Various circumstances= the mold just can't take any more
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I've read from people who got Botcon Ginrai that they probably should have stopped even before.
Comment by ExciKaiser
May 30, 2017
Desslok2201 wrote:Various circumstances= the mold just can't take any more
I've read from people who got Botcon Ginrai that they probably should have stopped even before.
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Yeah, this mold has gotten more redecos than a CW toy. Still, it's a great mold! The Henkei version is on my wishlist, along with a matching Megs...
Comment by Sigma Magnus
May 30, 2017
ExciKaiser wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:Various circumstances= the mold just can't take any more
I've read from people who got Botcon Ginrai that they probably should have stopped even before.
Yeah, this mold has gotten more redecos than a CW toy. Still, it's a great mold! The Henkei version is on my wishlist, along with a matching Megs...
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Comment by Kurona
May 30, 2017
Classics Seeker, Classics OP, MP-03/11. The unholy trinity of mold degradation.
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Comment by Desslok2201
May 30, 2017
Can we tack Piranacon on there?
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Comment by Hydrargyrus
May 30, 2017
Whereas the Combiner Wars figures somehow seemed to be unaffected by mold-degradation (at least the deluxes)
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Comment by Desslok2201
May 30, 2017
I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
May 31, 2017
Hmmm 
...now what to buy with that $100 plus I was gonna use for this Convoy. 
...now what to buy with that $100 plus I was gonna use for this Convoy.
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Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
Comment by Overcracker
May 31, 2017
Desslok2201 wrote:I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
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Another sign of degradation is molded detailing looking less sharp and crisp, but you'd really need to look closely and compare to actually see that. Plus, it's quite possible that the Classic Prime tooling has been restored in some minor areas.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
May 31, 2017
Overcracker wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
Another sign of degradation is molded detailing looking less sharp and crisp, but you'd really need to look closely and compare to actually see that. Plus, it's quite possible that the Classic Prime tooling has been restored in some minor areas.
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True.
But super unsightly deformation of sculpted surfaces has not been seen, I think, beyond G1 Jazz's mouth.
Comment by Overcracker
May 31, 2017
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Overcracker wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:I'm just saying, I bought one of the BBTS Piranacon sets a while back and 4 out of 6 looked like thalidomide babies
Well they are mutated sea monsters, so they are supposed to look somewhat strange.
What exact issues did you have with them?
My BBTS Piranacon is in storage, but it did not have any deformations on the figures themselves. They did have some looseness in certain joints, but beyond that, they look pretty crisp, close to the originals.
Mold degradation generally manifests itself with loose joints and issues in transformation, but generally not with deformed parts or unsightly molding problems.
Even Classics Prime and more so with the classics Seeker mold which both are in the double digits number of uses have shown no actual deformations of the mold. They can suffer from looseness in joints in certain cases, but the actual molding is still functional.
Piranacon has seen a few re-releases but nowhere near the amount of uses seen by the Prime and the Seeker mold.
Another sign of degradation is molded detailing looking less sharp and crisp, but you'd really need to look closely and compare to actually see that. Plus, it's quite possible that the Classic Prime tooling has been restored in some minor areas.
True.
But super unsightly deformation of sculpted surfaces has not been seen, I think, beyond G1 Jazz's mouth.
