New Information About Masterpiece Megatron's Safety Cap
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Apr 2, 2007 at 5:16pm CDT
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Comment by bumblezzz
Apr 2, 2007
don't look to bad could possible be taken out by hand
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Comment by 009*
Apr 2, 2007
It would've been nice if Takara showed us the cap a bit earlier. But all in all, It's good to know that it wasn't the issue we thought it was.
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Comment by Sunstar
Apr 2, 2007
that looks just popped on. That's great. I think I can hear a collective sigh of releif from the american fans 
better than being painted on or glued in. I had visualised far worse.
better than being painted on or glued in. I had visualised far worse.
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Comment by General Magnus
Apr 2, 2007
will this be the BBTS version of the toy?
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Comment by Kayevcee
Apr 2, 2007
I think *everyone* imagined worse, Sunstar. There was much freaking out at the time. I'm glad to see it's not that big of a deal.
-Nick
-Nick
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Comment by Nemesis_Apoc
Apr 2, 2007
dude, this is great! but will bbts.com be offering the same thing?
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Comment by metalformer
Apr 2, 2007
So THAT is the cap? Don't see no problem with that being implemented. My bootleged G1 Megatron has the whole front top of the barrel painted orange (haven't checked if its painted or a cap).
Compared wo this, my bootleg looks more "modified". This should keep customs happy regarding the law, as I don't see much people foolinga round with it on the streets, since only older (richer) collectors would buy it and I think of them as mature and responsible enough to be pulling that sort of stunt.
Compared wo this, my bootleg looks more "modified". This should keep customs happy regarding the law, as I don't see much people foolinga round with it on the streets, since only older (richer) collectors would buy it and I think of them as mature and responsible enough to be pulling that sort of stunt.
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Comment by pittsburg_22_m
Apr 2, 2007
The cap just pops off...schweet!
I was 99.9% positive that was the case but good to see for sure. Mine will be here next week.
I was 99.9% positive that was the case but good to see for sure. Mine will be here next week.
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Comment by muswp1
Apr 2, 2007
Well, I guess I was getting my Dremel drill and files from my modeling supplies out for nothing. I wonder if that's the same style cap that was being mentioned for the TFC-6 reissue??
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Comment by WhiteNoise
Apr 2, 2007
I hate be a jerk and say I told you so, but I told you all so. I knew it would be removable. Many of you cry babies who were so appauled by the idea of having an orange cap on Megatron would absolutely tarnish the the image of this great looking piece, and even cancelled your orders, now you all feel really dumb now, don't you?
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OK, so you were right, hurrah for you, move your meter to 60.
Comment by 1337W422102
Apr 2, 2007
WhiteNoise wrote:I hate be a jerk and say I told you so, but I told you all so. I knew it would be removable. Many of you cry babies who were so appauled by the idea of having an orange cap on Megatron would absolutely tarnish the the image of this great looking piece, and even cancelled your orders, now you all feel really dumb now, don't you?
OK, so you were right, hurrah for you, move your meter to 60.
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This "cap" isn't the same type of orange cap we're used to seeing on regular toy guns. The standard type is affixed permanently and wraps around the outside of the barrel. Such a cap would be impossible to remove without damaging the figure. This yellow plug is something entirely different. Still, each of these Megatron figures was opened, handled and altered before ever reaching its owner. There's still something foul about that.
Comment by edcomics
Apr 2, 2007
WhiteNoise wrote:I hate be a jerk and say I told you so, but I told you all so. I knew it would be removable. Many of you cry babies who were so appauled by the idea of having an orange cap on Megatron would absolutely tarnish the the image of this great looking piece, and even cancelled your orders, now you all feel really dumb now, don't you?
This "cap" isn't the same type of orange cap we're used to seeing on regular toy guns. The standard type is affixed permanently and wraps around the outside of the barrel. Such a cap would be impossible to remove without damaging the figure. This yellow plug is something entirely different. Still, each of these Megatron figures was opened, handled and altered before ever reaching its owner. There's still something foul about that.
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Apr 2, 2007
This inspires hope!
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Comment by Geekee1
Apr 2, 2007
I'm very happy that I decided to order from HLJ.
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Comment by dragons
Apr 2, 2007
no offfense to you other fans or collectors but i dont see a whole big deal with this cap thing if your on fo those poeple who takes the figure out to display just paint the cap the color you want it be.
on the other hand if you like me and keep the figures in case to disply then i would see what the problem....
on the other hand if you like me and keep the figures in case to disply then i would see what the problem....
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Comment by jgilkinson
Apr 2, 2007
i dont even care if its in or not. i was expecting the whole damn barrel a bright orange
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Comment by OptimusIsHot
Apr 2, 2007
YAY! That's so awesome, and at the same time so stupid! Here they had us freaking out about it and over that silly thing that pops out. What the hell is the point even? What a waste of time/money for that. Still I'm very happy to hear this news as now I don't have to travel to Japan to get one lol. I think I might try to make an energon bullet out of that thing, recycling!
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Comment by dinoboss 5
Apr 2, 2007
wow I wish i could afford this
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Comment by Ninja Sixshot
Apr 2, 2007
that cap isnt even orange 
. dumb toy laws. oh well, this is good news
. dumb toy laws. oh well, this is good news
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Did you even look at the pictures? The 'cap' is a removeable yellow plug. Just pull it out and you're set.
And painting over the bright orange tip, if there was one, isn't always a walk in the park for some of us, especially if we don't want it to be noticeable.
Comment by 1337W422102
Apr 2, 2007
dragons wrote:no offfense to you other fans or collectors but i dont see a whole big deal with this cap thing if your on fo those poeple who takes the figure out to display just paint the cap the color you want it be.
on the other hand if you like me and keep the figures in case to disply then i would see what the problem....
Did you even look at the pictures? The 'cap' is a removeable yellow plug. Just pull it out and you're set.
And painting over the bright orange tip, if there was one, isn't always a walk in the park for some of us, especially if we don't want it to be noticeable.
