New Video Review of Transformers Masterpiece MP-49 Black Convoy

The knee issues have been fixed for this release.
I bet there will be a revised version of MP-44 sooner or later.

Regardless, I'm quite tempted by this Nemesis.
BUUUUUUT, the thing will still be 250/300$CAN shipped. So, nope.

wasn't aware of knee issues - didn't pony up for mp44. The number of extras with these things might be nice for some... however I would prefer to have the basic figure with a limited number of accessories for a reduced price. This guy is still too pricey, maybe they might release the standard prime again in the same manner as this. Or will save up 1k for the next mp prime.

frogbat wrote:wasn't aware of knee issues - didn't pony up for mp44. The number of extras with these things might be nice for some... however I would prefer to have the basic figure with a limited number of accessories for a reduced price. This guy is still too pricey, maybe they might release the standard prime again in the same manner as this. Or will save up 1k for the next mp prime.

He might be referring to a tabbing issue when you change it from truck to robot. On mine, one of the knees was extremely difficult to tab. So much so that I was afraid I'd break it. The funny thing is, the figure is much more durable than you'd think despite the fidgity transformation. It did eventually peg in, but I can see where they'd want to adjust it.

So guys, I a planning on getting mp-45 Bumblebee, but will I regret buying him? I like how he looks and dont really mind the backpack. I have also planned to get mp-21, but my friend had his arm joint snap off, so I am slightly worried about that. Is there any problems with mp-45 I should know before I get him?

Drifty wrote:So guys, I a planning on getting mp-45 Bumblebee, but will I regret buying him? I like how he looks and dont really mind the backpack. I have also planned to get mp-21, but my friend had his arm joint snap off, so I am slightly worried about that. Is there any problems with mp-45 I should know before I get him?

I don't have MP-45, but I do have MP-21. I don't know how your buddy broke his arm, but it's not exactly delicate. I'd wager MP-45 is just as sturdy.

It was the transformation hinge he broke
But, like I said, I have heard bad reviews, and while I get the backpack may be bad, I don't really mind it. But, at the same time, I really wanna get mp-21

Heres the main Bumblebee thread, there's some in havd talk here but there was considerable nay saying about his design so I don't how many on here actually bought him...

masterpiece-mp-45-bumblebee-t112677s425.php

Drifty wrote:It was the transformation hinge he broke
But, like I said, I have heard bad reviews, and while I get the backpack may be bad, I don't really mind it. But, at the same time, I really wanna get mp-21

Usually if there is a widespread QC problem in a toy, video reviews that are all over YouTube will point them out.

I can officially say I have made a informed decision that I will get the mp-45 Bumblebee and take my 1st step into the masterpiece realm!

Drifty wrote:I can officially say I have made a informed decision that I will get the mp-45 Bumblebee and take my 1st step into the masterpiece realm!

Congrats and be careful. That's one deep rabbit hole you're diving into.

A word of advise though. Avoid buying MPs from eBay. Especially those who come from China. It's Knock Off Central over there.

Well, I changed my mind on mp-45. After some talking, I have decided I will choose the right decision and go with the far superior mp-21.

Drifty wrote:Well, I changed my mind on mp-45. After some talking, I have decided I will choose the right decision and go with the far superior mp-21.

Smart moove. MP-45 Bee is an overengineered and overpriced mess. MP-21 is way better all over, it's only "flaw" being not toon accurate.

On the subject of G1 2.0 releases, I was thinking the other day about Rodimus Prime. I'd like to think some day, we'll get a straight up, gimmick free Rodimus. No "inner Hot Rod", just the future Autobot Leader given his due. However, if they are making them more "show accurate", in style and not just aesthetic. Much as they did with Megatron MP-5 to MP-36. When it comes to Rodimus, that could be... problematic.

I'd expect lots of panels origami resulting in a big but hollow vehicle.

I'm pretty sure it's possible.

-Kanrabat- wrote:I'd expect lots of panels origami resulting in a big but hollow vehicle.

I'm pretty sure it's possible.

Indeed. I'd foresee him being akin to Beast Wars Megatron's Bot Mode backpack, but on a far larger scale.

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:On the subject of G1 2.0 releases, I was thinking the other day about Rodimus Prime. I'd like to think some day, we'll get a straight up, gimmick free Rodimus. No "inner Hot Rod", just the future Autobot Leader given his due. However, if they are making them more "show accurate", in style and not just aesthetic. Much as they did with Megatron MP-5 to MP-36. When it comes to Rodimus, that could be... problematic.

Yet, there's at least one Episode where he transforms like Optimus and there is an 'inner' Hotrod, I thought.

Either way, I prefer the former.

Depends on which episode they decide to be accurate to. I think the detachable trailer would be the better approach, much simpler mechanically.

I think RP's trailer appeared more times than OP's.

As for his shins unfolding to become his trailer. If they managed to achieve it and keep the natural proportions of his legs, that would be an incredible feat of engineering wizardry. Eclipsing MP-36.

Titanium Rodimus pulled it off.

That vehicle mode looks like Chibi Rodimus...

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:That vehicle mode looks like Chibi Rodimus...

Nah, that's this:





Titanium Rodimus has more length.

Well, it is going to take some doing to get these proportions of Bot to Vehicle Mode.

I know it's 3rd Party, but DX9's Carry pulled it off well enough. So it is physically possible.

Possible, yes. Should they? I hope not. I'd like to see a g1 you accurate trailer like the first version, just with a way better bot. However, if they did want to roll it all up into one thing but the robot mode was perfect, I'd be fine with that since I have no space for trailers anyway haha

Since we are headed towards a new year and new MPs, here is my updated MPM shelf that includes all but the original MPM 1 and 2, though I do have the molds those 2 figures use

Masterpiece Skids design revealed!
https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/134481 ... 18473?s=19
https://twitter.com/TF_pr/status/134481 ... 11010?s=19

Wow. Poor Trailbreaker and Jazz. Can't believe Skids gets it before some of the main dudes. Wtf.

Skids deserves more love than he gets.

Now just lower the price a bit ...

Skids before Galvatron. Geez.

TBH, I'd have thought Blaster would be in given the release of those cassettes a while ago.

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Skids before Galvatron. Geez.

TBH, I'd have thought Blaster would be in given the release of those cassettes a while ago.

I think something must've happened during the design processes that Blaster had to be pushed back. Ditto on Jazz, Trailbreaker, Galvatron, and all the other characters we're missing and think would be shoo-ins.

I feel like this is the next Tracks.

At least he could have come with Marvel Comics mis-"colored" blue Ravage / aka Howlback or something. Or Donny Finkelberg. Or Charlene. Something. Anything. Happy to complete these guys. Just so many other more prominent characters I'd rather see before Skids. Poor guy.

Seibertron wrote:I feel like this is the next Tracks.

At least he could have come with Marvel Comics mis-"colored" blue Ravage / aka Howlback or something. Or Donny Finkelberg. Or Charlene. Something. Anything. Happy to complete these guys. Just so many other more prominent characters I'd rather see before Skids. Poor guy.

Though, thinking about this further, you get a few easy repaints/remolds out of this mold. Crosscut, G1 cartoon Skids, toy Skids, Diaclone Skids, etc. It'll be interesting to see how they milk this mold. But still would have rather seen other highly desirable characters like Jazz or Galvatron get a Masterpiece before Skids.

Well, at least Thew will be happy.

Skids IS a really odd choice and there's plenty more I'd want in front of him. However, when I was a kid, my parents took me to the toy store and I got to pick out a transformer. My dad strongly urged me to get Kup because of the simple transformation but I demanded Skids. I still remember promptly breaking him with my fine motor skills and my dad being mad about it. Here's a chance for me to relive that moment all over again!

Gauntlet101010 wrote:Skids before Galvatron. Geez.

Indeed. Some random Car Bot before one of the most iconic Transformers in the entire line is... Bad Comedy

Sure, Jazz would be a more logical choice, but has Porsche given Takara a license to use his car mode? That's probably why we haven't gotten an MP Jazz or Cliffjumper. Or maybe some other company has the license, which is why we got a modified Ferrari altmode for SS Dino.

Either way, Honda, being a Japanese company, is probably just fine with licensing the City subcompact car to use for Skids. That also brings up another question... with Skids' altmode being as small or smaller than a VW Beetle, I'll be really interested to see how they get a Datsun bro sized robot mode out of that.

Bounti76 wrote:Sure, Jazz would be a more logical choice, but has Porsche given Takara a license to use his car mode? That's probably why we haven't gotten an MP Jazz or Cliffjumper. Or maybe some other company has the license, which is why we got a modified Ferrari altmode for SS Dino.

Porsche has always been a pain in the exhaust port, next to Volkswagen. The latter did loosen up for Bumblebee's popularity, but only for him, not for any of his redeco offspring like Glyph and Bug Bite.

Ferrari's exclusive toy license was held first by Mattel for Hot Wheels, and now by the Hong Kong-based Maisto. That license has so far only been used for die-cast model cars, so I guess nothing beyond that is in the cards. The supplier of the license makes the conditions.

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:Sure, Jazz would be a more logical choice, but has Porsche given Takara a license to use his car mode? That's probably why we haven't gotten an MP Jazz or Cliffjumper. Or maybe some other company has the license, which is why we got a modified Ferrari altmode for SS Dino.

Porsche has always been a pain in the exhaust port, next to Volkswagen. The latter did loosen up for Bumblebee's popularity, but only for him, not for any of his redeco offspring like Glyph and Bug Bite.

Ferrari's exclusive toy license was held first by Mattel for Hot Wheels, and now by the Hong Kong-based Maisto. That license has so far only been used for die-cast model cars, so I guess nothing beyond that is in the cards. The supplier of the license makes the conditions.

I think Volkswagon owns Porsche or vice versa. My Dad had a Porsche back in the day that had a Volkswagon engine.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Bounti76 wrote:Sure, Jazz would be a more logical choice, but has Porsche given Takara a license to use his car mode? That's probably why we haven't gotten an MP Jazz or Cliffjumper. Or maybe some other company has the license, which is why we got a modified Ferrari altmode for SS Dino.

Porsche has always been a pain in the exhaust port, next to Volkswagen. The latter did loosen up for Bumblebee's popularity, but only for him, not for any of his redeco offspring like Glyph and Bug Bite.

Ferrari's exclusive toy license was held first by Mattel for Hot Wheels, and now by the Hong Kong-based Maisto. That license has so far only been used for die-cast model cars, so I guess nothing beyond that is in the cards. The supplier of the license makes the conditions.

I think Volkswagon owns Porsche or vice versa. My Dad had a Porsche back in the day that had a Volkswagon engine.

The Volkswagen Group or Volkswagen AG owns:

• Volkswagen (brand)
• Audi
• Bentley
• Bugatti
• Ducatti
• Jetta
• Porsche
• SEAT
• Škoda

Of those, only Volkswagen, Audi and Bugatti were featured in the movies, and Bugatti as toys for Drift.

But for some reasons, WV can't or won't force Porshe to allow the license to be used.

-Kanrabat- wrote:But for some reasons, WV can't or won't force Porshe to allow the license to be used.

I wonder if it's the parent holding the subsidiaries back, or the subsidiaries' own objections.

Well, is Studio Series 86 Jazz licensed or no? Cuz his altmode is very much the G1 Porsche.

Sabrblade wrote:Well, is Studio Series 86 Jazz licensed or no? Cuz his altmode is very much the G1 Porsche.

Unlicensed. I don't see the Porsche logo anywhere on images and video of the packaging, nor do I see copyright info of the company.

Sabrblade wrote:Well, is Studio Series 86 Jazz licensed or no? Cuz his altmode is very much the G1 Porsche.

It's just different enough. Remember, the original G1 Jazz was based on a slot car design that was already a little different from the real world Porsche.

It is hilarious that Skids is being done before other characters probably more deserving but I am so happy for the guy. He is like the forgotten pre-movie bot, and IDW finally made him good. I love the guy, and I will happily get this MP to support him and his endeavors.

It's even funnier when you think that Thew willed him into existence.

And downright kneeslap LOL comedy: we got a Movie Jazz AND a Skids before we get a G1 Jazz.

Marvel gave Skids his due, back in the day.

I don't really get the fixation on Jazz. I think more on all the non-licenced Season 1 & 2 characters they should have been adding to this line instead dilly-dallying. Even I might have been tempted by MP Insecticons.

Sabrblade wrote:Marvel gave Skids his due, back in the day.

Just for fun I looked it up, and if I got the comic right, Skids premiered in Marvel on November 26, 1985 in "rock and Roll out", which predates my existence by 9 years, 2 months, 2 days, so unfortunately I've never read it

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:I don't really get the fixation on Jazz. I think more on all the non-licenced Season 1 & 2 characters they should have been adding to this line instead dilly-dallying. Even I might have been tempted by MP Insecticons.

Thing is, and I say this honestly: I have seen maybe exactly 2 people give a crap about the insecticons, i think they, like the rest of the dinobots, are considered a risk, not that Skids isn't, but they are at least in the same category.

Why Galvatron hasn't been done is still astounding