 TRU Masterpeice Optimus Prime, He's up at TRU.com |
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 Sep 23 2012, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE(gargunkle @ Sep 23 2012, 01:31 PM)  I have to admit I am not really seeing the huge draw... at least not for $100 (let alone import prices some have already paid). But then maybe I just haven't had the opportunity. Can anyone post some pics of this figure with Classics style figures? Maybe you will convince me. He's the best G1 Optimus Prime figure ever. So whether or not that is a draw for you or not you'll have to decide for yourself. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2...8631&type=3 You'll find some photos of the Japanese version with other Masterpiece and some Classics-styled figures in the above link. Randy --------------------  |
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Sep 23 2012, 12:57 PM
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 super-duper spikey-pokey Group: Citizen Posts: 3,700 Joined: 10-July 06 From: pittsburgh, pa Member No.: 8,464 Faction: Maximal |
QUOTE(Cheetimus Primal @ Sep 23 2012, 01:43 PM) QUOTE(Spectre @ Sep 23 2012, 01:36 PM) To be honest I think that putting this guy with Classics style figures is "doing it wrong". He's not intended to be lost in a sea of Classics figures. He's a "premium figure" meant to be displayed on his own or in a sparse display with a few similar pieces, like Rodimus. "IMO". This. This toy is meant to be better than the cheaper figures and beloved me he really is. I don't regret the price I paid for him because it is easily one of my favorite toys. I liked MP figures before but this Optimus made me really want to make a good display of similar figures. I'm looking forward to the MP line being more like this toy. Oh I see. I thought I read somewhere about people wanting this for Classics displays. I really don't know... I also don't much go for premium figures (the only MP I have is the first US OP one). So instead could anyone post some pics of this guy with other MPs? Or maybe, I dunno, Alternity or Binaltech/Alternators? Edit: whoops, Randy'd! This post has been edited by gargunkle: Sep 23 2012, 01:29 PM |
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Sep 23 2012, 01:05 PM
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  Group: Supporter Posts: 2,024 Joined: 15-March 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,992 Faction: Free Agent |
Holy Crap!
I can't believe he was still up and I was actually able to order one. Also I can't believe I only ordered 1. It's a long road of addiction recovery ahead. One step at a time. |
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Sep 23 2012, 02:13 PM
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 I'm sexy and I know it. Group: Citizen Posts: 19,027 Joined: 19-September 04 From: Sacramento, CA living in Fort Drum, NY Member No.: 5,052 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(ZacWilliam1 @ Sep 23 2012, 01:46 PM) See, my CHUG display is sluming it right now with an original g2 Laser Rod Prime leading the forces. I take offense to this. I thank that even after 17 years that toy can hold it's own when put up against toys with integrated lights. |
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Sep 23 2012, 02:32 PM
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 Yep. Group: Retired Staff Posts: 23,392 Joined: 23-December 01 From: Columbus, IN Member No.: 110 Faction: Free Agent |
Went ahead and ordered two, to have one as a backup that I'll just sell if I don't need it for anything. It's not a scale I'm super into, but I actually really like most of the changes Hasbro did on this one, and I figure I'll at least partially pay for it by selling off my Hasbro 20th Prime. If I change my mind and don't want it later, these tend to hold their value pretty well.
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Sep 23 2012, 03:13 PM
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 Frater Group: Citizen Posts: 4,087 Joined: 15-September 08 Member No.: 11,989 Faction: Maximal |
Looks like it's gone now.
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Sep 23 2012, 05:53 PM
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super-duper spikey-pokey Group: Citizen Posts: 3,700 Joined: 10-July 06 From: pittsburgh, pa Member No.: 8,464 Faction: Maximal |
Huh. When that happened with MP Thundercracker it was so it could come back at a higher price.
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Sep 23 2012, 05:55 PM
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 Employee Vigilante Group: Citizen Posts: 27,398 Joined: 12-January 02 From: Columbus, OH Member No.: 245 Faction: RIRFIB |
MP Thundercracker started out at an unlikely lower price, though, while $99.99 is what we've always known MP Prime to cost.
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Sep 23 2012, 06:43 PM
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 I can see my house from here! Group: Supporter Posts: 11,438 Joined: 18-August 04 From: The planet that is farthest from. Member No.: 4,936 |
Man... how come I spend hours on here all the time and the ONE TIME I don't check in... grr. Maybe he'll come back again - when I'm not checking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-waspy.gif)
Though iirc, TRU packing and shipping practices make HTS look positively delicate. Hopefully they've either gotten better or no one here is a MIP-er. This post has been edited by Dake: Sep 23 2012, 06:47 PM --------------------  Eventually, I think. - Temp |
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Sep 23 2012, 07:09 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 95 Joined: 5-April 07 From: Edison, NJ Member No.: 10,098 Faction: Autobot |
Glad I prordered mine while it was up there but I'm pissed a friend missed out, since he doesn't have a car so drivin to a local TRU store almost entirely depends on my availability. But then again he has computer access most of the day so hopefully MP Prime goes back up and he gets one.
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Sep 23 2012, 11:25 PM
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Sep 24 2012, 12:11 AM
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 Grumble grumble complain grouse. Group: Citizen Posts: 2,927 Joined: 27-May 07 Member No.: 10,262 Faction: Decepticon |
Well, I waffled and missed the preorder.
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Sep 24 2012, 12:18 AM
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 Commissions! cheetimus@cheetimus.com Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 34,071 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Baltimore Member No.: 1,895 Faction: RIBFIR |
Painted eyes and truck lamps for the win!
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Sep 24 2012, 05:09 AM
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Sep 24 2012, 06:29 AM
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Grumble grumble complain grouse. Group: Citizen Posts: 2,927 Joined: 27-May 07 Member No.: 10,262 Faction: Decepticon |
Disregard my previous post. I think that's a better price than I'll ever see again, so I've placed my preorder. Thank goodness I've got two jobs from now until the end of the Christmas season, at least.
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Sep 24 2012, 06:40 AM
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 Just Chilling... Group: Citizen Posts: 5,278 Joined: 16-January 02 From: Alton, IL Member No.: 386 Faction: Free Agent |
YES! Got my pre-order in. Slow internet connected be damned I fought it the whole way and got my Confirmation E-mail. LOL.
Between this, Thundercracker, and Soundwave, I'm going to have a great X-mas! |
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Sep 24 2012, 06:56 AM
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President of the Deflowering Club Group: News and Content Posts: 40,971 Joined: 26-April 02 Member No.: 905 Faction: RIRFIB |
QUOTE(Cheetimus Primal @ Sep 24 2012, 01:18 AM) Painted eyes and truck lamps for the win! Yeah they look really great. This version is definitely on par with the Japanese one. I have a hard time choosing a favorite (both have things over the other). Randy -------------------- |
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Sep 24 2012, 07:02 AM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 7,911 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Ct. USA Member No.: 4,093 Faction: RIRFIB |
Boo. I wish this restock could have waited a week or two. I have no more access to a free $100 this morning than yesterday afternoon. -ZacWilliam, ah well, retail... Maybe... -------------------- Ever wonder about the speed of Turbofoxes?
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Sep 24 2012, 08:03 AM
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 Autobot Rainbow Brigade Group: Citizen Posts: 2,159 Joined: 3-June 04 From: Charlotte NC Member No.: 4,622 Faction: Autobot |
They took him back down. With a limit of 2 instead of 1 per order, hopefully more will be available in the store than Thundercracker.
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