ALL THINGS TRANSFORMERS!!!!

[Gakken85]

Double-post again. Ragh.

 

[karamazov80]

I just got a pretty awesome MP-11 Thundercracker repainted into Starscream.

 

[bicoid18]

I just got a pretty awesome MP-11 Thundercracker repainted into Starscream.

That's a sweet looking repaint!! The panel lining really makes a difference and makes him pop. That's one of the main gripes I have with the MP-11.

 

[thecorsair]

Welp looks like my MP Prowl has vanished. There goes $80 down the drain USPS can kiss my ***

Man, that sucks

karamazov80,
Very nice custom!

Any plans for a Skywarp or will you wait and see if there's an official one?

 

[karamazov80]

Thanks, I think I'll just stick with the MP-03 mold for Skywarp unless something official comes around. He's essential to have on my display, but not important enough that I care about the differences between him and the other seekers.

 

[bicoid18]

I'm not sure but isn't Acidstorm shelf-warming down there in the US at the moment? You could wait until he goes on sale or clearance and then pick him up for cheap.

 

[c2close]

I'd call and raise hell. If you buy from overseas... always Pay for EMS. They have to update tracking on that.

With SAL, they will update it, but they don't have to. I almost lost a $150 dollar item trying to save 10 bucks with SAL. It was stuck in NYC for weeks. I called and raised hell to every post office who would listen. It showed up about a week later... amazingly. haha

So sir, if i'm ordering online and outside US. What shipping methods do you advice for future references. Thank

 

[SurlyJ]

I just got a pretty awesome MP-11 Thundercracker repainted into Starscream.

Did you get that from eBay / TFW user BigMetalUnit? Looks like one of his. He did my skywarp and just shipped me an ice storm.

 

[karamazov80]

His EBay handle is sagedad, but it could be the same guy. I saw very similar offerings for similar prices from the same town on eBay from a different seller, so I think he's got multiple accounts. Prices are actually really good right now (lower than when I paid for Starscream ). I might go for a Skywarp from him at some point. This is really an excellent piece.

 

[thecorsair]

Thanks, I think I'll just stick with the MP-03 mold for Skywarp unless something official comes around. He's essential to have on my display, but not important enough that I care about the differences between him and the other seekers.

Fair enough, Starscream is the only Seeker that's really essential to me and at present is the only one I have.

 

[karamazov80]

Yeah, if I had to have a single Decepticon on display, it would be Starscream (even over Megatron!). But if I'm going to have even a basic, fairly fleshed out G1 display, I need the 3 original seekers, Soundwave, and eventually Megatron as well. Still crossing fingers for an MP Blitzwing one of these days!

 

[Wanderer]

Prowl finally arrived

First thing that grabbed me was how small the box is! It was also a nice surprise to see the seller including the bonus rocket launcher and badge. Pre-order on eBay finally pays off!

I'm now debating whether to pick up Sideswipe. He does look cool the more I see him. I'll definitely be buying Bumblebee and Ultra Magnus though as particularly BB is so iconic to G1.

 

[SurlyJ]

His EBay handle is sagedad, but it could be the same guy. I saw very similar offerings for similar prices from the same town on eBay from a different seller, so I think he's got multiple accounts. Prices are actually really good right now (lower than when I paid for Starscream ). I might go for a Skywarp from him at some point. This is really an excellent piece.

I think there are two guys. There are two users on TFW who live in the same town and both do customs I think. They both do really nice work and I like going through TFW. My skywarp and ice storm were both made to order basically, he worked with me on the details and gave my wrap some metallic gloss and such to separate it from the ones he does for eBay. Was able to get a really good deal too as I just sent him my spare Thundercrackers to paint.

 

[Furyan]

I just got a pretty awesome MP-11 Thundercracker repainted into Starscream.

Dope!

@wanderer
Sweet setup yo, I likes that Prime layout.

 

[thecorsair]

Yeah, if I had to have a single Decepticon on display, it would be Starscream (even over Megatron!). But if I'm going to have even a basic, fairly fleshed out G1 display, I need the 3 original seekers, Soundwave, and eventually Megatron as well. Still crossing fingers for an MP Blitzwing one of these days!

At present I have the following Decepticons on display,

MP11,13,15 & 16
Fans Toys QuakeWave
PerfectEffect Scouting Force X ( Reflector )

I also have TFC's Hercules but I'm selling that as I haven't had it displayed for some time due to it not really fitting in with the Masterpiece aesthetic or scale.

Megatron V2 is the Decepticon I'm waiting for most then after that there's only really the Insecticons that I'd consider must haves.

I'd also consider getting a Takara Skywarp and Thundercracker made with the MP11 mold if they had new face sculpts.

 

[karamazov80]

Yeah, MP Insecticons would also be buys for me if they were made. I probably wouldn't go after Conehead seekers or the camera guys, but most of the other season 1 and 2 stuff are all figures I want.

I sold Hercules after realizing how it didn't fit in with the MP aesthetic, and have also gotten rid of almost all of my classic and alternator/binaltech guys for the same reason. Still holding onto Classics Bumblebee until an official one comes out, though.

 

[Rock83]

Awesome pics of Prowl everyone!
Can't wait to recieve this guy,first time i ordered the version that comes with the coin too.

 

[Gakken85]

So sir, if i'm ordering online and outside US. What shipping methods do you advice for future references. Thank

If you can get EMS, buy it. It's usually 30-40 bucks. It's about 10-15 bucks more expensive, but it has priority and you get it within the week. They also have to update tracking and its insured.

EMS is basically Japanese USPS - which goes to USPS when it gets to our country.
SAL is basically low priority. They will put it on a plane if they have room, and update tracking if they feel like it. It takes 2-5 weeks.

You can also pick Fedex if they offer, though Fedex is annoying. They will get it to you, but they don't deliver on Saturdays for ground mail (which is what it usually converts to once it gets to the states)

What site did you order from?

 

[c2close]

If you can get EMS, buy it. It's usually 30-40 bucks. It's about 10-15 bucks more expensive, but it has priority and you get it within the week. They also have to update tracking and its insured.

EMS is basically Japanese USPS - which goes to USPS when it gets to our country.
SAL is basically low priority. They will put it on a plane if they have room, and update tracking if they feel like it. It takes 2-5 weeks.

You can also pick Fedex if they offer, though Fedex is annoying. They will get it to you, but they don't deliver on Saturdays for ground mail (which is what it usually converts to once it gets to the states)

What site did you order from?

Thank You Sir. I got mine from HLj. I've been mixing up on choosing my shipments. Because what happened before hlj will jist hold my figure in there pile for 60days but i selected cheaper shipment. So it took like 3weeks and was scared because of the fogure being lost and no tracking. But lately beeen using EmS now. Was jut curios about the shipment option until i read the conversation here. Thanku for your advice.

My prowl arrived yesterday. I don't know if its a qc issues but there was some white blatches on my mp car. In all honesty, i was very more excited having swipe. But regardless i love the figure and can't wait for bluestreak. Just wish they have done something to fix or cover the hollow pieces on the mp prowl's back lower extremities during bot mode

 

[Gakken85]

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=21258446&prodFindSrc=rv

Metroplex is on sale if you want him

Glad I could help