Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-08 Possible Listing
Monday, October 22nd, 2018 10:38AM CDT
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The listing, which you can find here, is supposedly for an eighth figure in the line, though no name is given. Speculation would lead us to believe that this might be the rumoured 2007 Transformers movie Megatron, given the price point (189.99 USD) compared to that of Optimus Prime. But let us know what you think in the discussion below, and add your own speculation in light of the April 2019 release date!
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Posted by Decepticon Stryker on October 22nd, 2018 @ 10:41am CDT
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Posted by Cprime18 on October 22nd, 2018 @ 11:28am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 22nd, 2018 @ 11:30am CDT
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on October 22nd, 2018 @ 11:42am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Who do you want it to be then? I'd be fine with Starscream too. I thought it was Jazz until I saw the price.
Posted by Agent 53 on October 22nd, 2018 @ 11:53am CDT
Given the nature of the redesign I would be stunned if 2019 doesn't see a MPM-03 with remoulded front bumper for ROTF Bee but at that price point MPM-08 won't be that.
Posted by william-james88 on October 22nd, 2018 @ 12:48pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
I am sure its not Megatron. Probably more starscream. Dont know. But it wont be 07 Megs because Hasbro is in the business of selling toys, not having them shelfwarm
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 22nd, 2018 @ 1:03pm CDT
This should be numbered as MPM-06, really. MPM-01 and MPM-02 shouldn't count.
Ironhidensh wrote:Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Why don't you want Megatron? Movieverse Megs has routinely gotten it in the shorts when it comes to his toys (heavily compromised by electronics in '07 and '09, no Leader-class figure in 2011 because they made a f*cking Leader-class BUMBLEBEE...), so why don't you want it to be him?
I think it would be good if it was Megatron, either a better take on his '07 or '09 bodies or a proper go at his DOTM body.
If not Megatron, then a real MPM Starscream to replace MPM-01 would be good. The HFTD Leader Starscream mold is good, but it's not really up to Masterpiece standards and has one glaring flaw (no engines on the back in robot mode).
And I definitely would like to see an MPM Jetfire (which would have to be Supreme-class, I think) at some point because ROTF Jetfire is amazing and part of me still hopes the writers contrive a way to resurrect him.
william-james88 wrote:I am sure its not Megatron. Probably more starscream. Dont know. But it wont be 07 Megs because Hasbro is in the business of selling toys, not having them shelfwarm
Hey, a good toy of '07 Megatron with an accurate cannon and cleaner robot and jet modes and such, and without the stupid gimmicky ice paintjob and battery box fanny-pack, would probably actually sell.
Posted by Stryker P28 on October 22nd, 2018 @ 1:28pm CDT
the legends class is more accurate then the leader
a good rotf megs wouldn't be too bad either
But we need a better devastator for real
maybe each of the constructicons sold seperately for a bigger line?
Posted by Quantum Surge on October 22nd, 2018 @ 4:04pm CDT
-A very nice paint job that replicates the rough metal that he's made from (THAT MEANS NO ICE UNLESS YOU WANT TO MAKE AN ICE CASE)
-Potentially a light up head (using button batteries)
-A transformation that doesn't require any automorph and keeps the robot mode clean
-A flail accessory that can be swapped with the right hand without spring-loaded gimmicks
-An arm cannon that also doesn't need automorph gimmicks
-And a great amount of articulation that won't weigh any of his limbs down if there'll be die-cast.
Also, I really hope that it's the size that makes up the price (along with the transformation), especially since Hasbro's starting to dive into big toys lately!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 22nd, 2018 @ 7:17pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 22nd, 2018 @ 8:29pm CDT
ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Why don't you want Megatron?
As an old school, original '84 fan, I'm surprisingly okay with and enjoy almost all of the live action movie character designs.
Megatron was a huge exception to that rule. I hate that design and have since my first viewing of the movie.
Posted by Omega-Doom on October 22nd, 2018 @ 10:33pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on October 22nd, 2018 @ 11:29pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Please dont be megatron.
Why don't you want Megatron?
As an old school, original '84 fan, I'm surprisingly okay with and enjoy almost all of the live action movie character designs.
Megatron was a huge exception to that rule. I hate that design and have since my first viewing of the movie.
Well unfortunately for you then, he's a main character, what with being, y'know, Megatron and all. And he's tied with ROTF Jetfire for characters who most desperately need the MPM treatment.
I just hope it's not AoE Galvatron. IMO his representation in the MPM line should just be a photo of the toy designers punishing the morons in the art department who came up with and approved him.
Posted by Emerje on October 25th, 2018 @ 5:45pm CDT
Nah, I agree with Will. For the price it's more likely Starscream.
Emerje
Posted by william-james88 on January 29th, 2019 @ 10:09pm CST
Let us know if you like this toy and this design for Megatron, and if you look forward to including him in your collection.
Posted by Chriphord on January 29th, 2019 @ 10:26pm CST
Posted by fruityrobo on January 29th, 2019 @ 10:35pm CST
gonna get order as soon as preorders are up
Posted by fruityrobo on January 29th, 2019 @ 10:49pm CST
the Superman thing? that was pretty obvious from the movie in itself. plus if they did in some other way, I don't think we would've had the same result. the Superman thing is a small sacrifice in the grand scheme of things in order to make this figure that much more better
Posted by Ominous Sand on January 29th, 2019 @ 11:10pm CST
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Posted by Sargent on January 30th, 2019 @ 11:06am CST
Masterpiece? Meh.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 30th, 2019 @ 11:58am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 30th, 2019 @ 8:07pm CST
Posted by Zeedust on January 30th, 2019 @ 8:21pm CST
Posted by TulioDude on January 30th, 2019 @ 8:30pm CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 30th, 2019 @ 8:55pm CST
Zeedust wrote:I'm not sure why they're even making this. Did everybody stop hating the design some time in the last 12 years and forget to tell me?
Haha, its for those who like the films and grew up on them. Those who hated the design then still hate it but there have been new and different TF fans since then and this is for them.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 30th, 2019 @ 9:00pm CST
william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:I'm not sure why they're even making this. Did everybody stop hating the design some time in the last 12 years and forget to tell me?
Haha, its for those who like the films and grew up on them. Those who hated the design then still hate it but there have been new and different TF fans since then and this is for them.
Like Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Posted by TulioDude on January 30th, 2019 @ 9:29pm CST
Posted by joevill on January 30th, 2019 @ 9:34pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 30th, 2019 @ 11:13pm CST
Zeedust wrote:I'm not sure why they're even making this. Did everybody stop hating the design some time in the last 12 years and forget to tell me?
Based on the other figures released so far, it looks like they are making their rounds with the 2007 cast. Can't wait to see future figures if that is the case!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 30th, 2019 @ 11:23pm CST
Zeedust wrote:I'm not sure why they're even making this. Did everybody stop hating the design some time in the last 12 years and forget to tell me?
Enough fans left to take a gamble... Or rather, fans who dislike the design, yet get the toy anyway for the sake of having it
Posted by SFBglord on January 31st, 2019 @ 12:58am CST
Posted by Emerje on January 31st, 2019 @ 7:54am CST
william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:I'm not sure why they're even making this. Did everybody stop hating the design some time in the last 12 years and forget to tell me?
Haha, its for those who like the films and grew up on them. Those who hated the design then still hate it but there have been new and different TF fans since then and this is for them.
Personally I didn't like the movie designs when they were new and radically different from the norm. But now that we're 12 years and six movies in they've become the "new normal". I don't look at them at all the same way today as the way I did in 2007, they're just another aesthetic that exists and I've grown to enjoy.
Emerje
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 31st, 2019 @ 8:57am CST
Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:I'm not sure why they're even making this. Did everybody stop hating the design some time in the last 12 years and forget to tell me?
Haha, its for those who like the films and grew up on them. Those who hated the design then still hate it but there have been new and different TF fans since then and this is for them.
Personally I didn't like the movie designs when they were new and radically different from the norm. But now that we're 12 years and six movies in they've become the "new normal". I don't look at them at all the same way today as the way I did in 2007, they're just another aesthetic that exists and I've grown to enjoy.
Emerje
Wonderful explanation, a round of applause to you
For me, the literal only reason I exist here now is because of the live action films. Otherwise, I'd be full on Marvel or something. But as a kid, I was fascinated with the movies and toys, so they hold a special place in my heart. I eventually learned about G1 and everything else, and I love it. But for Bayformers, I really like them, so designs like 2007 Megatron and ROTF Devastator are fine for me, especially when executed well on a figure.
Also, I think ROTF is an ok movie, not as bad as other people say(or TLK)
Posted by healey7474 on January 31st, 2019 @ 4:13pm CST
Posted by SpikeyTigertron on February 1st, 2019 @ 7:40pm CST
Nathaniel Prime wrote:Emerje wrote:william-james88 wrote:Zeedust wrote:I'm not sure why they're even making this. Did everybody stop hating the design some time in the last 12 years and forget to tell me?
Haha, its for those who like the films and grew up on them. Those who hated the design then still hate it but there have been new and different TF fans since then and this is for them.
Personally I didn't like the movie designs when they were new and radically different from the norm. But now that we're 12 years and six movies in they've become the "new normal". I don't look at them at all the same way today as the way I did in 2007, they're just another aesthetic that exists and I've grown to enjoy.
Emerje
Wonderful explanation, a round of applause to you
For me, the literal only reason I exist here now is because of the live action films. Otherwise, I'd be full on Marvel or something. But as a kid, I was fascinated with the movies and toys, so they hold a special place in my heart. I eventually learned about G1 and everything else, and I love it. But for Bayformers, I really like them, so designs like 2007 Megatron and ROTF Devastator are fine for me, especially when executed well on a figure.
Also, I think ROTF is an ok movie, not as bad as other people say(or TLK)
It Ultimately lead to Prime Megatron, which was one of my Favorites.... so it all worked out in the end.