Weibo user Notrab, who has been a reliable source for reveals over the time, has uploaded our first images of the rumored Official China Exclusive Masterpiece MP-09 Rodimus Convoy (Rodimus Prime) Reissue.
There were rumors about this reissue some months ago, but we hadn’t seen any proper listing at main online retailers or images until today. According to Notrab’s Weibo post this reissue will be limited only to Chinese market and it’s expected for release in early December.
The box looks almost the same as the original release, but with a “Long Life Design” logo in the lower right corner. We also have images in both modes. So far, this reissue looks identical as the original MP-09 toy.
While this is good news for collectors looking for this Masterpiece, there’s a question many fans would be asking now. Would this reissue have any improvements or fixes on the infamous QC problems of the original release? We still have no official confirmation about this matter, and we are yet to wait for listings outside Chinese online retailers. Be sure to stay tuned to TFW2005 for more information once it’s available. Now, you can check all the mirrored images after the jump, and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
Arkchaon
Personally, if someone asked me which one is better, Mp-09 or Mp-28, then I\'d say Mp-09.
Not only does it transform into Hot Rods alt mode, but it also gives you the trailer for when he is in the rodimus prime mode.
when you think about it, it\'s two toys for the price of one.
By detatching the black shell pieces on the legs and separating the rifle, the toy becomes Hot Rod.
By attaching the black shell pieces on the legs and connecting the two guns together into a rifle, the toy becomes Hot Rod.
the Mp-28 looks ridiculous with its flat chest and misproportioned legs, and, as far as I\'m aware, Mp-28 doesn\'t come with a trailer or ability to become Rodimus prime.
I believe that a little while back, I heard the Mp-09 referred to as Hot Rodimus.
If you think that the scale would be off with Mp-10, then leave it in Rodimus Prime mode, better two primes than one.
Don\'t forget, Mp-09 was made to scale with Mp-01.
If you want to have it in Hot Rod mode but you think it scales badly with Mp-10, (Or Mp-44), then either leave it in prime mode, If you really want to have it in Hot Rod mode, then I\'d buy yourself a third party Optimus Prime, I\'d recommend toyworld primorion.
so, there you go.
MacrossA
Just keep track of the screws and where they go, and the same with the parts… It's not difficult. Just keep an eye out
Goose24
Found a cheap(ish) TRU MP-9 to grab because I wanted some of the accessories. The shoulder fell off in the box so I was thinking of getting a replacement shoulder part on eBay. Anyone have any experience with that? Easy fix?
MacrossA
Agreed
mx-01 archon
What a strange place to take a comparison photo…
MacrossA
No problem
Goose24
Thanks!
MacrossA
Found one
MacrossA
Off hand just mp1 v mp 10… Mine are in storage otherwise I'd take a pic when I got home
Goose24
I apologize as I did numerous searches for key words and couldn't find anything. Still can't. So if you have a suggestion I'm more than happy to try.
MacrossA
There pictures all over…
Goose24
Bit the bullet on one of these guys, should be here next week sometime.
I know that in the promo pictures, when he's holding the Matrix it's MP-01's. Does anyone know how the matrix for MP-10 compares to MP-01's? I can find some KO matrixes for MP-10 on eBay, but nothing for MP-01.
mx-01 archon
That top boot edge is red because it becomes part of his fenders that are exposed in his vehicle modes.
RodimusSupreme
He's the same height as MP-10. Only the Hot Rod form is too tall. Rodimus Prime is fine.
MacrossA
He's perfectly in scale with other MPs as Rodimus Prime.
For HotRod he scales with Mp1. He's kind of a bridge for both scales
MacrossA
@Inikalord I think with the way the trailer covers up the car very little is exposed… I think the back can be redecoed accordingly.
fschuler
Does MP-09 scale with anything else? I've never seen him in person…was under the impression he is too large to scale with most other MPs.
Inikalord
You mean changing his back from red to orange I presume? I guess it could possibly work but even in Winnebago it would mess with the deco as it's the one exposed piece.
Personally I'd rather his shin pieces and the red kneecap be repainted to better fit the actual animation like it was with MP-28. MP-09 is a bit of a weird figure when it comes to the colouration choices especially as I either can't seem to find or are unaware of any previous incarnation specifically using his colour layout. Even the test shot that Protoman owns shows the red kneecaps were originally orange as they are in the animation model.
Fafnir72
So the MP-10 Matrix was just for UM and Hotrod. 'kay.
MacrossA
Oops, missed that part…
Primarily his back. Can be repainted to suit his deco better. I like mp9 and don't think we need a new one, just upgrades
Three MP9 matrix is quite small and is currently incompatible with the mp10 matrix