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!
DaptoDog
I was on the fence about getting this guy. But between the still outstanding QC issues and very high likelihood of a V2 I'll pass.
If an already great figure like Bumblebee is going to get a V2 then you would expect a flawed figure of similar popularity and importance will get one too eventually.
Sammael
Anyway, the positive here is that the trailer slot is not used for anything else and the fit doesn't need to be particularly snug for the alt mode to hold together.
XXLMagnus
Yeah I figured, thx, just criminally paranoid abt a ‘loose hole’ situation … and that’s never a good thing in my experience …
Sammael
I very much agree, but it's a well known design issue (stemming from the fact that the slot is wide enough to fit an unpainted spoiler, but not a painted one) for an otherwise fairly flawed mold with many potential QC issues.
@XXLMagnus – Just take a thin file or sandpaper and file the slot away. When you try to insert the spoiler there should be no resistance whatsoever, that's how you'll now you've filed it enough. If you encounter resistance and try to push the spoiler in anyway, paint will scratch. Here's the old thread with fixes: MP-09 Rodimus Convoy Fixes
Niv3k
Well, you shouldn't have to sand the trailer in order to use a functionality as intended without damaging the product.
XXLMagnus
You have any quick and dirty pics/tutorials on how to go about this? … I still haven’t transformed my copy for fear of somehow fucking it up (…. story of my life ha)
Mister Raymond
The first release of MP-09 had a date stamp on the box of A0911, which in English translates to January 9, 2011. However, because of the many problems customers had with the first release, TT released a second version that attempted to "fix" some of the issues. The second release of MP-09 was referred to as version 2 and had a date stamp of H2511 (August 25, 2011).
Although, I do see your point. If you going by unique character molds, a new Rodimus mold would be V2. However, to avoid confusion with the "fixed" version I like to refer to a new mold of Rodimus as V3.
The differences between MP-09 V1 and V2 are listed at: Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy Ver 2 Changes – Transformers Discussion – The Allspark Forums
ShawnBerger4Mayor1985
I'm also fairly sure I put in my preorder on the first day they were available, so, yeah, they've likely got in few to none so far.
As for your feelings on this MP, I'm right there with you. I mean everything you said there about it, I've thought and/or said myself at some point! But it's the only MP from MP-8 on that I kinda care about that I'm still missing, and, crappy as it is, $230 beats the eBay prices of the last few years…
V3? Don't you mean V2? Or do you count MP-28 as Rodimus 2.0? Personally, I consider Rodimus Prime & Hot Rod as technically two different characters, so I don't think of MP-28 as a 2.0 in terms of Rodimus Prime. If they do another Rodimus Prime, I really hope they skip the 2-in-1 feature of MP-9. Like, really, for reals.
Mister Raymond
If you want a MP Rodimus in your collection I would suggest waiting for the inevitable MP Rodimus V3. Why? Because a V3 Rodimus will probably match the current MP direction of cartoon aesthetic better than MP-9. However, if you don't care for cartoon accuracy than waiting it out might be a good strategy as many collectors tend to sell off their MP once a newer mold or repaint of character is released. As well, online stores tend to reduce the price of a MP, if they still have the item in stock, once a newer mold/repaint of a character is released. For example, BBTS currently sells MP-29+ Shockwave for $209.99. Whereas, the original purple release of MP-29 dropped in priced to $99.99.
The caveats to my suggestion would be what the price of a V3 Rodimus will be. If you think $230 is steep, a V3 Rodimus might cost anywhere from $320 to $450, if the cost of MP-44 Optimus is any indication. In addition to, how patient of a person you are for official releases? The earliest I can see Takara releasing a MP Galvatron would be 2020, followed by a V3 Rodimus in 2021 – 2022. That's a pretty long wait. On the other hand, if you are like me and are an official MP collector than the wait isn't that bad because I tend to display my characters according to seasons. Besides Magnus and Hot Rod, Takara has been sparse with season 3 characters and don't seem as committed to completing the cast introduced in the movie as the season 1 cast.
That' my two cents. Sorry for going off on a bit of a tangent.
Flesh Creature
Oh yeah, I've done plenty of business with them.
I've been holding out for a price drop since I really don't want to pay the full asking price. Was surprised to see they only had damaged box stock left so I checked the other sites and TFS still had it listed as in-stock and BBTS still on preorder status.
Thanks. I can't believe how far behind the other sites they can be to get stock in sometimes. It's listed as arriving this month, so hopefully any day now. I was just curious if they had gotten partial shipment in or none at all, so sounds like nothing yet.
I keep going back and forth on this one. I don't really need it; not a RP fan and already have MP Hot Rod. But it's more like a piece I feel I should have for collection purposes to have all the G1 MP cartoon molds. But that $230 asking price is really steep.
Robotmonkeys
Ouch, and I thought I waited a long time!
Do you really want a pristine box? Email Them and ask them just how damaged the box is. They have 2 day shipping, if you order today, you'll get it by Tuesday/Wednesday.
Have you ordered from TCP before? They are great! Awesome response time, rewards, free shipping on purchases $150+, I highly recommend them.
ShawnBerger4Mayor1985
I did. Still waiting on it… It took them about 2 months longer to get Prowl+ in-stock compared to most other sites, so I figured I'd give it to the end of February before I start pestering them about it. Although I'd be much happier to see it in my POL any day now.
Flesh Creature
Anybody order this from BBTS? Still showing as preorder status and TFS/TCP got their's in eons ago. I wasn't worried about it drying up so soon but TCP only shows damaged package stock available and I'd rather not buy from TFS.
blazemongr
Look for the Hasbro Masterpiece Rodimus Prime. (Mine's sitting in storage right now, replaced by MP-28 on my shelf. Might sell for the right price.)
Josh
Would love to pick this guy up but I only really need just the figure, not the trailer
Aldetron
It was actually the opposite. Floor wax adds friction. Keeps helmet from popping up.
Robotmonkeys
Nice! So it was a tight hinge huh?
I used synthetic grease on my MP Dinobot on the shoulder hinge cuz it was a bit tight.
View attachment 28184305 I highly recommend this stuff too to grease up ratchets. I might use it on Rodimus’ feet and knees
Aldetron
Floor wax for the save. A couple of coats on the back hinge was all it took. Every TF collector should have a bottle.
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Great looking figure.
Aldetron
You helped me rule out the possibility that I had missed something. Definitely still enjoying the figure.
Robotmonkeys
Dang, sorry I couldn’t help. I hope you are still enjoying this awesome figure.