Looks like the Burning Convoy repaint of MP-38 Optimus Primal is happening, as we now have official pictures and a listing in Previews World! After a listing by sponsor Big Bad Toy Store kicked things off a couple days ago, he’s set to arrive in March 2020 and is retailing for around $112.00. Being in Previews also means he has official US distribution and should be at comic shops in addition to online retailers. Check the description below and read on for the pics!
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From Hasbro Toy Group. Takara pays homage to the Beast series with MP-38 Masterpiece Burning Convoy! A redeco of the Masterpiece MP-32 Optimus Primal, this figure pays homage to the Burning Convoy redeco of the original limited-edition Optimus Primal released as a promotion for the Beast Wars Special movie! Transforms from robot to gorillla and includes 2 cyber blades, and 4 alternate face plates for Beast and Robot Mode. Concealed cannons can be revealed when in bot mode in his arms and shoulders. Features removable/replacable face masks, and his tell-tale swords, this is a Masterpiece not to be missed!In Shops: Mar 25, 2020
Final Orders Due: Oct 07, 2019
SRP: $111.99
Quippy
hopefully pulse carries it cuz it's looking like it will be a massive chore to get
Oniconvoy
^ This release didn’t do much for me, but I’m looking forward to the ROTB version.
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Zi Shan
Just purchased this guy. Should be arriving in a week or so. Just wondering for those who own this figure how has it aged. Any problems with the clear red plastic actually breaking?
Should I be cautious with any of this during transformation?
Also did anyone figure out how to get Blue eyes for his robot mode?
Sorry for all the questions, just really excited for this guy. My favorite character and favorite mold. Also met Mr Gary Chalk in person about 5 years ago, really great guy. My kids and I instantly recognize his voice in other cartoons.
Thanks for your help guys, much appreciated.
Novaburnhilde
I'm seriously tempted to pick one of these up, because the Beast Wars II movie is great and I have a soft spot for garish color schemes.
Throway
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Had to. Sorry for the thread bump.
Fallout
finally, a transformer made entirely of fireball. delicious.
yvk2000
Really sucks that Takara went for red eyes. But they also missed a major oppurtunity by not making a new anime headsculpt for MP38. Maybe they just need to go back and redo MP38 altogether (and free him of his BW s1 proportions). Oops, am I advocating for a v2?
HolyCulture
They’re a separate piece for sure. Obviously glued in. I’m scared to take them out but if I saw someone else do it I may try myself. If someone 3D printed some eyes I’d buy them. Personally I couldn’t paint mine.
omegafix
Any way to remove the robot eyes without destroying them? I want to paint them blue
Sam
It's MP-17+'s movie insignia all over again.
It's kinda a shame this release didn't come with the open-mouthed faces too. He's still a cutie, though.
Kevin Iaquinto
This is dumb, but I love it. Unfortunately, the feet have horrible looseness and he will fall backwards with little effort. Overall I’m still happy with it. Sorry for the messy desk, long hours working help desk from home View attachment 28583782
HolyCulture
OK… we must all know that I'm a TT super fanboy at this point… but that doesn't mean I don't get extra annoyed and pissed when I notice something like the factory or designers or production team or who-the-fuck-ever changed the EYES TO RED!
I started snooping across some old promotional pictures and I notice that the eyes were INDEED supposed to be blue from the very beginning. Like they should have been. Found this on the web.
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Lord I'm going to have a fit about this stupid problem right now
HolyCulture
The red eyes are actually just a red piece of clear plastic. I wonder how easy it would be to separate the red plastic and have a blue piece custom made. This is such a big blunder on an otherwise BEAUTIFUL figure.
that aside both my 38+s are flawless and look beautiful.
HolyCulture
Oh. There actually is a pic on the back of the box where it clearly has blue eyes. This is extremely puzzling. I think the eyes should be blue
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Afterburner
He really looks like he's burning.
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HolyCulture
I had to go back and double check. Sadly they look red. No question.