Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter have uploaded some additional official in-hand images of the new Transformers MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki.
Masterpiece MPG-01 Shouki is the first entry in Takara Tomy’s Trainbots combiner Raiden which was seen in the G1 Japan The Headmasters cartoon. This figure should be part of the recently revealed Transformers MPG Collection. We have another look at the robot mode and a clear look at the back of the robot mode, showing the way it works with all the kibble on his back.
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XXLMagnus
Thx, I saw Wotafa do something different on YouTube, but storing on the Kaen torso seems to get in the way of things, not sure which is the TT official approach?
Darknova4life
Thanks for the TFS update.
Prowl2000
I had that happen with TFSource with one of the trainbot last year. But the box looked like someone ran over it. I could not blame them for it. I contacted the team and they replaced it.
I also heard back from them regarding the Kaen preorder. They said they are awaiting the shipment to arrive. They are expecting the shipment in by the end of the month, assuming no delay.
BronzeLeagueHero
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Suiken's gun is better off inserted into one of the peg holes meant for the full raiden blaster, if you attach it where it goes in vehicle mode it prevents the foot cannon assembly from laying flat. it's a tight fit though.
XXLMagnus
Do you have a pic showing what it would look like? thx
BronzeLeagueHero
You can attach them to where they go in the alt modes of seizan and suiken, then it'll be on the feet.
XXLMagnus
any idea where these guns go in combined mode??
BronzeLeagueHero
Yukikaze needs a way to lock up his hips, they're still allowing a lot of movement in the leg mode. You can balance it still but it's more work.
Buzzclaw
Got my last three trains in from TFsource. Another damaged box (Suiken) but thankfully it's on the back and not on the toy. I think I'll stick with BBTS for my premium purchases now.
Yertle
I ended up having time to transform all the trains and combine them before the weekend. I like the combined mode, though I doubt the team will stay in it often since I do really like the individuals. It might be sacrilege but after I’m satisfied displaying the whole team for a while I could see myself just keeping just a few out on semi-permanent display.
Datsun87
Mad jealous at that stable Midnight Express.
jackisking
I know people think they are going to try and cram all combiners into 12-inches, but I don't see it. There's a certain fiddlyness to Raiden, that if it's no need for it, there's no need to copy and the limited range and articulation. Interested to see how they go about Predaking? according to rumors, but I'm betting there's be some noticable differences in those areas on Predaking.
sikkusushotto
Kaen is finally here!
With a random Voyager:
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General thoughts:
– I don't mind Kaen's robot mode size at all, I think he's a good size in both train and robot mode.
– As a solo bot Kaen is really fun. His hip ratchets feel wonderful.
– I had all the other Trainbots in train mode and transformed all of them to combined mode. It was mostly an enjoyable experience, much better than expected. The arm-bots were the quickest, then Getsuei. Shouki takes a lot longer since he needs to go almost all the way to robot mode first. Yukikaze, however, took the longest (more on that later).
– The fully combined Raiden looks good in person, much better than photos can convey. You're blasted by an overload of finely sculpted detail. His proportions are good too and will get even better with the waist extender.
– Kaen's kibble in the combined Raiden looks much better than I feared. I especially like the gun pods.
– While he stands fine and is generally stable, articulating Raiden requires care and support, ideally even the stand (which can be removed once articulation is complete).
– The one stand-out miserable experience is Yukikaze, from his robot mode legs to the ridiculous panel origami needed for the leg mode to him being the cause of most of Raiden slips and falls (yes his hips are angled correctly). His only positive points are his good looks in train and robot mode. If there was another option for the left leg (as in, another mold) I would sell Yukikaze.
– The one thing that would help a lot more in combined mode is more tabbing points to secure the various parts and panels of the individual bots.
All the train modes are excellent obviously, some of the best-realized alt-modes in all of Transformers history.
In terms of individual robot modes (including transformation between train and robot mode), I would rank them:
1. Kaen
2. Shouki
3. Suiken
4. Seizan
5. Getsuei (I really like his robot mode, it's just that his transformation feels like I'm going to break him at times)
6. Yukikaze
In terms of overall experience, including the combined form, I would rank them:
1. Shouki
2. Suiken
3. Seizan
4. Kaen (his combined form really needs better tabs and more stability overall)
5. Getsuei
6. Yukikaze
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Thundershot
You’re missing Sixliner!
UltimaFortress
Eeeee finally I can complete this display!
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jackisking
The Giftbox is nicely done, hope they continue to do them
tturbozx66
Raiden surgery.
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ATFan
Actually same. It was over 48 hours ago I sent them an email asking about it. Still no response.