The official Takara Tomy Hobby Channel YouTube account have treated us a new promotional video of the new Transformers Masterpiece MPG-03 Yukikaze & MPG-04 Suiken.
We have a nice video showing us the poseability and weapons of each robot and the alt modes which let us see all the fine sculpt and details on each train. To top it all, we have a look at Raiden’s torso using Suiken as the arm and giving us an idea of the poseability range and other details like the articulated hands and how some parts become the turret gun that is attached to Yukikase in Raiden’s leg mode.
Not much left to say, so watch the video after the jump and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
Buzzclaw
I don't it's possible but the instructions show that you can push the reversed crest all the way in, which does not jibe with the actual toy. I'm sure I can fit it in there but there's little clearance and I don't want to scratch paint off.
Paco Grande
Not sure what you mean, but it is possible to store the Raiden head in train and bot mode. I think there's a trick to it. Wotafa most likely shows it.
betsuni
Picked up a not-mint Kaen big box from EE and used a 10% coupon. Now I need to pick up Seizan to complete the team.
Buzzclaw
Now that the rust has settled:
Kaen is the best standalone trainbot. Very characterful and non-stressing transformation.
2nd place is either Seizan or Suiken. It seemed like Suiken was easier to transform than Seizan for some reason.
3rd place is Getsuei. Just a solid figure if a bit temperamental.
4th is Shouki. Imposing but at the same time the transformation is not as straightforward as the other and he has some of the worst kibble (at least the arm-bro's backpack can be set aside as mini-trains). Shield use is hindered by kibble.
5th is Yukikaze. I'm still not sure if I mistransformed him as it looked like there are tabs/slot on the inner shins below the knees but I just couldn't get clearance. He looks cool though. Also, I'm pretty sure you can't compact the Raiden head the way the instruction say.
sikkusushotto
Yeah without the constraints of the strict alt-mode scale I hope the parts are given more room to breathe. While I think the individual Trainbots are ok Raiden as a whole would have definitely benefited from slightly more size. There's just so much to cram in there.
Absolutely. For me personally, the single worst transformation in this entire set is getting Yukikaze into and out of leg mode.
He has two, though both are fairly useless.
Not an unpopular opinion at all. I will probably combine Raiden at most one more time this year once Ginou arrives at most likely at most once a year or so moving forwards. Otherwise I will enjoy the individual bots (except for Yukikaze, he will live in storage).
BronzeLeagueHero
He needs a better method of locking the panels in robot mode than a single loose tab.
KylerWilmoth
He's the weakest member for sure
Buzzclaw
Yukikaze's legs are such a nightmare
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.