TE-01 is absolutely the best built out of the 3. There’s no comparison. The paint and pose ability is fantastic on MP-44. But build wise it’s an easy win for TE. Magic square isn’t even in the runnning. It’s just a slightly upgraded MP-10.
mp-44 loses on backpack but wins on everything else, including appearance, paint, sculpt, and poseability. I have them both, love them both, but mp-44 is an absolute knockout
@@spicymanmeat3051 You know, after 7 months, seeing this with a more blank slate, I still think Magic Square is my preferred overall. If MS had the same paint apps as MP or TE with a bit of shine, MS would be straight up 10/10 for me. I prefer a more bulky Prime, and I definitely prefer the head.
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Why is MP 44 so loose and all the panels, had him in hand this weekend. He should be more solid for such a high cost. That being said great review, I'm truly satisfied with my TE Prime now.
out of the 3 TE01 is the best especially for the price but i think he beats magic square just because magic square i feel is meant to compete with mp10 rather then mp44
Thanks for the excellent comparison video. The cheapest I could get MP-44 in the UK was £450 and there's no way I'm paying that for a toy! I don't care about the trailer (MP-10 last saw his when I took him out of the box) and I've no interest in lights and sounds, I'm not 10. I've never put batteries in Megatron or either of my Quakeblasts, so again, waste of money for me. So seeing that backpack and the mess that is the alt mode I'm glad I didn't go in on this. I'd rather save my cash for Blackarachnia and Lio Convoy. I really like OP Leader and am just waiting for Show.Z to get him back in stock so I can get him and the Shattered Glass repaint. I'll likely grab a Black Convoy too. Again, thanks for the review, I really enjoy these!
@@jazz-meister Honesty can't remember, I've not looked at it since it first went up for pre-order, but I thought that was the price on Kapow. Maybe I'm misremembering, like I said I've not looked at it for months. Even at £360 it's too much money, I can't justify that price for a toy, no matter how good it is. And let's face it, this is not that good. I'm usually first to defend Takara but this one, in my opinion, is indefensible, that alt mode is a mess! I used to be a 100% official collector and I am still mostly happy to pay the asking price for the Beast Wars figures, but even I'm starting to feel the price gouging! Add to that Unicron and Hasbro's refusal to sell outside of America, I'm now much more interested in 3P figures. I'll see what the Chinese companies do with MP-44 and if they fix the issues, remove the gimmick and reduce the price I'll look at it again. In the meantime I'm happy enough with MP-10 and will likely get TE-01 when he's back in stock as I do like the cartoon accuracy. Thanks for replying though. 😊
In my honest opinion, MP44 wins this one. I know he’s expensive, but he (in my opinion) looks the best, has the most to him, and has the best posability.
I would say personally TE OP Leader is 99% to 95% animation accurate the only thing that throws it off for me is the silver buttplate that becomes the bumper on the waist and the truck bed in the alt mode and MP-44 is 90% accurate the backpack size really puts it off for me and the amount of kibble in truck mode so I'd personally go with the Transform Element OP Leader any day over both these figures even the matrix Chamber in TE OP Leader is animation accurate. MS-01 tries to be a better MP-10 and it is in my opinion and TE OP Leader tries to rival MP-44 and I think it succeeds there the price is worth it whereas MP-44's price is way too high for really only adding voice lines, Animation accuracy, and more articulation to MP-10, but TE OP Leader does the same thing for a better price and the only thing you really miss out on is voice lines really.
Great video! Definitely imo the MP-44. But to be honest, he's just way overpriced. I mean he should be more like $220 tops. Am not gonna lie imo the other 2 are much cleaner. MP-44 looks a bit gapy, around the waist, the knees, back of the legs and the feet. Not to mention from the side and back it seems like there's alot going on. I saw a video where they pointed out he doesn't align right when look from the sides. Personally I think they should of skipped the sound effects and focus more on cleaning him up. Definitely an amazing figure! ...and will pick him up once I can find him for a decent price. :0)
The core figure of Op Leader wins overall over MP44 imho. I will have both but MP44 isn't here yet. People I trust assure me Op Leader is made better. I'm guessing it's not better quality per say but likely due to MP44's complexity & parts count. From all these reviews it's clear MP44 suffers from gaps, panels, screws, & pins everywhere imo. Op Leader's truck mode murders MP44 as does it's profile from the sides & back. To be fair MP44 wins from the front view in bot mode. I prefer the windows in shape & I prefer how they are more difficult to see through. I prefer MP44's arms as well. It obviously kills OP Leader in accessories but you pay for them. You can buy OP Leader 3.5 times so is it worth it? I can't answer that but either of those 2 will basically look the same on a shelf so I'd go Op Leader if your collection is mostly for display. If your the type to take pictures & pose around a figure a lot MP44 would be more expressive & his accessories would also shine.
i disagree with a lot of things on the mp-44. every one gives him the hands down win just because it`s takara. bah for that price it should have been done like TE-01 much cleaner not panaly looking and falling apart specially at the knees i have read. yeah i will give the articulation too mp-44 but coloring it`s a 50/50 i rather not have to worry about my figures peeling every time i go to touch him. i think the paint scheme on the TE looks fine it just drives me crazy about all the rose color glasses lot of folks seem to be wearing.i do think it looks great and i`m hoping for a KOof mp-44 so they might fix all the issues that this version has. that`s my 2 cents
I like TE01 better cause it is unpainted which means there is less paint to chip, its good for it's price, its solid no knee breakage, a transformation which doesn't make you want to smack yourself, etc mp44 is good in some area but TE01 is better.
Don't agree with statement of the backpack on mp-44 being "a functional choice", its definitely "A choice" not sure what kind of batteries it takes, but for sure could be done with tiny button cell batteries. The huge backpack isn't toon accurate anywhere I can find, especially compared to TE and MS. I hate to rip on the backpack, buts its one of the few gripes I have with mp-44. Its not unforgivable, as most of the time it is displayed from the front, but does ruin a lot of dynamic poses imo. I definitely think this shows the divide between Takara is much narrower to competition and no longer always the 'ultimate' or 'definitive'. Its the official version for sure, and it does tons of stuff right, but the dwindling are the days where the Masterpieces are the 'definitive' that blow away all competition. If TE was the one with the backpack, the messy back of the legs on robot mode and messy back of the truck in cab mode, it would be super criticized, but MP-44 gets a pass (partially because sculp/proportions and paint are amazing, and bias towards 'the official'). I think If I had to chose one between the two in a world where they two bots (trailer aside) were the same price, I would choose the TE because it cleans up better. I think the question it comes down to is this: Is paint, and slightly better proportions (and a trailer) worth those negative tradeoffs for the MP-44 for you? and and extra $250(+)? For me, the are all pretty close IF they were at the same price for all 3 cabs. I place a trailers value at maybe $100 max being really high, so I don't think $150+ is worth it for a figure that has problems mentioned (plus issues with knees). I think even with the ko being about the same as TE / MS, its still a tough call. (ko trades paint for fixed knees)
MP-44 looks a lot more dynamic since there are not really any “boxy” parts. And I prefer the waist & thighs of MP-44 over TE-01 because it’s a bit better filled out 🤷🏾♂️
Hey Dan, is there a way to get a brand new, authentic officially licensed Takara MP-44 now without having to pay $450 plus tax and shipping? Any help would be greatly appreciated, many thanks!
Unfortunately, not that I’m aware. Generally MP’s have discounted product launch prices in Japan, but that’s long gone. If anything’s selling below retail, Ebay would be the place to check. Happy hunting. 🤙
@@jonathanchin3396 on the bright side, you’re actually not in late tax territory yet - just full retail. My guess is it’s trending toward selling out this year, so unless they reup with a reissue, prices will climb higher than retail. Still a good time to be in the market for one. Good luck 👍
@@Dan14thPrime Thanks again Dan, it's been selling for even more on eBay, I shudder to think what I'd have to pay if I miss out on it now. TE-01's appealing - especially when you factor in pricing - but it seems to be a supplement to MP-44 as opposed to an outright replacement. Price and QC concerns aside, Takara seems to be the definitive version. BTW, keep up the good work!
It literally isnt $500 anywhere. You can buy it shipped from Amazon Japan today for $350 shipped to the US. Yes it’s still expensive but far less than what you are saying
Thank you for making this comparison video. Clearly MP44 wins in the build material, gimmick, paint, G1 representation departments, while TE wins in cleanness in all angles category. （MS is not as good against either） Conclusion: MP44 second edition will conquer everything, which is why it is worth waiting for.
Yeah because owning them all I have a reason to be bias 🙄. The bias people are the guys that have one and need their’s to “win.” I own them all - could give a shit 🤷🏻♂️
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TE-01 is absolutely the best built out of the 3. There’s no comparison. The paint and pose ability is fantastic on MP-44. But build wise it’s an easy win for TE.
Magic square isn’t even in the runnning. It’s just a slightly upgraded MP-10.
TE01 for the money is the best of the three
The lack ab crunch is its only issue
Magic Square feels like an upgraded version of MP-10 whereas Transform Element rivals MP-44
mp-44 loses on backpack but wins on everything else, including appearance, paint, sculpt, and poseability. I have them both, love them both, but mp-44 is an absolute knockout
@@spicymanmeat3051 You know, after 7 months, seeing this with a more blank slate, I still think Magic Square is my preferred overall. If MS had the same paint apps as MP or TE with a bit of shine, MS would be straight up 10/10 for me. I prefer a more bulky Prime, and I definitely prefer the head.
@@monte_2000 everyone's got their thing, I for one, love the designs TE/Mp-44 offer
Do you own a Magic Square? Just curious
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Why is MP 44 so loose and all the panels, had him in hand this weekend. He should be more solid for such a high cost. That being said great review, I'm truly satisfied with my TE Prime now.
I guess you got one with QC issues.
@@kaylemathewcomendador7614 everyone has that
MP-49 fixed those problems
out of the 3 TE01 is the best especially for the price but i think he beats magic square just because magic square i feel is meant to compete with mp10 rather then mp44
Just something about the mp-44 speaks to the soul. Feel if it wasn’t $400 people would love it more. Ehh. Fuck it. That’s why I bought it.
Brilliant video. Best comparison of these three figures I’ve seen so far. Well done! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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TE 01, is the most cartoon accurate optimus prime to date. No for MP44 for me.
Thanks for the excellent comparison video. The cheapest I could get MP-44 in the UK was £450 and there's no way I'm paying that for a toy! I don't care about the trailer (MP-10 last saw his when I took him out of the box) and I've no interest in lights and sounds, I'm not 10. I've never put batteries in Megatron or either of my Quakeblasts, so again, waste of money for me. So seeing that backpack and the mess that is the alt mode I'm glad I didn't go in on this. I'd rather save my cash for Blackarachnia and Lio Convoy.
I really like OP Leader and am just waiting for Show.Z to get him back in stock so I can get him and the Shattered Glass repaint. I'll likely grab a Black Convoy too.
Again, thanks for the review, I really enjoy these!
Models Ex Inferis both Kapow-Toys and IDToys have MP44 for around £360-£370. Where were you looking at where he was £450?
@@jazz-meister Honesty can't remember, I've not looked at it since it first went up for pre-order, but I thought that was the price on Kapow. Maybe I'm misremembering, like I said I've not looked at it for months.
Even at £360 it's too much money, I can't justify that price for a toy, no matter how good it is. And let's face it, this is not that good. I'm usually first to defend Takara but this one, in my opinion, is indefensible, that alt mode is a mess!
I used to be a 100% official collector and I am still mostly happy to pay the asking price for the Beast Wars figures, but even I'm starting to feel the price gouging! Add to that Unicron and Hasbro's refusal to sell outside of America, I'm now much more interested in 3P figures. I'll see what the Chinese companies do with MP-44 and if they fix the issues, remove the gimmick and reduce the price I'll look at it again. In the meantime I'm happy enough with MP-10 and will likely get TE-01 when he's back in stock as I do like the cartoon accuracy.
Thanks for replying though. 😊
@@ModelsExInferis komasan
@@Iknowhowbadthisnameis8828 Yup. 🙂
Amazing review 🙌👌..
Mp-44 with it's articulation, voice clips Peter Cullin, trailer n extras, n that paint job... unbelievably fantastic...🙌🙌🙌
To be fair to Magic Square, their design works better as a mini figure.
In my honest opinion, MP44 wins this one. I know he’s expensive, but he (in my opinion) looks the best, has the most to him, and has the best posability.
Most with him, as in accessories? For the price difference you can get BOTH TE-01, the masterpiece trailer and still pocket 300 bucks.
I would say personally TE OP Leader is 99% to 95% animation accurate the only thing that throws it off for me is the silver buttplate that becomes the bumper on the waist and the truck bed in the alt mode and MP-44 is 90% accurate the backpack size really puts it off for me and the amount of kibble in truck mode so I'd personally go with the Transform Element OP Leader any day over both these figures even the matrix Chamber in TE OP Leader is animation accurate. MS-01 tries to be a better MP-10 and it is in my opinion and TE OP Leader tries to rival MP-44 and I think it succeeds there the price is worth it whereas MP-44's price is way too high for really only adding voice lines, Animation accuracy, and more articulation to MP-10, but TE OP Leader does the same thing for a better price and the only thing you really miss out on is voice lines really.
Great video! Definitely imo the MP-44. But to be honest, he's just way overpriced. I mean he should be more like $220 tops. Am not gonna lie imo the other 2 are much cleaner. MP-44 looks a bit gapy, around the waist, the knees, back of the legs and the feet. Not to mention from the side and back it seems like there's alot going on. I saw a video where they pointed out he doesn't align right when look from the sides. Personally I think they should of skipped the sound effects and focus more on cleaning him up. Definitely an amazing figure! ...and will pick him up once I can find him for a decent price. :0)
Would you recommend the Ko MP-44 version 3.0 over TE-01?
Both are good. It’s personal preference really. Buy the one you like - can’t go wrong really. 👍
@@Dan14thPrime Ok, thanks Dan
The core figure of Op Leader wins overall over MP44 imho. I will have both but MP44 isn't here yet. People I trust assure me Op Leader is made better. I'm guessing it's not better quality per say but likely due to MP44's complexity & parts count. From all these reviews it's clear MP44 suffers from gaps, panels, screws, & pins everywhere imo. Op Leader's truck mode murders MP44 as does it's profile from the sides & back.
To be fair MP44 wins from the front view in bot mode. I prefer the windows in shape & I prefer how they are more difficult to see through. I prefer MP44's arms as well.
It obviously kills OP Leader in accessories but you pay for them. You can buy OP Leader 3.5 times so is it worth it? I can't answer that but either of those 2 will basically look the same on a shelf so I'd go Op Leader if your collection is mostly for display. If your the type to take pictures & pose around a figure a lot MP44 would be more expressive & his accessories would also shine.
i disagree with a lot of things on the mp-44. every one gives him the hands down win just because it`s takara. bah for that price it should have been done like TE-01 much cleaner not panaly looking and falling apart specially at the knees i have read. yeah i will give the articulation too mp-44 but coloring it`s a 50/50 i rather not have to worry about my figures peeling every time i go to touch him. i think the paint scheme on the TE looks fine it just drives me crazy about all the rose color glasses lot of folks seem to be wearing.i do think it looks great and i`m hoping for a KOof mp-44 so they might fix all the issues that this version has. that`s my 2 cents
te-01 is the accurate cartoon version hands down
The MP-44 is the definitive of the three no doubt only price is the matter most..
Not with that quilty and looseness. Even at $199 it still feels bad to have something so loose :(
OP
Super cyberpunk art
I like TE01 better cause it is unpainted which means there is less paint to chip, its good for it's price, its solid no knee breakage, a transformation which doesn't make you want to smack yourself, etc mp44 is good in some area but TE01 is better.
Don't agree with statement of the backpack on mp-44 being "a functional choice", its definitely "A choice" not sure what kind of batteries it takes, but for sure could be done with tiny button cell batteries. The huge backpack isn't toon accurate anywhere I can find, especially compared to TE and MS. I hate to rip on the backpack, buts its one of the few gripes I have with mp-44. Its not unforgivable, as most of the time it is displayed from the front, but does ruin a lot of dynamic poses imo. I definitely think this shows the divide between Takara is much narrower to competition and no longer always the 'ultimate' or 'definitive'. Its the official version for sure, and it does tons of stuff right, but the dwindling are the days where the Masterpieces are the 'definitive' that blow away all competition. If TE was the one with the backpack, the messy back of the legs on robot mode and messy back of the truck in cab mode, it would be super criticized, but MP-44 gets a pass (partially because sculp/proportions and paint are amazing, and bias towards 'the official'). I think If I had to chose one between the two in a world where they two bots (trailer aside) were the same price, I would choose the TE because it cleans up better. I think the question it comes down to is this: Is paint, and slightly better proportions (and a trailer) worth those negative tradeoffs for the MP-44 for you? and and extra $250(+)? For me, the are all pretty close IF they were at the same price for all 3 cabs. I place a trailers value at maybe $100 max being really high, so I don't think $150+ is worth it for a figure that has problems mentioned (plus issues with knees). I think even with the ko being about the same as TE / MS, its still a tough call. (ko trades paint for fixed knees)
mp version too me is the best love the paint is soo much better. great review!!
0:00 - 1:08 you spin me, right round, baby, right round. Like a record baby, right round, round round.
Te 01 head looks better
MP-44 looks a lot more dynamic since there are not really any “boxy” parts. And I prefer the waist & thighs of MP-44 over TE-01 because it’s a bit better filled out 🤷🏾♂️
Good build quality apart from MP-44's massively flawed knees you mean? The V3 TE-01 now has opaque windows BTW.
Hey Dan, is there a way to get a brand new, authentic officially licensed Takara MP-44 now without having to pay $450 plus tax and shipping? Any help would be greatly appreciated, many thanks!
Unfortunately, not that I’m aware. Generally MP’s have discounted product launch prices in Japan, but that’s long gone. If anything’s selling below retail, Ebay would be the place to check. Happy hunting. 🤙
@@Dan14thPrime Thanks Dan! Looks like I'll be paying the late tax to scratch that nostalgic itch, lol.
@@jonathanchin3396 on the bright side, you’re actually not in late tax territory yet - just full retail. My guess is it’s trending toward selling out this year, so unless they reup with a reissue, prices will climb higher than retail. Still a good time to be in the market for one. Good luck 👍
@@Dan14thPrime Thanks again Dan, it's been selling for even more on eBay, I shudder to think what I'd have to pay if I miss out on it now. TE-01's appealing - especially when you factor in pricing - but it seems to be a supplement to MP-44 as opposed to an outright replacement. Price and QC concerns aside, Takara seems to be the definitive version. BTW, keep up the good work!
Still cant see why MP 44 is 500 bucks. It's just not worth the price.
It literally isnt $500 anywhere.
You can buy it shipped from Amazon Japan today for $350 shipped to the US. Yes it’s still expensive but far less than what you are saying
@@zethrofax5879 everywhere I have looked it is 450 bucks. Even at 350 it's not worth the price. Not with the issues that it has.
$500? Yikes. Got him for 320-325 off amazon Japan shipped. In hand I'd say the whole package is worth 350 max. Great great figure but for 500 hell nah
Op leader is so much better than all of them. 400$ and lose joints huge backpack not acceptable for the mp44.
TE-01 is definitely based off of Devastation Prime.
TE-Element by far....
Te01 can use the mp10 trailer. For me te01
Mp44 has problems with the knees. Easy to break unless u know what you doing.
I have all 3 te is the best
i have mp-10 shuld i get te-01 ? i have just one option for new one
Thank you for making this comparison video. Clearly MP44 wins in the build material, gimmick, paint, G1 representation departments, while TE wins in cleanness in all angles category. （MS is not as good against either）
Conclusion: MP44 second edition will conquer everything, which is why it is worth waiting for.
TE01 stomps over the other 2
Magic Square solos both
Magic Square all the way.
Te01
MS-01 looks the best
Mp44 looks unfinished
Zonester05 Where tho? Lol
the color of mp44 discredits it ... this red it's not toon accurate...
You sound incredibly biased
Yeah because owning them all I have a reason to be bias 🙄. The bias people are the guys that have one and need their’s to “win.” I own them all - could give a shit 🤷🏻♂️