This thing is beautiful. Im sorry for it coming by DHL though. They are the worst delivery company ive ever had. They sit on packages to see over the steering wheel and take 3 weeks to move a package one state.
My problem is it didn't come through DHL. Whenever I get transformers through DHL from Japan, they usually come next day. A lot of times they fly right to BWI and drive them right to my house. I think it was laser ship this time in conjunction with another company called SF Express. Now they slept on my package... Literally looking at the dings in the box
been really tempted to buy just the core robot for the articulation you’ve made the super mode look cooler and more mobile than anybody else’s pics though
It's almost as possible as the core robot. In some aspects it's more poseable just in different places. If you buy the core robot, I think you'll be heading yourself over the head because you'll want the whole thing.
The red eye head is Powermaster Prime toy accurate. Blue eye toy head is Ginrai toy accurate. The other is anime style. The side chest window stickers have the cutouts to allow access to the slots underneath, to combine with Godbomber to make God Ginrai.
Sorry to hear about the Amazon package fumble. I myself definitely had issues with how they've handled packaging. I'm pretty impressed with what Ive seen of this figure. Don't mind the scale and only have slight worries for some of the tab tolerances. It's just really cool seeing a modernized take of Powermaster Optimus Prime.
The only fragile tabs are the ones on the smokestacks. The smokestack should have definitely been diecast. During my transformation video that I still need to edit at the time of this post, I broke the little tab completely off. The other tabs are annoying as crap in the base mode which I probably won't be doing often.
Wow. To me, it looks like only thing masterpiece about this figure is the price. As long as you like it T, that's all that matters. Thanks for the review dude.
Awesome review in the original comics hi-Q wasn’t in Optimus to much at all he was in robot mode, combined with his trailer pretty much the whole time in a comic without using his engine
Great review! I love it! I just got mine today. Pretty crazy it scales with MP Star Saber and Missing Link Convoy at the same time. Makes me want to track down Missing Link Convoy now. Actually, he did not look too bad next to the Haslab Victory Saber but you are right because that is a pairing up that could not actually happen in the show. I also appreciate you putting on the stickers to give us a look at that. If you even find out why the little slots were cut out of the blue chest window stickers, please update us. I have not opened mine yet. Waiting for more time from works so I can really enjoy it. Could it have something to do with base mode or God Bomber? Thanks again.
Yeah someone commented that it's for the god bomber combination. I'm guessing he pegs into those little holes. That's definitely the only thing that makes sense because why put little holes there. Lol. To be sure, it only scales with missing link in vehicle mode. Robot modem pretty short significantly taller
@@TMan978 Thanks. That is what I thought. I got God Bomber on pre-order. What a time to be a Japanese Transformer fan. I was late to the game but now I am picking up toys I missed from those shows like the Walmart Headmasters, the Power of the Primes Pretenders and I just picked up Legacy Metalhawk. The Haslab Victory Saber and Haslab Deathsaurus were my gateway drugs into the Japanese Transformers universe. Thanks again for the review and keep up the great work!
Subline veteran-grade review as is customary, T-Man! Great insights to this iteration. I still have the vintage reissue Takara version, and the die-cast definitely sets it apart! The dual twin-shoulder cannons seem so poorly made. On the original, Ginrai can spread his legs (ala sitting on a seesaw) and mount them (securely locking in). No one has attempted this with the new design so far... You stay 'God On', bro! 🎉😊🎉
The instructions don't mention locking the legs in place. The ratchets are also extremely tight. In fact, most of the joints are tight. I can pick up super mode by the right leg and it doesn't wobble just like the original brick.
@TMan978 Oh, nice! What I actually meant was the Powermaster Engines could all 'man' the twin turrets (particularly in Base Mode) by sitting on them. Their legs would spread in an 'n' shape and comfortably clip to the middle of either of the double shoulder blasters. There is a specialized locking point on the vintage toy, and the Titans Return version also copied this feature for added play value; albeit making it a regular pilot-like seated position. I was merely wondering if the MPG pays homage to that original toy feature, good T-Man... Or has it been carelessly overlooked in the latest version. 😀 Really liked how you unravelled the 'secret space' at the back of the trailer as well as the primary base cannon locking in securely on both sides to make the Trailer super secure! You are AWESOME! 🎆
I like the large bot, but the smaller ginrai seems too small, even if supposedly correct. And at nearly $300 the hands not being fully articulated on the large bot is just ridiculous to me.
Mine arrived today and it's pretty schmick, IMHO. It's a really nice piece, and it feels great in-hand. It's fun to manipulate and pose, and transformation is well thought out. It's not a nightmare of hair-raising joints and tolerances, low clearances and paint scratching. I had already read about some of the issues, like the tabs on the smokestacks potentially breaking or putting the cab into the Super G's body being a bit unsettling. So I've been able to avoid any dramas or breakages. And yes, the cab is under-scale, but the combined mode is around the height of Ultra Magnus, so it works well. Interestingly, MP Ultra Magnus alludes to the same gimmick, but doesn't (sadly) actually do it. I reckon that if MP 60 was in scale, the Super Ginrai body would have needed to be much bulkier, taller or both (e.g. like the Fans Hobby or KFC). But despite all this, I really love the MPG. It's a lovely piece that compacts a lot of very nice materials and engineering into a smallish package. And in combined mode, he looks fantastic on the shelf. One big issue I think is that it looks so much better in-person than it does in-video. There's a flattening effect on video, which is an issue with a lot of "toon" aesthetic bots. I hope people give it a chance and don't get swept away in the hyper negativity towards this toy. I just don't think that's warranted.
it's cool but.. it looks a bit strange. I have Fanshobbys Powermaster Optimus prime aswell as Apex Bomber. in black ofc since I'm a huge sucker for a black and red optimus prime. you get the heroic statue and design of optimus prime + that bad guy cool factor together making this strange enigma of a repaint. I don't even have the normal optimus version just the black one haha.. I notice the trailer on this Takara version looks a bit off compared to fanshobby's oh yeah and you mentioning its' between retail and MP.. if only the price reflected that MPG may be more desired. The trainbots now this? I've heard alot of dislike directed at the MPG line
A lot of the dislike is because people can't let things go and most transformers collectors are old. Old people definitely can't let things go. Lol And because we don't have all the information, there's a lot of fear and assumptions. Based upon the fact that we're going to get a repaint of masterpiece Ironhide and hoist plus Beast Wars rattrap now, it appears they're going to continue with masterpiece just with a new name. Super Ginrai Is far superior to main line, don't get me wrong. The thing that's stopping it mostly in this case for me is the level of paint. With their prices being ridonkulous I think they scaled this guy and star saver down because they didn't believe people would be willing to pay price if it was scale to go with the 1984 through movie bots
I feel you but I had to bite the bullet. Not getting other figures like Superion for this. Lucky to see the cartoon growing up and he's the only optimus prime I would buy
There's only so much you can do to shift the position The smokestacks and that tab on the side of the cab pretty much stopped you from being able to shift the figure forward or backward. it holds it in place extremely tight
I'm messing with it now and I totally agree about the waist stickers . Let's hope toyhax brings out a set I'm sure they will . As of yet they've not damn it’s probably to textured for sticks
Man they put so much hate on XTransbots stuff. But look at how hollow the waist is !! And looks like he already broke a clip I Bet on drop destroy that thing , And they want $350 ? Rather wait for Fans toys to make. powermaster Optimus prime Or. Buy the Xtransbots power master prime Any witch way I think Takara Tony. Just Giveup on transformers Every other Thirdparty. Transformer making company do a better job. especially X Transbots
I don't think so. They're coming out with Beast Wars rat trap who I'm sure will be full size to fit in with the other figures and that subgroup of Masterpiece figures. They're also releasing repaints of full size masterpiece carbots
TMan978: “I could make a 45 min video, but I don’t want to”
Also, TMan978: _makes a 45 min video_ 😏
If only I knew it would have been an hour and 15 minutes instead
This thing is beautiful. Im sorry for it coming by DHL though. They are the worst delivery company ive ever had. They sit on packages to see over the steering wheel and take 3 weeks to move a package one state.
My problem is it didn't come through DHL. Whenever I get transformers through DHL from Japan, they usually come next day. A lot of times they fly right to BWI and drive them right to my house. I think it was laser ship this time in conjunction with another company called SF Express. Now they slept on my package... Literally looking at the dings in the box
@@TMan978 I dont know why I misunderstood. Ive never had good luck with DHL personally.
DHL sucks👎🏻‼️
International DHL, never had a problem. BBTS domestic DHL, yes, sucks.
An appreciated, candid review of MPG-09 and his cool accessories!
I love your reviews bro. I wasn’t going to buy this figure but I’m contemplating it now…
been really tempted to buy just the core robot for the articulation
you’ve made the super mode look cooler and more mobile than anybody else’s pics though
It's almost as possible as the core robot. In some aspects it's more poseable just in different places. If you buy the core robot, I think you'll be heading yourself over the head because you'll want the whole thing.
Powermaster Optimus Prime!
Greatest leader of his time!
He sure is
The red eye head is Powermaster Prime toy accurate. Blue eye toy head is Ginrai toy accurate. The other is anime style.
The side chest window stickers have the cutouts to allow access to the slots underneath, to combine with Godbomber to make God Ginrai.
📝 *noting
Sorry to hear about the Amazon package fumble. I myself definitely had issues with how they've handled packaging.
I'm pretty impressed with what Ive seen of this figure. Don't mind the scale and only have slight worries for some of the tab tolerances. It's just really cool seeing a modernized take of Powermaster Optimus Prime.
The only fragile tabs are the ones on the smokestacks. The smokestack should have definitely been diecast. During my transformation video that I still need to edit at the time of this post, I broke the little tab completely off. The other tabs are annoying as crap in the base mode which I probably won't be doing often.
Wow. To me, it looks like only thing masterpiece about this figure is the price. As long as you like it T, that's all that matters. Thanks for the review dude.
Thanks for watching it.
Awesome review in the original comics hi-Q wasn’t in Optimus to much at all he was in robot mode, combined with his trailer pretty much the whole time in a comic without using his engine
I rather combined with Optimus instead of in Optimus
It's MPG but chug scale. Sane height as SS-86 optimus prime.
And that's great for me.
✌🏼🤦🏻♂️👍🏼Yo! T! That’s Just Prime! 🚚😁
Something like that. Lol
15:09 “I could make this a 40-45 minute video, but I don’t want to.”
Video time: 45:53 😂 I love your content man! Keep up the great work!
Lol. I forgot to go back and add some text to that comment.
Great review! I love it! I just got mine today. Pretty crazy it scales with MP Star Saber and Missing Link Convoy at the same time. Makes me want to track down Missing Link Convoy now. Actually, he did not look too bad next to the Haslab Victory Saber but you are right because that is a pairing up that could not actually happen in the show. I also appreciate you putting on the stickers to give us a look at that. If you even find out why the little slots were cut out of the blue chest window stickers, please update us. I have not opened mine yet. Waiting for more time from works so I can really enjoy it. Could it have something to do with base mode or God Bomber? Thanks again.
Yeah someone commented that it's for the god bomber combination. I'm guessing he pegs into those little holes. That's definitely the only thing that makes sense because why put little holes there. Lol. To be sure, it only scales with missing link in vehicle mode. Robot modem pretty short significantly taller
@@TMan978 Thanks. That is what I thought. I got God Bomber on pre-order. What a time to be a Japanese Transformer fan. I was late to the game but now I am picking up toys I missed from those shows like the Walmart Headmasters, the Power of the Primes Pretenders and I just picked up Legacy Metalhawk. The Haslab Victory Saber and Haslab Deathsaurus were my gateway drugs into the Japanese Transformers universe. Thanks again for the review and keep up the great work!
Did you get this from Amazon Japan?
How long did it take to get to you after you ordered it if that’s the case?
Great review 😊
It's not perfect, it's not quite as big as I'd like, it's definitely too expensive, but still... I love it.
Same
Subline veteran-grade review as is customary, T-Man!
Great insights to this iteration. I still have the vintage reissue Takara version, and the die-cast definitely sets it apart!
The dual twin-shoulder cannons seem so poorly made. On the original, Ginrai can spread his legs (ala sitting on a seesaw) and mount them (securely locking in). No one has attempted this with the new design so far...
You stay 'God On', bro! 🎉😊🎉
The instructions don't mention locking the legs in place. The ratchets are also extremely tight. In fact, most of the joints are tight. I can pick up super mode by the right leg and it doesn't wobble just like the original brick.
@TMan978 Oh, nice!
What I actually meant was the Powermaster Engines could all 'man' the twin turrets (particularly in Base Mode) by sitting on them. Their legs would spread in an 'n' shape and comfortably clip to the middle of either of the double shoulder blasters. There is a specialized locking point on the vintage toy, and the Titans Return version also copied this feature for added play value; albeit making it a regular pilot-like seated position. I was merely wondering if the MPG pays homage to that original toy feature, good T-Man... Or has it been carelessly overlooked in the latest version. 😀
Really liked how you unravelled the 'secret space' at the back of the trailer as well as the primary base cannon locking in securely on both sides to make the Trailer super secure!
You are AWESOME! 🎆
I like the large bot, but the smaller ginrai seems too small, even if supposedly correct. And at nearly $300 the hands not being fully articulated on the large bot is just ridiculous to me.
Mine arrived today and it's pretty schmick, IMHO. It's a really nice piece, and it feels great in-hand. It's fun to manipulate and pose, and transformation is well thought out. It's not a nightmare of hair-raising joints and tolerances, low clearances and paint scratching.
I had already read about some of the issues, like the tabs on the smokestacks potentially breaking or putting the cab into the Super G's body being a bit unsettling. So I've been able to avoid any dramas or breakages.
And yes, the cab is under-scale, but the combined mode is around the height of Ultra Magnus, so it works well. Interestingly, MP Ultra Magnus alludes to the same gimmick, but doesn't (sadly) actually do it. I reckon that if MP 60 was in scale, the Super Ginrai body would have needed to be much bulkier, taller or both (e.g. like the Fans Hobby or KFC).
But despite all this, I really love the MPG. It's a lovely piece that compacts a lot of very nice materials and engineering into a smallish package. And in combined mode, he looks fantastic on the shelf.
One big issue I think is that it looks so much better in-person than it does in-video. There's a flattening effect on video, which is an issue with a lot of "toon" aesthetic bots. I hope people give it a chance and don't get swept away in the hyper negativity towards this toy. I just don't think that's warranted.
What does Schmick mean
it's cool but.. it looks a bit strange. I have Fanshobbys Powermaster Optimus prime aswell as Apex Bomber. in black ofc since I'm a huge sucker for a black and red optimus prime. you get the heroic statue and design of optimus prime + that bad guy cool factor together making this strange enigma of a repaint. I don't even have the normal optimus version just the black one haha.. I notice the trailer on this Takara version looks a bit off compared to fanshobby's
oh yeah and you mentioning its' between retail and MP.. if only the price reflected that MPG may be more desired. The trainbots now this? I've heard alot of dislike directed at the MPG line
A lot of the dislike is because people can't let things go and most transformers collectors are old. Old people definitely can't let things go. Lol And because we don't have all the information, there's a lot of fear and assumptions.
Based upon the fact that we're going to get a repaint of masterpiece Ironhide and hoist plus Beast Wars rattrap now, it appears they're going to continue with masterpiece just with a new name.
Super Ginrai Is far superior to main line, don't get me wrong. The thing that's stopping it mostly in this case for me is the level of paint.
With their prices being ridonkulous I think they scaled this guy and star saver down because they didn't believe people would be willing to pay price if it was scale to go with the 1984 through movie bots
Looks cool,but that price tag isn't cool
Not gonna say you're wrong
I feel you but I had to bite the bullet. Not getting other figures like Superion for this. Lucky to see the cartoon growing up and he's the only optimus prime I would buy
@@wrathfirex oh wait fr? And btw doing well yourself?🙏🏻
@@darkscoutergamer6168 yes doing fine. Happy belated new year and I'm hope you're doing fine as well.
@@wrathfirex awesome and likewise🙏🏻💙 any figures you wanna get for 2025
How did you get this on Amazon? I checked but its not there. Is it out of stock?
.... Amazon.jp
I watch the Japanese reviewer. You need to push him in further until you sits flush and the cavity for the head to sit flush
There's only so much you can do to shift the position The smokestacks and that tab on the side of the cab pretty much stopped you from being able to shift the figure forward or backward. it holds it in place extremely tight
As neat as this looks I think I'm gonna stick with my FansHobby set.
Mines coming today I can't wait . I'm like a small child waiting for Christmas!
Was the same
I'm messing with it now and I totally agree about the waist stickers . Let's hope toyhax brings out a set I'm sure they will . As of yet they've not damn it’s probably to textured for sticks
😊👍🏿🎥
🙂👍🏿
Man they put so much hate on XTransbots stuff.
But look at how hollow the waist is !! And looks like he already broke a clip
I Bet on drop destroy that thing ,
And they want $350 ?
Rather wait for Fans toys to make. powermaster Optimus
prime
Or. Buy the Xtransbots power master prime
Any witch way I think Takara Tony. Just Giveup on transformers
Every other Thirdparty. Transformer making company do a better job.
especially X Transbots
This isn't 350. I paid $100 less than that price. And US retailers are charging like 280. It's still a bit pricey for what you get though
@ shipping and import
If KFC power master is on sale I’m buying that one over this one
From the looks of it, for TT, true MP scale is dead for sure 😑
I don't think so. They're coming out with Beast Wars rat trap who I'm sure will be full size to fit in with the other figures and that subgroup of Masterpiece figures. They're also releasing repaints of full size masterpiece carbots