Great review mate! I go for the cartoon look but that silver paint is bloody nice. I'm about to pull the trigger on Grimlock (don't know which bloody one LOL) or Ultra Magnus, decisions, decisions LOL. Keep up the great work ;)
If it were a choice between MP-8 Grimlock or MP-22 Ultra Magnus, I'd pick UM any day. MP-22 is a beautiful figure, with an amazing transformation sequence. It looks gorgeous in either mode. So I'd recommend that over MP-8 Grimlock or MP-8X King Grimlock.
Uh, not sure if you actually watched the video? Not only the title of the video, but I say in the first few seconds of the video that this is the reissue. It's not the original release.
@@KoolKollectibles that means this is KO version? Maybe after this you can share video on the first release.. original king grimlock.. to see the difference
Thanks for the review! I should have a comparison up of the original MP-08X and this version this weekend. Unfortunately, it's mostly bad news so far. I also had the shoulder issue and I'll be sending my second run back. At least I didn't fall for the throne :D
Yeah, that throne is a huge disappointment. Looking forward to seeing a comparison between 1st and 2nd run MP-8X! I really hope that elbow issue isn't widespread so that I can get a decent replacement.
He really looks nice, I like the paint apps. I have the 2009 Hasbro version and I really like that one, but this one looks awesome. The throne really does suck, thanks for letting us know. :)
Once again great review. After watching your review & a few others, it's very clear that hasbro is taking advantage of us loyal collectors by jumping in the bandwagon in order to make some easy money, due to mp-8x's high ebay price. They're cutting corners & selling us crappy reissues @ our expense. I'm definitely not happy with the fact that they intentionally deceive us with false packaging and now false branding with the mp-8x reissue. Aren't there any laws out there, in place, to prevent them from cheating their customers?
I doubt it. There's nothing in the law that states they cant sell any product, and change it without notice. I guess it's buyer beware, and at the time I bought this I wasn't aware it was a Hasbro Asia release with lacking paint application. Still, overall it's a decent enough figure, and I like having it in my collection.
I guess false advertising is not a crime, oh well, like you said buyer beware, and like u, I too was not aware that it was an Asia hasbro release until it was too late. If I didn't already have the original version of mp-8x, I'd probably have the same stance as you on the matter, but knowing that the original is way superior for the same original release price, grinds at me a little. Maybe, I'm just mad at myself for getting duped...because I blindly trusted the takara tomy branding on the packaging...lol.
Z33 Yeah, it's a definite shame. When I compared it against the original MP-8, I was impressed since the paint app is nice. But if comparing against the original MP-8X, I was expecting it to be just as good, not inferior. I guess it's a lesson learned. Now I know that the Takara branding simply means it could be Takara releasing something through Hasbro Asia. The recent MP-11SW is also a Hasbro Asia release, so hopefully the quality on that is still OK.
Yup, I hope so too. This time, I decided to hold off on buying it until I get more info, plus the price tag is a bit high, just like the mp-11 reissue of starscream. Do you know if the starscream reissue is also a hasbro Asia release? I have two of these reissues in storage, but I haven't checked whether or not the bottom of the box has the hasbro logo or not, like all of these Asia exclusives seem to have. I think that's the only way to tell for sure, but I have a feeling that it's a hasbro release. I did a search on UA-cam & so far there's only one video of mp-11sw & the video isn't in HD, so it was kinda hard to tell if there are any issues.
I see yours is the 30th anniversary box, how did you tell if it's a KO or legit? Reason I ask is because I read that if a seller has "more than 10 available, 19 sold" then more than likely he's a KO legger. By the way, someone said the 8X has silver paint on chest under the clear plastic to highlight the Autobot symbol better.
Not all, but there were a few cases like mine. If you order it, just make sure to order it from a reputable retailer (like BBTS) where they will exchange or replace the arm at no extra cost to you. BBTS sent out my replacement arm straight away and now it's all good.
Cant you just fix the arm problem yourself by unscrewing a couple of screws and reassembling it? And I got the extra throne I was really excited but after seeing it it really is pathetic that it cost an extra 20 bucks :/ anyway nice review :)
No, the plastic section of the upper elbow is a mirror image for both arms. They used the right arm's component on the left arm, so unscrewing it and turning it around just means the screws are on the outside, which is incorrect.
great review........but u reminded me why i totally pasted on this version. i mean other then the sliver paint app in robot and dino mode, that blue doesnt work for me at all.........the box is the best thing about this figure.......as for that throne.......what a joke.
Yep, the throne is absolute garbage. I really like the comic style of the box too. For the figure itself, I thought I would not like the blue/grey plastic, but it works in the overall colour scheme, and it matches the comic colouring. But yes, the much deeper gold and silver paint app on all surfaces is the best for me. Definitely not a figure for everyone, and at this price point, I need it to be perfect, not defected!
Kool Kollectibles i hear u brother........that a disapointment as well.........at that price point i would have cried lolol great job once again......i will be following your reviews from now on.
Thanks for responding! Yeah I was looking at him at BBTS. I remember the comic as a kid so this really does it for me! Awesome review by the way!
Cheers, thanks for watching :)
Thanks to you Khai I have now bought the MP-8X off Ebay from the 15% off sale hahaha
lol nicely done! :)
Sabem me dizer sobre os demais dinobots??? Lançaram eles?
Sorry I don't understand.
Hmm.. you sound so much like korg....cool
Nah, the voice actor for Korg is from New Zealand. I have an Australian accent.
Great review mate! I go for the cartoon look but that silver paint is bloody nice. I'm about to pull the trigger on Grimlock (don't know which bloody one LOL) or Ultra Magnus, decisions, decisions LOL. Keep up the great work ;)
If it were a choice between MP-8 Grimlock or MP-22 Ultra Magnus, I'd pick UM any day. MP-22 is a beautiful figure, with an amazing transformation sequence. It looks gorgeous in either mode. So I'd recommend that over MP-8 Grimlock or MP-8X King Grimlock.
This version original takara or not
Uh, not sure if you actually watched the video? Not only the title of the video, but I say in the first few seconds of the video that this is the reissue. It's not the original release.
@@KoolKollectibles that means this is KO version? Maybe after this you can share video on the first release.. original king grimlock.. to see the difference
@@fry567 this is not a KO version. A reissue is just a 2nd production run of the original figure by takara or Hasbro.
Kool Kollectibles okay thanks bro 😁
This gray is kinda RoboCop gray! XD
TAURON85 Yes it is quite similar :)
aka silver
Thanks for the review! I should have a comparison up of the original MP-08X and this version this weekend. Unfortunately, it's mostly bad news so far. I also had the shoulder issue and I'll be sending my second run back. At least I didn't fall for the throne :D
Yeah, that throne is a huge disappointment. Looking forward to seeing a comparison between 1st and 2nd run MP-8X! I really hope that elbow issue isn't widespread so that I can get a decent replacement.
He really looks nice, I like the paint apps. I have the 2009 Hasbro version and I really like that one, but this one looks awesome. The throne really does suck, thanks for letting us know. :)
No worries, thanks for watching! :)
Kool Kollectibles welcome :)
I want it, where if i want to buy?
EBay's probably your best bet now.
Once again great review. After watching your review & a few others, it's very clear that hasbro is taking advantage of us loyal collectors by jumping in the bandwagon in order to make some easy money, due to mp-8x's high ebay price. They're cutting corners & selling us crappy reissues @ our expense. I'm definitely not happy with the fact that they intentionally deceive us with false packaging and now false branding with the mp-8x reissue. Aren't there any laws out there, in place, to prevent them from cheating their customers?
I doubt it. There's nothing in the law that states they cant sell any product, and change it without notice. I guess it's buyer beware, and at the time I bought this I wasn't aware it was a Hasbro Asia release with lacking paint application. Still, overall it's a decent enough figure, and I like having it in my collection.
I guess false advertising is not a crime, oh well, like you said buyer beware, and like u, I too was not aware that it was an Asia hasbro release until it was too late. If I didn't already have the original version of mp-8x, I'd probably have the same stance as you on the matter, but knowing that the original is way superior for the same original release price, grinds at me a little. Maybe, I'm just mad at myself for getting duped...because I blindly trusted the takara tomy branding on the packaging...lol.
Z33 Yeah, it's a definite shame. When I compared it against the original MP-8, I was impressed since the paint app is nice. But if comparing against the original MP-8X, I was expecting it to be just as good, not inferior. I guess it's a lesson learned. Now I know that the Takara branding simply means it could be Takara releasing something through Hasbro Asia. The recent MP-11SW is also a Hasbro Asia release, so hopefully the quality on that is still OK.
Yup, I hope so too. This time, I decided to hold off on buying it until I get more info, plus the price tag is a bit high, just like the mp-11 reissue of starscream. Do you know if the starscream reissue is also a hasbro Asia release? I have two of these reissues in storage, but I haven't checked whether or not the bottom of the box has the hasbro logo or not, like all of these Asia exclusives seem to have. I think that's the only way to tell for sure, but I have a feeling that it's a hasbro release. I did a search on UA-cam & so far there's only one video of mp-11sw & the video isn't in HD, so it was kinda hard to tell if there are any issues.
Z33 I heard the reissue Starscream is a Hasbro Asia release, but not sure what differences (if any) there are.
I see yours is the 30th anniversary box, how did you tell if it's a KO or legit?
Reason I ask is because I read that if a seller has "more than 10 available, 19 sold" then more than likely he's a KO legger.
By the way, someone said the 8X has silver paint on chest under the clear plastic to highlight the Autobot symbol better.
I bought this from BBTS, one of the biggest and most reputable retailers in the USA. That's how I knew it was not a KO version.
You have a great voice. You should look into doing voice overs for movies
LOL really?!?! Noone's every said that before! Normally I think my voice is more like a boring monotone. But thanks for the compliment! :)
Do these all have the reverse elbow joint issue? I want to pick this up but hesitant based on that....
Not all, but there were a few cases like mine. If you order it, just make sure to order it from a reputable retailer (like BBTS) where they will exchange or replace the arm at no extra cost to you. BBTS sent out my replacement arm straight away and now it's all good.
That thing looks MEATY
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Cant you just fix the arm problem yourself by unscrewing a couple of screws and reassembling it? And I got the extra throne I was really excited but after seeing it it really is pathetic that it cost an extra 20 bucks :/ anyway nice review :)
No, the plastic section of the upper elbow is a mirror image for both arms. They used the right arm's component on the left arm, so unscrewing it and turning it around just means the screws are on the outside, which is incorrect.
great review........but u reminded me why i totally pasted on this version. i mean other then the sliver paint app in robot and dino mode, that blue doesnt work for me at all.........the box is the best thing about this figure.......as for that throne.......what a joke.
Yep, the throne is absolute garbage. I really like the comic style of the box too. For the figure itself, I thought I would not like the blue/grey plastic, but it works in the overall colour scheme, and it matches the comic colouring. But yes, the much deeper gold and silver paint app on all surfaces is the best for me. Definitely not a figure for everyone, and at this price point, I need it to be perfect, not defected!
Kool Kollectibles i hear u brother........that a disapointment as well.........at that price point i would have cried lolol
great job once again......i will be following your reviews from now on.
Orieus Thanks for checking out the video! Lots of cool reviews to come this year, so stay tuned :)