Just started collecting these KO’s, wish I had seen this video before buying both versions, okay they only cost me approx £20 delivered each, but I didn’t really notice much of a difference, never mind my boy will get one of them or I can use them one in vehicle and one in robot mode.
I thing sideswipe is in need for a mold update.. not necessarily from Takara, I would like to see a better attempt from a 3rd party.. I don't know the chest is so huge its off putting plus there are gaps everywhere..
I got the Badcube Red Alert because I like the mold contrast between characters. Would love to see a better Ironhide to but next to the official Ratchet. Thanks
Es el 5 plus que me interesa ya que conseguí a wheeljack y prowl y soy un fanático de que se vea muy g1 pero espero un sunstreaker porque el masterpiece esta muy paneleado, un trailer ko del mp-44 optimus prime para el nuevo magic square y un set de casetes para ds blaster porque el ft no me convence del todo
I don't mind having options. That's fine. But this does go back to my gripes about Takara dicking around with repaints and such instead of trying to get out more figures. And I can't see much difference in the 12 and 12+ so why even make it? Sure, some of the parts originally painted silver are whiter but that's pretty much it.
I like having the + versions to choose from and they'd be my first choice. I didn't have many of these bots growing up so the cartoon is how they "should" look to me.
I'm way late to MP collecting. Barely started last year. I went for KO's because of price and they're pretty good. Right now I'm in love with the OG figures and I don't see the need for slight paint apps on existing figures. Next thing you know they're going to bust out the rusted versions from that cartoon episode.
I've picked up a couple of the plus models, but I'm not a huge fan. Mostly I've grabbed them to have one for bot mode and one for alt mode. The Sideswipe, as you have pointed out, is not very different. I also have the Prowl, and although he looks good in bot mode, I think the new paint makes him look very plain in alt mode. I am not getting the Wheeljack plus because I actually really like the old more dynamic paint on the original. I am not a slave to toon accuracy and have always liked the more mature look of the original release (and the aesthetic Fans Toys still has). Thanks for the video.
I think the pluses are nice if you didn’t get the first go around. I debated on getting MP Wheeljack plus but decide to spend the money on other figures. Thanks for the review!
I don’t mind redecoes (Being big on them since 1984; Seeker fan FYI.). What I have an issue with is that time and energy is being wasted on redecoes of characters that already have toys instead of redecoing the molds into characters we don’t have in the line yet. There’s literally no excuse why Hauler, Deep Cover, etc shouldn’t have been done by now.
If you like the ultra wide body style that the tak presents then stay with the MP, but if you prefer a sleek slender highly posable and articulate figure check out the SteamROll!
I tend to buy the + models because, generally they fit the bill for me more than the originals, and because I'm a sucker. But this is just pointless. BadCube's Steamroll looks infinitely better than both Takara versions when it comes to toon accuracy and matching the aesthetics of Takara's SunStreaker. I just don't see the point in this figure other than being a poorly thought out cash grab for the big T. Like @Danz Man mentioned here in the thread, if you're into the original, more realistically-styled designs, go OG SS, if you want toon, go with BadCube.
MP12+, MP14+, MP17+, MP20+: Not even necessary or needed. The originals were perfectly fine. Yes, Wheeljack looks pretty awesome, no denying that, but the original MP20 was fine. (Now let's see Takara drop more 35th Anniversary goodness and do a repaint of Generations Wheeljack in G1 anime colors...yesss!!) MP18+, MP29+, MP36+: Not necessary, but, 18+ Streak/Bluestreak is a welcome addition with the new head (especially for anyone who missed the original MP18; oddly, it wasn't until seeing the new head that I was aware that Bluestreak, Prowl, & Smokescreen ALL had different heads...I always thought only Smokescreen was different). However, 29+ Laserwave/Shockwave & 36+ Megatron are just too expensive to justify their existence & awesomesaucity. Still wanna see an MP13+/MP13B+ Soundwave & Soundblaster, with anime color repaints of all the Minions. I think the only way that would work is the silver parts being gray or even white...which would look incredibly stupid on the mouthplate.
I agree with most everything you said there! I really like your take on Shockwave+ and Megs+ are too expensive to justify their existence. Would love to see a cell shaded soundwave. Thanks
There was a rumor that they were working on a Blitzwing and that is why Fanstoys redesigned theirs. If Takara did a combiner it would be Devastator and would put Constructor to shame. Thanks
Both Sideswipes look great, kinda a shame they didn't give the + version pop up headlamps like they did with MP Sunstreaker.
I agree. Pop up headlamps would’ve been great. Also, additional face sculpts like they did with MP-18+ Streak.
Just started collecting these KO’s, wish I had seen this video before buying both versions, okay they only cost me approx £20 delivered each, but I didn’t really notice much of a difference, never mind my boy will get one of them or I can use them one in vehicle and one in robot mode.
Just picked up the MP12+ and yeah not really worth it for the average collector imo. But I will use version 1 in car mode and MP12+ in robot mode
I thing sideswipe is in need for a mold update.. not necessarily from Takara, I would like to see a better attempt from a 3rd party.. I don't know the chest is so huge its off putting plus there are gaps everywhere..
You might like the Bad Cube attempt...
....if you can get past the head sculpt.
@@MurdermiesteRno bad cube doesn't cut it either..
@@hollyshark
I hear you. The head sculpt is crucial to me. Doesn't cut it for me either.
come on fanstoys, mmc xtb. Thanks
Not gonna lie. I'm a huge og MP ascetic guy so the original MP 12 for me. If you want a toon one I would say Badcube Steamroll
I got the Badcube Red Alert because I like the mold contrast between characters. Would love to see a better Ironhide to but next to the official Ratchet. Thanks
Me podrías decir cuales son los plus basados en la caricatura g1 aparte de wheeljack prowl smokescreen bluestreack y sideswipe
Es el 5 plus que me interesa ya que conseguí a wheeljack y prowl y soy un fanático de que se vea muy g1 pero espero un sunstreaker porque el masterpiece esta muy paneleado, un trailer ko del mp-44 optimus prime para el nuevo magic square y un set de casetes para ds blaster porque el ft no me convence del todo
I don't mind having options. That's fine. But this does go back to my gripes about Takara dicking around with repaints and such instead of trying to get out more figures.
And I can't see much difference in the 12 and 12+ so why even make it? Sure, some of the parts originally painted silver are whiter but that's pretty much it.
Yes I agree that all repaints/rereleases will take the spot of NEW wanted releases. 2 vids this weekend that touch on that point. Thanks
@@tydiriumhanger1320 And I got a new Loot Crate video coming to show off all my newest aquisitions. Be watching for it. 😁
@@MagnusLootCrate Sure thing!
I like having the + versions to choose from and they'd be my first choice. I didn't have many of these bots growing up so the cartoon is how they "should" look to me.
G1 cartoon is a fantasized version of the G1 toys and now we want toys to match that fantasy! I love the toon look also. Thanks
I'm way late to MP collecting. Barely started last year. I went for KO's because of price and they're pretty good. Right now I'm in love with the OG figures and I don't see the need for slight paint apps on existing figures. Next thing you know they're going to bust out the rusted versions from that cartoon episode.
Agree that there is no need for repaints Takara wants to make easy money.
There are 2 small black panels that flip out on the inside of the legs
Thanks. I didnt notice I missed that until I was putting it away. This is still a good design only wish they would make the chest more narrow. Thanks
@@tydiriumhanger1320 my mp 12 is the ko also and I agree on the chest
I've picked up a couple of the plus models, but I'm not a huge fan. Mostly I've grabbed them to have one for bot mode and one for alt mode. The Sideswipe, as you have pointed out, is not very different. I also have the Prowl, and although he looks good in bot mode, I think the new paint makes him look very plain in alt mode. I am not getting the Wheeljack plus because I actually really like the old more dynamic paint on the original. I am not a slave to toon accuracy and have always liked the more mature look of the original release (and the aesthetic Fans Toys still has). Thanks for the video.
Yes I am keeping my others also mostly because there is not resale value on them now but I also like variants. Thanks
I think the pluses are nice if you didn’t get the first go around. I debated on getting MP Wheeljack plus but decide to spend the money on other figures. Thanks for the review!
I think WheelJack and prowl have the best look in the + like for the price. Thanks
I don’t mind redecoes (Being big on them since 1984; Seeker fan FYI.).
What I have an issue with is that time and energy is being wasted on redecoes of characters that already have toys instead of redecoing the molds into characters we don’t have in the line yet.
There’s literally no excuse why Hauler, Deep Cover, etc shouldn’t have been done by now.
Takara is out for takara not fans. That really sucks but is true. Thanks
If you like the ultra wide body style that the tak presents then stay with the MP, but if you prefer a sleek slender highly posable and articulate figure check out the SteamROll!
Yes I agree with that so I picked up the BC Red Alert to contrast. Thanks
I would like to see a video like this with the MP 36 and MP-36+ Megatrons for comparison between the two.
I would make it but I can not bring myself to drop $250 on a 5th mp-36 mold but that would be cool. Thanks
I tend to buy the + models because, generally they fit the bill for me more than the originals, and because I'm a sucker. But this is just pointless.
BadCube's Steamroll looks infinitely better than both Takara versions when it comes to toon accuracy and matching the aesthetics of Takara's SunStreaker. I just don't see the point in this figure other than being a poorly thought out cash grab for the big T. Like @Danz Man mentioned here in the thread, if you're into the original, more realistically-styled designs, go OG SS, if you want toon, go with BadCube.
Have the BC Red Alert to contrast with the MP12+ and that works but yes it is just a cash grab! Thanks
MP12+, MP14+, MP17+, MP20+: Not even necessary or needed. The originals were perfectly fine. Yes, Wheeljack looks pretty awesome, no denying that, but the original MP20 was fine. (Now let's see Takara drop more 35th Anniversary goodness and do a repaint of Generations Wheeljack in G1 anime colors...yesss!!)
MP18+, MP29+, MP36+: Not necessary, but, 18+ Streak/Bluestreak is a welcome addition with the new head (especially for anyone who missed the original MP18; oddly, it wasn't until seeing the new head that I was aware that Bluestreak, Prowl, & Smokescreen ALL had different heads...I always thought only Smokescreen was different). However, 29+ Laserwave/Shockwave & 36+ Megatron are just too expensive to justify their existence & awesomesaucity.
Still wanna see an MP13+/MP13B+ Soundwave & Soundblaster, with anime color repaints of all the Minions. I think the only way that would work is the silver parts being gray or even white...which would look incredibly stupid on the mouthplate.
I agree with most everything you said there! I really like your take on Shockwave+ and Megs+ are too expensive to justify their existence. Would love to see a cell shaded soundwave. Thanks
I got the 12+, I wanted the cartoon color, and i am gonna say no regrets, the face and eyes are more vibrant. I also have 14+ and 17+.
How do you like the 17 +?
@@tydiriumhanger1320 i like it, there's a few slight differences in design but still its better than the feeling of the g1 toy
When the hell is takara going to give us at least one triple changer? Let alone a combiner.
There was a rumor that they were working on a Blitzwing and that is why Fanstoys redesigned theirs. If Takara did a combiner it would be Devastator and would put Constructor to shame. Thanks