Thanks for this video! I had to settle for the Hasbro DVD version, which I'm not thrilled about, but I know third party companies make replacement heads and smoke stacks that I may look into. I think the talking stand is just a joke, that doesn't even sound like Prime, it sounds like an un-mechanized version of Iron Hide. I also wish the Hasbro version came with the cardboard trailer. I know there are actual trailers you can buy, but they're as expensive as Prime himself, which is lame.
I suppose the Hasbro one is great for several reasons; first being if you can't get your hands on the Takara one then the Hasbro version is a good option. If you are feeling brave you can redeco the toy (Hasbro) yourself or hand it over to someone with some skill, to either customise it or update it's colour scheme. Let's not forget that with the Hasbro one you can play with it and not worry about breaking it as much, considering the Takara one costs way more.
I noticed...My 20th hasbro has a mix of the two it seems. Blue reflective eyes, orange painted running lights, dark red body, set in reflectors on the "toes/tail lights" and no yellow cheeks, but plastic painted stacks, hydrolics, and drums. and matte blue legs.
on the 20th anniversary i see that the optimus prime's antenna's are short... unlike the masterpiece. Are they short or did they just fold the antenna's behind the head
Great video. I just picked up the dvd prime and I am very pleased. The takara masterpiece one is sweet, but for the price that everyone wants, no toy is worth that much, just for a little metal and some different paint. I got the dvd prime for a great price and it is a great figure. Nice review.
@RLX67 not really the battle suit makes him ultra magnus.. the battle suit makes him city commander ultra magnus. an i think ultra magnus is primes bro. I THINK. not soo sure
Hey is there anything diffent about the MP-01 Optimus Prime & the MP-04 Optimus Prime? Like I know that the MP-04 comes with an trailer but Ii'm talking about Optimus Prime himself?
Hi there, Is the Hasbro version made of METAL or Plastic??? Let me know, I just bought 4 versions of these Hasbro Optimus...One dirty, one clean as the one you have in the box and another boxed in Trailer mode...all off ebay in one entire auction! But let me know if the Dvd Hasbro version is Metal and exactly how much did the Hasbro originally go for in stores??
My bad... I made one mistake that I've noticed. The Fucksticks at Hasbro didn't include the long smokestacks on any of the models.... gay... but other than that, everything else is pretty great... I probably would buy the Takara one anyday and find a black gun... (THERE STILL WERE/ARE 3 OR MORE VERSIONS)..........(so suck it)
fag? look - not counting the different coloured gun variations or Mp-04 with trailer, there are ONLY 3 versions of this mould. that is the 2 that are in this video and the hasbro 20th anniversary one with battle damage and short stacks. why dont you tell me a link to what other version there is if your're so sure. i would be happy to see this hasbro version that u say is EXACTLY the same as this takara version sans long smokestacks. show me and ill believe u
yes, and there are DIFFERENT VARIATIONS of the 3 Hasbro models. I have the black gun Prime but he doesn't have battle scorching. THERE WERE 3 HASBRO VERSIONS THAT I KNOW OF FOR SURE (however obviously there were more variations because mine doesn't EXACTLY match ANY of the Hasbro OR Takara's), I'm not going to waste my time doing research YOU should be doing. Look it up, You'd learn something.
why should anyone prove that something doesnt exist. you should be proving that something does exist fuck face. post up a video and we'll all believe you. simple
GTFO out of my YouTube you white-bred chicken shit motherfucking white honkey nigger. You have no clue what the fuck you're talking about, I'm still not wrong about the main argument you fat sack a shit. Go fuck a horse. *Block Communications*.
NO NO NO NO NO. you are looking at two different Versions of Prime alltogether! Hasbro made a version of the 20th Anniversary Prime that looks EXACTLY like that Takara one you have there. Both Takara and Hasbro made 3 versions: Black gun (the absolute best, which is what I own), grey gun (the Takara you have. Not as 'prime'-like due to the grey gun) and the blue gun (complete shittiest model they made.)
ur wrong, hasbro have never made a version that looks exactly like the takara one in this video. the only other version is the one with battle damage and short stacks.
No, I'm NOT wrong. Do your research and don't be an idiot. I've learned that they even had MORE THAN 3 versions. I've seen all 3 versions for one thing, fag, but another thing is that mine isn't even exactly like any of the 3 models meaning they probably have more... However, mine came with a black gun... which is how people distinguish them.
6. mp-04 with trailer (same prime as mp-01 i believe only came with grey gun but not sure)
however as someone said there are only 3 different versions of the actual prime figure alone if you dont count all the different gun colour or w/trailer variations
actuallyt not a silly uqestion. they are both very good and the DVD version is great value for money. the takara version costs so much more but is more collectible .
The original US release wasn't as bad as the DVD version used in this video. It was the one with the battle damage. It had the short smokestacks, but the paint colors were about the same as the MP, the gun was black, and the battle damage helped make the plastic parts look less like plastic.
i'm from England and bought my MP4 thru amazon,even though it has its problems(legs not retracting,missing some chrome from one of the gas tanks),it is an amazing figure,i'm thinking of taking the legs apart and seeing if i can shorten the tab on the inside of the gas tank which holds the leg in place,then maybe it might unclip easier.I have already taken the legs off my DVD version to see how they work,and didnt have too much trouble re-attaching them,and i'm just gonna repaint the gas tanks
I've got MP4 Prime. I had trouble with the right leg sliding up aswell. I found the gas tank has to be pressed slowly to unhook the and allow the leg to be shortened. U may have to repeatedly pressed the tank to try and dislodge the mechanism and allow sliding action.
i would guess that you bought an MP4 from target. r u from australia? the late mp4 batch that aussies got were riddled with QC problems. missing lights, chipped paint, crooked windows and jammed legs as in your case.
i have both of these and i cannot shorten his left leg on either of them no matter how hard i press the gas tank,also the right leg does not lock into place on both of them meaning,i have trouble standing them up,i can accept it on the cheap dvd version,but when i spent £200 on the mMP4 version it annoys me quite a lot
I have this same problem. I work around it. The gas tank is on a pivot. One side is pressed down the upper side is lifted up. I need to lift the upper part a bit for it to the locking tab to clear. This will allow the legs to be released and slide. I must do this for robot to truck, truck to robot
I'll send you some pics if you want. Mine is exactly like the takara except smaller stacks and a black gun. I was wrong about the pepsi one, I was thinking of something else.
Finally, the one with the base and the dvd. To me it seems like the line was made more and more cheaply as time went on. Mine was one of the first ones to be released. Makes me wish I hadn't taken it out of the box. :(
There were several different 20th anniversary optimus primes. There was the first set, exclusively at Toysrus to begin with. That is exactly the same as the Takara version with chrome parts and everything except the smokestacks are short and the gun is Black. Not blue or gray. Imo,it's the best american one. Next was a slightly cheaper version that's blast mark on the stomach was much less detailed andbody was a lighter red. There was also a Pepsi version about this time.
sorry but i dont think you are right. There have only been 3 version's of this prime. 2 of these are in this video. The other version is the hasbro 20th anniversary prime with blast marks and short stacks which comes in grey and then later black guns. I have never heard of any pepsi version or any other american version that does not have blast marks.
well theres still only 3...the prime figure with the trailer is exactly the same as the masterpiece one. it just comes with a trailer. hes only talking about the prime figure itself, which there are only 3 of, not counting trailers, or gun colours.
@chuculba There was a pepsi version, the trailer is a giant pepsi bottle on wheels that still turns into a battle station. Optimu himself is red and white with blue stripes.
@superzapper Yea the Pepsi one that they speak of is in existence but it is not a MASTERPIECE. Just a remake version of the original in pepsi colors with a fake 20oz bottle on the flat bed trailer.. I have it in my collection
NOTE : whenever u are trying to get ANY transformer figures (whether it is G1 or masterpieces or Movie or anything)...try get the Takara version 1st...why?
I noticed that Takara really put a lot effort to their toys to make Transformers as valuable as possible...
On the other hand, hasbro usually could care less on paintjobs...sometimes they repainted it from Takara ones, thus causing it look cheap and does not resemble the show/movie at all....stupid hasbro...
yah...i noticed the difference after doin some "research" Hasbro vs Takara's movie/ masterpiece/classics/Cybertron line..
Takara focuses more on "show accurate" designs/paintjobs while Hasbro simply make a toy and sell it (E.g: Takara movie Ironhide is a whole lot movie accurate than premium/regular hasbro movie ironhide!! u can google for pics online!)
Seriously, Takara versions may cost more, but they seriously worth every penny if u are true collector...
you know they are making a 25th anniversery prime it is gonna be awesome it is coming out in teh universe series of toys i am sooo getting that for christmas
The "DVD" version is supposed to look more "cartoon correct" but instead it just looks cheaper. The original US Masterpiece Prime looks more like the Takara MP1 except for the absolutely ridiculous short exhaust stacks and the better black rifle instead of the grey one.
actually before the transformers even became the transformers they were a takara toy line of transforming robots called diaclone, prime was then called battle convoy (wich is why the japanese still call him convoy plus its easier to pronunce for them) wich featured the exact same mold that hasbro used for the "original g1 80's prime toy" so actually takara is "the real shit"...PS not trying to pick a fight
Even though Hasbro popularized & distributed the toys in the west, i still think of them as a Takara product..
The Diaclone & Microman toylines were the great pieces of engineering at the time & still are..
Takara also seems to care a lot more about the legacy of Transformers with it's high quality reissues & superior quality in general..
The first wave (84-85) of toys to me IS Transformers, after that Increased Hasbro involvement just seemed to cheapen the idea with more & more gimmicks..
Great review... Going to find and buy the Takara one for sure now. Is this the MP-01 takara version? Is the MP-04 the same thing except with the trailer? thanks.
I'm glad I found this video as I couldn't tell the difference between the two due to the fact that I don't own either figure so this has been quite helpful.
What is the difference between MP-01 and MP-04 by Takara? I was thinking about purchasing the MP-04 Optimus Prime + Trailer but is it as good as the one on the video?
Its pretty cool that takara remakes the transformers,robotech,and voltron action figures!They are done very well with plenty of detail! It would be great if they made a masterpeice exo suit with a daniel or spike figure or hot rod(especially hot rod lol.).The masterpeice prime is pretty cool!this makes me wanna start a collection.thanx for posting this !!
yeah hot rod masterpiece would be cool, good idea they could include spike with his suit just like from the movie. rumour has it that grimlock is the next masterpiece though.
Remake???i'm sorry but cmiiw,as far as I know...transformers,robotech(a.k.a macross)and voltron are originated from japan!!!thats why the Japanese ones are better....
Yeah, there's more than one American version. The first is almost identical to Takara's version, but with some faded dark "battle damage" marks in paint around his arms, the smokestacks are short, and the head isn't mettalic (but the legs still are). But it has the red, chrome parts, gray gun, orange lights... much closer to the original.
I could've sworn I saw pictures of an old Takara one with a black gun as well, but I may be mistaken on that.
differences btwn these 2 toys.cos i've seen 3version of it. 20th anniversary, Takara, and a pirated version, but nvr get to compare them as i don't own any of them.
C'mon guys. Its obvious that both cater to different markets. The takara version is very detailed and they took time to chrome he parts. BUT u pay premium price for it. Also i believe they make it in limited numbers.
U can't say hasbro is garbage just because its not chromed. Its time consuming and expensive process.
ive just got the Megatron MP-5 i think ill get all the Takara ones apart from Starscream, Hasbro has actually done a better job on that one which makes a change.
i'm wondering, is there any difference in the size of the dvd ed. o.p and the takara m.p o.p? cause a saw a m.p trailer on a dvd o.p truck, and somehow, they don't look good together... more like they don't fit well. the trailer looks big on the dvd ver o.p. i bought the dvd ver. cause i can't afford the m.p o.p. which i would've love to have. but now, i'm planning to get the trailer and i'm a bit confused. lil' help please. some insights would be very helpful. thanks a lot.
nah dude, they are both the same size. there are 2 trailers you can get. One is the official one that comes in MP-04 and another is the unofficial one from another company, sold separate. I think the unoffical one is a little bit bigger but check up on this. apparently the unofficial one is better functionally., and much cheaper.
oh, that's a bit dissapointing. they should've just made the two trailers equal in size at least. the one's in the mp-04 has the base in it, while the other one has none. i saw a video of the separate convoy and it looks more like an empty shell, neither it can stand alone. but still looked good on a dvd ed. op. thanks dude!
rallygsr, pls describe more on unofficial trailer. How much is the selling price? I hope they release unofficial Optimus Prime Masterpiece as well. Takara has stop production temporarily causing remaining stocks to soar over US$300....eeek
I dont own any trailers, this is the info i have gathered from numerous TF websites. The trailer is all over ebay for around $50-$60US, much cheaper than buying the MP-04 set, especially if you already bought MP-01 when it first came out.
i doubt anyone would be making an unoffical prime any time soon.
If you dont want to spend $300 for MP-01, just get the DVD version, they are pretty much the same. The differences stated in this video are minor. they just have slight colour differences.
Salamat po, rallygsr pok, i've just checked most TF websites. All sold out. Left only local stores at my plc selling it like jewel. US version too have ceased production n what left in US r just leftovers. They don't export those. Thanks anyway :)
gusto mo bang bumili ng Master piece Op? i have a friend selling it for PhP6,900. Im here in Cebu and only 2 left.
i also bought the unofficial trailer, but its an exact replica of the MP04, except that it cant open and it has no roller.
check out my channel. i made a video review of it.
ANYWay, going back to Master Piece OP, just send me a message if you're interested. i can tell my friend who owns the hobby store to reserve it for you.
RyanUybengkee, thanks for ur help. Sorry, i've already placed an order at local shop for MP-04 yesterday afternoon. Selling it for US$290 for the new batch. Salamat po.
Has anyone who owns DVD version noticed that with the included instructions: it appears that the background scene at the top that Prime is standing in front of eerily looks AA LOT like the wreckage of the twin towers on 9/11?
Also the matrix doesn't light up when I push the botton. Does this mean I have to replace the batteries already? Anyone else have that problem right out of the box?
That button is a little strange to use in the beginning.
You have to push the blue button near (not the one -on- the head) Prime's head back and down at the same time. It may seem a little difficult to do at first, but it's actually quite easy.
doughboy, definitely takara masterpiece. More ingredients, metal piece, metallic, more realistic coloring, crome & paints with no child safety standard to obey. Nice. I'm going to get it but it comes with a price, much more expensive, noooo
The main difference in terms of heads is the blue color of the 2006 DVD version of Prime is lighter, there are yellow highlights similar to the original Hasbro test prototype, and his blue eyes aren't metallic like the Takara Convoy and Hasbro 1st edition 20th anniversary Prime.
You should really do some more comparison video's of other transformers. This one was great !
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Thanks for this video! I had to settle for the Hasbro DVD version, which I'm not thrilled about, but I know third party companies make replacement heads and smoke stacks that I may look into. I think the talking stand is just a joke, that doesn't even sound like Prime, it sounds like an un-mechanized version of Iron Hide. I also wish the Hasbro version came with the cardboard trailer. I know there are actual trailers you can buy, but they're as expensive as Prime himself, which is lame.
APTKANE82 5 months ago
takara is the best
deadman123x 7 months ago
i just bought him finally so ciked
DanielZVans 8 months ago
As much as I love Optimus Prime, I come back to this video just for the soothing voice that mellows me out. Now I'm ready to go to bed.
PrimeSonicYT 8 months ago 6
I suppose the Hasbro one is great for several reasons; first being if you can't get your hands on the Takara one then the Hasbro version is a good option. If you are feeling brave you can redeco the toy (Hasbro) yourself or hand it over to someone with some skill, to either customise it or update it's colour scheme. Let's not forget that with the Hasbro one you can play with it and not worry about breaking it as much, considering the Takara one costs way more.
HeavyArmsO5 9 months ago
your voice puts me to sleep, sooo calmmmmm....
kfki 9 months ago 4
I noticed...My 20th hasbro has a mix of the two it seems. Blue reflective eyes, orange painted running lights, dark red body, set in reflectors on the "toes/tail lights" and no yellow cheeks, but plastic painted stacks, hydrolics, and drums. and matte blue legs.
cerberus400 1 year ago
I prefer Takara those pieces are great and are not to be played with. !^_^!
kingofpop581 1 year ago
on the 20th anniversary i see that the optimus prime's antenna's are short... unlike the masterpiece. Are they short or did they just fold the antenna's behind the head
GOTDATAZNBOI 1 year ago
@GOTDATAZNBOI they just fold down the antennae thats all :)
Andrew25367 1 year ago
@GOTDATAZNBOI theyve just folded the antennae down :)
Andrew25367 1 year ago
Great video. I just picked up the dvd prime and I am very pleased. The takara masterpiece one is sweet, but for the price that everyone wants, no toy is worth that much, just for a little metal and some different paint. I got the dvd prime for a great price and it is a great figure. Nice review.
BlacknRedTed 1 year ago
There is on thing you forgot to mention which was the difference in length of Prime's ear things. Other than that, great video.
yt1904 1 year ago
@yt1904 acctually they are bent back (part of the transformation)
MiniWizardStudios 1 year ago
@MiniWizardStudios My bad. I can see them now, bent back. {{facepalm}}
yt1904 1 year ago
i want one but i dont want to pay alot of money under 100 $
DarkxKarma 2 years ago
just paint the 20th anniversary if you only have that
im going to when i get mine in a few weeks
piplup2009 2 years ago
speak a bit louder man!
Boyle360 2 years ago
When I was younger, this one kid had a all white optimus prime. Does anyone if it's rare or not?
23GT35R 2 years ago
that was ultra magnus he showed u..its the same as optimus prime but all white an it comes with the battle suit that makes him ultra magnus
RLX67 2 years ago
@RLX67 not really the battle suit makes him ultra magnus.. the battle suit makes him city commander ultra magnus. an i think ultra magnus is primes bro. I THINK. not soo sure
RoK3r25 2 years ago
I really want the Takara one with the trailer.
Blastaman423 2 years ago
i want that so bad
toyexpert939 2 years ago
Hey is there anything diffent about the MP-01 Optimus Prime & the MP-04 Optimus Prime? Like I know that the MP-04 comes with an trailer but Ii'm talking about Optimus Prime himself?
killercrx91 2 years ago
The wrist communicators have different pictures but that is it.
rick4777 2 years ago
Hi there, Is the Hasbro version made of METAL or Plastic??? Let me know, I just bought 4 versions of these Hasbro Optimus...One dirty, one clean as the one you have in the box and another boxed in Trailer mode...all off ebay in one entire auction! But let me know if the Dvd Hasbro version is Metal and exactly how much did the Hasbro originally go for in stores??
robdsires 2 years ago
This was a really great video unfortunitly I watched It too late needless to say I now have two Primes
kananssss 2 years ago 3
and arent the spikes one the takara prime's head bigger?
i noticed that, but im not sure, i dont have either
TheFreakyKidz 2 years ago
My bad... I made one mistake that I've noticed. The Fucksticks at Hasbro didn't include the long smokestacks on any of the models.... gay... but other than that, everything else is pretty great... I probably would buy the Takara one anyday and find a black gun... (THERE STILL WERE/ARE 3 OR MORE VERSIONS)..........(so suck it)
godzilla442003 2 years ago
fag? look - not counting the different coloured gun variations or Mp-04 with trailer, there are ONLY 3 versions of this mould. that is the 2 that are in this video and the hasbro 20th anniversary one with battle damage and short stacks. why dont you tell me a link to what other version there is if your're so sure. i would be happy to see this hasbro version that u say is EXACTLY the same as this takara version sans long smokestacks. show me and ill believe u
darockk 2 years ago
yes, and there are DIFFERENT VARIATIONS of the 3 Hasbro models. I have the black gun Prime but he doesn't have battle scorching. THERE WERE 3 HASBRO VERSIONS THAT I KNOW OF FOR SURE (however obviously there were more variations because mine doesn't EXACTLY match ANY of the Hasbro OR Takara's), I'm not going to waste my time doing research YOU should be doing. Look it up, You'd learn something.
godzilla442003 2 years ago
why should anyone prove that something doesnt exist. you should be proving that something does exist fuck face. post up a video and we'll all believe you. simple
just admit that you bought a fake prime muhaha
lovelohan 2 years ago
fuck you're a loser lol
first u say that ur not wrong then u admit here that you are wrong yet still have the nerve to say 'suck it'.? u prick stfu
the other guy pwnd u
lovelohan 2 years ago
GTFO out of my YouTube you white-bred chicken shit motherfucking white honkey nigger. You have no clue what the fuck you're talking about, I'm still not wrong about the main argument you fat sack a shit. Go fuck a horse. *Block Communications*.
godzilla442003 2 years ago
Arguing over toys... Hahaha!
DevilKnowing 2 years ago
lol own3d
soundbounce123 2 years ago
tourist- were any great men born in your country.
tour guide im afraid not.Only babbies are born in my country to fg dabbie'
maddancerking 2 years ago
NO NO NO NO NO. you are looking at two different Versions of Prime alltogether! Hasbro made a version of the 20th Anniversary Prime that looks EXACTLY like that Takara one you have there. Both Takara and Hasbro made 3 versions: Black gun (the absolute best, which is what I own), grey gun (the Takara you have. Not as 'prime'-like due to the grey gun) and the blue gun (complete shittiest model they made.)
godzilla442003 2 years ago
ur wrong, hasbro have never made a version that looks exactly like the takara one in this video. the only other version is the one with battle damage and short stacks.
darockk 2 years ago
No, I'm NOT wrong. Do your research and don't be an idiot. I've learned that they even had MORE THAN 3 versions. I've seen all 3 versions for one thing, fag, but another thing is that mine isn't even exactly like any of the 3 models meaning they probably have more... However, mine came with a black gun... which is how people distinguish them.
godzilla442003 2 years ago
the only ones that you can get are:
1. Takara Mp-01 grey gun (in this vid)
2. Takara Mp-01 black gun
3. hasbro 20th DVD version blue gun (in this vid)
4. hasbro 20th anniversary black gun
5. hasbro 20th anniversary grey gun
6. mp-04 with trailer (same prime as mp-01 i believe only came with grey gun but not sure)
however as someone said there are only 3 different versions of the actual prime figure alone if you dont count all the different gun colour or w/trailer variations
lovelohan 2 years ago
Great video review. Answers many questions and helps you decide on what to buy. Good job!
sportswolf3 2 years ago
in my opinion this is the best optimus, till they get the new one to be metallic.
moiriv415 2 years ago
if u had lots o money ud get takara version
roblo5i 2 years ago
HOW TO GET??? I WANT IT!!!!!!
LoggotyroX32 2 years ago
get a job, make some money. then go on ebay and buy it
darockk 2 years ago 2
wow thanks alot man this really helped me choose which one to get! takara masterpiece ftw!
itzrichhowudoin 2 years ago
whats ftw?
SilentNaga 2 years ago
I think the 20th anniversary prime is better because it is more simplistic and costs less money.
starscream789 2 years ago
so which is better lol jk
roblo5i 2 years ago
actuallyt not a silly uqestion. they are both very good and the DVD version is great value for money. the takara version costs so much more but is more collectible .
chuculba 2 years ago
The original US release wasn't as bad as the DVD version used in this video. It was the one with the battle damage. It had the short smokestacks, but the paint colors were about the same as the MP, the gun was black, and the battle damage helped make the plastic parts look less like plastic.
ShotgunBlues42 2 years ago
nice vid, by the way on the MP the ears are longer than the DVD version
ultramagnus58 2 years ago
no they aren't
darockk 2 years ago
yeah they are
ultramagnus58 2 years ago
no they aren't. u blind?
watch?v=cFprbJzYm40&feature=related
darockk 2 years ago
why must america have all this cheap chinese shit?
ultramagnus58 2 years ago
i am pretty sure most takara toys are also made in China including MP-01
darockk 2 years ago
you know, if it wasn't for china, you probably wouldn't have any figures at all.
matzilla58 2 years ago
listen, if we hadn't even asked china we'd probably be making these. but some of america's top CEO's are just fat and lazy.
ultramagnus58 2 years ago
isn't that like $300
ult1m8jonathan 2 years ago
we americans have such cheap crap made in china
ultramagnus58 3 years ago 2
is there any way to tighten up the window sections on his chest? as mine seem a bit loose and swing open a lot
Andrew25367 3 years ago
i'm from England and bought my MP4 thru amazon,even though it has its problems(legs not retracting,missing some chrome from one of the gas tanks),it is an amazing figure,i'm thinking of taking the legs apart and seeing if i can shorten the tab on the inside of the gas tank which holds the leg in place,then maybe it might unclip easier.I have already taken the legs off my DVD version to see how they work,and didnt have too much trouble re-attaching them,and i'm just gonna repaint the gas tanks
crabeg 3 years ago
then join my england relationn club!
KingGiratina911 2 years ago
Yeah, I'm from western australia, my mp4 was also missing front left headlight, was purchased at target for $200(Aus).
lyndaem 3 years ago
missing headlights,thats really bad,surely you can take it back to target and get a refund or replacement
crabeg 3 years ago
I've got MP4 Prime. I had trouble with the right leg sliding up aswell. I found the gas tank has to be pressed slowly to unhook the and allow the leg to be shortened. U may have to repeatedly pressed the tank to try and dislodge the mechanism and allow sliding action.
lyndaem 3 years ago
i would guess that you bought an MP4 from target. r u from australia? the late mp4 batch that aussies got were riddled with QC problems. missing lights, chipped paint, crooked windows and jammed legs as in your case.
darockk 3 years ago
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duh869 3 years ago
i have both of these and i cannot shorten his left leg on either of them no matter how hard i press the gas tank,also the right leg does not lock into place on both of them meaning,i have trouble standing them up,i can accept it on the cheap dvd version,but when i spent £200 on the mMP4 version it annoys me quite a lot
crabeg 3 years ago
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I have this same problem. I work around it. The gas tank is on a pivot. One side is pressed down the upper side is lifted up. I need to lift the upper part a bit for it to the locking tab to clear. This will allow the legs to be released and slide. I must do this for robot to truck, truck to robot
duh869 3 years ago 4
i have a hasbro one thats preatty identical to the takara
tills1974 3 years ago
I'll send you some pics if you want. Mine is exactly like the takara except smaller stacks and a black gun. I was wrong about the pepsi one, I was thinking of something else.
SS8677 3 years ago
Finally, the one with the base and the dvd. To me it seems like the line was made more and more cheaply as time went on. Mine was one of the first ones to be released. Makes me wish I hadn't taken it out of the box. :(
SS8677 3 years ago
There were several different 20th anniversary optimus primes. There was the first set, exclusively at Toysrus to begin with. That is exactly the same as the Takara version with chrome parts and everything except the smokestacks are short and the gun is Black. Not blue or gray. Imo,it's the best american one. Next was a slightly cheaper version that's blast mark on the stomach was much less detailed andbody was a lighter red. There was also a Pepsi version about this time.
SS8677 3 years ago
sorry but i dont think you are right. There have only been 3 version's of this prime. 2 of these are in this video. The other version is the hasbro 20th anniversary prime with blast marks and short stacks which comes in grey and then later black guns. I have never heard of any pepsi version or any other american version that does not have blast marks.
chuculba 3 years ago
@chuculba make that 4 the one with the non cardboard trailer
7prowl 1 year ago
@7prowl
well theres still only 3...the prime figure with the trailer is exactly the same as the masterpiece one. it just comes with a trailer. hes only talking about the prime figure itself, which there are only 3 of, not counting trailers, or gun colours.
darockk 1 year ago
@darockk oohh
7prowl 1 year ago
@chuculba There was a pepsi version, the trailer is a giant pepsi bottle on wheels that still turns into a battle station. Optimu himself is red and white with blue stripes.
S0ryiu 8 months ago
@SS8677 Yeah I have the Toys r us version and yes everything is chrome with short smokestacks . never seen a pepsi one though .
superzapper 1 year ago
@superzapper Yea the Pepsi one that they speak of is in existence but it is not a MASTERPIECE. Just a remake version of the original in pepsi colors with a fake 20oz bottle on the flat bed trailer.. I have it in my collection
sanantoSnoop 1 year ago
buy dvd the other one cost a shit load
xlucia93 3 years ago 6
nice call man this guy forgot the number one difference, PRICE!!
JonesSpirius 3 years ago
cool i want to order masterpiece prime butb i havent the mony so i buy 20th aniversary one on amazon
darkhero101010 3 years ago
im thinking about byeing one but i dont know wich one i should get. im 12 so its probily going to be for playing with it. wich one should i get
CubdyDaAwsome 3 years ago
get the 20th anniversary one (on the left in video) becasue its alot cheaper and if you break it its no big deal.
darockk 3 years ago 3
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get the takara version kid!
nejisan26 3 years ago
Get the Takara version when you're older.
shenqi60 3 years ago 5
get the hasbro version if your scared you might chip some paint get the masterpeice if you know u wont chip some paint or break any parts. :D
Thedeadmatrix 3 years ago
NOTE : whenever u are trying to get ANY transformer figures (whether it is G1 or masterpieces or Movie or anything)...try get the Takara version 1st...why?
I noticed that Takara really put a lot effort to their toys to make Transformers as valuable as possible...
On the other hand, hasbro usually could care less on paintjobs...sometimes they repainted it from Takara ones, thus causing it look cheap and does not resemble the show/movie at all....stupid hasbro...
kaizer3000 3 years ago 12
man, u are right, hasbro 1 really sucks compare to takara tomy...
SEz610i 3 years ago 2
yah...i noticed the difference after doin some "research" Hasbro vs Takara's movie/ masterpiece/classics/Cybertron line..
Takara focuses more on "show accurate" designs/paintjobs while Hasbro simply make a toy and sell it (E.g: Takara movie Ironhide is a whole lot movie accurate than premium/regular hasbro movie ironhide!! u can google for pics online!)
Seriously, Takara versions may cost more, but they seriously worth every penny if u are true collector...
Honestly, try get Takara ones
kaizer3000 3 years ago 2
"All we need is a litte donation...and a lot of love"
kaizer3000 3 years ago 9
Indeed! lol
kagome616 3 years ago
the original 20th anniversary prime has battle damage the mp01 takara is the best version with the dvd prime being the worst of the three
skywarp187 3 years ago
Why Is He The Worst?
darren8785 3 years ago
i hope to get the takara version soon.
DoRiToS1999 3 years ago
you know they are making a 25th anniversery prime it is gonna be awesome it is coming out in teh universe series of toys i am sooo getting that for christmas
TheBlackShinigami 3 years ago
yeah but its just yet another G1 prime...how many times do they have to re-issue that?!
darockk 3 years ago
i'm glad they are this time i need this guy and it comes with the trailer it would be hard to find a better deal
TheBlackShinigami 3 years ago
Isnt the Takara Masterpiece Prime like 300 dollars?
pumpkinking99 3 years ago
depends where you find him I found one for $100 but you just have to kinda search to find a good price
GrandMasterNemace 3 years ago
The "DVD" version is supposed to look more "cartoon correct" but instead it just looks cheaper. The original US Masterpiece Prime looks more like the Takara MP1 except for the absolutely ridiculous short exhaust stacks and the better black rifle instead of the grey one.
joystickjedi 3 years ago 3
i got one from G1 80, 82 a real one !!!
this stuff isnt the real shit at all
the real shit is from HASBRO!!
devuurheer 3 years ago
actually before the transformers even became the transformers they were a takara toy line of transforming robots called diaclone, prime was then called battle convoy (wich is why the japanese still call him convoy plus its easier to pronunce for them) wich featured the exact same mold that hasbro used for the "original g1 80's prime toy" so actually takara is "the real shit"...PS not trying to pick a fight
dmaa88 3 years ago 3
Even though Hasbro popularized & distributed the toys in the west, i still think of them as a Takara product..
The Diaclone & Microman toylines were the great pieces of engineering at the time & still are..
Takara also seems to care a lot more about the legacy of Transformers with it's high quality reissues & superior quality in general..
The first wave (84-85) of toys to me IS Transformers, after that Increased Hasbro involvement just seemed to cheapen the idea with more & more gimmicks..
DoubleIntruder 3 years ago 2
I absolutely agree
dmaa88 3 years ago
I didn't realize that many differences. Glad I gotten the Takara one.
Alphatrikma2 3 years ago
Takara is better
pimplick 3 years ago
if its not your optimus then whos is it
thermaheat123 3 years ago
Great review... Going to find and buy the Takara one for sure now. Is this the MP-01 takara version? Is the MP-04 the same thing except with the trailer? thanks.
141lyon 3 years ago
the only thing i am mad about is the hasbro guys should make the ears bigger.
ultramagnus58 3 years ago
but they are the same size as masterpiece i thought? in the hasbro pictures, the idiot who transformed him for the shoot didnt fold the ears up!
lovelohan 3 years ago
the only reason why his gun is blue is because its painted like a real gun
ultramagnus58 3 years ago
what do you mean by this? the gun is like 5cm long, what does it matter if it is painted real or not.
lovelohan 3 years ago
it says on the back of the box
ultramagnus58 3 years ago
what exactly does it say? please tell us
lovelohan 3 years ago
Your voice is so relaxing, I like to put this on loop and it seriously calms me right down. Sorry if that sounds weird but its great, thanks!
SirHawkeye 3 years ago 3
I'm glad I found this video as I couldn't tell the difference between the two due to the fact that I don't own either figure so this has been quite helpful.
Spyker88 3 years ago 2
your voice is cool!
greenbee1234 3 years ago
What is the difference between MP-01 and MP-04 by Takara? I was thinking about purchasing the MP-04 Optimus Prime + Trailer but is it as good as the one on the video?
hotlips922 3 years ago
Both Prime figures in mp-01 and mp-04 are exactly the same, except you get a trailer included in mp-04, that's why it costs more.
darockk 3 years ago
well it cost $200 dollars more for the trailer so i would buy MP-01
ultramagnus58 3 years ago
Its pretty cool that takara remakes the transformers,robotech,and voltron action figures!They are done very well with plenty of detail! It would be great if they made a masterpeice exo suit with a daniel or spike figure or hot rod(especially hot rod lol.).The masterpeice prime is pretty cool!this makes me wanna start a collection.thanx for posting this !!
maxaudra 3 years ago
yeah hot rod masterpiece would be cool, good idea they could include spike with his suit just like from the movie. rumour has it that grimlock is the next masterpiece though.
darockk 3 years ago
Remake???i'm sorry but cmiiw,as far as I know...transformers,robotech(a.k.a macross)and voltron are originated from japan!!!thats why the Japanese ones are better....
BoysBe197 3 years ago 2
is the 20th ann. made of plastic
Jonnyb95 3 years ago
nope, same amount of diecast as the takara
fritz3650 3 years ago
wow. US version (hasblow) is really crappy compared to takara's version.
dungtengmaster 3 years ago 2
who wants to buy pretty much the same figure for $500 instead of $70?
ultramagnus58 3 years ago
i want the takara version or at least the 20th anniversary version (not the dvd version)
monkeywithchainsaw 3 years ago 3
I got the first 20th anni prime(not the dvd one) by hasbro and he has all the crome parts and he is red
brimstonehalo 3 years ago 2
Yeah, there's more than one American version. The first is almost identical to Takara's version, but with some faded dark "battle damage" marks in paint around his arms, the smokestacks are short, and the head isn't mettalic (but the legs still are). But it has the red, chrome parts, gray gun, orange lights... much closer to the original.
I could've sworn I saw pictures of an old Takara one with a black gun as well, but I may be mistaken on that.
Mitsukara 3 years ago
u got what i wanna know,thx a lot~ =)
dannynks 4 years ago 2
cheers...what was it?
chuculba 4 years ago
differences btwn these 2 toys.cos i've seen 3version of it. 20th anniversary, Takara, and a pirated version, but nvr get to compare them as i don't own any of them.
dannynks 4 years ago 2
kian morrison likes this video
and i actually do as well
Andrew25367 4 years ago 2
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this is so boring why cant you tell us some more about the actual toy and the character instead of the packaging
Andrew25367 4 years ago
take out lets play with it. stop all the detail and transform it.
TangIsHere 4 years ago 2
theres only about 50 videos on you tube about people transforming this. go look at one of those instead
woroishot 4 years ago 6
Alright don't get mad. I'm just jelouse I want it.
CPdaTruth08 4 years ago 3
C'mon guys. Its obvious that both cater to different markets. The takara version is very detailed and they took time to chrome he parts. BUT u pay premium price for it. Also i believe they make it in limited numbers.
U can't say hasbro is garbage just because its not chromed. Its time consuming and expensive process.
Did anyone noticed both are same dimensions?
netmatrix75 4 years ago 2
I totaly agree, I bought the 20th Anniversary because I dont feel like paying $300 for pretty much the same toy
dirtrules 4 years ago 4
why is hasbro always so damn cheap with the materials they use
Andrew25367 4 years ago 3
ive just got the Megatron MP-5 i think ill get all the Takara ones apart from Starscream, Hasbro has actually done a better job on that one which makes a change.
leodog82 4 years ago 4
do u know if traylor fits on 20th prime
grimlock52 4 years ago
once again
takara pwns hasbro
lxhinata 4 years ago 7
hasbro pwns takara on their satrscream though. in looks and price
TheRhinoAutobot 4 years ago 7
i'm wondering, is there any difference in the size of the dvd ed. o.p and the takara m.p o.p? cause a saw a m.p trailer on a dvd o.p truck, and somehow, they don't look good together... more like they don't fit well. the trailer looks big on the dvd ver o.p. i bought the dvd ver. cause i can't afford the m.p o.p. which i would've love to have. but now, i'm planning to get the trailer and i'm a bit confused. lil' help please. some insights would be very helpful. thanks a lot.
dreadhead14 4 years ago
nah dude, they are both the same size. there are 2 trailers you can get. One is the official one that comes in MP-04 and another is the unofficial one from another company, sold separate. I think the unoffical one is a little bit bigger but check up on this. apparently the unofficial one is better functionally., and much cheaper.
rallygsr 4 years ago
oh, that's a bit dissapointing. they should've just made the two trailers equal in size at least. the one's in the mp-04 has the base in it, while the other one has none. i saw a video of the separate convoy and it looks more like an empty shell, neither it can stand alone. but still looked good on a dvd ed. op. thanks dude!
dreadhead14 4 years ago
rallygsr, pls describe more on unofficial trailer. How much is the selling price? I hope they release unofficial Optimus Prime Masterpiece as well. Takara has stop production temporarily causing remaining stocks to soar over US$300....eeek
jayraptor2 4 years ago
I dont own any trailers, this is the info i have gathered from numerous TF websites. The trailer is all over ebay for around $50-$60US, much cheaper than buying the MP-04 set, especially if you already bought MP-01 when it first came out.
i doubt anyone would be making an unoffical prime any time soon.
If you dont want to spend $300 for MP-01, just get the DVD version, they are pretty much the same. The differences stated in this video are minor. they just have slight colour differences.
rallygsr 4 years ago
Salamat po, rallygsr pok, i've just checked most TF websites. All sold out. Left only local stores at my plc selling it like jewel. US version too have ceased production n what left in US r just leftovers. They don't export those. Thanks anyway :)
jayraptor2 4 years ago
Jayraptor! Pare,
gusto mo bang bumili ng Master piece Op? i have a friend selling it for PhP6,900. Im here in Cebu and only 2 left.
i also bought the unofficial trailer, but its an exact replica of the MP04, except that it cant open and it has no roller.
check out my channel. i made a video review of it.
ANYWay, going back to Master Piece OP, just send me a message if you're interested. i can tell my friend who owns the hobby store to reserve it for you.
RyanUybengkee 4 years ago
RyanUybengkee, thanks for ur help. Sorry, i've already placed an order at local shop for MP-04 yesterday afternoon. Selling it for US$290 for the new batch. Salamat po.
jayraptor2 4 years ago
no problem dude.
just trying to help around. God bless and enjoy!
RyanUybengkee 4 years ago
I mean for the masterpiece takara version.
mrsoptimusprime 4 years ago
its plastic on the masterpiece
darockk 4 years ago
If you know, then tell me this. Is the ball for the head metal or plastic?
mrsoptimusprime 4 years ago
Has anyone who owns DVD version noticed that with the included instructions: it appears that the background scene at the top that Prime is standing in front of eerily looks AA LOT like the wreckage of the twin towers on 9/11?
Also the matrix doesn't light up when I push the botton. Does this mean I have to replace the batteries already? Anyone else have that problem right out of the box?
RDesq 4 years ago
That button is a little strange to use in the beginning.
You have to push the blue button near (not the one -on- the head) Prime's head back and down at the same time. It may seem a little difficult to do at first, but it's actually quite easy.
KingHauken 4 years ago
which is better the takara masterpiece or the 20th anniversary?
doughboy5291 4 years ago
doughboy, definitely takara masterpiece. More ingredients, metal piece, metallic, more realistic coloring, crome & paints with no child safety standard to obey. Nice. I'm going to get it but it comes with a price, much more expensive, noooo
jayraptor2 4 years ago
awesome bots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lonewolfshogun 4 years ago
The main difference in terms of heads is the blue color of the 2006 DVD version of Prime is lighter, there are yellow highlights similar to the original Hasbro test prototype, and his blue eyes aren't metallic like the Takara Convoy and Hasbro 1st edition 20th anniversary Prime.
JRock424 4 years ago
Another question, are there any dfferences between the heads of Optimus between the three? Also read my other questions beneath pls. ;)
Thanks for the video :p
LemonAndYoghurt 4 years ago
i covered the head differences in the video
chuculba