Transformers Masterpiece Gattai MPG-6 Kaen Revealed
Thursday, June 1st, 2023 6:47PM CDT
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Kaen in the final component of Raiden, the result of 2 years of work. Kaen transforms from a workhorse diesel engine into a short and stumpy little robot who is the definition of adorable. He comes with a gun and a lightsaber-esque sword.
Kaen will form the waist of Raiden, filling in the gap between Shouki and the leg bots. The reveal pictures include pictures of Kaen as a waist by himself, and also includes our first proper look at Raiden all combined.
Check out the photos below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 1st, 2023 @ 7:05pm CDT
Posted by Lore Keeper on June 1st, 2023 @ 9:01pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on June 1st, 2023 @ 9:35pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:It looks good but I've lost interest after missing out on MPG-03. This reminds me I have to sell of 01 and 02.
MPG-03 is still available to buy online: https://hasbropulse.com/products/transf ... t-yukikaze
Even cheaper on Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Transformers-Mas ... 134&sr=8-1?tag=seibertron07-20&
Posted by Bounti76 on June 1st, 2023 @ 11:20pm CDT
Posted by Perceptor1996 on June 2nd, 2023 @ 2:45am CDT
Posted by angtre on June 2nd, 2023 @ 5:53am CDT
1 - Will they ever reuse these molds for the alternative Diaclone color scheme? Apart from transparent and chromium ones, they were pretty neat.
2 - Will they release more MP Combiners and give us the Devastator we deserve?
Posted by Emerje on June 2nd, 2023 @ 6:56am CDT
That said, I do plan on still buying the remaining three, but I have my doubts about displaying them as Raiden.
Emerje
Posted by Immortal Starscream on June 2nd, 2023 @ 7:44am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 2nd, 2023 @ 9:57am CDT
angtre wrote:There are two questions in my mind:
1 - Will they ever reuse these molds for the alternative Diaclone color scheme? Apart from transparent and chromium ones, they were pretty neat.
I'm no expert, but I dont think it is likely. While MP do have repaints, this would be a very niche requested item, and very expensive to issue repaints for all 6. Somehow I doubt it.
angtre wrote:2 - Will they release more MP Combiners and give us the Devastator we deserve?
I'm still fully satisfied with UW Devastator (more articulation than CW, and individual weapons, more animation acccurate deco).
This is my first foray into MP. As expensive as they are, having them spaced out makes it a little easier to acquire them. Still, if a solid Generations version were to be released, I'd sell the MP's with no hesitation. They are cool, but just not really my thing. I only have them because I think The Trainbots/Raiden are such great characters, and I seriously doubt we will get another version of them any time soon.
If anything I would think/hope any future MPG's *might* be combiners that haven't been revisited in modern times (see my wish list in m signature). I mean I know an MPG Devastator would probably be something many fans would want, but it would definitely be a pass for me. I feel the same however when I hear people talk about a SS86 Devastator.
While Raiden's combined mode may not be *perfect*, the focus was obviously on the trains, which are. For UW Devastator, while the individual construct icons dont look the greatest in bot mode, Devastator himself is pretty solid, and accurate to animation. a SS86 version would really REALLY have to do something amazing for me to warrant the upgrade, and of course, no matter how pretty an MPG version would be, I wouldn't want it.
The pre-order hasn't been set up yet for MPG-06 Kaen, but I sincerely hope they are able to keep the expected release date of the end of December (12/30/23).
Posted by Emerje on June 2nd, 2023 @ 12:30pm CDT
As for Diaclone, I could see it happening, but not as aggressively as this set, maybe over the course of four or five years. A box set sounds like a huge ask.
Emerje
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 2nd, 2023 @ 2:45pm CDT
Emerje wrote:I have trouble believing they created the MPG sub line with the intention of doing just one combiner. Whether or not these have sold well enough to keep the line going is a different story.
Don't forget, the Trainbots were a collaboration with TOMIX, the model train department of subsidiary Tomytec, which accounts for their realistic train modes and H0 scale. I don't see any more coming without another company being pulled into the mix.
Posted by Emerje on June 2nd, 2023 @ 4:58pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Emerje wrote:I have trouble believing they created the MPG sub line with the intention of doing just one combiner. Whether or not these have sold well enough to keep the line going is a different story.
Don't forget, the Trainbots were a collaboration with TOMIX, the model train department of subsidiary Tomytec, which accounts for their realistic train modes and H0 scale. I don't see any more coming without another company being pulled into the mix.
Nothing about the name MPG implies anything to do with TOMIX so I don't see why that would matter. Heck, I don't think TOMIX is mentioned anywhere on the box so I doubt it's a very strong collaboration, more like a conscious effort at compatibility.
Emerje
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 3rd, 2023 @ 5:11pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Emerje wrote:I have trouble believing they created the MPG sub line with the intention of doing just one combiner. Whether or not these have sold well enough to keep the line going is a different story.
Don't forget, the Trainbots were a collaboration with TOMIX, the model train department of subsidiary Tomytec, which accounts for their realistic train modes and H0 scale. I don't see any more coming without another company being pulled into the mix.
Nothing about the name MPG implies anything to do with TOMIX so I don't see why that would matter. Heck, I don't think TOMIX is mentioned anywhere on the box so I doubt it's a very strong collaboration, more like a conscious effort at compatibility.
Emerje
More like a helping hand to get the project actually approved by management.
Posted by triKlops on June 4th, 2023 @ 6:34pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 4th, 2023 @ 8:25pm CDT
Thank you, preordered.
Posted by o.supreme on June 5th, 2023 @ 3:30pm CDT
Special MPG-06S (This is just the 6th Trainbot, NOT a box set of all 6) ...with box plus a plated version of the Light Sword and bases/stand arms for all 6 MPG’s and Raiden’s character card. The box features a very nice Raiden art with the other Trainbots around him. This special pack has a pre-order window from June 5 to July 10 in Japan.
I certainly hope Pulse or BBTS offers it, not just TT Mall, as there's no way for residents in North America to order it directly.
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810914846/
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 5th, 2023 @ 8:33pm CDT
I adore Kaen. I am almost thinking that I may want to get 2, so 1 can be by himself
Posted by triKlops on June 5th, 2023 @ 9:22pm CDT
Posted by xMXUx on June 6th, 2023 @ 10:42am CDT
Not sure I can justify the price difference
Posted by Emerje on June 6th, 2023 @ 11:22am CDT
xMXUx wrote:He's available from Anime-Export (https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=69113), but costs almost double than the standard version (27.800 JPY vs. 14.800JPY).
Not sure I can justify the price difference
That's ridiculous, the MSRP is 20,350 JPY and after tax is removed for exports and the usual Japanese discounted prices it should be closer to that other price at most retailers. AmiAmi has it listed at 16,280 JPY and will likely be less through Amazon Japan.
Emerje
Posted by xMXUx on June 6th, 2023 @ 11:53am CDT
Emerje wrote:xMXUx wrote:He's available from Anime-Export (https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=69113), but costs almost double than the standard version (27.800 JPY vs. 14.800JPY).
Not sure I can justify the price difference
That's ridiculous, the MSRP is 20,350 JPY and after tax is removed for exports and the usual Japanese discounted prices it should be closer to that other price at most retailers. AmiAmi has it listed at 16,280 JPY and will likely be less through Amazon Japan.
Emerje
The one listed on AmiAmi looks to be the standard version tho. I was comparing the prices of the standard version vs. the TTMall exclusive version. AmiAmi doesn't seem to offer the exclusive version (yet).
Posted by o.supreme on June 6th, 2023 @ 4:46pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 6th, 2023 @ 6:40pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Does Amazon Japan sell TT Mall Exlcusives?
Sadly no, then again that might be a good thing, I'm less poor that way.
Posted by Emerje on June 6th, 2023 @ 11:03pm CDT
xMXUx wrote:Emerje wrote:xMXUx wrote:He's available from Anime-Export (https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=69113), but costs almost double than the standard version (27.800 JPY vs. 14.800JPY).
Not sure I can justify the price difference
That's ridiculous, the MSRP is 20,350 JPY and after tax is removed for exports and the usual Japanese discounted prices it should be closer to that other price at most retailers. AmiAmi has it listed at 16,280 JPY and will likely be less through Amazon Japan.
Emerje
The one listed on AmiAmi looks to be the standard version tho. I was comparing the prices of the standard version vs. the TTMall exclusive version. AmiAmi doesn't seem to offer the exclusive version (yet).
Ah, sorry, I misunderstood. It's too bad it's a TTM exclusive, the price is only 5,000 JPY more than the regular one, but won't get discounted like that one is.
o.supreme wrote:Does Amazon Japan sell TT Mall Exlcusives?
No but Pulse does so we'll have to wait and see if they sell it. Would certainly be the best price option.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 8th, 2023 @ 10:37am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Special MPG-06S (This is just the 6th Trainbot, NOT a box set of all 6) ...with box plus a plated version of the Light Sword and bases/stand arms for all 6 MPG’s and Raiden’s character card. The box features a very nice Raiden art with the other Trainbots around him. This special pack has a pre-order window from June 5 to July 10 in Japan.
I certainly hope Pulse or BBTS offers it, not just TT Mall, as there's no way for residents in North America to order it directly.
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810914846/
Posted by o.supreme on June 13th, 2023 @ 1:35pm CDT
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... inbot-kaen
Price is pretty reasonable all things considered. I'm glad I was able to cancel my Amazon Japan order for the standard Kaen.
The only downside is now, I'll have MPG-05 by October, it will be a long 8 months waiting after that to finally finish Raiden in May of 2024.
Posted by Emerje on June 13th, 2023 @ 8:53pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Well looks like Pulse made good on the offering. In an odd twist however they have ONLY the MPG-06S box with extras, no listing yet for the stand-alone MPG-06 Kaen.
https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new ... inbot-kaen
Price is pretty reasonable all things considered. I'm glad I was able to cancel my Amazon Japan order for the standard Kaen.
The only downside is now, I'll have MPG-05 by October, it will be a long 8 months waiting after that to finally finish Raiden in May of 2024.
Yeah, they definitely hit the right price on that set, definitely the way to go over the standard Kaen.
Emerje
Posted by Brokebot on June 14th, 2023 @ 8:37am CDT
o.supreme wrote:
The only downside is now, I'll have MPG-05 by October, it will be a long 8 months waiting after that to finally finish Raiden in May of 2024.
Yeah, the rollout schedule for these things is killing me. Over two years for the full set and you can't connect any of them together until the fourth one arrives.
Jerks.
Posted by ScottyP on June 14th, 2023 @ 10:26am CDT
For question 1, yeah that's happening as MPG 7 through 12 apparently.angtre wrote:There are two questions in my mind:
1 - Will they ever reuse these molds for the alternative Diaclone color scheme? Apart from transparent and chromium ones, they were pretty neat.
2 - Will they release more MP Combiners and give us the Devastator we deserve?
For question 2, have you met us? We don't deserve anything
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 14th, 2023 @ 1:15pm CDT
Brokebot wrote:o.supreme wrote:
The only downside is now, I'll have MPG-05 by October, it will be a long 8 months waiting after that to finally finish Raiden in May of 2024.
Yeah, the rollout schedule for these things is killing me. Over two years for the full set and you can't connect any of them together until the fourth one arrives.
Jerks.
Anyone who collected SS Devastator knows this struggle, I've survived it once, I'm ok this time around.
Funny enough, my 2 favorite SS Devastator bots were one of the first and one of the last, one limb and the crotch, and for Raiden, my 2 favorite appear to be a limb and the crotch, the crotch again released last.
As for the boxset, I don't want all those extra stands and box, so I am good with my Amazon JP order of vanilla Kaen
Posted by Brokebot on June 14th, 2023 @ 2:08pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:As for the boxset, I don't want all those extra stands and box, so I am good with my Amazon JP order of vanilla Kaen
Same. Raiden will be standing on the shelf, not the individual trains. I have no use for all that other stuff. No use for the tracks, but I have 'em for . . . . reasons.
Posted by triKlops on June 14th, 2023 @ 3:42pm CDT
Also, DMax, Vanilla Kaen is a great descriptor phrase. Excellent work!
Posted by Emerje on June 14th, 2023 @ 10:50pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by Brokebot on June 15th, 2023 @ 5:59am CDT
Emerje wrote:Now that 06 is on Pulse I can't imagine why anyone would choose that over 06S at such a small markup.
Emerje
Well, we just said why. Some of us just don't need or want the extra stuff. The only thing of significance in it for me is the extra sword, and I'm fine without it. The rest of it would be going in a box taking up space. And personally, I'm just ready to wrap this up. I'm not waiting the extra two or three extra months for stuff that I don't need.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2023 @ 6:39pm CDT
Brokebot wrote:Emerje wrote:Now that 06 is on Pulse I can't imagine why anyone would choose that over 06S at such a small markup.
Emerje
Well, we just said why. Some of us just don't need or want the extra stuff. The only thing of significance in it for me is the extra sword, and I'm fine without it. The rest of it would be going in a box taking up space. And personally, I'm just ready to wrap this up. I'm not waiting the extra two or three extra months for stuff that I don't need.
I'm with Brokebot, I have no desire nor reason to get the extras
Posted by Emerje on June 16th, 2023 @ 6:51pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Brokebot wrote:Emerje wrote:Now that 06 is on Pulse I can't imagine why anyone would choose that over 06S at such a small markup.
Emerje
Well, we just said why. Some of us just don't need or want the extra stuff. The only thing of significance in it for me is the extra sword, and I'm fine without it. The rest of it would be going in a box taking up space. And personally, I'm just ready to wrap this up. I'm not waiting the extra two or three extra months for stuff that I don't need.
I'm with Brokebot, I have no desire nor reason to get the extras
For me it's not so much about what I need but what I can get for just $30 more. I've mentioned before that I doubt I'll display these as Raiden since, frankly, it looks terrible and those extra stand parts could be useful in that.
Emerje
Posted by o.supreme on June 16th, 2023 @ 9:09pm CDT
For me it isn't even about the additional accessories, as much as it is the Box itself. I absolutely adore Giftsets. The art and the idea that you get them all at once was always so cool to me as a kid.
I have all 11 UW Boxes, as well as all the giftsets that came out for CW, and even the 2 TR sets (even though they weren't combiners, they were the same style and packaging). I also have all the TT Selects sets as well, although they have no art really.
The Raiden Box just looks amazing to me. I've said this before, and I'll say it again, when it comes to customizations, if some 3P company actually produced high quality packaging for Combiners that never had a proper box set, I'd definitely purchase them.
Posted by Brokebot on June 17th, 2023 @ 8:10am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 24th, 2023 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 25th, 2023 @ 3:16pm CDT
The price reduction is probably due to the exchange doing slightly better in the last month or so. It's still not as good as it was last year when MPG-01 and 02 came out, but it is better than when 03 came out in March, and still slightly better than any other retail price.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 26th, 2023 @ 8:25pm CDT
I am super excited for Suiken. He looks so good, and I really hope he is good.
Posted by o.supreme on June 29th, 2023 @ 9:41pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 30th, 2023 @ 6:38am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Got my copy yesterday. I just opened the shipping box, but haven't had time to open the toy itself.
Mine's still a week away. Not sure why it's coming so slow this time
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on June 30th, 2023 @ 7:57am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:o.supreme wrote:Got my copy yesterday. I just opened the shipping box, but haven't had time to open the toy itself.
Mine's still a week away. Not sure why it's coming so slow this time
For whatever reason they used ECMS instead of DHL this time. They all arrived in California, which makes sens why o.supreme has his already. Mine is due Monday.
Posted by Brokebot on June 30th, 2023 @ 8:09am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:o.supreme wrote:Got my copy yesterday. I just opened the shipping box, but haven't had time to open the toy itself.
Mine's still a week away. Not sure why it's coming so slow this time
Yeah, still waiting on mine as well.
Posted by o.supreme on July 3rd, 2023 @ 8:02pm CDT
Posted by Brokebot on July 3rd, 2023 @ 8:21pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Thats ok, in this case 1st definitely isn't best. Ya'll will probably have yours out and on display before I finally get to enjoy mine (still unopened 5 days later)
Hell, man, if you're not gonna open the damn thing, send it to me and I'll send mine to you whenever it comes.
Posted by o.supreme on July 3rd, 2023 @ 9:20pm CDT
Brokebot wrote:o.supreme wrote:Thats ok, in this case 1st definitely isn't best. Ya'll will probably have yours out and on display before I finally get to enjoy mine (still unopened 5 days later)
Hell, man, if you're not gonna open the damn thing, send it to me and I'll send mine to you whenever it comes.
I would if I had time. . Seriously though, with the holiday tomorrow I should have time to open and enjoy it
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 4th, 2023 @ 7:26pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 6th, 2023 @ 6:58am CDT
This was the Trainbot I was 2nd most excited for, after Kaen. And he is pretty good.
The one complaint I have is that his backback sticks out a bit farther than I anticipated and would like.
But other than that, he is pretty good. the colors are as nice in person as I was hoping, and I enjoy how different his silhouette is from the other trains. I also appreciate that he is much more proportionate compared to the legs.
The built-in hand is also nice. I like how it functions.
I will share more pictures later, but I am liking him so far.