Better than MP44? Magic Square MP MS-02 Light of Peace 2.0. (Optimus Prime) Deluxe Baldwin Reviews

[@voodazz]

This figure had the potential of being a mp44 and TE01 killer if MS didn't skimp on the materials and there's no way I would spend over a hundred bucks for it. They'd be lucky to get 50 bucks from me.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Ok thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@BertTheStormtrooper]

I'm really looking forward to this one. I absolutely love the smaller version and can't wait to have an MP size version. Not sure how I'm gonna feel about the plastic once I get it in hand, we'll see. Thanks for the detailed review! Hail Matthew!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Man i think you will have fun with him. Plastic is suspect but he looks so good and fun to pose. Thank you so much good sir for watching! Hail Bert!

[@forbiddenspatula4243]

Im glad somone finally admitted this figure feels bad. I hope this guy serves as an example as to why you can't just upscale legends scale figures into MP. Less heavy plastic, no die cast, and those tabs on the inner arm are fine on legends because it's already a small bot. But when you upscale it minor nit picks become actual flaws.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

The tabs don't bother me but I could see why it would with others. Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@theintangiblecog5157]

Fantastic review Mr. Baldwin. I literally got this dropped off at my door as I was watching your review moments ago; and I agree with your assessment 100%. I bought this wondering if it would be better than the T.E., and it fell short of that. For reference I've got Magic Square's 1.0 Prime, Transform Element's Prime, and MP 44. M.S's second attempt pales in comparison to their first as well. The smoke stacks are intact, but the diecast of one was bent, so I corrected it. The axe wasn't fully assembled too. Now the plastic... it's hard to discribe; it's not good, more like Grandma's ribbon candy. The red plastic is opaque, and likely very brittle. I feel like this was an effortless cash grab; zero heart, and soul. For those on the fence: if you've got M.S's 1.0, then you're not missing out. But, if you have the 1.0 and you want something more toon accurate, I suggest Tranform Element, or MP 44. At a $124 USD, what I paid, it's a pass; if you can pick it up for a c.h.u.g. price, then maybe. Sorry for the long comment.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

No worries at all. Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@OEAgent01]

Thanks for showing us this great Optimus Prime figure!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@Anduril1974]

Mine sadly arrived so the a broken smoke stack (direct from MS), but in fairness I got replacements in literal days. Incredible service! As for the figure, it’s the best G1 took Prime ever made imo. It’s not perfect of course, but nothings better!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Glad they made it right. Thanks for watching 😀

[@hijous]

It's a common issue with everyone. I got mine broken too but I just glue it.

[@Firetox]

Fantastic review! I didn't even realize the pipes extended

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

You're a fantastic person

[@jameslohr4943]

Thanks for the review! I can't wait for mine to add to the Prime collection.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Awesome! Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@Exaris79]

Other than being super-sized to Newage David, seems like a similar transformation but with some more extra steps for the chest windshield. So if kbb makes a 4th party ko of Newage David to MP44 size, it would likely be better for the right price.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@thirty3255]

He is a super sized magic square prime 2.0, not NewAge.

[@capac2]

Wow u got this already!Cool! Im very curious about this

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@TAURON85]

You're a very sympathetic and joyful fellow, Matt! 🖤

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Well thank you very much 😊

[@_AlexB_]

Man i was about to get one. Was waiting for an honest opinion about the plastic. Thanks dude, i appreciate u as always.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Well thank ya. Still looks great and fun to mess with. 😀

[@_AlexB_]

@@DeluxeBaldwin I'd love to have one, magic square's bots are beautiful but i just can't cope with that material. I like knowing my transformers have weight & substance to them. 🤙🤓

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

@@_AlexB_ Oh totally understand that. :)

[@thirty3255]

@@_AlexB_ don’t buy any high end Bandai Macross figures then. You will be sorely disappointed.

[@_AlexB_]

@@thirty3255 not my thing anymore but thanks for the tip anyways

[@lowellmartens6135]

If the eventually put out a fully painted version of this, I will most likely grab one.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Awesome! Thanks for watching 😀

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Magic Square should work for TakaraTomy and help TakaraTomy get to work on a Masterpiece G1 Optimus Prime version 4.0 mold! That would be awesome!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@hijous]

That will not happen in millions year. Just let the third party make a good thing while leaving takara as it is, making expensive terrible design toys

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

@@hijous ok thanks for watching this!

[@spurfan76]

Nice review. Mine is on the way. Hate they used that type of plastic but I'm still excited! Hopefully they will make another with better plastic but I can't wait to get mine!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Awesome! Hope ya like him. Thanks for watching this!

[@LarkinsLair]

Beautiful bot!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

You're a beautiful bot. 😀

[@jarettramagos8399]

Great review Deluxe, I wonder why they didn't use the same plastic as the rest of their line or any diecast.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

No clue but thank you as always good sir. 😀

[@bryang2895]

Great review Deluxe. I had pre-ordered but changed my mind after I started seeing some people complaining about the feet not being too stable and quality.. I'll wait for the fanstoys

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Awesome! Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@texasbeast239]

I still prefer the TE-01 truck mode with the lower hitch deck. But this bot looks totally toon, with sweet articulation.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Awesome! Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@freakasaur100]

Dammit magic square! Everyone is always so close, but no prize lol

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@CM-ko5hd]

Thanks for the review. I hope they improve the quality of plastic next time. I'm going to cross my fingers that they do a metallic version like they did last time with 1.0. Their metallic version last time was great and it adds a realistic element. I just hope when they do it they remove the silver box frame around the headlights. To be honest though I like MP-44 rectangular headlights so maybe they could have two smaller headlights on both sides like MP-44 but without the box frame.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Awesome! Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@Chill.mp4.v2]

I Can confirm that from Magic Square Toys themselves they’ve said they’re planning on a repaint of this MS-02 figure, however we don’t know if it’s a metallic version or a Nemesis Prime

[@brianpavlina8638]

Mine came with the right smoke stack broken. Working with after sales service now.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully it' gets taken care of. Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@speakerheadTF]

Awesome review Deluxe! After hearing everyone talk about how light/cheaply built this guy is, I think I'll be happy with my cell shaded TE-01. It may look amazing, but materials and build quality are important to me personally

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Oh yeah totally understand that. Thank you so much for watching this good sir!

[@Memo224]

Materials aside, the more I mess with him, the more I like him! I think he'll be my bot mode prime. Thanks for sharing brother!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Yeah he is fun. Thank you good sir!

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

Such an awesome looking prime! Great review

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@MrJoshimusPrime]

I recently got this figure, sadly though I'm part of the broken smokestack club. But I'm now waiting for the replacement smokestack to arrive from ShowZ.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Hope you get them in soon. Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@MrJoshimusPrime]

@@DeluxeBaldwin thank you. I'm hoping it gets here sooner rather than later

[@bphater31]

Wow. I like the articulation. Best articulation so far. But the plastic? Guess I have to handle him like a gundam figure. Great review 👏🏻

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Lol thank you for watching this 😀

[@theafroalien3169]

Part of the G1 experience was the feel and smell of diverse materials. I will get one because it’s Prime and it looks really nice but I do hope that they give us a painted one with different materials. Thanks for the review

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this! Im sure it will get the repaint treatment!

[@TheOutlawTorn73]

Appreciate the review, Deluxe. It's unfortunate that the materials aren't very good. I'm not really looking for a new Prime on my shelf, but I did have some interest in this one. If the plastic was better quality, I might have been tempted to pick it up.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Totally understand. Great hanging out with you at tfcon man. Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@Anakunus]

What you and many reviewers obviously do not know is that the plastic type mostly used in this figure is nylon plastic which I apparently is more durable than ABS plastic that is usually used in Transformers figures. So I do not see how the plastic could be better quality.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Do you have this figure? Have you held him? He feels cheap and the plastic maybe durable but it feels light as a feather. I praised the figure other than the plastic. So yeah I pointed out the obvious. Thanks for watching tho. 😀

[@Plastic_Craic]

Are you missing the soft outward ratchet on the right leg?

[@ryantheregularravensfan8151]

Thank u for the honest review Deluxe...I bought into the hype of this figure about the articulation & supposing to be better than MP-44...this figure is EXTREMELY light & I feel like is delicate as if I could break the plastic with to much pressure or force...he does look good but again, not better than MP-44...I don't even have the official MP-44 but even the KO's I have feel better than this figure...yes the transformation is better but I'm more into display & posing & this guy doesn't look as premium to me...love what u do my brother from another!!!! Go Commanders??? Naw Ravens 4life!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Lol ehhh I didn't think I was going to break anything while messing around with him. He poses are great and fun to mess around with. The more I mess with him the more I like him. Totally understand your side of it too. Thank you very much for watching this 😀 HTTC!

[@iamtheomnimonkey]

The materials look cheap. I'm happy with my MP-44. Great review as always.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Well thank ya very much as always!

[@itsme-notyou]

Is it different plastic than their 1.0? I'm hoping they'll do their legends 2.0 in metallic or toy deco. Then I'm in.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Idk I didn't mess with the 1.0 but I'm sure it is different. Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@RazyelKayneReviews]

I've seen him a lot in reviews this week, and I feel like everyone is disappointed. But this review was amazing as usual!

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Wasn't that disappointed. just the materials. The rest is really good. Thank you as always

[@KingofPotatoPeople]

I do really really like this but…..I don’t like the hollow arms, that bugs me. Maybe I can get over it as it’s so good in all other respects.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Can only see it from the back but thank you for watching this 😀

[@KingofPotatoPeople]

Love your videos looking forward to whatever you have coming up!

[@manuelsalgado9457]

Optimus looks great. Where can I buy this and how much is it?

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Any online store that sells transformers of your choosing. Thanks for watching 😀

[@SovereignKnight74]

I like it. What I don't like is the price, and the quality of the plastic. Everywhere I see this guy he's selling for $140+ and It's just too outrageous for what you are getting. I would not pay more than $60.00 for this figure. Because this is priced very poorly, and the quality of the plastic is low, I will have to miss out on an otherwise nice looking Optimus Prime. I just can't pull the trigger on it. Not worth it.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Awesome! Thanks for watching this 😀

[@TK-yz3wt]

He just wanted to axe Megatron a question. Whether he liked cesium salami or barium baloney.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@yautjaxenomorph9472]

Pass....but thanks for the review. Now i know. FansToys could be better

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@elcross77]

what are those ugly tabs sticking out from the inside of his arms? Please tell me that's not a permanent feature on the figure.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Just part of the mold. Thanks for watching 😀

[@tupatatugs]

FIRST NC REVIEW.

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Thank you very much for watching this 😀

[@Alolino1605]

It's a thirdparty figure

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Ok thanks for watching 😀

[@thirty3255]

Brilliant

[@michaelknight8797]

his faceplate/helmet is crooked

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Ok

[@Plastic_Craic]

Are you missing the soft outward ratchet on the right leg?

[@DeluxeBaldwin]

Nope. Thank you very much for watching this 😀