Wan Xiang KO Transformers MP44 Masterpiece Optimus Prime Review

[@jeremylandis6507]

It didn't look like he was able to hold his ion blaster securely in your video and you didn't really cover that in the video. I've seen other reviews where the reviewer had problems getting him to hold his ion blaster properly. Can you confirm if this is an issue or not?

[@BensKOllectables]

He holds it BUT if you shake him a bit it comes loose def not as secure as the official

[@punkdROCKER58]

Tbf the original isn’t very secure too, mine likes to move a lot

[@lancertreepuffer]

@@BensKOllectables It's the abcrunch slightly ingadged on the takara that's making them seem slightly different or off...check out at 3:24, hips protruding forward and suckin in the gut a lil🤘🤙

[@ericochoa4034]

Being not painted might have its advantages like no paint chipping!

[@DarknetDude]

To be completely honest, I've always felt painted plastic a bit overrated. Paint chipping has always bothered me, like Transformers Earthrise Runamuck, to name one.

[@PSYCHOWORLD]

Depends on intent, for displaying paint is almost mandatory to display a striking and worth while figure but if you like transforming and messing with your figures I can see why you would prefer no paint. Personally I prefer all the metallic paint I can get lol

[@ryanbryancyan]

I still can't comprehend how Takara came up with that behemoth of a transformation.

[@big_bicep_bill7594]

@I will Offend you yup

[@Jgm1701]

yeah they can do that but nothing decent for the mpm line, as leader class figures they are great but for supposed “masterpiece” figures they leave much to be desired

[@photondebuger45]

They came down to Georgia to make a packed with the devil because he was looking for a soul to steal....

[@kinzdarell5447]

just panel forming nothing special.

[@texasbeast239]

They had to do it for Megatron, and I think they felt MP OP couldn't be simpler, in comparison. To be a MP, they probably felt he needed to feel substantial and similarly challenging. I don't agree with them, at all. The difficulty of MP-36's transformation is a necessary evil, but because it is evil, it should not be considered a standard by which any other Transformer need be measured. This level of panelly frustration ought to be avoided, whenever possible.

[@Tubes78]

This is my most anticipated KO of the year.. No paint so no chipping.

[@ModelsExInferis]

Less than a hundred quid? Sold! If Takara had done this with theirs, left out the trailer etc., I'd have been more inclined to buy it, but I wasn't going to pay over £350 for a bot and a load of stuff I'd leave in the box. Honestly I'd even be happy to leave out everything in this KO except the rifle and it be a little cheaper, because I'm never going to use those other bits. I don't mind though because it's so cheap! Thanks for the review Ben!

[@dameonvalentinedeazzy07]

Even with a trailer it's not worth $400+

[@YuusukeOnodera]

MP44-S (the one with the clear windshields and the yellow eyes) was released without the trailer

[@thodthverdthur]

During the transformation process I could hear Huffer's voice, "C'mon Prime you can do it"

[@lilypaigeham]

LOL

[@dameonvalentinedeazzy07]

Funny bro like that

[@aegis20xx7]

I must say I'm very impressed with this figure. It looks really solid with those lovely ratchet joint and no wobbly legs. It's truly sad to see that a KO has to improve so much on the official. Takara needs to learn from this with their future masterpieces.

[@Arro3]

I know there's already been decent KOs of MP Beast Wars Dinobot and Megatron, but I'm still impressed this turned out as well as it did. If you have the patience and confidence to completely take apart the head, it looks to me like the eyes are their own piece. You could probably slide them out and give them a dab of bright blue paint.

[@toomanylies7716]

Oh snap! You got a review piece! And now we know who's making it! Looking forward to watching this!

[@ShaneJoshua1980]

I dream of a day when I will have a man cave and display cabinets with the entire G1 line of Transformers KO or real. I love that show, the toys were so awesome in the 80s and Transformers The Movie is in my eyes the only transformers movie bar Bumblebee.

[@jon-580]

I already have MP-44 but he was so expensive and feel so fragile that he isn't much fun to play with. Glad I pre-ordered this guy so I can have one I don't mind treating a little roughly.

[@ilhantele]

Loving the mat finish on the legs. Looks so nice

[@SirHyde13]

Lovely matte finish!! I prefer the KO over MP44.

[@danilocaposeno]

Exactly!! That's why I also love Magic Square!

[@danilocaposeno]

@Terminator please Arnold, English!

[@Ecybertron9521]

Everyone who is NOT willing to spend 400 plus on the REAL DEAL OFFICIAL TAKARA RELEASE!!!! 😂🤣😂🤣... Stop being so cheap! We grown ass men! KO over the official Takara release. You guys say ANYTHING to help you sleep at night n save a Buck 😂🤣 HILARIOUS 😂

[@Ecybertron9521]

MP-44 MP GRAIL!! TRUE FANS ONLY 🤣😂

[@ThatsaToilet]

Ernie Vega Lmao found the Takara shill. Have fun wasting money kiddo.

[@ratakuna9572]

I’m in. I’m waiting for this since mp-44 released

[@MentasmUK]

Not sure if you noticed, but that backpack wasn't transformed properly. The bit you untabbed to installed the batteries should remain so and clip into the top to cover that big unsightly gap. You may have done it on purpose, but just thought I'd mention it.

[@MaxtronusPrime_]

Now I want this figure.

[@Nomadunlimited]

He's a tad taller too than takara.It's so good.

[@aldiasmadi4401]

Wooow that's fast! As always, great review Ben 👍👍👍

[@etiennebeaudoin6892]

I had orginally ordered a TE OP leader, and was very excited for it. After watching some more clips of the cartoon however, i feel like the colours of the TE aren't as accurate as those of mp 44. So this video has convinced me to pre order myself this KO! I just hope i can get a full refund on my transform element prime!

[@existentialismtyrant5722]

Looks good and won’t have to miss my mortgage payment. Thanks Ben!!!!

[@FingersOnPlastic]

I actually clenched when you first bent that knee! The eyes are a let down on this, I still think the TE Prime is the best representation of Optimus Prime currently available.

[@aegis20xx7]

I've got an TE Prime one the way and he's going to look awesome next to the rest of my masterpieces.

[@walkers198]

Defn agreed. I’m settled

[@BensKOllectables]

I’ve been told the eyes may be light up but I’ll check , I can’t see any buttons are space for batteries

[@GreenHad0ken]

@@BensKOllectables As you have to rip the whole head off like that , and they are clear like that, I also thought they would light up. Ah well, if they don't, I'm sure like my IT01 head mod, one will come out. I notice in your vid that the mid section doesn't sit that well. After listening, I'm still glad I cancelled my TE01, it's good, but its not 86 move good. It needs to hurry up and get delivered!

[@sunnimister2664]

​@@BensKOllectables I feel like since Primes antenna's stick out a lil funnily, if you press them together that could be the button to light up those eyes

[@shardsoftime0952]

I like how he comes in robot mode I WILL NEVER TRANSFORM HIM

[@bphater31]

No more worries of paint chipping and no knees problems. Awesome review and great figure

[@RMAILLER]

The engineering for the transformation is awesome, but man it really looked complicated, that figure is to transform it once and leave it in that mode.

[@jasonhilton59]

Less glossy look is waaaaay better. A very nice figure

[@big_bicep_bill7594]

Agreed

[@TitansTrust]

This is a very nice transformation of Prime. I still like the Wei Jang version the only reason I bought the Wei Jang version is because of his size he's huge.I have the tractor and trailer.But I may consider this version your showing here great video...

[@catmandu5226]

Dunno if this only true with the authentic and not the KO, but under the Autobot logo in truck mode, behind the panel there's a tiny square tab that clicks the panel flush with the cab. If you get it tabbed in the fuel tank will line up and stay tabbed in place as well. Also not as important, but for the panels on the outsides of the forearms; if you swing them out 180 degrees so the panel is resting against the hands, and then rotate the panel and the hand together, you won't encounter any resistance. The hinge can crack if you keep popping it into place.

[@DragoonMS]

Problem with that is the complete lack of paint throws off the already suspect tolerances. With my copy, the left hand side *refuses* to stay properly aligned.

[@eccoparallel]

​@DragoonMS Good point. I found that problem with my TOYWORLD OPTIMUS things weren't lining up.But I kept transforming him and begin to line everything correctly. Some times you have to repeat the process to see what your doing wrong mostly a tab or two.

[@GreenHad0ken]

Got mine today, and it's a good one, minimal issues! Glad I went for it instead of TE01. Misaligned panel on the arm. All the rest working. Ab crunch, knees... guess I was lucky

[@atomD21]

Can't wait to get this guy in hand! I've got some Reprolabels and light blue metallic paint at the ready! Want to get the cel shaded windows from toyhax, but not paying $35 for a set I won't use much of.

[@Chrischzz]

Can't wait to have this in hand myself. It looks great and yes, you know on forehand that a KO may have less quality at certain bits.. Or even better bits, like the rubber tires and improved knee joints. Of all KO's I have, only Red Alert is of less quality. All others are great.

[@DragoonMS]

Wow. It's a bit of a similarity for me; of all my KOs, the EG01 Starscream is definitely inferior quality to the others...a surprising thing considering the improvements to the mold (better joints, better ankles, diecast feet). After a woefully bad experience trying to get him into a jet mode that just wouldn't come together right (resulting in a left side panel that's cracked and hanging on a prayer), he's now a MP Action Master...he'll be staying in robot mode permanently.

[@whztever]

i pre ordered this guy as soon as he was announced and this review just makes me more excited to get him, thanks for the review man, keep it up ben :)))

[@johnwilliams-nz3um]

Just got a Magten with the modfans light-up head and model-01 canon/back filler. So I will definitely need to get this guy too!!

[@dreamcastfan]

I was hoping they’d maybe tweak the design a bit. I think the abdomen is a little too short- the radiator grille could have used another row or two of blades to make that area look more in proportion. I’d also have liked to have seen the voice box omitted to make that backpack slimmer.

[@Darkscorponok]

BulkSlash would’ve loved to have seen the electronics disappear too but then I am the same on any of my mps that have them in tbh. I never use any of them

[@MWRogers]

See as a first time owner, I'm happy to hear the voice box...but it will also be the first one with that type of feature or leds

[@Levi_52_336]

The voice box being gone allows for an overall cleaner back. MP-44 has super robot proportions, which isn' everyone's cup of tea.

[@caseysshenanigans708]

I honestly prefer the matte finish of this to the overly-glossy finish of the official!

[@echosun79]

Me too..I just wanna take his back pack off somehow

[@possiblyli5510]

@@echosun79 i think the main issue with the backpack is the battery and electronics. if the sound gimmick was not put in the figure I think the backpack would've been as flat as it needed to be, granted something about the transformation would need to be different. i just wish someone could find out how to modify that back and remove the sounds.

[@echosun79]

@@possiblyli5510 I managed to remove the back pack and the speaker now it’s nice and flat.

[@possiblyli5510]

@@echosun79 oh damn thats awesome. im palnning on getting this ko soon so if you could ever post a video or link to pictures showing how to remove the backpack please do. im not big into modifying figures so i dont trust myself to wing it

[@echosun79]

@@possiblyli5510 Yeha ok... the speaker is really easy as it’s only held on by two screws. The thing that holds it is on a pin, and the back pack is held by a very stiff pin too. I used a thin Philips screwdriver and literally screwed both pins till the heads of them stuck out then pulled them out with pliers

[@COMBOY]

12:52 - "Io sono Turbo Man!" - You know, it's an international release. 😅

[@bestariel._.yuh029]

Fuckin amazing these KO! But I’ll wait for a version 2 for the complete set with the trailer & other accessories

[@DragoonMS]

I dunno. The MP10 KOs all had the trailers come separately.

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I normally don't buy KO's but I opened an exception for MP-36 (bought the IT version) and I'm going to do the same for MP-44 (I'm buying the Wan Xiang) they are going to be substitution pieces until I can actually spend 650USD on the official two, when I do that these KO's are going to be alt mode figures. Thanks for the review Ben I was really looking forward for it.

[@raimee81]

God the transformation. Still, I really want this.

[@JUNKMECH]

So glad I preordered this. I'm going to take the heads apart and paint the eyes Diaclone Yellow, awww yeah!

[@Ashuri_Vodka]

yellow eye gang

[@ifanthanese]

I didn't know his eyes were yellow in diaclone but I know they were yellow in Marvel and I loved it.

[@Darkscorponok]

I have the original and I may have to grab this so Megs has his clone. Im kinda surprised they went away from the frosted windows. I’m not a fan that his left should has the raised insignia, I would’ve liked it to be flat and then just have us use a repro but oh well. I definitely need those eyes painted.

[@BensKOllectables]

Yeah I’m going the toyhax sticker route

[@Darkscorponok]

BensKOllectables will definitely look better but then I’ve always loved the sloppy toon symbols haha, use them for all my mps and mp style bots.

[@dex_tha_collector]

Thanks for the comparison review. There are a couple of additional problems with the tolerance I am seeing. It looks like there is a gap that is showing the white abdomen more on the KO. The Takara appears to be able to lock the grill in place flush while not exposing the white hinge in the waist. The second minor flaw is that the KO head looks slightly more narrow than the Takara. I might pass on this KO copy. Thanks again Ben for the video.

[@cavvaldiv5536]

The ab crunch on the official is activated slightly, that's why. 😂

[@Ashuri_Vodka]

This and IT01 Megatron make the perfect duo

[@possiblyli5510]

the ultimate KO duo

[@Getloose360]

@@possiblyli5510 thats ok. KOs have their place.

[@possiblyli5510]

@@Getloose360 for sure. most of my masterpiece collection are KOs. I simply can't afford the officials. Especially not mp36 or mp44. The new masterpiece prices are madness

[@PrinceTrunks26]

I need this in my life......

[@normanbeaulieu4204]

I wonder when some one from Shapways will come out with something for MP-10’s trailer for this guy

[@richardencomienda6408]

The Tab near the gas tank has the same problem with the official. It keeps popping off. I hope infinite transformations also do an improved copy just like the megatron.

[@BensKOllectables]

Yep hoping for a copy from then my self

[@manhhahlu]

Just bought this guy just to show Hasbro up!

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Excellent video Ben but I have to be honest. I hate this mold official or otherwise. I believe in my own opinion mind you that MP-10 was a far better figure. And a better representation of Optimus Prime all around. Yes its Cartoon accurate but to me thats all it has going for it.

[@Oheretic]

Great review, but come back to me when some KO company removes the hunchback!

[@BensKOllectables]

Lol I’m sure it’s on a companies to do list .. my bets are on infinite transformation

[@Oheretic]

I think you’re right there Ben, them or THF or both!

[@GaboCO316]

Only thing i dont like is that the eyes on the KO look very dead. At first i thought they were LEDs but apparently not

[@GibDozer1]

Definitely in for a KO, but I might wait a bit and see who else puts one out. Maybe not though since the trailer isn't too big a deal for me.

[@RavenClaw88]

I just got this in the mail today and I was wondering about the differences. I am very happy with my purchase. It's great for the price. On another note, You got me in a good way at 10:55 "It is a real mission" I never heard of that expression before and i love it ! is that your saying or is that a regional thing?

[@parcelohssa2243]

Is there any word if they are going to make the trailer? Maybe as a separate piece? Great review, Ben. Thanks for making and posting it. Cheers.

[@DragoonMS]

Wouldn't surprise me; all the MP10 KOs did exactly that.

[@leepicciotto]

After they sell a bunch of these you'll see a infinite style release with paint and a bunch of improvements for about the same price. The k.o. game is hilarious.

[@BobbyLips]

Maybe I missed it in the video. They improved on a lot but that waist hinge sticks out like a sore thumb.

[@BensKOllectables]

Yeah if anything it sticks out even more on KO

[@dobbear]

Maybe you can pivot it up more to cover the hinge? As you may notice the hip joint is angled down on the KO, while it's angled up on the official.

[@spideysnakeeyesoptimusfan]

I kind of like the darker blue on the KO more.

[@doctorbrown2313]

Another nice review bro. I definitely like the paint job on the official better. Great seeing them side by side. On a side note, what in the haberdashery is going on in the front seat of roller? Carly and Spike are over there gettin busy live on camera. Good thing this aint a kid's channel. Tell them to get a room. Jeeeeez..

[@ummcheese7]

It will be cool if you can display/video of Mp44, KO Mp44, Mp10, Magic Square Op and Te 01 Op together. "Til all are one" takes a new meaning. Haha

[@ZacharyDietze]

Can you review the Newage XM-1 Mista MPM styled DOTM Soundwave?

[@BensKOllectables]

Yeah that arrived today

[@ZacharyDietze]

@@BensKOllectables Oh sweet! What a nice coincidence.

[@ldl0021]

You can’t even find this version anymore, they should do a re-release since MP-44 is coming back out again

[@Recoverel]

In case people are not aware, some of the audio recordings on the KO are in Chinese Mandarin.... they are not in the original MP-44.

[@Transfixed]

And i believe the English audio is recorded from the cartoon, including background noise, unlike the official.

[@ShanghaiShuguangAnshabu]

That bigass backpack is killing me. #backpacklivematters

[@kyllerkill]

The te optimus prime is the best feeling plastic of all the optimus primes. It’s also the best of all the primes too so... I felt the mp44 felt cheaper. So that’s a bonus.

[@a.q.gonzales9835]

been waiting for your review...so the KO is slightly taller and to replace the head you need to pop them off unlike the sliding feature of the original- at least the joints are fixed but stiffer....keep safe!

[@BensKOllectables]

Yeah I tried and tried and tried to slide but it’s not happening , they all come with their own bit built in.. I am going to take a head apart and see what’s going on and investigate

[@Cedrickr]

Ugh that transformation... just feels like a shellformer... MP10 will remain my main Optimus display piece even with the reasonable price of this piece

[@GreenHad0ken]

Head has no lights in it, nor the space. This was confirmed on the. The head also comes off using the sliding block, so no need to rip the head off its ball peg. Finally, the same issue is occurring in the back knee joint. Still can't wait for Showz to start shipping! Edit: Head apparently is stuck to the block unless you unscrew it, then you can shave two small pegs to get it to work properly. Also, looks like they sent their best here. Quality will vary. Be warned! Check this review: Wan Xiang MP-44 Convoy. Try to ignore the intro hahahaa, I'm still excited, but the reviewer got a shitty quality figure

[@etiennebeaudoin6892]

Does anyone know the best way to paint the eyes? would it be to unscrew the head and paint the inside?

[@GreenHad0ken]

@@etiennebeaudoin6892 I think so, would get the best result. That's the plan when mine arrives.

[@GreenHad0ken]

@@etiennebeaudoin6892 painting the eyes was easy. You can sort out the block so you can slide the heads off too. Fxing the leg tab, ab crunch, and antenna also easy. Fixing the arm that fell off, was... easy too🤣🤣

[@LethalVenom02]

Is this a production prototype? I noticed the matrix is missing paint and the eyes. You think when the release comes that it would have painted eyes and Matrix? For the damaged head tho. I prefer to unpainted eyes

[@grand_max66]

I don't know about the matrix but I'm pretty sure that the eyes are going to be like that on every copy unless they do a reissue. Although it could be fixed with some paint or getting the toyhax labels for mp-44, which give you yellow or blue eyes

[@BensKOllectables]

This is what TFDIRECT sent over BUT I believe it’s final

[@LethalVenom02]

@@BensKOllectables ahh okay cool, I still would like to pick him up! The eyes I could paint or toyhax it I did paint my mp10s eyes so yeah. Also the matrix is the same as mp10s? Or different

[@DragoonMS]

@@LethalVenom02 The Matrix is different; the original MP44 didn't reuse *anything* from the MP10 molds.

[@NateDogg887]

Looks good

[@espinasse1984]

Suspect this will be the first of many KO’s and will end up with a Megatron situation inside the next 12-18 months, which painted ones etc

[@canardweb]

I am sorry Ben but you mistransformed the backpack in robot mode. Great review, can't wait to get mine to fianlly enjoy that MP-44 mold, my official is back in its box...

[@BensKOllectables]

Yeah I hadn’t folded it under , that’s actually how it comes out of the box

[@canardweb]

Can you by any chance state what parts are die cast on this figure? Most shops offering him for preorders listed him as KO MP-44 with added die cast without further details. That would be greatly appreciated!

[@sideswipe1261]

You just photozapped both o to the same page, right? Good for quick reference when I don’t have 2.5 metric hours to spend. 👍

[@MrNeomatrix99]

Don’t know if I should get this? Or wait for the eventual next one to come out

[@grand_max66]

Got my deposit for this guy on Showz. Now I just hope that Wei jiang being taken out won't affect this guy

[@Jgm1701]

wei jiang got taken out?!?!?!??

[@brandonpage9145]

@@Jgm1701 unfortunately yes...was really looking forward to their MPM-04 Black Apple THUNDER Leader Optimus Prime (2nd branch? Saw it on Show.z before they got raided) www.allspark.com/2020/07/chinese-transformer-knockoff-company-weijiang-shutdown/ www.shine.cn/news/metro/2007232766/

[@DetectiveBarricade]

I find it funny how the KOs are more willing to stick in relevant English voice lines than Takara for far less. (possibly Japanese, too, assuming that's what the KO is speaking in) You'd think Takara would want to throw that in for what they're charging for the official Masterpiece figures. I'd prefer painted eyes, but unpainted eyes for the final battle head do kind of work... if you want to represent the very moment of Prime's death. Morbid, but it's an option.

[@vlado1730]

Hope they do Nemesis soon.

[@DragoonMS]

Takara's doing Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime as MP49, and that runs $250 (at least with Hobby Link Japan, anyway) before shipping. I find it insane that they think that the trailer and stuff is worth $200...

[@OmgItsPrimeGaming]

As much as I want this I'll wait and see if they make an oversized one to replace mpp10

[@DragoonMS]

Wouldn't be surprised if they did. I'd love to see KuBianBao get off their asses and downsize this to Voyager size - a "MP44V", if you will - much like they did with MP10V.

[@tomatovideoes]

What equipment or camera did you use to shoot the video? Thank you

[@raziel2760]

Where was the insignia in the box I don't see it?

[@terryrodgers7365]

You have to really look.I had to go get mines out of the garbage(inside the box).

[@jovyrivera7055]

Just preordered this, but I kinda wished that the eyes are painted. It doesn't make sense since there was no light piping

[@MosheMaserati]

Perhaps I missed it but what is the expected release date? As usual, the store online never have an accurate release date. I mean I know that the whole corona thing has messed with our concept of time but I'm pretty sure we are past June 2020.

[@Chrischzz]

My supplier told me it is expected August now..

[@BensKOllectables]

Lots of China stores have him in now , some are expecting in a couple of weeks

[@DragoonMS]

ShowZ initially had a release date of July, but it got pushed back to August.

[@hobbiesnorth4440]

Hello Ben, is that a production sample you are reviewing? I also agree with what you said, that this KO-44 is a great replacement for TE-01 which I still love, but wish had a little more articulation. IMO, that KO-44 looks great. Now I'm really tempted to get one.

[@bumblehide1]

Seeing that I bought two official MP-44, I think I’ll buy this as a desk bot or to display in truck mode.

[@CIE504]

Ben, I just picked up my KO and I was wondering if yours has the left leg knee panel closing and the left heel spur issue?

[@katiepersons6575]

The shoulder in vehicle mode looks like a distracting off red color compared to the rest of the cab.

[@DragoonMS]

UPDATE 2020Oct23: Well...I finally got it on 10/13. Love this beefy McBeast so far!! Hate the axe, but it's way more versatile than the MP10 axe just because it can go on either side (while MP10 is limited to the right hand exclusively). Still don't think it looks good, though, because it doesn't. (Side Note: That PDF on TFW2005 by God Orion is a godsend!!) The shoulder panel and Autobot symbol...this still doesn't bother me in the sense that most of the MP10 KOs did the exact same thing. Should these folks have left it smooth & blank for a sticker? Absosmurfinlutely. Does it bother me? Not really. That said, I have no intention of puttin' it in. 44 can't rock that like 10 did. 44 can't even rock it like 22 or 31 (Ultra/Delta Magnus) did. The small end of the blast effect parts looks like it suffers for having to be the LED light switch, it looks a little lopsided. I'm pretty sure that's why it doesn't fit as well as it should. The problem with the vehicle mode (and the robot mode lower legs) seems to be that those already suspect tolerances are made even worse with the KO being unpainted. Oh, and I agree, this transformation is a nightmare. I've found it a lot worse than MP36. This is gonna be a thing where I'll have to pull up transformation videos in the future (since this didn't include instructions), as I don't plan on transforming it often...just like my IT01. 😒😒😒 And finally, I still hope a Voyager sized KO of this is made. You hear that, KuBianBao!? Get off your candy asses and make it happen already!! Simplify the transformation some if you must, but make it happen!! (Meanwhile, these folks need to get on the ball with a KO of MP49 Black Convoy already...)

[@GreenHad0ken]

I'm proper excited! Ordered and paid for mine more or less straight away hoping the risk would pay off. I even had TE01 on order at the same time, but can cancelled it, again taking a risk hoping this would be good. After seeing the nee pics, then the chinese reviews, and finally this, I'm very happy with my decision. I also think the insignia looks bad, and will buff the red plate so it sits flush, and add a sticker, since I have a few! I saw that someone on tf forum, that apparently ShowZ said they will ship in Aug Lets hope it arrives soon!

[@DragoonMS]

@@GreenHad0ken And here we are in late October...I am loving this thing, flaws and all!! Wait, aren't you on TFW2005?? (I'm Kamen Rider Decade)

[@GreenHad0ken]

@@DragoonMS Hey hey! It is I! As you know I've been busy making it look it's best since! Haha.glad you finally got to enjoy it, what a wait! ✊🏿

[@rvoers1]

Hi Ben, did you hear about the factory raids at Wei Jiang? Do you think they will remain in business and can still release their Ironhide? Or are they down for the count? Great video and take care!

[@BensKOllectables]

Nope I’ve been told they are gone gone , apparently it wasn’t just Disney , it was hasbro as well

[@chickenbites8877]

He looks really great 👍

[@mrch33sehed93]

Ive noticed a pattern with the new line of MPs where back kibble is present and seems to be the norm. Especially compared to older MPs. I get most figures wont be posed with their back forward but transforming them and seeing the back kibble is unpleasant 😳

[@3live-stream]

Hey Ben thanks so much for reviewing this. Do you know how much tf-direct will be charging? I know they have the deposit listed but not the end value. Your videos are always top notch sunz! Also what kinda packaging ? Is it just a plain box or sumpn?

[@Kharn121]

Since I don't actually have room to put a trailer anyway I think I might pick this up to go with my MS prime.

[@TAURON85]

Hi Ben! Just a quick one please. Has the KO's height been increased slightly compared to the Takara one?

[@GreenHad0ken]

Why did you pull the head off completely? Does it not have the same slide block thing like the original?

[@ericbrown577]

How did you get your shoulder emblem out? Struggling with mine haha

[@TheForgotenStef30000]

What about the paint chiping? Does the white and yellow paint chips just like the OG one?

[@kohnfutner9637]

I am always amused when you guys buy the official and then the ko also.

[@peterbeech9160]

Ben, tell me, if you can, do you think one could swap the knees out on the KO and put them in the official. I have MP44 and yea, I was one of the unlucky sods to get one with shit knees

[@BensKOllectables]

Possibly , it’s a bit beyond me though sorry

[@dameonvalentinedeazzy07]

I love it but the only issue I have with my copy is that the chest wont tab together to stay closed

[@Ebuka.MP4]

It looks to be a pretty good KO. Glad people are liking it. But I think if I where to get the MP-44 I would just shell out the $400 rather then the $100 for this. In a way I feel like this is over priced for what it is ultimately but that's just me

[@toyshanger8945]

Good for people who hate paint. One thing I don’t like is the eyes looks dead.

[@franciscs1604]

The painting NEVER justifies the price of the figure, or any other official masterpiece figure. Edit: trust me, it just never does.

[@normanbeaulieu4204]

I’m sure you can take the head off and take out the eyes. Paint them and put them back in easy enough

[@lrj_]

has the knees ratchet joint stopped working, I heard on someone's KO they don't work at all.

[@big_benny_boi5290]

Hey I ordered this guy quite a while ago from the website you linked and I have yet to get him how long does it usually take