Wan Xiang KO Transformers MP44 Masterpiece Optimus Prime Review
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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?
He holds it BUT if you shake him a bit it comes loose def not as secure as the official
Tbf the original isn’t very secure too, mine likes to move a lot
@@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🤘🤙
I still can't comprehend how Takara came up with that behemoth of a transformation.
@I will Offend you yup
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
They came down to Georgia to make a packed with the devil because he was looking for a soul to steal....
just panel forming nothing special.
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.
Being not painted might have its advantages like no paint chipping!
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.
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
During the transformation process I could hear Huffer's voice, "C'mon Prime you can do it"
LOL
Funny bro like that
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.
This is my most anticipated KO of the year.. No paint so no chipping.
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!
Even with a trailer it's not worth $400+
MP44-S (the one with the clear windshields and the yellow eyes) was released without the trailer
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.
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.
Lovely matte finish!! I prefer the KO over MP44.
Exactly!! That's why I also love Magic Square!
@Terminator please Arnold, English!
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 😂
MP-44
MP GRAIL!!
TRUE FANS ONLY 🤣😂
Ernie Vega Lmao found the Takara shill. Have fun wasting money kiddo.
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.
Oh snap! You got a review piece! And now we know who's making it! Looking forward to watching this!
Wooow that's fast! As always, great review Ben 👍👍👍
I’m in. I’m waiting for this since mp-44 released
I like how he comes in robot mode
I WILL NEVER TRANSFORM HIM
He's a tad taller too than takara.It's so good.
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!
Loving the mat finish on the legs. Looks so nice
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.
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.
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 :)))
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.
I've got an TE Prime one the way and he's going to look awesome next to the rest of my masterpieces.
Defn agreed. I’m settled
I’ve been told the eyes may be light up but I’ll check , I can’t see any buttons are space for batteries
@@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!
@@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
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.
When is this thing coming out? So many reviews and it's still not shipping. Hurry! lol
Looks good and won’t have to miss my mortgage payment. Thanks Ben!!!!
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!!
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.
Now I want this figure.
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.
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
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
The voice box being gone allows for an overall cleaner back.
MP-44 has super robot proportions, which isn' everyone's cup of tea.
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
No more worries of paint chipping and no knees problems. Awesome review and great figure
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..
Fuckin amazing these KO! But I’ll wait for a version 2 for the complete set with the trailer & other accessories
I dunno. The MP10 KOs all had the trailers come separately.
12:52
- "Io sono Turbo Man!"
- You know, it's an international release. 😅
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.
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.
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...
Less glossy look is waaaaay better. A very nice figure
Agreed
I wonder when some one from Shapways will come out with something for MP-10’s trailer for this guy
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.
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.
Wouldn't surprise me; all the MP10 KOs did exactly that.
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.
Yeah I’m going the toyhax sticker route
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.
Why does it take a KO company to make everything just right?
Exactly! $500 dollars and they give you bad knees, wobbly legs, potential paint chipping, and a bunch of USELESS accessories *facepalm*
Because real ko rule
Always easier to improve someone else’s work I guess
@@BensKOllectables just like fanstoys does every time
Yea Ben, I agree to that some what but had they gave out the prototype to ANY G1 fan and tell them to play around with it, immediately I guarantee you that fan will point out its faults right away and why would they STILL ship out their most decorated Masterpiece with these obvious faults? Not gonna mention Hound of course....... :< And why call it "Cartoon accuracy" when it doesn't even transform like it in the cartoon? Telltale sign of a company not making money and are trying to cash in............. If Starscream blows then it's GG for them lol. These V3.0s has been a let down.
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.
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?
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.
So glad I preordered this. I'm going to take the heads apart and paint the eyes Diaclone Yellow, awww yeah!
yellow eye gang
I didn't know his eyes were yellow in diaclone but I know they were yellow in Marvel and I loved it.
I honestly prefer the matte finish of this to the overly-glossy finish of the official!
Me too..I just wanna take his back pack off somehow
@@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.
@@possiblyli5510 I managed to remove the back pack and the speaker now it’s nice and flat.
@@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
@@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
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.
The ab crunch on the official is activated slightly, that's why. 😂
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.
Yep hoping for a copy from then my self
God the transformation. Still, I really want this.
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
Hi Ben! Just a quick one please. Has the KO's height been increased slightly compared to the Takara one?
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.
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. 👍
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.
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!
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
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?
Don’t know if I should get this? Or wait for the eventual next one to come out
I need this in my life......
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
You can’t even find this version anymore, they should do a re-release since MP-44 is coming back out again
Ben will you be reviewing the Hasbro Red series of 6 inch articulated Transformers?
Just preordered this, but I kinda wished that the eyes are painted. It doesn't make sense since there was no light piping
Can you review the Newage XM-1 Mista MPM styled DOTM Soundwave?
Yeah that arrived today
@@BensKOllectables Oh sweet! What a nice coincidence.
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?
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.
Hi there. How did you pop the red panel piece out? I tried with several tools, really sharp tools, I did my best but the only thing I got is that I destroyed the tools I used but the piece ls still there 😅
What about the paint chiping?
Does the white and yellow paint chips just like the OG one?
I love it but the only issue I have with my copy is that the chest wont tab together to stay closed
How did you get your shoulder emblem out? Struggling with mine haha
What equipment or camera did you use to shoot the video? Thank you
is it bigger? smaller? the same size? bc i wanna replace my te01 with this ko bc it would scale better with mp36
Just put a pre order in from tfdirect after watching your review
This and IT01 Megatron make the perfect duo
the ultimate KO duo
@@possiblyli5510 thats ok. KOs have their place.
@@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
As much as I want this I'll wait and see if they make an oversized one to replace mpp10
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.
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
has the knees ratchet joint stopped working, I heard on someone's KO they don't work at all.
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 😳
Great review Ben. I was, and kinda still, concerned about the plastic quality and potential stress marks. So am I remiss in understanding that MP-44 can NOT carry MP-10's trailer? I was planning on getting one of those for it and my TE-01...both of which I ordered through ShopZStore.
I was going to ask about the abdomen compression..but with the shots I've seen, that white piece will just show...maybe a chomed pen to that spot specifically will help..
Bravo and Cheers
Not Ben but you are correct. MP-44 can not use MP-10's trailer. they have a different connector. I'm also looking for an MP-10 trailer for the TE-01. Good luck finding one for a decent price.
Yer correct on the trailer... however, Ben is suggesting here theyre going to have an adapter piece that will accomodate the MP10 trailer. How and why he came to this conclusion idk but its what he said.
Yeah can’t compress the abs any more , little bit too viable for my liking and as for the trailer , no it doesn’t fit but I’m hoping someone can 3D print a small adaptor to accommodate those who don’t have the 44 trailer
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!
Nope I’ve been told they are gone gone , apparently it wasn’t just Disney , it was hasbro as well
I preordered this. Is the grill section shorter than the MP44? It's like looking inside his innards hahaha.
Looks to be the hinge is bigger and sturdier making him look like he’s wearing a crop top
Job no1 when i got mine was glue in the faction symbol. And theres a hole in the center of the jetpack does anyone know what thats for ?
Looks good
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.
My supplier told me it is expected August now..
Lots of China stores have him in now , some are expecting in a couple of weeks
ShowZ initially had a release date of July, but it got pushed back to August.
The shoulder in vehicle mode looks like a distracting off red color compared to the rest of the cab.
Great review, but come back to me when some KO company removes the hunchback!
Lol I’m sure it’s on a companies to do list .. my bets are on infinite transformation
I think you’re right there Ben, them or THF or both!
Any ideas where I can get a white outline sticker from ?
Did anybody who got this, had any issues or made any modifications ?? It would help me a lot
Just checking, the matrix it comes with does not have the gold chrome right?
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
Possibly , it’s a bit beyond me though sorry
Hey Ben, do you have the Silver Leg third version?
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
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
This is what TFDIRECT sent over BUT I believe it’s final
@@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
@@LethalVenom02 The Matrix is different; the original MP44 didn't reuse *anything* from the MP10 molds.
I kind of like the darker blue on the KO more.
For a KO figure this looks awesome normally I don’t collect KO figures since I like having the official but I think I might change my mind the official prime is just way too expensive I may be able to get nemesis but I’d be fine with a KO in my collection I’ll just have to wait on it for now
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.
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
He looks really great 👍
That bigass backpack is killing me. #backpacklivematters
Amazing!
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...
Yeah I hadn’t folded it under , that’s actually how it comes out of the box
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!
Why did you pull the head off completely? Does it not have the same slide block thing like the original?