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Re: Opinion on mp-29 Shockwave
Buying this MP was a very tough decision - get Takara's or hope for a repaint or Hasbros version (if they even make one). I passed on the first Quakewave, almost bought the re-release but couldn't decide between the darker purple or the really dark purple, then I saw a review and didn't like the flashing eye light.
I almost bought Cloud 9's Quakeblast, but then I found a MP 29 Shockwave on Kijiji for $160! The seller claimed he got buyers remorse after seeing reviews online and the box hadn't been opened. He didn't like the purple. It was obviously re-taped, but the figure was in good condition, no stickers applied yet and I hoped the purple would look better in person.
So now MP 29 Shockwave sits on my shelf with my other Masterpiece figures, I like that I don't have to turn a light on his head to see his eye light up, the plastic glows a bit when placed under lighting. The purple - Well, I'm glad I only paid $160 for this figure, and will be selling it if there is ever a repaint. I should have known better after getting the Henkei Cyclonus and Galvatron with their light purples. It's like Takara had their grandmothers pick a lovely shade of lilac purple for these figures.
There is a picture in the review at seibertron.com that shows these light purple figures together and it says "TAKARA TOMY: PLEASE STOP USING LIGHT PURPLE ON TRANSFORMERS TOYS!" - That pretty much sums it up for me. Glad I finally have a decent looking modern Shockwave, but I hate the light purple and weird pastel grey.
Last edited by fishtifer; 04-28-2016 at 10:19 AM.
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