First look at Transformers Masterpiece Starscream Ver 2.0 in Colour

I hope not to sound like a broken record, yet nowadays most G1 Masterpiece toys look way too bland, especially in robot mode.

This new version of Starscream still retains a splendid alt. mode, yet since I'm displaying figures in their robot modes, I couldn't be happier with my old MP-11; unless a never-made-before Seeker get released, I don't think I'll ever bother with this specific mold.

I miss the times when the line tried to merge the looks of classical toys and their animated counterparts, cramming them with extra detail; I also feel disappointed with this specific release since it'll probably mean we won't get another new Decepticon in a while, as Seekers always come in (at least) three - and I can't help but fear that even Soundwave will eventually get remade.

Emerje

Still waiting for the announcement of all the useless junk this Starscream will come with and how insane tyhe price will be.

-Kanrabat- wrote:Still waiting for the announcement of all the useless junk this Starscream will come with and how insane tyhe price will be.

It will come together with an Optimus Prime body, for simmetry. And to double its price.

Is it me or do the wings on the robot mode seem to sit just a tad bit lower than they ought to?

Perspective and the wings are most likely to be adjustable.

Now that it's in colour, I feel torn.
It looks a little too... Cartoony.
I know, I know, That's the whole point, But it feels a bit excessive.
Hrm.

TFsource just put up a $275 pre-order, make of that what you will

Don't get me wrong it's a beautiful figure, and if it's under 200 dollars, I'd be sorely tempted. However, I'd like to remind everyone that Takara is STILL giving us a figure that has been done to death by not only them but third party companies as well.

Where is Mirage? Jazz? Insecticons? Reflector? Any of the minibots besides Bumblebee?

ilikerobits wrote:Where is Mirage? Jazz? Insecticons? Reflector? Any of the minibots besides Bumblebee?

Or how about any of these amazing candidates that don't need licenses: Blaster, Perceptor, Scourge, Cyclonus, Kup, Blurr, Galvatron, Springer or any of the other season 3 guys? Heck, I'd take a Masterpiece Sharkticon at this point over another Transformer that's already gotten the Masterpiece treatment already. We've been collecting this line for 16 years! I'd really like to have the season 1 cast completed finally or the season 2 cast before redoing these other guys for a 2nd or 3rd time.

TFSource.com has the preorder up:

https://tfsource.com/masterpiece-transf ... ersion-20/

*$275*


ouch.

Seibertron wrote:

ilikerobits wrote:Where is Mirage? Jazz? Insecticons? Reflector? Any of the minibots besides Bumblebee?

Or how about any of these amazing candidates that don't need licenses: Blaster, Perceptor, Scourge, Cyclonus, Kup, Blurr, Galvatron, Springer or any of the other season 3 guys? Heck, I'd take a Masterpiece Sharkticon at this point over another Transformer that's already gotten the Masterpiece treatment already. We've been collecting this line for 16 years! I'd really like to have the season 1 cast completed finally or the season 2 cast before redoing these other guys for a 2nd or 3rd time.

My Kingdom for MP headmasters. Especially Apeface and Snapdragon.

He looks pretty cool but I can't justify that price. I just hope MP-11 goes for a bit cheaper so I can upgrade from the MP3 mold haha

-WonkoTheSane- wrote:Now that it's in colour, I feel torn.
It looks a little too... Cartoony.
I know, I know, That's the whole point, But it feels a bit excessive.
Hrm.

Keep in mind this is a fans rendering. In hand it could look much different.

Damn... I was really thinking we would maybe get him for $200-$220...
$275 is freaking steep!
That really is pretty tough to justify.
I'm definitely holding off for now... Sure, I can save up for a couple months, I'm just not sure I even want to. Geesh.

Sowndwave76 wrote:Damn... I was really thinking we would maybe get him for $200-$220...
$275 is freaking steep!
That really is pretty tough to justify.
I'm definitely holding off for now... Sure, I can save up for a couple months, I'm just not sure I even want to. Geesh.

I wouldn't worry just yet, let's see what Amazon JP puts the figure up for.

ksquad80 wrote:

-WonkoTheSane- wrote:Now that it's in colour, I feel torn.
It looks a little too... Cartoony.
I know, I know, That's the whole point, But it feels a bit excessive.
Hrm.

Keep in mind this is a fans rendering. In hand it could look much different.

The new photo isn't a fan rendering/coloring, he's in poses we haven't seen before so it would be strange for it to be digitally painted.

I'll brag about being correct about the price once Japanese pre-orders go up.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

ksquad80 wrote:

-WonkoTheSane- wrote:Now that it's in colour, I feel torn.
It looks a little too... Cartoony.
I know, I know, That's the whole point, But it feels a bit excessive.
Hrm.

Keep in mind this is a fans rendering. In hand it could look much different.

The new photo isn't a fan rendering/coloring, he's in poses we haven't seen before so it would be strange for it to be digitally painted.

I'll brag about being correct about the price once Japanese pre-orders go up.

Emerje

What was the price you said again?

I'll wait to hear from ID Toys or Kapow also. TFSource, in my experience, are one of the more expensive online outlets.

ZeroWolf wrote:

Emerje wrote:

ksquad80 wrote:

-WonkoTheSane- wrote:Now that it's in colour, I feel torn.
It looks a little too... Cartoony.
I know, I know, That's the whole point, But it feels a bit excessive.
Hrm.

Keep in mind this is a fans rendering. In hand it could look much different.

The new photo isn't a fan rendering/coloring, he's in poses we haven't seen before so it would be strange for it to be digitally painted.

I'll brag about being correct about the price once Japanese pre-orders go up.

Emerje

What was the price you said again?

Around $200 on Amazon Japan, but more precisely I said his price would mirror Black Convoy's price, and so far the pre-orders are right in line with that (MP-49 is $270 on TFSource compared to Starscream's $275). It's a far cry from the $400 a lot of people were expecting.

Emerje

Right well Chosen Prime is backing that up as they're mirroring TFSource price

Emerje wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote:

Emerje wrote:

ksquad80 wrote:

-WonkoTheSane- wrote:Now that it's in colour, I feel torn.
It looks a little too... Cartoony.
I know, I know, That's the whole point, But it feels a bit excessive.
Hrm.

Keep in mind this is a fans rendering. In hand it could look much different.

The new photo isn't a fan rendering/coloring, he's in poses we haven't seen before so it would be strange for it to be digitally painted.

I'll brag about being correct about the price once Japanese pre-orders go up.

Emerje

What was the price you said again?

Around $200 on Amazon Japan, but more precisely I said his price would mirror Black Convoy's price, and so far the pre-orders are right in line with that (MP-49 is $270 on TFSource compared to Starscream's $275). It's a far cry from the $400 a lot of people were expecting.

Emerje

Good guess for mirroring black convoy, makes the most sense. I didn't think it would go up to 400 but I definitely saw the SRP as reaching the 300$ mark. If it is indeed 25$ cheaper, than I am happy for everyone.

Now, that's pretty impressive! Plus the ammount ofr extra parts don't look exagerated like for MP-44. Just the essencials.

When the preorder go live, it will be a struggle not to strike.
Because lately, live have not been kind...

Yeah, glad this doesn't come with "coronation" gear.

Hey, it's a good reason to keep MP-11, too. And the art style of the scene did make him look a little different.





But what the hey, this doesn't come with TFTM battle damage?!?



Kidding!



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Cyberpath wrote:Yeah, glad this doesn't come with "coronation" gear.

Hey, it's a good reason to keep MP-11, too. And the art style of the scene did make him look a little different.



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It would be a very nice touch is MP-11's Coronation gear is compatible with this newer Screamers.

By not coming with the coronation set, you know they'll be releasing an exclusive with it (unless its backwards compatible of course with the already released sets...)

Cyberpath wrote:Yeah, glad this doesn't come with "coronation" gear.

Hey, it's a good reason to keep MP-11, too. And the art style of the scene did make him look a little different.

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I like that comparison. Showing the mechanical seams. One of those rare instances when they remind you these are alien robots and not people in robot suits. Before modern iterations gave them "blood" and such..

I enjoy seeing different styles, including the one from the "coronation" scene. But my favourite is the traditional TOEI-Animation style. I think it makes sense that their circuitry and inner-mechanics are hidden under their "skin." (Like people.)

Whenever they show a robot's "insides" it's generally detailed.









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Bruticus really didn't have a "brain", unlike Predaking..



Who knew?

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Bruticus really didn't have a "brain", unlike Predaking..



Who knew?

And said brain was also by Toei, btw.

Indeed. Actionmasters might have been the bottom of the barrel, toy-wise. Zone was definitely the cartoon equivalent.

All those talking about necessary accessories for Starscream. Just be thankful we haven't had HasTak or a 3P offer up the Zone attachments to the combiners (and Trypticon).

More!

From: https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/1089246/

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The back is interesting. Looks like the stabilizers don't just fold on top of the wings... they're sandwiched inside of them.

The effects parts really work well with him.

Goofy faces and that back is CLEAN.

Damn, that looks really good honestly

I like that most of the "real" canopy is hidden inside the "fake" one, rather than visibly thrown somewhere on his back.

Cyberpath wrote:

Looking forward to seeing the new one next to the former one, like MP-10 & 44.

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Kinda bummed that the coronation gear isn't included since I never got MP-11 but I feel this Starscream is more for the show than movie. If the price is correct then $265 is doable, I just hope it's not a needlessly complex mess.

Amazon Japan has it for about $244, and AmiAmi for $200. Does it mean the former will match...?

Cyberpath wrote:Amazon Japan has it for about $244, and AmiAmi for $200. Does it mean the former will match...?

THAT Amazon dosen't count. It's a 3P seller using the Amazon.JP site.
I'm waiting for the REAL listing, meaning from Amazon.JP themselves. The price will be the right one, and they ship internationally.

He looks pretty good in those poses!I wonder if there will be a stand for him.

Day 282 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Cyberpath wrote:Amazon Japan has it for about $244, and AmiAmi for $200. Does it mean the former will match...?

THAT Amazon dosen't count. It's a 3P seller using the Amazon.JP site.
I'm waiting for the REAL listing, meaning from Amazon.JP themselves. The price will be the right one, and they ship internationally.

Yep, same here. If AmiAmi is asking roughly $203 US, I suspect Amazon will be around $195 and cheaper/faster shipping.

Emerje

I'm impressed...
This is going to be really tough to pass up... And I've waited for a long time to have MP SS next to my Megatron and Soundwave.
Sidenote, I personally think MP-44 looks a ton better than MP-10.

He looks pretty good in those poses!I wonder if there will be a stand for him.

Day 282 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.