More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream

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As an update to the previous rumour post regarding a possible Toys'R'Us exclusive Transformers Masterpiece Starscream - also fanned by the IDW comics solicitations for May, showing a new body change for the cunning Decepticon - we have more fuel to add to the fire: the Australian TRU website shows a bio for Starscream, copied below, rather than Leader class Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron! Read on, and keep the speculations in the Energon Pub: what do you think, Leader class or Masterpiece?

Starscream commands one of the most fearsome military units from Cybertron: the Seekers. The squadron has brought him great power and glory, but that means nothing as long as Megatron is the one who rules the Decepticons. Until Starscream can claim that throne, he will have to be content to be king of the Seekers.
The war between Autobot and Decepticon rages on, and with Starscream in the fight, the action gets more intense all the time! This awesome Starscream figure is a massive force for evil in robot mode with a blaster on each arm and an appetite for destruction. But when it’s time for a screaming air assault, he converts to jet mode! Get ready for a whole new generation of Transformers mayhem with this incredible Starscream figure!

Credit(s): TRU Australia

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Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653407)
Posted by ScottyP on February 19th, 2015 @ 4:42pm CST

Personally hoping for a white deco like the old Walmart MP-3 mold release, but not upset if it's dead on identical (or close to identical) to the Takara MP-11. Beautiful rendition of Starscream and great that more folks will have access to it.

I'm a little tired of MP seekers right now though. Been meaning to buy that Takara MP-11SW for awhile and my finger can't pull the trigger.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653409)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 19th, 2015 @ 4:53pm CST

Eh, I was never able to get MP Starscream, any of them, when they first came out for an alright price. Maybe a U.S reissue/release could be more accessible? Maybe? Probably? I'm asking because MP Prowl.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653422)
Posted by shajaki on February 19th, 2015 @ 5:46pm CST

Va'al wrote:
megatronus wrote:Hold up... Shajaki posted this?

Shajaki's a news staff now??

In training.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653460)
Posted by LE0KING on February 19th, 2015 @ 7:01pm CST

The picture looks more like a generations leader thundercracker repaint...

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653464)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 19th, 2015 @ 7:06pm CST

LE0KING wrote:The picture looks more like a generations leader thundercracker repaint...

There are rumors of both a Leader class starscream from theThundercracker retool, and an American release of MP-11 Starscream.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653469)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 19th, 2015 @ 7:15pm CST

Va'al wrote:As an update to the previous rumour post regarding a possible Toys'R'Us exclusive Transformers Masterpiece Starscream - also fanned by the IDW comics solicitations for May, showing a new body change for the cunning Decepticon - we have more fuel to add to the fire: the Australian TRU website shows a bio for Starscream, copied below, rather than Leader class Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron! Read on, and keep the speculations in the Energon Pub: what do you think, Leader class or Masterpiece?

Starscream commands one of the most fearsome military units from Cybertron: the Seekers. The squadron has brought him great power and glory, but that means nothing as long as Megatron is the one who rules the Decepticons. Until Starscream can claim that throne, he will have to be content to be king of the Seekers.
The war between Autobot and Decepticon rages on, and with Starscream in the fight, the action gets more intense all the time! This awesome Starscream figure is a massive force for evil in robot mode with a blaster on each arm and an appetite for destruction. But when it’s time for a screaming air assault, he converts to jet mode! Get ready for a whole new generation of Transformers mayhem with this incredible Starscream figure!

Sounds more like a masterpiece bio to me.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653473)
Posted by shajaki on February 19th, 2015 @ 7:24pm CST

Ironhidensh wrote:Sounds more like a masterpiece bio to me.

not if you compare it to the leader TC bio.

Get ready for a whole new generation of Transformers mayhem with this incredible Starscream figure!

Get ready for a whole new generation of Transformers mayhem with this incredible Thundercracker figure!

i think we're getting two starscreams, and one is not to be confused with another.
-evidence for MP SS is the product code
-evidence for leader SS is the IDW cover solicits, similar bio of leader TC, and the bio was found under CW leader headline of TRU website

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653480)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on February 19th, 2015 @ 7:51pm CST

"This awesome Starscream figure is a massive force for evil in robot mode with a blaster on each arm and an appetite for destruction. "

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653481)
Posted by Desslok2201 on February 19th, 2015 @ 7:54pm CST

Nemesis Maximo wrote:"This awesome Starscream figure is a massive force for evil in robot mode with a blaster on each arm and an appetite for destruction. "

So....he's good for two or three CDs, has a meltdown, and becomes a prima donna?

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653497)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on February 19th, 2015 @ 9:22pm CST

Desslok2201 wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:"This awesome Starscream figure is a massive force for evil in robot mode with a blaster on each arm and an appetite for destruction. "

So....he's good for two or three CDs, has a meltdown, and becomes a prima donna?

Motto: "You know where you are? You're in the Jungle Planet baby. You're gonna cease to function."

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653501)
Posted by Cobotron on February 19th, 2015 @ 9:31pm CST

Oh he is certainly a prima donna.

Always trying to steal the spot light.
I don't know about the CDs but I think he did a "spoken word" thing with Shatner.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653508)
Posted by Desslok2201 on February 19th, 2015 @ 10:26pm CST

Cobotron wrote:Oh he is certainly a prima donna.

Always trying to steal the spot light.
I don't know about the CDs but I think he did a "spoken word" thing with Shatner.

I would totally buy that.
MISTER TAMBOURINE MAAAANNNN!!!!!

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653585)
Posted by frogbat on February 20th, 2015 @ 6:32am CST

at this point i'd love a new mp starscream... one designed after the last releases so they can put in practice all they've learnt so far.

I have the original mp3 and whilst he's an excellent figure his colour scheme is a let down plus i managed to break one of his null rays. So i might be in the market for a new one, however I don't think i could justify the outlay since i have all the combiners to get still.

re the generations starscream.. i think it will be amongst the few i will purposely skip. the classics mould is enough for me and i have the jet fire one.

obviously i might change my mind once they release him

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653609)
Posted by ScottyP on February 20th, 2015 @ 8:01am CST

SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'm asking because MP Prowl.

Thanks to online sales, MP Prowl was certifiably easy to get, imo. Happened to get mine from a store, but I think the price was the only thing keeping the scalping at bay with that one.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653625)
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 20th, 2015 @ 8:53am CST

I might get this to scale with my Leader Megatron. Though I'd like if this came with an optional crown.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653646)
Posted by a Cobra Viper on February 20th, 2015 @ 9:35am CST

megatronus wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I would love to get this from TRU, but their taxes are so high!

Taxes? Try prices...

I think he might mean the TRU tax. That's what a lot of people call their inflated prices. You have to pay more just because it's TRU and why not.

I will be very excited if this is MP-11. I would like to upgrade my SS to the design it should have had in the first place.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653718)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on February 20th, 2015 @ 11:46am CST

ScottyP wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'm asking because MP Prowl.

Thanks to online sales, MP Prowl was certifiably easy to get, imo. Happened to get mine from a store, but I think the price was the only thing keeping the scalping at bay with that one.

Yeah that's what i'm kinda worried about because I remember it was either you, or razorclaw who said it was actually cheaper to pay import prices for MP prowl.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653758)
Posted by megatronus on February 20th, 2015 @ 1:13pm CST

a Cobra Viper wrote:
megatronus wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I would love to get this from TRU, but their taxes are so high!

Taxes? Try prices...

I think he might mean the TRU tax. That's what a lot of people call their inflated prices. You have to pay more just because it's TRU and why not.

I will be very excited if this is MP-11. I would like to upgrade my SS to the design it should have had in the first place.

Fair enough! The TRU tax is indeed high!

SW's SilverHammer wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
SW's SilverHammer wrote:I'm asking because MP Prowl.

Thanks to online sales, MP Prowl was certifiably easy to get, imo. Happened to get mine from a store, but I think the price was the only thing keeping the scalping at bay with that one.

Yeah that's what i'm kinda worried about because I remember it was either you, or razorclaw who said it was actually cheaper to pay import prices for MP prowl.

I think I snagged TRU Prowl when it was on sale for 30-something. Plus, they duplicated my order internally and accidentally sent me 2. Now that was a good deal!

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653787)
Posted by ScottyP on February 20th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CST

SW's SilverHammer wrote:Yeah that's what i'm kinda worried about because I remember it was either you, or razorclaw who said it was actually cheaper to pay import prices for MP prowl.

Yeah it was about $58 shipped from HLJ for the Takara one iirc, plus I had it a full 18 months or so before the TRU release. At TRU it was $69.99 plus sales tax.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653794)
Posted by GuyIncognito on February 20th, 2015 @ 2:48pm CST

No room on the shelves. My TRU still has an entire shelf full of that stupid $100 Supreme Cybertron Starscream, and another shelf full of MP Sunstorms that nobody wants. And I'm sure the manager will say "We're not ordering any more MPs until those are sold."

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653797)
Posted by ScottyP on February 20th, 2015 @ 2:52pm CST

GuyIncognito wrote:No room on the shelves. My TRU still has an entire shelf full of that stupid $100 Supreme Cybertron Starscream

One of the TRUs around here had the foresight to blow that toy out for about $39 late last summer. They were punished for their liquidation strategy (I assume) by receiving about two dozen more of them :lol:

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653809)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 20th, 2015 @ 3:58pm CST

ScottyP wrote:
GuyIncognito wrote:No room on the shelves. My TRU still has an entire shelf full of that stupid $100 Supreme Cybertron Starscream

One of the TRUs around here had the foresight to blow that toy out for about $39 late last summer. They were punished for their liquidation strategy (I assume) by receiving about two dozen more of them

If the shipping wouldnt have been so high...

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653875)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on February 20th, 2015 @ 7:12pm CST

Think using this 30th Leader Jetfire toy to pump out almost all of the G1 seeker characters toys is brilliant.

Always thought the CHUG 1.0 deluxe class was too tiny to represent the G1 seeker characters. Think this leader class is appropriate and well deserved.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1653883)
Posted by megatronus on February 20th, 2015 @ 7:51pm CST

A lot of the Supreme YOTH Starscream's appear to be brand new stock (meaning they were probably sitting in a TRU warehouse for a while)...

Ugh. Bring on YOTG already.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654075)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 21st, 2015 @ 6:04am CST

megatronus wrote:A lot of the Supreme YOTH Starscream's appear to be brand new stock (meaning they were probably sitting in a TRU warehouse for a while)...

Ugh. Bring on YOTG already.

If you ever see the thing on clearance at like 30$, please PM me. even at 40$ of shipping, it would be worth it.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654117)
Posted by robotmel on February 21st, 2015 @ 8:56am CST

If Toys 'R' Us UK get this ultimate slice of awesomeness then I will buy it without doubt.
This evil so and so deserves more. Hamburgers! :KYLE:

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654154)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 21st, 2015 @ 10:37am CST

robotmel wrote::grin:
If Toys 'R' Us UK get this ultimate slice of awesomeness then I will buy it without doubt.
This evil so and so deserves more. Hamburgers!

I want Greenscream. Unfortunately, I'm a couple of years late and not he's unbuyable. :-(

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654157)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 21st, 2015 @ 10:45am CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
robotmel wrote::grin:
If Toys 'R' Us UK get this ultimate slice of awesomeness then I will buy it without doubt.
This evil so and so deserves more. Hamburgers!

I want Greescream. Unfortunately, I'm a couple of years late and not he's unbuyable.

Why? I mean, to each their own, but Mp-3 is vastly inferior to the Mp-11 mold.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654165)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 21st, 2015 @ 10:57am CST

Ironhidensh wrote:Why? I mean, to each their own, but Mp-3 is vastly inferior to the Mp-11 mold.

MP-11 is only good for his bot mode. The flaws begin with the jet mode who suffer a bit. I don't like his undetachable null rays. His chest no longer lock into place. Way too expensive for nothing. No face changing gimmick. It also feel somewhat cheaper.

The original sure had an inperfect bot mode, but the chest lock in, face change, null rays are more manageable, and the jet is FLAWLESS. I kinda regret having sold my MP-03 G1 colors for MP-11. At least, I have MP-03G. I'd like to have Greenscream because he's the very FIRST MP Starscream and I need it for my Screamers collection.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654192)
Posted by shajaki on February 21st, 2015 @ 11:31am CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Why? I mean, to each their own, but Mp-3 is vastly inferior to the Mp-11 mold.
MP-11 is only good for his bot mode. The flaws begin with the jet mode who suffer a bit. I don't like his undetachable null rays. His chest no longer lock into place. Way too expensive for nothing. No face changing gimmick. It also feel somewhat cheaper.

The original sure had an inperfect bot mode, but the chest lock in, face change, null rays are more manageable, and the jet is FLAWLESS. I kinda regret having sold my MP-03 G1 colors for MP-11. At least, I have MP-03G. I'd like to have Greenscream because he's the very FIRST MP Starscream and I need it for my Screamers collection.

true dat kan. MP03 was completely functional, and flawless in both modes. just not the SS we wanted. MP11 looks the way we want, but i would say he's the "vastly inferior" one.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654198)
Posted by megatronus on February 21st, 2015 @ 11:38am CST

shajaki wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Why? I mean, to each their own, but Mp-3 is vastly inferior to the Mp-11 mold.
MP-11 is only good for his bot mode. The flaws begin with the jet mode who suffer a bit. I don't like his undetachable null rays. His chest no longer lock into place. Way too expensive for nothing. No face changing gimmick. It also feel somewhat cheaper.

The original sure had an inperfect bot mode, but the chest lock in, face change, null rays are more manageable, and the jet is FLAWLESS. I kinda regret having sold my MP-03 G1 colors for MP-11. At least, I have MP-03G. I'd like to have Greenscream because he's the very FIRST MP Starscream and I need it for my Screamers collection.
true dat kan. MP03 was completely functional, and flawless in both modes. just not the SS we wanted. MP11 looks the way we want, but i would say he's the "vastly inferior" one.

Really? None of the supposed functional superiorities of the MP03 mold were present on any of the numerous versions I owned.

MP03 is a flawless jet and compromised robot. MP11 is the flawless robot and compromised jet. (From an aesthetic perspective.) Each has its merits, but it's a stretch to say one is hands down better.

I prefer the MP11 styling myself. But that's because robot mode is most important to me (plus... the MP11 deco is way better in my opinion).

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654231)
Posted by shajaki on February 21st, 2015 @ 12:26pm CST

megatronus wrote:
shajaki wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Why? I mean, to each their own, but Mp-3 is vastly inferior to the Mp-11 mold.
MP-11 is only good for his bot mode. The flaws begin with the jet mode who suffer a bit. I don't like his undetachable null rays. His chest no longer lock into place. Way too expensive for nothing. No face changing gimmick. It also feel somewhat cheaper.

The original sure had an inperfect bot mode, but the chest lock in, face change, null rays are more manageable, and the jet is FLAWLESS. I kinda regret having sold my MP-03 G1 colors for MP-11. At least, I have MP-03G. I'd like to have Greenscream because he's the very FIRST MP Starscream and I need it for my Screamers collection.
true dat kan. MP03 was completely functional, and flawless in both modes. just not the SS we wanted. MP11 looks the way we want, but i would say he's the "vastly inferior" one.
Really? None of the supposed functional superiorities of the MP03 mold were present on any of the numerous versions I owned.

MP03 is a flawless jet and compromised robot. MP11 is the flawless robot and compromised jet. (From an aesthetic perspective.) Each has its merits, but it's a stretch to say one is hands down better.

I prefer the MP11 styling myself. But that's because robot mode is most important to me (plus... the MP11 deco is way better in my opinion).

style/aesthetic-wise, yes. MP11 hands down.

its the functionality of the figures im referring to. ive got 4 MP03 figures, and all are tight, locking, solid pieces of plastic. ive got 5 MP11 figures, and all have the same floppy chest/shoulder dealy.

the compromised robot mode you speak of in MP03 i dont really see as such. he was still functional ie: solid locking transformation. he just wasnt the hardcore G1 look we all wanted. to me, thats the only reason i can see him as "compromised".

MP11's bot mode LOOKS flawless, though is anything but. i cant move his arms without his entire shoulder coming out of place, or pick him up from the torso without it sliding out of place. thats pretty flawed in my opinion. and while the jet isnt as sleek at MP03, its still sleek enough to me.

(not trying to argue. i just loves me some MP03)

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654243)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 21st, 2015 @ 12:50pm CST

I still cry a bit over the price differences. MP-03(G1 colors) and MP-03G each cost me 120$US shipped. At the time, the Canadian $ was around 1:1 for the US $ so those two were quite affordable.

Then, come along MP-11. All fees included, with the $ difference, shipping, and customs, MP-11 cost me around 260$CAN. For a toy with lower quality no less. I still have buyer remorse over it. And no way I'm going to sell it. He's still part of my Screamers collection and I will never get my cash back.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654267)
Posted by shajaki on February 21st, 2015 @ 1:22pm CST

i cant believe i didnt think of this.

i have MP11, so i wasnt terribly excited for this news. but my MP11 is displayed sans coronation gear, because i want him uniform with the other seekers. but if this TRU SS can give me another SS for the shelf, i can have one of each!

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654292)
Posted by ScottyP on February 21st, 2015 @ 2:15pm CST

The four MP-11 versions I own (holy crap I'm missing two and still have four. Dang.) all have one common problem and it's the only problem I've ever had with it - the little tab that folds up to lock the wings to the back just plain does not stick. They all have flopped back wings at an angle in bot mode.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654318)
Posted by sol magnus on February 21st, 2015 @ 3:28pm CST

ScottyP wrote:The four MP-11 versions I own (holy crap I'm missing two and still have four. Dang.) all have one common problem and it's the only problem I've ever had with it - the little tab that folds up to lock the wings to the back just plain does not stick. They all have flopped back wings at an angle in bot mode.

Weird. I have 3 of them and none are actually MP-11 , mine all stick (or at least I think they do). Of course, after I set them up on the shelf, they only get moved around for new additions and the occasional re-pose. Nothing is flappy on mine when I handle them.

I do remember that being an issue at one point...not sure how I solved it. I am not a big fan of constantly transforming my Transformers.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654332)
Posted by megatronus on February 21st, 2015 @ 4:01pm CST

Acid Storm and MP-11 have the wing tabbing issue, but the other 4 (Thundercracker, Asia Skywarp, and both Sunstorms) are totally fine in that department.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654917)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 22nd, 2015 @ 10:23pm CST

When people talk about the "chest" not locking in, do you mean the fact that the air intakes come up when you lift up the arms? Just push them back down when you have the arms in position. It's no different than the shoulder "issue" with Generations Blitzwing. Masterpiece figures aren't "toys" in the conventional sense. They're collectors' items with a premium on aesthetics over "playability."

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654926)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 22nd, 2015 @ 10:55pm CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:When people talk about the "chest" not locking in, do you mean the fact that the air intakes come up when you lift up the arms? Just push them back down when you have the arms in position. It's no different than the shoulder "issue" with Generations Blitzwing. Masterpiece figures aren't "toys" in the conventional sense. They're collectors' items with a premium on aesthetics over "playability."

It's not just the shoulder parts. It's the WHOLE thing, the whole red chest part that don't lock into place on the MP-11 mold. It lock perfectly well on any MP-03.

Also, your argument that it dosent matter is invalid. You compare a 100/200$ collector item to a cheap-ass 20/30$ toy. I'm sorry, but when I pay more than 250$ total for a figure, I expect it to be top quality with zero issues. Also, in hand, the 200$ MP-11 felt average at best. The 90$ MP-03 felt like a high end collectible. So yeah, that's quite frustrating.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654930)
Posted by megatronus on February 22nd, 2015 @ 10:58pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Also, your argument that it dosent matter is invalid.

Your argument that his argument is invalid is invalid!

:michaelbay:

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1654939)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on February 22nd, 2015 @ 11:10pm CST

See, I don't even understand how your chest piece isn't "locking in" sufficiently. I can handle my MP-11 molds and move them about, flip them around upside down, shake them, whatever, and the chest stays in place. I've got Hasbro's Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm. None in my collection have this chest problem you speak of.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1655003)
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 23rd, 2015 @ 4:26am CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:See, I don't even understand how your chest piece isn't "locking in" sufficiently. I can handle my MP-11 molds and move them about, flip them around upside down, shake them, whatever, and the chest stays in place. I've got Hasbro's Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm. None in my collection have this chest problem you speak of.

Agreed. Those loose comments have me scratching my head as well. I don't think the plane mode was compromised on MP-11 either.

It's like saying MP-1 is better than MP-10. It's nuts. The newer molds are better engineered and far more G1 accurate, simple reality.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1655017)
Posted by robotmel on February 23rd, 2015 @ 5:45am CST

All this talk of MP Starscream...

I am in need of a Masterpiece Starscream with a G1 deco and could be willing to offer my MP-03 Greenscream, boxed but no insert if anyone is up for a swap?
UK preferred due to shipping costs etc.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1655027)
Posted by shajaki on February 23rd, 2015 @ 7:04am CST

Ironhidensh wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:See, I don't even understand how your chest piece isn't "locking in" sufficiently. I can handle my MP-11 molds and move them about, flip them around upside down, shake them, whatever, and the chest stays in place. I've got Hasbro's Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm. None in my collection have this chest problem you speak of.

Agreed. Those loose comments have me scratching my head as well. I don't think the plane mode was compromised on MP-11 either.

It's like saying MP-1 is better than MP-10. It's nuts. The newer molds are better engineered and far more G1 accurate, simple reality.

i dont think that comparison is fair. MP11 is a retool of MP03, whereas 1 and 10 are completely different.

if theres nothing wrong with your guys' MP11's, awesome. but ive got 5 and counting and theyre all loose. my MP03's are solid. im only reporting what ive experienced, and i know others have had similar experiences.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1655064)
Posted by Prime Riblet on February 23rd, 2015 @ 9:56am CST

To be blunt, I think both of these damned molds feel cheap considering the costs. MP-03 Skywarp (Takara) was the first Masterpiece TF I ever bought, and it came really close to convincing me never to buy another MP. I didn't buy another MP until Grimlock, which redeemed the Masterpiece line for me.

I STILL need a MP SS for my collection, but I refuse to pay for another Seeker of any mold. I have 2 MP-03s and 1 MP-11. That is all for me.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1655398)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 24th, 2015 @ 12:09am CST

Wolfman Jake wrote:See, I don't even understand how your chest piece isn't "locking in" sufficiently. I can handle my MP-11 molds and move them about, flip them around upside down, shake them, whatever, and the chest stays in place. I've got Hasbro's Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm. None in my collection have this chest problem you speak of.

If I remember correctly on MP-03 the cod piece could flip down allowing the shoulder/chest assembly to slide down and be locked into place when the cod piece was flipped back up. The MP-11 redo doesn't have the moving cod piece although the chest stays fine as long as you don't get too crazy with it. It doesn't help that Hasbro uses the MP-03 instructions for the newer models.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1660073)
Posted by Va'al on March 7th, 2015 @ 9:07am CST

Ready to get those rumour engines revving again? Site owner Seibertron is currently in Indianapolis, visiting the Children's Museum exhibition on our favourite transforming robots - Transformers: Robots in Disguise. We will have further information from the show at a later stage, but in the meantime, to stoke the flames of Starscream speculation - after a Masterpiece rumour, a new Generations Leader - how about a look at a prototype for a potential upcoming Voyager figure of the current leader of Cybertron? Check out the images below, showing the body we've seen on the IDW comics covers and in fact, even a similar pose...

UPDATE: Further speculation seems to link this figure to an upscaled version of the Legends class Generations Starscream toy. Compare the latter's images to the ones of the prototype posted below, now with better photography from Seibertron himself!

Transformers Generations Starscream Gallery

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1660076)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 7th, 2015 @ 9:10am CST

Ohhh, me likes it! I hope the wings are mistransformed because it look somewhat weird. Nevertheless, as a Screamers fan, I WILL get that voyager Starscream for my collection. Especially if it's a brand new mold.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1660081)
Posted by Rated X on March 7th, 2015 @ 9:18am CST

Kinda fugly. Should have made it look more like the classics mold. That mold will never be topped.

Re: More Speculation Fuel for Generations Combiner Wars Leader Starscream (1660082)
Posted by leakin' lubricant on March 7th, 2015 @ 9:20am CST

Ironhidensh wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:See, I don't even understand how your chest piece isn't "locking in" sufficiently. I can handle my MP-11 molds and move them about, flip them around upside down, shake them, whatever, and the chest stays in place. I've got Hasbro's Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm. None in my collection have this chest problem you speak of.

Agreed. Those loose comments have me scratching my head as well. I don't think the plane mode was compromised on MP-11 either.

It's like saying MP-1 is better than MP-10. It's nuts. The newer molds are better engineered and far more G1 accurate, simple reality.

My MP-11 dosent tab in bot mode, chest panels move when I move the arms and if I pick him up by the torso the whole assembly slides upwards. Its an annoyance but I still love this guy.

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