MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag
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Come see the images for this epic reveal of MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire.The pics come from Dengeki Hobby which has become the place where Takara reveals their Masterpiece figures. While people were quick to assume that this figure was related to the Siege figure, it is a completely new mold with different detailing, a different transformation, different scale and different functionality. Unlike with the Siege figure, there is no "greebling", all the surfaces are very smooth, like the cartoon. Also, the different faction symbols are plates. There is the option for different wing configurations and a visor accessory to make him more toy accurate. And we have a bunch of playset features with openings and boarding areas for mini Jazz, Wheeljack and Optimus Prime figures, which attempt to give a mass shifting effect for the vehicle mode. This is a TTMall exclusive, which means it will not have the regular discounts at Japanese retail. The Price is 38500 Yen (around $300) including Japanese sale tax.
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Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135148)
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on June 2nd, 2022 @ 11:02pm CDT
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on June 2nd, 2022 @ 11:02pm CDT
Love how that little Optimus has arm and knee articulation.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135149)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 2nd, 2022 @ 11:35pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 2nd, 2022 @ 11:35pm CDT
I never thought we'd see this and due to being a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive I'll never have it.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135154)
Posted by Emerje on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:00am CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:00am CDT
Damn, missed the part about it being a TTM exclusive. That's dumb, I wonder what their excuse is? Repaints of expensive MPs is one thing, but a huge new figure with no real repaint potential? Seems like a lot of wasted potential. Guess we'll all be at the mercy of whatever Hasbro's arbitrary price is, hopefully not over $300.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135155)
Posted by Bounti76 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:02am CDT
Every online retailer will carry it in the U.S., though. It won't be hard to get.
Posted by Bounti76 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:02am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I never thought we'd see this and due to being a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive I'll never have it.
Every online retailer will carry it in the U.S., though. It won't be hard to get.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135156)
Posted by GrangerPerry on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:09am CDT
Posted by GrangerPerry on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:09am CDT
I’m so shocked! This might be my favorite masterpiece so far! I’m glad they realized they can paint intricate details on mini figures not leaving their face blank like the human figures. And where’s my MP Jazz you tease!
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135157)
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:09am CDT
I wouldn't be surprised if someone upscaled the Siege version, removed some surface details and called it a day for an easy "Fauxterpiece" KO...
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:09am CDT
I wouldn't be surprised if someone upscaled the Siege version, removed some surface details and called it a day for an easy "Fauxterpiece" KO...
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135158)
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:12am CDT
Just buy it from bbts or pulse like all other ttm exclusive. The hasbro release is even cheaper, only 260
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/208223
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:12am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I never thought we'd see this and due to being a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive I'll never have it.
Just buy it from bbts or pulse like all other ttm exclusive. The hasbro release is even cheaper, only 260
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/208223
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135159)
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:13am CDT
Actually, the pics came originally from Takara Tomy Mall, if I'm not mistaken?
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810133452/
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:13am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Come see the images for this epic reveal of MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire.The pics come from Dengeki Hobby which has become the place where Takara reveals their Masterpiece figures.
Actually, the pics came originally from Takara Tomy Mall, if I'm not mistaken?
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810133452/
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135165)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:44am CDT
BBTS wants a non refundable deposit and I just can't do that. Their release is also a month later, maybe. BBTS release schedules have been spotty lately.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:44am CDT
william-james88 wrote:chuckdawg1999 wrote:I never thought we'd see this and due to being a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive I'll never have it.
Just buy it from bbts or pulse like all other ttm exclusive. The hasbro release is even cheaper, only 260
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/208223
BBTS wants a non refundable deposit and I just can't do that. Their release is also a month later, maybe. BBTS release schedules have been spotty lately.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135168)
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 1:37am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 1:37am CDT
Wow, might be one of the few transformers that is a bit too big for my liking (sieges height goes great with other autobot leaders in non scale height - mp starsaber, KFC citizen/magnus, star convoy, mp1 prime, ft grimlock).
The mini figures kind of feels like the effort they should have gone to for Unicron even if not at scale compared to the slugs.
It definitely won't replace my siege jetfire with siege being a nice toy but if I only had to have one, the MP is winning out. Thinking siege will be in vehicle mode and mp in bot mode much like I do with the others - except for the amount of space that will take up.
Also really nice to see an official toy being better than third parties for a change and not needing upgrades out of the box.
The mini figures kind of feels like the effort they should have gone to for Unicron even if not at scale compared to the slugs.
It definitely won't replace my siege jetfire with siege being a nice toy but if I only had to have one, the MP is winning out. Thinking siege will be in vehicle mode and mp in bot mode much like I do with the others - except for the amount of space that will take up.
Also really nice to see an official toy being better than third parties for a change and not needing upgrades out of the box.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135169)
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 1:43am CDT
Wait to see what KOs will come out..
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 1:43am CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:
Also really nice to see an official toy being better than third parties for a change and not needing upgrades out of the box.
Wait to see what KOs will come out..
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135172)
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 2:16am CDT
That and if its crotch doesnt self explode and parts can be moved with out breaking.
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 2:16am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:
Also really nice to see an official toy being better than third parties for a change and not needing upgrades out of the box.
Wait to see what KOs will come out..
That and if its crotch doesnt self explode and parts can be moved with out breaking.
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Posted by Barricade.it on June 3rd, 2022 @ 2:37am CDT
Posted by Barricade.it on June 3rd, 2022 @ 2:37am CDT
I hate that this figure has the wings attached to the backpack: the original Skyfire (like the Macross toy He was derivated from) has the wings on the reare of the chest, not on the backpack.
This gives to the alt mode a weird shape.
This gives to the alt mode a weird shape.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135174)
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 3:37am CDT
Exploding crotch?
Care to explain, please?
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 3:37am CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:
Also really nice to see an official toy being better than third parties for a change and not needing upgrades out of the box.
Wait to see what KOs will come out..
That and if its crotch doesnt self explode and parts can be moved with out breaking.
Exploding crotch?
Care to explain, please?
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135178)
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 4:44am CDT
There was some reports of the swirly plastic on MP Beast Wars Megatrons groin area occasionally self destructing.
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 4:44am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:
Also really nice to see an official toy being better than third parties for a change and not needing upgrades out of the box.
Wait to see what KOs will come out..
That and if its crotch doesnt self explode and parts can be moved with out breaking.
Exploding crotch?
Care to explain, please?
There was some reports of the swirly plastic on MP Beast Wars Megatrons groin area occasionally self destructing.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135179)
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 4:46am CDT
Oh! I've never transformed mine either...
Hope mine is OK...
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 4:46am CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:
Also really nice to see an official toy being better than third parties for a change and not needing upgrades out of the box.
Wait to see what KOs will come out..
That and if its crotch doesnt self explode and parts can be moved with out breaking.
Exploding crotch?
Care to explain, please?
There was some reports of the swirly plastic on MP Beast Wars Megatrons groin area occasionally self destructing.
Oh! I've never transformed mine either...
Hope mine is OK...
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135181)
Posted by Omegatron. on June 3rd, 2022 @ 5:34am CDT
That's cartoon accuracy for you.
On a different note, I like that the backpack can split apart for toy accuracy.
Posted by Omegatron. on June 3rd, 2022 @ 5:34am CDT
Barricade.it wrote:I hate that this figure has the wings attached to the backpack: the original Skyfire (like the Macross toy He was derivated from) has the wings on the reare of the chest, not on the backpack.
This gives to the alt mode a weird shape.
That's cartoon accuracy for you.
On a different note, I like that the backpack can split apart for toy accuracy.
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 5:41am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 5:41am CDT
Also note everyone: MP Jazz! There you go. Now you can stop asking 
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Posted by Big Grim on June 3rd, 2022 @ 6:07am CDT
Posted by Big Grim on June 3rd, 2022 @ 6:07am CDT
Gotta admit, I'm really impressed! The overly smooth bodywork does not annoy as much on this guy for whatever reason. He just looks damned cool.
~ Grim
~ Grim
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Posted by sol magnus on June 3rd, 2022 @ 8:03am CDT
Posted by sol magnus on June 3rd, 2022 @ 8:03am CDT
The price really isn't that bad...and those mini-figures...ugh. i might have to get this.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135194)
Posted by Overcracker on June 3rd, 2022 @ 9:07am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on June 3rd, 2022 @ 9:07am CDT
Looks real nice. But wait..... no Hound? And no opening crotch flap? Totally worthless TT. Can't recreate the iconic scene. Not worth it. 
All joking aside, damn I wish I had $300 bucks to burn right now.
All joking aside, damn I wish I had $300 bucks to burn right now.
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Posted by angtre on June 3rd, 2022 @ 11:40am CDT
Posted by angtre on June 3rd, 2022 @ 11:40am CDT
Too big for my shelf and a little too bland for my liking, I'll pass. The nicest touch are without a doubt the figurines.
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Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2022 @ 11:45am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 3rd, 2022 @ 11:45am CDT
Nope. The original Skyfire had his wings exactly where they are. Behold:Barricade.it wrote:I hate that this figure has the wings attached to the backpack: the original Skyfire (like the Macross toy He was derivated from) has the wings on the reare of the chest, not on the backpack.
This gives to the alt mode a weird shape.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135207)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 11:50am CDT
£249.99 £269.99 - Indemand Toys 10% Deposit Available
£269.99 - Kapow Toys 10% Deposit Available
(Estimated Delivery 31-01-23)
$269.99 - TFSource (Estimated Arrival: February 2023)
US$ 219.90 - RobotKingdom(Estimated Arrival: February 2023)
$268.99 - Omegalock(Estimated Arrival: February 2023)
S$ 320.00 - OhMyPrimus
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 11:50am CDT
Transformers Masterpiece MP-57 Skyfire
Pre-Order scheduled to arrive in April 2023
£249.99 £269.99 - Indemand Toys 10% Deposit Available
£269.99 - Kapow Toys 10% Deposit Available
(Estimated Delivery 31-01-23)
$269.99 - TFSource (Estimated Arrival: February 2023)
US$ 219.90 - RobotKingdom(Estimated Arrival: February 2023)
$268.99 - Omegalock(Estimated Arrival: February 2023)
S$ 320.00 - OhMyPrimus
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135209)
Posted by o.supreme on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:19pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:19pm CDT
Pre order is now on Pulse $274.99. speaking of which, the Power Days sale has cleared out all their in stock MP except Nightbird ( which was not part of the sale)
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135210)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:32pm CDT
It's still so weird to me that Pulse UK doesn't stock Masterpieces.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:32pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Pre order is now on Pulse $274.99. speaking of which, the Power Days sale has cleared out all their in stock MP except Nightbird ( which was not part of the sake)
It's still so weird to me that Pulse UK doesn't stock Masterpieces.
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Posted by MeGrimlock78 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:41pm CDT
Posted by MeGrimlock78 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:41pm CDT
I don't like the way Masterpiece has swayed towards smooth, cartoon accuracy. The earlier MPs were a good blend of cartoon accuracy, but with molded "realistic" details.
I actually much prefer Siege Jetfire...the only things that I like about this MP are the mini figs, the little lasers next to the cockpit, and the fact I can't see his head in jet mode.
I actually much prefer Siege Jetfire...the only things that I like about this MP are the mini figs, the little lasers next to the cockpit, and the fact I can't see his head in jet mode.
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Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:43pm CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:43pm CDT
Indemand is £270 not £250 
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:45pm CDT
Oddly enough, it was £250 when I posted it. That's very naughty...
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 3rd, 2022 @ 12:45pm CDT
blackeyedprime wrote:Indemand is £270 not £250
Oddly enough, it was £250 when I posted it. That's very naughty...
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 3:58pm CDT
Why? Hasbro UK, the last time I checked, was a pokey little office and warehouse combo somewhere in Wales, with staff that had no clue about Transformers whatsoever. Their computers had Tigerhawk listed only as "Flying White Tiger"...
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 3:58pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:o.supreme wrote:Pre order is now on Pulse $274.99. speaking of which, the Power Days sale has cleared out all their in stock MP except Nightbird ( which was not part of the sake)
It's still so weird to me that Pulse UK doesn't stock Masterpieces.
Why? Hasbro UK, the last time I checked, was a pokey little office and warehouse combo somewhere in Wales, with staff that had no clue about Transformers whatsoever. Their computers had Tigerhawk listed only as "Flying White Tiger"...
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135220)
Posted by Emerje on June 3rd, 2022 @ 7:31pm CDT
The new MPs since Skids also blend real world vehicles with cartoon designs. The trains are really leaning into the alt modes and Trailbreaker comes with extra parts depending on how realistic you want the truck to look.
For Skyfire he's a cartoon only character with a cartoon only alt mode, it would be hard to give him "realistic" details that fans would accept as right for the character. A lot of people really hated the greeble on the WFC line so course Takara Tomy is going to take that to mean "more like the cartoons".
How do pre-orders work for you? If you aren't pre-ordering from somewhere that requires payment up front then you have nearly a year to worry about it.
This is why I jumped on the BBTS pre-order, didn't want to find the price go up after the Pulse pre-order turned out to be higher.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 3rd, 2022 @ 7:31pm CDT
MeGrimlock78 wrote:I don't like the way Masterpiece has swayed towards smooth, cartoon accuracy. The earlier MPs were a good blend of cartoon accuracy, but with molded "realistic" details.
The new MPs since Skids also blend real world vehicles with cartoon designs. The trains are really leaning into the alt modes and Trailbreaker comes with extra parts depending on how realistic you want the truck to look.
For Skyfire he's a cartoon only character with a cartoon only alt mode, it would be hard to give him "realistic" details that fans would accept as right for the character. A lot of people really hated the greeble on the WFC line so course Takara Tomy is going to take that to mean "more like the cartoons".
Overcracker wrote:All joking aside, damn I wish I had $300 bucks to burn right now.
How do pre-orders work for you? If you aren't pre-ordering from somewhere that requires payment up front then you have nearly a year to worry about it.
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:Indemand is £270 not £250
Oddly enough, it was £250 when I posted it. That's very naughty...
This is why I jumped on the BBTS pre-order, didn't want to find the price go up after the Pulse pre-order turned out to be higher.
Emerje
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 7:45pm CDT
A lot of people also LOVED the Siege detailing on Jetfire and HATE the "bland" cartoon look, so that's irrelevant. The main reason MP Jetfire is "plain" is because the cartoon aesthetic was the direction TT have chosen, due to concentrating upon a core market for such figures in Japan. Skids, et al, were more "toy-esque" due to Honda partially funding, or collaborating with TT, as part of the specific car's anniversary, from what I've read.
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 3rd, 2022 @ 7:45pm CDT
Emerje wrote:MeGrimlock78 wrote:I don't like the way Masterpiece has swayed towards smooth, cartoon accuracy. The earlier MPs were a good blend of cartoon accuracy, but with molded "realistic" details.
The new MPs since Skids also blend real world vehicles with cartoon designs. The trains are really leaning into the alt modes and Trailbreaker comes with extra parts depending on how realistic you want the truck to look.
For Skyfire he's a cartoon only character with a cartoon only alt mode, it would be hard to give him "realistic" details that fans would accept as right for the character. A lot of people really hated the greeble on the WFC line so course Takara Tomy is going to take that to mean "more like the cartoons".Overcracker wrote:All joking aside, damn I wish I had $300 bucks to burn right now.
How do pre-orders work for you? If you aren't pre-ordering from somewhere that requires payment up front then you have nearly a year to worry about it.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:blackeyedprime wrote:Indemand is £270 not £250
Oddly enough, it was £250 when I posted it. That's very naughty...
This is why I jumped on the BBTS pre-order, didn't want to find the price go up after the Pulse pre-order turned out to be higher.
Emerje
A lot of people also LOVED the Siege detailing on Jetfire and HATE the "bland" cartoon look, so that's irrelevant. The main reason MP Jetfire is "plain" is because the cartoon aesthetic was the direction TT have chosen, due to concentrating upon a core market for such figures in Japan. Skids, et al, were more "toy-esque" due to Honda partially funding, or collaborating with TT, as part of the specific car's anniversary, from what I've read.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 3rd, 2022 @ 8:46pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 3rd, 2022 @ 8:46pm CDT
I'm surprised he's that cheap. Pleasant surprise
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Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 10:43pm CDT
Same. I won't be getting him but I'm very happy for all my friends here.
Posted by william-james88 on June 3rd, 2022 @ 10:43pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I'm surprised he's that cheap. Pleasant surprise
Same. I won't be getting him but I'm very happy for all my friends here.
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 4th, 2022 @ 8:49am CDT
Because how it should work, Pulse UK is a regional distribution hub for Pulse US. Same stock, same offers etc The only thing different should be the currency conversion. Instead, it appears to be the same "franchised" BS as Amazon. No accountability. No product knowledge. Nothing.
Worthless.
Hence why you'll note when I list a sampling of price points. I don't typically list Amazon or Pulse.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 4th, 2022 @ 8:49am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Why? Hasbro UK, the last time I checked, was a pokey little office and warehouse combo somewhere in Wales, with staff that had no clue about Transformers whatsoever. Their computers had Tigerhawk listed only as "Flying White Tiger"...
Because how it should work, Pulse UK is a regional distribution hub for Pulse US. Same stock, same offers etc The only thing different should be the currency conversion. Instead, it appears to be the same "franchised" BS as Amazon. No accountability. No product knowledge. Nothing.
Worthless.
Hence why you'll note when I list a sampling of price points. I don't typically list Amazon or Pulse.
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Posted by First Gen on June 4th, 2022 @ 9:58am CDT
Posted by First Gen on June 4th, 2022 @ 9:58am CDT
Man, them accessories tho. May get it just for them.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 4th, 2022 @ 6:13pm CDT
You're preaching to the choir here. The story state of the toy market in the UK was partially why I left to live in Japan. Mind you, we can't get many other western toys here easily, but TFs are my main thing, so...
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 4th, 2022 @ 6:13pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:Why? Hasbro UK, the last time I checked, was a pokey little office and warehouse combo somewhere in Wales, with staff that had no clue about Transformers whatsoever. Their computers had Tigerhawk listed only as "Flying White Tiger"...
Because how it should work, Pulse UK is a regional distribution hub for Pulse US. Same stock, same offers etc The only thing different should be the currency conversion. Instead, it appears to be the same "franchised" BS as Amazon. No accountability. No product knowledge. Nothing.
Worthless.
Hence why you'll note when I list a sampling of price points. I don't typically list Amazon or Pulse.
You're preaching to the choir here. The story state of the toy market in the UK was partially why I left to live in Japan. Mind you, we can't get many other western toys here easily, but TFs are my main thing, so...
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Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 4th, 2022 @ 7:08pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 4th, 2022 @ 7:08pm CDT
Well, I pre-ordered off Pulse. No non-refundable deposit and if it turns out to be junk, it's easy to cancel. The taxes were killer though. Also, if it's good I'm sure I can find it earlier from other sources.
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Posted by primalxconvoy on June 4th, 2022 @ 7:33pm CDT
Nice. Takara Tomy doesn't offer the option to cancel pre-orders, zoo it's swings and roundabouts between the two services...
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 4th, 2022 @ 7:33pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Well, I pre-ordered off Pulse. No non-refundable deposit and if it turns out to be junk, it's easy to cancel. The taxes were killer though. Also, if it's good I'm sure I can find it earlier from other sources.
Nice. Takara Tomy doesn't offer the option to cancel pre-orders, zoo it's swings and roundabouts between the two services...
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135322)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:07am CDT
It is the same frustration I get sourcing a lot of collector lines online. Physical retail for them is virtually non-existent in the UK. So I have no other alternatives. That's beyond the nonsense you get from HasTak that don't think the rest of the world exists outside of the US and Japan.
Storm Collectibles - If you don't get the newest preorder as soon as it is dropped, directly on their site. It is pot luck if you even find another seller, outside of the second hand market.
NECA - Some lines don't have distribution outside of the US. So if you want EG Gargoyles. BBTS is your only real option. Unfortunately you'll likely be paying twice the price in customs.
Machine Robo/Action Toys - Good luck trying to find any of these that are listed (if listed at all) as out of stock. Since Action Toys don't seem to do reissues at all.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:07am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:You're preaching to the choir here. The story state of the toy market in the UK was partially why I left to live in Japan. Mind you, we can't get many other western toys here easily, but TFs are my main thing, so...
It is the same frustration I get sourcing a lot of collector lines online. Physical retail for them is virtually non-existent in the UK. So I have no other alternatives. That's beyond the nonsense you get from HasTak that don't think the rest of the world exists outside of the US and Japan.
Storm Collectibles - If you don't get the newest preorder as soon as it is dropped, directly on their site. It is pot luck if you even find another seller, outside of the second hand market.
NECA - Some lines don't have distribution outside of the US. So if you want EG Gargoyles. BBTS is your only real option. Unfortunately you'll likely be paying twice the price in customs.
Machine Robo/Action Toys - Good luck trying to find any of these that are listed (if listed at all) as out of stock. Since Action Toys don't seem to do reissues at all.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135323)
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:32am CDT
To be fair, I only use Amazon Japan and TT Mall in Japan. The days of physical shop's exclusives have long gone. Even Toys R Us (which still exists in Japan) stopped being a relevant place to get TFs years ago. Most Japanese toy departments only have a handful of TF stuff.
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:32am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:You're preaching to the choir here. The story state of the toy market in the UK was partially why I left to live in Japan. Mind you, we can't get many other western toys here easily, but TFs are my main thing, so...
It is the same frustration I get sourcing a lot of collector lines online. Physical retail for them is virtually non-existent in the UK. So I have no other alternatives. That's beyond the nonsense you get from HasTak that don't think the rest of the world exists outside of the US and Japan.
Storm Collectibles - If you don't get the newest preorder as soon as it is dropped, directly on their site. It is pot luck if you even find another seller, outside of the second hand market.
NECA - Some lines don't have distribution outside of the US. So if you want EG Gargoyles. BBTS is your only real option. Unfortunately you'll likely be paying twice the price in customs.
Machine Robo/Action Toys - Good luck trying to find any of these that are listed (if listed at all) as out of stock. Since Action Toys don't seem to do reissues at all.
To be fair, I only use Amazon Japan and TT Mall in Japan. The days of physical shop's exclusives have long gone. Even Toys R Us (which still exists in Japan) stopped being a relevant place to get TFs years ago. Most Japanese toy departments only have a handful of TF stuff.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135325)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:37am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:37am CDT
Yeah, whenever I read on here about shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. What that says to me: You're not getting it outside of eBay.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135326)
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:43am CDT
That's the same for me, although I've got American cums who visit me (sans C19) and they sell/give some of those to me. I missed out on the Micromaster set though, which was annoying.
I'm sure they'll turn up one day though, for bugger-all.
Posted by primalxconvoy on June 5th, 2022 @ 7:43am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Yeah, whenever I read on here about shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. What that says to me: You're not getting it outside of eBay.
That's the same for me, although I've got American cums who visit me (sans C19) and they sell/give some of those to me. I missed out on the Micromaster set though, which was annoying.
I'm sure they'll turn up one day though, for bugger-all.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135329)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 5th, 2022 @ 9:06am CDT
It reminds me of being a kid, in the early 90's. Looking through the mini catalogues that came with all figures and knowing most of them I could never own. As they simply weren't available in the UK. My Aunt went to Florida in the mid-90's and (knowing I was a fan) bought back several Toy Biz X-Men figures. Ones I didn't even know existed.
The fact that worldwide online connections haven't corrected the distribution problems from 30+ years ago is the depressing thing about all of this.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 5th, 2022 @ 9:06am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Yeah, whenever I read on here about shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. What that says to me: You're not getting it outside of eBay.
That's the same for me, although I've got American chums who visit me (sans C19) and they sell/give some of those to me. I missed out on the Micromaster set though, which was annoying.
I'm sure they'll turn up one day though, for bugger-all.
It reminds me of being a kid, in the early 90's. Looking through the mini catalogues that came with all figures and knowing most of them I could never own. As they simply weren't available in the UK. My Aunt went to Florida in the mid-90's and (knowing I was a fan) bought back several Toy Biz X-Men figures. Ones I didn't even know existed.
The fact that worldwide online connections haven't corrected the distribution problems from 30+ years ago is the depressing thing about all of this.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135372)
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2022 @ 9:23pm CDT
What are you referring to?
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2022 @ 9:23pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Yeah, whenever I read on here about shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. What that says to me: You're not getting it outside of eBay.
What are you referring to?
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135399)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 6th, 2022 @ 9:22am CDT
I think he's referring to all shop Exclusives in general.
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 6th, 2022 @ 9:22am CDT
william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Yeah, whenever I read on here about shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. What that says to me: You're not getting it outside of eBay.
What are you referring to?
I think he's referring to all shop Exclusives in general.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135409)
Posted by william-james88 on June 6th, 2022 @ 12:30pm CDT
Weird, cause this toy is not a shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. It's available (or will be available) at most online collectible retailers. Only in Japan is it an exclusive, but it's online for anyone there to purchase it.
Posted by william-james88 on June 6th, 2022 @ 12:30pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Yeah, whenever I read on here about shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. What that says to me: You're not getting it outside of eBay.
What are you referring to?
I think he's referring to all shop Exclusives in general.
Weird, cause this toy is not a shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. It's available (or will be available) at most online collectible retailers. Only in Japan is it an exclusive, but it's online for anyone there to purchase it.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135410)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 6th, 2022 @ 12:33pm CDT
It was an anecdotal tangent, that Jet/Skyfire was not a part of. Which is why he wasn't mentioned by name.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 6th, 2022 @ 12:33pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:ZeroWolf wrote:william-james88 wrote:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Yeah, whenever I read on here about shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. What that says to me: You're not getting it outside of eBay.
What are you referring to?
I think he's referring to all shop Exclusives in general.
Weird, cause this toy is not a shop exclusives for Walmart, Target and other such places that have no presence outside the US. It's available (or will be available) at most online collectible retailers. Only in Japan is it an exclusive, but it's online for anyone there to purchase it.
It was an anecdotal tangent, that Jet/Skyfire was not a part of. Which is why he wasn't mentioned by name.
Re: MP-57 Masterpiece Skyfire / Jetfire Officially Revealed with $300 Price Tag (2135440)
Posted by Changewinds on June 7th, 2022 @ 1:07am CDT
Posted by Changewinds on June 7th, 2022 @ 1:07am CDT
What really stands out to me is that this MP Jetfire has a lot of the similar gaps in jet mode that people complained about in the Siege version. MP Jetfire is a little more slimmed down and slightly more streamlined. Though I have to say that it’s definitely the articulated small bots that interests me most here. I know it’s not cartoon accurate but I love Siege Jetfire’s huge arsenal.
