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In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:00 am
by El Duque
The Masterpiece madness continues! Between Hasbro and Takara Tomy you barely have time to appreciate one Masterpiece before next arrives. Not that were complaining, of course! By way of the Planet Iacon facebook page we have a few in-hand images of Takara Tomy's upcoming Masterpiece figure MP-13 Soundwave with Laserbeak. The figure is due to release next month, the wait is almost over!

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Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 10:23 am
by Cobalt Prime
As much as I love Soundwave, this will have to wait until they pull an MP 10 move and release it the US at a more sane price. Awesome piece though.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:04 am
by Mindmaster
Cobalt Prime wrote:As much as I love Soundwave, this will have to wait until they pull an MP 10 move and release it the US at a more sane price. Awesome piece though.


Agreed. When it's released, I'm giving Hasbro four, maybe six, months to announce a stateside release of Soundwave before I bite the bullet and import it. >:oP

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:30 am
by Rated X
If this was voyager sized, I would pay insane prices and get it shipped from Mars if I had to. But Masterpiece, easy pass. All my coffee tables are full of statues already.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:42 am
by STngAR
Its a great looking figure but I cancelled my preorder with BBTS for the eventual Hasbro release. :MAXIMAL:

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:44 am
by Mindmaster
STngAR wrote:Its a great looking figure but I cancelled my preorder with BBTS for the eventual Hasbro release. :MAXIMAL:


That is, if we ever get one from Hasbro. >:oP

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:32 pm
by kirbenvost
Luckily I still have my originally-priced BBTS preorder and my girlfriend is getting him as my Christmas gift. Gotta wait a bit but it'll be an awesome gift. :D

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:37 pm
by Sabrblade
Mindmaster wrote:
Cobalt Prime wrote:As much as I love Soundwave, this will have to wait until they pull an MP 10 move and release it the US at a more sane price. Awesome piece though.


Agreed. When it's released, I'm giving Hasbro four, maybe six, months to announce a stateside release of Soundwave before I bite the bullet and import it. >:oP
Same here, but I'd first like to be able to FIND Hasbro's MP-10 so I can purchase it (don't wanna have to buy it online).

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:52 pm
by Mindmaster
Sabrblade wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
Cobalt Prime wrote:As much as I love Soundwave, this will have to wait until they pull an MP 10 move and release it the US at a more sane price. Awesome piece though.


Agreed. When it's released, I'm giving Hasbro four, maybe six, months to announce a stateside release of Soundwave before I bite the bullet and import it. >:oP
Same here, but I'd first like to be able to FIND Hasbro's MP-10 so I can purchase it (don't wanna have to buy it online).


I'm hoping my amazing, god-like mother got MP-10 for Christmas and Toys "R" Us exclusive Thundercracker. :PRAY:

I say "god-like" because she always seems to have people up in high places to get the Transformers I always go googley-eye for, despite our financial status.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:16 pm
by MasterSoundBlaster
I'm really hoping this gets a State-side release. It'll be much easier on my wallet and I won't have to charge for shipping.

Other then that, Soundwave is looking AMAZING.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:34 pm
by Erailea
Set my pre-order months ago :) Even if Hasbro does release him around this time next year, getting him via BBTS will save me the hassle of dealing with TRU drama again (if he does turn out to be yet another TRU exclusive, that is).

I will admit however that if I hadn't set my pre-order up months ago, I wouldn't be doing so now. $200 is rather extreme, in my opinion. It's the very reason I didn't order Taraka's MP-10.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 3:15 pm
by megatronus
I got a nice preorder price at TFsource - 149.95 for mint box - so I'm definitely happy to have the Takara version.

If it gets brought over to the US as a TRU exlcusive, great, I'll scratch and bite my way to one and open that. If not, I've got this puppy on reserve.

Either way, I'm pumped for Soundwave & cassettes!

What I'd love to see, and what I hope Hasbro does, is release Soundwave and ALL the cassettes in one lush package. Now THAT would be worth waiting for. :CON:

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:54 pm
by Samsonator
One of my friends pulled a dick move and preordered me all of MP Soundwave's cassettes, so I'mma gonna have to get this one way or another.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 6:59 pm
by Mindmaster
Samsonator wrote:One of my friends pulled a dick move and preordered me all of MP Soundwave's cassettes, so I'mma gonna have to get this one way or another.


I wish my friends were jerky enough to preorder Soundwave's minions for me... :-(

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:53 pm
by MasterSoundBlaster
Mindmaster wrote:
Samsonator wrote:One of my friends pulled a dick move and preordered me all of MP Soundwave's cassettes, so I'mma gonna have to get this one way or another.


I wish my friends were jerky enough to preorder Soundwave's minions for me... :-(

Yeah I would love it if my friends were cool enough to do something like that for me.

If you don't wanna fork over cash for Soundwave, you could give ME the minions. :lol:

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:18 pm
by SKYWARPED_128
Glad I pre-ordered him! Cant wait for Takara to get these out the factory.

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PostPosted: Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:10 pm
by PrymeStriker
Heh. I'll never have enough money to buy another Masterpiece with all these other toys I've jotted down to list. Nevertheless, that Soundwave looks kick-ass.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:26 am
by NTESHFT
So can't wait for this one to come out. Not even gonna wait for the minions, just gonna hit ship now

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:26 am
by Stormrider
Wow, this Soundwave looks perfect. No complaints. His release can't come soon enough. I think this is going to be a fan fav just like MP Grimlock. I am really excited about the direction that the Masterpieces are going.

If MP Soundwave gets released in the U.S. will they include the Megatron gun?

MP Shockwave please :PRAY:

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:30 pm
by Rodimus Prime
Wow. If it ever sees a US release, I'll get it. I haven't been this impressed with a MP figure since Grimlock. Not even MP-09.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 7:43 pm
by Breakdown 2099
50 Energon cubes says that he'll be out by, let's say, July/August, giving Hasbro 6 months to turn it around. Another 50 says that he'll have at least 2 of his minions packed with him, retailing for $110-120. He's a fan favourite, so it really is a no-brainer for Hasbro.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:05 pm
by Arie
Soundwave is looking great as a Masterpiece release. I have only recently started collecting Masterpiece releases and I am currently waiting for my Convoy (MP-10) and Starscream (MP-11) orders to arrive, so I do not know yet if I will purchase Soundwave (MP-13) straight... What are the chances of him being released by Hasbro in the nearby future and what will he cost me then, being an overseas buyer? I have paid just as much for Convoy (MP-10) as I would have had to pay for the Hasbro release, so how will that be for Soundwave? Time will tell I guess. But Soundwave is looking great!

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 5:11 pm
by Mindmaster
Arie wrote:Soundwave is looking great as a Masterpiece release. I have only recently started collecting Masterpiece releases and I am currently waiting for my Convoy (MP-10) and Starscream (MP-11) orders to arrive, so I do not know yet if I will purchase Soundwave (MP-13) straight... What are the chances of him being released by Hasbro in the nearby future and what will he cost me then, being an overseas buyer? I have paid just as much for Convoy (MP-10) as I would have had to pay for the Hasbro release, so how will that be for Soundwave? Time will tell I guess. But Soundwave is looking great!


Hasbro hasn't officially announced a stateside release of Soundwave. Like I said previously, I'm giving them six months before I decide to import.

Re: In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-13 Soundwave

PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 8:48 pm
by Nemesis Maximo
Are his fingers pose able, or is it just his left index finger that's stuck in "eject button pushing mode"?

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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:49 pm
by Mindmaster
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Are his fingers pose able, or is it just his left index finger that's stuck in "eject button pushing mode"?


Unknow. But I'd say his hands would be as poseable as Starscream; thumb is a ball joint, index finger is hinged and ball-jointed, and the rest of them are fused, hinged and ball-jointed.