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News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:45 pm

megatronus wrote:
AutoBorst wrote:Nice to see there's an online retailer that doesn't automatically rape your wallet on a new pre-order item.
They just rape your wallet on shipping.

Indeed that's the truth! That's why I haven't shopped with them for over a year. It's not their fault though I think HK post is just generally much more expensive than JP post and it went up. I put the same things in cart at Ehobbybase shop they pretty much charge the same rates.

News Credits: 112 · by **megatronus** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 3:31 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
AutoBorst wrote:Nice to see there's an online retailer that doesn't automatically rape your wallet on a new pre-order item.
They just rape your wallet on shipping.

Indeed that's the truth! That's why I haven't shopped with them for over a year. It's not their fault though I think HK post is just generally much more expensive than JP post and it went up. I put the same things in cart at Ehobbybase shop they pretty much charge the same rates.

Yup! But if you order a few MPs at a time (I've got Jackie, Bee, and G2 Sideswipe in one order), it still comes out to $10 less than US retail per MP, and you get the coins and Amazon.jp accessories. So I end up ordering from them very occasionally.

by **Loyal To The End** » Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:12 pm

Robotkingdom is bullshit there charding me 26 dollars for ups Shipping when they are clearly Shipping from hong komg.

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:30 am

New pic from the designer:

MP-20ホイルジャックのビークルモード後部の画像です。変形方法が、いくらか見えてきましたかね？写真では分かりづらいですが、手持ち銃であるハンドガンをエグゾーストパイプのように取り付けることができます。

Google translate:

This is a picture of the rear of the vehicle mode MP-20 Wheeljack. Deformation method, I guess we have seen some? It is hard to understand with the photograph, it can be installed as exhaust pipe a handgun is a hand-held gun.

News Credits: 668 · by **Autobot032** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:40 am

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath found an update from Hasui's Twitter, revealing how Masterpiece Wheeljack's weapon will stow away in vehicle mode. Unlike previous releases, Wheeljack's weapon integrates into his vehicle mode as seen below:

Cyberpath wrote:New pic from the designer:

MP-20ホイルジャックのビークルモード後部の画像です。変形方法が、いくらか見えてきましたかね？写真では分かりづらいですが、手持ち銃であるハンドガンをエグゾーストパイプのように取り付けることができます。

Google translate:

This is a picture of the rear of the vehicle mode MP-20 Wheeljack. Deformation method, I guess we have seen some? It is hard to understand with the photograph, it can be installed as exhaust pipe a handgun is a hand-held gun.

Masterpiece Wheeljack is listed as an August release, until then, pictures will have to keep us going.

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News Credits: 86 · by **ScoutBumblebee** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 2:42 am

The more I see of this figure, the more I like it!

by **frogbat** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:07 am

do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

News Credits: 3 · by **Torneira** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 3:33 am

So if Wheeljack is set to be released in August, when are Bumblebee and Ultra Magnus to be expected?

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 4:26 am

Well that's one thing this guy has done right! The only thing I don't like about Sideswipe and Prowl is the inability to store weapons. Except for Prowl's shoulder cannons, that's sweet.

News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 5:11 am

frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 8:40 am

LOST Cybertronian wrote:
frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:06 am

That is one sexy backside. :lol:

by **wilcosu35** » Fri Jan 17, 2014 10:10 am

kirbenvost wrote:That is one sexy backside.

indeed, wheeljack has a nice rear

by **frogbat** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 3:58 am

El Duque wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

yeah i agree, in the long run i prefer plastic too for practical reasons as you mention. I think only a couple of grapple's tyres survived from my childhood days. Though for aesthetics, and a touch of realism + a feel you're getting more for your money, rubber would be my preference. If anyone comes up with durable rubber it would be better.

by **EagleTron** » Sun Jan 19, 2014 1:09 pm

Weapon storage too, this might be the best figure of 2014. I want someone to make a 10 piece mp Wheeljack accessory pakage.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:24 pm

El Duque wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

Same here. Having problems with my G1 figs already with rubber rot. Unless you regularly apply Armor All to it. Rubber feels and looks good for the "realistic" presentation but you get the rot as a consequence.

News Credits: 112 · by **megatronus** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 8:54 pm

fenrir72 wrote:
El Duque wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:
frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

Same here. Having problems with my G1 figs already with rubber rot. Unless you regularly apply Armor All to it. Rubber feels and looks good for the "realistic" presentation but you get the rot as a consequence.

How frequently? Don't want my MP-10's tires rotting anytime soon.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:46 pm

If you live in temperate zones at least once a moth. I live near the tropics...........2x a month.

by **AnnaChristine** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 2:05 pm

Its funny. The rubber tires thing. I've got G1 toys I've had since the 80s with no issues. Sweet, lovely tires. RID Prime, however - they're dead. All of them. Had issues with the couple of Alternators I had, too.

What is odd, is as I collect dolls - never any issues with them. Whatever they make dolls heads from - they should use that. Its much less elastic, but still has a slight rubber feel.

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:45 am

A new photo from the designer, homage to "Trans-Europe Express."

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 5:51 am

Wondering Takara Tomy's next Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack will scale with the rest of the recently released Autobot cars? Site sponsor TFsource dropped by with an image of the prototype in vehicle mode with MP-12 Sideswipe, MP-18 Bluestreak, and MP-Smokescreen. Click here pre-order yours at TFsource.