Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-19 Smokescreen Website Now Live
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Posted by Sabrblade on November 25th, 2013 @ 8:34am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on November 25th, 2013 @ 9:19am CST
Posted by Ravage XK on November 25th, 2013 @ 9:45am CST
Posted by megatronus on November 25th, 2013 @ 9:51am CST
Ravage XK wrote:I was looking forward to Smokescreen the most but now I think that Streak is the looker of the trio. Still happy to have Smokescreen though.
I think Smokescreen has the sexiest vehicle mode of the 3, but Streak has the sleekest robot coloration - he just looks good. I'll probably feel differently once I have him in hand, but Smokescreen's face looks slightly derpy (despite being slavish to G1).
Posted by Dead Metal on November 25th, 2013 @ 9:56am CST
Bluestreak, just looks like a neat robot, his alt-mode kibble isn't as noticeable as with Prowl or Smokescren.
Posted by stocky on November 25th, 2013 @ 11:02am CST
Posted by kirbenvost on November 25th, 2013 @ 11:39am CST
stocky wrote:It's really great to see more photos of Smokescreen. But when are we going to start seeing some photos, or even just silhouettes, of Wheeljack and Bumblebee??? It was almost 6 months ago that they were announced, and since then we haven't seen or heard ANYTHING about them at all....
They haven't been officially announced by Takara yet, it's only some retailers opening pre-emptive preorders. I'm guessing they'll wait until after the release of Smokescreen to make more announcements, since the Fan Choice poll has been the main focus of their MP marketing at the moment.
Smokescreen does look derpy in robot mode, but that's how he looks. I'm still getting him but he'll probably be the one I keep in vehicle mode out of all three. I do hope he still has the standard shoulder cannons and they're just folded out of the way, however, because those big tall ones look seriously silly, albeit cartoon-accurate. Can't wait to get him regardless. I already have some funds sitting in my Paypal account waiting.
Posted by rpetras on November 25th, 2013 @ 11:49am CST
Posted by Deathscythetransform on November 26th, 2013 @ 4:10pm CST
after Wheeljack and, (of course we cant avoid him, coz he's everywhere) Bumblbee...
I think the next one who need the masterpiece treatment should be TRACKS!!!
Posted by Cyberpath on December 10th, 2013 @ 3:15am CST
Posted by El Duque on December 10th, 2013 @ 6:23pm CST
Posted by megatronus on December 10th, 2013 @ 6:27pm CST
Posted by xyl360 on December 10th, 2013 @ 8:48pm CST
megatronus wrote:
What he said ^
Posted by El Duque on December 10th, 2013 @ 10:35pm CST
Posted by TimothyR on December 10th, 2013 @ 10:45pm CST
i'm super excited to complete the trio.
i really hope we get a look at magnus, bumblebee, or wheeljack once smokescreen is released.. it's weird that once smokescreen comes out we won't have any photos of upcoming masterpiece figures.
for the longest time it's just felt like we've constantly had figures made, pictured, and waiting in line for release. after smokescreen.. everything seems up in the air. hell, for all we know bumblebee and wheeljack might not be real (though i'm sure they are)
Posted by megatronus on December 10th, 2013 @ 11:00pm CST
TimothyR wrote:man i SERIOUSLY CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS!
i'm super excited to complete the trio.
i really hope we get a look at magnus, bumblebee, or wheeljack once smokescreen is released.. it's weird that once smokescreen comes out we won't have any photos of upcoming masterpiece figures.
for the longest time it's just felt like we've constantly had figures made, pictured, and waiting in line for release. after smokescreen.. everything seems up in the air. hell, for all we know bumblebee and wheeljack might not be real (though i'm sure they are)
I wouldn't start worrying just yet. If G2 Sideswipe releases and still nothing... that's probably a good time to freak out.
Posted by xyl360 on December 10th, 2013 @ 11:43pm CST
megatronus wrote:If G2 Sideswipe releases and still nothing... that's probably a good time to freak out.
Or not. It's entirely possible that Takara doesn't want to advertise next year's MPs until next year and that could be the reason for the lack of pics and info. Come January I bet we start seeing more about Bumblebee, Wheeljack and Ultra Magnus (plus whoever the fourth MP for next year will be (Megatron 2.0 anyone ?).
Of course that fourth MP is probably just Cliffjumper, not that that's really a bad thing. I just really want a proper MP Megs .
Posted by Cyberpath on December 11th, 2013 @ 3:59am CST
And lets hope that the line won't lose steam or get cancelled before they knock out a proper Megatron counterpart to the MP-10!
Posted by megatronus on December 11th, 2013 @ 8:30am CST
Cyberpath wrote:I totally get it. Not that I'm not looking forward to that sweet Smokescreen figure, but I'm getting a little desperate for some MP-Bumblebee updates myself. (As you can probably tell by the Throttlebot pic.)
And lets hope that the line won't lose steam or get cancelled before they knock out a proper Megatron counterpart to the MP-10!
Let's hope the MP line doesn't get cancelled before they pump out the '84 lineup!
Posted by Cyberpath on December 13th, 2013 @ 4:22am CST
Shogo Hasui: "This is the back of the robot mode MP-19 Smokescreen. Movement of the waist will be limited to some extent, but those who lowered down the roof as shown in the photograph is close to the design of some anime." (Google Translate)
Referring to Smokes' back in the cartoon, which was different than Prowl & Bluestreak's. It always reminded me of a t-shirt tied around a waist.
"Various logos drawn on the body of the MP smoke screen, selected based on the words derived from the character of his and, resembling the silhouette logo was drawn to the car that was the foundation of the design. SLOT FEVER is personal favorite." (Google Translate)
"It is a comparison between robot mode of the old toy and MP-19 Smokescreen to be released tomorrow at last. In MP, such as hand-held gun or relocate the tire shoulder and Canon head, shoulder, has become a form of closer to the shape of the anime more." (Google Translate)
Posted by Autobot032 on December 13th, 2013 @ 4:44am CST
Here's what Cyberpath shared:
Cyberpath wrote:
Shogo Hasui: "This is the back of the robot mode MP-19 Smokescreen. Movement of the waist will be limited to some extent, but those who lowered down the roof as shown in the photograph is close to the design of some anime." (Google Translate)
Referring to Smokes' back in the cartoon, which was different than Prowl & Bluestreak's. It always reminded me of a t-shirt tied around a waist.
"Various logos drawn on the body of the MP smoke screen, selected based on the words derived from the character of his and, resembling the silhouette logo was drawn to the car that was the foundation of the design. SLOT FEVER is personal favorite." (Google Translate)
"It is a comparison between robot mode of the old toy and MP-19 Smokescreen to be released tomorrow at last. In MP, such as hand-held gun or relocate the tire shoulder and Canon head, shoulder, has become a form of closer to the shape of the anime more." (Google Translate)
Posted by Sideshow Sideswipe on December 13th, 2013 @ 8:26am CST
Posted by EagleTron on December 13th, 2013 @ 11:56am CST
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on December 13th, 2013 @ 12:57pm CST
Sideshow Sideswipe wrote:Can someone mirror the images? PLEEEEEEEZ
The news post should be mirrored now
Posted by kirbenvost on December 13th, 2013 @ 1:39pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on December 13th, 2013 @ 2:05pm CST
Fixed that for ya.kirbenvost wrote:Darn, this confirms he doesn't have the regular launchers like the other two. Oh well, show-accurate shoulder cannons it is, then!
Posted by Cyberpath on December 13th, 2013 @ 5:48pm CST
His robot mode looks the way it's supposed to, quite true to the cartoon model.
They did a good job adjusting Smokes from Prowl. I'm still kind of hoping they'll tweak Red Alert just a little bit more.. white thighs, slightly more accurate weapons, but mostly, the shoulders and arms. (Still awesome though!)
Both. :)EagleTron wrote:Bring on Mp Bumblebee and Mp Wheeljack pics. Where they at? That car mode for Smokes looks real good. The best out of the three. The robot mode is least out of the three. Still contemplating on who should I take out the packaging for display, mp Prowl or mp Bluestreak. I would have bought this Smokescreen if Takara didn't make one of his brothers.
Posted by Neo Optimus Prime on December 13th, 2013 @ 6:22pm CST
Hi all, here's my review of MP-19 Smokescreen for those of you who want to see more of the actual toy before you decide whether to get him. Cheers! =)
Posted by Stormrider on December 13th, 2013 @ 7:53pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:Smokes is ready to ship.
His robot mode looks the way it's supposed to, quite true to the cartoon model.
They did a good job adjusting Smokes from Prowl. I'm still kind of hoping they'll tweak Red Alert just a little bit more.. white thighs, slightly more accurate weapons, but mostly, the shoulders and arms. (Still awesome though!)Both.EagleTron wrote:Bring on Mp Bumblebee and Mp Wheeljack pics. Where they at? That car mode for Smokes looks real good. The best out of the three. The robot mode is least out of the three. Still contemplating on who should I take out the packaging for display, mp Prowl or mp Bluestreak. I would have bought this Smokescreen if Takara didn't make one of his brothers.
Wonder if the next MP figure hint will be posted in Smokescreen's instructions.
Posted by Sabrblade on December 13th, 2013 @ 7:56pm CST
Has that happened before?Stormrider wrote:Wonder if the next MP figure hint will be posted in Smokescreen's instructions.
Posted by El Duque on December 14th, 2013 @ 9:58am CST
Transformers MP19 Masterpiece Smokescreen
Posted by TreyTable on December 14th, 2013 @ 12:45pm CST
Posted by hinomars19 on December 14th, 2013 @ 1:07pm CST
Posted by MGrotusque on December 14th, 2013 @ 1:11pm CST
Posted by kirbenvost on December 14th, 2013 @ 1:34pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:Fixed that for ya.kirbenvost wrote:Darn, this confirms he doesn't have the regular launchers like the other two. Oh well, show-accurate shoulder cannons it is, then!
Lol, yes, of course, but I was still hoping for the option of regular ones.
Posted by blitzwing47 on December 14th, 2013 @ 4:28pm CST
Also, gotta love that "SlotFever" on his car mode, referencing the G1 episode "The Gambler".
Posted by Cyberpath on December 14th, 2013 @ 5:07pm CST
It's kind of ironic that they replaced "Bosch" with "Huck" considering that Smokes' partner in The Gambler was named Bosch.
(Pic from the internet.)
Posted by SKYWARPED_128 on December 14th, 2013 @ 9:46pm CST
.Sabrblade wrote:Has that happened before?Stormrider wrote:Wonder if the next MP figure hint will be posted in Smokescreen's instructions.
It happened in the early days of the MP line, at least. I don't recall the details but MP-01 had an image of Starscream of all people on his wrist communicator, and before long, MP-SS was announced.
MP Starscream himself included a mounting clip for the gun mode Megs that came with MP-10 as part of his accessories. Certain collectors believe this to be a hint that MP Megatron would be the next announcement. Although it was actually MP-04 Perfect Edition OP that followed, Megatron did indeed make the list later on.
The base that came with the so-called Last Shot MP-01 OP included voice clips by the G1 cartoon's Japanese voice actor, and one of the clips mentions a "rebirth." After MP-10 was announced, some took the last voice clip as a hint to mean that OP was being redesigned from the ground up.
As far as I know, these "hints" seem to have largely disappeared from the later MP toys, with MP-10 giving no hint at all that MP-11 SS would be announced. Nor did MP-11 show any clue of an upcoming MP Lambor or Soundwave.
I could be wrong, though.
Posted by DEANO85 on December 14th, 2013 @ 11:00pm CST
Posted by EagleTron on December 15th, 2013 @ 9:48pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:Smokes is ready to ship.
His robot mode looks the way it's supposed to, quite true to the cartoon model.
They did a good job adjusting Smokes from Prowl. I'm still kind of hoping they'll tweak Red Alert just a little bit more.. white thighs, slightly more accurate weapons, but mostly, the shoulders and arms. (Still awesome though!)Both.EagleTron wrote:Bring on Mp Bumblebee and Mp Wheeljack pics. Where they at? That car mode for Smokes looks real good. The best out of the three. The robot mode is least out of the three. Still contemplating on who should I take out the packaging for display, mp Prowl or mp Bluestreak. I would have bought this Smokescreen if Takara didn't make one of his brothers.
Ok, even though I asked witch on I should take out the packaging (one), not both, but after weeks of contemplation, I'm deciding to take Prowl out for display. Because I think the cop car Autobot will turn out to be less valuable in the future. He is going to be My second Mp on shelf display . Mp Tigertrack will no long be solo. Masterpiece sports car Autobot team with those two.
Posted by EagleTron on December 15th, 2013 @ 9:48pm CST
Cyberpath wrote:Smokes is ready to ship.
His robot mode looks the way it's supposed to, quite true to the cartoon model.
They did a good job adjusting Smokes from Prowl. I'm still kind of hoping they'll tweak Red Alert just a little bit more.. white thighs, slightly more accurate weapons, but mostly, the shoulders and arms. (Still awesome though!)Both.EagleTron wrote:Bring on Mp Bumblebee and Mp Wheeljack pics. Where they at? That car mode for Smokes looks real good. The best out of the three. The robot mode is least out of the three. Still contemplating on who should I take out the packaging for display, mp Prowl or mp Bluestreak. I would have bought this Smokescreen if Takara didn't make one of his brothers.
Ok, thanks for the advice even though I asked witch one I should take out the packaging (one), not both, but after weeks of contemplation, I'm deciding to take Prowl out for display. Because I think the cop car Autobot will turn out to be less valuable in the future. He is going to be My second Mp on shelf display . Mp Tigertrack will no long be solo. Masterpiece sports car Autobot team with those two.