Takara MP-39 Masterpiece Sunstreaker Packaging Photos

Yes, I’ll be having on of these thank you.

I'm bummed there is no alternate G1 toy head. Hope a 3p will chime in with one of those in case we want to swap out.

I guess I'm the minority, but I'm cool with them looking more like the cartoon.

Oh don't get me wrong. That's my preference, BUT some of the other Masterpieces they've included both options.

gothsaurus wrote:Oh don't get me wrong. That's my preference, BUT some of the other Masterpieces they've included both options.

In several of those more recent cases like Inferno, Grapple, and BW Convoy it was because those toy-based faces were also seen in the cartoons.

bigcee66 wrote:I guess I'm the minority, but I'm cool with them looking more like the cartoon.

The whole purpose of the Masterpiece series is to make cartoon-accurate Transformers. The only reason why most figures aren’t 100% cartoon-accurate is because it’s technically difficult to pull it off for some characters. MP’s arent intended to make “good-looking” Transformers but to make them as cartoon-accurate as possible. They make the vehicle modes real-life accurate because of licensing obligations. That’s why the non-licensed alt-modes are cartoon-accurate as well.

I know this. Known this since 2003 which is why I'm not understanding the hate. To make these figures look like the animated versions and I think it's a slap in the face to knock such a feat as it wasn't drawn to represent a true transforming robot but to simplify the appearance of said robot.

Ironhide was figure of the year last year and it looked fantastic. My one complaint with Sunstreaker is the lack of a gun hand.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ironhide was figure of the year last year and it looked fantastic. My one complaint with Sunstreaker is the lack of a gun hand.

SS never showed his "pile driver"/missiles in the show so too bad.

gothsaurus wrote:Oh don't get me wrong. That's my preference, BUT some of the other Masterpieces they've included both options.

Was wondering about that too but his face design in the anime was nailed almost immediately. Just like Lambor and the rest of the gang. (WJ excluded)

The Fuso boys, had differing face designs so OCD Takara gave us a bone (Grimlock only had one differing during SOS Dinobots so an exception?)

fenrir72 wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Ironhide was figure of the year last year and it looked fantastic. My one complaint with Sunstreaker is the lack of a gun hand.

SS never showed his "pile driver"/missiles in the show so too bad.

gothsaurus wrote:Oh don't get me wrong. That's my preference, BUT some of the other Masterpieces they've included both options.

Was wondering about that too but his face design in the anime was nailed almost immediately. Just like Lambor and the rest of the gang. (WJ excluded)

The Fuso boys, had differing face designs so OCD Takara gave us a bone (Grimlock only had one differing during SOS Dinobots so an exception?)

It all comes down to whatever appeared in the cartoon from MP-10 on. Grimlock being MP-8 falls outside that, so he had some toy-accurate detailing by virtue.
That's not to say there will never be a a toy-accurate Sunstreaker head, however expect that one to be used for the inevitable Diaclone-based retool called Spin-Out.

Yeah, I was thinking of that, too. I'm guessing we WILL see a toy accurate head for a red and/or police diaclone version. Hoping for both of those. Definitely two instant-buys for me.

I have appreciated it when Takara has given us both options in a set. It's fun to swap them out in the ole display as toy accurate one week... and cartoon accurate the next. Hope they do more of that. And if they don't, will be cheering when a 3P helps us out.

Thanks to long time site sponsor Robot Kingdom, we have some brand new images for the upcoming Masterpiece Sunstreaker figure! These brand new stock photos illustrate how the toy is packaged with his many accessories, including Chip and his wheelchair. They also show off his collector's coin, featuring a case based on the hood of a Lamborghini Countach, the car his alt mode is based on. Check out those (and even more) images down below, and tell us in the Energon Pub Forums if these new stock photos changed your mind at all in picking up this figure.
























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I'm assuming Chip's wheelchair is going to be painted.

Because there's one guy you don't want it tick off, it's a the guy with the upper body strength to rip a floppy like paper.

zodconvoy wrote:I'm assuming Chip's wheelchair is going to be painted.

Because there's one guy you don't want it tick off, it's a the guy with the upper body strength to rip a floppy like paper.

I say no these pictures of Figure and chip figure are out of box package and looking at wheel chair it is all black

Glorious!

Oh Chip what ever became of you after season 2?

Looks good. But they should have tampoed the Lamborghini emblem.

Stupid question, cause I know we got Spike with Optimus, and now Chip with Sunstreaker, have they done a Carly yet? Officially that is.

Rodimus Knight wrote:Stupid question, cause I know we got Spike with Optimus, and now Chip with Sunstreaker, have they done a Carly yet? Officially that is.

Nope.

In fact, no official toy of Carly of any kind has been made yet.

How in the name of holy fuck did The chosen prime get this dude in stock before HLJ?????????

Ironhidensh wrote:How in the name of holy **** did The chosen prime get this dude in stock before HLJ?????????

That's indeed odd because HLJ is usually one of, pissibly the first to get new MP's.
What's also odd is that there are some irregularities about the release date.
The main MP list on TFWiki http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers:_Masterpiece (scroll down) mentions 22-12, but if you click on the Sunstreaker link http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sunstreaker_(G1)/toys#Masterpiece it says 28-12.

wilcosu35 wrote:What's also odd is that there are some irregularities about the release date.
The main MP list on TFWiki http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Transformers:_Masterpiece (scroll down) mentions 22-12, but if you click on the Sunstreaker link http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sunstreaker_(G1)/toys#Masterpiece it says 28-12.

Simplest explanation: Whoever edited the release date on one page forgot to also do so on the other page.

Several fans have been able to get MP-39 Masterpiece Sunstreaker from online retailers before his release in official Japan, December 29th. That means we have some in hand images and our first video review. Both are from TF fan Dinobot Grimlock. He has split his video review into 4 parts, and all can be found below. They deal with the transformation, the car mode, the robot mode as well as a look at comparisons and the accessories.

Dinobot Grimlock also has several in hand images comparing this masterpiece toy to his brother, Sideswipe. It is impressive to see how similar in look and size both cars are and yet they are completely different toys. Does this toy seem worth his higher price point than the previous autobot cars? Let us know if you will be getting this toy and what your thoughts on him are in the discussion.

"Leakin' lubricant!"

Emerje

needs a bigger backpack. this one is WAY too small.

william-james88 wrote:Several fans have been able to get MP-39 Masterpiece Sunstreaker from online retailers before his release in official Japan, December 29th. That means we have some in hand images and our first video review. Both are from TF fan Dinobot Grimlock. He has split his video review into 4 parts, and all can be found below. They deal with the transformation, the car mode, the robot mode as well as a look at comparisons and the accessories.

Dinobot Grimlock also has several in hand images comparing this masterpiece toy to his brother, Sideswipe. It is impressive to see how similar in look and size both cars are and yet they are completely different toys. Does this toy seem worth his higher price point than the previous autobot cars? Let us know if you will be getting this toy and what your thoughts on him are in the discussion.

Stop the presses! He's got a butt flap!

Okay...............So is it safe to say that Hasbro stopped making Generation's figures that are even half the quality of figures likes these in order to better sell MP figures?

YoungPrime wrote:Okay...............So is it safe to say that Hasbro stopped making Generation's figures that are even half the quality of figures likes these in order to better sell MP figures?

no way, all their current gen toys are waaay better than the crap they were putting out in 2012. And hasbro makes no money from mp sunstreaker so I dont really get it.

Transformation doesn't look as bad as I thought and everything tabs into place that needs to. Can't wait to get my hands on it, really surprised some places got it before Amazon Japan.

Thank you Drew (Dinobot Grimlock) for putting these together! You did a good job on your first try at one of these videos

I've been interested in Sunstreaker ever since he was first announced, and your videos have made me even more interested.. I'd say he's definitely worth the higher price.

YoungPrime wrote:Okay...............So is it safe to say that Hasbro stopped making Generation's figures that are even half the quality of figures likes these in order to better sell MP figures?

When did Hasbro ever make Generations figures half as good as an MP at less than 1/5 the price? I think people would have been expecting more from MPs if that were the case.

Emerje

So,after some comparing of shipping rates and higher domestic costs..... I canceled my HLJ preorded, and went on and bought this from Chosen Prime. I was also picking up Takara Legends Kup, so I qualified for free shipping. What I would have paid for shipping from HLJ (I don't have patients for slow, cheap options) I broke out only paying about five or so extra bucks. Worth it to have Sunny in hand by the weekend.

Ironhidensh wrote:So,after some comparing of shipping rates and higher domestic costs..... I canceled my HLJ preorded, and went on and bought this from Chosen Prime. I was also picking up Takara Legends Kup, so I qualified for free shipping. What I would have paid for shipping from HLJ (I don't have patients for slow, cheap options) I broke out only paying about five or so extra bucks. Worth it to have Sunny in hand by the weekend.

Congrats!! I just cancelled my pre-order from TransformerLand, so they'll have at least one extra when they get them in stock!! Maybe I'll pick him up someday, just not any time soon.

From @Alfes2010 --

I never realized how unhappy the standard face of both of those bots look. And then I realized they are wearing a frowny face on their chests!!

Ironhidensh wrote:So,after some comparing of shipping rates and higher domestic costs..... I canceled my HLJ preorded, and went on and bought this from Chosen Prime. I was also picking up Takara Legends Kup, so I qualified for free shipping. What I would have paid for shipping from HLJ (I don't have patients for slow, cheap options) I broke out only paying about five or so extra bucks. Worth it to have Sunny in hand by the weekend.

I'm going to be patient. Sunstreaker got caught up with Legends Perceptor, Slugslinger and Bumblebee, so shipping is already going to be up there so I may as well just wait a month for Megatron as well.

Just got Sunny out if the box. Haven't tried to transform yet, just played with car mode a bit.



Even still, this guy is gonna be in the high class of MP figs. I'm very, very impressed.

Ironhidensh wrote:Just got Sunny out if the box. Haven't tried to transform yet, just played with car mode a bit.



Even still, this guy is gonna be in the high class of MP figs. I'm very, very impressed.

I'm pleased with mine, but have noticed that the passenger side rear-view mirror gets caught in the leg easily during transformation, and seems to be at risk of breaking if I'm not incredibly gentle.

Cool!

I'm working on a pictorial for you bums. Should be up in an hour or two.

So, I kinda feel like this guy is a bit of a sleeper MP. There really hasn't been a whole lot of excitement and build up for his release. At least, that's how I feel, and that's a shame. This guy is absolutely amazing. Seriously, I've only had him in hand for about 48 hours, but I'm ready to put his right at the top of the list of MP figures. Not only that, but its been a hot minute since we got a new carbot, so its nice to get back to that. Lets start of with the alt mode.


Takara really out did themselves this time. They packed a whole lot of awesome into a really small package. Sunny is a standard MP car size, and yet, along with being fully transformable to an amazing robot mode, he actually has two car modes. A standard Countach:





And a "Super Lambo":






Sunstreaker comes with two weapons, and the ability to store them both, at least in super mode. I don't think it works in "regular" Countach mode. Still though, a true MP needs the ability to carry or store its weapons while in alt mode, and Sunny passes the test.





Another neat little add on, you may remember in the original G1 cartoon, in the very first episode (or at least in one of the first parts of the first episode) the scene where Trailbreaker calls for back up, and Sunstreaker and Sideswipe answer the call. Sunny pops a little laser gun out of his backside, and blasts away at the Seekers chasing them. Yep, Sunny here can do that.



I was actually going to recreate the scene, but this little project was taking longer than I thought, and I didn't want to transform my MP Sideswipe and Trailbreaker, which is the sole reason you will see 'Breaker in a later photo.

Yes, Sunny is a truly beautiful car mode, and he still has one more really cool and neat feature: pop up headlights!



Its just a really neat and cool feature. It shows the effort, and dare I say, even love of character that obviously went into the design of Sunny. His doors and hood also open up like the real vehicle, but for me, it just exposes the inner workings of the toy. Nice, but not a huge feature for me. I really only have one gripe on car mode, and that is the plastic tires. God, how I hate the plastic tires. Yes, its a dead horse, but Imma keep beating that fucker.

Now done with alt mode, we move on to the main event, the robot. The transformation to bot mode is actually fun. With many MP style figures it can be a pain. An amazing one, but a pain still. I really don't think that with Sunny. Its fun and inspired. Honestly, words don't do it justice, you just need to experience it. Here is the glorious result:













Its very toon accurate. Maybe a little too much in spots. For my tastes, I would have appreciated a different head, but nothing is close to a deal breaker. He does have a bit of a backpack though, but I'm making peace with backpacks on MPs. In fact, I'm starting a little club.



He does look good though. He also comes with a lot of accessories. As mentioned, he had two guns:



That he can store in bot mode as well:





I find the leg storage and very neat little trick. He also, as is pretty standard by now with MP figures, comes with alternate faces:



He also comes with a Chip Chase in wheelchair figure, and that silly alien face from a season 2 episode:



When you stand him next to his brother Sideswipe, I feel he clearly stands out as the better looking figure, and not just in his own mind. I've felt for a while now that we need a new Sideswipe, and in my humble opinion at least, Sunstreaker really drives that home. Not that Sideswipe is a bad figure, but you can clearly tell the designers have learned a thing or two. Sunny also looks good with others:



A concern I read early in the thread mentioned his side view mirrors and the possibility of breakage during transformation. While I can see that, I had no difficulty changing him with out damage there. I think that clearance room was very much taken into consideration during design, and that every thing works just fine. If not, Takara has you covered as they have added a replacement set:



This is a very welcome habit that Takara has gotten into.



In conclusion, I have almost no complaints on this figure. Sunstreaker is an amazing work of art, and a worthy addition to any collection. I really can't recommend this figure enough.

Ironhidensh wrote:So, I kinda feel like this guy is a bit of a sleeper MP. There really hasn't been a whole lot of excitement and build up for his release. At least, that's how I feel, and that's a shame. This guy is absolutely amazing.

Perhaps it's the specific character. Or maybe the novelty just wore off. I'm waiting for mine to arrive!

Ironhidensh wrote:When you stand him next to his brother Sideswipe, I feel he clearly stands out as the better looking figure, and not just in his own mind.

Ironhidensh wrote: I've felt for a while now that we need a new Sideswipe, and in my humble opinion at least, Sunstreaker really drives that home. Not that Sideswipe is a bad figure, but you can clearly tell the designers have learned a thing or two.

And they have a bigger budget now. Sunstreaker costs twice as much as MP-12 Sideswipe did.

Part of Hasui's vision was to make less prominent characters at "affordable" prices. As the line's popularity grew, so have the prices (and with it the poseability/accessories/etc.)

As of writing this, still happy with Sideswipe. Wish Red could be upgraded though, to better reflect his model somehow.

How's the chrome so far?

Well, Takara's MP-39 Sunstreaker is finally upon us, the long lost brother to MP-12 has finally made it to collector's hands! And this figure has dazzled several Seibertron members, one of whom wrote us a great pictorial review of the figure.

Friend of the site and Masterpiece extraordinaire Ironhidensh has written us this awesome review of the new Masterpiece from Takara, or as he calls it, a "sleeper MP". You will find below his thoughts on the figure in robot mode, car mode, Transformation, and overall how much fun it is.

If a video review is more your style, feel free to check out our Previous video review.

Without Further ado, take it away Densh!

Ironhidensh wrote:




So, I kinda feel like this guy is a bit of a sleeper MP. There really hasn't been a whole lot of excitement and build up for his release. At least, that's how I feel, and that's a shame. This guy is absolutely amazing. Seriously, I've only had him in hand for about 48 hours, but I'm ready to put his right at the top of the list of MP figures. Not only that, but its been a hot minute since we got a new carbot, so its nice to get back to that. Lets start of with the alt mode.


Takara really out did themselves this time. They packed a whole lot of awesome into a really small package. Sunny is a standard MP car size, and yet, along with being fully transformable to an amazing robot mode, he actually has two car modes. A standard Countach:





And a "Super Lambo":





Sunstreaker comes with two weapons, and the ability to store them both, at least in super mode. I don't think it works in "regular" Countach mode. Still though, a true MP needs the ability to carry or store its weapons while in alt mode, and Sunny passes the test.






Another neat little add on, you may remember in the original G1 cartoon, in the very first episode (or at least in one of the first parts of the first episode) the scene where Trailbreaker calls for back up, and Sunstreaker and Sideswipe answer the call. Sunny pops a little laser gun out of his backside, and blasts away at the Seekers chasing them. Yep, Sunny here can do that.



I was actually going to recreate the scene, but this little project was taking longer than I thought, and I didn't want to transform my MP Sideswipe and Trailbreaker, which is the sole reason you will see 'Breaker in a later photo.

Yes, Sunny is a truly beautiful car mode, and he still has one more really cool and neat feature: pop up headlights!



Its just a really neat and cool feature. It shows the effort, and dare I say, even love of character that obviously went into the design of Sunny. His doors and hood also open up like the real vehicle, but for me, it just exposes the inner workings of the toy. Nice, but not a huge feature for me. I really only have one gripe on car mode, and that is the plastic tires. God, how I hate the plastic tires. Yes, its a dead horse, but Imma keep beating that ****.

Now done with alt mode, we move on to the main event, the robot. The transformation to bot mode is actually fun. With many MP style figures it can be a pain. An amazing one, but a pain still. I really don't think that with Sunny. Its fun and inspired. Honestly, words don't do it justice, you just need to experience it. Here is the glorious result:














Its very toon accurate. Maybe a little too much in spots. For my tastes, I would have appreciated a different head, but nothing is close to a deal breaker. He does have a bit of a backpack though, but I'm making peace with backpacks on MPs. In fact, I'm starting a little club.



He does look good though. He also comes with a lot of accessories. As mentioned, he had two guns:



That he can store in bot mode as well:





I find the leg storage and very neat little trick. He also, as is pretty standard by now with MP figures, comes with alternate faces:



He also comes with a Chip Chase in wheelchair figure, and that silly alien face from a season 2 episode:



When you stand him next to his brother Sideswipe, I feel he clearly stands out as the better looking figure, and not just in his own mind. I've felt for a while now that we need a new Sideswipe, and in my humble opinion at least, Sunstreaker really drives that home. Not that Sideswipe is a bad figure, but you can clearly tell the designers have learned a thing or two. Sunny also looks good with others:



A concern I read early in the thread mentioned his side view mirrors and the possibility of breakage during transformation. While I can see that, I had no difficulty changing him with out damage there. I think that clearance room was very much taken into consideration during design, and that every thing works just fine. If not, Takara has you covered as they have added a replacement set:



This is a very welcome habit that Takara has gotten into.



In conclusion, I have almost no complaints on this figure. Sunstreaker is an amazing work of art, and a worthy addition to any collection. I really can't recommend this figure enough.

I feel a lot of MPs look naked starting with MP Magnus since they wanted to make them be ultra cartoon accurate; sure, that's Takara's goal, but I like the more realistic look of Sideswipe and Prowl.

If there's one persons opinion I value on this site when it comes to figures, it's Ironhidensh, more so when it comes to MP's because I know he can be more of a 3P guy.

So for a 3P guy to endorse a TakaraTomy figure, that's a good thing. Might have to bite the bullet and get him sent earlier than I planned.

I had a grand total of two superfluous issues with sunny when I opened him today.
1. Chip doesn't peg into his wheelchair.
2. Autobot symbol buttflap.

Takara actually molded the "Countach" logo in him is AMAZING! Lambor just had tampos!

Also, it's best to suspend judgement until you actually have the item inhand as not all product are photogenic at the getgo.

fenrir72 wrote:Also, it's best to suspend judgement until you actually have the item inhand as not all product are photogenic at the getgo.

You go right ahead and do that, I however, am more than happy to take Ironhidensh's word on such things.

Burn wrote:You go right ahead and do that, I however, am more than happy to take Ironhidensh's word on such things.

And just like that, the power of friendship has made your collection even better

Burn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Also, it's best to suspend judgement until you actually have the item inhand as not all product are photogenic at the getgo.

You go right ahead and do that, I however, am more than happy to take Ironhidensh's word on such things.

Use negative hyperbole in describing product you haven't handled first then heap high hosannas once in your hands. Kind of like being guilty first and prove yourself innocent later.So being biased is a good thing now.

Got it! (Reminds me of MP Megs' paint chipping off the moment he was taken outta the box...... )