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News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:26 am

Drooling here, but that's my love for sword bots talking. What would make it perfect is a combo shot with Convoy, Star Saber and ... Dare I say it... King Exkizer.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 8:52 pm

https://twitter.com/TFYUKI

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:11 pm

fenrir72 wrote:https://twitter.com/TFYUKI

In the words of Lt. Lieutenant Murtaugh, "You look beautiful, babe!"

ahem, Star Saber, that is.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 1:30 am

Sabrblade wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:https://twitter.com/TFYUKI

In the words of Lt. Lieutenant Murtaugh, "You look beautiful, babe!"

ahem, Star Saber, that is.

April 2015 is sooooooooooooooo far away.

News Credits: 1350 · by **ZeroWolf** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 4:55 am

You lot are just teasing with these pictures now, Star Saber already has my love, and soon my money, what else do you want!

Of course to really get money out of us, they'll use Star Sabers release to announce victory Leo...

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 2:35 pm

Do we think his arm joints will be sturdy enough for him to hold the sword one-handed?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:10 pm

megatronus wrote:Do we think his arm joints will be sturdy enough for him to hold the sword one-handed?

Well, this thread is full of pics with him holding the sword one-handed...

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:18 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:Do we think his arm joints will be sturdy enough for him to hold the sword one-handed?
Well, this thread is full of pics with him holding the sword one-handed...

You know, promotional pics don't always speak to the reality of the in-hand product...

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:19 pm

megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:Do we think his arm joints will be sturdy enough for him to hold the sword one-handed?
Well, this thread is full of pics with him holding the sword one-handed...

You know, promotional pics don't always speak to the reality of the in-hand product...

All the ones Tweeted by Yuki-san have been in hand photos of the physical object (be they the unpainted gray prototype or the painted test shot that was shown at the TF Expo).

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:28 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:Do we think his arm joints will be sturdy enough for him to hold the sword one-handed?
Well, this thread is full of pics with him holding the sword one-handed...

You know, promotional pics don't always speak to the reality of the in-hand product...
All the ones Tweeted by Yuki-san have been in hand photos of the physical object (be they the unpainted gray prototype or the painted test shot that was shown at the TF Expo).

You're missing my point. It should have been pretty obvious that I was not referring to the gray prototype and/or the painted test shot - that's not what we're getting in the end.

All I was trying to ask, in different phrasing, was if folks thought the final product will be as sturdy as the test shots.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:32 pm

megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
megatronus wrote:Do we think his arm joints will be sturdy enough for him to hold the sword one-handed?
Well, this thread is full of pics with him holding the sword one-handed...

You know, promotional pics don't always speak to the reality of the in-hand product...
All the ones Tweeted by Yuki-san have been in hand photos of the physical object (be they the unpainted gray prototype or the painted test shot that was shown at the TF Expo).

You're missing my point. It should have been pretty obvious that I was not referring to the gray prototype and/or the painted test shot - that's not what we're getting in the end.

All I was trying to ask, in different phrasing, was if folks thought the final product will be as sturdy as the test shots.

Ah, I see. Let's certainly hope so.

'Course, with Yuki being as big a Star Saber enthusiast as he seems to be, he might really be wanting to make sure that the finals are all sturdy enough.

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sun Sep 14, 2014 3:38 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Ah, I see. Let's certainly hope so.

'Course, with Yuki being as big a Star Saber enthusiast as he seems to be, he might really be wanting to make sure that the finals are all sturdy enough.

Indeed! Your trust in Yuki and the process in general is refreshing.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:41 pm

https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/511289161446195200

Hero pose.............. :BOWDOWN:

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:55 am

As Hisashi Yuki continues to post image after image of the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber figure, showing off poseability and aesthetics, the official Takara Transformers Twitter account have joined in the fun, revealing something new: the shield, already seen in promo images, also doubles up as a stand for the V-Star! Check out the images below.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 7:58 am

I just realized, will the sword's blade even be able to be sheathed into the V-Star's body like on the show and G1 toy?

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:01 am

Sabrblade wrote:I just realized, will the sword's blade even be able to be sheathed into the V-Star's body like on the show and G1 toy?

This image makes it look as though the sword can be much shorter.. :-?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:37 am

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:I just realized, will the sword's blade even be able to be sheathed into the V-Star's body like on the show and G1 toy?

This image makes it look as though the sword can be much shorter..

It may be me, but I'm spotting two storage compartments instead of just one. Could it be that the sword can be split?

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:54 am

This might be the best Transformer.

It appears...to do everything right.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:08 am

Counterpunch wrote:This might be the best Transformer.

It appears...to do everything right.

Just like the character it represents. :lol:

The cartoon version, that is. :-B

For those who haven't seen the cartoon, I mean that the cartoon version of Star Saber was made to be a Mr. Perfect type who can do no wrong and is always looked up to as the greatest bot ever.

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:44 am

Sabrblade wrote:Mr. Perfect

Star Saber is Curt Hennig confirmed.

by **Xephon0930** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:10 am

That is a really ingenious idea to make the one time use weapon as something practical for the toy so you can avoid having to store extra parts separately from the toy.

The more I see Takara bringing in the updates, the more I really want my Star Saber.

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:35 am

Okay, THAT is awesome. I love when they do stuff like that is. I hope this confirms that the shield is not an Amazon-exclusive item.

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 11:13 am

VERY neat idea.

by **noctorro** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 4:06 pm

Also wanting giant Star Saber, can't wait for March or whenever they release him.

News Credits: 8 · by **Forgotten** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:33 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:This might be the best Transformer.

It appears...to do everything right.
Just like the character it represents.

The cartoon version, that is.

For those who haven't seen the cartoon, I mean that the cartoon version of Star Saber was made to be a Mr. Perfect type who can do no wrong and is always looked up to as the greatest bot ever.

Yeah, he killed his best friend & turned him in to a pair of platform shoes & a backpack. I am fond of him.