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News Credits: 11 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:34 am

So nice. I do agree his thighs are looking a little skinny, and somehow he could use a bit more detail, but otherwise... so good. I can't wait!

News Credits: 20 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:37 am

Hope he comes with his shock blast cannon!

News Credits: 372 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:16 am

The designer posted a photo, too:

MPシリーズ最新作「MP-20ホイルジャック」の情報が本日より解禁です。設定通りランチアストラトスターボからの完全変形を実現していますよ。予約を受け付けている店舗もありますので、チェックしてみてください#TT_TF

Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:42 am

Wheeljack was the 2nd ever tf I owned. It was an Italian GIG diaclone import with the big orange dumbbells. I think I was quite disappointed with his robot mode and he definitely was kept in his car form most of the time. I remember also losing the things on his back and in play, I'd imagine the side thingies on his head light up as he explained his latest crazy contraption to prime.

i said to myself that i will stop buying masterpieces - in fact I haven't since they introduced mp10 prime and skipped rodimus too. I wasn't too enthused with sideswipe etc... but somehow I just ordered smokescreen and well this wheeljack will probably join him as will soundwave and ultra magnus

"Just when I thought I was out... they pull me back in."

News Credits: 372 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:00 am

Pre-ordered from HLJ! I have good experience with them.

But Anime Export is even $8 cheaper. Has anyone ever tried them?

Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:32 am

Wow!!! Sure, there are a few minor things...(thighs a bit thin and rocket is a bit too fat at the tip. Don't remember any "knuckle guards" on the hand covers either) but...I DONT CARE. This is freakin awesome lookin!!! Can't wait to see it painted!!! The screw beneath the windshield will doubtlessly be painted and far less visible when finished.

The Amazon extra IS a bit tiny, but it comes from the early, classic Ultimate Doom serial...so I think it's fine....unless of course Slag, Sludge, Swoop and Snarl ARE an option!! =D. The Negavator or the Immobilizer would have been cooler lookin no doubt. Or Maybe a Teletran 1 console.

News Credits: 4 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:36 am

I love the way the wheels hide in the legs and the body. Transformation seems simple enough. I like.

News Credits: 10 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:13 am

This is yet another home run for the Masterpiece line. It makes me even sadder that the current designer has left and we are getting the original designer back.

News Credits: 461 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:03 am

Cyberpath wrote:Pre-ordered from HLJ! I have good experience with them.

But Anime Export is even $8 cheaper. Has anyone ever tried them?

I brought two MP smokescreens from them with no Issues so far. Only difference is you have to pay for it in advance and when it comes in stock they will invoice you for the shipping. Oh and no private warehouse.

I pre-ordered two MP Wheeljack from Anime Export cause I didn't want to wait for HLJ

Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:04 am

Cyberpath wrote:Pre-ordered from HLJ! I have good experience with them.

But Anime Export is even $8 cheaper. Has anyone ever tried them?

Haven't used them yet, but what are the shipping charge differences between the two shops?

News Credits: 5749 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:01 am

Well that didn't take long! Just yesterday we reported that Amazon Japan purchases of Takara Tomy's upcoming Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack would come with an exclusive Anti-hypnosis Device accessory, we now have an image courtesy of the Planet Iacon Facebook page.

For those unfamiliar with this device it was one Wheeljack's many inventions from Sunbow's original Transformers G1 cartoon. This device in particular appeared in the "The Ultimate Doom Part 3" where it was used to counter the effects of Doctor Arkeville's hypno-chips.

Check it out below!

News Credits: 15 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:09 am

Looks like you could store your sandwiches in there while you go welding.

Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:22 am

That accessory looks cool. It really gives Wheeljack a going to fix the ship after a Decepticon attack feeling.

And I'm happy that I just got my two preorders in at hlj, like a boss.

News Credits: 767 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:29 am

And suddenly I want it. :lol:

megatronus wrote:
Dead Metal wrote:My work here is done, and so I shall disappear into the night like a phantom
If you have to declare that you're going to disappear into the night like a phantom, I don't think you've accomplished what you've set out to do (that is, disappearing into the night like a phantom)...

It was an attempt at referencing a show I just recently got back into. And yes that's the joke behind that line XD

Oh yea, pre-ordered this babe just now over hlj, I can still get that little part later, just like all the other amazon extras.

News Credits: 372 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:36 am

There are the essential accessories like: the characters' signature guns, shoulder weapons and Prime's trailer.

There are the "must-have" accessories like: the "Megatron" gun, the energy axe, the pile drivers and Red's sensory sparks.

I don't think this device is either. But I appreciate those kind of references though!

Influence wrote:Haven't used them yet, but what are the shipping charge differences between the two shops?

I found this chart if it helps: http://www.anime-export.com/page/faq#qq60
And checked their Smokescreen page for a weight reference.
It says: Packed Weight: 610 grams (1.34 Pound) • Weight: 270 grams (0.59 Pound). (And thanks Mooncake!)

News Credits: 122 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 12:02 pm

Those anime export prices aint bad!

I normally end up ordering a bundle (I've got G2 Sideswipe, Jackie, and Bee on one order) of MPs from RK, since they throw in the coin and the Amazon jp exclusives.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:47 pm

Well its no negavator but still pretty cool. I do hope they add Chip Chase.

Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:05 pm

its stupid to put this thingy as an exclusive, since it was seen only once. that lunchbox is just a piece of plastic...

Hero Alpha wrote:I do hope they add Chip Chase.

keep hoping. we got a green/gray, blue, white and black versions of doc arkeville, and a lime-green pilot for acidstorm.
we got nothing with the cars.

I would love to have chip, but it would be to good to be true.

Tue Jan 14, 2014 7:18 pm

Oh hellz yes he looks like he is carrying a toolbox

News Credits: 4 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 8:27 pm

Jackie's first day at mechanic's school!

News Credits: 60 · Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:43 pm

Getting better and better. Pre ordered at hobbysearch..........still available.

News Credits: 9 · Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:15 am

I can't say I'm interested in Wheeljack's clutchpurse.

News Credits: 6188 · Wed Jan 15, 2014 8:18 am

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