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Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:14 am

For such a limited run, that's a whole buncha pre-orders.

I'll probably end up cancelling when FansProject leaks more HeartsMaster or when MakeToys reveals an updated MegatronusPrime. For now, the Sunstorm enthusiast in me gets his way.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

Blurrz wrote:Production run is 1k, as sources tell me. Hence the rather hefty tag. I'll take MP-10 over this so...

If it were only 1000, then BBTS has over 1/3rd of them earmarked for themselves. That number seems too low

News Credits: 12 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:40 am

Is this the same mold as the MP Skywarp that sold in U.S. Walmart stores for $69.99?

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:58 am

No, this is based on the new MP-11 takara will release soon.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:16 am

I know it's not entirely BBTS' decision to charge that much (taking into consideration the cost of acquiring them) but they must be mad if they think people are going to pay $250 for such a bland repaint. I mean, what's with the dull and lifeless colours and the explanation behind the two-tone orange? It looks like Sunstorm's been sitting with his tail sticking out of the hanger and it's become sun bleached.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:29 am

Sodan-1 wrote:I know it's not entirely BBTS' decision to charge that much (taking into consideration the cost of acquiring them) but they must be mad if they think people are going to pay $250 for such a bland repaint. I mean, what's with the dull and lifeless colours and the explanation behind the two-tone orange? It looks like Sunstorm's been sitting with his tail sticking out of the hanger and it's become sun bleached.

There wasn't enough room left between Starscream and the other 2 so he got the space that was left!

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:40 am

AutobotMR2 wrote:
Sodan-1 wrote:I know it's not entirely BBTS' decision to charge that much (taking into consideration the cost of acquiring them) but they must be mad if they think people are going to pay $250 for such a bland repaint. I mean, what's with the dull and lifeless colours and the explanation behind the two-tone orange? It looks like Sunstorm's been sitting with his tail sticking out of the hanger and it's become sun bleached.

There wasn't enough room left between Starscream and the other 2 so he got the space that was left!

Yeah. Maybe the new guy's being shunned by the vets and has to sit outside.

Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:30 am

At this price point, my IGear Stormer feels like a bargain now.

News Credits: 3 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:49 am

Mkall wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Production run is 1k, as sources tell me. Hence the rather hefty tag. I'll take MP-10 over this so...

If it were only 1000, then BBTS has over 1/3rd of them earmarked for themselves. That number seems too low

I thought it was limited to 1000 only for Japan or maybe for amazon.jp... There are more than 1000 in total, though.

Didn't King Grimlock go for $250? I wouldn't be too surprised if the price doesn't drop much...at least through BBTS and friends.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 12:12 pm

If I get any MP Sunstorm, it will be iGear's

>:oP

Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:45 pm

luckily ive got a store credit at bbts so i may bite but ill wait for a price confirmation because that is just too much.

News Credits: 409 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:13 pm

LOST Cybertronian wrote:One thing that wasn't mentioned in the news post was that this is just a preliminary preorder and the price is subject to change as they are waiting final pricing confirmation. It's very possible that the price could go down.

BBTS said the same thing in the past but the price didn't drop.

News Credits: 5 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:09 pm

Pre-ordered. August is a while away.

News Credits: 5749 · Wed May 09, 2012 4:38 pm

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore has reduced the price on Takara's MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm from $219.99 to $179.99! Click here for the pre-order. The figure is estimated to arrive in August.

Special Preorder - Price Cut! We've reduced all existing preorders from $219.99 to $179.99 - preorder yours now at $179.99 while stock remains.

This set should include the Coronation kit found on MP-11 Starscream and also feature the Seeker mold modifcations. This version may not come with the collectible coin.

MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm measures 13” long in jet mode and 10” high in robot mode. Extensively articulated, the figure is equipped with arm-mounted removable guns, and should be accompanied by decals, missile accessories, and a missile-rack display base configured to support both robot and jet modes; presumably this version will include the same switch-between facial expression feature found in Masterpiece Starscream.

A flaw in the manufacture of Sunstorm’s fusion reactor provides him with the approximation of a transcendent glow, simultaneously causing him to emit terrific heat and electromagnetic waves which damage the internal systems of any fellow Decepticons within his vicinity. Barring the installation of elaborate shielding to contain his corrosive emissions, Sunstorm frequently works alone, and this solitude ostensibly fuels his conviction that he, Sunstorm, is in fact a supernatural being; when in the presence of others his professed supernatural status and subsequent pontifications only succeed in further alienating his teammates. Sunstorm reaches an atmospheric speed of 2400 km/h and 16000 km/h in outer space.

Wed May 09, 2012 5:02 pm

And I have a feeling that its going to drop even more than this before its over with....patience...patience. I may consider getting it just for the heck of it, if it drops enough.

Wed May 09, 2012 6:23 pm

G1 Legacy wrote:And I have a feeling that its going to drop even more than this before its over with....patience...patience. I may consider getting it just for the heck of it, if it drops enough.

Considering it's an exclusive to Amazon Japan and the shipping costs to BBTS, I can't agree with your assessment. Unless there are several sitting in stock a year after the release.

I just put in a pre-order with another retailer last night to get this figure (with shipping comes to about $182), but would've went with Big Bad had they made this call sooner. This is the right price I'm willing to pay, knowing that shipping fees to America would prohibit further price reductions.

Thu May 10, 2012 12:06 am

Pity.

News Credits: 5 · Thu May 10, 2012 2:19 am

I'm game.

Thu May 10, 2012 3:18 am

I must say the little yellow goblin has grown on me. Still, I'll be dealing with Robotkingdom, they've had him on pre-order at a constant price of $160.

Thu May 10, 2012 9:27 am

I'm gonna get him but I'm not gonna pay $180 plus shipping I'll pay $180 shipped also I predict ultra Magnus with trailer that turns into his armor to be mp-13 then another repaint of a seeker then mp-14 megatron v2 then another repaint of a seeker then mp-15 Galvatron dam that little birdie is gonna kill me

News Credits: 409 · Thu May 10, 2012 5:31 pm

I am really impressed with the quality and mold of MP-11 Starscream. I have all the seekers and this MP-11 is by far the best in my opinion. If Sunstorm is the same, I may get it.

Thu May 10, 2012 5:34 pm

Stormrider wrote:I am really impressed with the quality and mold of MP-11 Starscream. I have all the seekers and this MP-11 is by far the best in my opinion. If Sunstorm is the same, I may get it.

It is and it's getting the stand like the old seekers and the turn around face like the old seekers it's gonna be nice just like mp-11 with extras

News Credits: 409 · Sat May 12, 2012 8:49 pm

Hotrodimust wrote:
Stormrider wrote:I am really impressed with the quality and mold of MP-11 Starscream. I have all the seekers and this MP-11 is by far the best in my opinion. If Sunstorm is the same, I may get it.

It is and it's getting the stand like the old seekers and the turn around face like the old seekers it's gonna be nice just like mp-11 with extras

Curious how it will get the extra face? there isn't any space in MP11's head to turn the face because of the springs.

Sat May 12, 2012 8:55 pm

Stormrider wrote:
Hotrodimust wrote:
Stormrider wrote:I am really impressed with the quality and mold of MP-11 Starscream. I have all the seekers and this MP-11 is by far the best in my opinion. If Sunstorm is the same, I may get it.

It is and it's getting the stand like the old seekers and the turn around face like the old seekers it's gonna be nice just like mp-11 with extras

Curious how it will get the extra face? there isn't any space in MP11's head to turn the face because of the springs.

Idk but I read it not sure if it was the bbts news letter they sent me or if it was on here but I read it that's one of the main reasons I'm interested in getting it because of the face and the stand

Sat May 12, 2012 9:07 pm

Hotrodimust wrote:
Stormrider wrote:
Hotrodimust wrote:
Stormrider wrote:I am really impressed with the quality and mold of MP-11 Starscream. I have all the seekers and this MP-11 is by far the best in my opinion. If Sunstorm is the same, I may get it.

It is and it's getting the stand like the old seekers and the turn around face like the old seekers it's gonna be nice just like mp-11 with extras

Curious how it will get the extra face? there isn't any space in MP11's head to turn the face because of the springs.

Idk but I read it not sure if it was the bbts news letter they sent me or if it was on here but I read it that's one of the main reasons I'm interested in getting it because of the face and the stand

It's bbts in the description when your about to buy the toy