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Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:30 am

I can't help be see this a Takara taking note of all the 3rd party seekers and accessories. I mean, they've given him the cape and crown, AND will most likely have fixed the kibble problem. There's little reason to get the 3rd party figures unless you just want the repaints (which Takara will inevitably make themselves).

Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:32 am

Pass. I already have a MP Starscream. I don't need a more expensive, smaller version of him.

Give me something new.

Thu Oct 20, 2011 7:40 am

Def a pass for me. I was ok with mp10, only cause im a prime freak, but really?? More masterpiece seekers?? (Cause you know mp thundercracker and skywarp will undoubtedly be 12 and 13). Something new takara! Mp IRONHIDE, SOUNDWAVE, GALVATRON, ULTRA MAGNUS...I would bounce at the oppurtunity to get any of those!!

News Credits: 4 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:05 am

I am personally happy with this I. I do not have the MP Starscream on G1 color scheme yet. I'm glad there are bonus accessories as well.

News Credits: 5749 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:12 am

Site sponsor Kapow Toys has listed a pre-order with images of the recently discovered MP-11 Starscream set. Unlike MP-10 Convoy Version 2.0 this does not appear to be a new figure, rather a reuse of the previous Masterpiece Starscream mold with possible remolding, new coronation accessories, and a holographic pilot. The figure is priced a £139.99 and scheduled to release in 2012.

Click here for the pre-order, image mirrored below.

PRE-ORDER MP-11A Masterpiece Starscream - Due 2012 - Masterpiece Starscream comes with added corontation kit which includes a crown, cape and shoulder pads, he also includes a new hologram pilot - ages 16+ please refer to our terms and conditions for more information on pre-orders- Price maybe subject to change.

News Credits: 198 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:14 am

I'm not too sure about this. If the picture on Kapow is accurate (which I question), then the cape looks strange to me and it doesn't look like the feet have ankle joints.

And then there's cost-it's 139 euros, that's going to be about 200 dollars. And that, unless this turns out to be an amazing new figure, means a big pass by me.

News Credits: 15 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:14 am

Legs/feet are different. Looks like he may have supports behind the thruster parts of his feet.

News Credits: 198 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:17 am

Ravage XK wrote:Legs/feet are different. Looks like he may have supports behind the thruster parts of his feet.

It may be a remold. Looks like the gray pieces may indicate the updated parts.

News Credits: 15 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:18 am

DevastaTTor wrote:I'm not too sure about this. If the picture on Kapow is accurate (which I question), then the cape looks strange to me and it doesn't look like the feet have ankle joints.

And then there's cost-it's 139 euros, that's going to be about 200 dollars. And that, unless this turns out to be an amazing new figure, means a big pass by me.

The Kapow listing is £139.99 (UK Pounds, we dont do Euros). According to xe.com that is $220.

News Credits: 767 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:22 am

Lol that looks like they re-molded the figure to resemble the original prototype.
I knew waiting would pay off.
But I already have a full set of classics Seekers, do I really want to go throught he same crap again for MP scale figures?

News Credits: 198 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:30 am

Ravage XK wrote:
DevastaTTor wrote:I'm not too sure about this. If the picture on Kapow is accurate (which I question), then the cape looks strange to me and it doesn't look like the feet have ankle joints.

And then there's cost-it's 139 euros, that's going to be about 200 dollars. And that, unless this turns out to be an amazing new figure, means a big pass by me.

The Kapow listing is £139.99 (UK Pounds, we dont do Euros). According to xe.com that is $220.

Ah, good catch-I missed that. And if that's the case, even worse for a potential remold.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:32 am

MP-03X.

Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:38 am

i might get this it looks a lot better then the fist one they came out with coz that have the tail wing sticking out the back was kind of stupid looking so i customized mine.

News Credits: 11 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:42 am

News Credits: 15 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:42 am

The more I think about it the angrier I get, thats nearly twice the price it should be. Im sure the old seekers were about £80 to the UK. Its a rip off.

News Credits: 10 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:48 am

Not impressed. For that price (if accurate) I'll stick with what I have.

Thu Oct 20, 2011 8:49 am

Totally and utterly pointless. We get few enough of these things and to blow a slot on this is pretty unforgivable. I already have all the MP Starscream I'm ever going to need. And Skywarp, and Thundercracker and I never cared enough about the coneheads to want to spend MP money on them so enough is definitely enough.

Somewhere Waylon Smithers is shouting and pointing "but he has a new hat.....!!!"

New characters only Hastak or you don't get my money from now on.

Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:04 am

what a massive waste of time and money and resources, utter ****! serious pass! ffs why release something thats ALREADY out? your can get the igear starscream and the coronation kit for cheaper than this

absolute waste of time. why not release something people actually WANT like a masterpiece Galvatron?

Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:05 am

Yay! Not a new mold. I don't have to buy it.

Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:15 am

So is this Takara's response/retaliation to Igear's seekers?! C'mon Takara, you gotta come out GUNS BLAZING! EYE OF THE TIGER! STICK & MOVE DAMMIT...STICK & MOVE!!! :KREMZEEK:

Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:17 am

Dear Takara, now that this is coming out PLEASE give me a Masterpiece of the character that turned Starscream grey like this... GALVATRON!!!
Thank you

News Credits: 1 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:23 am

For that price you can buy 2 of the iGear reworked seekers.
They also solved the hip kibble problem.

Easy pass >:oP

Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:26 am

a few thoughts on this
the bad
1)im really dissapointed with this personally
2)for 200 bucks i expect more sorry takara
3)its looking more and more like a magnus will be at least 3-400 dollars the way these are priced.
the good
1)if it is a remold then it gives those who dont have tc a chance to get an official trio of seekers albeit for nosebleed prices
2)if they rethink the pricing this would possibly shut igear out of the picture(not completely)
3)a slight bit of hope that theyll do the coneheads because thats all i want.
>:oP

the really bad another 30-40 threads about this mp :BANG_HEAD:

all in all takara has saved me a buttload of money >:oP

News Credits: 1 · Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:29 am

What I'm gathering from this is that MPs are gonna cost $200 from now on.

I have to admit, both SS and OP are impressive, but $200 isn't chump change. What's justifying this? A gigantic plastic cape?