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News Credits: 1014 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 2:48 pm

Seibertron.com sponsor Big Bad Toy Store has just informed us of it's preorder listing for the recently confirmed Masterpiece Edition Clear (Ghost) Starscream. Here's what they had to say:

Releasing in June

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK10995&mode=retail

Thanks!
Joel Boblit
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com

There you have it Seibertronians, we now have two reliable sources have confirmed and listed pre orders for Masterpiece Ghost Starscream.

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News Credits: 198 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:28 pm

Further confirming that King Grimlock is a total rip-off.

I'm all over this. And I'll officially need a new space to hold my MP Seekers this year.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:28 pm

$130?!?!?!?!

News Credits: 1014 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:31 pm

chuuzetsu wrote:$130?!?!?!?!

Thats a target price, it may be more or less. But really, its an MP, whats so suprising about $130.00? You must be used to Hasbro release prices.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 3:47 pm

*Raises hand* Question, please. Why are clear ones... made? I don't know how to phrase it any better, sorry. It just seems odd to ,e.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 4:06 pm

RK_Striker_JK_5 wrote:*Raises hand* Question, please. Why are clear ones... made? I don't know how to phrase it any better, sorry. It just seems odd to ,e.

It references Starscream's Ghost from the G1 animated series.

Personally, I would like to see the other seekers before this. I'm still waiting for a Classics Sunstorm.

News Credits: 23 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 4:18 pm

RiddlerJ wrote:I'm still waiting for a Classics Sunstorm.

Pssshhh, you and me both!! I wouldn't mind a repaint of G2 ramjet as well if we are gonna get more seekers.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 4:22 pm

Clear -masterpeice Starscream? That thing will break after just a minutes of "play", seriously, normal masterpiece Starscream is already extremely fragile. I'm not saying I totally dislike the idea but at least make him in the correct colors, the first one looked like Zombie Starscream.
They should make Masterpiece G2 Megatron, that would be awesome.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 4:29 pm

I've got my preorder in :grin:

News Credits: 1 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:04 pm

WHAT ?!?! WHAT?!?!? *faints*

*revives*

DEAR GOD!!!

1. I just bloody got mp skywarp and now there's a new aeeeker in the works???
2. i wonder how they are going to work the diecast parts. probably just going to be grey paint eh?
3. this had better not be hasbro 2010 MP that they promised in the last Q&A (I'm really really hoping for black mp prime)
I don't have any clear TFs and would love one of these but dear god! I don't think I could justify another of this specific mold (as I have never bought a second of any mold to date)

News Credits: 1 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:16 pm

....uh. exception to the previous being animated soundwave who I'm looking to get my 3rd of. *sheepish grin*

anyways. despite my panic, I can't wait to see pics!

Wed Dec 30, 2009 5:41 pm

Thats a target price, it may be more or less. But really, its an MP, whats so suprising about $130.00? You must be used to Hasbro release prices.

My guess would have been between $70-$90.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:01 pm

Yeah the price sucks but considering Starscream is my favorite of all time, I might consider buying this one if it is a general release that is not tooo hard to get.

News Credits: 5749 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:40 pm

Rated X wrote:Yeah the price sucks but considering Starscream is my favorite of all time, I might consider buying this one if it is a general release that is not tooo hard to get.

He won't be hard to get in the least, you can pre-order him right now and have six months to save up the money.

News Credits: 194 · Wed Dec 30, 2009 9:23 pm

all the MP seekers have been at least $100. I'm not surprised(and in fact, happy) by the price. very much looking forward to this. Also, I don't know who the heavy hands are that transform their MP seekers, but I've never thought they were very fragile. I've transformed them lots of times with no problems.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 10:18 pm

RodimusConvoy13 wrote: I don't know who the heavy hands are that transform their MP seekers, but I've never thought they were very fragile. I've transformed them lots of times with no problems.

The only thing that has ever broken on me is one of the tail fins of MP 06, right where it folds up. Its such a thin strip of plastic that it easily snapped, and the ironic part is that the same piece broke on my Classics Skywarp, even on the same side.

Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:03 pm

El Duque wrote:
Rated X wrote:Yeah the price sucks but considering Starscream is my favorite of all time, I might consider buying this one if it is a general release that is not tooo hard to get.

He won't be hard to get in the least, you can pre-order him right now and have six months to save up the money.

and THAT is why I have preordered 3! 1 regular to open and 2 collectors to keep mint

News Credits: 3 · Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:46 am

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:all the MP seekers have been at least $100. I'm not surprised(and in fact, happy) by the price.

Agreed. Considering deluxe ghost Starscream was like 80 or 90 bucks, $130 for the MP version is quite reasonable IMO. I actually kinda feared a release of this figure because I knew I would want it, but thought it would run King Grimlock prices or worse...

News Credits: 10 · Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:06 pm

It is a bit annoying that the latest Masterpieces are all repaints. I really hope TakaraTomy use the cash from Comic Grimlock, Black Convoy and Ghost Starscream to fund some brand new Masterpiece figures. Hoping for Galvatron, Rodimus Prime and Soundwave.

News Credits: 2 · Fri Jan 01, 2010 11:11 am

Trikeboy wrote:It is a bit annoying that the latest Masterpieces are all repaints. I really hope TakaraTomy use the cash from Comic Grimlock, Black Convoy and Ghost Starscream to fund some brand new Masterpiece figures. Hoping for Galvatron, Rodimus Prime and Soundwave.

I definitely agree. It's great to get variations of existing molds but at the same time, I'd like to see more advancement in the Masterpiece line.

Mon Jan 04, 2010 11:49 am

I just put in my preorder! I missed MP because I wasn't that into collecting again when he came out. Then Walmart didn't get the US repaint when it came out. I am really happy to see another MP Starscream.

I was surprised with the price on this guy as well. When the rumors of this first hit, I figured he would be going for the same price as King Grimlock. While I am not happy about dropping $150, I can still afford it.

News Credits: 5 · Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:18 am

guardianprime wrote:3. this had better not be hasbro 2010 MP that they promised in the last Q&A (I'm really really hoping for black mp prime)

Could be, but I am assuming it will be a US release if MP Grimlock. IIRC someone from Hasbro even said as much.

News Credits: 609 · Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:50 am

I just broke down and preordered. Better to have the preorder and cancel than miss it.

News Credits: 129 · Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:13 am

This sounds pretty dumb to me.

Since when did "Masterpiece" come to mean "One episode special deco"

Masterpiece should define the character, not be a slave to its various new hats.

Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:44 am

Counterpunch wrote:This sounds pretty dumb to me.

Since when did "Masterpiece" come to mean "One episode special deco"

Masterpiece should define the character, not be a slave to its various new hats.

You know, I said the same thing when I first saw this. I then thought to myself, "I missed out on SS when he was released in Japan and the US. I am going to go ahead and preorder it."

Last year at this time I would have said "I don't need a clear version of Starscream." Then I met CP in person and he proclaimed his love of clear figures like Mirage and Starscream (if they have a reason to be clear). Now I love clear figures too. #-o