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News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:22 am

That's the second time I've said OMG about Star Saber.

I was thinking he might be short so he can combine with Victory Leo, but that theory is shot. Still, even if he doesn't combine, this figure is going to be amazing.

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:24 am

Looking good to me.

by **guarayakha** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:33 am

kirbenvost wrote:That's the second time I've said OMG about Star Saber.

I was thinking he might be short so he can combine with Victory Leo, but that theory is shot. Still, even if he doesn't combine, this figure is going to be amazing.

I'm still holding onto my hope that it comes with holes and parts that allow the G1 V-Leo to be attached to him. :PRAY:

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:04 am

I am interested in this. I will follow this. I might buy this.

..and he will be the crazed religious zealot from MTMTE in my mind, if I do.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:51 am

Seibertron wrote:I just got a message from Professor Smooth on Facebook. He was at the show earlier, saw Star Saber in person, and said that Star Saber and Ultra Magnus are "Very similar in size".

That still doesn't sound good to me since Star Saber was not an average-sized dude. He's huge.

I'm not asking for a five-foot tall figure (that'd be ridiculous). But I was kinda hoping he'd be at least around Armada Unicron's height.

by **hinomars19** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:56 am

Seibertron wrote:In this pic, Star Saber looks very comparable in size to Ultra Magnus.

Sweet camera trickery, Batman! :shock:

Wow that first pic was deceptive. I know angle, perspective and whatnot can be deceiving but after looking and looking it had me fooled! I really thought he was smaller

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:15 am

maybe i dont care cause i have no personal attachment to this character, but theres a bright side for those who do: giant bot = giant price. ya'll can at least be happy he wont cost an arm and a leg right?

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:51 am

That looks...

I'd like to hear some details on him though, such as if he will have a fully-functional Brainmaster gimmick or saber that can be sheathed.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:15 pm

Courtesy of TAGHobby.com, we get a closer, clearer look at the prototype of Masterpiece Star Saber, from the Tokyo Toy Show. Check out the mirrored image below, and sound off your thoughts in the Energon Pub!

by **Miles Wolf** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:23 pm

Obligatory music moment:

Such awesome figure. But they could had made some promotional pics, showing it in its different modes...

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:29 pm

anyone else think he looks a little plain? grey proto's are usually the best to show off a figures sculpted details, and he's lookin kinda flat.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:36 pm

Miles Wolf wrote:Such awesome figure. But they could had made some promotional pics, showing it in its different modes...

shajaki wrote:anyone else think he looks a little plain? grey proto's are usually the best to show off a figures sculpted details, and he's lookin kinda flat.

I'm actually surprised they already have a prototype to show! The announcement about Star Saber coming out as a Masterpiece was in November, and we saw the first designs later that month and then nothing until last April.

GAH I haven't been this stoked about a figure in a looooong time.

News Credits: 402 · by **Mkall** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 5:20 pm

Those are some MASSIVE antennae

News Credits: 119 · by **megatronus** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:01 pm

shajaki wrote:anyone else think he looks a little plain? grey proto's are usually the best to show off a figures sculpted details, and he's lookin kinda flat.

He's not "plain," he's "streamlined."

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:35 pm

color pics can't come too soon :DANCE:

by **Darkrenegade1** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:11 pm

Can't wait to see some color on this bad boy. Will most likely add to collection. Head sculpt seems very gundam like. That is a plus. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:31 pm

I don't see a lot in the way of joints or seams that would give an idea as to how the figure comes together. I really feel keeping the Brainmaster gimmick intact is crucial.

News Credits: 5 · by **zodconvoy** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 12:26 am

Does anyone else think it's hilarious that every pic we've seen so far makes sure to have the "No photos please" sign in them> :lol:

Still, no interest in getting Star Saber.

News Credits: 4 · by **MasterSoundBlaster** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 2:37 am

Well I for one am really excited for this one. I can't tell if he's gonna have the old Brainmaster gimmick because they head doesn't look like it becomes the turret on the alt mode. Guess we gotta wait for more pictures to find out.

by **Miles Wolf** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 5:55 am

Seeing the head size, I'm not sure if the "Battle Up" helmet will be removable to then leave it only with the "normal" face.

Darkrenegade1 wrote:Can't wait to see some color on this bad boy.

D-Don't report me, I'm too young.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:15 pm

Miles Wolf wrote:Seeing the head size, I'm not sure if the "Battle Up" helmet will be removable to then leave it only with the "normal" face.

Darkrenegade1 wrote:Can't wait to see some color on this bad boy.

D-Don't report me, I'm too young.

Too dark. Star Saber was a righteously brightly-colored dude even in the dark depths of space.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 10:19 am

Once again from the pages of the most recent issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine via TAG Hobby we have a prototype image. Below you'll find another look at the Fans Choice Masterpiece winner Star Saber prototype that was revealed at the Tokyo Toy Show. Also feature on the page are MP-21 Bumblebee and MP-22 Ultra Magnus.

by **Miles Wolf** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 11:50 am

I just can't wait for the preorders to start and buy it instantly.

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:41 pm

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I don't see a lot in the way of joints or seams that would give an idea as to how the figure comes together. I really feel keeping the Brainmaster gimmick intact is crucial.

This is a really important point.

Star Saber's transformation is so simple, if the complexity is not in his "nesting doll" attributes, we're getting screwed over.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:18 pm

Counterpunch wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I don't see a lot in the way of joints or seams that would give an idea as to how the figure comes together. I really feel keeping the Brainmaster gimmick intact is crucial.

This is a really important point.

Star Saber's transformation is so simple, if the complexity is not in his "nesting doll" attributes, we're getting screwed over.

Absolutely. Is it too early to start wishing for a MP Victory Leo?