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by **neliz** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:53 am

It's a sad story but.. yes.. with a release date of January 2008.

http://goods.ruten.com.tw/item/show?11070906946172

USA repaint Starscream.

Or. .it's just a really bad retailer.

I just read this post on macross world:

My SDCC Rodimus arrived on Monday. The color is a bit brighter than KP, but still good. That feels like the end of an epic for me too. I do own every Alternator and used to have every BT before the line was cancelled. Those and Masterpiece are the only TF lines I collect. I have pre-ordered BT-18 Rijer - which will make 4 Ford GT variations.

The Japanese version of Hasbro's Masterpiece Starscream does have carbon/scorch/weathering/poo on it as well. It is still unknown how it differs from the Walmart release, if it does.

And it wouldn't suprise me in the slightest if Takara do release an 'Animation Color' variation as well, e.g. MP-7, depending on the success of Hasbro's version.

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:58 am

I know Takara is releasing the US repaint as well. However, would they really use the MP-07 designation on it? Would not DVD SS or USA MP-03 be more appropriate?

Meh, well, MP-08 better be Thundercracker. Tahts all I gotta say.

by **olokin** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:03 am

Another MP i'l never own. :-(

Even so, I hope this is for real and not a kitbash or custom repaint

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:05 am

olokin wrote:Another MP i'l never own.
Even so, I hope this is for real and not a kitbash or custom repaint

Heh, just nab it from Walamrt in 2 weeks for 60 bucks.

by **neliz** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:06 am

Bonger wrote:I know Takara is releasing the US repaint as well. However, would they really use the MP-07 designation on it? Would not DVD SS or USA MP-03 be more appropriate?

Meh, well, MP-08 better be Thundercracker. Tahts all I gotta say.

Yeah.. I though they would call it "USA edition" as well.. but looks like it will be just that, MP-7

The seller is in quite good standing with me, he told my girlfriend about this item when she inquired about the payment/shipment of MP-6. So somewhere in japan there would be a pre-order list with MP-7 on it.

by **Sondura1** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:07 am

aww me want grimlock!
seekers can wait!

by **Toyotus Superion** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:08 am

Bonger wrote:
olokin wrote:Another MP i'l never own.
Even so, I hope this is for real and not a kitbash or custom repaint

Heh, just nab it from Walamrt in 2 weeks for 60 bucks.

So does it really come out in 2 weeks? Ive been waiting forever for this thing. I dont know why they even made a noncartoon colored version. Ill have to contact my wallmart friends to grab me one.

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:09 am

neliz wrote:
Bonger wrote:I know Takara is releasing the US repaint as well. However, would they really use the MP-07 designation on it? Would not DVD SS or USA MP-03 be more appropriate?

Meh, well, MP-08 better be Thundercracker. Tahts all I gotta say.

Yeah.. I though they would call it "USA edition" as well.. but looks like it will be just that, MP-7

The seller is in quite good standing with me, he told my girlfriend about this item when she inquired about the payment/shipment of MP-6. So somewhere in japan there would be a pre-order list with MP-7 on it.

Either way, I will be going with the US version, especially considering Takara's recent QC woes. IMO, on a QC level, imo, hasbro has risen and takara has dipped to the point where they are equivalent.

by **olokin** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:11 am

I just hope Hasbro releases it internationally and not just as a walmart exclusive, like they did with dvd prime

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:22 am

olokin wrote:I just hope Hasbro releases it internationally and not just as a walmart exclusive, like they did with dvd prime

Nope, I'm pretty sure its Walmart only.

by **neliz** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:24 am

Bonger wrote:Nope, I'm pretty sure its Walmart only.

Like Alt.Ravage or DVD Prime?

News Credits: 1093 · by **Alex Kingdom** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:28 am

I'll be getting this over the Hasbro version, Takaras paint jobs are invariably better than those of Hasbro. I just hope it is a proper MP release in a MP box and not an overpriced ehobby exclusive in a US style box.

Yours AK

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:34 am

I dunno AK. It used to be invariably. However, I had fingers randmly plopping off MP-3. Prime had a mp-01 AND 2 WERE PERFECT, BUT MY mp-4 had paint blemishjes on the face.

2 weeks should be about right. It was slated for late sept if I recall.

by **olokin** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 5:46 am

I'll just have to appreciate MP-7 from a jpg file...

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:10 am

olokin wrote:I'll just have to appreciate MP-7 from a jpg file...

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:19 am

I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:25 am

Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

Kinda like I'm hoping to win the lottery tonight? :sad:

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:30 am

Bonger wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

Kinda like I'm hoping to win the lottery tonight?

Dude, if you win the lottery tonight you owe me an expensive Transformer. Just cuz.

by **olokin** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:38 am

Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

They should. It aint a masterpiece if it aint got all the bells and whistles

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:41 am

Flux Convoy wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

Kinda like I'm hoping to win the lottery tonight?

Dude, if you win the lottery tonight you owe me an expensive Transformer. Just cuz.

Haha, thats a deal. If I win the lottery, I officially agree to buy you a MIB Reflector. ;-)

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:48 am

Bonger wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

Kinda like I'm hoping to win the lottery tonight?

Dude, if you win the lottery tonight you owe me an expensive Transformer. Just cuz.

Haha, thats a deal. If I win the lottery, I officially agree to buy you a MIB Reflector.

WORD! That, my friend is the best deal I have ever made in my life. Probably the least amount of effort I've had to put into one too. Now I need to keep my fingers crossed that you win the lottery!

by **Bonger** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:51 am

Flux Convoy wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
Bonger wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

Kinda like I'm hoping to win the lottery tonight?

Dude, if you win the lottery tonight you owe me an expensive Transformer. Just cuz.

Haha, thats a deal. If I win the lottery, I officially agree to buy you a MIB Reflector.

WORD! That, my friend is the best deal I have ever made in my life. Probably the least amount of effort I've had to put into one too. Now I need to keep my fingers crossed that you win the lottery!

Haha, same here. I'll deliver it personally in my new Ferrari. ;-)

News Credits: 5 · by **skywarp-2** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:54 am

Well, that is funny.... the MP-07 is non other then the Masterpiece U.S. redeco Starscream.... wow, didn't see that coming (sarcasm), such an easy way to go about it, all Takara has to do is package them up in a box with a good shot of the Anime acurate version and sell it...I'm sure it will go pretty quickly considering the anime accurate version is what everyone wanted to see.. I'm debating on whether or not to get the Wal-Mart Version, or wait for the MP-07 boxed version to add to my collection.. the Takara version would blend into my collection better, but the Wal-Mart version would be nice and easy to purchase, assuming they even get them in the stores here... Sigh...

What can I do, but just wait and see...

By the way, this should be credited to the news section as a Rumor and as such if it really ends up being the MP-07, that will be huge because we noted it first!! Ha ha ha take that rival Transformers sites!!!

News Credits: 1093 · by **Alex Kingdom** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:12 am

Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

That would be nice. There are sockets on his shoulders that some speculate might be for attaching the cape shoulder pads, but there's so much stuff going on on thsi moulds back fitting a cape around it might be difficult. Like you say it's unlikley but it would be amazing if they did.

Yours AK

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 7:17 am

Alex Kingdom wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:I'm kinda hoping if Starscream is MP-7, that he includes a cape and crown. I don't believe it WILL happen. I'm just hoping is all.

That would be nice. There are sockets on his shoulders that some speculate might be for attaching the cape shoulder pads, but there's so much stuff going on on thsi moulds back fitting a cape around it might be difficult. Like you say it's unlikley but it would be amazing if they did.

Yours AK

Hell, I'm easy. I'd settle for just a crown. I don't even need a cape for him. Just the pauldrons would be cool too.