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News Credits: 56 · Thu Jun 09, 2022 8:07 pm

Any clue on what's going on in with Amazon Japan ( why no listing for Yukikaze yet?)

News Credits: 4877 · Thu Jun 09, 2022 10:07 pm

o.supreme wrote:Any clue on what's going on in with Amazon Japan ( why no listing for Yukikaze yet?)

Amazon Japan usually takes a while, I'm not surprised

News Credits: 2 · Thu Jun 09, 2022 11:59 pm

@ TF-fan kev777....thanks dude for the insight! ;)^

News Credits: 4877 · Fri Jun 10, 2022 8:15 am

The combiner head for Transformers MPG Raiden comes with the third trainbot and that means you can build the torso then. So Takara showed us what that will look like on their Twitter. We get a nice close up shot of the headsculpt too.

As of right now, all trains are available to order in the west through online collectible stores.

News Credits: 6 · Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:22 am

I dunno, there's something off about that face? It doesn't look very Masterpiece to me.

News Credits: 2 · Fri Jun 10, 2022 11:33 am

The Moon Studios head looks so much better. Better sculpt, better paint and more cartoon accurate. It looks like Takara is trying for a blend of G1 toy and toon, but they're not really hitting either very well. Those horns on the front of the Takara head are an odd choice because they don't match the G1 toon or toy look at all. They're much too tall.

News Credits: 6 · Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:18 pm

whacko wrote:Those horns on the front of the Takara head are an odd choice because they don't match the G1 toon or toy look at all. They're much too tall.

This looks like another one of those examples of "we really shouldn't be basing high end figure designs on wonky and inconsistent animation models"...

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:04 pm

Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.

Emerje

News Credits: 42 · Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:19 pm

Emerje wrote:Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.

Emerje

Thanks, I took the plunge. I figured I'd lock in the low price in the event the exchange rates aren't as favorable next year.

News Credits: 56 · Fri Jun 10, 2022 4:14 pm

Emerje wrote:Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.

Emerje

That is a Really good Price, and very tempting. After Tax, DD comes to about $125. With current exchange rates however, MPG-02 Getsuei is down to $121.00 final price after shipping with Amazon Japan . (also a Leg coincidentally). I know exchange rates can vary. However I still want to wait. If nothing else, even if Amazon Japan turns out to be slightly more expensive, there is the advantage of getting the item earlier than most other North American retailers. Also with DD you pay immediately. That can have advantages and disadvantages. I do have the item in my cart just in case, hopefully Amazon Japan will have their listing up soon.

News Credits: 2 · Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:50 pm

I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics! :BOWDOWN:

Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released :shock:

will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?

If this was already thrown out in the ring then sorry for missing it! :-P

News Credits: 6 · Sat Jun 11, 2022 12:52 pm

Considering the individual prices for each Train Bot. I don't think the price tag for a MP Gestalt boxset would look too appealing, if on sale.

News Credits: 462 · Sat Jun 11, 2022 1:05 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?

Only if you're willing to pay twelve hundred bucks (plus tax and shipping) for it.

News Credits: 2 · Sat Jun 11, 2022 1:29 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?
Only if you're willing to pay twelve hundred bucks (plus tax and shipping) for it.

Oh I dunno...what if there is an introductory price and the $1200 is the after market price. Look at the current prices of our favorite Haslab Chaos Bringer! :-P

News Credits: 56 · Sat Jun 11, 2022 2:10 pm

*If* I am able to get all 6 from Amazon Japan, and current exchange rates hold (who knows where it will in a year from now), I'll be paying around $750 for all 6. Most folks who order from Pulse, BBTS, and other sites will be paying close to $900. So $1000 wouldn't be out of the reach of reasonability for a Box Set. I seriously doubt TT is going to offer such a thing though.

The best scenario I could think of would be for a Generations styled Trainbots/Raiden to come along (I don't see that happening though as these Masterpiece MPG are pretty much Generation scale already). Then I could sell the MP ones for a profit, and would pay in advance for the much cheaper Generations versions, which I would be fine with.

News Credits: 4877 · Sat Jun 11, 2022 6:43 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics!

Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?

If this was already thrown out in the ring then sorry for missing it!

No, I don't feel they will

News Credits: 6 · Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:30 am

Nemesis Destron wrote:I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics!

My issue is that the face looks like it could be part of the main line. The silver doesn't mesh with the "anime" aesthetic either.

Different character and all that, but for the Masterpiece line, G1 faces should look more stylised and distinct. Like Motormaster here:

That said, all of my MP Beast Wars characters have really detailed and charismatic faces. Which is my only point of reference. So maybe the uncanny valley look is the standard for Anime+ G1?

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:52 am

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:
Nemesis Destron wrote:I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics!

My issue is that the face looks like it could be part of the main line. The silver doesn't mesh with the "anime" aesthetic either.

Different character and all that, but for the Masterpiece line, G1 faces should look more stylised and distinct. Like Motormaster here:

That said, all of my MP Beast Wars characters have really detailed and charismatic faces. Which is my only point of reference. So maybe the uncanny valley look is the standard for Anime+ G1?

Looking at the big picture I wouldn't call that an anime aesthetic at all. It's far too detailed. It's more of an original toy aesthetic with improved real world train details. It has more in common with the early MPs than the the strictly anime ones.

Emerje

News Credits: 56 · Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:46 am

Amazon Japan pre-order is finally up:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/produc ... UTF8&psc=1

Keep in mind, that while this price isn't the best, it should drop (hopefully soon), to what the cost will actually be.

News Credits: 332 · Tue Jun 14, 2022 2:26 pm

o.supreme wrote:Amazon Japan pre-order is finally up:

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/produc ... UTF8&psc=1

Keep in mind, that while this price isn't the best, it should drop (hopefully soon), to what the cost will actually be.

Looks like they've removed the cancelation deadline, personally I think that's a good thing.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:01 pm

It's been two years but the Tokyo Toy Show is finally back! And with it comes the Japan Toy Awards 2022 where Masterpiece Gattai Shouki has won an award in the "high target toy division" (according to Google translate). OK, so it actually lost the top grand prize spot to Bandai Spirits' over $700 GX-100 Gaiking set and it's more of a runner up "outstanding performance award" in that category, but they only give out four of those in each category so it's still an achievement! And it lets them stick a silver Japan Toy Awards logo on their website (as seen below) and possibly even the figure's box, though there probably isn't time for that on the first batch due out in less than two weeks.

The Tokyo Toy Show runs Thursday and Friday this week (June 16 and 17). If there's Transformers news to be found there you can be sure we'll be sharing it here on Seibertron!

News Credits: 2 · Tue Jun 14, 2022 11:25 pm

Well alright then give it up! :DANCE:

Wed Jun 15, 2022 10:24 am

An as-yet-unreleased toy already gets an award...

Wed Jun 15, 2022 11:25 am

Dang that's awesome I was trying to avoid getting these but the more I see them the more I feel I might regret skipping them

News Credits: 4877 · Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:55 pm

TF fan Justin M reached out to let us know that Transformers MPG-03 Yukikaze is available on Amazon Japan which is a site many international fans get their Masterpiece Transformers from. Not only is it usually one of the places to get them for cheaper but you also get them quicker than most other retailers thanks to their shipping. Right now, the base price for the toy without taxes is 14809 Yen (you HAVE to add to cart to see this no tax price appear). That converts to $110 USD. Of course depending on where you are located, the shipping and customs fees will change, making it less of a deal.

Here is the link: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Transform ... 245&sr=8-1