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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Sabrblade » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:10 pm

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triKlops wrote:OK folks, random sidebar in this convo.
Doesn't Jim Sorenson's ,"The Ark" the complete edition, have all of the character models for each character in the G1 series?
Its been a while since I looked at my copy but i remember it being pretty comprehensive for what it was.
Not for the Female Autobots. Those have yet to surface.



Some of them showed up on eBay.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Kurona » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:15 pm

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Do those model sheets have their alt-modes?

I guess it's a moot point since the chance of a Masterpiece Moonracer is about as likely as Highbrow though.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Cyberpath » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:16 pm

Kurona wrote:Do those model sheets have their alt-modes?
No.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:17 pm

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They just need to make a frikkin' Trailbreaker.

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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Sabrblade » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:26 pm

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D-Maximus_Prime wrote:They just need to make a frikkin' Trailbreaker.

And they need to make sure he has some sort of large orange forcefield accessory!
It'll just be a big orange bath towel. :P

Or an orange Hoberman Sphere. 8-}
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:36 pm

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D-Maximus_Prime wrote:They just need to make a frikkin' Trailbreaker.

And they need to make sure he has some sort of large orange forcefield accessory!
It'll just be a big orange bath towel. :P

Or an orange Hoberman Sphere. 8-}

That is literally perfect
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Ironhidensh » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:46 pm

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D-Maximus_Prime wrote:They just need to make a frikkin' Trailbreaker.

And they need to make sure he has some sort of large orange forcefield accessory!

There are currently 3 on the market, with 3 more soon to come. ;) Just saying.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:47 pm

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D-Maximus_Prime wrote:They just need to make a frikkin' Trailbreaker.

And they need to make sure he has some sort of large orange forcefield accessory!

There are currently 3 on the market, with 3 more soon to come. ;) Just saying.

None of yet have had that appeal that I really want. Trust me, I have seen and i have looked into the one or 2 you had (I can't remember) because I do really want one.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Ironhidensh » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:57 pm

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Well, you may be in luck then, and getting us back on topic. As so many 3rd party companies have dropped, or are dropping soon, Trailbreaker and Hoist, I'll be really shocked of the next MP announcement (for a new mold) isn't one if those two.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:59 pm

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Ironhidensh wrote:Well, you may be in luck then, and getting us back on topic. As so many 3rd party companies have dropped, or are dropping soon, Trailbreaker and Hoist, I'll be really shocked of the next MP announcement (for a new mold) isn't one if those two.

That's been the general consensus I have been hearing as well. I have heard of several options for MP39 and 40 that makes it sound like those 2 aren't in those slots, but I wouldn't be surprised if it takes longer than 41 or 42 to get Trailbreaker
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Ironhidensh » Wed Mar 29, 2017 2:09 pm

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Ironhidensh wrote:Well, you may be in luck then, and getting us back on topic. As so many 3rd party companies have dropped, or are dropping soon, Trailbreaker and Hoist, I'll be really shocked of the next MP announcement (for a new mold) isn't one if those two.

That's been the general consensus I have been hearing as well. I have heard of several options for MP39 and 40 that makes it sound like those 2 aren't in those slots, but I wouldn't be surprised if it takes longer than 41 or 42 to get Trailbreaker


I think 39 will be Cheetor repainted into Tigatron, and 40 will be Trailbreaker. I haven't heard any other rumors other than Jazz (won't happen) or Hound (strong possibility).
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Kurona » Wed Mar 29, 2017 3:10 pm

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Being pedantic for a second; it would be Trailbreaker that'd be announced first - at best both would be announced at the same time. They always release the main use of the mold first; this ain't Titans Return.

Regardless... I think they might do one of the smaller guys next like Hound, considering the last new-mold normal-sized Autobot Car was Tracks. I'd kinda like to see Sunstreaker, not gonna lie...
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Bumblebee21 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:25 pm

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Ironhidensh wrote:Well, you may be in luck then, and getting us back on topic. As so many 3rd party companies have dropped, or are dropping soon, Trailbreaker and Hoist, I'll be really shocked of the next MP announcement (for a new mold) isn't one if those two.

That's been the general consensus I have been hearing as well. I have heard of several options for MP39 and 40 that makes it sound like those 2 aren't in those slots, but I wouldn't be surprised if it takes longer than 41 or 42 to get Trailbreaker


I think 39 will be Cheetor repainted into Tigatron, and 40 will be Trailbreaker. I haven't heard any other rumors other than Jazz (won't happen) or Hound (strong possibility).

yeah im getting xtbs hoist and trailbreaker
39 is dinobot

everyone is saying hoist will be first.
it kinda makes sense because imo they need to be different molds. like what xtb did i think.Not sure if xtb are retools or not
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:36 pm

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Dinobot hasn't been confirmed as 39, and I doubt he will be 39. If anything, I could see him being 40-42
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Bumblebee21 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:40 pm

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D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Dinobot hasn't been confirmed as 39, and I doubt he will be 39. If anything, I could see him being 40-42

someones source said that he was mp-39.
plus they ususally go in order of silloutte
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby D-Maximal_Primal » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:43 pm

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D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Dinobot hasn't been confirmed as 39, and I doubt he will be 39. If anything, I could see him being 40-42

someones source said that he was mp-39.
plus they ususally go in order of silloutte
mp-40 is the long awaited mp character

From what I've heard, he hasn't been confirmed as MP-39. Remember the first primal? We got his information before Delta Magnus, and it was confusing enough he was labelled MP-31 for a while before Delta was officially revealed
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby fenrir72 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:53 pm

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fenrir72 wrote:And we never saw the entire back of MP Grapple yet Takara did the "impossible".
What? Grapple's back was visible in the cartoon. In both modes:

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So Takara had something to work with in making the backsides of Grapple's MP. But the backside of Elita's vehicle mode, however, was never seen.

fenrir72 wrote:We rarely took noticed of UMs butt flap and red bumper yet Takara "transformed" them into reality!
Whether WE noticed those or not is irrelevant since that butt flap and red bumper were both visible onscreen.

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The backside of Elita's altmode, however, was not.

fenrir72 wrote:They retooled the Arcee mold into Chromia who had a boxy mode which they converted into a cycle.
Again, this also irrelevant since that Chromia toy wasn't trying to replicate her exact cartoon design, which is what the MPs now do.

fenrir72 wrote:Arcee herself was the product of the impossible a few years back. MegaEmpress, who'd have thought Takara would have repurposed her? Etc etc
I really don't think you understood what I was saying.

fenrir72 wrote:It's like saying making a cartoon accurate Godginrai is impossible :lol:
Dude, seriously? God Ginrai was seen from all angles. Elita's vehicle mode wasn't.


Grapple didn't have the butt flap as seen on the MP.

G1 animation was the stellar example of consistency. Iirc, someone posted a model sheet of UM butt flap which never showed up until like later. Etc etc

Oh I know what you meant. Takara basing a product off a graphical representation at very limited angle.

Never say never is all I say. You did over compensate for the collage though. >:oP
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby fenrir72 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:58 pm

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fenrir72 wrote:MP Grimlock is almost perfect


fenrir72 wrote:That's a very "subjective" view of yours. Not all people share the same views. I'd leave it at that.


And? I did not go to a specific poster to insist my own very subjective point of view. So what's the quote for?

The post simply seemed to concern the assertiveness of one's opinion as fact - and not the other problem you had that you replied to me with - which seemed hypocritical at the time. However, my post was a bit too snarky and passive-aggressive in tone than it should have been, so for that I apologise.


Well that very finely crafted quote made it appear I was the badguy when in fact the other smart ass poster who shall not be named was actually badgering my post and views.

The original post wasn't even focused on him. So who is the hypocrite ( that term wasn't started by me )then? I posted a non absolute statement of "almost perfect" then Mr Snarky kept on badgering the "No IT AIN'T! Not even NEAR PERFECT".

Now I'm a hypocrite (choose your words carefully)? The half assed apology too has been negated by calling me a hypocrite you purveyor of adjectival prowess!

Oh what a slow day indeed............
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Kurona » Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:21 pm

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fenrir72 wrote:
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fenrir72 wrote:MP Grimlock is almost perfect


fenrir72 wrote:That's a very "subjective" view of yours. Not all people share the same views. I'd leave it at that.


And? I did not go to a specific poster to insist my own very subjective point of view. So what's the quote for?

The post simply seemed to concern the assertiveness of one's opinion as fact - and not the other problem you had that you replied to me with - which seemed hypocritical at the time. However, my post was a bit too snarky and passive-aggressive in tone than it should have been, so for that I apologise.


Well that very finely crafted quote made it appear I was the badguy when in fact the other smart ass poster who shall not be named was actually badgering my post and views.

The original post wasn't even focused on him. So who is the hypocrite ( that term wasn't started by me )then? I posted a non absolute statement of "almost perfect" then Mr Snarky kept on badgering the "No IT AIN'T! Not even NEAR PERFECT".

Now I'm a hypocrite (choose your words carefully)? The half assed apology too has been negated by calling me a hypocrite you purveyor of adjectival prowess!

Oh what a slow day indeed............

If I could direct your attention to the words around 'hypocritical', most notably 'seemed' and 'at the time', which completely changes the meaning from "you are a hypocrite" to "I thought you were a hypocrite before, but I no longer hold that opinion".
Again, I apologise for my original post and for originally holding the opinion that you were being hypocritical. Shall we leave it there?
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby fenrir72 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:37 pm

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Kurona wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
Kurona wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:MP Grimlock is almost perfect


fenrir72 wrote:That's a very "subjective" view of yours. Not all people share the same views. I'd leave it at that.


And? I did not go to a specific poster to insist my own very subjective point of view. So what's the quote for?

The post simply seemed to concern the assertiveness of one's opinion as fact - and not the other problem you had that you replied to me with - which seemed hypocritical at the time. However, my post was a bit too snarky and passive-aggressive in tone than it should have been, so for that I apologise.


Well that very finely crafted quote made it appear I was the badguy when in fact the other smart ass poster who shall not be named was actually badgering my post and views.

The original post wasn't even focused on him. So who is the hypocrite ( that term wasn't started by me )then? I posted a non absolute statement of "almost perfect" then Mr Snarky kept on badgering the "No IT AIN'T! Not even NEAR PERFECT".

Now I'm a hypocrite (choose your words carefully)? The half assed apology too has been negated by calling me a hypocrite you purveyor of adjectival prowess!

Oh what a slow day indeed............

If I could direct your attention to the words around 'hypocritical', most notably 'seemed' and 'at the time', which completely changes the meaning from "you are a hypocrite" to "I thought you were a hypocrite before, but I no longer hold that opinion".
Again, I apologise for my original post and for originally holding the opinion that you were being hypocritical. Shall we leave it there?


:lol: End on that hypocrite part etc.Case closed between us.

But in context it was Mr. Smart mouth who started this all in the first place and got you Kurona involved. He's the one who should modify their badgering skills when it comes to presenting their own subjective opinions.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Sabrblade » Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:27 pm

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fenrir72 wrote:Grapple didn't have the butt flap as seen on the MP.

G1 animation was the stellar example of consistency. Iirc, someone posted a model sheet of UM butt flap which never showed up until like later. Etc etc

Oh I know what you meant. Takara basing a product off a graphical representation at very limited angle.

Never say never is all I say. You did over compensate for the collage though. >:oP
My point is, one cannot make a faithful recreation of something that has never been fully seen before. How would Takara be able to make a toy of Elita that transforms into a cartoon-accurate representation of her cartoon altmode if her cartoon altmode has never been fully seen before from any angle that enabled the entirety of her altmode (rather than just its front) to be fully visible and not obscured by Optimus? They'd have to make up a design for the back end in order to pull it off, but making up completely new designs up is not what the MP line does these days.

A much better comparison would be like if Takara wanted to make a cartoon-accurate MP human mini-figure of Spike's mother/Sparkplug's wife, when said woman was never seen in the cartoon before.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby fenrir72 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 11:58 pm

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fenrir72 wrote:Grapple didn't have the butt flap as seen on the MP.

G1 animation was the stellar example of consistency. Iirc, someone posted a model sheet of UM butt flap which never showed up until like later. Etc etc

Oh I know what you meant. Takara basing a product off a graphical representation at very limited angle.

Never say never is all I say. You did over compensate for the collage though. >:oP
My point is, one cannot make a faithful recreation of something that has never been fully seen before. How would Takara be able to make a toy of Elita that transforms into a cartoon-accurate representation of her cartoon altmode if her cartoon altmode has never been fully seen before from any angle that enabled the entirety of her altmode (rather than just its front) to be fully visible and not obscured by Optimus? They'd have to make up a design for the back end in order to pull it off, but making up completely new designs up is not what the MP line does these days.

A much better comparison would be like if Takara wanted to make a cartoon-accurate MP human mini-figure of Spike's mother/Sparkplug's wife, when said woman was never seen in the cartoon before.


Bad analogy. There never ever ever ever was a Mrs. Witwicky. Elita at least had her juicy parts displayed. What you overcompensating for? Run out of collages?:lol:
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Sabrblade » Thu Mar 30, 2017 12:01 am

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fenrir72 wrote:Bad analogy. There never ever ever ever was a Mrs. Witwicky.
So, Sparkplug gave birth to Spike, then? Or did Spike just pop out of thin air? Or was it Midichlorians? :P
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby Jelze Bunnycat » Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:11 am

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fenrir72 wrote:Bad analogy. There never ever ever ever was a Mrs. Witwicky.
So, Sparkplug gave birth to Spike, then? Or did Spike just pop out of thin air? Or was it Midichlorians? :P


Has to be it, Expectane wouldn't be created until 10 years from then. Raise your hand if you get the reference ;)

At any rate, there's still the possibility that even though we never got see Elita-1's vehicle mode in full glory in the cartoon, there may still be a character model for that mode somewhere in the archives, thus making an MP possible.

But the hitch is that Japanese culture is still a bit on the male-centric side. Arcee may get a MP-release, but only for her role in 2010 as she's "dumbed down" in Headmasters (seriously). Nope, I see the Insecticons and Reflector as more likely to be chosen.
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Re: Takara Masterpiece Rumor Discussion

Postby fenrir72 » Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:32 am

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JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
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fenrir72 wrote:Bad analogy. There never ever ever ever was a Mrs. Witwicky.
So, Sparkplug gave birth to Spike, then? Or did Spike just pop out of thin air? Or was it Midichlorians? :P


Has to be it, Expectane wouldn't be created until 10 years from then. Raise your hand if you get the reference ;)

At any rate, there's still the possibility that even though we never got see Elita-1's vehicle mode in full glory in the cartoon, there may still be a character model for that mode somewhere in the archives, thus making an MP possible.

But the hitch is that Japanese culture is still a bit on the male-centric side. Arcee may get a MP-release, but only for her role in 2010 as she's "dumbed down" in Headmasters (seriously). Nope, I see the Insecticons and Reflector as more likely to be chosen.


Deflecting! Bad analogy. You jump from a non character when we are discussing an actual character rendered. Accept it, you made a bad analogy. Ever heard of adoption? >:oP But just for the sake of the Star Wars argument'cause back then, Starwars was in Marvel Comics/Production territory in the 1980s but those midachlorian whatchamacallit weren't created yet until 1990. 8-}

Anyway, back to hypocrisy or maybe just plain old simple licensing fee issues.

Back during the Binaltech days, VW/Porsche refused Takara the license for the updated VW. Something about being against war toys/anti-war etc. So, Takara years later mentioned something about Tomy having a licensing deal with VW (might have been their Tomica line iirc) as the reason they made MP Bumble a reality.

Now, we're still waiting for Meister, one of the most popular Autobots in G1. Emphasis of "one" of the most popular. Yet we get Tracks instead :-P . Maybe Chevy wasn't that stuck up with their license. But Meister aka that awesome Porsche race car is still a pipe dream (heck, 3rd party has managed to score 3 versions already).

I hope the issue for the delay is just licensing fees (hopefully Porsche ain't too greedy.......right :roll: ) and not that anti war hangup they have. So they are anti war and pro environment yet were caught by the Feds scamming their product's, iirc the modern VW beetle emission exhaust levels with a hacked program or something. In other words, greed got the better of their pro environment stance hence the "hypocrisy" angle.
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