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[Cyberpath]

I NEED IT
I love how the considered the goofy Sunbow insignias and is it me or is his package photo in the ARE ALL DEAD pose?

[Amelie]

Out of curiosity, does that chart refer to the animation models of the G1 cartoon?

Yep! Also worth noting the incredible size the Dinobots and Skyfire are supposed to be...

Which is also why we'll probably never see MPs of them, except Grimlock. :T

[william-james88]

Interesting, I just paid for this and here is the product name that appears on the bill:

Transformers Masterpiece MP-29 Bouei Sanbou Shockwave

They are really pushing that this is the cartoon version.

[Cyberpath]

Interesting, I just paid for this and here is the product name that appears on the bill:

Transformers Masterpiece MP-29 Bouei Sanbou Shockwave

They are really pushing that this is the cartoon version.

It doesn't mean "Sunbow" though...

"Bouei Sanbou" is 防衛参謀 -- chief of defence.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Logan79 we now have a video review of Masterpiece MP-29 Shockwave! This review is in Chinese and highlights the main gimmicks, such as the lights, accessories, and the transformation. The video has been mirrored below for your enjoyment. After watching this review, let us know what you think of Shockwave and what your plans are for him in the comments section below, and as always stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!

[DeathReviews]

Come on, BBTS - you said it would be available in 'late March'.... You've got 24 hours!

[fenrir72]

Interesting, I just paid for this and here is the product name that appears on the bill:

Transformers Masterpiece MP-29 Bouei Sanbou Shockwave

They are really pushing that this is the cartoon version.

It doesn't mean "Sunbow" though...

"Bouei Sanbou" is 防衛参謀 -- chief of defence.

Or Military Strategist/Operations.....his old designation

[bigcee66]

Mine shipped yesterday from HLJ.

[Rodimus Prime]

I NEED IT
I love how the considered the goofy Sunbow insignias and is it me or is his package photo in the ARE ALL DEAD pose?

Yeah, except the package shot looks like he has to go to the bathroom really bad.

And Amelie, I thought the Daca Toys Kronos was a good effort at a MP Skyfire, I'm sure the Takara people could improve on that design and release an actual MP Skyfire.

[ZeroWolf]

Rodimus@ I think the point that amelie was making was that sky fire was too big to fit within the established scale...unless takara get bigger (with cost as well) to get scale right.

[Autobot N]

Come on, BBTS - you said it would be available in 'late March'.... You've got 24 hours!

Done.

[galvatron00]

Come on, BBTS - you said it would be available in 'late March'.... You've got 24 hours!

Done.

Look at you Autobot N, droppin' bombs!

[Autobot N]

Come on, BBTS - you said it would be available in 'late March'.... You've got 24 hours!

Done.

Look at you Autobot N, droppin' bombs!

I would love to buy him now, but I don't have the cash for it at the moment. I really hope I can find a vendor at Botcon selling him for a good price.

[galvatron00]

Come on, BBTS - you said it would be available in 'late March'.... You've got 24 hours!

Done.

Look at you Autobot N, droppin' bombs!

I would love to buy him now, but I don't have the cash for it at the moment. I really hope I can find a vendor at Botcon selling him for a good price.

I'm sure you will, at least you won't have to pay shipping

[Autobot N]

Come on, BBTS - you said it would be available in 'late March'.... You've got 24 hours!

Done.

Look at you Autobot N, droppin' bombs!

I would love to buy him now, but I don't have the cash for it at the moment. I really hope I can find a vendor at Botcon selling him for a good price.

I'm sure you will, at least you won't have to pay shipping

That much is true. And while the vendors' prices might not be great (I think, at least. I've never been to a convention, but I assume as such looking at collectible stores' prices), at least it's not eBay.

[DeathReviews]

Yes, you must pay shipping with BBTS. But if you use their 'pile of loot' feature, you can at least bundle it with OTHER purchases and reduce the overall shipping cost by splitting it among several items. That is, if you have the skratch to buy multiple items...

And as Death, I do enjoy loot.

[galvatron00]

And as Death, I do enjoy loot.

Loot is nice but requires patience, which I lack. Something, as Death, I'm sure you have an abundance of!

[william-james88]

Shipping is free at TFSource for shockwave

http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-shockwave/

And MPs dont sell for cheap at conventions.

[Autobot N]

And MPs dont sell for cheap at conventions.

Thought so.

[Sabrblade]

Responding to two previous points of discussion with the following pic.

This is the box art for the figure. It is not in the "ARE ALL DEAD" pose:



And while it isn't as on the mark as it could be, his title of "Bouei Sanbou" is translated on the box as "Military Operations Commander"

[galvatron00]

I still can't believe we are days away from having an official MP Shockwave in our hands

[william-james88]

And MPs dont sell for cheap at conventions.

Thought so.

I would very much doubt someone could get this item MISB at a covnetntion this year for cheaper than this:

Subtotal: 12,590 JPY
Shipping: 1,690 JPY
Points used: 380
Grand total: 13,900 JPY

That is $124 USD shipped (registered). I just paid that this morning and I will be getting this toy next week. That is 36$ less than the US online retailers. If anyone is planning on buying this toy this year and wants the best price, look no further than here: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

Conventions are good for used toys and older toys, especially people wishing to sell their collections. But for new toys and hot toys in demand, it is very smilar to e-bay. They actually up the price since they know those are hot items and thats the best place to find desperate fans looking for said hot items. The price gouging of Gen Arcee at conventions is disheartening.

[Seibertron]

Shockwave appears to be an awesome mold, but his colors are extremely blah. They're taking the "animation" accuracy to a painful level. Hopefully this mold gets a G1 toy color scheme. This is what color he should be:

[Seibertron]

And MPs dont sell for cheap at conventions.

Thought so.

I would very much doubt someone could get this item MISB at a covnetntion this year for cheaper than this:

Subtotal: 12,590 JPY
Shipping: 1,690 JPY
Points used: 380
Grand total: 13,900 JPY

That is $124 USD shipped (registered). I just paid that this morning and I will be getting this toy next week. That is 36$ less than the US online retailers. If anyone is planning on buying this toy this year and wants the best price, look no further than here: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail ... agecnt%3D1

Conventions are good for used toys and older toys, especially people wishing to sell their collections. But for new toys and hot toys in demand, it is very smilar to e-bay. They actually up the price since they know those are hot items and thats the best place to find desperate fans looking for said hot items. The price gouging of Gen Arcee at conventions is disheartening.

As someone who has sold at conventions before, don't forget the high cost of just having a dealer booth. Some dealers are taking advantage of the scene, but others are just trying to make a buck after the cost of the booth space, product displays, paying employees, their own time just to be there instead of at their store or whatever, credit card processing fees, buying new products for their store, etc. Cost of business isn't cheap.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

After a round of in-hand images and a new video review, we are able to bring you a new gallery of Masterpiece Shockwave images courtesy Alfes! The images below expand on the in-hand images and present more in hand images as well as accessory images. There are two galleries, one for the altmode and one for the robot mode. Take a look at the images below, and let us know in the comments section what you think of this latest Masterpiece offering. And as always, stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your latest Transformers News and Galleries!