Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:02 am
by Shadowstream
The Results are in Victory to Star Saber Haters be whining
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:16 am
by Dr. Caelus
Hey, another villain in Masterpiece form that's not a seeker.*
*Because to heck with G1, all I care about at this point is the IDW comics.
Re: Winner announced for Takara Tomy's Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:35 am
by Moonbug
Va'al wrote:Here are a couple of designs that were shown as well of the upcoming Masterpiece Star Saber.
Umm, you do realise that those are not designs of the MP figure right? Those are the character models from the Victory series bible and are clearly dated by the stamp on the bottom. All of the models shown during the Fans Choice poll were pre-existing artwork from the each lines series bibles and not new designs.
Re: Winner announced for Takara Tomy's Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:42 am
by Sabrblade
Moonbug wrote:
Va'al wrote:Here are a couple of designs that were shown as well of the upcoming Masterpiece Star Saber.
Umm, you do realise that those are not designs of the MP figure right? Those are the character models from the Victory series bible and are clearly dated by the stamp on the bottom. All of the models shown during the Fans Choice poll were pre-existing artwork from the each lines series bibles and not new designs.
What Moonbug said.
Re: Winner announced for Takara Tomy's Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:48 am
by Jelze Bunnycat
Sabrblade wrote:
Moonbug wrote:
Va'al wrote:Here are a couple of designs that were shown as well of the upcoming Masterpiece Star Saber.
Umm, you do realise that those are not designs of the MP figure right? Those are the character models from the Victory series bible and are clearly dated by the stamp on the bottom. All of the models shown during the Fans Choice poll were pre-existing artwork from the each lines series bibles and not new designs.
What Moonbug said.
But one could argue that the Masterpiece figure would be based on that design, given a few liberties, like with the current Masterpieces. My main concerns would have to be the knee and waist joints of the Star Saber form.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:53 am
by Seibertron
I corrected my error. Sorry ... I should have caught that. I'm just not used to seeing such a large version of that artwork. I think that was actually his design from those Manga comics.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:58 am
by Mindmaster
My bad as well. I had seen the designs attached to other articles and assumed they were rough sketches for a concept, and had alerted the news team.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:01 am
by Xephon0930
Nice to see quite a number of people acting all butthurt here.
But in all seriousness,I'm glad that the Japanese continuity is finally getting some love and having Star Saber as a prime candidate for the MP treatment is beyond awesome in my mind.
I'm just curious if there will be a Victory Leo release sometime in the future thanks to this.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:02 am
by ScottyP
Not surprised one bit. Will be a cool toy. I have no connection to the character, but super cool that it's getting done.
If you're angry about this toy getting made ( , why?), may I point to the title of this thread. Three key words: Takara Fan Poll. They polled Japanese fans. Not you. Not me. Get over it.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:06 am
by Super Megatron
YES!!!! They're finally making a MP of a REAL Autobot Leader! Just take my money now, Takara!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:12 am
by Ravage XK
Hmm, doesn't really do anything for me as I don't remember seeing him in G1 cartoons but cool for those who want something a little different.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:17 am
by Sabrblade
Ravage XK wrote:Hmm, doesn't really do anything for me as I don't remember seeing him in G1 cartoons but cool for those who want something a little different.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:20 am
by Ravage XK
Sabrblade wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Hmm, doesn't really do anything for me as I don't remember seeing him in G1 cartoons but cool for those who want something a little different.
Ta, still don't remember seeing him. Must have been episodes after Primes death, which I didn't like so much.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:23 am
by Sabrblade
Ravage XK wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Hmm, doesn't really do anything for me as I don't remember seeing him in G1 cartoons but cool for those who want something a little different.
Ta, still don't remember seeing him. Must have been episodes after Primes death, which I didn't like so much.
In case it wasn't obvious enough from the Japanese music, he's wasn't in the G1 cartoon. He's the Autobot Supreme Commander from Transformers: Victory.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:26 am
by Ravage XK
Sabrblade wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Hmm, doesn't really do anything for me as I don't remember seeing him in G1 cartoons but cool for those who want something a little different.
Ta, still don't remember seeing him. Must have been episodes after Primes death, which I didn't like so much.
In case it wasn't obvious enough from the Japanese music, he's wasn't in the G1 cartoon. He's the Autobot Supreme Commander from Transformers: Victory.
Ahh, well see I couldn't play the clip as You Tube dont allow embedding on that for some reason......
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:28 am
by Sabrblade
Ravage XK wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Hmm, doesn't really do anything for me as I don't remember seeing him in G1 cartoons but cool for those who want something a little different.
Ta, still don't remember seeing him. Must have been episodes after Primes death, which I didn't like so much.
In case it wasn't obvious enough from the Japanese music, he's wasn't in the G1 cartoon. He's the Autobot Supreme Commander from Transformers: Victory.
Ahh, well see I couldn't play the clip as You Tube dont allow embedding on that for some reason......
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:39 am
by Jelze Bunnycat
Ravage XK wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Hmm, doesn't really do anything for me as I don't remember seeing him in G1 cartoons but cool for those who want something a little different.
Ta, still don't remember seeing him. Must have been episodes after Primes death, which I didn't like so much.
He never appeared in the US run, instead he appeared in the Japan-only Victory series in 1989. Remember, Japan continued while the US stopped.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:42 am
by Ravage XK
Having seen that, if the toy could do the things that the cartoon could do it would make a pretty decent figure. Something we haven't had before.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:52 am
by MGrotusque
Star Saber getting MP treatment is a good thing.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 10:54 am
by Mykltron
That'll save me some money then. I have no interest in that character.
Also, if that's what the shoulders are going to look like they won't have much range of motion.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:19 am
by hinomars19
MR Optimus Prime wrote:Okay so a Masterpiece of an alt mode that does not exist. Got ya.
Look I know illiteracy is rife on the internet but how does one confuse 'masterpiece' with Binaltech'?
And for those complaining about the poll result, I swear when the votes for Botcon 2014 hall of fame open I'm gonna get some of my Japanese friends to troll the thread with lines like; 'Hey if Laster, Blacker and Braver aren't in the running's then Transformers will be ruined forever!' and 'Way to stop Reflector winning HASBLOW!'
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:28 am
by guarayakha
Mykltron wrote:That'll save me some money then. I have no interest in that character.
Also, if that's what the shoulders are going to look like they won't have much range of motion.
They could give him extending shoulder joints much like MP-01, no T-pose but still at least a solid 70-ish degree spreading his arms outwards. All he needs to be able to do is reach his back to activate the Saber Blade and maybe hold his sword with both hands.
I think he'll be a treat for any TF fans, G1-purists or not. Seriously, we're talking about a badass Autobot Commander who brings a sword to a blaster-rifle fight, spaghetti western cowboy style.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:33 am
by megatronus
I'll repeat my enthusiasm for this - Star Saber's a neat character, and it will be nice to have another larger MP Autobot to accompany Prime (besides Ultra Magnus, that is).
That said, I hope we see more Decepticons... Megatron, Shockwave, and Reflector should be priorities.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 11:59 am
by rpetras
I'll be saving money on Masterpiece figures in the future.
My wallet thanks the voters.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers 30th Anniversary Masterpiece Fan Poll
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 12:00 pm
by Samsonator
Am I the only one surprised how far Armada Prime got in this poll? I mean nobody was going to beat out Star Saber because, c'mon, it's Star Saber, Japan loves him... but Armada Prime coming in second? That is something I could not have foreseen.
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 9:02 am
, why?), may I point to the title of this thread. Three key words: Takara Fan Poll. They polled Japanese fans. Not you. Not me. Get over it.
