This new MP Optimus has some fantastic details, articulation, & unprecedented cartoon-accuracy, yet that is also it's shortcoming. Its SLAVISHLY cartoon accurate to the point of plainness.
Mainly the stark white used on the waist & legs, the lack of cab & trailer stripes, & the bland gray used on the face instead of silver plus the rather non-gloss pale red & blue look much too de-saturated. BUT, that is what Takara was aiming for, so Kudos.
The plethora of accessories is cool, especially the Season 1 more rounded head, along with the Season 2 more angled head. plus his movie damaged head is just awesome! The Starscream bits seem somewhat tacked-on & are superfluous, however.
Hopefully, a richer colored/toy-accurate version will come of this mold eventually.
Though unlikely, I hope Takara will reconsider their exorbitant pricing, but I doubt it. For the price, the QC better be immaculately PERFECT. Who wants a nearly $500.00 DUD? If sales tank because of the high cost, will the Masterpiece line be in jeopardy, I wonder?