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Does anyone know if Takara's Anime MP-03 Starscream came out yet? And is it better then Hasbro's? I am going to be spending my money on one, and I would like to get the best one. What I am wondering also is if one's quality is better then the other's.

I want to get both but I want to make sure they are different or not

I would love to do comparison shots if I can actually get them!!!!!

Edit: oops, my mistake.

???????? We are talking about the Japanese version.

You're asking about how something that doesn't exist right now compares to something that got released about two days ago. I really can't see how this needs it's own thread.

I don't feel I need to explain this, but by the off chance that someone has found official photos of the Takara release of USA Edition Masterpiece Starscream, I have better chances of seeing them if we have another thread.

well, aparently, the only difference with the japanese version is that it does not have the weathering that the us version has.

decepticonjon wrote:well, aparently, the only difference with the japanese version is that it does not have the weathering that the us version has.

Yes, APPARENTLY indeed.

I have yet to see that for sure. Every photo I've seen of this figure (us or japanese) has had the weathering. Tough to tell the differences so far.

Starscream wrote:

decepticonjon wrote:well, aparently, the only difference with the japanese version is that it does not have the weathering that the us version has.

Yes, APPARENTLY indeed.

I have yet to see that for sure. Every photo I've seen of this figure (us or japanese) has had the weathering. Tough to tell the differences so far.

I think I read somewere that the Takkara version will be the same as the Walmart one, and that Tak is planning on making another one after Thundercracker that has no weathering.

And I think that is like well totally stupid.

I hope he'll be in a MP box instead of the classics one. The MP ones look classier.

Starscream wrote:

decepticonjon wrote:well, aparently, the only difference with the japanese version is that it does not have the weathering that the us version has.

Yes, APPARENTLY indeed.

I have yet to see that for sure. Every photo I've seen of this figure (us or japanese) has had the weathering. Tough to tell the differences so far.

i've seen the photos. complete with authentic japanese man and girlfriend holding him. he had no weathering. can't find the source pic at the moment. but it is apparent indeed.

What I don't get is how they came up with the original colors for Masterpiece Starscream. Those made it look horrible.

He was like Starscream's gay side.

Sarri wrote:I hope he'll be in a MP box instead of the classics one. The MP ones look classier.

yeah, takara should release him that black box rather that the bubble plastic like hasbro..

Takara should seriously release their version with his coronation cape and crown. Even if I owned the US version already, which I don't, I'd pick that version up as well for certain. Dr. Arkeville's an unnecessary accessory.

Judge Deliberata wrote:Takara should seriously release their version with his coronation cape and crown. Even if I owned the US version already, which I don't, I'd pick that version up as well for certain. Dr. Arkeville's an unnecessary accessory.

Dr. Arkeville may be an unecessary accessory, but he was in several episodes and had more onscreen time than that ridiculous coronation garb that Starscream had for 2 minutes in the 1986 movie that everyone goes on about so much.

Sorry for the rant, just never understood why everyone gets so upset everytime a G1 rendition of Starscream gets released without coronation gear.

Dead Metal wrote:

Starscream wrote:

decepticonjon wrote:well, aparently, the only difference with the japanese version is that it does not have the weathering that the us version has.

Yes, APPARENTLY indeed.

I have yet to see that for sure. Every photo I've seen of this figure (us or japanese) has had the weathering. Tough to tell the differences so far.

I think I read somewere that the Takkara version will be the same as the Walmart one, and that Tak is planning on making another one after Thundercracker that has no weathering.

And I think that is like well totally stupid.

So there'll be three Takara Starscreams? And when was Thundercracker confirmed?

Swerve wrote:Dr. Arkeville may be an unecessary accessory, but he was in several episodes and had more onscreen time than that ridiculous coronation garb that Starscream had for 2 minutes in the 1986 movie that everyone goes on about so much.

Sorry for the rant, just never understood why everyone gets so upset everytime a G1 rendition of Starscream gets released without coronation gear.

This is a simple one to answer, the majority of Transformer fans love that brief moment where Starscream FINALLY realizes his dream of truly becoming the decepticon leader.
It was an inconic moment, because it had been teased in just about EVERY episode of transformers throughout G1.

The coronation gear was SUPPOSED to be over the top because Starscream is over the top.

He had finally bested Megs, convinced the other 'cons to follow him and proven the worth of his infamous treachery. Even if it only lasted a minute or so on screen it is a staple of transformers fiction.

There is a reason that the new Diamond Select busts on preorder include Starscream AND Coronation Starscream.
I dont think we will be seeing any Dr. Arkeville busts anytime soon.

Quantity doesnt equal quality.

Sledge wrote:You're asking about how something that doesn't exist right now compares to something that got released about two days ago. I really can't see how this needs it's own thread.

2 pages and picking up steam, guess noone took sledge's advice....big surprise.

Sid Burn wrote:

Sledge wrote:You're asking about how something that doesn't exist right now compares to something that got released about two days ago. I really can't see how this needs it's own thread.

2 pages and picking up steam, guess noone took sledge's advice....big surprise.

Hah!

As for the coronation gear, I would be patient. It is only a matter of time till some customizer starts mass producing a set and throwiong it on ebay for 50 big ones.

Bonger wrote:Hah!

As for the coronation gear, I would be patient. It is only a matter of time till some customizer starts mass producing a set and throwiong it on ebay for 50 big ones.

Isnt that the truth, I bet Justitoys is already toiling away at their MP Screamer Coronation Kit.

I love them for doing it to, you and I are whores for custom add ons Bonger.

Sid Burn wrote:

Bonger wrote:Hah!

As for the coronation gear, I would be patient. It is only a matter of time till some customizer starts mass producing a set and throwiong it on ebay for 50 big ones.

Isnt that the truth, I bet Justitoys is already toiling away at their MP Screamer Coronation Kit.

I love them for doing it to, you and I are the same Bonger, whores for custom add ons.

custom Coronation kit for MP starscream?..Hey,count me in too..hehe

ThunderZap wrote:custom Coronation kit for MP starscream?..Hey,count me in too..hehe

Are you listening Takara? Probably should try and include it with MP Screamer otherwise Justitoys is going to become famous for perfecting the masterpieces.

Sid Burn wrote:

Bonger wrote:Hah!

As for the coronation gear, I would be patient. It is only a matter of time till some customizer starts mass producing a set and throwiong it on ebay for 50 big ones.

Isnt that the truth, I bet Justitoys is already toiling away at their MP Screamer Coronation Kit.

I love them for doing it to, you and I are whores for custom add ons Bonger.

God, Iron Maniac is too. Every time I think I'm the only one here with some custom, he pops up with a pic of his, lol.

Bonger wrote:

Sid Burn wrote:

Bonger wrote:Hah!

As for the coronation gear, I would be patient. It is only a matter of time till some customizer starts mass producing a set and throwiong it on ebay for 50 big ones.

Isnt that the truth, I bet Justitoys is already toiling away at their MP Screamer Coronation Kit.

I love them for doing it to, you and I are whores for custom add ons Bonger.

God, Iron Maniac is too. Every time I think I'm the only one here with some custom, he pops up with a pic of his, lol.

Well if you got a jeweler to design a SS crown then you would be one hardcore custom whore.

Xgamer wrote:

Bonger wrote:

Sid Burn wrote:

Bonger wrote:Hah!

As for the coronation gear, I would be patient. It is only a matter of time till some customizer starts mass producing a set and throwiong it on ebay for 50 big ones.

Isnt that the truth, I bet Justitoys is already toiling away at their MP Screamer Coronation Kit.

I love them for doing it to, you and I are whores for custom add ons Bonger.

God, Iron Maniac is too. Every time I think I'm the only one here with some custom, he pops up with a pic of his, lol.

Well if you got a jeweler to design a SS crown then you would be one hardcore custom whore.

Dammit, now you have me thinking about it, I happen to have an extra coronation crown from Cybertron Screamer....maybe...a jeweler could use it as a template...Nonono.