Would a Petition with suggestions from the Trtansformer's community work?
Would Hasbro update the mold, make him larger and give us fans what we need?
If Hasbro were to update and fix the Starscream Masterpiece mold, would the packaging be the same,
or would they opt for disappointing American Window boxed style, with heavy twisty ties?
Can takara/Tomy fix this problem by creating a New mold,
and was there a loss of trust from Fans, over the toy manufacturers descision to produce this Starscream?
Would the fan community simply accept a repaint, without the coronation gear, mold size enlargment, and remolded feet?
How can this problem be fixed?
Write to your congressman, or in this case toy Manufacturer and CEO and head of Takara Tomy?
This and many questions are what perplex me about the Starscream i have purchased, though a great Model of a "Designer" transformer, not very Masterpiece like, at least not enough to compare with Prime and Megatron.
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Leonardo wrote:Yes, the QC issues should be fixed but I honestly can't see them making a new mold for MP Starscream. I think they'll just license it over to Hasbro who'll sell it in the West and maybe offer some repaints.
I also don't think they'll change the feet to the old design because if they did the F-15 fighter mode would look less like it's real-life counterpart. They may, however, improve them to fix any balancing issues.
Burn wrote:I'm never clicking any of your links ever again.
Burn wrote:High Command is an arsehat.
skywarp-2 wrote:After seeing the size difference and Starscream next to Megatron, it becomes very apparent that Takara really screwed that character up. Not so much in toy design, as with the feet redesign. Rather his coloring and Size are too off from the original character and lack when positioned next to Megatron. I was unaware as to how small Starscream's Stature really was until the gallery placed them next to each other.
I thought he was cool in transformation, yet the modifications to the coloring , feet, and size have left me desiring a better bigger, and color accurate mold.
1. Resize the mold and rework the packaging to accomodate the larger mold of Masterpiece StarScream.
2. Possibly change the feet to match the original mold.
3. Add starscream appropriate coronation gear.
4. Provide accurate coloring, including tinted cockpit shield in dark yellowish color.
5. Issue a statement that MP-03 Starscream is considered a "designer" Transfomrer and can still be viable as a collectible in that respect. Similar to the fame of designer DC direct figures based on the art of Comic genius Jim Lee..
6. Resell Masterpiece starscream as Master piece Starscream Complete. Which incorporates the old designer feet, the colors are correct, the size is comparable to Megatron, the coronation and movie or TV show items are on parr with Megatron and Optimus Prime.
Would a Petition with suggestions from the Trtansformer's community work?
Would Hasbro update the mold, make him larger and give us fans what we need?
If Hasbro were to update and fix the Starscream Masterpiece mold, would the packaging be the same, or would they opt for disappointing American Window boxed style, with heavy twisty ties?
Can takara/Tomy fix this problem by creating a New mold, and was there a loss of trust from Fans, over the toy manufacturers descision to produce this Starscream?
Would the fan community simply accept a repaint, without the coronation gear, mold size enlargment, and remolded feet?
How can this problem be fixed? Write to your congressman, or in this case toy Manufacturer and CEO and head of Takara Tomy?
This and many questions are what perplex me about the Starscream i have purchased, though a great Model of a "Designer" transformer, not very Masterpiece like, at least not enough to compare with Prime and Megatron.
Counterpunch wrote:You know...there were plenty of pictures released ahead of time. Why exactly did you buy one? You knew what you were getting.
Counterpunch wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:After seeing the size difference and Starscream next to Megatron, it becomes very apparent that Takara really screwed that character up. Not so much in toy design, as with the feet redesign. Rather his coloring and Size are too off from the original character and lack when positioned next to Megatron. I was unaware as to how small Starscream's Stature really was until the gallery placed them next to each other.
I never understood why the feet were such an issue for folks. They are in my mind, a reasonable and well done attempt at replicating an aesthetic of the original. G1 Starscream's feet, are not an iconic aspect of him. Hell, they aren't even functional.
As to the stature...I don't have a problem there either. Starscream is larger than the Alts/BT figures and smaller than Megatron.
Megs should be imposing, even over Starscream.I thought he was cool in transformation, yet the modifications to the coloring , feet, and size have left me desiring a better bigger, and color accurate mold.
Given, the color issue, is crap. Starscream's color, was an extreme example of an artist's interpretation was given far too much credence over the source information/look. Takara made an foolish, stupid decision to not go anime accurate to begin with.1. Resize the mold and rework the packaging to accomodate the larger mold of Masterpiece StarScream.
2. Possibly change the feet to match the original mold.
3. Add starscream appropriate coronation gear.
4. Provide accurate coloring, including tinted cockpit shield in dark yellowish color.
Sing with me now, "Not goooona happen, no no, Not gonna happen. Not goooona happen, no no, Not gonna happen."[/gospel revival]5. Issue a statement that MP-03 Starscream is considered a "designer" Transfomrer and can still be viable as a collectible in that respect. Similar to the fame of designer DC direct figures based on the art of Comic genius Jim Lee..
What for? and for that matter, who the hell would care? Hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans purchase die cast cars, which are mass produced, just because they say 'limited edition' on them. That statement hardly makes it so and none of that crap is worth a damn.6. Resell Masterpiece starscream as Master piece Starscream Complete. Which incorporates the old designer feet, the colors are correct, the size is comparable to Megatron, the coronation and movie or TV show items are on parr with Megatron and Optimus Prime.
Nope. Granted, a rerelease in show colors, yes, a remold, resize, and repackaging, not a shot in hell.Would a Petition with suggestions from the Trtansformer's community work?
Hell no.Would Hasbro update the mold, make him larger and give us fans what we need?
Hell no.If Hasbro were to update and fix the Starscream Masterpiece mold, would the packaging be the same, or would they opt for disappointing American Window boxed style, with heavy twisty ties?
Hell yes.Can takara/Tomy fix this problem by creating a New mold, and was there a loss of trust from Fans, over the toy manufacturers descision to produce this Starscream?
No and no. Most people here actually like their MP Starscream, a lot.Would the fan community simply accept a repaint, without the coronation gear, mold size enlargment, and remolded feet?
Hell yes. I don't want or need any of that crap.How can this problem be fixed? Write to your congressman, or in this case toy Manufacturer and CEO and head of Takara Tomy?
No problem I can see. And really, do you really think any of those people care?This and many questions are what perplex me about the Starscream i have purchased, though a great Model of a "Designer" transformer, not very Masterpiece like, at least not enough to compare with Prime and Megatron.
You know...there were plenty of pictures released ahead of time. Why exactly did you buy one? You knew what you were getting.
Leonardo wrote:Counterpunch wrote:You know...there were plenty of pictures released ahead of time. Why exactly did you buy one? You knew what you were getting.
That's a good point.
I too am happy with how tall Starscream stands. I wouldn't want him the same size as Megatron, and as long as he's taller than Alt. Swindle, Dead End, I'm happy.
For the record, I happen to like the colour scheme. I'm probably one of the very few who does, but it works for me. I certainly wouldn't want him to have blocks of sky blue everywhere, a la the TFC reissue. I realise I'm probably alone on that particular point, though.
skywarp-2 wrote:Whoa, vendictivness aside (65 year old Child War veteran).... i really like My MP-03 Starscream, but I think it should be redone, or bigger...
Swerve wrote:Why the hell does a Transformer need a crown and cape anyways?
Zombie Starscream wrote:Why does Dr. Archeville look blue in one picture? Is that how he originally looked?
Zombie Starscream wrote:Why does Dr. Archeville look blue in one picture? Is that how he originally looked?
Counterpunch wrote:skywarp-2 wrote:Whoa, vendictivness aside (65 year old Child War veteran).... i really like My MP-03 Starscream, but I think it should be redone, or bigger...
Vindictive? no.
You made a lengthy discussion and put in some absurdly unlikely events.
Why not just ask them to put in some RC transmitters and working landing gear since MP Starscream only flies as far as you can throw him at the moment?
See, there's the realm of possibility and many of the things (not all now, some of what you said is reasonable and likely) like a resizing, or retooling are just outside of that realm. Not only that but for this kind of release on a transformer, there is no precedence for.
I agree, a redeco version is something that should be done.
If you had asked, should the redeco be light or dark grey? Should he have anime accurate hands and markings? Those would be legitimate questions. But you seemed to convey an actual tone of, 'we're going to get a remold of MP Starscream by writing our senators!'
Meow?
I've got no problem with you or a discussion of this kind. However, suggesting absurd or left field things is going to get you some quippy answers.
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