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News Credits: 4501 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:07 am

itscramtastic wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So I was at TRU yesterday, looking for some CW limbs, when I spotted a MP Sunstorm. I thought about getting it, but for $80 it was a hard sell. I like the character from the DW comics, but the MP figure has some red parts that aren't accurate to the character. Is the figure good to own by itself, or is it just a cheap repaint?
You found one and DIDN'T buy it?! Dang, that's good self control if you like the character. I kinda wish I picked him up and Acid Storm, can never have too many MP's

At 80$ and with a weak-ass chest which doesnt lock, I dont think every seeker is necessary.

News Credits: 639 · by **ScottyP** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:09 am

Rodimus Prime wrote:So I was at TRU yesterday, looking for some CW limbs, when I spotted a MP Sunstorm. I thought about getting it, but for $80 it was a hard sell. I like the character from the DW comics, but the MP figure has some red parts that aren't accurate to the character. Is the figure good to own by itself, or is it just a cheap repaint?

It's both. The MP-11 mold is extremely worth having at least one incarnation of, even if you also have one of the old MP-3 mold seekers. It's great. Hasbro Sunstorm is also a lazy repaint. Personally, I'd say if you're not super attached to Sunstorm, I'd wait for Starscream to come out in a couple months.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:09 am

william-james88 wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:So I was at TRU yesterday, looking for some CW limbs, when I spotted a MP Sunstorm. I thought about getting it, but for $80 it was a hard sell. I like the character from the DW comics, but the MP figure has some red parts that aren't accurate to the character. Is the figure good to own by itself, or is it just a cheap repaint?
You found one and DIDN'T buy it?! Dang, that's good self control if you like the character. I kinda wish I picked him up and Acid Storm, can never have too many MP's
At 80$ and with a weak-ass chest which doesnt lock, I dont think every seeker is necessary.

Gotta have a few in the air..

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 1:51 pm

Man, you guys are convincing me to go back and get the figure now. :lol:

I don't own any Decepticon MPs.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Fri Jul 31, 2015 1:54 pm

Rodimus Prime wrote:Man, you guys are convincing me to go back and get the figure now. I don't own any Decepticon MPs.

Then there is your reason!! Find a coupon while you're at it and save a few of your currency of choice!

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:05 pm

Happy Sunday Canadians! ToysRus.ca has listed their exclusive Masterpiece MP-07 Starscream for $89.99 CAD. We've also previously reported on the American TRU.com listing (at $59.99 USD), so there's multiple ways to nab the backstabbing Seeker. And hopefully you were able to take advantage of the recent 30% off sale and grab the Raincheck for him! They've slated the shipping date for October 13th which means the in store hunting will start for this reporter! Stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

News Credits: 4501 · by **william-james88** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 12:12 pm

AND IT HAS THE RIGHT SKN NUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:michaelbay:

Going to preorder right away!

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:28 pm

william-james88 wrote:AND IT HAS THE RIGHT SKN NUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Going to preorder right away!

You need skin number all you do is hit preorder button on website seibertron takes you to page directly

News Credits: 379 · by **Bounti76** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 2:32 pm

I'd still like to know when he'll be available to order in the U.S. again.

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:18 pm

Why are his

symbols on his wings upside down?

News Credits: 174 · by **Hellscream9999** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:21 pm

SillySpringer wrote:Why are his symbols on his wings upside down?

Because they're supposed to be, I believe, to be accurate to either the toy or the show.

News Credits: 4501 · by **william-james88** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 3:37 pm

dragons wrote:
william-james88 wrote:AND IT HAS THE RIGHT SKN NUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Going to preorder right away!

You need skin number all you do is hit preorder button on website seibertron takes you to page directly

I know and I did that. I was just confirming that it was. That's why I wrote: "it has the right skn number". Which is excellent news since Downshift had said that it had not worked with Devastator.

Hellscream9999 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:Why are his symbols on his wings upside down?

Because they're supposed to be, I believe, to be accurate to either the toy or the show.

The show

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 4:57 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:Why are his symbols on his wings upside down?

Because they're supposed to be, I believe, to be accurate to either the toy or the show.

The show

Huh, I guess I always assumed they were NOT upside down when I watched the show, so I never looked close enough. |:|

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:03 pm

They're upside down, partly because that's how they should look with the wings transformed as they are between jet and bot modes. The better question should then be, why are they oriented as they are for jet mode? The reason, as I've been told, is because that is the proper way for markings to be oriented on a fighter jet, such that, if you were another jet in formation, and slightly above the plane ahead of you, you can easily read the markings (they won't look upside down to you). Same goes for markings below. You wouldn't be able to see a jet behind you, so no consideration is given to markings for that position. Same goes for two jets passing in opposite directions. You wouldn't be able to see the markings in ANY orientation moving that fast.

by **BumbleDouche** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:08 am

Continuing the tradition of great stock photography, we have the F-15 flaps and ailerons positioned incorrectly in robot mode. Seriously, it must be deliberate by this point lol

News Credits: 3 · by **DedicatedGhostArt** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 3:30 pm

MegaDump wrote:Continuing the tradition of great stock photography, we have the F-15 flaps and ailerons positioned incorrectly in robot mode. Seriously, it must be deliberate by this point lol

Yes, it is just a thing Hasbro apparently wants to be known for. :lol:

by **wolverinetodd** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:20 pm

I was unable to pre-order because they won't ship outside of Canada. Anyone else have this problem?

by **mcfmullen** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 4:59 pm

News article has error in title: This is MP11 mold not MP07.

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 5:29 pm

mcfmullen wrote:News article has error in title: This is MP11 mold not MP07.

MP-11 is Takara's release number for Masterpiece Starscream. In Hasbro markets, it's MP-07. Their numbering systems are completely different.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:24 pm

So I check TRU's website often to see if SS is back in stock. Every time I do the SS page crashes Firefox. What the...? :-?

Does this happen to anyone else? Just seems so weird. Actual site doesn't do it, just the one page.

by **mcfmullen** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 6:48 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:
mcfmullen wrote:News article has error in title: This is MP11 mold not MP07.

MP-11 is Takara's release number for Masterpiece Starscream. In Hasbro markets, it's MP-07. Their numbering systems are completely different.

lol my bad. hasbro COULD have made it easier on us by making Starscream a number he wasn't already associated with...

News Credits: 4501 · by **william-james88** » Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:25 pm

mcfmullen wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
mcfmullen wrote:News article has error in title: This is MP11 mold not MP07.

MP-11 is Takara's release number for Masterpiece Starscream. In Hasbro markets, it's MP-07. Their numbering systems are completely different.

lol my bad. hasbro COULD have made it easier on us by making Starscream a number he wasn't already associated with...

I feel MP Acid Storm has it worst, he's MP 01 now.

wolverinetodd wrote:I was unable to pre-order because they won't ship outside of Canada. Anyone else have this problem?

Anybody outside canada has this problem, this is a country exclusive site, just like Takaratomymall, Amazon Japan (for the toys) and a bunch of others. The only option for people in the US is to go through an intermidiary on the canadian border that will either keep it for you to pick up or send it to you. In this case its free shipping so you wouldnt be paying shipping twice. A canadian friend can do that too.

by **mcfmullen** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:10 pm

william-james88 wrote:
mcfmullen wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
mcfmullen wrote:News article has error in title: This is MP11 mold not MP07.

MP-11 is Takara's release number for Masterpiece Starscream. In Hasbro markets, it's MP-07. Their numbering systems are completely different.

lol my bad. hasbro COULD have made it easier on us by making Starscream a number he wasn't already associated with...

I feel MP Acid Storm has it worst, he's MP 01 now.

How is that worse? that's better. MP01 in japan isn't Acid Storm, it's optimus prime. No confusion there. MP07 taka and MP07 hasbro are both Starscream, but MP07 hasbro is the same mold as MP11 Takara but not the same deco. THAT'S WORSE.

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:28 pm

Takara Masterpiece MP-7 is Thundercracker, not Starscream. You're thinking of MP-3. As for the decos offered with Masterpiece Starscreams, Takara's original "blue-gray" fuselage color for Starscream is exclusive to them, Hasbro redecoed Starscream in G1 colors, which Takara then imported as a "USA Edition" later on. The remold Takara MP-11 Starscream and Hasbro's upcoming MP-07 release of the same share a very similar deco from preliminary promotional photography. The only obvious difference is that Hasbro's has a toy accurate blue nosecone, while Takara's is cartoon accurate light gray. There may be other subtle difference apparent later once people get Hasbro MP-07 in hand, of course.

News Credits: 4501 · by **william-james88** » Tue Sep 01, 2015 8:28 pm

mcfmullen wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
mcfmullen wrote:News article has error in title: This is MP11 mold not MP07.

MP-11 is Takara's release number for Masterpiece Starscream. In Hasbro markets, it's MP-07. Their numbering systems are completely different.

lol my bad. hasbro COULD have made it easier on us by making Starscream a number he wasn't already associated with...

Hw was never associated with that number before. MP7 in the initial MP line is thundercrakcer. But its all confusing anyways because MP 11T is also thundercracker now. Stasrcream at takara is MP 3 and MP 11.