One important point to note for those decrying that this toy is odd in terms of not being as G1 accurate, this toy is not purely based on the G1 character. While the G1 character was called Nightbird in Japan, this is a Masterpiece version of "Nightbird Shadow" which is a different character, heavily based on G1 Nightbird. Nightbird Shadow is from the Legends continuity (the comic that an with the toyline of the same name in Japan) and it was a mass produced bot that could transform and had this same altmode. So this toy is a Masterpiece version of that continuity/toyline. While that is a new facet within Takara's Transformers Masterpiece line, it isn't new that other toylines are homaged since we also have Beast Wars and Diaclone all within this same Masterpiece toyline.
While there is no listing yet, one will be posted soon so stay tuned. The MSRP is 17,600 yen.
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