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The release dates for both Masterpiece Skywarp and U.S. Masterpiece Starscream are fast approaching. As their release dates get closer the more images we find leaked out onto the internet. Now new photos of both figures have been post at AcToys.net. View the lastest pictures of Masterpiece Skywarp and U.S. Masterpiece Starscream by clicking here and here. Remember you can get all the latest Masterpiece news in the Seibertron.com Toy Section.

I think Skywarp actually looks better than Starscream there. Although all three of them together, counting the first release as Thundercracker, look great.

Why doesn't Skywarp have a platform? He is displayed using the one with Starscreams name on it?

dabattousai wrote:Why doesn't Skywarp have a platform? He is displayed using the one with Starscreams name on it?

because it's not a production model yet? just a prototype or pre-production model.

I'm liking the colors on all of them though..

I think that Skywarp is just a fan-made repaint. That's why it's on a Starscream base.

Autobot Optimus Prime wrote:I think that Skywarp is just a fan-made repaint. That's why it's on a Starscream base.

Agreed

Autobot Optimus Prime wrote:I think that Skywarp is just a fan-made repaint. That's why it's on a Starscream base.

Explain his purple lower arms. it would be neigh impossible to give his arms and hands that plastic look with a proper color and still be able to pose it.

Customs or not, they both look like fine treasure,
Have them both on pre-order from HLJ, Sept and Nov can't come soon enough

Gaaar,
Doug

Lookin good.
Makes the original SS colour scheme look really bad.

Sentinel Pax wrote:I think Skywarp actually looks better than Starscream there.

Agreed...

Awesome, as long as the base actually says Skywarp and not Starscream I will be very happy.

Where can we order the Anime Starscream in the UK?

I have GOT to get me one of those.

A couple of people on the TFW2005 boards made it sound like this particular G1 colored MP Starscream is actually a Takara release - not the Hasbro version. Something about Takara's version not having battle damage paint whereas the Hasbro one does.

So... does anyone know if Takara is indeed also (re)releasing MP SS in G1 colors?

takara will release a G1 SS minus the "wear". look in the news archive for last week to find it. It also includes a link to a pre-order sit.

no, these will not be released outside the US, so pre-order it through BBTS or something. I did it or, if you're lucky, get one of your friends to buy it for you and save $40.

neliz wrote:takara will release a G1 SS minus the "wear". look in the news archive for last week to find it. It also includes a link to a pre-order sit.

no, these will not be released outside the US, so pre-order it through BBTS or something. I did it or, if you're lucky, get one of your friends to buy it for you and save $40.

So many unanswered questions....!

Can anyone confirm that Hasbro is putting out yet another 'battle damaged' masterpiece? (i.e. this beat up starscream. )

If so, can anyone also explain what their malfunction is with doing so? And what the heck is the US retail for this thing supposed to be?

What happened to Takara's refusal to do the MP Starscream mold in anime correct colors? They were adamant in that position at one point.... ?

is there an ACTUAL release date for starscream?

Ohhh can not wait... I have Skywarp on Pre order...when US Starscream comes out I will be getting 2....

Klozminded-G1 wrote:So many unanswered questions....!

Can anyone confirm that Hasbro is putting out yet another 'battle damaged' masterpiece? (i.e. this beat up starscream. )

again, check the news from last week and before, all the pictures indicate that wal*mart starscream will have "wear" (not battle damage!)

If so, can anyone also explain what their malfunction is with doing so? And what the heck is the US retail for this thing supposed to be?

again, read the news, msrp of $54.95

What happened to Takara's refusal to do the MP Starscream mold in anime correct colors? They were adamant in that position at one point.... ?

That's why it's "Starscream US edition"

news about the japanese "US edition starscream":
http://seibertron.com/news/view.php?id= ... starscream


picture confirming G1 MP starscream, MSRP and release:
http://seibertron.com/events/fullsize.p ... &image=199
take from:
Hasbro gallery:
http://seibertron.com/events/gallery.ph ... &start=175

Who cares wether the guy made an MP skywarp or he got a preproduction model off ebay.. it shows us how cool they are gonna look on my shelf!! I especially love that MP US starscream.. I think that skywarp and the MP Japanese starscream are cool.. but I'm gonna label my MP-03 Starscream as a Drone..which means I need 1 more...so

From left to right on my shelf.. it will be..

MP-03 SS (Drone), MP-05 Skywarp, US Wal-Mart Exclusive Starscream, A blank Space for Thundercracker.., MP-03 SS (Drone)...

In the Center with his fist held high will be MP-04 Megatron!!! I may even place the Reissue Soundwave's laser Beak on his arm for effect.. hmm... with a little bit of clear tape..

Since G1 Skywarp was my first transformer, I'm really looking forward to getting the MP version. Wow, if they do release Thundercracker, guess I'll have 4 versions. Time to hang another shelf.

skywarp-2 wrote:Who cares wether the guy made an MP skywarp or he got a preproduction model off ebay.. it shows us how cool they are gonna look on my shelf!! I especially love that MP US starscream.. I think that skywarp and the MP Japanese starscream are cool.. but I'm gonna label my MP-03 Starscream as a Drone..which means I need 1 more...so

From left to right on my shelf.. it will be..

MP-03 SS (Drone), MP-05 Skywarp, US Wal-Mart Exclusive Starscream, A blank Space for Thundercracker.., MP-03 SS (Drone)...

In the Center with his fist held high will be MP-04 Megatron!!! I may even place the Reissue Soundwave's laser Beak on his arm for effect.. hmm... with a little bit of clear tape..

I might consider letting my MP-03 SS go if there's a Thundercracker release.

I hope i can get my hands on one of these over here in the UK.

DevastaTTor wrote:

skywarp-2 wrote:Who cares wether the guy made an MP skywarp or he got a preproduction model off ebay.. it shows us how cool they are gonna look on my shelf!! I especially love that MP US starscream.. I think that skywarp and the MP Japanese starscream are cool.. but I'm gonna label my MP-03 Starscream as a Drone..which means I need 1 more...so

From left to right on my shelf.. it will be..

MP-03 SS (Drone), MP-05 Skywarp, US Wal-Mart Exclusive Starscream, A blank Space for Thundercracker.., MP-03 SS (Drone)...

In the Center with his fist held high will be MP-04 Megatron!!! I may even place the Reissue Soundwave's laser Beak on his arm for effect.. hmm... with a little bit of clear tape..

I might consider letting my MP-03 SS go if there's a Thundercracker release.

But he makes such a good generic Seeker for SS to lead. If they do TC release, I actually might consider picking up 4 more MP SSs. 3 for generic seekers and one to have repainted as Sunstorm. Kinda like I have set up with my PVCs.

neliz wrote:

Klozminded-G1 wrote:So many unanswered questions....!

Can anyone confirm that Hasbro is putting out yet another 'battle damaged' masterpiece? (i.e. this beat up starscream. )

again, check the news from last week and before, all the pictures indicate that wal*mart starscream will have "wear" (not battle damage!)

If so, can anyone also explain what their malfunction is with doing so? And what the heck is the US retail for this thing supposed to be?

again, read the news, msrp of $54.95

What happened to Takara's refusal to do the MP Starscream mold in anime correct colors? They were adamant in that position at one point.... ?

That's why it's "Starscream US edition"

news about the japanese "US edition starscream":
http://seibertron.com/news/view.php?id= ... starscream


picture confirming G1 MP starscream, MSRP and release:
http://seibertron.com/events/fullsize.p ... &image=199
take from:
Hasbro gallery:
http://seibertron.com/events/gallery.ph ... &start=175

I watch the front page like a hawk... Never saw that. I guess I'll have to start monitoring the forum for bits such as those.

Looks like F2F has closed their pre-orders. As has HLJ.

Thx for the links and info.

Grey StarScream makes a pretty good ThunderCracker stand in.

Still, I have a feeling that there will soon be an influx of him used on Ebay.

SkyWarp is looking hot!