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Better Look at Masterpiece Raiden's Combiner Head and Torso
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Jun 10, 2022 at 8:15am CDT
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Re: Better Look at Masterpiece Raiden's Combiner Head and Torso
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I dunno, there's something off about that face? It doesn't look very Masterpiece to me.
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot
Jun 10, 2022
I dunno, there's something off about that face? It doesn't look very Masterpiece to me.
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Comment by whacko
Jun 10, 2022
The Moon Studios head looks so much better. Better sculpt, better paint and more cartoon accurate. It looks like Takara is trying for a blend of G1 toy and toon, but they're not really hitting either very well. Those horns on the front of the Takara head are an odd choice because they don't match the G1 toon or toy look at all. They're much too tall.
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This looks like another one of those examples of "we really shouldn't be basing high end figure designs on wonky and inconsistent animation models"...
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot
Jun 10, 2022
whacko wrote:Those horns on the front of the Takara head are an odd choice because they don't match the G1 toon or toy look at all. They're much too tall.
This looks like another one of those examples of "we really shouldn't be basing high end figure designs on wonky and inconsistent animation models"...
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Comment by Emerje
Jun 10, 2022
Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.
Emerje
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Re: Better Look at Masterpiece Raiden's Combiner Head and Torso
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Thanks, I took the plunge. I figured I'd lock in the low price in the event the exchange rates aren't as favorable next year.
Comment by TF-fan kev777
Jun 10, 2022
Emerje wrote:Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.
Emerje
Thanks, I took the plunge. I figured I'd lock in the low price in the event the exchange rates aren't as favorable next year.
Re: Better Look at Masterpiece Raiden's Combiner Head and Torso
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That is a Really good Price, and very tempting. After Tax, DD comes to about $125. With current exchange rates however, MPG-02 Getsuei is down to $121.00 final price after shipping with Amazon Japan . (also a Leg coincidentally). I know exchange rates can vary. However I still want to wait. If nothing else, even if Amazon Japan turns out to be slightly more expensive, there is the advantage of getting the item earlier than most other North American retailers. Also with DD you pay immediately. That can have advantages and disadvantages. I do have the item in my cart just in case, hopefully Amazon Japan will have their listing up soon.
Comment by o.supreme
Jun 10, 2022
Emerje wrote:Yukikaze is on Deep Discount for only $116.68 and free shipping. Amazon Japan isn't likely going to be able to touch that price.
Emerje
That is a Really good Price, and very tempting. After Tax, DD comes to about $125. With current exchange rates however, MPG-02 Getsuei is down to $121.00 final price after shipping with Amazon Japan . (also a Leg coincidentally). I know exchange rates can vary. However I still want to wait. If nothing else, even if Amazon Japan turns out to be slightly more expensive, there is the advantage of getting the item earlier than most other North American retailers. Also with DD you pay immediately. That can have advantages and disadvantages. I do have the item in my cart just in case, hopefully Amazon Japan will have their listing up soon.
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
Jun 11, 2022
I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics! 
Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released
will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?
If this was already thrown out in the ring then sorry for missing it!
Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released
will Takara reach back and release a complete box set like the Dinobots Selects and make some variations and add some extras...?If this was already thrown out in the ring then sorry for missing it!
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Comment by AllNewSuperRobot
Jun 11, 2022
Considering the individual prices for each Train Bot. I don't think the price tag for a MP Gestalt boxset would look too appealing, if on sale.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Jun 11, 2022
Only if you're willing to pay twelve hundred bucks (plus tax and shipping) for it.Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released
Re: Better Look at Masterpiece Raiden's Combiner Head and Torso
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Oh I dunno...what if there is an introductory price and the $1200 is the after market price. Look at the current prices of our favorite Haslab Chaos Bringer!
Comment by Nemesis Destron
Jun 11, 2022
Sabrblade wrote:Only if you're willing to pay twelve hundred bucks (plus tax and shipping) for it.Nemesis Destron wrote:Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released
Oh I dunno...what if there is an introductory price and the $1200 is the after market price. Look at the current prices of our favorite Haslab Chaos Bringer!
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Comment by o.supreme
Jun 11, 2022
*If* I am able to get all 6 from Amazon Japan, and current exchange rates hold (who knows where it will in a year from now), I'll be paying around $750 for all 6. Most folks who order from Pulse, BBTS, and other sites will be paying close to $900. So $1000 wouldn't be out of the reach of reasonability for a Box Set. I seriously doubt TT is going to offer such a thing though.
The best scenario I could think of would be for a Generations styled Trainbots/Raiden to come along (I don't see that happening though as these Masterpiece MPG are pretty much Generation scale already). Then I could sell the MP ones for a profit, and would pay in advance for the much cheaper Generations versions, which I would be fine with.
The best scenario I could think of would be for a Generations styled Trainbots/Raiden to come along (I don't see that happening though as these Masterpiece MPG are pretty much Generation scale already). Then I could sell the MP ones for a profit, and would pay in advance for the much cheaper Generations versions, which I would be fine with.
Re: Better Look at Masterpiece Raiden's Combiner Head and Torso
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No, I don't feel they will
Comment by william-james88
Jun 11, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics!
Okay so does anyone feel that when all the figures are finally released
If this was already thrown out in the ring then sorry for missing it!
No, I don't feel they will
Re: Better Look at Masterpiece Raiden's Combiner Head and Torso
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My issue is that the face looks like it could be part of the main line. The silver doesn't mesh with the "anime" aesthetic either.
Different character and all that, but for the Masterpiece line, G1 faces should look more stylised and distinct. Like Motormaster here:
That said, all of my MP Beast Wars characters have really detailed and charismatic faces. Which is my only point of reference. So maybe the uncanny valley look is the standard for Anime+ G1?
Comment by AllNewSuperRobot
Jun 12, 2022
Nemesis Destron wrote:I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics!
My issue is that the face looks like it could be part of the main line. The silver doesn't mesh with the "anime" aesthetic either.
Different character and all that, but for the Masterpiece line, G1 faces should look more stylised and distinct. Like Motormaster here:
That said, all of my MP Beast Wars characters have really detailed and charismatic faces. Which is my only point of reference. So maybe the uncanny valley look is the standard for Anime+ G1?
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Looking at the big picture I wouldn't call that an anime aesthetic at all. It's far too detailed. It's more of an original toy aesthetic with improved real world train details. It has more in common with the early MPs than the the strictly anime ones.
Emerje
Comment by Emerje
Jun 13, 2022
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Nemesis Destron wrote:I think the head look pretty damn cool despite those tough critics!
My issue is that the face looks like it could be part of the main line. The silver doesn't mesh with the "anime" aesthetic either.
Different character and all that, but for the Masterpiece line, G1 faces should look more stylised and distinct. Like Motormaster here:
That said, all of my MP Beast Wars characters have really detailed and charismatic faces. Which is my only point of reference. So maybe the uncanny valley look is the standard for Anime+ G1?
Looking at the big picture I wouldn't call that an anime aesthetic at all. It's far too detailed. It's more of an original toy aesthetic with improved real world train details. It has more in common with the early MPs than the the strictly anime ones.
Emerje
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Comment by o.supreme
Jun 13, 2022
Amazon Japan pre-order is finally up:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/produc?tag=seibertron00-22& ... UTF8&psc=1
Keep in mind, that while this price isn't the best, it should drop (hopefully soon), to what the cost will actually be.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/produc?tag=seibertron00-22& ... UTF8&psc=1
Keep in mind, that while this price isn't the best, it should drop (hopefully soon), to what the cost will actually be.
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Looks like they've removed the cancelation deadline, personally I think that's a good thing.
Comment by chuckdawg1999
Jun 14, 2022
o.supreme wrote:Amazon Japan pre-order is finally up:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/produc?tag=seibertron00-22& ... UTF8&psc=1
Keep in mind, that while this price isn't the best, it should drop (hopefully soon), to what the cost will actually be.
Looks like they've removed the cancelation deadline, personally I think that's a good thing.
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Comment by Emerje
Jun 14, 2022
It's been two years but the Tokyo Toy Show is finally back! And with it comes the Japan Toy Awards 2022 where Masterpiece Gattai Shouki has won an award in the "high target toy division" (according to Google translate). OK, so it actually lost the top grand prize spot to Bandai Spirits' over $700 GX-100 Gaiking set and it's more of a runner up "outstanding performance award" in that category, but they only give out four of those in each category so it's still an achievement! And it lets them stick a silver Japan Toy Awards logo on their website (as seen below) and possibly even the figure's box, though there probably isn't time for that on the first batch due out in less than two weeks.
The Tokyo Toy Show runs Thursday and Friday this week (June 16 and 17). If there's Transformers news to be found there you can be sure we'll be sharing it here on Seibertron!
The Tokyo Toy Show runs Thursday and Friday this week (June 16 and 17). If there's Transformers news to be found there you can be sure we'll be sharing it here on Seibertron!
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Comment by Nemesis Destron
Jun 14, 2022
Well alright then give it up! 
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Comment by cloudballoon
Jun 15, 2022
An as-yet-unreleased toy already gets an award...
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Comment by GrangerPerry
Jun 15, 2022
Dang that's awesome I was trying to avoid getting these but the more I see them the more I feel I might regret skipping them
