Bigger Higher Quality Images of Takara Tomy Transformers MP 19 Smokescreen

Interesting, BBTS has it in-stock first quarter 2020

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Interesting, BBTS has it in-stock first quarter 2020

Hasbro pulse says, "This pre-order item will be available to ship on approx 01.26.2020." and to pre-order by 7/30/2019

transformers_va wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Interesting, BBTS has it in-stock first quarter 2020

Hasbro pulse says, "This pre-order item will be available to ship on approx 01.26.2020." and to pre-order by 7/30/2019

That makes perfect sense, thank you

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:More likely because he's a Convoy and this is the 35th anniversary of the brand. Takara likes celebrating anniversary years with Convoys/Supreme Commanders.

I see your point. I had assumed Takara was adding Leo to the Beast Line, as the next standard entry after Blackarachnia. I didn't consider him as a One off, like Star Saber. Which is actually quite annoying by the same token. As although I'm not particularly interested in SS or another Convoy/Prime, I would have been interested in MP versions of their antagonists...

According to this, Lio Convoy is considered a part of Takara's way of celebrating the 35th anniversary, along with the Gold Convoy Statue and other celebratory things.

Ah, I see. A real shame, much like MP Star Saber

Posting this as a general precaution to anyone concerned.

If you come across the following image being touted around (like it is here) as a teaser for a potential Masterpiece 3.0 take on Starscream, do not be fooled. For this is not a MP 3.0 Starscream teaser, rather it is the original teaser image for the very first Masterpiece Starscream from back in 2006.

Apparently, MP Hound will come with a G1 toy accurate rifle.

Good. The cartoon pistol was a case of animation model error.

I'm hoping the next MP will be of ROTF Jetfire, to make up for the Studio Series version. That or a real Masterpiece Movie Ironhide to replace the marginally-better-articulated knockoff of the DOTM Leader-class toy.

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Good. The cartoon pistol was a case of animation model error.

I'm hoping the next MP will be of ROTF Jetfire, to make up for the Studio Series version. That or a real Masterpiece Movie Ironhide to replace the marginally-better-articulated knockoff of the DOTM Leader-class toy.

I agree on Ironslide, but Jetfire? I think his Studio Series figure is so good, it can last years without an update. I mean, what is there to make up for on that figure?

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Good. The cartoon pistol was a case of animation model error.

I'm hoping the next MP will be of ROTF Jetfire, to make up for the Studio Series version. That or a real Masterpiece Movie Ironhide to replace the marginally-better-articulated knockoff of the DOTM Leader-class toy.

I hope if thats the case,that they can do a Jetifre toy without it having to combine to Masterpiece Movie Optimus Prime,so the vehicle mode and robot mode can have more focus.

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Good. The cartoon pistol was a case of animation model error.

I'm hoping the next MP will be of ROTF Jetfire, to make up for the Studio Series version. That or a real Masterpiece Movie Ironhide to replace the marginally-better-articulated knockoff of the DOTM Leader-class toy.

I agree on Ironslide, but Jetfire? I think his Studio Series figure is so good, it can last years without an update. I mean, what is there to make up for on that figure?

What is there to make up for on that figure, you say?

TulioDude wrote:I hope if thats the case,that they can do a Jetifre toy without it having to combine to Masterpiece Movie Optimus Prime,so the vehicle mode and robot mode can have more focus.

That's what. He's not quite as badly off as the original in robot mode (because he's not having to lug around the stupid speaker and battery box) but he's still gimped from being shoehorned into combining with Optimus (And don't go "But they combined in the movie" because they didn't; Ratchet and Jolt kitbashed Jetfire's corpse. Saying they combined is like saying Scrapmetal combined with Movie 1 Megatron to make ROTF Megatron). And his vehicle mode looks to be even worse off than the 2009 toy's.

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

ZeldaTheSwordsman wrote:Good. The cartoon pistol was a case of animation model error.

I'm hoping the next MP will be of ROTF Jetfire, to make up for the Studio Series version. That or a real Masterpiece Movie Ironhide to replace the marginally-better-articulated knockoff of the DOTM Leader-class toy.

I agree on Ironslide, but Jetfire? I think his Studio Series figure is so good, it can last years without an update. I mean, what is there to make up for on that figure?

What is there to make up for on that figure, you say?

TulioDude wrote:I hope if thats the case,that they can do a Jetifre toy without it having to combine to Masterpiece Movie Optimus Prime,so the vehicle mode and robot mode can have more focus.

That's what. He's not quite as badly off as the original in robot mode (because he's not having to lug around the stupid speaker and battery box) but he's still gimped from being shoehorned into combining with Optimus (And don't go "But they combined in the movie" because they didn't; Ratchet and Jolt kitbashed Jetfire's corpse. Saying they combined is like saying Scrapmetal combined with Movie 1 Megatron to make ROTF Megatron). And his vehicle mode looks to be even worse off than the 2009 toy's.

Ah, I see. Yeah, I definitely agree with you on that. Maybe we could get a standalone figure that doesn't have any combining gimmicks, and then some separate armor set to attach to Prime?

I would love a sleek profile Blackbird, as that is one of my favorite planes.

Happy Saturday Seibertronians! Just in from ShockDave on Twitter is an in-hand image of Transformers Masterpiece MP-18+ Bluestreak! Now keep in mind ShockDave has added a few cell shaded decals to the windows which doesn't look half bad, but these decals do not come with the actual figure.

Are you going to be snatching up the Praxian talker who's a shocker? Let us know in the forums and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news.

From ShockDave's post:
"Got the new MP+ Bluestreak, and I love him! Had an extra cell window set for Datsuns, and was good to go!"

That + headsculpt just looks so perfect, bravo!

Yeah that's the thing you'll notice since Megs, they nailing the faces.. Everything is so much better than it was when they first started.

Also coming in from Snakas.blog are some new images from the Tokyo Wonderfest of Transformers Masterpiece MP-48 Lio Convoy! We've seen several images of Lio so far but this time he has his weapons drawn and is ready to take down an army of vile Predacons. There's also a great close up of the roboticized lion's mane. He is not shown with Artemis and there are likely more accessories on the way. Be sure to throw in your thoughts on what else he might come with in the forums and stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

Dang, those are some nice looking guns

I find the transforming shoulder so compelling it’s like a magic eye picture I just stare at it every time I see it. I feel like I see a new hinge or flap every time.

I think it’s a real testament to these figures, Siege too, when they’re so well made and interesting and fun looking that you are drawn to it whether you’ve read the comic or watched the show the character was featured/expanded in. I’ve never seen an episode of Lio’s show but I know him as an iconic character and it’s just an incredibly cool figure.

Stargrave wrote:I find the transforming shoulder so compelling it’s like a magic eye picture I just stare at it every time I see it. I feel like I see a new hinge or flap every time.

I feel the same way.