Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 3:59PM CST
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Takara Tomy have updated their site with images of the USA Masterpiece Starscream Figure.
It appears that the TakaraTomy release will feature similar weathering and packaging as the USA release, and will cost 10,500 Yen.
To check out the update on the TakaraTomy website, please click here.
It appears that the TakaraTomy release will feature similar weathering and packaging as the USA release, and will cost 10,500 Yen.
To check out the update on the TakaraTomy website, please click here.
Credit(s): TakaraTomy.co.jp
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Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (625991)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 7th, 2008 @ 4:26pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 7th, 2008 @ 4:26pm CST
OK everyone...
!!!CHARGE!!!
!!!CHARGE!!!
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626018)
Posted by Sarri on February 7th, 2008 @ 4:50pm CST
Posted by Sarri on February 7th, 2008 @ 4:50pm CST
Hmm, to bad.
I think, I'll pass on that.
If I had wanted the weathering effect and the loud Classic packaging, I'd have gotten the Walmart version.
I was hoping for the classy MP packaging and a clean Starscream.
I think, I'll pass on that.
If I had wanted the weathering effect and the loud Classic packaging, I'd have gotten the Walmart version.
I was hoping for the classy MP packaging and a clean Starscream.
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626025)
Posted by Nekoman on February 7th, 2008 @ 4:58pm CST
Posted by Nekoman on February 7th, 2008 @ 4:58pm CST
Well I hope this gives everyone a second chance at the toy, especially for who couldn’t get it the first time around because of the overly exaggerated and quite imaginative “Scalpers”.
Oh, did I mention that my army of Scalper legions troopers have sailed on a boat to Japan to swipe the toy before you could ever even dream of it?
Oh, did I mention that my army of Scalper legions troopers have sailed on a boat to Japan to swipe the toy before you could ever even dream of it?
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626044)
Posted by bigbadbarron on February 7th, 2008 @ 5:29pm CST
Posted by bigbadbarron on February 7th, 2008 @ 5:29pm CST
luckely i grabbed on when it was at a low $40
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626067)
Posted by MegatronBomb on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:02pm CST
Posted by MegatronBomb on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:02pm CST
Well it is the "USA" version, so I cant imagine it would have been too different than what was offered here. But I am glad I got mine despite satan's scalper legions hording up all those angelic toys. 
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626088)
Posted by Uniprimus on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:23pm CST
NOOOOOOOO!
Posted by Uniprimus on February 7th, 2008 @ 6:23pm CST
i_amtrunks wrote: It appears that the TakaraTomy release will feature similar weathering...
NOOOOOOOO!
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626184)
Posted by Mechabreaker on February 7th, 2008 @ 8:34pm CST
Posted by Mechabreaker on February 7th, 2008 @ 8:34pm CST
My brother got one for Christmas, if I get enough money, I'm going to have to pick one up for myself.
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626210)
Posted by 009* on February 7th, 2008 @ 9:21pm CST
Posted by 009* on February 7th, 2008 @ 9:21pm CST
I wonder if Takara bought up some of Hasbro's stock for their customers, causing the drought we had for this figure?
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626274)
Posted by Oilspill on February 8th, 2008 @ 12:08am CST
Posted by Oilspill on February 8th, 2008 @ 12:08am CST
Bah!! I was hoping at least for separate decals. I, for one, don't like upside down faction insignia in Screamers bot mode. Doesn't make any sense to me.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (626758)
Posted by rpetras on February 8th, 2008 @ 1:58pm CST
Easy enough to fix with rubbing alcohol and repro labels.
The weathering comes off easy too. In bot mode it is unnoticeable.
He really is a great figure!
Posted by rpetras on February 8th, 2008 @ 1:58pm CST
BigRed wrote:Bah!! I was hoping at least for separate decals. I, for one, don't like upside down faction insignia in Screamers bot mode. Doesn't make any sense to me.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
Easy enough to fix with rubbing alcohol and repro labels.
The weathering comes off easy too. In bot mode it is unnoticeable.
He really is a great figure!
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (627285)
Posted by PrivatePoop on February 8th, 2008 @ 9:28pm CST
Posted by PrivatePoop on February 8th, 2008 @ 9:28pm CST
I haven't seen this on bbts. Is there any other place I can order one, free of scalpers?
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (627316)
Posted by MagnusPrimal on February 8th, 2008 @ 10:39pm CST
It's on BBTS, but it's expensive. About $95, I think.
Posted by MagnusPrimal on February 8th, 2008 @ 10:39pm CST
PrivatePoop wrote:I haven't seen this on bbts. Is there any other place I can order one, free of scalpers?
It's on BBTS, but it's expensive. About $95, I think.
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (627371)
Posted by Oilspill on February 9th, 2008 @ 1:34am CST
Hmmm not a bad plan. Now I just gotta find some rubbing alcohol in Australia, Bunnings didn't have any last time I checked. Thanks for the idea!
Posted by Oilspill on February 9th, 2008 @ 1:34am CST
rpetras wrote:BigRed wrote:Bah!! I was hoping at least for separate decals. I, for one, don't like upside down faction insignia in Screamers bot mode. Doesn't make any sense to me.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
Easy enough to fix with rubbing alcohol and repro labels.
The weathering comes off easy too. In bot mode it is unnoticeable.
He really is a great figure!
Hmmm not a bad plan. Now I just gotta find some rubbing alcohol in Australia, Bunnings didn't have any last time I checked. Thanks for the idea!
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (627961)
Posted by Kibble on February 9th, 2008 @ 9:59pm CST
Posted by Kibble on February 9th, 2008 @ 9:59pm CST
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (627995)
Posted by GetterDragun on February 9th, 2008 @ 11:21pm CST
Posted by GetterDragun on February 9th, 2008 @ 11:21pm CST
Whyis it like 50 bucks more in Japan?
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (627998)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 9th, 2008 @ 11:26pm CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 9th, 2008 @ 11:26pm CST
Cause they know Walmart screwed us and we want it, hence they can get away with it!
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (628031)
Posted by Grahf on February 10th, 2008 @ 12:46am CST
Posted by Grahf on February 10th, 2008 @ 12:46am CST
It does suck that those who were waiting for the Takara version are getting screwed now. Perhaps it will be made with a better quality plastic and paint. Twice the amount of money than the original for the same figure just with Japanese instructions seems unreasonable to me.
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (628079)
Posted by Stormrider on February 10th, 2008 @ 4:57am CST
Posted by Stormrider on February 10th, 2008 @ 4:57am CST
What happened Takara? You delayed the release of US MP Starscream and told us that it would have different weathering. What a let down. 
Re: Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website (628154)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 10th, 2008 @ 9:34am CST
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 10th, 2008 @ 9:34am CST
Takaras been getting lazy and greedy!
I don't care, THATS OUR THING!
Give it back or I'm starting with the "How Many Razy Japanesse.." jokes
I don't care, THATS OUR THING!
Give it back or I'm starting with the "How Many Razy Japanesse.." jokes
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