New Gallery: Masterpiece MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver (aka G2 Bumblebee)
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Posted by ScottyP on August 3rd, 2015 @ 12:05pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on August 3rd, 2015 @ 12:34pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Looks great. It'd be cool if HLJ would ship mine.
I had two packages from them ... one shipped out by Monday last week. The other shipped out yesterday. Hopefully this is just a little blip. I liked it a lot better when something would arrive at HLJ Thursday, ship Friday and arrive at my house on Monday.
Posted by Cobotron on August 3rd, 2015 @ 12:46pm CDT
I like seeing him next to the OG G2, G-wiz!
Tracking shows he has cleared customs in NY. Hoping he's here by the end of the week, 'cause I'm jonesing for some new bot action.
Posted by MaverickPrime on August 3rd, 2015 @ 2:43pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on August 3rd, 2015 @ 4:02pm CDT
MaverickPrime wrote:The Autobot logo on his feet is optional or is it tampgraphed on?
It looks to me like it's a sticker. In some of the close-up shots, you can see the edges of the sticker just visible.
Posted by Cobotron on August 3rd, 2015 @ 4:09pm CDT
Posted by Noideaforaname on August 3rd, 2015 @ 4:53pm CDT
Posted by necr0blivion on August 3rd, 2015 @ 7:39pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:I seem to recall from a video review that all his emblems are stickers, so if you choose you can put either the classic or the G2 on his flippy chest panel.
You are correct, sir!
Posted by megatronus on August 3rd, 2015 @ 8:57pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:ScottyP wrote:Looks great. It'd be cool if HLJ would ship mine.
I had two packages from them ... one shipped out by Monday last week. The other shipped out yesterday. Hopefully this is just a little blip. I liked it a lot better when something would arrive at HLJ Thursday, ship Friday and arrive at my house on Monday.
They're slowed down because of the mid-year sale.
My order shipped out Friday, and arrived today.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 3rd, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT
All of the G1 molds in the G2 line were like that. Straight redecos, with or without new accessories.Noideaforaname wrote:G2 Bumblebee was just a shiny version of himself? That's disappointing.
Posted by Noideaforaname on August 5th, 2015 @ 3:18pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on August 7th, 2015 @ 1:11am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 7th, 2015 @ 10:52am CDT
That ain't Goldbug. Coin got the name wrong.LegendaryAntiHero wrote:Great pictures, Mind Master. Im glad I picked up Masterpiece Goldbug when I got the chance
Posted by Bounti76 on August 9th, 2015 @ 4:49am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on August 13th, 2015 @ 3:18pm CDT
Bounti76 wrote:I don't know how hard it would have been to do, or how well it would have held up, but I wonder how hard it would have been to have done MP G2 Bee in actual vacuum-metallized gold chrome.
I agree. This should have been Goldbug with a new head with just plain gold paint.
Posted by Seibertron on August 13th, 2015 @ 3:19pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on September 3rd, 2015 @ 5:43am CDT
Any of the images below will take you to the full show, including comparisons with the toys mentioned above, multiple poses, the trademark under-the-foot shot, and much much more. Click away!
Transformers Masterpiece Bluestreak
Posted by Down_Shift on September 3rd, 2015 @ 8:01am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 3rd, 2015 @ 10:24am CDT
Also, bit of trivia about the character this toy represents. He's a different person from G1 Bluestreak, suspected of having come from the Diaclone universe.
Posted by Seibertron on September 3rd, 2015 @ 10:27am CDT
Posted by megatronus on September 3rd, 2015 @ 10:30am CDT
Seibertron wrote:I didn't realize until I transformed MP-18S Bluestreak that he has Prowl's robot mode parts to make him look more like the G1 toy.
I'm a fan. I'd rather have a Prowl redeco than a 3rd version of Bluestreak.
Posted by Bounti76 on September 3rd, 2015 @ 12:00pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on September 3rd, 2015 @ 2:00pm CDT
I knew the head was Prowl's, but what else? The pelvis? Any others? I don't have Prowl.Seibertron wrote:I didn't realize until I transformed MP-18S Bluestreak that he has Prowl's robot mode parts to make him look more like the G1 toy.
Posted by Seibertron on September 8th, 2015 @ 11:07am CDT
Cobotron wrote:I knew the head was Prowl's, but what else? The pelvis? Any others? I don't have Prowl.Seibertron wrote:I didn't realize until I transformed MP-18S Bluestreak that he has Prowl's robot mode parts to make him look more like the G1 toy.
The pelvis and the head are Prowl's, the car roof is Bluestreak.
I updated the gallery to include several pictures of Bluestreak's coin.
Posted by Va'al on September 25th, 2015 @ 1:32pm CDT
The figure is a redeco of the original Takara Tomy MP-11 release, and features a couple of tweaks, such as blue nosecone in jet mode, lighter shades of grey, slightly different Decepticon symbols and a stand that can be used for both the jet and robot mode. Click on any of the images below to compare the two toys, and take your time to admire the devious Decepticon lieutenant by following through to the galleries.
Transformers Masterpiece Starscream
Posted by Cobotron on September 25th, 2015 @ 1:35pm CDT
Thanks Chief!
Posted by Seibertron on September 25th, 2015 @ 1:46pm CDT
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/galleries/new/
Posted by Seibertron on September 25th, 2015 @ 1:56pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Nice to see the comparisons photographed in hi quality.
Thanks Chief!
Thanks Cobotron! I think I prefer the Hasbro version, surprisingly. The lighter face paint, the blue nosecone, the lighter cockpit, and a few other things make it a winner to me. I like having the crown and other "King Starscream" accessories so I won't be parting with that version either. There are enough differences between the two to warrant an extra one, especially since it's much cheaper than the $200 I paid for the Takara Tomy version a few years ago.
Posted by Cobotron on September 25th, 2015 @ 2:11pm CDT
I'm super pleased with this Starscream over previous Hasbro Seeker releases, that's for sure.
Posted by no-one on September 25th, 2015 @ 2:33pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:This gallery is gallery #3,800!!! Gallery #4,000 here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats.
Super stoked for mine to arrive. It will be my first hands on with this mold.
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on September 26th, 2015 @ 12:44am CDT
So, the differences between the two Starscreams that I can see are: the jet nosecone color, the slight difference in shades of gray & red plastics (Hasbro's red looks paler & the jet canopy is a deeper yellow on Takara's), and the Takara head looks painted gloss-black while Hasbro's is molded in semi-matte/satin dark charcoal.
I just got the TRU Starscream and he's great; the joints are tighter than my TRU MP Thundercracker's as well. I wonder if MP Skywarp will get yet another Hasbro release in this mold, but I think I'm done collecting the Seeker mold.
I'm really looking forward to MP Shockwave, Hot Rod, and I still hold out hope for Galvatron, Megatron v2, and now Arcee too.
Keep it up with the great galleries, and thanks for making this a fun place!
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on September 26th, 2015 @ 1:55am CDT
Posted by steve2275 on September 26th, 2015 @ 2:27am CDT
Posted by Amelie on September 26th, 2015 @ 5:27am CDT
steve2275 wrote:very starscream
Much Decepticon.
So Transformer.
Glad I held back on the Takara Starscream now. The Hasbro one looks better
Posted by Seibertron on September 26th, 2015 @ 11:19am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on September 26th, 2015 @ 11:38am CDT
I don't know first hand, but have read many reports in here, that they are the same.Seibertron wrote:Does anyone know if there are differences between Hasbro's Bluestreak and MP-18?
Here is a report from Seibertron's very own, ScottyP!
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/toysrus-exclusive-hasbro-transformers-masterpiece-discussion-thread-t103923s125.php#p1710419
Posted by Sabrblade on September 26th, 2015 @ 11:43am CDT
Powered Convoy (aka Randy) is really good at noting all the little detail differences between Hasbro and Takara MPs, so he might know.Seibertron wrote:Does anyone know if there are differences between Hasbro's Bluestreak and MP-18?
Posted by Va'al on September 27th, 2015 @ 3:10am CDT
By clicking on any of the images below, you can access the full gallery, featuring side-by-side comparisons with the original deco of both Convoy/Optimus and Spike/the NERV technician, as the new figures take on the purple, green, orange and red colouring of Unit 01 from (Rebuild of) Neon Genesis Evangelion 3.0 - You Can (Not) Redo. The set also includes a redecoed trailer and Roller, featuring the NERV symbol alongside the Autobot one, and all the accessories of the original!
Transformers Masterpiece Convoy Mode "EVA"
Transformers Masterpiece Evangelion Technician
Posted by sol magnus on September 27th, 2015 @ 9:02am CDT
Posted by Rated X on September 27th, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2015 @ 9:48am CDT
Bumblebee isn't red in the image. It's just the lighting. Compared to the very red Optimus, Bee's colors are much brighter.sol magnus wrote:This version of Convoy has been out almost a year. No one seems to have noticed Red Bumblebee in the little comic...
Posted by sol magnus on September 27th, 2015 @ 9:59am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Bumblebee isn't red in the image. It's just the lighting. Compared to the very red Optimus, Bee's colors are much brighter.sol magnus wrote:This version of Convoy has been out almost a year. No one seems to have noticed Red Bumblebee in the little comic...
I don't have the figure, so I'll defer, but he lookS as red as Sideswipe...then again, maybe that's Tigertrack.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2015 @ 10:02am CDT
The story identifies him as Sideswipe.sol magnus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Bumblebee isn't red in the image. It's just the lighting. Compared to the very red Optimus, Bee's colors are much brighter.sol magnus wrote:This version of Convoy has been out almost a year. No one seems to have noticed Red Bumblebee in the little comic...
I don't have the figure, so I'll defer, but he lookS as red as Sideswipe...then again, maybe that's Tigertrack.
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2015 @ 6:26pm CDT
Even if it is red Bumblebee, what's the big deal? If some of you want to believe that's red Bumblebee, have at it!
Posted by sol magnus on September 27th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:It's definitely regular yellow Bumblebee, colored properly to show the red fiery highlights from the scene. All you have to do is look at red Optimus Prime to see that Bumblebee is yellow under red lighting.
Even if it is red Bumblebee, what's the big deal? If some of you want to believe that's red Bumblebee, have at it!
It's not a big deal. Just looked red to me from the photo. Would have been a nice preview or grist for the rumor mill had it been A. correct and B. caught back when EVA mode Convoy came out.
Posted by Seibertron on September 27th, 2015 @ 7:54pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:Seibertron wrote:It's definitely regular yellow Bumblebee, colored properly to show the red fiery highlights from the scene. All you have to do is look at red Optimus Prime to see that Bumblebee is yellow under red lighting.
Even if it is red Bumblebee, what's the big deal? If some of you want to believe that's red Bumblebee, have at it!
It's not a big deal. Just looked red to me from the photo. Would have been a nice preview or grist for the rumor mill had it been A. correct and B. caught back when EVA mode Convoy came out.
I think red Bumblebee was a given at some point. What was a disappoint me to me was G2 Bumblebee was kind of a cop-out. He should have been gold chromed. The "gold" painted Bumblebee with a new head should have been Goldbug, complete with the alternate transformation of the backpack flipped around the other way so that it looks like Goldbug's backpack. It's a bummer they didn't go this route. The recent G2 resurgence, while fun, is still odd when other mainline opportunities are being passed up and G2 repaints aren't being done properly.
Posted by sol magnus on September 27th, 2015 @ 9:03pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Seibertron wrote:It's definitely regular yellow Bumblebee, colored properly to show the red fiery highlights from the scene. All you have to do is look at red Optimus Prime to see that Bumblebee is yellow under red lighting.
Even if it is red Bumblebee, what's the big deal? If some of you want to believe that's red Bumblebee, have at it!
It's not a big deal. Just looked red to me from the photo. Would have been a nice preview or grist for the rumor mill had it been A. correct and B. caught back when EVA mode Convoy came out.
I think red Bumblebee was a given at some point. What was a disappoint me to me was G2 Bumblebee was kind of a cop-out. He should have been gold chromed. The "gold" painted Bumblebee with a new head should have been Goldbug, complete with the alternate transformation of the backpack flipped around the other way so that it looks like Goldbug's backpack. It's a bummer they didn't go this route. The recent G2 resurgence, while fun, is still odd when other mainline opportunities are being passed up and G2 repaints aren't being done properly.
I can agree with the sentiment that they've missed some opportunities. G2 Bumblebee is definitely a moneygrab ('cause I want that jet pack ).
One thing I've wondered about is with this new Volkswagen issue, how will that affect us ever getting a Masterpiece Jazz. Porche, Audi, Volkswagen...same company...and they stand to lose billions. Probably makes it even more odd Masterpiece Jazz/Meister hasn't been made yet. VW already gave Takara a license. Same weird curiousity regarding the distinct lack of Sunstreaker from Lamborghini.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 27th, 2015 @ 11:16pm CDT
I am glad that MP Bumble G-2 Ver. was metallic instead of chrome. A chrome-covered MP is an accident waiting to happen.
Posted by Autobot032 on September 28th, 2015 @ 12:55pm CDT
It was refreshing to see Transformers begin to return to their roots, vehicles, but the series was notorious for including a new character we hadn't seen done before.... Black Convoy. An evil clone of Convoy? Balderdash!
And so began the evil Convoy/Optimus clone repaints. (I know what you're thinking "Hey! There was a Lio Convoy colored to look like Galvatron, years before that, mister!" I know, but he wasn't Nemesis colored, so there. Okay, okay, there WAS a Nemesis colored Lio Convoy, but meh.)
Of course, Masterpiece couldn't be left out of that list of toylines due to receive an evil Optimus, oh no. Heck, we've seen some rather crazy stuff in Transformers, including a mish mash of Transformers and Evangelion! (You can see that gallery, here.) So, a Nemesis Prime/Black Convoy repaint in Masterpiece is not only not surprising, but expected!
And that brings us to the first of today's newest gallery: Masterpiece MP-1B Convoy Black Version! Oh and even though he wears the coat of evil, this dude's all good and saint like, so it's Optimus, going through an emo phase, apparently. He should've come with headphones so he could listen to The Cure.
Wait, what's that you say? "There's another gallery included with this, tell us about that!" You're right, my apologies. MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version is yet another repaint of yet another Convoy/Optimus mold (you don't say!) and also a Masterpiece! (Starting to see the trend, here?!)
For those of you who don't know, this Masterpiece is based on one of the worst scenes in Transformers history, the death of Optimus Prime. It wasn't bad enough that Hasbro and Sunbow teamed up to create Transformers: The Movie, which was really The Quest For More Money: Let's Kill Off All The Good Characters To Make Way For New Ones: The Movie. It wasn't enough to make kids all sad inside and out watching their beloved Optimus Prime die, oh no, they had to go full throttle and make his body decay and turn gray and black before our very eyes. (Our young, heartbroken eyes.) Here comes Takara Tomy to the rescue because no one had made a dead Optimus figure before!
And that brings us to our second gallery of the day: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version
You can see both figures and their galleries by clicking on the respective images below. When you're done checking them out, come on back to the forums and share your thoughts with us!
New Galleries: Masterpiece MP-1B Convoy Black Version and MP-4S Convoy Sleep Version
Transformers Masterpiece Convoy Black Ver.
Transformers Masterpiece Sleep Convoy
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