New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco

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Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user Sabrblade has pointed us in the direction of twitter user @UNOYUKIN07153 who has tweeted what looks like excerpts from an upcoming issue of Figure King Magazine (Same source as these Rodimus Prime images).

This time, it shows the upcoming Masterpiece Skids, alongside a previously unknown redeco of the figure!

The red figure seems to be reference to a colour scheme that the toy, that would become Skids, had in one of his Diaclone releases.

Sabrblade points out that the word "Reboost" appears a few times in the accompanying text, but it's unknown a this junction if that is the name that will be given to this release.

What do you think of this new reveal? Looking forward to seeing Skids on your shelf?

Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Credit(s): @UNOYUKIN07153 on Twitter

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Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099300)
Posted by Betenoire on March 25th, 2021 @ 2:54pm CDT

The Red one looks like a GT-R Convoy variant.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099304)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on March 25th, 2021 @ 3:15pm CDT

Betenoire wrote:The Red one looks like a GT-R Convoy variant.

Just what I was thinking. But his silver repaint (crosscut) but the e-hobby g1 and generations version had this headsculpt. just the colors that make it seem like Prime

Transformers Generations Crosscut Gallery

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099329)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 25th, 2021 @ 5:18pm CDT

Should have made the repaint white and blue with a new head and called it MP Armada Red Alert.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099334)
Posted by Brutal brawl on March 25th, 2021 @ 6:05pm CDT

Mudflap?

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099348)
Posted by Bounti76 on March 25th, 2021 @ 7:36pm CDT

I'll pick him up regardless, but shouldn't Skids' thighs be silver? None of his toys nor any media has him with completely blue legs like this.

I also don't see any logo (except Honda) on "Reboost"....I wonder if she/he will possibly be branded a Decepticon?

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099351)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on March 25th, 2021 @ 8:10pm CDT

Bounti76 wrote:I'll pick him up regardless, but shouldn't Skids' thighs be silver? None of his toys nor any media has him with completely blue legs like this.

I'm pretty sure the Marvel comics did back in the day.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099356)
Posted by Hydrargyrus on March 25th, 2021 @ 10:02pm CDT

Brutal brawl wrote:Mudflap?

Mudflap has been homaged with a G1 Skids redeco (technically the Crosscut version of the mold) (https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Screech_(Generations)), but that deco was distinct from the Diaclone one being homaged here. That being said, Mudflap could be a viable name for the upcoming figure, as I don't think it's been done as a TF before. Although the vehicle mode wouldn't have any mudflaps. Not that that's stopped the name being used in the past.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099361)
Posted by YRQRM0 on March 26th, 2021 @ 12:38am CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:Should have made the repaint white and blue with a new head and called it MP Armada Red Alert.

No way, Armada deserves its own original molds, not being an afterthought of G1-centric molds all the time. Plus, Red Alert would at least require a remolded hand/arm, and a light bar. But honestly I wouldn't be happy with it unless it also had the gun, a mini-con, and chest weapon too.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099362)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 26th, 2021 @ 12:49am CDT

Clarity from a Japanese speaker: The redeco's name is indeed Reboost.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099365)
Posted by Emerje on March 26th, 2021 @ 1:01am CDT

I wonder what kind of story he could possibly have to earn that name.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reboost

Emerje

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099366)
Posted by Bounti76 on March 26th, 2021 @ 1:11am CDT

Rodimus Prime wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:I'll pick him up regardless, but shouldn't Skids' thighs be silver? None of his toys nor any media has him with completely blue legs like this.
I'm pretty sure the Marvel comics did back in the day.

The Marvel comics also made him a Minivan rather than a subcompact car, which this toy is. Eh. >:oP

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2099584)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2021 @ 2:55pm CDT

Looking forward to more on Skids. He is looking pretty great from everything so far

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101510)
Posted by Emerje on April 12th, 2021 @ 6:27pm CDT

Wow, pre-orders are up for both on AmiAmi and the price is nice for an MP, under $75 each!

Emerje

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101511)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 12th, 2021 @ 6:28pm CDT

they are both looking so good, i am contemplating breaking my MP rule and ordering both Skids and Reboost

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101517)
Posted by Emerje on April 12th, 2021 @ 7:06pm CDT

Have you felt that recent Masterpiece offerings have priced you out of the line? Well Takara Tomy's new direction for 2021 returning to its roots of realistic vehicle modes and bot modes that combine both toy and cartoon aesthetics also comes with a price that may be hard to resist! Pre-orders are launching now in Japan at a tax inclusive MSRP of 10,780JPY (about $98.50USD), however, Japanese pricing being as it is, retail discounts like those offered by AmiAmi for Skids and Reboost, could be as low as 7,540JPY or only $69 each at the current exchange rate! We've rarely seen new MP prices that low on new figures!

And while Skids is certainly a value at that price while including his two guns, don't wright off Reboost and his enticing pack of accessories including three weapons, a clear holomatter driver and a "Component X" Honda Motocompo compact scooter that can fit in the back of his Honda City alt mode just like the original Diaclone! If you didn't care about Reboost before this attention to detail might change your mind.

Will you be buying either or both of the latest MPs to hit Japan or is this not enough to get you back into the MP game? Let us know in the Energon Pub Forums!

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101524)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 12th, 2021 @ 8:08pm CDT

Well, I'll be calling Reboost "On Holydays in the Countryside Optimus Prime". :lol:

I'm conflicted. Cash and space allow only for on of those MP. Reboost have lot of stuff and especially that scooter. Skids is Skids and will go well along the Alternator and the original G1.

Decisions, decisions... :-?

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101534)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 12th, 2021 @ 10:17pm CDT

I can only go for one so I'm going for Skids and I'm waiting on Amazon Japan to put pre-orders up. These look ok, so I hope they're not fiddly or have small, cheap plastic panels, like the last few MPs.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101537)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 12th, 2021 @ 10:36pm CDT

Non-geo locked promotional video from TakaraTomy.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=LPPieZHMtzQ

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101538)
Posted by Emerje on April 12th, 2021 @ 10:48pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I can only go for one so I'm going for Skids and I'm waiting on Amazon Japan to put pre-orders up. These look ok, so I hope they're not fiddly or have small, cheap plastic panels, like the last few MPs.

Doesn't look like it'll be any more complex than any other car, especially the pre-Sunstreaker molds. Looks to be on-par with the Datsuns and I think that was the goal.

Emerje

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101541)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 13th, 2021 @ 12:08am CDT

Honestly, Skids being less than $100 is so relieving. Just hope future MPs follow suit and return to form.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101654)
Posted by angtre on April 13th, 2021 @ 1:35pm CDT

I only collect Beast Wars characters and G1 Decepticons in the MP line, still I'm conflicted about getting at least one of these.

They are undoubtedly sweet, being so full of details AND at such reasonable price, so I'd definitely like to support this new direction for the MP line.

Hopefully Burn Out will come out soon with a Decepticon insigna, resolving my inner conflict.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101662)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 13th, 2021 @ 2:52pm CDT

The pricing is definitely on par with the third party X-transbots savant and the Takara version is better YAYAY (ok Savants scooter looks better but hey). Not often that happens! Price is still more than I like to pay for these things but definitely not off putting.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101693)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 13th, 2021 @ 7:18pm CDT

I pre-ordered both Reboost and Skids. They both have stuff I love, and I don't really want to choose. I will break my 1 MP per mold rule

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101723)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 14th, 2021 @ 4:29am CDT

At Amazon.jp, Skids is not available to ship to Canada (yet) while Reboost is.
Well, that's the one I really wanted anyway. More stuff and that scooter is a must.
Plus I'll get an "Optimus Prime" that choose to "travel light".

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B091VH ... oys&sr=1-2?tag=seibertron00-22&

Taxed and shipped it cost me 10062 JPY (116$CAN or 92$US). That IS a pretty damn good price.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101740)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 14th, 2021 @ 1:04pm CDT

Is it wrong that I want the KOs licence plates to read as Chity?

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101762)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 14th, 2021 @ 4:20pm CDT

Takara Tomy put up a new video advert for MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost on their site. If you live in Japan (or if you have a VPN

) you can see the video directly and browse the high definition pictures HERE.

For the rest of the world, or for those who want to go the simple route, our fellow Seibertronian Powered Convoy found the mirror of the video on YouTube. The video show more angles on both figures, some more feature like an opening hood that reveal the engine, and a very brief transformation demo. Watch it at your leisure below:

Are you exited about their releases? Let us know what you think!

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101776)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 14th, 2021 @ 6:05pm CDT

I really like to know why Skids isn't being offered by Amazon Japan yet but Reboost is. The more I have to wait, the more I'm being tempted.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101777)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 14th, 2021 @ 6:23pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I really like to know why Skids isn't being offered by Amazon Japan yet but Reboost is. The more I have to wait, the more I'm being tempted.

Yeah, that's pretty weird.
Oh well, I'm glad that the one I really wanted is the one available. Man, I LOVE that compact scooter and the fact that we get a "retired Optimus Prime".

As for the "new direction of MP", I don't think it's a new direction at all. It's just that Skids barely appeared in the cartoon and Reboost is a Diaclone original. Meaning that they're not really restricted at an imperative "cartoon accuracy". This result in a pretty straightforward transformation as seen in the brief video above.

After the epic journey that was transforming MP-49 Black Convoy, taking a leisurely stroll with MP-54 Reboost will be refreshing.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101782)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 14th, 2021 @ 7:17pm CDT

I'm looking forward to the mold. I'm looking forward to something a little more MP-12 than MP-37 parts count wise

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101819)
Posted by william-james88 on April 15th, 2021 @ 12:33am CDT

Awesome first article!

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101825)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 15th, 2021 @ 4:36am CDT

william-james88 wrote:Awesome first article!

Thanks!
Sooner or later, I'll earn the title.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101827)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 15th, 2021 @ 4:42am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Awesome first article!

Thanks!
Sooner or later, I'll earn the title.

Keep that quality of writing and it'll be sooner then you think

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101847)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2021 @ 9:41am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I really like to know why Skids isn't being offered by Amazon Japan yet but Reboost is. The more I have to wait, the more I'm being tempted.

From what was said about Skids and Reboost in the interview with Kōjin Ōno, it seems that they're really trying to push Reboost so as to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Honda City Turbo, which is why they made him in the first place. The red color is apparently the most iconic color version of the car, so they really wanna get that version out on the market, in addition to Skids (even if that means Skids gets promoted less).

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2101848)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:00am CDT

Canadians ça preorder Skids and Reboost at Age 3 And Up for 115$can each.

Skids: https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/products/ ... p-53-skids

Reboost: https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/products/ ... 54-reboost

For Reboost, the better deal is still at Amazon.jp.
However, still no deal at all for Skids for now.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2102672)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2021 @ 10:06pm CDT

It took a while but MP Skids is finally available for international shipping at Amazon.JP.
At least for Canada. It may be different for you.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Transform ... ys&sr=1-12?tag=seibertron00-22&

I already got Reboost on preorder so I don't need this one. Still at least people now have the option.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121705)
Posted by william-james88 on November 24th, 2021 @ 9:58am CST

There are several images popping up on Baidu for the upcoming Masterpiece 53 Skids and 54 Reboost. These give us our first look at the packaging. This makes sense as these toys are shipping out from Japanese retailers to be in people's hands by the end of the week. Oddly enough, some US based retailers getting the version distributed by Hasbro (with the extra Hasbro exclusive black box packaging) are pushing the date back.

In any case, here are the images, enjoy.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121706)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2021 @ 10:02am CST

Looking forward to have mine but I've yet to receive any shipping notice from Amazon.jp.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121718)
Posted by Glarryg on November 24th, 2021 @ 11:31am CST

Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121755)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 24th, 2021 @ 8:26pm CST

Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

I think BBTS has been hit hard by shipping issues. I have a lot of things on PO that are delayed by months.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121758)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2021 @ 8:38pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

I think BBTS has been hit hard by shipping issues. I have a lot of things on PO that are delayed by months.

I recently got a new kitten and as much that I want that new 3P "Nemesis Prime", I hope mine get delayed by that much too because that little fokker is expensive with it's usual "vets fee starter pack".

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121768)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on November 24th, 2021 @ 10:46pm CST

Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

And I was so looking forward to this one, too.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121777)
Posted by Burn on November 25th, 2021 @ 1:59am CST

Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

That's interesting, because HLJ just charged me for mine. Just gotta ship him out now.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121780)
Posted by Emerje on November 25th, 2021 @ 2:52am CST

I ordered the first two from AmiAmi so just waiting for a payment request from them. Crosscut I ordered from Pulse since he's an exclusive in Japan and he was also delayed to July.

Emerje

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121794)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 25th, 2021 @ 10:34am CST

I'm waiting on TFsource to charge me for Reboost, so far seems to be the only one that hasn't been pushed by anyone yet

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2121903)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 26th, 2021 @ 9:25pm CST

Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2122044)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:12pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2122048)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:24pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

Because.
He was also the first to be available for preorder if I remember correctly.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2122049)
Posted by Emerje on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:25pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut. Reboost.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

I'm guessing he meant Swerve or Reboost since Crosscut isn't even sold on Amazon Japan since it's a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan and not due until March anyway.

Emerje

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2122050)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:26pm CST

Emerje wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut. Reboost.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

I'm guessing he meant Swerve or Reboost since Crosscut isn't even sold on Amazon Japan since it's a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan and not due until March anyway.

Emerje

Cough.

Re: New Image Of Masterpiece Skids, And Reveal Of Red Redeco (2122058)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2021 @ 9:55pm CST

Y'know, with Skids, Crosscut, and a brand-new Diaclone-deco Honda City character in the form of Reboost... Mirage and Jazz's absence from the MP lineup is sticking out more and more all the time.

...I just realized, we're gonna see MP Screech. We're totally going to get an MP Screech. We know Takara redeco-milks the MP molds like there's no tomorrow, it's practically guaranteed.

Also, I find myself now being grateful for Skids barely being in the cartoon - it means his MP toy was done according to the MP-10/MP-12 design school instead of the accursed MP-44/MP-47 design school.

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