New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream

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TFSource has open a new preorder that revealed the new Takara Transformers Masterpiece - Live Action Movie Edition Starscream.

It is not confirmed whether this is the Hunt For The Decepticons Leader Class Starscream, with the Masterpiece packaging.

The toy is expected to be released in the end of October 2010.

You can preorder the item here.

Stay tuned to Seibertron, Ultimate Resource of Transformers!

Credit(s): TFSource

This article was last modified on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 5:12am CDT

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Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092687)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:11am CDT

Is this legit? An MP we know nothing off?

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092688)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:12am CDT

Is this legit? An MP we know nothing off?

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092689)
Posted by tarZen on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:14am CDT

That definitely looks like the leader class Starscream. Doesn't make sense to me that they confuse the Masterpiece line with an odd release like that.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092690)
Posted by Nujevad on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:15am CDT

It's the Leader Class ROTF toy with a more accurate movie 1 paint scheme. The holes on the chest flaps are a dead giveaway.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092695)
Posted by Autobot032 on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:31am CDT

I can't blame them for doing it, if it's true. The Leader Class figures (well, Prime and Starscream, that is) are Masterpiece level of quality and design.

Selling them as Masterpieces isn't a slimy thing to do, because they're basically telling the truth here. These are masterpieces.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092696)
Posted by Warbreaker on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:34am CDT

Well, great. Do I stick with my crummy paintjob HFTD 'Screamer or do I change my preorder to this beauty and wait for another 3 months without such an awesome mold?

...change preorder it is.

P.S. If TakTomy's screamer is getting a tattoo-free deco then why does he have them on his box picture? Personally, I don't think they can be included as a sticker sheet, considering how elaborate the tattoo job is.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092697)
Posted by Zeds on July 1st, 2010 @ 4:57am CDT

Don't start ruining the MP line Has/Tak/Tomy. This could be the first MP I do not get. HORRIBLE FUGLY MOULD.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092699)
Posted by kirbenvost on July 1st, 2010 @ 5:04am CDT

Zeds wrote:Don't start ruining the MP line Has/Tak/Tomy.

Quoted for truth.

If this is true, it's wasting a spot in the MP line. That's not to say it's a bad figure, it just belongs in its own line.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092702)
Posted by Chaoslock on July 1st, 2010 @ 5:10am CDT

kirbenvost wrote:
Zeds wrote:Don't start ruining the MP line Has/Tak/Tomy.

Quoted for truth.

If this is true, it's wasting a spot in the MP line. That's not to say it's a bad figure, it just belongs in its own line.

Seconded.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092707)
Posted by Nujevad on July 1st, 2010 @ 5:24am CDT

I personally wouldn't mind if Leader Starscream was released under the Masterpiece line, but they have to change a few things to make him a true "Masterpiece". The new paint scheme is a good start, but some accessories like a display stand and maybe a ladder as well as some minor modifications like rubber wheels would really help it shine.

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092720)
Posted by DaiShanPrime on July 1st, 2010 @ 7:00am CDT

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092724)
Posted by DevastaTTor on July 1st, 2010 @ 7:06am CDT

People seemed to accept the Buster Prime leader as a premium repaint, why should this be any different? However, if this is similar to Prime, a repainted/reengineered version of the leader SS, this is just lazy marketing to call it a MP.

Edit: if this does wind up being a leader SS redo, it better get some decent hands!

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092731)
Posted by Counterpunch on July 1st, 2010 @ 7:17am CDT

Nujevad wrote:It's the Leader Class ROTF toy with a more accurate movie 1 paint scheme. The holes on the chest flaps are a dead giveaway.

It IS the Leader Class mold...but I don't think it's meant to be a Movie 1 deco.

The figure and box are different for starters...

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092734)
Posted by Zombie Starscream on July 1st, 2010 @ 7:29am CDT

When I saw the title, I thought 'Another MP Starscream repaint, but now in movie colors.' I didn't know it was a Movie Starscream. -_-

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092744)
Posted by vectorA3 on July 1st, 2010 @ 7:59am CDT

as OMC said - how bizarre..........

as nice as a Takara version might be, can't afford it. Much rather pay the US LC price

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092747)
Posted by Prowl1529 on July 1st, 2010 @ 8:18am CDT

They must be joking! Is it so difficult making the rest of the seeker jets? Come on even Igear is doing best than that, they are giving us what we want, the problem is that they aren't official Hasbro/Takara realese. I understand that they also made a Takara realese of Movie Leader Starscream but for the Masterpiece line it's absurd!!!

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092750)
Posted by GEEWUN on July 1st, 2010 @ 8:26am CDT

ummmmmmmmmm no....

Re: New Transformers Masterpiece - Movie Edition Starscream (1092758)
Posted by Mindmaster on July 1st, 2010 @ 9:06am CDT

...Wow. Really, Takara? You think you can fool us that easily? Just watch guys, they're gonna sell it for a higher price, just because it's packaged like a Masterpiece and it's shinier