Official Images for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-34 Beast Wars Cheetor

Huh...never noticed before his beast head in bot mode was fake. Sorry haven't kept up on this and couldn't tell with the grey prototypes.

Looks nice. It's Cheetor, he literally has dozens of figures so it doesn't wow me but it's nice.

The Cheetah legs hanging off the back of the bot mode look unpleasant, like some sort of unfinished fur coat. Think I would rather they unpegged.

S-O-L-D. Man. Cheetor was always one of my favorites. Seriously, this looks fantastic.

Ravage XK wrote:The Cheetah legs hanging off the back of the bot mode look unpleasant, like some sort of unfinished fur coat. Think I would rather they unpegged.

Did you feel the same when they were like that in the show?

Sabrblade wrote:

Ravage XK wrote:The Cheetah legs hanging off the back of the bot mode look unpleasant, like some sort of unfinished fur coat. Think I would rather they unpegged.

Did you feel the same when they were like that in the show?

No, I know its show accurate. I just think it would look sleeker without.

Ravage XK wrote:No, I know its show accurate. I just think it would look sleeker without.

Whats not show accurate though are his legs in beast mode. I am having a really hard time with those robot feet hanging off there. I get that its for a better look in robot mode, but even then the animation model did have the beast feet as heels, so its not show accurate either.

I am happy with the rest (especially with the price) but that back area really bugs me. Super curious to see where that cheetah face ends up.

The rear leg kibble is not as bad in these new photos, but it really is disappointing and unnecessary. A bit more rear leg thought would have made this a real Masterpiece, not even the fake cat chest in robot mode bothers me. The rear cat legs are however stopping me from picking this up.

Everyone keeps saying that the head in alt mode is fake but I don't see where the original head goes.

This seems to suffer from the same design flaws as MP Optimus Primal; namely robot kibble hanging off the back/hindlegs/feet of the beast mode legs/feet.

I wish TT would cease with gimmicks on these (different animal faces) and just make a figure that transformed from one authentic mode to the next. Maybe the gimmicks were included to make us forget about the flaws?

As it is, these two MP BW figs seem to be slightly more detailed, yet overpriced deluxe CHUGS, madeto compliment deluxe Rattrap and Rhinox (Dinobotand CHUG Cheetor does not count).

primalxconvoy wrote:This seems to suffer from the same design flaws as MP Optimus Primal; namely robot kibble hanging off the back/hindlegs/feet of the beast mode legs/feet.

I wish TT would cease with gimmicks on these (different animal faces) and just make a figure that transformed from one authentic mode to the next. Maybe the gimmicks were included to make us forget about the flaws?

As it is, these two MP BW figs seem to be slightly more detailed, yet overpriced deluxe CHUGS, madeto compliment deluxe Rattrap and Rhinox (Dinobotand CHUG Cheetor does not count).

^^THIS^^

william-james88 wrote:I get that its for a better look in robot mode, but even then the animation model did have the beast feet as heels,

Did it, though?

I know the original toy had that, but it looks to me like the show model had the same kind of heels as this MP had:

primalxconvoy wrote:This seems to suffer from the same design flaws as MP Optimus Primal; namely robot kibble hanging off the back/hindlegs/feet of the beast mode legs/feet.

Where else could they go? Cheetor's hindlegs were really thin in the show and just magically morphed into his thicker robot legs.

Besides, the original toy did that too.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I get that its for a better look in robot mode, but even then the animation model did have the beast feet as heels,

Did it, though?

I know the original toy had that, but it looks to me like the show model had the same kind of heels as this MP had:

primalxconvoy wrote:This seems to suffer from the same design flaws as MP Optimus Primal; namely robot kibble hanging off the back/hindlegs/feet of the beast mode legs/feet.

Where else could they go? Cheetor's hindlegs were really thin in the show and just magically morphed into his thicker robot legs.

Besides, the original toy did that too.

Then why bother getting a new, more expensive toy with the same flaws?

Masterpiece MUST be a better toy. It's primary design aim is almost perfect representation of both modes, either to the toy or animation model.

I don't believe that they couldn't have given him covers for the feet, it found a way to unfold the feet into covers for the lower legs, creating "kneepads", for example.

If third parties can pull such designs off, then so can Takara.

primalxconvoy wrote:Then why bother getting a new, more expensive toy with the same flaws?

Masterpiece MUST be a better toy.

Are you saying that this MP isn't a better toy than the original? It certainly looks a lot more like Cheetor than the original toy did, and has way more articulation points and paint apps than the original, and certainly attempts to hide the robot leg kibble better than the original toy's solid blue hindlegs' complete lack of even trying to hide it.

primalxconvoy wrote:If third parties can pull such designs off, then so can Takara.

A third party pulled off an MP cheetor that looks better than this?

Yeah, I don't recall third parties making a Masterpiece anything that isn't G1. There's a lot of Notfernos and Notstreakers but I don't recall any Noteetors.

Cheetor is amazing and I love it. The Beast Wars masterpieces are phenomenal

This looks incredible. I did notice however that his chest is fake, but it doesn't matter.

The robot kibble in beast mode is a shame, but a necessary one. It wouldn't make me not get him.

...I'm not getting him anyway, but that's just because of money.

MR Optimus Prime wrote:

primalxconvoy wrote:This seems to suffer from the same design flaws as MP Optimus Primal; namely robot kibble hanging off the back/hindlegs/feet of the beast mode legs/feet.

I wish TT would cease with gimmicks on these (different animal faces) and just make a figure that transformed from one authentic mode to the next. Maybe the gimmicks were included to make us forget about the flaws?

As it is, these two MP BW figs seem to be slightly more detailed, yet overpriced deluxe CHUGS, madeto compliment deluxe Rattrap and Rhinox (Dinobotand CHUG Cheetor does not count).

^^THIS^^

What you folks should be keeping in mind is that a BW Masterpiece is fundamentally a different beast (pun intended) from your average Masterpiece toy. The biggest problem is that a beast mode has no hidden sides; an MP carformer can stuff whatever the hell it needs to on the underside of the vehicle - that's about a third of the altmode's surface area! In terms of surface area, the designers have concealed more of the robot on Primal and Cheetor than they did on the G1 guys.

Honestly, it's amazing that there's only this meager amount of kibble on toys trying to ape (pun intended, again) the physically impossible Beast Wars show models.

Cheetor still looks amazing. My only nitpicks would be the panels and the leg kibble but what are you going to do. The engineering on this guy is still insane for a figure that will likely be only a couple inches taller than a deluxe. And with the price, he'll be preordered as soon as possible. It will probably be my first Masterpiece figure.

Honestly, the legs don't bother me at all. I can appreciate all the hard work they've put into this plus the way I display figures, I probably won't be able to see his hind legs anyway!

i kind of agree with the sentiment that he feels like a more advanced chug toy then what the masterpiece line has been pumping out so far. but tbh, thats essentially what I want in my beastwars toys. the kibble doesnt bother me, its not near as bad as the originals rear end, and WAY more screen accurate. the fake cat head chest kind of bothers me a bit though. still, bring on a bigger better rhinox, dinobot, and some preds for them to throw down with, and ill be in hog heaven.

HLJ has Cheetor for preorder

https://hlj.com/product/tkt86891?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

The release date is perfect timing for me, since I'll be able to pay for the preorder with some Christmas/birthday cash.

Wow, I'm still totally getting this, however I was hoping that they'd have stuffed the bot kibble for the legs into the body/underside of the beast mode to conceal them better and create a more show accurate beast mode. Oh well, he still looks incredible, especially in bot mode and I'm glad to see that they're also including his alternate (tail) gun which he always/only used when Tigatron was also present (to differentiate their weapons/models).

I haven't been buying/preordering too many toys (TFs included) these days, but Cheetor and Primal were and shall remain preordered along with any other MP Beast Wars figures Takara chooses to crank out.

I was initially fearful that Primal was to be a one-off, similar to Victory Saber and only for the sake of the 20th anniversary, but now I'm pretty sure that Takara fully intends to continue with a full line of MP Beast Wars figures. I hope that next up will be Dinobot, followed by Megatron, Blackarachnia then anyone they choose. I just hope that they also plan on doing the season 2 and 3 characters/forms as well as lesser characters such as Ravage (though I could probably do without Transmutate, especially since the build-a-figure from the 10th anniversary line was so spot-on, albeit limited in articulation).

TransformersAsia

"Masterpiece MP-34 Cheetor Promotion
Get this special design die-cast metal mini figure free when preorder “MP-34 Cheetor " at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !
Available to Asia (Exclude Japan)"

It seems the Asian releases of Masterpiece figures is taking a new direction. Instead of a coin, Masterpiece MP 34 Cheetor will come with another die cast Transformers mini statue. Adding to the set started with Inferno (who comes with Optimus Prime) and Grappel (who comes with Ultra Magnus), Cheetor will come with a mini statue of Optimus Primal. This is perfect since die cast is a lost art afterall. This new direction is in line with Hasbro Asia seemingly no longer being the ones releasing these figures but Transformers Asia instead.

This new info comes from Transformers Asia's Facebook page which also states the following:

"Masterpiece MP-34 Cheetor Promotion
Get this special design die-cast metal mini figure free when preorder “MP-34 Cheetor " at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !
Available to Asia (Exclude Japan)"

This was the perfect opportunity for "it's a lost art" and it was overlooked...

I'm not mad, just disappointed.

Mkall wrote:This was the perfect opportunity for "it's a lost art" and it was overlooked...

I'm not mad, just disappointed.

HA!

Y'know, I'm kinda warming up to these diecast figures. I'm bummed if this is the end of the coins, but they're kinda like fancy Decoys. And I can get behind that

Mkall wrote:This was the perfect opportunity for "it's a lost art" and it was overlooked...

I'm not mad, just disappointed.

Check again

Oooooh, that's kinda cool. I wonder if BBTS will let me switch my pre-order to this version.

I'm disappointed it's not an accessory like the mace that comes with Primal. I don't really get the appeal of little non-moving, unpainted metal. But this is what I've been waiting for: to see what/if Cheetor's Asia exclusive will be. So I guess I'm off to Robot Kingdom unless someone can suggest a cheaper online store that offers the Asia exclusives.

UltraPrimal wrote:I'm disappointed it's not an accessory like the mace that comes with Primal. I don't really get the appeal of little non-moving, unpainted metal. But this is what I've been waiting for: to see what/if Cheetor's Asia exclusive will be. So I guess I'm off to Robot Kingdom unless someone can suggest a cheaper online store that offers the Asia exclusives.

If you are Canadian, I would wait till ages 3 and up gets their listing. Shipping from robot kingdom to northamerica is as painful as a root canal.

Anime Export seems to have the best price + shipping overall. I pre-ordered Cheetor, and Legends Super Ginrai from them, combined shipping $23 bucks to anywhere in north america. Unless Primal and Jinrai weigh more than 2 pounds (1Kg) combined.

Cheetor: $48
Jinrai: $52.



Can't beat those prices. Sadly MP Primal was sold out, so gonna have to dish out the higher price on BBTS or TFsource for that one.

Overcracker wrote:Can't beat those prices.

I can, Cheetor cost me $47

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/18 ... -wars.html


Let me know how much shipping ends up, I think it will be more than you predict, amiami has always surprised me. I went with nippon yassan, Cheetor is $47 and shipping was only $13. Could have been cheaper, but I went with registered mail.

And for primal, keep nippon yassan as a favourite since they usually get some extra stock so you could get your primal for cheaper. Just giev your e-mail so taht they can contact you when they get him in.

william-james88 wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Can't beat those prices.

I can, Cheetor cost me $47

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/18 ... -wars.html


Let me know how much shipping ends up, I think it will be more than you predict, amiami has always surprised me. I went with nippon yassan, Cheetor is $47 and shipping was only $13. Could have been cheaper, but I went with registered mail.

And for primal, keep nippon yassan as a favourite since they usually get some extra stock so you could get your primal for cheaper. Just giev your e-mail so taht they can contact you when they get him in.

Interesting. I guess I'll wait and see if they get some Primal's in before ordering from TFsource.

Thanks.

Overcracker wrote:Anime Export seems to have the best price + shipping overall. I pre-ordered Cheetor, and Legends Super Ginrai from them, combined shipping $23 bucks to anywhere in north america. Unless Primal and Jinrai weigh more than 2 pounds (1Kg) combined.

Cheetor: $48
Jinrai: $52.



Can't beat those prices. Sadly MP Primal was sold out, so gonna have to dish out the higher price on BBTS or TFsource for that one.

FYI ... they will weigh more than 2 pounds combined. In-package Transformers products traditionally weigh (when rounded up for shipping) 1 pound for Deluxes, 2 pounds for Voyagers, and 3 pounds for Leader Class figures. Smaller packaged Masterpiece figures ship right around 1 pound. Since a Leader actually weighs around 2.25 pounds, you might be able to get a small Masterpiece shipped with it possibly around 3 pounds depending on the weight of the box and the inner packing material, which may push it slightly over 3 pounds (which would possibly be rounded up to 4 pounds depending on the type of shipping you chose ... if EMS it would be rounded up to 4 pounds).

That's some fuzzy math, just estimates. Too many variables with shipping between the toys, their packaging, the package to ship the toy and any inner packing material used. Long story short: I would estimate 4 pounds for those 2 items shipped and if it's less, than it's less and you saved some money. My experience shipping over a thousand items in the past year plus thousands more in previous years has given me a pretty good gut instinct of how much shipping should be.

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Seibertron wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Anime Export seems to have the best price + shipping overall. I pre-ordered Cheetor, and Legends Super Ginrai from them, combined shipping $23 bucks to anywhere in north america. Unless Primal and Jinrai weigh more than 2 pounds (1Kg) combined.

Cheetor: $48
Jinrai: $52.



Can't beat those prices. Sadly MP Primal was sold out, so gonna have to dish out the higher price on BBTS or TFsource for that one.

FYI ... they will weigh more than 2 pounds combined. In-package Transformers products traditionally weigh (when rounded up for shipping) 1 pound for Deluxes, 2 pounds for Voyagers, and 3 pounds for Leader Class figures. Smaller packaged Masterpiece figures ship right around 1 pound. Since a Leader actually weighs around 2.25 pounds, you might be able to get a small Masterpiece shipped with it possibly around 3 pounds depending on the weight of the box and the inner packing material, which may push it slightly over 3 pounds (which would possibly be rounded up to 4 pounds depending on the type of shipping you chose ... if EMS it would be rounded up to 4 pounds).

That's some fuzzy math, just estimates. Too many variables with shipping between the toys, their packaging, the package to ship the toy and any inner packing material used. Long story short: I would estimate 4 pounds for those 2 items shipped and if it's less, than it's less and you saved some money. My experience shipping over a thousand items in the past year plus thousands more in previous years has given me a pretty good gut instinct of how much shipping should be.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedback.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewFeedback2%26userid%3Dseibertron%26ftab%3DAllFeedback%26
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Thanks for the insight Ryan. I do appreciate the calculations.

I did mean Cheetor not Primal. I sort of calculated based on the Magnus I have with its box which was under 1 and half pounds (plus a bit more for the extras paneling for the prime trailer), and I was guessing cheetor was around half a pound probably a little less if MP Sideswipe and Hot Rod were anything to go by. Average around 2.5 pounds. But I will defer to your experience in this case.

4 pounds it apparently goes up to $39 shipping, which is not as good as BBTS's $36, but the difference in item cost still makes it a better deal, at least to my current neck of the woods, since the actual item prices are still quite a bit lower. But we'll see when they come in, exactly what they'll weigh.

Anime Export does have fractional shipment costs, so they'll probably round up to the nearest quarter kilogram rather than the nearest kilogram.

Thanks for the heads up.

TransformersAsia's facebook page has presented us with an image of Masterpiece MP-34 Cheetor. He comes with a promotional Diecast Mini Figure of Optimus Primal for those who pre-order from select stores in Asia while supplies last. Unfortunately, this will not be available in Japan. What do you think of these new accessories? Join in the conversation in the Energon Pub!

Kinda "meh" really. Would have preferred a pose with his hands on his hips instead of up in the air awkwardly. Maybe if I saw one online for cheap I'd grab it, but I don't feel like I'm missing out by ordering from Japan.

Emerje

Got a feeling he is posed like that in order to minimise the view of kibble and the covered arms.

Ravage XK wrote:Got a feeling he is posed like that in order to minimise the view of kibble and the covered arms.

I think Emerje was talking about the Primal figurine's pose.

Why'd they give him an logo? Was too hard?

MegaDump wrote:Why'd they give him an logo? Was too hard?

He'll likely have one on the final packaging. Primal did.

Though, to the Japanese, and are both marks of the "Cybertron" faction, just as both and are marks of the "Destron" faction.

Sabrblade wrote:

MegaDump wrote:Why'd they give him an logo? Was too hard?

He'll likely have one on the final packaging. Primal did.

Though, to the Japanese, and are both marks of the "Cybertron" faction, just as both and are marks of the "Destron" faction.

Damn Japanese & their confusing logic! lol

We have some new images of MP Cheetor fom Dengeki Hobby for MP 34 Masterpiece Cheetor. The article also states that the release date has been pushed to February. One really interesting factoid we lean from these images is that the beast mode's eyes can be turned.

I think it's just different heads.

I thought so too at first, but previous images show him looking straight ahead. And it would be odd for them to sculpt all the heads looking off to the side.

And the Asia Exclusive accessory? Red eyes!

Delays could be related to very high demand for the Inferno mold. Takara's factories must be maxed out or vice versa.