Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack

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After the official images of both Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee and MP-22 Ultra Magnus, Amazon.co.jp has updated its MP-20 listing with a lot more pictures of Wheeljack! Included are the anti-hypnosis device, the launcher and a sleek sleek deco. Check them out below.

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Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1583972)
Posted by Autobot032 on June 20th, 2014 @ 4:10am CDT

Poop. I had just finished this. I was about to news it.

To the victor go the spoils.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1583973)
Posted by Va'al on June 20th, 2014 @ 4:15am CDT

PA-ZOW.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1583982)
Posted by Burn on June 20th, 2014 @ 5:31am CDT

Va'al wrote:PA-ZOW.

ZOWWEE!

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1583986)
Posted by Ravage XK on June 20th, 2014 @ 5:51am CDT

WOW, looks so good. Cannot wait for this one. Reprolabels will have their work cut out creating a sticker set for this that doesn't cover that lovely paint work.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1584004)
Posted by mooncake623 on June 20th, 2014 @ 8:22am CDT

I wonder why these pictures came out after the bumblebee and UM ones even though it's to come out first. Strange.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1584008)
Posted by mblase75 on June 20th, 2014 @ 8:31am CDT

Ravage XK: Really? I imagine the first thing Reprolabels will do is create a set that does cover it to provide a cartoon-accurate paint job.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1584033)
Posted by Ravage XK on June 20th, 2014 @ 9:20am CDT

mblase75 wrote:Ravage XK: Really? I imagine the first thing Reprolabels will do is create a set that does cover it to provide a cartoon-accurate paint job.

Yeah, they probably will but looks great as is.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1584110)
Posted by MaverickPrime on June 20th, 2014 @ 1:00pm CDT

Oh my god, he's so freaking gorgeous!!! This will be the Masterpiece I finally pull out all the stops to get, he looks incredible, I feel like I'm looking at porn! =P~

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1584242)
Posted by Stormrider on June 20th, 2014 @ 10:11pm CDT

Two more months!

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1592649)
Posted by Doctor Fraggingtron on July 22nd, 2014 @ 5:21pm CDT

His waistline looks horrible. That little bit of non-show-accurate hood is a very poor substitute for an actual abdominal region, which there should be plenty of room for in the back of his vehicle mode (as with MP Bumblebee). The top of his pelvis is the worst part, curved and minimal instead of square and solid. It is really obvious from a lot of angles that his actual waist actually only consists of a pipe.

If I could actually afford to collect masterpieces I would pass on this one.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593005)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 24th, 2014 @ 4:10am CDT

Thank you for shopping with Hobby Search.

Regarding order number: 14-0115-#####

The pre-order item listed below
Master Piece MP20 Wheeljack (Completed)
( http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/###### )

Was originally scheduled for release on Late Aug,
but has been rescheduled for release on Late Sep.

We will ship out the item normally when it comes in stock.

We look forward to your next visit at HOBBY SEARCH.

------------------------------------------------
HOBBY SEARCH

URL: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng
E-mail: hs-support@1999.co.jp
TEL:81-3-5833-3533(INTERNATIONAL)

Just received this email.I'm speculating this may also affect the late November release of MP Bumble

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593013)
Posted by Mykltron on July 24th, 2014 @ 4:53am CDT

He was originally due for release by the end of July. I've just been told he's due end of August so this looks like he's been delayed FOR A SECOND TIME. Ridiculous. They ought to have learned how to stick to schedule by now.

I don't know if it will directly delay the release of Bumblebee but he was never going to be released on time anyway. None of them are.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593019)
Posted by Va'al on July 24th, 2014 @ 5:21am CDT

Thanks to a tip from fellow Seibertron.com user fenrir72, we have bad news for those of us excitingly awaiting Takara Tomy's Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack. It appears its release date has been pushed a little further yet, and is currently set to appear in September rather than July August. Read on below for the communication from Hobby Search.

Thank you for shopping with Hobby Search.

Regarding order number: 14-0115-#####

The pre-order item listed below
Master Piece MP20 Wheeljack (Completed)
( http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/###### )

Was originally scheduled for release on Late Aug,
but has been rescheduled for release on Late Sep.

We will ship out the item normally when it comes in stock.

We look forward to your next visit at HOBBY SEARCH.

------------------------------------------------
HOBBY SEARCH

URL: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng
E-mail: hs-support@1999.co.jp
TEL:81-3-5833-3533(INTERNATIONAL)

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593023)
Posted by Deathsanras on July 24th, 2014 @ 5:43am CDT

Goddamnit. I literally just pre-ordered it last night.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593026)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:00am CDT

It's kind of good 'cause my wallet can rest.

Mykltron wrote:He was originally due for release by the end of July. I've just been told he's due end of August so this looks like he's been delayed FOR A SECOND TIME. Ridiculous. They ought to have learned how to stick to schedule by now.

I don't know if it will directly delay the release of Bumblebee but he was never going to be released on time anyway. None of them are.

Demands must be so high.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593030)
Posted by jamesbenjamin on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:18am CDT

He was never scheduled for July, its always been August.

Its also worth noting that no one else got these emails and none of the other retailers sent them out Annnnnd HLJ just put up NEW pre-orders for WJ. What probly happened is they decided to make more, but release that second batch in Sept instead.

Either way, people shouldn't freak out till the two big retailers (AE/HLJ) in Japan or BBTS confirms. Then you can freak out if you want.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593033)
Posted by Ravage XK on July 24th, 2014 @ 6:29am CDT

What if you have already freaked out? It wasn't much but people noticed.

Perhaps we should never take any notice of expected dates and then when they turn up its a nice surprise.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593049)
Posted by Doc bot on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:34am CDT

This was completely expected. Has there ever been an a MP that's come out on time?

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593052)
Posted by reluctantyouth on July 24th, 2014 @ 7:57am CDT

I ordered mine off Ebay in April I think...hope the guy I dealt with is solid. Anyone know how long an order will exist in Ebay before it totally exits system and Paypal will not pay you back? That's what sucks about paying upfront :-x

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593055)
Posted by Stormrider on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:00am CDT

I have gotten used to and expect these to be delayed. It doesn't come as a surprise to me.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593065)
Posted by mooncake623 on July 24th, 2014 @ 8:44am CDT

Still says Aug in my HLJ order. so hopefully it's just one store? Either way it doesn't matter too much, we've waited over 6 months, whats another month.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593067)
Posted by shajaki on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:03am CDT

reluctantyouth wrote:I ordered mine off Ebay in April I think...hope the guy I dealt with is solid. Anyone know how long an order will exist in Ebay before it totally exits system and Paypal will not pay you back? That's what sucks about paying upfront .

yeeaahh... id never preorder anything off ebay. anyone correct me if im wrong, but i beleive you have one month after auctions end to report a problem or open a case. so if that time has lapsed and the thing hasnt even been released yet you could be SOL. that is of coarse if the seller is a d-bag.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593069)
Posted by ScottyP on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:09am CDT

I'm actually pleased about this. August is going to be horribly expensive.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593080)
Posted by Erailea on July 24th, 2014 @ 9:35am CDT

Can't complain much, the delay is good for the wallet. Just hope Jack and Magnus don't come out within two months of one another. lol. That'll just be painful.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1593106)
Posted by Superwheeljack on July 24th, 2014 @ 10:53am CDT

My favorite mp yet...delayed?
:sad:

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1601930)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on August 25th, 2014 @ 8:43pm CDT

The time is almost nigh for fans to get their hands on the Masterpiece version of the resident Autobot inventor. According to site sponsor TFSource, MP-20 is scheduled for release in Japan on September 10. They expect him to be in stock about a week later. Get your wallets ready as MP-20 is released in 2 short weeks.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1601933)
Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on August 25th, 2014 @ 9:02pm CDT

Yes! Yeeeessss! It's about to mine now! =P~

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1601936)
Posted by AutobotAlvaron on August 25th, 2014 @ 9:15pm CDT

Does anyone know if Wheeljack will have the black/opaque windshield or the smokey, more transparent one since both versions have been shown lately?

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1601951)
Posted by Breakdown318 on August 25th, 2014 @ 10:17pm CDT

Finally! Can't wait to get him! It looks like it was worth the waiting.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1603311)
Posted by shajaki on September 1st, 2014 @ 11:11am CDT

hey everyone! i found this pic of WJ's collector coin. appears to be another Asia deal like smokescreen.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1603321)
Posted by Va'al on September 1st, 2014 @ 11:52am CDT

Courtesy of the Facebook page of Transformers Asia, and thanks to tips from Seibertron.com users Autobot Genocide and shajaki, we get a look at the collectible coin accompanying the soon-to-be-released Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack! Check it out mirrored below.

Get this special design exclusive commemorative coin free when purchase “Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack" at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !
Release Date : 2014-09-20
Release Place : Asia (Exclude Japan)

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1603453)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 1st, 2014 @ 6:59pm CDT

'jack's back! If he were a fictional human, I'd see him as a cool Professor Emmet Brown, always deep into his next inventions and looking cool at the same time.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1603473)
Posted by megatronus on September 1st, 2014 @ 9:20pm CDT

This means he must be close...

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1604390)
Posted by robotmel on September 6th, 2014 @ 4:05am CDT

From the Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention.

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Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1604397)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 6th, 2014 @ 4:23am CDT

Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605072)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 9th, 2014 @ 3:46am CDT

More pix from Amazon Japan:

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605073)
Posted by robotmel on September 9th, 2014 @ 3:52am CDT

Is that Guidos art on the collector card thingy? Looks nice!

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605075)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 9th, 2014 @ 4:13am CDT

robotmel wrote::-?
Is that Guidos art on the collector card thingy? Looks nice!

I believe that was coloured from Hasui's illustration:

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605096)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 8:06am CDT

Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605146)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 10:24am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605160)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 9th, 2014 @ 11:25am CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!

Same with ths02 first edition Convoy with the black solar powered armor. It also sported 2 Yaniger style heads.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605161)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 11:38am CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!

"Doesn't tend to" isn't the same as "doesn't ever". It just means that they don't make a habit of using artwork from non-Japanese sources. Lambor G-2 Ver. is a notable example of such rare instances in which they do. But all the main line releases seem to use Japanese artwork unique to those releases.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605162)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 11:42am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!
"Doesn't tend to" isn't the same as "doesn't ever". It just means that they don't make a habit of using artwork from non-Japanese sources. Lambor G-2 Ver. is a notable example of such rare instances in which they do. But all the main line releases seem to use Japanese artwork unique to those releases.

I know that's what you meant, I was just nudging the conversation from your point.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605168)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:08pm CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!
"Doesn't tend to" isn't the same as "doesn't ever". It just means that they don't make a habit of using artwork from non-Japanese sources. Lambor G-2 Ver. is a notable example of such rare instances in which they do. But all the main line releases seem to use Japanese artwork unique to those releases.

I know that's what you meant, I was just nudging the conversation from your point.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605171)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:11pm CDT

Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art? :-?

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605173)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:13pm CDT

Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?

MP-8X King Grimlock.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605180)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:27pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?
MP-8X King Grimlock.

Does it count if it's a redeco/retool of a previously existing figure? I suppose by throwing MP12G in there, I corner myself, yeah..

I'm now going to leave and think about recent figures based on recent artwork, and draw a conclusion about.. something.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605237)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 9th, 2014 @ 2:50pm CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?
MP-8X King Grimlock.

Does it count if it's a redeco/retool of a previously existing figure? I suppose by throwing MP12G in there, I corner myself, yeah..

I'm now going to leave and think about recent figures based on recent artwork, and draw a conclusion about.. something.

I already made one: No US art, unless the figure in question is based on a Marvel Comics appearance. :-B

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605246)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 9th, 2014 @ 3:13pm CDT

Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?

Well, most of them really. The original toys were Japanese, but these new toys are based mostly on the artwork from the American cartoon.

Plus, the instructions include screen caps from the American show.

Re: Official Images - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack (1605259)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 4:03pm CDT

Cyberpath wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?

Well, most of them really. The original toys were Japanese, but these new toys are based mostly on the artwork from the American cartoon.

Plus, the instructions include screen caps from the American show.

The show's animation models were made by Shōhei Kohara (of Takara) and Floro Dery. And the animation was all done by Toei (in Japan), AKOM, and one other studio. So there is a heavy Japanese influence in the art design of the G1 cartoon, despite the cartoon being conceived in and made for America.

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