Starscream Pre Orders for International Fans including Amazon Japan for $185
Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 10:20AM CDT
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Thanks to Burn, AllNewSuperRobot and Cyberpath, we have several online internation listings for the upcoming new Masterpiece Starscream:
For UK you have In Demand Toys and Kapow:
£219.99 ID Toys
£214.95 Kapow Toys
Of Note, ID Toys gives the release date as 'June 2021', Kapow 'July 2021'
Amazon Japan for most people in the world wanting the best deal
19,419 yen ($185 USD) before shipping/fees
And for Australia, here is what our resident Australian found:
Burn wrote:
EB Games pre-order
For the low low price of $50 ... you can place a deposit and pre-order him, then come 30 June 2021 you can take him for an extra $459!
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by hausjam on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:18am CDT
hausjam wrote:Amazon Japan is ¥21,361, not 19419.
Also up on Anime-Export for a similar price.
http://www.anime-export.com/product/49558
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:18am CDT
hausjam wrote:Amazon Japan is ¥21,361, not 19419.
Either you got the wrong link, or the price is already increasing due to high demand with the diminishing quantity.
Posted by Cyberpath on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:20am CDT
Posted by hausjam on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by hausjam on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:26am CDT
Cyberpath wrote:I think ¥21,361 is for people living in Japan.
I am in the US.
I preordered last week at this price. That is the price it has been all along.
If there is some secret club link to getting that price, please let me know.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:29am CDT
hausjam wrote:
Mine shows this price as well
Posted by hausjam on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:34am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:34am CDT
hausjam wrote:Cyberpath wrote:I think ¥21,361 is for people living in Japan.
I am in the US.
I preordered last week at this price. That is the price it has been all along.
If there is some secret club link to getting that price, please let me know.
You ordered from the wrong Amazon seller.
I preordered at the right price but look like the price is already increasing. So that 19k yen price didn't last.
Glad I didn't missed my chance.
Posted by hausjam on October 21st, 2020 @ 11:36am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 12:20pm CDT
hausjam wrote:I ordered from アマゾンジャパン合同会社 which is Amazon Japan LLC. Who was I supposed to order from?
Sold by: Amazon.jp .
The one you got is from a 3P seller using the Amazon site.
The price you got may not be the best, but you could have ordered from E.B. Games Australia.....
Posted by Cyberpath on October 21st, 2020 @ 12:43pm CDT
Go to "Return & Orders" and take a look.
I doubt Amazon will raise the price. If anything it usually goes down even more (though not by a lot.)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 21st, 2020 @ 12:44pm CDT
Go to "Return & Orders" and take a look.
I doubt Amazon will raise the price. If anything it usually goes down even more (though not by a lot.)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 1:28pm CDT
Worth the double post tho.
Oh.
I see that you must be logged in for the real price to show up.
Posted by william-james88 on October 21st, 2020 @ 6:31pm CDT
hausjam wrote:Amazon Japan is ¥21,361, not 19419.
You are including taxes for Japanese citizens.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 6:41pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:hausjam wrote:Amazon Japan is ¥21,361, not 19419.
You are including taxes for Japanese citizens.
Oh yeah, by law, the taxes when buying something in Japan MUST be included in the price displayed. One of the first foreign thing that baffle the Japanese tourist when going abroad is to find the things they pay for always have the "surprise total" when taxes are added after the fact. They really hate that.
And seriously, I'd love it if in Canada, they'd adopt such a law. This would make buying things much easier.
Also, if Quebec's tax would stop TAXING the Federal tax, that would be awesome. Taxing a tax. Only in Quebec.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 21st, 2020 @ 6:44pm CDT
But I'm still really okay with that price.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 6:49pm CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:I ordered from Amazonjp, and the total cost was $213, unless it decreases somehow before June.
But I'm still really okay with that price.
Wow. Your taxes are quite low. That's almost 40$CAN cheaper than what I will pay.
I find comfort in the fact that by paying the taxes from the start, I won't be charged 10$CAN more in "handling fees" by customs.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 21st, 2020 @ 6:57pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:I ordered from Amazonjp, and the total cost was $213, unless it decreases somehow before June.
But I'm still really okay with that price.
Wow. Your taxes are quite low. That's almost 40$CAN cheaper than what I will pay.
I find comfort in the fact that by paying the taxes from the start, I won't be charged 10$CAN more in "handling fees" by customs.
Yeah, I definitely am not complaining... I'm a bit relieved, because as I said before, I've been waiting for this figure (although obviously I had no idea it would ever happen... Even with the new versions of Prime and Megatron. I thought, "Yeah, but it's Optimus & Megatron... This won't happen for any other character").
Also, yeah good for you... Man, any break in costs we can get for one of these toys is awesome.
Posted by william-james88 on October 21st, 2020 @ 7:44pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:So, Will, did you preordered him, or are you skipping?
I do want this figure, but I also stopped collecting non Beast Wars MPs. So I did not order this one.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 21st, 2020 @ 7:50pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:So, Will, did you preordered him, or are you skipping?
I do want this figure, but I also stopped collecting non Beast Wars MPs. So I did not order this one.
For the price, one must make choices. That's why this Screamers fanboy choose him over SS69 Devastator.
Posted by DMSL on October 23rd, 2020 @ 3:01am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on October 29th, 2020 @ 1:47am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 29th, 2020 @ 3:59am CDT
Genius!
Posted by Cyberpath on October 29th, 2020 @ 4:29am CDT
He looks great. I hope fun and durable, too.
First image seems a little washed out. Here we go.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 6th, 2020 @ 12:40pm CST
Wrong thread.
Posted by Cyberpath on June 25th, 2021 @ 6:56am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 25th, 2021 @ 7:12am CDT
I certainly hope the quality will be high without problematic parts that snap if you look at them wrong.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 25th, 2021 @ 12:39pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on June 25th, 2021 @ 12:43pm CDT
I do hope for some announcements of MP's for me, before the end of the year though
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 28th, 2021 @ 6:17am CDT
So if everything goes well, I should have it by this Friday despite Canada Day.
As soon that I receive MP-52, I'll make an extensive pictures review and news it.
Look forward to it!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 29th, 2021 @ 9:26pm CDT
Today is a great day because I already got the highly anticipated MP-52 Starscream! This is the 3rd time the Seeker has been made into a Masterpiece. The first time, MP-03 had way too much Macross influence. It resulted in a magnificent robot, but the cartoon accuracy was basically zero. Then years later, they remolded it into MP-11. A much more cartoon accurate Starscream with coronation gear. However, some faults of the ancient mold remained and what's worse, an unforgivable drop in quality.
And then today, finally, the most cartoon accurate Starscream ever, MP-52, is here in a brand new and original mold!
Without further ado, let's unbox this bad boy!
At the bottom of the box, the main pieces of the stand.
Starscream come packed in jet mode, with all of it's accessories in full display.
Unlike MP-11, the null-rays are detachable and count as accessories. Of course there's the obligatory faces, blast effects, and gun Megatron. Let's not forget the tidbits that were used in ONE episode, meaning the drill, claw, and rock.
Right from the start I'm blown away. The null-rays actually TRANSFORM into the jet's missiles! There's also two display options. For a more streamlined look, the missiles are separated from the side of the jet and simply peg under the wings. The other is to attach them on the arms as it was with MP-11.
From the top, the jet is very clean and perfect.
Here's the side with his landing gears out. The jet here is wrong. So wrong... from a "true" jet perspective. In fact, that silhouette is 100% cartoon accurate! They could have just left the bot to "hang underside", but the designers went the extra mile to give it that very specific look. Impressive!
Secret weapon of the nosecone as it was for the previous versions:
Opening cockpit:
The stand is not the best, but it does the job:
(Also, obligatory card.)
There's a pair of blast effects specifically designed for the jet in flight:
If you want to plug in gun Megatron under the jet, better be prepared to play with Jet Starscream by going whoosh! and zoom! around the room because Gun Megs plug in where the stand must peg.
Here's MP-52 compared to MP-03G. No comparison with MP-11 because I don't want to transform that damn thing.
MP-03 really have the PERFECT jet mode. No contest. But ironically not cartoon accurate.
Transformation is much more straightforward than I expected. The instructions are clear enough and I was rarely stumped.
So we begin with the "gerwalk" or more accurately, "starting to transform" mode. I did not expected that mode to be official. There's even hinges and joints designed specifically for this mode! The flight stand is mandatory once you are done:
When transforming, there's a secret weapon revealed. Powered by solar panels. For when Starscream is in orbit?
When the transformation is done, you end up with the most cartoon accurate Starscream ever! As if he popped right out of the screen! The transformation was no harder than MP-03 or MP-11. Plus at no point was I afraid of breaking something.
However, that Starscream have a serious flaw appart the lack of a waist joint due to transformation. He have very hollow and light legs and he's VERY top heavy. The knees are too weak to support all that weight. This limit poseability by a large margin.
Still, he's incredibly beautiful.
Considering that a great deal of the jet (if not all) goes to the back, the backpack is insanely compressed.
Compared to the MP-03 original, the differences are as night and day.
Guess we will compare with MP-11 too...
MP-03 is a kibble explosion compared to the newest MP-52:
MP-11 was barely an improvement.
Friendly reminder why MP-11 was such a disappointment:
(And the thing cost the same price as MP-52 at the time!)
Compared to MP-11, MP-52 feel like a QUALITY and PREMIUM toy. He also stay SOLID in hand.
He also have a perfect head sculpt:
Spare faces:
The one-shot-deal accessories. Not too shabby and they are small enough to not be a significant factor in the overall price.
Starscream can hold his null-rays in his hands because why not? However, it's a challenge for him to hold them because it's the usual bad slot design.
Same deal with gun Megs:
"All right, I'll shoot you over-glorified Targetmaster."
What?
"Nothing."
FIRE IN THE HOLE!
The stand is pretty much useless in bot mode. It can only plug in on the back so flight poses a impossible. At least this will make sure Starscream's weak knees won't betray you.
STARSCREAM WILL RULE THE DECEPTICON!
MUAHAHAHAHA!
Oh yeah, breasts missiles!
Overall, this MP-52 Starscream is the best MP seeker ever and truly worthy of being called the true successor of MP-03. I still adore MP-03 for what it is, but MP-52 truly deserves the title:
MASTERPIECE.
Truly glorious:¸
If you wonder where MP-11 went, he got demoted to the "random" Starscreams shelf.
So, what do you guys think of this new seeker mold? Have you already secured yours? Are you tempted to get one? Will you catch-em-all the obvious repaints?
Let us know what you think down below!
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on June 29th, 2021 @ 9:44pm CDT
Did you try the coronation gear from MP-11 on 52 yet? I know the cape and pauldrons are the same, but I wonder if the crown will also fit.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 29th, 2021 @ 9:56pm CDT
Nemesis Maximo wrote:Nice review, Kan! I’m very stoked to get mine! Should arrive any day now.
Did you try the coronation gear from MP-11 on 52 yet? I know the cape and pauldrons are the same, but I wonder if the crown will also fit.
MP-11's coronation gear are 100% incompatible with MP-52. Nothing connect and the heads are not the same shape.
So if you want a Coronation Gear for MP-52, better hunt the official, severely mod the previous one, or wait for an unofficial set.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on June 29th, 2021 @ 10:06pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 29th, 2021 @ 10:17pm CDT
So tomorrow I’ll be making a 40 min drive to pick him up!!
Thanks for sharing those photos, Kanrabat.
Very much looking forward to having this guy…
I knew I was never going to go anywhere close to all-in with MP’s,
So having Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave, & now Starscream together is going to be pretty sweet, & definitely a highlight of my small-ish collection.
I think the only way I’d re-open the MP door would be for Blitzwing, Astrotrain, and/or the Insecticons…
And even then I’d have to absolutely love how they look.
Btw, mine was ordered through Amazon Japan…
A big thanks to you, Kanrabat—
Pretty sure it was you who recommended trying them. And it seems to have worked out!
And for $213, too!!
I’m leaving town again soon, but I may try and share a few pics before.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 29th, 2021 @ 10:24pm CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:Btw, mine was ordered through Amazon Japan…
A big thanks to you, Kanrabat—
Pretty sure it was you who recommended trying them. And it seems to have worked out!
And for $213, too!!
Everyone who got their MP-52 as for now ALL came from Amazon Japan. Not only it's the place for the BEST prices for Masterpieces, but the shipping is dirt cheap and insanely fast. Hell, I got my first shipping notice YESTERDAY and I got it in my hands TODAY.
From JAPAN to CANADA.
Are they using teleporters or something?
(Glad to be of service BTW!)
Anyway, looking forward everybody to receive theirs, unbox them, play with them, and share their impressions here!
Posted by QuagDaddy on June 29th, 2021 @ 10:46pm CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on June 29th, 2021 @ 11:05pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sowndwave76 wrote:Btw, mine was ordered through Amazon Japan…
A big thanks to you, Kanrabat—
Pretty sure it was you who recommended trying them. And it seems to have worked out!
And for $213, too!!
Everyone who got their MP-52 as for now ALL came from Amazon Japan. Not only it's the place for the BEST prices for Masterpieces, but the shipping is dirt cheap and insanely fast. Hell, I got my first shipping notice YESTERDAY and I got it in my hands TODAY.
From JAPAN to CANADA.
Are they using teleporters or something?
(Glad to be of service BTW!)
Anyway, looking forward everybody to receive theirs, unbox them, play with them, and share their impressions here!
Same here with Amazon Japan. Shipped out Monday morning. If it had left customs just a couple hours earlier, I may have had it today. Space bridge technology at its finest. Or maybe transwarp magic.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on June 30th, 2021 @ 1:11am CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on June 30th, 2021 @ 1:47am CDT
Real world detail. Scanner/radar, I think.-Kanrabat- wrote:Secret weapon of the nosecone as it was for the previous versions:
BTW, the air-intakes are supposed to be flush with the back in jet mode and bent forward in robot-mode.
-Kanrabat- wrote:When transforming, there's a secret weapon revealed. Powered by solar panels. For when Starscream is in orbit?
I like this kind of hidden details. The cartoon used to do it all the time. file.php?mode=view&id=63278 Makes sense, too.
You can still use MP-11 for the coronation scene.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 30th, 2021 @ 4:04am CDT
Cyberpath wrote:You can still use MP-11 for the coronation scene.
Hell yeah!
He's bad comedy all right.
Posted by Tuned Agent on June 30th, 2021 @ 11:16am CDT
Posted by angtre on June 30th, 2021 @ 1:46pm CDT
Great review though.
Posted by cr3d1t on June 30th, 2021 @ 2:14pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on June 30th, 2021 @ 3:07pm CDT
He wasn't fun to transform imo. It wasn't difficult, but it just wasn't that fun for me.
The CQ is good for the most part, however if you get him and plan to transform him a lot, be careful with the double hinge pieces on the wings; those are tight on my copy and stress is going to happen.
I'm not that worried because I won't transform him much but wanted to give a heads-up.
I don't need to praise his appearance anymore than I already have. I'll just say I don't see how anyone could ask for more in the looks department unless this isn't your preferred style.
There are a few accessories that are mehhh for me, and the stand while a good idea, is also kind of meh, and used a decent amount of plastic.
The biggest issue imo are the knee joints-- should've been stronger ratchets to support his upper bulk/weight.
Waist swivel would've been nice, but other than that he's fun to pose.
Anyone who gets this figure should enjoy it... Even if you don't love it, I don't see how anyone would hate/regret it.
For $213, I am definitely more than happy with this guy. And am now on MP hiatus...
There have been a ton of good photos shared already, just wanted to show this one of my 4 MP's.
Feels so good to have this completed!!!
Quick note: Ss's lower left shin does tab in fully/correctly, and also in my rush I easily could've had the fronts of his feet flush on the table.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on June 30th, 2021 @ 8:21pm CDT
Im not the biggest fan of the faux chest, particularly since the cockpit is literally right behind it. you can see if through the window. I think Hastak could learn a bit from Bandai's soul of chogokin offerings. They like to have interchangeable parts so you can have the option of transformation perfect, or show perfect parts. I think I would rather have that then the re-use of the beastwars stand, that honestly doesn't work very well for screamer. Honestly though, it is a minor quibble in the end. I really like this one a lot. I am not going to replace my thundercracker with the new mold, because MONEY ugg. But, I do have Skywarp on pre-order. I had to sell my original mp Skywarp back in the day. Didn't think it would be a big deal because I thought at the time I was going to replace him with the mp-11 update.
Oh, and in case you didn't notice, The new Screamer DOES have an ab crunch, as shown on the front of the box. If you push in on the faux just just at the waist, it will unlock the forward hinge. the... ahem.. butt flaps will stay attached to his back, but will un-tab from itself for the movement. see the pics attached. also, found a new sig
EDIT:
here's my unboxing video. I'm really bad at this, but I don't care, I do it for fun:
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 30th, 2021 @ 8:37pm CDT
....Unlike the original release of MP-11.
Yes, the salt still flow deeper than a bottomless ocean trench.
Posted by Immortal Starscream on June 30th, 2021 @ 8:40pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Despite his flaws, I'm glad to see that the general consensus so far is that MP-52 is well worth the money.
....Unlike the original release of MP-11.
Yes, the salt still flow deeper than a bottomless ocean trench.
I thought the faux chest was going to ruin it for me, but honestly, I'm having fun with him. and I'm not having any issue getting him to stand in a lot of poses, despite the scary feeling knees. the stand honestly doesn't work very well for robot mode. not bothered.