As there are no images of this figure yet, let us harken back to his first incarnation and drool over what will be the third of the Datsun Trio.
Takara Masterpiece MP-19 is Bluestreak
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Jan 28, 2013 at 11:16am CST
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As there are no images of this figure yet, let us harken back to his first incarnation and drool over what will be the third of the Datsun Trio.
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Comment by buddhaquest
Jan 28, 2013
My very first Transformer was Bluestreak... I think it would make sense for MP-19 to be my last.
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Comment by kirbenvost
Jan 28, 2013
Oh my, this is going to be an exciting summer! Our very own Masterpiece subscription service. 
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Comment by osubreeze
Jan 28, 2013
As long as its Blue I'll be purchasing
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Comment by buddhaquest
Jan 28, 2013
I really hope he's displayed at this year's Toy Fair... less than two weeks away... feels like an eternity.
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...and if he isn't?
Comment by buddhaquest
Jan 28, 2013
osubreeze wrote:As long as its Blue I'll be purchasing
...and if he isn't?
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Comment by osubreeze
Jan 28, 2013
Thats what Prowl and Smokescreen are for.
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Comment by kirbenvost
Jan 28, 2013
He wasn't blue in the cartoon, so I doubt it. He'll probably be silver with the black hood like on the show.
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Comment by TreyTable
Jan 28, 2013
Is it Bluestreak or Silverstreak? Either way it's a Fairlady Z, at least I hope it still is.
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Comment by osubreeze
Jan 28, 2013
Very true. I guess I may have to re-think. Okay as long as he isnt entirely silver ala Alternators Series.
Of course lets face it, the blue version will likely be another release. Hello MP-19B!. You heard it here first!
Of course lets face it, the blue version will likely be another release. Hello MP-19B!. You heard it here first!
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Comment by ebeforei
Jan 28, 2013
My very first transformer - This is an automatic buy. I cannot wait..... It's going to be a broke summer for sure.....
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Comment by mongrel
Jan 28, 2013
Why are they giving these new MP models whole-number codes - 17, 18, 19... isn't it likely some will just be repaints of eachother? Or are they really to be entirely unique molds?
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Glad you asked! In Japan, it shouldn't matter he's just called Streak.
When Hasbro released him in 1984, he was called Bluestreak, even though he was silver. That's because of a Diaclone deco that had him in blue with a silver hood, that deco went unused for Transformers.
Fast forward to the reissues, he was renamed Silverstreak due to Hasbro's inability to claim the Bluestreak name. Nowadays Hasbro has both names, but Bluestreak is seeing more use now, look at Kre-O and GDO Legends Bluestreak
And I'm not surprised at all. MP-19P Streak Proto Color version anyone?
Only straight redecos get a letter, retools get a whole new number. To illustrate the possible changes from MP-17 Prowl:
MP-18 Smokescrean: new head, lightbar removed, new vehicle front end, spoiler
MP-19 Streak: lightbar removed, minor cosmetic changes.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jan 28, 2013
TreyTable wrote:Is it Bluestreak or Silverstreak? Either way it's a Fairlady Z, at least I hope it still is.
Glad you asked! In Japan, it shouldn't matter he's just called Streak.
When Hasbro released him in 1984, he was called Bluestreak, even though he was silver. That's because of a Diaclone deco that had him in blue with a silver hood, that deco went unused for Transformers.
Fast forward to the reissues, he was renamed Silverstreak due to Hasbro's inability to claim the Bluestreak name. Nowadays Hasbro has both names, but Bluestreak is seeing more use now, look at Kre-O and GDO Legends Bluestreak
And I'm not surprised at all. MP-19P Streak Proto Color version anyone?
mongrel wrote:Why are they giving these new MP models whole-number codes - 17, 18, 19... isn't it likely some will just be repaints of eachother? Or are they really to be entirely unique molds?
Only straight redecos get a letter, retools get a whole new number. To illustrate the possible changes from MP-17 Prowl:
MP-18 Smokescrean: new head, lightbar removed, new vehicle front end, spoiler
MP-19 Streak: lightbar removed, minor cosmetic changes.
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Comment by Doubledealer93
Jan 28, 2013
damn i wish i had the cash to get more MP tfs. i need the seekers, these 3, sideswipe, red alert, soundwave, grimlock and rodimus prime.
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well isn't that interesting. i always figured he was called "blue" because he was a cop car and the whole connection to police and the color blue. lol
so yeah it turns out i confused two characters....dont know how to delete a post so here i am showing how blonde i am. lol
Comment by Bouncy X
Jan 28, 2013
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:When Hasbro released him in 1984, he was called Bluestreak, even though he was silver. That's because of a Diaclone deco that had him in blue with a silver hood, that deco went unused for Transformers.
well isn't that interesting. i always figured he was called "blue" because he was a cop car and the whole connection to police and the color blue. lol
so yeah it turns out i confused two characters....dont know how to delete a post so here i am showing how blonde i am. lol
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Takara is never at Toy Fair.
Comment by Blurrz
Jan 28, 2013
buddhaquest wrote:I really hope he's displayed at this year's Toy Fair... less than two weeks away... feels like an eternity.
Takara is never at Toy Fair.
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Comment by TimothyR
Jan 28, 2013
i always thought it was "blue" because he ate smurfs and never cleaned his robo undies.
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Comment by jamarmiller
Jan 28, 2013
I really love these but am holding out for the Hasbro Versions
Really hope Hasbro Brings out Sideswipe, Red Alert , these 3 datsun guys and the tapes, including Lazer beak ( but separate from soundwave )
Really hope Hasbro Brings out Sideswipe, Red Alert , these 3 datsun guys and the tapes, including Lazer beak ( but separate from soundwave )
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Comment by kirbenvost
Jan 28, 2013
After the ridiculously difficult and stessful experience of trying to find Hasbro's MP-10 at retail, I'm happy to pay more for the Takara version, especially for these smaller ones. I'm sure Hasbro would sell them for less but I doubt the availability would be any better than the last few MPs.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Jan 28, 2013
Let's face it... there has never been a confirmed blue Bluestreak in the TF line. While it's a fun holy grail Diaclone item — and certainly one I'd want to buy as an eHobby exclusive — my FIRST priority would be the show accurate (and toy accurate) version in silver/black.
Mind you, if anyone has a link to confirm a MISB blue bluestreak, I'd certainly love to see it.
Mind you, if anyone has a link to confirm a MISB blue bluestreak, I'd certainly love to see it.
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Comment by funeralthirst7
Jan 28, 2013
At the rate these Masterpiece figures are being released I am having a very hard time keeping up with them.
