Takara Tomy to Reissue MP-13 Soundwave this Fall
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Jun 10, 2013 at 8:50am CDT
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Comment by megatronus
Jun 10, 2013
I guess Hasbro's version will drop at a similar time.
Glad this was announced far ahead of time and not done on the sly, like MP-10.
Glad this was announced far ahead of time and not done on the sly, like MP-10.
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Comment by hinomars19
Jun 10, 2013
I'm surprised as of yet a Soundblaster re-paint doesn't seem to be on the cards. Would have been a good way to get out Rat-Bat 
I like how MPs seem to be selling better than expected. Means we can get more
I like how MPs seem to be selling better than expected. Means we can get more
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Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 10, 2013
Eh, I'll wait for the Hasbro release. Makes it easier on me.
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Comment by necr0blivion
Jun 10, 2013
This is great news for fans! The price is even cheaper than what a lot of non-Japan fans will get Soundwave for, unless they were able to take advantage of pre-order prices very early on.
Takara found a way to print their own currency, by way of these new Masterpieces. I hope that the purchasing swarm for these last few figures was the indicator needed to let them know that we support this product line and are rabidly waiting for more.
Re: Soundblaster release. While this makes sense due to minimal efforts in doing a repaint compared to a full-on new release, I'm glad this isn't being offered yet. Give it about a year or so, because there's so much other product I'd rather have offered. Actually, I'd rather NOT have a Soundblaster issued anytime soon. Don't count Rat-Bat out, though. Nothing saying he can't be released with some other larger figure down the line (Galvatron, perhaps).
hinomars19 wrote:I'm surprised as of yet a Soundblaster re-paint doesn't seem to be on the cards. Would have been a good way to get out Rat-Bat
I like how MPs seem to be selling better than expected. Means we can get more
Takara found a way to print their own currency, by way of these new Masterpieces. I hope that the purchasing swarm for these last few figures was the indicator needed to let them know that we support this product line and are rabidly waiting for more.
Re: Soundblaster release. While this makes sense due to minimal efforts in doing a repaint compared to a full-on new release, I'm glad this isn't being offered yet. Give it about a year or so, because there's so much other product I'd rather have offered. Actually, I'd rather NOT have a Soundblaster issued anytime soon. Don't count Rat-Bat out, though. Nothing saying he can't be released with some other larger figure down the line (Galvatron, perhaps).
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Oh, hey that's a good thought about Rat-bat. Hadn't considered that possibility
Although in terms of not wanting Sounblaster to 'take up a spot' as it were, I've actually been expecting him to be some kind of exclusive, maybe like e-hobby's Black Rodimus. Something outside of the actual mainline releases. Not sure I'd want to drop the cash for it though 
Comment by hinomars19
Jun 10, 2013
necr0blivion wrote:This is great news for fans! The price is even cheaper than what a lot of non-Japan fans will get Soundwave for, unless they were able to take advantage of pre-order prices very early on.hinomars19 wrote:I'm surprised as of yet a Soundblaster re-paint doesn't seem to be on the cards. Would have been a good way to get out Rat-Bat
I like how MPs seem to be selling better than expected. Means we can get more
Takara found a way to print their own currency, by way of these new Masterpieces. I hope that the purchasing swarm for these last few figures was the indicator needed to let them know that we support this product line and are rabidly waiting for more.
Re: Soundblaster release. While this makes sense due to minimal efforts in doing a repaint compared to a full-on new release, I'm glad this isn't being offered yet. Give it about a year or so, because there's so much other product I'd rather have offered. Actually, I'd rather NOT have a Soundblaster issued anytime soon. Don't count Rat-Bat out, though. Nothing saying he can't be released with some other larger figure down the line (Galvatron, perhaps).
Oh, hey that's a good thought about Rat-bat. Hadn't considered that possibility
Although in terms of not wanting Sounblaster to 'take up a spot' as it were, I've actually been expecting him to be some kind of exclusive, maybe like e-hobby's Black Rodimus. Something outside of the actual mainline releases. Not sure I'd want to drop the cash for it though
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Comment by mooncake623
Jun 10, 2013
Hmmm... The preorders for the re-release Soundwave is cheaper then it is originally? Is this usually the case? Always thought re-releases are usually the same price as the original release or more expensive... Strange
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Probably the exchange rate. If the Yen is weaker compared to the US Dollar, the new preorders will be cheaper.
Awesome news for those who don't have him yet!
Comment by kirbenvost
Jun 10, 2013
mooncake623 wrote:Hmmm... The preorders for the re-release Soundwave is cheaper then it is originally? Is this usually the case? Always thought re-releases are usually the same price as the original release or more expensive... Strange
Probably the exchange rate. If the Yen is weaker compared to the US Dollar, the new preorders will be cheaper.
Awesome news for those who don't have him yet!
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Comment by Stormrider
Jun 10, 2013
Glad that people who may have missed him the first time can get a chance again at getting him for the original price.
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Comment by xyl360
Jun 11, 2013
BBTS has him up for preorder (they also have some instock, but they're the higher priced 1st run ones).
He's going for the same price I paid for mine ($159.99), which was the price you got if you preordered early prior to all the price hikes. Hopefully he'll stay that price this time.
He's going for the same price I paid for mine ($159.99), which was the price you got if you preordered early prior to all the price hikes. Hopefully he'll stay that price this time.
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Comment by Cyberpath
Jun 11, 2013
Good news. Didn't care for the yellow visor.
Now do the Lamborbots, please!
Now do the Lamborbots, please!
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Comment by SkyWarpsGhost
Jun 12, 2013
Why is he named as MP-02 on the new packaging? Is this the Asia version?
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Comment by Stormrider
Jun 12, 2013
It is strange. Notice the Kanji on the box as well. We don't typically see that on US boxes.
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That was the first thing I saw when I saw the packaging as well. It is pretty odd. Perhaps this will see release in Hasbro's Asian district as well?
Comment by Mindmaster
Jun 12, 2013
Stormrider wrote:It is strange. Notice the Kanji on the box as well. We don't typically see that on US boxes.
That was the first thing I saw when I saw the packaging as well. It is pretty odd. Perhaps this will see release in Hasbro's Asian district as well?
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We're talking about the Hasbro set, not the Takara re-issue, right?
Could be for Asian distribution. Or it could be a bit of clever marketing on Hasbro's part to make it more appealing to geeky collectors. This packaging makes you feel like maybe you're buying an "exotic" import.
Comment by GuyIncognito
Jun 13, 2013
Mindmaster wrote:Stormrider wrote:It is strange. Notice the Kanji on the box as well. We don't typically see that on US boxes.
That was the first thing I saw when I saw the packaging as well. It is pretty odd. Perhaps this will see release in Hasbro's Asian district as well?
We're talking about the Hasbro set, not the Takara re-issue, right?
Could be for Asian distribution. Or it could be a bit of clever marketing on Hasbro's part to make it more appealing to geeky collectors. This packaging makes you feel like maybe you're buying an "exotic" import.
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Like they did the previously Asian Exclusive GDO series? Not to mention Beast Machines Magmatron, who was Takara exclusive first.
I have a good feeling Hasbro Masterpiece Soundwave will see release in Asia first along with Masterpiece Acid Storm, then see US release.
btw the 傑作 on the box? Chinese for Masterpiece
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Jun 13, 2013
GuyIncognito wrote:Mindmaster wrote:Stormrider wrote:It is strange. Notice the Kanji on the box as well. We don't typically see that on US boxes.
That was the first thing I saw when I saw the packaging as well. It is pretty odd. Perhaps this will see release in Hasbro's Asian district as well?
We're talking about the Hasbro set, not the Takara re-issue, right?
Could be for Asian distribution. Or it could be a bit of clever marketing on Hasbro's part to make it more appealing to geeky collectors. This packaging makes you feel like maybe you're buying an "exotic" import.
Like they did the previously Asian Exclusive GDO series? Not to mention Beast Machines Magmatron, who was Takara exclusive first.
I have a good feeling Hasbro Masterpiece Soundwave will see release in Asia first along with Masterpiece Acid Storm, then see US release.
btw the 傑作 on the box? Chinese for Masterpiece
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Comment by Cyberpath
Sep 8, 2013
Date..?
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I dunno, are you pretty
?
Anyway, according to BBTS the new ones are due this month, but it isn't any more specific than that.
Comment by xyl360
Sep 15, 2013
Cyberpath wrote:Date..?
I dunno, are you pretty
?Anyway, according to BBTS the new ones are due this month, but it isn't any more specific than that.
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Comment by Cyberpath
Nov 7, 2013
I got Soundwave today, finally! And of course it went through the greedy custom because of the giant box. Takara could have and should have packed him as a cassette player in a much smaller box. :\
Hm, but anyway, his upper legs don't bend at the hips. I can't pose him. Are they stuck or simply too stiff? How do you fix that? I don't want to break it.
It's cool that he can fit three tapes inside his chest, but the eject mechanism doesn't always work that great. Is it just mine?
He looks spot on though! And mine actually has a silver nose. :)
The Megatron gun is so cool.
Edit: andddd the mailwoman just dropped off Bluestreak. :) Heh.
Such a slick car mode!
Hm, but anyway, his upper legs don't bend at the hips. I can't pose him. Are they stuck or simply too stiff? How do you fix that? I don't want to break it.
It's cool that he can fit three tapes inside his chest, but the eject mechanism doesn't always work that great. Is it just mine?
He looks spot on though! And mine actually has a silver nose. :)
The Megatron gun is so cool.
Edit: andddd the mailwoman just dropped off Bluestreak. :) Heh.
Such a slick car mode!
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Comment by fenrir72
Nov 7, 2013
I thought there was a 3rd release.......only a necro thread.
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Comment by Cyberpath
Nov 8, 2013
He's still in stock.
No issues, all sorted. He looks awesome.
No issues, all sorted. He looks awesome.
