Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September

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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This means he must be close...

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

From the Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention.

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

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

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

More pix from Amazon Japan:

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

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

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

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

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (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.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605424)
Posted by Autobot032 on September 10th, 2014 @ 7:37am CDT

September 20th is the official release date of MP-20 Wheeljack, in Japan. As usual, some Asian releases will come with a collector coin, which we reported on here. This news update is all about new photos of the upcoming figure, since fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has provided us some updated photos he found, courtesy of the Amazon Japan listing.

The new photos, include his bio card and packaging in high resolution, among the obligatory figure shots. You can see the ordering page over at Amazon Japan by clicking here. It should be noted the Amazon Japan sales include an exclusive accessory.

According to Seibertron.com sponsor, TFSource, they should be receiving their shipment around a week after his Japanese release, so he'll be shipping to your homes sooner than you think. I know it's tough to wait, but we're in the home stretch now!

We've mirrored the images below:

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605429)
Posted by Desslok2201 on September 10th, 2014 @ 7:45am CDT

gimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimme

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605433)
Posted by VioMeTriX on September 10th, 2014 @ 8:04am CDT

only thing I still don't like is that seam in the missile.... couldn't they make it one piece... that's just shoddy work... KFC answer the call and come up with better missiles...

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605457)
Posted by Ravage XK on September 10th, 2014 @ 9:39am CDT

Its getting closer. Looking at those pictures I started to worry about the crispness of the colours on the white body. I can see there being a few wobbly lines and smears. Fingers crossed Im wrong!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605458)
Posted by REMINATOR on September 10th, 2014 @ 9:40am CDT

Nice, can't wait to own him!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605515)
Posted by AutoBorst on September 10th, 2014 @ 2:05pm CDT

I want this figure, but dammit, that missile launcher is all sorts of ugly. I'm also tired of this "gun goes on the roof" thing. It's silly and has never been a part of G1 that I can recall. I'd rather they include stickers like MP Starscream.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605523)
Posted by Dead Metal on September 10th, 2014 @ 2:35pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
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.

Just to add to the convo.
Well, there are also the Reissues from the early 2000s that used Dreamwave artwork, and the Revoltechs that are directly based on Pat Lee's artwork, but then again that's not Takara.

But yeah, generally Takara uses their own art, although it's sometimes by US or international artists that also work for Hasbro.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605620)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 10th, 2014 @ 10:18pm CDT

Autobot032 wrote:September 20th is the official release date of MP-20 Wheeljack, in Japan. As usual, some Asian releases will come with a collector coin, which we reported on here. This news update is all about new photos of the upcoming figure, since fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has provided us some updated photos he found, courtesy of the Amazon Japan listing.

The new photos, include his bio card and packaging in high resolution, among the obligatory figure shots. You can see the ordering page over at Amazon Japan by clicking here. It should be noted the Amazon Japan sales include an exclusive accessory.

According to Seibertron.com sponsor, TFSource, they should be receiving their shipment around a week after his Japanese release, so he'll be shipping to your homes sooner than you think. I know it's tough to wait, but we're in the home stretch now!

We've mirrored the images below:

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605626)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2014 @ 11:20pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
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.

Just to add to the convo.
Well, there are also the Reissues from the early 2000s that used Dreamwave artwork, and the Revoltechs that are directly based on Pat Lee's artwork, but then again that's not Takara.

But yeah, generally Takara uses their own art, although it's sometimes by US or international artists that also work for Hasbro.

Yeah, but we were specifically talking about just Takara Masterpieces.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605845)
Posted by Kibble on September 12th, 2014 @ 7:21am CDT

Double post fail! See below...

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605846)
Posted by Kibble on September 12th, 2014 @ 7:21am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

They got the licensing for Alitalia and Lancia...but yes, the other dozen or so sponsors are all missing as I'm sure it woulda cost a fortune to get them all. No doubt Reprolabels will make a set, just as long as there are no cigarette companies! :roll:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605852)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 12th, 2014 @ 7:30am CDT

Kibble wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

They got the licensing for Alitalia and Lancia...but yes, the other dozen or so sponsors are all missing as I'm sure it woulda cost a fortune to get them all. No doubt Reprolabels will make a set, just as long as there are no cigarette companies!

Was that yellow banner a cigar product?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Delayed to September (1605858)
Posted by Kibble on September 12th, 2014 @ 8:02am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
Kibble wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

They got the licensing for Alitalia and Lancia...but yes, the other dozen or so sponsors are all missing as I'm sure it woulda cost a fortune to get them all. No doubt Reprolabels will make a set, just as long as there are no cigarette companies!

Was that yellow banner a cigar product?

No, I don't think so. The cigarette comment was based on their lame ass stance of not doing a set for MP-23...because they don't like smoking. It's a good thing they like trademark infringement or they'd really be in a pickle!

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