Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber

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Thanks to site sponsor Robotkingdom we get our fist look at the Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber! Due to be release on the 21st of this Month, the wait is almost over for the first fan voted Masterpiece figure to finally be in our hands after months of photos and teases. Robotkingdom also posted a bunch of in-hand images you can enjoy on their Facebook page!

Check out the the photos of the Asia Exclusive Coin we've mirrored below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

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Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664123)
Posted by shajaki on March 18th, 2015 @ 1:21pm CDT

I was wondering what was going on.... we went what? 42 minutes without Starsaber news?

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664291)
Posted by Arctorro on March 18th, 2015 @ 11:44pm CDT

Nippon-Yasan.com just emailed me to say they are processing my order! Hopefully only a couple of weeks before Star Sabre and UM are in my hands :KREMZEEK:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664482)
Posted by shajaki on March 19th, 2015 @ 6:13pm CDT

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664484)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 19th, 2015 @ 6:14pm CDT

Quite a coin collection.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664497)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 19th, 2015 @ 7:07pm CDT

Will be buying the version without the coin.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664498)
Posted by Burn on March 19th, 2015 @ 7:15pm CDT

Received my payment request from HLJ this morning. Had an automatic shipping reminder for my private warehouse the other day, so paid for SS and shipping for him and four others.

Should be here before Arctorro's.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664539)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 20th, 2015 @ 12:09am CDT

shajaki wrote:

I'm a little disappointed. I was hoping that the coin case slid open sideways, to reveal the coin sitting in the middle of the Brainmaster. If that's my only complaint life is good. Who thinks BBTS will process orders on the 21st?

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664547)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 20th, 2015 @ 1:24am CDT

Reading rumors on some sites. That the release date is the 21st of March.

Wondering when some American import sites. Will get this toy in stock.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664548)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 20th, 2015 @ 1:28am CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:Reading rumors on some sites. That the release date is the 21st of March.

Wondering when some American import sites. Will get this toy in stock.

So am I. Keep in mind that the day they get physical possession might be different than the day the processes them and it goes up on a site. We might get lucky as some places have Saturday workers so I'm thinking Monday the earliest.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664555)
Posted by wilcosu35 on March 20th, 2015 @ 1:49am CDT

Burn wrote:Received my payment request from HLJ this morning. Had an automatic shipping reminder for my private warehouse the other day, so paid for SS and shipping for him and four others.

Should be here before Arctorro's.

mine is also in

now just to wait for ufomaru tomorrow, and the whole shebang for this month can be shipped.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664559)
Posted by guarayakha on March 20th, 2015 @ 2:29am CDT

Rumors? March 21st is confirmed. Heck some lucky dude in Taiwan already have it in hand! Ooof the excitement!! :BOOM:

http://tfnd.net/discuz/forum.php?mod=vi ... rom=portal

Minor nitpicks:
1) Looks like the battle helmet requires disconnection from the joint to allow free movement.
2) Rear landing gears for SaberJet is in a weird position.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664566)
Posted by Va'al on March 20th, 2015 @ 4:04am CDT

Fellow Seibertronian hinesika, also known as DuoDuoTea over on TFND.net, was lucky enough to acquire a Takara Tomy Masterpiece Transformers MP-24 Star Saber in Taiwan, and decided to share with us all a nice look at the figure via a photo gallery/pictorial review! You can check out some of the photos below, and head here for the full sequence. Will you be getting your Star Saber too, will it be soon? Let us know what you think of this fan-based bot in the Energon Pub!

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664585)
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on March 20th, 2015 @ 6:28am CDT

Been saving for this guy. Almost there. Thanks for the pics!

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664597)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 20th, 2015 @ 7:49am CDT

Submitting my preorder for this bad boy today. I need this thing in my life! :BOOM:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664600)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 20th, 2015 @ 7:54am CDT

I think this very well may be the first Masterpiece I get.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664645)
Posted by dragons on March 20th, 2015 @ 10:10am CDT

Saw enough pictures of him give video

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664651)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 20th, 2015 @ 10:23am CDT

Va'al wrote:Fellow Seibertronian hinesika, also known as DuoDuoTea over on TFND.net, was lucky enough to acquire a Takara Tomy Masterpiece Transformers MP-24 Star Saber in Taiwan, and decided to share with us all a nice look at the figure via a photo gallery/pictorial review! You can check out some of the photos below, and head here for the full sequence. Will you be getting your Star Saber too, will it be soon? Let us know what you think of this fan-based bot in the Energon Pub!

@ hinesika

Could you post pic of SS's feet? Need to see if there are slots for a potential V-Leo.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664658)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 20th, 2015 @ 10:34am CDT

I don't get the appeal of the coins...

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664681)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 20th, 2015 @ 11:25am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:@ hinesika

Could you post pic of SS's feet? Need to see if there are slots for a potential V-Leo.

Victory Leo wouldn't attach to Star Saber's fet via slots or ports or any of that stuff. It would attach by covering up Star Saber's feet like how people wear shoes.

Though, there are these pics of the feet:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664688)
Posted by megatronus on March 20th, 2015 @ 11:54am CDT

BBTS is processing my preorder!

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664701)
Posted by Agamemnon on March 20th, 2015 @ 12:08pm CDT

megatronus wrote:BBTS is processing my preorder!

Woot, I get to ship in time for my Spring Break. :DANCE:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664869)
Posted by Va'al on March 20th, 2015 @ 7:10pm CDT

It is here. After all the hype surrounding the release of the Takara Tomy fan polled Masterpiece Transformer MP-24 Star Saber, the first video review is offered by YouTuber OptimusPrimeSG in slight advance of general release, and brought to us via a tip by fellow Seibertron.com member KirbyForce1. Watch it below in all its victorious forms, and remember that maybe Primus does not hate you after all!

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664882)
Posted by Shockwave7 on March 20th, 2015 @ 7:42pm CDT

I know this figure has rabid supporters, but I just don't like it. Looks too much like a vehicle the Power Rangers would ride around in, looking for Putties to beat up before flipping off Rita Repulsa...

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664886)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 20th, 2015 @ 7:49pm CDT

Oh, hell yeah! Right around 2:30, there's the ports in the feet to join to Victory Leo! Now we just need to keep buying MPs until they make him- in about 12 years.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664887)
Posted by Scud on March 20th, 2015 @ 8:02pm CDT

If they modernized Star Saber for the Masterpiece line like they did Starscream I would be interested in this but as it is, it looks like a box of Fruit Loops.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664899)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 20th, 2015 @ 8:35pm CDT

Scud wrote:If they modernized Star Saber for the Masterpiece line like they did Star Scream I would be interested in this but as it is, it looks like a box of Fruit Loops.

I'm sorry, i don't see the resemblance to John Cena at all.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664903)
Posted by Convoy on March 20th, 2015 @ 8:55pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:Oh, hell yeah! Right around 2:30, there's the ports in the feet to join to Victory Leo! Now we just need to keep buying MPs until they make him- in about 12 years.

I may have experienced a mini stroke when I saw those possible connection pieces in the feet for Victory Leo. I hope we don't have to wait 12 years.

I predict that this Masterpiece figure will be transformed more times than the rest of my MP collection combined.
The articulation is mad!
This thing is truly astounding.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664905)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 20th, 2015 @ 8:58pm CDT

Finally did the "preorder" for Star Saber on The Chosen Prime. Ten minutes later... order was shipped!

God bless TCP!

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664909)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 20th, 2015 @ 9:12pm CDT

Convoy wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:Oh, hell yeah! Right around 2:30, there's the ports in the feet to join to Victory Leo! Now we just need to keep buying MPs until they make him- in about 12 years.

I may have experienced a mini stroke when I saw those possible connection pieces in the feet for Victory Leo. I hope we don't have to wait 12 years.

I predict that this Masterpiece figure will be transformed more times than the rest of my MP collection combined.
The articulation is mad!
This thing is truly astounding.

I'm really floored by the little details on this one. The sword storage, even the detaching arm on the back of SS's head, screams design excellence. I love MP Magnus, but this has the little flourishes that put it on the level of MP-01. I was excited for this before, but this is better than I anticipated.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664915)
Posted by Convoy on March 20th, 2015 @ 9:31pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:
Convoy wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:Oh, hell yeah! Right around 2:30, there's the ports in the feet to join to Victory Leo! Now we just need to keep buying MPs until they make him- in about 12 years.

I may have experienced a mini stroke when I saw those possible connection pieces in the feet for Victory Leo. I hope we don't have to wait 12 years.

I predict that this Masterpiece figure will be transformed more times than the rest of my MP collection combined.
The articulation is mad!
This thing is truly astounding.

I'm really floored by the little details on this one. The sword storage, even the detaching arm on the back of SS's head, screams design excellence. I love MP Magnus, but this has the little flourishes that put it on the level of MP-01. I was excited for this before, but this is better than I anticipated.

My sentiments exactly. This guy has all the bells and whistles and is simply feature packed. That claw clip that can be hidden away blows my mind along with all the Saberblade options. Shield/stand, hidden missiles, die cast galore.
If MP Star Saber starred in The Ring he would be the character to crawl out of the TV.
Yeah! Just yeah!
:BOWDOWN:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664918)
Posted by Super Megatron on March 20th, 2015 @ 9:49pm CDT

I am so glad this figure shows so much more thought into its design compared to MP-01 or MP-10. With this fig, the Autobot leaders that received the Masterpiece treatment is now up to 3. Now if Takara will fight the temptation to stop making crappy OP figures and concentrate on the Masterpiecing other Autobot leaders, I will be guaranteed to be broke for many years to come.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664933)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 20th, 2015 @ 10:58pm CDT

Video review was great. Enjoyed seeing the toy get transformed and the gimmicks shown.

Thought the video reviewer went too fast showing off the articulation. Spent more time playing with the swords.

Would have liked to see some size comparisons with other Masterpiece toys.

Think a 3rd party might release a Masterpiece Victory Leo toy faster than Takara.

Hoping the trend of the bigger Masterpieces keep coming.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664942)
Posted by Convoy on March 20th, 2015 @ 11:20pm CDT

Super Megatron wrote:I am so glad this figure shows so much more thought into its design compared to MP-01 or MP-10. With this fig, the Autobot leaders that received the Masterpiece treatment is now up to 3. Now if Takara will fight the temptation to stop making crappy OP figures and concentrate on the Masterpiecing other Autobot leaders, I will be guaranteed to be broke for many years to come.

Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies. On the flip side we have Autobots, Optimus (twice), Rodimus, Magnus, and Grimlock (in the comics I believe.)
MP Super Megatron with a retool into Ultra Megatron might be a pipe dream. But what about MP Galvatron, Skorponok, Overlord, Deszarus, and Shockwave?

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664949)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 20th, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT

Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.

And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664952)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 21st, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

Would like to see the next big Decepticon Leader Masterpiece toy be G1 Galvatron. Think the character is popular enough and well liked with fans to sell great.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664954)
Posted by NuclearConvoy on March 21st, 2015 @ 12:05am CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

Would like to see the next big Decepticon Leader Masterpiece toy be G1 Galvatron. Think the character is popular enough and well liked with fans to sell great.

Only if they can figure out how to make him far more Cartoon Accurate than any of his toys have ever been.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664956)
Posted by Convoy on March 21st, 2015 @ 12:15am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

I knew I'd forget a couple without checking the wiki first. But it makes for better conversation. Do Bludgeon, Straxus, Jhiaxus, or Thunderwing count? And if we're getting technical and you want to count Starscream I guess he got two molds in the line too. (Three if you count Bayverse 'Screamer but he was never leader.)

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664957)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 21st, 2015 @ 12:18am CDT

Convoy wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

I knew I'd forget a couple without checking the wiki first. But it makes for better conversation. Do Bludgeon, Straxus, Jhiaxus, or Thunderwing count? And if we're getting technical and you want to count Starscream I guess he got two molds in the line too. (Three if you count Bayverse 'Screamer but he was never leader.)

I'd think Takara would want to just stick to molds of cartoon characters for now.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664959)
Posted by Convoy on March 21st, 2015 @ 12:22am CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

Would like to see the next big Decepticon Leader Masterpiece toy be G1 Galvatron. Think the character is popular enough and well liked with fans to sell great.

Not to mention the recent passing of Mr. Nemoy. Just makes it that much more of a collector's item.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1664980)
Posted by Convoy on March 21st, 2015 @ 2:34am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

I knew I'd forget a couple without checking the wiki first. But it makes for better conversation. Do Bludgeon, Straxus, Jhiaxus, or Thunderwing count? And if we're getting technical and you want to count Starscream I guess he got two molds in the line too. (Three if you count Bayverse 'Screamer but he was never leader.)
I'd think Takara would want to just stick to molds of cartoon characters for now.

Wasn't Ratbat another Decepticon leader that has an MP?

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665007)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 21st, 2015 @ 5:13am CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

Would like to see the next big Decepticon Leader Masterpiece toy be G1 Galvatron. Think the character is popular enough and well liked with fans to sell great.

No interest in Dezaras/Deaths R Us? :lol:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665053)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 21st, 2015 @ 9:14am CDT

Convoy wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Convoy wrote:Why you no want more Decepticon leaders? We only have two if you count Starscream and his short stint in the episodes he declares it and in the movie until he dies.
And Soundave. He got to be leader in some of the UK comics, in which he was a really good leader.

I knew I'd forget a couple without checking the wiki first. But it makes for better conversation. Do Bludgeon, Straxus, Jhiaxus, or Thunderwing count? And if we're getting technical and you want to count Starscream I guess he got two molds in the line too. (Three if you count Bayverse 'Screamer but he was never leader.)
I'd think Takara would want to just stick to molds of cartoon characters for now.

Wasn't Ratbat another Decepticon leader that has an MP?

Right, forgot about him.

Though he does count as a cartoon character.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665057)
Posted by STngAR on March 21st, 2015 @ 9:51am CDT

Its not a bad looking figure. I still think it's a weird choice for an MP, but I stopped collecting MP's awhile back.

:MAXIMAL:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665061)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 21st, 2015 @ 9:55am CDT

STngAR wrote: [color=#4000FF]Its not a bad looking figure. I still think it's a weird choice for an MP, but I stopped collecting MP's awhile back.[/color]

Why is it weird to do an Autobot Leader MP for the 30th anniversary?

They did one for the 20th anniversary (Convoy/Optimus), and another around the 25th anniversary (Grimlock), and another for the special 2010 promotional event (Rodimus). And with those guys already done, there's no more Autobot Leaders from 1984-1986 to make MPs out of, forcing Takara to having to choose post-1986 Leaders instead.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665114)
Posted by huryochagi on March 21st, 2015 @ 11:43am CDT

This figure and MP Exhaust are more suitable for the Japanese market or completists. I'll skip this one.

Waiting for an MP triple changer, MP Reflector, MP Ironhide, MP Jazz, MP Hound, MP Skyfire, etc.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665319)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 21st, 2015 @ 10:36pm CDT

STngAR wrote:Its not a bad looking figure. I still think it's a weird choice for an MP, but I stopped collecting MP's awhile back.

It's a result of a poll. What's strange about that? :???:

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665320)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 21st, 2015 @ 10:37pm CDT

huryochagi wrote:This figure and MP Exhaust are more suitable for the Japanese market or completists. I'll skip this one.

Waiting for an MP triple changer, MP Reflector, MP Ironhide, MP Jazz, MP Hound, MP Skyfire, etc.

Much obliged so more for us.

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665341)
Posted by SkyWarpt on March 21st, 2015 @ 11:23pm CDT

huryochagi wrote:This figure and MP Exhaust are more suitable for the Japanese market or completists. I'll skip this one.

Waiting for an MP triple changer, MP Reflector, MP Ironhide, MP Jazz, MP Hound, MP Skyfire, etc.

I dunno, I'm complete American and I kinda like him...so much so that I preordered, and watched his series to see why he was beloved by the fans in Japan. I can't disagree with them, He Rocks!!!

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665356)
Posted by altantic on March 22nd, 2015 @ 12:53am CDT

I'm waiting for a Victory Leo to complete with this MP Star Saber. Hopefully Takara is planning to do it. If not a fansproject Victory Leo is also cool!

Re: Transformers Asia Exclusive Coin for Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber (1665697)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on March 23rd, 2015 @ 12:20am CDT

Paid for mine but it hasn't shipped yet. Looking at the video my concern over holding the sword might be correct; you need to use an extender to hold it edge out, and it's very loose in hand. If they would've copied the way the sword blade attached to the nose cone on the original toy, this wouldn't be an issue. Then again the reviewer might not have had the sword handle pegged in right.

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