Transformers Masterpiece Official Guide available 7 / 30 / 2014
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Comment by megatronus
Jul 5, 2014
Books like this are always a bit underwhelming, because you know they'll be completely outdated in 2-3 years.
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While true it'll still be nice to have.
Comment by mooncake623
Jul 5, 2014
megatronus wrote:Books like this are always a bit underwhelming, because you know they'll be completely outdated in 2-3 years.
While true it'll still be nice to have.
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Comment by Deathsanras
Jul 5, 2014
I still have my Binaltech Complete Guide ("complete" only up to BT-12 Overdrive) and it's still very cool.
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Comment by Gallifreyan Autobot
Jul 5, 2014
Maybe in 2015 they will hopefully make masterpiece editions of UT OR RID characters to give them a new life 
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Comment by atraus
Jul 5, 2014
Masterpiece Beast Wars? Biggest shellformers ever!
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I'm fine with shellforming with beast war characters if it's necessary, and hidden well in robot mode. Masterpiece Beast wars would be cool but I doubt that'll be happening anytime soon.
Comment by mooncake623
Jul 5, 2014
atraus wrote:Masterpiece Beast Wars? Biggest shellformers ever!
I'm fine with shellforming with beast war characters if it's necessary, and hidden well in robot mode. Masterpiece Beast wars would be cool but I doubt that'll be happening anytime soon.
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Comment by triKlops
Jul 5, 2014
Would love to get my hands on a copy of this.
Hopefully Ryan or Saberblade will be able to provide a link for purchase of this down the line.
Hopefully Ryan or Saberblade will be able to provide a link for purchase of this down the line.
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Yea - I'm sure the only way we'd see a Beast Wars MP anytime soon is if a BW character wins a fan poll, like Star Saber did.
Comment by megatronus
Jul 6, 2014
mooncake623 wrote:atraus wrote:Masterpiece Beast Wars? Biggest shellformers ever!
I'm fine with shellforming with beast war characters if it's necessary, and hidden well in robot mode. Masterpiece Beast wars would be cool but I doubt that'll be happening anytime soon.
Yea - I'm sure the only way we'd see a Beast Wars MP anytime soon is if a BW character wins a fan poll, like Star Saber did.
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Comment by leokearon
Jul 6, 2014
Sounds nice even if it is only 96 pages.
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Comment by Stormrider
Jul 7, 2014
Very interesting. I have been collecting all of the Takara Generations books each year, which includes the Masterpiece line. So I would only be interested if they offer new pictures, concept art, interviews, etc.
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Jul 11, 2014
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Comment by El Duque
Jul 12, 2014
Courtesy of Amazon Japan we have the cover for the recently announced The Transformers Masterpiece Official Guide. The 96 page book is schedule to release later this month on the 30th and retails for about $30.00. Check out the cover mirrored below, which features a really nice group shot of Masterpieces Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, Wheeljack, Sideswipe, Bumblebee, and Rodimus Prime.
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Comment by Amelie
Jul 12, 2014
That photo really shows up how stupidly large HotRod is. Would love to see a V2 that was *just* Hotrod without all the crap about it also being Rodimus Prime. I know the original G1 Hotrod toy was huge compared to the original "diaclone" cast, but the few moments we do see Hotrod and Prime together in the movie - hes not that huge.
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Comment by El Duque
Jul 12, 2014
Here's a quick follow up to our earlier cover reveal for the upcoming The Transformers Masterpiece Official Guide, we not have a peek inside courtesy of AnimeAnime. The book is due to release July 30th for around $30.00 USD. Check out the preview mirrored below:
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Comment by MGrotusque
Jul 12, 2014
I think this book is completely unnecessary being that the internet exists and will give you comprehensive information and videos of these figures.
Not saying books are pointless these days just that in this particular application of information the internet wins.
Not saying books are pointless these days just that in this particular application of information the internet wins.
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Comment by Downbeat
Jul 12, 2014
I figure they're gonna reveal SOMETHING we don't already know about the masterpiece molds.
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I think that's a pretty meritocratic statement to make about the value of books. Printed media, to many, has a certain intrinsic value and a sense of permanence that data on the internet does not have. That's the market for this book, folks like me that absolutely adore printed, touchable, high quality information that doesn't have to be looked at through a screen. Books like this are not meant to replace information that can be found online, they're meant to be a fun, enjoyable resource that captures information at a moment in time and keeps it in one compact physical spot.
How much information that was hosted regularly ten years ago is just plain gone now? Like it or not, the data we spill online is not as permanent as often perceived. Sure, it won't burn up in a fire or be eaten by moths, but it's also subject to as many different varieties and whims of fate as a book is.
Comment by ScottyP
Jul 12, 2014
MGrotusque wrote:I think this book is completely unnecessary being that the internet exists and will give you comprehensive information and videos of these figures.
Not saying books are pointless these days just that in this particular application of information the internet wins.
I think that's a pretty meritocratic statement to make about the value of books. Printed media, to many, has a certain intrinsic value and a sense of permanence that data on the internet does not have. That's the market for this book, folks like me that absolutely adore printed, touchable, high quality information that doesn't have to be looked at through a screen. Books like this are not meant to replace information that can be found online, they're meant to be a fun, enjoyable resource that captures information at a moment in time and keeps it in one compact physical spot.
How much information that was hosted regularly ten years ago is just plain gone now? Like it or not, the data we spill online is not as permanent as often perceived. Sure, it won't burn up in a fire or be eaten by moths, but it's also subject to as many different varieties and whims of fate as a book is.
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Bee looks so tiny in the picture. His price even with Spike is hard to justify.
Comment by Stormrider
Jul 12, 2014
Bee looks so tiny in the picture. His price even with Spike is hard to justify.
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Comment by griftimus prime
Jul 12, 2014
lol a bunch of pages with the same ten molds on each page.
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Comment by Dr. Caelus
Jul 12, 2014
Masterpiece Transformers: So expensive, you'll pay $30 just to get the catalog.
