Transformers MPM-10 Starscream Now In Stock and Shipping From Target.com
Monday, August 24th, 2020 12:14PM CDT
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Greetings Seibertronians! We have excellent news for fans of Starscream and of the Transformers Movie Masterpiece line, as MPM-10 Starscream is in stock and delivering from Target.com!
Not only does this mean that you can now purchase Starscream online, but as fellow Seibertron user, toycave_studios, found, he's also appearing in Target stores across the United States! toycave_studios got his MPM-10 at the Valley Parkway Target in Escondido, CA.
Are you getting this Movie Masterpiece? Will you be hunting for him in store or have you secured a preorder already? Let wgo know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 24th, 2020 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 24th, 2020 @ 12:42pm CDT
Posted by transformers_va on August 25th, 2020 @ 12:43am CDT
Posted by Tuned Agent on August 27th, 2020 @ 7:39pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2020 @ 12:03pm CDT
He's gonna be a big boy
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 28th, 2020 @ 8:29pm CDT
The 2nd thing though is the shoulders. They are using a pretty weak ratchet, and he has diecast forearms, so his arms are almost unable to hold themselves up empty, let alone with the accessories sadly.
Posted by transformers_va on August 29th, 2020 @ 1:29am CDT
Are you referring to the robot mode? If so, I don't think you've got them up enough, as they sort of soft-lock in behind his head.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:...the wings are a little "floaty"
His forearms are plastic. I think you meant upper arms.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:...he has diecast forearms
On a separate note, I have to say that this is by FAR the best MPM they've released so far! I'm not a huge fan of Bayverse designs, but I have to admit that this guy is really quite impressive.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 29th, 2020 @ 6:57am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 29th, 2020 @ 7:53am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 29th, 2020 @ 8:22am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Ah but what was the price difference between what they paid and your amazon.jp order?
Well, for starter, I'm ALLOWED to buy it from Amazon.JP. Can't buy anything from Target.com.
But if I could have bought it from Target, here's what it would have cost me:
150$US plus 30$US of shipping(estimate), plus sureshot custom fees that would be the federal and provincial taxes PLUS 10$CAN on top for "handling fees".
Total: 281$CAN. (214.56$US)
My Amazon.JP order:
The toy plus shipping and custom deposit: grand total of ¥17598, meaning 218.75$CAN or 167.30$US.
So basically, I think I'm paying the same amount than an American buying his locally live in store. And that's importing it from Japan.
It could have been worse... MUCH WORSE if it weren't for Amazon.JP.
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 29th, 2020 @ 9:00am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 29th, 2020 @ 9:50am CDT
And I do have the wings soft locked in like that, but it still feels a little floaty, there are a lot of wings in there, and his sides of chest/shoulders, which is for posing, but is a little too easy to move for my liking.
So last night messing with him, I can say that it's only the left shoulder that is really bad. It can barely hold his arm up at all, and not at all with an accessory. The right arm can hold an accessory up, but it's super close to not making it, and probably won't keep its strength long.
I also discovered something else that really annoys me: how the hell do we have a masterpiece with NO BICEP ROTATION. He doesn't have a waist either, but the biceps, how can you not have any arm rotation like that?
I'm really bummed, I was super excited for Screamer, but there are some things that are letting me down. He's definitely my least favorite con MPM, Megatron clearly and rightfully owns that title, and Barricade is still quite solid. I'd rank Screamer down towards the bottom above Ironhide and Prime, due to those being a nightmare to transform and Ironhide requiring an upgrade kit to hold is upper body together, but below everyone else. Jazz and Megatron continue to have a solid hold on the MPM bests.
Posted by TulioDude on August 29th, 2020 @ 11:23am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 29th, 2020 @ 1:12pm CDT
TulioDude wrote:Even knowing these flaws,he still looks pretty nice.
Oh he is very nice, I like him. I just wish his bicep swivels and shoulders actually existed. He is close to being so good, but just isn't quite there
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 31st, 2020 @ 8:21pm CDT
and here he is with the SS figure. I plan to put together a nice Starscream family photo tomorrow
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 2nd, 2020 @ 6:17pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 2nd, 2020 @ 7:10pm CDT
Posted by Tuned Agent on September 3rd, 2020 @ 12:31pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 3rd, 2020 @ 12:41pm CDT
Tuned Agent wrote:D-Max, which do you think is better overall, MPM Screamer or HftD leader Screamer?
Yikes, hard decision.
Both transformations are really fun and good to do, and are different enough it's not like it's the same figure.
Jet modes are both really solid. I would hand the RotF leader the slightly better jet mode overall, but it also depends on how you feel about tattoos vs. regular F22 paint work.
Robot modes both have strengths and weaknesses. RotF leader feels more solid, but is backheavy and needs ankle tilts and wrist swivels. MPM is much more detailed and accurate, and is more balanced, but lack of bicep swivels and the loose shoulder kinda negate that.
Overall, I can't really give a recommendation on one or the other. They are both pretty equal to one another in terms of good toys. MPM would win if you are more a stickler for movie accuracy as the 2, but that's about the only way the tie is broken
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 3rd, 2020 @ 12:52pm CDT
This is a reminder that we will never get leader class figures like in the times of 2007, ROTF, HFTD and DOTM ever again.
Posted by william-james88 on September 3rd, 2020 @ 3:47pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Tuned Agent wrote:D-Max, which do you think is better overall, MPM Screamer or HftD leader Screamer?
Yikes, hard decision.
Both transformations are really fun and good to do, and are different enough it's not like it's the same figure.
Jet modes are both really solid. I would hand the RotF leader the slightly better jet mode overall, but it also depends on how you feel about tattoos vs. regular F22 paint work.
Robot modes both have strengths and weaknesses. RotF leader feels more solid, but is backheavy and needs ankle tilts and wrist swivels. MPM is much more detailed and accurate, and is more balanced, but lack of bicep swivels and the loose shoulder kinda negate that.
Overall, I can't really give a recommendation on one or the other. They are both pretty equal to one another in terms of good toys. MPM would win if you are more a stickler for movie accuracy as the 2, but that's about the only way the tie is broken
It's cool to know that they are equal. I love the HFTD Leader. Would you say either or is the best Starscream toy ever released (movie or otherwise) ?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 3rd, 2020 @ 5:50pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Tuned Agent wrote:D-Max, which do you think is better overall, MPM Screamer or HftD leader Screamer?
Yikes, hard decision.
Both transformations are really fun and good to do, and are different enough it's not like it's the same figure.
Jet modes are both really solid. I would hand the RotF leader the slightly better jet mode overall, but it also depends on how you feel about tattoos vs. regular F22 paint work.
Robot modes both have strengths and weaknesses. RotF leader feels more solid, but is backheavy and needs ankle tilts and wrist swivels. MPM is much more detailed and accurate, and is more balanced, but lack of bicep swivels and the loose shoulder kinda negate that.
Overall, I can't really give a recommendation on one or the other. They are both pretty equal to one another in terms of good toys. MPM would win if you are more a stickler for movie accuracy as the 2, but that's about the only way the tie is broken
It's cool to know that they are equal. I love the HFTD Leader. Would you say either or is the best Starscream toy ever released (movie or otherwise) ?
I would have to say no, but both are close to being top of both piles. No other Starscream has really come close to them outside the movies for me, but in all cases, I think the SS figure is the better Starscream and best one made
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 3rd, 2020 @ 6:29pm CDT
I'm weird that way.
Posted by Tuned Agent on September 3rd, 2020 @ 6:59pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Tuned Agent wrote:D-Max, which do you think is better overall, MPM Screamer or HftD leader Screamer?
Yikes, hard decision.
Both transformations are really fun and good to do, and are different enough it's not like it's the same figure.
Jet modes are both really solid. I would hand the RotF leader the slightly better jet mode overall, but it also depends on how you feel about tattoos vs. regular F22 paint work.
Robot modes both have strengths and weaknesses. RotF leader feels more solid, but is backheavy and needs ankle tilts and wrist swivels. MPM is much more detailed and accurate, and is more balanced, but lack of bicep swivels and the loose shoulder kinda negate that.
Overall, I can't really give a recommendation on one or the other. They are both pretty equal to one another in terms of good toys. MPM would win if you are more a stickler for movie accuracy as the 2, but that's about the only way the tie is broken
It's cool to know that they are equal. I love the HFTD Leader. Would you say either or is the best Starscream toy ever released (movie or otherwise) ?
I would have to say no, but both are close to being top of both piles. No other Starscream has really come close to them outside the movies for me, but in all cases, I think the SS figure is the better Starscream and best one made
Thanks D-Max. I've only ever heard good things about the HftD leader, so for the MPM to be as good even with a few blemishes is high praise.
-Kanrabat- wrote:I have a soft spot for the OG 2007 voyager mold.
I'm weird that way.
That mold is a good example of why accuracy isn't everything. It sucks accuracy-wise, but once you get past that it's actually pretty fun. I mean, how can you go wrong with miniguns for hands?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 3rd, 2020 @ 7:15pm CDT
Ironically the 2007 mold is my #1 Bayverse Starscream. Next is the HFTD leader. And after, the DOTM deluxe and the SS voyager on equal term. The ROTF voyager is an abomination that dosent exist.
As for where the MPM will rank on my personal list? Time will tell.
Lots and LOTS of time.
Posted by Rysquad on September 9th, 2020 @ 10:23am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 16th, 2020 @ 7:19pm CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on September 17th, 2020 @ 3:22am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 17th, 2020 @ 6:33am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Is that shelf going to be big enough when you get Ratchet?
No, I'm going to need to figure something out when he arrives.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 18th, 2020 @ 11:38am CDT
MPM Starscream at Toys R Us Laval, QUEBEC!!!!
For 230$CAN plus taxes.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 23rd, 2020 @ 5:15pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Well, I did NOT expect that.
MPM Starscream at Toys R Us Laval, QUEBEC!!!!
For 230$CAN plus taxes.
lol I can do one better, target (not my pic):
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 23rd, 2020 @ 7:58pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:lol I can do one better, target (not my pic):
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 23rd, 2020 @ 7:59pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:lol I can do one better, target (not my pic):
Yeah, I had similar feelings, I had been waiting for christmas coupons to get him, but 50% off is way better - so much for budgeting money...
...it's a great figure
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 23rd, 2020 @ 8:04pm CDT
I can expect Target to pull a "50% off" shenanigan sooner or later. But it's mostly the scalpers who will benefit.
The real pain come from the fact that I must wait until MID NOVEMBER to get mine.
It's unfair.
Posted by Sowndwave76 on September 23rd, 2020 @ 10:58pm CDT
Posted by Bounti76 on September 24th, 2020 @ 3:34am CDT
What do you think this represents? A quick clear out to make room for MPM-11 Ratchet, who's due out next week? A different conclusion altogether? Feel free to speculate away below!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 24th, 2020 @ 4:40am CDT
SO WHY PUT ON CLEARANCE A NEW THING?
Clearance is meant to get rid of old shelf clogger or overstock. There will be a few lucky fans who will be able to get their MPM Starscream at that price but we all know it will only benifit scalpers.
Meanwhile, those like me who ordered from Amazon.jp are still waiting, Canadians get the shaft with their 230$CAN pricetag, Quebec get screwed as usual, and Age-3-And-Up (and especially their consumers) must be pretty PISSED.
Posted by Ravage2031 on September 24th, 2020 @ 5:01am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on September 24th, 2020 @ 5:05am CDT
Ravage2031 wrote:I'm going to carry my old receipt for when I paid full price and if I see it for $75 buy it and return it for full price. Yeah, maybe a dick move but $75 is $75.
Not a "dick move" at all. It's the RIGHT thing to do. As long that you are in within the legal time limit. You just have to return with your receipt and they refund the difference.
The "specials window" in Quebec is 2 weeks or a month (I think) but with Toys R Us Club R, it's 3 months. That's why I don't hesitate buying things full price at TrU because the special price always come sooner or later. Now I'm waiting with my Skylinx receipt.
Posted by blackeyedprime on September 24th, 2020 @ 6:54am CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on September 24th, 2020 @ 8:28am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on September 24th, 2020 @ 10:01am CDT
Target obviously backed the wrong horse on this one. I have been seeing this MPM everywhere, while Scorponok is extremely hard to find. I myself have never personally seen it on a store shelf, though I have seen it's price marker and shelf space reserved for it at a few stores. (I fought with 2 levels of management to get the one I have out of the back room, and my daughter actually saw one on another occasion, no other sightings since).... Imagine if Scorponok was available only 25% as often as MPM Starscream, Target would be be making quite a bit of profit, and certainly no reason to go on clearance.
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 24th, 2020 @ 11:13am CDT
o.supreme wrote:I really wanted to comment about this earlier, but now is the perfect time. I know that as far as high priced toys go comparing ER Scorponok and MPM Starscream isn't exactly the same but c'mon...
Target obviously backed the wrong horse on this one. I have been seeing this MPM everywhere, while Scorponok is extremely hard to find. I myself have never personally seen it on a store shelf, though I have seen it's price marker and shelf space reserved for it at a few stores. (I fought with 2 levels of management to get the one I have out of the back room, and my daughter actually saw one on another occasion, no other sightings since).... Imagine if Scorponok was available only 25% as often as MPM Starscream, Target would be be making quite a bit of profit, and certainly no reason to go on clearance.
I feel kinda bad, but at least they're out here trying to be more collector friendly, way more than I will ever be able to say for wal mart or the like; but as far as comparisons to scorponok goes, I think you're right, there is way more interest in him than mpm starscream, except starscream takes up way less space on the shelf
Posted by zatara1701 on September 24th, 2020 @ 12:52pm CDT
While I have a decent number of MP's in my collection, I have shyed away from them simply because I would rather spend a fraction of the money on a cool toy that looks good, still has playability and I will not freak out if it takes a tumble off it's shelf from my dogs, my son or any other unfortunate accident. And while I cannot speak for everyone, I know I still like being able to "play" with my toys from time to time... taking 30 minutes to an hour to transform something sucks the fun out of it.
$400 for Prime also sucked the spirit out of it... Lack of variety sucked the fun out of them... How many times are we going to redo OP and Starscream?? Then you have half a dozen versions of the same toy after that to clog the line up. Being from a retail background, the reason it is one clearance is probably because they do not have any more in the pipeline... If the supply has been exhausted then they want to clear that shelf space to make room for other stuff. They should still put it with all the collector toys and such near the electronics area if they want to sell them and retain the profit... sad part is they are probably still making a chunk of change off $75.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 24th, 2020 @ 1:17pm CDT
zatara1701 wrote:Masterpiece TF's are still coole per see, they have gotten quite pricey. Hell, even at $75 I wouldn't pull the trigger.
While MPs have gotten really pricey, the MPMs are still around the old day prices. Megatron and Starscream were the first to break the $100 retail price point (Prime and Ironhide were $99.99), and they have been worth that price. They've been impressively sized and intricate, I don't have a problem with the MPM prices. Other MPs, that's a different story.
zatara1701 wrote:I know I still like being able to "play" with my toys from time to time... taking 30 minutes to an hour to transform something sucks the fun out of it.
I also have to take this point to further discuss MPM-8 Megatron and MPM-10 Starscream. Both of them are large toys but also still fun toys. 2nd time transforming him, I had MPM-10 down to a 7 minute conversion. MPM Megatron is similarly as time consuming. Neither are finnicky in any real way, and both form solid modes. I would argue they use the fun factor to their advantage, and I hope Ratchet heads that way too. Jazz was a little more complex, but still not time consuming either, main thing is getting his forearms and feet right going either direction
Posted by hausjam on September 24th, 2020 @ 2:27pm CDT
Posted by meanguns on September 24th, 2020 @ 5:48pm CDT
Posted by hausjam on September 24th, 2020 @ 7:57pm CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 24th, 2020 @ 8:18pm CDT
hausjam wrote:High quality.
We get it, you hate everything transformers; for your information my starscream has no stability issues, perfectly tight joints, and can hold up its arms with accessories attached, maybe try getting evidence from something that isn't an early production run
Posted by Shockquakewaveblast on September 24th, 2020 @ 8:49pm CDT