Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package

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The Arker gives us another look at Hasbro's Masterpiece Skywarp in package. While this is nothing new for those who went to San Diego Comic Con 2009 or were following it's subsequent coverage, these pictures give a nice look at the figure for those who missed out. Wal*Mart will be the supplier of this exclusive.

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If you're interested in the previous history of this mold, then allow Seibertron.com to inform you! The original Takara Master-Piece 03 Starscream mold can be viewed here. It was repainted into a more 'cartoon-accurate' version, which was the first time the Starscream mold was distributed by Hasbro. Takara also repainted Starscream into Skywarp, and Thundercracker. Hasbro's version of Skywarp slightly differs from the Takara version, as the paint scheme has been altered to be, you guessed it, more cartoon accurate.

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Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968183)
Posted by JaZzTaStIc on August 5th, 2009 @ 4:24am CDT

omg that is beauiful, i love the mp ss mode and will defo pick this up

this will be released in time for christmas right?

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968185)
Posted by Blurrz on August 5th, 2009 @ 4:29am CDT

JaZzTaStIc wrote:omg that is beauiful, i love the mp ss mode and will defo pick this up
this will be released in time for christmas right?

So to answer your question, Yes.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968188)
Posted by longlifeoptimus on August 5th, 2009 @ 4:48am CDT

I think that MP is one of the only TF toylines were hasbro kicks takara´s butt, and this guy is sincerly the proove of my theory, great job hasbro, seriously :APPLAUSE:

And if is not obvious I am definitely going to add him to my colection

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968203)
Posted by Nujevad on August 5th, 2009 @ 6:13am CDT

longlifeoptimus wrote:I think that MP is one of the only TF toylines were hasbro kicks takara´s butt

MP Convoy can beat 20th Anniversary's butt any day of the week, even without his trailer.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968208)
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 5th, 2009 @ 6:27am CDT

Finally!! I am so excited!!

I just hope that Wal-mart here gets it.. seriously, when MP starscream came out it never surfaced here in my part of Virginia! I went to every Wal-mart in my area 3 times a week, just to catch it.. for like 5 months straight, always searching.. but never getting him..

so I just hope Hasbro does a better job of helping Wal-mart distribute him to the stores..coming out that close to X-mas makes it even more of a likely possibility i won't get my grubby hands on it..

Around this part of Virginia, we have tons of 35 to 50 year old guys who scalp the local stores and sell the figures on eBay at a 40% markup! I know, I ran into a few of them during the 1st Transformers movie, when Bumblebee was the hottest toy...

I also ran into them a few times collecting Star Wars Episode 1 figures, Marvel Legends, and yes, yes, even Stinkfas!!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968209)
Posted by DevastaTTor on August 5th, 2009 @ 6:32am CDT

Way too pretty to not own. I hope next year's follow up is Thundercracker.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968212)
Posted by vectorA3 on August 5th, 2009 @ 6:45am CDT

i hope wally sells it for < $60. That'd be nice. Not saying it's not worth that price, but everyone could use a lil price break.

Also, this would never happen but what if H released a chase variant clear purple or clear white Skywarp as a nod to G1?? How nuts would that be?!?!!? I'd want it but it'd be hard to afford -if I saw it I'd have to buy it though before it got scalped out.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968214)
Posted by TimPilot on August 5th, 2009 @ 6:51am CDT

Awesome.. but I really-really want masterpeices of Thrust, Ramjet and Dirge too.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968215)
Posted by Ravage XK on August 5th, 2009 @ 6:57am CDT

I have had a quick compare with MP Skywarp ( at work so cant spend too much time looking ) and I dont see any major changes.

The MP stickers now seem to be pain apps and is the purple a slightly different shade?

What are the actual differences?

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968225)
Posted by Tekka on August 5th, 2009 @ 7:19am CDT

It's a vastly different shade of purple, the classic lilacy purple used on the original toy instead of the dark pink that I despise, and of course the original toy's style of wing stripes. I really hope that they are actually painted on and not stickers, because I really hate stickers. In all honesty I'd wish they'd abandon the lilac as well and go for a nice deep purple instead.

As it happens, I'll be leaving this one MISB because of the clear front packaging and it can go straight on display so there'll hopefully be less chance of anything bad happening to any stickers.

I guess it would probably have the rounded off wings like MP Starscream as well. I'm going to take a guess and say that the black finish isn't going to be as nice as Takara's MP6, but I won't be able to say for sure until the product is in my hands.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968231)
Posted by --B-- on August 5th, 2009 @ 7:32am CDT

Me likey. I missed out on Walmart Starscream, even though i called around and stalked multiple Walmarts for weeks :-x

I would be BEYOND pissed if this is a Black Friday release.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968234)
Posted by Ravage XK on August 5th, 2009 @ 7:52am CDT

Tekka wrote:It's a vastly different shade of purple, the classic lilacy purple used on the original toy instead of the dark pink that I despise, and of course the original toy's style of wing stripes. I really hope that they are actually painted on and not stickers, because I really hate stickers. In all honesty I'd wish they'd abandon the lilac as well and go for a nice deep purple instead.

As it happens, I'll be leaving this one MISB because of the clear front packaging and it can go straight on display so there'll hopefully be less chance of anything bad happening to any stickers.

I guess it would probably have the rounded off wings like MP Starscream as well. I'm going to take a guess and say that the black finish isn't going to be as nice as Takara's MP6, but I won't be able to say for sure until the product is in my hands.

Thanks. So there isnt a great deal of difference then. I have both Starscreams due to the massive difference between them but not so sure about Skywarp.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968249)
Posted by GreenLantern of Cybertron on August 5th, 2009 @ 8:59am CDT

I hope this one makes it to Canada, Starscream didn't. (or at least I never saw it.)

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968254)
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 5th, 2009 @ 9:09am CDT

vectorA3 wrote:i hope wally sells it for < $60. That'd be nice. Not saying it's not worth that price, but everyone could use a lil price break.

Also, this would never happen but what if H released a chase variant clear purple or clear white Skywarp as a nod to G1?? How nuts would that be?!?!!? I'd want it but it'd be hard to afford -if I saw it I'd have to buy it though before it got scalped out.

Now your speaking my language!! A deep dark clear purple.. hmmm maybe a medium Clear purple, with some white outlines all over it..like someone came in and drew him, and in the center of the body is a slight spray of faded purple and white.. like he just teleported..!!

awesome!!

great idea man!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968260)
Posted by Rated X on August 5th, 2009 @ 9:46am CDT

Nice...Im definatally getting one !!! you already know theyre gonna give us Thundercracker next....

Sorry for all those guys that wasted 100 bucks last year...LOL

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968263)
Posted by Ravage XK on August 5th, 2009 @ 9:54am CDT

Rated X wrote:Nice...Im definatally getting one !!! you already know theyre gonna give us Thundercracker next....

Sorry for all those guys that wasted 100 bucks last year...LOL

I wouldnt say it was wasted. I have a very nice totally black Skywarp ( jet mode ) that looks awesome, like a proper model jet. That is why I didnt apply the stickers.

As much as I love G1 I think the clean look is better.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968269)
Posted by kirbenvost on August 5th, 2009 @ 10:10am CDT

I want! Too bad these Walmart exclusives tend to be hard to come by/not released in Canada. Perhaps it'll cause a cost decrease for the Takara release and I can pick and choose my favorite. :p

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968271)
Posted by Convotron on August 5th, 2009 @ 10:17am CDT

Skywarp has my favourite colour scheme of the G1 Seekers so I think I'm going to go for this one if I can find it. I'll probably have to order online.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968299)
Posted by Solrac333 on August 5th, 2009 @ 11:06am CDT

Will get! Too bad it's $60. Starscream was $50.

Must be opposite day when it's Hasbro releasing figures that are toon accurate instead of Takara. 8-}

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968310)
Posted by Bouncy X on August 5th, 2009 @ 11:17am CDT

GreenLantern of Cybertron wrote:I hope this one makes it to Canada, Starscream didn't. (or at least I never saw it.)

oh but he did, thats how i got him. :p

but yeah hope this one comes as well, it be nice to own all 3 of them eventually.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968317)
Posted by Vegitron on August 5th, 2009 @ 11:37am CDT

Must have!

I hope it's more widely available than Starscream was. What a PITA it was trying to find that one.

Also I wonder if there will be a Takara "USA Edition" which will have the sharp pointed wing tips?

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968371)
Posted by MagnaBlade on August 5th, 2009 @ 1:23pm CDT

I hadn't heard about this before. That's awesome. Especially for only $60. I might get two like I did with Starscream so I can keep one in the box. Sometimes I wish I had three so could have one in the box, one in bot mode, and one in plane mode.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968375)
Posted by Zeds on August 5th, 2009 @ 1:28pm CDT

Very nice. Can't wait to pick him up. Hope he comes up to Canada this time!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968415)
Posted by dabattousai on August 5th, 2009 @ 3:12pm CDT

$60? Starscream was $50 in Wal-Mart. Inflation or just Hasbro's MSRP and Wal-Mart will knock off $10?

Probably pick up one of him, own the Takara Version and is already displayed. He would just be MISB with my two other Screamers I have.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968442)
Posted by --B-- on August 5th, 2009 @ 3:33pm CDT

MagnaBlade wrote:I hadn't heard about this before. That's awesome. Especially for only $60. I might get two like I did with Starscream so I can keep one in the box. Sometimes I wish I had three so could have one in the box, one in bot mode, and one in plane mode.

No wonder I couldn't get one, YOU have MINE

GIVE IT!!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968499)
Posted by Swiftpaw on August 5th, 2009 @ 5:35pm CDT

Whoo! Finally, my favorite Seeker! I've been holding off on importing hoping this day would come!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968821)
Posted by asquadrito on August 6th, 2009 @ 1:51am CDT

will this be available in Australia,
nothing ever is

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968878)
Posted by vectorA3 on August 6th, 2009 @ 3:47am CDT

thx for the compliment skywarp-2. The AFX (? co.?) bust is what inspired me to think of a teleporting variant, sort of. That bust is cool b/c he's half solid and half clear purple just like Skywarp phases.
Anyway, to those who hoped the stripes are painted and not stickers --i'm gonna guess they're painted. I've seen him twice and here's a pic i took at botcon:

sorry about the clarity, that's as clear as it's gonna get -since the site I posted on may've truncated some of the file size. On my laptop the actual photo is sharper & I'm still led to believe the stripes are painted. I took some quik pix of him at SDCC too, but those aren't sorted out/uploaded yet. (& a few of my friends r unhappy b/c I have costumed shots of them, + hot chix all over, I better get on that, there's just so many ~250!!!)

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (968881)
Posted by Tekka on August 6th, 2009 @ 4:06am CDT

That is a really sweet picture despite the blur. I completely forgot about the tail fins, and they're really quite eye catching. It looks like the finish is actually quite nice as well. Great! ^_^

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969004)
Posted by Powersa on August 6th, 2009 @ 10:05am CDT

toon accurate is the way to go

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969020)
Posted by Zombie Starscream on August 6th, 2009 @ 10:35am CDT

I like him, but I'm gonna wait until he gets quite knocked down in price like their Starscream eventually did. I always ended up getting them while they were still fresh and expensive, and I always regretted paying that extra money.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969236)
Posted by Primus1101 on August 6th, 2009 @ 6:43pm CDT

*shouts to back of house* MUM GIMME YOUR PURSE AND SELL MY KIDNEYS, I NEED THIS GUY!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969268)
Posted by Deacon_Frost2004 on August 6th, 2009 @ 8:41pm CDT

Skywarp looks pretty impressive. I missed out on Starscream when it came out, not due to a lack of availability, but a lack of money. Can't wait for Skywarp!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969306)
Posted by Prime Riblet on August 6th, 2009 @ 9:54pm CDT

Considering the price of a Leader class RoTF figure, this sucker is a damned steal. I hope he comes around to MN. This is a total must-buy for me.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969479)
Posted by vectorA3 on August 7th, 2009 @ 5:59am CDT

glad u liked the pic Tekka. I only took 4 or 5 and 2 came out bad, so that's 'the other' good picture. Lol. Just for fun here's another one from Botcon:

hope this is a little clearer and the experts can detect paint instead of stickers.
Oh yeah, my running joke with this one is -why didn't Hasbro turn the 'feet' backwards like they're supposed to be??! 8-}

A MP figure deserves the proper transformation!!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969512)
Posted by Convotron on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:25am CDT

A masterpiece class figure, seeker jet mold, great looking colour scheme that is cartoon accurate...a must buy for me! I hope a similar update for Thundercracker is in the future.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (969824)
Posted by Prime Riblet on August 7th, 2009 @ 5:56pm CDT

The more I think about this subject, the more awesome it is. I have been totally avoiding getting into the Masterpiece figures, but this is going to make me change my mind. I was pricing SW on ebay a couple months ago and just couldn't do it because of the price. I want it freaking bad, and this will certainly help me justify the price point. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (970090)
Posted by vectorA3 on August 8th, 2009 @ 6:09am CDT

I know. Powerglide is even in awe in that shot!!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (973749)
Posted by Rastamus Prime on August 14th, 2009 @ 3:32pm CDT

I'll pass on this one. I have the complete MP seeker set, no need to downgrade to a Hasbro version (sorry Hasbro fans.)

Be that as it may, congrats to Hasbro on reprolabeling it to 1984. Classics Skywarp had this funky scheme to him. :???:

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (973799)
Posted by tom brokaw on August 14th, 2009 @ 4:39pm CDT

fantastic!

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (974158)
Posted by vectorA3 on August 14th, 2009 @ 11:56pm CDT

if ur referring to his sig, I agree. Pretty cool. I gotta get that coronation set for MP SS. Looks badass

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (987250)
Posted by Scorpulator on August 31st, 2009 @ 7:57pm CDT

Why is Hasbro only selling these at Wal-Mart? I can't stand that place. I hate to sound stuck up, but I'm always affraid I'll get robbed if I go in there. I mean Target, Toys 'R Us, anywhere. But Wal-Mart? Masterpiece figures are clearly intended for die-hard collectors and Wal-Mart is not exactly a place that comes to mind when I think of that kind of customer.

Re: Another look at Wal*Mart Exclusive Masterpiece Skywarp In Package (987268)
Posted by Stockade on August 31st, 2009 @ 8:32pm CDT

WOW! i dont have any MP seekers, do Skywarp will be my first!!

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