Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee

Posted by ZeroWolf Jan 6, 2022 at 7:43am CST 169,602 views

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With no official word from Takaratomy about Masterpiece Cliffjumper, this next story should be taken with a grain of salt.

The Japanese Transformers fan blog Autobase Aichi has reported on news that was originally found on Chinese social media, that of a comparison between the potential Masterpiece Cliffjumper figure, and the figure it shares parts with, MP-45 Bumblebee.

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Transformers News: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee

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Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Jan 6, 2022

For a line that says "Masterpiece", implying that level of attainment to their design/aesthetic etc. Both can't really be judged as successful in that regard.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 6, 2022

Still kibbly with "backpack" cancer, but at least he looks a bit cleaner than Bee.

It's not saying much.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by Immortal Starscream Jan 6, 2022

to quote a couple cartoon squirrels:
"Now that's comedy"
"SPEEEEEEEEEEEEEW!"

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by MeGrimlock78 Jan 6, 2022

Similar amount of kibble to Origins 'Bee?

If so, THAT'S what Earthrise shoulda looked like...

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Jan 6, 2022

If I were a fan of either of these characters, I'd be insulted by the effort. Or lack thereof. "Only looks good from the front" shouldn't be the standard for Masterpieces.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by optimeow Jan 6, 2022

Gappy bots and alt modes aren’t masterpieces.
They aren’t works of art or fine robot toy engineering either.
Who’s with me?

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 6, 2022

optimeow wrote:Who’s with me?

Everyone.

Especially when the damn thing will retail for 150$+.
This sure ain't a MP Skids/Reboost.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by Till-all-R1 Jan 6, 2022

For the price I can't say I'm impressed, for about $120 less I have something else that suffices quite well.
Also the fact that the doors become the bottom of the feet is poor engineering as it will most likely cause scuffing when displayed in bot mode. I used to like MP a lot but ever since they basically doubles in price they just aren't worth it anymore versus the standard TF line.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by -Kanrabat- Jan 6, 2022

Till-all-R1 wrote:I used to like MP a lot but ever since they basically doubles in price they just aren't worth it anymore versus the standard TF line.

That is, unless they release more like MP Skids and Reboost who are marvelous and barely cost more than a standard leader class.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by SpaceEagle Jan 6, 2022

Sheesh, looks like they really don't know what to do when it comes to smaller bots. MP Skids looks fantastic and deserving of the "Masterpiece" label, but this looks like they just borrowed engineering from close cousin Bumblebee and called it a day. It's...at least...cleaner?
I never really cared for Masterpieces but this seems odd compared to the aftermentioned Skids and Shouki - at least Shouki has combiner tasks so I can excuse THAT kibble.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by primalxconvoy Jan 6, 2022

I think both BB and Cliffjumper's design has united both cartoon-accurate and "classic aesthetic" MP fans in their mutual disgust for these figures This is what happens when one thing interferes, and take precedence over the overall aesthetic qualities of an object. In this case, a supposedly and so-called "masterpiece" figure.

Just like with most of the cartoonified MPs, this is an easy pass for me. There are 3P, possible KO versions and even the current "CHUG" figures that are of a standard these days to be considered spiritual successors to the MP line.

Or, in the vernacular, it looks like dogsh*t.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by Big Grim Jan 9, 2022

ZeroWolf wrote:What do you think of this? Is this the Masterpiece Cliffjumper you wanted?

Short answer, no. This cartoon "accurate" nonsense has to end in my opinion as it's NOT accurate. Bee did't have exploded nonsense for a backpack and feet in the cartoon, itself full of errors.

~ Grim

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by primalxconvoy Jan 9, 2022

Big Grim wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:What do you think of this? Is this the Masterpiece Cliffjumper you wanted?

Short answer, no. This cartoon "accurate" nonsense has to end in my opinion as it's NOT accurate. Bee did't have exploded nonsense for a backpack and feet in the cartoon, itself full of errors.

~ Grim

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Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Jan 9, 2022

The closest it seems you'll likely get to an "accurate" MP BB, based on HasTak's efforts is this one:

and just buy a separate one of these:

(adding some repro labels)

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by ZeroWolf Jan 9, 2022

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The closest it seems you'll likely get to an "accurate" MP BB, based on HasTak's efforts is this one:

and just buy a separate one of these:

(adding some repro labels)

Probably cheaper as well :lol:

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by AllNewSuperRobot Jan 9, 2022

Considering BB (and Cliffjumper, by extension) are icons of the series. The quality of the MP's would really suggest Takara doesn't care that much for him.

I look at Starscream/Thundercracker 2.0 and Skids/Reboost. Effort was made and hard work was put into the designs. I don't get that same impression here.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by Big Grim Jan 13, 2022

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The closest it seems you'll likely get to an "accurate" MP BB, based on HasTak's efforts is this one:

and just buy a separate one of these:

(adding some repro labels)

True enough, though I am fond of the first MP Bumblebee.

~ Grim

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by chuckdawg1999 Jan 13, 2022

Big Grim wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:The closest it seems you'll likely get to an "accurate" MP BB, based on HasTak's efforts is this one:

and just buy a separate one of these:

(adding some repro labels)

True enough, though I am fond of the first MP Bumblebee.

~ Grim

That first one was money.

Re: Comparison of Possible Transformers Masterpiece Cliffjumper with MP 45 Bumblebee (view post)

Comment by Big Grim Jan 14, 2022