In-Package Images - Transformers Asia Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp, Coin, Dr Arkeville
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Re: In-Package Images - Transformers Asia Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp, Coin, Dr Arkeville
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Comment by Prime Riblet
Dec 27, 2014
I would actually like to pick up an HA Soundwave since I missed it in stores. I really think they did a good job with that.
Skywarp is going to be a bit out of my price league these days. Just can't justify that kind of money on a figure I have two of, even with it being the new mold. But Maybe I can figure out something........
Skywarp is going to be a bit out of my price league these days. Just can't justify that kind of money on a figure I have two of, even with it being the new mold. But Maybe I can figure out something........
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Comment by megatronus
Dec 27, 2014
All I have to say is: 
The hard choice is figuring out whether to put in an order now, or wait and hope it goes on sale at some point...
The hard choice is figuring out whether to put in an order now, or wait and hope it goes on sale at some point...
Re: In-Package Images - Transformers Asia Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp, Coin, Dr Arkeville
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This won't be going on sale, the other Asia exclusive MPs have only gone up in price since their release. On top of that, this is Skywarp based on the more show accurate version of the mold.
Yeah, I somehow managed to miss this until yesterday, so I bit and pre-ordered it from RK, cheaper than any other place I found it at, 210 dollars including shipping. I feel really, really sad and dirty that this cost me more before shipping than MP Ultra Magnus did including shipping.
At least I have a full set of Seekers now, and won't have to get one till the Coneheads finally show up.
Comment by Dead Metal
Dec 27, 2014
megatronus wrote:All I have to say is:
The hard choice is figuring out whether to put in an order now, or wait and hope it goes on sale at some point...
This won't be going on sale, the other Asia exclusive MPs have only gone up in price since their release. On top of that, this is Skywarp based on the more show accurate version of the mold.
Yeah, I somehow managed to miss this until yesterday, so I bit and pre-ordered it from RK, cheaper than any other place I found it at, 210 dollars including shipping. I feel really, really sad and dirty that this cost me more before shipping than MP Ultra Magnus did including shipping.
At least I have a full set of Seekers now, and won't have to get one till the Coneheads finally show up.
Re: In-Package Images - Transformers Asia Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp, Coin, Dr Arkeville
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Comment by sol magnus
Dec 27, 2014
I definitely felt like the 200 bucks for MP-11SW was kind of a moneygrab, but unless Hasbro releases him over here (which seems unlikely considering he's exclusive) that the cost it takes to be the boss.
I won't be able to get him in the initial release as my money is tied up getting Ultra Magnus. I have to pace myself with the Masterpiece releases, although I do have something in the works to possibly come up with the extra cash to get him sooner. THat's a "we'll see", though.
I won't be able to get him in the initial release as my money is tied up getting Ultra Magnus. I have to pace myself with the Masterpiece releases, although I do have something in the works to possibly come up with the extra cash to get him sooner. THat's a "we'll see", though.
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Dec 27, 2014
When someone finally buy and receive him, I wanna know if the chest locking issue have been fixed. I mean, the chest lock perfectly on MP-03, but it's floppy on MP-11.
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Comment by shajaki
Dec 27, 2014
whyyyyyyyy did this have to come out the same time as UM? this is gonna be tricky...
anyone else think the coin holder is totally boss?
anyone else think the coin holder is totally boss?
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Comment by Dead Metal
Dec 27, 2014
Just realized, that is another KO stand I have to buy so the Seekers are consistent. 
Re: In-Package Images - Transformers Asia Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp, Coin, Dr Arkeville
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Huh? The Hasbro Asia MP reissues so far are Starscream and OP, both of which are still widely available. SS in particular has been on sale a bunch of times.
Skywarp is a special case, and 'hardcore' collectors like most of us here consider him a necessity, but I'm not sure we're representative of the market here, especially with the prohibitive price point.
Comment by megatronus
Dec 27, 2014
Dead Metal wrote:megatronus wrote:All I have to say is:
The hard choice is figuring out whether to put in an order now, or wait and hope it goes on sale at some point...
This won't be going on sale, the other Asia exclusive MPs have only gone up in price since their release. On top of that, this is Skywarp based on the more show accurate version of the mold.
Yeah, I somehow managed to miss this until yesterday, so I bit and pre-ordered it from RK, cheaper than any other place I found it at, 210 dollars including shipping. I feel really, really sad and dirty that this cost me more before shipping than MP Ultra Magnus did including shipping.
At least I have a full set of Seekers now, and won't have to get one till the Coneheads finally show up.
Huh? The Hasbro Asia MP reissues so far are Starscream and OP, both of which are still widely available. SS in particular has been on sale a bunch of times.
Skywarp is a special case, and 'hardcore' collectors like most of us here consider him a necessity, but I'm not sure we're representative of the market here, especially with the prohibitive price point.
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Dec 28, 2014
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Comment by Va'al
Dec 28, 2014
Thanks to fellow Seibertron.com user Cyberpath's notification of Weibo user Uranus, we get some nice comparison shots of the Hasbro Asia Transformers Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp with its fellow Seekers! Check them out mirrored below.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Dec 28, 2014
One Seeker per company:
Starscream - TakaraTomy
Thundercracker - Hasbro
Skywarp - Hasbro Asia
It's a global collection.
Starscream - TakaraTomy
Thundercracker - Hasbro
Skywarp - Hasbro Asia
It's a global collection.
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Comment by shajaki
Dec 28, 2014
SW makes TC look less premium, what with his silver paint out-doing the grey plastic.
Re: In-Package Images - Transformers Asia Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp, Coin, Dr Arkeville
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Starscream is mostly grey plastic, so it's all good!
Comment by megatronus
Dec 28, 2014
shajaki wrote:SW makes TC look less premium, what with his silver paint out-doing the grey plastic.
Starscream is mostly grey plastic, so it's all good!
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Is the SS pictured Takara's, or Hasbro Asia's?
Comment by megatronus
Dec 28, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:One Seeker per company:
Starscream - TakaraTomy
Thundercracker - Hasbro
Skywarp - Hasbro Asia
It's a global collection.
Is the SS pictured Takara's, or Hasbro Asia's?
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Kinda does.
Ya know, the more I look at the MP Seeker mold, the more I realize how truly awesome the Classics Seeker mold is. The Masterpiece mold is almost 2000% (!) of the cost of a Classics Seeker figure, and it still isn't any better as far as proportion and accuracy. Sure it is smaller, but it is truly amazing.
Comment by Prime Riblet
Dec 28, 2014
shajaki wrote:SW makes TC look less premium, what with his silver paint out-doing the grey plastic.
Kinda does.
Ya know, the more I look at the MP Seeker mold, the more I realize how truly awesome the Classics Seeker mold is. The Masterpiece mold is almost 2000% (!) of the cost of a Classics Seeker figure, and it still isn't any better as far as proportion and accuracy. Sure it is smaller, but it is truly amazing.
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Comment by Solrac333
Dec 28, 2014
Dammit Hasbro. Release this in the US. Don't want Acid Storm or Sunstorm.
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Comment by Sabrblade
Dec 28, 2014
The differences between the Japanese and Asian versions of MP-11 are so subtle from a distance that it's too difficult to tell from these pics.megatronus wrote:Is the SS pictured Takara's, or Hasbro Asia's?
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Don't forget Grimlock, Grimlock in his sweet ass box.
SS went on sale? Hm, so I misjudged these then, must just be bias due to how high the initial import costs are. I should check ebay more often then, the last time I checked out the Asia MP reissues, they where still at their 220 price point.
Comment by Dead Metal
Dec 28, 2014
megatronus wrote:Dead Metal wrote:megatronus wrote:All I have to say is:
The hard choice is figuring out whether to put in an order now, or wait and hope it goes on sale at some point...
This won't be going on sale, the other Asia exclusive MPs have only gone up in price since their release. On top of that, this is Skywarp based on the more show accurate version of the mold.
Yeah, I somehow managed to miss this until yesterday, so I bit and pre-ordered it from RK, cheaper than any other place I found it at, 210 dollars including shipping. I feel really, really sad and dirty that this cost me more before shipping than MP Ultra Magnus did including shipping.
At least I have a full set of Seekers now, and won't have to get one till the Coneheads finally show up.
Huh? The Hasbro Asia MP reissues so far are Starscream and OP, both of which are still widely available. SS in particular has been on sale a bunch of times.
Skywarp is a special case, and 'hardcore' collectors like most of us here consider him a necessity, but I'm not sure we're representative of the market here, especially with the prohibitive price point.
Don't forget Grimlock, Grimlock in his sweet ass box.
SS went on sale? Hm, so I misjudged these then, must just be bias due to how high the initial import costs are. I should check ebay more often then, the last time I checked out the Asia MP reissues, they where still at their 220 price point.
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Comment by megatronus
Dec 28, 2014
Didn't realize Grimlock was a Hasbro Asia reissue... interesting. But yea, even more so then. I have an order with TFsource with Hasbro Asia SS & Grimlock on there for $175 each. When TFSource or BBTS has their next Botcon or whatever type sale happens, you can count on those guys being discounted. Hope SW goes the same way... Though I'll probably put in an order in the next week out of weakness.Dead Metal wrote:Don't forget Grimlock, Grimlock in his sweet ass box.
SS went on sale? Hm, so I misjudged these then, must just be bias due to how high the initial import costs are. I should check ebay more often then, the last time I checked out the Asia MP reissues, they where still at their 220 price point.
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Indeed. I'm inclined to say Takara, since they all seem to have the same painted over glossy helmet. Hasbro Asia SS has the dark grey molded helmet...
I forget which one has that particular reddish purple for the Decepticons symbol, and which has more of the true purple purple... I'll have to look that up and get back.
Sorry for the multiple consecutive posts, all. I'm on vacation and it's hard to do multiple quotes in a single post from my phone...
Comment by megatronus
Dec 28, 2014
Sabrblade wrote:The differences between the Japanese and Asian versions of MP-11 are so subtle from a distance that it's too difficult to tell from these pics.megatronus wrote:Is the SS pictured Takara's, or Hasbro Asia's?
Indeed. I'm inclined to say Takara, since they all seem to have the same painted over glossy helmet. Hasbro Asia SS has the dark grey molded helmet...
I forget which one has that particular reddish purple for the Decepticons symbol, and which has more of the true purple purple... I'll have to look that up and get back.
Sorry for the multiple consecutive posts, all. I'm on vacation and it's hard to do multiple quotes in a single post from my phone...
