Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price

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Have you felt that recent Masterpiece offerings have priced you out of the line? Well Takara Tomy's new direction for 2021 returning to its roots of realistic vehicle modes and bot modes that combine both toy and cartoon aesthetics also comes with a price that may be hard to resist! Pre-orders are launching now in Japan at a tax inclusive MSRP of 10,780JPY (about $98.50USD), however, Japanese pricing being as it is, retail discounts like those offered by AmiAmi for Skids and Reboost, could be as low as 7,540JPY or only $69 each at the current exchange rate! We've rarely seen new MP prices that low on new figures!

And while Skids is certainly a value at that price while including his two guns, don't wright off Reboost and his enticing pack of accessories including three weapons, a clear holomatter driver and a "Component X" Honda Motocompo compact scooter that can fit in the back of his Honda City alt mode just like the original Diaclone! If you didn't care about Reboost before this attention to detail might change your mind.

Will you be buying either or both of the latest MPs to hit Japan or is this not enough to get you back into the MP game? Let us know in the Energon Pub Forums!

Credit(s): AmiAmi

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Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101524)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 12th, 2021 @ 8:08pm CDT

Well, I'll be calling Reboost "On Holydays in the Countryside Optimus Prime". :lol:

I'm conflicted. Cash and space allow only for on of those MP. Reboost have lot of stuff and especially that scooter. Skids is Skids and will go well along the Alternator and the original G1.

Decisions, decisions... :-?

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101534)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 12th, 2021 @ 10:17pm CDT

I can only go for one so I'm going for Skids and I'm waiting on Amazon Japan to put pre-orders up. These look ok, so I hope they're not fiddly or have small, cheap plastic panels, like the last few MPs.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101537)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 12th, 2021 @ 10:36pm CDT

Non-geo locked promotional video from TakaraTomy.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=LPPieZHMtzQ

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101538)
Posted by Emerje on April 12th, 2021 @ 10:48pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I can only go for one so I'm going for Skids and I'm waiting on Amazon Japan to put pre-orders up. These look ok, so I hope they're not fiddly or have small, cheap plastic panels, like the last few MPs.

Doesn't look like it'll be any more complex than any other car, especially the pre-Sunstreaker molds. Looks to be on-par with the Datsuns and I think that was the goal.

Emerje

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101541)
Posted by Mindmaster on April 13th, 2021 @ 12:08am CDT

Honestly, Skids being less than $100 is so relieving. Just hope future MPs follow suit and return to form.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101654)
Posted by angtre on April 13th, 2021 @ 1:35pm CDT

I only collect Beast Wars characters and G1 Decepticons in the MP line, still I'm conflicted about getting at least one of these.

They are undoubtedly sweet, being so full of details AND at such reasonable price, so I'd definitely like to support this new direction for the MP line.

Hopefully Burn Out will come out soon with a Decepticon insigna, resolving my inner conflict.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101662)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 13th, 2021 @ 2:52pm CDT

The pricing is definitely on par with the third party X-transbots savant and the Takara version is better YAYAY (ok Savants scooter looks better but hey). Not often that happens! Price is still more than I like to pay for these things but definitely not off putting.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101693)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 13th, 2021 @ 7:18pm CDT

I pre-ordered both Reboost and Skids. They both have stuff I love, and I don't really want to choose. I will break my 1 MP per mold rule

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101723)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 14th, 2021 @ 4:29am CDT

At Amazon.jp, Skids is not available to ship to Canada (yet) while Reboost is.
Well, that's the one I really wanted anyway. More stuff and that scooter is a must.
Plus I'll get an "Optimus Prime" that choose to "travel light".

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B091VH?tag=seibertron00-22& ... oys&sr=1-2

Taxed and shipped it cost me 10062 JPY (116$CAN or 92$US). That IS a pretty damn good price.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101740)
Posted by blackeyedprime on April 14th, 2021 @ 1:04pm CDT

Is it wrong that I want the KOs licence plates to read as Chity?

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101762)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 14th, 2021 @ 4:20pm CDT

Takara Tomy put up a new video advert for MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost on their site. If you live in Japan (or if you have a VPN

) you can see the video directly and browse the high definition pictures HERE.

For the rest of the world, or for those who want to go the simple route, our fellow Seibertronian Powered Convoy found the mirror of the video on YouTube. The video show more angles on both figures, some more feature like an opening hood that reveal the engine, and a very brief transformation demo. Watch it at your leisure below:

Are you exited about their releases? Let us know what you think!

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101776)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on April 14th, 2021 @ 6:05pm CDT

I really like to know why Skids isn't being offered by Amazon Japan yet but Reboost is. The more I have to wait, the more I'm being tempted.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101777)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 14th, 2021 @ 6:23pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I really like to know why Skids isn't being offered by Amazon Japan yet but Reboost is. The more I have to wait, the more I'm being tempted.

Yeah, that's pretty weird.
Oh well, I'm glad that the one I really wanted is the one available. Man, I LOVE that compact scooter and the fact that we get a "retired Optimus Prime".

As for the "new direction of MP", I don't think it's a new direction at all. It's just that Skids barely appeared in the cartoon and Reboost is a Diaclone original. Meaning that they're not really restricted at an imperative "cartoon accuracy". This result in a pretty straightforward transformation as seen in the brief video above.

After the epic journey that was transforming MP-49 Black Convoy, taking a leisurely stroll with MP-54 Reboost will be refreshing.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101782)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 14th, 2021 @ 7:17pm CDT

I'm looking forward to the mold. I'm looking forward to something a little more MP-12 than MP-37 parts count wise

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101819)
Posted by william-james88 on April 15th, 2021 @ 12:33am CDT

Awesome first article!

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101825)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 15th, 2021 @ 4:36am CDT

william-james88 wrote:Awesome first article!

Thanks!
Sooner or later, I'll earn the title.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101827)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 15th, 2021 @ 4:42am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Awesome first article!

Thanks!
Sooner or later, I'll earn the title.

Keep that quality of writing and it'll be sooner then you think

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101847)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2021 @ 9:41am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I really like to know why Skids isn't being offered by Amazon Japan yet but Reboost is. The more I have to wait, the more I'm being tempted.

From what was said about Skids and Reboost in the interview with Kōjin Ōno, it seems that they're really trying to push Reboost so as to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Honda City Turbo, which is why they made him in the first place. The red color is apparently the most iconic color version of the car, so they really wanna get that version out on the market, in addition to Skids (even if that means Skids gets promoted less).

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2101848)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:00am CDT

Canadians ça preorder Skids and Reboost at Age 3 And Up for 115$can each.

Skids: https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/products/ ... p-53-skids

Reboost: https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/products/ ... 54-reboost

For Reboost, the better deal is still at Amazon.jp.
However, still no deal at all for Skids for now.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2102672)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 21st, 2021 @ 10:06pm CDT

It took a while but MP Skids is finally available for international shipping at Amazon.JP.
At least for Canada. It may be different for you.

https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Transform?tag=seibertron00-22& ... ys&sr=1-12

I already got Reboost on preorder so I don't need this one. Still at least people now have the option.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121705)
Posted by william-james88 on November 24th, 2021 @ 9:58am CST

There are several images popping up on Baidu for the upcoming Masterpiece 53 Skids and 54 Reboost. These give us our first look at the packaging. This makes sense as these toys are shipping out from Japanese retailers to be in people's hands by the end of the week. Oddly enough, some US based retailers getting the version distributed by Hasbro (with the extra Hasbro exclusive black box packaging) are pushing the date back.

In any case, here are the images, enjoy.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121706)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2021 @ 10:02am CST

Looking forward to have mine but I've yet to receive any shipping notice from Amazon.jp.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121718)
Posted by Glarryg on November 24th, 2021 @ 11:31am CST

Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121755)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on November 24th, 2021 @ 8:26pm CST

Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

I think BBTS has been hit hard by shipping issues. I have a lot of things on PO that are delayed by months.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121758)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 24th, 2021 @ 8:38pm CST

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

I think BBTS has been hit hard by shipping issues. I have a lot of things on PO that are delayed by months.

I recently got a new kitten and as much that I want that new 3P "Nemesis Prime", I hope mine get delayed by that much too because that little fokker is expensive with it's usual "vets fee starter pack".

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121768)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on November 24th, 2021 @ 10:46pm CST

Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

And I was so looking forward to this one, too.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121777)
Posted by Burn on November 25th, 2021 @ 1:59am CST

Glarryg wrote:Got an email from BBTS just this morning that the release was pushed back seven months. Odd timing.

Glarryg

That's interesting, because HLJ just charged me for mine. Just gotta ship him out now.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121780)
Posted by Emerje on November 25th, 2021 @ 2:52am CST

I ordered the first two from AmiAmi so just waiting for a payment request from them. Crosscut I ordered from Pulse since he's an exclusive in Japan and he was also delayed to July.

Emerje

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121794)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 25th, 2021 @ 10:34am CST

I'm waiting on TFsource to charge me for Reboost, so far seems to be the only one that hasn't been pushed by anyone yet

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2121903)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 26th, 2021 @ 9:25pm CST

Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122044)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:12pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122048)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:24pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

Because.
He was also the first to be available for preorder if I remember correctly.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122049)
Posted by Emerje on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:25pm CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut. Reboost.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

I'm guessing he meant Swerve or Reboost since Crosscut isn't even sold on Amazon Japan since it's a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan and not due until March anyway.

Emerje

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122050)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 28th, 2021 @ 8:26pm CST

Emerje wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:Amazon.jp just shipped my Crosscut. Reboost.

I'll do a full pictorial review once it arrive.

wait wait wait, how is Crosscut coming out first?

I'm guessing he meant Swerve or Reboost since Crosscut isn't even sold on Amazon Japan since it's a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive in Japan and not due until March anyway.

Emerje

Cough.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122058)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on November 28th, 2021 @ 9:55pm CST

Y'know, with Skids, Crosscut, and a brand-new Diaclone-deco Honda City character in the form of Reboost... Mirage and Jazz's absence from the MP lineup is sticking out more and more all the time.

...I just realized, we're gonna see MP Screech. We're totally going to get an MP Screech. We know Takara redeco-milks the MP molds like there's no tomorrow, it's practically guaranteed.

Also, I find myself now being grateful for Skids barely being in the cartoon - it means his MP toy was done according to the MP-10/MP-12 design school instead of the accursed MP-44/MP-47 design school.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122064)
Posted by william-james88 on November 28th, 2021 @ 11:02pm CST

Thanks to Matt in japan we have a video review of Takara's latest MP, Masterpiece MP-53 Skids. He is out in Japan so our resident Seibertronian there has gone through the figure. Let us know if you are getting yours, and if this review either gets you more excited or makes you want to purchase it (or not).

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122070)
Posted by primalxconvoy on November 29th, 2021 @ 3:11am CST

Cheers, Matt, for the review! I was waiting for a REAL, honest reviewer that bought the figure legitimately, to watch on YouTube, so your the first I've heard about.

My red and blue boys are probably a "non-delivery notice" in my letter-box as we speak (as Amazon Japan ALWAYS delivers whenever I'm at work, no matter what times I specify, when asked).

Looking forward to watching the review and opening the toys soon!

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122071)
Posted by primalxconvoy on November 29th, 2021 @ 3:11am CST

Sigh, see below...

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122072)
Posted by primalxconvoy on November 29th, 2021 @ 3:12am CST

Sorry, DOCOMO reception is dogsh*t on the major trainline from Tokyo I'm currently on, so I apologise for the double post.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122177)
Posted by primalxconvoy on November 30th, 2021 @ 2:38pm CST

Just got Reboost and Skids (and pre-ordered Crosscut). I'm just so happy with the alt-mode, that I haven't transformed them yet.

I checked the TFWiki bio for Reboost ( https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Reboost ) and they kept mentioning how "popular" the (turbo) was, but a Top Gear review (see below) stated that the (turbo) didn't catch on and was discontinued soon(ish) after release. It DID seem to impress the head of Honda, though (see the video below). I can only assume either the regular "R" version (which Reboost is based on) was more popular than the "turbo" version and/or the main reason the car got a "more important" bio in Reboost's instructions was due to the (rumour?) that Honda partly funded/promoted/was behind this release, in order to celebrate its (30th?) anniversary, or something.

Here's the Top Gear review (featuring a "Japan Only" advert featuring British ska band, "Madness") :

- https://youtu.be/KFp_dHpwM8c

Here are the Madness-related Honda City Adverts:

- https://youtu.be/ZPBjxQ8_9YY

And here's a "walk-around" of the red "R" version:

- https://youtu.be/Kt32_ZT-_0Q

IMG_20211130_203623~01.jpg

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122183)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 30th, 2021 @ 3:13pm CST

I'm supposed to get Reboost today.
So I'll make a full pictorial review tonight if everything goes well on schedule.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122220)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 30th, 2021 @ 8:55pm CST

MP-54 Reboost will hijack his brother Skids thread to show himself off!
So let's get right into it.

First of, the box is small and pretty similar to what we got so far from Takara over the years.

This is what you get when you open the box. Reboost have more accessories than Skids notably that adorable mini scooter. There's also the instructions and the obligatory character card.

The little guy is an "hologram" of Sam Witwicky (I guess) and can ride the scooter easily. But the guy is way too small compared to the car.

They didn't had to do that but they did anyway. The hood can lift up to reveal an engine!

The trunk door can open and there is LOTS of storage inside.

After a very small transformation, the scooter can store inside.

All 3 weapons can store inside as well.

But once all 3 guns are in the truck, there is no more room for the scooter unless you don't mind leaving the rear door open.

The vehicle is superbly well detailed.

There's no interior details at all inside. The bot takes all the space.

But the clear guy is stubborn. And yes, this is official.

The holo-guy can only be a child at this size.

But he's annoying as hell to deal with, things popping off everywhere all the time.

So in the end, despite the fact that having an extra gun, an extra dude, and a scooter over Skids is super nice, those extras shall remain box-warmers.

Now, it's time for comparison pictures with other Transformers.

First, G1 Skids.

Next, MP-10 Optimus Prime, and MP-21 Bumblebee (the only one that matters.)

Finally, some comparison with current WFC deluxes.

Transforming Reboost was pretty straightforward and smooth like MP-21 or MP-10. No annoying steps, no tolerance issues, and it use clever tricks all over. Only thing that may cause a problem are the arms when I'll put him back into vehicle mode. Those arms pretzel themselves à la Alternators.
Reboost have decent articulations and joints. Also, his hands do have a trigger finger and can open and close.

He's pretty stable and can even take a running pose without issues.

Reboost is very fun to handle.

That head looks like the original Diaclone. But for me, all I can see is Optimus Prime, finally going in retirement. :lol:

It's also the only place that a

is revealed.

Too often, guns are annoying to deal with Masterpieces toys. They usually have a hard time to peg in hands. Not here. Reboost take his guns firmly in hand/arm and will not drop them unless you want to take them off.

Reboost have a very clean back. Plus the back of the legs are the only place where faux-parts are used with those back-of-the-van cheat-panels. A very clever trick.

Comparison with MP-21 Bumblebee and MP-10 Optimus Prime in robot mode. Reboost is meant to go with the older Masterpiece instead of the newer one that are obsessed with Cartoon accuracy. And that's a great thing IMO.

With G1 Skids because he's PRECIOUS.

With the current WFC deluxes:

Finally, with MP-10 and the newer MP Optimus mold in the shape of Nemesis Prime:

Overall, I seriously think that MP-54 Reboost is my Transformers of the year. He's fun to handle, beautiful in all mode, plus he use so many nice transformation tricks.
Not only that, but he's priced just in the mid point between a current Leader and Commander toy. I highly recommend him.

It's been a while since I had a Transformers THIS good! :BOWDOWN:

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122221)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 30th, 2021 @ 9:40pm CST

It's not Sam Witwicky. It's a Holomatter Avatar.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122227)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 30th, 2021 @ 10:41pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:It's not Sam Witwicky. It's a Holomatter Avatar.

You could name him George Constanza or Antoine Bertrand that it wouldn't make any difference.
I was talking about the mold itself.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122228)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 30th, 2021 @ 10:47pm CST

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:It's not Sam Witwicky. It's a Holomatter Avatar.

You could name him George Constanza or Antoine Bertrand that it wouldn't make any difference.
I was talking about the mold itself.

Oh... You don't know. The story behind Reboost as a character. It is... something else.

HONDA CITY-R
It’s been many a long and arduous road before Reboost came face to face with the Honda City R. He was originally part of the Autobot Outer Planetary Support Squad, taking the form of a surveillance satellite. After a long service in space, he successfully positioned to join the defense force of the allied planet Engali. He soon thought of his position as part of a noble family’s citadel defense team as his vocation. He accepted orders from the Engalian House of Peers without a second thought. In order to deepen the planet’s alliance, Reboost was even put forward to marry the heir of a certain major family. The 8-gendered Engalians have a complicated and bizarre marriage system, but Reboost found he got on well with his potential spouse, named Merai, and they agreed to the marriage. Sadly, it soon became clear that the noble houses were after Reboost’s special ability, and he soon became embroiled in a dispute between the various princes of the houses. Reboost lost consciousness after an attack, and was moved to a research facility on another planet. When he awoke, Reboost found he’d been disassembled, with his life core being examined under the name “Component X”. Secretly hacking into the facility’s network, Reboost found that the Engalian traitors had formed a conspiracy with a division of the corporation known as Marlboor, and that Merai and his other spouses were safe, but already married into other families. But just as one relationship ended, another began. He had found some of the enemy’s spy data on a car from Planet Earth: a red Honda City R. Realising at once he had no other options for a vehicle mode, Reboost began to plan his escape to Earth. Distracting the enemy using holomatter avatars, he set about rebuilding his core into an autonomous Motocompo-type device, then used the facility’s ground bridge to travel to the Sol system’s warp gate. From there, he hitched a ride on a cargo ship to Earth. As he landed, he found that his destination was under attack from the Decepticons, putting a human city in danger. He rushed to a nearby parking garage, and finally found and merged with his long-awaited Honda City R! Injecting nanovectors and transplanting his life core, he turned the City R into a super robot lifeform, transforming into an Autobot warrior and counter attacking the Decepticons. Reboost, having undergone a splendid rebirth through the City R, became the new defender of the city.

REBOOST
After a long interstellar mission filled with galactic hardship, Reboost has finally been assigned to Autobot City on Earth, gaining a new vehicle mode and a new city to protect. Now he rejoices in all the planet has to offer. He has a cheerful social life and diverse hobbies: giving people rides around town, multispectrum landscape photography and cy-fiber weaving, building new relationships all the while. Starting with Cosmos, he’s come to get along with many Autobots. That said, he’s clashed with Tailgate, who views Earth machinery as living beings.

Reboost carries a number of weapons specialised for urban defense. His mid-size laser gun can rapid fire laser dot rounds can hit an aerial target at 150km, and his Rocketbot shells can create an energy-weapon dampening field of up to 300 metres. At close range, his double laser gun turret can project destructive hard-light blades that don’t harm humans and buildings, hurting only enemies. His recon drone, Component X was constructed with his own life force and personality component, allowing it to perform complex reconnaissance and maneuvering using holomatter avatars, as well as retreat while carrying his life core. His in-born Boost Key ability allows him to reactivate the life functions of organic and mechanical beings alike, also allowing him to temporarily boost the power of both himself and others. While this does boost morale and can bring back those on the brink of death, its restorative powers are limited by Reboost’s lack of medical expertise, introducing an element of randomness to its powers and limiting its overall use.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122229)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on November 30th, 2021 @ 11:06pm CST

Oh God...

My guess is that Reboost is just an average Joe, a blue collar worker with a boring 9 to 5 job. He find happiness in his chuunibyou delusions (thus explaining that zany backstory.)

That makes me like him even more!

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122231)
Posted by primalxconvoy on November 30th, 2021 @ 11:57pm CST

Sabrblade wrote:It's not Sam Witwicky. It's a Holomatter Avatar.

"...Reboost includes a Holomatter Avatar driver, which is a transparent version of the Spike Witwicky figure included with Hound..."

(Source: - https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Reboost )

Anyway, great little review. I love the car nice details and can't wait to transform them, but I'm worried about the Binaltech arms, as I have up getting to get Binaltech Grimlock's arms back into car mode. I ended up just removing them and chucking them into the box.

I'm also surprised that they didn't mention anything about Reboost suffering from https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Primus_apotheosis...

Btw, our lad in Japan, Wotafa, reviewed Skids:

- https://youtu.be/3HDPCR6E37c

It's in Japanese, but his reviews are usually pretty easy to understand regardless, as he knows his Transformers well.

Btw, if anyone could make some comparison pics to show the official versions alongside the xTransbots versions, that would be great. I'm a little interested in getting this version and want to see the scale:

- https://youtu.be/-fKj9Euhm-I

This is what it's based upon:

- https://japanesenostalgiccar.com/jnc-th ... er-arrest/

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122242)
Posted by Evil Eye on December 1st, 2021 @ 8:38am CST

He looks fantastic! I kinda want Crosscut, if only because I want a version with the Motocompo scooter, but don't fancy another red Autobot (especially as I have the red version of Bumblebee). But yeah, thanks for this review.

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122245)
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on December 1st, 2021 @ 9:35am CST

Man, this guy has a SERIOUS case of Primus Apotheosis

Re: Masterpiece Skids and Reboost Pre-Orders Launch in Japan at a Sweet Low Price (2122271)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 1st, 2021 @ 5:14pm CST

He looks great, I am looking forward to my Reboost, though I probably won't see him for 4-5 months

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