It appears that the TakaraTomy release will feature similar weathering and packaging as the USA release, and will cost 10,500 Yen.
To check out the update on the TakaraTomy website, please click here.
Masterpiece Starscream USA Edition on TakaraTomy Website
Posted by i_amtrunks
Feb 7, 2008 at 3:59pm CST
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It appears that the TakaraTomy release will feature similar weathering and packaging as the USA release, and will cost 10,500 Yen.
To check out the update on the TakaraTomy website, please click here.
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Feb 7, 2008
OK everyone...
!!!CHARGE!!!
!!!CHARGE!!!
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Comment by Sarri
Feb 7, 2008
Hmm, to bad.
I think, I'll pass on that.
If I had wanted the weathering effect and the loud Classic packaging, I'd have gotten the Walmart version.
I was hoping for the classy MP packaging and a clean Starscream.
I think, I'll pass on that.
If I had wanted the weathering effect and the loud Classic packaging, I'd have gotten the Walmart version.
I was hoping for the classy MP packaging and a clean Starscream.
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Comment by Nekoman
Feb 7, 2008
Well I hope this gives everyone a second chance at the toy, especially for who couldn’t get it the first time around because of the overly exaggerated and quite imaginative “Scalpers”.
Oh, did I mention that my army of Scalper legions troopers have sailed on a boat to Japan to swipe the toy before you could ever even dream of it?
Oh, did I mention that my army of Scalper legions troopers have sailed on a boat to Japan to swipe the toy before you could ever even dream of it?
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Comment by bigbadbarron
Feb 7, 2008
luckely i grabbed on when it was at a low $40
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Comment by MegatronBomb
Feb 7, 2008
Well it is the "USA" version, so I cant imagine it would have been too different than what was offered here. But I am glad I got mine despite satan's scalper legions hording up all those angelic toys. 
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NOOOOOOOO!
Comment by Uniprimus
Feb 7, 2008
i_amtrunks wrote: It appears that the TakaraTomy release will feature similar weathering...
NOOOOOOOO!
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Comment by Mechabreaker
Feb 7, 2008
My brother got one for Christmas, if I get enough money, I'm going to have to pick one up for myself.
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Comment by 009*
Feb 7, 2008
I wonder if Takara bought up some of Hasbro's stock for their customers, causing the drought we had for this figure?
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Comment by Oilspill
Feb 8, 2008
Bah!! I was hoping at least for separate decals. I, for one, don't like upside down faction insignia in Screamers bot mode. Doesn't make any sense to me.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
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Easy enough to fix with rubbing alcohol and repro labels.
The weathering comes off easy too. In bot mode it is unnoticeable.
He really is a great figure!
Comment by rpetras
Feb 8, 2008
BigRed wrote:Bah!! I was hoping at least for separate decals. I, for one, don't like upside down faction insignia in Screamers bot mode. Doesn't make any sense to me.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
Easy enough to fix with rubbing alcohol and repro labels.
The weathering comes off easy too. In bot mode it is unnoticeable.
He really is a great figure!
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Comment by PrivatePoop
Feb 8, 2008
I haven't seen this on bbts. Is there any other place I can order one, free of scalpers?
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It's on BBTS, but it's expensive. About $95, I think.
Comment by MagnusPrimal
Feb 8, 2008
PrivatePoop wrote:I haven't seen this on bbts. Is there any other place I can order one, free of scalpers?
It's on BBTS, but it's expensive. About $95, I think.
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Hmmm not a bad plan. Now I just gotta find some rubbing alcohol in Australia, Bunnings didn't have any last time I checked. Thanks for the idea!
Comment by Oilspill
Feb 9, 2008
rpetras wrote:BigRed wrote:Bah!! I was hoping at least for separate decals. I, for one, don't like upside down faction insignia in Screamers bot mode. Doesn't make any sense to me.
Guess it's time to open up MP Screamer. Had kept him MISB in case I needed to Ebay him and buy the Takara version. Seems like the US version is as good as we'll get now.
Easy enough to fix with rubbing alcohol and repro labels.
The weathering comes off easy too. In bot mode it is unnoticeable.
He really is a great figure!
Hmmm not a bad plan. Now I just gotta find some rubbing alcohol in Australia, Bunnings didn't have any last time I checked. Thanks for the idea!
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Feb 9, 2008
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Comment by GetterDragun
Feb 9, 2008
Whyis it like 50 bucks more in Japan?
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Feb 9, 2008
Cause they know Walmart screwed us and we want it, hence they can get away with it!
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Comment by Grahf
Feb 10, 2008
It does suck that those who were waiting for the Takara version are getting screwed now. Perhaps it will be made with a better quality plastic and paint. Twice the amount of money than the original for the same figure just with Japanese instructions seems unreasonable to me.
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Comment by Stormrider
Feb 10, 2008
What happened Takara? You delayed the release of US MP Starscream and told us that it would have different weathering. What a let down. 
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Comment by Liege Evilmus
Feb 10, 2008
Takaras been getting lazy and greedy!
I don't care, THATS OUR THING!
Give it back or I'm starting with the "How Many Razy Japanesse.." jokes
I don't care, THATS OUR THING!
Give it back or I'm starting with the "How Many Razy Japanesse.." jokes
