New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream

Sunday, May 15th, 2011 2:49AM CDT

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Seibertron's Gallery Quest 2500 continues with the addition of MPM-1 Starscream from Takara's Movie Masterpiece series! Takara's version of the HFTD Leader Class Starscream mold is free of Cybertronian tattoos and sports a more realistic weathered deco. Other differences include subtle variations in their paint applications in robot mode, and upgraded packaging to reflect his new found Masterpiece status. Click the link or any of the images below to check out the full gallery.

Starscream (Leader Class, Masterpieces)
Masterpiece Movie Series

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Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222319)
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on May 15th, 2011 @ 3:01am CDT

I've been kind of on the fence about buying this because he's so expensive for a leader figure, but he looks really good. I wouldn't mind seeing some pics of him next to premium Megatron.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222341)
Posted by Blurrz on May 15th, 2011 @ 4:13am CDT

Once I'm doing my sweep of Movie figures that I've missed and need to get, this beauty is on top of my list. It's wicked.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222349)
Posted by Xterminator on May 15th, 2011 @ 4:52am CDT

I'm glad I already got my MP-M01 last Christmas ...

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222360)
Posted by anindrew on May 15th, 2011 @ 5:47am CDT

While the extra paint apps and detailing make Masterpiece Movie Starscream look great, at $109 I think I can be perfectly happy with my HFTD Leader Starscream. I got him for $30 on clearance the other day. I'm not a fan of most of the movie figures, but for that price, I had to get him. He is truly one of the best figures I own!

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222397)
Posted by rpetras on May 15th, 2011 @ 7:49am CDT

It's a nice figure with a very nice (read: MUCH better) paint job.

But I agree with anidrew, not worth $100.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222428)
Posted by Rated X on May 15th, 2011 @ 8:57am CDT

Beautiful gallery as always.

Despite being a huge Starscream fan, I passed on the Takara version because an extra 50 bucks isnt worth the tattoo removal. My HFTD Starscream is like an MS-13 member. Tattered up for life.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222458)
Posted by SaTaN CoNvOy on May 15th, 2011 @ 10:04am CDT

meh...the only thing that's cool about takara's SS is the box. That's about it for me, idk there's just something about his paint apps that make it look....bleh(don't know why but energon prime comes to mind for some twisted reason.) I'm uber happy with my HFTD SS even more so since I painted him up a bit.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222607)
Posted by Swiftknife24 on May 15th, 2011 @ 2:51pm CDT

I see confusion in the labelling! I had trouble with deciding which labels to stick (and where), so I just looked up the F-22 used for Starscream and other F-22s. Basically I ended up giving the realistic decals to the Masterpiece and the equivalent ones with the Decepticon symbols to the HTFD Leader Starscream! Simples! :-B

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222609)
Posted by Seibertron on May 15th, 2011 @ 2:55pm CDT

Swiftknife24 wrote:I see confusion in the labelling! I had trouble with deciding which labels to stick (and where), so I just looked up the F-22 used for Starscream and other F-22s. Basically I ended up giving the realistic decals to the Masterpiece and the equivalent ones with the Decepticon symbols to the HTFD Leader Starscream! Simples!

No confusion. Just preference and to demonstrate the stickers on the toy for everyone. I decided to put both wing stickers on so that I could have a few shots with the both stickers. I may remove the stickers and reapply them to do exactly what you suggested.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222613)
Posted by Seibertron on May 15th, 2011 @ 2:59pm CDT

Did anyone get the Bumblebee from this "Masterpiece" series? Are there any significant differences? If so, what are they? I wouldn't mind getting it from a clearance sale for $30 to $50 at some point if nothing else has a higher priority, but I just can't justify spending more money on that mold.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222696)
Posted by Peleliu on May 15th, 2011 @ 6:05pm CDT

Uck, no way. The regular one is broken up by his darker paint apps and his tattoos; it gives him depth when you look at him. This new one is just a big wall of grey. Not attractive.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222759)
Posted by Volrath2242 on May 15th, 2011 @ 8:26pm CDT

I want this one. I want one without those damn ugly eye sores all over his body.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222810)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 15th, 2011 @ 10:09pm CDT

Hasbro Starscream > Takara Starscream

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222865)
Posted by Seibertron on May 16th, 2011 @ 12:30am CDT

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Hasbro Starscream > Takara Starscream

I agree. Kind of wish I hadn't bought it but oh well. It's a great repaint for $30 or $40, but not for $100+.

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1222954)
Posted by Swiftknife24 on May 16th, 2011 @ 7:35am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
Swiftknife24 wrote:I see confusion in the labelling! I had trouble with deciding which labels to stick (and where), so I just looked up the F-22 used for Starscream and other F-22s. Basically I ended up giving the realistic decals to the Masterpiece and the equivalent ones with the Decepticon symbols to the HTFD Leader Starscream! Simples!

No confusion. Just preference and to demonstrate the stickers on the toy for everyone. I decided to put both wing stickers on so that I could have a few shots with the both stickers. I may remove the stickers and reapply them to do exactly what you suggested.

Ah okay, no worries!

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1223007)
Posted by freaky777 on May 16th, 2011 @ 10:00am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:Hasbro Starscream > Takara Starscream

I agree. Kind of wish I hadn't bought it but oh well. It's a great repaint for $30 or $40, but not for $100+.

Wow I didn't know anyone would thought the same way as I did. Caused even though Takara SS had better paint apps overall, I prefer my SS with the tattoos.

Only thing I regretted is not waiting until SS goes for clearance before buying him, hes half the price now that I initially bought him for..

Re: New Gallery: MPM-1 Masterpiece Movie Starscream (1223167)
Posted by Swiftknife24 on May 16th, 2011 @ 1:58pm CDT

freaky777 wrote:Only thing I regretted is not waiting until SS goes for clearance before buying him, hes half the price now that I initially bought him for..

We've all been there... :roll: