Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin

Monday, September 1st, 2014 11:53AM CDT

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Courtesy of the Facebook page of Transformers Asia, and thanks to tips from Seibertron.com users Autobot Genocide and shajaki, we get a look at the collectible coin accompanying the soon-to-be-released Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack! Check it out mirrored below.

Get this special design exclusive commemorative coin free when purchase “Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack" at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !
Release Date : 2014-09-20
Release Place : Asia (Exclude Japan)

Credit(s): Transformers Asia

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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1603453)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 1st, 2014 @ 6:59pm CDT

'jack's back! If he were a fictional human, I'd see him as a cool Professor Emmet Brown, always deep into his next inventions and looking cool at the same time.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1603473)
Posted by megatronus on September 1st, 2014 @ 9:20pm CDT

This means he must be close...

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1604390)
Posted by robotmel on September 6th, 2014 @ 4:05am CDT

From the Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention.

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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1604397)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 6th, 2014 @ 4:23am CDT

Yummy!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605072)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 9th, 2014 @ 3:46am CDT

More pix from Amazon Japan:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605073)
Posted by robotmel on September 9th, 2014 @ 3:52am CDT

Is that Guidos art on the collector card thingy? Looks nice!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605075)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 9th, 2014 @ 4:13am CDT

robotmel wrote::-?
Is that Guidos art on the collector card thingy? Looks nice!

I believe that was coloured from Hasui's illustration:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605096)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 8:06am CDT

Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605146)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 10:24am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605160)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 9th, 2014 @ 11:25am CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!

Same with ths02 first edition Convoy with the black solar powered armor. It also sported 2 Yaniger style heads.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605161)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 11:38am CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!

"Doesn't tend to" isn't the same as "doesn't ever". It just means that they don't make a habit of using artwork from non-Japanese sources. Lambor G-2 Ver. is a notable example of such rare instances in which they do. But all the main line releases seem to use Japanese artwork unique to those releases.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605162)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 11:42am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!
"Doesn't tend to" isn't the same as "doesn't ever". It just means that they don't make a habit of using artwork from non-Japanese sources. Lambor G-2 Ver. is a notable example of such rare instances in which they do. But all the main line releases seem to use Japanese artwork unique to those releases.

I know that's what you meant, I was just nudging the conversation from your point.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605168)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:08pm CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Yeah, Masterpiece doesn't tend to use non-Japanese artists' artwork.

Do you mean as accompanying artwork?

Because in G2 Lambor's case, they definitely used Derek Yaniger's designs for the headsculpt!
"Doesn't tend to" isn't the same as "doesn't ever". It just means that they don't make a habit of using artwork from non-Japanese sources. Lambor G-2 Ver. is a notable example of such rare instances in which they do. But all the main line releases seem to use Japanese artwork unique to those releases.

I know that's what you meant, I was just nudging the conversation from your point.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605171)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:11pm CDT

Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art? :-?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605173)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:13pm CDT

Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?

MP-8X King Grimlock.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605180)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2014 @ 12:27pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?
MP-8X King Grimlock.

Does it count if it's a redeco/retool of a previously existing figure? I suppose by throwing MP12G in there, I corner myself, yeah..

I'm now going to leave and think about recent figures based on recent artwork, and draw a conclusion about.. something.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605237)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 9th, 2014 @ 2:50pm CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?
MP-8X King Grimlock.

Does it count if it's a redeco/retool of a previously existing figure? I suppose by throwing MP12G in there, I corner myself, yeah..

I'm now going to leave and think about recent figures based on recent artwork, and draw a conclusion about.. something.

I already made one: No US art, unless the figure in question is based on a Marvel Comics appearance. :-B

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605246)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 9th, 2014 @ 3:13pm CDT

Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?

Well, most of them really. The original toys were Japanese, but these new toys are based mostly on the artwork from the American cartoon.

Plus, the instructions include screen caps from the American show.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605259)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2014 @ 4:03pm CDT

Cyberpath wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?

Well, most of them really. The original toys were Japanese, but these new toys are based mostly on the artwork from the American cartoon.

Plus, the instructions include screen caps from the American show.

The show's animation models were made by Shōhei Kohara (of Takara) and Floro Dery. And the animation was all done by Toei (in Japan), AKOM, and one other studio. So there is a heavy Japanese influence in the art design of the G1 cartoon, despite the cartoon being conceived in and made for America.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605424)
Posted by Autobot032 on September 10th, 2014 @ 7:37am CDT

September 20th is the official release date of MP-20 Wheeljack, in Japan. As usual, some Asian releases will come with a collector coin, which we reported on here. This news update is all about new photos of the upcoming figure, since fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has provided us some updated photos he found, courtesy of the Amazon Japan listing.

The new photos, include his bio card and packaging in high resolution, among the obligatory figure shots. You can see the ordering page over at Amazon Japan by clicking here. It should be noted the Amazon Japan sales include an exclusive accessory.

According to Seibertron.com sponsor, TFSource, they should be receiving their shipment around a week after his Japanese release, so he'll be shipping to your homes sooner than you think. I know it's tough to wait, but we're in the home stretch now!

We've mirrored the images below:

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605429)
Posted by Desslok2201 on September 10th, 2014 @ 7:45am CDT

gimmegimmegimmegimmegimmegimme

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605433)
Posted by VioMeTriX on September 10th, 2014 @ 8:04am CDT

only thing I still don't like is that seam in the missile.... couldn't they make it one piece... that's just shoddy work... KFC answer the call and come up with better missiles...

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605457)
Posted by Ravage XK on September 10th, 2014 @ 9:39am CDT

Its getting closer. Looking at those pictures I started to worry about the crispness of the colours on the white body. I can see there being a few wobbly lines and smears. Fingers crossed Im wrong!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605458)
Posted by REMINATOR on September 10th, 2014 @ 9:40am CDT

Nice, can't wait to own him!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605515)
Posted by AutoBorst on September 10th, 2014 @ 2:05pm CDT

I want this figure, but dammit, that missile launcher is all sorts of ugly. I'm also tired of this "gun goes on the roof" thing. It's silly and has never been a part of G1 that I can recall. I'd rather they include stickers like MP Starscream.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605523)
Posted by Dead Metal on September 10th, 2014 @ 2:35pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?
MP-8X King Grimlock.

Does it count if it's a redeco/retool of a previously existing figure? I suppose by throwing MP12G in there, I corner myself, yeah..

I'm now going to leave and think about recent figures based on recent artwork, and draw a conclusion about.. something.

I already made one: No US art, unless the figure in question is based on a Marvel Comics appearance.

Just to add to the convo.
Well, there are also the Reissues from the early 2000s that used Dreamwave artwork, and the Revoltechs that are directly based on Pat Lee's artwork, but then again that's not Takara.

But yeah, generally Takara uses their own art, although it's sometimes by US or international artists that also work for Hasbro.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605620)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 10th, 2014 @ 10:18pm CDT

Autobot032 wrote:September 20th is the official release date of MP-20 Wheeljack, in Japan. As usual, some Asian releases will come with a collector coin, which we reported on here. This news update is all about new photos of the upcoming figure, since fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has provided us some updated photos he found, courtesy of the Amazon Japan listing.

The new photos, include his bio card and packaging in high resolution, among the obligatory figure shots. You can see the ordering page over at Amazon Japan by clicking here. It should be noted the Amazon Japan sales include an exclusive accessory.

According to Seibertron.com sponsor, TFSource, they should be receiving their shipment around a week after his Japanese release, so he'll be shipping to your homes sooner than you think. I know it's tough to wait, but we're in the home stretch now!

We've mirrored the images below:

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605626)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2014 @ 11:20pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Va'al wrote:Precisely.

Do we know, other than MP01 and MP12G, what figures are based on non-Japanese art?
MP-8X King Grimlock.

Does it count if it's a redeco/retool of a previously existing figure? I suppose by throwing MP12G in there, I corner myself, yeah..

I'm now going to leave and think about recent figures based on recent artwork, and draw a conclusion about.. something.

I already made one: No US art, unless the figure in question is based on a Marvel Comics appearance.

Just to add to the convo.
Well, there are also the Reissues from the early 2000s that used Dreamwave artwork, and the Revoltechs that are directly based on Pat Lee's artwork, but then again that's not Takara.

But yeah, generally Takara uses their own art, although it's sometimes by US or international artists that also work for Hasbro.

Yeah, but we were specifically talking about just Takara Masterpieces.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605845)
Posted by Kibble on September 12th, 2014 @ 7:21am CDT

Double post fail! See below...

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605846)
Posted by Kibble on September 12th, 2014 @ 7:21am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

They got the licensing for Alitalia and Lancia...but yes, the other dozen or so sponsors are all missing as I'm sure it woulda cost a fortune to get them all. No doubt Reprolabels will make a set, just as long as there are no cigarette companies! :roll:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605852)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 12th, 2014 @ 7:30am CDT

Kibble wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

They got the licensing for Alitalia and Lancia...but yes, the other dozen or so sponsors are all missing as I'm sure it woulda cost a fortune to get them all. No doubt Reprolabels will make a set, just as long as there are no cigarette companies!

Was that yellow banner a cigar product?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605858)
Posted by Kibble on September 12th, 2014 @ 8:02am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
Kibble wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Minute OCD moment. In WJs advertisement/decal, on WJ's doors, the yellow banner, Tomy wasn't able to recreate it or get the license? Too bad.Calling reprolabels.

They got the licensing for Alitalia and Lancia...but yes, the other dozen or so sponsors are all missing as I'm sure it woulda cost a fortune to get them all. No doubt Reprolabels will make a set, just as long as there are no cigarette companies!

Was that yellow banner a cigar product?

No, I don't think so. The cigarette comment was based on their lame ass stance of not doing a set for MP-23...because they don't like smoking. It's a good thing they like trademark infringement or they'd really be in a pickle!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1605899)
Posted by shajaki on September 12th, 2014 @ 9:57am CDT

Kibble wrote:No, I don't think so. The cigarette comment was based on their lame ass stance of not doing a set for MP-23...because they don't like smoking. It's a good thing they like trademark infringement or they'd really be in a pickle!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606664)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 16th, 2014 @ 4:47am CDT

Several in-hand pix at: http://bbs.actoys.net/read.php?tid-1975143.html

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606668)
Posted by Va'al on September 16th, 2014 @ 5:18am CDT

Thanks to a tip from fellow Seibertron.com user Cyberpath, we've located some in-hand images of upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack! The images come from this post on ACToys, and we've mirrored a handful below for your viewing pleasure - check them out!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606669)
Posted by Bounti76 on September 16th, 2014 @ 5:39am CDT

I guess since they spent the paint budget on the red and green, there was no money left for white? Not overly fond of the unpainted white plastic, but it's a minor issue for me. Otherwise, this is an amazing figure.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606671)
Posted by steve2275 on September 16th, 2014 @ 5:52am CDT

i like what i see

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606672)
Posted by RhA on September 16th, 2014 @ 6:04am CDT

*slow clap*

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606700)
Posted by ScottyP on September 16th, 2014 @ 9:13am CDT

Wow. Next week is gonna be fun.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606706)
Posted by wilcosu35 on September 16th, 2014 @ 9:40am CDT

he's glorious!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606724)
Posted by kirbenvost on September 16th, 2014 @ 10:39am CDT

He looks so good.

The paint job looks great. I was a little worried about how clean the lines would be but those fears have been put to rest. I can't wait!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1606729)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 16th, 2014 @ 10:54am CDT

More in-hand pix on this Instagram page.

And here's a mistransformed pic from Takara's Twitter:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607159)
Posted by Va'al on September 18th, 2014 @ 6:11am CDT

Thanks to a tip from fellow Seibertron.com user Cyberpath, we have a different set of in-hand images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack, via Instagram user Transformers46! We've mirrored a handful below for your viewing, and more can be found here including dynamic poses, size comparisons and more.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607160)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on September 18th, 2014 @ 6:20am CDT

Wheeljack? skinny legs, and too small head maybe is missing some fat on his body... I find Smokescreen the most accurate MP till now.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607164)
Posted by Autobot032 on September 18th, 2014 @ 6:59am CDT

Oh, you sexy beast. How I love thee...

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607171)
Posted by robotmel on September 18th, 2014 @ 7:24am CDT

Wheeljack looks great as a Masterpiece, very nice indeed!
I will be waiting for a trusted supplier via Ebay for this chap, but not too long of course, as we have seen how fast these MPs are getting knocked off.
Original is always best, where possible.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607195)
Posted by shajaki on September 18th, 2014 @ 9:28am CDT

robotmel wrote::D

Wheeljack looks great as a Masterpiece, very nice indeed!
I will be waiting for a trusted supplier via Ebay for this chap, but not too long of course, as we have seen how fast these MPs are getting knocked off.
Original is always best, where possible.

i also lol'd at that pic.

say rob... may i make a suggestion? he seems to have come into stock here...

MP-20 Wheeljack With Coin @ chimung for $59.90

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607200)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 18th, 2014 @ 9:46am CDT

Possibly the only MP I'll get, aside from Leaders

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607216)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 18th, 2014 @ 11:11am CDT

Lot more HQ photos by Uranusdd: #post11609231

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Collector Coin (1607221)
Posted by DMSL on September 18th, 2014 @ 11:30am CDT

robotmel wrote::D

Wheeljack looks great as a Masterpiece, very nice indeed!
I will be waiting for a trusted supplier via Ebay for this chap, but not too long of course, as we have seen how fast these MPs are getting knocked off.
Original is always best, where possible.

Don't buy from Toyspark if you are worried about the paintjob, he doesn't take returns whatever the condition of the toy. I bought several of his items without problems, but then i bought the MP Buzzsaw with Frenzy (or is it Rumble?) and it had paint issues and he refused to take a return although he does offer it. eBay and Paypal were no help at all.

If you know someone trustworthy to buy from please let me know.

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