All the Details Revealed for Hasbro Release of Masterpiece MP-20+ Wheeljack Cartoon Version
Thursday, August 9th, 2018 9:05PM CDT
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While it is not stated to be an exclusive to them, it is the only retailer offering the Hasbro release at the moment rather than importing the product from Japan. The toys will be the same, but the Hasbro release is said to have an extra sleeve on the box for English writing. This makes it the very first time Hasbro releases this mold. The price is $79.99 with free shipping and there are wholesaler discounts. The figure is being released in February 2019.
Here are additional descriptions from the listing:
Transformers Masterpiece Edition Wheeljack is back! The Autobot mad scientist comes complete with another one of his crazy inventions. With cartoon-specific detailing, Wheeljack looks just like he did in the cartoons from 1984 in his blue windows and colorful finish. Transforms from Lancia Stratos Turbo to robot and back again. Includes shoulder cannon and additional accessories. It's great for Generation One fans!
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Posted by Emerje on August 9th, 2018 @ 9:33pm CDT
However, it's a great for those that need this option, it's basically the same as the Japanese taxed price (about $83).
Emerje
Posted by Qwan on August 9th, 2018 @ 9:48pm CDT
Emerje wrote:It'll be about $12+ less to import it.
However, it's a great for those that need this option, it's basically the same as the Japanese taxed price (about $83).
Emerje
How can it cost about the same, and yet be $12 more expensive than importing (with associated costs)?
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2018 @ 9:53pm CDT
Emerje wrote:It'll be about $12+ less to import it.
However, it's a great for those that need this option, it's basically the same as the Japanese taxed price (about $83).
Emerje
I really wonder, who needs this option? Then again, lots of people order from BBTS and this is 5$ cheaper
Posted by Emerje on August 9th, 2018 @ 10:21pm CDT
Qwan wrote:Emerje wrote:It'll be about $12+ less to import it.
However, it's a great for those that need this option, it's basically the same as the Japanese taxed price (about $83).
Emerje
How can it cost about the same, and yet be $12 more expensive than importing (with associated costs)?
Full MSRP plus tax is 9,180 JPY ($83) making $79.99 reasonably close to the Japanese price. But after the usual discounts from exporters (AmiAmi, HLJ, et al) it's closer 6,500 JPY (give or take) plus 800 JPY to 1,000 JPY for SAL shipping bringing it to around $68~ total or around $12 less than Hasbro's price.
Will, there's a lot of people that simply don't trust or feel comportable importing themselves and would rather use a domestic online shop.
Emerje
Posted by Qwan on August 9th, 2018 @ 10:34pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Qwan wrote:Emerje wrote:It'll be about $12+ less to import it.
However, it's a great for those that need this option, it's basically the same as the Japanese taxed price (about $83).
Emerje
How can it cost about the same, and yet be $12 more expensive than importing (with associated costs)?
Full MSRP plus tax is 9,180 JPY ($83) making $79.99 reasonably close to the Japanese price. But after the usual discounts from exporters (AmiAmi, HLJ, et al) it's closer 6,500 JPY (give or take) plus 800 JPY to 1,000 JPY for SAL shipping bringing it to around $68~ total or around $12 less than Hasbro's price.
Emerje
Ahh, I gotcha! Thanks for the explanation
Posted by william-james88 on August 9th, 2018 @ 10:56pm CDT
As for the preference of a domestic online retailer, i never really understood it myself since i figured anyone able to order online could do it anywhere, so why not choose the cheaper option.
Posted by Emerje on August 9th, 2018 @ 11:36pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Just an FYI, most retailers in Japan also have that discount, Amazon Japan as well. I have only ever seen that Japanese MSRP ever followed at takara tomy mall.
No doubt, though given enough time I think we'll see the domestic price come down as well. Other stores are also carrying EE's exclusives, but for a flat $5 more (except for MP-43 Megatron which is the same price) on each one so there's room for sales and discounts later on. Either Hasbro is giving the best prices to EE or the other stores are getting theirs from elsewhere (Asia?).
As for the preference of a domestic online retailer, i never really understood it myself since i figured anyone able to order online could do it anywhere, so why not choose the cheaper option.
Me either, but we've both seen long time fans ask advice on ordering from Japan for the first time or choosing to buy from domestic shops over lower priced Japanese exporters. I think there's a belief that it's expensive to ship from Japan, but we know that doesn't have to be the case. Heck, sometimes the shipping from Japan is cheaper than what I can ship any package for within my own country.
Emerje
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 10th, 2018 @ 12:56am CDT
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Posted by Emerje on August 10th, 2018 @ 1:34am CDT
Emerje
Posted by Cyberpath on August 19th, 2018 @ 3:26pm CDT
carytheone wrote:Ahhhhh..... so I see. I've never noticed that before. I did noticed that when the cannon was tabbed all the way in, tilting it up un-tabs it a bit. Still seems to pull an acceptable angle though.Cyberpath wrote:carytheone wrote:Not sure if I follow. Pretty sure he can pull off that pose,, mine has anywayThey still haven't fixed the canon arm so it could bend like in the original stock photos...
Not as much as in the original stock photos, I'm sure. Somewhere between the prototype and final product they cut costs and limited its swing range. I even opened it to see.
Perhaps it's why they didn't tab it all the way into his shoulder in the new stock photos.
Not enough.
It would have improved the flying poses, too.
Oh well. If I had a copy of the cannon I think I could tweak it, but otherwise I don't want to mess with it.
Posted by Cyberpath on August 27th, 2018 @ 3:33pm CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on August 27th, 2018 @ 7:23pm CDT
It's his Alitalia endorsements that make the the Lancia Stratos shine even more (just look at Sega Rally)similar to how Martini makes the Porsche 935 turbo iconic.
Posted by Cyberpath on January 29th, 2019 @ 12:19pm CST
Posted by Cyberpath on February 22nd, 2019 @ 3:23pm CST
More pix and comparison shots with the original at:
http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2925.html
That windshield is.. very blue.
Posted by Ironhidensh on February 22nd, 2019 @ 3:40pm CST
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 22nd, 2019 @ 4:24pm CST
Ironhidensh wrote:I had completely forgotten about this. Got my payment notice the other day from HLJ. Sadly, I haven't decided if I'm gonna ship him solo, or leave him in warehouse for another purchase.
Guess it goes to show how uninterested people are in this.
My advice is to wait till you get something else from there. That way you can get combined shipping for both. Waiting a little can save you a few bucks I guess
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 22nd, 2019 @ 7:21pm CST
Posted by Amelie on February 25th, 2019 @ 6:32am CST
Have you already pre-ordered yet (or better still – has it arrived?), is the anime look simply too minimalistic for a double dip? Let us know your thoughts here on the Energon Pub at Seibertron.com.
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Posted by GrangerPerry on February 25th, 2019 @ 11:31am CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 25th, 2019 @ 3:06pm CST
GrangerPerry wrote:I’ve always been confused why people call these the ‘anime’ version. For the sticklers isn’t Sunbow based in the US??
The animation work was outsourced to several studios in Japan and Korea (common practice too). For Transformers, Toei and AKOM are the two best known (though the latter is more notorious for its errors). Also, in Japan any animated cartoon is called "anime", be it domestic or imported. We just narrowed down the definition
Posted by gothsaurus on February 25th, 2019 @ 5:13pm CST
Of course, best case is when Takara can fudge both out of the same toy with some parts and head/face swapping (ala Grapple and Inferno)
All things considered, the animation "+" shelf is getting pretty filled out. Now if we can just get them to stop doing repaints and full-blown character reduxes long enough to crank out Trailbreaker, Hound, Mirage, Jazz and Cliffjumper I'll be a happy man. (Okay, yeah, and Skids, Hoist, Huffer, Windcharger, Gears, Brawn, Reflector, Hotlink...)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 26th, 2019 @ 7:29pm CST
Seriously, "anime look" is a sod excuse to skimp on the paint aps for twice the price.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on February 26th, 2019 @ 11:47pm CST
Posted by no-one on February 27th, 2019 @ 2:04pm CST
You know, I have never understood the appeal of these stripped down cartoon accurate decosAmelie wrote:
Posted by gothsaurus on February 27th, 2019 @ 2:25pm CST
That said, I do still like the notion of getting a toy deco for vehicle mode display and an anime deco for bot display.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 27th, 2019 @ 2:38pm CST
gothsaurus wrote:whaaa. Is this a KO of the Unite Warriors version?
Me thinks that's photoshopped.
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 27th, 2019 @ 2:40pm CST
carytheone wrote:You know, I have never understood the appeal of these stripped down cartoon accurate decosAmelie wrote:
I will admit that the deco works best in robot mode, where the less cluttered look makes the robot slightly better. Vehicle mode is the absolute opposite, where the OG beats it completely. Overall, I'd be happy to stick to the original, for a number of reasons, but I'm glad for those of you who did get this, and I hope you enjoy!
Posted by no-one on February 27th, 2019 @ 2:47pm CST
Maybe just a little, but I'll never sayJelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Me thinks that's photoshopped.gothsaurus wrote:whaaa. Is this a KO of the Unite Warriors version?
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