Colours Test Shot - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack

Looking great. I like the rear view mirrors, nice touch. If only his ears lit up!

I never owned a g1 Wheeljack before, so I am happy that I finally will get one!
I think they are doing him justice the way he looks. Minor nitpick: I wish the upperlegs and lowerarms were gray instead of black, like in the cartoons, but this is nice as well.

Nice! If these are the final colors, I'm glad the windshield isn't as dark as originally shown. Looks excellent, can't wait for this guy!

Now bring on a cartoon-based redeco. Something like "MP-20A Wheeljack Anime Ver." or what have you.

he might not be the perfect cartoon accurate wherljack everyone wants, but he looks like he'll fit in just fine.

This figure continues to impress me. He is so well proportioned from top to bottom. There really isn't an area where a lot of kibble congregates. Wheeljack is very streamlined.

Va'al wrote:Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted a new image of the upcoming MP-20 Wheeljack figure, next to MP-17 Prowl, showing the scale of the two and a look at the not-yet-finalised colours. Thanks to Seibertron.com user Cyberpath for the tip, and check out the image below!

Looks great. I see two or three different shades of white like the neck and back of hands. I hope it will all be one uniform white in the release. I still find it comical that they have given Wheeljack such a tiny gun. I'll pretend the gun is a pneumatic drill and have him displayed building something.

The Jack is looking giod! He's so slim!

I really like this. keep the adjustments coming. I love the clear windows instead of the black windows.

Sweet. Wheeljack needs a lab and lots of lab toys.

After the official images of both Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-21 Bumblebee and MP-22 Ultra Magnus, Amazon.co.jp has updated its MP-20 listing with a lot more pictures of Wheeljack! Included are the anti-hypnosis device, the launcher and a sleek sleek deco. Check them out below.

Poop. I had just finished this. I was about to news it. To the victor go the spoils.

PA-ZOW.

Va'al wrote:PA-ZOW.

ZOWWEE!

WOW, looks so good. Cannot wait for this one. Reprolabels will have their work cut out creating a sticker set for this that doesn't cover that lovely paint work.

I wonder why these pictures came out after the bumblebee and UM ones even though it's to come out first. Strange.

Ravage XK: Really? I imagine the first thing Reprolabels will do is create a set that does cover it to provide a cartoon-accurate paint job.

mblase75 wrote:Ravage XK: Really? I imagine the first thing Reprolabels will do is create a set that does cover it to provide a cartoon-accurate paint job.

Yeah, they probably will but looks great as is.

Oh my god, he's so freaking gorgeous!!! This will be the Masterpiece I finally pull out all the stops to get, he looks incredible, I feel like I'm looking at porn!

Two more months!

His waistline looks horrible. That little bit of non-show-accurate hood is a very poor substitute for an actual abdominal region, which there should be plenty of room for in the back of his vehicle mode (as with MP Bumblebee). The top of his pelvis is the worst part, curved and minimal instead of square and solid. It is really obvious from a lot of angles that his actual waist actually only consists of a pipe.

If I could actually afford to collect masterpieces I would pass on this one.

Thank you for shopping with Hobby Search.

Regarding order number: 14-0115-#####

The pre-order item listed below
Master Piece MP20 Wheeljack (Completed)
( http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/###### )

Was originally scheduled for release on Late Aug,
but has been rescheduled for release on Late Sep.

We will ship out the item normally when it comes in stock.

We look forward to your next visit at HOBBY SEARCH.

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HOBBY SEARCH

URL: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng
E-mail: hs-support@1999.co.jp
TEL:81-3-5833-3533(INTERNATIONAL)

Just received this email.I'm speculating this may also affect the late November release of MP Bumble

He was originally due for release by the end of July. I've just been told he's due end of August so this looks like he's been delayed FOR A SECOND TIME. Ridiculous. They ought to have learned how to stick to schedule by now.

I don't know if it will directly delay the release of Bumblebee but he was never going to be released on time anyway. None of them are.

Thanks to a tip from fellow Seibertron.com user fenrir72, we have bad news for those of us excitingly awaiting Takara Tomy's Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack. It appears its release date has been pushed a little further yet, and is currently set to appear in September rather than July August. Read on below for the communication from Hobby Search.

Thank you for shopping with Hobby Search.

Regarding order number: 14-0115-#####

The pre-order item listed below
Master Piece MP20 Wheeljack (Completed)
( http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/###### )

Was originally scheduled for release on Late Aug,
but has been rescheduled for release on Late Sep.

We will ship out the item normally when it comes in stock.

We look forward to your next visit at HOBBY SEARCH.

------------------------------------------------
HOBBY SEARCH

URL: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng
E-mail: hs-support@1999.co.jp
TEL:81-3-5833-3533(INTERNATIONAL)

Goddamnit. I literally just pre-ordered it last night.

It's kind of good 'cause my wallet can rest.

Mykltron wrote:He was originally due for release by the end of July. I've just been told he's due end of August so this looks like he's been delayed FOR A SECOND TIME. Ridiculous. They ought to have learned how to stick to schedule by now.

I don't know if it will directly delay the release of Bumblebee but he was never going to be released on time anyway. None of them are.

Demands must be so high.

He was never scheduled for July, its always been August.

Its also worth noting that no one else got these emails and none of the other retailers sent them out Annnnnd HLJ just put up NEW pre-orders for WJ. What probly happened is they decided to make more, but release that second batch in Sept instead.

Either way, people shouldn't freak out till the two big retailers (AE/HLJ) in Japan or BBTS confirms. Then you can freak out if you want.

What if you have already freaked out? It wasn't much but people noticed.

Perhaps we should never take any notice of expected dates and then when they turn up its a nice surprise.

This was completely expected. Has there ever been an a MP that's come out on time?

I ordered mine off Ebay in April I think...hope the guy I dealt with is solid. Anyone know how long an order will exist in Ebay before it totally exits system and Paypal will not pay you back? That's what sucks about paying upfront .

I have gotten used to and expect these to be delayed. It doesn't come as a surprise to me.

Still says Aug in my HLJ order. so hopefully it's just one store? Either way it doesn't matter too much, we've waited over 6 months, whats another month.

reluctantyouth wrote:I ordered mine off Ebay in April I think...hope the guy I dealt with is solid. Anyone know how long an order will exist in Ebay before it totally exits system and Paypal will not pay you back? That's what sucks about paying upfront .

yeeaahh... id never preorder anything off ebay. anyone correct me if im wrong, but i beleive you have one month after auctions end to report a problem or open a case. so if that time has lapsed and the thing hasnt even been released yet you could be SOL. that is of coarse if the seller is a d-bag.

I'm actually pleased about this. August is going to be horribly expensive.

Can't complain much, the delay is good for the wallet. Just hope Jack and Magnus don't come out within two months of one another. lol. That'll just be painful.

My favorite mp yet...delayed?

The time is almost nigh for fans to get their hands on the Masterpiece version of the resident Autobot inventor. According to site sponsor TFSource, MP-20 is scheduled for release in Japan on September 10. They expect him to be in stock about a week later. Get your wallets ready as MP-20 is released in 2 short weeks.

Yes! Yeeeessss! It's about to mine now!

Does anyone know if Wheeljack will have the black/opaque windshield or the smokey, more transparent one since both versions have been shown lately?

Finally! Can't wait to get him! It looks like it was worth the waiting.

hey everyone! i found this pic of WJ's collector coin. appears to be another Asia deal like smokescreen.

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)

'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.

This means he must be close...

From the Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention.

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

More pix from Amazon Japan:

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

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

I believe that was coloured from Hasui's illustration: