Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release?
Sunday, February 9th, 2014 1:36PM CST
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Following up on a tip by Seibertron.com
Primeultimus, the staff called with the Wilmington, North Carolina Toys "R" Us. The employee on the phone, after being given the specific item code, confirmed that the number belonged to "
TRA SUNSTORM MASTERPIECE", which of course, means
Masterpiece Sunstorm! Could this herald another release of the much-loved MP11 Seeker mold?
The item code is
311207, if one would like to check for themselves.
Credit(s): TRU, Mindmaster
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Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549227)
Posted by
Kiresu on February 9th, 2014 @ 2:12pm CST
I just checked the item number at the TRU I work at. Its listed in our computer and priced at $86.99.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549229)
Posted by
Black Bumblebee on February 9th, 2014 @ 2:17pm CST
I'd bite on both Acid Storm and Sunstorm if they were priced at a reasonable $50. Heck, I might even go the full $75 if they'd do a decent US Starscream. But really... the uniqueness of the mold is gone.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549232)
Posted by
Primeultimus on February 9th, 2014 @ 2:23pm CST
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549233)
Posted by
LOST Cybertronian on February 9th, 2014 @ 2:23pm CST
I would buy a new seeker every year in that mold.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549240)
Posted by
Sabrblade on February 9th, 2014 @ 2:43pm CST
Curiouser and curiouser.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549248)
Posted by
Doubledealer93 on February 9th, 2014 @ 3:23pm CST
this is good news for me. i am just getting into MPs and i would love a sunstorm and prowl.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549252)
Posted by
Joetx on February 9th, 2014 @ 3:35pm CST
Kiresu wrote:I just checked the item number at the TRU I work at. Its listed in our computer and priced at $86.99.
Holy sticker shock, Batman!
MP Acid Storm was what, $70-75?
And to think some people say that the $60 price for MP Prowl @ TRU has got to be wrong, that it's got to be
less.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549255)
Posted by
megatronus on February 9th, 2014 @ 3:46pm CST
I have the Takara version, but would pick up this TRU release... if only to demonstrate Takara's plastic quality and general superiority.
Do people think the price increase is arbitrary, or that the coronation gear is included?
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549257)
Posted by
Kiresu on February 9th, 2014 @ 3:48pm CST
Joetx wrote:Kiresu wrote:I just checked the item number at the TRU I work at. Its listed in our computer and priced at $86.99.
Holy sticker shock, Batman!
MP Acid Storm was what, $70-75?
And to think some people say that the $60 price for MP Prowl @ TRU has got to be wrong, that it's got to be
less.
Acidstorm is still $86.99 as well though, at least in my current store.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549278)
Posted by
autobotOG on February 9th, 2014 @ 5:15pm CST
yet we STILL cant get an affordable US release of mp-11 STARSCREAM!
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549284)
Posted by
Dagon on February 9th, 2014 @ 5:28pm CST
This is excellent news!
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549294)
Posted by
rpetras on February 9th, 2014 @ 6:22pm CST
Good, glad I waited.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549298)
Posted by
LOST Cybertronian on February 9th, 2014 @ 6:33pm CST
megatronus wrote:I have the Takara version, but would pick up this TRU release... if only to demonstrate Takara's plastic quality and general superiority.
Comments like this kill me because I have MP-11 and Hasbro TC and Acid Storm and you can't tell the difference between the three.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549306)
Posted by
RiddlerJ on February 9th, 2014 @ 7:24pm CST
Of course. Now that I already shelled out the money import the masterpiece MP-11 Starscream, there's no way it won't be released stateside for much less
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549307)
Posted by
Neurie on February 9th, 2014 @ 7:27pm CST
Joetx wrote:Kiresu wrote:I just checked the item number at the TRU I work at. Its listed in our computer and priced at $86.99.
Holy sticker shock, Batman!
MP Acid Storm was what, $70-75?
And to think some people say that the $60 price for MP Prowl @ TRU has got to be wrong, that it's got to be
less.
The price for Prowl is probably about right as your dealing with an official license from Nissan, which is why Sideswipe cant be released due to licensing issues.
The jet mold for the Seekers isn't licensed so you get more toy for your money.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549324)
Posted by
welcometothedarksyde on February 9th, 2014 @ 8:52pm CST
If it has the proper Sunstorm creamsicle colors, color me interested. But I'm still disappointed at no MP Optimus rerelease or Starscream and Skywarp. Seriously, with Sunstorm Hasbro has released 3 of these seekers. We could've had a hasbro released Seeker trio by now
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549327)
Posted by
Sabrblade on February 9th, 2014 @ 8:58pm CST
welcometothedarksyde wrote:If it has the proper Sunstorm creamsicle colors, color me interested. But I'm still disappointed at no MP Optimus rerelease or Starscream and Skywarp. Seriously, with Sunstorm Hasbro has released 3 of these seekers. We could've had a hasbro released Seeker trio by now
Hasbro released their MP Starscream back in 2007 and MP Skywarp back in 2009, even if the mold has been retooled since then.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549330)
Posted by
padfoo on February 9th, 2014 @ 8:59pm CST
This is great news I just picked up Acidstorm last week for $75 at toyrus. I We need the coneheads soon.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549331)
Posted by
padfoo on February 9th, 2014 @ 9:01pm CST
LOST Cybertronian wrote:I would buy a new seeker every year in that mold.
I can almost agree with you.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549381)
Posted by
User897 on February 10th, 2014 @ 4:45am CST
Absolutely dumb. We need a Starscream in this mold.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549440)
Posted by
mooncake623 on February 10th, 2014 @ 11:17am CST
I'll buy this. Almost brought the Takara one at twice the price at some point in my life.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549479)
Posted by
GuyIncognito on February 10th, 2014 @ 1:22pm CST
TRU: "Well, Masterpiece Soundwave was so popular we could barely get it OUT ONTO the shelves; it sold out before it even got to the store. Acid Storm, on the other hand, is still sitting on store shelves. Let's get more of it in a different color! But no more Soundwaves; they sell too quickly."
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549705)
Posted by
Dagon on February 11th, 2014 @ 9:13am CST
padfoo wrote:This is great news I just picked up Acidstorm last week for $75 at toyrus. I We need the coneheads soon.
Sort of tangenting, but I have been hoping that Takara would remold this version of the Seeker mold for Coneheads since the release of the MP 11 Starscream. New(ish) mold, why not use it for new entries into the MP line? Here's to still hoping.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549794)
Posted by
Influence on February 11th, 2014 @ 2:19pm CST
Any idea of a release date for this? Or for the Prowl? I'd imagine that if it is in the TRU system with a SKU, the toy can't be more than a few months out.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1549828)
Posted by
Autobot032 on February 11th, 2014 @ 4:38pm CST
Influence wrote:Any idea of a release date for this? Or for the Prowl? I'd imagine that if it is in the TRU system with a SKU, the toy can't be more than a few months out.
Not true. The numbers can be in the system for several months before release. If past releases hold true, it should be late summer/early fall before they see a shelf spot.
Botcon has to come and go, possibly SDCC as well.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577542)
Posted by
El Duque on May 27th, 2014 @ 9:33pm CDT
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Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577563)
Posted by
megatronus on May 27th, 2014 @ 11:17pm CDT
I have the Japanese version, but I'm happy to pick this guy up.
Looking forward to the inevitable shelf-warming!
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577567)
Posted by
-Kanrabat- on May 28th, 2014 @ 12:02am CDT
No MP for Quebec, shitty TrU, scalpers, yadda, yadda.
Fawk it, I already ordered MP-11 and if I ever want Sunstorm, I'll just get the bloody Takara one so I wont have to deal with the usual bull that always come with the Hasbro releases.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577569)
Posted by
Bounti76 on May 28th, 2014 @ 12:12am CDT
I have to ask the obvious question.....how is this website offering pre-orders.....for a figure that's an exclusive at a brick-and-mortar retailer? I'm genuinely wondering.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577571)
Posted by
Sabrblade on May 28th, 2014 @ 12:16am CDT
Bounti76 wrote:I have to ask the obvious question.....how is this website offering pre-orders.....for a figure that's an exclusive at a brick-and-mortar retailer? I'm genuinely wondering.
I presume they'll get their own stock from TRU, somehow.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577575)
Posted by
triKlops on May 28th, 2014 @ 12:27am CDT
Nice, i have been looking forward to getting my hands on this MP for a while.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577589)
Posted by
Bounti76 on May 28th, 2014 @ 1:47am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Bounti76 wrote:I have to ask the obvious question.....how is this website offering pre-orders.....for a figure that's an exclusive at a brick-and-mortar retailer? I'm genuinely wondering.
I presume they'll get their own stock from TRU, somehow.
If they do....doesn't that kind of defeat the point of making Sunstorm an exclusive? It's almost like they're buying up extra stock and selling him at a higher price, for extra profit. People do this on eBay and they're called scalpers.
I admit, I'm not the most knowledgeable about this practice, but it just doesn't sit right with me.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1577593)
Posted by
Doubledealer93 on May 28th, 2014 @ 2:03am CDT
damn it guys my wallet can only handle so much!
my credit card is screaming.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578009)
Posted by
Genocide G2.0 on May 29th, 2014 @ 12:18pm CDT
Toy Dojo Posted a Pic on FB of TRU's exclusive Masterpiece Sunstorm
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578017)
Posted by
ScottyP on May 29th, 2014 @ 12:48pm CDT
Wow, that's, uh, jeez. Guess I need to stop procrastinating on MP-11S before it disappears.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578031)
Posted by
Ravage XK on May 29th, 2014 @ 1:53pm CDT
If Sunstorm comes to the UK then I will buy.
I would like to see a small change to the mold though, the flaps on the rear wheels on the jet should hinge the other way so the wheels are on the outside and not hidden away behind those flaps. Would make. A big difference to the look off the alt mode.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578046)
Posted by
Sabrblade on May 29th, 2014 @ 3:15pm CDT
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578053)
Posted by
Mindmaster on May 29th, 2014 @ 3:26pm CDT
Well, the more hate this sucker gets, the better chance I have at getting him.
His colors aren't perfect, but it's enough for me to recognize that it's Sunstorm. If I ever get the money, I'll definitely try and pick him up.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578054)
Posted by
Jelze Bunnycat on May 29th, 2014 @ 3:26pm CDT
"We took the well-received BotCon Sunstorm deco and applied to the coveted Masterpiece Starscream, making a combination no fan should be without" >:oP
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578073)
Posted by
Sabrblade on May 29th, 2014 @ 4:07pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:"We took the well-received BotCon Sunstorm deco and applied to the coveted Masterpiece Starscream, making a combination no fan should be without" >:oP
Aside from the shoulders, it's doesn't even look like any existing Sunstorm deco out there, let alone the BotCon one.
And it may just be the quality of the image, but his yellow/gold/orange looks more like peach!
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578083)
Posted by
Sabrblade on May 29th, 2014 @ 4:49pm CDT
Upon second viewing, the closest Sunstorm deco this resembles is probably either Animated Sunstorm or ROTF The Game G1 Sunstorm. Except with both decos heavily messed up.
Score another boomeranged home run for new design team. >:oP
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578112)
Posted by
Mindmaster on May 29th, 2014 @ 7:12pm CDT
Thanks to the Toy Dojo Facebook page, we finally see our first glimpse at Toys "R" Us's impending Masterpiece exclusive,
Sunstorm! Based on comparisons by Seibertron.com user
Sabrblade, it appears that Sunstorm's deco is an amalgam of his
Animated self and how he appeared in the
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen game. Take a peek at what's to come!
Will this be a purchase for you? Will it not? Drop on by at the Energon Pub to discuss this new bit of Masterpiece news.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578116)
Posted by
welcometothedarksyde on May 29th, 2014 @ 7:28pm CDT
Well surprisingly the Takara version looks better IMO. I think it's the plastic color, if he was shifted to a creamsicle orange color he would look way better. This is in no way a "Masterpiece". Hope they do better with Skywarp
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578117)
Posted by
ILL-Star on May 29th, 2014 @ 7:31pm CDT
I'm not typically too hard on TFs, but that paint job is absolutely terrible. It's cheap and pathetic. I was looking forward to this. Not anymore.
I didn't mind paying $75 for Thundercracker and Acid Storm. If this is an accurate picture, I will pass this up. Sad. Just sad.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578118)
Posted by
Stormrider on May 29th, 2014 @ 7:46pm CDT
ehhh...
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578122)
Posted by
kirbenvost on May 29th, 2014 @ 7:56pm CDT
I'm surprised by the negative reactions... but maybe I shouldn't be, lol. I don't even like Sunstorm and I don't think it looks that bad. I like it a lot more than Acid Storm.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578127)
Posted by
SW's SilverHammer on May 29th, 2014 @ 8:11pm CDT
I know its just me, But due to the poor quality of the photo, the deco looks like dragstrip, yellow body, red details, blue face, purple head
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578128)
Posted by
Emerje on May 29th, 2014 @ 8:11pm CDT
Between Masterpiece and Platinum someone in Hasbro's repaint department has lost their mind lately. Easy pass in those ugly colors.
Emerje
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578130)
Posted by
OptimalOptimus2 on May 29th, 2014 @ 8:36pm CDT
Away from the negative reactions, this toy could be an excellent collection of
true Starscream collectors.
Re: Masterpiece Sunstorm Found in TRU Computers - Possible US Release? (1578131)
Posted by
KirbyForce1 on May 29th, 2014 @ 8:36pm CDT
Why did it take you so long to make a news post about this? TFW2005 have made quite a few new posts since yesterday, yet you've not done any until now.