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Posted by AutobotAlvaron on January 9th, 2015 @ 2:48pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 9th, 2015 @ 2:53pm CST
Seibertron wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I've been looking at various Japanese blogs and even they seem to be confused on who's piloting it (and that's saying something). One acknowledges both (by using MP-10's Spike and using Wheelie and MP Rodimus), another says it's Daniel, yet another sticks with Spike... I did spot that the more observant ones seem to favor Daniel however.
This all leads me back to my original theory that I think it's odd that Takara hasn't used imagery from the Animated movie in a while (at least not that I've noticed, someone please correct me if I'm wrong). It'll be interesting to see what cartoon images they use for Ultra Magnus since the "mouth opened" face should be the Matrix holding pose from the Animated Movie. If they refrain from using imagery from the Animated movie, I'm going to stick with my theory that for some reason they can't use imagery from that source currently (which I'm assuming ties back to Paramount absurdly preventing its release here in the US).
To continue that something is odd with Takara's lack of usage of the animated Transformers movie, the instructions for Ultra Magnus do not show an image of Ultra Magnus holding the matrix from the animated movie. The one image it does use from the animated movie has a Hasbro copyright over it. Something is definitely up with it!
So maybe Hasbro owns the rights to the Animated movie but is in agreement with Paramount that it won't be released at this time to avoid market confusion? Or maybe Hasbro owns the rights to still images from the Animated movie but Takara doesn't? Something is definitely odd.
I also don't understand why it says MP-10 on that page. Another oddity!
Posted by Seibertron on January 9th, 2015 @ 2:54pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 9th, 2015 @ 2:57pm CST
Titanium Ultra Magnus, the 1st all-in-one transforming Magnus, should have been included on this page, but I wonder if it was neglected because Takara never got the Titanium series. Also, Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus should have been on there and Universe Ultra Magnus. It must have to do with which ones Japan got because they didn't get any of those. Hm, Classics and/or United Ultra Magnus should have been on there as well ... and Japan definitely got Takara Ultra Magnus.
Posted by Cyberpath on January 9th, 2015 @ 3:08pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on January 9th, 2015 @ 3:13pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 9th, 2015 @ 3:30pm CST
Right ... please read my post on the prior page about this. It's the only image that says (c) Hasbro on it which adds more to my theory about something being up with Takara's usage of imagery from the movie as well as the future of the movie worldwide.
Posted by Seibertron on January 9th, 2015 @ 3:33pm CST
AutobotAlvaron wrote:Hi Ryan, nice MP Magnus Gallery. Do you think you could you add a pic of MP02 in cab mode with MP22, G1, WST & CHUG cabs?
That would be a neat picture but I've got to get to the next gallery. Next stops: Legends Jetfire followed by Masterpiece MP-11SW Skywarp.
Posted by ScottyP on January 9th, 2015 @ 3:34pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Titanium Ultra Magnus, the 1st all-in-one transforming Magnus, should have been included on this page, but I wonder if it was neglected because Takara never got the Titanium series. Also, Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus should have been on there and Universe Ultra Magnus. It must have to do with which ones Japan got because they didn't get any of those. Hm, Classics and/or United Ultra Magnus should have been on there as well ... and Japan definitely got Takara Ultra Magnus.
They only did Japanese releases. United Magnus was a Hong Kong/Asia exclusive - surely available in Japan to some extent, but not a "Japanese" release.
Posted by Seibertron on January 9th, 2015 @ 3:38pm CST
ScottyP wrote:Seibertron wrote:Titanium Ultra Magnus, the 1st all-in-one transforming Magnus, should have been included on this page, but I wonder if it was neglected because Takara never got the Titanium series. Also, Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus should have been on there and Universe Ultra Magnus. It must have to do with which ones Japan got because they didn't get any of those. Hm, Classics and/or United Ultra Magnus should have been on there as well ... and Japan definitely got Takara Ultra Magnus.
They only did Japanese releases. United Magnus was a Hong Kong/Asia exclusive - surely available in Japan to some extent, but not a "Japanese" release.
It seems odd to me ... because I'm pretty sure they've done Action Masters or other figures that didn't see Japanese releases. I wonder why the change?
Yep ... Grimlock is a great example of this, of course without the non-Takara contributions there wouldn't have been much to show for the Grimlock line-up
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers- ... 2298/1/44/
Posted by sol magnus on January 9th, 2015 @ 3:48pm CST
Seibertron wrote:
Right ... please read my post on the prior page about this. It's the only image that says (c) Hasbro on it which adds more to my theory about something being up with Takara's usage of imagery from the movie as well as the future of the movie worldwide.
Ah. Yes. The movie hasn't been released since 2006, so you've probably got something there.
Posted by Seibertron on January 9th, 2015 @ 4:08pm CST
sol magnus wrote:Seibertron wrote:
Right ... please read my post on the prior page about this. It's the only image that says (c) Hasbro on it which adds more to my theory about something being up with Takara's usage of imagery from the movie as well as the future of the movie worldwide.
Ah. Yes. The movie hasn't been released since 2006, so you've probably got something there.
It's been released elsewhere in the world (and on Blu-Ray as well) such as the UK (Metrodome) and Australia (Madman Entertainment) but I don't think it's been released since 2010. In the time since, it seems like there has been an absence of usage of imagery from the movie in addition to a lack of release. We've had a lengthy discussion about this in previous pages of this topic.
Posted by Emerje on January 9th, 2015 @ 4:19pm CST
Emerje
Posted by padfoo on January 9th, 2015 @ 6:29pm CST
shajaki wrote:has the great spike/daniel debacle of 2014 come to an end?
It will when Masterpiece Tracks is realeased with Raul and Powerglide with the girl who loves Powerglide.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 10th, 2015 @ 12:06am CST
I'm actually a little surprised to see God Magnus on there since he was a different character and only "Ultra Magnus" in the English version, yet the Grimlock page you also posted a pic of lacks RID Grimlock/CR Build Hurricane.Seibertron wrote:I thought the "History of Ultra Magnus" page was a little lacking.
Titanium Ultra Magnus, the 1st all-in-one transforming Magnus, should have been included on this page, but I wonder if it was neglected because Takara never got the Titanium series. Also, Beast Hunters Ultra Magnus should have been on there and Universe Ultra Magnus. It must have to do with which ones Japan got because they didn't get any of those. Hm, Classics and/or United Ultra Magnus should have been on there as well ... and Japan definitely got Takara Ultra Magnus.
Hasbro's Energon Ultra Magnus, Universe "Battle in a Box" Ultra Magnus, BotCon 2012 SG Ultra Magnus, and TFS Ultra Mammoth are also absent (though, I could understand Takara not including the latter two).
Posted by kirbenvost on January 10th, 2015 @ 1:18am CST
Posted by Autobot032 on January 12th, 2015 @ 3:25am CST
Skywarp is based off of the MP-11 mold, which permanently replaced the MP-03 mold, which was used the last time Skywarp received a Masterpiece release, back when Wal*Mart carried them. You can see the differences between the MP-03 and MP-11 molds by clicking this link here, and then check out the full gallery of Takara-Tomy's newest high quality release by clicking on any of the mirrored images below.
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp
Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!
Posted by Deathsanras on January 12th, 2015 @ 5:54am CST
Posted by Va'al on January 12th, 2015 @ 6:15am CST
Deathsanras wrote:No photos of the Chinese instructions?
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp Gallery
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp Gallery
Posted by steve2275 on January 12th, 2015 @ 7:12am CST
Posted by Deathsanras on January 12th, 2015 @ 7:21am CST
Va'al wrote:Deathsanras wrote:No photos of the Chinese instructions?
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp Gallery
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp Gallery
Apparently, it turns out that Chinese and Japanese are not actually the same thing.
Posted by sol magnus on January 12th, 2015 @ 9:27am CST
Posted by Counterpunch on January 12th, 2015 @ 9:43am CST
Posted by Randomhero on January 12th, 2015 @ 10:07am CST
sol magnus wrote:Am I the only one who is perennially upset that Skywarp, Thundercracker and Starscream all had their tech spec scores switched perpetually into the future all the way back from '84? I know many people don't even look at em, but I always have.
yes. its just you.
Posted by sol magnus on January 12th, 2015 @ 10:29am CST
Randomhero wrote:sol magnus wrote:Am I the only one who is perennially upset that Skywarp, Thundercracker and Starscream all had their tech spec scores switched perpetually into the future all the way back from '84? I know many people don't even look at em, but I always have.
yes. its just you.
Good to know.
Posted by monstrinhotron on January 12th, 2015 @ 12:25pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 12th, 2015 @ 12:27pm CST
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on January 12th, 2015 @ 12:29pm CST
lets have a contest of all the Sky-warps in existence of who can push someone down a flight of stairs the fastest
Posted by sol magnus on January 12th, 2015 @ 12:29pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Any of the rest of you have this version of Skywarp? Two of the ones that I got both had the same mold defect on his upper left forehead. There's a small bump in the plastic. I really want to swap heads with a Thundercracker but he's got a shiny painted finish and Skywarp has a plain plastic matte finish. Urgh.
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
Unfortunately, I won't even be ordering this for another two weeks. If no one shows up with one in the time it takes for me to get I'll be glad to help out in any way I can.
Posted by Sabrblade on January 12th, 2015 @ 12:57pm CST
I know just the person to ask about this, and have sent him a PM to see if he could give his two cents on the matter.Seibertron wrote:Any of the rest of you have this version of Skywarp? Two of the ones that I got both had the same mold defect on his upper left forehead. There's a small bump in the plastic. I really want to swap heads with a Thundercracker but he's got a shiny painted finish and Skywarp has a plain plastic matte finish. Urgh.
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
If he doesn't respond, I know where else to contact him.
Posted by Va'al on January 12th, 2015 @ 1:21pm CST
Deathsanras wrote:Va'al wrote:Deathsanras wrote:No photos of the Chinese instructions?
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp Gallery
Transformers Masterpiece Skywarp Gallery
Apparently, it turns out that Chinese and Japanese are not actually the same thing.
Wait, did I mix up the photos? Dang. I am so sorry.
Posted by Counterpunch on January 12th, 2015 @ 2:58pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Any of the rest of you have this version of Skywarp? Two of the ones that I got both had the same mold defect on his upper left forehead. There's a small bump in the plastic. I really want to swap heads with a Thundercracker but he's got a shiny painted finish and Skywarp has a plain plastic matte finish. Urgh.
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
I'll check mine tonight.
Posted by Seibertron on January 12th, 2015 @ 3:17pm CST
Counterpunch wrote:Seibertron wrote:Any of the rest of you have this version of Skywarp? Two of the ones that I got both had the same mold defect on his upper left forehead. There's a small bump in the plastic. I really want to swap heads with a Thundercracker but he's got a shiny painted finish and Skywarp has a plain plastic matte finish. Urgh.
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
I'll check mine tonight.
Thanks CP!
I highlighted the flaw in the photo below.
Posted by Powered Convoy on January 12th, 2015 @ 7:35pm CST
Sabrblade wrote:I know just the person to ask about this, and have sent him a PM to see if he could give his two cents on the matter.Seibertron wrote:Any of the rest of you have this version of Skywarp? Two of the ones that I got both had the same mold defect on his upper left forehead. There's a small bump in the plastic. I really want to swap heads with a Thundercracker but he's got a shiny painted finish and Skywarp has a plain plastic matte finish. Urgh.
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
If he doesn't respond, I know where else to contact him.
I got your message.
I have 4, but I've only opened 1. It has the same little bubble there. I would have never noticed it had I not seen this picture. Doesn't bother me. Must be common to all of them.
Randy
Posted by Counterpunch on January 12th, 2015 @ 7:40pm CST
Seibertron wrote:Counterpunch wrote:Seibertron wrote:Any of the rest of you have this version of Skywarp? Two of the ones that I got both had the same mold defect on his upper left forehead. There's a small bump in the plastic. I really want to swap heads with a Thundercracker but he's got a shiny painted finish and Skywarp has a plain plastic matte finish. Urgh.
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
I'll check mine tonight.
Thanks CP!
I highlighted the flaw in the photo below.
Present on mine as well.
Posted by sol magnus on January 12th, 2015 @ 7:44pm CST
Powered Convoy wrote:Sabrblade wrote:I know just the person to ask about this, and have sent him a PM to see if he could give his two cents on the matter.Seibertron wrote:Any of the rest of you have this version of Skywarp? Two of the ones that I got both had the same mold defect on his upper left forehead. There's a small bump in the plastic. I really want to swap heads with a Thundercracker but he's got a shiny painted finish and Skywarp has a plain plastic matte finish. Urgh.
Just want to know if it's a limited run that has this problem or if all MP-11SW Skywarps have this problem.
If he doesn't respond, I know where else to contact him.
I got your message.
I have 4, but I've only opened 1. It has the same little bubble there. I would have never noticed it had I not seen this picture. Doesn't bother me. Must be common to all of them.
Randy
Just a question - please don't get upset. Why do you have 4?
Posted by megatronus on January 12th, 2015 @ 8:09pm CST
My two arrive Wednesday or Thursday, so... I'll also confirm. But it seems to be pretty consistent given the responses here.
Posted by Seibertron on January 12th, 2015 @ 8:16pm CST
sol magnus wrote:Just a question - please don't get upset. Why do you have 4?
He sells Transformers products.
Posted by shajaki on January 12th, 2015 @ 8:43pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on January 12th, 2015 @ 8:55pm CST
Seibertron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Just a question - please don't get upset. Why do you have 4?
He sells Transformers products.
Ah. At different times I've gotten two of something for display purposes, but that ship sailed when I got into Masterpiece.
Posted by Powered Convoy on January 12th, 2015 @ 8:59pm CST
sol magnus wrote:Seibertron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Just a question - please don't get upset. Why do you have 4?
He sells Transformers products.
Ah. At different times I've gotten two of something for display purposes, but that ship sailed when I got into Masterpiece.
That's usually why I have multiples of anything (because I sell figures). But with Skywarp it's because he's my favorite character. I usually buy 3 or 4 of each of him.
Randy
Posted by sol magnus on January 12th, 2015 @ 10:30pm CST
Posted by Powered Convoy on January 13th, 2015 @ 7:58am CST
Posted by sol magnus on January 13th, 2015 @ 8:10am CST
Powered Convoy wrote:Yeah 4 Skywarps was a big punch to my wallet.
I may get a TRU Magnus if he's colored more like the G1 toy, but I'd still find it hard to go through with...and I'd be going off plan with my budget for the year. Yeah, I have one of those. I kind of feel like I have to. The price points are exorbitant, but I definitely think in most cases you get what you pay for.
Still, for a favorite character the temptation to buy more than one is there. I almost did it with Prowl, but I resisted successfully.
Posted by Gallifreyan Autobot on January 14th, 2015 @ 10:20pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 27th, 2015 @ 2:04pm CST
http://www.seibertron.com/transformers- ... ee/3461/1/
Posted by koolkollectibleskhai on March 5th, 2015 @ 7:49am CST
Posted by sol magnus on March 5th, 2015 @ 8:01am CST
Posted by koolkollectibleskhai on March 8th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT
I would have thought with the teasers for the 3rd party Apollyon (ie. no-Megatron) MP scaled figure, that this would have been the kick up the arse Takara needed. But still silence from them!!
I will just have to keep on waiting I guess.....
Posted by Sabrblade on March 8th, 2015 @ 7:03pm CDT
Let Soundwave lead. He was a better leader in Marvel UK G1 than Megatron ever was.koolkollectibleskhai wrote:You know what these guys are missing? That's right Takara, their frickin leader!! Why Takara has taken so long and still not announced or released a new MP Megatron is beyond me.
I would have thought with the teasers for the 3rd party Apollyon (ie. no-Megatron) MP scaled figure, that this would have been the kick up the arse Takara needed. But still silence from them!!
I will just have to keep on waiting I guess.....